Unit 2 Period 1 Starting out & Understanding ideas（分层作业）英语外研版2019选择性必修第二册

Unit 2 Period 1 Starting out & Understanding ideas 分层练习 基础达标 01 能力提升 02 拓展培优 03 一、将下列短语翻译为英文。 1. 被说服做…__________________ 2. 打开__________________ 3. 经再三考虑__________________ 4. 专心于；忙于__________________ 5. 重拾我的爱好__________________ 6. 错失 ...__________________ 7. 屈服，投降__________________ 8. 充分利用时间__________________ 9. 被激励做某事__________________ 10. 认输__________________ 11. 被...分散注意力__________________ 12. 无法接触__________________ 13. .抵制做...的诱惑__________________ 14. 总共__________________ 15. 依靠，依赖__________________ 16.远离_________________________ 【答案】 1. be persuaded to do sth. 2.switch on 3.on reflection 4. be occupied with sth... 5. pick up one’s hobbies 6. miss out 7. give in 8. make full use of... 9. be motivated to do... 10. throw in the towel 11. be distracted by 12. without access to sth 13. resist doing sth 14.a total of 15. rely on 16.step away from 二、根据句意及汉语提示写出单词。 1. The routine tasks (占用) most of the day are demanding but extremely rewarding. 2. The child is best (激发) when following his own interests. 3. As middle school students, we shouldn’t let such news (分散注意力) us from our routine study. 4. The Browns love the of a happy home life. (安全) 5. Ann added that as a reporter she needed many different skills and was (持续不断地) challenged to learn new things. 6. With the new key card, we finally got (使用的机会) to the restricted area. 【答案】 1. occupying 2. motivated 3. distract 4. security 5. constantly 6. access 三、单句语法填空。 1.Teachers think highly of Alice, because she is_____________________(constant)working hard. 2.You cannot view the file, because it is only_____________________(access)to the superuser. 3.He has decided to step away_____________________ the computer games and devote himself to studying. 4.Tom was persuaded_____________________(take)part in the election of the president of the students’ union. 5.True friends are that kind of people who are_____________________(rely)and worthy of trust. 6.At first, I thought her ideas were crazy, but _____________________reflection, I realized there was some truth in what she said. 7.You can rely on_____________________that they will finish their work ahead of time. 8.Her father’s_____________________(occupy)influenced her greatly, and Jane finally chose to be a lawyer which is suitable for her. 【答案】 l.constantly 2.accessible 3.from 4.to take 5.reliable 6.on 7.it 8.occupation 四、根据汉语意思完成句子 1.科技的发展有助于中国商人进入更广阔的市场。(access) The development of science and technology helps Chinese traders to__________________________________________. 2.此外，随着体育场的建立，这里可以举办各种各样的体育赛事。(with的复合结构) Moreover, __________________________________________a wide range of sports events are able to be held here. 3.现在有些孩子更多地依靠父母为他们做一切事情。(rely on) Nowadays some children__________________________________________everything for them. 4.因为忙着准备即将到来的考试，我没有时间放松。（一句多译：occupy) ①__________________________________________, I have no time for relaxation. (现在分词短语作状语) ②__________________________________________, I have no time for relaxation. (过去分词短语作状语) 【答案】 1.have/get/gain access to a broader market 2.with the stadium set up 3.rely more on their parents to do 4.①Occupying myself with/in preparing for the coming examination ②Occupied with/in preparing for the coming examination 五、阅读理解 Barrington Irving made his historic flight and founded an educational non-profit-making organization. The secret, he believes, is having a dream in the first place, and that starts with learning experiences that inspire kids to build careers. The moment of inspiration for Irving came in his parents’ bookstore. One customer, a professional pilot, asked Irving if he’d thought about becoming a pilot. “I told him I didn’t think I was smart enough; but the next day he took me to the cockpit(驾驶舱)of the commercial airplane he flew,and just like that I was hooked.” To follow his dream,Irving turned down a football scholarship to the University of Florida.He washed airplanes to earn money and increased his flying skills by practising at home on a $40 flight simulator(模拟) video game.Then another dream took hold:flying alone around the world.He faced more than 50 rejections for sponsorship before convincing some companies to donate aircraft components.He took off with no weather radar,no de-icing system(除冰系统),and just $30 in his pocket. After 97 days,26 stops and dozens of thunderstorms, he touched down to a cheering crowd in Miami. “It was seeing so many young people watching and listening that pushed me into giving back with my knowledge and experience.” Irving has been doing it ever since.He set up his non-profit-making organization,Experience Aviation(航空),aiming to increase the numbers of youth in aviation and science-related careers.“We want to create chances for students to accomplish something amazing,” he notes. The most powerful educational tool is the example his own life provides. 1. According to Irving, what is the most important in achieving success? A. Meeting people who provide unexpected help. B. Getting a chance to study technical knowledge. C. Having something specific that you want to accomplish. D. Developing communication with different organizations. 2. What Irving replied to the pilot in the bookstore suggested that 　　　.  A. he was doubtful about his own abilities B. he felt embarrassed to refuse the offer C. he knew his efforts would be rewarded D. he realized immediately how lucky he was 3. What can we lean about Irving in paragraph 3? A. He chose to reduce his budget as low as possible. B. He was finally given enough money to keep going. C. He got the most useful flying tips from his video game. D. He took on a further challenge after he knew how to fly. 4. Why did Irving set up his non-profit-making organization? A. He hoped to become a public figure. B. He saw there was great interest in what he was doing. C. He expected to start a business in other fields. D. He thought he could teach more than flight schools could. 【答案】1. C 2.A 3. D 4.B 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文,主要讲述了Barrington Irving坚持梦想、学习飞行、独自一人飞越全球并成立公益组织传播飞行知识及经验的故事。 1.C细节理解题。根据第一段中的“The secret,he believes,is having a dream in the first place,and that starts with learning experiences that inspire kids to build careers.”可知,在Irving看来,取得成功最重要的是有明确的目标。 2.A推理判断题。根据第二段中的“I told him I didn’t think I was smart enough”可知,Irving告诉对方自己可能不够聪明,表明Irving怀疑自己的能力。 3.D细节理解题。根据第三段中的“Then another dream took hold:flying alone around the world.”可知,在他知道如何飞行之后,他接受了进一步的挑战。 4.B推理判断题。根据第四段中的“It was seeing so many young people watching and listening that pushed me into giving back with my knowledge and experience.”及“Irving has been doing it ever since.He set up his non-profit-making organization...”可推知,促使Irving建立这个公益组织的原因是他看到人们对他所做的事非常感兴趣。 六、阅读理解 （四川省绵阳市2024-2025学年高二上阶段练习）Turning soil, pulling weeds, and harvesting cabbage sound like tough work for middle and high school kids. And at first it is, says Abby Jaramillo, who with another teacher started Urban Sprouts, a school garden program at four low-income schools. The program aims to help students develop science skills, environmental awareness, and healthy lifestyles. Jaramillo’s students live in neighborhoods where fresh food and green space are not easy to find and fast-food restaurants outnumber grocery stores. “The kids literally come to school with bags of snacks and large bottles of soft drinks,” she says. “They come to us thinking vegetables are awful, dirt is awful, insects are awful.” Though some are scared of the insects and turned off by the dirt at first, most are eager to try something new. Urban Sprouts’ classes, at two middle schools and two high schools, include hands-on experiments such as soil testing, flower-and-seed dissection, tastings of fresh or dried produce, and work in the garden. Several times a year, students cook the vegetables they grow, and they occasionally make salads for their entire schools. Program evaluations show that kids eat more vegetables as a result of the classes. “We have students who say they went home and talked to their parents and now they’re eating differently,” Jaramillo says. She adds that the program’s benefits go beyond nutrition (营养). Some students get so interested in gardening that they bring home seeds to start their own vegetable gardens. Besides, working in the garden seems to have a calming effect on Jaramillo’s special education students, many of whom have emotional control issues. “They get outside,” she says, “and they feel successful.” 1．What do we know about Abby Jaramillo? A．She used to be a health worker. B．She grew up in a low-income family. C．She owns a fast-food restaurant. D．She is a founder of Urban Sprouts. 2．What was a problem facing Jaramillo at the start of the program? A．The kids’ parents distrusted her. B．Students had little time for her classes. C．Some kids disliked garden work. D．There was no space for school gardens. 3．Which of the following best describes the impact of the program? A．Far-reaching. B．Predictable. C．Short-lived. D．Unclear. 4．What can be a suitable title for the text? A．Protecting School Gardens B．Experiencing Country Life C．Growing Vegetable Lovers D．Changing Local Landscape 【答案】1．D 2．C 3．A 4．C 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文，主要介绍Abby Jaramillo发起的校园花园项目“Urban Sprouts”，通过园艺活动帮助低收入社区学生培养科学技能、健康饮食和积极心态的故事。 1．细节理解题。根据第一段中“And at first it is, says Abby Jaramillo, who with another teacher started Urban Sprouts, a school garden program at four low-income schools.(起初是这样的，Abby Jaramillo说，她和另一位老师在四所低收入学校启动了Urban Sprouts学校花园项目)”可知，Abby Jaramillo是Urban Sprouts的发起者之一，是她创办了Urban Sprouts这个项目。故选D项。 2．推理判断题。根据第二段中““They come to us thinking vegetables are awful, dirt is awful, insects are awful.” Though some are scared of the insects and turned off by the dirt at first, most are eager to try something new. (“他们来找我们，认为蔬菜很可怕，泥土很可怕，昆虫很可怕。”虽然有些人最初害怕昆虫，对泥土感到厌烦，但大多数人都渴望尝试新的东西)”可知，项目之初很多人怕昆虫，厌烦泥土，由此可推知，一些学生不喜欢园艺工作。故选C项。 3．推理判断题。根据最后一段“She adds that the program’s benefits go beyond nutrition (营养). Some students get so interested in gardening that they bring home seeds to start their own vegetable gardens. Besides, working in the garden seems to have a calming effect on Jaramillo’s special education students, many of whom have emotional control issues. “They get outside,” she says, “and they feel successful.”(她补充说，该计划的好处不仅仅是营养。有些学生对园艺非常感兴趣，他们把种子带回家开始自己的菜园。此外，在花园里工作似乎对Jaramillo的特殊教育学生有镇静作用，他们中的许多人都有情绪控制问题。“他们走出去，”她说，“他们觉得自己很成功。”)” 可知，这个项目不仅给学生提供了有营养的食物，而且许多学生回家开创了自己的菜园，对有情绪控制问题的学生也起到了关键作用，由此可推知，该项目的影响是深远的。故选A项。 4. 主旨大意题。根据第一段中“And at first it is, says Abby Jaramillo, who with another teacher started Urban Sprouts, a school garden program at four low-income schools. The program aims to help students develop science skills, environmental awareness, and healthy lifestyles. (起初是这样的，Abby Jaramillo说，她和另一位老师在四所低收入学校启动了 “Urban Sprouts”学校花园项目。该项目旨在帮助学生培养科学技能、环保意识和健康的生活方式)” 和最后一段中“She adds that the program’s benefits go beyond nutrition (营养). Some students get so interested in gardening that they bring home seeds to start their own vegetable gardens. Besides, working in the garden seems to have a calming effect on Jaramillo’s special education students, many of whom have emotional control issues. (她补充说，该计划的好处不仅仅是营养。有些学生对园艺非常感兴趣，他们把种子带回家开始自己的菜园。此外，在花园里工作似乎对Jaramillo的特殊教育学生有镇静作用，他们中的许多人都有情绪控制问题)”可知，文章主要讲述了Abby Jaramillo等老师在低收入学校发起的培养学生科学能力，环保意识以及健康生活方式的Urban Sprouts花园项目，让原本不喜欢蔬菜的学生逐渐爱上蔬菜，并且该项目带来了多方面的积极影响。C项“Growing Vegetable Lovers(培养蔬菜爱好者)”能概括文章内容，最适合做文章标题。故选C项。 七、七选五 （重庆九龙坡市2025学年一模）To put into words my time in Antarctica and South Georgia is nearly impossible. I had always described it as a once-in-a-lifetime experience. 1 I was not the only one who felt this way. About 50% of the passengers of our expedition had been to Antarctica at least once before. This goes to show just how magical the destination is. 2 How tiny you feel next to towering glaciers and icebergs. The blinding white blankets everything, blurring the boundary between land and ocean. The icy water moves through your body as you take the Polar Plunge. The solemn silence calms your restlessness and reminds you of heart-touching stories of survival from explorers of the past. The list goes on. Antarctica makes you feel so small and insignificant, in the best way. Everything has a purpose, and the cycle of life is evident. You get front row seats to witness the most incredible show: nature. 3 For example, when you see a brown skua (贼鸥) attacking a penguin chick, your heart aches. Then your expedition guide regretfully tells you that a chick that is small in March would have very slim chances of surviving the upcoming winter. 4 Things move fast here, every month offering something unique and special to see. In March, the weather is a bit more unpredictable, and the sea ice is beginning to form again. Our voyage was the last of the season. In two more weeks, expedition ships would not be able to break through the ice. The penguins are completing their yearly feather-changing process. They are really weak during this time, and cannot dive. 5 These animals, arguably the cutest you will ever see, survive such unfavorable environments. It’s absolutely incredible to witness the challenges, the skill, the efforts, all of it. I am forever grateful to have been a visitor. A．But that is not how it is. B．It is as much cruel as beautiful. C．I, years later, did return to this fascinating place. D．The cycle continues, and you’ re left wondering who to support. E．That all your senses will be stimulated is the best way I can describe it. F．But immediately I stepped foot on the continent, I knew I needed to return. G．The expedition team made sure we kept our distance and did not scare them. 【答案】1．F 2．E 3．B 4．D 5．G 【导语】本文是记叙文。文章主要介绍了作者在南极洲的旅行经历。 1．根据上文“I had always described it as a once-in-a-lifetime experience.(我一直把它描述为一个一生一次的经历。)”可知，作者认为去南极洲的旅行是一个一生一次的经历，F选项“但当我踏上这片大陆时，我知道我需要回去”能够承接上文，表示虽然作者刚开始认为去南极洲的旅行是一个一生一次的经历，但当作者踏上南极的陆地时，想法改变了，知道还会回到那里。故选F。 2．根据下文“How tiny you feel next to towering glaciers and icebergs.(在高耸的冰川和冰山旁边，你感觉多么渺小)”和“The solemn silence calms your restlessness and reminds you of heart-touching stories of survival from explorers of the past. (庄严的沉默平息了你的不安，让你想起了过去探险家们感人的生存故事)”可知，此处在讲在南极的感官感受，E选项“你所有的感官都会受到刺激，这是我所能描述的最好的方式”引起下文对于感官的描述。故选E。 3．根据下文“For example, when you see a brown skua (贼鸥) attacking a penguin chick, your heart aches.(例如，当你看到一只棕色贼鸥攻击一只企鹅雏鸟时，你的心会痛)”可知，棕色贼鸥攻击一只企鹅雏鸟的例子表明，自然有美，也有残酷，B项意为“它既美丽又残忍”引起下文，下文举例说明了自然的残忍是如何体现的。故选B。 4．根据上文“For example, when you see a brown skua (贼鸥) attacking a penguin chick, your heart aches. Then your expedition guide regretfully tells you that a chick that is small in March would have very slim chances of surviving the upcoming winter. (例如，当你看到一只棕色贼鸥攻击一只企鹅雏鸟时，你的心会痛。然后你的探险向导遗憾地告诉你，一只在三月出生的小企鹅在即将到来的冬天存活的机会非常渺茫。)”可知，自然是残酷的，其中有弱肉强食，经历着一次次生命循环，D选项“循环仍在继续，你不知道该为谁加油。”能够承接上文，描述自然生命的循环。故选D。 5．根据上文“The penguins are completing their yearly feather-changing process. They are really weak during this time, and cannot dive. (企鹅正在完成一年一度的换羽过程。这段时间它们真的很虚弱，不能潜水。)”可知，企鹅在的换羽过程中很虚弱，G选项“探险队确保我们保持距离，没有吓到他们”能够承接上文，企鹅在的换羽过程中很虚弱，所以探险队确保保持距离，不要吓到它们。此处them与上文The penguins呼应。故选G。 八、语法填空 （南宁市2024-2025学年高二上期中）阅读下面材料，在空白处填入适当的内容（1个单词）或括号内单词的正确形式。 Ellen Lee DeGeneres, 1 American actress, television hostess, writer, and producer, was born in Metairie, Louisiana. After graduating from Atlanta High School in 1976, Ellen attended the University of New Orleans, 2 she studied communication studies, but she gave up after one semester. She held 3 (vary) jobs until she turned to performing at small clubs and coffee houses. By 1981, she worked her way up to be the hostess at Clyde’s Comedy Club. In the early 1980s, she toured nationally and in the competition 4 (support) by the cable network Showtime, she was named the 5 (amusing) comedian (喜剧演员) in America. 6 early attempts at television series didn’t succeed, Ellen became popular by headlining her own sitcom (情景喜剧) These Friends of Mine, which 7 (broadcast) from 1994 to 1998. In 2001, Ellen launched series The Ellen Show on CBS. In 2003, 8 (provide) the voice of Dory in the film Finding Nemo, she was awarded the Saturn Award for Best Supporting Actress. She became the first actress 9 (win) a Saturn Award for a voice performance. Ellen was also well known 10 a hostess of awards shows. She hosted the Grammy Awards in 1996 and 1997, as well as the Emmy Awards in 2001 and 2005. In February 2007, she was the hostess of the Academy Awards, which she hosted again in 2014. 【答案】1．an 2．where 3．various 4．supported 5．most amusing 6．Although/Though/While 7．was broadcast/was broadcasted 8．providing 9．to win 10．As 2 / 2 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $$ Unit 2 Period 1 Starting out & Understanding ideas 分层练习 基础达标 01 能力提升 02 拓展培优 03 一、将下列短语翻译为英文。 1. 被说服做…__________________ 2. 打开__________________ 3. 经再三考虑__________________ 4. 专心于；忙于__________________ 5. 重拾我的爱好__________________ 6. 错失 ...__________________ 7. 屈服，投降__________________ 8. 充分利用时间__________________ 9. 被激励做某事__________________ 10. 认输__________________ 11. 被...分散注意力__________________ 12. 无法接触__________________ 13. .抵制做...的诱惑__________________ 14. 总共__________________ 15. 依靠，依赖__________________ 16.远离_________________________ 二、根据句意及汉语提示写出单词。 1. The routine tasks (占用) most of the day are demanding but extremely rewarding. 2. The child is best (激发) when following his own interests. 3. As middle school students, we shouldn’t let such news (分散注意力) us from our routine study. 4. The Browns love the of a happy home life. (安全) 5. Ann added that as a reporter she needed many different skills and was (持续不断地) challenged to learn new things. 6. With the new key card, we finally got (使用的机会) to the restricted area. 三、单句语法填空。 1.Teachers think highly of Alice, because she is_____________________(constant)working hard. 2.You cannot view the file, because it is only_____________________(access)to the superuser. 3.He has decided to step away_____________________ the computer games and devote himself to studying. 4.Tom was persuaded_____________________(take)part in the election of the president of the students’ union. 5.True friends are that kind of people who are_____________________(rely)and worthy of trust. 6.At first, I thought her ideas were crazy, but _____________________reflection, I realized there was some truth in what she said. 7.You can rely on_____________________that they will finish their work ahead of time. 8.Her father’s_____________________(occupy)influenced her greatly, and Jane finally chose to be a lawyer which is suitable for her. 四、根据汉语意思完成句子 1.科技的发展有助于中国商人进入更广阔的市场。(access) The development of science and technology helps Chinese traders to__________________________________________. 2.此外，随着体育场的建立，这里可以举办各种各样的体育赛事。(with的复合结构) Moreover, __________________________________________a wide range of sports events are able to be held here. 3.现在有些孩子更多地依靠父母为他们做一切事情。(rely on) Nowadays some children__________________________________________everything for them. 4.因为忙着准备即将到来的考试，我没有时间放松。（一句多译：occupy) ①__________________________________________, I have no time for relaxation. (现在分词短语作状语) ②__________________________________________, I have no time for relaxation. (过去分词短语作状语) 五、阅读理解 Barrington Irving made his historic flight and founded an educational non-profit-making organization. The secret, he believes, is having a dream in the first place, and that starts with learning experiences that inspire kids to build careers. The moment of inspiration for Irving came in his parents’ bookstore. One customer, a professional pilot, asked Irving if he’d thought about becoming a pilot. “I told him I didn’t think I was smart enough; but the next day he took me to the cockpit(驾驶舱)of the commercial airplane he flew,and just like that I was hooked.” To follow his dream,Irving turned down a football scholarship to the University of Florida.He washed airplanes to earn money and increased his flying skills by practising at home on a $40 flight simulator(模拟) video game.Then another dream took hold:flying alone around the world.He faced more than 50 rejections for sponsorship before convincing some companies to donate aircraft components.He took off with no weather radar,no de-icing system(除冰系统),and just $30 in his pocket. After 97 days,26 stops and dozens of thunderstorms, he touched down to a cheering crowd in Miami. “It was seeing so many young people watching and listening that pushed me into giving back with my knowledge and experience.” Irving has been doing it ever since.He set up his non-profit-making organization,Experience Aviation(航空),aiming to increase the numbers of youth in aviation and science-related careers.“We want to create chances for students to accomplish something amazing,” he notes. The most powerful educational tool is the example his own life provides. 1. According to Irving, what is the most important in achieving success? A. Meeting people who provide unexpected help. B. Getting a chance to study technical knowledge. C. Having something specific that you want to accomplish. D. Developing communication with different organizations. 2. What Irving replied to the pilot in the bookstore suggested that 　　　.  A. he was doubtful about his own abilities B. he felt embarrassed to refuse the offer C. he knew his efforts would be rewarded D. he realized immediately how lucky he was 3. What can we lean about Irving in paragraph 3? A. He chose to reduce his budget as low as possible. B. He was finally given enough money to keep going. C. He got the most useful flying tips from his video game. D. He took on a further challenge after he knew how to fly. 4. Why did Irving set up his non-profit-making organization? A. He hoped to become a public figure. B. He saw there was great interest in what he was doing. C. He expected to start a business in other fields. D. He thought he could teach more than flight schools could. 六、阅读理解 （四川省绵阳市2024-2025学年高二上阶段练习）Turning soil, pulling weeds, and harvesting cabbage sound like tough work for middle and high school kids. And at first it is, says Abby Jaramillo, who with another teacher started Urban Sprouts, a school garden program at four low-income schools. The program aims to help students develop science skills, environmental awareness, and healthy lifestyles. Jaramillo’s students live in neighborhoods where fresh food and green space are not easy to find and fast-food restaurants outnumber grocery stores. “The kids literally come to school with bags of snacks and large bottles of soft drinks,” she says. “They come to us thinking vegetables are awful, dirt is awful, insects are awful.” Though some are scared of the insects and turned off by the dirt at first, most are eager to try something new. Urban Sprouts’ classes, at two middle schools and two high schools, include hands-on experiments such as soil testing, flower-and-seed dissection, tastings of fresh or dried produce, and work in the garden. Several times a year, students cook the vegetables they grow, and they occasionally make salads for their entire schools. Program evaluations show that kids eat more vegetables as a result of the classes. “We have students who say they went home and talked to their parents and now they’re eating differently,” Jaramillo says. She adds that the program’s benefits go beyond nutrition (营养). Some students get so interested in gardening that they bring home seeds to start their own vegetable gardens. Besides, working in the garden seems to have a calming effect on Jaramillo’s special education students, many of whom have emotional control issues. “They get outside,” she says, “and they feel successful.” 1．What do we know about Abby Jaramillo? A．She used to be a health worker. B．She grew up in a low-income family. C．She owns a fast-food restaurant. D．She is a founder of Urban Sprouts. 2．What was a problem facing Jaramillo at the start of the program? A．The kids’ parents distrusted her. B．Students had little time for her classes. C．Some kids disliked garden work. D．There was no space for school gardens. 3．Which of the following best describes the impact of the program? A．Far-reaching. B．Predictable. C．Short-lived. D．Unclear. 4．What can be a suitable title for the text? A．Protecting School Gardens B．Experiencing Country Life C．Growing Vegetable Lovers D．Changing Local Landscape 七、七选五 （重庆九龙坡市2025学年一模）To put into words my time in Antarctica and South Georgia is nearly impossible. I had always described it as a once-in-a-lifetime experience. 1 I was not the only one who felt this way. About 50% of the passengers of our expedition had been to Antarctica at least once before. This goes to show just how magical the destination is. 2 How tiny you feel next to towering glaciers and icebergs. The blinding white blankets everything, blurring the boundary between land and ocean. The icy water moves through your body as you take the Polar Plunge. The solemn silence calms your restlessness and reminds you of heart-touching stories of survival from explorers of the past. The list goes on. Antarctica makes you feel so small and insignificant, in the best way. Everything has a purpose, and the cycle of life is evident. You get front row seats to witness the most incredible show: nature. 3 For example, when you see a brown skua (贼鸥) attacking a penguin chick, your heart aches. Then your expedition guide regretfully tells you that a chick that is small in March would have very slim chances of surviving the upcoming winter. 4 Things move fast here, every month offering something unique and special to see. In March, the weather is a bit more unpredictable, and the sea ice is beginning to form again. Our voyage was the last of the season. In two more weeks, expedition ships would not be able to break through the ice. The penguins are completing their yearly feather-changing process. They are really weak during this time, and cannot dive. 5 These animals, arguably the cutest you will ever see, survive such unfavorable environments. It’s absolutely incredible to witness the challenges, the skill, the efforts, all of it. I am forever grateful to have been a visitor. A．But that is not how it is. B．It is as much cruel as beautiful. C．I, years later, did return to this fascinating place. D．The cycle continues, and you’ re left wondering who to support. E．That all your senses will be stimulated is the best way I can describe it. F．But immediately I stepped foot on the continent, I knew I needed to return. G．The expedition team made sure we kept our distance and did not scare them. 八、语法填空 （南宁市2024-2025学年高二上期中）阅读下面材料，在空白处填入适当的内容（1个单词）或括号内单词的正确形式。 Ellen Lee DeGeneres, 1 American actress, television hostess, writer, and producer, was born in Metairie, Louisiana. After graduating from Atlanta High School in 1976, Ellen attended the University of New Orleans, 2 she studied communication studies, but she gave up after one semester. She held 3 (vary) jobs until she turned to performing at small clubs and coffee houses. By 1981, she worked her way up to be the hostess at Clyde’s Comedy Club. In the early 1980s, she toured nationally and in the competition 4 (support) by the cable network Showtime, she was named the 5 (amusing) comedian (喜剧演员) in America. 6 early attempts at television series didn’t succeed, Ellen became popular by headlining her own sitcom (情景喜剧) These Friends of Mine, which 7 (broadcast) from 1994 to 1998. In 2001, Ellen launched series The Ellen Show on CBS. In 2003, 8 (provide) the voice of Dory in the film Finding Nemo, she was awarded the Saturn Award for Best Supporting Actress. She became the first actress 9 (win) a Saturn Award for a voice performance. Ellen was also well known 10 a hostess of awards shows. She hosted the Grammy Awards in 1996 and 1997, as well as the Emmy Awards in 2001 and 2005. In February 2007, she was the hostess of the Academy Awards, which she hosted again in 2014. 1 / 5 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $$