Unit 8 Section 5 Greening the Desert 课时检测-【新课程学案】2025-2026学年高中英语必修第三册配套练习word（北师大版）

Section 5　Greening the Desert [课时检测] 第Ⅰ卷　语言基础训练 (一)单词拼写(10分) (1)Every autumn I go to the county (县) fair. (2)The region (地区) is too dry for plants to grow. (3)When exactly did the incident occur (发生)? (4)The grave was marked by a simple headstone (墓碑)． (5)The literacy rate (比率) in England was under 50%. (6)You will surely need to overcome (克服) some difficulties. (7)This poster (海报) sells the virtues of travel on the Thames. (8)The country applied for full membership of the European Union (联合会)． (9)There's still a slim (微小的) chance that he may become president. (10)The aim of the competition is to match the quote (引文) to the person who said it. (二)单句语法填空(14分) (11)None of these seems to have much chance of survival (survive)． (12)Currently (current), over 500 students are enrolled on the course. (13)Whenever he returns to this place, he is happy and contented (content)． (14)Mary shows great determination (determine) to become a lawyer in future. (15)We see it most often in businesses where the founder (found) is still in charge. (16)The majority are in favour of the proposal (propose) that we should save water in our daily life. (17)What's more, years of experience of being a monitor makes me a brilliant organiser (organise)． (三)选词填空 (10分) come true, work through, refer to ...as, prevent ...from, work on (18)Should I refer_to you as Dr Smith or Professor Smith? (19)Linda spends all her time working_on the garden. (20)To work_through these emotions, first write all of your emotions down. (21)Something is preventing the machine from shutting down, so the motor is getting overheated. (22)Some of my favorite organizations are the ones that make children's dreams come_true. 第Ⅱ卷　语篇综合训练 (一)阅读理解 The mental health benefits of being exposed (暴露) to nature have long been recognized, whether through activities like listening to birdsong or taking a walk in the park. A study published recently shows that even half an hour of bird－watching could make us happier, healthier and help strengthen a deeper connection with nature. We already know that listening to birds throughout the day positively impacts our well－being. Even hearing birds indoors through an open window can boost our mental state, even though in the short term. The study suggests that not only can bird－watching offer even more benefits than just listening to birdsong, but it's also more effective at increasing well－being and reducing stress than going on a nature walk. So why is bird－watching so good for us? It satisfies our biophilia,_the thought that humans have a natural preference for nature — some might even say we should consider ourselves as part of nature — which is why being in natural surroundings makes us feel better. Bird－watching can enhance positive feelings — the basis of well－being. Research shows that being aware of our feelings affects well－being more positively. For example, a study asked participants to either count how many birds they had seen, or rate their joy upon seeing each bird species, and both groups reported well－being boosts. However, the joyful group experienced the most improvement, suggesting that participants' attention to positive feelings while bird－watching may have promoted the activity's benefits. But bird－watching can be more than just joyful. Research suggests that experiencing awe (敬畏) of nature can be life－changing for human well－being. “Noticing” is a key aspect of awe. It means that our full attention is on the birds rather than ourselves. Being in nature and noticing wildlife requires us to completely get lost in the activity, which can improve mental and physical health. So, grab your binoculars (双筒望远镜) and step into nature for a lift in well－being. Take on the journey and enjoy every moment. 语篇解读：本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了观鸟活动对人们身心健康的好处，并鼓励人们拿起双筒望远镜，走进大自然，享受观鸟带来的愉悦和提升幸福感的过程。 1．What can a short－term exposure to birdsong do? A．It can change people's view on nature. B．It can prepare people for further bird－watching. C．It can contribute to improving people's mental state. D．It can improve people's physical health significantly. 解析：选C　细节理解题。根据第二段中“Even hearing birds indoors through an open window can boost our mental state, even though in the short term.”可知，短期接触鸟鸣声有助于改善人们的精神状态。 2．What does the underlined word “biophilia” in paragraph 3 mean? A．The love for the natural world. B．The tiredness of being in nature. C．A kind of medicine made from plants. D．A preference for birds that can sing sweetly. 解析：选A　词义猜测题。根据画线词后文“the thought that humans have a natural preference for nature — some might even say we should consider ourselves as part of nature — which is why being in natural surroundings makes us feel better.”可知，biophilia指的是人类天生对自然世界的热爱。 3．What is the key factor in experiencing awe while bird－watching? A．Counting the number of birds. B．Spending a long time in nature. C．Using high－quality binoculars. D．Concentrating on the birds instead of oneself. 解析：选D　细节理解题。根据第四段中“‘Noticing’ is a key aspect of awe. It means that our full attention is on the birds rather than ourselves.”可知，在观鸟时体验敬畏的关键因素是把注意力集中在鸟身上，而不是自己身上。 4．Which of the following would be the best title for the text? A．Bird－Watching: A Path to Enhanced Well－Being B．The Preparations for Going Bird－Watching C．The Methods for Improving Your Mental Health D．Bird－Watching: A Way to Connect with Nature 解析：选A　标题归纳题。通读全文并结合第二段可知，文章主要介绍了观鸟活动对人们身心健康的好处，并鼓励人们拿起双筒望远镜，走进大自然，享受观鸟带来的愉悦和提升幸福感的过程。故A项“观鸟：提升幸福感的途径”适合作文章标题。 (二)阅读七选五 When the monthly electricity bill came home, parents always couldn't believe their eyes, as the amount was much more than needed. __5__ Here are some tips for parents to educate their children on how to save energy. Switch off the lights.Assign one day in a week for a “turn off” practice, for a few hours.Tell the kids the significance of using less electricity and how it impacts the environment.__6__ Use energy－efficient transportation.When parents and their children are out on vacation, have a cycling outing.When the whole family rides bicycles together, it not only serves as a great bonding exercise, but it also teaches the children about eco－friendly transportation options.__7__ Play a game.__8__ Engage them in a game instead.Ask the little ones to walk around the house with pen and paper, and make a note of all the equipment that consume energy.Let them suggest what measures can be taken within the home to reduce consumption of electricity and go green.Parents can stick small notes near these appliances to give them interesting information on conservation. __9__ Create a theatre－like experience at home on a Sunday and gather everyone in the family, especially the kids, to watch an informative film about environmental issues or climate change.If parents have slightly older children, they can discuss the film and ask them what they think. A．Watch an environmental film. B．Talk with children about their opinions. C．Play some games related to environmental protection. D．Lecturing kids about environmental issues won't help. E．It makes them aware of the environmental effect of cars. F．Light up some candles and play a board game to keep the children occupied. G．So parents should urge their children to take up environment－friendly projects. 语篇解读：本文是一篇说明文。文章介绍了教育孩子们节约能源的四个方法。 5．解析：选G　由上文可知，这里主要讲每月电费超出父母预计。故G项“因此，父母应该敦促他们的孩子从事环保项目”承接上文，符合语境。其中“take up environment－friendly projects”与上文“the amount was much more than needed”形成因果关系。 6．解析：选F　由上文可知，这里主要建议父母每周关一次电。故F项“点燃一些蜡烛，玩棋盘游戏，让孩子们有事可做”承接上文，符合语境。其中“Light up some candles”和上文“a ‘turn off’ practice”对应。 7．解析：选E　由上文可知，这里主要讲父母可以让孩子们骑自行车出行 ，这样更加环保。故E项“这让他们意识到汽车对环境的影响”承接上文，符合语境。其中“It”与前一句的事情对应，“them”也与前文中的“the children”对应。 8．解析：选D　由下文可知，这里讲要让孩子们参与到节约能源的活动中，而不应该只是一味说教。故D项“口头教育孩子们有关环境问题没有帮助”与下文构成转折关系，符合语境。其中“kids”与后文的“them”对应。 9．解析：选A　由后文可知，这里主要讲父母可以和孩子们一起看一部关于环境问题的电影。故A项“观看有关环境的电影”引出下文，符合语境。其中“an environmental film”与下文中“an informative film about environmental issues or climate change”对应。 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $