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Ⅰ.阅读单词——会意
1．Atlantic adj.大西洋的
2．whale n．鲸
3．mystery n．难以理解的事物，谜
4．crash v．暴跌
5．per cent n．百分比
6．creature n．生物，动物
7．element n．基本部分，要素
8．breathtaking adj.令人惊叹的
9．eagle n．鹰
10．capture v．(用文字或图片)记录，捕捉
11．file n．档案，文件
Ⅱ.重点单词——记形
1．charity n．慈善机构，慈善团体
2．annual adj.一年一度的，每年的
3．seek v．寻找，寻求
4．professor n．教授
5．measure v．量，测量 n．措施；尺度
6．position n．位置
7．eventually adv.最终，终于
8．destroy v．破坏，毁掉
9．chemical n．化学品 adj.化学(作用)的
10．idiom n．习语，成语
11．authority n．当权，权力
12．source n．来源，出处
13．found v．创立，创建14．button n．按钮
15．encounter v．意外地遇见，与……邂逅 n．意外的相遇，邂逅
16．path n．小径，小道
17．stare v．凝视，盯着看
18．image n．图像，影像
Ⅲ.拓展单词——悉变
1．migrate v．移栖，迁徙→migration n．迁徙
2．determine v．测定，确定→determined adj.坚决的；有决心的→determination n．决心；
果断
3．solution n．解决，解决方法→solve vt.解决
4．amazing adj.惊人的，了不起的→amaze v．使惊讶→amazed adj.惊讶的→amazement
n．惊奇；惊愕
5．survive v．活下来，幸存→survival n．幸存；残存物→survivor n．幸存者；生还者
6．effect n．影响，结果→effective adj.有效的；有影响的
7．accommodation n．住处，工作场所→accommodate v．容纳；提供住宿
8．photographer n．摄影师→photograph n．照片 vi.& vt.(为……)拍照→photography n．摄
影；摄影术
9．recover v．(从糟糕经历中)恢复→recovery n．恢复
10．shock n．吃惊，震惊→shocking adj.令人震惊的→shocked adj.感到震惊的
11．variety n．多样化，变化→various adj.多种多样的→vary vi.变化；不同
12．concentrate v．专注，专心→concentration n．专心→concentrated adj.全力以赴的；集
中的
13．freeze v．(froze，frozen) 突然停止，呆住；结冰；(使)冻住→freezing adj.极冷的；冰
冻的→frozen adj.结冰的；冻僵的；冷冻的
14．reaction n．(对某一情形或事件的)反应→react vi.做出反应；回应
1．endow /In'daʊ/ vt.捐赠；资助
be endowed with天生具备
2．array /ə'reI/ n．大量；大群；阵列 vt.布置；排列
3．thread /θred/ n．线；思路；线状物 vt.& vi.穿(针)；穿过
4．beam /biːm/ n．光线；束；梁 vi.& vt.照射；发光；发热
5．stickiness /'stIkinəs/ n．黏性→sticky /'stIki/ adj.黏的；闷热的；难办的
6．attribute /'ætrIbjuːt/ n．属性；性质；特征
/ə'trIbjuːt/ vt.把……归因于；认为是……所为7．forth /fɔːθ/ adv.向前；离去
call forth使产生；引起
8．circulate /'sɜːkjəleIt/ vi.& vt.循环；传播
9．evaporate /I'væpəreIt/ vi.& vt.(使)蒸发；挥发
10．moisture /'mɔIstʃə(r)/ n．潮气；水汽；水分
Ⅳ.背核心短语
1．flow chart流程图，作业图
2．kill two birds with one stone一举两得，一箭双雕
3．hold your horses慢点，别急
4．rain cats and dogs下倾盆大雨
5．brave the elements不顾天气恶劣，冒着风雨
6．after all毕竟，终究
7．manage to do sth成功做某事
8．the solution to...……的解决办法
9．at a speed of以……的速度
10．show respect to尊重
11．cut down 砍倒；减少
12．feed on以……为食
13．concentrate on把注意力集中于，全神贯注于
14．fall off从……掉下来
15．recover from从……恢复
16．from time to time不时，偶尔
Ⅴ.悟经典句式
1．The solution to the mystery of the monarch’s amazing ability comes at a time when it is in
serious trouble.(when引导定语从句)
黑脉金斑蝶这一惊人能力的奥秘被揭开时，这一生物正处于水深火热的生存状态中。
2．Sadly，human activity is the main reason why the number of monarch butterflies is falling.
(the reason why...)
可悲的是，人类活动是黑脉金斑蝶数量正在下降的主要原因。
3．The more we know about this lovely creature，the greater the chance it will survive...(the＋
比较级...，the＋比较级...)
我们对这种迷人的生物了解越多，它活下来的可能性就越大……
4．An eagle flew over the snow-capped mountains，which were reflected in the still lake below.
(which引导非限制性定语从句)
白雪皑皑的山峰倒映在山脚下平静的湖面上，一只鹰掠过山顶。
5．It is after all we who are the visitors to their world.(强调句)毕竟，我们是它们世界里的访客。
Ⅰ.阅读单词(每小题1分，共10分)
1．Atlantic adj.大西洋的
2．whale n．鲸
3．breathtaking adj.令人惊叹的
4．mystery n．难以理解的事物，谜
5．crash v．暴跌
6．capture v． ( 用文字或图片 ) 记录，捕捉
7．creature n．生物，动物
8．element n．基本部分，要素
9．eagle n．鹰
10．file n．档案，文件
Ⅱ.重点单词(每小题1.5分，共15分)
1．annual adj.一年一度的，每年的
2．seek v．寻找，寻求
3．measure v．量，测量
4．eventually adv.最终，终于
5．destroy v．破坏，毁掉
6．authority n．当权，权力
7．source n．来源，出处
8．found v．创立，创建
9．encounter n．意外的相遇，邂逅
10．stare v．凝视，盯着看
Ⅲ.拓展单词(每小题2分，共10分)
1．migrate v．移栖，迁徙→migration n．迁徙
2．reaction n．(对某一情形或事件的)反应→react vi.做出反应；回应
3．solution n．解决，解决方法→solve vt.解决
4．effect n．影响，结果→effective adj.有效的；有影响的
5．accommodation n．住处，工作场所→accommodate v．容纳；提供住宿
Ⅳ.拔高词汇(每小题1分，共5分)
1．array n．大量；大群；阵列 vt.布置；排列
2．beam n．光线；束；梁 vi.& vt.照射；发光；发热3．attribute n．属性；性质；特征 vt. 把 …… 归因于；认为是 …… 所为
4．circulate vi.& vt.循环；传播
5．evaporate vi.& vt. ( 使 ) 蒸发；挥发
Ⅴ.核心短语(每小题2分，共10分)
1．manage to do sth 成功做某事
2．the solution to...……的解决办法
3．show respect to 尊重
4．concentrate on 把注意力集中于，全神贯注于
5．fall off 从……掉下来
Ⅰ.词形变化填空(每小题2分，共20分)
1．What amazed me most was that the photographer had an amazing appetite for American
country music.(amaze)
2．We were shocked by the shocking news that the man in charge of the charity died suddenly
yesterday.(shock)
3．The only survivor who survived the terrible car accident told her friends that it was the safety
belt that contributed to her survival.(survive)
4 ． The teacher asked the students to concentrate on the math class ， because lack of
concentration resulted in poor academic performance.(concentrate)
5．This firm provides a variety of products to serve various types of customers.(vary)
6．He said with determination that he determined to travel across the Atlantic and nothing
could make him less determined.(determine)
7．It is winter now，so it is freezing cold in this area and the lake has frozen over.(freeze)
8．He gradually recovered from the sadness with the help of his friends and sister，and everyone
was waiting for his full recovery.(recover)
9．The photographer has photographed a wide range of street scenes，and his photographs are
popular on the Internet.(photograph)
10．In order to solve these practical problems，we must find someone who has the ability to
come up with effective solutions.(solve)
Ⅱ.选词填空(每小题2.5分，共15分)
1．The professor is gradually recovering from the operation these days，and his students believe
he will be back for class soon.
2．While making the speech，Richard referred to his notes from time to time because of
nervousness.
3．It’s dangerous for a green hand like you to drive at a speed of 120 kilometers an hour.4．She used to work 50 hours a week，but recently she’s cut down on account of her poor
health.
5．(2023·新课标Ⅰ，应用文写作)In my opinion，randomly pairing up students can’t improve
their oral English and after all，the ability to speak English varies from person to person.
6．With mountains and fields covered with heavy snow，it is the hardest time for animals and
birds to find anything to feed on.
Ⅲ.经典句型仿写(每小题3分，共15分)
1．(2021·全国乙，书面表达之发言稿)没有人可以否认，我们生活在一个在线学习越来越流
行的时代。(when引导定语从句)
No one can deny the fact that we are living in an age when online learning is becoming more and
more popular.
2．(2020·全国Ⅰ，书面表达之人物介绍)我们周围有许多受人尊敬的人，对我来说，我最尊
敬的人是我的英语老师。(强调句)
There are many respectable people around us，and for me it is my English teacher that/who I
respect most.
3．(读后续写之心情描写)她越想这件事就越感到沮丧。(the＋比较级．..，the＋比较级．..)
The more she thought about this matter ， the more depressed she felt .
4．(2021·浙江6月，应用文写作之宣传稿)这就是我极力推荐参观这个令人惊叹的展览的主
要原因。(why 引导定语从句)
This is the main reason why I highly recommend a visit to the amazing exhibition.
5．经理什么也没说，这使他感到心烦意乱。(which引导非限制性定语从句)
The manager said nothing，which made him feel very upset.
Professor Smith has explained why many animals migrate from one place to another at
certain times of the year.To us，this topic is no longer 1.a mystery.We once thought animals
migrated to find food，seek a partner，or in search of 2.warmer(warm) weather.However，what
makes us shocked is 3.that some animals migrate just because of human activities,4.which have a
terrible effect on them.Based on a report shown by Professor Smith，some experts recently
5.have analyzed(analyze) the data and flow charts，only 6.to find(find) that some natural habitats
are unfortunately polluted or even destroyed by chemicals.Eventually，a 7.variety(vary) of
lovely creatures have to migrate to other places in order to survive，such as the monarch
butterfly.8.Determined(determine) to better protect the creatures in nature ， we are now
concentrating on finding amazing solutions to 9.raising(raise) people’s awareness.After all，
protecting animals is protecting ourselves.Just as the idiom goes，kill two birds with one
stone.Only by taking 10.effective(effect) measures can we live in harmony with animals.提示：题干中加底纹词汇为本单元词汇
measure v．测量；估量；判定 n．措施；尺度；标准；计量制
·measure...by...用……来衡量……
·take measures/steps/action to do sth采取措施做某事
make sth to one’s measure照某人的尺寸做某物
(1)I was measured(measure) by my appearance just now，which made me boil with anger.
(2)按照他的尺寸做的西装非常适合一年一度的庆祝活动。
A suit (which/that is) made to his measure is quite proper for the annual celebration.
(3)(2023·北京，书面表达)只有我们采取适当的措施来提高环保意识，我们才能在不久的将
来建设一个绿色的北京。
Only if we take appropriate measures to promote the environmental awareness can we build a
green Beijing in the near future.
(4)那间五米宽的房间住起来很舒服。
①The room which/that measures five meters across is comfortable to live in.(定语从句)
②The room measuring five meters across is comfortable to live in.(分词形式作后置定语)
用法点拨 ①measure用作“措施”时，常用其复数形式。
②measure表示“有……长(或宽、高等)”时是系动词，后跟测量的结果，不用于被动语态
及进行时态。
determine vi.& vt.决定；确定；下定决心 (determined adj.坚决的；坚定的；果断的
determination n．决心；坚定；果断)
·determine to do...决定做……(表示动作)
determine on/upon决定
·be determined to do...决心做……(表示状态)
(1)(2021·全国甲，书面表达)Determined(determine) to organize the theme class meeting
wonderfully，I am writing to ask you for advice on which Chinese traditional cultures attract
foreigners most.
(2)(2023·新课标Ⅰ，读后续写)带着坚定的眼神，我决心勇敢地面对困难，这使我在写作比
赛中获得了第一名。直到那时，我才意识到没有什么比决心和勇气更重要。
With a determined look in my eyes，I determined to face/was determined to face/determined on
facing difficulties bravely，making me win first prize in the writing contest.It was not until then
that I was aware that nothing was more important than determination and courage.
amazing adj.令人惊讶的；惊人的；了不起的 (amazed adj.吃惊的；惊讶的 amaze vt.使惊奇；使惊愕 amazement n．吃惊；惊讶)
·be amazed at/by/that...对……感到惊讶
be amazed to do sth对做某事感到惊奇
·in amazement惊讶地
to one’s amazement使某人惊讶的是
(1)This is such an amazing discovery that we are all amazed at it；to our amazement，it is a
disabled man who makes the discovery.(amaze)
(2)(2023·新课标Ⅰ，读后续写)同学们惊讶于我的成绩，惊奇地喊道：“你的文章是怎么得
到所有评委的认可的？”
Amazed at/by what I had achieved，my classmates exclaimed in amazement，“How did you get
your article recognised by all the judges？”
(3)(读后续写之情绪描写)我惊奇地发现周围的人都在盯着我看。我既惊讶又尴尬，觉得空气
都凝固了。
I was amazed to find that those around me were staring at me.Amazed and embarrassed，I felt
as if all the air were frozen.
(4)(2022·浙江1月，读后续写)令我惊讶的是，我的老师宣布我将和那个我想要回避的人一
起工作，我感到非常失落。
①To my amazement，my teacher announced that I would be working with the person I wanted to
avoid and I was overwhelmed by a sense of disappointment.
②What amazed me/made me amazed was that my teacher announced that I would be working with
the person I wanted to avoid and I was overwhelmed by a sense of disappointment.(用what引导的
主语从句改写)
shock vt.使震惊 n．休克；震惊；令人震惊的事 (shocked adj.感到震惊的 shocking
adj.令人震惊的)
·be a shock to...对……而言是一件震惊的事
·be shocked at sth/that...对……感到震惊
be shocked to do sth因做某事而感到震惊
(1)All of us were shocked at the shocking news that the woman survived without food or drink
for seven days.(shock)
(2)I was shocked to hear(hear) the news that the leader abused his authority and was sentenced to
prison.That is，the news was indeed a shock to me.
(3)(2020·浙江7月，读后续写)The bear tore a hole in the fence and put his head in.Elli and I were
shocked.
＝The bear tore a hole in the fence and put his head in，which shocked Elli and me/which made
Elli and me shocked.(用which引导的非限制性定语从句改写)＝What shocked Elli and me was that the bear tore a hole in the fence and put his head in.(用what
引导的主语从句和that引导的表语从句改写)
concentrate vi.集中(注意力、思想等)；专心，专注 (concentration n．集中；专心
concentrated adj.浓缩的；集中的；全力以赴的)
concentrate on (doing) sth集中于/专心于(做)某事
concentrate one’s mind/attention on集中注意力于；致力于；专心于
(1)(2023·全国乙，书面表达)通过学习如何制作小笼包，我意识到专注和耐心对我们来说确
实很重要。
By learning how to make xiaolongbao，I have been aware that concentration and patience do
make a difference to us.
(2)(应用文写作之建议信)如果你专心致志地做你正在做的事，你迟早会取得很大的进步。
①If you concentrate (your mind/attention) on what you are doing，you will definitely make great
progress sooner or later.
②Concentrate (your mind/attention) on what you are doing and you will definitely make great
progress sooner or later.(用“祈使句＋and＋陈述句”改写)
③Concentrating (your mind/attention) on what you are doing，you will definitely make great
progress sooner or later.(用现在分词短语作状语改写)
the＋比较级...，the＋比较级... The more we know about this lovely creature，the
greater the chance it will survive...我们对这种迷人的生物了解越多，它活下来的可能性就越
大……
“the＋比较级...，the＋比较级...”句型：
·意为“越……，就越……”，表示主、从句的两个谓语是同时进行的，一方随另一方程度
的变化而变化。
·从结构上看，第一个“the＋比较级...”是表示条件的状语从句；在表示将来意义的情况
时，从句用一般现在时表示将来；第二个“the＋比较级...”是主句，用一般将来时。
·本句型中常用省略结构。
(1)The more we know each other，the better(well) we will understand each other.
(2)(应用文写作之建议信)The more you practice，the more fluently(fluent) you will speak
Chinese.
(3)(读后续写之心理描写)她越想这件事，越感到害怕，手心在冒汗，心跳得厉害。
The more she thought about this ， the more frightened she felt ，her palms sweating and her heart
pounding wildly.
强调句型 It is after all we who are the visitors to their world.毕竟，我们是它们世界里
的访客。强调句型的常用结构：
It is/was＋被强调部分＋that/who＋其他部分．
Is/Was it＋被强调部分＋that/who...?
特殊疑问词＋is/was it＋that...?
It is/was not until＋被强调部分＋that＋其他部分．
(1)It was with the help of volunteers that he finally survived the hurricane.
(2)“What was it that made him think of so many solutions？” I asked in amazement.
(3)(读后续写之片段描写)那是在一年以后，某天半夜我们听到Spotty大声地汪汪叫。直到冲
出房间，我们才发现厨房里浓烟滚滚。
It was one year later that we heard Spotty barking loudly one midnight.It was not until we rushed
out of the house that we saw heavy smoke rolling out of the kitchen.
用法点拨 本句型不能用于强调原句的谓语动词。
提示：题干中加底纹词汇为上一单元词汇
Ⅰ.一词多义练/熟词生义练——清除阅读障碍
1．cut down
(1)He，along with his working partner，tried to cut down on smoking but failed. B
(2)Cut down the article so as to make it fit the space available on the paper. C
(3)He cut down the tree and cut it up for firewood. A
(4)Hunger，cold and illness cut down many villagers. D
2．快速阅读下列句子并猜测句中加黑词汇的意思
(1)According to the professor，more than 30 percent of these teenagers had a bad reaction to the
drug.生理反应
(2)Make sure that you are working in a comfortable position.姿势
Ⅱ.核心知识强化练——巩固语言知识
1．He preferred his aunt to make a suit to his measure，so he immediately corresponded with
her.
2.Thanks to your help，I could find an unusual solution to handling the problem.
3．Amazed(amaze) at the inspiring news on the social media，the teenager couldn’t wait to
share it with me.
4．My partner sought to make(make) advances in physics but in vain，and he was anxious and
ashamed.
5．Not knowing how to avoid the following chain reaction(react)，he bitterly dragged his feet
towards his home.6．It is proved that the more you postpone doing your task，the worse(badly) you will perform.
7．It is his generosity，comfort，passion，humour and patience that have a great effect
on/upon me and my career.
8．Seeing their houses destroyed(destroy) in the earthquake，these ordinary people burst into
tears.
9．It struck us that a literature club ought to be founded(found)，where a friendly and
comfortable atmosphere should be created.
10．What shocked us was that she survived her husband by ten years.
假定你是李华，即将代表学校就如何保护动物发表演讲。请根据以下内容写一篇发言稿：
1.动物面临灭绝的原因；
2.措施。
完成句子
1．我们经常对报纸上令人震惊的报道感到震惊，这些报道称，野生动物尤其是稀有物种正
面临灭绝的危险。(shock；that引导的同位语从句)
2．正是人类为了牟取暴利而猎杀野生动物导致了动物数量的急剧减少。(强调句型)
3．是时候该我们立即采取有效措施保护它们免于灭绝了。(measure)
4．我们应该把重点放在如何提高公众保护动物的意识上。(concentrate)
5．只有我们决心拯救动物，我们才能成功。(determine；倒装句)
组句成篇
把以上句子用适当的过渡词语和过渡句组成一篇80词左右的短文。
参考范文Ladies and gentlemen，
I feel greatly honoured to deliver a speech here.In our daily life，we are often shocked at the
shocking newspaper reports that wildlife，especially rare species，is in danger of dying out.It is
human beings’ hunting wild animals for big profits that results in a sharp decrease in the number
of animals.As a consequence，it is high time for us to take immediate and effective measures to
protect them from extinction.From my point of view，we ought to concentrate on how to raise
public awareness of protecting animals.I am greatly convinced that only if we are determined to
save animals can we make it.
Thanks for your listening.
教材语料整合
[情感描写] amazing；shock
[动作描写] seek；determine；concentrate；hold your horses；freeze；stare；
亮词
brave the elements；encounter；survive
[环境描写] rain cats and dogs；path；breathtaking
1.When I finally stepped out of the trees，the view was breathtaking.(动作描写)(环
境描写)
2.While I was concentrating on photographing this amazing scene，I suddenly had a
feeling that I was being watched.Slowly，and with the camera still held to my eye，
美句 I turned...and froze.(情感描写)(动作描写)
3.Time stood still as the bear and I both waited to see who would move first.My legs
started shaking.(动作描写)
4.My most frightening but magical experience was now captured forever in a single
image.(结尾升华句)
拓展语料积累 情感细节描写：喜悦与快乐(二)
glad adj.高兴的 giggle v．& n．咯咯笑 cheer n．欢呼声→cheerful adj.快乐
单词 的；高兴的 joy n．高兴；喜悦 →joyful adj.高兴的 happy adj.高兴的→happily
adv.高兴地→happiness n．快乐，幸福 merry adj.高兴的→merrily adv.高兴地
a sense/wave of joy and happiness sweeps/floods over sb一种(阵)喜悦和幸福感席卷某
人 in high/cheerful spirits兴高采烈 be seized by joy/be overcome with happiness非
词块
常高兴 beam with smiles 笑逐颜开 laugh heartily 哈哈大笑 a mixture of
excitement and delight 既兴奋又开心
Hearing/Seeing...，he jumped up and down with joy.听到/看到……，他高兴得跳了
起来。
句型
She hummed and skipped in the forest like a bird.(比喻句)她像鸟儿一样在森林里
哼唱跳动。The smile on her face shone like a diamond.(比喻句)她脸上的笑容像钻石一样闪闪
发光。
A flood of joy/pleasure welled up in him.(无灵主语句)喜悦涌上他的心头。
He was in high spirits，feeling on top of the world.(现在分词作状语)他情绪高涨，
感到极其幸福。
When the mother kissed the baby on the cheek，his bright smile lit up the whole room.
(比喻句)
当母亲亲吻婴儿的脸颊时，他灿烂的笑容照亮了整个房间。
语料运用 人与动物
Suddenly，a white skinny cat came into sight and I froze in shock.But the cheerful thought
that it might be my cat urged me to step forward and stare at the cat.It turned out to be my long-lost
cat and ①a sense of joy and happiness swept over me(无灵主语句)．Hearing me calling its
name，the cat mewed at me merrily/happily.With my cat in my arms，②I hummed and skipped
towards my home like a happy bird(比喻句)．I was in high spirits，③ feeling on top of the
world(现在分词短语作状语)．Having determined to keep it company at home，I phoned my
boss to make an apology and ask for a day off.The cat let out a mew of cheer.
突然，一只瘦骨嶙峋的白猫出现在我眼前，我惊呆了。但一想到那可能是我的猫，我就
高兴地走上前，盯着那只猫看。原来是我失散多年的猫，一种快乐和幸福的感觉席卷了我。
那只猫听到我叫它的名字，高兴地朝我喵喵叫。抱着我的猫，我像一只快乐的小鸟一样哼唱
着蹦蹦跳跳地朝家走去。我情绪高涨，感到极其幸福。我决定在家陪它，于是给老板打电话
道歉并请了一天假。猫高兴地叫了一声。
高考题型组合练
Ⅰ.阅读理解
A(★)
The first time a tortoise walked through my hut at Middle Camp on Aldabra Atoll，I was
amazed.I grabbed my camera and carefully positioned myself to take this wildlife encounter.The
second time：same thing.The third time：I picked up my phone and took a snapshot.By the fourth
or fifth time，I didn’t even look when I felt something bump into me.I knew what it was.
I was there to shoot a story about island restoration in the Seychelles，far off the east coast of
Africa in the Indian Ocean.Until roughly the middle of the past century，the small island nation
showed signs of real environmental killing—local vegetation(植被) cleared to make way for
coconut plantations，foreign rats and mice running uncontrolled，native sea turtles and giant
tortoises being exploited.Biodiversity seemed destroyed.But then the country experienced a shift inconservation awareness—and the giant Aldabra tortoises are among its most visible signs.
Every morning when I woke up and walked outside the hut，I had to remind myself that I
hadn’t traveled back in time.I could see flightless Aldabra rails，coconut crabs the size of dinner
plates ， and giant tortoises—roughly four feet long and weighing up to 550 pounds—just
wandering around.The number of sharks in the bay was crazy.Frigate birds and boobies (鲣鸟)
nested in the mangroves(a kind of tree)．When we left our hut doors open，which we often did to
let in air，the tortoises would walk right through.
In the late afternoon or early evening，whenever they’d finished eating，the tortoises would
drop themselves down and fall asleep with their heads outstretched.That made night-time trips to
the outhouse dangerous.To get there，we’d have to go 200 feet into the mangroves，negotiating
what I called the tortoise slalom trail.It was a track without a pattern，because of course they
picked different places to sleep every night.Avoiding them was important：Falling headfirst over a
tortoise onto the sharp coral rock could lead to serious injury on an island far from medical
facilities.
Nothing was easy on Aldabra，and much of it was insanely difficult.Yet living among the
tortoises in this primordial place，in one of the last spots where reptiles still rule，was one of the
happiest times of my life.
1．How did the author feel about his final meeting with the tortoise in his room?
A．Calm. B．Excited. C．Concerned. D．Disturbed.
2．What made the wildlife on the island suffer during the last century?
A．Introducing foreign species. B．Killing too many rats and mice.
C．Planting lots of coconut trees. D．Repairing the building on the island.
3．What does the author intend to do in paragraph 3?
A．To stress the importance of their work.
B．To introduce how large the tortoises are.
C．To present his daily routine on the island.
D．To show how the wildlife is diverse on the island.
4．What might be the suitable title for this passage?
A．Island Fills with Curious Tourists
B．Aldabra Calls for Wildlife Protection
C．Tortoises Rule on This Isolated Island Again
D．Efforts Are Made to Protect the Environment
B(★)
(2024·广东深圳期末)
When put to tests，bees have long proved that they’ve got a lot more to offer than
pollinating(授粉)，making honey and being loyal to a queen.The hard-working insects can change
their behavior when things seem difficult，and now some scientists find there is proof that theyalso like to play.
Scientists from Queen Mary University of London performed an experiment，in which they
set up a container that allowed bees to travel from their nest to a feeding area.But along the way，
the bees could choose to pass through a separate section with some small wooden balls.Over 18
days，the scientists watched as the bees “went out of their way to roll wooden balls repeatedly，
despite no apparent incentive(刺激) to do so.”
Earlier studies have shown that the black and yellow bugs are willing to learn new tricks in
exchange for food or other rewards.In this case，to get rid of external factors，scientists made sure
the bees had adapted to their new home and that their environment was stress-free.
The finding suggests that like humans，insects also interact with objects as a form of
play.Also similar to people，younger bees seem to be more playful than adult bees.“This research
provides a strong indication that insect minds are far more complicated than we imagine.There are
lots of animals who play just for the purpose of enjoyment，but most examples come from young
mammals(哺乳动物) and birds，” said Lars Chittka，a professor of sensory and behavioral
ecology at Queen Mary University of London，who led the study.
The study’s first author，Samadi Galpay，who is a PhD student at Queen Mary University
of London，states that it is more evident that bees may be capable of experiencing feelings.“They
may actually experience some kind of positive emotional states，even if basic，like other larger
animals do.This finding has effects on our understanding of the sense and welfare of insects，
which，consequently，encourages us to respect and protect wildlife on Earth ever more，” she
says.
5．What is the new finding about bees?
A．They are fond of having fun. B．They are faithful to the queen.
C．They are adaptable to changes. D．They are skilled at rolling balls.
6．How did scientists remove external influences in the experiment?
A．By teaching bees new tricks. B．By rewarding bees with food.
C．By making bees feel at home. D．By building new homes for bees.
7．What are Lars Chittka’s words mainly about?
A．The forms of bees’ interaction. B．The complexity of bees’ minds.
C．The examples of mammals’ play. D．The purpose of mammals’ enjoyment.
8．What does Samadi Galpay say about the study result?
A．It backs up prior understanding of insects.
B．It reveals reasons for bees’ positive feelings.
C．It drives research on animals’ emotional state.
D．It contributes to wildlife conservation on Earth.
C
While it may sound like something crawling out of your horrible dreams ， cyborgcockroaches(蟑螂) have arrived as friends rather than enemies.
Scientists in Japan have designed a new remote-controlled insect，equipped with a battery
“backpack” powered by solar panels.The cockroach，which is part insect and part machine，is
intended to enter dangerous areas，monitor the environment or take on search-and-rescue missions
without needing to be recharged.
Famously able to survive a nuclear war，cockroaches have been the inspiration for a number
of technologies in recent years.Different teams of scientists have designed remote-controlled robo-
bugs that can climb walls，carry objects and find humans during search-and-rescue missions.
The cockroaches are still alive，but wires attached to their two “cerci”(尾蚴) send
electrical impulses that cause the insect to move right or left.A battery is necessary for sending and
receiving these electrical signals，which needs to be charged up.While it’s possible to build
docking stations(充电站) for recharging the battery，the need to return and recharge could disrupt
time-tight missions.
The team wanted to create a more practical version that did not need to return to a docking
station when it ran out of power.Therefore，they designed a solar cell that could constantly ensure
that the cockroach stays charged while it works.However，cockroaches have a limited surface area
available for all the components necessary to move its legs and keep it powered.The solution was to
design a special “backpack” that could carry both the wireless leg-control module and
rechargeable lithium polymer battery.This was attached to the top of the insect on its thorax(胸腹)，
and was 3D printed to fit perfectly to the curved surface of the Madagascar cockroach.It allowed
for this electronic device to be stably installed on the insect for over a month.
9．What are the functions of cyborg cockroaches?
①Climbing walls. ② Entering unsafe areas. ③ Foretelling risks. ④ Rescuing humans.
⑤Generating Power. ⑥Monitoring the environment.
A．①②③ B．②③⑤ C．③④⑥ D．②④⑥
10．What is the key factor in controlling a cyborg cockroach remotely?
A．The size of a cockroach. B．The leg-control module.
C．The lifespan of a cockroach. D．The energy harvesting device.
11．What is the meaning of the underlined word “disrupt” in paragraph 4?
A．Interrupt. B．Extend. C．Execute. D．Shorten.
12．What’s the main idea of this text?
A．Cockroaches are the inspiration of inventions.
B．The technology of solar panels is widely used.
C．Search-and-rescue missions can’t be emphasized too much.
D．Scientists have created a remote-controlled cyborg cockroach.
Ⅱ.七选五
Hurricane season can be wild and unpredictable. 1 Here are some ways you can beef upyour home security in hurricane weather，even if you need to move out.
2 That actually does nothing to ensure your safety in the powerful winds.Sticking to
hurricane shelters or plywood(胶合板) is the only way to go when it comes to protecting those
points of entry in hurricane conditions.Buy sheets of plywood，measure your windows and use
brackets(支架) to hold the plywood in place.
Sandbags are very useful.While sandbags won’t be able to help in the extreme storm，many
people will be able to prevent flooding and extensive damage to their belongings by placing
sandbags. 3 Any storm water that is kept out of your home is storm water that won’t be able
to damage the belongings inside your home，so sandbags are well worth having at your doorways
during a hurricane.
It’s important to prepare the inside of your home for strong winds and rain.But you should
also keep an eye on the outside of your house，too.Trim(修剪) trees，especially dead branches，
to prevent anything else that could fly through a window and cause damage during a hurricane. 4
You should also take pictures of expensive items like electronics and keep notes of their serial
numbers. 5 Also，there are always bad people out right after a storm.If the worst happens and
your home is broken into right after a bad storm，having pictures and detailed notes about what
was in your home prior to the hurricane will make it easier for police to track down stolen items.
A．You should have a camera at home.
B．It can be strong enough to resist the forceful winds.
C．Making sure nothing is loose in your yard is important.
D．You may see people taping windows before a hurricane comes.
E．They will be able to effectively keep storm water out in many cases.
F．It will aid with your insurance company if anything needs to be replaced.
G．These dangerous storms can bring damage to your home and belongings.
