单元质量检测（五） Revealing nature
（满分150分，时间120分钟）
第一部分 听力（共两节，满分30分）
第一节（共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分）
听下面5段对话，每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。
1.What does the man want to do？
A.Buy a ticket to California. B.Buy some pens. C.Send a package.
2.Where will the speakers have dinner tonight？
A.At the man’s home. B.At a restaurant. C.At Jake’s home.
3.What are the speakers really talking about？
A.The weather. B.Their weekend plan. C.Travel.
4.What does the woman think of medical books？
A.They’re difficult. B.They’re useless. C.They’re boring.
5.Why can’t the man go to the club？
A.He has no time. B.He is too weak. C.He can’t afford it.
第二节（共15小题；每小题1.5分，满分22.5分）
听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟；听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。
听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。
6.What does the woman say about shopping online？
A.It’s reliable. B.It’s convenient. C.It’s unsafe.
7.What is the woman’s last piece of advice？
A.Be sure to write your mailing address correctly.
B.Avoid providing personal information.
C.Do research to find the best products and prices.
听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。
8.Why did John miss the class last night？
A.He came back late.
B.He was writing a report then.
C.He was very tired.
9.What do we know about the man？
A.He is good at learning foreign languages.
B.He can talk with his friends in English.
C.He had learnt Spanish before he took the class.
听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。
10.How many people are working on the project？
A.5. B.6. C.10.
11.When must the project be completed？
A.Before this coming Friday. B.Before next Wednesday. C.Before next Friday.
12.What does the man decide to do？
A.Call his partners for a meeting.
B.Complete the project all by himself.
C.Stop doing the project.
听第9段材料，回答第13至16题。
13.What term does the man want to apply for？
A.Spring semester. B.Autumn semester. C.Winter semester.
14.How is the woman paying for college？
A.By taking a part-time job.
B.By borrowing money from a bank.
C.By asking her parents for help.
15.What has the woman started to do？
A.Fill out some applications. B.Write some essays. C.Rent a room.
16.What will the woman probably do next？
A.Call her friend. B.Look for a room. C.Give the man a number.
听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。
17.What will probably be able to prepare meals before you come home in the future？
A.Smart cooking tools. B.Professional chefs. C.Family robots.
18.What can a refrigerator do in the future？
A.Take note of your daily menus.
B.Sort out all the food supplies.
C.Contact the local supermarket.
19.How will people probably save electricity in the future homes？
A.By using less time.
B.By tracking with their tools.
C.By using new kinds of energy.
20.Where can plants and people get clean water from in the future？
A.Wash water and man-made water.
B.Bath water and sea water.
C.Wash water and bath water.
第二部分 阅读（共两节，满分50分）
第一节（共15小题；每小题2.5分，满分37.5分）
阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。
A
Many fruit trees and bushes are very simple to plant using no equipment except some potting soil and a heating equipment.In fact， you can get a handful of cuttings for free from a friend during pruning （修剪） season and end up with a whole home-made fruit farm.
Grapes
They are the first easy species on my list because they will grow in most parts of the US and are easy to root from hardwood cuttings.Hardwood cuttings are pieces of one-year-old wood taken in the late winter before the buds start to grow.
Figs
They are just easy to root， but I put them second on my list because northerners will have a hard time keeping the plants alive.If you live party way north， you can grow figs as long as you choose a cold-hardy variety.
Rabbiteye blueberries
They are an example of another kind of self-rooting plant.After a few years， it will begin to send up suckers from near the base.The suckers that are at least a few inches away from the parent plant will generally grow roots a year after emerging， at which point you can dig down until you’ve found several roots.
Gooseberries
They are simple because they just about root themselves.If you allow （or force） one branch to grow along the ground， then cover part of the branch with rich soil， roots will grow on the underwater part.Cut their stems off next year and you’ll have one or more gooseberry plants to set out elsewhere.
21.What makes grapes the first easy species on the author’s list？
A.Their high production. B.Their delicious and special taste.
C.Their great economic value. D.Their strong adaptability to grow.
22.When will you get new gooseberry plants？
A.After growing along the ground. B.Before covering part of the branch.
C.After cutting their stems the next year. D.Before roots grow on the underwater part.
23.In which section of a newspaper may this text appear？
A.Science. B.Gardening.
C.Fashion. D.Entertainment.
B
Zhu Dejun’s first job after graduating from college was as a road design engineer in his home town， Alshaa League， North Chin’s Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region （内蒙古自治区）.In 2011， when Zhu was conducting a road survey along with his colleagues， he saw a plant that he didn’t recognize.Later， Zhu learned that the plant was a saxaul （灌木梭梭） tree which is an excellent tree species for sand fixation and afforestation （造林） in desert areas.Known as a desert guardian， a fully grown saxaul tree can hold together a 10-square-meter patch of desert land， according to Zhu.
Zhu quit his job at the design institute in 2014 and joined a non-profit organization， the Society of Entrepreneurs and Ecology Conservation， or SEE， in the same year， concentrating on dealing with desertification （沙漠化）.During the past eight years， Zhu has been leading a team from SEE to plant saxaul trees in sandy areas in Alshaa League and other places of Inner Mongolia.
In 2014， the SEE launched a project titled “one million saxaul trees”， aiming to reach that number from 2014 to 2023， turning the desert of more than 133，330 hectares （公顷） back into a satisfying ecosystem.By the end of 2018， half of the organization’s goal had been achieved.In 2016， Ant Finance cooperated with SEE to introduce the Ant Forest platform， not only encouraging people to choose “a low-carbon way” of shopping， traveling and living， but also to help control desertification.
Through the participation of a greater number of online users， who grow virtual trees， the SEE Foundation， set up in 2008， has been providing subsidies （补助金） for local herdsmen and farmers while also offering technological support to plant saxaul trees in desert areas.Now， Zhu is the head of the foundation’s project to fight desertification.He also gives lectures about saxaul trees and the fight against desertification at schools， hoping to raise awareness among young people.
24.What did Zhu Dejun do first after graduation？
A.He researched on saxaul trees. B.He joined a non-profit organization.
C.He found ways to fight desertification. D.He focused on road design engineering.
25.Why are saxaul trees planted by Zhu’s team？
A.They are easily taken care of. B.They can grow fast in deserts.
C.They are perfect for holding water. D.They can fight desertification effectively.
26.What did SEE do to control desertification？
A.They teamed up with Ant Finance. B.They planted one million saxaul trees.
C.They held online lectures on desertification. D.They encouraged donation from online users.
27.How can online users help Zhu’s team？
A.By providing subsidies. B.By raising awareness.
C.By planting trees online. D.By offering technological support.
C
Fires sweeping across the Amazon grabs global headlines every year as scientists and environmental groups are worried that they will make climate change crisis worse and threaten biodiversity.
As the largest rainforest in the world， the Amazon is often called the “lung of the world”.It is also home to about 3 million species of the plants and animals， and 1 million local people.The vast rainforest plays an important role in the world’s ecosystem because they absorb heat instead of it being reflected back into the atmosphere.They also store carbon dioxide and produce oxygen， ensuring that less carbon is released， mitigating the effects of climate change.
“Any forest destruction is a threat to biodiversity and the people who use that biodiversity，”Thomas Lovejoy， an ecologist at George Mason University told National Geographic.“The great threat is that a lot of carbon goes into the atmosphere，”he stressed.“In the global climate crisis， we cannot afford more damage to a major source of oxygen and biodiversity.The Amazon must be protected，”UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres said.
Data from the National Institute for Space Research （INPE） show that the number of forest fires in Brazil quickly increased by 82 per cent from January to August this year from a year ago.A total of 71， 497 forest fires were recorded in the country in the first eight months of 2019， up from 39，194 in the same period in 2018， INPE said.“We figure that the forest areas in the Brazilian Amazon have decreased something between 20 and 30 per cent compared to the last 12 months，”Carlos Nobre， a researcher at the University of Sao Paulo， told German broadcaster Deutsche Welle.
Brazil owns about 60 per cent of the Amazon rainforest， whose damage could have severe results for global climate and rainfall.The extent of the area ruined by fires has yet to be determined， but the emergency has transcended （超出） Brazil’s borders， reaching Peruvian， Paraguayan and Bolivian regions.
28.Which of the following best explains the underlined word “mitigating” in Paragraph 2？
A.Worsening. B.Causing.
C.Easing. D.Benefiting.
29.What can we learn from Thomas’s and Antonio’s words？
A.The biodiversity makes the rainforest unique.
B.The rainforest fires result in serious consequences.
C.The global climate crisis brings more rainforest fires.
D.The dry weather leads to the rainforest fires.
30.Why does the author list the numbers in Paragraph 4？
A.To present the reduction of rainforest areas. B.To show the influence of forest fires.
C.To explain the reasons of forest fires. D.To prove the importance of rainforest.
31.Which section of a magazine is this text probably taken from？
A.Sports and music. B.Science and technology.
C.Business and culture. D.Nature and geography.
D
We all like cleanness but could we be cleaning things too much？Do we really need to throw everything into the washing machine after a day’s wearing？What about our car， hands， hair or even our jeans？
Car：There are some signs that you are washing your car too much.One is that your wax doesn’t last.Another is that you see small cracks all over the car called spiderwebbing.These microscopic hairline scratches are often caused by over-washing an unprotected surface.Another sign of over-washing is that the car has a generally dull finish.You should really only wash your car a few times a month.
Your hands：We are a society obsessed （着迷的） with antibacterial soaps， washes and sanitizers.This can cause other issues like overly dry skin， cracks in the hands， or even resistance to certain bacteria.While it is still important to always wash your hands with soap and water after using the restroom and before eating or preparing food， too much hand washing may do more harm than good.
Hair：We all love clean and fresh-smelling hair but how much is too much？Only a small group needs to wash daily， like those with very fine hair， someone who exercises a lot， or someone living in a very wet place.Washing gets rid of the hair and scalp’s natural oils.For those with oily or dry scalps， more frequent washing is recommended but those with thick or curly hair can go longer.
Jeans：Jeans should be washed as little as possible.When they are washed， you take them to your local cleaners to be dry-cleaned.This will ensure a longer life of those jeans， and you won’t have to struggle quite so much to put on them on your second and third wear！
32.What’s the negative effect if you wash your hands too much？
A.It’ll waste water. B.It’ll help develop bad habits.
C.It’ll do harm to the hand skin. D.It’ll increase the bacteria on hands.
33.What’s the best frequency of washing your hair according to the text？
A.It depends. B.Every day.
C.Every other day. D.Four times a month.
34.Why does the author advise us to dry-clean jeans？
A.It’s cheaper to dry-clean jeans. B.It can help keep the shape of the jeans.
C.It’s the most common washing method. D.It can protect the jeans from being broken.
35.What can be a suitable title for the text？
A.Wash Your Goods Until Necessary B.Things You Are Probably Washing Too Much
C.Washing Too Often Might Protect Your Items D.Ways of Using the Washing Machine Correctly
第二节（共5小题；每小题2.5分，满分12.5分）
阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
In many people’s eyes， plants are quiet and passive.They can’t talk.They can’t walk. 36 .
Or can they？ A new BBC documentary series， The Green Planet， gives us a new look at plants.Released on Bilibili， it uncovers the wonderful and dramatic ways that plants behave.
Plants compete against each other to live.Each species has its own ways of defense.In rainforests， different kinds of plants race for sunlight.The forest floor is described as a “battlefield” in the series as only two per cent of the sunlight filters （透过） through it. 37 .But they are caught up in a vine （藤蔓） that tries to take a ride.Finally， they are both overtaken by a fast-growing balsa tree.As the balsa’s leaves are smooth， the vine can’t get a hold.Similarly， some trees make poisonous sap （毒汁） to protect themselves.
38 .In deserts， the roots of Euphrates poplar are connected.If a tree finds water， it will share it with others through the roots.Studies also show that plants use fungus （真菌） in the soil as a way to “talk” to each other.It’s kind of like how Wi-Fi works. 39 .
The series not only lets us wonder at the plant world but pushes us to understand that plants are important.“ 40 .We depend upon them for every mouth of food that we eat and every breath that we breathe，” said David Attenborough， presenter of the series.It’s time to look after wild plants just as carefully as our houseplants.
A.And they can’t think like us
B.Plants are the basis of all life， including ourselves
C.The Green Planet reveals the secret lives of plants
D.Plants also help each other and even communicate
E.Some plants like Monstera spread their big leaves to reach light
F.Filming took three years to complete and took place in 27 countries
G.If a tomato plant gets a leaf disease， it can tell nearby plants about it
36. 37. 38. 39. 40.
第三部分 语言运用（共两节，满分30分）
第一节（共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分）
阅读下面短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
A visit to Oddoor Farms near Mangalore， Karnataka， provides an inspiring example of the efforts made by Rajesh Naik.He 41 120 acres of barren （贫瘠的） land into a green 42 by creating a 2-acre and 50-foot-deep lake.
Rajesh 43 a family of agriculturalists and this land was his ancestral （祖传的） land.People thought he was taking a great 44 when he shared his plan of 45 this land and thought that it was 46 and that he was throwing away his career. 47 ， he was determined to do 48 about it and that was how he 49 came upon the idea of first working on developing the water resources in the area.
It took a lot of financial resources and time to create a 50 that gradually started filling up with water and now it generates around 40，000 liters of water that is used for 51 the whole farm.This has not only helped in creating and developing greenery in the area， but has also helped in 52 the water table in the surrounding areas of the farm.
“If this 53 can be replicated （复制） in every part of the country， the whole country will be able to take care of its water problems and will have 54 totally based on organic farming.What is important is the 55 of the people，” says Rajesh Naik.
41.A.divided B.transformed C.removed D.carried
42.A.farm B.hill C.belt D.village
43.A.worked for B.cheered for C.heard from D.came from
44.A.risk B.exam C.fortune D.role
45.A.approaching B.measuring C.watering D.developing
46.A.urgent B.different C.impossible D.rare
47.A.Besides B.However C.Moreover D.Instead
48.A.something B.this C.those D.everything
49.A.closely B.frequently C.loyally D.gradually
50.A.well B.hole C.lake D.river
51.A.reaching B.flooding C.passing D.irrigating
52.A.discovering B.increasing C.supporting D.recording
53.A.model B.tradition C.journey D.organization
54.A.research B.business C.agriculture D.nutrition
55.A.experience B.courage C.will D.education
第二节（共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分）
阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
What would you do if your pet cat died just before Christmas？ Many cat lovers would go out and buy another cat. But one American woman was unable to bear such life without her much loved pet cat Nicky 56 had stayed with her 57 17 years， and when she knew he was dying， she had him 58 （clone）. She said that her new cat， nine-week-old little Nicky， is identical to the old one. Most cats are 59 （frighten） of water， but little Nicky is different： He loves 60 .
Little Nicky was cloned by an American company called GSC， but the new cat cost his 61 （own） $50，000. Many people said they 62 （feel） disgusted at the amount of money spent in cloning a cat. They said that she should have chosen one of the cats without a home. Little Nicky was 63 （expense）. And like all cloned animals， he may have more health problems than an animal which was born in the usual way.
GSC said they had to try 80 times before they succeeded in 64 （produce） a cloned cat. The company is now using new technology 65 （meet） their customers’ needs.
56. 57. 58. 59. 60.
61. 62. 63. 64. 65.
第四部分 写作（共两节，满分40分）
第一节（满分15分）
上周末你校组织了阳光果园（Sunshine Orchard）采摘活动，请你为校英文报写一篇报道，内容包括：
1.参加人员；2.活动内容；3.个人感受。
注意：1.写作词数应为80左右；2.请按如下格式作答。
A Fruit-Picking Tour
第二节（满分25分）
阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。
The Mango Tree — A Friend of All
It was a usual cheerful and playful day for Dorothy.The only difference was that her family had shifted to a new apartment.Although she had been in the new house just two days， Dorothy had already started liking her new home very much， not only because of the spacious rooms， but also because of a large mango tree which had lovingly extended its branches across the balcony of her house.The mango tree not only gave a beautiful view but also served as a home for a large number of birds and small animals.Dorothy’s mother was also fond of plants and had kept many potted plants in the balcony.
A week passed by.On a Sunday morning， Dorothy was awakened by a loud noise in her neighbourhood.She ran towards the balcony and， to her surprise， found some people chopping （砍） off the beloved mango tree.She ran up to her mother and explained the matter.
Dorothy and her mother looked down from the balcony.They saw the women under the guidance of Mr Denver， cutting the mango tree down.Mr Denver was the resident of the ground floor apartment.He said angrily， “Look， I am getting this job done under my expense.This tree is blocking my view.I cannot see my car properly because of this annoying tree.” Dorothy and her mother understood that there was no point in having an argument with Mr Denver.
From then on， Dorothy tried all possible ways to take her revenge （报复） against Mr Denver for cutting her beloved mango tree.She did many tricks such as sticking the gum on his calling bell， pouring sugar in his balcony to attractants， jumping on the floor to create noise， etc.
Days passed by.One morning， as Dorothy was helping her mother water the potted plants kept in the balcony， she couldn’t take her eyes away from the fresh green leaves coming from the injured mango tree.Dorothy couldn’t hold her excitement and started jumping with delight.
注意：1.续写词数应为150左右；
2.请按如下格式作答。
Several days later， Dorothy’s parents decided to invite Mr Denver and his family for dinner.
Mr Denver received Dorothy’s mother’s gift warmly with a smile.
单元质量检测（五） Revealing nature
第一部分
1－5 CBBCA 6－10 BACBB
11－15 CAABA 16－20 CACBC
听力材料
（Text 1）
M：I’d like to mail this package to California.
W：Fill out this form with the required information. You can do this at the side counter. Pens are available there.
（Text 2）
M：Would you like to join us for dinner tonight， Betty？
W：I’d love to. Where are we going？
M：Oh， Jake made a reservation at a restaurant near my home.
（Text 3）
W：Do you think the weather will be good this weekend？
M：I heard it might rain.
W：That’s a pity. I’d thought about going hiking in the hills.
M：Well， we can go to that new art gallery instead.
（Text 4）
M：This book is really interesting. I’ve enjoyed it very much.
W：What is it？ Is it a novel？
M：No， it’s a medical book. It’s been very popular recently， even though there’s obviously boring subject matter.
W：Really？ I don’t think I’d enjoy anything on such a boring topic， even if it is useful. I much prefer science fiction， especially about what life might be like in the future.
（Text 5）
M：Hey， you look great！ How did you get in such good shape？
W：I’ve been going to the club regularly， and the training has really paid off. I’m in better shape than I have been for years and I know much more about how to keep fit.
M：I haven’t gone to the club for weeks. I am too busy with work.
W：I know. It’s so easy to be too busy for exercise， but I’ve realized that exercise is extremely important to every other aspect of life.
（Text 6）
M：Do you often shop online？
W：Oh， yes， quite often. It is very convenient， and it saves me a lot of time.
M：You know， I’ve never tried online shopping before. I’d like to try， but I’m a bit nervous I’ll make a mistake.
W：Ah， you are talking to the right person. If you keep two very important tips in mind， you’ll be fine. First， visit more than one site to find the best products and prices. I can tell you some of the best online shops. Second， when you finally place your order， be sure to write your mailing address and phone number correctly， or you might not receive your delivery on time.
M：So what do I do if I want to buy something？
W：You just need to provide your name， mailing address， e-mail address， phone number and bank card information. I can help you with that.
M：Oh， thank you！ That is so nice of you.
（Text 7）
W：Why weren’t you at the Spanish class last night， Jack？ Have you decided to give up？
M：No. I came back late yesterday and found John asleep in his chair. He’d been writing a report all day long and he was too tired to go out again. So we gave the lesson a miss.
W：You’ve missed quite a lot of lessons recently， haven’t you？ Are you losing interest？
M：Yes， I’m afraid so. Neither I nor John has a gift for language. People just laugh at us when we attempt to speak Spanish. How did you and Jane pick it up so quickly and easily？ You’ve been in Spain for hardly a month.
W：It wasn’t all that quick. We’d both studied the language before we came， and we needed a lot of review before we came back.
M：Anyway， all our friends here speak English very well， so we don’t really need to learn Spanish.
（Text 8）
M：I am having trouble with my job. Five of my colleagues and I have been working on a project since last Wednesday.
W：Is the project too hard？
M：No， it’s not all that hard but no one is working together on it.
W：So your group is having a problem with teamwork.
M：Yes. We have to finish it before next Friday， only ten days from now.
W：Is there anyone in charge of the team？
M：No. Everyone is just doing their own separate work.
W：If your group doesn’t come together， then no one will know what has been done and what still needs to be done.
M：But how do I get them to work together？
W：If your group does not have a leader， then you should step up and be one.
M：How do I do that？
W：You should call everyone together for a meeting.
M：And then what should I do when I have them all together？
W：Let them know that this project is important， and so is working as a team to get it done.
M：Thank you for the advice. I will call everybody now and tell them we are going to have a meeting in the morning.
（Text 9）
W：Hi there！ What have you been up to lately？
M：I have been looking for a university to apply to.
W：Really？ So have I！
M：Cool！ What term will you apply for？
W：For the fall semester. How about you？
M：I’ll apply for the spring semester. I need to work and earn some money in the next six months.
W：Yeah， college can be very expensive.
M：How are you paying for college？
W：I am getting help from a bank.
M：That’s cool. So have you started filling out any university applications？
W：Yes， I have. The applications take a while！
M：They do， especially all those essays.
W：Yes， those are hard. I’m not really sure what to write about.
M：I’m glad I’m not applying until the spring， so I have more time to prepare.
W：Yeah， you’re lucky you have more time. So do you plan to rent a room near the university you go to？
M：Yes， I plan to rent a room near the university and find a roommate to share the cost， so I can save some money.
W：Oh， really？ My friend Jack wants to do that too. If you’re in the same area， perhaps you could rent a place with him.
M：Oh， that’s wonderful！ Could I get his contact information from you？
W：Sure. I’ll give you his phone number right now.
M：Thanks！
（Text 10）
Future homes will have some really smart cooking tools. Microwave ovens and refrigerators will probably be combined， so that meals can be ready upon one’s arrival home.
Future homes may also have refrigerators that can suggest menus based upon the food you have at home. In the home of the future， the refrigerator will probably also be able to take note of all food supplies in the home and inform you when you’re running out， or even be programmed to contact the local supermarket to drop off the needed food supplies.
Future homes will also be very energy-saving. Microsoft， Google and others are now working on applications to help you see and track which tools use the most electricity， helping you save electricity and thus your daily expenses.
There will most likely also be systems in place for saving and reusing wash water and bath water， which will probably have to be the main origin of future water， so that both plants and people can still have clean water in the future， when water supplies are low.
第二部分
语篇解读：本文是一篇应用文。文章介绍了几种容易种植的果树。
21.D 细节理解题。根据Grapes中的They are the first ...hardwood cuttings.可知，葡萄成为作者列单上的第一种容易种植的品种是因为它们的生长适应性强。
22.C 细节理解题。根据Gooseberries中的Cut their stems ...set out elsewhere.可知，种新的醋栗树可以选择在第二年剪掉它们的茎后。
23.B 文章出处题。文章介绍了几种容易种植的果树，因此这篇文章可能出现在报纸的“园艺”版块。
语篇解读：本文是一篇记叙文。文章主要讲述了朱德军以及他的同事们种植灌木梭梭，努力对抗沙漠化，保护环境的故事。
24.D 细节理解题。根据第一段第一句可知，朱德军毕业后专注于道路设计工程。
25.D 推理判断题。根据第二段内容可知，朱德军的团队种植灌木梭梭是为了有效地对抗沙漠化。
26.A 细节理解题。根据第三段最后一句可知，SEE与蚂蚁金服合作来控制沙漠化。
27.C 细节理解题。根据最后一段第一句可知，在线用户可以通过在线植树来帮助朱德军的团队。
语篇解读：本文是一篇说明文。席卷亚马孙地区的火灾使得科学家们和环保组织担心这会加剧气候变化危机，威胁生物多样性。
28.C 词义猜测题。根据画线词前的They also store carbon dioxide and produce oxygen， ensuring that less carbon is released可知，热带雨林还储存二氧化碳并制造氧气，以确保更少的碳被释放。结合常识可知，更少的碳被释放会减轻气候变化的影响。因此画线词的意思是“减轻”。
29.B 推理判断题。根据第三段中的Any forest destruction is a threat to biodiversity and the people who use that biodiversity和In the global climate crisis， we cannot afford more damage to a major source of oxygen and biodiversity.The Amazon must be protected可知，亚马孙森林对于保护生物多样性和应对气候变化方面发挥着重要作用，由此推知，亚马孙森林火灾会造成严重的后果。
30.A 推理判断题。根据第四段中的数据可知，亚马孙森林火灾越来越多，亚马孙地区的森林面积在不断减少。
31.D 文章出处题。根据文章内容可知，文章主要讲了亚马孙热带雨林地区的火灾增多，科学家们和环保组织担心这会加剧气候变化危机，威胁生物多样性。所以这篇文章最有可能来自杂志的“自然与地理”版块。
语篇解读：本文是一篇说明文。文章介绍了四种不能过度洗涤的东西：汽车、手、头发和牛仔裤，并介绍了正确的洗涤频率。
32.C 细节理解题。根据第三段中的This can cause other issues like overly dry skin， cracks in the hands， or even resistance to certain bacteria.可知，过度洗手会导致皮肤干燥、裂口，损害手部皮肤。
33.A 细节理解题。根据第四段最后一句可知，对于油性或干性头皮的人，建议更频繁地洗头，但对于头发浓密或卷发的人，建议洗头时间间隔更长一点。由此可知，洗头的频率需要视情况而定。
34.B 推理判断题。根据最后一段最后一句可知，干洗可以延长牛仔裤的寿命，并且干洗后的裤子更容易穿进去。由此可推知，作者建议我们干洗牛仔裤是因为干洗不会使牛仔裤变形。
35.B 标题归纳题。根据第一段内容和下文举的例子可知，有些东西不宜洗得太频繁，如汽车、手、头发和牛仔裤。因此B项（你可能过度洗涤的东西）最适合作本文的标题。
语篇解读：本文是一篇说明文。在许多人看来，植物是安静和被动的。BBC的一部新纪录片《绿色星球》让我们重新审视了植物。它在Bilibili上发布，揭示了植物的奇妙和戏剧性的行为方式。
36.A 根据上文They can’t talk.They can’t walk.可知，A项符合语境，与上文为并列关系，说明植物不能做的事情。
37.E 根据语境可知，空处要描写一些植物是如何努力获取阳光的。E项符合语境。
38.D 根据下文share it with others 和“talk” to each other可知，植物也会互相帮助甚至交流。D项符合语境。
39.G 根据空前一句可知，空处承接上文，具体说明植物是如何交流的。G项符合语境。
40.B 根据下文We depend upon them ...presenter of the series.可知，植物是所有生命的基础，也包括人类。B项符合语境。
第三部分
语篇解读：本文是一篇记叙文。Rajesh Naik通过建立人工湖，把一片不毛之地变成了一个满是绿色植物的农场。
41.B 根据空后的120 acres of barren （贫瘠的） land into a green ...可知，他改造了一片不毛之地。
42.A 根据下文内容可知，这片不毛之地被改造成了一个绿色农场。本段首句中的Oddoor Farms也是提示。
43.D 根据空后的and this land was his ancestral （祖传的） land可知，此处指他来自一个农业世家。
44.A 根据上文中的barren （贫瘠的） land可知，这是一片贫瘠的土地，人们认为他想要开发这片土地是在冒险。take a risk “冒险”。
45.D 他的计划是开发这片土地。
46.C 根据上文内容及空后的he was throwing away his career可知，人们认为开发这片不毛之地是根本不可能的。
47.B Rajesh虽然听到了许多反对的声音，但是，他还是下定决心去改造它。此处需要填入一个表示转折的词。
48.A 他下定决心去做一些事来开发这片土地。
49.D 根据语境并结合选项可知，此处指他逐渐地想到先去开发这里的水资源。
50.C 根据第一段中的by creating a 2-acre and 50-foot-deep lake可知，他挖了一个湖。
51.D 结合常识可知，湖里蓄的40，000升水是用来灌溉整个农场的。
52.B 根据空后的water table （地下水位）并结合常识可知，此处指这一做法提高了农场周围地区的地下水位。
53.A 如果这种模式在全国各地都被复制的话，整个国家的缺水问题将得到解决。
54.C 整个国家有了充足的水，才可能建立起有机农业。
55.C 根据文章首句中的an inspiring example of the efforts可知，这种改造土地的项目取决于人们的意志。
语篇解读：本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了克隆动物的事情。
56.that/which 考查定语从句。空处引导定语从句，修饰pet cat Nicky，定语从句中缺少主语，故填that/which。
57.for 考查介词。“for＋时间段”表示持续了多长时间。故填for。
58.cloned 考查非谓语动词。此处是“have＋宾语＋宾语补足语”结构，宾语him与动词clone 之间是被动关系，所以用动词-ed形式作宾语补足语。故填cloned。
59.frightened 考查词形转换。be frightened of意为“害怕……”。故填frightened。
60.it/water 考查代词或名词。空处指前面提到的water，故填it/water。
61.owner 考查名词。此处指他的主人，故填owner。
62.felt 考查动词的时态。根据上文的said可知，此处描述过去的事情，应用一般过去时。故填felt。
63.expensive 考查词形转换。空处作表语，应用形容词。故填expensive。
64.producing 考查非谓语动词。succeed in doing sth意为“成功做成某事”。故填producing。
65.to meet 考查非谓语动词。空处在句中作目的状语，应用动词不定式。故填to meet。
第四部分
第一节
A Fruit-Picking Tour
All the teachers and students of senior one took part in a picking activity organized by our school in the Sunshine Orchard last weekend. On arriving， we saw red ripe peaches hanging on the trees. Using baskets and ladders， we first picked the ones that were the most beautiful in colour， then those that were ripe and soft. Time flying quickly， the activity was over. I was grateful for this opportunity to get close to nature. Not only would I be able to experience fruit picking， but I could also feast on the sweetness！
第二节
Several days later， Dorothy’s parents decided to invite Mr Denver and his family for dinner.After dinner， Dorothy’s father spoke to Mr Denver about the importance of plants in life， saying that plants and trees near a house increases the market value and are good to health.Mr Denver listened very carefully and promised not to cut the mango tree any more.Hearing what Mr Denver said， Dorothy and her parents were very happy.Soon Dorothy’s mother brought a plant from her balcony and handed it to Mr Denver， saying， “This plant will look beautiful in your balcony.”
Mr Denver received Dorothy’s mother’s gift warmly with a smile.“Let’s protect the mango tree together.I am sure it will grow well again.And the plant you just gave me will also grow well.” Mr Denver said.Dorothy stood smiling and looking at all these and admired the peaceful way her parents had chosen to save the mango tree.The mango tree， with love and care from all， once again grew back to its original form soon.
8 / 8(共98张PPT)
单元质量检测（五）
Revealing nature
（满分150分，时间120分钟）
第一部分 听力（共两节，满分30分）
第一节（共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分）
听下面5段对话，每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三
个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。听完每段对话后，
你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读
一遍。
1. What does the man want to do？
A. Buy a ticket to California.
B. Buy some pens.
C. Send a package.
2. Where will the speakers have dinner tonight？
A. At the man’s home.
B. At a restaurant.
C. At Jake’s home.
3. What are the speakers really talking about？
A. The weather.
B. Their weekend plan.
C. Travel.
4. What does the woman think of medical books？
A. They’re difficult.
B. They’re useless.
C. They’re boring.
5. Why can’t the man go to the club？
A. He has no time.
B. He is too weak.
C. He can’t afford it.
第二节（共15小题；每小题1.5分，满分22.5分）
听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中
所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。
听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟；听
完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。
听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。
6. What does the woman say about shopping online？
A. It’s reliable.
B. It’s convenient.
C. It’s unsafe.
7. What is the woman’s last piece of advice？
A. Be sure to write your mailing address correctly.
B. Avoid providing personal information.
C. Do research to find the best products and prices.
8. Why did John miss the class last night？
A. He came back late.
B. He was writing a report then.
C. He was very tired.
9. What do we know about the man？
A. He is good at learning foreign languages.
B. He can talk with his friends in English.
C. He had learnt Spanish before he took the class.
听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。
10. How many people are working on the project？
A. 5. B. 6. C. 10.
11. When must the project be completed？
A. Before this coming Friday.
B. Before next Wednesday.
C. Before next Friday.
听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。
12. What does the man decide to do？
A. Call his partners for a meeting.
B. Complete the project all by himself.
C. Stop doing the project.
听第9段材料，回答第13至16题。
13. What term does the man want to apply for？
A. Spring semester.
B. Autumn semester.
C. Winter semester.
14. How is the woman paying for college？
A. By taking a part-time job.
B. By borrowing money from a bank.
C. By asking her parents for help.
15. What has the woman started to do？
A. Fill out some applications.
B. Write some essays.
C. Rent a room.
16. What will the woman probably do next？
A. Call her friend.
B. Look for a room.
C. Give the man a number.
17. What will probably be able to prepare meals before you come home
in the future？
A. Smart cooking tools.
B. Professional chefs.
C. Family robots.
18. What can a refrigerator do in the future？
A. Take note of your daily menus.
B. Sort out all the food supplies.
C. Contact the local supermarket.
听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。
19. How will people probably save electricity in the future homes？
A. By using less time.
B. By tracking with their tools.
C. By using new kinds of energy.
20. Where can plants and people get clean water from in the future？
A. Wash water and man-made water.
B. Bath water and sea water.
C. Wash water and bath water.
听力材料
（Text 1）
M：I’d like to mail this package to California.
W：Fill out this form with the required information. You can do this
at the side counter. Pens are available there.
（Text 2）
M：Would you like to join us for dinner tonight， Betty？
W：I’d love to. Where are we going？
M：Oh， Jake made a reservation at a restaurant near my home.
（Text 3）
W：Do you think the weather will be good this weekend？
M：I heard it might rain.
W：That’s a pity. I’d thought about going hiking in the hills.
M：Well， we can go to that new art gallery instead.
（Text 4）
M：This book is really interesting. I’ve enjoyed it very much.
W：What is it？ Is it a novel？
M：No， it’s a medical book. It’s been very popular recently， even
though there’s obviously boring subject matter.
W：Really？ I don’t think I’d enjoy anything on such a boring topic，
even if it is useful. I much prefer science fiction， especially about
what life might be like in the future.
（Text 5）
M：Hey， you look great！ How did you get in such good shape？
W：I’ve been going to the club regularly， and the training has really
paid off. I’m in better shape than I have been for years and I know
much more about how to keep fit.
M：I haven’t gone to the club for weeks. I am too busy with work.
W：I know. It’s so easy to be too busy for exercise， but I’ve realized
that exercise is extremely important to every other aspect of life.
（Text 6）
M：Do you often shop online？
W：Oh， yes， quite often. It is very convenient， and it saves me a
lot of time.
M：You know， I’ve never tried online shopping before. I’d like to
try， but I’m a bit nervous I’ll make a mistake.
W：Ah， you are talking to the right person. If you keep two very
important tips in mind， you’ll be fine. First， visit more than one site
to find the best products and prices. I can tell you some of the best
online shops. Second， when you finally place your order， be sure to
write your mailing address and phone number correctly， or you
might not receive your delivery on time.
M：So what do I do if I want to buy something？
W：You just need to provide your name， mailing address， e-mail
address， phone number and bank card information. I can help you
with that.
M：Oh， thank you！ That is so nice of you.
（Text 7）
W：Why weren’t you at the Spanish class last night， Jack？ Have
you decided to give up？
M：No. I came back late yesterday and found John asleep in his chair.
He’d been writing a report all day long and he was too tired to go out
again. So we gave the lesson a miss.
W：You’ve missed quite a lot of lessons recently， haven’t you？ Are
you losing interest？
M：Yes， I’m afraid so. Neither I nor John has a gift for language.
People just laugh at us when we attempt to speak Spanish. How did
you and Jane pick it up so quickly and easily？ You’ve been in Spain
for hardly a month.
W：It wasn’t all that quick. We’d both studied the language before we
came， and we needed a lot of review before we came back.
M：Anyway， all our friends here speak English very well， so we
don’t really need to learn Spanish.
（Text 8）
M：I am having trouble with my job. Five of my colleagues and I have
been working on a project since last Wednesday.
W：Is the project too hard？
M：No， it’s not all that hard but no one is working together on it.
W：So your group is having a problem with teamwork.
M：Yes. We have to finish it before next Friday， only ten days from
now.
W：Is there anyone in charge of the team？
M：No. Everyone is just doing their own separate work.
W：If your group doesn’t come together， then no one will know
what has been done and what still needs to be done.
M：But how do I get them to work together？
W：If your group does not have a leader， then you should step up
and be one.
M：How do I do that？
W：You should call everyone together for a meeting.
M：And then what should I do when I have them all together？
W：Let them know that this project is important， and so is working
as a team to get it done.
M：Thank you for the advice. I will call everybody now and tell them
we are going to have a meeting in the morning.
（Text 9）
W：Hi there！ What have you been up to lately？
M：I have been looking for a university to apply to.
W：Really？ So have I！
M：Cool！ What term will you apply for？
W：For the fall semester. How about you？
M：I’ll apply for the spring semester. I need to work and earn some
money in the next six months.
W：Yeah， college can be very expensive.
M：How are you paying for college？
W：I am getting help from a bank.
M：That’s cool. So have you started filling out any university
applications？
W：Yes， I have. The applications take a while！
M：They do， especially all those essays.
W：Yes， those are hard. I’m not really sure what to write about.
M：I’m glad I’m not applying until the spring， so I have more time
to prepare.
W：Yeah， you’re lucky you have more time. So do you plan to rent a
room near the university you go to？
M：Yes， I plan to rent a room near the university and find a
roommate to share the cost， so I can save some money.
W：Oh， really？ My friend Jack wants to do that too. If you’re in
the same area， perhaps you could rent a place with him.
M：Oh， that’s wonderful！ Could I get his contact information from
you？
W：Sure. I’ll give you his phone number right now.
M：Thanks！
（Text 10）
Future homes will have some really smart cooking tools.
Microwave ovens and refrigerators will probably be combined， so
that meals can be ready upon one’s arrival home.
Future homes may also have refrigerators that can suggest menus
based upon the food you have at home. In the home of the future， the
refrigerator will probably also be able to take note of all food supplies
in the home and inform you when you’re running out， or even be
programmed to contact the local supermarket to drop off the needed
food supplies.
Future homes will also be very energy-saving. Microsoft， Google
and others are now working on applications to help you see and track
which tools use the most electricity， helping you save electricity and
thus your daily expenses.
There will most likely also be systems in place for saving and
reusing wash water and bath water， which will probably have to be
the main origin of future water， so that both plants and people can
still have clean water in the future， when water supplies are low.
第二部分 阅读（共两节，满分50分）
第一节（共15小题；每小题2.5分，满分37.5分）
阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳
选项。
A
Many fruit trees and bushes are very simple to plant using no
equipment except some potting soil and a heating equipment.In fact，
you can get a handful of cuttings for free from a friend during pruning
（修剪） season and end up with a whole home-made fruit farm.
Grapes
They are the first easy species on my list because they will grow in
most parts of the US and are easy to root from hardwood
cuttings.Hardwood cuttings are pieces of one-year-old wood taken in
the late winter before the buds start to grow.
Figs
They are just easy to root， but I put them second on my list
because northerners will have a hard time keeping the plants alive.If
you live party way north， you can grow figs as long as you choose a
cold-hardy variety.
Rabbiteye blueberries
They are an example of another kind of self-rooting plant.After a
few years， it will begin to send up suckers from near the base.The
suckers that are at least a few inches away from the parent plant will
generally grow roots a year after emerging， at which point you can
dig down until you’ve found several roots.
Gooseberries
They are simple because they just about root themselves.If you
allow （or force） one branch to grow along the ground， then cover
part of the branch with rich soil， roots will grow on the underwater
part.Cut their stems off next year and you’ll have one or more
gooseberry plants to set out elsewhere.
语篇解读：本文是一篇应用文。文章介绍了几种容易种植的果树。
语篇解读：本文是一篇应用文。文章介绍了几种容易种植的果树。
21. What makes grapes the first easy species on the author’s list？
A. Their high production.
B. Their delicious and special taste.
C. Their great economic value.
D. Their strong adaptability to grow.
解析： 细节理解题。根据Grapes中的They are the
first ...hardwood cuttings.可知，葡萄成为作者列单上的第一种容
易种植的品种是因为它们的生长适应性强。
22. When will you get new gooseberry plants？
A. After growing along the ground.
B. Before covering part of the branch.
C. After cutting their stems the next year.
D. Before roots grow on the underwater part.
解析： 细节理解题。根据Gooseberries中的Cut their
stems ...set out elsewhere.可知，种新的醋栗树可以选择在第二年
剪掉它们的茎后。
23. In which section of a newspaper may this text appear？
A. Science. B. Gardening.
C. Fashion. D. Entertainment.
解析： 文章出处题。文章介绍了几种容易种植的果树，因此这
篇文章可能出现在报纸的“园艺”版块。
B
Zhu Dejun’s first job after graduating from college was as a road
design engineer in his home town， Alshaa League， North Chin’s
Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region （内蒙古自治区）.In 2011，
when Zhu was conducting a road survey along with his colleagues， he
saw a plant that he didn’t recognize.Later， Zhu learned that the
plant was a saxaul （灌木梭梭） tree which is an excellent tree species
for sand fixation and afforestation （造林） in desert areas.Known as
a desert guardian， a fully grown saxaul tree can hold together a 10-
square-meter patch of desert land， according to Zhu.
Zhu quit his job at the design institute in 2014 and joined a non-
profit organization， the Society of Entrepreneurs and Ecology
Conservation， or SEE， in the same year， concentrating on dealing
with desertification （沙漠化）.During the past eight years， Zhu has
been leading a team from SEE to plant saxaul trees in sandy areas in
Alshaa League and other places of Inner Mongolia.
In 2014， the SEE launched a project titled “one million saxaul
trees”， aiming to reach that number from 2014 to 2023， turning the
desert of more than 133，330 hectares （公顷） back into a satisfying
ecosystem.By the end of 2018， half of the organization’s goal had
been achieved.In 2016， Ant Finance cooperated with SEE to
introduce the Ant Forest platform， not only encouraging people to
choose “a low-carbon way” of shopping， traveling and living， but
also to help control desertification.
Through the participation of a greater number of online users，
who grow virtual trees， the SEE Foundation， set up in 2008， has
been providing subsidies （补助金） for local herdsmen and farmers
while also offering technological support to plant saxaul trees in desert
areas.Now， Zhu is the head of the foundation’s project to fight
desertification.He also gives lectures about saxaul trees and the fight
against desertification at schools， hoping to raise awareness among
young people.
语篇解读：本文是一篇记叙文。文章主要讲述了朱德军以及他的同
事们种植灌木梭梭，努力对抗沙漠化，保护环境的故事。
语篇解读：本文是一篇记叙文。文章主要讲述了朱德军以及他的同
事们种植灌木梭梭，努力对抗沙漠化，保护环境的故事。
24. What did Zhu Dejun do first after graduation？
A. He researched on saxaul trees.
B. He joined a non-profit organization.
C. He found ways to fight desertification.
D. He focused on road design engineering.
解析： 细节理解题。根据第一段第一句可知，朱德军毕业后
专注于道路设计工程。
25. Why are saxaul trees planted by Zhu’s team？
A. They are easily taken care of.
B. They can grow fast in deserts.
C. They are perfect for holding water.
D. They can fight desertification effectively.
解析： 推理判断题。根据第二段内容可知，朱德军的团队种
植灌木梭梭是为了有效地对抗沙漠化。
26. What did SEE do to control desertification？
A. They teamed up with Ant Finance.
B. They planted one million saxaul trees.
C. They held online lectures on desertification.
D. They encouraged donation from online users.
解析： 细节理解题。根据第三段最后一句可知，SEE与蚂蚁金
服合作来控制沙漠化。
27. How can online users help Zhu’s team？
A. By providing subsidies.
B. By raising awareness.
C. By planting trees online.
D. By offering technological support.
解析： 细节理解题。根据最后一段第一句可知，在线用户可
以通过在线植树来帮助朱德军的团队。
C
Fires sweeping across the Amazon grabs global headlines every
year as scientists and environmental groups are worried that they will
make climate change crisis worse and threaten biodiversity.
As the largest rainforest in the world， the Amazon is often called
the “lung of the world”.It is also home to about 3 million species of the
plants and animals， and 1 million local people.The vast rainforest
plays an important role in the world’s ecosystem because they absorb
heat instead of it being reflected back into the atmosphere.They also
store carbon dioxide and produce oxygen， ensuring that less carbon
is released， mitigating the effects of climate change.
“Any forest destruction is a threat to biodiversity and the people
who use that biodiversity，”Thomas Lovejoy， an ecologist at George
Mason University told National Geographic.“The great threat is that a
lot of carbon goes into the atmosphere，”he stressed.“In the global
climate crisis， we cannot afford more damage to a major source of
oxygen and biodiversity.The Amazon must be protected，”UN
Secretary General Antonio Guterres said.
Data from the National Institute for Space Research （INPE）
show that the number of forest fires in Brazil quickly increased by 82
per cent from January to August this year from a year ago.A total of
71， 497 forest fires were recorded in the country in the first eight
months of 2019， up from 39，194 in the same period in 2018， INPE
said.“We figure that the forest areas in the Brazilian Amazon have
decreased something between 20 and 30 per cent compared to the last
12 months，”Carlos Nobre， a researcher at the University of Sao
Paulo， told German broadcaster Deutsche Welle.
Brazil owns about 60 per cent of the Amazon rainforest， whose
damage could have severe results for global climate and rainfall.The
extent of the area ruined by fires has yet to be determined， but the
emergency has transcended （超出） Brazil’s borders， reaching
Peruvian， Paraguayan and Bolivian regions.
语篇解读：本文是一篇说明文。席卷亚马孙地区的火灾使得科学家
们和环保组织担心这会加剧气候变化危机，威胁生物多样性。
语篇解读：本文是一篇说明文。席卷亚马孙地区的火灾使得科学家
们和环保组织担心这会加剧气候变化危机，威胁生物多样性。
28. Which of the following best explains the underlined word
“mitigating” in Paragraph 2？
A. Worsening. B. Causing.
C. Easing. D. Benefiting.
解析： 词义猜测题。根据画线词前的They also store carbon
dioxide and produce oxygen， ensuring that less carbon is released
可知，热带雨林还储存二氧化碳并制造氧气，以确保更少的碳被
释放。结合常识可知，更少的碳被释放会减轻气候变化的影响。
因此画线词的意思是“减轻”。
29. What can we learn from Thomas’s and Antonio’s words？
A. The biodiversity makes the rainforest unique.
B. The rainforest fires result in serious consequences.
C. The global climate crisis brings more rainforest fires.
D. The dry weather leads to the rainforest fires.
解析： 推理判断题。根据第三段中的Any forest destruction is
a threat to biodiversity and the people who use that biodiversity和
In the global climate crisis， we cannot afford more damage to a
major source of oxygen and biodiversity.The Amazon must be
protected可知，亚马孙森林对于保护生物多样性和应对气候变化
方面发挥着重要作用，由此推知，亚马孙森林火灾会造成严重的
后果。
30. Why does the author list the numbers in Paragraph 4？
A. To present the reduction of rainforest areas.
B. To show the influence of forest fires.
C. To explain the reasons of forest fires.
D. To prove the importance of rainforest.
解析： 推理判断题。根据第四段中的数据可知，亚马孙森林
火灾越来越多，亚马孙地区的森林面积在不断减少。
31. Which section of a magazine is this text probably taken from？
A. Sports and music.
B. Science and technology.
C. Business and culture.
D. Nature and geography.
解析： 文章出处题。根据文章内容可知，文章主要讲了亚马
孙热带雨林地区的火灾增多，科学家们和环保组织担心这会加剧
气候变化危机，威胁生物多样性。所以这篇文章最有可能来自杂
志的“自然与地理”版块。
D
We all like cleanness but could we be cleaning things too much？
Do we really need to throw everything into the washing machine after
a day’s wearing？What about our car， hands， hair or even our
jeans？
Car：There are some signs that you are washing your car too
much.One is that your wax doesn’t last.Another is that you see small
cracks all over the car called spiderwebbing.These microscopic
hairline scratches are often caused by over-washing an unprotected
surface.Another sign of over-washing is that the car has a generally
dull finish.You should really only wash your car a few times a month.
Your hands：We are a society obsessed （着迷的） with
antibacterial soaps， washes and sanitizers.This can cause other issues
like overly dry skin， cracks in the hands， or even resistance to
certain bacteria.While it is still important to always wash your hands
with soap and water after using the restroom and before eating or
preparing food， too much hand washing may do more harm than
good.
Hair：We all love clean and fresh-smelling hair but how much is
too much？Only a small group needs to wash daily， like those with
very fine hair， someone who exercises a lot， or someone living in a
very wet place.Washing gets rid of the hair and scalp’s natural oils.For
those with oily or dry scalps， more frequent washing is recommended
but those with thick or curly hair can go longer.
Jeans：Jeans should be washed as little as possible.When they are
washed， you take them to your local cleaners to be dry-cleaned.This
will ensure a longer life of those jeans， and you won’t have to
struggle quite so much to put on them on your second and third
wear！
语篇解读：本文是一篇说明文。文章介绍了四种不能过度洗涤的东
西：汽车、手、头发和牛仔裤，并介绍了正确的洗涤频率。
语篇解读：本文是一篇说明文。文章介绍了四种不能过度洗涤的东
西：汽车、手、头发和牛仔裤，并介绍了正确的洗涤频率。
32. What’s the negative effect if you wash your hands too much？
A. It’ll waste water.
B. It’ll help develop bad habits.
C. It’ll do harm to the hand skin.
D. It’ll increase the bacteria on hands.
解析： 细节理解题。根据第三段中的This can cause other
issues like overly dry skin， cracks in the hands， or even
resistance to certain bacteria.可知，过度洗手会导致皮肤干燥、裂
口，损害手部皮肤。
33. What’s the best frequency of washing your hair according to the
text？
A. It depends.
B. Every day.
C. Every other day.
D. Four times a month.
解析： 细节理解题。根据第四段最后一句可知，对于油性或
干性头皮的人，建议更频繁地洗头，但对于头发浓密或卷发的
人，建议洗头时间间隔更长一点。由此可知，洗头的频率需要视
情况而定。
34. Why does the author advise us to dry-clean jeans？
A. It’s cheaper to dry-clean jeans.
B. It can help keep the shape of the jeans.
C. It’s the most common washing method.
D. It can protect the jeans from being broken.
解析： 推理判断题。根据最后一段最后一句可知，干洗可以延
长牛仔裤的寿命，并且干洗后的裤子更容易穿进去。由此可推
知，作者建议我们干洗牛仔裤是因为干洗不会使牛仔裤变形。
35. What can be a suitable title for the text？
A. Wash Your Goods Until Necessary
B. Things You Are Probably Washing Too Much
C. Washing Too Often Might Protect Your Items
D. Ways of Using the Washing Machine Correctly
解析： 标题归纳题。根据第一段内容和下文举的例子可知，有
些东西不宜洗得太频繁，如汽车、手、头发和牛仔裤。因此B项
（你可能过度洗涤的东西）最适合作本文的标题。
第二节（共5小题；每小题2.5分，满分12.5分）
阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选
项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
In many people’s eyes， plants are quiet and passive.They can’t
talk.They can’t walk. 36 .
Or can they？ A new BBC documentary series， The Green
Planet， gives us a new look at plants.Released on Bilibili， it
uncovers the wonderful and dramatic ways that plants behave.
Plants compete against each other to live.Each species has its own
ways of defense.In rainforests， different kinds of plants race for
sunlight.The forest floor is described as a “battlefield” in the series as
only two per cent of the sunlight filters （透过） through
it. 37 .But they are caught up in a vine （藤蔓） that tries to take a
ride.Finally， they are both overtaken by a fast-growing balsa tree.As
the balsa’s leaves are smooth， the vine can’t get a hold.Similarly，
some trees make poisonous sap （毒汁） to protect themselves.
38 .In deserts， the roots of Euphrates poplar are
connected.If a tree finds water， it will share it with others through
the roots.Studies also show that plants use fungus （真菌） in the soil
as a way to “talk” to each other.It’s kind of like how Wi-Fi
works. 39 .
The series not only lets us wonder at the plant world but pushes us
to understand that plants are important.“ 40 .We depend upon
them for every mouth of food that we eat and every breath that we
breathe，” said David Attenborough， presenter of the series.It’s time
to look after wild plants just as carefully as our houseplants.
A. And they can’t think like us
B. Plants are the basis of all life， including ourselves
C. The Green Planet reveals the secret lives of plants
D. Plants also help each other and even communicate
E. Some plants like Monstera spread their big leaves to reach light
F. Filming took three years to complete and took place in 27 countries
G. If a tomato plant gets a leaf disease， it can tell nearby plants about
it
语篇解读：本文是一篇说明文。在许多人看来，植物是安静和被动
的。BBC的一部新纪录片《绿色星球》让我们重新审视了植物。它
在Bilibili上发布，揭示了植物的奇妙和戏剧性的行为方式。
36. A 根据上文They can’t talk.They can’t walk.可知，A项符合语
境，与上文为并列关系，说明植物不能做的事情。
语篇解读：本文是一篇说明文。在许多人看来，植物是安静和被动
的。BBC的一部新纪录片《绿色星球》让我们重新审视了植物。它
在Bilibili上发布，揭示了植物的奇妙和戏剧性的行为方式。
37. E 根据语境可知，空处要描写一些植物是如何努力获取阳光的。
E项符合语境。
38. D 根据下文share it with others 和“talk” to each other可知，植物
也会互相帮助甚至交流。D项符合语境。
39. G 根据空前一句可知，空处承接上文，具体说明植物是如何交
流的。G项符合语境。
40. B 根据下文We depend upon them ...presenter of the series.可
知，植物是所有生命的基础，也包括人类。B项符合语境。
第三部分 语言运用（共两节，满分30分）
第一节（共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分）
阅读下面短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出可以
填入空白处的最佳选项。
A visit to Oddoor Farms near Mangalore， Karnataka， provides
an inspiring example of the efforts made by Rajesh Naik.He 41
120 acres of barren （贫瘠的） land into a green 42 by creating a
2-acre and 50-foot-deep lake.
Rajesh 43 a family of agriculturalists and this land was his
ancestral （祖传的） land.People thought he was taking a
great 44 when he shared his plan of 45 this land and thought
that it was 46 and that he was throwing away his career. 47 ，
he was determined to do 48 about it and that was how he 49
came upon the idea of first working on developing the water resources
in the area.
It took a lot of financial resources and time to create a 50 that
gradually started filling up with water and now it generates around
40，000 liters of water that is used for 51 the whole farm.This has
not only helped in creating and developing greenery in the area， but
has also helped in 52 the water table in the surrounding areas of
the farm.
“If this 53 can be replicated （复制） in every part of the
country， the whole country will be able to take care of its water
problems and will have 54 totally based on organic farming.What
is important is the 55 of the people，” says Rajesh Naik.
语篇解读：本文是一篇记叙文。Rajesh Naik通过建立人工湖，把一
片不毛之地变成了一个满是绿色植物的农场。
语篇解读：本文是一篇记叙文。Rajesh Naik通过建立人工湖，把一
片不毛之地变成了一个满是绿色植物的农场。
41. A. divided B. transformed
C. removed D. carried
解析： 根据空后的120 acres of barren （贫瘠的） land into a
green ...可知，他改造了一片不毛之地。
42. A. farm B. hill C. belt D. village
解析： 根据下文内容可知，这片不毛之地被改造成了一个绿
色农场。本段首句中的Oddoor Farms也是提示。
43. A. worked for B. cheered for
C. heard from D. came from
解析： 根据空后的and this land was his ancestral （祖传的）
land可知，此处指他来自一个农业世家。
44. A. risk B. exam C. fortune D. role
解析： 根据上文中的barren （贫瘠的） land可知，这是一片
贫瘠的土地，人们认为他想要开发这片土地是在冒险。take a risk
“冒险”。
45. A. approaching B. measuring
C. watering D. developing
解析： 他的计划是开发这片土地。
46. A. urgent B. different
C. impossible D. rare
解析： 根据上文内容及空后的he was throwing away his career
可知，人们认为开发这片不毛之地是根本不可能的。
47. A. Besides B. However
C. Moreover D. Instead
解析： Rajesh虽然听到了许多反对的声音，但是，他还是下定
决心去改造它。此处需要填入一个表示转折的词。
48. A. something B. this
C. those D. everything
解析： 他下定决心去做一些事来开发这片土地。
49. A. closely B. frequently
C. loyally D. gradually
解析： 根据语境并结合选项可知，此处指他逐渐地想到先去
开发这里的水资源。
50. A. well B. hole C. lake D. river
解析： 根据第一段中的by creating a 2-acre and 50-foot-deep
lake可知，他挖了一个湖。
51. A. reaching B. flooding
C. passing D. irrigating
解析： 结合常识可知，湖里蓄的40，000升水是用来灌溉整个
农场的。
52. A. discovering B. increasing
C. supporting D. recording
解析： 根据空后的water table （地下水位）并结合常识可知，
此处指这一做法提高了农场周围地区的地下水位。
53. A. model B. tradition
C. journey D. organization
解析： 如果这种模式在全国各地都被复制的话，整个国家的
缺水问题将得到解决。
54. A. research B. business
C. agriculture D. nutrition
解析： 整个国家有了充足的水，才可能建立起有机农业。
55. A. experience B. courage
C. will D. education
解析： 根据文章首句中的an inspiring example of the efforts可
知，这种改造土地的项目取决于人们的意志。
第二节（共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分）
阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的
正确形式。
What would you do if your pet cat died just before
Christmas？ Many cat lovers would go out and buy another cat.
But one American woman was unable to bear such life without her
much loved pet cat Nicky 56 had stayed with her 57 17
years， and when she knew he was dying， she had him 58
（clone）. She said that her new cat， nine-week-old little Nicky，
is identical to the old one. Most cats are 59 （frighten） of
water， but little Nicky is different： He loves 60 .
Little Nicky was cloned by an American company called
GSC， but the new cat cost his 61 （own） $50，000. Many
people said they 62 （feel） disgusted at the amount of money
spent in cloning a cat. They said that she should have chosen one of
the cats without a home. Little Nicky was 63 （expense）. And
like all cloned animals， he may have more health problems than
an animal which was born in the usual way.
GSC said they had to try 80 times before they succeeded
in 64 （produce） a cloned cat. The company is now using
new technology 65 （meet） their customers’ needs.
语篇解读：本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了克隆动物的事情。
56. that/which 考查定语从句。空处引导定语从句，修饰pet cat
Nicky，定语从句中缺少主语，故填that/which。
57. for 考查介词。“for＋时间段”表示持续了多长时间。故填
for。
语篇解读：本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了克隆动物的事情。
58. cloned 考查非谓语动词。此处是“have＋宾语＋宾语补足语”
结构，宾语him与动词clone 之间是被动关系，所以用动词-ed形式
作宾语补足语。故填cloned。
59. frightened 考查词形转换。be frightened of意为“害怕……”。
故填frightened。
60. it/water 考查代词或名词。空处指前面提到的water，故填
it/water。
61. owner 考查名词。此处指他的主人，故填owner。
62. felt 考查动词的时态。根据上文的said可知，此处描述过去的
事情，应用一般过去时。故填felt。
63. expensive 考查词形转换。空处作表语，应用形容词。故填
expensive。
64. producing 考查非谓语动词。succeed in doing sth意为“成功
做成某事”。故填producing。
65. to meet 考查非谓语动词。空处在句中作目的状语，应用动词
不定式。故填to meet。
第四部分 写作（共两节，满分40分）
第一节（满分15分）
上周末你校组织了阳光果园（Sunshine Orchard）采摘活动，请
你为校英文报写一篇报道，内容包括：
1. 参加人员；
2. 活动内容；
3. 个人感受。
注意：1.写作词数应为80左右；
2. 请按如下格式作答。
A Fruit-Picking Tour
参考范文：
A Fruit-Picking Tour
All the teachers and students of senior one took part in a picking
activity organized by our school in the Sunshine Orchard last
weekend. On arriving， we saw red ripe peaches hanging on the trees.
Using baskets and ladders， we first picked the ones that were the
most beautiful in colour， then those that were ripe and soft. Time
flying quickly， the activity was over. I was grateful for this
opportunity to get close to nature. Not only would I be able to
experience fruit picking， but I could also feast on the sweetness！
第二节（满分25分）
阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构
成一篇完整的短文。
The Mango Tree — A Friend of All
It was a usual cheerful and playful day for Dorothy.The only
difference was that her family had shifted to a new
apartment.Although she had been in the new house just two days，
Dorothy had already started liking her new home very much， not
only because of the spacious rooms， but also because of a large
mango tree which had lovingly extended its branches across the
balcony of her house.The mango tree not only gave a beautiful view
but also served as a home for a large number of birds and small
animals.Dorothy’s mother was also fond of plants and had kept many
potted plants in the balcony.
A week passed by.On a Sunday morning， Dorothy was
awakened by a loud noise in her neighbourhood.She ran towards the
balcony and， to her surprise， found some people chopping （砍）
off the beloved mango tree.She ran up to her mother and explained the
matter.
Dorothy and her mother looked down from the balcony.They saw
the women under the guidance of Mr Denver， cutting the mango tree
down.Mr Denver was the resident of the ground floor apartment.He
said angrily， “Look， I am getting this job done under my
expense.This tree is blocking my view.I cannot see my car properly
because of this annoying tree.” Dorothy and her mother understood
that there was no point in having an argument with Mr Denver.
From then on， Dorothy tried all possible ways to take her
revenge （报复） against Mr Denver for cutting her beloved mango
tree.She did many tricks such as sticking the gum on his calling bell，
pouring sugar in his balcony to attractants， jumping on the floor to
create noise， etc.
Days passed by.One morning， as Dorothy was helping her
mother water the potted plants kept in the balcony， she couldn’t take
her eyes away from the fresh green leaves coming from the injured
mango tree.Dorothy couldn’t hold her excitement and started jumping
with delight.
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Several days later， Dorothy’s parents decided to invite Mr
Denver and his family for dinner.
Mr Denver received Dorothy’s mother’s gift warmly with a
smile.
参考范文：
Several days later， Dorothy’s parents decided to invite Mr
Denver and his family for dinner.After dinner， Dorothy’s father
spoke to Mr Denver about the importance of plants in life， saying
that plants and trees near a house increases the market value and are
good to health.Mr Denver listened very carefully and promised not to
cut the mango tree any more.Hearing what Mr Denver said， Dorothy
and her parents were very happy.Soon Dorothy’s mother brought a
plant from her balcony and handed it to Mr Denver， saying， “This
plant will look beautiful in your balcony.”
Mr Denver received Dorothy’s mother’s gift warmly with a
smile.“Let’s protect the mango tree together.I am sure it will grow well
again.And the plant you just gave me will also grow well.” Mr Denver
said.Dorothy stood smiling and looking at all these and admired the
peaceful way her parents had chosen to save the mango tree.The
mango tree， with love and care from all， once again grew back to its
original form soon.
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