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Period Three
Developing ideas
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Task 1: Fast Reading
communicate
ways
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Task 2: Careful Reading
( )1.What is the main idea of the first two paragraphs?
A.Marco Polo spent most of his time studying plants.
B.There are some legends about talking trees.
C.In the movie Avatar, trees can save people.
D.New research has revealed that plants appear to be able to communicate.
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( )2.What can we infer from Paragraph 4?
A.All the plants can make noises with their roots.
B.Only chilli plants can tell if a neighbouring plant is helpful or unfriendly.
C.When some plants make clicking noises, perhaps they suggest drought is coming.
D.People can’t hear the noise created by plants because they can’t use sound to communicate with them.
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( )3.What’s the author’s attitude towards the future of research about the secret language of plants?
A.Concerned. B.Indifferent.
C.Doubtful. D.Optimistic.
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( )4.What can you infer from the passage?
A.After learning the secret language of plants, we can stop using all the pesticides.
B.The wood wide web was actually established by humans.
C.One day, a tree may make its intentions clear to us through communication.
D.“Firewall” has been created to prevent plants from being attacked and robbed.
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Task 3: Micro-writing
Diverse plants do have their own ways 1._____________________ (communicate) with each other. The main purpose for this is
2.____________(help) each other out and warn nearby plants of approaching dangers, such as 3._____________(insect) so that they can take appropriate action.
One method they use is to release 4.__________(visible) chemicals into the air. Other plants can then detect these chemicals and know to defend 5.______________(they), or ask for help.
to communicate
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Another method is to use sound to communicate but people can’t hear these sounds. Some plants make noises 6._________ their roots, such as chilli and corn plants. They also “listen” to the noises from other plants. Take chilli plants 7.________ example. A chilli plant can tell if a neighbouring plant is helpful, or unfriendly. Besides, some trees make clicking noises when there is not enough water, 8.______________(indicate) drought is on the road.
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Moreover, plants can talk with each other with the help of the “wood wide web”, which 9.______________(link) underground by fungi. 10.____________(use) this amazing system of communication, plants can share information and even food with each other.
is linked
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1.link v.把……联系起来;连接 n.联系;连接
(教材P76)Most surprisingly of all, plants have an amazing system of communication that can link nearly every plant in a forest.
最令人惊讶的是,植物有一个惊人的交流系统,可以把森林里几乎所有的植物联系起来。
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(1)link…to/with 把……和……连接/联系起来
be linked to/with sth 与……连接/相关联
(2)a link between…and…/with sth
……和……之间的联系/和……的联系
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【活学活用】
写作金句
①I came to realise _______________________________________________
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我认识到我奶奶的厨艺和她对家人的爱之间有着紧密的联系。(读后续写之情感描写)
there was a close link between my
grandmother’s cooking skills and her love for the family
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②There is no denying that a student’s academic achievements _______________________________ their study habits and dedication to learning.
不可否认,学生的学业成绩与他们的学习习惯和学习投入密切相关。(读后续写之文末总结句)
are closely linked with/to
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2.prevent vt.预防;阻止,阻挡
(教材P76)Perhaps one day scientists will learn how to create a “firewall” to help prevent these attacks within the wood wide web.
也许未来某一天,科学家们会研究出建造“防火墙”的方法来阻止树维网中的这些攻击。
(1)prevent/stop/keep…from…
阻止/防止……做某事
protect…from/against… 保护……免受……伤害
(2)prevention n. 阻止,妨碍;预防
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[温馨提示] prevent/stop…from…中的from可以省略, keep…from…中的from不能省略。但在被动结构中, from均不可省略。
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【活学活用】
(1)单句填空
①[译林版选必二U3] …they believe genome editing is an effective means of disease treatment and __________________(prevent).
②Due to the security alert, the public was prevented ________ entering the building until further notice.
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(2)写作金句
[2022·新高考全国Ⅰ卷] David had a brain disease _________________
__________________________________ like other children. (定语从句; prevent)
戴维患有脑部疾病,无法像其他孩子一样走路或跑步。(读后续写之人物描写)
which prevented
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(教材P74)Alexander the Great and Marco Polo were said to have visited such a tree in India.
据说亚历山大大帝和马可·波罗在印度曾经遇到过一棵这样的树。
句型公式
Sb is said to do/have done sth.
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【归纳拓展】
(1) “Sb is said to do/have done sth.”句型, 意为“据说……”,其中不定式有时态和语态的变化。
to do sth(未发生)
to be doing sth(正在发生)
to have done sth(已发生)
sb+be+过去分词+
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(2)用于本句型的动词还有think, believe, expect, report, consider, suppose等。该结构相当于“It is+过去分词+that…”, 两句式可以相互转化。
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【活学活用】
(1)单句填空
①[上外版选必一U2] …the haircut is believed _____________(increase) productivity, encourage focus on studies, and promote personal cleanliness.
②Zhang Sanfeng was said _____________________(invent) tai chi after drawing inspiration from a fight between a snake and a bird.
to increase
to have invented
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(2)写作金句
→__________________________________________________________ a new species of plant recently.
→The research team __________________________________ a new species of plant recently.
据报道,研究小组近来发现了一种新的植物。(应用文写作之自然生态)
It is reported that the research team has discovered
is reported to have discovered
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Ⅰ 单句填空(每小题1.5分,满分12分)
1.Each culture has its own distinct ___________________(characteristic) that make it unique and recognizable.
2.With early ____________(detect) and proper treatment, many forms of cancer are now considered curable, offering hope to patients and their families.
3.The ______________(friendly) policies of the new government led to a decline in foreign investment and tourism in the country.
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4.The environmental group issued a _____________(warn) about plastic pollution in the oceans, and many consumers answered the call to reduce their use of plastics.
5.The remote village, which is often hit by ___________(dry), still uses primitive methods of agriculture and relies on rainwater collection to sustain their livelihoods.
6.The scientist conducted a study to determine if goats were _____________(blame) for the decline in certain plant species in the area.
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7.As the economy development rate was _______ decline, many families were struggling to make ends meet.
8.The customs we observe today are native ________ our culture and have been passed down through generations.
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Ⅱ 短语填空(每小题2分,满分12分)
1.David had a brain disease which ____________________________________ (阻止他……) walking or running like other children.
2.The technician _________________________________(把责任归咎于……) a faulty cable connection for the Internet slowdowns we’ve been experiencing.
3.People believe that the tea leaves picked on the day of Guyu can make eyes clear and _______________(赶走) bad luck.
prevented/stopped/kept him from
lays/puts/places the blame on
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4.The popularity of the book series can _______________(和……相关联) its unique feature of combining fantasy with real-world issues.
5.The basic design of the car is very __________________(与……相似) that of earlier models.
6.Joining the professional association gave her the opportunity ____________________________(与……沟通) experts in her field and expand her career network.
be linked to
similar to
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Ⅲ 句型训练(每小题3分,满分12分)
1.Confucius and Lao-tzu ________________________ two of the well-known professionals in education in ancient China.
孔子和老子被认为是中国古代著名的两位教育专家。
2.He saved a copy of his work on the cloud __________________________
_______________ from any device, wherever he was.
他在云端保存了工作副本,以便无论身在何处,都能从任何设备上继续编辑。
are believed to be
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3.Some people are wasting large quantities of things every day _______________________________________________________.(表对比)
有些人每日浪费大量的东西,而有些人却艰难谋生。
4.As the evening chill set in, we gathered around the campfire _____________________________________, sharing our stories.(with的复合结构)
随着夜幕降临,寒意袭来,我们裹着毯子围坐在篝火旁,分享着故事。
while others are struggling to make/earn a living
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Ⅳ 阅读理解(每小题2.5分,满分20分)
A[2026·福建泉州南安一中高二阶段测试]
Cuckoos (杜鹃) are a familiar and beloved species in the UK, whose arrival marks the beginning of summer. They make a long journey from their wintering grounds in Africa to raise their young on the British Isles. However, the cuckoo population in the UK is falling sharply. Since 1995, the number of breeding cuckoos has dropped by 35%. To understand why this is happening,
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researchers at the British Trust for Ornithology (鸟类学) are now using high-tech equipment to find answers.
Researchers have been attaching satellite tags (标签) to cuckoos, which send out real-time location data. This data reveals how long cuckoos spend in the UK, when they leave, and which migration routes they take between the UK and Africa.
The hope is that this data will give scientists a detailed understanding of cuckoo migration, the threats they face along the way, and the conservation measures that could be adopted to
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improve their chances of survival.
The tags have already revealed many insights into cuckoo migration. It’s hoped that as data keeps coming in, scientists will better understand the factors that influence whether cuckoos survive their migration, and therefore the best ways to help protect the species.
It’s not just the scientists who have been eagerly tracking the tagged birds, though. The tags provide live location data which is
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published on an online map. Members of the public can therefore watch the cuckoos’ incredible journeys, too, and if you click on the individuals on the map, you can find out more about each bird.
“This ongoing project opens a significant window on the wonders of migration, and our discoveries are helping to shape the way we look at bird migration more widely,” says lead scientist on the project, Dr Chris Hewson. “It will also lay a foundation from which cuckoo conservation measures can be planned, increasing the
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likelihood that the call of these birds will grace our summers for generations to come.”
【文章大意】本文为一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了英国研究人员如何利用卫星追踪技术研究杜鹃数量锐减的原因。
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( )1.What is the purpose of the British Trust for Ornithology’s research?
A.To find out why there are fewer and fewer cuckoos.
B.To find out what happened to cuckoos’ habitat.
C.To test out how to make an online map for Africa.
D.To test out how high-tech equipment can be used in the research.
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[解析] 细节理解题。根据文章第一段“However, the cuckoo population in the UK is falling sharply. Since 1995, the number of breeding cuckoos has dropped by 35%. To understand why this is happening, researchers at the British Trust for Ornithology (鸟类学) are now using high-tech equipment to find answers.”(然而,英国的杜鹃数量正在急剧下降。自1995年以来,繁殖的杜鹃的数量减少了35%。为了解这一现象发生的原因,英国鸟类学信托组织的研究人员正在使用高科技设备寻找答案。)可知,此研究的目的是找出杜鹃数量急剧下降的原因,故选A。
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( )2.How can the public be involved in the cuckoo tracking project according to the passage?
A.By contributing funds to the research.
B.By following the live location data online.
C.By observing the birds in their natural habitat.
D.By participating in bird-watching tours.
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[解析] 细节理解题。根据文章第五段“The tags provide live location data which is published on an online map. Members of the public can therefore watch the cuckoos’ incredible journeys, too, and if you click on the individuals on the map, you can find out more about each bird.”(标签提供的实时位置数据会发布在在线地图上。因此公众也可以观看杜鹃不可思议的迁徙旅程,如果你点击地图上的个体鸟类,还能了解更多关于每只杜鹃的信息。)可知,公众可以通过在线地图实时追踪杜鹃的位置数据,从而观看杜鹃的迁徙旅程,故选B。
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( )3.Which statement may Dr Chris Hewson agree with about the project?
A.It inspires the public’s passion for technology.
B.It shows the exact population of cuckoos in the UK.
C.It lays a foundation for the species’ conservation.
D.It will help cuckoos choose a safer migration route.
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[解析] 推理判断题。根据文章最后一段Dr Chris Hewson所说的话“It will also lay a foundation from which cuckoo conservation measures can be planned, increasing the likelihood that the call of these birds will grace our summers for generations to come.”(它还将为规划杜鹃保护措施奠定基础,增加这种鸟儿的鸣叫声在未来继续装点我们夏季的可能性。)可知,Dr Chris Hewson认为该项目为杜鹃保护奠定基础,故选C。
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( )4.Which of the following can be the best title for the passage?
A.Cuckoos’ migration routes
B.Conservation measures for birds
C.Decline of new species in the UK
D.Tracking cuckoos’ journeys
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[解析] 主旨大意题。根据文章第一段“However, the cuckoo population in the UK is falling sharply. Since 1995, the number of breeding cuckoos has dropped by 35%. To understand why this is happening, researchers at the British Trust for Ornithology (鸟类学) are now using high-tech equipment to find answers.”及全文内容可知,文章主要围绕“使用卫星标签追踪杜鹃迁徙,以研究其数量减少原因并制订保护措施”展开,介绍了其研究目的、方法、发现和意义,故D项“追踪杜鹃的旅程”最能全面地概括文章的内容,故选D。
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B [2026·广东揭阳高二段考]
A recent study from the University of Guelph in Canada has revealed a surprising discovery about common eastern bumblebees (大黄蜂): these insects can survive underwater for up to a week. This finding, published in the journal Biology Letters, came about due to an experimental error when researchers placed hibernating (冬眠的) queen bumblebees in water and found them alive days later. The discovery has impressed scientists, particularly because bumblebees are land-based creatures not typically associated with water environments.
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Nigel Raine, a professor in the school of environmental sciences at the university and the study’s lead author, expressed his astonishment at the results. To further explore this phenomenon, Raine and his team conducted an experiment involving 143 hibernating queen bumblebees. They discovered that those placed underwater for up to seven days had similar survival rates to those not, indicating that the bees’ ability to survive such conditions may be more common than previously thought.
The research underlines the strength of bumblebees
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during their hibernation period, a critical phase in their life cycle that has remained largely unexplored. Queen bumblebees typically hibernate alone in small holes during the cold months, which are believed to protect them from flooding. However, this study reveals that these bees possess an unexpected adaptation, allowing them to survive even in flooded conditions.
Given these findings, one possible explanation for their survival is diapause, a state of suspended growth and reproduction characterized by reduced oxygen intake. During this state,
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bumblebees may close their spiracles (气孔) to prevent water from entering their bodies, and they might also breathe through their skin. This energy-saving mode is likely a key factor in their ability to survive beneath the water.
Raine emphasized the importance of understanding these mechanisms, as it could have significant implications for the study of wild insects that help with plant reproduction, which are crucial for food security and ecosystem health. His team’s research will aim to
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determine whether hibernating queens can survive even longer periods underwater and if similar strength exists in other bee species.
【文章大意】本文是说明文。一项研究发现,东部大黄蜂可以在水下生存长达一周,这种适应能力在以往未被发现。研究表明,大黄蜂在冬眠期间可能通过关闭气孔和减缓新陈代谢来实现这一生存技巧,这一发现对研究野生昆虫的生存机制具有重要意义。
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( )5.What do we know about the finding?
A.It matched prior beliefs. B.It concerned sea insects.
C.It was fully anticipated. D.It was made by accident.
[解析] 细节理解题。根据第一段“This finding, published in the journal Biology Letters, came about due to an experimental error when researchers placed hibernating (冬眠的) queen bumblebees in water and found them alive days later. The discovery has impressed scientists, particularly because bumblebees are land-based creatures not typically associated with water environments.”可知,这个发现是偶然的,而非预先计划的。故选D项。
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( )6.What can be inferred about bumblebees from Paragraph 3?
A.They hibernate in groups for protection.
B.They are always protected from flooding.
C.They have a hidden adaptation mechanism.
D.They reproduce better in flooded conditions.
[解析] 推理判断题。根据第三段“However, this study reveals that these bees possess an unexpected adaptation, allowing them to survive even in flooded conditions.”可知,研究发现大黄蜂在水下能够生存,这表明它们具备一种未被发现的适应机制,这一机制帮助它们在洪水这样的极端条件下生存。故选C项。
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( )7.What may Nigel Raine do in the future?
A.Secure research patents.
B.Prioritize dietary security.
C.Conduct further research.
D.Raise ecological awareness.
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[解析] 推理判断题。根据最后一段“Raine emphasized the importance of understanding these mechanisms, as it could have significant implications for the study of wild insects that help with plant reproduction, which are crucial for food security and ecosystem health. His team’s research will aim to determine whether hibernating queens can survive even longer periods underwater and if similar strength exists in other bee species.”可知,Nigel Raine强调了理解大黄蜂在水下存活机制的重要性,所以他将继续进行研究。故选C项。
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( )8.Which is the most suitable title for the text?
A.Bumblebee reproductive habits
B.Bumblebee hibernation patterns
C.Scientists’ experimental methods
D.Bumblebee survival underwater
[解析] 主旨大意题。根据第一段“A recent study from the University of Guelph in Canada has revealed a surprising discovery about common eastern bumblebees (大黄蜂):
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these insects can survive underwater for up to a week. This finding, published in the journal Biology Letters, came about due to an experimental error when researchers placed hibernating (冬眠的) queen bumblebees in water and found them alive days later. The discovery has impressed scientists, particularly because bumblebees are land-based creatures not typically associated with water environments.”以及通读全文可知,文章的主要内容集中在大黄蜂在水下生存的发现及其意义,因此D项“Bumblebee survival underwater”(大黄蜂在水下生存)是最合适的标题。故选D项。
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