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必修二 Unit 2Wildlife Protection 单元培优综合测试卷
第二部分 阅读(共两节，满分 50分)
第一节(共15小题;每小题2. 5分，满分 37. 5 分)
阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D 四个选项中选出最佳选项。
A
（2024·山东·三模）According to the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN), hundreds of
marine (海洋的) species across the world come under endangered and critically endangered categories. Some of the
endangered and recognizable marine species are named here.
Kemp’s Ridley Sea Turtle
The Kemp’s Ridley Sea Turtle, also known as the Atlantic Ridley Sea Turtle, is endangered as the rarest and
smallest sea turtle.
Distributed throughout the Gulf of Mexico and U.S. Atlantic seaboard, they gather off the coast in
northeastern Mexico and come ashore in large groups to lay eggs every year. As marine reptiles (爬行动物), they
are threatened by oil spills, lack of food and marine pollution.
Vaquita
As a rare marine mammal, Vaquita is on the edge of extinction only a half-century after its first sighting.
Extensive fishing in the Gulf of California has endangered this marine species, resulting in a gradual drop in
population since the 1940s. According to reports, there are only a dozen of these marine mammals left in the world
since the percentage of decline in their population was as much as 90% since 2011.
Whale
Fin Whale is the second-largest mammal on the planet after Blue Whale and it is also a victim of hunting.
According to estimates, the global population of Fin Whale ranges from below 100,000 to around 119,000.
Humpback Whale, another whale species, has also been listed as an endangered marine species. Before the
introduction of the whaling moratorium (暂停) in 1966, the species was hunted for its fur, while the population
dropped by 90%. Currently, around 2,500 Humpback Whales survive in the world.
Hawaiian Monk Seal
A native of the Northwestern Hawaiian Islands, Hawaiian Monk Seal is one of the earless seals who live on
warm beaches, unlike other seals.
According to recent research, only 1,400 Hawaiian Monk Seals remain on the Islands. These seals are
mainly threatened by predators like tiger sharks. Besides, other reasons like habitat loss and food limitation alsocontribute to their critical situation.
1．Why do Kemp’s Ridley Sea Turtles land on the beach in large groups?
A．To nest. B．To reproduce. C．To avoid attack. D．To hunt foods.
2．What is the major threat to Hawaiian Monk Seal?
A．Global warming. B．Lack of food. C．Natural enemies. D．Habitat
pollution.
3．Which of the following is the most critically endangered species?
A．Vaquita. B．Fin Whale. C．Humpback Whale. D．Hawaiian Monk Seal.
B
（2024·江西宜春·模拟预测）A fisherman from Portland, Maine, the US, caught a very rare bright blue lobster
(龙虾) off the coast of Maine but chose to set it free back into the ocean. The photo of the blue lobster was shared
by tech enterpriser Lars-Johan Larsson. “This blue lobster was caught off the coast of Portland yesterday and
returned to the water to continue to grow. Blue lobsters are one in two million,” he wrote.
While the shells of lobsters are generally red or brown in color, the blue shell is a result of gene mutation (基
因突变), which causes the lobster to produce more of a particular protein than other lobsters, leading to the rare
blue color, as reported by the Toronto Sun.
Yellow, orange and crystal-colored lobsters are considered even rarer than bright blue ones. According to the
Lobster Institute, yellow lobsters account for about one in 30 million of the total population. Two fishermen in
Dorset caught a crystal-colored lobster in 2011.
“Whatever the odds of catching different-colored lobsters, there’s no denying that bright blue ones are truly
beautiful creatures,” said Rob Bayer, executive director of the University of Maine Lobster Institute. “They might
not be the most unusual, but they’re undoubtedly the best to look at.”
It’s become something of a trend for restaurants to spare blue lobsters. Austin Hopley, a chef at “The Hare”
in Rochdale, the UK, made the news for sparing a bright blue lobster. He gave it to Sea Life in Manchester, as
reported by the BBC．
“Now it’s there for people to enjoy,” said Hopley. “I felt responsible. Something so rare didn’t require a place
on the menu. Every species deserves a fair chance at survival.”
Expert Brendan Malone from Sea Life said, “It is certainly an extraordinary find and worth saving to try to
educate the public about these amazing creatures in the ecosystem.”
4．What is the root cause for the color of blue lobsters?A．Gene variation. B．Adaptation failure.
C．A specific protein. D．A mix of red and brown.
5．What does Rob Bayer think of blue lobsters?
A．They are the rarest. B．They are easy to catch.
C．They are delicious to eat. D．They are most beautiful.
6．Why was Hopley unwilling to cook the blue lobster?
A．It wouldn’t make a good dish.
B．He wanted to follow the trend.
C．He took on responsibility to save it.
D．It would bring him fame and profits.
7．Which can serve as the best title?
A．Blue Lobsters Rebound Suddenly
B．Chefs Take Action to Protect Lobsters
C．Gene Mutation Has an Effect on Lobsters
D．Man Catches a “One in Two Million” Blue Lobster
C
（2024·浙江绍兴·二模）Do you see a bird right now? Can you hear one chirping? If so, you might be
getting a mental health boost. A study recently published in the journal Science found that being in the presence of
birds made people feel more positive.
Andrea Mechelli, a psychologist at King’s College London, found himself studying the natural world
accidentally. Initially he was searching for answers to why people who lived in cities seemed to tend to suffer
mental illness, particularly psychosis. In 2015, he created the smartphone app Urban Mind to search for patterns in
users’ environments. “Our first finding is that nature has a very powerful effect,” says Mechelli. He and his
colleagues then wondered if some aspects of nature were more beneficial than others. They turned to birds for their
ubiquity (普遍存在) in rural and urban environments.
Their latest study included 1,292 participants mainly in the United Kingdom and Europe. For two weeks,
participants were prompted to fill out a questionnaire about their surrounding environment and their mental state
three times a day. Mechelli performed a statistical analysis that found an obvious improvement in wellbeing when
birds were present, even when eliminating other factors like the presence of trees or waterways. The mental health
benefit was true both for people who disclosed a depression diagnosis and those without any diagnosed mentalhealth conditions.
Peter James, an environmental health scientist at Harvard, would like to see more data. He found that
environmental health studies like these lack diversity. Yet, a psychologist at Trent University in Canada, Lisa Nisbet
says, “This kind of study helps us understand how people’s everyday experience with specific elements of nature,
such as birds, can be restorative.”
Appreciating birds seems to be a promising avenue for nature-based health and wellbeing interventions. At
Mechelli’s clinical practice in London, he focuses on early intervention therapies. He suggests his patients go for
walks to observe the trees and plants growing in the city, and the bird fluttering by from branch to branch. “It has
no side effects,” he says. “It’s something they could try, and they have nothing to lose.”
8．What can be inferred about Andrea Mechelli’s study?
A．Diverse environments are rewarding only for depressed people.
B．The presence of birds is beneficial to mental health.
C．Peter James thought highly of Mechelli’s research.
D．It was originally targeted at the research on birds.
9．What does the underlined word “eliminating” mean in paragraph 3?
A．Defeating. B．Identifying.
C．Considering. D．Removing.
10．Which of the following statement might Andrea Mechelli agree with?
A．Early intervention shows no significance.
B．The access to nature helps people be more confident.
C．Nature-based intervention functions well in mental health.
D．People’s daily experience is connected with mental problems.
11．What’s the best title of the passage?
A．Use Nature in Supporting Mental HealthB．Get Outside for a Quicker Mental Recovery
C．Analyze Data to Make a Good Treatment PlanD．Turn to Birds for Better Understandings of Humans
D
（2024·四川·模拟预测）In an era of digital technology, the art of writing by hand has slowly been
downgraded to a past entertainment. However, recent research suggests that this physical act is essential to brain
health and development, having multiple cognitive (认知的) benefits. It is time we should reevaluate the potential
benefits it may have on our mental capacities.
According to numerous studies, writing by hand stimulates more complex and diverse brain connectionsessential for encoding new information and forming memories. For instance, a recent investigation found that brain
connectivity patterns were far more complicated and widespread for participants who wrote by hand compared to
those who typed. Thus, it is clear that handwriting has a distinct and significant impact on our brain health.
Handwriting isn’t just good for our brains health—it also has clear, practical benefits. Research has shown
that students who take handwritten notes score significantly higher on quizzes, demonstrating improved learning.
This extends beyond the classroom too. People who recorded information on paper calendars demonstrated more
brain activity and recalled information faster than those who used smartphones. The act of handwriting, therefore,
could be a valuable tool for students preparing for exams and adults managing daily tasks.
Despite its clear benefits, handwriting has been on the decline. However, 25states in the US have
reintroduced writing back into school curriculums. This is a step in the right direction, as previous research has also
indicated that handwriting is essential in children’s brain development. Preliterate (未识字的) children who wrote
by hand demonstrated brain activity in a circuit of the brain used in learning to read, further strengthening the link
between handwriting and cognitive development.
It is clear that handwriting is a valuable activity that has the potential to enhance our brain health, learning,
memory, and problem-solving skills. As we continue to navigate the digital age, it is important not to overlook the
value of this seemingly simple activity. So, the next time you reach for your keyboard, remember the benefits of
picking up a pen instead.
12．What do people usually think of handwriting at present?
A．It has become an old-fashioned skill. B．It has many cognitive benefits in life.
C．It has been replaced by digital devices. D．It has been a popular entertainment.
13．What does the author mainly show about handwriting in paragraph 3?
A．It is beneficial to brain health. B．It helps students score higher on quizzes.
C．It stimulates diverse brain connection. D．It has good effects on learning and memory.
14．Why is previous research mentioned in paragraph 4?
A．To make a comparison. B．To add further evidence.
C．To show different opinions. D．To explain the brain activity.
15．What’s the purpose of the passage?
A．To illustrate a finding on handwriting. B．To emphasize the importance of handwriting.
C．To show the wide application of handwriting. D．To introduce the artistic value of handwriting.
第二节(共5小题;每小题2.5分，满分12.5分)阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
（2024·广东广州·三模）The teenage years are a transformative period marked by great physical,
psychological, and emotional changes. 16 They refer to the feelings that arise during interactions with
others, such as gratitude, shame, sympathy, guilt, and pride.
Understanding and managing social emotions can help develop teenagers’ identities. Teenagers experience a
wide range of emotions from social interactions, which significantly influences their self-understanding and social
awareness. In the process, they learn to understand, and appropriately respond to both their own emotions and those
of others. 17
In academic settings, social emotional competencies like self-regulation, motivation, and social awareness
directly impact a teenager’s ability to learn, participate, and engage in school activities. 18 Teenagers with
strong social emotional skills are better equipped to handle stress, resist peer pressure, and avoid risky behaviors,
reducing the likelihood of developing mental health issues.
Learning social emotions involves a combination of personal experience, guidance, and formal education.
19 This environment influences teenagers’ earliest understanding of how to communicate and manage their
emotions. They feel safe and supportive to express their emotions freely and learn to manage them without fear of
judgment. Schools also play a significant role through social emotional learning programs that teach these skills in
a structured environment. Community involvement, extracurricular activities, and peer (同伴) interactions offer
additional opportunities for teenagers to practice and refine their social emotional skills.
20 It contributes to a teenager’s ability to manage their own emotions, understand others’ emotions,
and face social complexities. This learning is a cornerstone for shaping their identity, influencing their interpersonal
relationships, academic success, mental health, and future life outcomes.
A．What exactly are social emotions?
B．The journey into mature emotion is quite easy.
C．Social emotion learning for teenagers is essential.
D．Central to this phase is the concept of social emotions.
E．This helps shape their own personal principles and beliefs.
F．Families play a crucial role in modeling and developing these skills.
G．Moreover, social emotional skills are closely linked to mental health.
第三部分 语言运用(共两节，满分30分)
第一节 (共15小题;每小题1分，满分15分)阅读下面短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。
（2024·江苏泰州·模拟预测）I found a brown bag outside after our move. “Grass Seed,” it said in big
letters. My husband and I 21 the seeds all over the dirty yard in front of our new house. “I have no idea if
they will 22 ,” I told him, “but it’s worth a shot.” Just like our 23 to move to the rural Arizona.
Near our new house sat a charming cottage, which was 24 to tourists. I got a job offer to 25
the cottage. I’d worked in hotels for years, so when offered the 26 , I jumped at it. Still, it was a big
change. I 27 that it would be a right move.
While we waited for our grass to grow—or not—we 28 settled into our new house through our
efforts. We made it a cozy home, despite the 29 in the front yard, which was still bare now. Meanwhile,
many of the cottage guests became 30 , and I got to know them well. I felt 31 to make their
stays memorable. Perhaps I was better at that than 32 .
But after a monsoon (季风) swept through, I woke up to a beautiful morning and looked out the window.
There was no grass growing in the sunlight. 33 , our yard was covered in a rainbow of zinnias (百日菊)!
The front yard turned out even better than I could have 34 , just like our new life. And it remains a
powerful 35 of the beauty that awaits us in our new chapter.
21．A．spread B．sought C．collected D．removed
22．A．remain B．last C．root D．dry
23．A．need B．decision C．intention D．agreement
24．A．given B．introduced C．sold D．rented
25．A．explore B．look after C．advertise D．pull down
26．A．help B．service C．chance D．accommodation
27．A．pretended B．decided C．prayed D．understood
28．A．naturally B．gradually C．hardly D．temporarily
29．A．danger B．potential C．uncertainty D．untidiness
30．A．locals B．employers C．gardeners D．regulars
31．A．curious B．grateful C．stressed D．proud
32．A．house renting B．yard cleaning C．growing grass D．keeping house
33．A．Instead B．Otherwise C．Besides D．Therefore
34．A．remembered B．imagined C．designed D．appreciated
35．A．reminder B．memory C．test D．choice
第二节(共10小题;每小题1.5分，满分15分)阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
（2024·山东日照·模拟预测）阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
The Nanjing Hongshan Forest Zoo, once struggling to sustain its 36 (survive), has undergone a
remarkable turnaround. It has become a popular destination 37 visitors can glimpse diverse animals and
appreciate the beauty and significance of life.
The man behind 38 U-turn is Shen Zhijun, an animal welfare advocate. Last August, Shen took to
the Internet 39 (publicize) his decade-long reform efforts—a comprehensive campaign transforming the
conventional zoo into a conservation-focused sanctuary (保护区). During his 30-minute speech 40 (title)
A Zoo’s Pursuit, Shen showcased the successful changes that he had performed.
After witnessing the helpless and hopeless expressions of the animals, Shen’s team set about making
changes. 41 (initial), they removed animal shows, which traditionally serve as the financial backbone of
zoos. Subsequently, they transformed the park’s landscape, cleverly using the 42 (exist) mountainous
terrain of Hongshan to reproduce the natural habitats of animals in the wild. Plus, they introduced “multi-level
villas” where animals belonging to the same ecological zone but not occupying the base of the food chain can 43
(house) together, based on their ecological and geographical distribution.
This zoo has emerged 44 the most animal-friendly zoo in China. Striking a balance between
respecting animals’ dignity and providing visitors with enjoyable experiences is a challenging task, 45
Shen’s team has successfully achieved it.
第四部分 写作(共两节，满分40分)
第一节 (满分15分)
（2024·四川·模拟预测）假定你是李华，你校即将举行一场以“环境保护”为主题的英语演讲比赛。请你
代表班级写一篇演讲稿，内容包括：
1. 阐述环境保护的重要性；
2. 分享班级在环境保护方面的做法和成果；
3. 呼吁全校师生参与环境保护行动。
注意：
1. 词数100左右；
2. 可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
Dear teachers, boys and girls,
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Thank you!
第二节 (满分25分)
（2024·湖南长沙·模拟预测）阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整
的短文。
Ninny grew up with her grandparents. Her grandmother worked as a housekeeper, and her grandfather was
too weak to move. In his wheelchair, Grandfather told her stories about flowers, princesses and sunrises. Those
stories always ended with the same message: A simple act of kindness creates an endless ripple (涟漪) that comes
back to you.
One day, Ninny was at the supermarket with her grandmother. They only bought the bare minimum. “Oh!”
Ninny jumped when she spotted a chocolate cake. She pulled her grandmother’s sleeve. “Grandfather’s birthday is
around the corner! Can we please, please, please have it?” The old lady eyed the chocolate cake. There were
beautiful decorations on the top with fancy designs on the side. Picking up the cake, Grandmother took a close look
at the price and sighed, “Ninny, we can’t afford it. It’s $40!”
Ninny pouted (噘嘴), trying to convince her grandmother. Yet she knew that her grandmother would not
bend, even if she begged with her puppy eyes. No matter what, money did not grow on trees. Ninny sighed and
turned around. Grandmother gave her a sad smile and turned towards the cashier.
Almost out of nowhere, a man with a 50 dollar bill and the chocolate cake approached her and handed these
things to Ninny. “Have them, dear.”
Ninny took a closer look at the man. He was average. Average face, average clothes, and average everything.
He was just a random man.
The man bent down and maintained eye contact with Ninny. “Do you know why I’m giving you these?”
Ninny shook her head. “When I was a little boy, a man bought me a chocolate cake. He just overheard a
conversation I had with my mother. Nothing else. He gave me some money and a small slip of paper. Then he left.”
The man reached into his pocket and took out a dog-eared piece of paper. Looking at the words written, Ninny wore
a smile on her face, for she was so familiar with the message.
注意：1.续写词数应为150左右；
2.请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
Ninny hugged the dollar bill, cake and the piece of paper to her chest.
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Grandfather’s eyes widened, “You won’t believe it!”
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