Unit 5 Period 1 Starting out & Understanding ideas（分层作业）英语外研版选择性必修第二册

分层作业 Unit 5 Period 1 Starting out & Understanding ideas 目 录 A组 巩固过关 B组 能力进阶 C组 思维拔高 1、 将下列短语翻译为英文。 4 / 8 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 【答案】 1. in harmony with 2. take over 3. in turn 4. die out 5. out of control 6. once and for all 7. be native to 8. in consequence 9. lead to 10. turn out 二、根据句意及汉语提示写出单词。 【答案】 1. native 2. disastrous 3. predator 4. recovery 5. wiped out 6. measures 7. habitat 8. conservation 9. multiplying 10. harmony 三、用方框内所给短语的正确形式填空。 【答案】 1． C 2．K 3．A 4．H 5．I 6．D 7．G 8．E 9．J 10．B 四、补全句子 【答案】 1．came to the rescue right away trapped under the ruins 2．suddenly exploded with laughter 3．who were trapped/ who had been trapped 4．delicious food that/which satisfies all kinds of appetites 5．not until his wife died 6．has an appetite for 五、语法填空 1．symbolizing 2．to 3．found 4．exceptional 5．had become 6．which 7．its 8．a 9．further 10．markets 【导语】本文主要介绍了牡丹在中国文化中的特殊地位、在中国的发展历史，以及当代牡丹产业的国际化发展成果和其在文化传播、经济发展方面的价值。 【详解】1．考查非谓语动词。句意：牡丹常被称为“花中之王”，在中国文化中占有特殊地位，象征着繁荣、尊贵与美丽。句中已有谓语动词holds，提示词symbolize是动词，其前无任何并列连词，要变成非谓语动词；主语The peony与symbolize之间是逻辑上的主谓关系，要填现在分词symbolizing作状语。 2．考查介词。句意：中国牡丹的历史可以追溯到远古时代，早在秦朝就有了关于牡丹栽培的记载。date back to是固定短语，意为“追溯到”，介词to符合题干要求。 3．考查非谓语动词。句意：牡丹最初生长在野外，人们因它的药用价值和观赏美感而喜爱它。句中已有谓语动词were admired，要将动词find变成非谓语动词；主语peonies与find之间是逻辑上的动宾关系，要用过去分词found，作状语。 4．考查形容词。句意：隋朝时期，隋炀帝定都洛阳，颁布法令要求全国各地进献包括牡丹在内的奇花异卉。所填词作定语修饰名词flowers，要将名词exception变成形容词exceptional。 5．考查动词的时态。句意：到了唐代，牡丹已经成为财富与名望的象征，并在这一时期获得了“国花”的称号。By the Tang Dynasty是by+过去时间构成时间状语，要与过去完成时连用；主语peonies和提示词become之间是语义上的主动关系，要用过去完成时的主动语态had become。 6．考查定语从句。句意：这一时期涌现出了数百首赞颂牡丹之美的诗作，其中许多作品流传至今仍然广受欢迎。many of ________ remain popular today是many of+关系词引导的非限制性定语从句，修饰先行词poems；先行词是表示事物的名词，所填关系词在该从句中作主语，要填关系代词which。 7．考查代词。句意：中国的牡丹产业已经走出国门，菏泽等城市将牡丹种苗及相关产品出口到30多个国家和地区。所填词作定语修饰名词borders，要将it变成形容词性物主代词its。 8．考查冠词。句意：牡丹的国际吸引力使其成为向海外推广中国文化的重要载体。tool是单数可数名词，此处是泛指，且定语valuable以辅音音素开头，应用不定冠词a。 9．考查副词。句意：在海外修建牡丹园、举办牡丹文化国际论坛等举措，进一步加强了文化联结与相互理解。所填词作状语修饰动词strengthened，要将far变成副词further，意为“进一步”。 10．考查名词。句意：牡丹籽油、化妆品、茶饮等牡丹相关产品在全球市场广受欢迎。形容词global作定语修饰所填词，要填名词；提示词market作可数名词时表示“市场”，其前无冠词、this、that等限定语，要将其变成复数形式markets，泛指多个市场。 六、阅读理解 1．B 2．A 3．D 4．C 【导语】本文讲述作者偶然目睹一只蓝松鸦被细绳缠住，它的伴侣奋力营救，作者深受触动，和邻居一起出手救助被困蓝松鸦的小故事。 【详解】1．细节理解题。根据第二段“But as I continued cleaning, I heard a different sound. It was loud and kept going. (但是当我继续打扫时，我听到了一个不一样的声音，这个声音很大且持续不断。)”可知，这种奇怪的声响吸引了作者的注意力。 2．细节理解题。根据第三段“The other bird was trying hard to free its mate (配偶) by pulling at the string. (另一只鸟正努力拉扯细绳，想要解救它的配偶。)”可知，这只活跃的蓝松鸦拉扯细绳是为了营救自己的同伴。 3．细节理解题。根据第四段“I was deeply moved by the bird’s action. (我被鸟儿的行为深深打动。)”可知，作者敬佩鸟儿努力营救伴侣的行为，所以决定救助这只被困的蓝松鸦。 4．主旨大意题。通读全文可知，文章讲述蓝松鸦被困，同伴奋力施救，作者也伸出援手救助小鸟。C项“危难之时伸出援手”是文章核心，适合用作标题。 七、七选五 1．E 2．B 3．D 4．F 5．G 【导语】本文主要介绍了林下种植的概念、开展条件以及开展林下种植的相关实操建议。 【详解】1．由上文“Forest farming is a way to put forested areas on your property to good use by growing edible (可食用) and medicinal plants that prefer wooded settings to traditional garden plots.(林下种植是充分利用自有林地的一种方式，种植相较于传统园圃地块更适宜在林间环境生长的食用和药用植物。)”以及下文“Just about any plot of wooded area on your property will do. And you don’t even need to fancy yourself a gardener.(你家土地上几乎任何一块林地都可以。你甚至不必自认是园艺爱好者。)”可知，上文引出林下种植这一概念，下文说明开展林下种植对土地、园艺能力没有过高要求，本空要说明开展林下种植不需要大片土地。E项表示“开展林下种植不需要太多土地。”，能承上启下，符合题意。 2．本题在第二段段首，是该段主旨句。由下文“Much of the effort, organization, and prep work of traditional farming isn’t required when planting in the woods. You don’t need to clear land, plant in rows and water young plants every day. In fact, there are few rules. You can do it any way you really want to.(在林地种植，无需传统农业所需的大部分劳作、统筹和准备工作。你不需要清理土地、成行栽种，也不必每天给幼苗浇水。实际上，这种种植方式几乎没有硬性规定，你完全可以按照自己的想法来操作。)”可知，本段旨在说明森林农场省力、自由、门槛低。B项表示“森林农业的好处显而易见。”，和本段主旨相吻合，适合作为本段首句，符合题意。 3．由上文“But before you start planting, take time to learn what’s native in the area you live.(但在开始种植之前，请花时间了解你所居住地区的本土植物。)”以及下文“Therefore, what grows best depends on location, and choosing wisely can help you invest your time in plants that have the best chance of growing well.(因此，哪种作物长势最好取决于所处地点，明智地进行选择有助于你把时间投入到最有可能良好生长的植物上。)”可知，上文提出种植前要了解本地本土植物，下文得出植物生长情况受地域影响的结论，本空要解释地域造成植物生长差异的原因。D项表示“每个州都有自身的土壤类型与气候条件。”，能够承接上文，引出下文结果，符合题意。 4．由上文“If identifying plants isn’t your strong point, invite a local forester to walk your property with you or contact a local extension office to learn more.(如果你不擅长识别植物，可以邀请当地林业人员一同查看你的地块，或是联系当地农技推广站获取更多信息。)”以及下文“Someone can come and survey your land with you to help you identify what’s already growing.(有人可以和你一同实地勘测你的土地，帮你识别土地上现有的植被。)”可知，上文给出辨识植物的求助渠道，下文讲工作人员上门勘测服务，本空要引出对应的相关服务。F项表示“你当地的林业服务机构甚至可能为你提供服务。”，能承上启下，符合题意。 5．由上文“When you’re ready to plant, start with just one or two forest crops that have value to you and your family. For example, if your kids love jam, plant regionally‑appropriate berry bushes.(当你准备种植时，先挑选一两种对你和家人有价值的林下作物。例如，如果你的孩子喜欢果酱，可以种植适合当地生长的浆果灌木。)”可知，上文举例挑选家人喜爱的作物进行种植，本空要讲述收获劳动成果的感受。G项表示“如果你享受劳动的果实，那它几乎就不算劳作。”，能承接上文，符合题意。 $分层作业 Unit 5 Period 1 Starting out & Understanding ideas 目 录 A组 巩固过关 B组 能力进阶 C组 思维拔高 1、 将下列短语翻译为英文。 4 / 8 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 1. 与…… 和谐相处 _______________ 2. 接管；占领 _______________ 3. 反过来；依次 _______________ 4. 灭绝 _______________ 5. 失去控制 _______________ 6. 一劳永逸；彻底地 _______________ 7. 原产于；源于 _______________ 8. 因此；结果 _______________ 9. 导致；带来 _______________ 10. 证明是；结果是 _______________ 二、根据句意及汉语提示写出单词。 1. The island is ____ (本土的) to royal penguins and many kinds of seabirds. 2. The introduction of rabbits had a ____ (灾难性的) influence on the local ecosystem. 3. The wild cats became the ____ (捕食者) of the native birds on the island. 4. After the control programme, the environment made a remarkable ____ (恢复). 5. The invasive species almost ____ (灭绝) the Macquarie parakeet. 6. People took ____ (措施) to remove all the rabbits and cats from the island. 7. The island’s natural ____ (栖息地) was badly damaged in the past. 8. The government carried out a wildlife ____ (保护) project on Macquarie Island. 9. The rabbit population was ____ (成倍增加) quickly and destroyed the grassland. 10. We should live in ____ (和谐) with nature. 三、用方框内所给短语的正确形式填空。 A．flat B．put on C．harbour D．recognize E. by himself F. suddenly G. missed H. ruined I. fairly J. hobbies K. on the lake Shillan was a small island. At the southern end there was a little 1 where boats arrived. Michael’s house was in the west of the island. Behind the house there was a wood of pine trees and a lake. In winter many ducks and geese came to swim and feed 2 . The southern part of Shillan was very 3 and covered with grass, but the north was hilly. In the north there were two hills: Castle Hill, which got its name from a 4 castle that stood on the top of it, and Crag Hill, which was very rocky. Lots of wild flowers grew on the island, and some of them were 5 rare. Soon Michael knew every centimetre of the island and he could 6 most of the flowers, birds and animals that lived there. At first he 7 the company of other children, but as time passed he got used to playing 8 . Sarah and George loved their new life. They no longer had to work in the shop and had time for their 9 . George grew vegetables in the garden and Sarah painted pictures of wild flowers. When she wasn’t painting or doing housework, she made clothes for Michael. Sarah designed an extra-large jacket for him, which was easy to 10 and which covered his wings. 四、补全句子 1．士兵们立刻前来救援。他们救出了被困在废墟中的人，并将死者掩埋。 The soldiers ________________________. They saved the people ________________ and buried the dead. 2．我慢慢地从抽屉里拿出我的画，举了起来，全班同学突然哄堂大笑。 I slowly pulled my picture out of my drawer and held it up. The entire class _____________. 3．部队派出士兵挖出那些受困的人。（定语从句） The army sent soldiers to dig out those ________________________. 4．在公园内漫步时，游客可品尝到满足各种口味的美食。 (appetite) Wandering around the park, tourists can try ________________. 5．直到他的妻子去世，他才知道真相。 It was ________________ that he knew the truth. 6．这里站着一位图书管理员，他对知识有着强烈的欲望。 Here stands a librarian who ________________ knowledge. 五、语法填空 The peony, often referred to as the King of Flowers, holds a special place in Chinese culture, 1 (symbolize) prosperity, honor, and beauty. The history of peonies in China dates back 2 ancient times, with records of their cultivation appearing as early as the Qin Dynasty. Initially 3 (find) in the wild, peonies were admired for their medicinal properties and ornamental beauty. During the Sui Dynasty, Emperor Yang of Sui established his capital in Luoyang and issued a decree (法令) for 4 (exception) flowers, including peonies, to be presented from all corners of the country. This marked the flower’s transition from a wild plant to a cultivated decorative species. By the Tang Dynasty, peonies 5 (become) a symbol of wealth and fame, earning the title “national flower” during this era. Hundreds of poems celebrating the beauty of peonies emerged during this period, many of 6 remain popular today. China’s peony industry has expanded beyond 7 (it) borders, with cities like Heze exporting peony plants and products to over 30 countries and regions. The flower’s international appeal has made it 8 valuable tool for promoting Chinese culture abroad. Initiatives like building peony gardens in foreign countries and hosting international forums on peony culture have 9 (far) strengthened cultural ties and mutual understanding. Peony-related products, including seed oil, cosmetics, and tea, have gained popularity in global 10 (market). These efforts not only enhance the peony’s global influence but also contribute to the sustainable development of the industry. 六、阅读理解 It’s concert season. For us, that means a walk around the block comes with the songs of birds. The trees become a stage for this music that starts after the snow has disappeared and lasts until late summer. One evening, I was washing dishes and opened the window to listen. The kitchen soon filled up with bird songs. But as I continued cleaning, I heard a different sound. It was loud and kept going. Looking out, I noticed two blue jays (蓝松鸦) sitting on the branches of a newly planted tree in the neighbor’s yard. One was calling loudly while the other stayed still. A moment later, I noticed one jay still had not moved. The other bird was flying around, trying to pull something from the branch with its beak (喙). When I looked more carefully, I saw that one jay was caught in a piece of string (细绳), probably left from the young tree when it was planted earlier that spring. It had likely been collecting materials for their home before getting caught. The other bird was trying hard to free its mate (配偶) by pulling at the string. I was deeply moved by the bird’s action. When it became clear that the bird could not get free, I called our neighbor and offered to help. We took a ladder and some tools to the tree. We carefully cut the string from the bird’s foot. Then we stepped back. At first the jay stayed still. A moment later, it suddenly flew away to join its mate. Our first bird rescue had been a success! Nature teaches us simple lessons when we stop and pay attention. Like the blue jays, when we get “stuck”, we can depend on a friend for help, or just keep singing until a stranger shows up with a ladder. 1．What drew the author’s attention to the yard? A．A seasonal concert. B．A strange noise. C．A newly planted tree. D．A piece of string. 2．Why did the active blue jay pull the string? A．To save its partner. B．To collect materials for its home. C．To get help from humans. D．To protect its newly-built home. 3．What made the author save the bird? A．Good knowledge in saving animals. B．Admiration for beautiful nature. C．Encouragement from the neighbor. D．Respect for the birds’ efforts. 4．What would be the best title for the text? A．A Birdwatcher B．A Chance Meeting C．A Helping Hand in Need D．A Song from the Treetops 七、七选五 Forest farming is a way to put forested areas on your property to good use by growing edible (可食用) and medicinal plants that prefer wooded settings to traditional garden plots. 1 Just about any plot of wooded area on your property will do. And you don’t even need to fancy yourself a gardener. 2 Much of the effort, organization, and prep work of traditional farming isn’t required when planting in the woods. You don’t need to clear land, plant in rows and water young plants every day. In fact, there are few rules. You can do it any way you really want to. But before you start planting, take time to learn what’s native in the area you live. 3 Therefore, what grows best depends on location, and choosing wisely can help you invest your time in plants that have the best chance of growing well. Then see what’s already growing on your land. If it’s growing well without your help, it’ll likely do well if you plant more. If identifying plants isn’t your strong point, invite a local forester to walk your property with you or contact a local extension office to learn more. 4 Someone can come and survey your land with you to help you identify what’s already growing. When you’re ready to plant, start with just one or two forest crops that have value to you and your family. For example, if your kids love jam, plant regionally-appropriate berry bushes. 5 A．That will depend on your property. B．The beauty of forest farming is obvious. C．That said, the process can be as hands-on as you like. D．Every state has its own soil type and climate conditions. E．You don’t have to have much land to start a forest farm. F．Your local forestry service may even offer you a service. G．If you enjoy the fruits of your labor, it’ll hardly feel like labor at all. $分层作业 Unit 5 Period 1 Starting out & Understanding ideas 目 录 A组 巩固过关 B组 能力进阶 C组 思维拔高 1、 将下列短语翻译为英文。 4 / 8 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 1. 与…… 和谐相处 _______________ 2. 接管；占领 _______________ 3. 反过来；依次 _______________ 4. 灭绝 _______________ 5. 失去控制 _______________ 6. 一劳永逸；彻底地 _______________ 7. 原产于；源于 _______________ 8. 因此；结果 _______________ 9. 导致；带来 _______________ 10. 证明是；结果是 _______________ 【答案】 1. in harmony with 2. take over 3. in turn 4. die out 5. out of control 6. once and for all 7. be native to 8. in consequence 9. lead to 10. turn out 二、根据句意及汉语提示写出单词。 1. The island is ____ (本土的) to royal penguins and many kinds of seabirds. 2. The introduction of rabbits had a ____ (灾难性的) influence on the local ecosystem. 3. The wild cats became the ____ (捕食者) of the native birds on the island. 4. After the control programme, the environment made a remarkable ____ (恢复). 5. The invasive species almost ____ (灭绝) the Macquarie parakeet. 6. People took ____ (措施) to remove all the rabbits and cats from the island. 7. The island’s natural ____ (栖息地) was badly damaged in the past. 8. The government carried out a wildlife ____ (保护) project on Macquarie Island. 9. The rabbit population was ____ (成倍增加) quickly and destroyed the grassland. 10. We should live in ____ (和谐) with nature. 【答案】 1. native 2. disastrous 3. predator 4. recovery 5. wiped out 6. measures 7. habitat 8. conservation 9. multiplying 10. harmony 三、用方框内所给短语的正确形式填空。 A．flat B．put on C．harbour D．recognize E. by himself F. suddenly G. missed H. ruined I. fairly J. hobbies K. on the lake Shillan was a small island. At the southern end there was a little 1 where boats arrived. Michael’s house was in the west of the island. Behind the house there was a wood of pine trees and a lake. In winter many ducks and geese came to swim and feed 2 . The southern part of Shillan was very 3 and covered with grass, but the north was hilly. In the north there were two hills: Castle Hill, which got its name from a 4 castle that stood on the top of it, and Crag Hill, which was very rocky. Lots of wild flowers grew on the island, and some of them were 5 rare. Soon Michael knew every centimetre of the island and he could 6 most of the flowers, birds and animals that lived there. At first he 7 the company of other children, but as time passed he got used to playing 8 . Sarah and George loved their new life. They no longer had to work in the shop and had time for their 9 . George grew vegetables in the garden and Sarah painted pictures of wild flowers. When she wasn’t painting or doing housework, she made clothes for Michael. Sarah designed an extra-large jacket for him, which was easy to 10 and which covered his wings. 【答案】 1． C 2．K 3．A 4．H 5．I 6．D 7．G 8．E 9．J 10．B 四、补全句子 1．士兵们立刻前来救援。他们救出了被困在废墟中的人，并将死者掩埋。 The soldiers ________________________. They saved the people ________________ and buried the dead. 2．我慢慢地从抽屉里拿出我的画，举了起来，全班同学突然哄堂大笑。 I slowly pulled my picture out of my drawer and held it up. The entire class _____________. 3．部队派出士兵挖出那些受困的人。（定语从句） The army sent soldiers to dig out those ________________________. 4．在公园内漫步时，游客可品尝到满足各种口味的美食。 (appetite) Wandering around the park, tourists can try ________________. 5．直到他的妻子去世，他才知道真相。 It was ________________ that he knew the truth. 6．这里站着一位图书管理员，他对知识有着强烈的欲望。 Here stands a librarian who ________________ knowledge. 【答案】 1．came to the rescue right away trapped under the ruins 2．suddenly exploded with laughter 3．who were trapped/ who had been trapped 4．delicious food that/which satisfies all kinds of appetites 5．not until his wife died 6．has an appetite for 五、语法填空 The peony, often referred to as the King of Flowers, holds a special place in Chinese culture, 1 (symbolize) prosperity, honor, and beauty. The history of peonies in China dates back 2 ancient times, with records of their cultivation appearing as early as the Qin Dynasty. Initially 3 (find) in the wild, peonies were admired for their medicinal properties and ornamental beauty. During the Sui Dynasty, Emperor Yang of Sui established his capital in Luoyang and issued a decree (法令) for 4 (exception) flowers, including peonies, to be presented from all corners of the country. This marked the flower’s transition from a wild plant to a cultivated decorative species. By the Tang Dynasty, peonies 5 (become) a symbol of wealth and fame, earning the title “national flower” during this era. Hundreds of poems celebrating the beauty of peonies emerged during this period, many of 6 remain popular today. China’s peony industry has expanded beyond 7 (it) borders, with cities like Heze exporting peony plants and products to over 30 countries and regions. The flower’s international appeal has made it 8 valuable tool for promoting Chinese culture abroad. Initiatives like building peony gardens in foreign countries and hosting international forums on peony culture have 9 (far) strengthened cultural ties and mutual understanding. Peony-related products, including seed oil, cosmetics, and tea, have gained popularity in global 10 (market). These efforts not only enhance the peony’s global influence but also contribute to the sustainable development of the industry. 1．symbolizing 2．to 3．found 4．exceptional 5．had become 6．which 7．its 8．a 9．further 10．markets 【导语】本文主要介绍了牡丹在中国文化中的特殊地位、在中国的发展历史，以及当代牡丹产业的国际化发展成果和其在文化传播、经济发展方面的价值。 【详解】1．考查非谓语动词。句意：牡丹常被称为“花中之王”，在中国文化中占有特殊地位，象征着繁荣、尊贵与美丽。句中已有谓语动词holds，提示词symbolize是动词，其前无任何并列连词，要变成非谓语动词；主语The peony与symbolize之间是逻辑上的主谓关系，要填现在分词symbolizing作状语。 2．考查介词。句意：中国牡丹的历史可以追溯到远古时代，早在秦朝就有了关于牡丹栽培的记载。date back to是固定短语，意为“追溯到”，介词to符合题干要求。 3．考查非谓语动词。句意：牡丹最初生长在野外，人们因它的药用价值和观赏美感而喜爱它。句中已有谓语动词were admired，要将动词find变成非谓语动词；主语peonies与find之间是逻辑上的动宾关系，要用过去分词found，作状语。 4．考查形容词。句意：隋朝时期，隋炀帝定都洛阳，颁布法令要求全国各地进献包括牡丹在内的奇花异卉。所填词作定语修饰名词flowers，要将名词exception变成形容词exceptional。 5．考查动词的时态。句意：到了唐代，牡丹已经成为财富与名望的象征，并在这一时期获得了“国花”的称号。By the Tang Dynasty是by+过去时间构成时间状语，要与过去完成时连用；主语peonies和提示词become之间是语义上的主动关系，要用过去完成时的主动语态had become。 6．考查定语从句。句意：这一时期涌现出了数百首赞颂牡丹之美的诗作，其中许多作品流传至今仍然广受欢迎。many of ________ remain popular today是many of+关系词引导的非限制性定语从句，修饰先行词poems；先行词是表示事物的名词，所填关系词在该从句中作主语，要填关系代词which。 7．考查代词。句意：中国的牡丹产业已经走出国门，菏泽等城市将牡丹种苗及相关产品出口到30多个国家和地区。所填词作定语修饰名词borders，要将it变成形容词性物主代词its。 8．考查冠词。句意：牡丹的国际吸引力使其成为向海外推广中国文化的重要载体。tool是单数可数名词，此处是泛指，且定语valuable以辅音音素开头，应用不定冠词a。 9．考查副词。句意：在海外修建牡丹园、举办牡丹文化国际论坛等举措，进一步加强了文化联结与相互理解。所填词作状语修饰动词strengthened，要将far变成副词further，意为“进一步”。 10．考查名词。句意：牡丹籽油、化妆品、茶饮等牡丹相关产品在全球市场广受欢迎。形容词global作定语修饰所填词，要填名词；提示词market作可数名词时表示“市场”，其前无冠词、this、that等限定语，要将其变成复数形式markets，泛指多个市场。 六、阅读理解 It’s concert season. For us, that means a walk around the block comes with the songs of birds. The trees become a stage for this music that starts after the snow has disappeared and lasts until late summer. One evening, I was washing dishes and opened the window to listen. The kitchen soon filled up with bird songs. But as I continued cleaning, I heard a different sound. It was loud and kept going. Looking out, I noticed two blue jays (蓝松鸦) sitting on the branches of a newly planted tree in the neighbor’s yard. One was calling loudly while the other stayed still. A moment later, I noticed one jay still had not moved. The other bird was flying around, trying to pull something from the branch with its beak (喙). When I looked more carefully, I saw that one jay was caught in a piece of string (细绳), probably left from the young tree when it was planted earlier that spring. It had likely been collecting materials for their home before getting caught. The other bird was trying hard to free its mate (配偶) by pulling at the string. I was deeply moved by the bird’s action. When it became clear that the bird could not get free, I called our neighbor and offered to help. We took a ladder and some tools to the tree. We carefully cut the string from the bird’s foot. Then we stepped back. At first the jay stayed still. A moment later, it suddenly flew away to join its mate. Our first bird rescue had been a success! Nature teaches us simple lessons when we stop and pay attention. Like the blue jays, when we get “stuck”, we can depend on a friend for help, or just keep singing until a stranger shows up with a ladder. 1．What drew the author’s attention to the yard? A．A seasonal concert. B．A strange noise. C．A newly planted tree. D．A piece of string. 2．Why did the active blue jay pull the string? A．To save its partner. B．To collect materials for its home. C．To get help from humans. D．To protect its newly-built home. 3．What made the author save the bird? A．Good knowledge in saving animals. B．Admiration for beautiful nature. C．Encouragement from the neighbor. D．Respect for the birds’ efforts. 4．What would be the best title for the text? A．A Birdwatcher B．A Chance Meeting C．A Helping Hand in Need D．A Song from the Treetops 1．B 2．A 3．D 4．C 【导语】本文讲述作者偶然目睹一只蓝松鸦被细绳缠住，它的伴侣奋力营救，作者深受触动，和邻居一起出手救助被困蓝松鸦的小故事。 【详解】1．细节理解题。根据第二段“But as I continued cleaning, I heard a different sound. It was loud and kept going. (但是当我继续打扫时，我听到了一个不一样的声音，这个声音很大且持续不断。)”可知，这种奇怪的声响吸引了作者的注意力。 2．细节理解题。根据第三段“The other bird was trying hard to free its mate (配偶) by pulling at the string. (另一只鸟正努力拉扯细绳，想要解救它的配偶。)”可知，这只活跃的蓝松鸦拉扯细绳是为了营救自己的同伴。 3．细节理解题。根据第四段“I was deeply moved by the bird’s action. (我被鸟儿的行为深深打动。)”可知，作者敬佩鸟儿努力营救伴侣的行为，所以决定救助这只被困的蓝松鸦。 4．主旨大意题。通读全文可知，文章讲述蓝松鸦被困，同伴奋力施救，作者也伸出援手救助小鸟。C项“危难之时伸出援手”是文章核心，适合用作标题。 七、七选五 Forest farming is a way to put forested areas on your property to good use by growing edible (可食用) and medicinal plants that prefer wooded settings to traditional garden plots. 1 Just about any plot of wooded area on your property will do. And you don’t even need to fancy yourself a gardener. 2 Much of the effort, organization, and prep work of traditional farming isn’t required when planting in the woods. You don’t need to clear land, plant in rows and water young plants every day. In fact, there are few rules. You can do it any way you really want to. But before you start planting, take time to learn what’s native in the area you live. 3 Therefore, what grows best depends on location, and choosing wisely can help you invest your time in plants that have the best chance of growing well. Then see what’s already growing on your land. If it’s growing well without your help, it’ll likely do well if you plant more. If identifying plants isn’t your strong point, invite a local forester to walk your property with you or contact a local extension office to learn more. 4 Someone can come and survey your land with you to help you identify what’s already growing. When you’re ready to plant, start with just one or two forest crops that have value to you and your family. For example, if your kids love jam, plant regionally-appropriate berry bushes. 5 A．That will depend on your property. B．The beauty of forest farming is obvious. C．That said, the process can be as hands-on as you like. D．Every state has its own soil type and climate conditions. E．You don’t have to have much land to start a forest farm. F．Your local forestry service may even offer you a service. G．If you enjoy the fruits of your labor, it’ll hardly feel like labor at all. 1．E 2．B 3．D 4．F 5．G 【导语】本文主要介绍了林下种植的概念、开展条件以及开展林下种植的相关实操建议。 【详解】1．由上文“Forest farming is a way to put forested areas on your property to good use by growing edible (可食用) and medicinal plants that prefer wooded settings to traditional garden plots.(林下种植是充分利用自有林地的一种方式，种植相较于传统园圃地块更适宜在林间环境生长的食用和药用植物。)”以及下文“Just about any plot of wooded area on your property will do. And you don’t even need to fancy yourself a gardener.(你家土地上几乎任何一块林地都可以。你甚至不必自认是园艺爱好者。)”可知，上文引出林下种植这一概念，下文说明开展林下种植对土地、园艺能力没有过高要求，本空要说明开展林下种植不需要大片土地。E项表示“开展林下种植不需要太多土地。”，能承上启下，符合题意。 2．本题在第二段段首，是该段主旨句。由下文“Much of the effort, organization, and prep work of traditional farming isn’t required when planting in the woods. You don’t need to clear land, plant in rows and water young plants every day. In fact, there are few rules. You can do it any way you really want to.(在林地种植，无需传统农业所需的大部分劳作、统筹和准备工作。你不需要清理土地、成行栽种，也不必每天给幼苗浇水。实际上，这种种植方式几乎没有硬性规定，你完全可以按照自己的想法来操作。)”可知，本段旨在说明森林农场省力、自由、门槛低。B项表示“森林农业的好处显而易见。”，和本段主旨相吻合，适合作为本段首句，符合题意。 3．由上文“But before you start planting, take time to learn what’s native in the area you live.(但在开始种植之前，请花时间了解你所居住地区的本土植物。)”以及下文“Therefore, what grows best depends on location, and choosing wisely can help you invest your time in plants that have the best chance of growing well.(因此，哪种作物长势最好取决于所处地点，明智地进行选择有助于你把时间投入到最有可能良好生长的植物上。)”可知，上文提出种植前要了解本地本土植物，下文得出植物生长情况受地域影响的结论，本空要解释地域造成植物生长差异的原因。D项表示“每个州都有自身的土壤类型与气候条件。”，能够承接上文，引出下文结果，符合题意。 4．由上文“If identifying plants isn’t your strong point, invite a local forester to walk your property with you or contact a local extension office to learn more.(如果你不擅长识别植物，可以邀请当地林业人员一同查看你的地块，或是联系当地农技推广站获取更多信息。)”以及下文“Someone can come and survey your land with you to help you identify what’s already growing.(有人可以和你一同实地勘测你的土地，帮你识别土地上现有的植被。)”可知，上文给出辨识植物的求助渠道，下文讲工作人员上门勘测服务，本空要引出对应的相关服务。F项表示“你当地的林业服务机构甚至可能为你提供服务。”，能承上启下，符合题意。 5．由上文“When you’re ready to plant, start with just one or two forest crops that have value to you and your family. For example, if your kids love jam, plant regionally‑appropriate berry bushes.(当你准备种植时，先挑选一两种对你和家人有价值的林下作物。例如，如果你的孩子喜欢果酱，可以种植适合当地生长的浆果灌木。)”可知，上文举例挑选家人喜爱的作物进行种植，本空要讲述收获劳动成果的感受。G项表示“如果你享受劳动的果实，那它几乎就不算劳作。”，能承接上文，符合题意。 $