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选择性必修第二册 Unit 6 Survival
Ⅰ.阅读理解
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There’s another universe not far from land.It lacks buildings，trees，cars，cellphones and
the Internet.Seemingly limitless water extends uninterruptedly in all directions.Civilization goes
away，along with any sign of humanity.And it is why I’m really into sailing.I grew up around
boats.My father liked sailing and built them.My older sister and I were stuffed into a car nearly
every summer weekend until my late teens to make the trip from northeast Indiana to the south
shore of Lake Erie in Ohio，where Talisman built by my father waited patiently through the week.
As a kid，I read the adventures of Robin Lee Graham，a traveller exploring the sea alone，in
the pages of National Geographic and，later，in Graham’s book，Dove.However，it wasn’t
until about 20 years ago，well into my adulthood，that I took up sailing in a serious way.I’ve
made voyages in fair and stormy weather，on my own boats and those of my friends，and ranging
from nearshore day sails to blue-water passages.
Still，I’ve made plenty of mistakes.While living in Asia，a sailing friend and I set off
across the South China Sea and intended to get to Thailand，only to be pushed by a late-season
typhoon that forced us to make landfall in Vietnam，glad to be alive.
Years later，my wife and I lived aboard our 37-foot ship，Symbiosis，while we saved
enough to take a two-year leave from our jobs to journey down the U．S.Atlantic coast and
through the Bahamas and the Caribbean.We visited many places that never see ships or airplanes
and that are nearly impossible to reach anyway other than at the helm(舵柄) of a small boat.But
boats are expensive and time-consuming.After returning from the Caribbean a few years ago，we
decided to sell Symbiosis，resolving instead to sail only “other people’s boats”．It didn’t
last，though.A few months ago，we found a good deal on a smaller sailboat—easier to maintain
but still capable of some short offshore journeys.I think we’ll name her Talisman.
1．What would the author do on summer weekends as a kid?
A．He would help his father build Talisman.
B．He would sail with his father and his sister.
C．He would explore northeast Indiana in a car.
D．He would bring human civilization to sailing.
2．What can we learn about the book Dove?
A．It has something to do with exploring the sea.
B．It was published in National Geographic.
C．It is the most famous work by Graham.D．It was an inspiration for the author’s writing.
3．Why did the author sell his ship Symbiosis?
A．It didn’t function well.
B．He couldn’t afford to maintain it.
C．He found a better one to replace it.
D．It was damaged seriously during a storm.
4．What is the author’s main purpose in writing the text?
A．To show his passion for sailing boats.
B．To stress the influence of adventures on him.
C．To discuss the problems of sailing on the sea.
D．To share his success in exploring the world.
B(★)
Moran works at the California Academy of Sciences，which is capped by 2.5 acres of living
roof where nearly 1.7 million plants ， insects and birds flourish.The building has been
painstakingly designed to be among one of the most environment-friendly in the world.Solar panels
that surround the living roof provide 5% of the building’s energy，while water flowing through
pipes in the bathrooms also generates power.Automatic skylights open and close to help regulate
the temperature inside the building while natural sunlight is used to light the building as much as
possible.During his 15 years at the academy(研究院)，Moran has helped design，build and now
maintain the building’s green systems.
Constructing new environment-friendly buildings like the one Moran works in is expected to
generate more than 6.5 million jobs by 2030，according to predictions by the International Labor
Organization.Next to energy，it will be the second fastest growing sector for green jobs in the
coming decades.This jobs growth comes from a growing need for buildings that can deal with
multiple problems：meeting tough climate-change targets；rising energy costs，water shortages
and an increased risk of extreme weather conditions.This is driving a movement known as green
building.
In 2000，just 41 new construction projects were officially rated as green buildings in the
US.Last year，that figure had grown to more than 65,000.Elsewhere in the world there have been
similar increases and it is a trend that is expected to continue.In China the government has set an
ambitious goal as part of its five-year plan that requires 50% of all new urban buildings to be green
certified.
Moran sees green building as requiring new skills that have not featured much in the building
sector in the past.“It takes a different skill set to look after a living roof compared to normal
landscaping，” he says.“You need to understand the environment，how the direction of the sun
and wind will affect it.But we are also seeing technology being integrated into everything.”
5．How was the building of the academy planned?A．Rigidly. B．Effortlessly. C．Thoroughly. D．Strategically.
6．What does the underlined word “it” in paragraph 2 refer to?
A．Constructing new buildings. B．Generating more jobs.
C．The growing need for houses. D．The International Labor Organization.
7．Why do many countries begin to construct green buildings?
A．To develop a large market. B．To satisfy humans’ ambitions.
C．To solve different challenges. D．To control the new movement.
8．What does Moran possibly think of his present job?
A．Challenging. B．Risky. C．Traditional. D．Urgent.
Ⅱ.完形填空(★)
Natalie and Callie，both 13 years old，started raising monarch butterflies for fun in 2020.
But after realizing the monarchs were an endangered species，their 1 soon turned into a
serious mission.
They learned that the population of monarch butterflies had 2 since the early 1990s，
due to habitat 3 and widespread use of chemicals，which made the milkweeds(马利筋草)
the monarchs 4 for their main diet dangerous to eat.
So the girls teamed up with a national nonprofit group to plant a native garden 5 for the
monarchs.The garden grew organic milkweeds that 6 and kept the butterflies.To help 7
the locals to sustain the monarch population，they created an exhibition about the monarchs in the
local library.They also wanted to put up an educational sign in town，but it 8 a lot.To cover
the expense，they set up a stand at the farmers’ market to sell their 9 milkweeds for people
to plant.Although the fundraising days were 10 ，they finally succeeded in earning enough
money with their hard work and people’s support.
The team has won the Silver Award for their 11 of taking care of butterflies，but they
are not 12 with their work.“Our next step is to cut down on the use of 13 to guarantee
a safe environment for the monarchs，” said Natalie.In the award ceremony，their teacher Brian
14 ，“I am so proud of them for their constant 15 .”
1．A.dream B．hobby C．career D．decision
2．A.doubled B．aged C．declined D．exploded
3．A.management B．assessment C．selection D．destruction
4．A.relied on B．kept off C．broke down D．gave away
5．A.partly B．secretly C．rarely D．specially
6．A.attracted B．protected C．monitored D．trapped
7．A.employ B．educate C．force D．limit
8．A.meant B．cost C．changed D．hurt
9．A.dry B．medical C．healthy D．wild10．A.pleasing B．light C．long D．disappointing
11．A.project B．concept C．schedule D．assignment
12．A.concerned B．connected C．finished D．occupied
13．A.chemicals B．time C．funds D．energy
14．A.quoted B．continued C．replied D．commented
15．A.donations B．support C．patience D．efforts
Ⅲ.语法填空(★)
Hangzhou will build a world-class ecological and cultural tourism corridor in connection with
Anhui Province’s Huangshan City.Five towns in Hangzhou’s Chun’an County and five towns
in Huangshan’s Shexian County 1. (include) according to the prepared plan.In
ancient times，they were part of Huizhou region where the Xin’an River runs through.Dating
back to the Tang Dynasty(AD 618－907)，a trail 2. (link) Hangzhou’s Tianmu
Mountain and Huangshan’s Yellow Mountain was formed to exchange goods 3.
the two regions.
Over the years，Hangzhou and Huangshan 4. (preserve) their unique architecture
and local ways of life in old villages，making this area popular with tourists.The villages have
resisted the winds of change 5. swept across many other parts of China.In addition to
architecture，the natural environment is also being protected，with sewage(污水) 6. (treat)
and new infrastructure being built.
These improvements are attracting more tourists and creating 7. engine for the
local economy.Moreover，for those who love hiking，jogging or cycling，the Thousand Islands
Lake in Chun’an County is an ideal destination 8. it boasts 1,078 islands，
winding roads and charming villages.
In 9. (add)，Hangzhou will also increase forest coverage along the river in
partnership with Huangshan ， which perfectly matches President Xi Jinping’s concept of
“Lucid waters and lush mountains are invaluable assets” to highlight a 10.
(harmony) relationship between ecological protection and economic development.
