高中英语单元测试——Unit 6 Nurturing Nature（较易版02）

高中英语单元测试——Unit 6 Nurturing Nature（较易版02）（解析版） 学校:___________姓名：___________班级：___________考号：___________ 一、听力选择题 1．（本题1.5分）Why does the man intend to buy a new bike? A．To be environment-friendly. B．To save money on fuel costs. C．To stay in fashion. 【答案】A 【原文】M: What a fashionable car you’ve got! W: Thanks. I’ve always wanted an electric one to try and save the planet. You know, we only have one planet. M: I guess you’re right. I might get an electric bike to replace my motorbike, as I can’t drive. 2．（本题1.5分）What is the woman’s attitude to the man’s suggestion? A．Supportive. B．Doubtful. C．Unclear. 【答案】A 【原文】W: We should pay attention to our influences on the places we visit. Any ideas on how to be responsible tourists? M: Yes, we can start from small things like stopping throwing rubbish around. W: You’re right, we must protect the local environment. 3．（本题1.5分）Why was the man unable to see any rabbits recently? A．They were hidden in the fields. B．They caught a disease. C．They were driven off. 【答案】C 【原文】M: Strange, isn’t it? We used to see many rabbits around here. Now we hardly see any. Is there some sort of rabbit disease going around? W: The farmers drive them away because they don’t like them digging up the fields. M: That’s sad. 4．（本题1.5分）What will the speakers do this Saturday? A．Visit a museum. B．Clean the riverbank. C．Plant trees. 【答案】B 【原文】M: Our class plans to visit the science museum this Saturday. W: But I heard the riverbank is full of litter. Why not help clean it first? M: That’s more meaningful. Let’s protect our environment together. 5．（本题1.5分）What makes the man appreciate his dog? A．The dog protects his house. B．The dog is easy to take care of. C．The dog helps him get exercise. 【答案】A 【原文】W: Wow! You’re walking your dog again. Having a dog is a lot of work. M: Yes, but this little guy has a loud bark. He keeps anyone from coming into my backyard. （本题3分）听下面一段对话，回答以下小题。 6．(1.5分)What are the speakers mainly talking about? A．A dog. B．Their children. C．A park. 7．(1.5分)What is the man probably planning to do? A．Do the shopping. B．Go for a run. C．See an art show. 【答案】6．A 7．A 【原文】M: Oh, is this Ruby? W: Yeah! We’ve had her for a few weeks now. M: Is she settling in well? W: I think so. I’ve never had a dog before, so there’s been a lot for me to learn. But she’s great, and the kids love her. M: Well, she’s really cute! W: She has a lot of energy, though! I’m just taking her to the park for a run. M: Really? I’m on my way to the supermarket, so I’ll walk with you for a while. W: Great! You can tell me about the art show you saw yesterday. （本题4.5分）听下面一段对话，回答以下小题。 8．(1.5分)How did the woman start growing plants? A．She was given some by a neighbor. B．She wanted to try it since childhood. C．She needed a hobby after an injury. 9．(1.5分)What did the woman wish for most as a child? A．A bat. B．A pet. C．A pot. 10．(1.5分)Where does this conversation probably take place? A．At a garden center. B．In a plant market. C．At the woman’s home. 【答案】8．A 9．B 10．C 【原文】M: Wow, you’ve got so many plants! I never knew you were into gardening. W: Yeah, I started about five years ago. It happened kind of by accident, actually. M: Really? How so? W: Well, my old neighbor was moving away, and she couldn’t take all her potted plants with her. So she asked if I wanted them. M: That was nice of her. W: Yeah, I wasn’t really interested at first. Back then, I was only ten — all I wanted was a small animal! A little fox, or maybe a dog…even a rabbit would have been exciting! M: Haha, plants must have seemed pretty boring then. W: They did! But once I started taking care of them, I really grew to like it. It’s very calming. M: Some of these look pretty unusual — like these over here. W: Oh, those are desert plants. They’re harder to keep, but I think they’re worth it. M: Do you buy them locally? W: Sometimes, but I also grow a lot from seeds or cuttings right here at home. （本题4.5分）听下面一段对话，回答以下小题。 11．(1.5分)What might become a regular activity? A．Tree planting. B．Litter-picking. C．Community gardening. 12．(1.5分)What is the benefit of planting trees according to the woman? A．Keeping the air clean. B．Beautifying the streets. C．Getting people to work together. 13．(1.5分)What does the woman believe is the key to making a better area? A．Support from the local government. B．Education of environmental protection. C．Common responsibilities in the community. 【答案】11．B 12．A 13．C 【原文】M: We should do something to make our community more environmentally friendly. W: Maybe we could start a community garden to raise people’s attention. M: That’s a good idea. It would bring people together too. W: We could organize some regular activities like picking up rubbish as well. M: Why not? Let’s set an example by helping keep the streets clean and tidy. W: And what about planting more trees along the streets? Trees improve air quality. Each of us should take on our responsibilities. M: That’s what we badly need! The local government should call for environmental protection. W: Most importantly, it’s up to us, the people who live here, to make it a nicer area. （本题6分）听下面一段对话，回答以下小题。 14．(1.5分)What is the woman concerned about? A．The home time. B．The waste of money. C．The environment. 15．(1.5分)What is the probable relationship between the speakers? A．Neighbors. B．Co-workers. C．Family members. 16．(1.5分)What does the woman promise to do in future? A．Recycle bottles. B．Drive slowly. C．Turn out the lights. 17．(1.5分)What will the speakers do next? A．Have lunch. B．Go home. C．Carry on working. 【答案】14．C 15．B 16．C 17．B 【原文】W: What are you doing to improve the environment? M: Me personally? Why do you ask? W: Because I saw you throw that plastic water bottle into the waste bin. M: Well, that is what I am doing. I am not leaving litter. W: But plastic should be recycled, not added to the general waste. M: Well, you left the light on over your desk when you leave our office. That’s a waste of power. W: Hmm. I suppose we are all guilty of harming the environment. M: But only in little ways. W: Yes, but all those little ways add up to big ways — driving too fast, using too much heat. .. that sort of thing. M: As usual, you’re right. I decide to separate my waste for recycling in future. W: And I’ll turn out my light. M: You can turn out all the lights now — it’s home time. W: Wow, doesn’t time fly? I feel like I only just ate my lunch. （本题4.5分）听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。 18．(1.5分)Who is the speaker talking to? A．A group of students. B．A group of zoo keepers. C．A group of climate scientists. 19．(1.5分)How many polar bears will be left if no action is taken? A．About 13,000. B．About 26,000. C．About 39,000. 20．(1.5分)What is the speech mainly about? A．The threats polar bears face. B．The effects of climate change. C．The interactions between humans and polar bears. 【答案】18．A 19．A 20．A 【原文】W: Thank you all for coming. I know you’re all busy with your final examinations and I appreciate you being here today. So, what do you think when you hear the words “climate change”? What comes to my mind first is the polar bear. There are about 26,000 polar bears worldwide. A study suggests that their numbers may fall by about 50% if no action is taken. Polar bears are facing many pressures. The biggest pressure is the loss of sea ice habitat. Climate change damages the sea ice, which polar bears depend on for survival. And as the interactions between humans and polar bears become more common, people are more likely to kill them in self-defense. Besides, industrial development means more oil production in the Arctic. Contact with oil can kill polar bears. Everyone has a part to play in preventing polar bears from disappearing. You can, for example, use less electricity and petrol. 二、阅读理解 （本题7.5分）Working to protect and restore Rock Creek Park The weed warrior program in Rock Creek Park is a volunteer program that assists the park with efforts to contain the spread of invasive (入侵的) plant species. In doing so, the native plants of the park can be preserved for the enjoyment of this and future generations. Weed warriors are volunteers who assist parks with surveys and removal of invasive vegetation. They are a major part of the success we see in our parks today! Eligibility (资格) Any individual 18 years of age or older can become a weed warrior. Current weed warriors include park neighbors, community leaders and members of park partner groups. While volunteers younger than 18 cannot become weed warriors, they are welcome to participate in general invasive plant removal events in the company of a parent or guardian. Requirements The following steps are required to become an official Rock Creek Park weed warrior and obtain a Weed Warrior Permit: 1. Complete both parts of the training provided by Rock Creek Park staff — a 3-hour in-class theory session and a 3-hour in-the-park field session. 2. Select an area of the park to adopt for the removal of invasive plants with Rock Creek Park staff. 3. Visit the area and design a plan of control with Rock Creek Park staff. 4. Pass an invasive plant identification quiz to ensure a complete understanding of the information provided in the training. 5. Agree to donate a minimum of 36 hours of weed warrior service to Rock Creek Park. Involvement Please click here to sign up and join us to help fight invasive plants! 21．(2.5分)What is the main goal of the weed warrior program? A．To train park keepers. B．To protect native plants. C．To attract more visitors. D．To develop new species. 22．(2.5分)What does a 16-year-old student need to join removal events? A．Full training first. B．Plant knowledge. C．Volunteering experience. D．A parent’s company. 23．(2.5分)What is necessary to get the Weed Warrior Permit? A．Passing an identification test. B．Working 36 hours in advance. C．Designing a park plan alone. D．Attending one training session. 【答案】21．B 22．D 23．A 【导语】本文主要介绍了Rock Creek Park的“杂草战士” (Weed Warrior)志愿者项目，包括该项目的目标、参与资格、成为正式志愿者所需的条件以及如何报名参与。 【详解】21．细节理解题。根据第一段“The weed warrior program in Rock Creek Park is a volunteer program that assists the park with efforts to contain the spread of invasive (入侵的) plant species. In doing so, the native plants of the park can be preserved for the enjoyment of this and future generations. (Rock Creek Park的杂草战士项目是一个志愿者项目，协助公园遏制入侵植物物种的扩散。通过这样做，公园的本地植物得以保存，供当代和后代人欣赏。)”可知，该项目的主要目标是保护本地植物。 22．细节理解题。根据Eligibility部分第二段“While volunteers younger than 18 cannot become weed warriors, they are welcome to participate in general invasive plant removal events in the company of a parent or guardian. (虽然18岁以下的志愿者不能成为杂草战士，但欢迎他们在父母或监护人的陪同下参加一般的入侵植物清除活动。)”可知，16岁的学生需要在父母的陪同下才能参加清除活动。 23．细节理解题。根据Requirements部分第4点“Pass an invasive plant identification quiz to ensure a complete understanding of the information provided in the training. (通过入侵植物识别测验，以确保完全理解培训中提供的信息。)”可知，要获得杂草战士许可证，必须通过植物识别测试。 （本题10分）Located in the rolling hills and endless stretches of farmland just beyond the village of Millbrook lies a peaceful habitat for more than 80 species of wildlife from around the world. Truly one of a kind, the Trevor Zoo at Millbrook School is the only zoo in the nation accredited (认证) by Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA) and run by a high school. This is where Alan Tousignant began his career in zoology and conservation (保护). Tousignant was ready to study biology and apply to a program for veterinarians (兽医), but he didn’t live up to the requirement of mathematics and had to give up that dream. During a fieldwork experience, however, he learned about an opening for an internship (实习) at the Millbrook School’s Trevor Zoo. His work at the zoo has caused him to develop a lifelong interest and career in exhibiting non-native animals and working with others in the field of conservation. The Trevor Zoo, established in 1936, is small compared to many well-known zoos. As a consequence, Tousignant says, “We all wear a lot of hats.” But the wide range of tasks on the job is exactly what’s kept him around for all these years. The role of organizer — helping to shape the big-picture purposes and goals for the zoo — comes easily to Tousignant, but he says he appreciates the hands-on time he spends working with the animals and designing exhibits. Working with students and observing the impact of the zoo program on their early learning experiences has been inspiring to Tousignant, who says the value of an on-campus zoo creates many opportunities to catch students’ imaginations and stimulate their curiosity about science and conservation. One living, breathing example is Millbrook alumnus (校友), Thomas Lovejoy, PhD, today a senior expert and a professor of environmental science and policy at George Mason University in Virginia. Lovejoy’s experience working at the Trevor Zoo during high school inspired a lifelong career devoted to conservation. 24．(2.5分)What is special about the Trevor Zoo among AZA-accredited zoos? A．It has multiple wildlife species. B．It belongs to a private organization. C．It lies in the center of Millbrook. D．It is operated by a high school. 25．(2.5分)What led to Tousignant’s career interest? A．Animal research. B．Zoo internship. C．Math requirement. D．Biology study. 26．(2.5分)What does the underlined phrase “wear a lot of hats” in paragraph 3 mean? A．Take on various roles. B．Make the most of strengths. C．Work with many partners. D．Have a large collection of hats. 27．(2.5分)Why is Thomas Lovejoy mentioned in the last paragraph? A．To attract more students to visit zoos. B．To prove the popularity of conservation. C．To introduce a famous university professor. D．To show the Trevor Zoo’s influence on students. 【答案】24．D 25．B 26．A 27．D 【导语】主要介绍米尔布鲁克学校特雷弗动物园的独特之处，讲述艾伦的从业经历以及该动物园对学生环保理念带来的深远影响。 【详解】24．细节理解题。根据第一段中的“Truly one of a kind, the Trevor Zoo at Millbrook School is the only zoo in the nation accredited (认证) by Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA) and run by a high school.(米尔布鲁克学校的特雷弗动物园独一无二，它是全国唯一获得动物园与水族馆协会认证、由一所高中运营的动物园。)”可知，特雷弗动物园的特殊之处在于由一所高中运营。 25．细节理解题。根据第二段中的“During a fieldwork experience, however, he learned about an opening for an internship (实习) at the Millbrook School’s Trevor Zoo. His work at the zoo has caused him to develop a lifelong interest and career in exhibiting non-native animals and working with others in the field of conservation.(然而在一次实地调研过程中，他得知米尔布鲁克学校特雷弗动物园有一个实习岗位空缺。在动物园的工作经历，让他终身热爱并投身于外来动物饲养展示，同时与同行一起从事动物保护相关工作。)”可知，动物园实习经历催生了图西尼昂的职业兴趣。 26．词句猜测题。根据第三段中的“The Trevor Zoo, established in 1936, is small compared to many well-known zoos. As a consequence, Tousignant says, “We all wear a lot of hats.” But the wide range of tasks on the job is exactly what’s kept him around for all these years.(特雷弗动物园建于1936年，相比许多知名动物园，它规模很小。因此图西尼昂说：“我们每个人都wear a lot of hats。”但工作中多种多样的任务正是让他多年留在这里的原因。)”可知，动物园规模小，工作人员需要承担各类不同工作，因此，短语“wear a lot of hats”表示承担多种工作角色。 27．推理判断题。根据第五段中的“Lovejoy’s experience working at the Trevor Zoo during high school inspired a lifelong career devoted to conservation.(洛夫乔伊高中时期在特雷弗动物园的工作经历，促使他终身投身于动物保护事业。)”可知，作者列举洛夫乔伊的事例，是为了体现特雷弗动物园对学生产生的深远影响。 （本题10分）Hidden in the Mianhua Sinkhole (天坑) of Luocheng, Hechi City, Guangxi, lies a one-of-a-kind cliff-side (崖边) bookstore. This 326-meter-deep sinkhole, once only an unknown natural wonder, has now transformed into a site combining wonderful natural surroundings with a unique reading experience and thus attracting visitors from both home and abroad. The inspiration for this bookstore came to founder He Zhijian two years ago during a visit to an overseas bookstore, and his ideas were later further enriched by visiting Hangzhou’s Tsutaya Books. The result is an open-air cliff-side space filled with over 10,000 books, creating a 10-meter-high, 150-meter-long “canyon (峡谷) of knowledge”. One of the bookstore’s unique features is its natural protection from the elements: no matter how strong the wind or heavy the rain, the space never gets wet, as the sinkhole acts as a natural shelter (遮蔽), protecting the books and reading area perfectly. The construction of the bookstore is in perfect harmony with the natural landscape, with environmental protection as a top focus. Original rock formations have been carefully protected. At the sinkhole bottom, except for a raised walkway winding through wild banana plants, the area remains completely untouched, showing great respect for nature and efforts to maintain environmental balance. Mianhua Village, where the bookstore is located, was once cut off by mountains. A significant change took place when this project was started. “We thought it was a great pity that the county’s fascinating natural landscapes were hidden deep in the mountains, unknown to the outside world,” said the project planners. “That was why we decided to develop the scenic spot that combines nature with culture — aiming to attract more visitors and, in turn, improve local residents’ lives through tourism development.” 28．(2.5分)What inspired the founder’s design? A．Trips to bookstores home and abroad. B．The natural view of mountain villages. C．Advice from professional designers. D．Deep research on local ancient culture. 29．(2.5分)How does the sinkhole itself contribute to the bookstore? A．It protects the original rock formations perfectly. B．It provides the rock walls for the bookshelves. C．It blocks noise to create a quiet environment. D．It functions as a natural shelter against the weather. 30．(2.5分)What principle guided the construction? A．Balancing protection and development. B．Making efforts to serve local research work. C．Giving priority to cultural tourism project. D．Remaining environment completely untouched. 31．(2.5分)Why does the author write the text? A．To call on the public to protect the environment of sinkholes. B．To share the founder He Zhijian’s successful experience. C．To recommend a hidden natural wonder to tourists. D．To introduce a unique culture-nature combined tourism project. 【答案】28．A 29．D 30．A 31．D 【导语】文章主要介绍广西罗城棉花天坑中的崖边书店，讲述其设计特色、建设理念以及带动当地发展的作用。 【详解】28．细节理解题。根据第二段中的“The inspiration for this bookstore came to founder He Zhijian two years ago during a visit to an overseas bookstore, and his ideas were later further enriched by visiting Hangzhou’s Tsutaya Books.(创始人何志健两年前在参观一家海外书店时萌生了创办这家书店的灵感，之后他探访杭州茑屋书店，进一步丰富了自己的想法。)”可知，创始人的设计灵感来源于国内外书店的参观经历。 29．细节理解题。根据第三段中的“One of the bookstore’s unique features is its natural protection from the elements: no matter how strong the wind or heavy the rain, the space never gets wet, as the sinkhole acts as a natural shelter (遮蔽), protecting the books and reading area perfectly.(这家书店的一大特色是天然的防护屏障：无论风多大、雨多猛，店内空间都不会受潮，因为这个天坑本身就是天然遮蔽处，可以完好地保护书籍和阅读区域。)”可知，天坑可以作为天然遮蔽，帮书店抵御风雨等恶劣天气。 30．推理判断题。根据第四段中的“The construction of the bookstore is in perfect harmony with the natural landscape, with environmental protection as a top focus. Original rock formations have been carefully protected.(这家书店的建造与自然景观完美相融，环保是首要考量。原生岩层得到了悉心保护。)”可知，书店建设遵循兼顾生态保护与项目开发的原则。 31．推理判断题。通读全文，尤其是第五段中的“That was why we decided to develop the scenic spot that combines nature with culture — aiming to attract more visitors and, in turn, improve local residents’ lives through tourism development.(这就是我们决定打造这个融自然与文化于一体的景区的原因——旨在吸引更多游客，进而通过旅游业的发展改善当地居民的生活。)”可知，作者写作目的是介绍这个将文化和自然融为一体的特色旅游项目。 （本题10分）In recent years, eco-conscious gardening has gained popularity. With so much emphasis on native plants, it is easy to see non-natives as simply a bad choice. However, gardeners say it’s not that simple. Laura Janney, CEO of The Inspired Garden Masterclass, argues that we miss the big picture by thinking in terms of native vs. non-native and assigning opposing moral labels. Instead, we should define “bad plants” as those that are invasive (入侵的) or damaging to local ecosystems, and “good plants” as those that support pollinators (传粉者), are sustainable, and aren’t invasive. The good plants, she adds, “work well in the garden whether they’re native or not.” That said, it’s still helpful to understand why non-native plants can be problematic when not planted thoughtfully. “There’s always a risk that a non-native plant can become invasive outside its native range, meaning it could cause negative impacts by out-competing native species for necessities of survival — especially in the absence of its co-evolved organisms feeding on it that otherwise keep its population in check — introducing pests or diseases, or providing low food and habitat value for native wildlife,” says Amy Karpati, Ph.D．, senior science advisor at Teatown Lake Reservation. Since native plants are being grown in their native climate, once established, they can grow with little extra care. As a result, they are widely promoted as the virtuous choice, which can create pressure to turn a garden into a fully native landscape and guilt when that goal isn’t met. However, experts say a 100% native garden is simply not realistic for most people. A 2018 study of Carolina chickadees (山雀) shows that in areas with less than 70% native plant biomass, the birds could not produce enough young to sustain their populations, but thrived at 70% or higher. This has led to the recommendation that homeowners aim for roughly 70% native plants — a goal that supports wildlife while remaining realistic. “A healthy ecosystem is more important than the pursuit of native purity,” says Shane Pliska, the president and CEO of Planterra. “There is no turning back from the human impact, so we should be more focused on greening our environments with more plants and wooded habitats rather than a historical restoration to what was. Ecosystems evolve.” 32．(2.5分)What does Janney think determines whether a plant is “good” or “bad”? A．Whether it is native to the area. B．Whether it can survive with little care. C．Whether it benefits the local ecosystem. D．Whether it is popular among local gardeners. 33．(2.5分)How can non-native plants cause problems according to paragraph 3? A．By attracting co-evolved organisms. B．By driving away native insect species. C．By destroying habitats for native wildlife. D．By taking resources away from native species. 34．(2.5分)What is paragraph 4 mainly about? A．Risks of uncontrolled plant growth. B．The superiority of native-only gardens. C．A proper target for native plant cover. D．Influences of plants on bird reproduction. 35．(2.5分)What does Pliska imply in the last paragraph? A．Human impact is far-reaching. B．A plant’s role outweighs its origin. C．Native plants have lost their value. D．Past landscapes should be restored. 【答案】32．C 33．D 34．C 35．B 【导语】文章主要围绕园艺中的本土与外来植物展开讨论，提出评判植物好坏的标准以及合理的植物配比建议。 【详解】32．细节理解题。根据第二段中的“Instead, we should define “bad plants” as those that are invasive (入侵的) or damaging to local ecosystems, and “good plants” as those that support pollinators (传粉者), are sustainable, and aren’t invasive.(相反，我们应当把“坏植物”定义为具有入侵性或者破坏当地生态系统的植物，把“好植物”定义为可以供养传粉者、具备可持续性且没有入侵性的植物。)”可知，Janney 判断植物好坏的依据是它是否对当地生态系统有益。 33．细节理解题。根据第三段中的“There’s always a risk that a non‑native plant can become invasive outside its native range, meaning it could cause negative impacts by out‑competing native species for necessities of survival.(外来植物在原生范围之外总有变成入侵物种的风险，这意味着它会通过和本土物种争夺生存必需品而造成负面影响。)”可知，外来植物会抢夺本土物种的生存资源，进而引发问题。 34．主旨大意题。根据第四段中的“This has led to the recommendation that homeowners aim for roughly 70% native plants — a goal that supports wildlife while remaining realistic.(这就给出一项建议：住宅园艺目标大约配置百分之七十本土植物，该目标既可以支持野生动物生存，又具备现实可行性。)”可知，本段主要介绍本土植物占比的合理目标。 35．推理判断题。通读最后一段，尤其是最后一段中的““A healthy ecosystem is more important than the pursuit of native purity,” says Shane Pliska, the president and CEO of Planterra. “There is no turning back from the human impact, so we should be more focused on greening our environments with more plants and wooded habitats rather than a historical restoration to what was. Ecosystems evolve.”(“健康的生态系统比追求纯粹本土物种更加重要，”普兰特拉公司总裁兼首席执行官谢恩·普利斯卡说道。人类造成的影响已经无法逆转，因此我们应当更多关注用更多植物与林地栖息地绿化环境，而不是复原过去的样貌。生态系统是不断演化的。)”可知，Pliska暗示植物发挥的实际作用比它的来源更加重要。 （本题12.5分）Ways to Get Your Kids into Nature Being in nature for kids has tremendous health benefits. There are many ways you can incorporate nature into your children’s lives, even if you live in the city. Inspire curiosity by being curious yourself. A parent’s excitement can be spread to the children, and when you show respect for nature, your children follow suit. 36(2.5分) “I don’t know! Let’s find out together.” is a wonderful way to get the ball rolling. Be open to a mutual adventure and allow your curious inner child to come out while you explore nature with your children. Limit electronic devices while driving. If you have to carpool (拼车) in the morning, turn off the devices instead and encourage your children to look out of the window. 37(2.5分) After all, even views of nature from the car window are calming and beneficial. 38(2.5分) . Time in nature is an essential investment in your children’s health and wellbeing. If you view nature time as essential to good health, you will be more likely to engage in it. If you want to raise your healthy and well-balanced children, cultivating creativity and wonder is part of your responsibility as parents. Look at the stars. Visit your local observatory, and then drive out of the city some morning or evening for your own stargazing (天体观察) with a blanket and telescope. Observing the stars offers a deeper and wider understanding of the universe. 39(2.5分) Plant a small garden. 40(2.5分) Bean and pea plants grow quickly and can be eaten when mature, so teach your children about food and the wonder of growth. A．Allow your children to ask questions. B．Stop thinking about nature time as leisure time. C．Encourage questions you don’t know the answers to. D．If you have the space, help your children plant a few vegetables. E．If your child is interested, encourage him to get involved in the garden. F．The early morning fall skies are beautiful with color and migrating birds. G．Allow yourself to think about it, and talk to your children about that wonder. 【答案】36．C 37．F 38．B 39．G 40．D 【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章主要讲述了让孩子亲近自然的几种方法。 【详解】36．上文“Inspire curiosity by being curious yourself. A parent’s excitement can be spread to the children, and when you show respect for nature, your children follow suit.(用自己的好奇心去激发孩子的好奇心。父母的兴奋可以传递给孩子，当你对自然表现出尊重时，你的孩子也会效仿)”说明父母的行为会感染孩子，父母应将好奇心传递给孩子，C项“鼓励孩子提出你不知道答案的问题。”和前文为顺接关系，承接激发孩子好奇心的话题，给出具体做法，符合语境，后文“I don’t know! Let’s find out together(我不知道！让我们一起找出答案)”以具体事例说明如何鼓励孩子提问，一起去探索。故选C。 37．上文“If you have to carpool (拼车) in the morning, turn off the devices instead and encourage your children to look out of the window.(如果你早上必须拼车，那就关掉电子设备，鼓励孩子往窗外看)”说明父母应该鼓励孩子往窗外看，空处和前文为顺接关系，说明孩子往窗外看会看到什么。所以F项“清晨秋天的天空色彩斑斓，候鸟飞翔，美不胜收。”符合语境，具体描述了窗外的自然美景，呼应“views of nature from the car window”。故选F。 38．下文“Time in nature is an essential investment in your children’s health and wellbeing. If you view nature time as essential to good health, you will be more likely to engage in it.(在自然中度过的时间是对孩子健康和福祉的重要投资。如果你认为亲近自然的时间对健康至关重要，你就更有可能参与其中)”可知，本段主要讲述亲近自然的时间很重要。空处为段落主旨句，需概括该段核心观点，与后文为顺接关系。所以B项“不要把亲近自然的时间当作休闲时间。”符合语境，“essential investment”与“leisure time”形成对比，点明接触自然的重要性。故选B。 39．上文“Observing the stars offers a deeper and wider understanding of the universe.(观察星星可以让我们对宇宙有更深入、更广泛的理解)”说明观察星星的好处，空处和前文为顺接关系，说明观察星星时父母应该怎么做。所以G项“让自己思考一下，和你的孩子谈谈那惊奇感。”符合语境，“that wonder”指代前文“understanding of the universe”带来的奇妙感受。故选G。 40．上文“Plant a small garden.(种植一个小花园)”说明父母应该鼓励孩子种植一个小花园，空处和前文为顺接关系，说明父母应该鼓励孩子种植什么。所以D项“如果你有空间，帮助你的孩子种一些蔬菜。”符合语境，“vegetables”与后文“Bean and pea plants”相呼应，给出种植花园的具体建议。故选D。 三、完形填空 （本题15分）The cruelty and inhumanity of war is just as cruel and inhumane through the eyes of a horse. Or at least in the eyes of Joey, the main character of the film War Horse. The story starts on a 41 in Devon, England. The Narracott family — Dad, Mum, and their teenage son Albert rent the farm. When Dad buys a(n) 42 horse, Albert falls in love with him. He trains him and names him Joey. They become as 43 as it is possible for a human and an animal to be. But World War I 44 . Dad has to sell the horse to an English army officer to pay the 45 . Joey and Albert can no longer be together. Albert 46 Joey that they’ll find each other again one day. Then Albert goes on a journey to search for his friend. But the four years of war are about Joey’s 47 . He starts as the mount of the English officer. Then he becomes a German workhorse. He is given to a French teenager and her grandpa. He has to face the tanks on the front lines. The story ends in a sunset scene on the battlefield. Albert has become a soldier. The two are 48 . “It’s really much more of a story about hope and the hope that actually can exist in extremely 49 circumstances,” the director said. “ 50 is always in Joey’s face , in the way he moves , the way he breathes, the way he doesn’t look at what’s going to happen tomorrow.” A journalist of a newspaper said the 51 manages in the film to “measure a man by how he 52 towards animals”. In one scene, a British soldier and a German soldier join hands to 53 Joey. “Men on 54 sides of war find their 55 humanity in their love of animals in War Horse,” the journalist concluded. 41．(1分)A．school B．factory C．farm D．cinema 42．(1分)A．beautiful B．ugly C．weak D．strange 43．(1分)A．close B．hostile C．happy D．distant 44．(1分)A．lets out B．breaks out C．gives out D．puts out 45．(1分)A．money B．rent C．fee D．cent 46．(1分)A．says B．informs C．promises D．tells 47．(1分)A．walk B．journey C．march D．length 48．(1分)A．separated B．met C．reunited D．found 49．(1分)A．warm B．bright C．dark D．lighted 50．(1分)A．Sadness B．Anxiety C．Fear D．Hope 51．(1分)A．director B．actor C．teacher D．professor 52．(1分)A．pretends B．acts C．misses D．makes 53．(1分)A．protect B．harm C．defeat D．sell 54．(1分)A．different B．common C．opposing D．individual 55．(1分)A．distinct B．particular C．special D．shared 【答案】 41．C 42．A 43．A 44．B 45．B 46．C 47．B 48．C 49．C 50．D 51．A 52．B 53．A 54．C 55．D 【导语】这是一篇记叙文，介绍了电影《战马》的故事。影片通过战马乔伊的视角展现一战的残酷，讲述它与少年阿尔伯特从相依相伴到被迫分离，又在战火中历经辗转最终重逢的历程。 【详解】41．考查名词词义辨析。句意：故事开始于英国德文郡的一个农场。A. school学校；B. factory工厂；C. farm农场；D. cinema电影院。根据下文“The Narracott family — Dad, Mum, and their teenage son Albert rent the farm.”可知，故事发生在农场，故选C。 42．考查形容词词义辨析。句意：当爸爸买下一匹漂亮的马时，阿尔伯特爱上了它。A. beautiful漂亮的；B. ugly丑陋的；C. weak虚弱的；D. strange奇怪的。根据下文“Albert falls in love with him”可知，这匹马很出色、漂亮，故选A。 43．考查形容词词义辨析。句意：他们变得亲密无间，达到了人与动物之间可能有的最亲密的程度。A. close亲密的；B. hostile敌对的；C. happy开心的；D. distant遥远的。根据上文“Albert fall in love with him. He trains him and names him Joey”可知，阿尔伯特喜欢它，训练它、给它取名，二者关系十分亲密，故选A。 44．考查动词短语辨析。句意：第一次世界大战突然爆发。A. lets out泄露；B. breaks out爆发；C. gives out分发；D. puts out扑灭。根据空前“World War I”可知，战争爆发用break out，故选B。 45．考查名词词义辨析。句意：爸爸不得不把马卖给一名英国军官来支付租金。A. money钱；B. rent租金；C. fee费用；D. cent分。根据上文“rent the farm”可知，家里需要支付农场租金，故选B。 46．考查动词词义辨析。句意：阿尔伯特向乔伊承诺，总有一天他们会再次找到彼此。A. says说；B. informs通知；C. promises承诺；D. tells告诉。根据下文“Then Albert goes on a journey to search for his friend.”可知，他踏上寻找乔伊的旅程，这是他做出的承诺，故选C。 47．考查名词词义辨析。句意：但四年的战争是关于乔伊的历程。A. walk走路；B. journey历程，旅程；C. march行军；D. length长度。根据下文“He starts as the mount of the English officer. Then he becomes a German workhorse. He is given to a French teenager and her grandpa. He has to face the tanks on the front lines. The story ends in a sunset scene on the battlefield. Albert has become a soldier.”可知，乔伊辗转于英军、德军、法国百姓之间，这是它的战争历程，故选B。 48．考查动词词义辨析。句意：两人重逢了。A. separated分开；B. met遇见；C. reunited重逢；D. found找到。根据“In one scene, a British soldier and a German soldier join hands to Joey.”并结合上文阿尔伯特一直在寻找乔伊可知，他们最终重逢，故选C。 49．考查形容词词义辨析。句意：这其实更多是一个关于希望的故事，以及希望确实能存在于极其黑暗的环境中的故事。A. warm温暖的；B. bright明亮的；C. dark黑暗的；D. lighted点燃的。根据上文“World War I”可知，战争环境是残酷、黑暗的，故选C。 50．考查名词词义辨析。句意：希望总是写在乔伊的脸上，在他的动作里，他的呼吸里，他不去理会明天会发生什么的样子里。A. Sadness悲伤；B. Anxiety焦虑；C. Fear恐惧；D. Hope希望。根据上文““It’s really much more of a story about hope and the hope that actually can exist”可知，影片主题是hope，此处强调希望，故选D。 51．考查名词词义辨析。句意：一家报纸的记者评价道，导演在影片中巧妙地通过一个人对待动物的态度来衡量其人品高下。A. director导演；B. actor演员；C. teacher老师；D. professor教授。根据上文出现“the director said”以及评论影片创作意图可知，此处指导演，故选A。 52．考查动词词义辨析。句意：一家报纸的记者评价道，导演在影片中巧妙地通过一个人对待动物的行为来衡量其人品高下。A. pretends假装；B. acts表现，对待；C. misses想念；D. makes制作。根据上文“measure a man”可知，行为衡量人品，act towards意为“对待、对……做出行为”，符合衡量人品的语境，故选B。 53．考查动词词义辨析。句意：在一个场景中，一名英国士兵和一名德国士兵携手保护乔伊。A. protect保护；B. harm伤害；C. defeat打败；D. sell卖。根据下文“find their humanity in their love of animals”可知，他们共同保护这匹马，故选A。 54．考查形容词词义辨析。句意：即便身处战争的敌对双方，人们也能在对动物的关爱中，找到彼此共通的人性光辉。A. different不同的；B. common普通的；C. opposing对立的，敌对的；D. individual个人的。根据历史常识可知，英国士兵与德国士兵分属敌对阵营，是对立双方，故选C。 55．考查形容词词义辨析。句意：即便身处战争的敌对双方，人们也能在对动物的关爱中，找到彼此共通的人性光辉。A. distinct独特的；B. particular特别的；C. special特殊的；D. shared共有的。根据下文“humanity in their love of animals in War Horse”可知，虽然是敌人，但对动物的爱心是双方共同拥有的，故选D。 四、语法填空 （本题15分）语法填空：根据内容填写所缺单词或用所给单词的正确形式填空，使语篇意思完整。 Look! Can you see the man with a camera? His name is Xiao Ge 56(1.5分) loves taking photos of wildlife. In order 57(1.5分) (take) photos of the monkeys, he has been to the Shennongjia National Park many 58(1.5分) (time). One winter, he had 59(1.5分) special experience with a monkey. The monkey was the 60(1.5分) (big) and strongest member of the group. It looked relaxed, so he 61(1.5分) (decide) to take a close shot (拍摄). He got nearer and nearer and then sat down on the snowy ground. In fact, he was so close that he sat on 62(1.5分) (it) tail — he didn’t realize it at all. But the monkey didn’t get 63(1.5分) (angrily). It just pulled its tail out. On another trip, he was busy taking photos of these lovely animals. A monkey jumped onto his shoulder 64(1.5分) (sudden). It sat there and looked 65(1.5分) his photos on the screen of the camera. We share the same earth with animals. We need to repay that trust by continuing to give them our protection. 【答案】 56．who/that 57．to take 58．times 59．a 60．biggest 61．decided 62．its 63．angry 64．suddenly 65．at 【导语】文章主要讲述了摄影爱好者小戈在神农架国家公园拍摄野生动物时，两次和猴子之间发生的有趣特殊经历，最后点明人类与动物共享地球，要保护动物的主旨。 【详解】56．考查定语从句。句意：他的名字是小戈，他喜欢拍摄野生动物。空处引导限制性定语从句，先行词是指人的Xiao Ge，从句缺少主语，可用关系代词who或者that指代先行词并在从句中作主语。 57．考查非谓语动词。句意：为了拍摄猴子的照片，他已经去过神农架国家公园很多次了。固定搭配in order to do sth.表示“为了做某事”，此处需要用动词不定式结构。 58．考查名词复数。句意：为了拍摄猴子的照片，他已经去过神农架国家公园很多次了。time此处表示“次数”，是可数名词，前面有many修饰，需要用可数名词的复数形式。 59．考查冠词。句意：有一年冬天，他有过一次和猴子有关的特别经历。experience此处表示“经历”，是可数名词，这里泛指一次特殊的经历，special是以辅音音素开头的单词，要用不定冠词a。 60．考查形容词最高级。句意：这只猴子是猴群里体型最大、最强壮的成员。空格后有and连接并列的最高级strongest，结合语境表示范围“整个猴群里”，此处形容词big需要用最高级形式和strongest保持并列一致。 61．考查时态。句意：它看起来很放松，所以他决定近距离拍摄一张照片。前文的looked用了一般过去时，描述的是过去发生的事情，此处谓语动词decide也要用一般过去时。 62．考查物主代词。句意：实际上他离得特别近，坐到了它的尾巴上——他完全没有意识到。空格后是名词tail，此处需要用it的形容词性物主代词修饰名词，表示“它的尾巴”。 63．考查形容词作表语。句意：但是这只猴子没有生气。固定搭配get + 形容词表示“变得……”，此处get是系动词，后面需要接形容词作表语，angrily的形容词形式是angry。 64．考查副词。句意：一只猴子突然跳到了他的肩膀上。此处需要用副词修饰动词短语jumped onto，sudden的副词形式是suddenly。 65．考查介词。句意：它坐在那里，看着相机屏幕上他拍的照片。固定搭配look at表示“看”，空处需填介词at。 五、书信写作 66．（本题15分）当今，绿色生活已日益成为人们的共识。你校英文报正在开展以“Green Life at Home”为题的征文活动。请你用英语写一篇短文投稿，内容包括： 1、绿色生活的重要性； 2、你的做法； 3、你的倡议。 注意：(1)写作词数应为 80 个左右。 (2)请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。 Green Life at Home ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 【答案】参考答案： Green Life at Home Green living is essential for saving resources and reducing pollution. It helps protect the environment and creates a healthier future for all.     At home, I always turn off lights and electronics when they are not in use. I take short showers to save water, sort waste carefully, and reuse plastic bags whenever possible. Instead of travelling by car, I prefer walking or taking public transport.     Small actions do make a difference. Let’s develop green habits and encourage those who live around us to do the same. Together, we can build a cleaner and greener world. 【导语】本篇书面表达要求考生为校英文报撰写题为Green Life at Home的征文，依次阐述绿色生活的重要性、自身居家环保做法，并发出绿色生活倡议。 【详解】1.词汇积累 节约资源：save resources → conserve resources 减少污染：reduce pollution → cut down on pollution 垃圾分类：sort waste → classify rubbish 产生影响：make a difference → exert a positive influence 2.句式拓展 合并句子 原句：Green living is essential for saving resources and reducing pollution. It helps protect the environment and creates a healthier future for all. 拓展句：Green living, which helps protect the environment and build a healthier future for everyone, is essential to conserve resources and cut down on pollution. 【点睛】【高分句型1】At home, I always turn off lights and electronics when they are not in use. (运用了when引导的状语从句) 【高分句型2】Let’s develop green habits and encourage those who live around us to do the same. (运用了who引导的定语从句) 六、书面表达 67．（本题25分）阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。 Every spring, a pair of lovely swallows (燕子) would fly back from the south and build a warm nest under the eaves (屋檐) of my house. Year after year, they returned faithfully as the spring wind blew. I have been observing them since I was a child, gradually growing familiar with these little visitors and enjoying the peaceful warmth they bring to my home. This spring, the swallows returned on schedule as usual. After days of hard work, they finished their nest, and soon four tiny swallow chicks hatched (孵化) inside. The newly-born chicks were almost featherless, weak and delicate, only able to open their tiny mouths wide, waiting eagerly for food all day long. The parent swallows devoted themselves to raising their babies, flying back and forth tirelessly between the yard and the woods to catch fresh insects. I often stood quietly under the eaves, watching this warm and harmonious scene, and deeply felt the pure beauty of life. However, an unexpected and heartbreaking thing happened. One rainy and windy afternoon, the sky suddenly turned dark, with strong winds blowing and heavy rain pouring down. The parent swallows flew out early in the morning to hunt for food but never came back. The violent wind swept through the whole yard, shaking the weak swallow nest constantly. Standing under the eaves, I stared at the nest anxiously, my heart filled with worry. The poor little chicks shook violently in the cold wet nest, chirping (叽叽喳喳) weakly and helplessly, waiting hopelessly for their parents who might never return. Seeing their shaky and miserable appearance, and fearing that they would not survive the cold and hunger, I made up my mind firmly to take on the responsibility of feeding and protecting these poor little creatures. 注意： 1.续写词数应为150左右； 2.请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。 I quickly searched online for ways to feed young swallows and prepared tiny insects carefully. ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Weeks passed, and the little swallows finally grew strong enough to fly. ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 【答案】One possible version: I quickly searched online for ways to feed young swallows and prepared tiny insects carefully. To avoid scaring the little chicks, I stood gently under the eaves and stretched out my hand to feed them one by one. At first, they were hesitant to open their mouths. Gradually, they got used to my gentle care and would chirp happily when they saw me coming. Every day, I stuck to feeding them on time and protected the nest from wind and rain. Witnessing the weak little creatures grow stronger and grow new feathers day by day, I was filled with a sense of accomplishment. Weeks passed, and the little swallows finally grew strong enough to fly. They began to practice flying around my yard, sometimes resting on the windowsill and singing cheerful songs to me. When autumn came, following their inborn impulse, they were ready to migrate south. Before leaving, they circled over my house several times, as if expressing gratitude. Year after year, I keep waiting under the eaves. This warm experience teaches me that every life deserves kindness and protection, and sincere companionship always leaves warm memories. 【导语】作者以多年来对每年春天如期归来的家燕的日常观察为情感铺垫，记录了今年燕子夫妇筑巢育雏的温馨日常，却在一场风雨突降的意外中遭遇亲鸟外出觅食未归的变故，最终作者下定决心主动承担起喂养、保护失去双亲的雏燕的责任。 【详解】1.段落续写 ①由第一段首句内容可知，第一段可描写作者救助并照顾幼燕，看着它们慢慢长大的过程。 ②由第二段首句内容可知，第二段可描写小燕子学会飞翔后，秋天本能地南迁，离别前盘旋致谢以及作者的感悟。 2.续写线索：查找照顾方法——悉心照料幼燕——小燕子茁壮成长——练习飞行——准备动身飞往南方——感谢作者——感悟 3.词汇激活 行为类 ①避免：avoid/refrain from ②习惯于：get used to/get accustomed to 情绪类 ①高兴地：happily/cheerfully ②感谢：gratitude/appreciation 【点睛】[高分句型1] Witnessing the weak little creatures grow stronger and grow new feathers day by day, I was filled with a sense of accomplishment.（运用了现在分词短语作状语） [高分句型2] This warm experience teaches me that every life deserves kindness and protection, and sincere companionship always leaves warm memories.（运用了that引导宾语从句） 试卷第1页，共3页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 2 / 2 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $ 高中英语单元测试——Unit 6 Nurturing Nature（较易版02）（解析版） 学校:___________姓名：___________班级：___________考号：___________ 一、听力选择题 1．（本题1.5分）Why does the man intend to buy a new bike? A．To be environment-friendly. B．To save money on fuel costs. C．To stay in fashion. 2．（本题1.5分）What is the woman’s attitude to the man’s suggestion? A．Supportive. B．Doubtful. C．Unclear. 3．（本题1.5分）Why was the man unable to see any rabbits recently? A．They were hidden in the fields. B．They caught a disease. C．They were driven off. 4．（本题1.5分）What will the speakers do this Saturday? A．Visit a museum. B．Clean the riverbank. C．Plant trees. 5．（本题1.5分）What makes the man appreciate his dog? A．The dog protects his house. B．The dog is easy to take care of. C．The dog helps him get exercise. （本题3分）听下面一段对话，回答以下小题。 6．(1.5分)What are the speakers mainly talking about? A．A dog. B．Their children. C．A park. 7．(1.5分)What is the man probably planning to do? A．Do the shopping. B．Go for a run. C．See an art show. （本题4.5分）听下面一段对话，回答以下小题。 8．(1.5分)How did the woman start growing plants? A．She was given some by a neighbor. B．She wanted to try it since childhood. C．She needed a hobby after an injury. 9．(1.5分)What did the woman wish for most as a child? A．A bat. B．A pet. C．A pot. 10．(1.5分)Where does this conversation probably take place? A．At a garden center. B．In a plant market. C．At the woman’s home. （本题4.5分）听下面一段对话，回答以下小题。 11．(1.5分)What might become a regular activity? A．Tree planting. B．Litter-picking. C．Community gardening. 12．(1.5分)What is the benefit of planting trees according to the woman? A．Keeping the air clean. B．Beautifying the streets. C．Getting people to work together. 13．(1.5分)What does the woman believe is the key to making a better area? A．Support from the local government. B．Education of environmental protection. C．Common responsibilities in the community. （本题6分）听下面一段对话，回答以下小题。 14．(1.5分)What is the woman concerned about? A．The home time. B．The waste of money. C．The environment. 15．(1.5分)What is the probable relationship between the speakers? A．Neighbors. B．Co-workers. C．Family members. 16．(1.5分)What does the woman promise to do in future? A．Recycle bottles. B．Drive slowly. C．Turn out the lights. 17．(1.5分)What will the speakers do next? A．Have lunch. B．Go home. C．Carry on working. （本题4.5分）听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。 18．(1.5分)Who is the speaker talking to? A．A group of students. B．A group of zoo keepers. C．A group of climate scientists. 19．(1.5分)How many polar bears will be left if no action is taken? A．About 13,000. B．About 26,000. C．About 39,000. 20．(1.5分)What is the speech mainly about? A．The threats polar bears face. B．The effects of climate change. C．The interactions between humans and polar bears. 二、阅读理解 （本题7.5分）Working to protect and restore Rock Creek Park The weed warrior program in Rock Creek Park is a volunteer program that assists the park with efforts to contain the spread of invasive (入侵的) plant species. In doing so, the native plants of the park can be preserved for the enjoyment of this and future generations. Weed warriors are volunteers who assist parks with surveys and removal of invasive vegetation. They are a major part of the success we see in our parks today! Eligibility (资格) Any individual 18 years of age or older can become a weed warrior. Current weed warriors include park neighbors, community leaders and members of park partner groups. While volunteers younger than 18 cannot become weed warriors, they are welcome to participate in general invasive plant removal events in the company of a parent or guardian. Requirements The following steps are required to become an official Rock Creek Park weed warrior and obtain a Weed Warrior Permit: 1. Complete both parts of the training provided by Rock Creek Park staff — a 3-hour in-class theory session and a 3-hour in-the-park field session. 2. Select an area of the park to adopt for the removal of invasive plants with Rock Creek Park staff. 3. Visit the area and design a plan of control with Rock Creek Park staff. 4. Pass an invasive plant identification quiz to ensure a complete understanding of the information provided in the training. 5. Agree to donate a minimum of 36 hours of weed warrior service to Rock Creek Park. Involvement Please click here to sign up and join us to help fight invasive plants! 21．(2.5分)What is the main goal of the weed warrior program? A．To train park keepers. B．To protect native plants. C．To attract more visitors. D．To develop new species. 22．(2.5分)What does a 16-year-old student need to join removal events? A．Full training first. B．Plant knowledge. C．Volunteering experience. D．A parent’s company. 23．(2.5分)What is necessary to get the Weed Warrior Permit? A．Passing an identification test. B．Working 36 hours in advance. C．Designing a park plan alone. D．Attending one training session. （本题10分）Located in the rolling hills and endless stretches of farmland just beyond the village of Millbrook lies a peaceful habitat for more than 80 species of wildlife from around the world. Truly one of a kind, the Trevor Zoo at Millbrook School is the only zoo in the nation accredited (认证) by Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA) and run by a high school. This is where Alan Tousignant began his career in zoology and conservation (保护). Tousignant was ready to study biology and apply to a program for veterinarians (兽医), but he didn’t live up to the requirement of mathematics and had to give up that dream. During a fieldwork experience, however, he learned about an opening for an internship (实习) at the Millbrook School’s Trevor Zoo. His work at the zoo has caused him to develop a lifelong interest and career in exhibiting non-native animals and working with others in the field of conservation. The Trevor Zoo, established in 1936, is small compared to many well-known zoos. As a consequence, Tousignant says, “We all wear a lot of hats.” But the wide range of tasks on the job is exactly what’s kept him around for all these years. The role of organizer — helping to shape the big-picture purposes and goals for the zoo — comes easily to Tousignant, but he says he appreciates the hands-on time he spends working with the animals and designing exhibits. Working with students and observing the impact of the zoo program on their early learning experiences has been inspiring to Tousignant, who says the value of an on-campus zoo creates many opportunities to catch students’ imaginations and stimulate their curiosity about science and conservation. One living, breathing example is Millbrook alumnus (校友), Thomas Lovejoy, PhD, today a senior expert and a professor of environmental science and policy at George Mason University in Virginia. Lovejoy’s experience working at the Trevor Zoo during high school inspired a lifelong career devoted to conservation. 24．(2.5分)What is special about the Trevor Zoo among AZA-accredited zoos? A．It has multiple wildlife species. B．It belongs to a private organization. C．It lies in the center of Millbrook. D．It is operated by a high school. 25．(2.5分)What led to Tousignant’s career interest? A．Animal research. B．Zoo internship. C．Math requirement. D．Biology study. 26．(2.5分)What does the underlined phrase “wear a lot of hats” in paragraph 3 mean? A．Take on various roles. B．Make the most of strengths. C．Work with many partners. D．Have a large collection of hats. 27．(2.5分)Why is Thomas Lovejoy mentioned in the last paragraph? A．To attract more students to visit zoos. B．To prove the popularity of conservation. C．To introduce a famous university professor. D．To show the Trevor Zoo’s influence on students. （本题10分）Hidden in the Mianhua Sinkhole (天坑) of Luocheng, Hechi City, Guangxi, lies a one-of-a-kind cliff-side (崖边) bookstore. This 326-meter-deep sinkhole, once only an unknown natural wonder, has now transformed into a site combining wonderful natural surroundings with a unique reading experience and thus attracting visitors from both home and abroad. The inspiration for this bookstore came to founder He Zhijian two years ago during a visit to an overseas bookstore, and his ideas were later further enriched by visiting Hangzhou’s Tsutaya Books. The result is an open-air cliff-side space filled with over 10,000 books, creating a 10-meter-high, 150-meter-long “canyon (峡谷) of knowledge”. One of the bookstore’s unique features is its natural protection from the elements: no matter how strong the wind or heavy the rain, the space never gets wet, as the sinkhole acts as a natural shelter (遮蔽), protecting the books and reading area perfectly. The construction of the bookstore is in perfect harmony with the natural landscape, with environmental protection as a top focus. Original rock formations have been carefully protected. At the sinkhole bottom, except for a raised walkway winding through wild banana plants, the area remains completely untouched, showing great respect for nature and efforts to maintain environmental balance. Mianhua Village, where the bookstore is located, was once cut off by mountains. A significant change took place when this project was started. “We thought it was a great pity that the county’s fascinating natural landscapes were hidden deep in the mountains, unknown to the outside world,” said the project planners. “That was why we decided to develop the scenic spot that combines nature with culture — aiming to attract more visitors and, in turn, improve local residents’ lives through tourism development.” 28．(2.5分)What inspired the founder’s design? A．Trips to bookstores home and abroad. B．The natural view of mountain villages. C．Advice from professional designers. D．Deep research on local ancient culture. 29．(2.5分)How does the sinkhole itself contribute to the bookstore? A．It protects the original rock formations perfectly. B．It provides the rock walls for the bookshelves. C．It blocks noise to create a quiet environment. D．It functions as a natural shelter against the weather. 30．(2.5分)What principle guided the construction? A．Balancing protection and development. B．Making efforts to serve local research work. C．Giving priority to cultural tourism project. D．Remaining environment completely untouched. 31．(2.5分)Why does the author write the text? A．To call on the public to protect the environment of sinkholes. B．To share the founder He Zhijian’s successful experience. C．To recommend a hidden natural wonder to tourists. D．To introduce a unique culture-nature combined tourism project. （本题10分）In recent years, eco-conscious gardening has gained popularity. With so much emphasis on native plants, it is easy to see non-natives as simply a bad choice. However, gardeners say it’s not that simple. Laura Janney, CEO of The Inspired Garden Masterclass, argues that we miss the big picture by thinking in terms of native vs. non-native and assigning opposing moral labels. Instead, we should define “bad plants” as those that are invasive (入侵的) or damaging to local ecosystems, and “good plants” as those that support pollinators (传粉者), are sustainable, and aren’t invasive. The good plants, she adds, “work well in the garden whether they’re native or not.” That said, it’s still helpful to understand why non-native plants can be problematic when not planted thoughtfully. “There’s always a risk that a non-native plant can become invasive outside its native range, meaning it could cause negative impacts by out-competing native species for necessities of survival — especially in the absence of its co-evolved organisms feeding on it that otherwise keep its population in check — introducing pests or diseases, or providing low food and habitat value for native wildlife,” says Amy Karpati, Ph.D．, senior science advisor at Teatown Lake Reservation. Since native plants are being grown in their native climate, once established, they can grow with little extra care. As a result, they are widely promoted as the virtuous choice, which can create pressure to turn a garden into a fully native landscape and guilt when that goal isn’t met. However, experts say a 100% native garden is simply not realistic for most people. A 2018 study of Carolina chickadees (山雀) shows that in areas with less than 70% native plant biomass, the birds could not produce enough young to sustain their populations, but thrived at 70% or higher. This has led to the recommendation that homeowners aim for roughly 70% native plants — a goal that supports wildlife while remaining realistic. “A healthy ecosystem is more important than the pursuit of native purity,” says Shane Pliska, the president and CEO of Planterra. “There is no turning back from the human impact, so we should be more focused on greening our environments with more plants and wooded habitats rather than a historical restoration to what was. Ecosystems evolve.” 32．(2.5分)What does Janney think determines whether a plant is “good” or “bad”? A．Whether it is native to the area. B．Whether it can survive with little care. C．Whether it benefits the local ecosystem. D．Whether it is popular among local gardeners. 33．(2.5分)How can non-native plants cause problems according to paragraph 3? A．By attracting co-evolved organisms. B．By driving away native insect species. C．By destroying habitats for native wildlife. D．By taking resources away from native species. 34．(2.5分)What is paragraph 4 mainly about? A．Risks of uncontrolled plant growth. B．The superiority of native-only gardens. C．A proper target for native plant cover. D．Influences of plants on bird reproduction. 35．(2.5分)What does Pliska imply in the last paragraph? A．Human impact is far-reaching. B．A plant’s role outweighs its origin. C．Native plants have lost their value. D．Past landscapes should be restored. （本题12.5分）Ways to Get Your Kids into Nature Being in nature for kids has tremendous health benefits. There are many ways you can incorporate nature into your children’s lives, even if you live in the city. Inspire curiosity by being curious yourself. A parent’s excitement can be spread to the children, and when you show respect for nature, your children follow suit. 36(2.5分) “I don’t know! Let’s find out together.” is a wonderful way to get the ball rolling. Be open to a mutual adventure and allow your curious inner child to come out while you explore nature with your children. Limit electronic devices while driving. If you have to carpool (拼车) in the morning, turn off the devices instead and encourage your children to look out of the window. 37(2.5分) After all, even views of nature from the car window are calming and beneficial. 38(2.5分) . Time in nature is an essential investment in your children’s health and wellbeing. If you view nature time as essential to good health, you will be more likely to engage in it. If you want to raise your healthy and well-balanced children, cultivating creativity and wonder is part of your responsibility as parents. Look at the stars. Visit your local observatory, and then drive out of the city some morning or evening for your own stargazing (天体观察) with a blanket and telescope. Observing the stars offers a deeper and wider understanding of the universe. 39(2.5分) Plant a small garden. 40(2.5分) Bean and pea plants grow quickly and can be eaten when mature, so teach your children about food and the wonder of growth. A．Allow your children to ask questions. B．Stop thinking about nature time as leisure time. C．Encourage questions you don’t know the answers to. D．If you have the space, help your children plant a few vegetables. E．If your child is interested, encourage him to get involved in the garden. F．The early morning fall skies are beautiful with color and migrating birds. G．Allow yourself to think about it, and talk to your children about that wonder. 三、完形填空 （本题15分）The cruelty and inhumanity of war is just as cruel and inhumane through the eyes of a horse. Or at least in the eyes of Joey, the main character of the film War Horse. The story starts on a 41 in Devon, England. The Narracott family — Dad, Mum, and their teenage son Albert rent the farm. When Dad buys a(n) 42 horse, Albert falls in love with him. He trains him and names him Joey. They become as 43 as it is possible for a human and an animal to be. But World War I 44 . Dad has to sell the horse to an English army officer to pay the 45 . Joey and Albert can no longer be together. Albert 46 Joey that they’ll find each other again one day. Then Albert goes on a journey to search for his friend. But the four years of war are about Joey’s 47 . He starts as the mount of the English officer. Then he becomes a German workhorse. He is given to a French teenager and her grandpa. He has to face the tanks on the front lines. The story ends in a sunset scene on the battlefield. Albert has become a soldier. The two are 48 . “It’s really much more of a story about hope and the hope that actually can exist in extremely 49 circumstances,” the director said. “ 50 is always in Joey’s face , in the way he moves , the way he breathes, the way he doesn’t look at what’s going to happen tomorrow.” A journalist of a newspaper said the 51 manages in the film to “measure a man by how he 52 towards animals”. In one scene, a British soldier and a German soldier join hands to 53 Joey. “Men on 54 sides of war find their 55 humanity in their love of animals in War Horse,” the journalist concluded. 41．(1分)A．school B．factory C．farm D．cinema 42．(1分)A．beautiful B．ugly C．weak D．strange 43．(1分)A．close B．hostile C．happy D．distant 44．(1分)A．lets out B．breaks out C．gives out D．puts out 45．(1分)A．money B．rent C．fee D．cent 46．(1分)A．says B．informs C．promises D．tells 47．(1分)A．walk B．journey C．march D．length 48．(1分)A．separated B．met C．reunited D．found 49．(1分)A．warm B．bright C．dark D．lighted 50．(1分)A．Sadness B．Anxiety C．Fear D．Hope 51．(1分)A．director B．actor C．teacher D．professor 52．(1分)A．pretends B．acts C．misses D．makes 53．(1分)A．protect B．harm C．defeat D．sell 54．(1分)A．different B．common C．opposing D．individual 55．(1分)A．distinct B．particular C．special D．shared 四、语法填空 （本题15分）语法填空：根据内容填写所缺单词或用所给单词的正确形式填空，使语篇意思完整。 Look! Can you see the man with a camera? His name is Xiao Ge 56(1.5分) loves taking photos of wildlife. In order 57(1.5分) (take) photos of the monkeys, he has been to the Shennongjia National Park many 58(1.5分) (time). One winter, he had 59(1.5分) special experience with a monkey. The monkey was the 60(1.5分) (big) and strongest member of the group. It looked relaxed, so he 61(1.5分) (decide) to take a close shot (拍摄). He got nearer and nearer and then sat down on the snowy ground. In fact, he was so close that he sat on 62(1.5分) (it) tail — he didn’t realize it at all. But the monkey didn’t get 63(1.5分) (angrily). It just pulled its tail out. On another trip, he was busy taking photos of these lovely animals. A monkey jumped onto his shoulder 64(1.5分) (sudden). It sat there and looked 65(1.5分) his photos on the screen of the camera. We share the same earth with animals. We need to repay that trust by continuing to give them our protection. 五、书信写作 66．（本题15分）当今，绿色生活已日益成为人们的共识。你校英文报正在开展以“Green Life at Home”为题的征文活动。请你用英语写一篇短文投稿，内容包括： 1、绿色生活的重要性； 2、你的做法； 3、你的倡议。 注意：(1)写作词数应为 80 个左右。 (2)请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。 Green Life at Home ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 六、书面表达 67．（本题25分）阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。 Every spring, a pair of lovely swallows (燕子) would fly back from the south and build a warm nest under the eaves (屋檐) of my house. Year after year, they returned faithfully as the spring wind blew. I have been observing them since I was a child, gradually growing familiar with these little visitors and enjoying the peaceful warmth they bring to my home. This spring, the swallows returned on schedule as usual. After days of hard work, they finished their nest, and soon four tiny swallow chicks hatched (孵化) inside. The newly-born chicks were almost featherless, weak and delicate, only able to open their tiny mouths wide, waiting eagerly for food all day long. The parent swallows devoted themselves to raising their babies, flying back and forth tirelessly between the yard and the woods to catch fresh insects. I often stood quietly under the eaves, watching this warm and harmonious scene, and deeply felt the pure beauty of life. However, an unexpected and heartbreaking thing happened. One rainy and windy afternoon, the sky suddenly turned dark, with strong winds blowing and heavy rain pouring down. The parent swallows flew out early in the morning to hunt for food but never came back. The violent wind swept through the whole yard, shaking the weak swallow nest constantly. Standing under the eaves, I stared at the nest anxiously, my heart filled with worry. The poor little chicks shook violently in the cold wet nest, chirping (叽叽喳喳) weakly and helplessly, waiting hopelessly for their parents who might never return. Seeing their shaky and miserable appearance, and fearing that they would not survive the cold and hunger, I made up my mind firmly to take on the responsibility of feeding and protecting these poor little creatures. 注意： 1.续写词数应为150左右； 2.请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。 I quickly searched online for ways to feed young swallows and prepared tiny insects carefully. ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Weeks passed, and the little swallows finally grew strong enough to fly. ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 试卷第1页，共3页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 2 / 2 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $