课堂小练8(教用Word)-【赢在微点·轻松课堂】2025-2026学年高中英语必修第二册（北师大版2019）

课时小练(八)　阅读完形提分练 阅读A　体裁:说明文　主题语境:动物　难度:★★★☆☆ 　 　　The llama (羊驼) comes from the high mountains of South America, called the Andes. The strong llama has been helping South American farmers for thousands of years. Llamas are important helpers to the people who live there. They use llamas as pack animals, which means that the llamas carry heavy bags for them. They also use llamas’ soft hair to make warm clothes and ropes. Even a llama’s waste is useful. You can dry it and use it to make a fire! Llamas are members of the same family of animals as the camel. They do look a little like camels, but llamas don’t have humps (驼峰). Llamas always live together with humans, like our sheep and cows. Llamas feed on grass and plants. Like cows, they bring up the grass they eat, and chew (咀嚼) it all over again! They do this to make full use of the plants they eat. Llamas can eat lots of different plants, and they only need a little water to keep them alive. This makes them valuable farm animals, as they can remain alive even in the poor environment of the mountains. Llamas live for about 20 years. A grown-up llama weighs about 200 kg. Llamas are very sociable and enjoy spending time with other animals of the same family. They are clever and friendly, but they can be very shy in new situations. Although they don’t hurt others, llamas have an unusual way of protecting themselves: they spit (喷吐)! When they think they’re in danger, they spit out a mixture of grass and saliva (口水) as a warning. For llamas, spitting is their way of saying “back off”! 　　【语篇解读】　文章介绍羊驼的外貌特征、用途及性情。 1.What does paragraph 1 mainly talk about? A. How llamas help people. B. Why llamas are easily raised. C. How llamas get along well with people. D. Why llamas live in South America. 答案与解析　A　段落大意题。由第一段中的“carry heavy bags ... soft hair to make warm clothes and ropes ... llama’s waste is useful”等可知,羊驼不仅能驮重物,它们的皮毛和粪便还能为人类所用。故本段主要讲羊驼如何帮助人类。 2.In what way are llamas the same as cows? A. The weight. B. Eating habits. C. Living situations. D. The act of protecting themselves. 答案与解析　B　细节理解题。由第三段中的“Like cows, they bring up the grass they eat, and chew (咀嚼) it all over again!”可知,羊驼和牛的饮食习惯有相同之处,都有反刍习惯。 3.What do llamas like? A. Staying alone. B. Drinking lots of water. C. Living together in groups. D. Getting into new situations. 答案与解析　C　推理判断题。由最后一段中的“Llamas are very sociable and enjoy spending time with other animals of the same family”可知,羊驼喜欢群体生活。 4.How are llamas feeling when they spit? A. Shy. B. Unsafe. C. Angry. D. Unhappy. 答案与解析　B　推理判断题。由最后一段中的“When they think they’re in danger, they spit out a mixture of grass and saliva (口水) as a warning.”可知,羊驼感到不安全的时候会吐口水。 阅读B　体裁:说明文　主题语境:人与动植物　难度:★★★☆☆ 　 　　Weeds and pests are “garden heroes” according to the Royal Horticultural Society. The RHS is now encouraging gardeners to welcome weeds instead of considering them enemies. The rebranding (重塑形象) comes just in time for this year’s Chelsea Flower Show, held by the RHS. In the show 4 out of 12 of the gardens will include “weed heroes” as an important part, according to Sheila Das, the RHS Wisley garden manager. “If you’ve got a weed”, says Das, “it’s telling you what’s going on underground. Your weed is your adviser. It’s your friend. So don’t treat weeds as troubles, something growing where they shouldn’t. They are actually plants in the right place”. Nettles (荨麻草) let a gardener know that the soil is rich in nitrogen, and fat hen (白花藜), a weed often considered “troublesome”, is a sign that an area is low in nutrients. Until last year, the RHS published a yearly “pest” list, including snails and slugs. But this year, to be more “biodiversity (生物多样性) positive”, they’ve published a list of the most beneficial wildlife into our garden, and both snails and slugs are making a comeback. Sheila Das noted our gardens would be a duller place without those unpopular ones. Apart from food for hedgehogs, frogs and birds, slugs and snails are excellent for recycling dead plant and animal waste, helping to keep soil healthy. These are just the first steps towards the RHS’s goal towards better biodiversity. Sheila Das said, “The RHS has realized the role of gardens in supporting biodiversity and it will no longer call any garden wildlife as ‘pests’. Instead, there will be greater consideration of the role that weeds, slugs, and snails play in a balanced garden ecosystem together with more popular wildlife such as birds, hedgehogs and frogs.” 　　【语篇解读】　文章介绍了皇家园艺学会的研究发现。该学会认为以往被园丁们恨之入骨的“杂草”或“害虫”,其实也能够为园丁们服务,杂草可以告知土壤的营养状况,某些“害虫” 可以很好地回收死去的植物和动物粪便,帮助保持土壤健康。 5.Why does the rebranding come in time for the show? A. The weeds’ gardens will win. B. The weed heroes will be known. C. It will be popular worldwide. D. It will be an excellent competition. 答案与解析　B　推理判断题。根据第二段首句“RHS现在鼓励园丁欢迎杂草,而不是把它们视为敌人”及最后一句“在花展中,12个花园中有4个将把‘杂草英雄’作为重要组成部分”可知,此次该机构想让人们重新认识杂草的角色,正赶上了这样一次大型活动,通过此次活动,可以让杂草的“英雄”角色被更多人所知。 6.What is paragraph 3 used for? A. Giving examples. B. Introducing a topic. C. Describing a scene. D. Making a comparison. 答案与解析　A　推理判断题。第三段前两句“如果你有杂草,它会告诉你地下发生了什么。你的杂草是你的顾问”提到通过杂草可以了解土壤状况,接着介绍长有荨麻草的土壤富含氮,有白花藜的地方土壤贫瘠,由此推知,本段为举例说明。 7.What are gardens like according to Sheila Das? A. They support a habitat for rich biodiversity. B. They play a great part in wildlife protection. C. They contain only popular weeds and insects. D. They keep a balance between weeds and pests. 答案与解析　A　推理判断题。根据最后一段希拉·达斯的话“RHS已经意识到花园在支持生物多样性方面的作用,它将不再把任何花园里的野生动物称为‘害虫’。相反,人们会更多地考虑杂草、蛞蝓和蜗牛与鸟类、刺猬和青蛙等更受欢迎的野生动物在平衡的花园生态系统中所扮演的角色”可知,花园应该是支持生物物种多样性的地方,故选A。 8.What is the best title of the text? A. Pests are Good Advisers B. Weeds Make a Comeback C. Weeds and Pests are Our Friends D. Heroes Will Win the Flower Show 答案与解析　C　标题归纳题。本文主要让人们认识到传统意识中被认为是杂草或害虫的生物其实对于人类的种植也是有益的,人类不应该把它们看作敌人除之而后快,应该把它们视作朋友。C项“杂草和害虫是我们的朋友”可以概括文章主旨,适合作为文章标题。 完形填空　体裁:记叙文　主题语境:人与动物　难度:★★★★☆ 　 　　I’d planned to spend my weekend in the sun, enjoying flowers outdoors. But that was 　1　 the pair of disgusting crows (乌鸦) arrived. Out of nowhere, they had set up their base 　2　 in our backyard.  We first 　3　 our feathered enemies on Friday morning. It was early, and the sound the birds made 　4　 through our neighborhood. I figured they’d 　5　 soon. But, no. They were getting louder and probably 　6　 my neighbors nearly as much as us with the noise. I admit I got a little 　7　.   Then, on Sunday afternoon, I saw our dog Quatchi staring at something on the ground. I went to 　8　 and found a small coal-black bird in the grass. Its eyes were milky, and it stayed perfectly 　9　 as my dog walked towards it. Only when Quatchi 　10　 his nose to its head did it walk away. I 　11　 the dog inside and came back with my camera.  It never occurred to me that the young would be hanging out on the ground growing and gaining 　12　 as its parents guarded it from above. The second I saw this little creature I 　13　 the crows.  To be honest, I’ve never been much of a bird person. And I wish they’d chosen another backyard. But I’m also 　14　 that I got to see this little bit of nature unfold up close. It’s pretty amazing.  The experience has also 　15　 my desire to create a beautiful backyard garden that attracts lots of bees, butterflies, and yes, birds. They are welcome here.  1.A. after B. when C. until D. before 2.A. organization B. camp C. business D. trap 3.A. accepted B. drove C. discovered D. invited 4.A. traveled B. flew C. ran D. flowed 5.A. sing B. fight C. fall down D. quiet down 6.A. attracting B. annoying C. frightening D. amusing 7.A. excited B. amazed C. curious D. desperate 8.A. prevent B. defend C. explore D. assist 9.A. cold B. enthusiastic C. still D. friendly 10.A. touched B. threw C. pointed D. connected 11.A. awarded B. locked C. praised D. fed 12.A. strength B. pity C. advantage D. freedom 13.A. hated B. respected C. admired D. forgave 14.A. pitiful B. grateful C. painful D. careful 15.A. discouraged B. ensured C. strengthened D. proved 答案与解析　 【语篇解读】　作者讲述了自己对在后院安家的乌鸦从讨厌到怜爱的态度转变过程,也告诉我们对待小动物也要一视同仁。 好词　desire n. 愿望; 欲望; 渴望 1.D　根据后面的语境可知,作者在乌鸦来之前,心情极好。故选D。after “在……之后”; when “当……时”; until “一直到”; before “在……之前”。 2.B　根据下文可知,乌鸦在他们家的后院定居下来,即建立了营地(camp)。故选B。organization “组织”; camp “营地”; business “生意,商业”; trap “陷阱”。 3.C　根据语境可知,此处是指作者第一次发现 (discovered)乌鸦。故选C。accept “接受”; drive “开车,驱赶”; discover “发现”; invite “邀请”。 4.A　时间还早,乌鸦的叫声穿过我们的街区。travel “传播,旅行”; fly “飞行”; run “跑”; flow “流动”。travel through为“穿越,穿过”。故选A。 5.D　根据后面的“They were getting louder”可知,它们声音越来越大,而but为转折连词,故推知“我”认为它们会安静(quiet down)下来,但声音却越来越大。故选D。fall down “摔倒”; quiet down “安静下来”。 6.B　在周五早晨很早的时候,乌鸦的叫声会让人恼火(annoying)。故选B。attract “吸引”; annoy “使恼火”; frighten “使害怕”; amuse “使娱乐”。 7.D　根据上下文的语境可知,在早上听到乌鸦那么大的叫声,很是恼火,却又无可奈何,有点绝望(desperate)。故选D。excited “激动的”; amazed “惊讶的”; curious “好奇的”; desperate “绝望的”。 8.C　根据上文可知,作者看到他们的狗Quatchi盯着地上的东西,出于好奇,作者也去一探究竟。故选C。prevent “阻止”; defend “防御”; explore “探查,探索”; assist “协助”。 9.C　根据空后的“只有当狗用鼻子碰触着它的头时,它才走开”,由此可知,在狗走近它前,它是一动不动的 (still)。故选C。cold “冷的”; enthusiastic “热情的”; still “一动不动的”; friendly “友好的”。 10.A　根据常识及语境可知,此处是指狗用鼻子碰触(touched)。故选A。touch “碰触”; throw “扔掉”; point “指向”; connect “连接”。 11.B　因为上文讲狗用鼻子碰触了小乌鸦,所以作者担心小乌鸦的处境,怕狗伤害它就把狗锁(locked)起来了。故选B。award “授予”; lock “锁”; praise “表扬”; feed “喂食”。 12.A　分析语境可知,此处是指小乌鸦长大,有了力气,即成长壮大。故选A。strength “力气”; pity “怜悯”; advantage “优势”; freedom “自由”。 13.D　从上文乌鸦来到作者的后院安了家,吵到了他们,非常生气。但看到这只小乌鸦就宽恕(forgave)了它们。故选D。hate “憎恨”; respect “尊敬”; admire “钦佩”; forgive “宽恕,原谅”。 14.B　根据but可知,虽然作者是个从不喜欢鸟的人,却因为小乌鸦的可爱,而感激(grateful)大自然能让作者近距离观察到它。故选B。pitiful “可怜的”; grateful “感激的”; painful “痛苦的”; careful “仔细的,小心的”。 15.C　根据语境可知,此处是指看见小乌鸦的经历让作者增强了建立一个美丽花园的愿望。故选C。discourage “阻止”; ensure “确保”; strengthen “增强,加强”; prove “证明”。 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $$