UNIT2 读与练·阅读限时训练一（Word练习）-【拓展阅读】2024-2025学年高中英语必修第二册（人教版2019）

Ⅰ.阅读理解 A (2024·云南玉溪高一统考期末)For many people, visiting a wildlife park is a must­have bucket­list item. Few travel experiences can compare with watching wild animals wandering freely in wildlife reserves, enjoying their natural habitat. Here are some of the very best wildlife parks from all around the world. 1.Masai Mara National Reserve, Kenya The Masai Mara is located in the southwest of Kenya and is one of the most important and well­known wildlife conservation areas in the world. Covering an area of 1，510 square kilometers, the Masai Mara National Reserve consists of the grasslands, mountain highlands, lakelands and valley. Those looking for an unforgettable traditional wildlife park experience should look no further than the Masai Mara National Reserve. Famous for its natural diversity of animals, you can expect to see vast numbers of leopards, elephants and lions. The wildlife park is also home to over 450 bird species. 2.The Serengeti National Park, Tanzania Listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, the Serengeti National Park is a land of beauty that is one of the last naturalistic wonders left on this planet. This wildlife park is the symbol of Africa, and also one of the world's oldest ecosystems to ever exist. Located in the northern area of Tanzania, the Serengeti National Park has also been famous for the annual migration (迁徙) of wildlife to permanent waterholes. During this phenomenon, you'll get to see vast herds of zebras, buffaloes and elephants migrating to the waterholes due to the change of season, followed by predators(捕食者) on the hunt for them. 3.Tierra del Fuego National Park, Argentina The Tierra del Fuego National Park, located at the southern tip of Argentina, is nestled between the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans, thus featuring a dynamic weather ecosystem with beech forests, mountains, waterfalls and glaciers (冰川). Not quite the image you may have in mind of a wildlife park being muddy, brownish and all dry landscapes. It is a most breathtaking wildlife park, home to beautiful species such as eagles, rabbits and North American beavers. Aside from basking in the sightings of these wild animals, visitors to Tierra del Fuego often go hiking and fishing there. 1.Which park would you recommend to someone who is looking for a traditional wildlife tour? A.Masai Mara National Reserve.　　 B.The Serengeti National Park. C.Tierra del Fuego National Park. D.None of them. 2.Which special activity can visitors do in The Serengeti National Park? A.Hiking and fishing in the park. B.Creating a must­have bucket­list. C.Exploring numbers of different landscapes. D.Watching the annual migration of many animals. 3.What is the unique feature of Tierra del Fuego National Park? A.It is naturalistic. B.It is the most famous one. C.It has the oldest ecosystem. D.It has waterfalls and glaciers. [二次精读] 重点单词 item ['aɪtəm] n.条，条款；项目　　habitat ['hæbɪtæt] n.(动植物的)栖息地；生活环境 conservation [ˌkɒnsə'veɪʃ(ə)n] n.保护；节约 vast [vɑːst] adj.广阔的；巨大的；大量的 symbol ['sɪmb(ə)l] n.象征，代表； 标志 ecosystem ['iːkəʊsɪstəm] n.生态系统 annual ['ænjuəl] adj.每年的； 一年一次的； 全年的 permanent ['pɜːmənənt] adj.永久的； 不断出现的 dynamic [daɪ'næmɪk] adj.精力充沛的； 活跃的 muddy ['mʌdi] adj.泥泞的； 混浊的 brownish ['braʊnɪʃ] adj.呈褐色的 重点短语 compare with(把……)与……相比； 比得上 consist of由……组成 aside from除……之外； 既……又……； 暂置不论 语块积累 visit a wildlife park参观野生动物公园 in wildlife reserves野生动物保护区 cover an area of 1，510 square kilometers占地面积为1 510平方千米 the symbol of Africa非洲的象征 go hiking and fishing徒步旅行和钓鱼 长难句分析 Listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, the Serengeti National Park is a land of beauty that is one of the last naturalistic wonders left on this planet. 塞伦盖蒂国家公园被列为联合国教科文组织世界遗产，是一片美丽的土地，是这个星球上仅存的自然奇观之一。 分析：Listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site为过去分词作方式状语，主句中that引导定语从句，修饰a land of beauty。 [背景知识]联合国教科文组织 UNESCO——是一个致力于通过教育、科学及文化来促进各国间合作，对和平与安全作出贡献，以及增进对正义、法治及联合国宪章所确认的世界人民不分种族、性别、语言或宗教均享人权与基本自由之普遍尊重的国际组织。该组织成立于1945年11月16日，总部位于法国巴黎丰特努瓦广场。 B (2024·甘肃定西高一统考)The day starts early for Tang Shengli, a bird protection volunteer in Lanshan county, Yongzhou, Hunan province. At about 5 a.m., the 60­year­old is in uniform and ready to start his day's work protecting and recording migratory(迁徙的) birds. Located on the northern side of the Nanling Mountains, Lanshan is an important passageway for migratory birds. From September to December every year, more than 240 species of migratory birds fly from Siberia to Australia via Hunan. In the past 10 years, Tang has recorded more than 120 species of such birds with his camera. “The flight calls of the migratory birds at night attract me so much that I cannot sleep. All I want to do is get up and record them，” Tang says. When Tang joined the Hunan provincial bird protection organization in 2013, he knew he faced a tough task. Numerous migratory birds were lost each year as a result of killing and illegal trade. At that time, poachers (偷猎者) lit up the hillside to attract the birds there and hunt them. Some nights hundreds of birds would be killed or caught, remembers Liao Changgui, an official with the local forestry bureau. By day, Tang distributes brochures to villagers in Lanshan to raise public awareness of bird protection, while at night, he goes deep into the wilderness to tackle illegal hunting. “Many villagers didn't think bird hunting was illegal, and some made a living from it. Our work has affected their business，” Tang explains, adding his wife was threatened at their home in order to stop him doing his work. To stop poaching, in October 2012, the National Forestry and Grassland Administration issued a notice to prevent the illegal hunting of migratory birds. In December that year, the Hunan provincial government promised to fight against poaching and establish a bird monitoring and protection system. So far, 43 migratory bird protection stations have been built across the province, covering almost all key points on the passageway. In 2020, a “lights out” program started in Lanshan county to prevent the birds from being distracted (使分心). On Nov. 1, the Hunan provincial government issued a ban on hunting migratory birds and other wildlife listed under national and provincial protection. Nationwide, the National Forestry andGrassland Administration is carrying out a two­month special action plan to strengthen patrols and remove illegal hunting equipment in national parks, nature reserves and bird migration routes across the country. 4.Why did poachers light up the hillside according to paragraph 2? A.To find their way around the hill. B.To search for birds' nests and catch them. C.To draw the birds' attention to catch them. D.To lead the birds to fly safely and in the correct direction. 5.What is the possible meaning of the underlined word “tackle” in paragraph 3? A.Give up. B.Put off. C.Call for. D.Deal with. 6.What is the main idea of the fourth paragraph? A.Ways to punish bird poachers. B.Routes migratory birds fly along. C.Measures to protect migratory birds. D.Reasons why poachers try to capture birds. 7.What is a suitable title for the news report? A.Ensuring Birds Have a Safe Passage B.Important Passageway for Migratory Birds C.Flight Calls of Migratory Birds at Night Attract Tang D.Tang Records More than 120 Species of Migratory Birds [二次精读] 重点单词 county ['kaʊnti] n.(英国、爱尔兰的)郡； (美国的)县 uniform ['juːnɪfɔːm] n.制服； 校服adj.一致的，统一的 numerous ['njuːmərəs] adj.很多的，许多的； 数量庞大的 distribute [dɪ'strɪbjuːt] v.分发； 配销； 分配 monitor ['mɒnɪtə(r)] v.监控； 监听n.监测仪器； 显示屏； 班长 route [ruːt] n.路；常规路线 重点短语 more than不只是； 很； 超过　　　　　　　　　　as a result of由于……；因为…… make a living赚钱过活； 营生； 糊口谋生； 谋生 so far到目前为止，迄今为止 carry out执行； 进行； 完成； 抬出去 语块积累 a bird protection volunteer鸟类保护志愿者　　in the past 10 years在过去的10年里 a tough task艰巨的任务 illegal trade非法贸易 raise public awareness of bird protection提高公众对保护鸟类的意识 长难句分析 So far, 43 migratory bird protection stations have been built across the province, covering almost all key points on the passageway. 截至目前，全省已建成43个候鸟保护站，几乎覆盖了通道上的所有重点。 分析：so far为时间状语，主句用了现在完成时，句中stations与动词build为被动关系，故用了现在完成时的被动语态形式；covering almost all key points on the passageway为现在分词短语作结果状语。 C (2023—2024学年山东烟台高一统考期中)In the third grade, ten­year­old Jane read a book about poaching the endangered tigers and cutting down forests at will. She told her friend Holt about it and she really wanted to help save the tigers. Despite being in elementary school, the two girls have organized fundraisers(资金筹集).During their first year, the girls raised $1，500 to save tigers. “We went to a zoo and asked if we could help and it became this huge fun thing. We never expected it to get so big，” the girls said. When Jane and Holt pitched their ideas in the zoo to ask for funds, their table was packed with zoo guests all afternoon. This year's goal is $2，500. Whatever they raise will be matched by the Zoological Society and all will be donated(捐赠) to the Tiger Protection Fund. On top of helping the animal, the girls would also be excited about their names to be proudly posted at the zoo's entrance on a sign with other donors. “If we get our names on it, it's going to feel like being famous, and it's going to be like a dream come true for us，” Jane said. They said they were close to their goal and the zoo couldn't be happier. “Their awareness of what's happening to tigers and their wanting to educate people on what's happening to tigers are unbelievable，” Kassner, an animal expert, said. “Three kinds of tigers have already died out and the remaining six are all endangered. The ‘Tiger Girls’ are bringing a big and positive effect and won't be stopping anytime soon.” “I'm so happy that we've come this far. We can do this now though we're only fifth graders and just imagine what we can do in the future，” Holt said. 8.What led Jane to have the idea of saving tigers? A.The support of her school. B.Her teacher's encouragement. C.The suggestion from her friend. D.Her personal reading experience. 9.What does the underlined word “pitched” in paragraph 3 mean? A.Investigated. B.Accepted. C.Publicized. D.Considered. 10.What does Kassner think about the two girls? A.They have made a great difference. B.They succeed in stopping people poaching. C.They enable people to focus on school education. D.They realized the dream of becoming well­known. 11.Which of the following can best describe the two girls? A.Proud and traditional. B.Creative and confident. C.Serious and humorous. D.Courageous and curious. [二次精读] 重点单词 poach [pəʊtʃ] v.偷猎； 窃取　　　　　　　　fund [fʌnd] n.基金(会); 储备； 钱款 goal [ɡəʊl] n.球门； 进球得分； 目标 donor ['dəʊnə(r)] n.献血者，器官捐献者； 捐赠者 unbelievable [ˌʌnbɪ'liːvəb(ə)l] adj.非常好的，难以置信的 重点短语 cut down裁短； 减少； 把……砍倒/割掉　　　　　　　at will任意，随意 be packed with挤满……，装满……，塞满…… come true实现，成真； 应验 be close to接近，靠近； 濒临 die out灭亡；逐渐消失 语块积累 in elementary school在小学　　　　　　　　　　　　　during their first year在他们第一年 the Tiger Protection Fund老虎保护基金 the remaining其余的 长难句分析 Whatever they raise will be matched by the Zoological Society and all will be donated to the Tiger Protection Fund. 无论他们筹集到多少，都要与动物学会相匹配，并全部捐赠给老虎保护基金。 分析：句中Whatever they raise为主语从句，will be matched与all will be donated to...为并列的谓语动词。 Ⅱ.完形填空 (2024·江苏扬州高一统考期末)After my diagnosis(诊断) with a cancer, I loved the __1__ of having something new and green around. My wife, Hannah, bought me what she said was a lucky bamboo plant in a deep­green pottery bowl. We placed the plant in the living room. I __2__ every time I looked at it from the sofa where I spent most of my time. I told Hannah I wanted to__3__ the plant myself. I was pleased when it didn't immediately turn yellow or brown or __4__ all its leaves. The cancer __5__ my ability to walk, and the treatment left me __6__， making it hard for me to perform everyday tasks. Since my diagnosis in August 2018, far too often, it seemed that I had to depend on help from other people. The huge __7__ left me feeling upset. __8__， caring for the plant gave me a sense of __9__ at a time when I sometimes felt __10__. Before I fell sick, I had worked as a family doctor. I was used to being the one who __11__ care, not the one who received it. Watering the plant, as small an act as it was, connected me to my old __12__ and taught me I could still be a caregiver. Plants and __13__ could still depend on me. Over the next few months, I recovered from surgery and __14__ work. Now I keep a few pots of lucky bamboo in my clinic. Sometimes, I will give one to my patients, telling them, “Take care of it. It __15__ you！” 1.A.idea　　　　 B.photo　　　　 C.conclusion　　 D.story 2.A.cried B.nodded C.smiled D.escaped 3.A.hunt for B.wish for C.call for D.care for 4.A.grow B.lose C.decorate D.shake 5.A.limited B.strengthened C.questioned D.showed 6.A.hopeful B.painless C.weak D.energetic 7.A.success B.change C.support D.failure 8.A.Besides B.Unfortunately C.However D.Therefore 9.A.achievement B.closeness C.humour D.adventure 10.A.proud B.useless C.amazed D.equal 11.A.accepted B.approached C.required D.provided 12.A.purpose B.personality C.dream D.identity 13.A.people B.memories C.jobs D.diseases 14.A.insisted on B.gave up C.returned to D.resulted in 15.A.observes B.needs C.connects D.respects 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $$ UNIT 2　WILDLIFE PROTECTION [读与练·阅读限时训练一] Ⅰ.阅读理解 A [语篇解读]　本文是一篇应用文。介绍了世界各地的三个独具特色的动物保护区。 1.A　细节理解题。根据第三段“Those looking for an unforgettable traditional wildlife park experience should look no further than the Masai Mara National Reserve. (那些想要体验难忘的传统野生动物园的人应该去马赛马拉国家保护区。)”可知，Masai Mara National Reserve 能满足寻求传统野生动物园难忘体验的人们的需求，故选A。 2.D　细节理解题。根据第四段“Located in the northern area of Tanzania, the Serengeti National Park has also been famous for the annual migration (迁徙) of wildlife to permanent waterholes. (塞伦盖蒂国家公园位于坦桑尼亚北部地区，也因每年野生动物向永久水坑的迁徙而闻名。)”可知，观察动物的年度迁徙是该公园的一大亮点，故选 D。 3.D　细节理解题。根据倒数第二段“The Tierra del Fuego National Park, located at the southern tip of Argentina, is nestled between the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans, thus featuring a dynamic weather ecosystem with beech forests, mountains, waterfalls and glaciers (冰川). Not quite the image you may have in mind of a wildlife park being muddy, brownish and all dry landscapes. (火地岛国家公园位于阿根廷的南端，坐落在大西洋和太平洋之间，因此以山毛榉林、山脉、瀑布和冰川为特色的动态气候生态系统。你可能想象中的野生动物园不是泥泞的、棕色的、全是干燥的景观。)”可知，该公园不同于传统意义上的只有泥地的其他动物保护区，还有瀑布和冰川，故选D。 B [语篇解读]　本文是一篇说明文。主要讲述了岚山是候鸟迁徙的重要通道，为了确保鸟类有安全通道，唐胜利和湖南政府的一系列的努力。 4.C　细节理解题。根据文章第二段“At that time, poachers (偷猎者) lit up the hillside to attract the birds there and hunt them.(在那个时候，偷猎者照亮山坡，把鸟儿吸引到那里并猎杀它们。)”可知，偷猎者点亮山坡来吸引鸟儿的注意，以便捕捉它们。故选C。 5.D　词句猜测题。根据画线处上句“By day, Tang distributes brochures to villagers in Lanshan to raise public awareness of bird protection, while at night, he goes deep into the wilderness to (白天，唐向岚山村民分发小册子，以提高公众保护鸟类的意识，而晚上，他深入荒野)”以及“illegal hunting (非法狩猎)”可知，本段介绍唐为了保护鸟所做出的努力；白天他给村民分发有关保护鸟类的小册子， 晚上他深入荒野是为了打击非法狩猎。由此猜测，画线处和D项：Deal with(处理；应对)含义相近。故选D。 6.C　主旨大意题。根据文章第四段“To stop poaching, in October 2012, the National Forestry and Grassland Administration issued a notice to prevent the illegal hunting of migratory birds. In December that year, the Hunan provincial government promised to fight against poaching and establish a bird monitoring and protection system. (为了制止偷猎，2012年10月，国家林业和草原局发布了《关于防止非法捕猎候鸟的通知》。同年12月，湖南省政府承诺打击偷猎，并建立鸟类监测和保护系统。)”可知，本段主要讲述政府保护候鸟的一些措施。故选C。 7.A　主旨大意题。根据文章第二段“When Tang joined the Hunan provincial bird protection organization in 2013, he knew he faced a tough task. Numerous migratory birds were lost each year as a result of killing and illegal trade. (当唐在2013年加入湖南省鸟类保护组织时，他知道自己面临着一项艰巨的任务。由于捕杀和非法贸易，每年都有大量候鸟死亡。)”和文章第三段“By day, Tang distributes brochures to villagers in Lanshan to raise public awareness of bird protection, while at night, he goes deep into the wilderness to tackle illegal hunting. (白天，唐向蓝山村民分发小册子，以提高公众保护鸟类的意识，而晚上，他深入荒野，打击非法狩猎。)”以及文章的最后一段“On Nov. 1, the Hunan provincial government issued a ban on hunting migratory birds and other wildlife listed under national and provincial protection. (11月1日，湖南省政府发布了一项禁令，禁止捕猎候鸟和其他被列为国家和省级保护的野生动物。)”可知，文章主要讲述了为了确保鸟类有安全通道的一系列的措施和努力。A项：Ensuring Birds Have a Safe Passage (确保鸟类有安全通道)可作为本文的最佳标题。故选A。 C [语篇解读]　这是一篇记叙文。主要讲述了两个女孩组织募捐活动帮助拯救老虎的故事。 8.D　细节理解题。根据第一段“In the third grade, ten­year­old Jane read a book about poaching (偷猎) the endangered tigers and cutting down forests at will. She told her friend Holt about it and she really wanted to help save the tigers.(三年级时，十岁的简读了一本关于偷猎濒危老虎和随意砍伐森林的书。她把这件事告诉了她的朋友霍尔特，她真的很想帮助拯救老虎。)”可知，简的个人阅读经历让她产生了拯救老虎的想法。故选D。 9.C　词义猜测题。根据画线词句中“...to ask for funds, their table was packed with zoo guests all afternoon.(……寻求资金时，她们的桌子上整个下午都挤满了动物园的客人。)”可知，此处为当简和霍尔特在动物园里提出她们的想法以寻求资金时，她们的桌子上整个下午都挤满了动物园的客人。故可猜测画线单词pitched为“提出”的意思，结合选项，C项Publicized“宣传，提出”意思一致。故选C。 10.A　推理判断题。根据倒数第二段“‘Their awareness of what's happening to tigers and their wanting to educate people on what's happening to tigers are unbelievable，’ Kassner, an animal expert, said. ‘Three kinds of tigers have already died out and the remaining six are all endangered. The ‘Tiger Girls’ are bringing a big and positive effect and won't be stopping anytime soon.’(动物专家卡斯纳说：‘她们意识到老虎正在发生什么，她们想要教育人们老虎正在发生什么，这令人难以置信。’‘三种老虎已经灭绝，剩下的六种都濒临灭绝。‘虎女孩’正在带来巨大而积极的影响，而且短期内不会停止。’)”可推知，卡斯纳认为这两个女孩带来了很大的改变。故选A。 11.B　推理判断题。根据第二段中“Despite being in elementary school, the two girls have organized fundraisers(资金筹集).During their first year, the girls raised $1，500 to save tigers. ‘We went to a zoo and asked if we could help and it became this huge fun thing.’(尽管还在上小学，这两个女孩已经组织了募捐活动。在第一年，女孩们为拯救老虎筹集了1 500美元。‘我们去了动物园，问能不能帮忙，这变成了一件非常有趣的事情。’)”以及第四段“On top of helping the animal, the girls would also be excited about their names to be proudly posted at the zoo's entrance on a sign with other donors. ‘If we get our names on it, it's going to feel like being famous, and it's going to be like a dream come true for us，’ Jane said.(除了帮助这只动物，女孩们也会为自己的名字和其他捐赠者一起自豪地贴在动物园门口的牌子上而感到兴奋。简说：‘如果我们把自己的名字印在上面，那感觉就像出名了，对我们来说就像梦想成真了。’)”和最后一段“‘I'm so happy that we've come this far. We can do this now though we're only fifth graders and just imagine what we can do in the future，’ Holt said.(‘我很高兴我们走了这么远。虽然我们现在只是五年级学生，但我们可以做到这一点，想象一下我们将来可以做什么。’霍尔特说。)”可推知，这两个女孩是有创造力的，且十分自信。故选B。 Ⅱ.完形填空 [语篇解读]　本文是一篇记叙文。文章主要讲述了作者得了癌症后在照顾植物中获得了信心和成就感。 1.A　考查名词词义辨析。句意：在我被诊断出患有癌症后，我喜欢周围有一些新鲜绿色的东西的想法。A.idea想法；B.photo照片；C.conclusion结论；D.story故事。根据下文“having something new and green around”可知，作者喜欢周围有一些新鲜绿色的东西的想法。故选A。 2.C　考查动词词义辨析。句意：每次我坐在沙发上看着它，我都笑了，我大部分时间都在沙发上度过。A.cried哭；B.nodded点头；C.smiled微笑；D.escaped逃跑。根据上文“We placed the plant in the living room”和下文“every time I looked at it from the sofa”及“caring for the plant”可知，作者看到绿色的植物会微笑。故选C。 3.D　考查动词短语辨析。句意：我告诉汉娜我想亲自照料这株植物。A.hunt for寻找；B.wish for希望得到；C.call for要求，需要；D.care for照料。根据下文“the plant myself”可知，作者是想亲自照料植物。故选D。 4.B　考查动词词义辨析。句意：我很高兴它没有立即变成黄色或棕色，也没有掉光所有的叶子。A.grow生长；B.lose丢失；C.decorate装饰；D.shake摇晃。根据上文“it didn't immediately turn yellow or brown or”可知，作者很高兴他的植物没有掉光所有叶子。故选B。 5.A　考查动词词义辨析。句意：癌症限制了我行走的能力，治疗使我虚弱，使我很难完成日常任务。A.limited限制；B.strengthened加强；C.questioned质问；D.showed展示。根据上文“cancer”和下文“my ability to walk”可知，癌症限制了作者行走的能力。故选A。 6.C　考查形容词词义辨析。句意：癌症限制了我行走的能力，治疗使我虚弱，使我很难完成日常任务。A.hopeful有希望的；B.painless无痛的；C.weak虚弱的；D.energetic精力充沛的。根据下文“making it hard for me to perform everyday tasks”可知，治疗癌症使作者虚弱，很难完成日常任务。故选C。 7.B　考查名词词义辨析。句意：巨大的变化让我感到不安。A.success成功；B.change变化；C.support支持；D.failure失败。根据上文“I had to depend on help from other people”可知，作者的这种变化使作者感到不安。故选B。 8.C　考查副词词义辨析。句意：然而，当我觉得自己很没用的时候，照顾这棵植物给了我一种成就感。A.Besides此外；B.Unfortunately不幸的是；C.However然而；D.Therefore因此。根据下文“caring for the plant gave me a sense of __9__”可知，前后是转折关系，空处用“然而”。故选C。 9.A　考查名词词义辨析。句意：然而，当我觉得自己很没用的时候，照顾这棵植物给了我一种成就感。A.achievement成就；B.closeness亲密；C.humour幽默；D.adventure冒险。根据上文“it didn't immediately turn yellow or brown or __4__ all its leaves”可知，作者照料植物很成功，所以让作者有一种成就感。故选A。 10.B　考查形容词词义辨析。句意：然而，当我觉得自己很没用的时候，照顾这棵植物给了我一种成就感。A.proud骄傲的；B.useless无用的；C.amazed惊奇的；D.equal平等的。根据上文“I had to depend on help from other people”可知，作者要依靠别人的帮助，所以作者有时觉得自己没有用。故选B。 11.D　考查动词词义辨析。句意：我习惯了做那个提供照顾的人，而不是接受照顾的人。A.accepted接受；B.approached接近；C.required要求；D.provided提供。根据上文“Before I fell sick, I had worked as a family doctor”可知，作者生病前是医生，是给人提供照顾的人。故选D。 12.D　考查名词词义辨析。句意：给植物浇水，尽管是一件小事，却把我和我以前的身份联系在一起，让我知道我仍然可以成为一名照顾者。A.purpose目的；B.personality个性；C.dream梦想；D.identity身份。根据上文“I had worked as a family doctor”可知，作者把给植物浇水和以前自己当医生的身份联系在一起。故选D。 13.A　考查名词词义辨析。句意：植物和人仍然可以依靠我。A.people人；B.memories记忆；C.jobs工作；D.diseases疾病。根据上文“I could still be a caregiver”可知，作者仍然可以成为一名照顾者，植物和人都可以依靠作者。故选A。 14.C　考查动词短语辨析。句意：在接下来的几个月里，我从手术中恢复过来，回到了工作岗位。A.insisted on坚持；B.gave up放弃；C.returned to回到；D.resulted in导致。根据上文“I recovered from surgery”可知，作者康复后就回到了工作岗位。故选C。 15.B　考查动词词义辨析。句意：它需要你！A.observes观察。B.needs需要；C.connects连接；D.respects尊敬。根据上文“Take care of it”可知，作者送给病人富贵竹，并说植物需要病人的照顾。故选B。 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $$