2025-2026学年外研版英语必修第一册Unit 6　At one with nature单元检测（含解析）

Unit 6　At one with nature
(考查范围：Unit 6　时间：100分钟　分值：120分)
Ⅰ. 阅读理解(共15小题；每小题2.5分，满分37.5分)
A
Four Environmentalists You Should Know
Throughout history, environmentalists have had a great influence not only on natural spaces, but also on our individual lives. Here are four influential ones.
John Muir
His lifelong love for hiking began when he hiked to the Gulf of Mexico in 1867. Muir spent much of his adult life wandering in—and fighting to preserve—the wilderness of the West, especially California. His tireless efforts led to the creation of Yosemite National Park, Sequoia National Park, and millions of other conservation areas.
Rachel Carson
Born in rural Pennsylvania, Rachel Carson went on to study biology at Johns Hopkins University. After working for the US Fish and Wildlife Service, Carson published The Sea Around Us and other books. Her most famous work, however, was 1962's Silent Spring, in which she described the harmful environmental effects of pesticides (杀虫剂). After Carson's observations were proven correct, pesticides like DDT were banned.
Wangari Maathai
Wangari Maathai was from Kenya. After studying biology in the US, she returned to her home country to begin a career in environmental activism. Maathai founded the Green Belt Movement, which, by the early 21st century, had already planted more than 30 million trees, provided jobs, and secured firewood for rural communities. In 2004, she was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize while continuing to fight for the planet.
David Brower
David Brower was associated with wilderness preservation. He became the Sierra Club's first executive director in 1952, and then, over the next 17 years, the club membership grew from 2，000 to 77，000. It won many environmental victories under his leadership. After leaving the club, he went on to found other environmental groups like Friends of the Earth, and the Earth Island Institute.
1. Which environmentalist is a writer
A．John Muir. B．Rachel Carson.
C．Wangari Maathai. D．David Brower.
2. What did Wangari Maathai do as an environmentalist
A．She encouraged green farming.
B．She funded rural communities.
C．She advocated growing trees.
D．She attempted to protect wild animals.
3. Which title is the most suitable one for David Brower
A．An environmental activist.
B．A great social event planner.
C．A city preservationist.
D．An environmental scientist.
B
In 2018, Pollyanna, a former reporter, was sad by the death of her mother. “My mother's loss was terrible to me and she had always been my spiritual anchor.” Her mother focused on helping poor children and held a firm belief that education had the changing power of a person's life. Influenced by her mother, Pollyanna was eager to do her best to help others.
Three years later after her mother's passing away, Pollyanna decided to return from the big city to start a free boarding school in her hometown, a poor mountain village, to help kids who couldn't afford to go to school. As a local, she realised that a boarding school was the most logical and efficient way to provide access to education for children from across the region, bridging the gap in educational opportunities. “Starting a boarding school was a decision born out of necessity and a desire to make a meaningful influence on the region's education.”
According to her, a boarding school could not only address the transport difficulties but also ensure a safe learning environment for children there. Pollyanna has been mainly using her savings to support the no-charging school. Additionally, she has received support from many people who have helped to cover the cost of some students and the monthly expenses.
However, there are still some problems listed by Pollyanna. Limited teachers, difficulties in construction and transportation, and bad weather conditions are the major difficulties that come in the way of her mission. “Knowledge sharing and finding similar role models in this remote region is also a challenging task. In addition, the natural conditions here are tough, making every breath an effort，” she explains.
Despite the many difficulties in Pollyanna's journey, she remains determined not to give up. “Working here makes me feel closer to my mother. I am eager to apply myself to this career.” The former reporter is now playing the role of a teacher, a caretaker and in many ways a motherly figure to these children.
4. Why did Pollyanna set up a free boarding school
A．Because she was a nature-lover.
B．Because she wanted to be a teacher.
C．Because her former job influenced her.
D．Because her mother set an example for her.
5. What does the underlined word “address” in Paragraph 3 mean
A．Solve. B．Deliver.
C．Change. D．Claim.
6. What will Pollyanna do in the future
A．Take a trip to other cities.
B．Improve the natural conditions.
C．Continue to stay here to teach.
D．Attract more people to work here.
7. What is the main idea of this text
A．A reporter will make a big difference.
B．The construction of a school was difficult.
C．A girl and her mother started a school together.
D．A former reporter contributed to education in the mountains.
C
Global light pollution has increased by at least 49% over 25 years, new research shows. This data only includes light which can be seen through satellites, and scientists think the true increase may be significantly higher—up to 270% globally, and 400% in some areas.
This study shows not only how bad light pollution has become as a problem of the whole world, but also that it is continuing to get worse, probably at a faster and faster rate.
The study highlights the “hidden impact” of the LED technology. LEDs send out more blue light than previous lamp technology, but satellite sensors can't discover this blue light and so underestimate (低估) the level of emissions (排放). The authors say the actual increase in the power sent out by outdoor lighting, and thus of light pollution, may be as high as 270%. “To take the UK as an example, if you pay no attention to the effect of the change to LEDs, you get the false impression that light pollution has recently weakened，” said researcher Dr Sanchez de Miguel. “However, it has really increased, very remarkably.”
Contrary to popular belief, the LED streetlights, while potentially providing some energy savings, have increased light pollution and also the impacts on flying insects (昆虫).
Ruskin Hartley, Executive Director of the International Dark-Sky Association, said, “Over the past 25 years, the use of LED lighting has been accompanied by rapid increases in light pollution all over the world.”
If no action is taken to change this trend, the impact on the natural environment will speed up, further worsening the biodiversity (生物多样性) crisis and wasting energy. Many studies have now shown that light pollution, from streetlights and other sources, can have major impacts on the natural environment. Such pollution is likely to have played a role in the huge decrease in insect populations.
8. How does the author illustrate that light pollution becomes worse
A．By referring to certain theories.
B．By providing comparative data.
C．By listing a lot of opinions.
D．By giving some examples.
9. Why was light pollution in the UK underestimated
A．Because emission levels of LEDs are low.
B．Because satellite sensors are blind to LEDs.
C．Because outdoor lighting is limited in the UK.
D．Because LEDs are less and less used in the UK.
10. What's the general belief of LED streetlights
A．They are good for insects.
B．They save lots of energy.
C．They cause light pollution.
D．They are environment-friendly.
11. What does the last paragraph focus on
A．The harm of light pollution.
B．The causes of biological crises.
C．The trend of insect populations.
D．The importance of the natural environment.
D
It was dinner time for the Rangers, a group of mostly Indigenous (本地的) Australians who had spent a long day cleaning up the polluted beaches of the continent's northern coast. Soon they would be eating freshly caught fish and seafood cooked under the stars on an open fire, as their ancestors did.
The Rangers are of more than 100 Indigenous groups spread across Australia who have taken on the job of protecting the land of their forefathers. In Arnhem Land, they are the protectors of 3，300 square miles of land and sea. They comb the beaches by hand, picking up as much rubbish as possible. The task is very difficult as each day it delivers waves of new rubbish.
For the Rangers, cleaning the beaches is more than a vacation. For a people whose culture is strongly tied to the land, protecting the environment is equal to preserving their history.
However, colonisation forcefully broke their connection to the land generations ago. Indigenous people were displaced and their cultural practices outlawed. Tens of thousands of years of traditional land management ended, and as a result many parts of the country now face serious disasters from invasive plant and animal species, bush fires and land mismanagement.
In recent years, the government has restored more than 20 percent of Australia's land to indigenous owners. Since 2007, the Indigenous Rangers Organisations have been at work protecting this land.
Luck, one of the few non-Indigenous employees working with the Rangers, said the combination of old and new techniques and an appreciation for the culture of indigenous workers has been critical to the programme's success.
“You are working with staff who see the world different to you, so there is a much higher focus on the cultural aspects of work and life，” he said.
“Being a ranger is a source of confidence. You feel strong，” said Terence, a senior ranger. “Here we still live on the land. The culture is still alive.”
12. What did Indigenous Australians live on in the past
A．Rubbish picked up by hand.
B．Protecting the land.
C．Catching the fish and seafood.
D．Invasive plants and animals.
13. What do the Rangers think of cleaning the beaches
A．It's a job of their ancestors'.
B．It's just a vacation.
C．It's a difficult task.
D．It's their culture.
14. Why has the government restored the land to Indigenous owners
A．Because the polluted land needs better management.
B．Because their cultural practices were outlawed.
C．Because the people were too strong.
D．Because the land belongs to them.
15. What can we learn from the last three paragraphs
A．Not many employees are the Indigenous Australians.
B．Culture is important to the Indigenous Australians.
C．Their new techniques are successful.
D．Both Luck and Terence are rangers.
Ⅱ. 七选五(共5小题；每小题2.5分，满分12.5分)
Many of the vegetables we grow in our gardens produce seeds (种子), which can grow into plants if collected and stored correctly. Late summer is the perfect time to start collecting them.
Make sure the seeds are from plants that you have planted well for many years. These are plants in their normal forms. 　16　
Hybridised (杂交) plants usually produce the vegetables sold in big food stores. They are created from two or more different kinds of plants to get the best qualities of each. Trying to grow seeds from these plants will not lead to happy results. This kind of plants will not have the expected results but instead carry the genes (基因) of just one of its parents. 　17　 For this reason, it is best not to grow seeds from store-bought food.
Many plants become cross-pollinated (异花授粉) in the garden. Bees, flies, animals and wind spread pollen (花粉) from one plant to another. To ensure the seeds will grow into plants, give them space. 　18　
To avoid cross-pollination surprises, plant only one kind of each vegetable from which you can harvest seeds. 　19　 Grow only one kind of tomato in your garden. If that feels too limiting, go ahead and experiment. Choose plants that grow well every year so there are smaller risks from cross-pollination. The plants will be fine even if they are not what you expected.
　20　 Add something to the container to prevent any remaining wetness. But take it out after a few days to avoid overdrying the seeds.
A．When will the seeds come off the flower
B．It is impossible to tell which parent that will be.
C．What should you do if you want to save tomato seeds
D．Their seeds will produce plants as good as their parents.
E．Put seeds in a cool, dry place in a covered glass container.
F．Place different kinds of the same crop as far apart as possible.
G．In areas with cold winters, simply leave plants in the ground over winter.
Ⅲ. 完形填空(共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分)
That old pickle jar (咸菜坛), as far back as I can remember, sat on the floor beside the dresser in my parents' bedroom. When he got ready for bed, Dad would 　21　 his pockets and put his coins into the 　22　. It was a nightly 　23　 for many years in our home.
When the jar was 　24　，we would take the coins to the bank. Each time, as he slid the box of coins across the counter towards the cashier, he would say 　25　，“These are for my son's college fund. He'll 　26　 work in the factory all his life like me.”
The years passed. I 　27　 college and took a job in another town. Once, while 　28　 my parents, I noticed that the pickle jar in my parents' bedroom was 　29　. A lump rose in my throat as I 　30　 where the jar had always stood. My dad was a man of few 　31　，and never lectured me on the 　32　 of determination and faith, but the pickle jar had taught me all these 　33　. In my mind, it defined, more than anything else, how much my dad had 　34　 me. No matter how 　35　 things got at home, Dad continued to drop his coins into the jar.
21.A．pick B．tear
C．empty D．clean
22.A．bag B．jar
C．drawer D．dresser
23.A．routine B．attitude
C．gathering D．performance
24.A．broken B．moved
C．filled D．prepared
25.A．nervously B．calmly
C．secretly D．proudly
26.A．never B．also
C．soon D．always
27.A．entered B．started
C．finished D．dropped
符合语境。
28.A．asking B．visiting
C．showing D．ringing
29.A．gone B．empty
C．dirty D．lost
30.A．checked B．searched
C．stared D．found
31.A．words B．smiles
C．ideas D．stories
32.A．similarities B．differences
C．standards D．values
33.A．beliefs B．virtues
C．thoughts D．experiences
34.A．loved B．required
C．pushed D．understood
35.A．dull B．easy
C．tough D．wrong
Ⅳ. 语法填空(共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分)
Ecotourism is commonly regarded as low-impact travel to undisturbed places. It is different from traditional tourism because it allows the traveler to become 36. (educate) about the areas—both in terms of geographical conditions and cultural characteristics, and often provides money for conservation and benefits the 37. (develop) of the local areas.
Ecotourism has 38. (it) origin with the environmental movement of the 1970s. It was not widely accepted as a travel concept 39. the late 1980s. During that time, increasing environmental awareness made it desirable.
Due to 40. growing popularity of environment-related and adventure travel, various types of trips are now being classified as ecotourism. Actually, a true eco-friendly trip must meet the following principles：
Minimise the impact of 41. (visit) the place.
Build respect for and awareness of the environment and cultural practices.
Provide financial aid and other benefits for local people.
Make sure 42. the tourism provides positive experiences for both the visitors and the hosts.
Komodo National Park, 43. (official) recognised in 1980, is popular for ecotourism because of its unique biodiversity. 44. (activity) there range from whale watching to hiking and accommodations aim 45. (have) a low influence on the natural environment.
Ⅴ. 写作(共两节，满分40分)
第一节　应用文写作(满分15分)
假设你是李华，你的英语老师李老师(Ms Li)下个月就要退休了，你得知她喜欢园艺，想送给她一些植物种子。请你用英语给她写一张明信片表示感谢和祝愿。
注意：1. 词数80左右；
2. 可以适当增加细节，使行文连贯。
Dear Ms Li，
I've heard that you are going to retire soon. _______________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
Wish you a happy retirement life and we'll miss you.
Love，
Li Hua
第二节　读后续写(满分25分)
阅读材料，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。
Sports Bring Us Together
Sports are more than competitions.
I used to be very shy and often felt lonely. Although I did well in all the academic subjects, I was afraid of physical education. Even kids in the neighbourhood would laugh at me. “Look at that girl，” they said. “Her feet don't leave the ground when she runs！” Their words embarrassed me. At school, whenever the teacher organised some competitive games, no one in the class would choose me as their partner or team member. As a result, I often ended up looking at others enjoy their games.
Things would go on like that if not for a sports meet in my high school. By mistake, my name was on the list of those who would compete in the women's 1，500 metres race. By the time people found the mistake, it was too late to change.
My deskmate, Mary, was a natural athlete. She said to me, “I couldn't run that race in your place, because I have signed up for three items already.” I nearly broke down. 1，500 metres! Running against the best runners in front of the whole school! It would be the worst nightmare I'd ever had!
“You still have time to catch up because there is still one month before the sports meet，” Mary patted me on the shoulder. “That is cool! You will run for our class! And we will do training together.” Yes, this is not just for myself, but for my class. But still, 1，500 metres to me was like Mount Qomolangma to a beginning climber. I had no idea even how to start my preparation.
Mary invited me to join in their training. Every afternoon after class, several of us ran together. When the fear of being laughed at flooded over me, I saw others running right beside or stand by the tracks cheering us on. They gave me strengths.
注意：续写词数应为150左右。
Before I could realise how fast one month went by, I was standing behind the start line of the sports meet. ___________________________________________________________________
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As expected, I was almost the last to cross the finish line. ____________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
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Unit 6　At one with nature
(考查范围：Unit 6　时间：100分钟　分值：120分)
Ⅰ. 阅读理解(共15小题；每小题2.5分，满分37.5分)
A
Four Environmentalists You Should Know
Throughout history, environmentalists have had a great influence not only on natural spaces, but also on our individual lives. Here are four influential ones.
John Muir
His lifelong love for hiking began when he hiked to the Gulf of Mexico in 1867. Muir spent much of his adult life wandering in—and fighting to preserve—the wilderness of the West, especially California. His tireless efforts led to the creation of Yosemite National Park, Sequoia National Park, and millions of other conservation areas.
Rachel Carson
Born in rural Pennsylvania, Rachel Carson went on to study biology at Johns Hopkins University. After working for the US Fish and Wildlife Service, Carson published The Sea Around Us and other books. Her most famous work, however, was 1962's Silent Spring, in which she described the harmful environmental effects of pesticides (杀虫剂). After Carson's observations were proven correct, pesticides like DDT were banned.
Wangari Maathai
Wangari Maathai was from Kenya. After studying biology in the US, she returned to her home country to begin a career in environmental activism. Maathai founded the Green Belt Movement, which, by the early 21st century, had already planted more than 30 million trees, provided jobs, and secured firewood for rural communities. In 2004, she was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize while continuing to fight for the planet.
David Brower
David Brower was associated with wilderness preservation. He became the Sierra Club's first executive director in 1952, and then, over the next 17 years, the club membership grew from 2，000 to 77，000. It won many environmental victories under his leadership. After leaving the club, he went on to found other environmental groups like Friends of the Earth, and the Earth Island Institute.
【语篇解读】本文是一篇应用文。文章主要介绍了人们应该知道的四位为人类环境改善做出贡献的环保人士。
1. Which environmentalist is a writer
A．John Muir. B．Rachel Carson.
C．Wangari Maathai. D．David Brower.
B　细节理解题。根据Rachel Carson 部分中的“After working for the US Fish and Wildlife Service, Carson published The Sea Around Us and other books.”可知，Rachel Carson不仅是环境学家，还是一位作家。故选B。
2. What did Wangari Maathai do as an environmentalist
A．She encouraged green farming.
B．She funded rural communities.
C．She advocated growing trees.
D．She attempted to protect wild animals.
C　细节理解题。根据Wangari Maathai 部分中的“Maathai founded the Green Belt Movement, which, by the early 21st century, had already planted more than 30 million trees, provided jobs, and secured firewood for rural communities.”可知，Wangari Maathai作为环境学家，她倡导种树。故选C。
3. Which title is the most suitable one for David Brower
A．An environmental activist.
B．A great social event planner.
C．A city preservationist.
D．An environmental scientist.
A　推理判断题。根据David Brower部分中的“It won many environmental victories under his leadership. After leaving the club, he went on to found other environmental groups like Friends of the Earth, and the Earth Island Institute.”可知，David Brower为了环境保护而不懈努力。因此，最适合David Brower的称号是环保活动家。故选A。
B
In 2018, Pollyanna, a former reporter, was sad by the death of her mother. “My mother's loss was terrible to me and she had always been my spiritual anchor.” Her mother focused on helping poor children and held a firm belief that education had the changing power of a person's life. Influenced by her mother, Pollyanna was eager to do her best to help others.
Three years later after her mother's passing away, Pollyanna decided to return from the big city to start a free boarding school in her hometown, a poor mountain village, to help kids who couldn't afford to go to school. As a local, she realised that a boarding school was the most logical and efficient way to provide access to education for children from across the region, bridging the gap in educational opportunities. “Starting a boarding school was a decision born out of necessity and a desire to make a meaningful influence on the region's education.”
According to her, a boarding school could not only address the transport difficulties but also ensure a safe learning environment for children there. Pollyanna has been mainly using her savings to support the no-charging school. Additionally, she has received support from many people who have helped to cover the cost of some students and the monthly expenses.
However, there are still some problems listed by Pollyanna. Limited teachers, difficulties in construction and transportation, and bad weather conditions are the major difficulties that come in the way of her mission. “Knowledge sharing and finding similar role models in this remote region is also a challenging task. In addition, the natural conditions here are tough, making every breath an effort，” she explains.
Despite the many difficulties in Pollyanna's journey, she remains determined not to give up. “Working here makes me feel closer to my mother. I am eager to apply myself to this career.” The former reporter is now playing the role of a teacher, a caretaker and in many ways a motherly figure to these children.
【语篇解读】本文是一篇记叙文。文章讲述了Pollyanna在母亲去世后，受到母亲帮助贫困儿童和教育改变人生信念的影响，决定回到家乡的贫困山区，创办免费寄宿学校，帮助无法上学的孩子的故事。
4. Why did Pollyanna set up a free boarding school
A．Because she was a nature-lover.
B．Because she wanted to be a teacher.
C．Because her former job influenced her.
D．Because her mother set an example for her.
D　细节理解题。根据第一段中的“Her mother focused on helping poor children and held a firm belief that education had the changing power of a person's life. Influenced by her mother, Pollyanna was eager to do her best to help others.”和第二段中的“Three years later after her mother's passing away, Pollyanna decided to return from the big city to start a free boarding school in her hometown, a poor mountain village, to help kids who couldn't afford to go to school.”可知，Pollyanna创办免费的寄宿学校是受母亲的影响，她母亲给她树立了榜样。故选D。
5. What does the underlined word “address” in Paragraph 3 mean
A．Solve. B．Deliver.
C．Change. D．Claim.
A　词义猜测题。结合常识和画线词所在的句子“According to her, a boarding school could not only addressthe transport difficulties but also ensure a safe learning environment for children there.”中“the transport difficulties”可推知，读寄宿学校的学生不需要每天在学校和家之间往返，也就解决了交通难题，因此address与solve同义，意为“解决”。故选A。
6. What will Pollyanna do in the future
A．Take a trip to other cities.
B．Improve the natural conditions.
C．Continue to stay here to teach.
D．Attract more people to work here.
C　细节理解题。根据最后一段中的“Despite the many difficulties in Pollyanna's journey, she remains determined not to give up.”可知，Pollyanna不会放弃，会继续留在这里教书。故选C。
7. What is the main idea of this text
A．A reporter will make a big difference.
B．The construction of a school was difficult.
C．A girl and her mother started a school together.
D．A former reporter contributed to education in the mountains.
D　主旨大意题。通读全文，结合第一段的内容和第二段中的“Three years later after her mother's passing away, Pollyanna decided to return from the big city to start a free boarding school in her hometown, a poor mountain village, to help kids who couldn't afford to go to school.”以及最后一段中的“Despite the many difficulties in Pollyanna's journey, she remains determined not to give up.”可知，这篇文章主要讲述了前记者Pollyanna回到家乡创办免费寄宿学校，帮助那些上不起学的孩子，为山区的教育做贡献的故事。因此，“一位前记者为山区教育做出了贡献”是本文主要内容。故选D。
C
Global light pollution has increased by at least 49% over 25 years, new research shows. This data only includes light which can be seen through satellites, and scientists think the true increase may be significantly higher—up to 270% globally, and 400% in some areas.
This study shows not only how bad light pollution has become as a problem of the whole world, but also that it is continuing to get worse, probably at a faster and faster rate.
The study highlights the “hidden impact” of the LED technology. LEDs send out more blue light than previous lamp technology, but satellite sensors can't discover this blue light and so underestimate (低估) the level of emissions (排放). The authors say the actual increase in the power sent out by outdoor lighting, and thus of light pollution, may be as high as 270%. “To take the UK as an example, if you pay no attention to the effect of the change to LEDs, you get the false impression that light pollution has recently weakened，” said researcher Dr Sanchez de Miguel. “However, it has really increased, very remarkably.”
Contrary to popular belief, the LED streetlights, while potentially providing some energy savings, have increased light pollution and also the impacts on flying insects (昆虫).
Ruskin Hartley, Executive Director of the International Dark-Sky Association, said, “Over the past 25 years, the use of LED lighting has been accompanied by rapid increases in light pollution all over the world.”
If no action is taken to change this trend, the impact on the natural environment will speed up, further worsening the biodiversity (生物多样性) crisis and wasting energy. Many studies have now shown that light pollution, from streetlights and other sources, can have major impacts on the natural environment. Such pollution is likely to have played a role in the huge decrease in insect populations.
【语篇解读】文章主要讲的是一项新研究表明光污染已经成为一个全球性的问题，而且还在继续恶化。此外，该研究还强调了LED技术的“隐性影响”。
8. How does the author illustrate that light pollution becomes worse
A．By referring to certain theories.
B．By providing comparative data.
C．By listing a lot of opinions.
D．By giving some examples.
B　推理判断题。根据第一段的内容可推知，作者通过提供比较数据说明光污染越来越严重。故选B。
9. Why was light pollution in the UK underestimated
A．Because emission levels of LEDs are low.
B．Because satellite sensors are blind to LEDs.
C．Because outdoor lighting is limited in the UK.
D．Because LEDs are less and less used in the UK.
B　细节理解题。根据第三段中的“LEDs send out more blue light than previous lamp technology, but satellite sensors can't discover this blue light and so underestimate (低估) the level of emissions (排放).”可知，英国的光污染被低估了是因为卫星传感器检测不到LED发出的蓝光。故选B。
10. What's the general belief of LED streetlights
A．They are good for insects.
B．They save lots of energy.
C．They cause light pollution.
D．They are environment-friendly.
B　推理判断题。根据倒数第三段的内容可推知，大家对LED路灯的普遍看法是它们节省了大量的能源。故选B。
11. What does the last paragraph focus on
A．The harm of light pollution.
B．The causes of biological crises.
C．The trend of insect populations.
D．The importance of the natural environment.
A　段落大意题。通读最后一段可知，本段着重论述了光污染的危害。故选A。
D
It was dinner time for the Rangers, a group of mostly Indigenous (本地的) Australians who had spent a long day cleaning up the polluted beaches of the continent's northern coast. Soon they would be eating freshly caught fish and seafood cooked under the stars on an open fire, as their ancestors did.
The Rangers are of more than 100 Indigenous groups spread across Australia who have taken on the job of protecting the land of their forefathers. In Arnhem Land, they are the protectors of 3，300 square miles of land and sea. They comb the beaches by hand, picking up as much rubbish as possible. The task is very difficult as each day it delivers waves of new rubbish.
For the Rangers, cleaning the beaches is more than a vacation. For a people whose culture is strongly tied to the land, protecting the environment is equal to preserving their history.
However, colonisation forcefully broke their connection to the land generations ago. Indigenous people were displaced and their cultural practices outlawed. Tens of thousands of years of traditional land management ended, and as a result many parts of the country now face serious disasters from invasive plant and animal species, bush fires and land mismanagement.
In recent years, the government has restored more than 20 percent of Australia's land to indigenous owners. Since 2007, the Indigenous Rangers Organisations have been at work protecting this land.
Luck, one of the few non-Indigenous employees working with the Rangers, said the combination of old and new techniques and an appreciation for the culture of indigenous workers has been critical to the programme's success.
“You are working with staff who see the world different to you, so there is a much higher focus on the cultural aspects of work and life，” he said.
“Being a ranger is a source of confidence. You feel strong，” said Terence, a senior ranger. “Here we still live on the land. The culture is still alive.”
【语篇解读】本文是一篇新闻报道。文章报道了澳大利亚土著人——Rangers，他们保护环境，捡拾垃圾，承担着保护祖先土地的任务。对他们来说，保护环境就等于保护他们的历史和他们的文化。少数非土著人也与Rangers工作，一起来保护他们的文化。
12. What did Indigenous Australians live on in the past
A．Rubbish picked up by hand.
B．Protecting the land.
C．Catching the fish and seafood.
D．Invasive plants and animals.
C　细节理解题。根据第一段中的“Soon they would be eating freshly caught fish and seafood cooked under the stars on an open fire, as their ancestors did.”可知，澳大利亚土著居民过去过着以捕鱼和打捞海鲜为生的生活。故选C。
13. What do the Rangers think of cleaning the beaches
A．It's a job of their ancestors'.
B．It's just a vacation.
C．It's a difficult task.
D．It's their culture.
D　细节理解题。根据第三段的内容可知，Rangers认为清理海滩就是保护他们的文化。故选D。
14. Why has the government restored the land to Indigenous owners
A．Because the polluted land needs better management.
B．Because their cultural practices were outlawed.
C．Because the people were too strong.
D．Because the land belongs to them.
A　细节理解题。根据第四段中的“Tens of thousands of years of traditional land management ended, and as a result many parts of the country now face serious disasters from invasive plant and animal species, bush fires and land mismanagement.”可知，政府要将土地归还给土著居民是因为被污染的土地需要他们更好的管理。故选A。
15. What can we learn from the last three paragraphs
A．Not many employees are the Indigenous Australians.
B．Culture is important to the Indigenous Australians.
C．Their new techniques are successful.
D．Both Luck and Terence are rangers.
B　推理判断题。根据倒数后三段中出现的关键词“culture”可知，文化对澳大利亚土著居民很重要。故选B。
Ⅱ. 七选五(共5小题；每小题2.5分，满分12.5分)
Many of the vegetables we grow in our gardens produce seeds (种子), which can grow into plants if collected and stored correctly. Late summer is the perfect time to start collecting them.
Make sure the seeds are from plants that you have planted well for many years. These are plants in their normal forms. 　16　
Hybridised (杂交) plants usually produce the vegetables sold in big food stores. They are created from two or more different kinds of plants to get the best qualities of each. Trying to grow seeds from these plants will not lead to happy results. This kind of plants will not have the expected results but instead carry the genes (基因) of just one of its parents. 　17　 For this reason, it is best not to grow seeds from store-bought food.
Many plants become cross-pollinated (异花授粉) in the garden. Bees, flies, animals and wind spread pollen (花粉) from one plant to another. To ensure the seeds will grow into plants, give them space. 　18　
To avoid cross-pollination surprises, plant only one kind of each vegetable from which you can harvest seeds. 　19　 Grow only one kind of tomato in your garden. If that feels too limiting, go ahead and experiment. Choose plants that grow well every year so there are smaller risks from cross-pollination. The plants will be fine even if they are not what you expected.
　20　 Add something to the container to prevent any remaining wetness. But take it out after a few days to avoid overdrying the seeds.
A．When will the seeds come off the flower
B．It is impossible to tell which parent that will be.
C．What should you do if you want to save tomato seeds
D．Their seeds will produce plants as good as their parents.
E．Put seeds in a cool, dry place in a covered glass container.
F．Place different kinds of the same crop as far apart as possible.
G．In areas with cold winters, simply leave plants in the ground over winter.
答案：16～20　DBFCE
Ⅲ. 完形填空(共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分)
That old pickle jar (咸菜坛), as far back as I can remember, sat on the floor beside the dresser in my parents' bedroom. When he got ready for bed, Dad would 　21　 his pockets and put his coins into the 　22　. It was a nightly 　23　 for many years in our home.
When the jar was 　24　，we would take the coins to the bank. Each time, as he slid the box of coins across the counter towards the cashier, he would say 　25　，“These are for my son's college fund. He'll 　26　 work in the factory all his life like me.”
The years passed. I 　27　 college and took a job in another town. Once, while 　28　 my parents, I noticed that the pickle jar in my parents' bedroom was 　29　. A lump rose in my throat as I 　30　 where the jar had always stood. My dad was a man of few 　31　，and never lectured me on the 　32　 of determination and faith, but the pickle jar had taught me all these 　33　. In my mind, it defined, more than anything else, how much my dad had 　34　 me. No matter how 　35　 things got at home, Dad continued to drop his coins into the jar.
【语篇解读】本文是一篇记叙文。父母的爱总是那么无私和伟大，无论生活多么艰难，他们都会尽全力为孩子创造一个美好的未来。
21.A．pick B．tear
C．empty D．clean
C　每当爸爸准备睡觉的时候，他总是把衣兜里面的硬币都拿出来扔到坛子里面。empty“掏空”，符合语境。
22.A．bag B．jar
C．drawer D．dresser
B　根据上文的“That old pickle jar (咸菜坛)...”及语境可知，此处指扔到坛子里，故选B。
23.A．routine B．attitude
C．gathering D．performance
A　这是“我们”家多年来每天晚上的惯例。routine“常规；例行公事”。
24.A．broken B．moved
C．filled D．prepared
C　根据下文的“... we would take the coins to the bank.”可知，当坛子装满的时候，“我们”就会把硬币存到银行去。fill“装满”，符合语境。
25.A．nervously B．calmly
C．secretly D．proudly
D　根据句意“每次当爸爸把装满硬币的盒子顺着柜台递给银行职员的时候，他总是骄傲地说……”可知，父亲因儿子而骄傲和自豪，故D项符合语境。
26.A．never B．also
C．soon D．always
A　父亲的愿望是“他永远都不用像我这样在工厂里工作”。故选A。
27.A．entered B．started
C．finished D．dropped
C　根据逻辑关系可知，许多年之后，作者大学毕业了并在另一座城市找了一份工作。故C项符合语境。
28.A．asking B．visiting
C．showing D．ringing
B　根据语境可知，此处指作者回家看望父母。故B项符合语境。
29.A．gone B．empty
C．dirty D．lost
A　根据下文的“... I 　30　where the jar had always stood.”可知，此处指坛子不见了。
30.A．checked B．searched
C．stared D．found
C　根据句意“我盯着梳妆台旁曾经放坛子的地方，喉咙一阵哽咽”可知，stare“凝视；盯着看”，符合语境。
31.A．words B．smiles
C．ideas D．stories
A　根据下文提到的“爸爸从来不会给我讲决心和信仰的重要性”可知，爸爸不善言语。a man of few words“沉默寡言的人”。
32.A．similarities B．differences
C．standards D．values
D　根据语境可知，value为正确答案。
33.A．beliefs B．virtues
C．thoughts D．experiences
B　根据前后句的逻辑关系可知，此处表示“咸菜坛子教会了我所有的美德”。virtue“美德；优点”。
34.A．loved B．required
C．pushed D．understood
A　根据句意“在我心里，它比任何东西都更能表达父亲对我的爱”可知，此处指父亲对“我”的爱。
35.A．dull B．easy
C．tough D．wrong
C　根据句意“无论家里过得多么艰难，爸爸始终坚持把他的硬币投进坛子里”可知，tough“艰苦的；艰难的”，符合语境。
Ⅳ. 语法填空(共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分)
Ecotourism is commonly regarded as low-impact travel to undisturbed places. It is different from traditional tourism because it allows the traveler to become 36. educated (educate) about the areas—both in terms of geographical conditions and cultural characteristics, and often provides money for conservation and benefits the 37. development (develop) of the local areas.
Ecotourism has 38. its (it) origin with the environmental movement of the 1970s. It was not widely accepted as a travel concept 39. until the late 1980s. During that time, increasing environmental awareness made it desirable.
Due to 40. the growing popularity of environment-related and adventure travel, various types of trips are now being classified as ecotourism. Actually, a true eco-friendly trip must meet the following principles：
Minimise the impact of 41. visiting (visit) the place.
Build respect for and awareness of the environment and cultural practices.
Provide financial aid and other benefits for local people.
Make sure 42. that the tourism provides positive experiences for both the visitors and the hosts.
Komodo National Park, 43. officially (official) recognised in 1980, is popular for ecotourism because of its unique biodiversity. 44. Activities (activity) there range from whale watching to hiking and accommodations aim 45. to have (have) a low influence on the natural environment.
Ⅴ. 写作(共两节，满分40分)
第一节　应用文写作(满分15分)
假设你是李华，你的英语老师李老师(Ms Li)下个月就要退休了，你得知她喜欢园艺，想送给她一些植物种子。请你用英语给她写一张明信片表示感谢和祝愿。
注意：1. 词数80左右；
2. 可以适当增加细节，使行文连贯。
Dear Ms Li，
I've heard that you are going to retire soon. _______________________________________
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Wish you a happy retirement life and we'll miss you.
Love，
Li Hua
第二节　读后续写(满分25分)
阅读材料，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。
Sports Bring Us Together
Sports are more than competitions.
I used to be very shy and often felt lonely. Although I did well in all the academic subjects, I was afraid of physical education. Even kids in the neighbourhood would laugh at me. “Look at that girl，” they said. “Her feet don't leave the ground when she runs！” Their words embarrassed me. At school, whenever the teacher organised some competitive games, no one in the class would choose me as their partner or team member. As a result, I often ended up looking at others enjoy their games.
Things would go on like that if not for a sports meet in my high school. By mistake, my name was on the list of those who would compete in the women's 1，500 metres race. By the time people found the mistake, it was too late to change.
My deskmate, Mary, was a natural athlete. She said to me, “I couldn't run that race in your place, because I have signed up for three items already.” I nearly broke down. 1，500 metres! Running against the best runners in front of the whole school! It would be the worst nightmare I'd ever had!
“You still have time to catch up because there is still one month before the sports meet，” Mary patted me on the shoulder. “That is cool! You will run for our class! And we will do training together.” Yes, this is not just for myself, but for my class. But still, 1，500 metres to me was like Mount Qomolangma to a beginning climber. I had no idea even how to start my preparation.
Mary invited me to join in their training. Every afternoon after class, several of us ran together. When the fear of being laughed at flooded over me, I saw others running right beside or stand by the tracks cheering us on. They gave me strengths.
注意：续写词数应为150左右。
Before I could realise how fast one month went by, I was standing behind the start line of the sports meet. ___________________________________________________________________
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As expected, I was almost the last to cross the finish line. ____________________________
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【参考范文】
第一节　应用文写作
Dear Ms Li，
I've heard that you are going to retire soon. And I'd like to express my gratitude. Thank you so much for being such a wonderful teacher to me in the last three years.
I know that you like gardening, so you will be able to spend more time on your favourite hobby after you retire. As we have many unusual plants in my hometown, I'd like to send you some seeds which you can grow in your garden. I believe you'll have a surprise when you find out what they are.
Wish you a happy retirement life and we'll miss you.
Love，
Li Hua
第二节　读后续写
Before I could realise how fast one month went by, I was standing behind the start line of the sports meet. Seeing my classmates waving their hands as if about to run beside me, I no longer felt lonely or afraid. With the shot of the starting gun, I dashed out and ran as fast as I could. Soon I was out of breath and slowed down. My legs were getting heavier and heavier, and I might fall down at any moment. However, I suddenly heard Mary calling my name. My deskmate even ran along the track beside me and cheered on me at the same time, just like the month-long training we did together. Gritting my teeth, I pushed myself on step by step.
As expected, I was almost the last to cross the finish line.When I was wondering how to apologise for my poor performance, my classmates came around to hold my arms, helping me walk on my feet and not to sit down. I was surrounded, with all kinds of drinks handed to me. The kind of warmth that I felt at the very moment stayed fresh on my mind. Obviously, one month certainly couldn't make me a good runner, but I was full of confidence that I would improve in the future. Sports are not about winning or losing competitions, but bringing me close to my classmates and helping us grow together.