Unit 6 Nurturing Nature Starting out & Understanding ideas 分层同步练习-2025-2026学年高中英语外研版选择性必修第一册

Starting out & Understanding ideas 一、必备知识基础练 Ⅰ.单词拼写 1.As he swims,his body temperature s__________drops,which in turn causes his muscle control to drop,slowing him down.  2.Although the coral looks hard,it is very d__________.  3.China has a s__________culture with a long history.  4.It’s a __________(悠闲的) season-long tour of a continent-wide buffet line.  5.Their cancers are not so clearly tied to r__________exposure.  6.She kept telling me how things were different in Puerto Rico,to always put on sunscreen,not to w__________away from my grandmother,and other warnings.  7.The fancy natural s__________and life there,along with the author’s romantic and intensive emotions will inspire you to explore the mysterious land.  Ⅱ.单句语法填空 1.You can read the book __________your leisure;there’s no rush to finish it.  2.Climate change is __________the top concerns for environmentalists around the world.  3.The animator’s skilled hands brought the cartoon characters _________life on the screen. 4.I’m currently working __________a new novel,and it’s taking up most of my free time.  5.My eye _____________(catch) by the delicate glass sculpture as I walked through the art gallery.  Ⅲ.单句写作 1.环境保护者们正在努力保护濒危物种免于灭绝。(protect) Environmentalists are trying to __________the endangered species ___________.  2.我们应该一起努力,抓住机会,克服挑战。(overcome) We should work together to seize the opportunity and _________________.  3.购物中心位于城市的商业中心,每天都挤满了人。(过去分词作状语) __________ the city’s commercial center,the shopping mall is crowded with many people every day.  4.他太累了,一到家就睡着了。(so...that...) ①He was _______________________he fell asleep the moment he got home.(陈述句)  ②_____________________________he fell asleep the moment he got home.(倒装句)  5.我正要给他打电话,这时他进来了。 ①I _________________________him __________he came in.(be about to...when...)  ②I _________________________him __________he came in.(on the point of...when...)  二、能力素养提升练 Ⅳ.阅读理解 A (2025江苏扬州高二期中) Working on your adventure list?These national park treasures which turn favorites during the harvest time should be on it. Cuyahoga Valley National Park 33,000 acres of forests wait between Cleveland and Akron,all along the snaking Cuyahoga River.The park will delight you with plenty of outdoor activities suiting every interest,but do not climb over the fenced areas,rocks,or Brandy wine Falls.Now the red maple trees will be visually on fire,which you can enjoy from the comfort of the tourist railway—Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railroad. Gateway Arch National Park This urban park comes back thanks to the Arch’s new Museum and Visitor Center.Give your feet a break after walking over five miles of park pathways with a ride to the top of the Arch to enjoy beautiful leaves.You can even bring your dog:the park is hosting Arch Bark every October. Gulf Islands National Seashore Extending some 160 miles along the northern coast of the Gulf of Mexico,this series of parks includes a historic building,untouched barrier islands,and sugar-white beaches.Don’t miss the Fort Pickens area,which is a perfect spot to observe wild animals living in the scenic natural environment.With an average high of 79°F and a low of 60°F,the fall weather here is exceptional. Voyageurs National Park Yellow and red leaves in fall will catch your eyes,contrasting with this park’s glassy waters.In the Land of 10,000 Lakes,there are no roads in the park,so visitors use boats to cross this remote 218,000-acre park.Some 100+bird species,even the rare ones,pass through the park,so keep an eye out for them. 1.What can visitors do in Cuyahoga Valley National Park? A.Enjoy scenery by train. B.Walk dogs on pathways. C.Climb over the rocks. D.Sunbathe on the beach. 2.Which park is great for wildlife viewing? A.Voyageurs National Park. B.Gulf Islands National Seashore. C.Cuyahoga Valley National Park. D.Gateway Arch National Park. 3.Which season is best suited for trips to these parks? A.Spring. B.Summer. C.Winter. D.Autumn. B (2025山东济宁高二期中) Chances are that you’ve heard the phrase “like a moth (飞蛾) to a fire”—and probably seen it in action at a night time campfire or barbecue,too. It turns out,however,this age-old saying may not be quite right.Rather than being attracted to light,moths’ tendency to fly toward brightness is a behavioral response to help them determine which way is up,suggests a new study published today in the journal Nature Communications. Unlike humans,most insects don’t have vestibule (前庭的) systems to help them maintain direction in space.“But they do have a system that allows them to really quickly tell what’s bright and what’s dark,and give them feedback about the sky so that they can fly stably,” Sondhi,the leading researcher,says,“If they mess that up,they start crashing or they go too high and then they lose their speed.” What if the light is spread over a wide area rather than coming from a singular point?The researchers stretched a large white sheet across theatre top and shot a UV light on it.“If the insects were truly attracted by the light,they should fly up toward it,” says Sam Fabian,a study co-author and insect researcher at Imperial College in London.” Instead the insects flew straight through this illuminated (照明的) passage,flying how they would do during the day.” The team then placed the sheet on the ground and shined the light on it,which is when something truly strange happened:“All these moths flying over it turned upside down and crashed out of the sky,” Fabian says. These behaviors suggest that artificial light can cause a mismatch between the insects’ sense of which way is up and the true direction.This behavioral natural ability could spell trouble for insects’ populations.Satellite data has revealed that the use of artificial light has skyrocketed over the past decade,with the world getting 2 percent brighter each year.Depending on how lights are used,their shine could catch insects in a tiring orbit,or send them falling to their death.  4.What is the function of the old saying mentioned at the beginning? A.To lead in a new theory. B.To demonstrate a common sense. C.To clarify a complex concept. D.To present a reasonable argument. 5.According to the research,the insects confirm their direction when flying 　　　.  A.by sensing the UV light B.by flying at a stable speed C.by approaching the position of light D.by distinguishing brightness and darkness 6.Which of the following can replace the word “spell” in the last paragraph? A.Spark. B.Tackle. C.Cause. D.Prevent. 7.What might be the best title of the passage? A.Moth and Illumination:The Distraction of Flight B.Moth and Confusion:Blind Pursuit of Brightness C.Moth and Fire:The Implication of the Old Saying D.Moth and Brightness:The Truth of Locating Direction Ⅴ.语法填空 (2025河北邯郸高二练习) To learn more about the Arctic Circle,a group of scientists and 1.__________(journalist) set out for the polar area.They came to a splendid valley near the boundary,2.__________was covered by vast sheets of ice and snow.On 3.__________edge of the valley,they found a small cottage,where they had a rest temporarily.A visible glacier from the top of the mountain flowed through the valley and the vast territory 4.__________(stretch) as far as the eye could see.All of them felt 5.__________(incredible) rewarding when they witnessed such a great place.  Later,they found a herd of reindeer were on the move,6.__________(accompany) by some local people.These 7.__________(adore) reindeer lived off the grass there.However,global warming posed a serious threat to the survival of them.For instance,the ice melted,leaving behind fewer suitable lands for them to live in.Thus they appealed 8. __________ more people to focus on the environment in the polar area.Meanwhile the local government has adopted a series of laws:illegal hunting 9.__________(ban) here.What they hope was that people could stand under this broad sky,breathing the fresh air,enjoying the beauty of these animals 10.__________living in harmony with the nature.  知识积累卡 一、重点单词 1.delight v.____________________ 2.extend n.__________ 3.maintain v.__________ 4.stretch v.__________ 5.mismatch v.____________________ 6.tend v._______________→tendency n.__________ 二、熟词生义 shoot 本文义:v._________________其他义:v._______________________ 三、词块速记 1.on fire __________ 2.catch your eyes __________ 3.contrast with __________ 4.keep an eye out __________ 5.mess up __________ 6.turn upside down __________ 7.depend on __________ 四、经典句式背诵 Satellite data has revealed that the use of artificial light has skyrocketed over the past decade,with the world getting 2 percent brighter each year.(with复合结构) 句意: __________________________________________________________________________ 参考答案 Ⅰ.1.steadily　2.delicate　3.splendid　4.leisurely 5.radiation　6.wander　7.scenery Ⅱ.1.at　2.among　3.to　4.on　5.were caught Ⅲ.1.protect;from dying out　2.overcome the challenges 3.Located in　4.①so tired/exhausted that　②So tired/exhausted was he that　 5.①was about to call;when　②was on the point of calling;when Ⅳ.【语篇导读】本文是一篇应用文。文章主要介绍了四个国家公园。 1.A　细节理解题。根据“Cuyahoga Valley National Park”部分中的“Now the red maple trees will be visually on fire,which you can enjoy from the comfort of the tourist railway—Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railroad.”可知,在库雅荷加谷国家公园,游客可以乘火车欣赏风景。故选A项。 2.B　细节理解题。根据“Gulf Islands National Seashore”部分中的“Don’t miss the Fort Pickens area,which is a perfect spot to observe wild animals living in the scenic natural environment.”可知,湾岛国家海滨区适合观看野生动物。故选B项。 3.D　细节理解题。根据“Cuyahoga Valley National Park”部分中的“the red maple trees will be visually on fire” “Gateway Arch National Park”部分中的“the park is hosting Arch Bark every October” “Gulf Islands National Seashore”部分中的“the fall weather here is exceptional”以及“Voyageurs National Park”部分中的“Yellow and red leaves in fall will catch your eyes”可知,库雅荷加谷国家公园的红色枫叶树、拱门国家公园每年十月举办的Arch Bark活动、湾岛国家海滨区秋季的好天气以及探险家国家公园黄色和红色的树叶均说明秋季最适合去这些公园。故选D项。 【语篇导读】本文是一篇说明文。文章介绍了一项新的研究,说明了飞蛾对光的行为反应,以及人造光对昆虫可能造成的问题。 4.A　推理判断题。根据第一段和第二段内容可知,新的研究表明,飞蛾并不是被光吸引,而是飞向亮处是一种行为反应,以帮助它们确定哪个方向是向上的。所以第一段的写作目的是为了引出该实验研究。故选A项。 5.D　细节理解题。根据第三段中的“But they do have a system that allows them to really quickly tell what’s bright and what’s dark,and give them feedback about the sky so that they can fly stably”可知,昆虫飞行时通过分辨明亮和黑暗来确认方向。故选D项。 6.C　词句猜测题。根据画线词上文“This behavioral natural ability could”以及下文“trouble for insects’ populations”可知,这种天生的行为能力可能会给昆虫种群造成麻烦。故画线词意思是“造成”。故选C项。 7.D　标题归纳题。根据第二段内容并结合文章介绍了一项新的研究,说明了飞蛾对光的行为反应,以及人造光对昆虫可能造成的问题。由此可知,D项“飞蛾与亮度:定位方向的真相”最适合作文章标题。故选D项。 Ⅴ.【语篇导读】本文是一篇记叙文。文章通过叙述一群科学家和记者前往北极圈考察的经历,描述了他们在北极地区所见所闻以及他们对极地环境的关注和呼吁。 1.journalists　考查名词的数。分析句子成分并结合上文中的scientists可知,空处为名词的复数形式。故填journalists。 2.which　考查非限制性定语从句。这里为定语从句的关系词,先行词为“valley”,在非限制性定语从句中担当主语,用关系代词which引导。故填which。 3.the　考查冠词。分析句子成分可知,空处为冠词修饰名词“edge”,构成短语:on the edge of,意为“在……的边缘”,符合句意。故填the。 4.stretched　考查动词的时态。这里为并列句的谓语动词,根据上一句的时态可知,本句时态为一般过去时。故填stretched。 5.incredibly　考查副词。分析句子成分可知,空处为副词形式修饰形容词“rewarding”。故填incredibly。 6.accompanied　考查非谓语动词。分析句子成分可知,空处考查非谓语动词担当状语;“a herd of reindeer”和动词“accompany”之间为逻辑上的被动关系,用动词-ed形式。故填accompanied。 7.adorable　考查形容词。分析句子成分可知,空处为形容词形式,修饰空后的名词“reindeer”,意为“可爱的”。故填adorable。 8.to　考查固定搭配。根据句意可知,空处考查固定搭配:appeal to,意为“呼吁”,符合句意。故填to。 9.was banned　考查动词的时态、语态和主谓一致。这里为本句谓语动词,根据上文时态可知,本句时态为一般过去时;主语为“illegal hunting”单数,和动词“ban”之间为被动关系,所以用被动语态。故填was banned。 10.and　考查连词。空前“breathing the fresh air,enjoying the beauty of these animals”和空后“living in harmony with the nature”之间并列关系,用连词“and”连接。故填and。 知识积累卡 一、1.使高兴;使愉快　2.延长,延伸　3.保持,维持　4.伸展;延伸　5.使配错,使配合不当　6.倾向;趋于　趋势 二、突然把……投向　拍摄;射击;(使朝某方向)冲 三、1.着火,燃烧　2.吸引你的眼球　3.与……形成对比 4.注意;警觉　5.搞砸;弄乱　6.颠倒;倒置　7.依赖,依靠 四、卫星数据显示,过去十年间,人造光的使用急剧增加,世界每年变亮2%。 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $