Section 6 “The Road to Destruction”的课文习读环节
课时目标
1.阅读文章，了解汽车给环境带来的危害。
2.掌握在阅读中记笔记的方法，提升阅读技能。
3.运用有关词块和句式表达解决交通堵塞的方法。
文意整体把握
Ⅰ.理清文脉结构
Ⅱ.把握主旨大意
1．What's the main idea of the text
A．The effects the traffic has on people.
B．Advice about how to give up using cars.
C．Six easy ways to improve the environment.
D．The influence of the traffic problems and the possible solutions.
2．Choose the most proper main idea for each part.
Part 1: ________ Part 2：________
A．Advice from Jenny
B．Life in Britain
C．Use cars less
D．Traffic in Britain
文意深度理解
(一)阅读理解
1．What can we know from the first part
A．We often hear complaints about the road conditions and traffic jams.
B．People shouldn't complain about the road conditions and traffic jams.
C．Personal anger and stress shouldn't have happened.
D．The real costs socially are nothing compared with personal anger and stress.
2．How many cars were there in Britain 20 years ago
A．12.6 million. B．18.4 million.
C．24 million. D．25.6 million.
3．What can we know from the advice on how to give up cars from the author's friend
A．Use our legs regularly in our journeys to prevent heart disease.
B．Reduce the unnecessary journey.
C．Share cars with someone else all the time.
D．Use public transport to save money.
识别干扰项——似是而非
在阅读理解设题时命题人经常把文章中出现的一些词放在选项里，达到似曾相识的感觉，迷惑考生。在辨别选项时，一定要琢磨选项的意思，不要只看到几个表面文字与文章中有关部分相同就下结论。如本题选项A在文章中第二部分朋友提的建议的第一条，原文意思是超过55%的汽车行程不到8公里，可以轻易地用走路或骑行来代替短途的开车出行，并不是说要在我们的旅途中经常走路。由此可判断另外两个干扰项C、D项的错误所在。
4．The author's opinion in Part 1 is supported by ________.
A．conversations B．examples
C．explanations D．figures
5．Which word can be used to describe the author's writing style in Part 2
A．Serious. B．Interesting.
C．Humorous. D．Unique.
(二)阅读表达
1．What is the reason for our being stressed out, tired and angry
2．What is the author's attitude towards cars
3．How do you understand the title “The Road to Destruction”？(The answers may vary.)
内化读文技法
借助说明方法揭示主题
本文是一篇小品文，属于说明文范畴。此类文章一般通过事例和描述性的说明方法来表现主题，在说明中夹杂叙述、描写或抒情，且以幽默的方式和活泼、轻松的语言来揭露问题的实质，在让人放松的同时引人深思。如本文通过对话和第一人称的写作手法展示文本话题的普遍性和真实性，在说明过度使用汽车的危害时列举了大量数据以证明其危害之大；在文章结尾运用反思和自省增加了文章的可信度和亲和力，旨在揭示使用汽车对环境造成的负面影响，以及如何通过个人的行动来减少这些影响。阅读此类文章时，应注重通过作者呈现的事例感受作者所渗透的独特情感，领会作者的“所言志、所载道”。
(一)赏用词之妙
1．Leg power can save your money, keep you fit and help you live longer. Regular exercise also cuts the risk of heart disease by 50%!
赏析：本句使用了一系列动词，如save、keep、help及cut等，表达了步行对人们健康以及环境的好处。
2．How often do we get stuck in traffic jams How often do we arrive at work or school, stressed out, tired and angry
赏析：本句使用了stuck、stressed out、 tired和angry等描述性形容词来描绘主语的状态或感受，增加了句子的生动性和具体性，使读者能够更好地理解和感受到人们所处的状态，引出汽车的使用对人们生活产生的影响。
[仿写训练] (完成句子)
①When the sun rises, birds ____________ chirping, flowers gradually ____________， and people ____________ and __________________ the journey of a new day.
当太阳升起时，鸟儿开始鸣叫，花朵慢慢绽放，人们醒来并开始准备新一天的旅程。
②He ______________________ the traffic jam, ______________________________ the long drive, and he arrived at the office angrily and ready to face the day.
他被困在交通堵塞中，长时间的开车让他倍感压力和疲惫，他怒气冲冲地来到办公室，准备面对这一天。
(二)赏句式之高
1．When I asked a friend working for a green living organisation for advice about how to give up, she told me five things ...
赏析：本句是主从复合句。when引导时间状语从句，how to give up为“疑问词＋to do sth.”结构，作介词的宾语。该句承上启下，引出有关绿色出行的五点建议及作者的出行选择。
2．We often think there is nothing we can do about the noise, pollution and danger of traffic. There is.
赏析：本句是主从复合句。we can do ...为省略关系代词that的定语从句，修饰先行词nothing。该句介绍了很多人对环境污染的态度，经常觉得面对噪音、污染和交通危险，自己无能为力。后面紧接着跟了一个省略句There is，表达了作者的观点，我们都可以有所为，保护环境，人人有责。
[仿写训练] (完成句子)
①__________________， the moon rises slowly, casting a soft moonlight.
当夜幕降临时，月亮慢慢升起，洒下柔和的月光。
②When we stare at the boundless starry sky and feel the grandeur of nature, we realize that sometimes ________________________ but accept the reality and the course of events.
当我们凝视无边的星空，感受到大自然的宏伟壮丽时，我们意识到，有时候我们无法改变事物的发展，只能接受现实。
(三)赏文笔之美
If your street is full of heavy traffic, talk to your neighbours about it. Write to the papers. Go to the city government. Ask for a speed limit. Do whichever of these things that suit you. Don't just sit around and complain!
赏析：本段文字中使用了多个祈使句，其作用是鼓励和激励读者采取行动来解决街道上的交通问题。它们传达了一种积极的态度，强调个人责任和主动性。这种表达方式简明扼要，直截了当，让人感到紧迫感和行动的重要性。
[仿写训练] (翻译句子并体会祈使句的运用)
带上你的写生本，去公园。坐在树下，画出大自然的美丽，感受平静。
________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
(四)赏结尾之翘
The traffic is going to be horrible, but what can I do
赏析：文章用疑问句结尾表达了作者对交通状况的担忧，但同时也显示出作者无法控制或改变这种状况的无奈。这种表述方式可以让读者感受到作者的真实情感，并可能激发他们的同情心或产生进一步讨论的欲望。
Section 6 “The Road to Destruction”
的课文习读环节
NO.1 精阅读
文意整体把握
Ⅰ.①figures ②vehicle accidents ③greenhouse gases
④deaths ⑤related ⑥suggestions ⑦legs
⑧public transport ⑨Share ⑩action
Ⅱ.1.D 2.D；A
文意深度理解
(一)1～5 ADBDC
(二)1.Getting stuck in traffic jams.
2．He knows what he should do, but he can't stop using his car because it is convenient.
3．Too many cars are destroying our lives. If we don't take action, the problems will be more serious. We have too many cars to destroy the environment.
NO.2 美表达
(一)①start; bloom; wake up; begin preparing for
②was stuck in; stressed out and tired from
(二)①When night falls ②there is nothing we can do
(三)Bring your sketchbook, go to the park and sit under the tree; draw the beauty of nature and feel the peace.(共62张PPT)
Section 6
“The Road to Destruction”的课文习读环节
课时目标
1.阅读文章，了解汽车给环境带来的危害。
2.掌握在阅读中记笔记的方法，提升阅读技能。
3.运用有关词块和句式表达解决交通堵塞的方法。
NO 1
精阅读/提升阅读“理解力”
NO 2
美表达/强化写作“基本功”
NO 3
课时检测
目 录
Ⅰ.理清文脉结构
No.1 精阅读/提升阅读“理解力”
文意整体把握
figures
vehicle accidents
greenhouse gases
deaths
related
suggestions
legs
public transport
Share
action
Ⅱ.把握主旨大意
1．What's the main idea of the text
A．The effects the traffic has on people.
B．Advice about how to give up using cars.
C．Six easy ways to improve the environment.
D．The influence of the traffic problems and the possible solutions.
√
2．Choose the most proper main idea for each part.
Part 1: __ Part 2：___
A．Advice from Jenny
B．Life in Britain
C．Use cars less
D．Traffic in Britain
D
A
(一)阅读理解
1．What can we know from the first part
A．We often hear complaints about the road conditions and traffic jams.
B．People shouldn't complain about the road conditions and traffic jams.
C．Personal anger and stress shouldn't have happened.
D．The real costs socially are nothing compared with personal anger and stress.
文意深度理解
√
2．How many cars were there in Britain 20 years ago
A．12.6 million. B．18.4 million.
C．24 million. D．25.6 million.
√
3．What can we know from the advice on how to give up cars from the author's friend
A．Use our legs regularly in our journeys to prevent heart disease.
B．Reduce the unnecessary journey.
C．Share cars with someone else all the time.
D．Use public transport to save money.
√
[Tip]
识别干扰项——似是而非
在阅读理解设题时命题人经常把文章中出现的一些词放在选项里，达到似曾相识的感觉，迷惑考生。在辨别选项时，一定要琢磨选项的意思，不要只看到几个表面文字与文章中有关部分相同就下结论。如本题选项A在文章中第二部分朋友提的建议的第一条，原文意思是超过55%的汽车行程不到8公里，可以轻易地用走路或骑行来代替短途的开车出行，并不是说要在我们的旅途中经常走路。由此可判断另外两个干扰项C、D项的错误所在。
4．The author's opinion in Part 1 is supported by .
A．conversations B．examples
C．explanations D．figures
√
5．Which word can be used to describe the author's writing style in Part 2
A．Serious. B．Interesting.
C．Humorous. D．Unique.
√
(二)阅读表达
1．What is the reason for our being stressed out, tired and angry
Getting stuck in traffic jams.
2．What is the author's attitude towards cars
He knows what he should do, but he can't stop using his car because it is convenient.
3．How do you understand the title “The Road to Destruction”？(The answers may vary.)
Too many cars are destroying our lives. If we don't take action, the problems will be more serious. We have too many cars to destroy the environment.
借助说明方法揭示主题
本文是一篇小品文，属于说明文范畴。此类文章一般通过事例和描述性的说明方法来表现主题，在说明中夹杂叙述、描写或抒情，且以幽默的方式和活泼、轻松的语言来揭露问题的实质，在让人放松的同时引人深思。
内化读文技法
如本文通过对话和第一人称的写作手法展示文本话题的普遍性和真实性，在说明过度使用汽车的危害时列举了大量数据以证明其危害之大；在文章结尾运用反思和自省增加了文章的可信度和亲和力，旨在揭示使用汽车对环境造成的负面影响，以及如何通过个人的行动来减少这些影响。阅读此类文章时，应注重通过作者呈现的事例感受作者所渗透的独特情感，领会作者的“所言志、所载道”。
(一)赏用词之妙
1．Leg power can save your money, keep you fit and help you live longer. Regular exercise also cuts the risk of heart disease by 50%!
赏析：本句使用了一系列动词，如save、keep、help及cut等，表达了步行对人们健康以及环境的好处。
No.2 美表达/强化写作“基本功”
2．How often do we get stuck in traffic jams How often do we arrive at work or school, stressed out, tired and angry
赏析：本句使用了stuck、stressed out、 tired和angry等描述性形容词来描绘主语的状态或感受，增加了句子的生动性和具体性，使读者能够更好地理解和感受到人们所处的状态，引出汽车的使用对人们生活产生的影响。
[仿写训练] (完成句子)
①When the sun rises, birds chirping, flowers gradually ________,and people and the journey of a new day.
当太阳升起时，鸟儿开始鸣叫，花朵慢慢绽放，人们醒来并开始准备新一天的旅程。
start
bloom
wake up
begin preparing for
②He the traffic jam, the long drive, and he arrived at the office angrily and ready to face the day.
他被困在交通堵塞中，长时间的开车让他倍感压力和疲惫，他怒气冲冲地来到办公室，准备面对这一天。
was stuck in
stressed out and tired from
(二)赏句式之高
1．When I asked a friend working for a green-living organisation for advice about how to give up, she told me five things ...
赏析：本句是主从复合句。when引导时间状语从句，how to give up为“疑问词＋to do sth.”结构，作介词的宾语。该句承上启下，引出有关绿色出行的五点建议及作者的出行选择。
2．We often think there is nothing we can do about the noise, pollution and danger of traffic. There is.
赏析：本句是主从复合句。we can do ...为省略关系代词that的定语从句，修饰先行词nothing。该句介绍了很多人对环境污染的态度，经常觉得面对噪音、污染和交通危险，自己无能为力。后面紧接着跟了一个省略句There is，表达了作者的观点，我们都可以有所为，保护环境，人人有责。
[仿写训练] (完成句子)
① ,the moon rises slowly, casting a soft moonlight.
当夜幕降临时，月亮慢慢升起，洒下柔和的月光。
②When we stare at the boundless starry sky and feel the grandeur of nature, we realize that sometimes but accept the reality and the course of events.
当我们凝视无边的星空，感受到大自然的宏伟壮丽时，我们意识到，有时候我们无法改变事物的发展，只能接受现实。
When night falls
there is nothing we can do
(三)赏文笔之美
If your street is full of heavy traffic, talk to your neighbours about it. Write to the papers. Go to the city government. Ask for a speed limit. Do whichever of these things that suit you. Don't just sit around and complain!
赏析：本段文字中使用了多个祈使句，其作用是鼓励和激励读者采取行动来解决街道上的交通问题。它们传达了一种积极的态度，强调个人责任和主动性。这种表达方式简明扼要，直截了当，让人感到紧迫感和行动的重要性。
[仿写训练] (翻译句子并体会祈使句的运用)
带上你的写生本，去公园。坐在树下，画出大自然的美丽，感受平静。
Bring your sketchbook， go to the park and sit under the tree； draw the beauty of nature and feel the peace.
(四)赏结尾之翘
The traffic is going to be horrible, but what can I do
赏析：文章用疑问句结尾表达了作者对交通状况的担忧，但同时也显示出作者无法控制或改变这种状况的无奈。这种表述方式可以让读者感受到作者的真实情感，并可能激发他们的同情心或产生进一步讨论的欲望。
No.3 课时检测
Ⅰ.阅读理解
A
Over the past three decades, an 81-year-old Chinese man has been operating a small zoo. The zoo in Enshi, Hubei Province, is called the “world's loneliest zoo” because few people visit it. Most of the animals there are unhealthy.
Luo Yingjiu began keeping animals at home in the 1980s. After seeing wild animals kept in cages for sale at a market, Luo bought them and took them home to give them medical treatment. He released (释放) those able to live on their own into the wild and continued to raise those that could not live independently. There were so many animals in his house that the local government suggested he open a zoo.
With the government's financial aid, the zoo was opened in 1989, the only one in the city at that time. During its peak time, the zoo had some big animals, including a tiger and a lion. The business later became worse because visitors were not interested in the zoo's “old, weak, sick and disabled” animals.
Using his pension (退休金) to operate the zoo, Mr Luo refused to listen to other people's advice to close it. “It is not just a zoo; it provides the habitat for the animals，” he explained. “If the zoo is closed, where can these animals go They cannot even survive in the wild.”
As he operates the zoo, he keeps on rescuing animals. A black bear with one paw injured was saved 17 years ago. A dog named Dianzi was saved when its former owner planned to abandon (遗弃) it. A monkey that has been at the zoo for nearly 30 years is almost blind because of camera flashes from visitors who took photos. For those animals that died, Luo buried them on the nearby mountain.
Luo said he remembers every animal's name. “Animals and humans are born equal，” he said. “We should respect their right to survive.”
语篇解读：本文是一篇记叙文。文章讲述了一位老人救助动物、经营一家小型动物园的故事。
1．Why is the zoo called the “world's loneliest zoo”？
A．There are few animals in the zoo.
B．Few people know the old man.
C．There aren't many people visiting the zoo.
D．The gatekeeper lost family members.
√
解析： 细节理解题。根据第一段中的“The zoo in Enshi, Hubei Province, is called the ‘world's loneliest zoo’ because few people visit it.”可知，这个动物园被称作“世界上最孤独的动物园”是因为很少有人去参观。
2．How did Luo get the animals originally
A．By buying some animals locked in cages.
B．By stealing or hunting some big animals.
C．By finding animals released from other zoos.
D．By picking up dying animals in the wild.
√
解析：细节理解题。根据第二段中的“After seeing wild animals kept in cages for sale at a market, Luo bought them and took them home to give them medical treatment.”可知，最初，罗是从市场上买回动物。
3．What was the reason why Luo's business went worse
A．Visitors took no interest in the unhealthy animals.
B．Local government refused to offer financial support.
C．He used up all of his pension so that the zoo was closed.
D．Children were frightened by the wild tiger and lion.
√
解析：细节理解题。根据第二段中的“The business later became worse because visitors were not interested in the zoo's ‘old, weak, sick and disabled’ animals”可知，罗的生意变糟是因为游客对动物园里那些“老弱病残”的动物不感兴趣。
4．Which of the following best describes Luo Yingjiu
A．Adventurous and humorous.
B．Warm-hearted and determined.
C．Creative and outgoing.
D．Generous and funny.
解析：推理判断题。根据第三段的内容推知，罗救助动物的决心非常坚定；根据第四段的内容推知，罗是个热心的人。
√
B
In his new book The Journeys of Trees, science writer Zach St. George explores an extremely slow migration (迁徙), as forests move inch by inch to more hospitable places. As old trees die and new ones grow up, the forest is — ever so slightly — moving, he writes. “Through the fossils (化石) that ancient forests left behind, scientists can track their movement. They move back and forth across continents, like migrating birds or whales.”
This has happened over thousands of years, and climate change tends to be the driving force — pushing and pulling forests around the globe. Of course, today, climate change is speeding up, and trees can't keep pace. Take California for example: It's getting hotter and drier and scientists estimate that before too long, Joshua Tree National Park may not be able to sustain Joshua trees. Zach St. George describes a similar threat to Sequoia National Park, during California's long and severe drought a few years back.
Scientists worried that maybe Sequoia National Park would no longer be the place for giant sequoias. St. George thinks at some point we will lose these ancient trees and we will have to think about what we do with the places, and do we plant new ones somewhere else This is known as “assisted migration” — humans planting trees in other places where they're more likely to grow well. But this process carries risks — people can accidentally introduce insects and diseases to new places, where they may wipe out entire native populations. So, St. George writes, there's a debate among conservationists and foresters today: Should humans help the trees escape
“I think there are going to be instances where people are probably going to step in and help species move to places where they'll be more suitable in the future，” St. George says. “And I met a lot of people in the process who have felt sorry about what has been lost and what will be lost — and are still continuing to try and do good and work in the moment for small things.”
语篇解读：本文是一篇说明文。在科学作家扎克·圣乔治的新书《树的旅程》中，他描述到森林正在一寸一寸地向更适宜居住的地方迁移。文章分析了其原因和科学家对此现象的担忧。
5．What does the underlined word “They” in Paragraph 1 refer to
A．Animals. B．Fossils.
C．Scientists. D．Forests.
解析：代词指代题。根据画线单词上文和画线单词所在句可知，森林正在移动。科学家通过远古森林留下的化石可以追踪森林的移动。由此可知，“they”代指上文提到的森林。
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6．Why is Sequoia National Park mentioned
A．To confirm the problem of the loss of tree species is serious.
B．To argue humans should be responsible for the loss of trees.
C．To explain climate change results in the migration of forests.
D．To prove forests can slow down the process of climate change.
√
解析：推理判断题。根据第二段“This has happened over thousands of years ... during California's long and severe drought a few years back.”可推知，文章提到美洲杉国家公园是为了解释气候变化导致森林迁移。
7．What can be inferred about assisted migration
A．It can prevent the trees escaping.
B．It can promote biological diversity.
C．It may help to protect the forests.
D．It may affect species in new places.
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解析：推理判断题。根据第三段中的“This is known as ‘assisted migration’ — humans planting trees in other places ... they may wipe out entire native populations.”可推知，“协助迁移”可能会影响到新地方的物种。
8．What is St. George's attitude to assisted migration
A．Supportive. B．Doubtful.
C．Ambiguous. D．Intolerant.
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解析：推理判断题。根据倒数第二段中“So, St. George writes, there's a debate among conservationists and foresters today: Should humans help the trees escape？”和最后一段“I think there are going to be instances ... do good and work in the moment for small things.”可推知，St. George对“协助迁移”是支持的。
Ⅱ.阅读七选五
Alternative energy is becoming popular in many homes. Solar systems are being set up to heat water and provide energy. 9 . In addition to saving energy, you will also save a lot of costs and keep your energy bill lower. Solar water heaters can be placed on the roof, while most wind systems are placed on the ground.
10 . Rain water can be collected and used in the garden and lawn, and recycled water from showers and sinks can be used in the garden as well. You can also buy a low-flow toilet as they help to reduce water waste.
When cleaning inside the home you can use cleaning products that are eco-friendly, and reduce the amount of chemicals that are released in the environment. 11 ， as it is not biodegradable (可生物降解的) and has a negative impact on the environment.
There are many things that you can do to reduce the impact on the environment when building a home. 12 ， but it can also reduce your monthly electricity bill, which is why more and more builders are starting to use these methods. By building an eco-friendly home and living a greener lifestyle, you will help to reduce the impact that humans have on nature, and allow the environment to be protected as much as possible. Who knows, you might influence other people in your neighbourhood and encourage them to “green up” their homes and lifestyles.
13 . Many small changes do make a big difference, though.
A．There are simple and easy ways to do it
B．Try to avoid using plastic when possible
C．Water management is extremely important
D．People are also starting to use wind systems
E．Greener living is not only environmentally friendly
F．Not everyone can make big changes to their lifestyles
G．You end up with a home that rises above your expectations
语篇解读：本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了清洁能源现在在很多家里都很受欢迎，并具体说明了在家里如何做才能更环保。
9．解析：选D 分析第一段句子结构可知，空后主要讲了太阳能和风能两种节能方式，而空前只提到了太阳能，所以空处应该提到风能。D项提到了风能，也符合句子结构形式，符合语境。
10．解析：选C 空处位于段首，是对第二段的总结。本段主要讲水的管控，故C项“水的管控是非常重要的”符合语境。
11．解析：选B 根据空后的“as it is not bio-degradable and has a negative impact on the environment”可知，这是针对空处分析原因，故B项“可能的话尽量减少塑料袋的使用”与下文构成因果关系，符合语境。
12．解析：选E 空前是讲当在建造房子时，你可以做很多事情来减少对环境的影响，空后讲这样做也能减少电费；此处是“not only ... but also ...”句型，故E项“更绿色的生活不仅对环境友好”与下文构成递进关系，符合语境。
13．解析：选F 空后提到：但是许多小改变确实会产生大的影响。故F项“不是所有人都会对他们的生活方式做出大的改变”与下文构成转折，符合语境。UNIT 3 课时检测(六) “The Road to Destruction”的课文习读环节
Ⅰ.阅读理解
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Over the past three decades, an 81 year old Chinese man has been operating a small zoo. The zoo in Enshi, Hubei Province, is called the “world's loneliest zoo” because few people visit it. Most of the animals there are unhealthy.
Luo Yingjiu began keeping animals at home in the 1980s. After seeing wild animals kept in cages for sale at a market, Luo bought them and took them home to give them medical treatment. He released (释放) those able to live on their own into the wild and continued to raise those that could not live independently. There were so many animals in his house that the local government suggested he open a zoo. With the government's financial aid, the zoo was opened in 1989, the only one in the city at that time. During its peak time, the zoo had some big animals, including a tiger and a lion. The business later became worse because visitors were not interested in the zoo's “old, weak, sick and disabled” animals.
Using his pension (退休金) to operate the zoo, Mr Luo refused to listen to other people's advice to close it. “It is not just a zoo; it provides the habitat for the animals，” he explained. “If the zoo is closed, where can these animals go They cannot even survive in the wild.”
As he operates the zoo, he keeps on rescuing animals. A black bear with one paw injured was saved 17 years ago. A dog named Dianzi was saved when its former owner planned to abandon (遗弃) it. A monkey that has been at the zoo for nearly 30 years is almost blind because of camera flashes from visitors who took photos. For those animals that died, Luo buried them on the nearby mountain.
Luo said he remembers every animal's name. “Animals and humans are born equal，” he said. “We should respect their right to survive.”
1．Why is the zoo called the “world's loneliest zoo”？
A．There are few animals in the zoo.
B．Few people know the old man.
C．There aren't many people visiting the zoo.
D．The gatekeeper lost family members.
2．How did Luo get the animals originally
A．By buying some animals locked in cages.
B．By stealing or hunting some big animals.
C．By finding animals released from other zoos.
D．By picking up dying animals in the wild.
3．What was the reason why Luo's business went worse
A．Visitors took no interest in the unhealthy animals.
B．Local government refused to offer financial support.
C．He used up all of his pension so that the zoo was closed.
D．Children were frightened by the wild tiger and lion.
4．Which of the following best describes Luo Yingjiu
A．Adventurous and humorous.
B．Warm hearted and determined.
C．Creative and outgoing.
D．Generous and funny.
B
In his new book The Journeys of Trees, science writer Zach St. George explores an extremely slow migration (迁徙), as forests move inch by inch to more hospitable places. As old trees die and new ones grow up, the forest is — ever so slightly — moving, he writes. “Through the fossils (化石) that ancient forests left behind, scientists can track their movement. They move back and forth across continents, like migrating birds or whales.”
This has happened over thousands of years, and climate change tends to be the driving force — pushing and pulling forests around the globe. Of course, today, climate change is speeding up, and trees can't keep pace. Take California for example: It's getting hotter and drier and scientists estimate that before too long, Joshua Tree National Park may not be able to sustain Joshua trees. Zach St. George describes a similar threat to Sequoia National Park, during California's long and severe drought a few years back.
Scientists worried that maybe Sequoia National Park would no longer be the place for giant sequoias. St. George thinks at some point we will lose these ancient trees and we will have to think about what we do with the places, and do we plant new ones somewhere else This is known as “assisted migration” — humans planting trees in other places where they're more likely to grow well. But this process carries risks — people can accidentally introduce insects and diseases to new places, where they may wipe out entire native populations. So, St. George writes, there's a debate among conservationists and foresters today: Should humans help the trees escape
“I think there are going to be instances where people are probably going to step in and help species move to places where they'll be more suitable in the future，” St. George says. “And I met a lot of people in the process who have felt sorry about what has been lost and what will be lost — and are still continuing to try and do good and work in the moment for small things.”
5．What does the underlined word “They” in Paragraph 1 refer to
A．Animals. B．Fossils.
C．Scientists. D．Forests.
6．Why is Sequoia National Park mentioned
A．To confirm the problem of the loss of tree species is serious.
B．To argue humans should be responsible for the loss of trees.
C．To explain climate change results in the migration of forests.
D．To prove forests can slow down the process of climate change.
7．What can be inferred about assisted migration
A．It can prevent the trees escaping.
B．It can promote biological diversity.
C．It may help to protect the forests.
D．It may affect species in new places.
8．What is St. George's attitude to assisted migration
A．Supportive. B．Doubtful.
C．Ambiguous. D．Intolerant.
Ⅱ.阅读七选五
Alternative energy is becoming popular in many homes. Solar systems are being set up to heat water and provide energy.__9__. In addition to saving energy, you will also save a lot of costs and keep your energy bill lower. Solar water heaters can be placed on the roof, while most wind systems are placed on the ground.
__10__. Rain water can be collected and used in the garden and lawn, and recycled water from showers and sinks can be used in the garden as well. You can also buy a low flow toilet as they help to reduce water waste.
When cleaning inside the home you can use cleaning products that are eco friendly, and reduce the amount of chemicals that are released in the environment. __11__， as it is not biodegradable (可生物降解的) and has a negative impact on the environment.
There are many things that you can do to reduce the impact on the environment when building a home. __12__， but it can also reduce your monthly electricity bill, which is why more and more builders are starting to use these methods. By building an eco friendly home and living a greener lifestyle, you will help to reduce the impact that humans have on nature, and allow the environment to be protected as much as possible. Who knows, you might influence other people in your neighbourhood and encourage them to “green up” their homes and lifestyles.
__13__. Many small changes do make a big difference, though.
A．There are simple and easy ways to do it
B．Try to avoid using plastic when possible
C．Water management is extremely important
D．People are also starting to use wind systems
E．Greener living is not only environmentally friendly
F．Not everyone can make big changes to their lifestyles
G．You end up with a home that rises above your expectations
UNIT 3 课时检测(六)
Ⅰ.阅读理解
语篇解读：本文是一篇记叙文。文章讲述了一位老人救助动物、经营一家小型动物园的故事。
1．选C 细节理解题。根据第一段中的“The zoo in Enshi, Hubei Province, is called the ‘world's loneliest zoo’ because few people visit it.”可知，这个动物园被称作“世界上最孤独的动物园”是因为很少有人去参观。
2．选A 细节理解题。根据第二段中的“After seeing wild animals kept in cages for sale at a market, Luo bought them and took them home to give them medical treatment.”可知，最初，罗是从市场上买回动物。
3．选A 细节理解题。根据第二段中的“The business later became worse because visitors were not interested in the zoo's ‘old, weak, sick and disabled’ animals”可知，罗的生意变糟是因为游客对动物园里那些“老弱病残”的动物不感兴趣。
4．选B 推理判断题。根据第三段的内容推知，罗救助动物的决心非常坚定；根据第四段的内容推知，罗是个热心的人。
语篇解读：本文是一篇说明文。在科学作家扎克·圣乔治的新书《树的旅程》中，他描述到森林正在一寸一寸地向更适宜居住的地方迁移。文章分析了其原因和科学家对此现象的担忧。
5．选D 代词指代题。根据画线单词上文和画线单词所在句可知，森林正在移动。科学家通过远古森林留下的化石可以追踪森林的移动。由此可知，“they”代指上文提到的森林。
6．选C 推理判断题。根据第二段“This has happened over thousands of years ... during California's long and severe drought a few years back.”可推知，文章提到美洲杉国家公园是为了解释气候变化导致森林迁移。
7．选D 推理判断题。根据第三段中的“This is known as ‘assisted migration’ — humans planting trees in other places ... they may wipe out entire native populations.”可推知，“协助迁移”可能会影响到新地方的物种。
8．选A 推理判断题。根据倒数第二段中“So, St. George writes, there's a debate among conservationists and foresters today: Should humans help the trees escape？”和最后一段“I think there are going to be instances ... do good and work in the moment for small things.”可推知，St. George对“协助迁移”是支持的。
Ⅱ.阅读七选五
语篇解读：本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了清洁能源现在在很多家里都很受欢迎，并具体说明了在家里如何做才能更环保。
9．选D 分析第一段句子结构可知，空后主要讲了太阳能和风能两种节能方式，而空前只提到了太阳能，所以空处应该提到风能。D项提到了风能，也符合句子结构形式，符合语境。
10．选C 空处位于段首，是对第二段的总结。本段主要讲水的管控，故C项“水的管控是非常重要的”符合语境。
11．选B 根据空后的“as it is not bio degradable and has a negative impact on the environment”可知，这是针对空处分析原因，故B项“可能的话尽量减少塑料袋的使用”与下文构成因果关系，符合语境。
12．选E 空前是讲当在建造房子时，你可以做很多事情来减少对环境的影响，空后讲这样做也能减少电费；此处是“not only ... but also ...”句型，故E项“更绿色的生活不仅对环境友好”与下文构成递进关系，符合语境。
13．选F 空后提到：但是许多小改变确实会产生大的影响。故F项“不是所有人都会对他们的生活方式做出大的改变”与下文构成转折，符合语境。
