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选择性必修第一册 UNIT 5 WORKING THE LAND
Ⅰ.阅读理解
Today China is the world’s biggest consumer of wheat.But it wasn’t always that way.
Wheat only came to the area now known as northern China toward the end of the
Neolithic(新石器) period，some 4，600 years ago.Initially，wheat didn’t seem to be
so delicious and had been treated as a crop of desperation rather than a cooking
delight.The first farmers of northern China primarily grew millet(粟)，starting as
early as 11，500 years ago.By the time of the Tang Dynasty，wheat had replaced
millet，becoming a major crop.But relatively little was known about exactly why this
shift occurred.
In an attempt to track the answer，I accumulated a collection of nearly 1，200 data
points covering more than 50 sites from the mid-Neolithic，about 9，000 years
ago，to the collapse of the Eastern Han Dynasty in 220 AD.The sites were across 8
modern provinces，ranging from Gansu Province in the northwest to Shandong
Province in the east.
One possible explanation is a major climate shift，called the Holocene Event 3，
which happened 4，000 to 4，500 years ago.At that time，the climate became colder
and drier across continents，causing damage to crop production.
On top of this，the late Neolithic period was also a time of rapid population growth
around the world.With an ever-increasing population and unsteady crop production，
it is reasonable to assume that Neolithic farmers in northern China were struggling.
Wheat，it turns out，actually needs more water than millet，making it seem a poor
choice for a dry period of history.But importantly，it can be sowed after millet has
been harvested.That，we think，is the most likely reason why the people across
northern China started to grow wheat.
From more extreme weather to changing coastlines，climate change has always
brought unexpected and sometimes dramatic changes to societies.In this instance，theconsequence of the Holocene Event 3 in northern China proved ，eventually ，
delicious.
1.What can we learn about wheat from the second paragraph?
A.It replaced millet for its great taste.
B.It was a poor choice at the beginning.
C.It outnumbered millet 4，600 years ago.
D.It was the earliest crop grown in China.
2.What do the figures in Paragraph 3 show?
A.The author found the exact answer.
B.The author did worldwide research.
C.The author took the research seriously.
D.The author was good at collecting data.
3.What was probably the main reason for northerners in China to grow wheat?
A.The water supply was enough then.
B.The harvest of millet was not satisfying.
C.It adjusted to the weather conditions better.
D.It had an alternative sowing season with millet.
4.Which of the following can be the best title for the text?
A.How was millet introduced to China?
B.Why did Chinese farmers switch to wheat?
C.Why did China become the biggest wheat consumer?
D.How was China’s wheat growth affected by climate change?
Most people don’t think much about the food scraps they throw away；however，
researchers in Tokyo have developed a new method to reduce food waste by recycling
discarded fruit and vegetable scraps into robust construction materials.
Worldwide industrial and household food waste amounts to hundreds of billions of
pounds per year，a large proportion of which comprises edible (可食用的) scraps，
like fruit and vegetable peels.This unsustainable practice is both costly and
environmentally unfriendly，so researchers have been searching for new ways to
recycle these organic materials into useful products.“Our goal was to use seaweed and common food scraps to construct materials that
were at least as strong as concrete，” explains Yuya Sakai，the senior author of the
study.“But since we were using edible food waste ，we were also interested in
determining whether the recycling process impacted the flavor of the original
materials.”
The researchers borrowed a “heat pressing” concept that is typically used to make
construction materials from wood powder ， except they used vacuum-dried ，
pulverized(粉状的)food scraps，such as seaweed，cabbage leaves，and orange，
onion，pumpkin，and banana peels as the construction powders.The processing
technique involved mixing the food powder with water and seasonings，and then
pressing the mixture into a mold at high temperature.The researchers tested the
bending strength of the resulting materials and monitored their taste ，smell and
appearance.
“With the exception of the specimen obtained from pumpkin，all of the materials
exceeded our bending strength target ， ” says Kota Machida ， a senior
collaborator.“We also found that Chinese cabbage leaves ， which produced a
material over three times stronger than concrete，could be mixed with the weaker
pumpkin-based material to provide effective rein for cement.”
The new，robust materials kept their edible nature，and the addition of salt or sugar
improved their taste without reducing their strength.Furthermore ， the durable
products resisted rot，fungi(菌类)，and insects，and experienced no appreciable
changes in appearance or taste after exposure to air for four months.
Given that food waste is a global financial burden and environmental concern，it is
crucial to develop methods for recycling food scraps.Using these substances to
prepare materials that are stronger enough for construction projects ， but also
maintain their edible nature and taste，opens the door to a wide range of creative
applications.
5.Why do the researchers search for new ways to recycle organic materials?
A.Because the construction of robust material needs much food waste.
B.Because food waste is both costly and environmentally unfriendly.C.Because they want to make a fortune by recycling the food waste.
D.Because the amount of food waste is too large to store at the moment.
6.What does the underlined word “comprises” mean in the second paragraph?
A.Contains. B.Processes.
C.Presses. D.Originates.
7.Which of the following is right according to the text?
A.All the materials obtained from food waste surpass researchers’ strength target.
B.The material produced from Chinese cabbage leaves is two times stronger than
concrete.
C.There is a lot of room for creative use of this technology.
D.The new materials are strong enough for construction projects，but fail to maintain
their original taste.
8.Where is the text probably from?
A.A tourist brochure. B.A recipe book.
C.A biography book. D.A science magazine.
Here in the middle of London，something extraordinary is going on.You can hear a
loud and unmistakable sound of bees doing what they do best：making honey.
What’s more，they’re performing their magic，not in the leafy acres of nearby
park，but up on the balcony of St Ermin’s Hotel.Whereas most urban residences
would do their best to keep sting-bearing insects as far away from guests as
possible，this hotel opens its doors to the capital’s bees.The person who tends this
“Bee Hotel” is Camilla Goddard.“In the long run，bees are amazing creatures to
work with.You can’t help admiring the way they operate.They really do put the good
of the community first，” she says.
As well as providing an enjoyable pastime ， modern beekeeping is becoming
increasingly critical.According to the British Beekeepers Association (BBKA)，70
different UK crops depend on bees for pollination (授粉).Without bees to provide
pollination，one-third of all our food wouldn’t survive.During the Second World
War，Winston Churchill was a firm supporter of bees and made sure they got extrasupplies to carry on with their pollination work，even as the German army dropped
their bombs.
“Bees are in danger of disappearing from our environment，” warns Tim Lovett
of the BBKA.Today，bee numbers are down by 50 per cent.Using more and more
land ， agricultural industry reduces spots where bees can live.Crop-protecting
pesticides have also led to high death rate of bees.Another blow was an Asian species
that first arrived in Devon and then spread across the country.It settled on the bees and
not only weakened their immune system but caused their wings to deform (变畸形)
so that flying became impossible.
Anxious about the decline of beekeeping ， the BBKA has produced a school
information pack entitled “Bees in the Curriculum”.Once the children have been
around bees for a while，they understand the service that bees provide for us，rather
than seeing them as the source of stings.
9.What do we know about Camilla Goddard?
A.She has never got bee stings herself.
B.She tries to make her guests bee-free.
C.She admires the way in which bees live.
D.She owns a bee hotel in a London suburb.
10.Why is Winston Churchill mentioned in paragraph 3?
A.To criticize the cruelty of war.
B.To change the role of bees in the war.
C.To highlight the value of bee pollination.
D.To awaken the consciousness of saving crops.
11.Which is a direct cause of the reduction of bee habitats?
A.Modern agriculture.
B.Foreign species invasion.
C.Hunting from humans.
D.Crop-protecting pesticides.
12.What’s the best title for the text?
A.The number of bees is decreasing sharplyB.Modern beekeeping is ensuring our future
C.Bee Hotel is changing bees’ fate in the UK
D.Children are educated about the value of bees
Ⅱ.七选五
(2024·潍坊二模)
The Malaysian night market is based on a concept of open-air shopping where street
vendors (小贩) take over a designated street to set up stalls (货摊).The night market is
the place where you can hang around the stalls, enjoy the smell of local foods and
maybe pick up some items.
Each night market comprises a different combination of stalls.__1__ There is always
something new and exciting to look forward to at each visit.
The night markets are typically from 5 pm till 10：30 pm.You can get anything from
night markets, be it groceries, clothing, good local food, hot snacks, household items,
fresh produce, and even the latest styles.By around 6 pm, the market is in full swing
as the first groups of people sweep in.For those who cook, there is stall upon stall
selling fresh seafood, meat products, and a limitless variety of vegetables.__2__
It is no secret that all-night markets share a common treasure—tasty street
cuisine.__3__ The ever-popular soybean drink and sugarcane juice are a permanent
feature here.
__4__ Therefore, it is not a place for the faint-hearted or the gentle.To many, they are
fun and thrilling places to explore.You can even be addicted to discoveries of the
antique kind which can be found in some night markets.
Some places are 24-hour markets, which are livelier at night when traders set up
numerous stalls selling unusual local food, exotic tropical (热带的) fruits, cheap
clothes, second-hand goods as well as fresh produce.The night market is truly an
exciting experience and a feast for the eyes on a tropical night out.The atmosphere is
almost festive.__5__
A.Your curiosity will be satisfied here.
B.There is so much to see, buy and eat.C.People would complain about the noises here.
D.Noisy crowds are the hallmark of the night market.
E.It would be a regret not to try on mouth-watering local dishes.
F.New items are constantly being added on in line with current trends and market
demand.
G.Dried and preserved items such as dried beef and salted eggs are easily available
here too.
选择性必修第一册 UNIT 5
Ⅰ.【语篇解读】 本文是说明文。文章主要说明了小麦开始作为农作物的历史
以及小麦成为主要农作物这种转变的原因。
1.B [细节理解题。根据第二段中的“Initially，wheat didn’t seem to be so
delicious and had been treated as a crop of desperation rather than a cooking
delight.”可知，小麦一开始是一个糟糕的选择。]
2.C [推理判断题。根据第三段可知，第三段中的数字说明了作者认真对待这
项研究。]
3.D [细节理解题。根据倒数第二段“But importantly，it can be sowed
after...across northern China started to grow wheat.”可知，中国北方人种植小麦的
主要原因是它有一个可选择的播种季节。]
4.B [标题归纳题。根据第一段“Today China is the world’s biggest consumer ofwheat.But it wasn’t always that way.”以及第二段中的“But relatively little was
known about exactly why this shift occurred.”可知，文章介绍了小麦开始作为农作
物的历史以及小麦成为主要农作物这种转变的原因。故 B选项“为什么中国农
民转向种植小麦？”最符合文章标题。]
【语篇解读】 本文是说明文，主要介绍了一项研究。东京的研究人员开发了
一种新的方法，通过将废弃的水果和蔬菜残渣回收成坚固的建筑材料来减少食
物浪费，这项科技有很大的发展空间。
5.B [细节理解题。根据第二段中的“This unsustainable practice is...to recycle
these organic materials into useful products.”可知，这种做法浪费了很多钱，不环
保，所以科学家们一直在寻找新的方法，把这些废料变成有用的东西。]
6.A [词义猜测题。分析句子可知，which引导定语从句，指代food waste，结
合下文“edible (可食用的) scraps，like fruit and vegetable peels.”可推断，食物
浪费包括可食用的残羹剩饭，画线词与A项“包括”意思相近。]
7.C [正误判断题。根据文章最后一段中的“Using these substance to prepare
materials that...a wide range of creative applications.”可知，用食物残余物来做成足够坚固的材料用于建筑工程，为未来技术打开了大门，因此推断这项技术有很
大的创造性使用空间。]
8.D [文章出处题。根据第一段中的“researchers in Tokyo have developed...into
robust construction materials.”和下文内容可知，文章主要介绍了一项研究，因此
文章很可能来自科学杂志。]
【语篇解读】 本文是说明文。文章通过伦敦一家养蜜蜂的酒店，指出蜜蜂授
粉的重要性，以及现在栖息地的破坏和蜜蜂数量减少的问题，旨在呼吁保护蜜
蜂。
9.C [细节理解题。根据第二段中 “In the long run，bees are amazing
creatures...put the good of the community first”可知，Camilla Goddard 很钦佩蜜
蜂生活的方式。]
10.C [写作意图题。根据第三段最后一句“During the Second World War...even
as the German army dropped their bombs.”可以看出，丘吉尔很看重蜜蜂授粉，是
因为蜜蜂授粉价值重大，因此这强调了蜜蜂授粉的价值。]
11.A [细节理解题。根据第四段第二、三句可知，蜜蜂栖息地减少的直接原因
是现代农业的发展。]12.C [标题归纳题。第一段描述的场景是 Bee Hotel里蜜蜂的活动，本文通过
这个场景，介绍了蜂蜜的重要性，以及该酒店的行为改变了人们对蜜蜂的看法，
不再仅仅是蜇人的源头，因此，Bee Hotel is changing bees’ fate in the UK符合题
意。]
Ⅱ.【语篇解读】 本文是说明文。文章主要介绍了马来西亚的夜市。
1.F [根据下文“每次去总有一些新的和令人兴奋的事情值得期待。”可知每
次去夜市都有新的体验，故 F 项“根据当前的趋势和市场需求不断增加新产
品。”符合语境，因为有不断增加的新产品，所以每次去都有新的和令人兴奋
的事情。]
2.G [空处位于段末应承接上文。根据上文“对于那些做饭的人来说，这里有
一个又一个摊位出售新鲜的海鲜、肉类产品和各种各样的蔬菜。”可知，空处
应承接上文继续描述夜市出售的食材，G项“干牛肉和咸蛋等干制和腌制食品
在这里也很容易买到。”符合语境。]
3.E [根据上文“众所周知，所有夜市都有一个共同的宝藏——美味的街头美
食。”以及下文“广受欢迎的大豆饮料和甘蔗汁是这里永恒的特色。”可知，本段是描述夜市的美食，E 项“如果不尝尝令人垂涎欲滴的当地菜肴，那就太
遗憾了。”符合语境。]
4.D [根据下文“因此，这里不适合胆小或温柔的人。”可知，空处是解释夜
市不适合胆小或温柔的人的原因，D 项“喧闹的人群是夜市的标志。”符合语
境。]
5.B [根据上文“在热情的夜晚，夜市确实是一种令人兴奋的体验，也是一场
视觉盛宴。气氛几乎是喜庆的。”可知，此处是总结夜市的一些特点，B 项
“有那么多东西要看、要买、要吃。”符合语境。]
