英语 选择性必修 第二册 WY
第六单元检测卷
时间：120分钟 满分：150分
较易题(占比60%) 中档题(占比30%) 拔高题(占比10%)
题型 听力 阅读 七选五 完形填空 语法填空 应用文写作 读后续写
A B C D
难度 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★★ ★ ★★ ★ ★★ ★★★
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)
扫一扫·听录音
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。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。
Text 1
W：Linda is very quiet, but her husband talks too much. M：Yes, you are right and he isn't friendly either.
1．What does the man think of Linda's husband
A．Clever. B．Unfriendly.
C．Quiet.
答案：B
Text 2
M：I'm really tired of this weather. Rain, rain, rain. W：Don't worry. The weather report says it will be sunny on Friday. Don't forget to bring your umbrella today.
2．What will the weather be like on Friday
A．Rainy.
B．Windy.
C．Sunny.
答案：C
Text 3
M：They may be proud of their new equipment, but I'm disappointed. Their nurses are not friendly and everything seems to be running behind schedule. W：Not to mention the fact that it's noisy because no one observes visiting hours.
3．What are the speakers talking about
A．A hotel. B．An airport.
C．A hospital.
答案：C
Text 4
W：Do you want to go fishing today M：It's raining. Let's stay at home. W：What can we do at home M：Let's just relax and read some good books.
4．What does the man suggest doing
A．Going fishing.
B．Staying at home.
C．Buying some books.
答案：B
Text 5
W：What's in your bag It's so heavy. M：Nothing. Just some books. I like to read on the plane. W：That's all You must at least have some CDs in there. M：No, I hate music. I just like to read.
5．What is in the man's bag
A．Some CDs. B．Some bottles.
C．Some books.
答案：C
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。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟；听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。
听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。
Text 6
M：So, when do you usually do housework, shopping, things like that W：Hmm, on Mondays I usually clean the house in the morning, early, from seven to eight. M：How about the shopping W：I usually do that on Saturdays, before work. M：You seem pretty busy with school, work and housework! Do you have time for anything else W：Yeah. Sure. I swim and play basketball in the mornings on Tuesdays and Thursdays, and I usually go out to see a movie with friends on Friday nights. M：And how about Sundays W：I sleep all day.
6．What does the woman usually do on Saturdays
A．She goes swimming.
B．She plays basketball.
C．She goes shopping.
答案：C
7．When does the woman usually go to the cinema with friends
A．On Friday nights.
B．On Saturday nights.
C．On Sunday nights.
答案：A
听第7段材料，回答第8至10题。
Text 7
M：What a terrible story! A couple were sailing from Hawaii to Mexico. While they were crossing the Pacific, their boat hit a whale and sank. W：Is that true What happened to the whale M：It doesn't say. Oh, and here is another one. A man in Los Angeles was robbing a bank. But as he was escaping, he got caught in the revolving door. W：I guess it was his first bank robbery. M：Yeah. Oh, listen to this. Someone got locked out of his house, so he tried to get in through the chimney. W：Don't tell me! He got stuck in the chimney! M：Exactly. And he was still trying to get out two days later when the police saved him.
8．What happened to the couple
A．They met with a storm and their boat was broken into pieces.
B．Their boat ran into a whale and sank.
C．Their boat hit a rock and sank.
答案：B
9．Where was the robber caught
A．In the revolving door.
B．In the bank.
C．In the chimney.
答案：A
10．Why did the man climb into the chimney
A．He wanted to stay away from the police.
B．He wanted to get out of the house.
C．He wanted to get into the house.
答案：C
听第8段材料，回答第11至13题。
Text 8
M：Mary, when we get out of the elevator, could you let my wife know that I left my car with the auto mechanic this morning I'm going into a meeting right away, so I don't have time to call her. W：Sure, Mr Walters. By the way, if your car's repaired, how are you going to get to work tomorrow Is your wife going to take you M：No, she works in an entirely different city. I guess I'll have to consider taking the bus. W：That might be a good idea. You could get off right in front of our building, and you wouldn't have to worry about parking.
11．Where are the speakers
A．In a car.
B．In an elevator.
C．In a meeting room.
答案：B
12．What does the man ask the woman to do
A．Park his car. B．Call his wife.
C．Find a repairman.
答案：B
13．How will the man probably go to work tomorrow
A．By bus. B．By car.
C．By taxi.
答案：A
听第9段材料，回答第14至17题。
Text 9
M：Excuse me, madam W：Yes, sir. How can I help you M：I'm a guest in Room 514. I have some free time this afternoon, so I want to go to see a park, a landmark, something like that. What would you suggest W：Uh ... Wrigley Field on a sunny day like today is nice. M：Wrigley Field Don't the clubs play baseball there W：That's right. In fact, they have a game there at 4：00 pm. If you want to see a building with history, I think Wrigley Field is the Chicago landmark for you to see. M：Great. How do I get there W：Go north one block and take the subway. Nothing gets you in or out of Wrigley faster than it. M：Well, the game starts in one hour, so I'd better go now. Thanks for your help. W：Have a good time!
14．Where does the conversation take place
A．In a park. B．At a hotel.
C．In the street.
答案：B
15．What is the weather like today
A．Sunny. B．Rainy.
C．Cloudy.
答案：A
16．How will the man probably go to Wrigley Field
A．By bus. B．By taxi.
C．By subway.
答案：C
17．What time is it probably now
A．3：00 pm. B．4：00 pm.
C．5：00 pm.
答案：A
听第10段材料，回答第18至20题。
Text 10
Bananas, which contain a lot of vitamins and minerals needed by the body, represent one of nature's healthiest food choices. In fact, bananas have three times the amount of vitamins A and C found in apples. The tasty fruit also contains five times more protein than apples. These essential minerals and vitamins help control blood pressure and help muscle movement and digestion. Bananas provide not only physical benefits but also mental and emotional benefits. Bananas contain something that helps lift our mood. The next time you want to polish your shoes, reach for a banana skin. Some people insist that the inside of a banana peel can produce a great shine for your shoes. Many people believe that bananas should never be placed in the refrigerator, but it's just not true. The banana industry has been working hard to correct this myth for years. While banana skins will turn dark in the refrigerator, the fruit will spoil less quickly in the refrigerator's cool environment.
18．Which is NOT a benefit of the minerals and vitamins found in bananas
A．Controlling blood pressure.
B．Aiding muscle movement.
C．Keeping off cold.
答案：C
19．What effect can bananas have on people's emotions
A．They make people high spirited.
B．They make people low spirited.
C．They make people less emotional.
答案：A
20．What will happen if a banana is placed in a refrigerator
A．Its appearance will remain the same.
B．It won't go bad quickly.
C．Its flesh will turn dark soon.
答案：B
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
Discover Nature Schools Programs
Becoming Bears (Kindergarten－2 grade)
By becoming baby bears, children learn from their “parent” to survive the seasons. Kids will find safety in the spring and learn kinds of food bears eat during the summer, and then create a cave for winter hibernation (冬眠). After learning the skills needed to survive, students will go out of the cave as an independent black bear able to care for themselves. (1.5－2 hours)
Whose Clues (3－5 grade)
Kids will discover how plants and animals use their special structures to survive. Through outdoor study of plants and animals, kids will recognize their special structures and learn how they enable species to eat, avoid their enemies and survive. Using what they have learned, kids will choose one species and tell how they survive in their living places. (3－4 hours)
Winged Wonders (3－5 grade)
Birds add color and sound to our world and play an important ecological (生态的) role. Students will learn the basics of birds, understand the role birds play in food chains and go bird watching using field guides and telescopes. Students will do hands on activities. Students will use tools to build bird feeders, allowing them to attract birds at home.(3－4 hours)
Exploring Your Watershed (6－8 grade)
We all depend on clean water. Examine how our actions shape the waterways around us. Go on a hike to see first hand some of the challenging water quality problems in a city. Students will test the water quality to determine the health of an ecosystem.
Each program is taught for a class with at least 10 students.
All programs include plenty of time outdoors. So please prepare proper clothing, sunscreen and insect killers for children.
To take part in a program, please e mail dcprograms@mdc.mo.gov.
篇章导读：本文是一篇应用文。文章介绍了几个让学生了解和体验大自然的课程的相关信息。
21．What can kids do at Becoming Bears
A．Watch bears' performances.
B．Take care of bears.
C．Learn how to survive a bear attack.
D．Pretend to be baby bears to learn about bears.
