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第五组 人与自然(一)——自然生态和环境保护
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friendly，effective，cut down，endangered，extinction，die out，ecological，geography，
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组合练(十三) 阅读理解主题练 阅读理解＋阅读七选五
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Ⅰ.阅读理解
A
Travel Highlights in Slovenia
Lake Bled
Classy blue waters surround a tiny island and the romance factor goes up when you arrive
there on a traditional wooden boat.Located on a hill overlooking the lake is Bled Castle.When not
swimming in the lake nicely warmed by hot springs, visitors can go paddle-boarding or just wander
along the four-mile path around the lake, enjoying those incomparable views.
Tolmin Gorges
At the southern end of Triglav National Park, the Tolmin Gorges cut through dramatic
scenery.Forested stone walls loom over the Tolminka River, with deep green waters rushing below
along the rocks.There’s a meeting spot between the Tolmin and the Zadlascica which you can
access via rocky steps and picture-like wooden bridges.
Zelenci
A lake of green water is surrounded by wet lands.Bubbling beneath are the springs of the
source of the Sava River.Raised wooden walkways lead you through this peaceful landscape past
more than 1,000 species of wildlife, including sand lizards and the rare scarlet grosbeak bird.The
average temperature doesn’t drop below 41 degrees Fahrenheit and the waters don’t freeze even
during winter.
Kranjska Gora
Slovenia’s best-known ski resort has all the prettiness you would expect of a mountain
village.And when the snow melts, that’s the time to explore its mountain paths on foot or by
bike.In a country that has produced Tour de France winners, it’s not surprising that cycling is bigbusiness here.At nearby Planica, you can fly through the air on the world’s steepest zipline
descent(溜索)．
1．What do the first three attractions have in common?
A．Mountain paths.
B．Water views.
C．Hot springs.
D．Wooden walkways.
2．Where will you go if you’re a fan of wildlife?
A．Lake Bled. B．Tolmin Gorges.
C．Zelenci. D．Kranjska Gora.
3．What activity can you choose in Kranjska Gora?
A．Rock climbing. B．Boating.
C．Swimming. D．Cycling.
B
While living and working in Karlstad University in Sweden，I was entrusted the challenging
assignment of catsitting three 10-year-olds for two weeks.At first，I was a bit perturbed.From all
that I had heard about cats being selfish creatures，I wondered if I would ever be able to deliver
the goods.
I had been asked to stay at the cat-owners’ place for the fortnight.The first day，all three，
Mercedes，Mio and Casper，seemed to be suspicious of me.I fed them，disposed of their litter
and got to work.Soon，however，they began to look forward to my returning，and would mew
happiness hearing the key turn in the door-lock.
As our familiarity grew，I began to playfully bid goodnight to the cats，sometimes adding
aloud in Swedish that I had to wake up at 7∶00 a．m.I forgot to set the alarm on most nights，but
faced no problems，because at exactly 7∶00 a．m.—no exaggerations here—I would hear the
sounds of gentle mewing and scratching outside my bedroom door.
Then，there was one evening，when I felt a bit under the weather.Sitting on the sofa，
mentally worn out and physically exhausted，I stared blankly into space，when a gentle tapping
landed on my cheek.I found Casper standing on the sofa’s armrest peering into my eyes.He
seemed to be asking me to cheer up，switch off for the evening and look forward to a better
tomorrow.
On the evenings of the last few days，all three cats began to rush over and sit close to me on
the sofa and snooze against my feet or on my lap.They knew perhaps that our time together was
nearing its end and that they would not see me again.They all came over to the door，when I left
the next morning with my things packed.They just stood there and mewed for a while，and as I
walked around the street bend，they hopped on to the window watching me go.
4．What does the underlined word “perturbed” mean in the first paragraph?A．Excited. B．Unwilling.
C．Confident. D．Worried.
5．How did the author get familiar with the cats?
A．By taking care of them.
B．By taking them out.
C．By cheering them up.
D．By talking to them.
6．How did the author interpret Casper’s tapping?
A．The cat was asking to go out.
B．The cat was playing with him.
C．The cat was trying to comfort him.
D．The cat was reminding him of bedtime.
7．Which of the following best describes the relationship between the author and the cats?
A．Temporary. B．Complex.
C．Casual. D．Close.
C
(2022·安徽安庆二模)
Climate breakdown threatens to cause a global food production crisis.The UN forecasts that by
2050，feeding the world will require a 20% expansion in global water use for agriculture.It is hard
to see how agriculture can feed the population of the planet，let alone toward the end of the
century and beyond.Agriculture is a major cause of climate breakdown，and both river and air
pollution.Industrial fishing is similarly driving ecological collapse in seas around the world.
However ， at this critical time ， farming(a new kind of food technology) is creating
astonishing possibilities to save both people and the planet.Farming will enable the return of vast
areas of land and sea to nature，greatly reducing carbon emissions(排放物)．It means an end to
the employment of animals，a stop to overfishing，and a dramatic reduction in cutting down
forests and the use of pesticides(杀虫剂)．It is the best hope for stopping the destruction of the
planet and，if it is done right，it means cheap and abundant food for everyone.
We are about to welcome one of the biggest economic transformations，of any kind，for 200
years.Arguments continue about plants against meat-based diets; however，new technologies will
soon make these arguments irrelevant.Before long，most food will come neither from animals nor
plants，but from micro-organisms(微生物)．
Not only will food be cheaper，it will also be healthier.Due to the fact that farming creates
food products built up from simple components rather than broken down from complex ones，hard
fats and other unhealthy components can be screened out.Meat will still be meat，but it will be
grown in factories rather than in the bodies of animals.Fats will still be fats，but food is likely tobe better，cheaper and much less damaging to the living planet.
8．What is the major cause of sea ecological breakdown?
A．Food production.
B．Global farming.
C．Industrial fishing.
D．Climate breakdown.
9．What does paragraph 2 mainly tell us about farming?
A．Its benefits. B．Its security.
C．Its research. D．Its limits.
10．What will provide the majority of food in the near future?
A．Sea animals. B．Wild plants.
C．Micro-organisms. D．Farm products.
11．Which of the following best describes the author’s attitude to farming?
A．Doubtful. B．Positive.
C．Disapproving. D．Unclear.
D
It shouldn’t come as news to anyone that the planet is moving quickly towards a climate
emergency.And fast fashion certainly plays its part in this.
Fast fashion brands，which release hundreds of new styles every week，have caused trends
cycles to speed up rapidly，leading to overproduction and overconsumption.British shoppers are
buying twice as much as we did a decade ago and both brands and consumers are throwing away
“unfashionable” clothing more often—over ￡300,000 of it ends up in landfill every year.How
do we solve this issue?
One answer lies in the new generation of made-to-order brands making their way into the
mainstream.These brands make clothes only as and when they’re ordered，and because there’s
no overproduction，less unwanted stock ends up in landfills.They also promote a slower fashion
model，with pieces taking between three weeks and three months to arrive once purchased.The
focus is on creating special，well-made pieces for consumers to treasure for years to come.
Made-to-order fashion is nothing new.Until the mid-20th century ， it was the
norm.However，the 1960s brought about the dawn of fast fashion and a shift in our relationship
with our clothes.The value once placed on craftsmanship and quality was replaced by the desire for
low cost and volume，resulting in cut-cost production and the attitude that clothing should be
cheap and disposable.
Of course，made-to-order fashion has continued to exist alongside this，though research
clearly shows that fast fashion prevails(盛行)．Cue a made-to-order brand bringing bespoke(定制)
back to the mainstream.Spanish brand Alas features a slow business model.It takes orders each
week which are then handmade and delivered in about three weeks.It also revolves around an on-demand production process that rewards consumers for “pre-planned responsible shopping.”
Every week，they launch a new drop，available to pre-order for a discounted rate for a limited
time.From pre-order，Alas determines how popular each new item is and calculates how many
units should be produced to fulfill both pre-orders and future full-price orders，therefore reducing
the overproduction of stock.
With made-to-order brands growing in popularity，it begs the question—could this be the
dawn of a new，environmentally responsible era? The answer is self-evident.
12．What do the first two paragraphs mainly show?
A．Our strong desire for fashion.
B．The fast development of fashion industry.
C．The urgent need for a different fashion model.
D．The advantages and disadvantages of fast fashion.
13．What does the underlined word “this” in paragraph 5 refer to?
A．The shadow of fast fashion.
B．The value placed on quality.
C．The shift towards a green lifestyle.
D．The criticism for cheapness and quantity.
14．What does the example of Spanish brand Alas tell us?
A．The reward mechanism is a must in slow fashion.
B．It takes patience and thought to buy made-to-order items.
C．The pre-order model reduces the cost of purchasing brands.
D．Consumers have a say about how their orders are produced.
15．As for the future of made-to-order fashion，the author is .
A．anxious B．confident
C．puzzled D．curious
Ⅱ.阅读七选五
Humans have been known to develop strong connections with dangerous animals.Werner
Freund，aged 79，has spent the last 40 years of his life in the company of wolves.While why the
former soldier became attached to these beautiful wild animals is a little unclear，he has been
caring for them since 1972. 1 Thus，Werner has the great ability to survive in the period of
entering this group of animals and getting along with these cold-blooded creatures.
2 They touch him with noses，play with him.What’s more，they are generally very
submissive when he is around，just like they would be around a head wolf!
This，however，does not happen by chance. 3 Whenever it’s feeding time，he calls
his pack to come for the raw meat by howling.As the hungry animals rush to get their food，they
always meet with this scene.Werner sinks his teeth into the raw meat first.
What may sound a little cruel is how the position of hierarchy(等级制度) is built in the animalworld. 4 When he signals，the rest of the pack can join in.Werner’s wolves know this rule
quite well and never challenge his authority.
Wolves，the largest member of the dog family，are mistakenly believed to be dangerous. 5
They are beautiful gentle souls，whose reputation has been spoiled by fairy tales like Red Riding
Hood!
A．But in reality they rarely attack humans.
B．They are considered as the smartest beasts.
C．Werner works on it with a simple act every day.
D．Werner seems to know where wolves come from.
E．It is always the strongest male that gets the first meal.
F．The wolves treat Werner as if he were one of their own.
G．Army experience leaves him a strong body and energetic state.
