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高考总复习英语(外研版)
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I.阅读理解A
体裁:记叙文
Soon after Mr.&Mrs.Bacchus started
farming their little patch of land,they faced a
major problem-a plague of birds fed on their
precious crops.Then,a man stopped on the road
outside their house,and asked the couple if he
could take photographs of the birds on the prop-
erty.Afterwards,he suggested that instead of
trying to get rid of the birds,they should instead
learn to live alongside them,and Maraksacha Re-
serve was born.
Today,the couple credit this man,the cele-
brated bird photographer Manu Espinosa,with
changing their lives,and helping them persuade
others of the vital importance of conservation in
this region.
Birding tourism is flourishing in Ecuador,
with increasing numbers of specialist tour
groups.Ecuador contains a variety of ecosystems
at differing elevations,which helps explain why
it's among the top 10 countries in the world for
bird diversity.The country is home to over 1,600
bird species-nearly double the number found in
all of Europe-within an area just slightly larger
than the UK.
As the business of birding grows,more and
more farmers are switching their land from agri-
culture to bird reserves,benefiting not just the
birds,but the country's economy too.One nota-
ble example is the Ajila family,who have devoted
themselves to preserving the long-wattled um-
brellabird.On his land near Recinto,landowner
Luis Ajila has switched from dairy farming to
conservation,replanting trees and promoting the
site to wildlife tourists-work that he says is a
better livelihood than farming.
"Wildlife tourism is much more profitable
than farming,but that wasn't our only motiva-
tion,”says Luis Jr.,Ajila'sson.“We aimed to
protect not just the umbrellabird,but all the
unique wildlife here,safeguarding them for fu-
ture generations.”
Since 2005,Angel Paz has transformed his
former dairy farm into a bird reserve.At first,
things didn't go to plan:it took a month for the
first visitor to arrive,and he paid just 10 for a
four-hour tour.Since then,however,thousands
of people have made the pilgrimage."I have pro-
tected my home and its birdlife for almost two
decades,and finally watched the wildlife-and
the people who visit-flourish,Angel Paz says.
[语篇解读]这是一篇记叙文。本文主要介绍了
一对爱鸟夫妇和摄影师Manu Espinosa在厄瓜多
尔创办了保护区,发展观鸟旅游业,同时带动其他
农户将农田转变为观鸟地,这既促进了当地的旅
游业又保护了环境。
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话题:将农田转变为观鸟地
1.What advice did the photographer give to the
couple?
A.Photographing the birds.
B.Coexisting with the birds.
C.Protecting their precious crops.
D.Taking care of their property.
解析:B[细节理解题。由第一段中“After-
wards,he suggested that instead of trying to
get rid of the birds,they should instead learn
to live alongside them,and Maraksacha Re-
serve was born.(后来,他建议,与其试图赶走
这些鸟,不如学会和它们一起生活,于是马拉克
萨查保护区就诞生了。)”可知,摄影师建议这对
夫妇与鸟类共存。]
2.What is Paragraph 3 of the text mainly about?
A.How Ecuador is geographically unique.
B.What distinguishes Ecuador's biodiversity.
C.What makes Ecuador a birding destination.
D.How birding tourism is operated in Ecua
dor.
解析:C[主旨大意题。由第三段“Birding
tourism is flourishing in Ecuador,with in
creasing numbers...found in all of Europe-
within an area just slightly larger than the
UK.(观鸟旅游在厄瓜多尔蓬勃发展,专业旅
游团越来越多。厄瓜多尔拥有不同海拔的各种
生态系统,这有助于解释为什么它是世界上鸟
类多样性排名前十的国家之一。该国拥有
1600多种鸟类,几乎是整个欧洲鸟类的两倍,
其面积略大于英国。)”可知,第三段指出厄瓜多
尔因多样的生态系统和高海拔差异,成为全球
鸟类多样性前十的国家,并吸引观鸟旅游,C项
“是什么让厄瓜多尔成为观鸟目的地”概括了厄
瓜多尔成为观鸟目的地的核心原因。]
3.What have the Ajila family achieved?
A.Helping other farmers shake off poverty.
B.Combining profitability with sustainability.
C.Applying new technology in modern farm-
ing.
D.Changing the landscapes of their residential
areas.
解析:B[推理判断题。由第四段中“On his
land near Recinto,landowner Luis Ajila has
switched from dairy farming to conservation,
replanting trees and promoting the site to wild-
life tourists-work that he says is a better live-
lihood than farming,(在累西托附近的土地上,
土地所有者Luis Ajila已经从奶牛养殖转向了
保护区,重新种植了树木,并向野生动物游客推
广了该地一他说这项工作比农业更能维持生
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计。)”和第五段中Luis Jr..,Ajila'sson说的话
"Wildlife tourism is much more profitable than
farming,but that wasn't our only motivation
(野生动物旅游比农业更有利,但这不是我们唯
一的动机)”“We aimed to protect not just the
umbrellabird,but all the unique wildlife here,
safeguarding them for future generations.
们的目标不仅是保护雨伞鸟,还要保护这里所
有独特的野生动物,为子孙后代保护它们。)”可
知,Ajila家族将农场转为保护区,既保护长耳伞
鸟又通过生态旅游获利,Ajila的儿子明确提到
“旅游比农业更盈利,但保护动机同样重要”,体
现经济与生态可持续性的结合。]
4.What can we learn from Angel Paz's story?
A.Well begun is half done.
B.It takes time to bear fruit.
C.The early bird catches the worm.
D.The secret to success is adaptability.
阅读理解B
体裁:说明文
Quiet Parks International (QPI)have got
every reason to award Quiet Trail to the Niobrara
National Scenic River this year,making it the
other Quiet Trail in the world after Cuifeng Lake
Trail,Taiwan.Kalli Kieborz,Director of Nio-
brara Council,received the award for their assis-
tance in managing and protecting its natural re-
sources,including natural quiet,since 1997.
This Award concluded a two-year process
that included exploring the full length of the river
to collect qualitative and quantitative acoustic(
觉的)data.Gordon Hempton,cofounder of QPI,
stated,"Our testing process is very exact.Be-
yond collecting standard acoustic data,each team
member must agree unhesitatingly that natural
quiet existed throughout the testing period.The
river's splendid geologic landscape,unusual at-
mospheric conditions and outstanding wildlife all
contributed to a positive outcome.
The Niobrara River is notable for its beauty,
ecological importance,and recreational appeal in
the northern Great Plains,U.S.Six major eco-
systems meet in the Niobrara National Scenic
River valley,resulting in a special mix of more
than 160 plant and animal species."It is filled
with unique,even one-of-a-kind opportunities for
the curious and adventurous visitors,said John
Ricks,Nebraska Tourism director.
"97%of the U.S.population faces noise
pollution from sources like flights and highways.
In fact,the more quiet we have,the more we can
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基础必备必修第一册
解析:B[推理判断题。由最后一段中“At
first,things didn't go to plan:it took a month
for the first visitor to arrive,and he paid just
10 for a four-hour tour.Since then,howev-
er,thousands of people have made the pilgrim-
age.'I have protected my home and its birdlife
for almost two decades,and finally watched
the wildlife-and the people who visit-flour-
ish,’Angel Paz says..(起初,事情并没有按计
划进行:第一位游客花了一个月的时间才到达,
他只花了10美元就完成了四个小时的旅行。
然而,从那以后,有成千上万的人旅行。Angel
Paz说:‘近二十年来,我一直在保护我的家和它
的鸟类,终于看到了野生动物和游客的蓬勃发
展。’)”可知,Angel Paz的保护区初期游客稀少
且收入微薄,但经过长期坚持(近20年),最终
游客增多,生态与旅游业共同繁荣,B项“需要
时间才能见效”准确反映了这一过程,强调耐心
与坚持的重要性。]
话题:“安静小径奖”
see and hear about the world,so we are thrilled
to be able to offer it at Niobrara National Scenic
River.From a quiet starry night to peaceful natu-
ral escapes,it uncovers what cannot be enjoyed
in many other places,"stated Susan Cook,an-
other director.
Areas like the Niobrara National Scenic Riv-
er offer an opportunity to showcase quiet,un-
spoiled areas in a noisy world.Today,as
people's life is overloaded with noise,the inten-
tional seeking-out of quiet areas is on the rise and
with it,the opportunity to engage new travelers
in visiting the beautiful,yet still largely hidden
treasure of the wild.
[语篇解读]本文主要介绍了美国内布拉斯加州
的一条河流获得了“安静公园国际组织”颁发的
“安静小径奖”,并介绍了这条河流的特点和价值。
5.Which of the following best describes the tes-
ting process?
A.Flexible.
B.Reliable.
C.Simple.
D.Loose.
解析:B[推理判断题。根据文章第二段“Our
testing process is very exact..(我们的测试过程
非常精确。)”可知测试过程非常精确,可推理出
这个测试过程是非常可靠的。]
6.What is a consequence of ecosystems meeting
in the valley?
A.Ecology imbalance.
B.Biodiversity enrichment.
C.Species competition.
D.Tourism boost.
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高考总复习英语(外研版)
解析:B[细节理解题。根据文章第三段“Six
major ecosystems meet in the Niobrara Nation-
al Scenic River valley,resulting in a special
mix of more than 160 plant and animal species.
(六个主要的生态系统在尼欧布拉拉国家风景
河流域交汇,形成了一个由160多种动植物组
成的特殊混合体。)”可知,生态系统在山谷中的
交汇导致了生物多样性的丰富。]
7.What does Susan Cook highlight in Paragraph 4?
A.The joy of winning the award.
B.The outcome of noise pollution.
C.The activities of enjoying quiet.
D.The value of natural quiet.
解析:D[推理判断题。根据文章第四段中
"From a quiet starry night to peaceful natural
escapes,it uncovers what cannot be enjoyed in
many other places(从宁静的星空夜晚到宁静的
自然逃亡,它揭示了在许多其他地方无法享受
的东西)”可知,Susan Cook强调了自然安静的
价值。]
Ⅱ.阅读七选五
体裁:说明文
The Upside to Being Outside
Research shows that being in nature makes
people feel good,whether they're roughing it in
the wilderness for days or just hanging out at a
local park for a while.One study was conducted
in the city of Birmingham,Alabama.Researchers
found that most participants'mood and well-be-
ing improved significantly when they spent time
in urban parks,even though the average visit was
only around half an hour.
1 For example,scientists in the United
Kingdom studied the impact of the "30 Days
Wild"campaign.It challenged people to interact
with nature for 30 days by enjoying earthy activi-
ties like feeding birds and planting flowers.Par-
ticipants were measurably happier and healthier
throughout the challenge...and for months af-
terwards,too.2
How does nature boost people's happiness?
Scientists say that spending time in natural set-
tings reduces stress and anxiety,which benefits
mental and physical health.Research shows our
brains are more relaxed in natural settings.
To most people,it's not news that nature
can be calming.But multiple studies have found
that spending time in nature also has some more
surprising benefits,like improving creativity and
problem-solving.3 Another found that ex-
posure to nature helped people score better on
tests.That's more proof that going outside is a
smart move!
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8.What is the author's purpose in writing the
text?
A.To call on efforts to reconnect with nature.
B.To inform the recognition of a quiet river.
C.To display the challenges of protecting eco
system.
D.To stress the need to escape busyness of
modern life.
解析:B[判断题。根据文章第一段“Quiet
Parks International (QPI)have got every rea-
son to award Quiet Trail to the Niobrara Na-
tional Scenic River this year,making it the
other Quiet Trail in the world after Cuifeng
Lake Trail,Taiwan..(安静公园国际组织
(QPI)有充分的理由将安静小径奖授予尼欧布
拉拉国家风景河流,使其成为继台湾翠峰湖小
径之后世界上另一条安静小径。)”可知,作者写
这篇文章的目的是为了告知一条安静的河流获
得了认可。]
话题:户外活动的好处
What accounts for the connection with cog-
nition and creativity?It could be that a good dose
of nature acts as a cure to information overload.
Everyday life involves a lot of multitasking.
Some scientists theorize that spending time in na-
ture enables our brains to rest and recover from
mental tiredness.4
Naturally,scientific studies don't cover eve-
rything that's great about the great outdoors.
5 From recreation and exercise to happiness
and creativity,there are lots of upsides to getting
outside.
A.What's more,the lift people get from nature
is long lasting.
B.So,kicking back in a park is a bit like treating
your mind to restful mini vacation.
C.Lots of people enjoy fun activities outside,like
swimming,riding bikes,or climbing trees.
D.One study revealed that people were better at
figuring out puzzles after a four-day camping
trip.
E.When the only light you've seen all day is the
glow of a screen,it might be a good idea to
switch it off.
F.According to many scientific studies,there's a
good chance it'll make you happier,healthier,
and more creative.
G.This means that whether you're studying or
playing video games,heading outside to give
your brain a break might help you get to the next
level.
[语篇解读]这是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了
几项户外活动的好处。
l.A[根据空后的For example可知,空后内容
是对该空的举例说明,所以该空为本段的主题
句,根据空处所在段的尾句“Participants were
measurably happier and healthier throughout
the challenge...and for months afterwards,
too.(在整个挑战过程中,参与者明显更快乐、
更健康…之后的几个月也是如此。)”可知,该
段讲述的是在户外活动给参与者带来的快乐会
持续很久,结合选项A项“What's more,the
lift people get from nature is long lasting.
重要的是,人们从大自然得到的提升是持久
的。)”表述的内容与举例说明中的内容一致,符
合语境。]
2.B[根据空前“For example,scientists in the
United Kingdom studied the impact of the '30
Days Wild'campaign.It challenged people to
interact with nature for 30 days by enjoying
earthy activities like feeding birds and planting
flowers.Participants were measurably happier
and healthier throughout the challenge...and
for months afterwards,.too.(例如,英国科学家
研究了‘野外30天’运动的影响。它要求人们
在30天内与大自然互动,享受像喂鸟和种花这
样的朴实活动。在整个挑战过程中,参与者明
显更快乐、更健康。之后的几个月也是如此。)”
可知,该段讲述的是在户外活动给参与者带来
的快乐,结合选项B项“So,kicking back in a
park is a bit like treating your mind to restful
mini vacation.(所以,在公园里放松一下有点像
给你的大脑放个小长假。)”是对前面的总结,符
合语境,上下文语意连贯。]
3.D[根据上文“But multiple studies have found
that spending time in nature also has some
more surprising benefits,like improving crea-
tivity and problem-solving.(但多项研究发现,
花时间在大自然中还有一些更令人惊讶的好
处,比如提高创造力和解决问题的能力。)”中的
multiple studies以及空后句中“Another found
that exposure to nature helped people score
better on tests.(另一项研究发现,接触大自然
有助于人们在考试中取得更好的成绩。)”中的
Another可知,该空格处应该是关于在户外好的
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相关研究。结合选项D项“One study revealed
that people were better at figuring out puzzles
after a four-day camping trip.(一项研究显示,
人们在为期四天的露营旅行后更擅长解谜。)”
符合此推断,讲述的为一项关于户外好处的研
究,符合语境。]
4.G[根据空格处位于句尾句可知,该空应为本
段的总结,根据空前“Some scientists theorize
that spending time in nature enables our brains
to rest and recover from mental tiredness.(
些科学家认为,花时间在大自然中可以让我们
的大脑得到休息,从精神疲劳中恢复过来。)”可
知,户外活动会让大脑得到休息,从精神疲劳中
恢复过来。结合选项G项“This means that
whether you're studying or playing video
games,heading outside to give your brain a
break might help you get to the next level.
意味着无论你是在学习还是玩电子游戏,出去
让你的大脑休息一下可能会帮助你进入下一个
阶段。)”中的This means是对空前内容的解
释,结合句意可知,G项内容与空前内容吻合。]
5.C[根据下文“From recreation and exercise to
happiness and creativity,there are lots of up-
sides to getting outside.(从娱乐和锻炼到快乐
和创造力,外出有很多好处。)”的recreation相
关的户外活动为全文首次出现可以推断,此空
格处应提到相关内容。结合选项C项“Lots of
people enjoy fun activities outside,like swim-
ming,riding bikes,or climbing trees..(很多人
喜欢户外活动,比如游泳、骑自行车或爬树。)”
中的fun activities以及其后的举例内容与空后
内容一致。]
[日积月累]阅读理解B
In fact,the more quiet we have,the more we can
see and hear about the world,so we are thrilled
to be able to offer it at Niobrara National Scenic
River.
本句the more quiet we have,the more we can
see and hear about the world,the more...the
more句型。
句意:事实上,我们越安静,我们就越能看到和听
到关于这个世界的信息,所以我们很高兴能够在
尼奥布拉拉国家风景河提供它。
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