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主题语境十五|研究自然、学习自然 主题阅读训练(一)　探索自然 Ⅰ.阅读理解 A (2025·信阳高三期末统考)Few animals appear more affectionate than the black⁃browed albatross (信天翁). These large seabirds are socially monogamous (一夫一妻制的) and often mate for life, staying with the same partner with trust. But “divorce” is not unheard of. As is the case with other monogamous animals, a female albatross will leave a partnership that lacks breeding success. Although “divorce” is natural among these birds, Ventura recently began noticing that its rates seemed to vary from year to year for the roughly 15,500 pairs of black⁃browed albatrosses breeding on New Island.“There were clearly years in which more pairs split up, compared with the previous years,” says Ventura, whose team combed through about 15 years of breeding data. To investigate, the group focused on two environmental variables vital to the albatross: wind speed and sea⁃surface temperature. Each affects the birds in different ways. Higher winds make it easier for them to soar for greater distances to gather food. Increasing sea⁃surface temperatures, on the other hand, limit the nutrients available to the albatross by keeping down the production of phytoplankton (浮游植物), which has huge effects on the rest of the marine food web. As a result, albatrosses must travel farther and struggle more to find enough food. This throws breeding schedules into disarray and increases stress levels among partnerships — both factors that can decrease breeding success. And digging deeper, the team found that in warmer years female albatrosses were more likely to leave their mate even after successful breeding attempts.“Previous successful females are the ones that are most affected by this.”Ventura says. Ventura assumes that similar patterns may appear in other seabird populations and possibly among some monogamous mammals, highlighting a potentially overlooked consequence of climate change. “If you have a situation where increasing sea⁃surface temperature is leading to higher divorce rates, which reduces breeding success for the populations as a whole,” she says, “ultimately you’re sending fewer albatrosses out into the world, and that’s going to impact the population more widely.” 1.What can we know about the albatross? A.They maintain a steady annual divorce rate. B.Their relationship is dominated by the female. C.They generally have strong loyalty to their mate. D.Their breeding has decreased due to fading affection. 2.What was the team’s analysis based on? A.Previous researches. B.Food varieties. C.Environmental effects. D.Sex differences. 3.What does the underlined word “disarray” in paragraph 3 mean? A.Disagreement　　　　　 B.Chaos. C.Adaptation. D.Routine. 4.What does Ventura imply in the last paragraph? A.Species of different seabirds are in danger of extinction. B.Climate change influences more species other than albatrosses. C.Breeding success guarantees a stable partnership of albatrosses. D.Other seabirds and mammals affect the population of albatrosses. B (2025·湖南四校联盟摸底考)To most people, giraffes are merely adorable, long⁃necked animals that rank near the top of a zoo visit. But to cardiovascular (心血管的) scientists, there’s even more to love. Giraffes, as it turns out, have solved a problem that kills millions of people every year: high blood pressure. Giraffes have sky⁃high blood pressure because of their sky⁃high heads that, in adults, rise about six meters above the ground — a long, long way for their hearts to pump blood upwards against gravity. To have a blood pressure of 110/70 in the brain — normal for a large animal — giraffes need a blood pressure of about 220/180 in the heart. It doesn’t vex the giraffes, but pressure like that would cause all sorts of problems for people, from heart failure to kidney failure to abnormal ankles and legs. When biologist Barbara Natterson⁃Horowitz examined giraffes’ hearts, she found that their left ventricles (心室) did get thicker, but without fibrosis (纤维化), which is a health problem associated with heart disease and would occur in people. She also found that giraffes have variants of five genes related to fibrosis. In keeping with the findings, other researchers who examined giraffe genes found several giraffe⁃specific gene variants related to cardiovascular development and steady blood pressure. And in 2021, another research group reported giraffe⁃specific variants of genes involved in fibrosis. And the giraffe has another trick to avoid heart failure: The ventricular filling period of the heartbeat is extended, Natterson⁃Horowitz found. This allows the heart to pump more blood with each beat, allowing giraffes to run hard despite their thicker heart muscle. Natterson⁃Horowitz is now turning her attention to another problem giraffes seem to have solved: high blood pressure during pregnancy. For people, this can lead to severe illnesses. Yet giraffes seem to do just well. Natterson⁃Horowitz and her team are hoping to find out if they have unique adaptations that allow this. 5.What does the underlined word “vex” in paragraph 2 mean? A.Frighten. B.Interest. C.Warn. D.Disturb. 6.Why can giraffes resist fibrosis? A.They have high blood pressure. B.They have slower heartbeats. C.They have specific gene variants. D.They have thicker left ventricles. 7.What will Natterson⁃Horowitz and her team focus on in the future? A.What causes giraffes’ gene variants. B.What makes pregnant giraffes well. C.Why pregnant women suffer from illnesses. D.Why giraffes have unique adaptations. 8.Which is the best title for the text? A.Cardiovascular Secrets of Giraffes B.Studies on Heart Fibrosis of Giraffes C.Health Effects of Giraffes’ Long Necks D.Reasons for Man’s High Blood Pressure Ⅱ.阅读七选五 (2025·五校联盟月考)A major benefit of growing your own tomatoes is variety.If you visit a garden center, you will find seeds and small starter plants for yellow tomatoes, purple tomatoes, huge tomatoes, and even very small tomatoes. 　9　.The most important things are to give the plants plenty of water, well⁃draining soil, heat and light.It is best to grow tomatoes in a place that receives at least six hours of sunlight each day.Removing weeds will keep pests and diseases away while giving the plants enough nutrients to produce fruit.  Tomatoes grow best in soil with a pH level between 6.0 and 6.8.If the pH reading is lower than 6.0, you can add about 2 cups of dolomitic lime (石灰) into the soil for each plant. If you want to grow really big tomatoes, try following these seven tips from expert growers: Select tomato seeds with names like Big Zac or Bull’s Heart.　10　.  Start seeds early indoors and re⁃plant them into larger containers several times before moving them outdoors.　11　, remove leaves from the bottom one⁃third of plants and bury stems up to the next set of leaves.This will produce stronger plants.  Remove new flowers that develop at the top of the plant when older fruits near the bottom begin to grow.　12　.  Pay close attention! Observe the plants daily for pests and diseases.React quickly to prevent problems. Remove the small growths where the plant’s stems and branches meet.This will prevent them from taking away nutrients and shading developing fruit under them. 　13　 instead of letting them develop into a shorter, wider shrub (灌木).  Finally, water, fertilize and weed! A.Plant them deep each time B.Rich soil benefits the growth C.Tomatoes are not difficult to grow D.Skills are demanding in growing tomatoes E.Cut back the plants to keep only one main branch F.They are all genetically designed to produce large fruit G.This will force the plant to produce fewer but larger tomatoes Ⅲ.完形填空 (2025·山东省济宁市高三模拟)I’d been exploring the 40⁃hectare woods around our cottage my whole life and I knew the way well. So it was a 　14　 when I found myself lost there.  One dull cold February afternoon, I had a sudden 　15　 to hike the hill with my two daughters. Putting on our snowshoes, we immediately 　16　 northwestward. While making our way up the hill, my daughters stopped occasionally to investigate unknown plants and to look at the abandoned deer beds ... These really made their 　17　.  As the shadows started to　18　, we moved further up. Soon, weariness began to 　19　 enthusiasm. We decided to return. Instead of backtracking over our 　20　 route, I chose to walk down the steep side of the hill, 　21　 my general sense that ahead of us lay the stream that would guide us to the road. But as the terrain (地形) leveled out, I had my first major moment of 　22　: Where was the stream? Were we off course?  I instinctively (本能地) pulled out my phone to get my location, but it 　23　 in my hand in the cold air. 　24　, I started feeling a bit panicky. However, I quickly 　25　 myself, reassuring my daughters to continue walking. Focusing on the landmarks, I spotted a familiar tree and eventually 　26　 the road.  That winter’s day taught me a valuable lesson about habitual reliance on technology. If my phone had　27　 then, I might have directly followed the GPS, ignoring the old 　28　 of depending on surroundings and life skills.  14.A.challenge B.shock C.reward D.reminder 15.A.discovery B.response C.worry D.urge 16.A.escaped B.drove C.headed D.looked 17.A.reputation B.dream C.day D.way 18.A.lengthen B.swing C.emerge D.fade 19.A.fuel B.witness C.overlook D.outpace 20.A.original B.rough C.offbeat D.roundabout 21.A.appreciating B.trusting C.envisioning D.assessing 22.A.curiosity B.comparison C.doubt D.anticipation 23.A.died B.slipped C.flashed D.rang 24.A.Reportedly B.Admittedly C.Seemingly D.Surprisingly 25.A.exposed B.composed C.defended D.behaved 26.A.got off B.laid down C.came across D.made out 27.A.worked B.remained C.changed D.overheated 28.A.theory B.standard C.practice D.routine 主题阅读训练(二)　学习自然 Ⅰ.阅读理解 A (2025·甘肃酒泉模拟)Anand Malligavad, known as the “Lake Man” in India, is a mechanical engineer from Bengaluru. He has spent his life studying ancient techniques for keeping lakes clean. Malligavad has successfully restored many lakes, covering a total surface area of 800 acres. These lakes now hold 106 million gallons of water, and the groundwater level in those regions has increased by eight feet. It was in 2017, and he was out for a walk with colleagues when he fell into a smelly, dirty lake. Then the very next day, he asked his company if they would fund the restoration of the 36⁃acre lake. However, they were uncertain whether Malligavad could do this. Determined to succeed, Malligavad took it upon himself to study the history of the lake and familiarize himself with various lake restoration methods. Four months later, Malligavad received funding from his company, which enabled him to start working on this project in the city of Bengaluru. With the aid of hundreds of volunteers, they removed the waste and opened the channel. Malligavad then adopted the ancient Chola method to build mud walls that channel the extra rainwater into the lakes for agricultural use. It took them just 45 days and then they waited for the rains. Six months later, when the rainy season came, he was out boating on a fresh, clean lake. “When I saw the lake, I felt younger, and I wanted to jump into it,” Malligavad said. Since this first win, Malligavad has not stopped. He has created a non⁃profit organization called The Lake Revivers Collective. “All I have is a sense of urgency that if we don’t repair the damage we’ve already caused,” he said, “It’s going to end badly for all of us. Water shortage is a major problem in Bengaluru. Water tankers (水罐车) must drive in to meet the population’s needs.” His methods help to solve the problem, and even attract wildlife. 1.Why is Malligavad called the “Lake Man” in India? A.He has created the newest ways of cleaning up lakes. B.He lives by fishing in many lakes. C.He is devoted to restoring lakes. D.He is good at boating on lakes. 2.How did Malligavad respond to his company’s doubt? A.By introducing the history of the lake to the public. B.By doing research into the lake to win support. C.By discontinuing the restoration project. D.By seeking help from other companies. 3.How can we best describe the approach applied in Bengaluru? A.Challenging and dissatisfying. B.Traditional but useless. C.Practical and fruitful. D.Creative but costly. 4.What inspired Malligavad to start the non⁃profit organization? A.A serious lack of water resources. B.His passion for wildlife protection. C.The wish to attract public attention. D.His desire to help purchase water tankers. B (2025·山东省实验中学一模)With a brain the size of a pinhead, insects possess a great sense of direction. They manage to locate themselves and move through small openings. How do they do this with their limited brain power? Understanding the inner workings of an insect’s brain can help us in our search towards energy⁃efficient computing, physicist Elisabetta Chicca of the University of Groningen shows with her most recent result: a robot that acts like an insect. It’s not easy to make use of the images that come in through your eyes when deciding what your feet or wings should do. A key aspect here is the apparent motion of things as you move. “Like when you’re on a train,” Chicca explains, “the trees nearby appear to move faster than the houses far away.” Insects use this information to infer how far away things are. This works well when moving in a straight line, but reality is not that simple. To keep things manageable for their limited brain power, they adjust their behaviour: they fly in a straight line, make a turn, then make another straight line. In search of the neural mechanism (神经机制) that drives insect behaviour, PhD student Thorben Schoepe developed a model of its neuronal (神经元的) activity and a small robot that uses this model to find the position. His model is based on one main principle: always steer towards the area with the least apparent motion. He had his robot drive through a long passage consisting of two walls and the robot centred in the middle of the passage, as insects tend to do. In other virtual environments, such as a space with small openings, his model also showed similar behaviour to insects. The fact that a robot can find its position in a realistic environment is not new. Rather, the model gives insight into how insects do the job, and how they manage to do things so efficiently. In a similar way, you could make computers more efficient. In the future, Chicca hopes to apply this specific insect behaviour to a chip as well. “Instead of using a general⁃purpose computer with all its possibilities, you can build specific hardware; a tiny chip that does the job, keeping things much smaller and energy⁃efficient,” she comments. 5.Why is “a train” mentioned in paragraph 2? A.To illustrate the principle of train motion. B.To highlight why human vision is limited. C.To explain how insects perceive distances. D.To compare the movement of trees and houses. 6.What does paragraph 3 mainly talk about concerning Schoepe’s model? A.Its novel design. B.Its theoretical basis. C.Its possible application. D.Its working mechanism. 7.What does the underlined word “steer” in paragraph 3 mean? A.Stretch.　　　　　　　 B.Stare. C.Drive. D.Work. 8.What will Chicca’s follow⁃up study focus on? A.Inventing insect⁃like chips. B.Studying general⁃purpose robots. C.Creating insect⁃inspired computers. D.Developing energy⁃efficient hardware. Ⅱ.完形填空 　On 20 December, in Newdale, a series of huge waves caused by an undersea earthquake raced across the ocean near Goldshore. Worse still, it 　9　 thousands dead. Goldshore Beach was the only local beach to 　10　 the disaster without any loss of life. A 10⁃year⁃old girl, Sabrina Andron, helped around 100 people escape 　11　 with her knowledge of tsunamis (海啸).  The day began like any other on Goldshore Beach. People were walking, running or simply sitting on the sandy beach, 　12　 the warm sea air and enjoying the soft 　13　 that brushed their hair. Sabrina was one of the happy tourists until she noticed something 　14　.“The water was like the bubbles (气泡) on the top of a beer,”she later explained.“It wasn’t 　15　 and it wasn’t going in and then out. It was just coming in and in and in.”It struck her that these were the 　16　 of an upcoming tsunami, which Sabrina had just learnt about in a Geography lesson.  Sabrina was 　17　, but she soon kept her head. She 　18　 her parents of the danger though at first they just thought she was joking. However, Sabrina was certain that a terrible 　19　 was on its way and kept asking her parents to talk to a safety 　20　. To her great relief, the officer 　21　 realized the coming danger. The beach was rapidly 　22　 of people, just before the huge waves 　23　 into the coast.  9.A.left　　　　　　　B.brought C.affected D.led 10.A.recognize B.survive C.challenge D.quit 11.A.stress B.reality C.danger D.failure 12.A.making up B.taking in C.focusing on D.checking out 13.A.wave B.sunshine C.whistle D.wind 14.A.unique B.powerful C.strange D.attractive 15.A.narrow B.adventurous C.distant D.calm 16.A.signs B.damages C.effects D.results 17.A.embarrassed B.confused C.annoyed D.frightened 18.A.warned B.cheated C.helped D.debated 19.A.disease B.disaster C.accident D.drought 20.A.officer B.designer C.partner D.inventor 21.A.actually B.anxiously C.immediately D.curiously 22.A.informed B.robbed C.reminded D.cleared 23.A.slid B.crashed C.divided D.tapped Ⅲ.语法填空 　　People and Trees: An Intimate Connection At the spiritual level, trees help us become more aware of our connections with something larger than ourselves. Sometimes trees 　1　 (describe) as the representation of spirit. Dr. Nadkarni suggests that trees call us to a state of “mindfulness”, 　2　 we become better in tune with and more compassionate (有同情心的) toward our 　3　 (surround).  Perhaps this is why groves (小树林) have been an important part of various cultures throughout the world. In Japan, 　4　 large number of groves are regarded 　5　 special natural sites, while people in other parts of the world and with different 　6　 (belief) have established specific wooded areas.  Early Greeks, Persians and other ancient peoples throughout the globe used a specific tree — with 　7　 (it) roots wrapped around the Earth and its branches in the skies — 　8　 (symbolize) the potential rise of humans from the world of matter to the higher reaches of the spirit.  We also look to trees for recovering — not only in the medicinal sense, 　9　 for spiritual recovering and comfort. We thus understand why some individuals wish to have their time 　10　 (spend) in a beloved forest.  主题阅读训练(三)　探索成就 Ⅰ.阅读理解 A (2025·株洲一模)Moon dust is the absolute worst. Not only does electrostatics (静电) cause it to stick to virtually everything, but it also has the consistency and feel of finely ground fiberglass. It was a genuine problem for the six Apollo crews who visited the moon’s surface — moon dust covered their suits, worked their way into engines and electronics, and even ruined a few of their extremely expensive spacesuits. These are all serious issues to consider ahead of NASA’s planned return to the moon’s surface, but a team of college undergraduates at Washington State University just developed a solution to moon dust — spraying liquid nitrogen (氮) onto moon dust. The team developed a new spray that takes advantage of the Leidenfrost effect. Named after its discoverer, an 18th⁃century German doctor Johann Gottlob Leidenfrost, it occurs when a liquid comes into close contact with a significantly hotter surface, causing it to quickly form a protective layer of vapor (蒸汽) that briefly keeps it from evaporating, such as when water forms into drops and runs across a very hot frying pan. The same principle works similarly in space. In this case, a liquid nitrogen spray (typically around ⁃320℉) comes into contact with a surface’s relatively warmer lunar dust coating, causing the particles to turn into things like drops and float away on the nitrogen vapors.  To test their spray, the research team first dressed a doll wrapped with a material used to make spacesuits. They then sprayed it with liquid nitrogen in a normal atmospheric condition as well as the circumstances similar to outer space. Not only did the liquid nitrogen spray perform better in the latter circumstances, but it also only resulted in minimal damage to the spacesuit material. In past lunar missions, astronauts’ specialized brushes for the moon dust task often caused damage to spacesuits after a single use. In comparison, the liquid nitrogen spray took 75 uses before similar issues occurred. Going forward, the team hopes to further research the complexity that makes the cleaning process so effective, as well as secure funding to construct testing rooms more closely resembling the lunar surface’s gravity. With any luck, maybe a can of their Moon⁃Dust⁃Gone will be aboard a future Artemis mission, ready to help astronauts avoid one of the lunar surface’s annoying things. 1.Why does the author mention “Apollo” in the first paragraph? A.To prove moon dust is a real headache. B.To compare past and present moon programs. C.To show the achievements in moon exploration. D.To offer readers insights into the Apollo program. 2.What does the underlined word “particles” in paragraph 2 refer to? A.Liquid waste.　　　　 B.Moon dust. C.Nitrogen spray. D.Protective coating. 3.What did the research team find about their spray in paragraph 3? A.It belonged to single⁃use items for astronauts. B.It performed better in normal atmospheric conditions. C.It increased the strength of the material of spacesuits. D.It protected spacesuits better compared with the brush. 4.What may the follow⁃up research of the spray focus on? A.Test subjects. B.Complex lunar surface. C.Other applications. D.Reasons for efficient cleaning. B From shipping to oil drilling, sounds from human activities spread across the oceans.This noise causes much trouble to ocean creatures.However, according to a new study, climate change might influence how sound travels through the water. Human⁃caused climate change impacts the ocean in many ways, such as changing its temperature, salt levels, and acidity (酸度).When the water becomes more acidic, it can’t absorb certain sounds.So those sounds travel further, adding to the noise in some areas.However, this effect is not as big as other changes.Changes like temperature and salt level can affect how the ocean’s different layers (层) mix.That, in turn, affects how sound travels. “We were surprised to see that actually there was a big change in the North Atlantic,” says Luca Possenti, who studies sound in the ocean at the Royal Netherlands Institute.Researchers used computers to model how those factors influence noise levels across the world’s oceans.They compared the models of the world now to models of the world in about 70 years if climate change continues.In the North Atlantic, they saw an increase in sound levels in the upper 125 meters of the ocean. This was caused mostly by ice melting from Greenland, forming a cold layer of water near the ocean’s surface.When sound travels through water, it turns toward the coldest area.This made sound waves get stuck in the cold top layer and spread further out across the water instead of traveling deeper.As a result, the sound became louder at this specific depth in the North Atlantic. The rising noise levels in the Atlantic Ocean is concerning as it could stress out animals reliant on sound for communication, hunting, and navigation.Marine mammals already avoid loud harbors, but with noise levels increasing everywhere, we don’t know what will happen. 5.What did the new study find? A.Oil drilling causes much trouble to ocean creatures. B.Human activities are major sources of noise pollution. C.Shipping has a great influence on the ocean environment. D.Climate change may affect the way sound travels in water. 6.What has a bigger effect on ocean noise? A.Wind speed. B.Ocean acidity. C.The depth of the sea. D.Ocean temperature. 7.How did researchers carry out the study? A.By building a model of climate change. B.By modeling changes in ocean noise levels. C.By doing field research in the North Atlantic. D.By finding areas with increasing ocean noises. 8.What do we know about the sound traveling through waters? A.It goes towards the coldest areas. B.It can spread to the deep ocean. C.It can be easily blocked by ice. D.It travels faster on the ocean surface. Ⅱ.阅读七选五 Benefits of Space Exploration On April 12, 1961, the Russian astronaut Yuri Gagarin became the first human to journey to outer space. The age of space exploration started that day. 　9　? Well, the answer is simple. The benefits of space, including medical, technological and economic benefits, are more than the dangers of it.  •Medical benefits 　10　. Analyzing the effects of zero gravity on blood circulation led to many discoveries on how to prevent some types of heart failure. And the experiments and measurements of bone strength and bone loss in astronauts have helped doctors better understand bone diseases.  •　11　  The space race has led to technological advancements in the shortest period of time, such as vacuum⁃sealed (真空密封的) food, fireproof materials and modern vacuum cleaners. 　12　. Yet, we even don’t know that some NASA engineers originally developed them for the Apollo program that took humankind to the moon. As you can see, it is important for us to keep pushing the limits of space exploration. Who knows what kind of new technologies could be developed that will make our lives easier in the future.  •Creation of STEM jobs Space exploration is one of the industries that require the largest percentage of STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) jobs. A lot of those jobs are positions for engineers, data analysts, doctors, biologists and so on. Although these positions require highly qualified people to fill, they are some of the highest⁃paid jobs in the market.　13　.  A.Space tourism industry B.Development of new technologies C.Is exploring space a waste of time and money D.Today, we still use them in our daily lives E.So, the growing space industry creates high⁃paid jobs F.The medical benefits of space exploration reach every area of the human body G.Why should we spend so much time and money to explore dangerous environments Ⅲ.语法填空 (2025·郑州模拟)On October 26,2023, China launched the Shenzhou⁃17 manned spaceship, and the three astronauts aboard would be sent to stay in orbit for about six months on a space station mission. The Shenzhou⁃17 crew has 　1　 youngest lineup since the 　2　(construct) of China’s Tiangong Space Station started.  They would perform 　3　 (variety) of in⁃orbit space science and application payload tests and experiments, Lin Xiqiang, deputy director of the CMSA, announced 　4　 (formal) at a press conference. They would carry 　5　 extravehicular (舱外) activities, set up extravehicular payloads and conduct space station maintenance and other tasks.  The Shenzhou⁃17 astronauts would do extravehicular experimental maintenance for the first time,　6　 is a very challenging task, Lin added.  With space debris (碎片) increasing, its impact on long⁃term operating spacecraft is unavoidable, Lin said. “Through initial inspections, we　7　 (find) that the solar wings of the space station had been hit by tiny space particles (粒子) several times, 　8　 (cause) minor damages.”  “We already took this into consideration in the design stage, though. At present, all functionality and performance indicators of the space station meet requirements,” he added. The astronauts also had the intention　9　 (assess) the functioning and performance of the space station and would test the coordination and compatibility of ground support centers in performing space station operation and management tasks, 　10　 (aim) at further improving the operating efficiency and fault correction capability of the space station.  主题写作训练　研究自然、学习自然 Ⅰ.应用文写作 精品课件·名师析题 假定你是校学生会主席李华,请你代表学生会写一则通知,邀请本校留学生观看纪录片《美丽中国》,内容包括: 1.放映时间、地点;　2.纪录片的内容:中国的自然景观、野生动植物等;　3.看完后交流观后感。 注意:1.写作词数应为80左右;　2.请按如下格式作答。 参考词汇:纪录片documentary;《美丽中国》 Wild China Notice Dear international students, The Students’ Union Ⅱ.读后续写 精品课件·名师析题 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。 Last summer, Hilda worked as a volunteer with dolphin trainers at a sea life park. Her job was to make sure the tanks were free of any items so that the trainers could train the dolphins to fetch specific items. However, one day after cleaning, one of the dolphins, Maya, presented Hilda with a candy wrapper from the tank. When Katherine, the trainer, saw this, she blamed Hilda for her carelessness. Upset but not discouraged by this event, Hilda decided to do some spying on Maya. 　　The next morning, Hilda arrived at the park early. She put on her scuba gear and jumped into the tank for her usual, underwater sweep. Finding nothing in the tank, she climbed out of the water just in time to see Katherine jumping in on the other side. After what happened yesterday, Hilda knew what she was doing. She watched as Katherine performed her underwater search, but Hilda wasn’t surprised when she surfaced empty⁃handed. 　　During the tank sweeps, Maya had been swimming playfully, but now the dolphin stopped suddenly and swam to the back part of the tank where the filter box was located. She stuck her nose down behind the box and then swam away. What was Maya doing back there? Hilda wondered. She jumped back into the water and swam over to take a look behind the box, and her question was answered. Hilda then swam across the tank following Maya’s path and emerged from the water to find Katherine removing her scuba gear. As Katherine turned around, her mouth dropped open. There was Maya at the edge of the tank with a comb in her mouth waiting for her treat. 　　“Maya! Where did you get that?” demanded Katherine, taking the comb and throwing her a fish.“I know where she got it,” declared Hilda climbing out of the tank with a handful of items still wet from their watery, resting place.“What’s all this?” Katherine asked, obviously confused. 注意:1.续写词数应为150左右;　2.请按如下格式作答。 　　“This is Maya’s secret,” Hilda said with a big smile. 　 　　Now Katherine realized what had been going on. 　 Ⅰ.应用文写作 Notice Dear international students, The Students’ Union Ⅱ.读后续写 “This is Maya’s secret,” Hilda said with a big smile. 　 　　Now Katherine realized what had been going on. 　 1 / 15 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $$