高中英语单元测试——Unit 6 Nurturing Nature（适中版01）

高中英语单元测试——Unit 6 Nurturing Nature（适中版01）（解析版） 学校:___________姓名：___________班级：___________考号：___________ 一、听力选择题 1．（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. 2．（本题1.5分）What are the speakers mainly talking about? A．Recycling clothes. B．Buying new items. C．Caring for pets. 【答案】A 【原文】M: These old T-shirts can be cut into cleaning cloths. W: Smart! We could also sew the jeans into shopping bags. M: Don’t overlook the wool sweaters. They make great pet bed covers. 3．（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. 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）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. （本题3分）听下面一段长对话，回答以下小题。 6．(1.5分)What is the purpose of the wetland project? A．To build a park. B．To attract more birds. C．To cut down plants. 7．(1.5分)What should the speakers bring? A．Gloves and lunch. B．Drinks and tools. C．Plants and water. 【答案】6．B 7．A 【原文】M: Did you hear about the wetland restoration project? W: Yes! They’re bringing back native plants to attract more birds. M: Exactly. My biology class is going to help out there this Saturday. W: Can anyone join? I’d love to help. M: Sure! Meet us at the park entrance at 8 a. m. Wear old clothes and bring gloves. W: Great! Should I bring water? M: They’ll provide drinks, but bring your own lunch. （本题4.5分）听下面一段对话，回答以下小题。 8．(1.5分)Where will the Packaging Reuse Station be? A．Behind the student dorms. B．Near the coffee shop. C．Next to the post room. 9．(1.5分)What kind of box can be put in the Packaging Reuse Station? A．One with old labels. B．One with a little dust. C．One with strange smells. 10．(1.5分)What can students get with 200 points from the Campus Carbon Account? A．A free coffee. B．A reusable bag. C．A notebook. 【答案】8．C 9．B 10．C 【原文】M: The school is going to set up a Packaging Reuse Station right by the post room next month. W: That’s smart! I’ve noticed the huge amount of packaging waste from online shopping near the student dorms. M: Yes. We can take our used packaging boxes there. But we should make sure the boxes don’t have strange smells or old labels inside. If they don’t meet these conditions, they can’t be put in the station. Of course, a little dust is fine. W: But how is the school planning to encourage more students to join in? M: The school will launch a Campus Carbon Account. Students can earn points by joining these activities. With 50 points, you can get a discounted card for the campus coffee shop. If you save up 200 points, you can exchange them for a notebook. With 300 points or more, you can even get a reusable bag. （本题4.5分）听下面一段对话，回答以下小题。 11．(1.5分)What is the probable relationship between the speakers? A．Host and guest. B．Doctor and patient. C．Reporter and interviewee. 12．(1.5分)Who might receive help from Mia? A．Patients with serious illness. B．Students under heavy pressure. C．Children with bad teeth. 13．(1.5分)How long has Mia been working for Dr Smith? A．For about four months. B．For about six months. C．For about ten months. 【答案】11．C 12．C 13．A 【原文】W: Good morning, Dr Smith. I’m a student reporter from a local high school. Can you spare some time for me? M: OK. W: Many kids are afraid to see a dentist. How do you let them feel better? M: I have a great helper. It’s Mia, my dog. Mia can help them feel better. W: Does it really work? M: Yes. Mia is very gentle. She plays games with kids to help them calm down. Kids accept the treatment more easily with Mia volunteering to comfort them here. I hear there are also dogs in some schools to help students relax and study well, right? W: Yeah, but we haven’t got such dogs in our school. And how long has Mia been helping out? M: I got her about ten months ago, but she didn’t begin to help until six months later. I sent her to a dog school for several months and she got some professional training. W: Great! （本题6分）听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。 14．(1.5分)Where does the conversation probably take place? A．At home. B．In a supermarket. C．In a fish market. 15．(1.5分)What is the woman going to buy? A．Some fish. B．Fish food. C．A round bottle. 16．(1.5分)What does the man advise the woman to do? A．Swim around rocks. B．Move the large rocks out of the tank. C．Make sure there is enough air for the fish. 17．(1.5分)Why should the woman get some plants according to the man? A．To feed the fish. B．To keep the water clean. C．To make the tank look expensive. 【答案】14．A 15．A 16．C 17．B 【原文】W: I saw a beautiful fish in the market the other day. It was orange and blue. I am thinking of buying some next Sunday. M: Where would you keep them? W: In that round bottle over there. M: It’s a bit small, isn’t it? I think you should get a tank if you want to keep fish. W: Really? M: Yes. You should never keep fish in a small round bottle. They don’t get enough air. I suggest we go to the supermarket and look for a nice tank. W: It might be quite expensive. M: Check the prices before you buy one. And you ought to put a few large rocks in the tank. Fish love swimming around rocks. W: Is there anything else that I ought to get? M: Yes, you need to get some underwater plants. For one thing, they keep the water clean. Also, they make the tank look much prettier. （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）Scientists in Australia are in a desperate race to rescue a newly identified “zombie tree” before it disappears from Queensland’s rainforests. They discovered that the tree, Rhodamnia zombi, can no longer produce flowers, fruit or seeds — it is alive but unable to spread in the wild. The zombie tree, which was just discovered in 2020 and was described as a new species last year, is suffering from a fungal disease called myrtle rust. Myrtle rust was first detected in Hawaii in 2005 and in Australia in 2010. Since then, it has spread widely as it is carried by wind, birds, people, machinery and insects. “There’s little you can do about stopping the spread,” said lead author Rod Fensham. “The weakness of myrtle rust is that it needs a certain kind of environment. But Australia is the perfect environment for it.” “Left to its own devices, the trees in the wild will be the living dead,” said Fensham. Because infected wild trees are no longer reliably making seeds, scientists are cloning the surviving plants using cuttings that can then be raised in nurseries and later moved to safer areas where the climate is less favorable to myrtle rust. Another option is to use fungicide (杀真菌剂) to keep trees in infected areas alive long enough for the plants to produce seeds. Scientists may then be able to identify young trees that show more tolerance to myrtle rust. In the best-case situation, those hardier plants could be returned to the forest someday. “That sounds like a real long shot,” Fensham said. “But actually, all the steps have been done by enthusiastic people in the last few years. There’s a real will and capability of rescuing these trees.” Researchers are looking into a tree-saving treatment that works similarly to a vaccine (疫苗). However, the more realistic plan is to focus on cultivating (培育) cuttings from the surviving plants in a safe environment. “The species needs time and space without being constantly hit by myrtle rust to hopefully express some resistance,” Fensham said. 28．(2.5分)What can be learned about myrtle rust? A．It is a newly identified species. B．It fails to reproduce in the wild. C．It falls victim to Australia’s climate. D．It has an incredible capacity for spread. 29．(2.5分)What does Fensham think of the approaches mentioned in paragraph 5? A．Labor-free but ineffective. B．Affordable but unrealistic. C．Challenging but achievable. D．Time-consuming but money-saving. 30．(2.5分)Why are Fensham’s words mentioned in the last paragraph? A．To define a concept. B．To support a viewpoint. C．To provide a new proposal. D．To doubt previous strategies. 31．(2.5分)What’s the best title for the text? A．Attacking Australia’s Forests Secretly B．Lacking the Ability to Produce Seeds C．Saving a Tree Species From a Disease D．Keeping Infected Trees Living Longer 【答案】28．D 29．C 30．B 31．C 【导语】文章讲述了澳大利亚科学家为拯救因桃金娘锈病而无法繁殖的“僵尸树”，正争分夺秒采取克隆、培育抗病幼苗等措施，力求在安全环境中助其恢复抗性，避免该物种灭绝。 【详解】28．细节理解题。根据文章第三段中的“Since then, it has spread widely as it is carried by wind, birds, people, machinery and insects. ‘There’s little you can do about stopping the spread,’ said lead author Rod Fensham. ‘The weakness of myrtle rust is that it needs a certain kind of environment. But Australia is the perfect environment for it.’ (自那以后，它通过风、鸟类、人类、机械和昆虫广泛传播。“几乎没有什么办法能阻止它的传播，”首席作者Rod Fensham说。“桃金娘锈病的弱点在于它需要某种特定的环境。但澳大利亚对它来说简直是完美的环境。”)”可知，桃金娘锈病具有极强的传播能力，几乎无法阻止其扩散。 29．推理判断题。根据第五段中“Because infected wild trees are no longer reliably making seeds, scientists are cloning the surviving plants using cuttings that can then be raised in nurseries and later moved to safer areas where the climate is less favorable to myrtle rust. Another option is to use fungicide (杀真菌剂) to keep trees in infected areas alive long enough for the plants to produce seeds. Scientists may then be able to identify young trees that show more tolerance to myrtle rust.(由于受感染的野生树木不再可靠地产生种子，科学家正利用扦插繁殖幸存的植株，这些植株可先在苗圃中培育，之后移至气候更不利于桃金娘锈病的地区。另一种方法是使用杀菌剂，使受感染区域的树木存活足够长的时间，以便植物能够结出种子。随后，科学家或许能识别出对桃金娘锈病更具耐受性的幼树。)”可知，本段提出了克隆、使用杀真菌剂、培育抗病幼苗等措施，以及第六段Fensham所说的“‘That sounds like a real long shot,’ Fensham said. ‘But actually, all the steps have been done by enthusiastic people in the last few years. There’s a real will and capability of rescuing these trees.’ (“这听起来像是个极小概率的事，”Fensham说。“但实际上，过去几年里，热心的人们已经完成了所有步骤。拯救这些树确实有真正的意愿和能力。”)”可知，Fensham认为这些方法虽然困难，但并非不可能，因为确实有真正的意愿和能力拯救这些树，说明这些措施具有挑战性但可以实现。 30．推理判断题。根据最后一段中“Researchers are looking into a tree-saving treatment that works similarly to a vaccine. However, the more realistic plan is to focus on cultivating cuttings from the surviving plants in a safe environment. (研究人员正在研究一种类似疫苗的树木保护疗法。然而，更现实的计划是专注于在安全环境中培育幸存植物的插枝。)”以及Fensham的话“The species needs time and space without being constantly hit by myrtle rust to hopefully express some resistance. (这个物种需要时间和空间，不被桃金娘锈病持续侵袭，才有希望表现出某种抗性。)”旨在解释通过避免持续感染，让植物有机会发展出抗性，从而支持“培育插枝是更可行方案”这一观点。因此引用Fensham的话是为了支持一个观点。 31．主旨大意题。通读全文，文章围绕澳大利亚科学家为拯救一种因桃金娘锈病而无法繁殖的“僵尸树”所采取的紧急措施展开，包括克隆、使用杀真菌剂、培育抗病幼苗、在安全环境中培育插枝等，核心主题是“拯救这一树种免受疾病侵害”。C选项“Saving a Tree Species From a Disease(拯救一个树种免受疾病侵害)”准确地概括了文章主旨。 （本题10分）Scientific research now indicates more clearly than ever that our carbon footprint — the release of carbon dioxide (CO₂) into the atmosphere where it contributes to global warming through the greenhouse effect now threatens our ecosystems and our way of life. But many proposed solutions to global warming, such as capturing carbon directly from the air and burying it deep in the earth, are complex, untested, and expensive. Joe Roman, a marine biologist, and his team have recently discovered that whales especially the great whales play a significant role in capturing carbon from the atmosphere. Whales accumulate carbon in their bodies during their long lives. When they die, they sink to the bottom of the ocean; each great whale stores 33 tons of CO₂ on average, taking that carbon out of the atmosphere for centuries. A tree, meanwhile, absorbs only up to 48 pounds of CO₂ a year. Beyond their own bodies, whales also have a multiplier effect by supporting phytoplankton (浮游植物). These microscopic creatures generate at least half of all oxygen to our atmosphere. It turns out that whales’ waste products contain exactly the substances notably iron and nitrogen (氮) phytoplankton need to grow. Whales bring minerals up to the ocean surface through their vertical (垂直的) movement, called the “whale pump”, and through their migration across oceans. Sadly, after decades of industrialized whaling, whale populations are now less than one fourth what they once were. Despite the dramatic reduction in commercial whaling, whales still face serious threats, including ship strikes, fishing nets, plastic waste, and noise pollution. While some species of whales are recovering — slowly — many are not. Therefore, protecting whales could add significantly to carbon capture. Enhancing protection of whales from human-made dangers would deliver benefits to ourselves and the planet. Nature has had millions of years to perfect her whale-based carbon sink technology. All we need to do is let the whales live. 32．(2.5分)What is the main concern about the proposed solutions to global warming? A．Necessity of transforming life styles. B．Limitations of current human efforts. C．Seriousness of the greenhouse effect. D．Urgency of reducing carbon footprint. 33．(2.5分)What can be inferred about whales’ carbon storage? A．It removes carbon from air. B．It depends on ocean’s depth. C．It occurs within a short time. D．It competes with that of forests. 34．(2.5分)What does the author try to illustrate by mentioning the “whale pump” in paragraph 3? A．How whales boost carbon capture. B．What phytoplankton need to grow. C．Where whales’ waste products land. D．Why phytoplankton produce more oxygen. 35．(2.5分)Which of the following is the best title for the text? A．Whales: Victims of Climate Change. B．Whales: Sources of Ocean Minerals. C．Whales: Protectors of Deep Oceans. D．Whales: Giants in Carbon Reduction. 【答案】32．B 33．A 34．A 35．D 【导语】文章主要说明了如今人工固碳方案缺陷颇多，研究发现巨鲸能大量封存二氧化碳，排泄物与“鲸鱼泵”还促进浮游植物固碳。鲸群数量锐减，保护鲸鱼是低成本天然减碳方式。 【详解】32．细节理解题。根据第一段“But many proposed solutions to global warming, such as capturing carbon directly from the air and burying it deep in the earth, are complex, untested, and expensive.(但许多应对全球变暖的方案，例如直接从空气中捕获碳并将其深埋于地下，都十分复杂、未经验证且成本高昂)”可知，对全球变暖所提出的解决方案，主要担忧是当前人类努力的局限性。 33．推理判断题。根据第二段“Joe Roman, a marine biologist, and his team have recently discovered that whales especially the great whales play a significant role in capturing carbon from the atmosphere. Whales accumulate carbon in their bodies during their long lives. When they die, they sink to the bottom of the ocean; each great whale stores 33 tons of CO₂ on average, taking that carbon out of the atmosphere for centuries.(海洋生物学家乔·罗曼及其团队最近发现，鲸类，尤其是大型鲸类，在从大气中吸收碳方面发挥着重要作用。鲸类在漫长的生命过程中会在体内积累碳。当它们死亡后，会沉入海底；每头大型鲸平均储存33吨二氧化碳，将这些碳从大气中长期封存)”可知，鲸类的碳储存从空气中移除碳。 34．推理判断题。根据第三段“It turns out that whales’ waste products contain exactly the substances notably iron and nitrogen (氮) phytoplankton need to grow. Whales bring minerals up to the ocean surface through their vertical (垂直的) movement, called the “whale pump”, and through their migration across oceans.(原来，鲸鱼的排泄物中含有植物浮游生物生长所需的铁和氮等关键物质。鲸鱼通过垂直移动（称为“鲸鱼泵”）以及横跨海洋的迁徙行为，将这些矿物质带到海面)”可知，作者在第三段提到“鲸鱼泵”试图说明鲸鱼如何促进碳捕获。 35．主旨大意题。根据第二段“Joe Roman, a marine biologist, and his team have recently discovered that whales especially the great whales play a significant role in capturing carbon from the atmosphere.(海洋生物学家乔·罗曼及其团队最近发现，鲸类，尤其是大型鲸类，在从大气中捕获碳方面发挥着重要作用)”结合文章主要说明了如今人工固碳方案缺陷颇多，研究发现巨鲸能大量封存二氧化碳，排泄物与“鲸鱼泵”还促进浮游植物固碳。鲸群数量锐减，保护鲸鱼是低成本天然减碳方式。可知，D选项“鲸鱼：碳减排的巨人”最符合文章标题。 （本题12.5分）Thrifting or secondhand shopping has become the poster child of sustainable (可持续性的) fashion. It is cheap, fashionable, and widely seen as a guilt-free way to shop. 36(2.5分) At its best, thrifting cuts cloth waste. Every year, millions of tons of clothing end up in landfills, which can take decades to degrade and release greenhouse gas. Thrifting keeps some of those items in use and out of the trash — at least for a while. It also fights fast fashion’s consumption (消费) habits. 37(2.5分) For instance, a single cotton shirt can require over 700 gallons of water to produce; a pair of jeans, around 1,800 gallons. When you buy secondhand, you extend the life of existing clothes and reduce demand for new production. Despite these, thrifting has a dark side, especially now that it’s gone mainstream. Overconsumption still exists. 38(2.5分) A Yale study calls this the “rebound effect”: because thrifting feels green, shoppers think it’s OK to buy more, which increases overall clothing waste. So, it produces more waste, not less and cancels out the assumed green gains. 39(2.5分) Platforms like Depop and Poshmark let people buy cheap from thrift stores and resell at markup. It makes secondhand shops more expensive and less accessible for low-income families who rely on them for affordable clothes. 40(2.5分) It fails to be more sustainable than buying new when it becomes just another way to buy too much, too often. The biggest factor isn’t where you shop, but how much and how intentionally you do it. A．Reselling also drives up prices. B．So thrifting is not sustainable by itself. C．But is it actually as eco-friendly as we think? D．Thrifting alone cannot solve fashion’s waste problem. E．Many people buy armfuls of cheap items they don’t need or won’t wear. F．The fashion industry uses massive amounts of water, energy, and chemicals. G．Thrifting is always a better choice because it saves money and reduces waste. 【答案】36．C 37．F 38．E 39．A 40．B 【导语】本文主要介绍了二手购物虽能减少服装浪费，但因“回弹效应”和倒卖涨价等存在阴暗面，指出其本身不等于环保，呼吁理性节制消费才是可持续的关键。 【详解】36．上文“Thrifting or secondhand shopping has become the poster child of sustainable (可持续性的) fashion. It is cheap, fashionable, and widely seen as a guilt-free way to shop. (淘旧货或买二手货已成为可持续时尚的代表。它便宜、时髦，且被广泛视为一种没有负罪感的购物方式)”肯定了二手购物的环保光环，下文紧接着开始列举二手衣如何减少浪费、节约资源等好处，第三段“Despite these, thrifting has a dark side, especially now that it’s gone mainstream. (尽管如此，淘旧货也有黑暗的一面，尤其是现在它已经成为主流)”指出二手购物的缺点，C选项“But is it actually as eco-friendly as we think? (但它真的像我们想的那么环保吗？)”以设问承上启下，既承接上文对其环保属性的普遍认知，又引出下文对其真实可持续性的探讨与质疑，符合语境。 37．下文“For instance, a single cotton shirt can require over 700 gallons of water to produce; a pair of jeans, around 1,800 gallons. When you buy secondhand, you extend the life of existing clothes and reduce demand for new production. (例如，一件纯棉衬衫的生产可能需要超过700加仑的水；一条牛仔裤则约需1800加仑。当你购买二手衣物时，你就延长了现有衣物的寿命并减少了对新生产的需求)”通过具体数据举例说明单件衣物耗水量巨大，F选项“The fashion industry uses massive amounts of water, energy, and chemicals. (时尚产业消耗大量的水、能源和化学品)”概括性地总起下文，解释了为什么要通过买二手来减少新衣生产需求，符合语境。 38．上文“Overconsumption still exists. (过度消费依然存在)”提出二手购物中也存在买太多的问题，下文“A Yale study calls this the “rebound effect”: because thrifting feels green, shoppers think it’s OK to buy more, which increases overall clothing waste. (耶鲁大学的一项研究称之为“回弹效应”：因为淘旧货感觉很环保，购物者就觉得多买无妨，从而增加了整体的服装浪费)”解释这种过度消费背后的心理机制，E选项“Many people buy armfuls of cheap items they don’t need or won’t wear. (许多人会买下一大堆他们并不需要或不会穿的廉价物品)”具体描述了过度消费的表现，与上下文衔接紧密，符合语境。 39．下文“Platforms like Depop and Poshmark let people buy cheap from thrift stores and resell at markup. It makes secondhand shops more expensive and less accessible for low-income families who rely on them for affordable clothes. (像Depop和Poshmark这样的平台让人们从旧货店低价买入再加价转售。这使得二手店变得更贵，依赖平价衣服的低收入家庭更难买到衣物)”提到了转售导致价格上涨、损害低收入群体利益的现象，A选项“Reselling also drives up prices. (转售也会推高价格)”作为本段另一分论点的主旨句，精准概括了下文内容，符合语境。 40．下文“It fails to be more sustainable than buying new when it becomes just another way to buy too much, too often. The biggest factor isn’t where you shop, but how much and how intentionally you do it. (当它变成另一种频繁过量购物的方式时，它并不能比买新衣服更具可持续性。最大的影响因素不是你在哪里买，而是你买了多少以及是否有意识地购买)”是对全文的总结，指出仅靠买二手本身并不能自动等同于环保，B选项“So thrifting is not sustainable by itself. (因此，淘旧货本身并不天然具有可持续性)”呼应主题、总结全篇逻辑，完美引出下文关于理性消费的呼吁，符合语境。 三、完形填空 （本题15分）It was an October afternoon on the coast when the Marine Mammal Center got a call on its public hotline. There were 41 cries coming from the freezing waters in Morro Bay. The center’s experts were able to 42 that the calls — which sounded almost like a human baby screaming — were coming from a(n) 43 2-week-old sea otter (獭) pup (幼崽) that had been separated from its mother. That could be 44 for the young sea otter and it could die, according to Shayla Zink, who works at the center. “That pup is really 45 everything it learns from the mother to be able to survive in the ocean,” Zink said. The employees at the center jumped into action without 46 . First, they put the baby otter, whom they named “Caterpillar,” into a safe container where it wouldn’t overheat. Then, they recorded the 47 of the pup’s frightened cries. The plan was to 48 the mother towards the boat by broadcasting the pup’s cries through a Bluetooth speaker. Eventually, a female otter 49 the boat. Once Zink felt certain that the otter was looking for her baby, she 50 the pup into the water. Instantly, the mom 51 her baby in her arms and appeared to smell him, 52 her small hands over his fur. The 53 has bigger significance to the region, where sea otters play a crucial role in 54 biodiversity. “It’s just a really special 55 to see them gather together, because every individual in this population is of great importance in keeping it going and bringing it back from that threatened status,” Zink said. 41．(1分)A．awful B．painful C．doubtful D．cheerful 42．(1分)A．guess B．recall C．imagine D．determine 43．(1分)A．annoyed B．excited C．scared D．confused 44．(1分)A．unique B．common C．dangerous D．comfortable 45．(1分)A．relying on B．handing out C．contributing to D．springing into 46．(1分)A．delay B．doubt C．exception D．permission 47．(1分)A．action B．sound C．behaviour D．expression 48．(1分)A．cheat B．protect C．attract D．comfort 49．(1分)A．left B．avoided C．controlled D．followed 50．(1分)A．brought B．lowered C．replaced D．attacked 51．(1分)A．threw B．grabbed C．affected D．ignored 52．(1分)A．running B．placing C．pushing D．drawing 53．(1分)A．condition B．ambition C．reunion D．decision 54．(1分)A．destroying B．restricting C．identifying D．preserving 55．(1分)A．duty B．lesson C．example D．moment 【答案】 41．B 42．D 43．C 44．C 45．A 46．A 47．B 48．C 49．D 50．B 51．B 52．A 53．C 54．D 55．D 【导语】本文讲述海洋哺乳动物中心救助一只与母亲失散的海獭幼崽，并成功帮助母子团聚的故事，体现了海獭对当地生态保护的重要意义。 【详解】41．考查形容词。句意：莫罗湾冰冷的海水中传来痛苦的叫声。A. awful可怕的；B. painful痛苦的；C. doubtful怀疑的；D. cheerful愉快的。根据下文“2-week-old sea otter (獭) pup (幼崽) that had been separated from its mother.”可知，两周大的海獭幼崽与母亲失联，所以它叫声充满痛苦。 42．考查动词。句意：该中心的专家确定，这些听起来几乎像人类婴儿尖叫的叫声，来自一只与母亲失散的、受惊的两周大海獭幼崽。A. guess猜测；B. recall回忆；C. imagine想象；D. determine确定。根据下文中“that the calls — which sounded almost like a human baby screaming ”可知专家做出了确定判断。 43．考查形容词。句意：该中心的专家确定，这些听起来几乎像人类婴儿尖叫的叫声，来自一只与母亲失散的、受惊的两周大海獭幼崽。A. annoyed恼怒的；B. excited兴奋的；C. scared害怕的；D. confused困惑的。根据下文“2-week-old sea otter (獭) pup (幼崽) that had been separated from its mother.”可知，幼崽与母亲失联所以非常害怕。 44．考查形容词。句意：该中心工作人员谢拉・津克表示，这对小海獭来说很危险，它可能会死。A. unique独特的；B. common普通的；C. dangerous危险的；D. comfortable舒适的。根据下文“it could die”可知，幼崽可能会死亡，这说明它处境危险。 45．考查动词。句意：这只幼崽完全依赖从母亲那里学到的一切才能在海洋中生存。A. relying on依赖；B. handing out分发；C. contributing to促成；D. springing into跳入。根据下文“everything it learns from the mother to be able to survive in the ocean,”以及上文提到的这只幼崽与母亲失联可能会死亡可知幼崽依赖母亲生存。 46．考查名词。句意：该中心的工作人员立即行动，毫不拖延。A. delay拖延；B. doubt怀疑；C. exception例外；D. permission允许。根据上文“it could die”可知，幼崽情况很危急，所以立刻行动，不得耽误。 47．考查名词。句意：然后，他们录下了幼崽惊恐叫声的声音。A. action行动；B. sound声音；C. behaviour行为；D. expression表情。根据下文“broadcasting the pup’s cries”可知，录制的是声音。 48．考查动词。句意：他们的计划是通过蓝牙扬声器播放幼崽的叫声，把母亲吸引到船边。A. cheat 欺骗；B. protect 保护；C. attract吸引；D. comfort安慰。根据下文“by broadcasting the pup’s cries through a Bluetooth speaker”可知，这么做的目的是吸引母海獭。 49．考查动词。句意：最终，一只母海獭跟着船来了。A. left离开；B. avoided避开；C. controlled控制；D. followed跟随。根据下文中“Once Zink felt certain that the otter was looking for her baby”可知，母海獭正在寻找自己的幼崽，所以被叫声吸引，跟着船来了。 50．考查动词。句意：津克确定这只海獭在找宝宝后，就把幼崽放进水里。A. brought带来；B. lowered放下；C. replaced替换；D. attacked攻击。根据下文“her baby in her arms”可知，是把幼崽放入水中后，让它和妈妈团聚。 51．考查动词。句意：妈妈立刻把宝宝抱在怀里，似乎在闻它，用小爪子快速抚摸它的皮毛。A. threw扔；B. grabbed抓住；C. affected影响；D. ignored忽视。根据下文“in her arms”可知，母海獭抱住幼崽。 52．考查动词。句意：妈妈立刻把宝宝抱在怀里，似乎在闻它，用小爪子抚摸它的皮毛。A. running快速移动；B. placing放置；C. pushing推；D. drawing画。根据下文“her small hands over his fur”可知，母海獭抱住幼崽后，抚摸它，run one‘s hands over sth为固定搭配，意为“用手在……上轻轻移动/捋过”。 53．考查名词。句意：这次团聚对该地区具有更重大的意义，海獭在保护生物多样性方面发挥着关键作用。A. condition状况；B. ambition抱负；C. reunion团聚；D. decision决定。根据下文“gather together”可知，是母子团聚。 54．考查动词。句意：这次团聚对该地区具有更重大的意义，海獭在保护生物多样性方面发挥着关键作用。A. destroying破坏；B. restricting限制；C. identifying识别；D. preserving保护。根据上文描述的工作人员帮助幼崽找到妈妈可知，是保护生物多样性。 55．考查名词。句意：看到它们团聚真的是一个特别的时刻。A. duty责任；B. lesson教训；C. example例子；D. moment时刻。根据下文“see them gather together”可知，是看到母海獭和幼崽团聚的时刻。 四、语法填空 （本题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。 On August 27, videos of floodwaters sweeping through the Taklimakan Desert in Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region began trending on social media. These videos showed desert highways being submerged, and about 50 vehicles and around 30,000 appliances were also reported 56(1.5分) (be) underwater. Despite the many accounts sharing video clips of the 57(1.5分) (flood) desert, they have been inadequate in raising 58(1.5分) (aware) about climate change. Misunderstandings also arose, with some people 59(1.5分) (assume) that the rain was helping to improve the environment in northwest China. Since July 2021, flooding 60(1.5分) (occur) every summer in the desert, leading to jokes about camels needing to learn to swim. While this kind of humor is light-hearted, 61(1.5分) claim that climate change will benefit this arid region is not. Although the rain has 62(1.5分) (temporary) wet parts of the desert, this is not sustainable. Researchers have pointed out that much of the floodwater comes from melting glaciers in the Tianshan Mountains, 63(1.5分) feed several rivers. Once the glaciers are gone, the rivers will dry up, leaving no 64(1.5分) (remain) water sources. The flooding is also driven by increased rainfall, but the water has little lasting impact on the local ecology. Therefore, it is misleading to see the flooding in the Taklimakan Desert 65(1.5分) a sign of potential greening. Climate remains globally changing, requiring worldwide cooperation to reverse its damaging trends. 【答案】 56．to be 57．flooded 58．awareness 59．assuming 60．has occurred/has been occurring 61．the 62．temporarily 63．which 64．remaining 65．as 【导语】文章主要报道了新疆塔克拉玛干沙漠遭遇洪水侵袭的事件，并对此进行了分析和评论，指出洪水虽然带来了暂时的湿润，但并非气候变化的积极迹象，反而凸显了气候变化的复杂性和严峻性。 【详解】56．考查非谓语动词。句意：视频中沙漠公路被淹没，据报道约50辆车以及大约3万台设备浸泡在水中。be reported to do sth.为固定搭配，意为“据报道……”，空处需填动词不定式to be。 57．考查非谓语动词。句意：尽管很多账号转发了这片被洪水淹没的沙漠视频片段，但这些内容并没有充分提升人们对气候变化的认识。提示词flood(淹没)修饰名词desert，作定语，用非谓语形式，与其逻辑主语desert之间是被动关系，用过去分词flooded表被动。 58．考查名词。句意同上。空处作宾语，需填名词awareness。 59．考查非谓语动词。句意：误解也随之产生，有些人想当然地认为这场降雨有助于改善中国西北地区的环境。空处为非谓语动词作with复合结构中宾语补足语；宾语some people和动词assume之间为主动关系，用现在分词形式assuming。 60．考查动词时态。句意：自2021年7月以来，这片沙漠每年夏天都会发生洪水，还衍生出骆驼要学游泳的段子。根据时间状语“Since July 2021”可知，本句时态为现在完成时；主语为flooding，不可数名词，谓语动词用第三人称单数形式has occurred，也可以理解为从2021年7月以来，该动作一直发生并将持续下去，所以此处也可以使用现在完成进行时has been occurring。 61．考查冠词。句意：虽然这类玩笑轻松有趣，但声称气候变化会惠及这片干旱地区的说法却不容小觑。此处对claim进行特指，需用定冠词the修饰。 62．考查副词。句意：尽管雨水暂时浸湿了沙漠部分区域，但这种情况无法持续。修饰动词wet用副词形式temporarily，作状语。 63．考查定语从句。句意：研究人员指出，大部分洪水来自天山融化的冰川，这些冰川为多条河流补给水源。空处引导非限制性定语从句，先行词为glaciers，指物，在非限制性定语从句中作主语，用关系代词which引导。 64．考查形容词。句意：一旦冰川消失，河流将会干涸，不再留有可用水源。修饰空后的名词短语water sources，需用形容词remaining，意为“剩下的”。 65．考查介词。句意：因此，将塔克拉玛干沙漠的洪水视作沙漠有望变绿的信号，是一种误导。固定短语see…as…，意为“将……视作……”，空处需填介词as。 五、书信写作 66．（本题15分）在3月22日“世界水日”这天，你们班同学发起“保护水体，人人有责”的倡议，请你根据该倡议题目写一篇发言稿。内容包括： 1.水的重要性和水污染的严重后果； 2.1-2条保护水体的具体措施和方法。 注意： 1.写作词数80词左右； 2.可适当增加细节使行文连贯，流畅。 ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 【答案】范文： Protect Water Resources, Everyone’s Duty Dear classmates, Water is the source of all life. Without clean water, humans, plants and animals cannot survive. However, water pollution is getting worse. Waste from factories and daily garbage make rivers dirty, causing illnesses and destroying aquatic life. We must take action. First, never pour rubbish or dirty water into rivers or lakes. Second, reuse water in daily life, such as using washing water to water flowers. Let’s protect water together and pass the idea to people around us! 【导语】本篇书面表达要求考生根据倡议题目“保护水体，人人有责”写一篇发言稿，说明水的重要性和水污染的严重后果，并提出1-2条保护水体的具体措施和方法。 【详解】1.词汇积累 导致：cause → bring about/contribute to 脏的：dirty→polluted 使用：use → utilize 保护：protect → safeguard 2.句式拓展 合并句子 原句：Water is the source of all life. Without clean water, humans, plants and animals cannot survive. 拓展句：Water is the source of all life, without which humans, plants and animals cannot survive. 【点睛】【高分句型1】Waste from factories and daily garbage make rivers dirty, causing illnesses and destroying aquatic life. (运用了现在分词短语作状语) 【高分句型2】Second, reuse water in daily life, such as using washing water to water flowers. (运用了动词不定式短语作状语) 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。 “Ally, why do you always use that reusable bottle? I just take a plastic one — it’s much easier and more convenient for daily use,” Serena said, opening a new plastic water bottle in her hand and taking a quick drink of water. Ally sighed, tapping her metal bottle with a few cute little environmental protection drawings on it. “Plastic bottles are seriously hurting the Earth, Serena. Didn’t you listen carefully to Ms. Lopez’s talk about the environmental pollution and protection yesterday?” Serena rolled her eyes impatiently, “It’s just one bottle. What can one person do to make a difference?” She threw the empty plastic bottle into the classroom rubbish can. Ally’d tried to make Serena see the big picture for weeks, and now she had an idea. “Let’s ask Mr. Smith. He’s the science teacher, and he knows all about the environment,” she said, holding Serena’s arm before she could walk away. In science class, Ally put up her hand right after Mr. Smith finished his first talk. “Sir, how many plastic water bottles do people throw away every day?” The whole class looked at her. Mr. Smith’s eyes lit up at the question. “Great question, Ally. Around the world, we throw away more than one million plastic water bottles every minute. And most of them never get recycled.” Serena’s mouth dropped open; she’d never thought the number was that big. Mr. Smith’s voice turned serious as he asked the class, “What happens to these bottles after we throw them away?” The room went quiet. “They end up in landfills (垃圾填埋场), where they take hundreds of years to break down, or in the ocean, hurting sea animals and getting into human food chain,” he explained. All of a sudden, Serena stood up, her face turning red with regret. “Sir, is there anything we can do? It feels like our small actions don’t mean anything.” Mr. Smith smiled gently and shook his head. “Small actions add up fast. Stop using plastic bottles, or start a recycling activity at school — every bottle recycled is one less in the ocean.” Serena nodded hard as she listened to Mr. Smith’s words. 注意： (1)续写词数应为150个左右； (2)请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。 Serena’s unconcern turned into determination as Mr. Smith ended the lesson. ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ After school, the two friends walked out of the classroom, planning something serious. ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 【答案】 Serena’s unconcern turned into determination as Mr. Smith ended the lesson. When the break bell rang, she took Ally’s hand and decided to start a recycling activity, planning to place recycling bins in every hallway. She would design posters to remind the schoolmates to recycle plastic bottles and donate the money to help protect ocean animals. Ally responded gladly with a wide smile, and the two set to work writing down their plan during the break. Serena also decided to stop using plastic bottles, and to buy a reusable one like Ally’s. After school, the two friends walked out of the classroom, planning something serious. They went to the teacher’s office, voices steady as they talked about their idea to Mr. Smith, and he agreed at once to help them. Over the next few days, they hung simple signs around the school and told their classmates to join in. Everyone helped bring empty plastic bottles, and soon the bins were full. Serena bought a reusable bottle like Ally’s, and they felt proud of their small plan that was really helping protect the Earth one bottle at a time. 【导语】本文以环保理念转变为线索展开，讲述了Serena起初不在意塑料瓶污染，认为个人微小行为无用，在科学老师讲解塑料污染的巨大危害后，幡然醒悟，决心和好友Ally一起践行环保、开展校园环保活动的故事。 【详解】1.段落续写： ①由第一段首句内容“Smith老师结束课时，Serena的不在乎变成了决心。”可知，第一段可描写Serena下定决心后的具体行动，包括策划回收活动、制作海报、自己购买可重复使用的水瓶等。 ②由第二段首句内容“放学后，两个朋友走出教室，正在认真计划着什么。”可知，第二段可描写她们去找Smith老师寻求帮助，并在校园内实施回收计划的过程及取得的成果。 2.续写线索：态度转变——策划活动——制作海报——购买环保水瓶——寻求老师帮助——实施回收——初见成效——感悟 3.词汇激活： 行为类 ①决定做某事：decide to do/resolve to do ②帮助某人：help sb/offer assistance to sb 情绪类 ①高兴地：gladly/delightedly ②感到骄傲的：feel proud/feel gratified 【点睛】[高分句型1] She decided to start a recycling activity, planning to place recycling bins in every hallway.（使用了现在分词短语作伴随状语） [高分句型2] Serena bought a reusable bottle like Ally’s, and they felt proud of their small plan that was really helping protect the Earth one bottle at a time.（使用了关系代词that引导的定语从句，先行词为plan） 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（适中版01）（解析版） 学校:___________姓名：___________班级：___________考号：___________ 一、听力选择题 1．（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. 2．（本题1.5分）What are the speakers mainly talking about? A．Recycling clothes. B．Buying new items. C．Caring for pets. 3．（本题1.5分）What is the woman’s attitude to the man’s suggestion? A．Supportive. B．Doubtful. C．Unclear. 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）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. （本题3分）听下面一段长对话，回答以下小题。 6．(1.5分)What is the purpose of the wetland project? A．To build a park. B．To attract more birds. C．To cut down plants. 7．(1.5分)What should the speakers bring? A．Gloves and lunch. B．Drinks and tools. C．Plants and water. （本题4.5分）听下面一段对话，回答以下小题。 8．(1.5分)Where will the Packaging Reuse Station be? A．Behind the student dorms. B．Near the coffee shop. C．Next to the post room. 9．(1.5分)What kind of box can be put in the Packaging Reuse Station? A．One with old labels. B．One with a little dust. C．One with strange smells. 10．(1.5分)What can students get with 200 points from the Campus Carbon Account? A．A free coffee. B．A reusable bag. C．A notebook. （本题4.5分）听下面一段对话，回答以下小题。 11．(1.5分)What is the probable relationship between the speakers? A．Host and guest. B．Doctor and patient. C．Reporter and interviewee. 12．(1.5分)Who might receive help from Mia? A．Patients with serious illness. B．Students under heavy pressure. C．Children with bad teeth. 13．(1.5分)How long has Mia been working for Dr Smith? A．For about four months. B．For about six months. C．For about ten months. （本题6分）听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。 14．(1.5分)Where does the conversation probably take place? A．At home. B．In a supermarket. C．In a fish market. 15．(1.5分)What is the woman going to buy? A．Some fish. B．Fish food. C．A round bottle. 16．(1.5分)What does the man advise the woman to do? A．Swim around rocks. B．Move the large rocks out of the tank. C．Make sure there is enough air for the fish. 17．(1.5分)Why should the woman get some plants according to the man? A．To feed the fish. B．To keep the water clean. C．To make the tank look expensive. （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）Scientists in Australia are in a desperate race to rescue a newly identified “zombie tree” before it disappears from Queensland’s rainforests. They discovered that the tree, Rhodamnia zombi, can no longer produce flowers, fruit or seeds — it is alive but unable to spread in the wild. The zombie tree, which was just discovered in 2020 and was described as a new species last year, is suffering from a fungal disease called myrtle rust. Myrtle rust was first detected in Hawaii in 2005 and in Australia in 2010. Since then, it has spread widely as it is carried by wind, birds, people, machinery and insects. “There’s little you can do about stopping the spread,” said lead author Rod Fensham. “The weakness of myrtle rust is that it needs a certain kind of environment. But Australia is the perfect environment for it.” “Left to its own devices, the trees in the wild will be the living dead,” said Fensham. Because infected wild trees are no longer reliably making seeds, scientists are cloning the surviving plants using cuttings that can then be raised in nurseries and later moved to safer areas where the climate is less favorable to myrtle rust. Another option is to use fungicide (杀真菌剂) to keep trees in infected areas alive long enough for the plants to produce seeds. Scientists may then be able to identify young trees that show more tolerance to myrtle rust. In the best-case situation, those hardier plants could be returned to the forest someday. “That sounds like a real long shot,” Fensham said. “But actually, all the steps have been done by enthusiastic people in the last few years. There’s a real will and capability of rescuing these trees.” Researchers are looking into a tree-saving treatment that works similarly to a vaccine (疫苗). However, the more realistic plan is to focus on cultivating (培育) cuttings from the surviving plants in a safe environment. “The species needs time and space without being constantly hit by myrtle rust to hopefully express some resistance,” Fensham said. 28．(2.5分)What can be learned about myrtle rust? A．It is a newly identified species. B．It fails to reproduce in the wild. C．It falls victim to Australia’s climate. D．It has an incredible capacity for spread. 29．(2.5分)What does Fensham think of the approaches mentioned in paragraph 5? A．Labor-free but ineffective. B．Affordable but unrealistic. C．Challenging but achievable. D．Time-consuming but money-saving. 30．(2.5分)Why are Fensham’s words mentioned in the last paragraph? A．To define a concept. B．To support a viewpoint. C．To provide a new proposal. D．To doubt previous strategies. 31．(2.5分)What’s the best title for the text? A．Attacking Australia’s Forests Secretly B．Lacking the Ability to Produce Seeds C．Saving a Tree Species From a Disease D．Keeping Infected Trees Living Longer （本题10分）Scientific research now indicates more clearly than ever that our carbon footprint — the release of carbon dioxide (CO₂) into the atmosphere where it contributes to global warming through the greenhouse effect now threatens our ecosystems and our way of life. But many proposed solutions to global warming, such as capturing carbon directly from the air and burying it deep in the earth, are complex, untested, and expensive. Joe Roman, a marine biologist, and his team have recently discovered that whales especially the great whales play a significant role in capturing carbon from the atmosphere. Whales accumulate carbon in their bodies during their long lives. When they die, they sink to the bottom of the ocean; each great whale stores 33 tons of CO₂ on average, taking that carbon out of the atmosphere for centuries. A tree, meanwhile, absorbs only up to 48 pounds of CO₂ a year. Beyond their own bodies, whales also have a multiplier effect by supporting phytoplankton (浮游植物). These microscopic creatures generate at least half of all oxygen to our atmosphere. It turns out that whales’ waste products contain exactly the substances notably iron and nitrogen (氮) phytoplankton need to grow. Whales bring minerals up to the ocean surface through their vertical (垂直的) movement, called the “whale pump”, and through their migration across oceans. Sadly, after decades of industrialized whaling, whale populations are now less than one fourth what they once were. Despite the dramatic reduction in commercial whaling, whales still face serious threats, including ship strikes, fishing nets, plastic waste, and noise pollution. While some species of whales are recovering — slowly — many are not. Therefore, protecting whales could add significantly to carbon capture. Enhancing protection of whales from human-made dangers would deliver benefits to ourselves and the planet. Nature has had millions of years to perfect her whale-based carbon sink technology. All we need to do is let the whales live. 32．(2.5分)What is the main concern about the proposed solutions to global warming? A．Necessity of transforming life styles. B．Limitations of current human efforts. C．Seriousness of the greenhouse effect. D．Urgency of reducing carbon footprint. 33．(2.5分)What can be inferred about whales’ carbon storage? A．It removes carbon from air. B．It depends on ocean’s depth. C．It occurs within a short time. D．It competes with that of forests. 34．(2.5分)What does the author try to illustrate by mentioning the “whale pump” in paragraph 3? A．How whales boost carbon capture. B．What phytoplankton need to grow. C．Where whales’ waste products land. D．Why phytoplankton produce more oxygen. 35．(2.5分)Which of the following is the best title for the text? A．Whales: Victims of Climate Change. B．Whales: Sources of Ocean Minerals. C．Whales: Protectors of Deep Oceans. D．Whales: Giants in Carbon Reduction. （本题12.5分）Thrifting or secondhand shopping has become the poster child of sustainable (可持续性的) fashion. It is cheap, fashionable, and widely seen as a guilt-free way to shop. 36(2.5分) At its best, thrifting cuts cloth waste. Every year, millions of tons of clothing end up in landfills, which can take decades to degrade and release greenhouse gas. Thrifting keeps some of those items in use and out of the trash — at least for a while. It also fights fast fashion’s consumption (消费) habits. 37(2.5分) For instance, a single cotton shirt can require over 700 gallons of water to produce; a pair of jeans, around 1,800 gallons. When you buy secondhand, you extend the life of existing clothes and reduce demand for new production. Despite these, thrifting has a dark side, especially now that it’s gone mainstream. Overconsumption still exists. 38(2.5分) A Yale study calls this the “rebound effect”: because thrifting feels green, shoppers think it’s OK to buy more, which increases overall clothing waste. So, it produces more waste, not less and cancels out the assumed green gains. 39(2.5分) Platforms like Depop and Poshmark let people buy cheap from thrift stores and resell at markup. It makes secondhand shops more expensive and less accessible for low-income families who rely on them for affordable clothes. 40(2.5分) It fails to be more sustainable than buying new when it becomes just another way to buy too much, too often. The biggest factor isn’t where you shop, but how much and how intentionally you do it. A．Reselling also drives up prices. B．So thrifting is not sustainable by itself. C．But is it actually as eco-friendly as we think? D．Thrifting alone cannot solve fashion’s waste problem. E．Many people buy armfuls of cheap items they don’t need or won’t wear. F．The fashion industry uses massive amounts of water, energy, and chemicals. G．Thrifting is always a better choice because it saves money and reduces waste. 三、完形填空 （本题15分）It was an October afternoon on the coast when the Marine Mammal Center got a call on its public hotline. There were 41 cries coming from the freezing waters in Morro Bay. The center’s experts were able to 42 that the calls — which sounded almost like a human baby screaming — were coming from a(n) 43 2-week-old sea otter (獭) pup (幼崽) that had been separated from its mother. That could be 44 for the young sea otter and it could die, according to Shayla Zink, who works at the center. “That pup is really 45 everything it learns from the mother to be able to survive in the ocean,” Zink said. The employees at the center jumped into action without 46 . First, they put the baby otter, whom they named “Caterpillar,” into a safe container where it wouldn’t overheat. Then, they recorded the 47 of the pup’s frightened cries. The plan was to 48 the mother towards the boat by broadcasting the pup’s cries through a Bluetooth speaker. Eventually, a female otter 49 the boat. Once Zink felt certain that the otter was looking for her baby, she 50 the pup into the water. Instantly, the mom 51 her baby in her arms and appeared to smell him, 52 her small hands over his fur. The 53 has bigger significance to the region, where sea otters play a crucial role in 54 biodiversity. “It’s just a really special 55 to see them gather together, because every individual in this population is of great importance in keeping it going and bringing it back from that threatened status,” Zink said. 41．(1分)A．awful B．painful C．doubtful D．cheerful 42．(1分)A．guess B．recall C．imagine D．determine 43．(1分)A．annoyed B．excited C．scared D．confused 44．(1分)A．unique B．common C．dangerous D．comfortable 45．(1分)A．relying on B．handing out C．contributing to D．springing into 46．(1分)A．delay B．doubt C．exception D．permission 47．(1分)A．action B．sound C．behaviour D．expression 48．(1分)A．cheat B．protect C．attract D．comfort 49．(1分)A．left B．avoided C．controlled D．followed 50．(1分)A．brought B．lowered C．replaced D．attacked 51．(1分)A．threw B．grabbed C．affected D．ignored 52．(1分)A．running B．placing C．pushing D．drawing 53．(1分)A．condition B．ambition C．reunion D．decision 54．(1分)A．destroying B．restricting C．identifying D．preserving 55．(1分)A．duty B．lesson C．example D．moment 四、语法填空 （本题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。 On August 27, videos of floodwaters sweeping through the Taklimakan Desert in Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region began trending on social media. These videos showed desert highways being submerged, and about 50 vehicles and around 30,000 appliances were also reported 56(1.5分) (be) underwater. Despite the many accounts sharing video clips of the 57(1.5分) (flood) desert, they have been inadequate in raising 58(1.5分) (aware) about climate change. Misunderstandings also arose, with some people 59(1.5分) (assume) that the rain was helping to improve the environment in northwest China. Since July 2021, flooding 60(1.5分) (occur) every summer in the desert, leading to jokes about camels needing to learn to swim. While this kind of humor is light-hearted, 61(1.5分) claim that climate change will benefit this arid region is not. Although the rain has 62(1.5分) (temporary) wet parts of the desert, this is not sustainable. Researchers have pointed out that much of the floodwater comes from melting glaciers in the Tianshan Mountains, 63(1.5分) feed several rivers. Once the glaciers are gone, the rivers will dry up, leaving no 64(1.5分) (remain) water sources. The flooding is also driven by increased rainfall, but the water has little lasting impact on the local ecology. Therefore, it is misleading to see the flooding in the Taklimakan Desert 65(1.5分) a sign of potential greening. Climate remains globally changing, requiring worldwide cooperation to reverse its damaging trends. 五、书信写作 66．（本题15分）在3月22日“世界水日”这天，你们班同学发起“保护水体，人人有责”的倡议，请你根据该倡议题目写一篇发言稿。内容包括： 1.水的重要性和水污染的严重后果； 2.1-2条保护水体的具体措施和方法。 注意： 1.写作词数80词左右； 2.可适当增加细节使行文连贯，流畅。 ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 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。 “Ally, why do you always use that reusable bottle? I just take a plastic one — it’s much easier and more convenient for daily use,” Serena said, opening a new plastic water bottle in her hand and taking a quick drink of water. Ally sighed, tapping her metal bottle with a few cute little environmental protection drawings on it. “Plastic bottles are seriously hurting the Earth, Serena. Didn’t you listen carefully to Ms. Lopez’s talk about the environmental pollution and protection yesterday?” Serena rolled her eyes impatiently, “It’s just one bottle. What can one person do to make a difference?” She threw the empty plastic bottle into the classroom rubbish can. Ally’d tried to make Serena see the big picture for weeks, and now she had an idea. “Let’s ask Mr. Smith. He’s the science teacher, and he knows all about the environment,” she said, holding Serena’s arm before she could walk away. In science class, Ally put up her hand right after Mr. Smith finished his first talk. “Sir, how many plastic water bottles do people throw away every day?” The whole class looked at her. Mr. Smith’s eyes lit up at the question. “Great question, Ally. Around the world, we throw away more than one million plastic water bottles every minute. And most of them never get recycled.” Serena’s mouth dropped open; she’d never thought the number was that big. Mr. Smith’s voice turned serious as he asked the class, “What happens to these bottles after we throw them away?” The room went quiet. “They end up in landfills (垃圾填埋场), where they take hundreds of years to break down, or in the ocean, hurting sea animals and getting into human food chain,” he explained. All of a sudden, Serena stood up, her face turning red with regret. “Sir, is there anything we can do? It feels like our small actions don’t mean anything.” Mr. Smith smiled gently and shook his head. “Small actions add up fast. Stop using plastic bottles, or start a recycling activity at school — every bottle recycled is one less in the ocean.” Serena nodded hard as she listened to Mr. Smith’s words. 注意： (1)续写词数应为150个左右； (2)请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。 Serena’s unconcern turned into determination as Mr. Smith ended the lesson. ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ After school, the two friends walked out of the classroom, planning something serious. ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 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 $