Period Five Writing
【单元主题表达】
【词句模板】
2.常用词汇
(1)be native to (2)destruction (3)habitat (4)decline
(5)protective measure
【活学活用】
One possible version:
Dear Sir or Madam,
I am Li Hua, a student from Guangdong, China. According to recent research, I find that South China tigers are disappearing at an alarming speed. What worries me is that they will die out for there are less than 50 ones found in nature at present. That’s why I am writing to ask you to pay attention to this situation and offer help to save them.
The decrease in the number of South China tigers is not only due to hunters’ killing, but also their habitats, which were destroyed and occupied by human beings. Therefore, I hope WWF can help us save the habitat of South China tigers and introduce relevant laws and regulations prohibiting killing them, etc.
Thank you for reading my letter. I hope you will support us in our fight to save South China tigers.
Looking forward to your early reply.
Yours sincerely,
Li Hua Period Five Writing
Ⅰ.【文章大意】 本文是一篇新闻报道。文章报道了一只名为Bruce的啄羊鹦鹉,它失去了上喙,无法自行觅食和清理羽毛。然而,Bruce展现出惊人的智慧,学会了使用鹅卵石来整理自己的羽毛。
1.B 细节理解题。根据第一段中“Bruce, a kea (啄羊鹦鹉), misses his upper beak (鸟喙)…”和第二段中“Bruce has been missing the upper part of his beak since at least 2012 when he was rescued and sent to live at the Willowbank Wildlife Reserve in Christchurch.”可知,Bruce没有上喙,身体有缺陷。故选B项。
2.C 细节理解题。根据第四段中“‘We were like, “Well, that’s weird,”’ says Bastos.”可知,Bastos和其他研究人员最初认为Bruce的行为很奇怪。故选C项。
3.B 段落大意题。根据第五段“First, Bruce selects the proper tool, rolling pebbles (鹅卵石) around in his mouth with his tongue and spitting out candidates until he finds one he likes, usually something pointy. Next, he holds the pebble between his tongue and lower beak. Then, he picks through his feathers.”可知,本段主要描述了Bruce如何使用工具来整理自己的羽毛。故选B项。
4.C 推理判断题。根据最后一段中Bastos的话“It seems like he just innovated this tool use for himself. It demonstrates really flexible intelligence because it means he’s been able to create his own solution to a problem unique to him…”可推知,Bastos认为Bruce是一个聪明的问题解决者。故选C项。
Ⅱ.【文章大意】 本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了为了帮助野生动物,你可以做到的四件事。
1.G 此句是段首句。结合小标题“Think twice before landscaping.”与本段最后一句“If you must landscape your yard, do so in a way that won’t drive away native wildlife.”可知,本段是建议大家在改造住所时,要考虑到对周围野生动物的影响,由下文“But unless you’re confronting a genuine safety issue, remember that what’s unpleasant to you is sweet home to squirrels, birds, worms and other animals that you might not even know are there.”可知,上下文是转折关系。G选项“如果你刚买了房子或者一块地,你可能会忍不住去砍倒那些难看的树木。”符合行文逻辑,其中的chop down unsightly trees就是landscape的具体做法。故选G。
2.B 后一句“Outdoor cats, however, don’t think twice about killing wild birds.”指出把猫放出去它们会杀死野生鸟类,由however可知,前后句子是转折关系,选项B“把它们关在屋子里似乎很残忍。”符合行文逻辑,虽然把猫关在屋子里似乎很残忍,但是如果放出来,它们会杀死野生鸟类,且选项中keep them shut up inside the house呼应本段标题“Keep your cats indoors.”(把你的猫关在屋里。)。故选B。
3.C 根据小标题“Don’t feed any animals but birds.”可知,要保护动物,我们就要克制住给野生动物喂食的想法,结合前一句“That deer that wanders into your backyard might look hungry and helpless.”可知,跑到你家后院来的鹿看起来很饿很无助,但是也不应该喂它,C项“但是,如果你喂它,你这样做不会对它有任何好处。”符合行文逻辑,呼应本段主题。故选C。
4.A 前一句“Feeding wild birds, on the other hand, is OK as long as you don’t have outdoor cats and you provide a meal in keeping with the bird’s natural diet.”指出给野生鸟类喂与它们日常饮食一致的食物是可以的,那就意味着尽量给它们喂食纯天然未经加工的东西,A项“选择坚果和种子而不是加工过的面包。”符合行文逻辑。故选A。
5.E 此段的小标题“Clean up litter (not only your own).”告诉我们,要保护野生动植物,我们要做的不仅是清理自己产生的垃圾,上文“You should go the extra mile and pick up cans and bottles left by other people.”指出我们要捡起别人留下的金属罐和瓶子,空处应承接上文,指出这么做的原因,E项“小动物很容易被这类垃圾困住或伤害。”符合行文逻辑。故选E。
Ⅲ.第一节
One possible version:
Dear Johnson,
What a pleasant surprise to hear that you would like to visit China this summer vacation! Knowing that you are interested in my hometown, I am so glad to introduce it to you.
My hometown, Beijing, is a charming city located in the north of China. As a political and economic centre, Beijing not only has the largest number of skyscrapers but also is home to Peking Opera, cross talk and hutong culture. Besides, the Great Wall and the Palace Museum are widely recognized places of interest at home and abroad. Standing on the Great Wall and visiting the Palace Museum, you will be amazed by the ancient people’s wisdom and hardship in the construction.
I suppose you will have a good time in Beijing. Looking forward to your coming.
Yours,
Li Hua
第二节
【思路点拨】 本文以人物为线索展开,讲述了一对加拿大夫妇发现自己的孩子Mia患有一种罕见的遗传性疾病——视网膜色素变性,因此该夫妇开始制订计划,用一年的时间来带着Mia环游世界,通过旅游让她去感受真实的世界。
【详解】
1.段落续写:
①由第一段首句内容“当父母最终宣布这个消息时,Mia犹豫了。”可知,第一段可描写该对夫妇如何鼓励Mia勇敢地开启旅行,并启发她如何借助旅途经历去丰富她的视觉体验。
②由第二段首句内容“随着他们家庭旅行的进行,Mia开始迷上了这些难忘的视觉体验。”可知,第二段可描写Mia在旅行中的所见所闻,以及她的感悟。
2.续写线索:Mia犹豫不决—鼓励Mia环游世界—难忘的视觉体验—人生感悟
One possible version:
When the parents finally announced the news, Mia hesitated. “I am bound to lose my sight. It’s meaningless to start the journey,” Mia murmured, with her head down. Observing Mia’s low mood, Lemay took Mia in her arms, kissing her lightly on the cheek. Softly and slowly, Lemay pictured the vast plains, the crystal clear lakes, and the snow-capped mountains that she had witnessed during her previous travels and said: “Honey, it’s not what we see with our own eyes that lasts, but what we preserve in our memory. We hope to keep you company to beautiful places as many as possible so as to colour the rest of your life in your mind.” Having inspired by what her mother said, Mia cheered herself up and prepared to set out.
As their family journey went on, Mia became fascinated by these unforgettable visual experiences. Among them, what impressed her most was the scenic spots in nature. With her parents’ company and encouragement, she visited thick and wild forests to see the real elephants as her parents had expected. On the plains, elephants were eating grass, ears flapping lazily as they moved slowly. It was indeed the greatest show in her mind. At that moment, Mia felt that she was so lucky to fill her visual memory with the beautiful images. No matter how hard her life was going to be, the trip would shine in her mind forever.Period Five Writing
说明文——介绍一种动物
说明文是写作文体中的一种,介绍类的说明文是其中最常见的一种。介绍类的说明文用来介绍某人、某事或者某物,写作的方法是用相关内容进行介绍说明。要写好这一类文章需要注意以下几点:
1.熟悉自己想要介绍的人或者事物。只有熟悉他(它)们,并仔细观察,才可以有东西呈现出来;
2.明确写作目的。在这个基础上列好提纲,写出自己想要从哪几个方面进行描写和说明;
3.语言规范、地道。写作时,尽量选用自己熟悉的词汇和句型来组织语言进行表达。
【典题示例】
假设你是一名记者,负责采访某动物园负责人有关国宝大熊猫的情况。下面是你采访动物园负责人的谈话要点,请根据谈话要点为《中国日报》写一篇专题报道。内容如下:
1.大熊猫是世界上最稀有的动物之一,人们非常喜欢它;
2.由于生态环境遭到破坏,加上气候变暖,大熊猫越来越少;
3.现在中国大熊猫的数量每年都在增加,其中一些已被送到国外供人们观赏;
4.中国最大的大熊猫自然公园在四川,那里有一个野生动物研究中心。科学家们希望有一天大熊猫能重新生活在旷野中。
注意:1.词数80个左右;
2.可以适当增加细节,以使行文连贯。
【词句模板】
1.常用句式
(1)It is one of the most typical animals, attracting… 它是最有代表性的动物之一,吸引了……
(2)As is known to all… 众所周知……
(3)It’s time we took measures/action to…
是我们采取措施/行动来……的时候了。
(4)The number of…is becoming smaller and smaller. ……的数量越来越少。
(5)I wonder if… 我想知道是否……
2.常用词汇
(1) 原产于
(2) n.破坏
(3) n.栖息地
(4) v. 减少
(5) 保护措施
(6)nature park 自然公园
(7)set free 放归
【连贯成文】
The panda, native to China, is one of the rarest animals in the world and is highly cherished by people globally. Long ago, there were many pandas in China. However, with the destruction of the natural balance and the warming climate, the panda population has sharply declined. Fortunately, due to a variety of protective measures taken over the past decades, the number of pandas in China is now increasing. There are now so many pandas that some have been sent to other countries, allowing people there to enjoy them as well.
Currently, the largest nature park for pandas in China is located in Sichuan, where a research centre for wildlife exists. Scientists hope that someday they will have enough pandas to set free and allow them to live in the wild again.
【活学活用】
调查显示,中国华南虎(South China tiger)受人类活动影响而濒临灭绝,目前总数不足50只。假设你是李华,现请用英文给世界自然基金会(WWF)写一封信,请他们关注这一状况并提供帮助。内容包括:
1.说明写信目的;
2.简述华南虎现状;
3.希望WWF如何帮助(比如建立自然保护区、制定法规禁止捕杀等);
4.表示感谢并期望回复。
注意:1.词数80个左右;
2.开头和结尾已给出,不计入总词数;
3.可以适当增加细节,以使行文连贯。
Dear Sir or Madam,
I am Li Hua, a student from Guangdong, China.
Looking forward to your early reply.
Yours sincerely,
Li HuaPeriod Five Writing
●Ⅰ 阅读理解
[2024·安徽合肥一中高二期末联考]
Bruce, a kea (啄羊鹦鹉), misses his upper beak (鸟喙), giving the olive green parrot a look of surprise. But scientists are the astonished ones.
The typical kea has a long, sharp beak, perfect for digging insects out of rotten logs or ripping roots from the ground in New Zealand’s forests. Bruce has been missing the upper part of his beak since at least 2012 when he was rescued and sent to live at the Willowbank Wildlife Reserve in Christchurch.
The defect prevents Bruce from searching for food on his own. Keeping his feathers clean also becomes an impossible task. In 2021 when comparative psychologist Amalia Bastos arrived at the reserve with colleagues to study keas, the zookeepers reported something odd: Bruce had seemingly figured out how to use small stones to preen (用喙整理羽毛).
“We were like, ‘Well, that’s weird,’” says Bastos. Over nine days, the team kept a close eye on Bruce, quickly taking videos if he started cleaning his feathers. It turned out that Bruce had indeed invented his own way to preen, the researchers reported in Scientific Reports.
First, Bruce selects the proper tool, rolling pebbles (鹅卵石) around in his mouth with his tongue and spitting out candidates until he finds one he likes, usually something pointy. Next, he holds the pebble between his tongue and lower beak. Then, he picks through his feathers.
“It’s crazy because the behaviour was not there from the wild,” Bastos says. Bruce was too young to have learned how to preen when he arrived at Willowbank. No other bird in the reserve uses pebbles in this way. “It seems like he just innovated this tool use for himself. It demonstrates really flexible intelligence because it means he’s been able to create his own solution to a problem unique to him,” Bastos says.
( )1. What do we know from the first two paragraphs
A.Bruce was born in a reserve.
B.Bruce has a physical disability.
C.Keas are an endangered species.
D.New Zealand is the only habitat of keas.
( )2. What did the researchers initially think of Bruce’s behaviour
A.It was normal.
B.It was dangerous.
C.It was very strange.
D.It was totally unacceptable.
( )3. What does Paragraph 5 mainly talk about
A.What led to Bruce’s special behaviour.
B.How Bruce uses tools to preen himself.
C.Why Bruce needs to keep feathers clean.
D.How zookeepers rescued Bruce from danger.
( )4. Which of the following can best describe Bruce according to Bastos
A.A creative player.
B.An innovative partner.
C.A smart problem solver.
D.An ambitious self-starter.
●Ⅱ 阅读七选五
[2024·福建福州高二期末考试]
In the face of wildlife loss and habitat destruction, it’s easy to feel powerless to improve. But any action you take, no matter how small, will help restore the world to its natural balance. Here are four things you can do to help wildlife.
Think twice before landscaping.
1. But unless you’re confronting a genuine safety issue, remember that what’s unpleasant to you is sweet home to squirrels, birds, worms and other animals that you might not even know are there. If you must landscape your yard, do so in a way that won’t drive away native wildlife.
Keep your cats indoors.
It’s ironic that many people who claim to love wildlife have no problem allowing their cats to roam freely outside. Cats are animals, too. 2. Outdoor cats, however, don’t think twice about killing wild birds. In case you’re thinking about “warning” the birds by attaching a bell to your cat’s collar, don’t bother: birds have an inborn tendency to flee loud and startling noises, not jingling pieces of metal.
Don’t feed any animals but birds.
That deer that wanders into your backyard might look hungry and helpless. 3. Giving food to animals accustoms them to human contact, but not all human beings are as warm-hearted as you are. Feeding wild birds, on the other hand, is OK as long as you don’t have outdoor cats and you provide a meal in keeping with the bird’s natural diet. 4.
Clean up litter (not only your own).
If you’re concerned about protecting wildlife, you know better than to litter. But it’s not enough to keep your own yard or picnic area clean. You should go the extra mile and pick up cans and bottles left by other people. 5.
A.Choose nuts and seeds rather than processed bread.
B.It seems cruel to keep them shut up inside the house.
C.However, if you feed it, you won’t be doing it any favours.
D.Most people don’t want wild animals to destroy their roses.
E.Small animals can easily get trapped in or injured by this litter.
F.If you have the space, establishing a “mini meadow (草地)” as a border or boundary area is another effective way to attract birds, as well as beneficial insects.
G.If you have just purchased a house or a piece of land, you might be tempted to chop (砍) down unsightly trees.
●Ⅲ 写作
第一节 应用文写作
假设你是李华,你的加拿大朋友Johnson今年暑假想来中国去你的家乡旅游,希望了解你家乡的情况。请你给他回一封电子邮件,介绍你所在的城市,要点如下:
1.地理位置;
2.历史文化、旅游景点等;
3.期待他的到来。
注意:写作词数应为80个左右。
Dear Johnson,
Yours,
Li Hua
第二节 读后续写
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。
When Canadian couple Edith Lemay and Sebastien Pelletier first noticed that their daughter Mia was having visual problems, she was just three years old.
A few years after they first took her to see a specialist, Mia was diagnosed with retinitis pigmentosa (视网膜色素变性), a rare genetic disease that causes a loss or decline in vision over time. There’s nothing they could really do, because there was currently no cure or effective treatment to slow down the progression of retinitis pigmentosa.
Once they came to terms with the news, the couple focused their attention on helping their child to build the skills that she’d need to lead her way through life. When Mia’s specialist suggested that they should assist her with “visual memories”, Lemay realized that there was one truly incredible way that they could do just that for her.
“I thought, ‘I’m not going to show her an elephant in a book. I’m going to take her to see a real elephant,’” she explains. “And I’m going to fill her visual memory with the best, most beautiful images.”
She and her husband soon began making plans to spend a year travelling around the globe with their kid. They thought there were great things to do at home, but there’s nothing better than travelling where they could feast their eyes on the wonderful scenery.
After gathering up enough savings, they soon began their family journey with an in-depth itinerary (行程) that involved travelling to lots of places all over the world.
注意:续写词数应为150个左右。
Paragraph 1:
When the parents finally announced the news, Mia hesitated.
Paragraph 2:
As their family journey went on, Mia became fascinated by these unforgettable visual experiences.
(共51张PPT)
Period Five
Writing
单元主题表达
练习册
说明文——介绍一种动物
说明文是写作文体中的一种,介绍类的说明文是其中最常见的一
种。介绍类的说明文用来介绍某人、某事或者某物,写作的方法是用
相关内容进行介绍说明。要写好这一类文章需要注意以下几点:
1.熟悉自己想要介绍的人或者事物。只有熟悉他(它)们,并仔细观察,
才可以有东西呈现出来;
2.明确写作目的。在这个基础上列好提纲,写出自己想要从哪几个方
面进行描写和说明;
3.语言规范、地道。写作时,尽量选用自己熟悉的词汇和句型来组织
语言进行表达。
【典题示例】
假设你是一名记者,负责采访某动物园负责人有关国宝大熊猫的
情况。下面是你采访动物园负责人的谈话要点,请根据谈话要点为
《中国日报》写一篇专题报道。内容如下:
1.大熊猫是世界上最稀有的动物之一,人们非常喜欢它;
2.由于生态环境遭到破坏,加上气候变暖,大熊猫越来越少;
3.现在中国大熊猫的数量每年都在增加,其中一些已被送到国外
供人们观赏;
4.中国最大的大熊猫自然公园在四川,那里有一个野生动物研究
中心。科学家们希望有一天大熊猫能重新生活在旷野中。
注意: 1.词数80个左右;
2.可以适当增加细节,以使行文连贯。
【词句模板】
1.常用句式
(1)It is one of the most typical animals, attracting… 它是最有代
表性的动物之一,吸引了……
(2)As is known to all… 众所周知……
(3)It's time we took measures/action to…
是我们采取措施/行动来……的时候了。
(4)The number of…is becoming smaller and smaller. ……的数量越
来越少。
(5)I wonder if… 我想知道是否……
2.常用词汇
(1) _____________原产于
(2) ___________n.破坏
(3) ________n.栖息地
(4) ________v. 减少
(5) ___________________保护措施
(6)nature park 自然公园
(7)set free 放归
be native to
destruction
habitat
decline
protective measure
【连贯成文】
The panda, native to China, is one of the rarest animals in
the world and is highly cherished by people globally. Long ago,
there were many pandas in China. However, with the
destruction of the natural balance and the warming climate,
the panda population has sharply declined. Fortunately, due to
a variety of protective measures taken over the past decades,
the number of pandas in China is now increasing. There are
now so many pandas that some have been sent to other
countries, allowing people there to enjoy them as well.
Currently, the largest nature park for pandas in China is
located in Sichuan, where a research centre for wildlife exists.
Scientists hope that someday they will have enough pandas to
set free and allow them to live in the wild again.
【活学活用】
调查显示,中国华南虎(South China tiger)受人类活动影响而濒临
灭绝,目前总数不足50只。假设你是李华,现请用英文给世界自然基金
会(WWF)写一封信,请他们关注这一状况并提供帮助。内容包括:
1.说明写信目的;
2.简述华南虎现状;
3.希望WWF如何帮助(比如建立自然保护区、制定法规禁止捕杀
等);
4.表示感谢并期望回复。
注意:1.词数80个左右;
2.开头和结尾已给出,不计入总词数;
3.可以适当增加细节,以使行文连贯。
Dear Sir or Madam,
I am Li Hua, a student from Guangdong, China.______________
________________________________________________________________________
Looking forward to your early reply.
Yours sincerely,
Li Hua
One possible version:
Dear Sir or Madam,
I am Li Hua, a student from Guangdong, China. According
to recent research, I find that South China tigers are
disappearing at an alarming speed. What worries me is that
they will die out for there are less than 50 ones found in
nature at present. That's why I am writing to ask you to pay
attention to this situation and offer help to save them.
The decrease in the number of South China tigers is not
only due to hunters' killing, but also their habitats, which were
destroyed and occupied by human beings. Therefore, I hope
WWF can help us save the habitat of South China tigers and
introduce relevant laws and regulations prohibiting killing them,
etc.
Thank you for reading my letter. I hope you will support us
in our fight to save South China tigers.
Looking forward to your early reply.
Yours sincerely,
Li Hua
练 习 册
Ⅰ阅读理解
[2024·安徽合肥一中高二期末联考]
Bruce, a kea (啄羊鹦鹉), misses his upper beak (鸟喙),
giving the olive green parrot a look of surprise. But scientists
are the astonished ones.
The typical kea has a long, sharp beak, perfect for digging
insects out of rotten logs or ripping roots from the ground in
New Zealand's forests. Bruce has been missing the upper part
of his beak since at least 2012 when he was rescued and sent
to live at the Willowbank Wildlife Reserve in Christchurch.
1
2
3
4
The defect prevents Bruce from searching for food on his
own. Keeping his feathers clean also becomes an impossible
task. In 2021 when comparative psychologist Amalia Bastos
arrived at the reserve with colleagues to study keas, the
zookeepers reported something odd: Bruce had seemingly
figured out how to use small stones to preen (用喙整理羽毛).
“We were like, ‘Well, that's weird,’” says Bastos. Over nine
days, the team kept a close eye on Bruce, quickly taking videos
if he started cleaning his feathers. It turned out that Bruce
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had indeed invented his own way to preen, the researchers
reported in Scientific Reports.
First, Bruce selects the proper tool, rolling pebbles (鹅卵石)
around in his mouth with his tongue and spitting out
candidates until he finds one he likes, usually something pointy.
Next, he holds the pebble between his tongue and lower beak.
Then, he picks through his feathers.
“It's crazy because the behaviour was not there from the
wild,” Bastos says. Bruce was too young to have learned how to
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preen when he arrived at Willowbank. No other bird in the
reserve uses pebbles in this way. “It seems like he just
innovated this tool use for himself. It demonstrates really flexible
intelligence because it means he's been able to create his own
solution to a problem unique to him,” Bastos says.
【文章大意】本文是一篇新闻报道。文章报道了一只名为Bruce的啄
羊鹦鹉，它失去了上喙，无法自行觅食和清理羽毛。然而，Bruce展
现出惊人的智慧，学会了使用鹅卵石来整理自己的羽毛。
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( ) 1.What do we know from the first two paragraphs
A.Bruce was born in a reserve.
B.Bruce has a physical disability.
C.Keas are an endangered species.
D.New Zealand is the only habitat of keas.
[解析] 细节理解题。根据第一段中“Bruce, a kea (啄羊鹦鹉), misses
his upper beak (鸟喙)…”和第二段中“Bruce has been missing the
upper part of his beak since at least 2012 when he was rescued
and sent to live at the Willowbank Wildlife Reserve in
Christchurch.”可知，Bruce没有上喙，身体有缺陷。故选B项。
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( ) 2.What did the researchers initially think of Bruce's
behaviour
A.It was normal. B.It was dangerous.
C.It was very strange. D.It was totally unacceptable.
[解析] 细节理解题。根据第四段中“‘We were like, “Well, that's
weird,”’ says Bastos.”可知，Bastos和其他研究人员最初认为Bruce的
行为很奇怪。故选C项。
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( ) 3.What does Paragraph 5 mainly talk about
A.What led to Bruce's special behaviour.
B.How Bruce uses tools to preen himself.
C.Why Bruce needs to keep feathers clean.
D.How zookeepers rescued Bruce from danger.
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[解析] 段落大意题。根据第五段“First, Bruce selects the proper
tool, rolling pebbles (鹅卵石) around in his mouth with his
tongue and spitting out candidates until he finds one he likes,
usually something pointy. Next, he holds the pebble between his
tongue and lower beak. Then, he picks through his feathers.”可
知，本段主要描述了Bruce如何使用工具来整理自己的羽毛。故选B项。
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( ) 4.Which of the following can best describe Bruce
according to Bastos
A.A creative player. B.An innovative partner.
C.A smart problem solver. D.An ambitious self-starter.
[解析] 推理判断题。根据最后一段中Bastos的话“It seems like he
just innovated this tool use for himself. It demonstrates really
flexible intelligence because it means he's been able to create
his own solution to a problem unique to him…”可推知，Bastos认
为Bruce是一个聪明的问题解决者。故选C项。
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Ⅱ阅读七选五
[2024·福建福州高二期末考试]
In the face of wildlife loss and habitat destruction, it's easy
to feel powerless to improve. But any action you take, no
matter how small, will help restore the world to its natural
balance. Here are four things you can do to help wildlife.
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Think twice before landscaping.
1.___ But unless you're confronting a genuine safety issue,
remember that what's unpleasant to you is sweet home to
squirrels, birds, worms and other animals that you might not
even know are there. If you must landscape your yard, do so in
a way that won't drive away native wildlife.
G
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Keep your cats indoors.
It's ironic that many people who claim to love wildlife have
no problem allowing their cats to roam freely outside. Cats are
animals, too. 2.___ Outdoor cats, however, don't think twice
about killing wild birds. In case you're thinking about “warning”
the birds by attaching a bell to your cat's collar, don't bother:
birds have an inborn tendency to flee loud and startling noises,
not jingling pieces of metal.
B
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Don't feed any animals but birds.
That deer that wanders into your backyard might look
hungry and helpless. 3.___ Giving food to animals accustoms
them to human contact, but not all human beings are as
warm-hearted as you are. Feeding wild birds, on the other hand,
is OK as long as you don't have outdoor cats and you provide
a meal in keeping with the bird's natural diet. 4.___
C
A
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Clean up litter (not only your own).
If you're concerned about protecting wildlife, you know
better than to litter. But it's not enough to keep your own yard
or picnic area clean. You should go the extra mile and pick up
cans and bottles left by other people. 5.___
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A.Choose nuts and seeds rather than processed bread.
B.It seems cruel to keep them shut up inside the house.
C.However, if you feed it, you won't be doing it any favours.
D.Most people don't want wild animals to destroy their roses.
E.Small animals can easily get trapped in or injured by this litter.
F.If you have the space, establishing a “mini meadow (草地)” as
a border or boundary area is another effective way to attract
birds, as well as beneficial insects.
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G.If you have just purchased a house or a piece of land, you
might be tempted to chop (砍) down unsightly trees.
【文章大意】本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了为了帮助野生动
物，你可以做到的四件事。
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[解析] 此句是段首句。结合小标题“Think twice before landscaping.”
与本段最后一句“If you must landscape your yard, do so in a
way that won't drive away native wildlife.”可知，本段是建议大家
在改造住所时，要考虑到对周围野生动物的影响，由下文“But
unless you're confronting a genuine safety issue, remember that
what's unpleasant to you is sweet home to squirrels, birds,
worms and other animals that you might not even know are
there.”可知，上下文是转折关系。G选项“如果你刚买了房子或者一
块地，你可能会忍不住去砍倒那些难看的树木。”符合行文逻辑，其
中的chop down unsightly trees就是landscape的具体做法。故选G。
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B
[解析] 后一句“Outdoor cats, however, don't think twice about
killing wild birds.”指出把猫放出去它们会杀死野生鸟类，由however
可知，前后句子是转折关系，选项B“把它们关在屋子里似乎很残
忍。”符合行文逻辑，虽然把猫关在屋子里似乎很残忍，但是如果放
出来，它们会杀死野生鸟类，且选项中keep them shut up inside
the house呼应本段标题“Keep your cats indoors.”(把你的猫关在屋
里。)。故选B。
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C
[解析] 根据小标题“Don't feed any animals but birds.”可知，要保
护动物，我们就要克制住给野生动物喂食的想法，结合前一句“That
deer that wanders into your backyard might look hungry and
helpless.”可知，跑到你家后院来的鹿看起来很饿很无助，但是也不
应该喂它，C项“但是，如果你喂它，你这样做不会对它有任何好
处。”符合行文逻辑，呼应本段主题。故选C。
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[解析] 前一句“Feeding wild birds, on the other hand， is OK as
long as you don't have outdoor cats and you provide a meal in
keeping with the bird's natural diet.”指出给野生鸟类喂与它们日常
饮食一致的食物是可以的，那就意味着尽量给它们喂食纯天然未经
加工的东西，A项“选择坚果和种子而不是加工过的面包。”符合行文
逻辑。故选A。
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[解析] 此段的小标题“Clean up litter (not only your own).”告诉我
们，要保护野生动植物，我们要做的不仅是清理自己产生的垃圾，
上文“You should go the extra mile and pick up cans and
bottles left by other people.”指出我们要捡起别人留下的金属罐和
瓶子，空处应承接上文，指出这么做的原因，E项“小动物很容易被
这类垃圾困住或伤害。”符合行文逻辑。故选E。
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Ⅲ写作
第一节 应用文写作
假设你是李华,你的加拿大朋友Johnson今年暑假想来中国去你
的家乡旅游,希望了解你家乡的情况。请你给他回一封电子邮件,介绍
你所在的城市,要点如下:
1.地理位置;
2.历史文化、旅游景点等;
3.期待他的到来。
注意:写作词数应为80个左右。
Dear Johnson,
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Yours,
Li Hua
One possible version:
Dear Johnson,
What a pleasant surprise to hear that you would like to
visit China this summer vacation! Knowing that you are
interested in my hometown, I am so glad to introduce it to you.
My hometown, Beijing, is a charming city located in the
north of China. As a political and economic centre, Beijing not
only has the largest number of skyscrapers but also is home
to Peking Opera, cross talk and hutong culture. Besides, the
Great Wall and the Palace Museum are widely recognized places
of interest at home and abroad. Standing on the Great Wall
and visiting the Palace Museum, you will be amazed by the
ancient people's wisdom and hardship in the construction.
I suppose you will have a good time in Beijing. Looking
forward to your coming.
Yours,
Li Hua. .
第二节 读后续写
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。
When Canadian couple Edith Lemay and Sebastien Pelletier
first noticed that their daughter Mia was having visual problems,
she was just three years old.
A few years after they first took her to see a specialist, Mia
was diagnosed with retinitis pigmentosa (视网膜色素变性), a rare
genetic disease that causes a loss or decline in vision over time.
There's nothing they could really do, because there was
currently no cure or effective treatment to slow down the
progression of retinitis pigmentosa.
Once they came to terms with the news, the couple
focused their attention on helping their child to build the skills
that she'd need to lead her way through life. When Mia's
specialist suggested that they should assist her with “visual
memories”, Lemay realized that there was one truly incredible
way that they could do just that for her.
“I thought, ‘I'm not going to show her an elephant in a
book. I'm going to take her to see a real elephant,’” she
explains. “And I'm going to fill her visual memory with the best,
most beautiful images.”
She and her husband soon began making plans to spend a
year travelling around the globe with their kid. They thought
there were great things to do at home, but there's nothing
better than travelling where they could feast their eyes on the
wonderful scenery.
After gathering up enough savings, they soon began their
family journey with an in-depth itinerary (行程) that involved
travelling to lots of places all over the world.
注意:续写词数应为150个左右。
Paragraph 1:
When the parents finally announced the news, Mia hesitated.
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Paragraph 2:
As their family journey went on, Mia became fascinated by
these unforgettable visual experiences._____________________________
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【思路点拨】本文以人物为线索展开,讲述了一对加拿大夫妇发现自
己的孩子Mia患有一种罕见的遗传性疾病——视网膜色素变性,因此
该夫妇开始制订计划,用一年的时间来带着Mia环游世界,通过旅游让
她去感受真实的世界。
One possible version:
When the parents finally announced the news, Mia hesitated.
“I am bound to lose my sight. It's meaningless to start the
journey,” Mia murmured, with her head down. Observing Mia's
low mood, Lemay took Mia in her arms, kissing her lightly
on the cheek. Softly and slowly, Lemay pictured the vast
plains, the crystal clear lakes, and the snow-capped mountains
that she had witnessed during her previous travels and said:
“Honey, it's not what we see with our own eyes that lasts, but
what we preserve in our memory. We hope to keep you
company to beautiful places as many as possible so as to
colour the rest of your life in your mind.” Having inspired by
what her mother said, Mia cheered herself up and prepared
to set out.
As their family journey went on, Mia became fascinated by
these unforgettable visual experiences. Among them, what
impressed her most was the scenic spots in nature. With her
parents' company and encouragement, she visited thick and
wild forests to see the real elephants as her parents had
expected. On the plains, elephants were eating grass, ears
flapping lazily as they moved slowly. It was indeed the greatest
show in her mind. At that moment, Mia felt that she was so
lucky to fill her visual memory with the beautiful images. No
matter how hard her life was going to be, the trip would shine
in her mind forever.
【详解】
1.段落续写：
①由第一段首句内容“当父母最终宣布这个消息时,Mia犹豫了。”可知,
第一段可描写该对夫妇如何鼓励Mia勇敢地开启旅行,并启发她如何
借助旅途经历去丰富她的视觉体验。
②由第二段首句内容“随着他们家庭旅行的进行,Mia开始迷上了这些
难忘的视觉体验。”可知,第二段可描写Mia在旅行中的所见所闻,以及
她的感悟。
2.续写线索:Mia犹豫不决—鼓励Mia环游世界—难忘的视觉体验—人
生感悟
