命题大赛 新疆石河子2025-2026学年高二英语下学期阶段测试（人教版选择性必修第一册Unit 5 Working the Land）

**基本信息** 本单元卷聚焦“Working the Land”主题，以袁隆平事迹、可持续农业等时代素材为载体，融合语言能力与文化意识培养，适配高中英语选择性必修第一册Unit 5复习。 **题型特征** |题型|题量/分值|知识覆盖|命题特色| |----|-----------|----------|----------| |阅读理解|15题/37.5分|农业科技、粮食安全等主题阅读|通过袁隆平等真实人物事迹考查细节理解与推理，体现思维品质| |词汇运用|25题/25分|单元核心词汇（contribution, yield等）|结合主题语境考查单词拼写与语篇衔接，强化语言能力| |语法填空|10题/15分|定语从句、非谓语动词等语法点|在袁隆平事迹语篇中考查语法运用，渗透文化意识| |书面表达|1题/15分|人物介绍与影响阐述|真实情境写作，提升跨文化沟通与表达能力|

高中英语选择性必修第一册 Unit 5 Working the Land 阶段测试题 一、试题原卷 满分：100分 时间：92.5分钟 Ⅰ. 阅读理解（共15小题；每小题2.5分，满分37.5分） A Yuan Longping, known worldwide as the "Father of Hybrid Rice", dedicated his entire life to solving China’s food security problem and fighting global hunger. Born in 1930, he grew up witnessing the devastating famines that swept across China in the 1950s. These painful memories left a deep impression on him, inspiring his lifelong mission to develop high-yield rice varieties that could feed more people. After decades of persistent research and countless experiments, Yuan successfully developed the world’s first hybrid rice in the 1970s. This breakthrough dramatically increased rice yields, lifting millions out of hunger in China and later in other countries. Beyond hybrid rice, he also pioneered research into "seawater rice"—salt-tolerant rice that can grow in coastal saline soils, unlocking new potential for agricultural production in marginal lands. Yuan’s unwavering dedication to agriculture earned him numerous honors, but he remained humble, often saying, "My greatest wish is that hybrid rice will cover the whole world." His legacy continues to inspire scientists and farmers to work toward a hunger-free future. 1. What inspired Yuan Longping to develop high-yield rice? A. His family’s farming tradition B. The hunger crises he witnessed in his youth C. The government’s agricultural policies D. His desire to win scientific awards 2. What was one of Yuan Longping’s major achievements mentioned in the text? A. Developing salt-tolerant rice varieties B. Inventing automated farming equipment C. Establishing global agricultural universities D. Publishing textbooks on rice cultivation 3. Which of the following best describes Yuan Longping? A. Ambitious and arrogant B. Determined and selfless C. Cautious and shy D. Strict and impatient B Sustainable agriculture is a farming method designed to meet current food needs without compromising the ability of future generations to meet theirs. Unlike conventional farming, which often relies heavily on synthetic fertilizers and pesticides, sustainable agriculture prioritizes ecological balance, soil health, and resource conservation. One key practice in sustainable farming is crop rotation. By growing different crops in the same field over seasons, farmers naturally replenish soil nutrients, reduce pest populations, and prevent soil erosion. Another essential technique is integrated pest management (IPM), which uses biological controls (like natural predators) and crop diversity to manage pests instead of toxic chemicals. Water conservation is also central to sustainable farming. Drip irrigation systems, for example, deliver water directly to plant roots, cutting water waste by up to 70% compared to traditional methods. Additionally, organic farming avoids synthetic additives entirely, using compost and manure to enrich soil fertility. These practices not only protect the environment but also produce healthier food. As climate change and resource scarcity grow more pressing, sustainable agriculture offers a path toward a more resilient and equitable food system. 4. What is the main goal of sustainable agriculture? A. To maximize crop yields at all costs B. To meet current needs without harming future generations C. To eliminate all forms of technology from farming D. To focus solely on organic farming methods 5. How does crop rotation benefit farmland? A. It increases the need for synthetic fertilizers B. It depletes soil nutrients over time C. It improves soil health and reduces pests naturally D. It limits the variety of crops that can be grown 6. What is a key advantage of drip irrigation systems? A. They use significantly less water than traditional methods B. They require no maintenance after installation C. They work only in arid climates D. They increase the risk of soil erosion 7. Which of the following is NOT a practice of sustainable agriculture mentioned in the text? A. Integrated pest management B. Heavy use of synthetic pesticides C. Crop rotation D. Organic fertilization with compost C Food waste is a global crisis that affects every part of the food supply chain. The United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) estimates that approximately one-third of all food produced worldwide is wasted each year. This waste has far-reaching consequences: it squanders valuable resources like water, land, and energy, and contributes significantly to greenhouse gas emissions, as decomposing food in landfills releases methane—a greenhouse gas 25 times more potent than CO₂ over 100 years. The causes of food waste vary by region. In developed countries, much waste occurs at the consumer level, driven by overbuying, strict "best before" date labels, and aesthetic standards that reject "ugly" produce. In developing countries, however, most food is lost during production, storage, and transportation due to poor infrastructure, lack of refrigeration, and inadequate processing facilities. Addressing food waste requires collective action. Consumers can reduce waste by planning meals, storing food properly, and supporting businesses that sell "imperfect" produce. Governments can invest in infrastructure to reduce post-harvest loss and implement policies to standardize date labeling. Businesses can donate surplus food to food banks instead of discarding it. Every small step counts in building a more sustainable food system. 8. What is the main idea of the first paragraph? A. The role of the FAO in reducing food waste B. The scale and environmental impact of global food waste C. How food waste affects only developed countries D. The best ways to reduce methane emissions 9. Why is food waste more common at the consumer level in developed countries? A. Lack of refrigeration facilities B. Poor transportation infrastructure C. Overbuying and strict cosmetic standards for produce D. Limited food storage options in homes 10. Which of the following is NOT a solution to food waste mentioned in the text? A. Consumers planning meals to avoid overbuying B. Businesses donating surplus food to charities C. Governments investing in post-harvest infrastructure D. Consumers only buying "perfect" looking produce 11. What can we infer about methane from the text? A. It is less harmful than carbon dioxide B. It is produced by decomposing food waste in landfills C. It is only released in developing countries D. It is not a greenhouse gas D Agricultural technology has transformed farming over the past century, increasing efficiency, productivity, and sustainability. From the mechanization of the Industrial Revolution to today’s digital innovations, these advances have reshaped how food is grown, harvested, and distributed. One of the most impactful modern technologies is precision agriculture. Using GPS, sensors, and drones, farmers can monitor crop health, soil moisture, and nutrient levels in real time. This data allows them to apply water, fertilizers, and pesticides only where and when they are needed, reducing waste and environmental pollution. For example, drones equipped with multispectral cameras can identify stressed plants early, enabling targeted interventions. Vertical farming is another revolutionary innovation. By growing crops in stacked layers indoors using LED lighting and controlled environments, vertical farms use up to 95% less water than traditional farming and produce crops year-round, regardless of weather conditions. They also eliminate the need for large tracts of farmland, making agriculture feasible in urban areas. While these technologies offer great promise, they also raise challenges. Small-scale farmers may struggle to afford expensive equipment, and there are concerns about job displacement and data privacy. However, with proper support and equitable access, agricultural technology can play a key role in feeding a growing global population while protecting the planet. 12. What is precision agriculture? A. Farming that uses no technology at all B. Using data and technology to optimize farming practices C. Growing crops in stacked layers indoors D. Farming that relies solely on traditional methods 13. What is a key benefit of vertical farming? A. It uses more water than traditional farming B. It is only possible in rural areas C. It allows year-round crop production D. It requires large amounts of land 14. Which of the following is a challenge of agricultural technology mentioned in the text? A. It makes farming less efficient B. Small-scale farmers may face affordability issues C. It increases the use of synthetic pesticides D. It reduces the variety of crops that can be grown 15. How do drones contribute to precision agriculture? A. They replace farmers entirely B. They monitor crop health and identify stressed plants C. They increase water usage in farming D. They are used only for harvesting crops 二. 词汇运用（满分10分） 第一节 单词拼写（根据汉语提示完成单词，共10小题；） 1. Yuan Longping made great ____（贡献）to solving the problem of global hunger. 2. Farmers use natural ____（肥料）to enrich the soil and promote plant growth. 3. It is our duty to ____（养活）the growing population with enough food. 4. The new hybrid rice has a high ____（产量）and can resist natural disasters. 5. The government has introduced policies to protect ____（土壤）quality from pollution. 6. We should develop s____ agriculture to balance food production and environmental protection. 7. Scientists are working hard to improve the q____ of seeds to increase crop yields. 8. The researcher d____ all his life to finding a cure for plant diseases. 9. The heavy rain caused the loss of c____ in many farm fields. 10. People around the world a____ Yuan Longping for his dedication to agriculture. 第二节 完形填空（共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分） 阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。 Farming is the backbone of human civilization, providing the food we need to survive. For thousands of years, farmers have worked the land, adapting to changing climates and developing new methods to grow crops. In the past, farming relied heavily on human and animal labor, with simple tools and traditional knowledge passed down through generations. 1 , the agricultural landscape is rapidly changing, driven by technology and the need for sustainability. One of the biggest challenges facing modern farming is 2 a growing global population while protecting the environment. Conventional farming practices, which often use large amounts of water, fertilizers, and pesticides, can 3 ecosystems and contribute to climate change. As a result, many farmers are turning to sustainable methods, such as crop rotation, organic farming, and precision agriculture, to deal with farming 4 . Yuan Longping’s work on hybrid rice serves as a powerful 5 of how innovation can address food security. His hybrid rice varieties produce 6 higher yields than traditional rice, helping to feed millions of people. This success shows that combining scientific research with practical farming knowledge can lead to solutions that 7 both people and the planet. 8 people are also playing an important role in the future of farming. Many are using social media to share 9 farming practices, while others are 10 urban farms or developing new agricultural technologies. By bringing fresh ideas and energy to the field, they are helping to make farming more modern and 11 . As we face challenges like climate change, water scarcity, and food waste, the work of farmers is 12 important than ever. By supporting sustainable agriculture and investing in agricultural innovation, we can build a bright 13 where everyone has 14 to safe, healthy food, and the land is well 15 for generations to come. 1. A. though B. however C. therefore D. besides 2. A. meeting B. planning C. solving D. watching 3. A. harm B. benefit C. improve D. protect 4. A. solutions B. problems C. questions D. challenges 5. A. example B. lesson C. story D. method 6. A. little B. few C. much D. many 7. A. harm B. benefit C. destroy D. ignore 8. A. old B. young C. experienced D. retired 9. A. traditional B. sustainable C. harmful D. wasteful 10. A. starting B. closing C. selling D. buying 11. A. outdated B. efficient C. slow D. difficult 12. A. less B. more C. no D. little 13. A. past B. present C. future D. history 14. A. access B. way C. chance D. choice 15. A. saved B. reserved C. protected D. changed 第二节 语法填空（共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分） 阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。 Yuan Longping was a pioneering scientist 1. devoted his life to agricultural research. Born in 1930, he grew up in a time when China faced severe food shortages. The hunger he witnessed 2. (deep) influenced his decision to dedicate himself to increasing rice production. In the 1970s, he successfully developed the world’s first hybrid rice, 3. (make) it possible to feed millions of people. Today, hybrid rice 4. (grow) in over 40 countries around the world, including India, Vietnam, and the United States. It is estimated that hybrid rice contributes to about 60% of China’s total rice production. Yuan also worked on developing "seawater rice", which is designed to grow in salty coastal soils. This 5. (innovative) has the potential to use previously unproductive land 6 food production. Yuan once said, "I have two dreams: one is to see hybrid rice grow as tall as sorghum, with grains as big as peanuts; the other is to let hybrid rice spread all over the world." His lifelong 7. (devote) to agriculture has inspired countless young people 8. (pursue) careers in agricultural science. Even after his passing in 2021, his work continues to guide research 9. food security and sustainable farming. He will always be remembered as a hero who used science to fight hunger and improve lives 10. the globe. Ⅳ. 书面表达（满分15分） 假定你是李华，你的英国笔友Tom对中国的农业发展很感兴趣，请你给他写一封邮件，介绍袁隆平院士和他的杂交水稻研究。内容包括： 1.袁隆平的主要贡献； 2.杂交水稻的影响； 3.你对他的评价。 注意： 词数80左右； 可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯； 开头和结尾已给出，不计入总词数。 Dear Tom, I'm glad to hear that you are interested in China's agricultural development. Yours, Li Hua 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $ 参考答案与解析 1. B 细节理解题。根据第一段“he grew up witnessing the devastating famines... inspiring his lifelong mission to develop high-yield rice”可知答案。 2. A 细节理解题。根据第二段“he also pioneered research into 'seawater rice'—salt-tolerant rice that can grow in coastal saline soils”可知答案。 3. B 推理判断题。全文体现了袁隆平坚定、无私奉献的品质。 4. B 细节理解题。根据第一段“Sustainable agriculture is a farming method designed to meet current food needs without compromising the ability of future generations to meet theirs”可知答案。 5. C 细节理解题。根据第二段“crop rotation. By growing different crops... naturally replenish soil nutrients, reduce pest populations, and prevent soil erosion”可知答案。 6. A 细节理解题。根据第三段“Drip irrigation systems... cutting water waste by up to 70% compared to traditional methods”可知答案。 7. B 细节理解题。文中提到可持续农业避免使用有毒化学农药，故B选项不是其做法。 8. B 主旨大意题。首段讲述了全球食物浪费的规模及其对环境的影响。 9. C 细节理解题。根据第二段“In developed countries, much waste occurs at the consumer level, driven by overbuying, strict 'best before' date labels, and aesthetic standards that reject 'ugly' produce”可知答案。 10. D 细节理解题。文中提到消费者应支持销售“不完美”农产品的商家，故D选项不是解决办法。 11. B 细节理解题。根据第一段“decomposing food in landfills releases methane—a greenhouse gas 25 times more potent than CO₂ over 100 years”可知答案。 12. B 细节理解题。根据第二段“precision agriculture. Using GPS, sensors, and drones, farmers can monitor crop health... allowing them to apply water, fertilizers, and pesticides only where and when they are needed”可知答案。 13. C 细节理解题。根据第三段“produce crops year-round, regardless of weather conditions”可知答案。 14. B 细节理解题。根据最后一段“Small-scale farmers may struggle to afford expensive equipment”可知答案。 15. B 细节理解题。根据第二段“drones equipped with multispectral cameras can identify stressed plants early, enabling targeted interventions”可知答案。 词汇运用 1. contributions 2. fertilizers 3. feed 4. output 5. soil 6. sustainable 7. quality 8. devoted 9. crops 10. admire 语法填空 1. who/that 定语从句，指代人作主语。 2. deeply 副词修饰动词“influenced”。 3. making 现在分词作结果状语。 4. is grown 一般现在时被动语态。 5. innovation， this 后填写名词innovation。 6. for 固定搭配“use... for...”。 7. devotion 名词形式，作主语。 8. to pursue 固定搭配“inspire sb. to do sth.”。 9. on 介词“关于”，表示“关于粮食安全的研究”。 10. across 固定搭配“across the globe”，意为“全球”。 完形填空参考答案 1. B 解析：前文讲述过去农耕模式，此处表转折，如今农业面貌发生巨变，however 然而。 2. A 解析：固定搭配 meet the population 养活人口，此处作表语用动名词形式meeting。 3. A 解析：传统农耕方式会破坏生态系统，harm 伤害、损害。 4. D 解析：农民采用可持续方式应对农业各类难题，challenges 挑战、难题。 5. A 解析：袁隆平的杂交水稻研究是科技创新保障粮食安全的典型范例，example 例子。 6. C 解析：much 可修饰比较级，much higher yields 产量高得多。 7. B 解析：科研结合农耕经验的方案造福人类与地球，benefit 有益于。 8. B 解析：后文提及新鲜思路与活力，对应年轻人投身农业，young 年轻的。 9. B 解析：文章核心话题为可持续农业，sustainable 可持续的。 10. A 解析：创办都市农场，start farms 开办农场。 11. B 解析：新技术让农业变得现代化且高效，efficient 高效的。 12. B 解析：than 提示用比较级，more important 更为重要。 13. C 解析：打造美好的未来，future 未来。 14. A 解析：固定搭配 have access to 获得、有权享用。 15. C 解析：土地得到妥善保护，protected 保护。 书面表达参考范文 Dear Tom, I'm glad to hear that you are interested in China's agricultural development. Yuan Longping, known as the "Father of Hybrid Rice", devoted his life to fighting hunger. He developed hybrid rice in the 1970s, which greatly increased rice production. His hybrid rice has been planted in many countries, helping to feed millions of people worldwide. Yuan's work not only solved China's food problem but also benefited the whole world. I admire him for his dedication and love for people. He is a true hero who used science to change lives. If you want to know more, feel free to ask me! Yours, Li Hua 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $Sheet_20260525 题号 题型 分值 考查知识点 难度系数（预估） 1-3 阅读理解A 2.5 细节理解、推理判断；袁隆平人物事迹与精神品质 0.8 4-7 阅读理解B 2.5 细节理解、主旨大意；可持续农业耕作方式 0.75 8-11 阅读理解C 2.5 主旨大意、细节查找、推理判断；全球粮食浪费成因与解决措施 0.7 11-15 阅读理解D 2.5 细节理解、推理判断；现代农业科技（精准农业、垂直农业）及发展挑战 0.68 1-5 词汇运用（汉语提示） 1 单元核心名词/动词拼写：贡献、肥料、养活、产量、土壤 0.85 6-10 词汇运用（首字母提示） 1 语境词形识记、单元重点词汇运用：可持续的、质量、奉献、庄稼、钦佩 0.8 1-15 完形填空 1 动词/名词/形容词辨析、固定搭配、上下文逻辑；农耕价值、青年助力农业、可持续发展 0.72 1-10 语法填空 1.5 定语从句、副词修饰、非谓语动词、被动语态、名词转换、固定搭配、介词用法 0.7 书面表达 邮件写作 15 介绍人物及成就、书信格式、信息要点整合、句式连贯表达 0.6 $