必修第二册 UNIT 2 WILDLIFE PROTECTION（word练习）-【导学教程】2025年英语新编高考大一轮总复习（人教版）

[对应学生用书P520] Ⅰ.阅读理解 A While many animal populations seem to dwindle，one species that is moving in the opposite direction of such loss is America's native wildlife—wood stork. The wood stork is the only stork that breeds in North America. In 1984，it was declared an endangered species after its population decreased sharply to just 5，000 mating pairs. At the time，scientists predicted that the bird would become completely extinct by 2000.Today，it numbers 10，000 mating pairs，and the Fish and Wildlife Service is proposing a delisting of the wood stork as an endangered species. So how did the population bounce back? The success is in part down to the resourcefulness of the wood stork. The wood stork's native home was in the Everglades in Florida，but it migrated north as the Everglades were being destroyed by development of mankind. Wetland preservation and restoration，protection of nesting areas，and management of water flows began with the approval of the wood stork's first recovery plan in 1986.In the following year，former Savannah Coastal Refuges biologist John Robinette noticed stork nests in Georgia as stork populations moved to safer wetlands. According to Stephanie Kurose，a senior policy specialist at the Centre for Biological Diversity，the Endangered Species Act is also to thank for this recovery. She said，“The act saved the wood stork and it helped preserve and rebuild vital habitats throughout the southeast，which has improved water quality and benefited countless other species who call the area home.” The Endangered Species Act has saved 99 per cent of the species that were on the list since 1973.A hundred types of plants and animals have been delisted as their populations become stable again. If the wood stork is delisted，it will remain protected by other laws and a monitoring plan will be put in place to ensure the population remains stable. [语篇解读]　说明文。文章主要讲述林鹳数量增长，从濒危物种名单中除名，并介绍了林鹳数量增长的原因。 1．What does the underlined word “dwindle” probably mean? A．Boost. B．Change. C．Decline. D．Explode. 解析　C　词义猜测题。根据画线词后“one species that is moving in the opposite direction of such loss is America's native wildlife—wood stork.”和第二段中“Today，it numbers 10，000 mating pairs，and the Fish and Wildlife Service is proposing a delisting of the wood stork as an endangered species.”可知，林鹳数量增长，与很多动物相反，故画线词所在句意为“虽然许多动物的数量似乎在减少”，dwindle意为“减少”，故选C。 2．What can we learn about the wood stork in paragraph two? A．Its population shows a rising trend. B．It has become completely extinct. C．It is widely distributed worldwide. D．It is the most endangered species. 解析　A　细节理解题。根据第二段中“In 1984，it was declared an endangered species...and Wildlife Service is proposing a delisting of the wood stork as an endangered species.”可知，林鹳的数量呈增长趋势，故选A。 3．What threatened the population of the wood stock? A．Climate change of Earth. B．Popularity of water sports. C．Impact of human activities. D．Arrival of other wild animals. 解析　C　细节理解题。根据第三段中“The wood stork's native home was in the Everglades in Florida，but it migrated north as the Everglades were being destroyed by development of mankind.”可知，人类活动的影响威胁着林鹳的数量，故选C。 4．What is a direct result of the Endangered Species Act? A．People have safer water to drink. B．A list of species have been saved. C．The local economy has boomed. D．The wood stock has flown away. 解析　B　细节理解题。根据第四段中“The Endangered Species Act has saved 99 per cent of the species that were on the list since 1973.A hundred types of plants and animals have been delisted as their populations become stable again.”可知，《濒危物种法》的直接影响是它拯救了很多濒危物种，故选B。 B For centuries，in the countries of south and Southeast Asia the elephant has been an intimate part of the culture，economy and religion，and nowhere more so than in Thailand. Unlike its African cousin，the Asian elephant is easily domesticated (驯化). The rare so­called white elephants have actually lent the authority of kingship to its rulers and until the 1920s the national flag was a white elephant on a red background. To the early Western visitors the country's romantic name was “Land of the White Elephant”． Today，however，the story is very different. Out of work and out of land，the Thai elephant struggles for survival in a nation that no longer needs it. The elephant has found itself more or less abandoned by previous owners who have moved on to a different economic world and a westernized society. And while the elephant's problems began many years ago，now it rates a very low national priority. How this reversal from national icon (圣像) to neglected animal came about is a tale of worsening environmental and the changing lives of the Thais themselves. According to Richard Lair，Thailand's experts on the Asian elephant and author of the report Gone Astray，at the turn of the last century there may well have been as many as 100，000 domestic elephants in the country. In the north of Thailand alone it was estimated that more than 20，000 elephants were employed in transport，1，000 of them alone on the road between the cities of Chiang Mai and Chiang Saen. This was at a time when 90 percent of Thailand was still forest—a habitat that not only supported the animals but also made them necessary to carry goods and people. Nothing ploughs through dense forest better than a massive but sure­footed elephant. By 1950 the elephant population had dropped to a still substantial 13，397，but today there are probably no more than 3，800，with another 1，350 roaming free in the national parks. But now，Thailand's forest covers only 20 percent of the land. This deforestation is the central point of the elephant's difficult situation，for it has effectively put the animals out of work. This century，as the road network grew，so the elephant's role as a beast of burden declined. [语篇解读]　说明文。文章通过对泰国大象现状的描写，呼吁人们重视生态环境，保护大象。 5．Thailand was once called “Land of the White Elephant” because ________． A．white elephant is rarely seen and thus very special B．white elephant was a national symbol until the 1920s C．white elephant has helped kings to gain the ruling authority D．this name was so romantic that it was popular among visitors 解析　B　细节理解题。根据第一段中的“The rare so­called white elephants have actually lent the authority of kingship to its rulers and until the 1920s the national flag was a white elephant on a red background. To the early Western visitors the country's romantic name was ‘Land of the White Elephant’．”可知，泰国曾被称为“白象之国”，因为直到20世纪20年代，白象一直是泰国的象征。 6．Why is the Thai elephant “out of work”，according to the author? A．Because the elephants are no longer useful to their owners. B．Because their owners are westernized and neglect them. C．Because the government pays little attention to the problem. D．Because there are too many elephants and too few jobs. 解析　A　细节理解题。根据第二段中的“Out of work and out of land，the Thai elephant struggles for survival in a nation that no longer needs it. The elephant has found itself more or less abandoned by previous owners who have moved on to a different economic world and a westernized society.”可知，泰国大象“失业了”，因为大象对它们的主人不再有用了。 7．Which of the following statements is true about the elephant population at various times? A．There were 100，000 domesticated elephants at the turn of the last century. B．20，000 elephants were employed in transport in Thailand at the turn of the last century. C．By 1950 the elephant population in Thailand has been quite small. D．Today the elephant population is estimated at 5，150. 解析　D　细节理解题。根据最后一段中的“By 1950 the elephant population had dropped to a still substantial 13，397，but today there are probably no more than 3，800，with another 1，350 roaming free in the national parks.”可知，今天大象的数量估计有5 150(3 800＋1 350)头。 8．The passage is most probably from ________． A．a travel magazine B．a history book C．a research report D．an official announcement 解析　C　推理判断题。根据第一段中的“For centuries，in the countries of south and Southeast Asia the elephant has been an intimate part of the culture，economy and religion，and nowhere more so than in Thailand.”及下文内容可知，文章通过对泰国大象现状的描写，呼吁人们重视生态环境，保护大象。由此推知，本文很可能出自一份研究报告。 Ⅱ.七选五 How to Care for Indoor Plants If you've ever had an indoor plant that's quickly withered (枯萎)，you might believe that you don't have a green thumb or you're not cut out for growing plants. __1__ The truth is that anyone can be a good plant owner，and it really isn't complicated，we promise. In this article，we'll walk you through everything you need to know to care for your indoor plants，from watering to sunlight requirements to fertilizer. __2__ If your soil is either too dry or overwatered，it can damage the plant's roots and prevent the plant from growing. In some cases under or over watering your plant can also kill it. Plants with thick leaves require more water than plants with leathery leaves. There is no specific frequency that works for all indoor plants. Instead，what you must do is determine what kind of plant you have，and follow guidelines on how often to water it by doing research on its specific type. Stick your finger in the soil to determine how wet it is below the surface. If you put your finger into the soil up to your joint，you can feel if your plant needs more water. If the soil feels damp，then you don't need to water it. __3__ If it feels dry then it's likely you need to water it. Use water that is at room temperature. 68F or 20 ℃ is the best temperature to keep the water that you're using to water your plants. __4__ After that，you are supposed to take some actions to make the plants grow comfortably. Use a hand­held moisture (水分) meter to ensure water levels in your soil. __5__ The mechanism explores the underlying soil to give you a reading on how hydrated (含水的) your soil is. A．Keep potting soil moist，but not wet. B．Indoor plants are not necessarily good for us. C．Well，we're here to tell you that's not the case. D．Test whether your finger is long enough to put into the soil. E．You can use a thermometer to determine the temperature of the water. F．Over­watering can lead to rotting of the root which you need to fix. G．Moisture meters are the most accurate way to determine how hydrated your plants are. [语篇解读]　说明文。文章主要讲述了如何种植室内植物，尤其是要注意湿度、水分，以及一些相关的实用做法。 1．解析　C　上文“If you've ever had an indoor plant that's quickly withered (枯萎)，you might believe that you don't have a green thumb or you're not cut out for growing plants.”和下文“The truth is that anyone can be a good plant owner，and it really isn't complicated，we promise.”是转折关系，C项“我们是来告诉你事实并非如此。”起到过渡和衔接作用，故选C。 2．解析　A　下文“If your soil is either too dry or overwatered，it can damage the plant's roots and prevent the plant from growing. In some cases under or over watering your plant can also kill it. Plants with thick leaves require more water than plants with leathery leaves.”指出不要给植物过度浇水，A项“保持盆栽土壤是潮湿的，但并不能太湿润”能概括下文，故选A。 3．解析　F　上文“If the soil feels damp，then you don't need to water it.”指出如果土壤潮湿，就不需要浇水，这是因为过度浇水不利于植物生长，F项“过度浇水会导致你需要修复的根部腐烂”符合，承接上文，故选F。 4．解析　E　上文“Use water that is at room temperature. 68F or 20 ℃ is the best temperature to keep the water that you're using to water your plants.”强调温水对植物的重要性，所以你可以用温度计来测量水温，E项“你可以用温度计来测定水的温度。”符合，承接上文，故选E。 5．解析　G　上文“Use a hand­held moisture (水分) meter to ensure water levels in your soil.”提到使用手持式湿度计来确保土壤的含水量，G项“水分测量仪是确定植物水分含量的最准确方法”符合，承接上文，故选G。 Ⅲ.读后续写 阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。 (2024·浙江检测)It was a Sunday morning. Betty woke up earlier than usual. She couldn't sleep any longer because she was so excited that her uncle Mark was taking her to the beach. She had always loved going surfing with her uncle. She put her swimming suit on and took her bag quickly that she had prepared the night before and went outside to wait. She jumped up and down with joy when she saw her uncle's red jeep turn the corner down her street. Uncle Mark got out of the car and helped Betty get in. “Are you ready？” he asked. “Yes！” replied Betty. Uncle Mark could see the excitement in her face. Suddenly he said seriously，“well，before we go，I have to let you know that a shark appeared recently where we're going to surf today.” Scared and shocked，Betty couldn't say a word. “Haha! I'm kidding you，” Uncle Mark burst out laughing. Betty laughed too. She knew Uncle Mark liked teasing others. “Let's go and have some breakfast，I know just the place，” Uncle Mark said. They went to a breakfast shop and ate some tacos (炸玉米饼). After breakfast the two of them went down to Pacific Beach and got their surfboards ready. “First you have to wax (打蜡) the bottom，” explained Uncle Mark. “I know. I've watched you do it before！” Betty said as she took the wax from Uncle Mark's hand. It took about 15 minutes to wax the bottom of their boards. When Betty finished，Uncle Mark looked it over to make sure it was done well. “Nice job，Betty，you wax your board like a true surfer.” Finally，they were ready to get into the water. They carried their boards down to the beach and went out into the water. Betty was overly excited and tried to rush to catch a wave. Predictably，she crashed and had to start over. Next was her uncle's turn. He stood up on his first try and smoothly surfed the wave before jumping into the water. Betty cheered for her uncle's perfect run. 注意：续写的词数应为150左右。 All of a sudden，Betty felt something touching the bottom of her foot. ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ “Help! Help！” Betty screamed in horror. ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ 【参考范文】 All of a sudden，Betty felt something touching the bottom of her foot. Failing to resist the impulse of curiosity，she lowered her glance. Within a second，her cheeks paled，and a chill swept over her body. A set of crimson and fierce eyes came into her sight. A shark，its tail shaking，its jaws clicking，made a leap from the sea and afterwards dove back into the water. Picturing the shark teeth tore meat off her leg，Betty felt a sinking in her heart，and her heart in her throat. “Help! Help！” Betty screamed in horror. No reply. All was silence. The wave of the Pacific Ocean rose，tightening her throat，making it more and more hard to breathe. “God bless，” she prayed desperately with quivering lips. Before the consciousness was lost totally，a familiar voice broke the dead silence. It was Uncle Mark who swam close in a rush，grasped Betty firmly with one hand，and dragged her toward the beach. With the tide gently rolling to her feet，Betty，sitting in the sand felt the wave of relief swept across the beach. 【导语】　本文以人物为线索展开，讲述了Betty和叔叔一起去海滩冲浪，结果在海里Betty遇到了鲨鱼，非常害怕。幸亏叔叔及时赶到，救了Betty。 【详解】 1．段落续写： ①由第一段首句内容“突然，Betty感到有什么东西在碰她的脚底”可知，第一段可描写Betty发现鲨鱼内心十分害怕。 ②由第二段首句内容“‘救命！救命！’Betty惊恐地尖叫起来”可知，第二段可描写Betty求救以及被叔叔救起的经过。 2．续写线索：发现鲨鱼—Betty害怕—Betty尖叫—感到绝望—叔叔赶到—Betty得救。 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $$