Section Ⅲ Lesson 2 War on Plastic Packets
Ⅰ.Listen to the conversation on P57 and choose the best answer.(高考形式)
1．What are the speakers talking about
A．Recycling.
B．Plastic packets.
C．Environmental protection.
答案 B
2．What does Kevin think of coconuts being wrapped in plastic
A．Useful. B．Stupid. C．Uncertain.
答案 B
3．What is agreed by Alicia
A．Plastic packaging is good for products.
B．Plastic packaging is completely unnecessary.
C．Plastic packaging should be replaced completely.
答案 A
4．What is Kevin’s attitude to plastic packaging
A．Neutral.
B．Favorable.
C．Disapproving.
答案 C
Ⅱ.Listen to the conversation on P57 again and then fill in the blanks with the words you hear.(精听训练)
Two friends，Lisa and Amy are discussing how to become more environmentally aware.
(A＝Amy L＝Lisa)
A：It’s rubbish collection day tomorrow.I’ll put out our bins.
L：Wow，we have so much rubbish! 1.I just get anxious when I think of the impact we have on the environment.
A：Me too! How can we have produced so much 2.in just one week Look at all these plastic bags!
L：We really should buy reusable shopping bags when we go to the supermarket.That would be a good start to reduce our waste.
A：3.Let’s do it.I also notice how much takeaway food packaging we have.4.We should try to cook for ourselves more often.Look at all these cartons and plastic cutlery! 5.Cooking at home is much more environmentally friendly.
L：6.Well，I’m a terrible cook so it might be hard for me to cook at home,7.but I think I will tell restaurants not to give me any plastic cutlery，chopsticks and paper plates when I order from now on.
A：8.That sounds like a good start.You know we are also quite bad at sorting our rubbish—look at this newspaper for example.It could easily be recycled but we threw it away.
L：And we threw away lots of glass bottles too.9.Let’s sort our rubbish and take it to a recycling centre from now on.The local council will help to reuse and recycle it.
A：10.Wonderful！I think these are all realistic and achievable steps that we can take to help protect the environment.
L：I’ve just looked online too and there are lots of groups we could join which share ideas on how to reduce and recycle.11.It feels good knowing that there are so many other people who are committed to contributing to a better future for our planet.
set out 开始做某事，着手进行；出发，动身
set aside将……放在一边；为……节省或留出(钱或时间)；不理会；宣布……无效，撤销
set off动身；出发；引爆；引发
set up建立；树立
set down写下；放下；记下
set about doing sth 着手做某事
(1)用set短语的正确形式填空
Once the club was set up，the members immediately set out to work out the rules and set them down.It was planned that every member should set aside Saturday mornings to clean the park.After the rules were passed，the club set about carrying out their plans and set off for the park.
[写作佳句]
(2)(应用文写作之通知)我们将于明天早上7点在公园入口处集合，然后前往我们位于山顶的目的地。
We will gather at the entrance of the park at 7：00 am tomorrow and then set off for our destination at the top of the mountain.
(3)(环境保护演讲稿)只有我们努力建立尽可能多的自然保护区，我们才能保护濒危动物。
Only when we make efforts to set up as many natural reserves as possible can we protect endangered animals.
aware adj.意识到的；明白的(awareness n．知道；意识 unaware adj.未察觉的；不知道的)
be/become aware of/that...意识到……；明白……
make sb aware of/that...使某人意识到……
raise one’s awareness of提高某人的……意识
注意 修饰aware可用well，much，very much，fully，但不可用very。
(1)People around the world should become aware of the importance of wildlife conservation.
(2)It is important that students develop an awareness(aware) of contributing to their country.
[写作佳句]
(3)(读后续写之救人)她很清楚这两个男孩有危险，她需要采取一些紧急措施。
She was well aware that the two boys were at risk and she needed to take some urgent measures.
(4)(应用文写作之通知)为了唤起公众的环保意识，学生会将组织一场演讲比赛，题目是“我们能为环境做些什么？”。
In order to arouse the public awareness of environmental protection，the Student Council will organize a speech contest whose topic is “What can we do for the environment？”．
anxious adj.焦虑的，不安的；急切的；渴望的(anxiety n．忧虑，担心；渴望 anxiously adv.焦急地，忧虑地)
be anxious to do sth 急于做某事
be anxious for sb 为某人担心/忧虑
be anxious about sth担心某事
with anxiety 焦虑地
(1)As August draws to a close，the student was more anxious to receive(receive) his admission notice.
(2)She was anxious about the safety of her husband，who was a volunteer in the flood area.
[写作佳句]
(3)(读后续写之情绪描写)夜幕降临，我们站在山脚下，焦急地等他回来。
The night fell and we stood at the foot of the mountain，waiting for his return with anxiety.
(4)(应用文写作之求助信)随着高考的临近，我是如此焦虑以至于睡不好觉。
With the approach of the college entrance examination，I am so anxious that I can’t sleep well.
训练3 Lesson 2
[分值：52.5分]
Ⅰ.单词拼写(共10小题；每小题1分，满分10分)
1.Determined to give up smoking，he threw the last packet(小盒) of cigarettes into the rubbish can.
2．They told the young couple not to be wasteful by eating out too often.
3．We need more feedback from consumers(消费者) in order to improve our goods.
4．To protect his books from the rain，he wrapped them with a piece of plastic sheet.
5．The council was upset about the transportation(交通) system of the city.
6．The designer has a large collection of bridal dresses in her house.
7．Being extremely hungry and thirsty，the boy swallowed(吞下) all the food like a wolf.
8．Environmentalists advise reducing white pollution by using reusable shopping bags.
9．We should use refillable cutlery rather than disposable chopsticks(筷子) or cartons.
10．My parents advised me to be realistic(现实的) by applying for a local university.
Ⅱ.单句语法填空(共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分)
1．The moment the professor arrived home，he set out to cook lunch for his son.
2．It has been raining constantly for several days，so all of us are anxious for a sunny day.
3．The company encourages its employees to come up with innovative(innovation) ideas to improve the production.
4．He wrapped(wrap) his arms around me and whispered，“You are bound to succeed.”
5．Haven’t you been fully aware of the fact that your carelessness is to blame for your failure
Ⅲ.主题语篇阅读(共8小题；每小题2.5分，满分20分)
A
(2025·陕西西安高二上期中)
My husband and I always wanted to go to the Caribbean but didn’t know much about the islands or how we were going to afford it.By chance，a friend of ours in Australia mentioned “pet sitting” and that it is something you can do all over the world.
We quickly created an account on a pet sitting website and began searching for options.There were only a couple of sits available in that part of the world，but we tried our luck，sent a request，and to our surprise landed a three-month job in Grenada，so our year was going to be taken up with Caribbean pet sits.
Inspired by a Canadian couple，we decided to start our own travel blog.We began by writing about the Virgin Islands，highlighting the beautiful beaches.However，for every photo album of a beautiful beach，there were 10 photos of trash(垃圾)．It was hard to ignore the plastic pollution issue，especially on such primitive and remote beaches.So，we began to share photos of the trash we saw and how much we could pick up on our daily dog walks.
The more we looked into plastic pollution，the more we realized the severity of the global plastic pollution.From that point，we used our platform to create awareness and highlight ways to say no to plastic and travel plastic-free.We changed our daily routines，our way of living，and even our diets to accommodate more organic foods and little to no plastic packaging.
It’s been over three years now and we continue to do what we can.This journey has led us to some amazing places，working with great brands and even organizing a country-wide beach clean-up campaign in Grenada.
Our aim now is to keep on going.We love connecting with like-minded people.It’s been amazing few years that was sparked by a conversation about pet sitting.Who would have guessed
语篇解读 本文是记叙文。文章主要讲述了作者因为一次宠物看护工作去了一座很美丽的小岛，但是小岛却被塑料所污染，之后作者一直致力于环境保护工作。
1．Why did the author do pet sitting
A．To raise fund.
B．To protect the environment.
C．To cover travel expenses.
D．To shoot beautiful beaches.
答案 C
解析 细节理解题。根据第一段中的“My husband and I always wanted to go to the Caribbean but didn’t know much about the islands or how we were going to afford it.”可知，作者做“宠物看护”的工作是为了支付自己和丈夫旅行的费用。故选C。
2．What does the author intend to convey through her story
A．Pet sitting is a new type of occupation.
B．The Caribbean is an ideal travel destination.
C．Travel blog is a superb way to gain popularity.
D．Action should be taken to fight plastic pollution.
答案 D
解析 推理判断题。根据第三段末句“So，we began to share photos of the trash we saw and how much we could pick up on our daily dog walks.”和第四段首句“The more we looked into plastic pollution，the more we realized the severity of the global plastic pollution.”可推知，作者想通过自己的故事告诉读者应该采取措施应对塑料污染。故选D。
3．How did the author find her experience in the Caribbean
A．Meaningful. B．Challenging.
C．Adventurous. D．Terrible.
答案 A
解析 推理判断题。根据第五段中的“This journey has led us to some amazing places，working with great brands and even organizing a country-wide beach clean-up campaign in Grenada.”可推知，作者认为自己在加勒比的经历是非常有意义的。故选A。
4．Which of the following can be a suitable title for the text
A．Changing Lifestyles by Pet Sitting
B．Unexpected Gains from Pet Sitting Travel
C．Dealing with Global Environmental Pollution
D．The Availability of Pet Sitting in the Caribbean
答案 B
解析 标题归纳题。通读全文可知，文章主要讲述了作者因为一次宠物看护工作去了一座很美丽的小岛，但是小岛却被塑料所污染，所以作者把看到的垃圾分享到网络上，希望唤起人们的环保意识，之后作者一直致力于环境保护工作。B项“宠物看护之旅的意外收获”可以概括文章大意，适合作为本文的标题。故选B。
B
(2024·安徽高二上期中)
In the first test of its kind in Europe，and only the second in the world，Belgian researchers tested 39 brands of straws(吸管) for the group of synthetic(合成的) chemicals known as poly- and perfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS)．The straws are made from five materials—paper，bamboo，glass，stainless steel and plastic.PFAS were found in the majority of the straws tested and were most common in those made from paper and bamboo.They were not found only in steel straws tested.
PFAS are used to make everyday products，from outdoor clothing to non-stick pans，resistant to water，heat and stains.They are，however，potentially harmful to people，wildlife and the environment.They have been related to a number of health problems，including lower response to vaccines(疫苗)，lower birth weight，thyroid disease，liver damage，kidney cancer and testicular cancer.They break down very slowly over time and can last thousands of years in the environment，a property that has led to them being known as “forever chemicals”．
A growing number of countries，including the UK and Belgium，have stopped the sale of single-use plastic products，including drinking straws，and plant-based versions have become popular.The PFAS concentrations(浓度) were low in them and，bear in mind that most people tend to only use straws occasionally，bringing a limited risk to human health.However，PFAS can remain in the body for many years and concentrations can build up over time.
It isn’t known whether the PFAS were added to the straws by the producers for waterproofing or the PFAS were the result of contamination.Potential sources of contamination include the soil the plant-based materials were grown in and the water used in the production process.However，the presence of the chemicals in almost every brand of paper straws means it is likely that it was，in some cases，being used as a water-resistant coating，say the researchers.
语篇解读 这是一篇说明文。研究人员发现多种吸管含有PFAS，文章主要介绍了PFAS对健康的损害以及其可能的来源。
5．Why are PFAS called “forever chemicals”？
A．They are commonly seen in daily life.
B．They bring humans health problems.
C．They remain in the environment for long.
D．They can resist water，heat and stains.
答案 C
解析 细节理解题。根据第二段最后一句“They break down very slowly over time and can last thousands of years in the environment...as ‘forever chemicals’．”可知，PFAS在环境中能够保持数千年而不被分解，这是它被称为“永远的化学品”的原因。故选C。
6．How can PFAS harm people’s health
A．By bringing people air pollution.
B．By polluting humans’ food.
C．By building up little by little in humans’ body.
D．By making people addicted to drinking easily.
答案 C
解析 推理判断题。根据第三段最后两句“The PFAS concentrations(浓度)．.. bringing a limited risk to human health.However，PFAS can remain in the body for many years and concentrations can build up over time.”可推知，PFAS可以在人体内停留多年，浓度会随着时间的推移而增加，从而影响人的健康。故选C。
7．What does the underlined word “contamination” in the last paragraph mean
A．Pollution. B．Discovery.
C．Experiment. D．Development.
答案 A
解析 词义猜测题。根据画线单词所在句以及后面的句子“Potential sources of contamination include the soil the plant-based materials were grown in and the water used in the production process.”可知，PFAS可能是 的结果，而 的可能来源包括植物性材料生长的土壤和生产过程中使用的水，再结合PFAS对人体有害可推知， 应是负面的、会影响水和土壤的过程，选项A符合推断。所以画线单词的意思是“污染”。故选A。
8．What does the text mainly talk about
A．More and more countries give up single-use plastic products.
B．PFAS are widely used in the production of daily necessities.
C．Certain kinds of new synthetic chemicals were discovered.
D．Environment-friendly drinking straws are actually harmful.
答案 D
解析 主旨大意题。根据全文尤其第一段内容可知，文章主要介绍了用纸和竹子等植物材料制成的似乎更环保的吸管中普遍含有有害成分PFAS，这意味着它们看似环保，但实际上是有害的。故选D。
Ⅳ.完形填空(共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分)
After completing my Ph.D.in Germany，I applied for a job at a consulting company.I spent months making 1 before getting a phone call from the company.“Unluckily，we decided to 2 the job to someone else，” the voice said.But the 3 wasn’t over.“Would you like to hear feedback(反馈) from us？” He went on to tell me I hadn’t clearly stated my 4 for applying for the position.I quickly realized he was right.I wasn’t 5 about what I applied for.I didn’t feel 6 about the job at the consulting company，and that clearly 7 in the interview.
From then on，I decided to 8 judge each job opening to make sure it truly 9 my interest.In my applications，I stated more clearly why I wanted that 10 job.Soon my effort started to 11 ，as I got an offer I was excited about.
A few years later，I found myself on the other side of the interview 12 .I was interviewing people for the first Ph.D.position in my lab.I was particularly looking forward to talking with one candidate；his application looked 13 ，but the interview went badly，which made me wonder whether he was truly interested in working with me.I called and 14 where he could improve in future interviews，for which he was grateful.
I’ve 15 several interviews in my lab，and always encourage them to ask for feedback at the end of the interview.
语篇解读 这是一篇记叙文。文章主要讲述了作者某次求职失败，对方告诉作者的反馈是因为作者没有清楚地说明申请这个职位的目的，即对这份工作不感兴趣。于是从此作者开始仔细判断每一个工作空缺，以确保它真正符合自己的兴趣。
1．A.description B．communication
C．preparations D．solutions
答案 C
解析 description描述；communication交流；preparation准备；solution解决方案。根据上文“After completing my Ph.D.in Germany，I applied for a job at a consulting company.”可知，此处指为申请工作做准备。故选C。
2．A.recommend B．deliver
C．rent D．offer
答案 D
解析 recommend推荐；deliver递送；rent租借；offer提供。根据后文“the job to someone else”可知，该公司把这份工作提供给了别人。故选D。
3．A.conversation B．competition
C．trade D．activity
答案 A
解析 conversation谈话；competition比赛；trade交易；activity活动。根据后文“Would you like to hear feedback(反馈) from us？”可知，对方并没有结束和作者的交谈。故选A。
4．A.excuse B．strategy
C．purpose D．schedule
答案 C
解析 excuse借口；strategy策略；purpose目的；schedule日程安排。根据后文提到作者不清楚自己申请的是什么工作可知，此处指作者没有清楚地说明自己申请这个职位的目的。故选C。
5．A.confused B．clear
C．responsible D．powerful
答案 B
解析 confused困惑的；clear清楚的；responsible负责的；powerful强有力的。此处呼应上文“I hadn’t clearly stated my for applying for the position”指作者不清楚自己申请的是什么工作。故选B。
6．A.empty B．graceful
C．sorry D．crazy
答案 D
解析 empty空的；graceful优雅的；sorry抱歉的；crazy热衷的。根据上文可知作者没有表明自己申请这份工作的目的，即动机不清楚，故此处指作者不热衷于咨询公司的工作。故选D。
7．A.showed B．improved
C．cracked D．remained
答案 A
解析 show表现，展示；improve改善；crack破裂；remain逗留。根据后文“in the interview”可知，作者对这份工作不感兴趣在面试中表现得很明显。故选A。
8．A.obviously B．carefully
C．nearly D．probably
答案 B
解析 obviously显然；carefully仔细地；nearly几乎；probably可能。根据后文“judge each job opening to make sure it truly”可知，为了确保工作符合自己的兴趣，作者从此开始仔细判断每份工作。故选B。
9．A.protect B．record
C．require D．suit
答案 D
解析 protect保护；record记录；require需要；suit适合，符合。根据后文“my interest”可知，作者想要确保自己申请的工作符合自己的兴趣。故选D。
10．A.tiring B．amazing
C．specific D．simple
答案 C
解析 tiring累人的；amazing惊人的；specific明确的，特定的；simple简单的。根据上文“In my applications，I stated more clearly why I wanted that”以及作者之前的求职经历可知，作者开始更清楚地说明为什么自己想要那个特定的工作。故选C。
11．A.pay off B．give off
C．carry out D．hold out
答案 A
解析 pay off得到回报；give off发出；carry out实施；hold out坚持。根据后文“as I got an offer I was excited about”可知，作者得到了一份令自己兴奋的工作，即之前的努力得到了回报。故选A。
12．A.building B．table
C．legend D．rescue
答案 B
解析 building建筑；table桌子；legend传说；rescue救援。根据后文“I was interviewing people for the first Ph.D.position in my lab.”可知，作者也开始面试别人，即站在面试桌的另一边。故选B。
13．A.alive B．believable
C．impressive D．confident
答案 C
解析 alive活着的；believable可信的；impressive令人赞叹的；confident自信的。根据上文“I was particularly looking forward to talking with one candidate；his application looked”可知，作者之所以期待与一位候选人交谈是因为他的申请看起来令人赞叹，故选C。
14．A.contacted B．checked
C．revised D．mentioned
答案 D
解析 contact联系；check检查；revise修改；mention提及。根据后文“where he could improve in future interviews”可知，此处指作者打电话，向候选人提及面试中可以改进的地方。故选D。
15．A.hosted B．exchanged
C．survived D．summarized
答案 A
解析 host主持；exchange交换；survive生存；summarize总结。根据后文“and always encourage them to ask for feedback at the end of the interview”可知，作者主持过几次面试，并且总是鼓励他们在面试结束时询问反馈。故选A。(共65张PPT)
Section Ⅲ
Lesson 2 War on Plastic Packets
CONSERVATION
UNIT 3
内容索引
Part 1 听力变式训练
Part 2 语言知识梳理
训练3
听力变式训练
Ⅰ.Listen to the conversation on P57 and choose the best answer.(高考形式)
1.What are the speakers talking about
A.Recycling.
B.Plastic packets.
C.Environmental protection.
√
2.What does Kevin think of coconuts being wrapped in plastic
A.Useful. B.Stupid. C.Uncertain.
√
3.What is agreed by Alicia
A.Plastic packaging is good for products.
B.Plastic packaging is completely unnecessary.
C.Plastic packaging should be replaced completely.
√
4.What is Kevin’s attitude to plastic packaging
A.Neutral.
B.Favorable.
C.Disapproving.
√
Ⅱ.Listen to the conversation on P57 again and then fill in the blanks with the words you hear.(精听训练)
Two friends，Lisa and Amy are discussing how to become more environmentally aware.
(A＝Amy L＝Lisa)
A：It’s rubbish collection day tomorrow.I’ll put out our bins.
L：Wow，we have so much rubbish! 1. when I think of the impact we have on the environment.
I just get anxious
A：Me too! How can we have produced so much 2.
Look at all these plastic bags!
L：We really should buy reusable shopping bags when we go to the supermarket.That would be a good start to reduce our waste.
A：3. .I also notice how much takeaway food packaging we have.4. try to cook for ourselves more often.Look at all these cartons and plastic cutlery! 5. is much more environmentally friendly.
in just one week
Let’s do it
We should
Cooking at home
L：6. ，I’m a terrible cook so it might be hard for me to cook at home,7. I will tell restaurants not to give me any plastic cutlery，chopsticks and paper plates when I order from now on.
A：8. .You know we are also quite bad at sorting our rubbish—look at this newspaper for example.It could easily be recycled but we threw it away.
L：And we threw away lots of glass bottles too.9._____________________
and take it to a recycling centre from now on.The local council will help to reuse and recycle it.
Well
but I think
That sounds like a good start
Let’s sort our rubbish
A：10. ！I think these are all realistic and achievable steps that we can take to help protect the environment.
L：I’ve just looked online too and there are lots of groups we could join which share ideas on how to reduce and recycle.11. knowing that there are so many other people who are committed to contributing to a better future for our planet.
Wonderful
It feels good
返 回
语言知识梳理
开始做某事，着手进行；出发，动身
1
set out
set aside将……放在一边；为……节省或留出(钱或时间)；不理会；宣布……无效，撤销
set off动身；出发；引爆；引发
set up建立；树立
set down写下；放下；记下
set about doing sth 着手做某事
(1)用set短语的正确形式填空
Once the club ，the members immediately to work out the rules and them .It was planned that every member should Saturday mornings to clean the park.After the rules were passed，the club carrying out their plans and for the park.
was set up
set out
set aside
set
set about
set off
down
(2)(应用文写作之通知)我们将于明天早上7点在公园入口处集合，然后前往我们位于山顶的目的地。
We will gather at the entrance of the park at 7：00 am tomorrow and then ______________________________________
.
写作佳句
set off for our destination at the top of the
mountain
(3)(环境保护演讲稿)只有我们努力建立尽可能多的自然保护区，我们才能保护濒危动物。
Only when we make efforts _______________________________
can we protect endangered animals.
写作佳句
to set up as many natural reserves
as possible
adj.意识到的；明白的(awareness n.知道；意识 unaware adj.未察觉的；不知道的)
2
aware
·be/become aware of/that...意识到……；明白……
make sb aware of/that...使某人意识到……
·raise one’s awareness of提高某人的……意识
注意 修饰aware可用well，much，very much，fully，但不可用very。
(1)People around the world should become aware the importance of wildlife conservation.
(2)It is important that students develop an (aware) of contributing to their country.
of
awareness
(3)(读后续写之救人)她很清楚这两个男孩有危险，她需要采取一些紧急措施。
and she needed to take some urgent measures.
She was well aware that the two boys were at risk
写作佳句
(4)(应用文写作之通知)为了唤起公众的环保意识，学生会将组织一场演讲比赛，题目是“我们能为环境做些什么？”。
In order to _____________________________________________
，the Student Council will organize a speech contest whose topic is “What can we do for the environment？”.
arouse the public awareness of environmental
写作佳句
protection
adj.焦虑的，不安的；急切的；渴望的(anxiety n.忧虑，担心；渴望 anxiously adv.焦急地，忧虑地)
3
anxious
·be anxious to do sth 急于做某事
be anxious for sb 为某人担心/忧虑
be anxious about sth担心某事
·with anxiety 焦虑地
(1)As August draws to a close，the student was more anxious __________
(receive) his admission notice.
(2)She was anxious the safety of her husband，who was a volunteer in the flood area.
to receive
about
(3)(读后续写之情绪描写)夜幕降临，我们站在山脚下，焦急地等他回来。
The night fell and we stood at the foot of the mountain，_______
.
(4)(应用文写作之求助信)随着高考的临近，我是如此焦虑以至于睡不好觉。
With the approach of the college entrance examination，______
.
waiting
写作佳句
返 回
for his return with anxiety
I am so
anxious that I can’t sleep well
训练3
1.Determined to give up smoking，he threw the last (小盒) of cigarettes into the rubbish can.
2.They told the young couple not to be by eating out too often.
3.We need more feedback from (消费者) in order to improve our goods.
4.To protect his books from the rain，he them with a piece of plastic sheet.
5.The council was upset about the (交通) system of the city.
Ⅰ.单词拼写
packet
wasteful
consumers
wrapped
transportation
6.The designer has a large of bridal dresses in her house.
7.Being extremely hungry and thirsty，the boy (吞下) all the food like a wolf.
8.Environmentalists advise reducing white pollution by using __________
shopping bags.
9.We should use refillable cutlery rather than disposable (筷子) or cartons.
10.My parents advised me to be (现实的) by applying for a local university.
collection
swallowed
reusable
chopsticks
realistic
1.The moment the professor arrived home，he set to cook lunch for his son.
2.It has been raining constantly for several days，so all of us are anxious
a sunny day.
3.The company encourages its employees to come up with _____________
(innovation) ideas to improve the production.
Ⅱ.单句语法填空
out
for
innovative
4.He (wrap) his arms around me and whispered，“You are bound to succeed.”
5.Haven’t you been fully aware the fact that your carelessness is to blame for your failure
wrapped
of
A
(2025·陕西西安高二上期中)
My husband and I always wanted to go to the Caribbean but didn’t know much about the islands or how we were going to afford it.By chance，a friend of ours in Australia mentioned “pet sitting” and that it is something you can do all over the world.
Ⅲ.主题语篇阅读
语篇解读 本文是记叙文。文章主要讲述了作者因为一次宠物看护工作去了一座很美丽的小岛，但是小岛却被塑料所污染，之后作者一直致力于环境保护工作。
We quickly created an account on a pet sitting website and began searching for options.There were only a couple of sits available in that part of the world，but we tried our luck，sent a request，and to our surprise landed a three-month job in Grenada，so our year was going to be taken up with Caribbean pet sits.
Inspired by a Canadian couple，we decided to start our own travel blog.We began by writing about the Virgin Islands，highlighting the beautiful beaches.However，for every photo album of a beautiful beach，there were 10 photos of trash(垃圾).It was hard to ignore the plastic pollution issue，especially on such primitive and remote beaches.So，we began to share photos of the trash we saw and how much we could pick up on our daily dog walks.
The more we looked into plastic pollution，the more we realized the severity of the global plastic pollution.From that point，we used our platform to create awareness and highlight ways to say no to plastic and travel plastic-free.We changed our daily routines，our way of living，and even our diets to accommodate more organic foods and little to no plastic packaging.
It’s been over three years now and we continue to do what we can.This journey has led us to some amazing places，working with great brands and even organizing a country-wide beach clean-up campaign in Grenada.
Our aim now is to keep on going.We love connecting with like-minded people.It’s been amazing few years that was sparked by a conversation about pet sitting.Who would have guessed
1.Why did the author do pet sitting
A.To raise fund.
B.To protect the environment.
C.To cover travel expenses.
D.To shoot beautiful beaches.
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细节理解题。根据第一段中的“My husband and I always wanted to go to the Caribbean but didn’t know much about the islands or how we were going to afford it.”可知，作者做“宠物看护”的工作是为了支付自己和丈夫旅行的费用。故选C。
解析
2.What does the author intend to convey through her story
A.Pet sitting is a new type of occupation.
B.The Caribbean is an ideal travel destination.
C.Travel blog is a superb way to gain popularity.
D.Action should be taken to fight plastic pollution.
√
推理判断题。根据第三段末句“So，we began to share photos of the trash we saw and how much we could pick up on our daily dog walks.”和第四段首句“The more we looked into plastic pollution，the more we realized the severity of the global plastic pollution.”可推知，作者想通过自己的故事告诉读者应该采取措施应对塑料污染。故选D。
解析
3.How did the author find her experience in the Caribbean
A.Meaningful. B.Challenging.
C.Adventurous. D.Terrible.
推理判断题。根据第五段中的“This journey has led us to some amazing places，working with great brands and even organizing a country-wide beach clean-up campaign in Grenada.”可推知，作者认为自己在加勒比的经历是非常有意义的。故选A。
解析
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4.Which of the following can be a suitable title for the text
A.Changing Lifestyles by Pet Sitting
B.Unexpected Gains from Pet Sitting Travel
C.Dealing with Global Environmental Pollution
D.The Availability of Pet Sitting in the Caribbean
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标题归纳题。通读全文可知，文章主要讲述了作者因为一次宠物看护工作去了一座很美丽的小岛，但是小岛却被塑料所污染，所以作者把看到的垃圾分享到网络上，希望唤起人们的环保意识，之后作者一直致力于环境保护工作。B项“宠物看护之旅的意外收获”可以概括文章大意，适合作为本文的标题。故选B。
解析
B
(2024·安徽高二上期中)
In the first test of its kind in Europe，and only the second in the world，Belgian researchers tested 39 brands of straws(吸管) for the group of synthetic(合成的) chemicals known as poly- and perfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS).The straws are made from five materials—paper，bamboo，glass，stainless steel and plastic.PFAS were found in the majority of the straws tested and were most common in those made from paper and bamboo.They were not found only in steel straws tested.
语篇解读 这是一篇说明文。研究人员发现多种吸管含有PFAS，文章主要介绍了PFAS对健康的损害以及其可能的来源。
PFAS are used to make everyday products，from outdoor clothing to non-stick pans，resistant to water，heat and stains.They are，however，potentially harmful to people，wildlife and the environment.They have been related to a number of health problems，including lower response to vaccines(疫苗)，lower birth weight，thyroid disease，liver damage，kidney cancer and testicular cancer.They break down very slowly over time and can last thousands of years in the environment，a property that has led to them being known as “forever chemicals”.
A growing number of countries，including the UK and Belgium，have stopped the sale of single-use plastic products，including drinking straws，and plant-based versions have become popular.The PFAS concentrations(浓度) were low in them and，bear in mind that most people tend to only use straws occasionally，bringing a limited risk to human health.However，PFAS can remain in the body for many years and concentrations can build up over time.
It isn’t known whether the PFAS were added to the straws by the producers for waterproofing or the PFAS were the result of contamination.Potential sources of contamination include the soil the plant-based materials were grown in and the water used in the production process.However，the presence of the chemicals in almost every brand of paper straws means it is likely that it was，in some cases，being used as a water-resistant coating，say the researchers.
5.Why are PFAS called “forever chemicals”？
A.They are commonly seen in daily life.
B.They bring humans health problems.
C.They remain in the environment for long.
D.They can resist water，heat and stains.
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细节理解题。根据第二段最后一句“They break down very slowly over time and can last thousands of years in the environment...as ‘forever chemicals’.”可知，PFAS在环境中能够保持数千年而不被分解，这是它被称为“永远的化学品”的原因。故选C。
解析
6.How can PFAS harm people’s health
A.By bringing people air pollution.
B.By polluting humans’ food.
C.By building up little by little in humans’ body.
D.By making people addicted to drinking easily.
√
推理判断题。根据第三段最后两句“The PFAS concentrations(浓度)... bringing a limited risk to human health.However，PFAS can remain in the body for many years and concentrations can build up over time.”可推知，PFAS可以在人体内停留多年，浓度会随着时间的推移而增加，从而影响人的健康。故选C。
解析
7.What does the underlined word “contamination” in the last paragraph mean
A.Pollution. B.Discovery.
C.Experiment. D.Development.
√
词义猜测题。根据画线单词所在句以及后面的句子“Potential sources of contamination include the soil the plant-based materials were grown in and the water used in the production process.”可知，PFAS可能是 的结果，而 的可能来源包括植物性材料生长的土壤和生产过程中使用的水，再结合PFAS对人体有害可推知， 应是负面的、会影响水和土壤的过程，选项A符合推断。所以画线单词的意思是“污染”。故选A。
解析
8.What does the text mainly talk about
A.More and more countries give up single-use plastic products.
B.PFAS are widely used in the production of daily necessities.
C.Certain kinds of new synthetic chemicals were discovered.
D.Environment-friendly drinking straws are actually harmful.
√
主旨大意题。根据全文尤其第一段内容可知，文章主要介绍了用纸和竹子等植物材料制成的似乎更环保的吸管中普遍含有有害成分PFAS，这意味着它们看似环保，但实际上是有害的。故选D。
解析
After completing my Ph.D.in Germany，I applied for a job at a consulting company.
Ⅳ.完形填空
语篇解读 这是一篇记叙文。文章主要讲述了作者某次求职失败，对方告诉作者的反馈是因为作者没有清楚地说明申请这个职位的目的，即对这份工作不感兴趣。于是从此作者开始仔细判断每一个工作空缺，以确保它真正符合自己的兴趣。
I spent months making 1 before getting a phone call from the company.
1.A.description B.communication
C.preparations D.solutions
√
description描述；communication交流；preparation准备；solution解决方案。根据上文“After completing my Ph.D.in Germany，I applied for a job at a consulting company.”可知，此处指为申请工作做准备。故选C。
解析
“Unluckily，we decided to 2 the job to someone else，” the voice said.
2.A.recommend B.deliver
C.rent D.offer
√
recommend推荐；deliver递送；rent租借；offer提供。根据后文“the job to someone else”可知，该公司把这份工作提供给了别人。故选D。
解析
But the 3 wasn’t over.“Would you like to hear feedback(反馈) from us？” He went on to tell me I hadn’t clearly stated my 4 for applying for the position.
3.A.conversation B.competition
C.trade D.activity
4.A.excuse B.strategy
C.purpose D.schedule
√
√
3.conversation谈话；competition比赛；trade交易；activity活动。根据后文“Would you like to hear feedback(反馈) from us？”可知，对方并没有结束和作者的交谈。故选A。
4.excuse借口；strategy策略；purpose目的；schedule日程安排。根据后文提到作者不清楚自己申请的是什么工作可知，此处指作者没有清楚地说明自己申请这个职位的目的。故选C。
解析
I quickly realized he was right.I wasn’t 5 about what I applied for.I didn’t feel 6 about the job at the consulting company，and that clearly 7 in the interview.
5.A.confused B.clear
C.responsible D.powerful
6.A.empty B.graceful
C.sorry D.crazy
7.A.showed B.improved
C.cracked D.remained
√
√
√
5.confused困惑的；clear清楚的；responsible负责的；powerful强有力的。此处呼应上文“I hadn’t clearly stated my for applying for the position”指作者不清楚自己申请的是什么工作。故选B。
6.empty空的；graceful优雅的；sorry抱歉的；crazy热衷的。根据上文可知作者没有表明自己申请这份工作的目的，即动机不清楚，故此处指作者不热衷于咨询公司的工作。故选D。
7.show表现，展示；improve改善；crack破裂；remain逗留。根据后文“in the interview”可知，作者对这份工作不感兴趣在面试中表现得很明显。故选A。
解析
From then on，I decided to 8 judge each job opening to make sure it truly 9 my interest.
8.A.obviously B.carefully
C.nearly D.probably
9.A.protect B.record
C.require D.suit
√
√
8.obviously显然；carefully仔细地；nearly几乎；probably可能。根据后文“judge each job opening to make sure it truly”可知，为了确保工作符合自己的兴趣，作者从此开始仔细判断每份工作。故选B。
9.protect保护；record记录；require需要；suit适合，符合。根据后文“my interest”可知，作者想要确保自己申请的工作符合自己的兴趣。故选D。
解析
In my applications，I stated more clearly why I wanted that 10 job.Soon my effort started to 11 ，as I got an offer I was excited about.
10.A.tiring B.amazing
C.specific D.simple
11.A.pay off B.give off
C.carry out D.hold out
√
√
10.tiring累人的；amazing惊人的；specific明确的，特定的；simple简单的。根据上文“In my applications，I stated more clearly why I wanted that”以及作者之前的求职经历可知，作者开始更清楚地说明为什么自己想要那个特定的工作。故选C。
11.pay off得到回报；give off发出；carry out实施；hold out坚持。根据后文“as I got an offer I was excited about”可知，作者得到了一份令自己兴奋的工作，即之前的努力得到了回报。故选A。
解析
A few years later，I found myself on the other side of the interview 12 .I was interviewing people for the first Ph.D.position in my lab.
12.A.building B.table
C.legend D.rescue
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building建筑；table桌子；legend传说；rescue救援。根据后文“I was interviewing people for the first Ph.D.position in my lab.”可知，作者也开始面试别人，即站在面试桌的另一边。故选B。
解析
I was particularly looking forward to talking with one candidate；his application looked 13 ，but the interview went badly，which made me wonder whether he was truly interested in working with me.
13.A.alive B.believable
C.impressive D.confident
√
alive活着的；believable可信的；impressive令人赞叹的；confident自信的。根据上文“I was particularly looking forward to talking with one candidate；his application looked”可知，作者之所以期待与一位候选人交谈是因为他的申请看起来令人赞叹，故选C。
解析
I called and 14 where he could improve in future interviews，for which he was grateful.
14.A.contacted B.checked
C.revised D.mentioned
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contact联系；check检查；revise修改；mention提及。根据后文“where he could improve in future interviews”可知，此处指作者打电话，向候选人提及面试中可以改进的地方。故选D。
解析
I’ve 15 several interviews in my lab，and always encourage them to ask for feedback at the end of the interview.
15.A.hosted B.exchanged
C.survived D.summarized
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host主持；exchange交换；survive生存；summarize总结。根据后文“and always encourage them to ask for feedback at the end of the interview”可知，作者主持过几次面试，并且总是鼓励他们在面试结束时询问反馈。故选A。
解析
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