高中英语单元测试——Unit 6 Nurturing Nature（适中版02）

高中英语单元测试——Unit 6 Nurturing Nature（适中版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 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. 2．（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. 3．（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. 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 is the woman’s attitude to the man’s suggestion? A．Supportive. B．Doubtful. C．Unclear. （本题3分）听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。 6．(1.5分)What are the speakers mainly talking about? A．A garden. B．A travel plan. C．A family story. 7．(1.5分)Where are the trees by the house from? A．America. B．Australia. C．New Zealand. （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）听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。 11．(1.5分)Where does the conversation probably take place? A．On a beach. B．At a TV station. C．In an office building. 12．(1.5分)What is the goal the speakers hope to reach today? A．To act on the audience’s suggestions. B．To change the behavior of others. C．To lead by example. 13．(1.5分)What issue does the man think needs more attention? A．Air pollution. B．Plastic waste. C．Forest loss. （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)Why did Ningbo start the project? A．To promote ecotourism. B．To preserve old traditions. C．To beautify local environment. 19．(1.5分)Why were some residents hesitant about the project at the beginning? A．The project might cost too much. B．The changes might harm nature. C．They were used to their old lifestyle. 20．(1.5分)What does the progress of the project indicate? A．It gains community support. B．All the residents take part. C．It causes local unemployment. 二、阅读理解 （本题7.5分）Native Pollinator Garden Volunteer Edwin B．Forsythe National Wildlife Refuge protects more than 48,000 acres of southern New Jersey coastal habitats, and is a critical stopover for countless bird species. Visitors also can engage in hiking, bird-watching, photography and more. Description Help is needed on the Garden Team to maintain the native pollinator garden and landscaping around the Visitor Information Center. This garden provides not only beautiful flowers and landscaping for our visitors to enjoy, but also needed food sources for local pollinator species including butterflies, hummingbirds, bees, etc. Qualifications Willingness to learn general gardening techniques, native plant propagation, and public interaction; ability to meet physical requirements of the position; willingness and ability to work with others as part of a team; ability to attend at weekends during the gardening season: March — June & September — November. Duties and Responsibilities Use gardening tools for vegetation removal, native plant planting, seed collection, watering, raking, pruning, trash removal and other gardening tasks. Answer questions and explain the benefit of native plants to the public. Help with additional projects and special events is warmly welcomed. Complete a Volunteer Service Agreement form and review the Volunteer Handbook annually. Attend orientation and receive training on duties, refuge policies and expectations. Conditions of Service Work may expose volunteers to various weather conditions, irritating vegetation, animals, stinging insects and allergens. Duties require a moderate or high level of activity including bending, reaching, pushing, pulling and walking over uneven terrain. Volunteers must be safety-conscious and able to interact politely with the public. 21．(2.5分)What kind of place is Edwin B．Forsythe National Wildlife Refuge? A．A small scenic spot. B．A shelter for wildlife. C．A training center for volunteers. D．A rainforest full of animals. 22．(2.5分)Which of the following are working days for the volunteers? A．Sundays of January. B．Mondays of March. C．Saturdays of May. D．Thursdays of October. 23．(2.5分)What are the volunteers required to do? A．Bring their own gardening tools. B．Hold a public conference regularly. C．Review the Volunteer Handbook yearly. D．Offer help to additional projects and events. （本题10分）Posting photos of local plants may not seem like a normal way to success as a social media influencer. But Kyle Lybarger, born and raised in Alabama, has found unexpected Internet fame by introducing his followers to the overlooked world of southeastern plants. In an interview, Lybarger credits his success to stubbornness, to a positive energy he inherited from his late dad and, largely, to not worrying about what others think. “I was a deer hunter, forester, a man posting about flowers,” he says. “You have to really care the least about what people think of you to do that.” About a decade ago, Lybarger cleared a small area of land in a forest to grow plants whose fruits would attract deer and wild turkeys. He even applied some herbicide (除草剂) and cut down the surrounding trees to let in more light. The next summer, he found the additional sunlight brought a beautiful surprise: an amazing variety of wild flowers. After he posted the flowers on Facebook, a local botanist and science teacher got in touch, confirming some rare and vulnerable species, such as Alabama larkspur. Lybarger suddenly realized that the grassland he had killed was ideal for attracting wildlife itself. This experience inspired him to dive into a body of research indicating that historically the Southeast was home to expansive grasslands as well as those wild flowers. It was then that Lybarger found his mission: to save the remaining grasslands and flora. Together with a botanist from Auburn University, he appealed on all the major social media platforms to forest owners and farmers to stop mowing (修剪草坪) and using herbicides. In 2023 he partnered with an artist to design a T-shirt featuring the rare plants, hoping to raise public awareness and help pay for conservation. The project ended up raising over $100,000 in less than a year, most of which went to his conservation efforts. “My biggest contribution comes through education on social media, influencing people to grow the native plants that best support declining pollinators (授粉昆虫) and other insects,” he says, “One person, one yard, one-tenth of an acre can make a bigger difference than you think.” 24．(2.5分)According to Lybarger, he mainly owes his success to ________. A．his enthusiasm about native plants B．the development of internet industry C．the spiritual support from his late dad D．his freedom from others’ judgement 25．(2.5分)What led Lybarger to discover the value of the wild flowers? A．His being brought up in Alabama. B．His being a sociable forester. C．His working experience as a hunter. D．The feedback from a local botanist. 26．(2.5分)Why does the writer mention the money in paragraph 4? A．To indicate the difficulty of their project. B．To show the artistic value of their design. C．To prove the success of the project. D．To explain the ambition of his team. 27．(2.5分)What message does Lybarger want to convey in the last paragraph? A．Virtue is its own reward. B．Many drops make a shower. C．Roses given, fragrance in hand. D．Wisdom begins with admitting your ignorance. （本题10分）Experts are calling for a global effort to identify “positive tipping points” to accelerate the green transition and have devised a method to find them in a new academic paper. A tipping point is a threshold (临界点) where a small change can cause a significant, often irreversible (不可逆转的), transformation. Positive tipping points in human societies and economies can bring about rapid reductions in emissions and other environmental harm, even as climate breakdown becomes increasingly damaging and dangerous. Some positive tipping points are already happening — with solar power and electric vehicles rapidly replacing fossil-fuelled alternatives — but many more are needed to ensure a sustainable future. “The global economy is decarbonising (脱去……的碳) at least five times too slowly to meet the Paris Agreement target of limiting global warming to well below 2℃,” said Professor Tim Lenton, from the Global Systems Institute at the University of Exeter. “The challenge now is to identify potential positive tipping points, and the actions that can bring them forward — while avoiding wishful thinking about their existence, or oversimplification of their nature, drivers and impacts.” The paper sets out a method for identifying positive tipping points, assessing their proximity, identifying the factors that can influence them, and the actions that can lead to them. This includes looking for evidence that a system, or a similar system, has “tipped” in the past. Another factor is whether there is potential for “self-pushing uptake” of zero-or low-carbon behaviors. For example, as more people buy electric cars, the performance, price and infrastructure improve — making it easier for others to follow, and therefore accelerating the transition. “We know positive tipping can happen in sectors such as power and road transport,” said Dr Steve Smith, also from the Global Systems Institute at the University of Exeter. “In other sectors, there is little sign of approaching tipping points and in a few, such as nuclear power and concrete production, we should not expect there to be tipping points at all.” 28．(2.5分)How does the author present the topic in the first paragraph? A．By raising a question. B．By defining a key concept. C．By listing specific data. D．By telling a personal story. 29．(2.5分)What is the current situation of positive tipping points? A．They remain purely theoretical at present. B．They are too slow to affect global warming. C．They have occurred in some areas already. D．They are happening in all economic sectors. 30．(2.5分)What is Dr Steve’s attitude to the tipping points of nuclear power? A．Negative. B．Cautious. C．Optimistic. D．Indifferent. 31．(2.5分)Which can be the best title for the text? A．The Role of Electric Vehicles in Climate Action B．The Way to Decarbonise the Global Economy Rapidly C．Challenges of Reaching Environmental Tipping Points D．Identifying Positive Tipping Points for Green Transition （本题10分）In a new study, scientists have found a way to turn industrial waste, such as recycled glass and construction waste, into a cement (水泥)-free soil solidifier. By cutting out the cement, it serves as a lower-carbon material for green construction. According to the UN Environment Programme, the built environment and construction sectors make up 37% of total global emissions (排放). Cement, in particular, is one of the highest-emitting materials, making up 8% of global emissions. Cement is the most commonly used material for soil solidification, which is crucial in construction, such as for building roadbeds or building foundations. Luckily, a team of scientists in Japan has found an effective alternative soil solidifier using Earth Silica (ES) sourced from recycled glass, and Siding Cut Powder (SCP), a waste product from construction. According to the study, there is a potentially vast supply of SCP from siding production. This resource, combined with the reduced lifecycle costs from the durable, cement-free soil solidifier, could lead to major cost savings in construction, although the scientists note more research is necessary on the full lifecycle and cost analysis of this material. During the research, the scientists did detect some arsenic leaching from the recycled glass, but they were also able to address this concern and improve the environmental safety of the material. “Sustainability cannot come at the expense of environmental safety,” said Shinya Inazumi, lead author of the study. The team has determined a wide variety of use cases for the cement-free soil solidifier, including for stabilizing soil around bridges, roads and building foundations. The resulting material could also be used for developing solid, durable soil blocks as an alternative to concrete or brick for buildings. Because it works quickly and efficiently, it could also be employed in emergency situations. “By using industrial byproducts such as SCP and ES, this approach not only reduces carbon emissions but also addresses waste management challenges in the construction industry,” the authors concluded. “The large quantity and adaptability of these resources make them a potential solution for diverse geotechnical applications.” 32．(2.5分)What is a feature of the cement-free soil solidifier? A．It generates lots of industrial waste. B．It’s relatively environment-friendly. C．It never leads to carbon emissions. D．It’s limited to producing special glass. 33．(2.5分)What can be known about arsenic leaching? A．It’s harmful. B．It’s nonexistent. C．It’s a research method. D．It’s an innovative solution. 34．(2.5分)What does paragraph 5 focus on concerning the cement-free soil solidifier? A．Its working principles. B．Its production processes. C．Its potential applications. D．Its environmental advantages. 35．(2.5分)From which is the text most probably taken? A．A science magazine. B．A chemistry textbook. C．An industrial safety guide. D．An agricultural brochure. （本题12.5分）As environmental concerns grow, having an environmentally friendly home is becoming increasingly important to many people. 36(2.5分) Here are some practical steps you can take. Replace old equipment Older equipment tends to consume more energy than newer models. Any equipment will get older. 37(2.5分) High-efficiency equipment can significantly impact energy usage and, during a remodel, may provide extra space since their sizes are getting smaller and smaller. Fix energy-efficient windows 38(2.5分) However, if you have single-pane (单层玻璃) windows or if there are noticeable signs of damage, fixing energy-efficient windows can save you money in the long run. The most energy-efficient windows feature double or more panes of glass with inert (惰性的) gas between the panes. 39(2.5分) About half of a home’s total energy usage goes toward heating and cooling. Fixing a smart thermostat can help you adjust the times you have your heating or cooling running according to a pre-set schedule, which can help you cut energy bills. According to a study, a smart thermostat can reduce your heating and cooling bills by up to 8%. Switch to solar energy Solar technology generates electricity from sunlight without producing pollution or greenhouse gases, helping homeowners save on the costs of water and electricity. You can fix solar panels on your roof. One benefit you can get is to make the solar panels perfectly integrate with your home. 40(2.5分) This is a great way to benefit both yourself and the environment. A．Consider smart home climate control. B．Reduce household energy consumption. C．Replacing windows can be quite expensive. D．The best way is to replace them before they fail. E．And the other is to reduce your daily energy usage. F．Do you want to make your own home more eco-friendly? G．Have you created an eco-friendly home to make you suitable. 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。 Low-carbon life is a new lifestyle which is popular among modern people. It is of great importance to protect our fragile earth. More and more teenagers 56(1.5分) (realize) the importance of low-carbon life in the past few years. There are many easy ways 57(1.5分) (live) a low-carbon life. First, we can choose green transportation. Walking or riding bikes to school is much 58(1.5分) (good) than taking cars. It can reduce air pollution. Second, we should save water and electricity in our daily life. Remember to turn off lights and taps when we do not use 59(1.5分) (they). Third, we can reuse and recycle waste things, like paper, bottles and boxes. Besides, we can take part in some environmental 60(1.5分) (activity) in our community. We can publicize low-carbon knowledge to our family and friends. Many people think low-carbon life is difficult, 61(1.5分) actually it only needs small daily changes. Developing a low-carbon habit is a process of self-improvement. It helps teenagers form good virtues and develop 62(1.5分) strong sense of social responsibility. No matter how small our actions are, they can make a big difference to our environment. We live on the same earth, 63(1.5分) it is our common duty to protect it. As young students, we should stick to low-carbon habits 64(1.5分) (firm). Let’s start with small things and work together 65(1.5分) (create) a greener and more beautiful world. 五、书信写作 66．（本题15分）假定你是校学生会主席李华。近日，你校一名交换生Chris因校园鸟鸣干扰学习，致信学生会建议拆除鸟巢。请你用英文给他写一封回信，内容包括： 1. 表明态度； 2. 简要陈述理由。 写作要求： 1. 词数80左右。 2. 可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。 Dear Chris, _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Yours, Li Hua 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。 As someone who always enjoyed gardening, I volunteered to help manage a small woodland during my summer break. I arrived early in the summer, before most wildflowers had bloomed. Seeing what I thought was an overgrown patch (小块土地) of weeds in an open land, I sprayed herbicide (除草剂), pulled out every plant I didn’t recognize, and cut back the surrounding trees to make the place look “tidy.” The following summer, I returned. The “weeds” I had destroyed had grown back around the edges where I hadn’t sprayed — and they were stunning. Bright orange flowers, tall purple spikes, delicate white blooms — plants I had never seen before. I knelt down, confused. Old Man Thompson, who had lived next door for seventy years, hobbled over. He looked at the flowers, then at me, his eyes soft but sad. “Those used to cover this whole patch,” he said quietly. “They held the soil together. My wife used to say, ‘Take care of the flowers, and they’ll take care of the land.’ She picked a handful every summer before she passed.” He paused, then patted my shoulder. “You didn’t know. But without them, this place isn’t the same.” That night, I lay on my bed, his words echoing in my ears. I pulled out my phone and searched for every plant I could remember. I learned their names: butterfly weed, blazing star, prairie clover. I learned they were native, precious, and increasingly rare. I ordered a shovel (铲子), a packet of mixed native seeds online, along with an old field guide that a forum had recommended. I also copied the planting instructions into my notebook. As I flipped through the guide when it arrived, one sentence caught my eye: “Native plants are the land itself. Lose them, and you lose the place.” I had thought I was just cleaning up. But I had been erasing something that had held this ground together for longer than I could imagine. I didn’t know if I could bring it back. But I had seeds. And I had all summer. 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 walked back to the patch the next morning — this time not with herbicide. ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ The next summer, I hurried to the patch and found an old man there, lost in the blossoms. ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 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 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. 2．（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. 3．（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. 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 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. （本题3分）听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。 6．(1.5分)What are the speakers mainly talking about? A．A garden. B．A travel plan. C．A family story. 7．(1.5分)Where are the trees by the house from? A．America. B．Australia. C．New Zealand. 【答案】6．A 7．B 【原文】M: The trees here in the garden are beautiful. But they don’t look native to this place. W: Yeah. My grandfather planted them himself. He got them from different parts of the world. The ones by the house are from Australia. But the tall ones in the back garden are from New Zealand. This one in the front garden is from California, and it’s my favourite tree to climb. M: Are the flowers from different places, too? W: No, they’re all from here in Florida. （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）听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。 11．(1.5分)Where does the conversation probably take place? A．On a beach. B．At a TV station. C．In an office building. 12．(1.5分)What is the goal the speakers hope to reach today? A．To act on the audience’s suggestions. B．To change the behavior of others. C．To lead by example. 13．(1.5分)What issue does the man think needs more attention? A．Air pollution. B．Plastic waste. C．Forest loss. 【答案】11．A 12．C 13．B 【原文】M: Hey Emily, I’m glad you have volunteered to help clean up the beach today. W: Its better than being stuck in the office all day. Plus I’ll be helping the environment. M: That’s true. By the way, our activity today is being filmed and shown on TV. Do you mind that? W: Absolutely not. That way, we’ll show people how easy it is to change their behavior and make a difference. What we’re doing could at least inspire others to do something similar. M: That’s what I’m hoping to achieve as well. All the plastic waste we produce is reaching the oceans at an alarming rate. This hasn’t received nearly as much attention as other environmental problems, like air pollution and the loss of forests. （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)Why did Ningbo start the project? A．To promote ecotourism. B．To preserve old traditions. C．To beautify local environment. 19．(1.5分)Why were some residents hesitant about the project at the beginning? A．The project might cost too much. B．The changes might harm nature. C．They were used to their old lifestyle. 20．(1.5分)What does the progress of the project indicate? A．It gains community support. B．All the residents take part. C．It causes local unemployment. 【答案】18．C 19．C 20．A 【原文】 Good evening, this is Community Focus. Today, we’re looking at a rural courtyard improvement project in Ningbo in eastern China. The program encourages local people to improve their home courtyards by planting flowers, repairing old houses and creating pleasant outdoor spaces. Its goal is to make the area cleaner, greener and more attractive. At first, some residents were unsure about the idea because they were used to their old way of life. But as the environment gradually improved the changes became clear. Visitors began coming to enjoy the peaceful countryside and traditional way of life. Soon, some local families opened small home stays or cafes for tourists. In this way, the program not only made the area more beautiful, but also created new chances for families to earn extra income. Today, more residents are taking part. Many of them now realize that improving the environment while developing tourism, not only protects nature, but also supports the local economy and brings people in the community closer together. 二、阅读理解 （本题7.5分）Native Pollinator Garden Volunteer Edwin B．Forsythe National Wildlife Refuge protects more than 48,000 acres of southern New Jersey coastal habitats, and is a critical stopover for countless bird species. Visitors also can engage in hiking, bird-watching, photography and more. Description Help is needed on the Garden Team to maintain the native pollinator garden and landscaping around the Visitor Information Center. This garden provides not only beautiful flowers and landscaping for our visitors to enjoy, but also needed food sources for local pollinator species including butterflies, hummingbirds, bees, etc. Qualifications Willingness to learn general gardening techniques, native plant propagation, and public interaction; ability to meet physical requirements of the position; willingness and ability to work with others as part of a team; ability to attend at weekends during the gardening season: March — June & September — November. Duties and Responsibilities Use gardening tools for vegetation removal, native plant planting, seed collection, watering, raking, pruning, trash removal and other gardening tasks. Answer questions and explain the benefit of native plants to the public. Help with additional projects and special events is warmly welcomed. Complete a Volunteer Service Agreement form and review the Volunteer Handbook annually. Attend orientation and receive training on duties, refuge policies and expectations. Conditions of Service Work may expose volunteers to various weather conditions, irritating vegetation, animals, stinging insects and allergens. Duties require a moderate or high level of activity including bending, reaching, pushing, pulling and walking over uneven terrain. Volunteers must be safety-conscious and able to interact politely with the public. 21．(2.5分)What kind of place is Edwin B．Forsythe National Wildlife Refuge? A．A small scenic spot. B．A shelter for wildlife. C．A training center for volunteers. D．A rainforest full of animals. 22．(2.5分)Which of the following are working days for the volunteers? A．Sundays of January. B．Mondays of March. C．Saturdays of May. D．Thursdays of October. 23．(2.5分)What are the volunteers required to do? A．Bring their own gardening tools. B．Hold a public conference regularly. C．Review the Volunteer Handbook yearly. D．Offer help to additional projects and events. 【答案】21．B 22．C 23．C 【导语】文章主要介绍一处野生动物保护区的本土传粉花园志愿者招募信息，涵盖工作内容、任职要求与服务条件等内容。 【详解】21．细节理解题。根据第一段中的“Edwin B. Forsythe National Wildlife Refuge protects more than 48,000 acres of southern New Jersey coastal habitats, and is a critical stopover for countless bird species.(埃德温·福赛思国家野生动物保护区保护超四万八千英亩海岸栖息地，是无数鸟类的关键中途栖息地。)”可知，该场所是保护野生物种的野生动物庇护所。 22．细节理解题。根据Qualifications部分中的“ability to attend at weekends during the gardening season: March — June & September — November(能够在园艺季，即三月至六月、九月至十一月的周末在岗工作。)”可知，五月的周六符合志愿者的工作时间要求。 23．细节理解题。根据Duties and Responsibilities部分中的“Complete a Volunteer Service Agreement form and review the Volunteer Handbook annually.(填写志愿者服务协议表格，并且每年查阅志愿者手册。)”可知，志愿者需要每年审阅志愿者手册。 （本题10分）Posting photos of local plants may not seem like a normal way to success as a social media influencer. But Kyle Lybarger, born and raised in Alabama, has found unexpected Internet fame by introducing his followers to the overlooked world of southeastern plants. In an interview, Lybarger credits his success to stubbornness, to a positive energy he inherited from his late dad and, largely, to not worrying about what others think. “I was a deer hunter, forester, a man posting about flowers,” he says. “You have to really care the least about what people think of you to do that.” About a decade ago, Lybarger cleared a small area of land in a forest to grow plants whose fruits would attract deer and wild turkeys. He even applied some herbicide (除草剂) and cut down the surrounding trees to let in more light. The next summer, he found the additional sunlight brought a beautiful surprise: an amazing variety of wild flowers. After he posted the flowers on Facebook, a local botanist and science teacher got in touch, confirming some rare and vulnerable species, such as Alabama larkspur. Lybarger suddenly realized that the grassland he had killed was ideal for attracting wildlife itself. This experience inspired him to dive into a body of research indicating that historically the Southeast was home to expansive grasslands as well as those wild flowers. It was then that Lybarger found his mission: to save the remaining grasslands and flora. Together with a botanist from Auburn University, he appealed on all the major social media platforms to forest owners and farmers to stop mowing (修剪草坪) and using herbicides. In 2023 he partnered with an artist to design a T-shirt featuring the rare plants, hoping to raise public awareness and help pay for conservation. The project ended up raising over $100,000 in less than a year, most of which went to his conservation efforts. “My biggest contribution comes through education on social media, influencing people to grow the native plants that best support declining pollinators (授粉昆虫) and other insects,” he says, “One person, one yard, one-tenth of an acre can make a bigger difference than you think.” 24．(2.5分)According to Lybarger, he mainly owes his success to ________. A．his enthusiasm about native plants B．the development of internet industry C．the spiritual support from his late dad D．his freedom from others’ judgement 25．(2.5分)What led Lybarger to discover the value of the wild flowers? A．His being brought up in Alabama. B．His being a sociable forester. C．His working experience as a hunter. D．The feedback from a local botanist. 26．(2.5分)Why does the writer mention the money in paragraph 4? A．To indicate the difficulty of their project. B．To show the artistic value of their design. C．To prove the success of the project. D．To explain the ambition of his team. 27．(2.5分)What message does Lybarger want to convey in the last paragraph? A．Virtue is its own reward. B．Many drops make a shower. C．Roses given, fragrance in hand. D．Wisdom begins with admitting your ignorance. 【答案】24．D 25．D 26．C 27．B 【导语】主要讲述网红凯尔·莱巴格通过社交媒体科普本土野生植物，投身草原与植物保护事业的经历与感悟。 【详解】24．细节理解题。根据第二段中的“In an interview, Lybarger credits his success to stubbornness, to a positive energy he inherited from his late dad and, largely, to not worrying about what others think.(在一次采访中，莱巴格将自己的成功归功于执着、从已故父亲那里继承的积极心态，并且很大程度上归功于不在意别人的看法。)”可知，他认为自己成功主要在于不受他人评价的束缚。 25．推理判断题。根据第三段中的“After he posted the flowers on Facebook, a local botanist and science teacher got in touch, confirming some rare and vulnerable species, such as Alabama larkspur.(他把这些花发布到脸书后，当地一位植物学家兼科学老师联系了他，确认了一些稀有濒危物种，例如阿拉巴马飞燕草。)”可知，当地植物学家给出的反馈让他发现了野花的价值。 26．推理判断题。根据第四段中的“The project ended up raising over $100,000 in less than a year, most of which went to his conservation efforts.(该项目最终在不到一年的时间筹集超过10万美元，其中大部分资金用于他的保护工作。)”可知，作者列举筹集到的款项，是为了证明该项目取得了成功。 27．推理判断题。根据最后一段中的“One person, one yard, one‑tenth of an acre can make a bigger difference than you think.(一个人、一个庭院、十分之一英亩土地所能带来的改变会超出你的想象。)”可知，他想表达个体微小力量汇聚起来可以产生巨大作用，对应“滴水汇成大雨（积少成多）”。 （本题10分）Experts are calling for a global effort to identify “positive tipping points” to accelerate the green transition and have devised a method to find them in a new academic paper. A tipping point is a threshold (临界点) where a small change can cause a significant, often irreversible (不可逆转的), transformation. Positive tipping points in human societies and economies can bring about rapid reductions in emissions and other environmental harm, even as climate breakdown becomes increasingly damaging and dangerous. Some positive tipping points are already happening — with solar power and electric vehicles rapidly replacing fossil-fuelled alternatives — but many more are needed to ensure a sustainable future. “The global economy is decarbonising (脱去……的碳) at least five times too slowly to meet the Paris Agreement target of limiting global warming to well below 2℃,” said Professor Tim Lenton, from the Global Systems Institute at the University of Exeter. “The challenge now is to identify potential positive tipping points, and the actions that can bring them forward — while avoiding wishful thinking about their existence, or oversimplification of their nature, drivers and impacts.” The paper sets out a method for identifying positive tipping points, assessing their proximity, identifying the factors that can influence them, and the actions that can lead to them. This includes looking for evidence that a system, or a similar system, has “tipped” in the past. Another factor is whether there is potential for “self-pushing uptake” of zero-or low-carbon behaviors. For example, as more people buy electric cars, the performance, price and infrastructure improve — making it easier for others to follow, and therefore accelerating the transition. “We know positive tipping can happen in sectors such as power and road transport,” said Dr Steve Smith, also from the Global Systems Institute at the University of Exeter. “In other sectors, there is little sign of approaching tipping points and in a few, such as nuclear power and concrete production, we should not expect there to be tipping points at all.” 28．(2.5分)How does the author present the topic in the first paragraph? A．By raising a question. B．By defining a key concept. C．By listing specific data. D．By telling a personal story. 29．(2.5分)What is the current situation of positive tipping points? A．They remain purely theoretical at present. B．They are too slow to affect global warming. C．They have occurred in some areas already. D．They are happening in all economic sectors. 30．(2.5分)What is Dr Steve’s attitude to the tipping points of nuclear power? A．Negative. B．Cautious. C．Optimistic. D．Indifferent. 31．(2.5分)Which can be the best title for the text? A．The Role of Electric Vehicles in Climate Action B．The Way to Decarbonise the Global Economy Rapidly C．Challenges of Reaching Environmental Tipping Points D．Identifying Positive Tipping Points for Green Transition 【答案】28．B 29．C 30．A 31．D 【导语】文章主要介绍专家提出要寻找“正向临界点”助力绿色转型，阐释其概念、识别方法以及不同领域的现实情况。 【详解】28．推理判断题。根据第一段中的“A tipping point is a threshold (临界点) where a small change can cause a significant, often irreversible (不可逆转的), transformation.(临界点是一个阈值，微小变化可引发重大且往往不可逆转的转变。)”可知，作者通过对核心概念下定义的方式引出文章话题。 29．细节理解题。根据第二段中的“Some positive tipping points are already happening — with solar power and electric vehicles rapidly replacing fossil‑fuelled alternatives — but many more are needed to ensure a sustainable future.(一些积极的临界点正在发生 —— 太阳能与电动汽车正在迅速取代化石燃料驱动的同类产品 —— 但还需要更多此类临界点，才能保障一个可持续的未来。)”可知，正向临界点已经在部分领域发生。 30．推理判断题。根据第六段中的“In other sectors, there is little sign of approaching tipping points and in a few, such as nuclear power and concrete production, we should not expect there to be tipping points at all.(在其他行业，几乎没有接近临界点的迹象，而在少数领域，例如核能和混凝土生产，我们压根不应该指望会存在临界点。)”可知，史蒂夫博士认为核能领域不会出现临界点，对此持否定态度。 31．主旨大意题。通读全文，尤其是第一段中的“Experts are calling for a global effort to identify “positive tipping points” to accelerate the green transition and have devised a method to find them in a new academic paper.(专家呼吁全球共同努力识别“正向临界点”以加速绿色转型，并在一篇新学术论文中设计出识别该临界点的方法。)”可知，文章围绕识别绿色转型的正向临界点展开，介绍正向临界点的含义、现实案例、识别方式和各行业的不同现状，因此“Identifying Positive Tipping Points for Green Transition(识别绿色转型的积极临界点)”最能概括全文核心，适合作为最佳标题。 （本题10分）In a new study, scientists have found a way to turn industrial waste, such as recycled glass and construction waste, into a cement (水泥)-free soil solidifier. By cutting out the cement, it serves as a lower-carbon material for green construction. According to the UN Environment Programme, the built environment and construction sectors make up 37% of total global emissions (排放). Cement, in particular, is one of the highest-emitting materials, making up 8% of global emissions. Cement is the most commonly used material for soil solidification, which is crucial in construction, such as for building roadbeds or building foundations. Luckily, a team of scientists in Japan has found an effective alternative soil solidifier using Earth Silica (ES) sourced from recycled glass, and Siding Cut Powder (SCP), a waste product from construction. According to the study, there is a potentially vast supply of SCP from siding production. This resource, combined with the reduced lifecycle costs from the durable, cement-free soil solidifier, could lead to major cost savings in construction, although the scientists note more research is necessary on the full lifecycle and cost analysis of this material. During the research, the scientists did detect some arsenic leaching from the recycled glass, but they were also able to address this concern and improve the environmental safety of the material. “Sustainability cannot come at the expense of environmental safety,” said Shinya Inazumi, lead author of the study. The team has determined a wide variety of use cases for the cement-free soil solidifier, including for stabilizing soil around bridges, roads and building foundations. The resulting material could also be used for developing solid, durable soil blocks as an alternative to concrete or brick for buildings. Because it works quickly and efficiently, it could also be employed in emergency situations. “By using industrial byproducts such as SCP and ES, this approach not only reduces carbon emissions but also addresses waste management challenges in the construction industry,” the authors concluded. “The large quantity and adaptability of these resources make them a potential solution for diverse geotechnical applications.” 32．(2.5分)What is a feature of the cement-free soil solidifier? A．It generates lots of industrial waste. B．It’s relatively environment-friendly. C．It never leads to carbon emissions. D．It’s limited to producing special glass. 33．(2.5分)What can be known about arsenic leaching? A．It’s harmful. B．It’s nonexistent. C．It’s a research method. D．It’s an innovative solution. 34．(2.5分)What does paragraph 5 focus on concerning the cement-free soil solidifier? A．Its working principles. B．Its production processes. C．Its potential applications. D．Its environmental advantages. 35．(2.5分)From which is the text most probably taken? A．A science magazine. B．A chemistry textbook. C．An industrial safety guide. D．An agricultural brochure. 【答案】32．B 33．A 34．C 35．A 【导语】文章讲述了科学家研发出一种无水泥土壤固化剂，利用回收玻璃等工业废料制成，既环保低碳，又具备广泛的工程应用潜力，有效解决了建筑行业的废弃物管理与碳排放问题。 【详解】32．细节理解题。根据文章第一段“By cutting out the cement, it serves as a lower-carbon material for green construction. (通过省去水泥，它作为一种低碳材料用于绿色施工。) ”以及最后一段“By using industrial byproducts such as SCP and ES, this approach not only reduces carbon emissions but also addresses waste management challenges in the construction industry (通过使用SCP和ES等工业副产品，这种方法不仅减少了碳排放，还解决了建筑行业的废物管理挑战。)”可知，这种无水泥土壤固化剂利用工业废料制成，能减少碳排放，因此具有相对环保的特点。 33．推理判断题。根据文章第四段“During the research, the scientists did detect some arsenic leaching from the recycled glass, but they were also able to address this concern and improve the environmental safety of the material. (在研究过程中，科学家确实检测到回收玻璃中有少量砷浸出，但他们也设法解决了这一问题，并提高了材料的环境安全性。)”以及研究负责人所说的“Sustainability cannot come at the expense of environmental safety.(可持续性不能以牺牲环境安全为代价。)”可知，砷浸出是一种有害的环境安全问题，需要被解决。 34．主旨大意题。根据第五段中“The team has determined a wide variety of use cases for the cement-free soil solidifier, including for stabilizing soil around bridges, roads and building foundations. The resulting material could also be used for developing solid, durable soil blocks as an alternative to concrete or brick for buildings. Because it works quickly and efficiently, it could also be employed in emergency situations.(该团队已确定了无水泥土壤固化剂的多种应用场景，包括用于桥梁、道路和建筑地基周围的土壤加固。由此形成的材料还可用于制造坚固耐用的土壤块，作为建筑物中混凝土或砖块的替代品。由于其作用迅速且高效，该材料也可在紧急情况下使用。)”可知，文章第五段列举了这种无水泥土壤固化剂的多种用途，这些内容均围绕其潜在的应用场景展开。 35．推理判断题。根据第一段“In a new study, scientists have found a way to turn industrial waste, such as recycled glass and construction waste, into a cement (水泥)-free soil solidifier. By cutting out the cement, it serves as a lower-carbon material for green construction.( 一项新研究中，科学家发现了一种将工业废料（如回收玻璃和建筑垃圾）转化为不含水泥的土壤固化剂的方法。通过去除水泥，这种材料成为绿色建筑中低碳的替代选择。)”以及通读全文可知，文章主要介绍了一项关于利用工业废料研发新型环保土壤固化剂的科学研究，内容涉及研究背景、材料来源、环保优势、问题解决及应用前景，文章具有科普性质。这类文章最有可能出现在科学杂志上。 （本题12.5分）As environmental concerns grow, having an environmentally friendly home is becoming increasingly important to many people. 36(2.5分) Here are some practical steps you can take. Replace old equipment Older equipment tends to consume more energy than newer models. Any equipment will get older. 37(2.5分) High-efficiency equipment can significantly impact energy usage and, during a remodel, may provide extra space since their sizes are getting smaller and smaller. Fix energy-efficient windows 38(2.5分) However, if you have single-pane (单层玻璃) windows or if there are noticeable signs of damage, fixing energy-efficient windows can save you money in the long run. The most energy-efficient windows feature double or more panes of glass with inert (惰性的) gas between the panes. 39(2.5分) About half of a home’s total energy usage goes toward heating and cooling. Fixing a smart thermostat can help you adjust the times you have your heating or cooling running according to a pre-set schedule, which can help you cut energy bills. According to a study, a smart thermostat can reduce your heating and cooling bills by up to 8%. Switch to solar energy Solar technology generates electricity from sunlight without producing pollution or greenhouse gases, helping homeowners save on the costs of water and electricity. You can fix solar panels on your roof. One benefit you can get is to make the solar panels perfectly integrate with your home. 40(2.5分) This is a great way to benefit both yourself and the environment. A．Consider smart home climate control. B．Reduce household energy consumption. C．Replacing windows can be quite expensive. D．The best way is to replace them before they fail. E．And the other is to reduce your daily energy usage. F．Do you want to make your own home more eco-friendly? G．Have you created an eco-friendly home to make you suitable. 【答案】36．F 37．D 38．C 39．A 40．E 【导语】这篇文章主要介绍了四种打造环保家居的实用方法：更换老旧设备、安装节能窗户、使用智能温控设备以及改用太阳能。 【详解】36．上文“As environmental concerns grow, having an environmentally friendly home is becoming increasingly important to many people.(随着环保意识的增强，对许多人来说，拥有一个环保型住宅变得越来越重要。)”提出“环保家居越来越重要”，下文“Here are some practical steps you can take.(以下是一些你可以采取的实际措施。)”直接给出“实用建议”，因此空格处应为引出话题的疑问句。F选项“Do you want to make your own home more eco-friendly?( 您是否希望让自己的家更加环保？)”完美衔接上下文，自然过渡到下文的建议。 37．本段主题是“Replace old equipment(更换旧设备)”。上文“Older equipment tends to consume more energy than newer models. Any equipment will get older.(旧设备通常比新设备耗能更多。所有设备都会随着时间推移而老化。)”说“旧设备耗能更高，任何设备都会老化”，下文“High-efficiency equipment can significantly impact energy usage and, during a remodel, may provide extra space since their sizes are getting smaller and smaller.(高效节能设备能显著降低能源消耗，在翻新时，由于其尺寸越来越小，还能提供额外的空间。)”讲“高效设备的优势”，因此空格处应说明如何处理老化设备。D选项“The best way is to replace them before they fail.(最好的方法是在它们坏掉之前更换它们。)”承上启下，既回应了“设备老化” 的问题，又为后文介绍高效设备做铺垫。 38．下文“However, if you have single-pane (单层玻璃) windows or if there are noticeable signs of damage, fixing energy-efficient windows can save you money in the long run.(然而，如果你的窗户是单窗格的，或者有明显的损坏迹象，从长远来看，安装节能窗户可以节省你的钱。)”出现转折词 “However”，表明前后语义相反。提到“从长远来看，安装节能窗户能省钱”，因此空格处应指出安装节能窗户的缺点。C 选项“Replacing windows can be quite expensive.(更换窗户可能相当昂贵。)”与后文“省钱”形成鲜明转折，逻辑通顺。 39．空格处是小标题，需概括本段核心内容。本段下文“About half of a home’s total energy usage goes toward heating and cooling. Fixing a smart thermostat can help you adjust the times you have your heating or cooling running according to a pre-set schedule, which can help you cut energy bills.( 家庭总能耗中约有一半用于供暖和制冷。安装智能温控器可以帮助你根据预设时间自动调节供暖或制冷设备的运行，从而帮助降低能源费用。)”主要介绍“智能恒温器可自动调节供暖和制冷时间，从而降低能耗和账单”，核心是通过智能设备控制家居气候。A选项“Consider smart home climate control(考虑智能家居气候控制)”精准概括本段主旨，适合作为该段小标题。 40．上文“You can fix solar panels on your roof. One benefit you can get is to make the solar panels perfectly integrate with your home.(你可以在屋顶上安装太阳能电池板。你可以得到的一个好处是使太阳能电池板与你的家完美地结合在一起。)”说“安装太阳能电池板的一个好处是能与房屋完美融合”，使用了“One benefit”，因此空格处应承接“另一个好处”。E选项 “And the other is to reduce your daily energy usage.(另一个是减少你日常的能源使用。)”与前文“One benefit”形成固定搭配，且符合太阳能发电的实际优势，与后文“对自己和环境都有益”呼应。 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。 Low-carbon life is a new lifestyle which is popular among modern people. It is of great importance to protect our fragile earth. More and more teenagers 56(1.5分) (realize) the importance of low-carbon life in the past few years. There are many easy ways 57(1.5分) (live) a low-carbon life. First, we can choose green transportation. Walking or riding bikes to school is much 58(1.5分) (good) than taking cars. It can reduce air pollution. Second, we should save water and electricity in our daily life. Remember to turn off lights and taps when we do not use 59(1.5分) (they). Third, we can reuse and recycle waste things, like paper, bottles and boxes. Besides, we can take part in some environmental 60(1.5分) (activity) in our community. We can publicize low-carbon knowledge to our family and friends. Many people think low-carbon life is difficult, 61(1.5分) actually it only needs small daily changes. Developing a low-carbon habit is a process of self-improvement. It helps teenagers form good virtues and develop 62(1.5分) strong sense of social responsibility. No matter how small our actions are, they can make a big difference to our environment. We live on the same earth, 63(1.5分) it is our common duty to protect it. As young students, we should stick to low-carbon habits 64(1.5分) (firm). Let’s start with small things and work together 65(1.5分) (create) a greener and more beautiful world. 【答案】 56．have realized 57．to live 58．better 59．them 60．activities 61．but 62．a 63．so 64．firmly 65．to create 【导语】文章主要介绍了低碳生活作为一种新兴生活方式的重要性，并给出了践行低碳生活的具体建议，最后呼吁青少年坚持低碳习惯，共同创造更美好的世界。 【详解】56．考查时态。句意：在过去的几年里，越来越多的青少年意识到了低碳生活的重要性。空处是谓语动词，根据时间状语“in the past few years”可知，表示从过去持续到现在的动作，应用现在完成时，主语为复数，助动词用have。 57．考查非谓语动词。句意：有很多简单的方法可以过低碳生活。空处是非谓语动词作后置定语，修饰ways，表示“做某事的方法”，应用不定式to live。 58．考查形容词比较级。句意：步行或骑自行车上学比坐汽车好得多。根据比较级的标志词than可知，空处应用比较级形式better。 59．考查代词。句意：当我们不使用灯和水龙头时，记得关掉它们。空处作动词use的宾语，应用宾格them，指代lights and taps。 60．考查名词复数。句意：此外，我们可以参加社区的一些环保活动。提示词为可数名词，空前有“some”修饰，表示不止一个活动，应用复数形式activities。 61．考查连词。句意：许多人认为低碳生活很难，但实际上它只需要日常的小改变。根据句意可知，前后分句之间存在转折关系，应用转折连词but。 62．考查冠词。句意：这有助于青少年培养良好品德，并发展一种强烈的社会责任感。此处表示“一种社会责任感”，泛指，且strong以辅音音素开头，应用不定冠词a。 63．考查连词。句意：我们生活在同一个地球上，因此保护它是我们共同的责任。根据句意，前后分句之间存在因果关系——“我们生活在同一个地球上”是原因，“保护它是我们共同的责任”是结果，应用并列连词so连接。 64．考查副词。句意：作为年轻学生，我们应该坚定地坚持低碳习惯。空处修饰动词stick to，应用副词形式firmly作状语。 65．考查非谓语动词。句意：让我们从小事做起，共同努力创造一个更绿色、更美丽的世界。空处是非谓语动词作目的状语，应用不定式to create。 五、书信写作 66．（本题15分）假定你是校学生会主席李华。近日，你校一名交换生Chris因校园鸟鸣干扰学习，致信学生会建议拆除鸟巢。请你用英文给他写一封回信，内容包括： 1. 表明态度； 2. 简要陈述理由。 写作要求： 1. 词数80左右。 2. 可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。 Dear Chris, _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Yours, Li Hua 【答案】Possible version 1: Dear Chris, We have received your letter requesting the removal of bird nests on campus. We feel really sorry for the disturbance that the bird songs bring you, but we can’t grant the request. To begin with, bird songs are nature’s rhythm and coexisting with other species is an essential part of growing up. Besides, disturbance can become memories, which will become a cherished part of your life. More importantly, the ultimate goal of education is not to make the world adapt to us, but to help us learn to live with the world. We suggest you adjust your mindset and regard bird songs as natural background music. Let us show respect for every small life and grow into more tolerant and gentle people. Yours, Li Hua Possible version 2: Dear Chris, We have received your letter requesting the removal of bird nests on campus. We feel really sorry for the disturbance that the bird songs bring you. After a serious discussion, we decide to grant your request. Admittedly, constant bird songs are a major distraction, as they will undoubtedly slow down your progress and reduce your learning efficiency. To solve the problem effectively, our school will arrange for professionals to remove the nests and relocate the birds to a wooded area away from classrooms. I sincerely hope this solution will help you study better. Yours, Li Hua 【导语】本篇书面表达要求考生以校学生会主席李华的身份，给交换生Chris写回信，针对其因校园鸟鸣干扰学习、建议拆除鸟巢的请求表明态度，并简要陈述理由。 【详解】1. 词汇积累 打扰：disturbance → interruption 同意：grant → approve 珍贵的：cherished → treasured 最终的：ultimate → eventual 2. 句式拓展 简单句变复合句 原句：We have received your letter requesting the removal of bird nests on campus. 拓展句：We have received your letter where you request the removal of bird nests on campus. 【点睛】【高分句型1】Besides, disturbance can become memories, which will become a cherished part of your life.(运用了which引导的非限制性定语从句) 【高分句型2】We suggest you adjust your mindset and regard bird songs as natural background music.(运用了省略连接词that的宾语从句) 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。 As someone who always enjoyed gardening, I volunteered to help manage a small woodland during my summer break. I arrived early in the summer, before most wildflowers had bloomed. Seeing what I thought was an overgrown patch (小块土地) of weeds in an open land, I sprayed herbicide (除草剂), pulled out every plant I didn’t recognize, and cut back the surrounding trees to make the place look “tidy.” The following summer, I returned. The “weeds” I had destroyed had grown back around the edges where I hadn’t sprayed — and they were stunning. Bright orange flowers, tall purple spikes, delicate white blooms — plants I had never seen before. I knelt down, confused. Old Man Thompson, who had lived next door for seventy years, hobbled over. He looked at the flowers, then at me, his eyes soft but sad. “Those used to cover this whole patch,” he said quietly. “They held the soil together. My wife used to say, ‘Take care of the flowers, and they’ll take care of the land.’ She picked a handful every summer before she passed.” He paused, then patted my shoulder. “You didn’t know. But without them, this place isn’t the same.” That night, I lay on my bed, his words echoing in my ears. I pulled out my phone and searched for every plant I could remember. I learned their names: butterfly weed, blazing star, prairie clover. I learned they were native, precious, and increasingly rare. I ordered a shovel (铲子), a packet of mixed native seeds online, along with an old field guide that a forum had recommended. I also copied the planting instructions into my notebook. As I flipped through the guide when it arrived, one sentence caught my eye: “Native plants are the land itself. Lose them, and you lose the place.” I had thought I was just cleaning up. But I had been erasing something that had held this ground together for longer than I could imagine. I didn’t know if I could bring it back. But I had seeds. And I had all summer. 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 walked back to the patch the next morning — this time not with herbicide. ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ The next summer, I hurried to the patch and found an old man there, lost in the blossoms. ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 【答案】       I walked back to the patch the next morning — this time not with herbicide. Slung over my shoulder were the seeds, a hand shovel, and a notebook filled with plant information I had searched overnight. Guilt weighing heavily on my heart, I knelt down, loosened compacted earth with my small shovel and scattered native seeds evenly. Determined to make up for my stupid mistake, I returned every dawn — watering gently and watching tiny green shoots push upward. By the time my summer break ended, the patch was dotted with fragile seedlings. I packed my bags with a heavy heart, leaving behind only hope and a whispered promise to the land. The next summer, I hurried to the patch and found an old man there, lost in the blossoms. The patch had transformed — orange and purple waves swaying, bees diving into every bloom, the air thick with wild sweetness. He knelt among them, fingers tracing a petal as if reading a letter. He looked up excitedly, eyes wet, and whispered, “You brought them back.” I opened my mouth, but no words came. Seeing the sea of blossoms and the old man’s glistening eyes, I felt a weight lift off my shoulders. Suddenly the guide’s words came back to me: “Native plants are the land itself.” I had erased them once. Now I was learning that true care is not about blind tidiness — it is about listening to nature and mending what we broke. 【导语】本文以人物为线索展开，讲述作者暑假志愿打理林地，误把本土野花当作杂草清除。次年他发现被除掉的野花在边角重新绽放，邻居汤普森老人告知这些野花的价值与往事。作者查阅资料，了解到这些珍稀本土植物的重要性，决心播种修复这片土地。 【详解】1.段落续写： ①由第一段首句内容可知，本段可以写作者心怀愧疚，来到林地播撒本土种子，每日悉心照料。假期结束时，地里长出幼苗，他满怀希望许下承诺。 ②由第二段首句内容可知，本段可以写来年夏天，作者看到野花重现，老人深受触动。作者感悟到真正的爱护不是盲目修整，而是修复自然。 2.续写线索：作者心怀愧疚——播撒本土种子——悉心照料——野花重现——老人深受触动——作者感悟 3.词类激活： 行为类： ①低声说：whisper/murmur ②看见：see/spot/catch sight of 情绪类： ①懊悔：guilt/remorse/regret ②高兴地：excitedly/happily/in delight 【点睛】【高分句型1】Guilt weighing heavily on my heart, I knelt down, loosened compacted earth with my small shovel and scattered native seeds evenly. (运用了独立主格结构) 【高分句型2】Now I was learning that true care is not about blind tidiness — it is about listening to nature and mending what we broke.(分别运用了that和what引导的宾语从句) 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 $