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选择性必修第三册 Unit 1 Wish you were here
Ⅰ.阅读理解
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A bunch of small but hungry bugs might hold the key to saving the planet thanks to their
amazing ability to eat polystyrene(聚苯乙烯)—the material behind plastic foam(泡沫)．These so-
called “superworms” could one day help rid landfills of this waste and thus put_a_dent_in one
of the drivers of global warming.
Chris Rinke and other researchers from the University of Queensland in Australia are studying
the larvae of the darkling beetle(甲虫)—or zophobas morio，its scientific name.They found the
insects could survive on polystyrene alone，and in 66.7% of cases，finally transform into beetles
on that relatively poor diet.
The secret lies in the stomach of these “superworms”，specifically their microbiomes(微
生物群)．The scientists studied how the larvae break down piles of plastic waste humans
produce.The insects produce enzymes(酶) as they destroy the white stuff.
“We could have large worm farms with millions of worms and feed them polystyrene.But
what scales are better，and what is also cheaper，are to focus on the enzymes，” Rinke said.
The ultimate goal，he says，would be to reproduce these enzymes in a lab.“Polystyrene
waste，which is a rather low-value product，goes through this biological breakdown using the
enzymes，a crucial factor，and then you can feed it to microbes to then produce something like
bioplastic，which is actually a higher-value product.So then you would break the cycle of
waste，” he explained.
“I was on a vacation with my wife on a tropical island somewhere thousands of miles away
from any continent and there’s plastic.So plastic is really everywhere.It’s obvious there’s no
escape.Thus I decided to do some research on reducing the pollution，” Rinke recalled.
1．Which has the closest meaning to the underlined phrase “put a dent in”？
A．Give birth to. B．Dig a hole in. C．Go through. D．Cut down.
2．What can we know from paragraph 2?
A．Larvae only feed on polystyrene. B．Larvae are an early stage of the beetles.
C．Larvae are a kind of microbiomes. D．Larvae break down human wastes.
3．Which is critical in the whole process in breaking the cycle of waste?
A．Plastic. B．Enzymes. C．Bioplastic. D．Polystyrene.
4．What inspired Rinke to do the research?
A．His wife’s opinion. B．Huge financial profit.
C．A vacation on an island. D．The government’s request.B
Liam Gamer was just 17 years old when he started out on his big adventure—a 32,000-
kilometer bike trip from Alaska to Argentina.In early January,2023，he finally finished his trip,17
months after he started.
Liam，an experienced cyclist，had previously ridden from Los Angeles to San Francisco.He
made short videos of that trip，and shared them on the social media app TikTok，some of which
became quite popular.After reading a book by adventurer Jedidiah Jenkins，who biked from
Oregon to Argentina，Liam decided to cycle from Prudhoe Bay，Alaska，the northernmost point
in the United States accessible by road，to Ushuaia，Argentina，the southernmost point of South
America.
Liam set out on August 1,2021.At first Liam’s parents weren’t too happy about him taking
such a long bike trip by himself though it wouldn’t take that much money.But as he carried on，
his parents became his strongest supporters.
After about three months，Liam had crossed the US，going south along the West Coast.By
early December，he had reached Mexico，from which his parents came to the US many years
ago.“So crossing the entire country on a bike and reconnecting with my culture and learning the
language in the place my family is from is so deeply important to me，” Liam explained
emotionally.But Liam also faced challenges in Mexico.
He was robbed in Mexico，and at one point，he considered quitting because the incredible
heat made biking extremely difficult.In all，he was robbed five times on the trip.He got very sick
more than once.In Colombia，he had a bike accident that left him injured and required surgery.In
spite of it all，he kept going through rain，sun，heat，cold，deserts and mountains.
Liam finally arrived in his destination on January 10,2023—527 days after he started.He had
travelled through 14 countries along the way.
5．What contributed to Liam’s decision to bike through 14 countries?
A．His previous related experiences. B．His parents’ encouragement.
C．A desire to shoot short videos. D．A book by Jedidiah Jenkins.
6．Why did Liam feel special in Mexico?
A．He went there for the first time. B．He found his family tree’s roots.
C．He biked there as scheduled. D．He had to speak another language.
7．What can we say about Liam’s bike trip from Alaska to Argentina?
A．It’s eventful. B．It’s pleasant. C．It’s costly. D．It’s romantic.
8．What is the author’s purpose in writing the text?
A．To inspire our love for nature.
B．To promote low-carbon travel.
C．To encourage us to see our strengths.
D．To call on us to learn a kind of spirit.Ⅱ.七选五
Travelling Economically
•Get a ride to travel destinations with friends or acquaintances(熟人)．If people you know are
driving to a location you would like to visit，take advantage of the opportunity to ask them for a
lift.Offer to help with gas money or，if you don’t have any cash，offer a trade or service
instead.__1__
•Practice safe hitchhiking to get around.__2__ Ask each driver several questions before
getting in the vehicle，including what their names are，where they are heading and why they are
going there.Follow your gut instinct(直觉) and avoid getting into a car with anyone who gives you
a bad feeling.
•__3__ There are many ridesharing websites and apps that allow budget travellers to find a
shared lift to their destination.These sites will also screen and identify the drivers，making the
ridesharing experience safe and simple.Search for available rideshares in your area，which may
vary in cost but will cost significantly less than travelling alone.
•Join a free hospitality(好客)-sharing community.__4__ You will be able to chat with
participating members living in the area you are travelling to and arrange accommodations before
travelling.In addition to being able to sleep on someone’s couch or in their spare room，you may
find someone to show you around the city.
•Camp at inexpensive campsites.Camping can be a budget-friendly activity if you find the
right park or site.__5__ Visit http：//www.uscampgrounds.info/for a comprehensive list of North
American campgrounds，which indicates sites with a rate of $12 or less per night.
A．Get to new destinations with ridesharing services.
B．Hitchhiking is not an exact science but an art form.
C．Search online for campsites near your travel destination.
D．Hitchhiking is a free way to travel，but you need to be cautious.
E．One of my big worries when it comes to camping is keeping everyone safe.
F．Be a polite and respectful co-traveller to show your appreciation for their generosity.
G．Find free accommodations in other cities by joining a couchsurfing community online.
Ⅲ.完形填空
(2024·浙江台州质量评估)
Growing up within the Himalayan abode of snow(喜马拉雅雪屋)，Akeisha was dynamic and
__1__.It was that point of the year when the sky was blue and the sun smiled upon the
village.Watching people coming in flocks from near and far made Akeisha __2__.Her father
explained that they all flooded in to __3__ the mountains.“Someday，I will also be able to climb
to the highest of these majestic mountains，” Akeisha declared，a burning __4__ dancing in her
eyes.
But life had other plans for her.Akeisha __5__ one leg at 13.Clouds of __6__ overshadowedher world.“I will __7__ be ready to climb those mountains，” cried Akeisha.Seeing his little
girl in __8__ the father too was sorrowful，but he did not __9__ and built her a wooden
leg.Akeisha was beside herself with __10__.A glimmer of hope regained.
“Never say ‘never’．Start climbing the mountains，” said the __11__ father.Wearing
the wooden leg，she walked but fell.She stood up and tried to run，but fell again.But nothing
__12__ the father and the daughter even though the entire village laughed at them.Determined to
__13__ all adversities，Akeisha kept practicing and __14__ she could run on her own.Five years
later，she made it to the highest of the mountains.
Never let words of __15__ drag you down.Never allow anything to steal your dream.
1．A.creative B．energetic C．considerate D．cautious
2．A.curious B．concerned C．upset D．annoyed
3．A.observe B．conquer C．preserve D．photograph
4．A.fire B．shame C．dream D．question
5．A.cut B．lost C．broke D．twisted
6．A.doubt B．silence C．despair D．loneliness
7．A.never B．always C．finally D．somehow
8．A.grief B．danger C．trouble D．confusion
9．A.take risks B．take measures C．lose temper D．lose heart
10．A.awe B．fear C．delight D．anxiety
11．A.stubborn B．sorrowful C．dedicated D．determined
12．A.puzzled B．impressed C．frustrated D．accompanied
13．A.live with B．win against C．let go of D．make use of
14．A.gradually B．constantly C．frequently D．temporarily
15．A.comfort B．criticism C．complaint D．discouragement
Ⅳ.语法填空
Tai chi is often described as “mediation in motion”．There is 1.____________(grow)
evidence that this mind-body practice which originated in China as a marital art，has value in
treating or preventing many health problems.
2．____________ tai chi is slow and gentle and doesn’t leave you breathless，it deals with
the key components of 3.____________(fit)—muscle strength，flexibility and balance.Tai chi
improves balance and，according to some studies,4.____________(reduce) falls.Proprioception(本
体感受)—the ability 5.__________(sense) the position of one’s body in space—declines with
age.Tai chi helps train this sense and also 6.____________(dramatic) improves muscle strength and
flexibility，which makes 7.____________ easier to recover from a stumble(绊倒)．Fear of falling
can make you more likely to fall.Some studies have found that tai chi training helps relieve that
fear.
Tai chi is very safe，and no fancy equipment 8.____________(need)，so it’s easy to getstarted.Don’t be frightened by the names.Names like Yang，Wu，and Cheng are given to
different 9.____________(branch) of tai chi ，in honor of people who designed the sets of
movements called forms.In some forms，you learn a series of movements，while others more
focus on breathing and meditation.Finding an approach 10.____________ matches your interests
and needs is the key.
Ⅴ.应用文微写作
假定你是李华，你校正在开展快乐健身活动。请你以此为主题写篇文章向某英文报社投
稿，内容包括：
1．活动目的；
2．开展方式；
3．你的看法。
范文补全
Using Fitness to Find Happiness
With the rising concern of a sedentary lifestyle’s harmful impact on health and well-being，
our school has taken active steps to organize a “Happy Fitness” campaign
1.__________________________________________________________________(目的是培养
更加健康的生活方式和快乐的心态)．
2．______________________________(为了发起这项活动)，a series of activities such as
fitness workshops and group exercises will be organized.We will invite professional fitness trainers
to lead these activities ， sharing their knowledge and skill
sets,3.__________________________(同时为参与者提供个性化的训练方案以帮助他们充分发
挥自己的努力)．
In my opinion ， this campaign is a great
initiative,4.________________________________(因为它不仅有利于个人的身体健康) but will
also help improve their mental health.I wholeheartedly support this campaign and believe it will be
a catalyst for a healthier and happier student community.
