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Roberto Macri, an Italian businessman, built the luxurious Tana Lodge Hotel in the coastal village of Kipini, Kenya, where it thrived for nearly two decades. The hotel, located about 100 meters from the Indian Ocean, attracted tourists who came to enjoy the pristine (原始的) beaches and sunny weather. However, in 2014, the sea level began to rise, and by 2019, the ocean had swallowed all nine guest cottages, leaving only the manager's house standing.
Kipini, a village at the mouth of Kenya's Tana River, is among several coastal areas threatened by rising sea levels. The lack of mangrove forests, which once protected the coast from erosion,__has worsened the situation. Scientists, like George Odera from Fauna and Flora, believe that the rising waters are primarily due to climate change, making the situation increasingly terrible for Kipini residents.
Residents of Kipini have witnessed significant changes in their environment, including the loss of their homes and the salinization (盐碱化) of their freshwater sources. Over the last decade, more than 1,000 people have relocated (搬迁) to other villages, and many more are at risk as the ocean continues to encroach (侵占) on their land. Crabs and prawns, once abundant and a source of livelihood, have become scarce, and even graves are now dug shallow to avoid burying the dead in water.
Local authorities acknowledge the severity of the situation and have proposed building a sea wall along the 72 kilometer coastline to protect the village. However, the project has not yet begun due to a lack of funds. While the United Nations has expressed interest in supporting the initiative, climate experts argue that conservation efforts, such as restoring mangrove forests, are also necessary.
The destruction has forced Mr. Macri to move 100 miles away to Malindi, leaving behind his once thriving hotel. Of the 10 acres the hotel occupied, only six acres remain above water, and Macri hopes to return and invest again if the ocean can be stopped from encroaching further. His former managing director, Joseph Gachango, expressed his sorrow over the loss, noting that the hotel once attracted guests from as far as Italy and provided employment for about 50 workers.
【解题导语】 本文是一篇新闻报道。文章介绍了由于海水上涨,基皮尼村庄面临着被海水侵蚀的危险以及当局考虑的应对方法。
1.What was the primary cause of the destruction of the Tana Lodge Hotel
A.Poor construction methods on sand dunes.
B.Lack of the freshwater sources.
C.Rising sea levels.
D.Decreased tourist interest in the area.
C 解析:细节理解题。根据第一段中的“However, in 2014, the sea level...house standing.”可知,海平面上升是导致该酒店被摧毁的主要原因。
2.What does the underlined word “erosion” in the second paragraph refer to
A.The process of seawater carrying away soil.
B.The absorption of wave energy by the coast.
C.The prevention of seawater from advancing.
D.The transformation of the area into a scenic spot.
A 解析:词义猜测题。根据画线词所在句可知,森林的作用是保护海岸免受海水的侵蚀。因此,画线词指的是海水带走土壤的过程。
3.What is likely to happen in this region in the future
A.A large scale planting of mangrove trees.
B.The construction of luxury hotels closer to the shoreline.
C.The move of the village further inland to escape rising sea levels.
D.The complete abandonment of the village by its residents.
A 解析:推理判断题。根据第四段中的“climate experts argue that conservation efforts, such as restoring mangrove forests, are also necessary”可推知,该区域在未来可能会种植大规模的红树林来防止海岸受到侵蚀。
4.Which of the following would be the best title for the passage
A.Rebuilding Hotels to Revive Tourism in Kenya
B.The Battle to Protect Kipini from Rising Sea Levels
C.Protecting Mangroves to Save Coastal Villages
D.The Future of Kipini:A Struggle for Survival
B 解析:标题归纳题。通读全文可知,文章主要介绍了基皮尼村庄正面临海平面上升的威胁以及当局考虑的应对方法。B项最适合作文章的标题。
Roberto Macri, an Italian businessman, built the luxurious Tana Lodge Hotel in the 1.coastal(coast) village of Kipini, Kenya, 2.where it thrived for nearly two decades. The hotel, 3.located(locate) about 100 meters from the Indian Ocean, attracted tourists who came to enjoy the pristine beaches and sunny weather. However, in 2014, the sea level began to rise, and by 2019, the ocean 4.had__swallowed(swallow) all nine guest cottages, 5.leaving(leave) only the manager's house standing. Scientists believe that the rising waters are 6.primarily(primary) due to climate change, making the situation increasingly terrible for Kipini residents.
Local authorities acknowledge the 7.severity(severe) of the situation and have proposed building a sea wall along the 72 kilometer coastline 8.to__protect(protect) the village. However, the project has not yet begun due to 9.a lack of funds. While the United Nations has expressed interest 10.in supporting the initiative, climate experts argue that conservation efforts, such as restoring mangrove forests, are also necessary.
A
(2024·德州一模)With pet ownership becoming more popular, being saddened by the loss of a beloved pet is becoming a terrible headache. Li Peng, a woolen felt (毛毡) craftswoman, has found a unique way to preserve the memory of dead pets by creating realistic woolen images.
Li's journey into this craft is accidental. During her college years, she majored in e commerce and worked part time at a pet store. One day, while visiting a website, she came upon a small fox made entirely of wool. Astonished at its delicacy, she set off on a self taught journey in this art form. In late 2019, Li Peng made the firm decision to start her own business and pursue wool felting as a full time profession.
While a video showcasing the work may only take a few minutes to watch, the actual process is far more intricate. The three dimensional creations feature genuine fur, lifelike glass eyes and tiny whiskers, each one individually secured by hand. To achieve a vivid effect, she repeatedly sticks layers of wool with a needle, winding the loose fibers together to create solid felted shapes. The key is massive patience.
The handcrafted creations satisfy her desire to convey love. The majority of her customers are pet owners who have experienced the loss of their beloved companions. They send Li photographs and even their pets' hair, hoping to freeze the appearance of their furry friends through her wool felting models. Fascinated by the deep bond between people and their pets, she is committed to grabbing and investing these emotions in her artworks. And it turns out that the career is a success. Orders are often scheduled for one year later, and she has gained substantial attention through social media.
Reflecting on her work, Li expresses her desire to create meaningful pieces using the warm material, offering a heartfelt gift of warmth to the beautiful souls of this world.
【解题导语】 本文是一篇新闻报道。文章介绍了一位毛毡工匠找到了一种独特的方式,即通过制作逼真的毛毡图像来保存对死去宠物的记忆。
1.What inspired Li Peng to take up wool felting as a career
A.A temporary job at a pet shop.
B.Her self study art course.
C.A discovery of an alternative to fiber.
D.A woolen creation online.
D 解析:细节理解题。根据第二段中的“Astonished at its delicacy...as a full time profession.”可知,网上的羊毛创作激发了李鹏投身毛毡行业的想法。
2.What does the underlined word “intricate” mean in paragraph 3
A.Confusing. B.Efficient.
C.Complicated. D.Effortless.
C 解析:词义猜测题。根据第三段中的“The three dimensional creations...The key is massive patience.”可知,制作过程非常复杂,因此画线词意为“复杂的”。
3.Who are Li Peng's primary clients
A.Conservationists of animal rights.
B.Individuals fond of furry toys.
C.Distributors providing personalized service.
D.People suffering from pet loss.
D 解析:细节理解题。根据第四段中的“The majority of her customers...their beloved companions.”可知,她的大多数顾客都是失去宠物的人们。
4.What's the crucial factor behind Li Peng's success
A.Fair product pricing.
B.Human pet attachment.
C.Smart network marketing.
D.Hunger for a fine reputation.
B 解析:推理判断题。根据第四段中的“The handcrafted creations...grabbing and investing these emotions in her artworks.”可推知,她成功的关键因素是人类对宠物的依恋。
B
(2024·淄博一模)There was no way to escape when they spotted a polar bear. Verena Mohaupt and a handful of colleagues were trapped on a floating sea ice while the bear gazed at them, smelling the air, a dangerous sign.
“That's when everything kicks in,” Mohaupt says, “and you focus on what's important.” As a colleague fired into the sky as a warning shot, Mohaupt radioed their research ship a few kilometres away, whose helicopter luckily arrived quickly and Mohaupt didn't have to use the gun that was hanging over her shoulder.
Keeping a lookout for bears was a regular duty for Mohaupt, the logistics coordinator (后勤协调员) for a year-long mission known as the MOSAiC—the largest Arctic research exploration in history. The project, consisting of roughly 300 scientists, led by scientist MarkusRex, has collected massive measurements that will help better forecast how warming will transform the globe in the coming decades. For months, the exploration operated in constant darkness while polar bears wandered nearby, storms rocked the ship and the ice shifted and cracked. Then, when the sun returned, the ice began to melt, creating a life-threatening risk and a nightmare for researchers who needed to keep their instruments from sinking.
Tasked with the security of the mission, Mohaupt designed an extensive training course for the participants in which they learnt how to avoid the danger, like storm-rocking and ice-cracking. They jumped into a Norwegian channel in their survival suits and climbed out of the freezing waters using only their ice picks. They learnt how to escape from a crashed helicopter. And they discussed the psychological effects of being far from home. Mohaupt brought knitting equipment, yoga mats and a violin for their mental health—although having been prepared for the isolation.
Mohaupt didn't expect a career in polar regions, but says she has always been drawn to the north.“She was there to make sure that we were protected,” says Markus Rex. “Mohaupt is certainly the champion in the field.”
【解题导语】 本文是一篇新闻报道。文章介绍了一名负责历史上最大的北极研究探险队安全任务的后勤协调员维丽娜·莫豪普特。
5.Why does the author mention a polar bear in the beginning
A.To show the threat of bears.
B.To tell an interesting story.
C.To introduce Mohaupt's job.
D.To describe the polar scenery.
C 解析:推理判断题。根据第三段中的“Keeping a lookout for bears was a regular duty for Mohaupt”并结合前两段对遇到北极熊时莫豪普特应对方式的描述可推知,作者在开头提到北极熊,是为了介绍莫豪普特的工作内容。
6.What can we know from paragraph 3
A.The working conditions were tough.
B.Mohaupt helped to collect massive data.
C.The exploration went on in total darkness.
D.Mohaupt's duty was to protect polar bears.
A 解析:细节理解题。根据第三段中的“For months, the exploration operated in constant darkness...who needed to keep their instruments from sinking.”可知,探险工作的条件非常恶劣。
7.Which of the following can best describe Mohaupt
A.Ambitious and brave.
B.Passionate and dependent.
C.Considerate and modest.
D.Professional and responsible.
D 解析:推理判断题。根据第四段内容可推知,莫豪普特有着过硬的专业知识和技能,对工作认真负责。
8.What is a suitable title for the passage
A.A Potential Danger in the Exploration
B.A Guardian Angel of Polar Researchers
C.A Great Scientific Exploration in History
D.A Great Female Scientist in Polar Research
B 解析:标题归纳题。通读全文,尤其是最后一段中的“‘She was there to make sure that we were protected,’ says Markus Rex. ‘Mohaupt is certainly the champion in the field.’”可知,本文介绍了莫豪普特这名负责历史上最大的北极研究探险队安全任务的优秀的后勤协调员,她是保护北极探险队成员的天使。因此,B项最适合作文章标题。
C
(2024·安阳一模)Earlier this month, an opinion study said about 75 percent of the French public want to ban bullfighting (斗牛). But a small group of supporters say it is a tradition that should continue.
Baptiste is a 16-year-old boy training to be a bullfighter who lives in Arles, a town in southern France. He says opponents do not understand bullfighting. “Bullfighting is a tradition, an art, a dance with the bull,” Baptiste said. He is one of 12 students in Arles learning how to fight bulls.
Opponents wonder how it can be called “an art” when an innocent animal is killed in the end. During a recent protest march, one sign read: “Bullfighting is not a fight; it's the killing of a tortured (折磨) innocent.”
Aymeric Caron is a French lawmaker who sent a bill to Parliament that would ban bullfighting. It is currently being debated. He said some parts of France permit bullfighting as long as fewer than 1,000 bulls are killed each year. Just because it is a tradition, he said, does not “morally justify a practice”.
Other lawmakers in Caron's party are not supporting his bill, so it is unlikely to pass. But the news of the anti-bullfighting proposal started a discussion throughout France.
Frederic Pastor oversees the bullfights in the city of Nimes. He said the bull is “glorified (给予荣耀)” during the fight although it is killed. Nimes is home to 14 bullfighting shows each year. They bring in over $60 million to the city.
Tiphanie Senmartin Laurent is one of the protesters. She said most people are against bullfighting. “Torture is not a show,” she said.
Spain is considered the place where bullfighting began. People there are also questioning the practice. Bullfighting was banned in the Spanish province of Catalonia in 2010 but later brought back. A major court in Spain called the practice a “cultural asset”. That means it is considered a tradition that has value. A new proposal on animal safety in Spain does not discuss bulls.
【解题导语】 本文是一篇新闻报道。文章报道了斗牛运动在法国备受质疑,有议员向议会提出禁止该项运动的提案,反对者和支持者各执一词。
9.What can be known about Baptiste from paragraph 2
A.He is expert in bullfighting.
B.He is far from opposed to bullfighting.
C.He comes from a northern French town.
D.He doesn't understand why bullfighting becomes a tradition.
B 解析:细节理解题。根据第二段中的“He says opponents do not understand bullfighting. ‘Bullfighting is a tradition, an art, a dance with the bull,’ Baptiste said.”可知,他不反对斗牛。
10.Which may Aymeric Caron agree with about bullfighting
A.It is sort of an art.
B.It means a lot of harm to the innocent animal.
C.It is a symbol of culture in Spain.
D.It makes humans know more about the bull.
B 解析:推理判断题。根据第四段中的“Just because it is a tradition...‘morally justify a practice’.”可推知,他可能会同意斗牛对无辜的动物有很大的伤害。
11.What did Aymeric Caron's bill lead to actually
A.Bullfighting's being banned.
B.The public's interest in the sport.
C.A national discussion on bullfighting.
D.The higher frequency of bullfighting shows in France.
C 解析:细节理解题。根据第五段内容可知,艾默里克·卡隆的法案引发了一场关于斗牛的全国性讨论。
12.Which can be a suitable title for the passage
A.Bullfighting Is Increasingly Popular in France
B.Challenges Faced by Bullfighting
C.The Rise and Fall of Bullfighting
D.France Considers a Ban on Bullfighting
D 解析:标题归纳题。通读全文,尤其是第一段可知,文章主要是关于法国对于是否禁止斗牛的讨论和行动。因此,D项最适合作文章标题。
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长难句分析 [外刊]While the United Nations has expressed interest in supporting the initiative, climate experts argue that conservation efforts, such as restoring mangrove forests, are also necessary.[分析] 本句是复合句。句中While引导让步状语从句;主句中that引导宾语从句。[译文] 虽然联合国已表示有兴趣支持这一计划,但气候专家指出,恢复红树林等保护工作也是必要的。[B篇]As a colleague fired into the sky as a warning shot, Mohaupt radioed their research ship a few kilometres away, whose helicopter luckily arrived quickly and Mohaupt didn't have to use the gun that was hanging over her shoulder.[分析] 本句是复合句。句中As引导时间状语从句;whose引导非限制性定语从句,that引导定语从句,修饰先行词the gun。[译文] 当一位同事向天空鸣枪示警时,莫豪普特用无线电通知了几公里外的研究船,幸运的是,他们的直升机很快就到了,莫豪普特不必使用挂在她肩上的枪。