UNIT 2　WILDLIFE PROTECTION
Ⅰ.阅读理解(每小题2.5分)
A(2024安徽合肥二模)
Out in the Atlantic Ocean,roughly 60 miles off the northwest coast of Africa,lie the Canary Islands.In the 1950s,the boom in package tourism showed promise as a new cash crop.But while the Canary Islands had the sunshine,warm climate and ease of access from Europe needed for this new industry,they were missing a vital element:picture-postcard sandy beaches.
So the developers on Tenerife in the Canary Islands constructed a breakwater (防波堤) over half a mile long.And then,from the Western Sahara on Africa’s northwest coast,they shipped in 270,000 tons of sand.By 1973,the project was complete.As anticipated,tourists arrived.Along the engineered beach,rows and rows of tourists relax on beach chairs under umbrellas or walk across soft sand to cool down in the water.
Unanticipated was what their presence gave to one of the world’s most endangered fish species,angel sharks — visibility.The gentle wind creates tiny waves on the water’s surface,a magical cover for what lies beneath — an angel shark nursery.Female angel sharks regularly migrate to these ideally sheltered waters to give birth to pups (幼崽),who remain in the shallows for about a year.Feeding on small fishes,they grow to around the same length as a newborn human baby.
Surveys have shown that other beaches in the Canary Islands are also potential nursery sites.Interestingly,most of them have been remade to make them more attractive to people.Playa Chica has another long sweep of imported sand.It’s an attraction for divers as well as angel sharks,so the number of sightings of mature angel sharks of this shoreline is one of highest in the islands.
Normally,massive,environmentally disruptive projects are bad for wildlife.But what’s clear is that after the breakwater was built and the sand arrived,people followed,and in the calm,shallow waters they began to see baby angel sharks.And unlike the cases where an association between humans and wildlife ended in conflict and dead animals,this time it led to conservation.
1.Why did the developers on Tenerife carry out the project
A.To build a base for shipping.
B.To boost the local tourism industry.
C.To fight against the rising sea.
D.To protect the island’s ecosystem.
2.What was an unexpected result of the project
A.It caused the disappearance of some fishes.
B.It made a magical tourist attraction.
C.It gave angel sharks a home.
D.It created conflicts between sharks and tourists.
3.What is the author’s attitude towards the engineered beach
A.Favorable.　 B.Doubtful.
C.Unclear. D.Intolerant.
4.What is the author’s purpose in writing the text
A.To highlight the financial benefits of tourism.
B.To introduce potential human-wildlife coexistence.
C.To explain the situation of endangered species.
D.To emphasize the importance of wildlife conservation.
B(2024河北秦皇岛二模)
Scientists are worried about the future of the axolotl (蝾螈),an unusual Mexican salamander(蜥蜴),and they’re asking for help.A new program lets people “adopt” an axolotl to raise money to support efforts to save the endangered animal.
If an axolotl loses a leg,or even part of its heart,brain,or lungs,it can regrow them.Scientists have long been interested in this.Some people think the information could help solve some human medical problems.
The Mexican axolotl is only found naturally in Lake Xochimilco near Mexico City.This is not a big and open lake,but a collection of canals and smaller bodies of water.Sadly,axolotls are in trouble.The number of axolotls in Xochimilco has dropped 99.5% in less than 20 years.Scientists used to find thousands of axolotls in a fairly small area.Now,they’re only finding dozens.
There are a number of reasons for the drop in axolotls.One is that the water in the canals has become more and more polluted.Another is that there are invasive fish in the lake which are eating the axolotl’s food and even their babies.
Scientists at Mexico’s National Autonomous University(UNAM) have been working for years to try to protect the axolotls.Last year,the UNAM scientists started a program they called AdoptAxolotl.They asked people to donate money to help pay for efforts to save the axolotl.The program was a big hit,and raised more than $26,000.The money was used to help clean up some of Xochimilco’s canals and for a program to raise axolotls in a safe environment.
This year,the scientists are trying AdoptAxolotl again.The program offers several ways for people to support axolotls.For $30,you can virtually “adopt” one of the animals for a month.Smaller donations can help pay for food for an axolotl.Larger donations are aimed at improving areas where axolotls live,and include a visit to the protected area where the UNAM is raising axolotls.
5.What have the scientists had an interest in
A.How axolotls cure themselves.
B.Who can address medical problems.
C.How soon axolotls will go extinct.
D.Why some people focus on axolotls.
6.Why are the figures listed in paragraph 3
A.To promote axolotl research.
B.To blame the Mexican residents.
C.To show the severe conditions.
D.To expand the habitat for axolotls.
7.We can learn from the text that AdoptAxolotl 　　　.
A.collected enough money
B.turned out very popular
C.helped to build new canals
D.moved students at the UNAM
8.Which of the following is the best title for the text
A.New Projects Are Needed to Protect Axolotls
B.Amazing Axolotls Live in Hash Environment
C.Everyone Can Help to Stop Adopting Animals
D.Scientists Work to Save Mexico’s Axolotls
Ⅱ.完形填空(每小题1分)
(2025八省联考)
I liked to go and watch the sunset at my local park,which was a seaside area in Karachi.There,I would always see the same elderly lady　9　 the pigeons (鸽子).The birds,usually around 10 to 15 in 　10　,would gather around her before she even had a 　11　 to take the bag of rice out from her handbag.It was the same each day,part of her 　12　.
I found that　13　 her perform this ordinary task with such 　14　 was both calming and beautiful.
On this particular evening,the lady arrived at her　15　 spot to feed the birds.But,as she 　16　 the bench (长凳) to sit down,her necklace fell to the ground.
I was sitting on the grass nearby waiting for the sun to set.Noticing that,I　17　 to get it back for her.　18　,before I reached it,one of the pigeons from the 　19　 picked up the necklace,　20　 to the bench,and dropped it on her lap.
I couldn’t　21　 my eyes.The old lady,also 　22　,began laughing quietly to herself.I was 　23　 with a huge smile on my face and happily went back to watching the sunset.
9.A.feeding B.pursuing
C.training D.collecting
10.A.age B.size
C.weight D.number
11.A.wish B.chance
C.plan D.reason
12.A.job B.project
C.routine D.dream
13.A.watching B.helping
C.making D.hearing
14.A.confidence B.enthusiasm
C.flexibility D.precision
15.A.original B.parking
C.hiding D.usual
16.A.repaired B.approached
C.shared D.supported
17.A.slipped in B.ran away
C.got up D.turned around
18.A.However B.Afterwards
C.Gradually D.Fortunately
19.A.sea B.tree
C.pair D.group
20.A.walked B.stuck
C.pointed D.flew
21.A.lift B.cover
C.believe D.close
22.A.satisfied B.surprised
C.annoyed D.frightened
23.A.caught B.hit
C.left D.met
Ⅲ.语法填空(每小题1.5分)
(2024安徽宣城二模)
As night falls,the sound of drums fills the air as an 8-meter fish-shaped lantern,followed by a procession of 24.　　　　　　(small) ones,moves through the streets of Wangmantian village,Huangshan,in East China’s Anhui Province.The mountain village,once mainly 25.　　　　　　　　(consist) of wooden structures,faced the risk of frequent fires in old times.Therefore,villagers used to gather to parade with fish-shaped lanterns signifying “water overcoming fire”.
Over time,such a tradition has developed into 26.　　　　　　 means for local people to gather together to wish one another good health and fortune. 27.　　　　　　 a history of over 600 years,the fish-shaped lantern 28.　　　　　　　　(recognize) as a provincial-level intangible (非物质的) cultural heritage in 2022.As this traditional intangible heritage has gained 29.　　　　　　　　(popular) through social media in recent years,more than 100,000 visitors from across the country came to Shexian County 30.　　　　　　(experience) the parades during this year’s Spring Festival from Feb 10 to Feb 17.
Villagers in Wangmantian have designed tiny versions of traditional fish-shaped lanterns 31.　　　　　 are warmly received in the market.They have established professional fish lantern performance teams.These teams have been to 32.　　　　　　(city) such as Shanghai,Nanjing for artistic exchanges and performances.As fish-shaped lanterns continue to benefit local tourism and 33.　　　　　　(relate) industries,the future looks brighter than ever.
答案：
Ⅰ.【语篇解读】本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了加那利群岛通过人工造沙海滩吸引旅游的同时,意外地为濒危物种天使鲨提供了理想的繁殖地,从而促进了对该物种的保护。原本可能对环境产生负面影响的人工改造工程,在此案例中却意外成了野生动物保护的契机,展现了人与自然可以和谐共存的可能性。
1.B　细节理解题。根据文章第一段中“In the 1950s,the boom in package tourism showed promise as a new cash crop.But while the Canary Islands had the sunshine,warm climate and ease of access from Europe needed for this new industry,they were missing a vital element:picture-postcard sandy beaches.”及第二段中“So the developers on Tenerife in the Canary Islands constructed a breakwater over half a mile long.”可知,特内里费的开发商实施这个项目以促进当地旅游业的发展。故选B项。
2.C　细节理解题。根据文章第三段中“Unanticipated was what their presence gave to ...to give birth to pups,who remain in the shallows for about a year.”可知,这个项目给了天使鲨一个家。故选C项。
3.A　推理判断题。根据文章第五段可知,这个工程使得天使鲨的数量增加,故作者对工程海滩的态度是赞成的。故选A项。
4.B　推理判断题。根据文章最后一段可知,为了发展旅游业而进行的人工沙滩建设意外地为濒危的天使鲨提供了繁殖的场所,促进了这一物种的保护,故作者写这篇文章的主要目的是介绍人类活动与野生动物之间可能存在的共存情况。
【语篇解读】本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了墨西哥蝾螈面临着严峻的生存危机,科学家们正致力于拯救这种濒危动物。
5.A　细节理解题。根据第二段中“If an axolotl loses a leg,or even part of its heart,brain,or lungs,it can regrow them.Scientists have long been interested in this.”可知,科学家们对蝾螈如何治愈自己很感兴趣。
6.C　推理判断题。根据第三段中“Sadly,axolotls are in trouble.The number of axolotls in Xochimilco has dropped 99.5% in less than 20 years.Scientists used to find thousands of axolotls in a fairly small area.Now,they’re only finding dozens.”可推知,列出这些数字是为了显示蝾螈所处情况的严峻程度。
7.B　细节理解题。根据倒数第二段中“The program was a big hit,and raised more than $26,000.”可知,这个项目结果非常受欢迎。故选B项。
8.D　主旨大意题。通读全文,尤其是第一段中“Scientists are worried about the future of the axolotl,an unusual Mexican salamander,and they’re asking for help.”可知,文章主要介绍了墨西哥蝾螈面临着严峻的生存危机,科学家们正致力于拯救这种濒危动物。因此,D项“科学家努力拯救墨西哥的蝾螈”契合文章主旨,适合作为标题。
Ⅱ.【语篇解读】本文是一篇记叙文。文章讲述了作者喜欢去一个海滨地区的公园看日落,常看到一位老妇人喂鸽子。一个特别的晚上,老妇人的项链掉落,一只鸽子竟捡起项链放回到她腿上,这让作者和老妇人都很吃惊,也都非常欣喜。
9.A　根据下文“On this particular evening,the lady arrived at her spot to feed the birds.”可知,作者是看到同一个老妇人喂鸽子。故选A项。
10.D　根据上文“usually around 10 to 15”可推知,此处是介绍这群鸽子的数量,指通常在10到15只左右。
11.B　根据上文“The birds,usually around 10 to 15 in ,would gather around her”和下文“to take the bag of rice out from her handbag”可推知,此处是描述鸽子迅速聚集在老妇人周围的场景,应该是不等她有机会从手提包里拿出那袋米,鸽子就聚集起来了。
12.C　根据上文“It was the same each day”可知,这件事每天都是一样的,由此可知,这成了老妇人的常规惯例,即她日常生活的一部分。
13.A　根据上文“There,I would always see the same elderly lady the pigeons (鸽子).”可知,作者总是看老妇人做这件事,由此可知,是看着她完成这项平凡的任务让作者觉得平静又美丽。
14.B　根据上文“It was the same each day”可知,这件事每天都是一样的,由此可知,老妇人对此倾注了热情,因此一直坚持着。
15.D　根据上文“It was the same each day”可知,这件事每天都是一样的,由此可知,老妇人是来到常来的地方喂鸟。
16.B　根据老妇人是来公园喂鸽子的情境,以及下文“the bench (长凳) to sit down”可推知,此处指她走近长凳坐下。
17.C　slip in溜进;run away逃跑;get up起身;turn around转身。根据上文“I was sitting on the grass nearby waiting for the sun to set.”可知,作者坐在附近的草地上,等待太阳落山。由此可知,作者看到老妇人的项链掉落后,起身去帮她拿回来。
18.A　根据下文“before I reached it,one of the pigeons from the picked up the necklace, to the bench,and dropped it on her lap”可知,一只鸽子捡起项链,归还给了老妇人,这与作者原来的行为形成转折,应用However“然而”衔接上下文。
19.D　根据上文“The birds,usually around 10 to 15 in ,would gather around her”可知,这是聚集在老妇人周围的那群鸽子中的一只。
20.D　根据上文“one of the pigeons”和下文“dropped it on her lap”可推知,鸽子应该是飞到长凳上,再把项链放在老妇人的腿上。
21.C　根据上文“before I reached it,one of the pigeons from the picked up the necklace, to the bench,and dropped it on her lap”可知,老妇人经常喂的鸽子居然帮她捡回项链,这是令人难以置信的事,因此作者不敢相信自己的眼睛。
22.B　根据上文“before I reached it,one of the pigeons from the picked up the necklace, to the bench,and dropped it on her lap”和“also”可知,看到自己经常喂的鸽子居然捡回项链,老妇人的反应和作者是一样的,感到非常惊讶。
23.C　根据下文“with a huge smile on my face and happily went back to watching the sunset”可知,作者见到这一情景,内心是高兴的,脸上应该是仅有灿烂的笑容,即露出了灿烂的笑容。短语be left with意为“余下,剩下”,表示在某种情况下,仅剩下某些东西或某种感觉。
Ⅲ.【语篇解读】本文是一篇说明文。文章介绍了省级非物质文化遗产“鱼形灯笼”的历史。
24.smaller　考查比较级。修饰代词ones,用形容词比较级smaller作定语,故填smaller。
25.consisting　考查非谓语动词。设空处为非谓语动词,consist of无被动,用动词-ing形式作后置定语。故填consisting。
26.a　考查冠词。泛指“一种方式”,且means首字母的发音为辅音音素,用不定冠词修饰。故填a。
27.With　考查介词。with a history of “有……历史”,首字母大写。故填With。
28.was recognized　考查动词的时态语态。根据in 2022可知,本句为一般过去时,主语the fish-shaped lantern与谓语动词recognize为被动关系,注意主谓一致。故填was recognized。
29.popularity　考查名词。gained后接名词作宾语,popularity是不可数名词。故填popularity。
30.to experience　考查不定式。此处用不定式形式作目的状语。故填to experience。
31.that/which　考查定语从句。先行词为tiny versions of traditional fish-shaped lanterns,指物,关系词替代先行词作定语从句的主语,故填that/which。
32.cities　考查名词。根据下文“Shanghai,Nanjing”可知,用复数cities。故填cities。
33.related　考查词性转换。修饰名词industries,用形容词作定语,故填related。
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