单元质量检测（二） WILDLIFE PROTECTION
（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 was Mary doing when the man called her？（ ）
A.She was making a telephone call. B.She was surfing the Internet. C.She was out.
2.Why does the woman want to go to Qingdao？（ ）
A.It’s more beautiful. B.She has seen it on TV. C.It’s cheaper.
3.What will the man probably do tonight？（ ）
A.Go to see a film. B.Take an exam. C.Study at home.
4.What day is it today？（ ）
A.Monday. B.Thursday. C.Sunday.
5.What would the woman like？（ ）
A.Some ice cream. B.A glass of water. C.Nothing.
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，每个小题将给出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 is the probable relationship between the two speakers？（ ）
A.Father and daughter. B.Doctor and patient. C.Friends.
7.Why was the man late？（ ）
A.He didn’t catch the bus on time.
B.He couldn’t remember the woman’s house address.
C.The woman didn’t tell him her address.
听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。
8.How did the woman get to the city？（ ）
A.By train. B.By air. C.By car.
9.What will the two speakers do this afternoon？（ ）
A.See the city. B.Rest in a hotel. C.Go shopping.
听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。
10.Why did Paul move out of the neighbourhood？（ ）
A.It’s too far away from his university.
B.It’s very noisy.
C.It’s not clean.
11.What is the rent of a month in Paul’s old neighbourhood？（ ）
A.500 yuan. B.1，000 yuan. C.1，500 yuan.
12.What will the man do next？（ ）
A.Call Paul. B.Move in with Paul. C.Visit Paul’s new apartment.
听第9段材料，回答第13至16题。
13.Who is making the telephone call？（ ）
A.Lucy. B.Lily. C.Bill Johnson.
14.When will the two speakers have dinner together？（ ）
A.Tomorrow evening. B.On Sunday evening. C.Next Monday evening.
15.Where will they have dinner？（ ）
A.At the woman’s house. B.At the Guiyuan Restaurant. C.At the Wuzhou Restaurant.
16.What is the man most probably？（ ）
A.A professor.
B.A doctor.
C.A manager.
听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。
17.What is the talk mainly about？（ ）
A.How J.K. Rowling became a famous writer.
B.How J.K. Rowling created the character of Harry Potter.
C.How Harry Potter became famous.
18.What happened to J.K. Rowling before she started writing？（ ）
A.She had a train accident.
B.She was rejected by many companies.
C.Her husband left her.
19.Why did J.K. Rowling decide to write her first novel？（ ）
A.To support her family.
B.To start a new life.
C.To make her daughter happy.
20.When was the novel Harry Potter first published？（ ）
A.In 1990.
B.In 1996.
C.In 1997.
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
Charles Darwin
In 1831， the English scientist， Charles Darwin，sailed off on a long voyage around the world.He saw the ways animals adapted to where they lived.Darwin thought that animals that do not adapt soon die out.He called this idea “natural selection”.Darwin’s scientific discovery is the unifying theory of the life sciences， explaining the diversity of life.Darwin has been described as one of the most influential figures in human history.
Jane Goodall
The English zoologist， Jane Goodall， has observed chimpanzees in Tanzania， Africa， for more than 40 years.She discovered that chimpanzees can make and use simple tools.Before that， scientists thought that only humans could do this.Her observations have changed how scientists understand both chimpanzees and humans.Considered to be the world’s foremost expert on chimpanzees， Goodall is best known for her over 55-year study of wild chimpanzees.
Karl von Frisch
The Austrian zoologist， Karl von Frisch， discovered the secret language of honey bees.He saw that some bees did a strange dance when they returned to the hive （蜂房）.He realised that the dance was a way to show other bees where to fly to find food.His theory was proved to be true many years later after his book The Dancing Bees was published.
Luis and Walter Alvarez
The American father and son team， Luis and Walter Alvarez， made an important discovery that could explain why dinosaurs became extinct.They found that something hit the Earth and destroyed the dinosaurs’ habitats.In 1980 Alvarez and his son “uncovered a disaster that literally shook the Earth and is one of the great discoveries about Earth’s history”.
21.Charles Darwin discovered the idea of “natural selection” .（ ）
A.at the zoo
B.in the library
C.when he was old
D.during a long trip
22.What did Jane Goodall find about chimpanzees？（ ）
A.They were very clever.
B.They were very strong.
C.They looked like humans.
D.They could play simple games.
23.What led to dinosaurs dying out according to Luis and Walter Alvarez？（ ）
A.Climate change.
B.Human activities.
C.Their homes’ being ruined.
D.Their lacking enough food.
B
In 2010， Justin Horner was driving down a busy freeway in Portland， Ore.， when his tire blew out.He pulled over to the side of the road and made a sign that said he needed help.
Three hours later， a van finally pulled up.Out came a family of four.They were Latino， and their young daughter acted as translator between her parents’ Spanish and Horner’s English， so that they could work together to fix Horner’s car.
They took about an hour， starting with the father finding a log on the side of the road， and using it to lift the car.When they finished， the mom pulled out a big jug of water， and they drank and washed their hands.
“I just thanked them and I tried to give her money，” Horner recalled.“I only had a $20 bill， and I just thought， you know， it’s the least I could do.And she just wouldn’t take it.” But Horner was adamant （坚决的）， and eventually he put the money in her hand， and walked away.
Then he heard their small daughter call out， to ask Horner if he was hungry.Indeed he was， and she came over with a pancake from their cooler.They exchanged thank yous， she got into the van， and the family started to drive away.
“As they’re trying to get into traffic， I unwrapped the pancake and my money was in the pancake，” Horner said.Horner immediately ran over to the van to get the father’s attention.
“He rolls down his window.He sees me coming and he’s just shaking his head.And I keep saying like， ‘Por favour， por favour’ — I’m holding a bill out，” Horner remembered.“ And with this big smile on his face， he just says，‘Today you， tomorrow me.’”
The man then gave Horner a wave， rolled up the window， and drove off.The last thing Horner saw was the young girl waving goodbye through the window.He never saw them again.
24.What happened to Horner on his way in Portland？（ ）
A.He got lost. B.His food ran out.
C.His car broke down. D.He was stuck in traffic.
25.Why did the small daughter give Horner a pancake？（ ）
A.To express her thanks. B.To show her kindness.
C.To win Horner’s recognition. D.To give back Horner’s money.
26.What did the father mean by saying “Today you， tomorrow me”？（ ）
A.Everyone should be kind. B.Everyone can be in trouble.
C.Everyone should learn to repair a car. D.Everyone should be grateful to others.
27.Which of the following can best describe the father’s behaviour？（ ）
A.Change danger into safety. B.Offer fuel in snowy weather.
C.Act bravely for a just cause. D.Risk one’s life to save others.
C
Scientists often worry about the loss of the world’s meat-eating animals.But a wide-reaching new study finds that plant-eating animals， or herbivores， are at higher risk of extinction.
In the new study， the International Union for Conservation of Nature， or IUCN， shows that about one in four species of herbivores， or 25.5 percent， are considered threatened.The IUCN is widely recognised as the leading scientific source on extinction risk.
Trisha Atwood， of Utah State University， led the research.She told the Associated Press that by comparison， 17.4 percent of meat eaters and 15.8 percent of omnivores， animals that eat meat and plants， are at risk.
The researchers examined data for 22，166 species of animals with backbones.They noted whether each animal was a reptile， bird or mammal.They also examined animals by size， living environment and the area of the world they live in.
“We need to think about herbivores as being kind of a poster child of extinction，” Atwood said.So instead of polar bears and tigers， think of plant eaters like rhinoceroses and green sea turtles， Atwood said.
Extinction causes， like invasive species， climate change and loss of living environments， affect herbivores more than other animals， Atwood said.Size may be part of the reason herbivores are more at risk， the ecologist said.Large herbivores need to eat more and so require more land.But the environments in which they live are shrinking， she said.Meat eaters and omnivores have larger areas in which to find food.
University of Miami biologist Mauro Galetti said Atwood’s study makes sense and questions the traditional belief that environmental protection projects should center on top meat eaters.Large herbivores are highly important， especially in places like forests， Galetti said.A world without herbivores would be a disaster for any natural ecosystem.
28.How did Trisha Atwood draw her conclusion？（ ）
A.By collecting some data. B.By giving some examples.
C.By conducting some surveys. D.By making some experiments.
29.What does the underlined phrase “the poster child” in Paragraph 5 mean？（ ）
A.A popular sign. B.A typical example.
C.An interesting story. D.An important measure.
30.What is Paragraph 6 mainly about？（ ）
A.What has happened to herbivores.
B.What has happened to omnivores.
C.Why herbivores are at higher risk of extinction.
D.Why meat eaters are at lower risk of extinction.
31.What is Mauro Galetti’s attitude to Atwood’s study？（ ）
A.Doubtful. B.Confused.
C.Supportive. D.Ambiguous.
D
A recent scientific report says that more than one-fifth of the world’s reptiles are faced with extinction.The main threat to reptiles is the loss of their natural homes， as humans take over more and more natural areas.
The study， written by 52 scientists， is the first worldwide measurement of how threatened different species （kinds） of reptiles are.The new report has revealed some unhappy news — 21% of all reptile species are in danger of extinction.That’s over 1，800 species in all.
The main reason these reptiles are dying out is that humans are taking over more and more of their habitats — the places where they naturally live.More land continues to be cleared to make room for cities and towns.Large areas of land are also being cleared so that they can be used as farmland.Logging — cutting down trees for wood — is another big threat to reptile habitat.Turtles and crocodiles are among the most threatened reptiles.Humans are a direct threat here， often killing these animals for their skin or meat.
Similar worldwide studies were made of birds and mammals more than ten years ago.The authors of the report say it was harder to collect the money needed to study reptiles.They believe that’s because furry or feathery animals like mammals and birds are more popular with most people.But even if reptiles aren’t considered cute， they play a very important part in nature’s food chains.One service performed by reptiles that humans should appreciate is helping control certain pests， like insects and rats.
Scientists say the good news is that we know what must be done to protect reptiles.Bruce Young， one of the leaders of the study， says，“We have all the tools we need.” Protecting natural areas， especially rainforests， is at the top of the list.Studies show that saving natural areas doesn’t just protect mammals or birds， but all kinds of animals， including reptiles.So the time is always right to do the right thing！
32.What is the top reason for reptiles’ dangerous situation？（ ）
A.The lack of food.
B.People’s killing them.
C.The loss of their habitats.
D.People’s cutting down trees.
33.What can we infer from Paragraph 4？（ ）
A.Reptiles are cuter than mammals.
B.People prefer mammals to reptiles.
C.Mammals are more useful than reptiles.
D.Reptiles are better protected than mammals.
34.What is the purpose of the last paragraph？（ ）
A.To share some good news.
B.To teach some useful skills.
C.To call on people to take action.
D.To give people some confidence.
35.What might be the best title for the text？ （ ）
A.Reptile Species Are at Risk of Dying Out
B.A New Report Revealed Some Bad News
C.What Should We Do to Protect Reptiles？
D.Why Reptile Species Are Living in Danger？
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。
Practicing gratitude can increase feelings of happiness and life satisfaction while decreasing depressive symptoms.36.（ ） To start improving your gratitude skill， try the following gratitude challenges.
Reflect on the gifts of hardship.There is no question that life can be challenging， as things don’t always turn out the way we’d hoped.37.（ ） It may seem difficult to reflect on challenging times and find a reason to be grateful， but in making our pain purposeful， we can find meaning in the experience.
Express gratitude to others in writing.38.（ ） Send each of them a quick but considerate correspondence in the form of a handwritten note， email or even a thoughtfully composed text.Remind them of why they are special to you and how worthwhile they are in the world.As a result of your effort， those on the receiving end will experience the mood-boosting benefits of being appreciated.They won’t be the only beneficiaries.Writing letters of gratitude has a positive effect on the author， increasing feelings of happiness while decreasing depression， studies have shown.
39.（ ） An important aspect of practicing gratitude regularly is becoming aware of opportunities throughout your day to express gratitude.Acknowledge at least two times a day that someone spreads a small act of kindness towards you.These acts could be a delivery person bringing a package to your door， a coworker offering assistance at work or your significant other getting you a coffee.40.（ ）
When you finish the challenges， hopefully you’ll be inspired by the mood-boosting benefits and continue actively practicing gratitude on a daily basis.
A.Catch the chances of acting kindness.
B.Notice and appreciate the small stuff.
C.Think of three people in your life that you truly appreciate.
D.All of us experience dilemma at different points in our lives.
E.The benefits of thankfulness extend to both the giver and receiver.
F.Gratitude takes practice to realise its full potential， just like any other skill.
G.Once recognising their efforts， you can consistently show your appreciation better.
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四个选项中选出最佳选项。
（2024·保定六校联考高一上期中）When Marco was a boy， he tried everything to get his father’s love and attention.He studied hard to get good 41 and tried to behave well.He was shy and shorter than the other boys.Besides， his father was 42 and had little time for him.Except for his 43 for housework after school， there was no communication.Marco felt very 44 .
One day， his maths teacher called him that some young teenagers were 45 a public speaking contest.She thought Marco should give it a 46 .She firmly believed he could perform on stage like other kids.Feeling her strong trust， he agreed to 47 the contest.
All winter， Marco took a bus to 48 twice a week in another city， where the competition would take place.He was taken by a strong 49 he never felt before.Finally， the big day arrived.His father， and yes， his maths teacher， were present.When he stepped onto the stage and began to speak， he felt 50 at home.He was funny， and acted very natural.He won！ He noticed his father’s eyes were 51 — he was so proud.It was then that his father 52 he should pay more attention to the child.
As the winner， Marco’s name was 53 in the local papers.He knew this was the 54 of his new life.It all happened because of a phone call， from one who 55 him.
41. A.gifts B.habits C.marks D.skills
42. A.lazy B.silent C.serious D.busy
43. A.suggestions B.promises C.comments D.orders
44. A.lonely B.surprised C.puzzled D.silly
45. A.thinking about B.signing up for C.making up D.making use of
46. A.change B.focus C.try D.decision
47. A.enter B.continue C.organise D.quit
48. A.compete B.act C.practise D.work
49. A.pain B.energy C.advice D.risk
50. A.totally B.actually C.partly D.usually
51. A.moving B.shining C.empty D.clear
52. A.agreed B.remembered C.imagined D.realised
53. A.shared B.published C.collected D.discussed
54. A.need B.meaning C.lesson D.start
55. A.depended on B.heard about C.believed in D.listened to
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。
Wild giant pandas should no longer be classified as endangered， according to Chinese officials.
With around 1，800 of the animals now 56. （live） in the wild， pandas’ conservation status can be classed as “vulnerable （易受伤害的）”.Although an internationally recognised list 57. （take） pandas out of the “endangered” zone in 2016， Chinese conservationists said that that 58. （decide） had been made too soon.
Panda numbers fell during the 20th century because of habitat loss and illegal hunting.By the 1980s， they were close 59. becoming extinct.The increase in panda numbers in the years since then has come from a protection effort focused on the panda’s main food source.
Bamboo is a tall， fast-growing grass 60. makes up 99% of a panda’s diet.Pandas eat up to 38 kilograms each day 61. （get） the energy they need.As 62. result， pandas spend up to 16 hours a day eating.In order to keep healthy， they also need at least two 63. （difference） bamboo species to add various substances （物质） to 64. （they） diet.
China’s recognition of the panda’s improved future comes after an effort to replant bamboo forests.Another part of the conservation project has been a 65. （careful） managed plan to encourage pandas to breed and to protect baby pandas so they can survive better in the wild.
第四部分 写作（共两节，满分40分）
第一节（满分15分）
你受学生会委托为校宣传栏“英语天地”制作一幅有关保护野生动物的海报，需要有标题，内容包括：
1.保护野生动物的意义；
2.我们大家需要做什么。
注意：1.写作词数应为80左右；
2.可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
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。
Violet sat on the gym floor， waiting for her turn to do somersaults （翻筋斗）. She looked at her little sister angrily， Tilly， across the room. This was Tilly’s first week at gymnastics. Violet had done gymnastics for the past two years. Why couldn’t Tilly find her own thing to do？ It was the same at home. Tilly followed Violet everywhere.
“Violet， you’re up！” called Violet’s instructor， Miss Taylor. Violet came over and pushed off with her legs and straightened her arms. She did one， two， three somersaults. Miss Taylor clapped. “Perfect！”
Violet noticed that Tilly had stepped away from the younger group to watch Violet’s somersaults. “Tilly！” called Tilly’s instructor， Miss Brooke， from across the room. “Your turn to do somersaults.” Tilly walked nervously. She bent down to start a somersault. When she rolled， she fell heavily on the blanket. Kids laughed in surprise at the noise.
Tilly stood uncomfortably and then ran towards the restroom. She was gone from the gym， as Violet had wanted. But it didn’t feel right. After telling Miss Taylor where she was going， Violet hurried to the restroom. She found Tilly crying hard. Violet put an arm around her sister. Tilly cried，“I don’t want to do gymnastics any more.” This was Violet’s chance. If she said nothing to her sister， Tilly might quit gymnastics forever.
注意：1.续写词数应为150左右；
2.请按如下格式作答。
But Violet knew how excited Tilly had been about joining in gymnastics.
Seeing a smile on Tilly’s face， Violet said， “What about giving it another try？”
单元质量检测（二） WILDLIFE PROTECTION
第一部分
1－5 BCCAB 6－10 CBBAB
11－15 BABCB 16－20 AACBC
听力原文：
（Text 1）
M：Hi， Mary. I called you last night to invite you to my birthday party， but I didn’t get through.
W：I’m sorry. I was on the Net then.
（Text 2）
M：Jane， let’s go to the seaside in Hainan. I’ve always been dreaming about Hainan after seeing it on TV.
W：Why not go to Qingdao？ It also has the seaside there， and it’s cheaper.
（Text 3）
M：I hope you don’t mind my going to the cinema with my friend tonight， mum.
W：Let me see ... I’m afraid you can’t. You have to prepare for the coming exam.
（Text 4）
W： A talk on senior high school life will be given in the school hall on Thursday afternoon.
M：That’s right. There are only three days left.
（Text 5）
M：It is so hot today！ I’d like some ice cream， an iced watermelon and a bottle of Coca-Cola. How about you？
W：I’m on a diet， so a glass of water is OK.
M：OK， as you wish.
（Text 6）
W：Come in， Mr Wang. It’s nice to see you.
M：Good evening， Mary. I’m very sorry to be late.
W：That’s all right. We’re all glad you could come tonight.
M：You know， I couldn’t find your house. I mean， I couldn’t quite remember the address of your house.
W：Maybe I didn’t make myself clear.
M：No， it was my fault. I’ve got a bad memory.
W：Well， it doesn’t matter. Take off your coat and make yourself at home.
M：Thanks.
（Text 7）
M：Hello， Helen. It’s nice to see you again. How was the flight？
W：Hi， George. It wasn’t bad.
M：Let me carry these bags for you.
W：Oh， thank you， but I think I can manage it.
M：Here’s my car. Let me take you to the hotel first.
W：Thank you， George. It seems to be a beautiful city. I think I’ll enjoy my stay here.
M：I’m sure you will. By the way， would you like me to show you around the city this afternoon？
W：Oh，that’s very nice of you. I’m looking forward to it. Thank you.
M：It’s my pleasure.
（Text 8）
M：I’ve heard that Paul has moved out.
W：He moved out last weekend. He is tired of the noise in our neighbourhood.
M：Yes. He has been complaining about that since the highway nearby was opened last year. Do you know where he lives now？
W：He’s now living in a very nice and quiet neighbourhood near a university.
M：Is he paying more rent now？
W：He told me it was 1，500 yuan a month， 500 yuan higher than the rent here. Even so， it’s still worth it.
M：I think he’s probably very happy to leave this noisy place.
W：Yes， he is.
M：I shall call him for more information about his new apartment. I may consider moving there.
（Text 9）
W：Hello， may I speak to Mr Johnson， please？
M：Hello. This is Bill Johnson speaking. Who is that， please？
W：This is Lily. Mr Johnson， Lucy and I would like to invite you to dinner tomorrow evening. Would it be alright for you？
M：I’m afraid tomorrow won’t do， because I have an important class to give then.
W：Oh， can we make it next Monday evening？
M：I think that will be fine. Where shall we meet？
W：How about meeting at the Yangtze Hotel？
M：The Yangtze Hotel？ I’m afraid that’s too far away.
W：We can choose the Guiyuan Restaurant or the Wuzhou Restaurant. They are all in the city center.
M：Sounds good. Let’s go to the Guiyuan Restaurant. It’s nicer.
W：OK. Let’s make it around seven.OK？
M：OK. Thanks for calling. Goodbye.
W：Goodbye.
（Text 10）
M：Good evening， everybody. I’m George. I’m so glad that for today’s programme， we have J.K. Rowling to share with us how she became a famous writer. Let’s welcome her.
W：Hi， everybody. I’m J.K. Rowling. I’m so glad to be here. Actually， I began writing stories at the age of six and always daydreamed of becoming a writer. In 1990， when I was stuck for four hours on a train， I dreamt of a boy called “Harry Potter”. Before I started to write about Harry Potter， my husband left me and our three-month-old daughter. So I decided to start writing novels to have a new life and wrote my first Harry Potter novel. I sent my novel to a lot of publishing houses. They doubted my writing skills and rejected me. This went on until the year 1996， when the Bloomsbury publishing house agreed to help me. In 1997， Harry Potter was published， and the character soon became one of children’s most favorite characters. We had to print more copies several times. In 1998， in the month of February， my very first novel was awarded the British Book Award for “Children’s Book of the Year”.
第二部分
语篇解读：本文是一篇说明文。文章简要介绍了四位以研究动物而著称的科学家。
21.D 细节理解题。根据第一部分可知，Charles Darwin是在一次航海旅行中发现了“自然选择”这一科学理论。
22.A 推理判断题。根据第二部分可知，Jane Goodall吃惊地发现黑猩猩会制造和使用工具，也就是说发现黑猩猩非常聪明。
23.C 细节理解题。根据第四部分可知，Luis和Walter Alvarez父子发现，一些不明物体袭击了地球，破坏了恐龙的栖息地，这导致了恐龙的灭绝。
语篇解读：本文是一篇记叙文。当Justin Horner的车在高速公路上爆胎时，Latino一家人及时出现并帮他修好了车；当他拿出20美元感谢对方时，对方拒绝了，同时说了一句很经典的话——Today you， tomorrow me.
24.C 细节理解题。根据第一段中的Justin Horner was driving down a busy freeway in Portland， Ore.， when his tire blew out可知，Justin Horner在俄勒冈州波特兰市一条繁忙的高速公路上开车时，轮胎爆了。
25.D 细节理解题。根据第五、六段可知，那位父亲帮助Horner修好了车，他的女儿给Horner一块煎饼，煎饼里放着Horner送给对方（作为感谢费）的20美元。
26.B 推理判断题。根据上文内容以及这位父亲说“Today you， tomorrow me”这句话的情景可知，他想表达的意思是：今天你会遇到麻烦，明天我可能也会遇到麻烦。
27.B 推理判断题。综合全文可知，当作者在高速公路上汽车爆胎、手足无措时，Latino一家人及时出现并帮他修好了车。因此用“雪中送炭”来形容他的行为是最恰当的。
语篇解读：本文是一篇说明文。美国科学家发现，比起食肉动物，食草动物面临着更大的灭绝风险。
28.A 推理判断题。根据第一至三段内容可知，Trisha Atwood通过一些数据来得出“食草动物面临着更大的灭绝风险”这一结论。
29.B 词义猜测题。结合画线词下句可知，Trisha Atwood认为，我们应该考虑用一些食草动物来代替（海报中常见的）北极熊和老虎。也就是说，食草动物应该成为海报中濒临灭绝动物的典型代表。
30.C 段落大意题。根据第五段内容可知，本段主要解释了食草动物面临着更大的灭绝风险的具体原因，包括入侵物种、气候变化以及生存环境的消失等。
31.C 观点态度题。根据最后一段内容可知，Mauro Galetti 认为，Trisha Atwood的研究很有意义，它挑战了传统的认知。Mauro Galetti也强调了食草动物的重要性。
语篇解读：本文是一篇说明文。最近的一份科学报告称，世界上超过五分之一的爬行动物面临灭绝的危险，它们面临的最大威胁是失去它们的自然栖息地。
32.C 细节理解题。根据第一、三段可知，爬行动物面临的最大威胁是失去它们的自然栖息地。
33.B 推理判断题。根据第四段可知，由于爬行动物没有哺乳动物那样招人喜欢，所以筹集爬行动物的保护资金要更难。
34.C 推理判断题。根据最后一段可知，本段通过引用Bruce Young的We have all the tools we need.这句话，说明我们完全有能力采取措施保护爬行动物及其他动物，作者主要呼吁我们大家都行动起来。
35.A 标题归纳题。通读全文可知，本文主要介绍了最近的一份科学报告，其核心结论是——世界上超过五分之一的爬行动物面临灭绝的危险。因此A项为文章最佳标题。
语篇解读：本文是一篇说明文。文章就如何养成感恩习惯给出了三条建议。
36.F 根据空后一句可知，感恩也像其他技能一样需要练习来发挥其全部力量，故F项符合语境。
37.D 上文指出生活是充满挑战的，事情并不会总是按照我们希望的方式发展，空后指出似乎很难回顾艰辛的时光并找到理由感恩，设空处承上启下，指出每个人在生活的不同阶段都会经历困境，故D项符合语境。
38.C 空后一句中的them应当是指人，并且设空处前后都提到要通过写信来表达感谢，这里是建议想出三个你真正感谢的人，them指代C项中的three people，故C项符合语境。
39.B 设空处是该段落的第一句，应概括本段的内容；空后讲述了要意识到每天都有表达感谢的机会，感谢别人给予的小小善意。故B项符合语境。
40.G G项中的their指代上文提到的快递员、同事或伴侣，一旦意识到他们的付出，你就能一直更好地表达感谢，故G项符合语境。
第三部分
语篇解读：本文是一篇记叙文。文章主要讲述了性格内向的Marco在数学老师的鼓励和信任下参加演讲比赛，并最终获胜的故事。
41.C 根据上文When Marco was a boy， he tried everything to get his father’s love and attention.He studied hard可知，他努力学习是为了获得好分数。
42.D 根据下文had little time for him可知，他父亲很少有时间陪他，说明他父亲很忙。
43.D 根据空后for housework after school可知，此处指父亲要求儿子放学后做家务。
44.A 根据上文had little time for him及there was no communication可知，父亲忙碌得没有时间陪Marco，父子之间很少交流，Marco感到很孤独。
45.B 根据空后a public speaking contest可知，数学老师给他打电话说的是青少年报名参加演讲比赛的事情，鼓励他也去报名参加。
46.C 根据下文She firmly believed he could perform on stage like other kids.可知，数学老师相信他能像其他孩子一样在舞台上表演，此处指老师认为他应该试一试。give it a try意为“试一试，尝试”。
47.A 根据上文Feeling her strong trust可知，Marco感受到了老师的信任，同意报名参加演讲比赛。enter the contest意为“报名参加比赛”。
48.C 根据下文where the competition would take place以及Finally， the big day arrived.可知，此处指比赛前Marco每周两次乘公共汽车去即将举行演讲比赛的那个城市练习。
49.B 根据上文可知，老师很相信Marco的能力，老师的信任给了他动力，整个冬天他进行着刻苦的练习，所以此处指他被一种前所未有的能量所吸引，积极刻苦为比赛做准备。
50.A 根据下文He was funny， and acted very natural.可知，Marco在舞台上完全放松下来，表现得非常自然。
51.B 根据上文He was funny， and acted very natural.He won！可知，Marco赢了，当父亲看到儿子的优秀表现时，眼睛闪烁着自豪的光芒。
52.D 上文提到Marco的父亲非常忙碌，很少和Marco交流，此处指看到Marco的优异表现，他意识到自己应该多关心儿子。
53.B 根据空后in the local papers可知，此处指Marco获胜后名字被刊登在当地报纸上。
54.D 根据空后his new life可知，这次获奖让Marco开启了新的生活。
55.C 根据上文可知，Marco的数学老师打电话让Marco参加演讲比赛，由于数学老师的信任，Marco参加了比赛并获胜，所以这一切都源自信任他的数学老师的一个电话。
语篇解读：本文是一篇说明文。经过多年的保护，我国大熊猫野外种群数量达到1，800只左右，已不再濒危，但仍属易危物种。
56.living 考查非谓语动词。此处为with的复合结构作状语，且逻辑主语animals与live之间为主动关系，故填living。
57.took 考查动词的时态。根据下文中的in 2016可知，此处表示发生在过去的事情，应用一般过去时，故填took。
58.decision 考查名词。设空处为宾语从句的主语，意为“决定”，且空前有限定词that，故填decision。
59.to 考查介词。be close to ...接近……，为固定用法，故填to。
60.that/which 考查定语从句。设空处引导定语从句，指代先行词grass，且在从句中作主语，故填that/which。
61.to get 考查非谓语动词。根据语境可知，设空处作目的状语，故填to get。
62.a 考查冠词。as a result结果，故填a。
63.different 考查形容词。设空处作定语，修饰名词bamboo species应用形容词，故填different。
64.their 考查代词。设空处作定语修饰名词diet，表示“它们的”，故填形容词性物主代词their。
65.carefully 考查副词。这里应用副词来修饰后面的动词managed，故填carefully。
第四部分
第一节
The Future of Wildlife Is in Our Hands
As is known to all， many wild animals are in danger of dying out and it’s high time we took action to protect them.We need to realise that to protect wild animals is to protect biodiversity.And this will not only help to maintain ecological balance but also contribute to our sustainable development.
Then what should we do？ For one thing， never should we buy products made from wild animals.As a saying goes，“When the buying stops， the killing can too.”For another， we ought to take effective measures to protect the wildlife habitats.
Dear students， let’s take action to protect wildlife.The future of wildlife is in our hands！
The Students’ Union
第二节
But Violet knew how excited Tilly had been about joining in gymnastics. So Violet decided to cheer her up. Casting a comforting smile at Tilly， she helped her sister wipe out tears from her cheeks. “You’re better at somersaults than I was on my first day of gymnastics.” Violet explained how embarrassing her first somersault was. Tilly smiled a little and calmed herself down.
Seeing a smile on Tilly’s face， Violet said， “What about giving it another try？” Tilly smiled a little more. “OK.” Picking up all her courage， Tilly walked back into the gym， where she did much practice and finally succeeded in doing somersaults perfectly under the guidance of Violet.Nobody could feel more on top of the world than her then. Gratitude to her elder sister filled her eyes.
8 / 9(共90张PPT)
单元质量检测（二）
WILDLIFE PROTECTION
（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 was Mary doing when the man called her？（ ）
A. She was making a telephone call.
B. She was surfing the Internet.
C. She was out.
2. Why does the woman want to go to Qingdao？（ ）
A. It’s more beautiful.
B. She has seen it on TV.
C. It’s cheaper.
3. What will the man probably do tonight？（ ）
A. Go to see a film.
B. Take an exam.
C. Study at home.
4. What day is it today？（ ）
A. Monday.
B. Thursday.
C. Sunday.
5. What would the woman like？（ ）
A. Some ice cream.
B. A glass of water.
C. Nothing.
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，每个小题将给出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 is the probable relationship between the two speakers？（ ）
A. Father and daughter.
B. Doctor and patient.
C. Friends.
7. Why was the man late？（ ）
A. He didn’t catch the bus on time.
B. He couldn’t remember the woman’s house address.
C. The woman didn’t tell him her address.
8. How did the woman get to the city？（ ）
A. By train. B. By air. C. By car.
9. What will the two speakers do this afternoon？（ ）
A. See the city.
B. Rest in a hotel.
C. Go shopping.
听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。
10. Why did Paul move out of the neighbourhood？（ ）
A. It’s too far away from his university.
B. It’s very noisy.
C. It’s not clean.
11. What is the rent of a month in Paul’s old neighbourhood？（ ）
A. 500 yuan. B. 1，000 yuan.
C. 1，500 yuan.
听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。
12. What will the man do next？（ ）
A. Call Paul.
B. Move in with Paul.
C. Visit Paul’s new apartment.
听第9段材料，回答第13至16题。
13. Who is making the telephone call？（ ）
A. Lucy. B. Lily. C. Bill Johnson.
14. When will the two speakers have dinner together？（ ）
A. Tomorrow evening.
B. On Sunday evening.
C. Next Monday evening.
15. Where will they have dinner？（ ）
A. At the woman’s house.
B. At the Guiyuan Restaurant.
C. At the Wuzhou Restaurant.
16. What is the man most probably？（ ）
A. A professor.
B. A doctor.
C. A manager.
17. What is the talk mainly about？（ ）
A. How J. K. Rowling became a famous writer.
B. How J. K. Rowling created the character of Harry Potter.
C. How Harry Potter became famous.
18. What happened to J. K. Rowling before she started writing？（ ）
A. She had a train accident.
B. She was rejected by many companies.
C. Her husband left her.
听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。
19. Why did J. K. Rowling decide to write her first novel？（ ）
A. To support her family.
B. To start a new life.
C. To make her daughter happy.
20. When was the novel Harry Potter first published？（ ）
A. In 1990. B. In 1996. C. In 1997.
听力原文：
（Text 1）
M：Hi， Mary. I called you last night to invite you to my birthday
party， but I didn’t get through.
W：I’m sorry. I was on the Net then.
（Text 2）
M：Jane， let’s go to the seaside in Hainan. I’ve always been
dreaming about Hainan after seeing it on TV.
W：Why not go to Qingdao？ It also has the seaside there， and it’s
cheaper.
（Text 3）
M：I hope you don’t mind my going to the cinema with my friend
tonight， mum.
W：Let me see ... I’m afraid you can’t. You have to prepare for the
coming exam.
（Text 4）
W： A talk on senior high school life will be given in the school hall on
Thursday afternoon.
M：That’s right. There are only three days left.
（Text 5）
M：It is so hot today！ I’d like some ice cream， an iced watermelon
and a bottle of Coca-Cola. How about you？
W：I’m on a diet， so a glass of water is OK.
M：OK， as you wish.
（Text 6）
W：Come in， Mr Wang. It’s nice to see you.
M：Good evening， Mary. I’m very sorry to be late.
W：That’s all right. We’re all glad you could come tonight.
M：You know， I couldn’t find your house. I mean， I couldn’t quite
remember the address of your house.
W：Maybe I didn’t make myself clear.
M：No， it was my fault. I’ve got a bad memory.
W：Well， it doesn’t matter. Take off your coat and make yourself at
home.
M：Thanks.
M：Here’s my car. Let me take you to the hotel first.
W：Thank you， George. It seems to be a beautiful city. I think I’ll
enjoy my stay here.
M：I’m sure you will. By the way， would you like me to show you
around the city this afternoon？
W：Oh，that’s very nice of you. I’m looking forward to it. Thank
you.
M：It’s my pleasure.
（Text 8）
M：I’ve heard that Paul has moved out.
（Text 7）
M：Hello， Helen. It’s nice to see you again. How was the flight？
W：Hi， George. It wasn’t bad.
M：Let me carry these bags for you.
W：Oh， thank you， but I think I can manage it.
W：He moved out last weekend. He is tired of the noise in our
neighbourhood.
M：Yes. He has been complaining about that since the highway nearby
was opened last year. Do you know where he lives now？
W：He’s now living in a very nice and quiet neighbourhood near a
university.
M：Is he paying more rent now？
W：He told me it was 1，500 yuan a month， 500 yuan higher than the
rent here. Even so， it’s still worth it.
M：I think he’s probably very happy to leave this noisy place.
W：Yes， he is.
M：I shall call him for more information about his new apartment. I may
consider moving there.
（Text 9）
W：Hello， may I speak to Mr Johnson， please？
M：Hello. This is Bill Johnson speaking. Who is that， please？
W：This is Lily. Mr Johnson， Lucy and I would like to invite you to
dinner tomorrow evening. Would it be alright for you？
M：I’m afraid tomorrow won’t do， because I have an important class
to give then.
W：Oh， can we make it next Monday evening？
M：I think that will be fine. Where shall we meet？
W：How about meeting at the Yangtze Hotel？
M：The Yangtze Hotel？ I’m afraid that’s too far away.
W：We can choose the Guiyuan Restaurant or the Wuzhou Restaurant.
They are all in the city center.
M：Sounds good. Let’s go to the Guiyuan Restaurant. It’s nicer.
W：OK. Let’s make it around seven.OK？
M：OK. Thanks for calling. Goodbye.
W：Goodbye.
（Text 10）
M：Good evening， everybody. I’m George. I’m so glad that for
today’s programme， we have J. K. Rowling to share with us how she
became a famous writer. Let’s welcome her.
W：Hi， everybody. I’m J. K. Rowling. I’m so glad to be here.
Actually， I began writing stories at the age of six and always daydreamed
of becoming a writer. In 1990， when I was stuck for four hours on a
train， I dreamt of a boy called “Harry Potter”. Before I started to write
about Harry Potter， my husband left me and our three-month-old
daughter. So I decided to start writing novels to have a new life and wrote
my first Harry Potter novel. I sent my novel to a lot of publishing houses.
They doubted my writing skills and rejected me. This went on until the
year 1996， when the Bloomsbury publishing house agreed to help me.
In 1997， Harry Potter was published， and the character soon became
one of children’s most favorite characters. We had to print more copies
several times. In 1998， in the month of February， my very first novel
was awarded the British Book Award for “Children’s Book of the
Year”.
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
Charles Darwin
In 1831， the English scientist， Charles Darwin，sailed off on a
long voyage around the world.He saw the ways animals adapted to where
they lived.Darwin thought that animals that do not adapt soon die out.He
called this idea “natural selection”.Darwin’s scientific discovery is the
unifying theory of the life sciences， explaining the diversity of life.Darwin has been described as one of the most influential figures in human history.
Jane Goodall
The English zoologist， Jane Goodall， has observed chimpanzees in
Tanzania， Africa， for more than 40 years.She discovered that
chimpanzees can make and use simple tools.Before that， scientists
thought that only humans could do this.Her observations have changed
how scientists understand both chimpanzees and humans.Considered to be
the world’s foremost expert on chimpanzees， Goodall is best known for
her over 55-year study of wild chimpanzees.
Karl von Frisch
The Austrian zoologist， Karl von Frisch， discovered the secret
language of honey bees.He saw that some bees did a strange dance when
they returned to the hive （蜂房）.He realised that the dance was a way
to show other bees where to fly to find food.His theory was proved to be
true many years later after his book The Dancing Bees was published.
Luis and Walter Alvarez
The American father and son team， Luis and Walter Alvarez， made
an important discovery that could explain why dinosaurs became
extinct.They found that something hit the Earth and destroyed the
dinosaurs’ habitats.In 1980 Alvarez and his son “uncovered a disaster
that literally shook the Earth and is one of the great discoveries about
Earth’s history”.
语篇解读：本文是一篇说明文。文章简要介绍了四位以研究动物而
著称的科学家。
语篇解读：本文是一篇说明文。文章简要介绍了四位以研究动物而
著称的科学家。
21. Charles Darwin discovered the idea of “natural
selection” .（ ）
A. at the zoo B. in the library
C. when he was old D. during a long trip
解析： 细节理解题。根据第一部分可知，Charles Darwin是在
一次航海旅行中发现了“自然选择”这一科学理论。
22. What did Jane Goodall find about chimpanzees？（ ）
A. They were very clever.
B. They were very strong.
C. They looked like humans.
D. They could play simple games.
解析： 推理判断题。根据第二部分可知，Jane Goodall吃惊地
发现黑猩猩会制造和使用工具，也就是说发现黑猩猩非常聪明。
23. What led to dinosaurs dying out according to Luis and Walter
Alvarez？（ ）
A. Climate change.
B. Human activities.
C. Their homes’ being ruined.
D. Their lacking enough food.
解析： 细节理解题。根据第四部分可知，Luis和Walter Alvarez
父子发现，一些不明物体袭击了地球，破坏了恐龙的栖息地，这
导致了恐龙的灭绝。
B
In 2010， Justin Horner was driving down a busy
freeway in Portland， Ore.， when his tire blew out.
He pulled over to the side of the road and made a sign
that said he needed help.
Three hours later， a van finally pulled up.Out came a family of
four.They were Latino， and their young daughter acted as translator
between her parents’ Spanish and Horner’s English， so that they could
work together to fix Horner’s car.
They took about an hour， starting with the father finding a log on the
side of the road， and using it to lift the car.When they finished， the
mom pulled out a big jug of water， and they drank and washed their
hands.
“I just thanked them and I tried to give her money，” Horner
recalled.“I only had a $20 bill， and I just thought， you know， it’s
the least I could do.And she just wouldn’t take it.” But Horner was
adamant （坚决的）， and eventually he put the money in her hand，
and walked away.
Then he heard their small daughter call out， to ask Horner if he was
hungry.Indeed he was， and she came over with a pancake from their
cooler.They exchanged thank yous， she got into the van， and the
family started to drive away.
“As they’re trying to get into traffic， I unwrapped the pancake
and my money was in the pancake，” Horner said.Horner immediately
ran over to the van to get the father’s attention.
“He rolls down his window.He sees me coming and he’s just
shaking his head.And I keep saying like， ‘Por favour， por favour’ — I’m holding a bill out，” Horner remembered.“ And with this big smile on his face， he just says，‘Today you， tomorrow me.’”
The man then gave Horner a wave， rolled up the window， and
drove off.The last thing Horner saw was the young girl waving goodbye
through the window.He never saw them again.
语篇解读：本文是一篇记叙文。当Justin Horner的车在高速公路上爆
胎时，Latino一家人及时出现并帮他修好了车；当他拿出20美元感谢
对方时，对方拒绝了，同时说了一句很经典的话——Today you，
tomorrow me.
语篇解读：本文是一篇记叙文。当Justin Horner的车在高速公路上爆
胎时，Latino一家人及时出现并帮他修好了车；当他拿出20美元感谢
对方时，对方拒绝了，同时说了一句很经典的话——Today you，
tomorrow me.
24. What happened to Horner on his way in Portland？（ ）
A. He got lost.
B. His food ran out.
C. His car broke down.
D. He was stuck in traffic.
解析： 细节理解题。根据第一段中的Justin Horner was driving
down a busy freeway in Portland， Ore.， when his tire blew out可
知，Justin Horner在俄勒冈州波特兰市一条繁忙的高速公路上开车
时，轮胎爆了。
25. Why did the small daughter give Horner a pancake？（ ）
A. To express her thanks.
B. To show her kindness.
C. To win Horner’s recognition.
D. To give back Horner’s money.
解析： 细节理解题。根据第五、六段可知，那位父亲帮助
Horner修好了车，他的女儿给Horner一块煎饼，煎饼里放着Horner
送给对方（作为感谢费）的20美元。
26. What did the father mean by saying “Today you， tomorrow me”？
（ ）
A. Everyone should be kind.
B. Everyone can be in trouble.
C. Everyone should learn to repair a car.
D. Everyone should be grateful to others.
解析： 推理判断题。根据上文内容以及这位父亲说“Today
you， tomorrow me”这句话的情景可知，他想表达的意思是：今
天你会遇到麻烦，明天我可能也会遇到麻烦。
27. Which of the following can best describe the father’s behaviour？
（ ）
A. Change danger into safety.
B. Offer fuel in snowy weather.
C. Act bravely for a just cause.
D. Risk one’s life to save others.
解析： 推理判断题。综合全文可知，当作者在高速公路上汽
车爆胎、手足无措时，Latino一家人及时出现并帮他修好了车。
因此用“雪中送炭”来形容他的行为是最恰当的。
C
Scientists often worry about the loss of the world’s meat-eating
animals.But a wide-reaching new study finds that plant-eating animals，
or herbivores， are at higher risk of extinction.
In the new study， the International Union for Conservation of
Nature， or IUCN， shows that about one in four species of herbivores，
or 25.5 percent， are considered threatened.The IUCN is widely
recognised as the leading scientific source on extinction risk.
Trisha Atwood， of Utah State University， led the research.She told
the Associated Press that by comparison， 17.4 percent of meat eaters and
15.8 percent of omnivores， animals that eat meat and plants， are at
risk.
The researchers examined data for 22，166 species of animals with
backbones.They noted whether each animal was a reptile， bird or
mammal.They also examined animals by size， living environment and
the area of the world they live in.
“We need to think about herbivores as being kind of a poster child of
extinction，” Atwood said.So instead of polar bears and tigers， think of
plant eaters like rhinoceroses and green sea turtles， Atwood said.
Extinction causes， like invasive species， climate change and loss
of living environments， affect herbivores more than other animals，
Atwood said.Size may be part of the reason herbivores are more at risk，
the ecologist said.Large herbivores need to eat more and so require more
land.But the environments in which they live are shrinking， she
said.Meat eaters and omnivores have larger areas in which to find food.
University of Miami biologist Mauro Galetti said Atwood’s study
makes sense and questions the traditional belief that environmental
protection projects should center on top meat eaters.Large herbivores are
highly important， especially in places like forests， Galetti said.A world
without herbivores would be a disaster for any natural ecosystem.
语篇解读：本文是一篇说明文。美国科学家发现，比起食肉动物，
食草动物面临着更大的灭绝风险。
28. How did Trisha Atwood draw her conclusion？（ ）
A. By collecting some data.
B. By giving some examples.
C. By conducting some surveys.
D. By making some experiments.
解析： 推理判断题。根据第一至三段内容可知，Trisha
Atwood通过一些数据来得出“食草动物面临着更大的灭绝风险”
这一结论。
29. What does the underlined phrase “the poster child” in Paragraph 5
mean？（ ）
A. A popular sign.
B. A typical example.
C. An interesting story.
D. An important measure.
解析： 词义猜测题。结合画线词下句可知，Trisha Atwood认
为，我们应该考虑用一些食草动物来代替（海报中常见的）北极
熊和老虎。也就是说，食草动物应该成为海报中濒临灭绝动物的
典型代表。
30. What is Paragraph 6 mainly about？（ ）
A. What has happened to herbivores.
B. What has happened to omnivores.
C. Why herbivores are at higher risk of extinction.
D. Why meat eaters are at lower risk of extinction.
解析： 段落大意题。根据第五段内容可知，本段主要解释了
食草动物面临着更大的灭绝风险的具体原因，包括入侵物种、气
候变化以及生存环境的消失等。
31. What is Mauro Galetti’s attitude to Atwood’s study？（ ）
A. Doubtful. B. Confused.
C. Supportive. D. Ambiguous.
解析： 观点态度题。根据最后一段内容可知，Mauro Galetti
认为，Trisha Atwood的研究很有意义，它挑战了传统的认知。
Mauro Galetti也强调了食草动物的重要性。
D
A recent scientific report says that more than one-fifth of the world’s
reptiles are faced with extinction.The main threat to reptiles is the loss of
their natural homes， as humans take over more and more natural areas.
The study， written by 52 scientists， is the first worldwide
measurement of how threatened different species （kinds） of reptiles
are.The new report has revealed some unhappy news — 21% of all reptile
species are in danger of extinction.That’s over 1，800 species in all.
The main reason these reptiles are dying out is that humans are taking
over more and more of their habitats — the places where they naturally
live.More land continues to be cleared to make room for cities and
towns.Large areas of land are also being cleared so that they can be used
as farmland.Logging — cutting down trees for wood — is another big
threat to reptile habitat.Turtles and crocodiles are among the most
threatened reptiles.Humans are a direct threat here， often killing these
animals for their skin or meat.
Similar worldwide studies were made of birds and mammals more
than ten years ago.The authors of the report say it was harder to collect the
money needed to study reptiles.They believe that’s because furry or
feathery animals like mammals and birds are more popular with most
people.But even if reptiles aren’t considered cute， they play a very
important part in nature’s food chains.One service performed by reptiles
that humans should appreciate is helping control certain pests， like
insects and rats.
Scientists say the good news is that we know what must be done to
protect reptiles.Bruce Young， one of the leaders of the study， says，
“We have all the tools we need.” Protecting natural areas， especially
rainforests， is at the top of the list.Studies show that saving natural areas
doesn’t just protect mammals or birds， but all kinds of animals，
including reptiles.So the time is always right to do the right thing！
语篇解读：本文是一篇说明文。最近的一份科学报告称，世界上超
过五分之一的爬行动物面临灭绝的危险，它们面临的最大威胁是失
去它们的自然栖息地。
语篇解读：本文是一篇说明文。最近的一份科学报告称，世界上超
过五分之一的爬行动物面临灭绝的危险，它们面临的最大威胁是失
去它们的自然栖息地。
32. What is the top reason for reptiles’ dangerous situation？（ ）
A. The lack of food.
B. People’s killing them.
C. The loss of their habitats.
D. People’s cutting down trees.
解析： 细节理解题。根据第一、三段可知，爬行动物面临的
最大威胁是失去它们的自然栖息地。
33. What can we infer from Paragraph 4？（ ）
A. Reptiles are cuter than mammals.
B. People prefer mammals to reptiles.
C. Mammals are more useful than reptiles.
D. Reptiles are better protected than mammals.
解析： 推理判断题。根据第四段可知，由于爬行动物没有哺
乳动物那样招人喜欢，所以筹集爬行动物的保护资金要更难。
34. What is the purpose of the last paragraph？（ ）
A. To share some good news.
B. To teach some useful skills.
C. To call on people to take action.
D. To give people some confidence.
解析： 推理判断题。根据最后一段可知，本段通过引用Bruce
Young的We have all the tools we need.这句话，说明我们完全有能
力采取措施保护爬行动物及其他动物，作者主要呼吁我们大家都
行动起来。
35. What might be the best title for the text？ （ ）
A. Reptile Species Are at Risk of Dying Out
B. A New Report Revealed Some Bad News
C. What Should We Do to Protect Reptiles？
D. Why Reptile Species Are Living in Danger？
解析： 标题归纳题。通读全文可知，本文主要介绍了最近的
一份科学报告，其核心结论是——世界上超过五分之一的爬行动
物面临灭绝的危险。因此A项为文章最佳标题。
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。
Practicing gratitude can increase feelings of happiness and life
satisfaction while decreasing depressive symptoms.36.（ ） To start
improving your gratitude skill， try the following gratitude challenges.
Reflect on the gifts of hardship.There is no question that life can be
challenging， as things don’t always turn out the way we’d hoped.37.
（ ） It may seem difficult to reflect on challenging times and find a
reason to be grateful， but in making our pain purposeful， we can find
meaning in the experience.
Express gratitude to others in writing.38.（ ） Send each of
them a quick but considerate correspondence in the form of a handwritten
note， email or even a thoughtfully composed text.Remind them of why
they are special to you and how worthwhile they are in the world.As a
result of your effort， those on the receiving end will experience the
mood-boosting benefits of being appreciated.They won’t be the only
beneficiaries.Writing letters of gratitude has a positive effect on the
author， increasing feelings of happiness while decreasing depression，
studies have shown.
39. （ ） An important aspect of practicing gratitude regularly is becoming aware of opportunities throughout your day to express gratitude.Acknowledge at least two times a day that someone spreads a small act of kindness towards you.These acts could be a delivery person bringing a package to your door， a coworker offering
assistance at work or your significant other getting you a coffee.40.
（ ）
When you finish the challenges， hopefully you’ll be inspired
by the mood-boosting benefits and continue actively practicing
gratitude on a daily basis.
A. Catch the chances of acting kindness.
B. Notice and appreciate the small stuff.
C. Think of three people in your life that you truly appreciate.
D. All of us experience dilemma at different points in our lives.
E. The benefits of thankfulness extend to both the giver and receiver.
F. Gratitude takes practice to realise its full potential， just like any
other skill.
G. Once recognising their efforts， you can consistently show your
appreciation better.
语篇解读：本文是一篇说明文。文章就如何养成感恩习惯给出了三
条建议。
36. F 根据空后一句可知，感恩也像其他技能一样需要练习来发
挥其全部力量，故F项符合语境。
语篇解读：本文是一篇说明文。文章就如何养成感恩习惯给出了三
条建议。
37. D 上文指出生活是充满挑战的，事情并不会总是按照我们希
望的方式发展，空后指出似乎很难回顾艰辛的时光并找到理由感
恩，设空处承上启下，指出每个人在生活的不同阶段都会经历困
境，故D项符合语境。
38. C 空后一句中的them应当是指人，并且设空处前后都提到要
通过写信来表达感谢，这里是建议想出三个你真正感谢的人，
them指代C项中的three people，故C项符合语境。
39. B 设空处是该段落的第一句，应概括本段的内容；空后讲述
了要意识到每天都有表达感谢的机会，感谢别人给予的小小善
意。故B项符合语境。
40. G G项中的their指代上文提到的快递员、同事或伴侣，
一旦意识到他们的付出，你就能一直更好地表达感谢，故G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四个选项中选出最佳
选项。
（2024·保定六校联考高一上期中）When Marco was a boy， he
tried everything to get his father’s love and attention.He studied hard to
get good 41 and tried to behave well.He was shy and shorter than the
other boys.Besides， his father was 42 and had little time for
him.Except for his 43 for housework after school， there was no
communication.Marco felt very 44 .
One day， his maths teacher called him that some young teenagers
were 45 a public speaking contest.She thought Marco should give it
a 46 .She firmly believed he could perform on stage like other
kids.Feeling her strong trust， he agreed to 47 the contest.
All winter， Marco took a bus to 48 twice a week in another
city， where the competition would take place.He was taken by a
strong 49 he never felt before.Finally， the big day arrived.His
father， and yes， his maths teacher， were present.When he stepped
onto the stage and began to speak， he felt 50 at home.He was
funny， and acted very natural.He won！ He noticed his father’s eyes
were 51 — he was so proud.It was then that his father 52 he
should pay more attention to the child.
As the winner， Marco’s name was 53 in the local papers.He
knew this was the 54 of his new life.It all happened because of a
phone call， from one who 55 him.
语篇解读：本文是一篇记叙文。文章主要讲述了性格内向的Marco在
数学老师的鼓励和信任下参加演讲比赛，并最终获胜的故事。
语篇解读：本文是一篇记叙文。文章主要讲述了性格内向的Marco在
数学老师的鼓励和信任下参加演讲比赛，并最终获胜的故事。
41. A. gifts B. habits C. marks D. skills
解析： 根据上文When Marco was a boy， he tried everything to
get his father’s love and attention.He studied hard可知，他努力学
习是为了获得好分数。
42. A. lazy B. silent C. serious D. busy
解析： 根据下文had little time for him可知，他父亲很少有时间
陪他，说明他父亲很忙。
43. A. suggestions B. promises
C. comments D. orders
解析： 根据空后for housework after school可知，此处指父亲要
求儿子放学后做家务。
44. A. lonely B. surprised
C. puzzled D. silly
解析：根据上文had little time for him及there was no communication可知，父亲忙碌得没有时间陪Marco，父子之间很少交流，Marco感到很孤独。
45. A. thinking about B. signing up for
C. making up D. making use of
解析： 根据空后a public speaking contest可知，数学老师给他
打电话说的是青少年报名参加演讲比赛的事情，鼓励他也去报名
参加。
46. A. change B. focus
C. try D. decision
解析： 根据下文She firmly believed he could perform on stage
like other kids.可知，数学老师相信他能像其他孩子一样在舞台上
表演，此处指老师认为他应该试一试。give it a try意为“试一
试，尝试”。
47. A. enter B. continue
C. organise D. quit
解析： 根据上文Feeling her strong trust可知，Marco感受到了
老师的信任，同意报名参加演讲比赛。enter the contest意为“报
名参加比赛”。
48. A. compete B. act
C. practise D. work
解析： 根据下文where the competition would take place以及
Finally， the big day arrived.可知，此处指比赛前Marco每周两次
乘公共汽车去即将举行演讲比赛的那个城市练习。
49. A. pain B. energy C. advice D. risk
解析： 根据上文可知，老师很相信Marco的能力，老师的信任
给了他动力，整个冬天他进行着刻苦的练习，所以此处指他被一
种前所未有的能量所吸引，积极刻苦为比赛做准备。
50. A. totally B. actually
C. partly D. usually
解析： 根据下文He was funny， and acted very natural.可知，
Marco在舞台上完全放松下来，表现得非常自然。
51. A. moving B. shining
C. empty D. clear
解析： 根据上文He was funny， and acted very natural.He
won！可知，Marco赢了，当父亲看到儿子的优秀表现时，眼睛闪
烁着自豪的光芒。
52. A. agreed B. remembered
C. imagined D. realised
解析： 上文提到Marco的父亲非常忙碌，很少和Marco交流，
此处指看到Marco的优异表现，他意识到自己应该多关心儿子。
53. A. shared B. published
C. collected D. discussed
解析： 根据空后in the local papers可知，此处指Marco获胜后
名字被刊登在当地报纸上。
54. A. need B. meaning
C. lesson D. start
解析： 根据空后his new life可知，这次获奖让Marco开启了新
的生活。
55. A. depended on B. heard about
C. believed in D. listened to
解析： 根据上文可知，Marco的数学老师打电话让Marco参加
演讲比赛，由于数学老师的信任，Marco参加了比赛并获胜，所
以这一切都源自信任他的数学老师的一个电话。
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。
Wild giant pandas should no longer be classified as endangered，
according to Chinese officials.
With around 1，800 of the animals now 56. （live） in the wild， pandas’ conservation status can be classed as “vulnerable （易受伤害的）”.Although an internationally recognised list 57. （take） pandas out of the “endangered” zone in 2016， Chinese conservationists said that that 58. （decide） had been made too soon.
Panda numbers fell during the 20th century because of habitat loss and illegal hunting.By the 1980s， they were close 59. becoming
extinct.The increase in panda numbers in the years since then has come from a protection effort focused on the panda’s main food source.
Bamboo is a tall， fast-growing grass 60. makes up 99% of a panda’s diet.Pandas eat up to 38 kilograms each day 61. （get） the energy they need.As 62. result， pandas spend up to 16 hours a day eating.In order to keep healthy， they also need at least two 63. （difference） bamboo species to add various substances （物质） to 64. （they） diet.
China’s recognition of the panda’s improved future comes after an
effort to replant bamboo forests.Another part of the conservation project
has been a 65. （careful） managed plan to encourage
pandas to breed and to protect baby pandas so they can survive better in the
wild.
语篇解读：本文是一篇说明文。经过多年的保护，我国大熊猫野外
种群数量达到1，800只左右，已不再濒危，但仍属易危物种。
语篇解读：本文是一篇说明文。经过多年的保护，我国大熊猫野外
种群数量达到1，800只左右，已不再濒危，但仍属易危物种。
56. living 考查非谓语动词。此处为with的复合结构作状语，且逻辑
主语animals与live之间为主动关系，故填living。
57. took 考查动词的时态。根据下文中的in 2016可知，此处表示发
生在过去的事情，应用一般过去时，故填took。
58. decision 考查名词。设空处为宾语从句的主语，意为“决定”，
且空前有限定词that，故填decision。
59. to 考查介词。be close to ...接近……，为固定用法，故填to。
60. that/which 考查定语从句。设空处引导定语从句，指代先行词
grass，且在从句中作主语，故填that/which。
61. to get 考查非谓语动词。根据语境可知，设空处作目的状语，故
填to get。
62. a 考查冠词。as a result结果，故填a。
63. different 考查形容词。设空处作定语，修饰名词bamboo species
应用形容词，故填different。
64. their 考查代词。设空处作定语修饰名词diet，表示“它们的”，
故填形容词性物主代词their。
65. carefully 考查副词。这里应用副词来修饰后面的动词managed，
故填carefully。
第四部分 写作（共两节，满分40分）
第一节（满分15分）
你受学生会委托为校宣传栏“英语天地”制作一幅有关保护野生
动物的海报，需要有标题，内容包括：
1. 保护野生动物的意义；
2. 我们大家需要做什么。
注意：1.写作词数应为80左右；
2. 可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
参考范文：
The Future of Wildlife Is in Our Hands
As is known to all， many wild animals are in danger of dying out
and it’s high time we took action to protect them.We need to realise that
to protect wild animals is to protect biodiversity.And this will not only
help to maintain ecological balance but also contribute to our sustainable
development.
Then what should we do？ For one thing， never should we buy
products made from wild animals.As a saying goes，“When the buying
stops， the killing can too.”For another， we ought to take effective
measures to protect the wildlife habitats.
Dear students， let’s take action to protect wildlife.The future of
wildlife is in our hands！
The Students’ Union
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。
Violet sat on the gym floor， waiting for her turn to do somersaults
（翻筋斗）. She looked at her little sister angrily， Tilly， across the
room. This was Tilly’s first week at gymnastics. Violet had done
gymnastics for the past two years. Why couldn’t Tilly find her own thing
to do？ It was the same at home. Tilly followed Violet everywhere.
“Violet， you’re up！” called Violet’s instructor， Miss
Taylor. Violet came over and pushed off with her legs and straightened her
arms. She did one， two， three somersaults. Miss Taylor clapped.
“Perfect！”
Violet noticed that Tilly had stepped away from the younger
group to watch Violet’s somersaults. “Tilly！” called Tilly’s
instructor， Miss Brooke， from across the room. “Your turn to do
somersaults.” Tilly walked nervously. She bent down to start a
somersault. When she rolled， she fell heavily on the blanket. Kids
laughed in surprise at the noise.
Tilly stood uncomfortably and then ran towards the restroom. She
was gone from the gym， as Violet had wanted. But it didn’t feel right.
After telling Miss Taylor where she was going， Violet hurried to the
restroom. She found Tilly crying hard. Violet put an arm around her
sister. Tilly cried，“I don’t want to do gymnastics any more.” This
was Violet’s chance. If she said nothing to her sister， Tilly might quit
gymnastics forever.
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But Violet knew how excited Tilly had been about joining in
gymnastics.
Seeing a smile on Tilly’s face， Violet said， “What about
giving it another try？”
参考范文：
But Violet knew how excited Tilly had been about joining in
gymnastics. So Violet decided to cheer her up. Casting a comforting smile
at Tilly， she helped her sister wipe out tears from her cheeks. “You’re
better at somersaults than I was on my first day of gymnastics.” Violet
explained how embarrassing her first somersault was. Tilly smiled a little
and calmed herself down.
Seeing a smile on Tilly’s face， Violet said， “What about giving
it another try？” Tilly smiled a little more. “OK. ” Picking up all her
courage， Tilly walked back into the gym， where she did much practice
and finally succeeded in doing somersaults perfectly under the guidance of
Violet.Nobody could feel more on top of the world than her then.
Gratitude to her elder sister filled her eyes.
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