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必修2 UNIT 2
第1课时·作业评价
Ⅰ.阅读理解
(2026·河南驻马店高三开学考试)In the quiet town of Maplewood, a strange phenomenon has been puzzling residents for weeks: birds are gathering in unprecedented numbers at the old oak tree in the town square. What started as a handful of sparrows has grown into a flurry of activity, with hundreds of birds — robins, blue jays, even a few rare woodpeckers — congregating from dawn till dusk.
Local birdwatcher Clara Bennett has been documenting the spectacle. “I’ve lived here for 40 years, and I’ve never seen anything like this,” she said, flipping through photos on her camera. “There’s no logical explanation. The tree isn’t producing more acorns than usual, and there’s no nearby food source that would attract so many species at once.”
Some residents have embraced the unusual visitors. Children leave out bowls of water, and shop owners hang bird feeders outside their stores. “It’s brought the town together,” said café owner Mr Patel, pointing to a group of seniors sitting at an outdoor table, laughing as they watch the birds. “People who used to pass each other without speaking are now stopping to talk about the birds.”
But not everyone is thrilled. The noise from the chirping birds has disturbed some neighbors, especially those who live near the square. “I can’t sleep past 5 a.m. because they start squawking so early,” complained Mrs Higgins, who lives in an apartment above the bookstore. The droppings have also become a nuisance, staining sidewalks and car windshields. The town council held a meeting last week to discuss possible solutions, but opinions were divided.
Wildlife experts have been called in to investigate. Dr Elena Rodriguez, an ornithologist from the state university, spent three days observing the birds. “At first glance, it’s unusual, but there could be several factors at play,” she explained. “Changes in weather patterns, shifts in migration routes, or even a temporary abundance of insects in the area might be drawing them here.” She’s collecting samples of the birds’ feathers and analyzing local weather data to find clues.
Dr Rodriguez cautions against jumping to conclusions. “Nature often surprises us,” she said. “This gathering might be a one⁃time event, or it could become a new pattern. We need to monitor the situation closely before taking any action.” For now, the birds continue to gather, turning Maplewood’s town square into a lively hub of avian activity.
As for Clara, she’s enjoying every minute. “Birds have a way of teaching us to slow down and notice the world around us,” she said, watching a blue jay dart from branch to branch. “Who knows how long this will last? I’m just grateful to witness it.” Whether it’s a temporary wonder or a lasting change, the birds of Maplewood have certainly made their mark on the town.
1.What is unusual about the birds in Maplewood?
A.They are all rare species.
B.They gather in large numbers at an oak tree.
C.They only appear at night.
D.They are afraid of humans.
2.How have some residents reacted positively to the birds?
A.They’ve complained to the town council.
B.They’ve left water and food for the birds.
C.They’ve tried to scare the birds away.
D.They’ve moved out of the town.
3.What problem have the birds caused for some people?
A.They’ve eaten all the garden plants.
B.They’ve damaged the oak tree.
C.Their noise and droppings are annoying.
D.They’ve attacked small pets.
4.What is Dr Rodriguez doing to understand the phenomenon?
A.She’s moving the birds to a different location.
B.She’s collecting feathers and studying weather data.
C.She’s advising the town to remove the oak tree.
D.She’s writing a book about the birds.
Ⅱ.完形填空
(2026·高三全国专题练习)An 8⁃year⁃old boy in Virginia received a surprise 5 from Pokémon after a photo of him selling his 6 card collection to help save his dog surfaced on social media.
Bryson Kliemann is a stubborn Pokémon fanatic. And when his siblings won’t play with him, his dog Bruce is always up for a game.
“I don’t have anybody to play with. So, I usually play with him (Bruce),” Bryson told the reporter.
But when he learned his puppy had fallen ill and needed treatment that his family couldn’t 7 , Bryson took matters into his own hands.
“While I’m in school I get a text message with a picture of him and a sign on the side of the road selling Pokémon cards,” his mother, Kimberly Woodruff, said.
Kimberly 8 the picture online to help get the 9 out. She later made a GoFundMe with a goal of $800, but the 10 exceeded $5,000.
After a week of treatment, Bryson 11 with Bruce. “He has more vaccine appointments, but he’s doing great,” Kimberly said. However, not only did Bryson’s kind act get the attention of people around the world, but also caught the attention of Pokémon employees.
They sent the diehard Pokémon fanatic a package of 12 Pokémon cards that are hard to find in 13 . They even sent a letter of 14 that read: “Hey Bryson, we were so 15 by your story about selling your cards for your dog’s 16 . These are some cards to help you 17 the ones you had to sell.”
The 18 money that was raised in the fundraiser will go toward medical 19 for other sick animals in Southwest Virginia.
5.A.invitation B.package
C.request D.response
6.A.cherished B.respectable
C.missing D.previous
7.A.afford B.lend
C.offend D.depend
8.A.posted B.wrote
C.spoke D.surrounded
9.A.statement B.deed
C.action D.word
10.A.donations B.numbers
C.world D.persons
11.A.visited B.examined
C.reunited D.tracked
12.A.useful B.rare
C.distant D.gentle
13.A.schools B.libraries
C.stores D.plans
14.A.regret B.curiosity
C.delight D.appreciation
15.A.inspired B.excited
C.terrified D.shocked
16.A.restoration B.discovery
C.recovery D.desire
17.A.replace B.purchase
C.raise D.bend
18.A.abundant B.additional
C.complete D.brilliant
19.A.fare B.vision
C.death D.expenses
Ⅲ.语法填空
(2026·广东惠州一模)“Listen, that’s a magpie singing,” said Xu Keyi, a wildlife 20. (photograph) who can identify bird species by just hearing their calls. Xu, 37, developed an interest in capturing animals on camera when she was a child, always dreaming of traveling the world 21. a camera.
Before embracing a career in wildlife photography, she 22. (engage) in journalism. The turning point came during a trip to the South Pole, 23. Xu witnessed penguin parents fearlessly defending their chickens from intruders (侵入者). The moment deepened her passion for immersing herself in nature.
In 2018, Xu made the life⁃changing decision 24. (leave) her job and pursue wildlife photography full⁃time. During a journey to film the golden Kaiser⁃I⁃Hind, the only butterfly on 25. list of first⁃class national protected wild animals in China, Xu met an elderly wildlife protector. He 26. (voice) his concerns about the lack of people devoted to 27. (protect) the species. “Shortly after I published my photos of golden kaiserihind, a group of volunteers hoped to join the conservation efforts after seeing my images. There are also many real efforts that everyone can 28. (easy) make in daily lives, which include using less plastic 29. stopping feeding wild animals,” Xu said.
第1课时·作业评价
Ⅰ.阅读理解
语篇解读:本文是一篇新闻报道。文章讲述了Maplewood镇出现的一个异常现象:大量鸟类持续聚集在镇广场的老橡树上,这一现象从最初的少数几只鸟发展到数百只,从黎明到黄昏不断活动。
1.选B 细节理解题。根据第一段第一句可知,鸟儿大量聚集在橡树上是不寻常的,故选B。
2.选B 细节理解题。根据第三段前两句可知,这是居民积极的反应,即给鸟儿留水和食物,故选B。
3.选C 细节理解题。根据第四段第二句和倒数第二句可知,鸟儿的噪音和粪便给人们带来烦恼,故选C。
4.选B 细节理解题。 根据第五段最后一句可知,Dr Rodriguez通过收集羽毛和研究天气数据来了解这一现象,故选B。
Ⅱ.完形填空
语篇解读:本文是一篇记叙文。文章主要讲述了一个8岁男孩为救狗,卖精灵宝可梦卡片最终却获惊喜回馈的故事。
5.选B 根据后文“They sent the diehard Pokémon fanatic a package”可知,此处指男孩收到了精灵宝可梦的一个惊喜包裹。故选B。
6.选A 根据后文“card collection to help save his dog surfaced on social media”可知,男孩出售的是自己珍藏的精灵宝可梦卡片。故选A。
7.选A 根据前文“But when he learned his puppy had fallen ill and needed treatment that his family couldn’t”和后文“Bryson took matters into his own hands”可知,此处指男孩的家人负担不起小狗的治疗费用。故选A。
8.选A 根据后文“the picture online”可知,此处指把照片发布到了网上。故选A。
9.选D 根据前文“Kimberly the picture online”可知,此处指把照片发布到网上是为了传播消息。故选D。
10.选A 根据前文“She later made a GoFundMe with a goal of $800”和后文“money that was raised in the fundraiser”可知,此处指捐款超过了5 000美元。故选A。
11.选C 根据前文“After a week of treatment”可知,此处指经过一周的治疗,男孩和小狗团聚了。故选C。
12.选B 根据后文“Pokémon cards that are hard to find”可知,此处指在商店里很难找到的稀有精灵宝可梦卡片。故选B。
13.选C 根据前文“Pokémon cards that are hard to find in”可知,此处指在商店里很难找到。故选C。
14.选D 根据后文“by your story about selling your cards for your dog’s”可知,此处指他们寄来了一封信,信中描述了对男孩的赞赏。故选D。
15.选A 根据后文“by your story about selling your cards for your dog’s”可知,此处指被男孩的故事深深感动了。故选A。
16.选C 根据前文“when he learned his puppy had fallen ill and needed treatment”可知,此处指为小狗康复而卖卡片。故选C。
17.选A 根据后文“the ones you had to sell”可知,此处指这些卡片是为了帮男孩取代那些他不得不卖掉的卡片。故选A。
18.选B 根据前文“She later made a GoFundMe with a goal of $800”和后文“exceeded $5,000”可知,募捐目标是 800 美元,实际超过 5 000 美元,此处指把“额外的”钱用于其他患病的动物,故选B。
19.选D 根据后文“for other sick animals”可知,此处指用于其他患病动物的医疗费用。故选D。
Ⅲ.语法填空
语篇解读:本文是一篇记叙文,主要讲述了野生动物摄影师徐可意从记者转行成为全职野生动物摄影师的经历,以及她通过摄影作品呼吁保护野生动物的故事。
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24.to leave 25.the 26.voiced 27.protecting 28.easily 29.and
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