答案：D
解析：细节理解题。根据Becoming Bears部分中的第一句可知，通过成为熊宝宝，孩子可以从“熊父母”那里学到生存的技能，所以孩子们在Becoming Bears项目中能假装成小熊来学习关于熊的一些知识。故选D。
22．Kids who are interested in plants will choose ________．
A．Whose Clues
B．Exploring Your Watershed
C．Becoming Bears
D．Winged Wonders
答案：A
解析：细节理解题。根据Whose Clues部分中的第一句可知，在这个项目中，孩子们会发现植物和动物是如何利用它们的特殊结构来生存的，所以对植物感兴趣的孩子会选择Whose Clues这个项目。故选A。
23．According to the passage, all the four programs ________．
A．have the same teaching hours
B．have outdoor activities
C．are offered during summer holidays
D．are designed for primary school students
答案：B
解析：细节理解题。根据倒数第二段中的“All programs include plenty of time outdoors.”可知，所有项目都包括大量的户外活动。故选B。
B
Tsunamis (海啸) are one of the most terrifying natural phenomena that the world suffers. The series of waves produced by the displacement of a large volume of water can be caused by several events, including earthquakes, underwater explosions and landslides. Once triggered (引发), a tsunami can hit the coast within minutes and its destructive power can be enormous.
At present, early warning systems rely on measuring the movement of dart buoys (浮标), which record changes in the sea level, or assessing the bottom water pressure of the developing tsunami. But they require the tsunami to physically reach the measurement location. The buoys could be fixed in the deep ocean, but this requires an unrealistically big number of buoys. Or people can fix the buoys along the shoreline, but due to the high speed of the tsunami, this method may leave no warning time for people on the land.
Instead, there is a new system—using sound waves to predict tsunamis. Sound waves caused by an earthquake can travel much faster than the tsunami that has been triggered. Using standard underwater microphones, we can record these sound waves long before the tsunami arrives regardless of the direction in which the tsunami will travel. The sound signals come from changes in pressure, so what we actually analyze is a series of data on how the pressure is changing overtime. Though buoys also show changes in pressure, the tsunami front must actually reach the buoys to inform us that there is an increase in the water surface. By using underwater microphones, however, we only need to catch the sound signals.
Though the idea of using sound waves to predict tsunamis has been put forward previously, the key to our idea is a new mathematical method that can be used to analyze these recorded sound signals in near real time. Once this is worked out, we can not only warn people of a tsunami but also more accurately estimate its size long before it reaches the shoreline.
篇章导读：本文是一篇说明文。文章通过讲述造成海啸的原因、海啸的破坏力以及当前海啸预警系统的弊端，从而介绍了一个新的实时海啸预警系统。
24．From Paragraph 1, we know ________．
A．what can trigger off tsunamis
B．how to predict tsunamis effectively
C．why tsunamis are the worst natural disaster
D．how to protect the coastal areas from tsunamis
答案：A
解析：细节理解题。根据第一段第二句“The series of waves produced ... including earthquakes, underwater explosions and landslides.(由大量水的位移所产生的一系列波浪可以由地震、水下爆炸和滑坡等多种事件引起。)”可知，从第一段中我们可以知道什么会引发海啸。故选A。
25．What does the underlined word “they” in Paragraph 2 refer to
A．The dart buoys.
B．The changes in the sea level.
C．The changes in water pressure.
D．The present early warming systems.
答案：D
解析：指代判断题。根据画线词前面的“At present, early warning systems rely on ... the developing tsunami.(目前，早期的预警系统依赖于测量记录海平面变化的浮标的移动，或评估正在形成的海啸的底部水压。)”可知，画线词they指的是“目前早期的预警系统”。故选D。
26．What can we infer about the new warning system from Paragraph 3
A．It has high accuracy.
B．It can increase warning time.
C．It can monitor changeable sea levels.
D．It can adapt to various water wave conditions.
答案：B
解析：推理判断题。根据第三段前三句“Instead, there is a new system ... in which the tsunami will travel.(取而代之的是一种新的系统——利用声波来预测海啸。地震引起的声波传播速度比引发的海啸要快得多。使用标准的水下麦克风，我们可以在海啸到达之前很久就将这些声波记录下来，而不管海啸将向哪个方向传播。)”可推知，新的预警系统是可以增加预警时间的。故选B。
27．What's the best title for the text
A．Ways to guard against tsunamis
B．Methods of analyzing sound signals
C．A new real time tsunami warning system
D．Tsunami—the most terrifying natural disaster
答案：C
解析：标题判断题。结合全文内容可知，文章通过讲述造成海啸的原因、海啸的破坏力以及当前海啸预警系统的弊端，从而介绍了一个新的实时海啸预警系统，所以C项(一个新的实时海啸预警系统)最适合作为文章标题。故选C。
C
Lions are the top tourist attraction to Kenya, especially in the Nairobi National Park. But they are also considered critically endangered as residents responded their attacking local live stock by killing. Paula Kahumbu, executive director of Wildlife Direct, a wildlife protection organization in Africa, has been studying the conflict between humans and lions. And her work led her to Richard Turere, a 13 year old inventor.
“From ages 6 to 9, I started looking after my father's cows，” Richard says. “I'd take them out in the morning and bring them back in the evening. We put them in a small cow shed (牛棚) at night，” and that's when the trouble would start. Lions would jump in the shed and kill the cows, which are enclosed and an easy target.
One night he was walking around with a flashlight and discovered the lions were scared of a moving light. An idea was born. Three weeks later, Richard invented a system of lights that flash around the cow shed, imitating a human walking around with a flashlight. Made from broken flashlight parts and an indicator box from a motorcycle, the system employed a solar panel to charge a battery that supplies power to the lights at night. Richard calls the system Lion Lights.
His simple solution was so successful that his neighbors heard about it and wanted Lion Lights, too. He installed the lights for them and for six other homes in his community. From there, the lights spread and are now being used in many countries including Kenya, Zambia and Tanzania.
“There have been a lot of efforts to protect the lions，” Kahumbu says. “Everyone is looking for a solution. One idea was land leases, another was lion proof fences. It's amazing that Richard had already come up with something that worked.”
篇章导读：本文是一篇记叙文。肯尼亚当地的狮子极度濒危，当地的一个小男孩Richard (理查德)发明了狮子灯，以保护狮子。
28．What was the result of the conflict
A．Inventors like Richard appear.
B．The number of lions is decreasing rapidly.
C．More and more people are protecting the lions.
D．Lions are becoming the top tourist attraction in Kenya.
答案：B
解析：细节理解题。根据第一段中的“But they are also considered ... attacking local live stock by killing.”可知，狮子攻击当地居民的牲畜后，居民捕杀狮子，从而导致狮子变成濒危物种，即狮子的数量急剧减少。故选B。
29．What does the underlined word “enclosed” mean in Paragraph 2
A．Narrowed. B．Monitored.
C.Surrounded. D.Rented.
答案：C
解析：词义猜测题。根据第二段中的“We put them in a small cow shed (牛棚) at night”以及“Lions would jump in the shed ... an easy target.”可知，奶牛被关在牛棚里，是被围起来的。由此可推知，画线词表示“被围住，围起来”，与surrounded同义。故选C。
30．What can we learn about the system Lion Lights
A．It is the only solution that works.
B．It is well received in many African countries.
C．It needs to be more environmentally friendly.
D．It lights up the way for lions to go back home.
答案：B
解析：细节理解题。根据第四段中的“From there, the lights spread ... including Kenya, Zambia and Tanzania.”可知，狮子灯在许多非洲国家都被使用，说明它受欢迎。故选B。
31．Which is the most suitable title for the text
A．Conflicts In The Nairobi National Park
B.Lights Are The Key To Protecting Lions
C．Paula Kahumbu: A Pioneer In Saving Lions
D.Kenyan Teen Invented Lights To Save Lions
答案：D
解析：标题判断题。通读全文可知，本文主要讲述了肯尼亚小男孩Richard发明狮子灯以保护狮子的故事，D项(肯尼亚青少年发明狮子灯拯救狮子)最适合作为文章标题。故选D。
D
A recent study by a team of researchers from Canada has uncovered that birds living in cities are not just better at problem solving and more skilled in tasks than those in the countryside: they also have stronger immune (有免疫力的) systems!
The research, headed by Audet, a PhD student at a university, examined the cognitive (认知的) abilities of city birds with those of their country cousins. The team did their study in Barbados because it needs a broad range of situations: from crowded modern cities to the countryside. They began by catching some birds from various parts of the Caribbean Island. The birds were then given several tasks. Some tested their associative learning skills while others were to observe how creative they were at problem solving. While country birds are also much braver, the city birds appeared to be more careful when facing unfamiliar things.
The results did not surprise the researchers. After all, birds living in cities and towns face many more challenges and dangers than those that live in the country. But as it turns out, the city birds proved to have better immunity and are therefore more resistant to diseases than those living in the countryside. While additional studies need to be done to see if this is true for all city birds, there is no reason to believe that the results would be any different.
Though this is the first time researchers have compared the cognitive abilities of birds living in different conditions, it is not the first study to examine the differences between city and country birds. Previous research has shown that blackbirds in cites are similarly more careful than country blackbirds, and that sparrows and blackbirds living in cities sing at a higher frequency to be heard over city noise and to make up for sound distortions (失真) caused by tall buildings. If only birds knew the advantages of living among humans, maybe more would move to cities!
篇章导读：本文是一篇说明文。一项研究表明，与生活在乡村的鸟相比，生活在城市的鸟更能创造性地解决问题，并且具有更强的免疫力。
32．How are city birds different from country birds according to the research
A．City birds have a weaker immune system because of air pollution.
B．City birds are braver when facing unfamiliar things or situations.
C．Country birds are less skilled at jobs requiring creation and skills.
D．Country birds have a wider range of challenges to survive.
答案：C
解析：细节理解题。根据第一段中的“birds living in cities ... than those in the countryside (生活在城市中的鸟类比农村的鸟类更擅长解决问题，能更熟练地完成任务)”可知，在需要创造性和技能的工作方面，农村的鸟不如城市的鸟强。故选C。
33．What conclusion does the author think further studies will draw
A．Country birds can be taught the advantage of living in cities.
B．City birds are more resistant to diseases than country birds.
C．City birds are more likely to get sick than country birds.
D．Country birds are more careful in dangerous situations.
答案：B
解析：细节理解题。根据第三段，尤其是最后一句“While additional studies need ... the results would be any different.(虽然需要做更多的研究，看看这是否适用于所有城市鸟类，但没有理由相信会有不同的结果。)”可知，进一步的研究会得出城市里的鸟比乡村的鸟抵抗疾病能力更强的结论。故选B。
34．Why do city birds sing more frequently than country birds
A．There are more dangers in cities for them.
B．The birds live far away from each other.
C．There are a wider range of situations.
D．There's too much noise in the city.
答案：D
解析：细节理解题。根据最后一段中的“sing at a higher frequency to be heard over city noise (以更高的频率啼叫以便在城市的噪音中被听到)”可知，城市里的鸟啼叫的频率更多是因为城市中的噪音更多。故选D。
35．What is the passage mainly about
A．Research into birds' immune system and learning power.
B．City birds are smarter and healthier than country birds.
C．What a PhD student has done has surprised the world.
D．The necessity and ways to move country birds to cities.
答案：B
解析：主旨大意题。全文介绍了针对城市的鸟和乡村的鸟所做的研究，结果发现城市的鸟比乡村的鸟更能创造性地解决问题，且免疫力更强。故选B。
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。
Penguins are flightless birds that spend half their time on land and half in the water.
__36__ They have dark and white feathers, and their wings have evolved into flippers (脚蹼). Most penguins feed on fish, squid and other forms of sea life caught while swimming.
__37__ They are mostly found in groups that include thousands of penguins.Penguins each have their own unique mating call, and they use that to locate their mate and chicks in such a large group.
Although almost all penguin species are native to the Southern Hemisphere, they are not found only in cold Antarctica. __38__ Several species are even found in the temperate zone, and one species, the Galátpagos penguin, lives near the equator (赤道)．
Unfortunately, many penguin species worldwide are facing threats. The biggest is climate change and global warming. As the earth warms up, the sheets of ice have melted, and the algae (藻类) that grow under the ice decrease. The algae are eaten by tiny creatures called zooplankton. When there is a drop in zooplankton, it affects the fish that depend on it. __39__
Another major threat is from oil spills. If coated with oil, penguins cannot float or swim in water. Also, if oil is swallowed, penguins will die from poison. __40__
A．These birds are very social.
B．In fact, only a few of them live so far south.
C．Penguins are highly adapted for life in the water.
D．The biggest threat for penguins comes from humans.
E．They have a tendency to live in a community together.
F．As a result, penguins have less fish to eat and thus starve.
G．Others include overfishing, illegal egg harvesting, and natural enemies.
篇章导读：本文是一篇说明文。文章介绍了企鹅的习性和种类，以及目前面临的威胁。
36．答案：C
解析：根据下文可知，企鹅非常适应水中的生活，C项符合语境。故选C。
37．答案：A
解析：根据下文可知，企鹅是群居动物，A项(这些鸟非常善于群居。)符合语境。故选A。
38．答案：B
解析：根据上下文可知，企鹅不只生活在南极，在温带也发现了几种企鹅，B项(事实上，它们中只有少数住在如此遥远的南方。)符合语境。故选B。
39．答案：F
解析：根据上文可知，本段讲述温室效应对生物圈的影响，生物链遭到破坏，F项(结果，企鹅吃的鱼少了，因此挨饿。)符合语境。故选F。
40．答案：G
解析：根据上文可知，本段意在说明企鹅面临的诸多生存威胁，G项(其他(的威胁)包括过度捕捞、非法采集鸟蛋和天敌。)符合语境。故选G。
第三部分 语言运用(共两节，满分30分)
第一节(共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分)
阅读下面短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
Many animals move from one place to another at certain times of the year. This __41__ movement is called migration (迁徙). They migrate to __42__ food, or in search of warmer weather. One of the most wonderful migrations in nature is that of the North American monarch butterfly.
Every __43__， millions of these beautiful insects with fine black and orange wings begin a long and __44__ journey. Somehow they manage to __45__ around 4，000 kilometres __46__ and find their way to California or Mexico. __47__， until recently no one knew how they did this. A team of scientists led by Professor Eli Shlizerman at the University of Washington has now found the __48__. They have found out that the monarch is able to __49__ the time of day. It uses its eyes to measure the __50__ of the sun. These two pieces of information allow the __51__ to determine the way to go. __52__， it manages to reach where it will spend the winter.
The solution to the mystery of the monarch's amazing ability comes at a time when it is in serious trouble. Its __53__ has crashed by as much as 90 per cent in the last few years. __54__， human activity is the main reason why the number of monarch butterflies is falling. The research on the monarch's __55__ has however led to a greater awareness of this creature.
篇章导读：本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了北美帝王蝶的迁徙行为及它们是如何具备这种迁徙能力的，并介绍了北美帝王蝶数量减少的现状。
41．A.annual B．monthly
C．daily D．unusual
答案：A
解析：annual 每年的；monthly 每月的；daily 每日的； unusual 不寻常的。根据上文“Many animals move from one place to another at certain times of the year.”可知，此处指在一年中的特定时间从一个地方移动到另一个地方。故选A。
42．A.buy B．find
C．send D．drop
答案：B
解析：根据下文“food, or in search of warmer weather”和生活常识可知，动物迁徙是为了找到食物，或者寻找更温暖的天气。故选B。
43．A.spring B．summer
C．autumn D．winter
答案：C
解析：根据下文“begin a long and __44__ journey”和生活常识可知，北美帝王蝶开始迁徙的时间应该是每年秋天，它们会去更温暖的地方。故选C。
44．A.easy B．disappointing
C．exciting D．difficult
答案：D
解析：easy 容易的；disappointing 令人失望的；exciting 令人兴奋的；difficult 艰难的。根据下文“around 4，000 kilometres”可知，为了到达目的地，它们要飞行约4，000公里，这是一段艰难的旅程。故选D。
45．A.travel B．run
C．drive D．crawl
答案：A
解析：根据下文“around 4，000 kilometres”可知，此处指北美帝王蝶的迁徙行进约4，000公里。故选A。
46．A.north B．south
C．east D．west
答案：B
解析：根据下文“find their way to California or Mexico”可知，要想到达加利福尼亚或墨西哥，北美帝王蝶应该向南行进。故选B。
47．A.Soon B．Therefore
C．However D．Besides
答案：C
解析：根据上文“Somehow they manage to ... way to California or Mexico.”和下文“until recently no one knew how they did this”可知，上下文为转折关系。故选C。
48．A.habitat B．problem
C．way D．answer
答案：D
解析：根据下文“These two pieces of ... the way to go.”可知，此处指Eli Shlizerman(伊莱·施利泽曼)教授领导的科学家团队发现了北美帝王蝶能够找到去加利福尼亚或墨西哥的路的答案。故选D。
49．A.adapt B．adjust
C．tell D．memorize
答案：C
解析：adapt 适应；adjust 调整； tell 辨别；memorize 记住。根据下文“It uses its eyes to measure the __50__ of the sun.”可知，帝王蝶能够用眼睛测量太阳的位置，进而能够辨别一天的时间。故选C。
50．A.size B．position
C．heat D．color
答案：B
解析：此处指帝王蝶通过用眼睛测量太阳的位置来辨别一天的时间。故选B。
51．A.scientist B．professor
C．flight D．butterfly
答案：D
解析：此处指帝王蝶能够辨别时间的能力可以让这种蝴蝶决定前进的方向。故选D。
52．A.Eventually B．Immediately
C．Frequently D．Obviously
答案：A
解析：eventually 最后； immediately 立即地；frequently 频繁地；obviously 明显地。根据下文“it manages to reach where it will spend the winter”可知，此处指帝王蝶最终凭借自身的能力，成功地到达了过冬的地方。故选A。
53．A.consumption B．income
C．population D．output
答案：C
解析：consumption 消耗； income 收入； population 人口数量，(生物)群体；output 产量。根据下文“human activity is the main reason why the number of monarch butterflies is falling”可知，人类活动是帝王蝶数量下降的主要原因，此处指帝王蝶的数量锐减了90%。故选C。
54．A.Hopefully B．Sadly
C．Usually D．Gradually
答案：B
解析：句意：不幸的是，人类活动是帝王蝶数量下降的主要原因。hopefully 有希望地；sadly 不幸地；usually 通常；gradually 逐渐地。故选B。
55．A.eyes B．wings
C．determination D．behaviour
答案：D
解析：根据上文“One of the most wonderful migrations in nature is that of the North American monarch butterfly.”可知，科学家对北美帝王蝶迁徙行为的研究使人们对这种生物有了更多的认识。故选D。
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。
The shelves in most supermarkets are full of family size this and multi buy that. However, if you're shopping for one, buying extra __56__ (benefit) from price reductions doesn't make sense. Either your shopping is then too heavy to carry home __57__ you can't use what you've bought while it's still fresh.
Of course, shops are not charities—they price goods in the way __58__ will make them the most money. If most of their customers are happy to buy larger quantities, that's __59__ they'll promote. But that leaves the solo (单独) customers out of pocket and disappointed.
Many supermarkets are no longer doing “buy one get one free” promotions because of the __60__ (criticize) that they lead to waste. Consumers prefer money off individual items. However, though it's nice to get a few cents off a pack of sausages, it would help even more if they could sometimes __61__ (offer) in smaller packs. Even the biggest sausage fan doesn't want to eat them every day.
If your supermarket sells loose produce, then buying smaller quantities is easier. Over the last two years, some supermarkets __62__ (start) selling chicken or salad in packs __63__ (design) with two halves containing separate portions (份). Then, when you use one section, __64__ other stays fresh.
Who knows, perhaps some of the more forward looking __65__ (one) may yet come out with a whole range of “just for you” pack sizes with special offers as well.
56．______ 57.______ 58.______ 59.______
60．______ 61.______ 62.______ 63.______
64．______ 65.______
篇章导读：本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了商家各式各样的促销手段。
56．答案：to benefit
解析：考查非谓语动词。设空处指多买一件来享受降价，应用动词不定式作目的状语。故填to benefit。
57．答案：or
解析：考查连词。either ... or ... 为固定搭配，意为“要么……要么……”。故填or。
58．答案：that/which
解析：考查定语从句的引导词。设空处引导定语从句，先行词为way，指物，在从句中作主语。故填that/which。
59．答案：what
解析：考查表语从句的连接词。设空处引导表语从句，在从句中作promote的宾语，意为“……的事物”。故填what。
60．答案：criticism
解析：考查词性转换。根据设空前的定冠词the可知，设空处应用名词作宾语，且criticism “批评”为不可数名词。故填criticism。
61．答案：be offered
解析：考查动词的语态和情态动词。主语they指代前文中的sausages，与动词offer之间为被动关系，且情态动词could后应用动词原形。故填be offered。
62．答案：have started
解析：考查动词的时态和主谓一致。根据时间状语“Over the last two years”可知，句子应用现在完成时；主语some supermarkets为复数，助动词应用have。故填have started。
63．答案：designed
解析：考查非谓语动词。逻辑主语packs与动词design之间为被动关系，应用过去分词作后置定语。故填designed。
64．答案：the
解析：考查冠词。one ... the other ... 为固定搭配，意为“一个……，另外一个……”。故填the。
65．答案：ones
解析：考查代词。some of后应用复数。故填ones。
第四部分 写作(共两节，满分40分)
第一节(满分15分)
假定你是李华，你校学生会将举办垃圾分类中英文海报设计大赛，你是负责人。请在你校英文网站写一则通知，内容包括：
1．大赛目的；
2．作品要求；
3．作品展出方式及颁奖时间。
注意：1.写作词数应为80个左右；
2．可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
Notice
Student Union
[精彩范文]
Notice
To raise awareness of garbage classification and help students form a good habit, we will hold a competition to design a poster about garbage classification.
The competition is open to anyone. The designs, using both Chinese and English, can be hand drawn or digitally produced. Submissions can be made as an individual or as a team. Please hand in your work before July 22nd to Mr Li in Room 102. The designs will be displayed from July 23rd to September 10th in the school hall and on our school website. The award ceremony will be held on September 15th and the awards for winners will be amazing.
We are looking forward to lots of creative designs.
Student 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。
Yoghurt
It was a rough week. The price of oil skyrocketed as the temperature dropped sharply in Maine. I had missed three days of work so my paycheck was going to be lower than normal. I was stressed, to say the least. I shopped strategically, looking for every possible way to cut pennies so I could buy groceries and keep the house warm.
My eight year old son didn't understand when I told him we were struggling that week. He wanted a special kind of yoghurt, but I didn't have the extra three dollars to buy it for him. It was the kind of yoghurt with a cartoon kid riding a skateboard on the front of the box, and a mere two spoonfuls in each cup. It was the kind of product that wastes a parent's money and makes me hate advertising.
I felt guilty as a parent when those big eyes looked at me with confusion, as if to say, “It's just yoghurt. What's the big deal？” So I found a way. I put something back as single mothers often do. He got his yoghurt.
On the way driving back from the grocery store, I noticed a homeless man holding a sign by the side of the road. My heart hurt, and I tried not to look at him. I watched people stay away from him on the street and walk by without even meeting his eyes. My son didn't seem to care much, either. I looked at the man closely then—bare hands grasping a piece of cardboard, snot (鼻涕) frozen to his face, a worn out jacket. And there I was struggling because I had to buy oil and groceries. But I decided to help. I pulled over to the man and handed him a five dollar bill.
注意：
1．续写词数应为150个左右；
2．请按如下格式在相应位置作答。
Seeing this, my son became confused and surprised. Then, my son performed an act that most adults wouldn't have done.
写前导读：本文是一篇记叙文。作为单身母亲的作者和儿子生活拮据。作者想尽办法降低消费，最终还是给儿子买了酸奶。在回家的路上，作者发现路边有一位更加需要帮助的流浪汉，于是给了他5美元。儿子对此感到困惑，作者会对儿子说什么？儿子又做了什么？
[精彩范文]
Seeing this, my son became confused and surprised. “Mum, why are you so generous to this stranger while so mean to me when I asked for a yoghurt？” I explained that if we were blind to the poor man's situation he would be freezing. He didn't have a home or food to eat after all. We could spare five dollars even if we were financially stressed. Finally, my son nodded and fixed his eyes on his yoghurt.
Then, my son performed an act that most adults wouldn't have done. He took his yoghurt and handed it to the man outside his window. Even if it was just a matter of a few spoons of yoghurt, it was all he had, and he gave it to someone who needed it more than he wanted it. He showed me that I was doing well as a mother. There are always blessings to count if we open our eyes, and always have the opportunity to be a blessing for someone else.
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WELCOME UNIT
第六单元检测卷
第一部分
第二部分
第三部分
第四部分
目录
CONTENTS
1
2
3
4
第一部分
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)
扫一扫·听录音
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。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。
时间：120分钟 满分：150分
较易题(占比60%) 中档题(占比30%) 拔高题(占比10%)
题型1 听力 阅读 七选五 完形 填空 语法填空 应用文写作 读后
续写
A B C D
难度 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★★ ★ ★★ ★ ★★ ★★★
Text 1
1．What does the man think of Linda's husband
A．Clever. B．Unfriendly.
C．Quiet.
W：Linda is very quiet, but her husband talks too much.
M：Yes, you are right and he isn't friendly either.
Text 2
2．What will the weather be like on Friday
A．Rainy.
B．Windy.
C．Sunny.
M：I'm really tired of this weather. Rain, rain, rain.
W：Don't worry. The weather report says it will be sunny on Friday. Don't forget to bring your umbrella today.
Text 3
3．What are the speakers talking about
A．A hotel. B．An airport.
C．A hospital.
M：They may be proud of their new equipment, but I'm disappointed. Their nurses are not friendly and everything seems to be running behind schedule.
W：Not to mention the fact that it's noisy because no one observes visiting hours.
Text 4
4．What does the man suggest doing
A．Going fishing.
B．Staying at home.
C．Buying some books.
W：Do you want to go fishing today
M：It's raining. Let's stay at home.
W：What can we do at home
M：Let's just relax and read some good books.
Text 5
5．What is in the man's bag
A．Some CDs. B．Some bottles.
C．Some books.
W：What's in your bag It's so heavy.
M：Nothing. Just some books. I like to read on the plane.
W：That's all You must at least have some CDs in there.
M：No, I hate music. I just like to read.
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。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟；听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。
听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。
Text 6
M：So, when do you usually do housework, shopping, things like that
W：Hmm, on Mondays I usually clean the house in the morning, early, from seven to eight.
M：How about the shopping
W：I usually do that on Saturdays, before work.
M：You seem pretty busy with school, work and housework! Do you have time for anything else
W：Yeah. Sure. I swim and play basketball in the mornings on Tuesdays and Thursdays, and I usually go out to see a movie with friends on Friday nights.
M：And how about Sundays
W：I sleep all day.
6．What does the woman usually do on Saturdays
A．She goes swimming.
B．She plays basketball.
C．She goes shopping.
7．When does the woman usually go to the cinema with friends
A．On Friday nights.
B．On Saturday nights.
C．On Sunday nights.
听第7段材料，回答第8至10题。
Text 7
M：What a terrible story! A couple were sailing from Hawaii to Mexico. While they were crossing the Pacific, their boat hit a whale and sank.
W：Is that true What happened to the whale
M：It doesn't say. Oh, and here is another one. A man in Los Angeles was robbing a bank. But as he was escaping, he got caught in the revolving door.
W：I guess it was his first bank robbery.
M：Yeah. Oh, listen to this. Someone got locked out of his house, so he tried to get in through the chimney.
W：Don't tell me! He got stuck in the chimney!
M：Exactly. And he was still trying to get out two days later when the police saved him.
8．What happened to the couple
A．They met with a storm and their boat was broken into pieces.
B．Their boat ran into a whale and sank.
C．Their boat hit a rock and sank.
9．Where was the robber caught
A．In the revolving door.
B．In the bank.
C．In the chimney.
10．Why did the man climb into the chimney
A．He wanted to stay away from the police.
B．He wanted to get out of the house.
C．He wanted to get into the house.
听第8段材料，回答第11至13题。
Text 8
M：Mary, when we get out of the elevator, could you let my wife know that I left my car with the auto mechanic this morning I'm going into a meeting right away, so I don't have time to call her.
W：Sure, Mr Walters. By the way, if your car's repaired, how are you going to get to work tomorrow Is your wife going to take you
M：No, she works in an entirely different city. I guess I'll have to consider taking the bus.
W：That might be a good idea. You could get off right in front of our building, and you wouldn't have to worry about parking.
11．Where are the speakers
A．In a car.
B．In an elevator.
C．In a meeting room.
12．What does the man ask the woman to do
A．Park his car. B．Call his wife.
C．Find a repairman.
13．How will the man probably go to work tomorrow
A．By bus. B．By car.
C．By taxi.
听第9段材料，回答第14至17题。
Text 9
M：Excuse me, madam
W：Yes, sir. How can I help you
M：I'm a guest in Room 514. I have some free time this afternoon, so I want to go to see a park, a landmark, something like that. What would you suggest
W：Uh ... Wrigley Field on a sunny day like today is nice.
M：Wrigley Field Don't the clubs play baseball there
W：That's right. In fact, they have a game there at 4：00 pm. If you want to see a building with history, I think Wrigley Field is the Chicago landmark for you to see.
M：Great. How do I get there
W：Go north one block and take the subway. Nothing gets you in or out of Wrigley faster than it.
M：Well, the game starts in one hour, so I'd better go now. Thanks for your help.
W：Have a good time!
14．Where does the conversation take place
A．In a park. B．At a hotel.
C．In the street.
15．What is the weather like today
A．Sunny. B．Rainy.
C．Cloudy.
16．How will the man probably go to Wrigley Field
A．By bus. B．By taxi.
C．By subway.
17．What time is it probably now
A．3：00 pm. B．4：00 pm.
C．5：00 pm.
听第10段材料，回答第18至20题。
Text 10
Bananas, which contain a lot of vitamins and minerals needed by the body, represent one of nature's healthiest food choices. In fact, bananas have three times the amount of vitamins A and C found in apples. The tasty fruit also contains five times more protein than apples. These essential minerals and vitamins help control blood pressure and help muscle movement and digestion. Bananas provide not only physical benefits but also mental and emotional benefits. Bananas contain something that helps lift our mood. The next time you want to polish your shoes,
reach for a banana skin. Some people insist that the inside of a banana peel can produce a great shine for your shoes. Many people believe that bananas should never be placed in the refrigerator, but it's just not true. The banana industry has been working hard to correct this myth for years. While banana skins will turn dark in the refrigerator, the fruit will spoil less quickly in the refrigerator's cool environment.
18．Which is NOT a benefit of the minerals and vitamins found in bananas
A．Controlling blood pressure. B．Aiding muscle movement.
C．Keeping off cold.
19．What effect can bananas have on people's emotions
A．They make people high spirited.
B．They make people low spirited.
C．They make people less emotional.
20．What will happen if a banana is placed in a refrigerator
A．Its appearance will remain the same.
B．It won't go bad quickly.
C．Its flesh will turn dark soon.
第二部分
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
Discover Nature Schools Programs
Becoming Bears (Kindergarten－2 grade)
By becoming baby bears, children learn from their “parent” to survive the seasons. Kids will find safety in the spring and learn kinds of food bears eat during the summer, and then create a cave for winter hibernation (冬眠). After learning the skills needed to survive, students will go out of the cave as an independent black bear able to care for themselves. (1.5－2 hours)
Whose Clues (3－5 grade)
Kids will discover how plants and animals use their special structures to survive. Through outdoor study of plants and animals, kids will recognize their special structures and learn how they enable species to eat, avoid their enemies and survive. Using what they have learned, kids will choose one species and tell how they survive in their living places. (3－4 hours)
Winged Wonders (3－5 grade)
Birds add color and sound to our world and play an important ecological (生态的) role. Students will learn the basics of birds, understand the role birds play in food chains and go bird watching using field guides and telescopes. Students will do hands on activities. Students will use tools to build bird feeders, allowing them to attract birds at home.(3－4 hours)
Exploring Your Watershed (6－8 grade)
We all depend on clean water. Examine how our actions shape the waterways around us. Go on a hike to see first hand some of the challenging water quality problems in a city. Students will test the water quality to determine the health of an ecosystem.
Each program is taught for a class with at least 10 students.
All programs include plenty of time outdoors. So please prepare proper clothing, sunscreen and insect killers for children.
To take part in a program, please e mail dcprograms@mdc.mo.gov.
篇章导读：本文是一篇应用文。文章介绍了几个让学生了解和体验大自然的课程的相关信息。
21．What can kids do at Becoming Bears
A．Watch bears' performances.
B．Take care of bears.
C．Learn how to survive a bear attack.
D．Pretend to be baby bears to learn about bears.
解析：细节理解题。根据Becoming Bears部分中的第一句可知，通过成为熊宝宝，孩子可以从“熊父母”那里学到生存的技能，所以孩子们在Becoming Bears项目中能假装成小熊来学习关于熊的一些知识。故选D。
22．Kids who are interested in plants will choose ________．
A．Whose Clues
B．Exploring Your Watershed
C．Becoming Bears
D．Winged Wonders
解析：细节理解题。根据Whose Clues部分中的第一句可知，在这个项目中，孩子们会发现植物和动物是如何利用它们的特殊结构来生存的，所以对植物感兴趣的孩子会选择Whose Clues这个项目。故选A。
23．According to the passage, all the four programs ________．
A．have the same teaching hours
B．have outdoor activities
C．are offered during summer holidays
D．are designed for primary school students
解析：细节理解题。根据倒数第二段中的“All programs include plenty of time outdoors.”可知，所有项目都包括大量的户外活动。故选B。
B
Tsunamis (海啸) are one of the most terrifying natural phenomena that the world suffers. The series of waves produced by the displacement of a large volume of water can be caused by several events, including earthquakes, underwater explosions and landslides. Once triggered (引发), a tsunami can hit the coast within minutes and its destructive power can be enormous.
At present, early warning systems rely on measuring the movement of dart buoys (浮标), which record changes in the sea level, or assessing the bottom water pressure of the developing tsunami. But they require the tsunami to physically reach the measurement location. The buoys could be fixed in the deep ocean, but this requires an unrealistically big number of buoys. Or people can fix the buoys along the shoreline, but due to the high speed of the tsunami, this method may leave no warning time for people on the land.
Instead, there is a new system—using sound waves to predict tsunamis. Sound waves caused by an earthquake can travel much faster than the tsunami that has been triggered. Using standard underwater microphones, we can record these sound waves long before the tsunami arrives regardless of the direction in which the tsunami will travel. The sound signals come from changes in pressure, so what we actually analyze is a series of data on how the pressure is changing overtime. Though buoys also show changes in pressure, the tsunami front must actually reach the buoys to inform us that there is an increase in the water surface. By using underwater microphones, however, we only need to catch the sound signals.
Though the idea of using sound waves to predict tsunamis has been put forward previously, the key to our idea is a new mathematical method that can be used to analyze these recorded sound signals in near real time. Once this is worked out, we can not only warn people of a tsunami but also more accurately estimate its size long before it reaches the shoreline.
篇章导读：本文是一篇说明文。文章通过讲述造成海啸的原因、海啸的破坏力以及当前海啸预警系统的弊端，从而介绍了一个新的实时海啸预警系统。
24．From Paragraph 1, we know ________．
A．what can trigger off tsunamis
B．how to predict tsunamis effectively
C．why tsunamis are the worst natural disaster
D．how to protect the coastal areas from tsunamis
解析：细节理解题。根据第一段第二句“The series of waves produced ... including earthquakes, underwater explosions and landslides.(由大量水的位移所产生的一系列波浪可以由地震、水下爆炸和滑坡等多种事件引起。)”可知，从第一段中我们可以知道什么会引发海啸。故选A。
25．What does the underlined word “they” in Paragraph 2 refer to
A．The dart buoys.
B．The changes in the sea level.
C．The changes in water pressure.
D．The present early warming systems.
解析：指代判断题。根据画线词前面的“At present, early warning systems rely on ... the developing tsunami.(目前，早期的预警系统依赖于测量记录海平面变化的浮标的移动，或评估正在形成的海啸的底部水压。)”可知，画线词they指的是“目前早期的预警系统”。故选D。
26．What can we infer about the new warning system from Paragraph 3
A．It has high accuracy.
B．It can increase warning time.
C．It can monitor changeable sea levels.
D．It can adapt to various water wave conditions.
解析：推理判断题。根据第三段前三句“Instead, there is a new system ... in which the tsunami will travel.(取而代之的是一种新的系统——利用声波来预测海啸。地震引起的声波传播速度比引发的海啸要快得多。使用标准的水下麦克风，我们可以在海啸到达之前很久就将这些声波记录下来，而不管海啸将向哪个方向传播。)”可推知，新的预警系统是可以增加预警时间的。故选B。
27．What's the best title for the text
A．Ways to guard against tsunamis
B．Methods of analyzing sound signals
C．A new real time tsunami warning system
D．Tsunami—the most terrifying natural disaster
解析：标题判断题。结合全文内容可知，文章通过讲述造成海啸的原因、海啸的破坏力以及当前海啸预警系统的弊端，从而介绍了一个新的实时海啸预警系统，所以C项(一个新的实时海啸预警系统)最适合作为文章标题。故选C。
C
Lions are the top tourist attraction to Kenya, especially in the Nairobi National Park. But they are also considered critically endangered as residents responded their attacking local live stock by killing. Paula Kahumbu, executive director of Wildlife Direct, a wildlife protection organization in Africa, has been studying the conflict between humans and lions. And her work led her to Richard Turere, a 13 year old inventor.
“From ages 6 to 9, I started looking after my father's cows，” Richard says. “I'd take them out in the morning and bring them back in the evening. We put them in a small cow shed (牛棚) at night，” and that's when the trouble would start. Lions would jump in the shed and kill the cows, which are enclosed and an easy target.
One night he was walking around with a flashlight and discovered the lions were scared of a moving light. An idea was born. Three weeks later, Richard invented a system of lights that flash around the cow shed, imitating a human walking around with a flashlight. Made from broken flashlight parts and an indicator box from a motorcycle, the system employed a solar panel to charge a battery that supplies power to the lights at night. Richard calls the system Lion Lights.
His simple solution was so successful that his neighbors heard about it and wanted Lion Lights, too. He installed the lights for them and for six other homes in his community. From there, the lights spread and are now being used in many countries including Kenya, Zambia and Tanzania.
“There have been a lot of efforts to protect the lions，” Kahumbu says. “Everyone is looking for a solution. One idea was land leases, another was lion proof fences. It's amazing that Richard had already come up with something that worked.”
篇章导读：本文是一篇记叙文。肯尼亚当地的狮子极度濒危，当地的一个小男孩Richard (理查德)发明了狮子灯，以保护狮子。
28．What was the result of the conflict
A．Inventors like Richard appear.
B．The number of lions is decreasing rapidly.
C．More and more people are protecting the lions.
D．Lions are becoming the top tourist attraction in Kenya.
解析：细节理解题。根据第一段中的“But they are also considered ... attacking local live stock by killing.”可知，狮子攻击当地居民的牲畜后，居民捕杀狮子，从而导致狮子变成濒危物种，即狮子的数量急剧减少。故选B。
29．What does the underlined word “enclosed” mean in Paragraph 2
A．Narrowed. B．Monitored.
C.Surrounded. D.Rented.
解析：词义猜测题。根据第二段中的“We put them in a small cow shed (牛棚) at night”以及“Lions would jump in the shed ... an easy target.”可知，奶牛被关在牛棚里，是被围起来的。由此可推知，画线词表示“被围住，围起来”，与surrounded同义。故选C。
30．What can we learn about the system Lion Lights
A．It is the only solution that works.
B．It is well received in many African countries.
C．It needs to be more environmentally friendly.
D．It lights up the way for lions to go back home.
解析：细节理解题。根据第四段中的“From there, the lights spread ... including Kenya, Zambia and Tanzania.”可知，狮子灯在许多非洲国家都被使用，说明它受欢迎。故选B。
31．Which is the most suitable title for the text
A．Conflicts In The Nairobi National Park
B.Lights Are The Key To Protecting Lions
C．Paula Kahumbu: A Pioneer In Saving Lions
D.Kenyan Teen Invented Lights To Save Lions
解析：标题判断题。通读全文可知，本文主要讲述了肯尼亚小男孩Richard发明狮子灯以保护狮子的故事，D项(肯尼亚青少年发明狮子灯拯救狮子)最适合作为文章标题。故选D。
D
A recent study by a team of researchers from Canada has uncovered that birds living in cities are not just better at problem solving and more skilled in tasks than those in the countryside: they also have stronger immune (有免疫力的) systems!
The research, headed by Audet, a PhD student at a university, examined the cognitive (认知的) abilities of city birds with those of their country cousins. The team did their study in Barbados because it needs a broad range of situations: from crowded modern cities to the countryside. They began by catching some birds from various parts of the Caribbean Island. The birds were then given several tasks. Some tested their associative learning skills while others were to observe how creative they were at problem solving. While country birds are also much braver, the city birds appeared to be more careful when facing unfamiliar things.
The results did not surprise the researchers. After all, birds living in cities and towns face many more challenges and dangers than those that live in the country. But as it turns out, the city birds proved to have better immunity and are therefore more resistant to diseases than those living in the countryside. While additional studies need to be done to see if this is true for all city birds, there is no reason to believe that the results would be any different.
Though this is the first time researchers have compared the cognitive abilities of birds living in different conditions, it is not the first study to examine the differences between city and country birds. Previous research has shown that blackbirds in cites are similarly more careful than country blackbirds, and that sparrows and blackbirds living in cities sing at a higher frequency to be heard over city noise and to make up for sound distortions (失真) caused by tall buildings. If only birds knew the advantages of living among humans, maybe more would move to cities!
篇章导读：本文是一篇说明文。一项研究表明，与生活在乡村的鸟相比，生活在城市的鸟更能创造性地解决问题，并且具有更强的免疫力。
32．How are city birds different from country birds according to the research
A．City birds have a weaker immune system because of air pollution.
B．City birds are braver when facing unfamiliar things or situations.
C．Country birds are less skilled at jobs requiring creation and skills.
D．Country birds have a wider range of challenges to survive.
解析：细节理解题。根据第一段中的“birds living in cities ... than those in the countryside (生活在城市中的鸟类比农村的鸟类更擅长解决问题，能更熟练地完成任务)”可知，在需要创造性和技能的工作方面，农村的鸟不如城市的鸟强。故选C。
33．What conclusion does the author think further studies will draw
A．Country birds can be taught the advantage of living in cities.
B．City birds are more resistant to diseases than country birds.
C．City birds are more likely to get sick than country birds.
D．Country birds are more careful in dangerous situations.
解析：细节理解题。根据第三段，尤其是最后一句“While additional studies need ... the results would be any different.(虽然需要做更多的研究，看看这是否适用于所有城市鸟类，但没有理由相信会有不同的结果。)”可知，进一步的研究会得出城市里的鸟比乡村的鸟抵抗疾病能力更强的结论。故选B。
34．Why do city birds sing more frequently than country birds
A．There are more dangers in cities for them.
B．The birds live far away from each other.
C．There are a wider range of situations.
D．There's too much noise in the city.
解析：细节理解题。根据最后一段中的“sing at a higher frequency to be heard over city noise (以更高的频率啼叫以便在城市的噪音中被听到)”可知，城市里的鸟啼叫的频率更多是因为城市中的噪音更多。故选D。
35．What is the passage mainly about
A．Research into birds' immune system and learning power.
B．City birds are smarter and healthier than country birds.
C．What a PhD student has done has surprised the world.
D．The necessity and ways to move country birds to cities.
解析：主旨大意题。全文介绍了针对城市的鸟和乡村的鸟所做的研究，结果发现城市的鸟比乡村的鸟更能创造性地解决问题，且免疫力更强。故选B。
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。
Penguins are flightless birds that spend half their time on land and half in the water.
__36__ They have dark and white feathers, and their wings have evolved into flippers (脚蹼). Most penguins feed on fish, squid and other forms of sea life caught while swimming.
__37__ They are mostly found in groups that include thousands of penguins.Penguins each have their own unique mating call, and they use that to locate their mate and chicks in such a large group.
Although almost all penguin species are native to the Southern Hemisphere, they are not found only in cold Antarctica. __38__ Several species are even found in the temperate zone, and one species, the Galátpagos penguin, lives near the equator (赤道)．
Unfortunately, many penguin species worldwide are facing threats. The biggest is climate change and global warming. As the earth warms up, the sheets of ice have melted, and the algae (藻类) that grow under the ice decrease. The algae are eaten by tiny creatures called zooplankton. When there is a drop in zooplankton, it affects the fish that depend on it. __39__
Another major threat is from oil spills. If coated with oil, penguins cannot float or swim in water. Also, if oil is swallowed, penguins will die from poison. __40__
A．These birds are very social.
B．In fact, only a few of them live so far south.
C．Penguins are highly adapted for life in the water.
D．The biggest threat for penguins comes from humans.
E．They have a tendency to live in a community together.
F．As a result, penguins have less fish to eat and thus starve.
G．Others include overfishing, illegal egg harvesting, and natural enemies.
篇章导读：本文是一篇说明文。文章介绍了企鹅的习性和种类，以及目前面临的威胁。
36．答案：C
37．答案：A
38．答案：B
解析：根据下文可知，企鹅非常适应水中的生活，C项符合语境。故选C。
解析：根据下文可知，企鹅是群居动物，A项(这些鸟非常善于群居。)符合语境。故选A。
解析：根据上下文可知，企鹅不只生活在南极，在温带也发现了几种企鹅，B项(事实上，它们中只有少数住在如此遥远的南方。)符合语境。故选B。
39．答案：F
40．答案：G
解析：根据上文可知，本段讲述温室效应对生物圈的影响，生物链遭到破坏，F项(结果，企鹅吃的鱼少了，因此挨饿。)符合语境。故选F。
解析：根据上文可知，本段意在说明企鹅面临的诸多生存威胁，G项(其他(的威胁)包括过度捕捞、非法采集鸟蛋和天敌。)符合语境。故选G。
第三部分
第三部分 语言运用(共两节，满分30分)
第一节(共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分)
阅读下面短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
Many animals move from one place to another at certain times of the year. This __41__ movement is called migration (迁徙). They migrate to __42__ food, or in search of warmer weather. One of the most wonderful migrations in nature is that of the North American monarch butterfly.
Every __43__， millions of these beautiful insects with fine black and orange wings begin a long and __44__ journey. Somehow they manage to __45__ around 4，000 kilometres __46__ and find their way to California or Mexico. __47__， until recently no one knew how they did this. A team of scientists led by Professor Eli Shlizerman at the University of Washington has now found the __48__. They have found out that the monarch is able to __49__ the time of day. It uses its eyes to measure the __50__ of the sun. These two pieces of information allow the __51__ to determine the way to go. __52__， it manages to reach where it will spend the winter.
The solution to the mystery of the monarch's amazing ability comes at a time when it is in serious trouble. Its __53__ has crashed by as much as 90 per cent in the last few years. __54__， human activity is the main reason why the number of monarch butterflies is falling. The research on the monarch's __55__ has however led to a greater awareness of this creature.
篇章导读：本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了北美帝王蝶的迁徙行为及它们是如何具备这种迁徙能力的，并介绍了北美帝王蝶数量减少的现状。
41．A.annual B．monthly
C．daily D．unusual
解析： annual 每年的；monthly 每月的；daily 每日的； unusual 不寻常的。根据上文“Many animals move from one place to another at certain times of the year.”可知，此处指在一年中的特定时间从一个地方移动到另一个地方。故选A。
42．A.buy B．find
C．send D．drop
43．A.spring B．summer
C．autumn D．winter
解析：根据下文“food, or in search of warmer weather”和生活常识可知，动物迁徙是为了找到食物，或者寻找更温暖的天气。故选B。
解析：根据下文“begin a long and __44__ journey”和生活常识可知，北美帝王蝶开始迁徙的时间应该是每年秋天，它们会去更温暖的地方。故选C。
44．A.easy B．disappointing
C．exciting D．difficult
45．A.travel B．run
C．drive D．crawl
解析： easy 容易的；disappointing 令人失望的；exciting 令人兴奋的；difficult 艰难的。根据下文“around 4，000 kilometres”可知，为了到达目的地，它们要飞行约4，000公里，这是一段艰难的旅程。故选D。
解析：根据下文“around 4，000 kilometres”可知，此处指北美帝王蝶的迁徙行进约4，000公里。故选A。
46．A.north B．south
C．east D．west
47．A.Soon B．Therefore
C．However D．Besides
解析：根据下文“find their way to California or Mexico”可知，要想到达加利福尼亚或墨西哥，北美帝王蝶应该向南行进。故选B。
解析：根据上文“Somehow they manage to ... way to California or Mexico.”和下文“until recently no one knew how they did this”可知，上下文为转折关系。故选C。
48．A.habitat B．problem
C．way D．answer
49．A.adapt B．adjust
C．tell D．memorize
解析：根据下文“These two pieces of ... the way to go.”可知，此处指Eli Shlizerman(伊莱·施利泽曼)教授领导的科学家团队发现了北美帝王蝶能够找到去加利福尼亚或墨西哥的路的答案。故选D。
解析： adapt 适应；adjust 调整； tell 辨别；memorize 记住。根据下文“It uses its eyes to measure the __50__ of the sun.”可知，帝王蝶能够用眼睛测量太阳的位置，进而能够辨别一天的时间。故选C。
50．A.size B．position
C．heat D．color
51．A.scientist B．professor
C．flight D．butterfly
解析:此处指帝王蝶通过用眼睛测量太阳的位置来辨别一天的时间。故选B。
解析：此处指帝王蝶能够辨别时间的能力可以让这种蝴蝶决定前进的方向。故选D。
52．A.Eventually B．Immediately
C．Frequently D．Obviously
解析： eventually 最后； immediately 立即地；frequently 频繁地；obviously 明显地。根据下文“it manages to reach where it will spend the winter”可知，此处指帝王蝶最终凭借自身的能力，成功地到达了过冬的地方。故选A。
53．A.consumption B．income
C．population D．output
解析： consumption 消耗； income 收入； population 人口数量，(生物)群体；output 产量。根据下文“human activity is the main reason why the number of monarch butterflies is falling”可知，人类活动是帝王蝶数量下降的主要原因，此处指帝王蝶的数量锐减了90%。故选C。
54．A.Hopefully B．Sadly
C．Usually D．Gradually
55．A.eyes B．wings
C．determination D．behaviour
解析：句意：不幸的是，人类活动是帝王蝶数量下降的主要原因。hopefully 有希望地；sadly 不幸地；usually 通常；gradually 逐渐地。故选B。
解析：根据上文“One of the most wonderful migrations in nature is that of the North American monarch butterfly.”可知，科学家对北美帝王蝶迁徙行为的研究使人们对这种生物有了更多的认识。故选D。
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。
The shelves in most supermarkets are full of family size this and multi buy that. However, if you're shopping for one, buying extra __56__ (benefit) from price reductions doesn't make sense. Either your shopping is then too heavy to carry home __57__ you can't use what you've bought while it's still fresh.
Of course, shops are not charities—they price goods in the way __58__ will make them the most money. If most of their customers are happy to buy larger quantities, that's __59__ they'll promote. But that leaves the solo (单独) customers out of pocket and disappointed.
Many supermarkets are no longer doing “buy one get one free” promotions because of the __60__ (criticize) that they lead to waste. Consumers prefer money off individual items. However, though it's nice to get a few cents off a pack of sausages, it would help even more if they could sometimes __61__ (offer) in smaller packs. Even the biggest sausage fan doesn't want to eat them every day.
If your supermarket sells loose produce, then buying smaller quantities is easier. Over the last two years, some supermarkets __62__ (start) selling chicken or salad in packs __63__ (design) with two halves containing separate portions (份). Then, when you use one section, __64__ other stays fresh.
Who knows, perhaps some of the more forward looking __65__ (one) may yet come out with a whole range of “just for you” pack sizes with special offers as well.
56.__________ 57.________ 58.________ 59.________ 60.________
61.__________ 62.________ 63.________ 64.________ 65.________
篇章导读：本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了商家各式各样的促销手段。
56．答案：to benefit
57．答案：or
58．答案：that/which
解析：考查非谓语动词。设空处指多买一件来享受降价，应用动词不定式作目的状语。故填to benefit。
解析：考查连词。either ... or ... 为固定搭配，意为“要么……要么……”。故填or。
解析：考查定语从句的引导词。设空处引导定语从句，先行词为way，指物，在从句中作主语。故填that/which。
59．答案：what
60．答案：criticism
61．答案：be offered
解析：考查表语从句的连接词。设空处引导表语从句，在从句中作promote的宾语，意为“……的事物”。故填what。
解析：考查词性转换。根据设空前的定冠词the可知，设空处应用名词作宾语，且criticism “批评”为不可数名词。故填criticism。
解析：考查动词的语态和情态动词。主语they指代前文中的sausages，与动词offer之间为被动关系，且情态动词could后应用动词原形。故填be offered。
62．答案：have started
63．答案：designed
解析：考查动词的时态和主谓一致。根据时间状语“Over the last two years”可知，句子应用现在完成时；主语some supermarkets为复数，助动词应用have。故填have started。
解析：考查非谓语动词。逻辑主语packs与动词design之间为被动关系，应用过去分词作后置定语。故填designed。
64．答案：the
65．答案：ones
解析：考查冠词。one ... the other ... 为固定搭配，意为“一个……，另外一个……”。故填the。
解析：考查代词。some of后应用复数。故填ones。
第四部分
第四部分 写作(共两节，满分40分)
第一节(满分15分)
假定你是李华，你校学生会将举办垃圾分类中英文海报设计大赛，你是负责人。请在你校英文网站写一则通知，内容包括：
1．大赛目的；
2．作品要求；
3．作品展出方式及颁奖时间。
注意：1.写作词数应为80个左右；
2．可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
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Student Union
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Notice
To raise awareness of garbage classification and help students form a good habit, we will hold a competition to design a poster about garbage classification.
The competition is open to anyone. The designs, using both Chinese and English, can be hand drawn or digitally produced. Submissions can be made as an individual or as a team. Please hand in your work before July 22nd to Mr Li in Room 102. The designs will be displayed from July 23rd to September 10th in the school hall and on our school website. The award ceremony will be held on September 15th and the awards for winners will be amazing.
We are looking forward to lots of creative designs.
Student 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。
Yoghurt
It was a rough week. The price of oil skyrocketed as the temperature dropped sharply in Maine. I had missed three days of work so my paycheck was going to be lower than normal. I was stressed, to say the least. I shopped strategically, looking for every possible way to cut pennies so I could buy groceries and keep the house warm.
My eight year old son didn't understand when I told him we were struggling that week. He wanted a special kind of yoghurt, but I didn't have the extra three dollars to buy it for him. It was the kind of yoghurt with a cartoon kid riding a skateboard on the front of the box, and a mere two spoonfuls in each cup. It was the kind of product that wastes a parent's money and makes me hate advertising.
I felt guilty as a parent when those big eyes looked at me with confusion, as if to say, “It's just yoghurt. What's the big deal？” So I found a way. I put something back as single mothers often do. He got his yoghurt.
On the way driving back from the grocery store, I noticed a homeless man holding a sign by the side of the road. My heart hurt, and I tried not to look at him. I watched people stay away from him on the street and walk by without even meeting his eyes. My son didn't seem to care much, either. I looked at the man closely then—bare hands grasping a piece of cardboard, snot (鼻涕) frozen to his face, a worn out jacket. And there I was struggling because I had to buy oil and groceries. But I decided to help. I pulled over to the man and handed him a five dollar bill.
注意：
1．续写词数应为150个左右；
2．请按如下格式在相应位置作答。
Seeing this, my son became confused and surprised.﹍﹍﹍﹍﹍﹍﹍﹍﹍﹍﹍﹍﹍﹍﹍﹍﹍﹍﹍﹍﹍﹍﹍﹍﹍﹍﹍﹍﹍﹍﹍﹍﹍﹍﹍﹍﹍﹍﹍﹍﹍﹍﹍﹍﹍﹍﹍﹍﹍﹍﹍﹍﹍﹍﹍﹍﹍﹍﹍﹍﹍﹍﹍﹍﹍﹍﹍﹍﹍﹍﹍﹍﹍﹍﹍﹍
Then, my son performed an act that most adults wouldn't have done.﹍﹍﹍﹍﹍﹍﹍﹍﹍﹍﹍﹍﹍﹍﹍﹍﹍﹍﹍﹍﹍﹍﹍﹍﹍﹍﹍﹍﹍﹍﹍﹍﹍﹍﹍﹍﹍﹍﹍﹍﹍﹍﹍﹍﹍﹍﹍﹍﹍﹍﹍﹍﹍﹍﹍﹍﹍﹍﹍﹍﹍﹍﹍﹍﹍﹍﹍﹍﹍﹍﹍﹍﹍﹍
写前导读：本文是一篇记叙文。作为单身母亲的作者和儿子生活拮据。作者想尽办法降低消费，最终还是给儿子买了酸奶。在回家的路上，作者发现路边有一位更加需要帮助的流浪汉，于是给了他5美元。儿子对此感到困惑，作者会对儿子说什么？儿子又做了什么？
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Seeing this, my son became confused and surprised. “Mum, why are you so generous to this stranger while so mean to me when I asked for a yoghurt？” I explained that if we were blind to the poor man's situation he would be freezing. He didn't have a home or food to eat after all. We could spare five dollars even if we were financially stressed. Finally, my son nodded and fixed his eyes on his yoghurt.
Then, my son performed an act that most adults wouldn't have done. He took his yoghurt and handed it to the man outside his window. Even if it was just a matter of a few spoons of yoghurt, it was all he had, and he gave it to someone who needed it more than he wanted it. He showed me that I was doing well as a mother. There are always blessings to count if we open our eyes, and always have the opportunity to be a blessing for someone else.
