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Unit 2 Period 1
Listening and Speaking & Listening and Talking分层练习
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一、将下列短语翻译为英文 1
二、词性变化 2
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一、根据汉语意思完成句子 2
二、语法填空 3
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三、阅读理解 3
二、七选五 5
三、完形填空 6
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一、听力技巧 7
二、关键提醒 8
一、将下列短语翻译为英文
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1. 究竟;到底__________________
2. 灭亡;灭绝;逐渐消失__________________
3. 意识到;知道__________________
4. 平均__________________
5. 取得进步__________________
6. 为……担忧的__________________
7. 适应__________________
8. 在压力下;承受压力__________________
9. 看清;听清;分清__________________
10. 使某人想起……__________________
11. 保护;照管;监督__________________
12. 日日夜夜;夜以继日__________________
13. 因为;由于__________________
14. 搜索;查找__________________
15. 激起__________________
16. 注意__________________
17. 削减;砍倒__________________
18. 仰望;查阅__________________
19. 执行;贯彻;完成__________________
20. 留下;遗留__________________
二、词性变化
1. illegal adj.不合法的;非法的→____________adv.不合法地;非法地→____________adj.合法的;法律的
2. alarming adj.惊人的;使人惊恐的→__________vt.使惊恐;使担心 n.恐慌;警报→_________adj.惊恐的
3. aware adj.知道;发觉;有……意识的→____________n.意识→____________adj.未发觉的;不知道的
4. endanger vt.使遭受危险;危害→____________adj.濒危的→____________n.危险→___________adj.危险的
5. concern vt.涉及;让……担忧 n.担心,忧虑→____________adj.担心的→____________prep.关于;涉及
6. adapt vi.适应 vt.使适应;使适合→__________n.适应;改编本→___________adj.适应性强的;能适应的
7. recover vi.恢复;康复 vt.找回;寻回→____________n.恢复
8. intend vi.& vt.打算;计划;想要→____________n.用意;目的;意图
9. reduce vt.减少→____________n.缩减;减少
10. emotion n.感情;情感;情绪→____________adj.情感的;情绪的
一、根据汉语意思完成句子
1. 学生们即使在期末考试的压力下也表现出色。
The students performed well even during the final exam.
2. 由于工业化和大规模生产的兴起,许多传统工艺不幸灭绝。
Many traditional crafts have unfortunately due to the rise of industrialization and mass production.
3.老师正宣布一个好消息,这次考试有进步的可以获得一份特别的礼物。
The teacher is announcing a good news that those in this exam can get a special gift.
4.他一回国就投入研究,为国家发展做出了巨大贡献。
China, he devoted himself to his research, the development of his country.
5.这部纪录片在去年激起了许多关于环境问题的讨论。
The documentary a lot of discussion about environmental issues last year.
6.许多民众加入了搜索失踪男孩的行动。
Members of the public joined the the missing boy.
7.球迷很容易被煽动甚至群起打架,如果他们支持的球队输了。
Soccer fans can be easily or even start to fight if the team they support suffers defeat.
8.我们一直在采取各种措施,包括使用新技术,以减少生产过程中的污染,尽管这些措施提高了我们的生产成本。
We’ve been taking various measures, including the use of new technologies, to reduce pollution in the production process, .
【答案】
二、语法填空
“Thank you.” This short but important English 1 (express) shows thanks for kind words or actions. But sometimes, those two words are not enough. As 2 matter of fact, when it comes to thanking people, you can be creative.
3 (thank) people, you can send a letter. Letter writing is becoming a lost art form. When you put pen to paper, people will be happy you spent time 4 (write). Don’t worry 5 the letter’s length (长度). Just express how thankful you are.
You can take your thankfulness one step further and make a video. A visual (看得见的) thank you can be 6 (interest).Film yourself opening a friend's gift. Perform a play or song to show your thanks to people 7 have helped you.
You can also put together a simple gift bag. Little gifts show people 8 you think they’re important. They can also 9 (real) make someone happy.
Do something special. You can take them to dinner 10 cook for them. Buy them the book they’ve been wanting. Any of these actions lets them know how much you appreciate them.
三、阅读理解
Beneath Hawaii’s turquoise waves, a silent crisis unfolds: coral reefs, home to 25% of marine species, are bleaching at alarming rates. But across the islands, a wave of innovation is pushing back — blending ancient wisdom with cutting-edge science to protect paradise.
On Oahu’s north shore, marine biologists and local fishermen have joined forces on the Reef Tender project. Using 3D-printed coral “seeds” made from limestone and recycled oyster shells, they’re restoring damaged reefs. These seeds, shaped like tiny antlers, mimic natural coral structures, allowing baby coral polyps to attach and grow 50% faster than in the wild. What makes it unique? Fishermen, who’ve guarded these waters for generations, now monitor the reefs daily, using a simple app to log growth — turning stewards into scientists.
In Maui’s rainforests, invasive species like the miconia plant once spread unchecked. Enter Aloha AirWatch, a drone program with a twist: drones equipped with thermal cameras scan the canopy, identifying invasive plants by their heat signatures. Instead of spraying chemicals, teams deploy biocontrol agents — tiny Hawaiian wasps that feed exclusively on miconia leaves. It’s a targeted approach, preserving native flora while honoring the Hawaiian principle of kākoʻo .
Perhaps most inspiring is the Hui o Ka Wai initiative, which revives traditional Hawaiian water management. Ancient ʻauwai are being restored with modern sensors that track water flow, ensuring streams stay healthy for both taro farms and endangered freshwater fish. Farmers now share real-time data via a community dashboard, balancing crop needs with in a way that feels both old and new.
Hawaii’s lesson is clear: protecting nature thrives when innovation listens — to the land, the sea, and the people who call them home. Here, paradise isn’t just preserved; it’s reimagined.
1.What is the silent crisis mentioned in the text?
A.Overfishing in Hawaii’s waters
B.Coral reefs bleaching at alarming rates
C.Invasive species destroying rainforests
D.Pollution of freshwater streams
2.How does Aloha AirWatch deal with invasive miconia plants?
A.By spraying chemicals to kill them
B.By using drones to cut them down
C.By introducing Hawaiian wasps that feed on them
D.By using thermal cameras to burn them
3.What does the Hui o Ka Wai initiative aim to do?
A.Revive traditional water management with modern technology
B.Build new dams to control water flow in streams
C.Expand taro farms to increase crop production
D.Protect coral reefs from freshwater pollution
4.What is the author’s attitude towards Hawaii’s efforts to protect nature?
A.Critical B.Doubtful
C.Praising D.Indifferent
Twice a year, when hibernating (冬眠的) animals like bears and squirrels are either curling up for a deep sleep or stretching their way into spring, migratory birds are getting ready to embark on epic journeys over land and sea. And in doing so, they play a crucial role in keeping nature in balance.
On their fall journey, some, like the tiny Arctic tern, leave the dark cold Arctic for the winter, flying all the way to the Antarctic Circle, clocking up a round trip of some 90,000 kilometers. This extensive journey makes them the world-record holders for the longest migration route in the animal kingdom. Another champion is the bar-tailed godwit. A 5-month-old bird holds the Guinness record for the longest nonstop flight, having covered 13,560 kilometers in 11 days and one hour. But for some species, climate change is making such a feat less likely.
Migrating birds use the sun, stars, coastlines and large bodies of water to guide them on their journeys across the world. But some places where they stop to rest and refuel along the coasts are being changed by floods connected to rising sea levels. Small crustaceans, which are an important food source for migratory birds, can struggle to build their shells and bones in oceans made more acidic (酸性的) by having to absorb more carbon dioxide. And this has a knock-on effect on migratory birds. Without sufficient food, they are less likely to survive tough journeys or successfully reproduce (繁殖).
Birds, like humans, are also threatened by the increasing intensity and frequency of extreme weather events such as storms. Strong winds can drag them down and kill them. Equally, climate change can impact how migratory birds behave. Warmer temperatures can remove the threat of food lack, leading birds to shorten their routes or not flying back to their original habitat at all.
This, in turn, can lead to conflicts over food between migratory birds and resident animals. While some migratory birds, such as the Arctic tern, have dealt with strong winds by expending more energy on their journeys, other species have yielded to the pressures of human activity. One such bird was the slender-billed curlew, which was declared extinct in 2024. Researchers believe the breed failed to adapt to habitat loss.
1.Why are the tiny Arctic tern and bar-tailed godwit mentioned?
A.To introduce the topic. B.To make an advertisement.
C.To clarify the misconception. D.To inform a fact.
2.What fundamentally threatens birds’ survival and reproduction in migration?
A.Humans destroying coastal stops.
B.Competition with resident species.
C.Carbon emissions breaking food chains.
D.Rising temperatures changing flight paths.
3.What can be inferred from the last two paragraphs?
A.Humans fear extreme weather events.
B.Migratory birds prefer new habitats.
C.Migration journeys are full of surprises.
D.Birds aren’t all abnormally migrating.
4.What is the best title for the text?
A.Bird Migration Plays a Crucial Role
B.Climate Change Impacts Bird Migration
C.Migratory Birds make the world go around
D.Whatever happens to nature could happen to us
二、完形填空
(甘肃省临夏州2024-2025学年高一下学期期末质量监测英语试卷)Before school ended, Ms Thompson made an announcement to the class. “This Sunday, we will meet the dogs at the animal shelter. If you’d like to 1 , here is a flyer (传单),” she said.
Tommy had always wanted a dog, so he hurried to 2 a flyer. Then Ms Thompson 3 , “We will be reading to the dogs.” Tommy 4 , for reading was hard for him. Still, he was really into dogs, so he 5 to have a try.
At the shelter, the shelter worker handed Tommy a gray dog—Teddy. Tommy carried Teddy to a chair and 6 down. With Teddy settling onto his lap, Tommy started 7 . Tommy patted Teddy’s back, 8 to find Teddy was listening.
On returning home, Tommy told Dad, “Teddy is the best dog ever.” Dad 9 , “I am glad you two are buddies.” All week, Tommy waited for Sunday. On the day, Tommy read while Teddy sat on his lap and they 10 each other’s company.
Gradually, Tommy 11 that reading seemed easier with Teddy around. Another Sunday came, Tommy 12 to the shelter, but Teddy was nowhere to be found.
13 , he headed for home. The moment he entered the house, there was Teddy, wagging its tail. Not believing his eyes, he asked his father what happened. “I know how much you enjoyed spending time with Teddy, so we decided to 14 him,” Dad explained. Unable to 15 himself, Tommy jumped to his feet, his excited screams echoing (回响) in the house.
1.A.improve B.join C.develop D.remain
2.A.enjoy B.admire C.take D.spot
3.A.scolded B.recalled C.refused D.added
4.A.hesitated B.believed C.cheered D.warned
5.A.forgot B.decided C.failed D.offered
6.A.calmed B.slowed C.sat D.lay
7.A.reading B.writing C.smiling D.talking
8.A.frustrated B.stressed C.satisfied D.surprised
9.A.promised B.requested C.questioned D.nodded
10.A.set B.enjoyed C.kept D.shared
11.A.pretended B.wondered C.realized D.insisted
12.A.drove B.hurried C.called D.pointed
13.A.Disappointed B.Annoyed C.Excited D.Relieved
14.A.possess B.adapt C.identify D.adopt
15.A.help B.contain C.accustom D.describe
三、七选五
Taking care of pet fish is a big responsibility, so you have to learn all about it before bringing them home!
39 Freshwater fish are the best fish to start with. But some species of fish don’t get along with others, so you’ll need to do some research before you make decisions about what to buy and how many to buy.
Next, you need to make sure you have the necessary supplies that your fish will need. Get a fish tank big enough for the fish you plan to keep. You can put the tank on a dresser. 40 Fish tanks need a light to help fish distinguish between day and night, an air pump and filter (过滤器) to keep the water clean, as well as a heater and thermometer to maintain a comfortable water temperature. Many people also like to get decorations for their tanks!
Now that you have your supplies, you’ll need to set up your aquarium. Put the tank on the stand, close enough to an outlet (电源插座). Wash any decorations you plan to put in the tank. 41 Then, heat up the water to the temperature your fish will need. Follow the instructions on the filter and air pump to get them in your tank. Make sure your light is ready to go, too! 42
You’re ready to bring your fish home! Once fish are in the tank, you have to watch them closely to make sure they don’t get sick. Feed them in small amounts a few times a day. 43 Remember to change the water weekly, and more frequently in the first few weeks.
A.Save up your money if you’d like decorations.
B.Alternatively, you might need to get a fish tank stand.
C.You’ll be able to take care of a more complicated pet later on.
D.Too much extra food will worsen water quality and harm your fish.
E.First, decide the species of fish and the number of the fish you want to get.
F.Fill the bottom of the tank with the clean decorations, then fill the tank with water.
G.Some people use a timer for their lights to avoid turning them on and off each day.
一、听力技巧
在英语听力中,“use visuals to predict content(利用视觉信息预测内容)”是针对高考听力中“图片选择题”的核心技巧。高考听力部分(尤其是第一节)常出现“三选一图片题”,即题目会给出3幅图片选项,考生需根据听到的内容选择对应的图片。这一技巧指的是:在听录音前,通过快速观察图片中的关键信息(如人物动作、场景、物品、数字等),预判录音可能涉及的话题、动作或细节,从而带着目标听题,提高捕捉关键信息的效率。具体方法如下:
1. 观察图片细节:若题目配有图片,需快速捕捉画面中的人物、物品、场景等元素。例如,图片中出现实验室设备、显微镜等,可预判听力可能涉及科学实验或生物课程内容。
2. 分析选项关键词:即使没有图片,选项中的词汇也能提供视觉线索。例如,选项中出现 “sunny”“umbrella”“windy” 等词,可推测听力可能讨论天气情况。
3. 关联场景与常识:结合生活常识和文化背景,将视觉信息与常见场景对应。例如,选项中提到 “boarding pass”“luggage”,可预判对话发生在机场。
4. 对比视觉与听力的逻辑关联:注意图片中的动作、表情或物品与听力内容的对应关系。例如,图片中人物在图书馆安静阅读,听力可能涉及借阅书籍或学习建议。
二、关键提醒
1. 时间把控:高考听力每道题的读题时间有限(通常约5秒),需快速扫视图片,抓核心信息(避免纠结细节)。
2. 排除干扰:部分图片会包含“无关装饰元素”(如A图厨房有冰箱,但核心是“切菜”),需忽略次要信息。
3. 预判≠定论:视觉信息是“辅助预测”,最终需以录音内容为准,避免因预判偏差错过关键信息。
$Unit 2 Period 1
Listening and Speaking & Listening and Talking分层练习
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一、将下列短语翻译为英文 1
二、词性变化 2
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一、根据汉语意思完成句子 2
二、语法填空 4
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三、阅读理解 5
二、七选五 9
三、完形填空 11
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一、听力技巧 13
二、关键提醒 13
一、将下列短语翻译为英文
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1. 究竟;到底__________________
2. 灭亡;灭绝;逐渐消失__________________
3. 意识到;知道__________________
4. 平均__________________
5. 取得进步__________________
6. 为……担忧的__________________
7. 适应__________________
8. 在压力下;承受压力__________________
9. 看清;听清;分清__________________
10. 使某人想起……__________________
11. 保护;照管;监督__________________
12. 日日夜夜;夜以继日__________________
13. 因为;由于__________________
14. 搜索;查找__________________
15. 激起__________________
16. 注意__________________
17. 削减;砍倒__________________
18. 仰望;查阅__________________
19. 执行;贯彻;完成__________________
20. 留下;遗留__________________
【答案】
1. on earth 2. die out 3. aware of 4. on average 5. make progress
6. concerned about 7. adapt to 8. under pressure 9. make out 10. remind sb of sb/sth
11. watch over 12. day and night 13. due to 14. search for 15. stir up
16. pay attention to 17. cut down 18. look up 19. carry out 20. leave behind
二、词性变化
1. illegal adj.不合法的;非法的→____________adv.不合法地;非法地→____________adj.合法的;法律的
2. alarming adj.惊人的;使人惊恐的→__________vt.使惊恐;使担心 n.恐慌;警报→_________adj.惊恐的
3. aware adj.知道;发觉;有……意识的→____________n.意识→____________adj.未发觉的;不知道的
4. endanger vt.使遭受危险;危害→____________adj.濒危的→____________n.危险→___________adj.危险的
5. concern vt.涉及;让……担忧 n.担心,忧虑→____________adj.担心的→____________prep.关于;涉及
6. adapt vi.适应 vt.使适应;使适合→__________n.适应;改编本→___________adj.适应性强的;能适应的
7. recover vi.恢复;康复 vt.找回;寻回→____________n.恢复
8. intend vi.& vt.打算;计划;想要→____________n.用意;目的;意图
9. reduce vt.减少→____________n.缩减;减少
10. emotion n.感情;情感;情绪→____________adj.情感的;情绪的
【答案】
1. illegally, legal
2. alarm, alarmed
3. awareness, unaware
4. endangered, danger, dangerous
5. concerned, concerning
6. adaptation, adaptable
7. recovery
8. intention
9. reduction
10. emotional
一、根据汉语意思完成句子
1. 学生们即使在期末考试的压力下也表现出色。
The students performed well even during the final exam.
2. 由于工业化和大规模生产的兴起,许多传统工艺不幸灭绝。
Many traditional crafts have unfortunately due to the rise of industrialization and mass production.
3.老师正宣布一个好消息,这次考试有进步的可以获得一份特别的礼物。
The teacher is announcing a good news that those in this exam can get a special gift.
4.他一回国就投入研究,为国家发展做出了巨大贡献。
China, he devoted himself to his research, the development of his country.
5.这部纪录片在去年激起了许多关于环境问题的讨论。
The documentary a lot of discussion about environmental issues last year.
6.许多民众加入了搜索失踪男孩的行动。
Members of the public joined the the missing boy.
7.球迷很容易被煽动甚至群起打架,如果他们支持的球队输了。
Soccer fans can be easily or even start to fight if the team they support suffers defeat.
8.我们一直在采取各种措施,包括使用新技术,以减少生产过程中的污染,尽管这些措施提高了我们的生产成本。
We’ve been taking various measures, including the use of new technologies, to reduce pollution in the production process, .
【答案】
1. under pressure
【详解】考查固定短语。对比中英文句子可知,空格处意为“在……压力下”,是固定短语under pressure,故填under pressure。
2. died out
【详解】考查固定短语和时态。根据句意“灭绝”可知,句中涉及固定短语“die out”,意为“灭绝”,根据句意和句中“have”可知,句子为现在完成时,“die”的过去分词为“died”,故空格处应用“died out”。故填died out。
3. who made progress
【详解】考查定语从句和固定短语。空格1引导定语从句修饰先行词those,指人,在从句中作主语,空格2在从句中作谓语,结合句意应用一般过去时,空格3在从句中作宾语,结合句意“取得进步”为固定短语make progress。故空格1填who;空格2填made;空格3填progress。
4. Upon/On returning to/The instant/moment/As soon as/Immediately/Instantly he returned to making great contributions to/which made great contributions to
【详解】考查固定短语、时间状语从句、非谓语动词和定语从句。主句为he devoted himself to his research,且使用了一般过去时。第一空表示“一……就……”,可使用介词短语upon/on doing sth.在句中作时间状语,或使用由the instant/moment/as soon as/immediately/instantly引导的时间状语从句。“回国”中的“回”可使用动词短语return to。第一空如使用前述介词短语,则应为upon/on returning to;如使用时间状语从句,则根据主句部分的时态也应使用一般过去时,为the instant/moment/as soon as/immediately/instantly he returned to。第二空表达“为……做出巨大贡献”,可使用动词短语make great contributions to,因make与主语he之间为主动关系,应使用现在分词短语作伴随状语或结果状语,则该空处理为making great contributions to。另该空前有逗号,也可使用which引导的非限制性定语从句,which在从句中作主语,指代前面的主句,指他投身研究这一行为。故第一空填Upon/On returning to/The instant/moment/As soon as/Immediately/Instantly he returned to,第二空填making great contributions to/which made great contributions to。
5. stirred up
【详解】考查动词短语。结合句意“激起”可知短语为stir up,根据后文last year可知发生在过去用一般过去时。故填stirred up。
6. search for
【详解】考查名词和介词。根据中英文提示,空格处缺少“搜索……”,冠词后接名词,search“搜索”,可数名词,此处特指“搜索失踪男孩的行动”,用单数,search for“搜索……”是固定搭配,故①search②for。
7. stirred up
【详解】考查动词短语。根据句意及所给句子可知,此处应用动词短语stir up ;设空处在整个句子中作谓语,表示“被煽动”,应用过去分词,与can be easily构成被动语态。故填stirred up 。
8. even though these measures raise our production costs
【详解】考查时态、让步状语从句和名词。根据句意可知,句子应用“even though”引导的让步状语从句,意为“尽管”,从句陈述的是客观事实,应用一般现在时,“measure”意为“措施”,为可数名词,“these measures”表示“这些措施”,作从句主语,“raise”表示“提高”,作谓语,“our production costs”表示“我们的生产成本”,作宾语,“even though these measures raise our production costs”表示“尽管这些措施提高了我们的生产成本”。故填even though these measures raise our production costs。
二、语法填空
“Thank you.” This short but important English 1 (express) shows thanks for kind words or actions. But sometimes, those two words are not enough. As 2 matter of fact, when it comes to thanking people, you can be creative.
3 (thank) people, you can send a letter. Letter writing is becoming a lost art form. When you put pen to paper, people will be happy you spent time 4 (write). Don’t worry 5 the letter’s length (长度). Just express how thankful you are.
You can take your thankfulness one step further and make a video. A visual (看得见的) thank you can be 6 (interest).Film yourself opening a friend's gift. Perform a play or song to show your thanks to people 7 have helped you.
You can also put together a simple gift bag. Little gifts show people 8 you think they’re important. They can also 9 (real) make someone happy.
Do something special. You can take them to dinner 10 cook for them. Buy them the book they’ve been wanting. Any of these actions lets them know how much you appreciate them.
【答案】1.expression 2.a 3.To thank 4.writing 5.about/over 6.interesting 7.who/that 8.that 9.really 10.or
【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章主要讲述了如何以多种有创意的方式表达感谢。
1.考查名词。句意:“谢谢”这个简短但重要的英语表达表达了对善意言语或行为的感谢。空处需用名词expression“表达”,在句中作主语。由空后的谓语shows可知,空处名词用单数形式。故填expression。
2.考查冠词。句意:事实上,当涉及到感谢别人时,你可以很有创意。as a matter of fact“事实上”,固定短语。连接辅音音素,故填a。
3.考查动词不定式。句意:为了感谢别人,你可以寄一封信。本句已有谓语动词send,且空处没有连词,所以空处需用非谓语动词;结合句意可知,此处表示目的,所以空处需用动词不定式作目的状语,句首单词首字母需大写。故填To thank。
4.考查动名词。句意:当你用笔在纸上写字时,人们会很高兴你花时间写信。spend time (in) doing sth.“花费时间做某事”,固定搭配,所以空处需用动名词writing作宾语。故填writing。
5.考查介词。句意:不要担心信的长度。worry about/over“担心……”,固定短语。故填about/over。
6.考查形容词。句意:一个看得见的感谢是很有趣的。空处需用形容词作表语,此处表示“有趣的”,所以空处需用-ing形容词interesting,该词强调事物本身具有吸引他人的特质,能让人产生兴趣。故填interesting。
7.考查定语从句。句意:表演一部戏剧或一首歌来表达你对帮助过你的人的感谢。空处需用关系词引导定语从句,先行词是people,指人,关系词在定语从句中作主语,所以空处需用关系代词who/that引导定语从句。故填who/that。
8.考查宾语从句。句意:小礼物向人们表明你认为他们很重要。空处需用连接词引导宾语从句,从句的句子结构完整,且句意也完整,所以用that引导该从句。故填that。
9.考查副词。句意:它们也真的能让人开心。空处需用副词作状语修饰动词make,real的副词为really“真正地”。故填really。
10.考查连词。句意:你可以带他们去吃饭或者为他们做饭。根据空前后to dinner和cook for them可知,此处表示选择关系,需用连词or“或者”。故填or。
三、阅读理解
Beneath Hawaii’s turquoise waves, a silent crisis unfolds: coral reefs, home to 25% of marine species, are bleaching at alarming rates. But across the islands, a wave of innovation is pushing back — blending ancient wisdom with cutting-edge science to protect paradise.
On Oahu’s north shore, marine biologists and local fishermen have joined forces on the Reef Tender project. Using 3D-printed coral “seeds” made from limestone and recycled oyster shells, they’re restoring damaged reefs. These seeds, shaped like tiny antlers, mimic natural coral structures, allowing baby coral polyps to attach and grow 50% faster than in the wild. What makes it unique? Fishermen, who’ve guarded these waters for generations, now monitor the reefs daily, using a simple app to log growth — turning stewards into scientists.
In Maui’s rainforests, invasive species like the miconia plant once spread unchecked. Enter Aloha AirWatch, a drone program with a twist: drones equipped with thermal cameras scan the canopy, identifying invasive plants by their heat signatures. Instead of spraying chemicals, teams deploy biocontrol agents — tiny Hawaiian wasps that feed exclusively on miconia leaves. It’s a targeted approach, preserving native flora while honoring the Hawaiian principle of kākoʻo .
Perhaps most inspiring is the Hui o Ka Wai initiative, which revives traditional Hawaiian water management. Ancient ʻauwai are being restored with modern sensors that track water flow, ensuring streams stay healthy for both taro farms and endangered freshwater fish. Farmers now share real-time data via a community dashboard, balancing crop needs with in a way that feels both old and new.
Hawaii’s lesson is clear: protecting nature thrives when innovation listens — to the land, the sea, and the people who call them home. Here, paradise isn’t just preserved; it’s reimagined.
1.What is the silent crisis mentioned in the text?
A.Overfishing in Hawaii’s waters
B.Coral reefs bleaching at alarming rates
C.Invasive species destroying rainforests
D.Pollution of freshwater streams
2.How does Aloha AirWatch deal with invasive miconia plants?
A.By spraying chemicals to kill them
B.By using drones to cut them down
C.By introducing Hawaiian wasps that feed on them
D.By using thermal cameras to burn them
3.What does the Hui o Ka Wai initiative aim to do?
A.Revive traditional water management with modern technology
B.Build new dams to control water flow in streams
C.Expand taro farms to increase crop production
D.Protect coral reefs from freshwater pollution
4.What is the author’s attitude towards Hawaii’s efforts to protect nature?
A.Critical B.Doubtful
C.Praising D.Indifferent
【答案】1.B 2.C 3.A 4.C
【导语】这是一篇说明文。文章讲述夏威夷珊瑚礁白化危机显现,当地通过3D打印珊瑚、无人机控制入侵物种、传统与现代结合管水等创新方式保护自然,效果显著。
1.细节理解题。根据第一段“Beneath Hawaii’s turquoise waves, a silent crisis unfolds: coral reefs, home to 25% of marine species, are bleaching at alarming rates.(在夏威夷碧绿的海浪之下,一场无声的危机正在上演:作为25%海洋物种栖息地的珊瑚礁,正以惊人的速度白化。)”可知,文中提到的无声危机是珊瑚礁以惊人速度白化。故选B项。
2.细节理解题。根据第三段“Enter Aloha AirWatch, a drone program with a twist: drones equipped with thermal cameras scan the canopy, identifying invasive plants by their heat signatures. Instead of spraying chemicals, teams deploy biocontrol agents — tiny Hawaiian wasps that feed exclusively on miconia leaves.(Enter Aloha AirWatch,这是一个别出心裁的无人机计划:配备热成像相机的无人机对树冠进行扫描,通过热信号识别入侵植物。工作人员不会喷洒化学药剂,而是投放生物防治媒介 —— 一种只以绢木属叶片为食的小型夏威夷黄蜂。)”可知,Enter Aloha AirWatch通过引入以绢木属叶子为食的夏威夷蜂来应对这种入侵植物。故选C项。
3.细节理解题。根据第四段“Perhaps most inspiring is the Hui o Ka Wai initiative, which revives traditional Hawaiian water management. Ancient ʻauwai are being restored with modern sensors that track water flow, ensuring streams stay healthy for both taro farms and endangered freshwater fish.(或许最令人振奋的是Hui o Ka Wai计划,该计划复兴了夏威夷传统的水资源管理方式。古老的灌溉渠正通过现代传感器得到修复,这些传感器可以追踪水流,确保芋头农场和濒危淡水鱼的溪流健康。)”可知,该计划旨在用现代技术复兴传统水资源管理。故选A项。
4.推理判断题。根据最后一段“Hawaii’s lesson is clear: protecting nature thrives when innovation listens — to the land, the sea, and the people who call them home. Here, paradise isn’t just preserved; it’s reimagined.(夏威夷的经验很明确:当创新倾听土地、海洋以及居住在那里的人们的声音时,自然保护就能蓬勃发展。在这里,天堂不仅得到了保护,更被重新塑造。)”可知,作者对夏威夷的自然保护努力持赞赏态度。故选C项。
Twice a year, when hibernating (冬眠的) animals like bears and squirrels are either curling up for a deep sleep or stretching their way into spring, migratory birds are getting ready to embark on epic journeys over land and sea. And in doing so, they play a crucial role in keeping nature in balance.
On their fall journey, some, like the tiny Arctic tern, leave the dark cold Arctic for the winter, flying all the way to the Antarctic Circle, clocking up a round trip of some 90,000 kilometers. This extensive journey makes them the world-record holders for the longest migration route in the animal kingdom. Another champion is the bar-tailed godwit. A 5-month-old bird holds the Guinness record for the longest nonstop flight, having covered 13,560 kilometers in 11 days and one hour. But for some species, climate change is making such a feat less likely.
Migrating birds use the sun, stars, coastlines and large bodies of water to guide them on their journeys across the world. But some places where they stop to rest and refuel along the coasts are being changed by floods connected to rising sea levels. Small crustaceans, which are an important food source for migratory birds, can struggle to build their shells and bones in oceans made more acidic (酸性的) by having to absorb more carbon dioxide. And this has a knock-on effect on migratory birds. Without sufficient food, they are less likely to survive tough journeys or successfully reproduce (繁殖).
Birds, like humans, are also threatened by the increasing intensity and frequency of extreme weather events such as storms. Strong winds can drag them down and kill them. Equally, climate change can impact how migratory birds behave. Warmer temperatures can remove the threat of food lack, leading birds to shorten their routes or not flying back to their original habitat at all.
This, in turn, can lead to conflicts over food between migratory birds and resident animals. While some migratory birds, such as the Arctic tern, have dealt with strong winds by expending more energy on their journeys, other species have yielded to the pressures of human activity. One such bird was the slender-billed curlew, which was declared extinct in 2024. Researchers believe the breed failed to adapt to habitat loss.
1.Why are the tiny Arctic tern and bar-tailed godwit mentioned?
A.To introduce the topic. B.To make an advertisement.
C.To clarify the misconception. D.To inform a fact.
2.What fundamentally threatens birds’ survival and reproduction in migration?
A.Humans destroying coastal stops.
B.Competition with resident species.
C.Carbon emissions breaking food chains.
D.Rising temperatures changing flight paths.
3.What can be inferred from the last two paragraphs?
A.Humans fear extreme weather events.
B.Migratory birds prefer new habitats.
C.Migration journeys are full of surprises.
D.Birds aren’t all abnormally migrating.
4.What is the best title for the text?
A.Bird Migration Plays a Crucial Role
B.Climate Change Impacts Bird Migration
C.Migratory Birds make the world go around
D.Whatever happens to nature could happen to us
【答案】1.D 2.C 3.D 4.B
【导语】本文是一篇说明文。主要介绍候鸟迁徙及气候变化对其迁徙带来的影响。
1.推理判断题。根据第二段中的“This extensive journey makes them the world-record holders for the longest migration route in the animal kingdom. Another champion is the bar-tailed godwit. A 5-month-old bird holds the Guinness record for the longest nonstop flight, having covered 13,560 kilometers in 11 days and one hour.(在秋季迁徙中,一些鸟类,比如小小的北极燕鸥,会离开寒冷黑暗的北极过冬,一路飞到南极圈,往返行程约9万公里。这段漫长的旅程使它们成为动物王国中最长迁徙路线的世界纪录保持者。另一个冠军是斑尾塍鹬。一只5个月大的斑尾塍鹬保持着最长不间断飞行的吉尼斯纪录,在11天1小时内飞行了13560公里。)”可知,提到北极燕鸥和斑尾塍鹬是为了告知候鸟迁徙距离等相关事实。故选D项。
2.细节理解题。根据第三段中的“Small crustaceans, which are an important food source for migratory birds, can struggle to build their shells and bones in oceans made more acidic by having to absorb more carbon dioxide. And this has a knock-on effect on migratory birds. Without sufficient food, they are less likely to survive tough journeys or successfully reproduce.(小型甲壳类动物是候鸟的重要食物来源,由于海洋吸收了更多的二氧化碳而变得更酸,它们很难构建自己的外壳和骨骼。这对候鸟产生了连锁反应。没有足够的食物,它们就不太可能在艰难的旅程中存活下来,也不太可能成功繁殖。)”可知,碳排放破坏食物链,从根本上威胁着鸟类迁徙中的生存和繁殖。故选C项。
3.推理判断题。根据最后一段中的“While some migratory birds, such as the Arctic tern, have dealt with strong winds by expending more energy on their journeys, other species have yielded to the pressures of human activity.(虽然一些候鸟,如北极燕鸥,通过在旅途中消耗更多能量来应对强风,但其他物种却屈服于人类活动的压力。)”可知,并非所有鸟类都在异常迁徙,有的能应对挑战,有的则受影响。故选D项。
4.主旨大意题。通读全文,文章主要围绕气候变化对候鸟迁徙的影响展开,包括栖息地变化、食物短缺、行为改变等,因此“气候变化影响鸟类迁徙”最能概括全文主旨,适合作为最佳标题。故选B项。
二、完形填空
(甘肃省临夏州2024-2025学年高一下学期期末质量监测英语试卷)Before school ended, Ms Thompson made an announcement to the class. “This Sunday, we will meet the dogs at the animal shelter. If you’d like to 1 , here is a flyer (传单),” she said.
Tommy had always wanted a dog, so he hurried to 2 a flyer. Then Ms Thompson 3 , “We will be reading to the dogs.” Tommy 4 , for reading was hard for him. Still, he was really into dogs, so he 5 to have a try.
At the shelter, the shelter worker handed Tommy a gray dog—Teddy. Tommy carried Teddy to a chair and 6 down. With Teddy settling onto his lap, Tommy started 7 . Tommy patted Teddy’s back, 8 to find Teddy was listening.
On returning home, Tommy told Dad, “Teddy is the best dog ever.” Dad 9 , “I am glad you two are buddies.” All week, Tommy waited for Sunday. On the day, Tommy read while Teddy sat on his lap and they 10 each other’s company.
Gradually, Tommy 11 that reading seemed easier with Teddy around. Another Sunday came, Tommy 12 to the shelter, but Teddy was nowhere to be found.
13 , he headed for home. The moment he entered the house, there was Teddy, wagging its tail. Not believing his eyes, he asked his father what happened. “I know how much you enjoyed spending time with Teddy, so we decided to 14 him,” Dad explained. Unable to 15 himself, Tommy jumped to his feet, his excited screams echoing (回响) in the house.
1.A.improve B.join C.develop D.remain
2.A.enjoy B.admire C.take D.spot
3.A.scolded B.recalled C.refused D.added
4.A.hesitated B.believed C.cheered D.warned
5.A.forgot B.decided C.failed D.offered
6.A.calmed B.slowed C.sat D.lay
7.A.reading B.writing C.smiling D.talking
8.A.frustrated B.stressed C.satisfied D.surprised
9.A.promised B.requested C.questioned D.nodded
10.A.set B.enjoyed C.kept D.shared
11.A.pretended B.wondered C.realized D.insisted
12.A.drove B.hurried C.called D.pointed
13.A.Disappointed B.Annoyed C.Excited D.Relieved
14.A.possess B.adapt C.identify D.adopt
15.A.help B.contain C.accustom D.describe
【答案】1.B 2.C 3.D 4.A 5.B 6.C 7.A 8.D 9.D 10.B 11.C 12.B 13.A 14.D 15.B
【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。文章讲述了Tommy在动物收容所遇到一只名叫Teddy的狗,通过给Teddy读书,Tommy不仅提高了阅读能力,还与Teddy建立了深厚的友谊。最终,Tommy的父亲决定收养Teddy,让Tommy和Teddy能够一直在一起。
1.考查动词词义辨析。句意:“如果你想参加,这里有一张传单。”她说。A. improve改善;B. join参加;C. develop发展;D. remain保持。根据后文“here is a flyer (传单)”以及下段内容可知,Ms Thompson是在邀请学生们参加活动,所以此处表示参加。故选B项。
2.考查动词词义辨析。句意:Tommy一直想要一只狗,所以他赶紧拿了一张传单。A. enjoy享受;B. admire钦佩;C. take拿;D. spot发现。根据前文“If you’d like to 1 , here is a flyer (传单),” she said.”可知,传单是提供给学生的,Tommy想要参加,所以是拿了一张传单。故选C项。
3.考查动词词义辨析。句意:然后Ms Thompson补充道:“我们将给狗狗们读书。”A. scolded责骂;B. recalled回忆;C. refused拒绝;D. added补充。根据前文Ms Thompson已经说了一部分内容“Before school ended, Ms Thompson made an announcement to the class. “This Sunday, we will meet the dogs at the animal shelter.”可知,此处是进一步补充说明活动的具体内容。故选D项。
4.考查动词词义辨析。句意:Tommy犹豫了,因为阅读对他来说很难。A. hesitated犹豫;B. believed相信;C. cheered欢呼;D. warned警告。根据后文“reading was hard for him”可知,阅读对Tommy来说很难,所以他对于是否参加活动感到犹豫。故选A项。
5.考查动词词义辨析。句意:尽管如此,他真的很喜欢狗,所以他决定试一试。A. forgot忘记;B. decided决定;C. failed失败;D. offered提供。根据前文“he was really into dogs”可知,Tommy很喜欢狗,所以尽管阅读对他来说很难,他还是决定试一试。故选B项。
6.考查动词词义辨析。句意:Tommy抱着Teddy坐到椅子上。A. calmed平静;B. slowed减慢;C. sat坐;D. lay躺。根据后文“With Teddy settling onto his lap, Tommy started 7 .”可知,Teddy坐在Tommy的腿上,所以Tommy是坐在椅子上。故选C项。
7.考查动词词义辨析。句意:Teddy坐在他的腿上,Tommy开始读书。A. reading阅读;B. writing写作;C. smiling微笑;D. talking谈话。根据前文““We will be reading to the dogs.””可知,活动的目的是给狗狗们读书,所以Tommy开始读书。故选A项。
8.考查形容词词义辨析。句意:Tommy拍着Teddy的背,惊讶地发现Teddy在听。A. frustrated沮丧的;B. stressed有压力的;C. satisfied满意的;D. surprised惊讶的。根据后文“to find Teddy was listening”可知,Tommy发现Teddy在听他读书,这让他感到惊讶。故选D项。
9.考查动词词义辨析。句意:爸爸点点头说:“我很高兴你们俩是好朋友。”A. promised承诺;B. requested请求;C. questioned询问;D. nodded点头。根据后文“I am glad you two are buddies”可知,这是爸爸对Tommy说的话,表示点头同意或回应。故选D项。
10.考查动词词义辨析。句意:那天,Tommy读书时,Teddy坐在他的腿上,他们享受着彼此的陪伴。A. set设置;B. enjoyed享受;C. kept保持;D. shared分享。根据前文“All week, Tommy waited for Sunday. On the day, Tommy read while Teddy sat on his lap”并结合语境,Tommy和Teddy在一起时感到快乐,所以享受彼此的陪伴。故选B项。
11.考查动词词义辨析。句意:渐渐地,Tommy意识到有Teddy在身边,阅读似乎更容易了。A. pretended假装;B. wondered想知道;C. realized意识到;D. insisted坚持。根据后文“reading seemed easier with Teddy around”可知,这是Tommy逐渐意识到的事情。故选C项。
12.考查动词词义辨析。句意:又一个周日到了,Tommy匆忙赶到收容所,但到处都找不到Teddy。A. drove驾驶;B. hurried匆忙;C. called打电话;D. pointed指向。根据前文“All week, Tommy waited for Sunday”可知,Tommy非常期待周日与Teddy见面,所以他会匆忙赶到收容所。故选B项。
13.考查形容词词义辨析。句意:他很失望,朝家走去。A. Disappointed失望的;B. Annoyed恼怒的;C. Excited兴奋的;D. Relieved释然的。根据前文“Another Sunday came, Tommy 12 to the shelter, but Teddy was nowhere to be found.”可知,Tommy没有找到Teddy,所以感到失望。故选A项。
14.考查动词词义辨析。句意:爸爸解释说:“我知道你很喜欢和Teddy在一起,所以我们决定收养它。”A. possess拥有;B. adapt适应;C. identify识别;D. adopt收养。根据后文“Dad explained. Unable to 15 himself, Tommy jumped to his feet, his excited screams echoing (回响) in the house.”和整个故事背景可知,爸爸决定收养Teddy。故选D项。
15.考查动词词义辨析。句意:Tommy无法控制自己,跳了起来,兴奋的尖叫声在房子里回荡。A. help帮助;B. contain控制;C. accustom使习惯;D. describe描述。根据后文“Tommy jumped to his feet, his excited screams echoing (回响) in the house.”可知,Tommy非常兴奋,以至于无法控制自己。故选B项。
三、七选五
Taking care of pet fish is a big responsibility, so you have to learn all about it before bringing them home!
39 Freshwater fish are the best fish to start with. But some species of fish don’t get along with others, so you’ll need to do some research before you make decisions about what to buy and how many to buy.
Next, you need to make sure you have the necessary supplies that your fish will need. Get a fish tank big enough for the fish you plan to keep. You can put the tank on a dresser. 40 Fish tanks need a light to help fish distinguish between day and night, an air pump and filter (过滤器) to keep the water clean, as well as a heater and thermometer to maintain a comfortable water temperature. Many people also like to get decorations for their tanks!
Now that you have your supplies, you’ll need to set up your aquarium. Put the tank on the stand, close enough to an outlet (电源插座). Wash any decorations you plan to put in the tank. 41 Then, heat up the water to the temperature your fish will need. Follow the instructions on the filter and air pump to get them in your tank. Make sure your light is ready to go, too! 42
You’re ready to bring your fish home! Once fish are in the tank, you have to watch them closely to make sure they don’t get sick. Feed them in small amounts a few times a day. 43 Remember to change the water weekly, and more frequently in the first few weeks.
A.Save up your money if you’d like decorations.
B.Alternatively, you might need to get a fish tank stand.
C.You’ll be able to take care of a more complicated pet later on.
D.Too much extra food will worsen water quality and harm your fish.
E.First, decide the species of fish and the number of the fish you want to get.
F.Fill the bottom of the tank with the clean decorations, then fill the tank with water.
G.Some people use a timer for their lights to avoid turning them on and off each day.
【答案】 1.E 2.B 3.F 4.G 5.D
【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章介绍了饲养宠物鱼前的准备工作以及养鱼过程中的注意事项。
1.根据后文“But some species of fish don’t get along with others, so you’ll need to do some research before you make decisions about what to buy and how many to buy. (但是有些种类的鱼不能和其他鱼相处,所以你在决定买什么鱼和买多少鱼之前需要做些研究)”可知,此处强调养鱼前需要先做研究,了解鱼的相关信息。E选项“First, decide the species of fish and the number of the fish you want to get. (首先,决定你想养的鱼的种类和数量)”符合语境,与后文构成因果关系,因为要决定养什么鱼和养多少,所以需要先做研究。故选E。
2.根据前文“Next, you need to make sure you have the necessary supplies that your fish will need. Get a fish tank big enough for the fish you plan to keep. You can put the tank on a dresser. (接下来,你需要确保你有养鱼所需的必要用品。准备一个足够大的鱼缸来养你计划养的鱼。你可以把鱼缸放在梳妆台上)”可知,此处讲述养鱼需要准备鱼缸等用品,B选项“Alternatively, you might need to get a fish tank stand. (或者,你可能需要一个鱼缸架)”符合语境,进一步说明放置鱼缸可能需要鱼缸架,与前文内容相关。故选B。
3.根据前文“Now that you have your supplies, you’ll need to set up your aquarium. Put the tank on the stand, close enough to an outlet (电源插座). Wash any decorations you plan to put in the tank. (现在你有了用品,你需要设置你的水族箱。把鱼缸放在架子上,离电源插座足够近。清洗你打算放在鱼缸里的任何装饰品)”以及后文“Then, heat up the water to the temperature your fish will need. (然后,把水加热到鱼需要的温度)”可知,此处讲述设置水族箱的步骤,F选项“Fill the bottom of the tank with the clean decorations, then fill the tank with water. (把干净的装饰品铺在鱼缸底部,然后把鱼缸装满水)”符合语境,承接前文清洗装饰品,接着说明把装饰品放入鱼缸并装满水,然后加热到鱼需要的温度,与后文逻辑连贯。故选F。
4.根据前文“Make sure your light is ready to go, too!(确保你的灯也能正常工作!)”可知,此处讲述鱼缸灯的相关内容,G选项“Some people use a timer for their lights to avoid turning them on and off each day. (有些人使用定时器来控制灯的开关,以避免每天都要开关灯)”符合语境,进一步说明关于鱼缸灯的使用方法,与前文内容相关。故选G。
5.根据前文“Once fish are in the tank, you have to watch them closely to make sure they don’t get sick. Feed them in small amounts a few times a day. (一旦鱼进了鱼缸,你必须密切观察它们,确保它们不会生病。每天少量喂食几次)”可知,此处讲述养鱼过程中的喂食注意事项,D选项“Too much extra food will worsen water quality and harm your fish. (过多的食物会恶化水质,伤害你的鱼)”符合语境,进一步说明喂食过多食物的危害,与前文内容相关。故选D。
一、听力技巧
在英语听力中,“use visuals to predict content(利用视觉信息预测内容)”是针对高考听力中“图片选择题”的核心技巧。高考听力部分(尤其是第一节)常出现“三选一图片题”,即题目会给出3幅图片选项,考生需根据听到的内容选择对应的图片。这一技巧指的是:在听录音前,通过快速观察图片中的关键信息(如人物动作、场景、物品、数字等),预判录音可能涉及的话题、动作或细节,从而带着目标听题,提高捕捉关键信息的效率。具体方法如下:
1. 观察图片细节:若题目配有图片,需快速捕捉画面中的人物、物品、场景等元素。例如,图片中出现实验室设备、显微镜等,可预判听力可能涉及科学实验或生物课程内容。
2. 分析选项关键词:即使没有图片,选项中的词汇也能提供视觉线索。例如,选项中出现 “sunny”“umbrella”“windy” 等词,可推测听力可能讨论天气情况。
3. 关联场景与常识:结合生活常识和文化背景,将视觉信息与常见场景对应。例如,选项中提到 “boarding pass”“luggage”,可预判对话发生在机场。
4. 对比视觉与听力的逻辑关联:注意图片中的动作、表情或物品与听力内容的对应关系。例如,图片中人物在图书馆安静阅读,听力可能涉及借阅书籍或学习建议。
二、关键提醒
1. 时间把控:高考听力每道题的读题时间有限(通常约5秒),需快速扫视图片,抓核心信息(避免纠结细节)。
2. 排除干扰:部分图片会包含“无关装饰元素”(如A图厨房有冰箱,但核心是“切菜”),需忽略次要信息。
3. 预判≠定论:视觉信息是“辅助预测”,最终需以录音内容为准,避免因预判偏差错过关键信息。
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