内容正文:
答案精析引
them.”暗示长大后,作者的喜好有了一定的发展变化,选项
lO.B[细节理解题。根据第三段的“Specialized environmental
“G随着年龄的增长,我开始喜欢更复杂的文学作品,包括
protection agencies are equipped with advanced monitoring
小说、诗歌和散文。”能够承上启下,符合题意。]
technologies,including satellite imagery,to detect any illegal
l9.E[上文“Reading increases my vocabulary and language
activities in the rainforest in a timely manner.”可知,巴两政
ability,enables me to fully understand various contexts,
府通过为专门的环境保护机构配备先进的监测技术来打击
and cultivates my analytical ability.When I encounter new
非法砍伐森林行为。A选项“仅使用传统巡逻方法”,原文未
words and phrases in the reading material,I learn their
提及传统巡逻方法且强调的是先进监测技术:C选项“对非
meaning and application in writing and conversation.”说明
法活动视而不见”,与原文巴西政府打击非法活动相悖:D选
阅读给作者带来积极影响,选项“E,这样做对我的学习和准
项“减少环境保护机构的数量”,原文未提及且不符合政府保
备各种英语考试有很大的帮助。”能够承接上文,符合
护雨林的行动。]
题意。
ll.D[推理判断题。最后一段中提到“However,the protec
2o.D[上文“I firmly believe that reading is essential for eve
tion of the Amazon rainforest is still facing challenges,such
ryone,as it has the power to offer individuals inspiration
and a pleasurable psychological experience."和下文“It is my
as illegal logging and deforestation driven by economic inter
ests.
,表明尽管巴西政府做出了努力,但亚马逊雨林仍然面
will that more people will embrace the joys
of reading and
discover the great benefits it offers..”说明作者觉得阅读对
临着诸如非法伐木和因经济利益驱动的森林砍伐等威胁」
每个人都是必不可少的并给人带来许多好处,选项“D.在当
A选项“亚马逊雨林的保护已经完全成功”,与原文提到面临
今快节奏的世界里,阅读仍然是一项永恒的、无价的追求。
挑战不符;B选项“国际社会在保护雨林方面没有作用”,原
能够承上启下,符合题意。
文提到需要国际社会共同努力,所以该选项错误;C选项“可
课时作业15
持续发展模式对雨林没有影响”,原文提到可持续发展模式
I,A.「语篇解读]本文是一篇应用文。文章主要介绍了四
对雨林负面影响小且能给当地人带来收入,所以该选项
个数字图书馆及特色。
错误。
1.B
[细节理解题。根据Smashwords中“Unlike other digital
D.「语篇解读]本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了人们利
libraries featuring timeless classics,Smashwords stands out
用废弃的水下沉船来建造人工珊瑚礁
by highlighting independent authors and new releases.
”可知
l2.D[词义猜测题。根据划线词上文“When coral reefs are
Smashwords经常有新书,所以适合寻找新鲜内容的读者。]
stressed by changes in conditions,such as temperature,
2.C[细节理解题。根据Open Library中的“Sign up for Open Li
light or nutrients”以及下文“the algae that live in their tissues,
brary to borrow and read millions of free e-books.Browse multiple
without which corals'tissues become transparent,showing their
genres,filter results by subject or author,and search for specific
white structures,a phenomenon known as bleaching.”可知,当
titles.”和lanyBooks中的“ManyBooks holds over50,000 e-book:
瑚礁受到温度、光线或营养等条件变化的压力时,它们会释放
across diversities of genres and categories..”可知,两个图书馆都提
生活在其组织中的藻类,导致珊瑚白化。故划线词意思是“释
供多种电子书类型的选择。]
放”。
3.C
[细节理解题。根据nternet Archive中的“Acting as a
13.B「细节理解题。根据第三段“In2005,Jim Walsh helped
digital time machine,it preserves unique items from the
turn a ship called the Carthaginian II into a reef,The Car
199 Os and earlier.”可知,Internet Archive作为-个虚拟的时
thaginian II landed on the ocean floor more than a decade
间胶囊来帮着保护历史。
ago.Back then,it was just a chunk of metal on a bare patch
B.[语篇解读]本文是一篇记叙文。文章主要讲述了篮球运
of sand.Now the ship is a home to at least 75 marine animal
动员Charlie Villanueva的成长经历,他克服脱发症和欺凌,通
species.”可知,迦太基二世是一个为海洋生物改造的新栖
过篮球获得成功,并致力于帮助他人和反对欺凌。
息地。
4.B[推理判断题。由文章第-段中“One hand lifts the ball
14.A
「推理判断题。根据最后一段“While artificial reefs
high,and for a moment he seems to hang in the air
·and
bring benefits in many ways,they aren't perfect for all situ
setting beginner records with the Toronto Raptors,”可知,提
到他的扣篮是为了突出他的技能和成就。]
ations,as they can damage natural habitats if not carefully
5,B[细节理解题。由文章第二段中“His success is due to
constructed and potentially lead to a sharp increase in
more than his ability to play basketball and he owes much of
tourism activity that spills over into surrounding areas,in-
who he is today to a skin disease called alopecia areata,
cluding natural reefs.”可知,作者对人工珊瑚礁的态度是谨
This made him a target for bullying,leading him to withdraw
慎的。]
and hide under caps and hoods.”可知,被嘲笑使他避免与同
l5.A[标题归纳题。根据第一段“After spending62 vears
龄人接触。
above the Hudson River,the Tappan Zee Bridge's heritage
6.B[推理判断题。由文章第三段中“With the support of his
lives on below the water's surface.The bridge was fully torn
mother,
.The bullying stopped,and his basketball career
down,after which its huge chunks of metal and concrete
took off.”可知,他有坚强的意志。由文章第四段中“A1l
were cleaned and then dropped into the Atlantic Ocean to
along the way,Charlie has consistently dedicated himself to
start a new life as an artificial reef..”结合文章主要说明了人
helping others...and went on to establish the Charlie Vil-
们利用废弃的水下沉船来建造人工珊瑚礁。可知,A选项
lanueva Foundation,an organization aimed at supporting
“海洋奇观:从建筑到宝藏”最符合文章标题。]
families with children suffering from alopecia and stopping all
Ⅱ,[语篇解读]本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了气候变
forms of bullying.”可知,查理一直致力于帮助他人,这表明他
化对食物品质的影响以及食物生产对气候变化的贡献,并提出
是乐于助人的。因此,坚强意志和乐于助人最能描述Charlie。]
了可持续的解决方案。
7.C[推理判断题。通读全文,由文章第三段“With the sup
port of his mother,Charlie found refuge in basketball.
l6.B[根据上文“Droughts have reduced the acorns and grass
that black Iberian pigs feed on,leading to a reliance on al-
The bullying stopped,and his basketball career took off.
ternative feeds that alter the ham's taste,”"并结合空处位于
知,查理虽然遭受了脱发症的困扰,但他凭借坚强的意志和
乐于助人的品质,不仅在篮球上取得了成功,还积极帮助他
段末可知,选项应对上文现象进行总结。故B选项“环境变
人
这表明逆境使人更强大。]
化影响了食物的品质。”切题。门
C.[语篇解读]本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了巴西政
17.C[根据上文“Beyond Jamon Iberico,droughts affect the
府为保护亚马逊雨林所采取的措施。
taste of fruits like watermelons and cantaloupes by causing
8.C
[细节理解题。第一段中提到“Recognizing its crucial role
compounds such as sugars to build up..”可知,选项承接上文
in maintaining global ecological balance"
,表明亚马逊雨林因
说明全球变暖对水果的影响。故C选项“全球变暖也破坏
其在雏持全球生态平衡中起着关键作用,所以被称为“地球
了水果的风味平衡。”切题。
之肺”
。A选项“它是世界上最大的热带雨林”,这只是它的
l8.A[根据上文“In turn,the food production process,par
一个特点,并非被称为“地球之肺”的原因;B进项“它主
ticularly meat and dairy,significantly contributes to climate
位于巴西”,位置与“地球之肺”的称呼无关:D选项“它是无
change,accounting for about 14.5 percent of the world's
数动植物物种的家园”,这是雨林的一个特征,但不是被称为
greenhouse gas emissions annually.”可知,选项承接上文对
“地球之肺”的原因。】
比说明体排放量的严重性。故A选项“这与交通运输的总
9.C
[细节理解题。第二段中明确指出“One of the primary step
排放量相当。”切题。]
is the establishment of numerous protected areas.”说明巴西政府
l9.E[根据上文“Given the significant impact of food produc
保护亚马逊雨林的主要措施之一是建立许多保护区。A选项
tion on climate change,it is crucial to find sustainable solu-
“鼓励在一些地区进行大规模伐木”,B进项“允许无限制的农业
tions,”可知,选项承接上文说明可持续性的重要性。故E
扩张”和D选项“促进大规模采矿”,这些都是会对雨林造成伤
选项“可持续可以打破气候变化与食物之间的循环。”
害的活动,与原文巴西政府的保护措施相悖。
切题。]
·271
英语
20.G[根据上文“The Good Food Institute promotes alterna
14.D[句意:“想象一下,”我说,“如果我有一个梦想,并为之
tive proteins that are as tasty and affordable as meat.Regen-
努力,每天努力一点,我会取得什么样的成就呢?”A.set off
erative farming,which allows cows to move freely and re-
出发:B.worked out制定:C.set down放下:D.worked at致
duces chemical use,is more environmentally friendly.
力于。句中的it指的是上文的“dream”,“work at the dream”
"By adopting these sustainable practices,we can lessen
指的是为梦想而努力。
the impact of climate change on food and the environment."
15.B[句意:“明天开始,”她说,“今天就开始更好。”A.Later
可知,选项与上文为并列关系继续说明环保措施。故G选
稍后:B.Better更好的:C.Happier更快乐的:D.Harder更困
项“购买本地应季农产品可以减少碳足远。”切题。
难的。根据上文的“Start tomorrow”和空格后的“start to
课时作业16
day”可知,此处是说今天开始更好,所以应该用better yet(更
A「语篇解读]本文为一篇记叙文。文章主要讲述了作者跟
好的是)。
B.[语篇解读]本文是一篇记叙文。文章主要讲述了作者首
女儿来到山顶,看到满山的鲜花,作者被眼前的景色惊呆了
次表演单口喜剧从紧张到成功的经历
得知这是一位女士多年努力的结果,作者感受颜深:如果我有
16.B[句意:我一直都很喜欢看单口喜剧,但今晚,我是来表
一个梦想,并为之努力,每天努力一点,我会取得什么样的成
演的。A,remembered记得;B.loved喜爱;C.tended倾向:
就呢?
D.learned学习。根据下文“but tonight,I was here to per
l.C[句意:但她坚持要我来看山顶上的东西。A.asked问
form”可知,作者之前是喜欢看单口喜剧。
B.commanded命令;C.insisted坚持;D.predicted预测。根
17.B[句意:我准备了
个关于我有一次在家庭烧烤时不小
据上文的“,I had no desire to drive up the winding moun
心引爆了烟雾弹的故事,但我还是非常紧张。A.submitted
↑a1 n road↑0.
”和空格前的but可知,肯定是女儿的坚持才
提交;B.prepared准备;C,noticed注意到;D,heard听到
让作者跟女儿去山顶。再由下文的come可知,come前面省
根据上文“but tonight,I was here to perform”可知,作者准
略了should,所以空格处应该用command或insist,根据作者
各了一个故事表演。]
和女儿的身份关系以及句意,此处不能用command。】
18.C[句意同上。A.looked up查阅;B.put down放下;C.set
2.A
[句意:所以我来到这里,不情愿地在浓雾中进行两小时
off引爆,引发;D.took along随身携带。根据下文“a smoke
的旅行。A.unwillingly不情愿:B.undoubtedly毫无疑问:
bomb at a family barbecue”可知,作者引爆了烟雾弹。]
C.unknowingly不知不觉地;D.unexpectedly出乎意料地。
19.A
[句意同l7题。A.nervous紧张的;B.tired疲意的:
根据下文的“Nothing could be worth this,I thought as I
,confident自信的;D.humorous幽默的。根据上文“but
3
along the dangerous highway.”可知,作者是不情愿来
tonight,I was here to perform”及下文“my legs trembling
这儿的。]
slightly”可知,作者很紧张。
3.B[句意:当我在危险的高速公路上缓慢前行时,我想,没有
20.D[句意:一个小伙子讲了一个关于他那次灾难性的第一
什么值得这样做。A.walked步行:B.inched缓慢移动:
次约会的有趣故事,其中一系列的误会让观众捧腹大笑。
C.wandered游荡:D.fled逃离。根据下文的“the dangerous
A.report报告;B.paper论文;C.advertisement广告;D.tale
highway”可知,作者在路上开得很慢。]
故事。根据下文“about his disastrous first date,complete
with a series of misunderstandings that had the audience
4.A[句意:我们拐进一条狭窄的小路,把车停在路边,下了
laugh”可知,一个小伙子讲了他第一次约会的故事。
车。A.pulled over靠边停车;B.stepped down走下;
21.B[句意:另一位表演者
一个年轻女子,分享了一个关于
C.looked up抬起头来;D.turned off关闭。根据下文的“got
out”可知,作者把车停下了。
她的宠物兔子意外从笼子里逃出来,导致在家里疯狂追逐
的故事。A.viewer观众;B.performer表演者:C.director导
5.D[句意:巨大的墨绿色常青树高耸在我们头顶。A,gree
演;D.editor编辑。根据下文“shared a story”可知,另一个
ted打招呼;B.flowed流动:C.reached到达;D.towered高
表演者在分享她的故事。」
于。根据句意和下文的“over us'”可知,这些树是高耸在我们
22.
[句意同上。A.unnecessary不必要的:B.uneventful平淡
头顶上。
的;C,unexpected意外的;D.unavoidable不可避免的。根据下
6,B[句意:渐渐地,这个地方的平静和寂静开始充斥着我的
文“escape from its cage,leading to a wild chase(追逐)through
脑海。A.admit承认:B.fill填充:C.control控制;D.read读
the house'”可知,兔子从笼子里远出来是意外的情况。
取。根据句意和空格后的my mind可知,此处是指这个地方
23.A
[句意:当终于轮到我时,我站起来,我的腿微微颤抖着。
的平静和寂静开始充斥着我的脑海。]
A.finally最终,终于:B.surprisingly令人惊讶地:C.natu
7.A[句意:然后我们拐了个弯,停在山顶上,我完全被惊呆
rally自然地:D.immediately立刻。根据语境,前面讲了其
A.amazement惊讶;B.curiosity好奇心;C.amusement
他人的表演,这里是终于轮到作者了
娱乐;D.confusion混乱。根据下一句“There across fields
24.C[句意:当我走向舞台时,我能感觉到所有那些目光的重量
and valleys were rivers of fully-opened yellow flowers from
都在我身上。A.shape形状;B.height高度;C.weight重量;
the light one to the most brilliant.It looked as though the sun
D.size尺寸。根据下文“of all those eves on me”可知,此处表示
had tipped over and 8
the mountainside in gold.”可知,作
被众人注视的那种压力,用weight表示目光的重量。]
者被这儿的景色惊呆了。
25.D[句意:我描述了那次烧烤,那颗烟雾弹,以及它所引起
8.D[句意:看起来就像太阳翻了过来,把山腰沐浴在金色之
的混乱。A.entertainment娱乐;B.success成功:C.respon
sibility责任;D.chaos混乱。根据上文“I accidentally
中。A.pushed推动:B.moved移动:C.swung摆动:
l8 a smoke bomb at a family barbecue'”可知,作者引爆
D.bathedi沐浴。根据上文的“tip over'”和下文的“in gold”可
知,此处指山坡被罩在阳光里。
了烟雾弹,所以会引起混乱。]
9.C[句意:我的脑子里出现了一些问题。A.Doubts疑问:
26.A[句意:我模仿了我家人的反应,他们震惊的表情,以及
B.Ideas想法;C.Questions问题;D.Requests诗求。根据下文的
随之而来的困惑。A.shocked震惊的:B.encouraged受鼓
“Who created such beauty?How?When?”可知,作者脑中出现了
舞的;C.satisfied满意的;D.touched感动的。根据前文“I
些问题。
accidentally 18 a smoke bomb at a family barbecue"
10.D[句意:当我们走近位于庄园中心的房子时,看到一块牌
知,家人的表情是震惊的。]
子上写着:“我知道你们在问的问题的答案。”A.signal信号;
27.B[句意:观众开始笑了,我感到一阵如释重负的感觉涌上
.symbol符号;C.symptom症状;D.sign标牌。根据空格后
心头。A.blessing祝福;B.relief减轻,宽慰,如释重负:
的
..that read:'Answers to the Questions I Know You Are
C.shame羞愧;D.pity遗憾。根据上文“The audience star
Asking.’”可知,此处说的应该是标牌上的内容。
ted to laugh,”可知,观众笑了,说明表演有效果,作者感到
如释重负。
11.CL句意:第二个(答案)是:“一次一个”。A.Each每个:
28.D
「句意:我继续讲,加入了一些小细节。A.regretted后
B.Some一些:C.One一个:D.That那个。根据下一段的“one
悔;B.declined下降,拒绝;C.froze冻结;D.continued继续。
small plant at a time'”可知,此处指的是每次种一棵。
根据下文“adding in little details'”可知,作者继续讲。
12.B[句意:在开车回家的路上,我被眼前的景象感动得几乎
29.
[句意:我讲的故事越多,我就变得越自信。A.friendly
说不出话来。A.surely当然:B.barely几乎不;C.mostly主
友好的;B.knowledgeable知识渊博的;C.confident自信的;
要地;D.instantly立即。根据上文的“As we drove home,I
D.scared害怕的。根据下文“the audience cheered and
was so moved by what we had seen that..,,”可知,此处指的
clapped.I knew I had already achieved something 30
是作者感动得儿乎说不出话来。]
可知,作者越来越自信。
13.A[句意:她大约在40年前就开始了,可能开始只是一个
30.D[句意:我知道我已经取得了一些不可思议的成就
想法,但她坚持了下来。A.beginning开始;B.intention意
A,reasonable合理的;B.emotional情感的;C,familiar熟悉
图;C.ending结束;D.absence缺席。根据句意和句中的
的;D.incredible不可思议的。根据上文“the audience
“started”以及“kept at it”可知,此处指的是可能开始只是一
cheered and clapped”可知,作者取得了不错的成果,觉得这
个想法,但她坚持了下来。
是不可思议的成就。]
·272英语
课时作业15阅读50分加餐练(3)
(限时:40分钟)
I,阅读理解
Internet Archive
阅读下列短文,从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个
The Internet Archive,possibly the lar-
选项中选出最佳选项。
gest digital library,houses a treasure trove of
over 36 million e-books,alongside 778 billion
(2025·浙江台州市高三一模)With the
web pages and millions of videos,concerts,
advent of digital technology,digital libraries
audio files and software programs.Acting as a
now boast a wealth of free resources,making
digital time machine,it preserves unique
information easily accessible at no cost.Know-
items from the 1990s and earlier.E-books are
ing where to search helps you to uncover a di-
meticulously organized by category,collec-
verse array of free e-books,audiobooks and
tion,author,topic,or year.Users can rate
other online materials.
and review books and even upload your own
Open Library
Sign up for Open Library to borrow and
media after registration.
1.Which digital library is best suited for read-
read millions of free e-books.Browse multiple
genres,filter results by subject or author,
ers seeking fresh content?
and search for specific titles.You can also pre-
A.Open Library.B.Smashwords.
view and“borrow”random e-books..Regis-
C.ManyBooks.
D.Internet Archive.
tered users can create custom reading lists and
2.Which common feature do both Open Li-
add new books.The platform offers both
brary and ManyBooks share?
e-books and audiobooks,catering to all pref-
A.The inclusion of author details.
erences.
B.The opportunity for subscribed users.
Smashwords
C.The option across multiple e-book genres.
Unlike other digital libraries featuring
D.The access to individualized reading lists.
timeless classics,Smashwords stands out by
3.How does the Internet Archive help protect
highlighting independent authors and new re-
history?
leases.You can read e-books online or down-
A.By applying new software programs.
load them in formats like PDF and EPUB.
B.By organizing diverse web resources.
Customize your search by selecting free books
C.By operating as a virtual time capsule.
and choosing lengths from under 20,000 to
D.By setting up the largest electronic li-
over 100,000 words.
brary.
ManyBooks
B
ManyBooks holds over 50,000 e-books
(2025·浙江宁波市高三一模)Crowded
across diversities of genres and categories.
You can narrow down your searches by genre,
by defenders,Charlie Villanueva leaps toward
language and rating.Each e-book page indi-
the basket.One hand lifts the ball high,and
cates its availability for free download or on-
for a moment he seems to hang in the air.
line reading.Detailed descriptions,author in-
Then he hammers the ball through the rim.
formation,excerpts,and summaries help you
Slam dunk!His career may look like a slam
make sound selections.Each e-book comes
dunk,being a national champion at the Uni-
with an extensive description of the story and
versity of Connecticut,and setting beginner
the author,as well as a book excerpt and
records with the Toronto Raptors.
summary to understand the book you're con-
However,life wasn't always easy for
sidering.
him.His success is due to more than his abili-
·214·
[第一板块]核心素养之阅读篇
ty to play basketball and he owes much of who
6.Which of the following best describes Char-
he is today to a skin disease called alopecia
lie?
areata,which is not infectious but is caused
A.Humble and responsible.
by an error in the immune system that trig-
B.Strong-willed and helpful.
gers germ-fighting cells to attack the body's
C.Innovative and generous.
own hair-growing cells.Charlie was affected at
D.Good-natured and tolerant.
age 10 and lost all his hair by age 12.This
7.What message does the text convey?
made him a target for bullying,leading him to
A.Fortune favors the prepared.
withdraw and hide under caps and hoods.
B.Actions speak louder than words.
With the support of his mother,Charlie
C.What doesn't kill you makes you stron-
found refuge in basketball.He channeled his
ger.
frustrations and stress into motivation,im-
D.A journey of a thousand miles begins
proving his skills to the point where his talent
with a single step.
overshadowed his condition.The bullying
c
stopped,and his basketball career took off.
(2025·福建仙游县中学高三二模)The
All along the way,Charlie has consist-
Amazon rainforest,renowned as the "lungs of
ently dedicated himself to helping others.Ever
the Earth",is the world's largest tropical
since his first year as a new player,he has
rainforest,mainly located in Brazil.Recogniz-
served as a spokesperson for the National Alo-
ing its crucial role in maintaining global eco-
pecia Areata Foundation,and went on to es-
logical balance,the Brazilian government has
tablish the Charlie Villanueva Foundation,an
been taking a series of significant measures to
organization aimed at supporting families with
protect this precious natural heritage.
children suffering from alopecia and stopping
One of the primary steps is the establish-
all forms of bullying.As the son of immi-
grants from the Dominican Republic,he has
ment of numerous protected areas.These are-
as cover vast stretches of the rainforest,pro-
even worked towards ending poverty in that
viding a safe haven for countless plant and ani-
country.
mal species.By designating these regions,the
Charlie inspires young people to embrace
their individuality and have confidence in
government effectively restricts activities such
themselves."We're all unique in our own
as logging,agriculture expansion,and mining
ways,he says,encouraging them to remem-
that could harm the rainforest.
ber that with dedication and self-belief,any
In addition,the Brazilian government has
dream is within reach.
strengthened law enforcement to combat illegal de-
4.Why is Charlie's slam dunk mentioned in
forestation.Specialized environmental protection
Paragraph 1?
agencies are equipped with advanced monitoring
A.To compare him with other champions.
technologies,including satellite imagery,to detect
B.To highlight his skills and achievements.
any illegal activities in the rainforest in a timely
C.To explain how a slam dunk is per-
manner.Once discovered,strict penalties are im-
formed.
posed on the offenders.
D.To demonstrate a specific moment in a
Furthermore,the government is promo-
game.
ting sustainable development models.For ex-
5.What made Charlie avoid his peers?
ample,it encourages local communities to en-
A.An infectious skin disease.
gage in sustainable forestry and ecotourism.
B.His being made fun of.
These activities not only generate income for
C.An error in the immune system.
the locals but also minimize the negative im-
D.His average ability to play basketball.
pact on the rainforest.
·215·
英语
However,the protection of the Amazon
0
rainforest is still facing challenges,such as il-
(2025·浙江台州市高三一模)After
legal logging and deforestation driven by eco-
spending 62 years above the Hudson River,
nomic interests.It requires continuous efforts
the Tappan Zee Bridge's heritage lives on be-
from the Brazilian government,as well as the
low the water's surface.The bridge was fully
joint efforts of the international community to
torn down,after which its huge chunks of
ensure the long-term survival and health of
metal and concrete were cleaned and then
this magnificent ecosystem.
dropped into the Atlantic Ocean to start a new
8.Why is the Amazon rainforest called the
“lungs of the Earth”?
life as an artificial reef.
A.Because it is the world's largest tropical
Coral reefs are varied marine ecosystems,
rainforest.
often dubbed as the rainforests of the sea.
B.Because it is mainly located in Brazil.
When coral reefs are stressed by changes in
C.Because it plays a crucial role in maintai-
conditions,such as temperature,light or nu-
ning global ecological balance.
trients,they expel the algae that live in their
D.Because it is home to countless plant and
tissues,without which corals'tissues become
animal species.
transparent,showing their white structures,
9.What is one of the main measures the Bra-
a phenomenon known as bleaching.This
zilian government has taken to protect the
largely attributes to the sharp decline of coral
Amazon rainforest?
reefs.It is reported that we've lost 14 percent
A.Encouraging large-scale logging in some
of the world's coral reefs in the last decade,
areas.
an equivalent of losing the whole Great Barri-
B.Allowing unrestricted agriculture expan-
er Reef in 10 years.
sion.
C.Establishing many protected areas.
It is clear that natural coral reefs are now
D.Promoting large-scale mining.
in trouble.That's why people are finding ways
10.How does the Brazilian government com-
to build them from artificial materials.Artifi-
bat illegal deforestation?
cial reefs aren't made of coral.They are crea-
A.By using only traditional patrol meth-
ted by placing large objects on the ocean
ods.
floor.Sometimes,these objects are built to be
B.By equipping specialized agencies with
used as reefs.They are often made of steel and
advanced monitoring technologies.
concrete.A structure can also be recycled as a
C.By turning a blind eye to illegal activi-
reef.That's what happened with the Tappan
ties.
Zee Bridge.Of all the artificial marine reefs in
D.By reducing the number of environmen-
the world,those made of submerged shipw-
tal protection agencies.
recks are the most common.In 2005,Jim
11.What can be inferred from the passage?
Walsh helped turn a ship called the Carthagin-
A.The protection of the Amazon rainfor-
est has been completely successful.
ianⅡinto a reef,.The CarthaginianⅡlanded
B.The international community has no
on the ocean floor more than a decade ago.
role to play in protecting the rainforest.
Back then,it was just a chunk of metal on a
C.Sustainable development models have
bare patch of sand.Now the ship is a home to
no impact on the rainforest.
at least 75 marine animal species."It's amaz-
D.The Amazon rainforest still faces threats
ing to see how much life is on that ship,"
despite the government's efforts.
Walsh says.
·216·
[第一板块]核心素养之阅读篇|
While artificial reefs bring benefits in
ened by climate change.Droughts have re-
many ways,they aren't perfect for all situa-
duced the acorns and grass that black Iberian
tions,as they can damage natural habitats if
pigs feed on,leading to a reliance on alterna-
not carefully constructed and potentially lead
tive feeds that alter the ham's taste.16
to a sharp increase in tourism activity that
Beyond Jamon Iberico,droughts affect the
spills over into surrounding areas,including
taste of fruits like watermelons and cantaloupes by
natural reefs.
causing compounds such as sugars to build up.
l2.Which is closest in meaning to“expel”in
17 As a result,Japanese apples becoming less
Paragraph 2?
acidic and softer due to early blooming and high
A.Capture.
B.Absorb.
temperatures during growth.
C.Contain.
D.Release.
In turn,the food production process,
l3.What can we learn about the CarthaginianⅡ?
particularly meat and dairy,significantly con-
A.It was initially discovered by Jim Walsh.
tributes to climate change,accounting for
B.It is a new habitat repurposed for ma-
about 14.5 percent of the world's greenhouse
rine life.
gas emissions annually.18 Producing ani-
C.It was specially created as a tourist at-
mal protein requires more land,energy,and
traction.
water than plant protein.
D.It is a sunken ship recycled into a natu-
Given the significant impact of food pro-
ral reef.
duction on climate change,it is crucial to find
14.What is the author's attitude toward artifi-
sustainable solutions.19 The Good Food
cial reefs?
Institute promotes alternative proteins that
A.Cautious.
B.Dismissive.
are as tasty and affordable as meat.Regenera-
C.Favorable.
D.Doubtful.
tive farming,which allows cows to move free-
15.Which of the following can be the best title
ly and reduces chemical use,is more environ-
for the text?
mentally friendly.20 By adopting these
A.Oceanic
Wonders:From Structures
sustainable practices,we can lessen the im-
to Treasures
pact of climate change on food and the envi-
B.Tappan Zee Bridge:A New Life Beneath
ronment.
the Sea
A.This equals transport's total emissions.
C.Artificial Reefs:Solutions to Biodiversi-
B.This shows environment affects food quality.
ty Decline
C.Global warming also disrupts fruit flavor
D.Underwater Homes:Balancing Dynamic
balance.
Ecosystems
D.Climate change increases the nutritional
Ⅱ,阅读七选五
value of Jamon Iberico.
(2025·广东江门市高三模拟)阅读下面短文,
E.Sustainability can break the cycle between
从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最
climate change and food.
佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
F.Producing plant protein requires more re-
In southwest Spain,the distinctive flavor
sources than animal protein.
of Jamon Iberico,a special cured ham(腌制火
G.Additionally,buying local,in-season pro-
made from the black-footed pig,is threat-
duce reduces carbon footprint.
·217·