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新北师大版 必修二
Unit 5 Humans and Nature 单元测试卷
（考试时间：120分钟 分值：150分）
一、根据汉语提示写出合适的单词，并用其正确形式填空（每小题1分，共10分）
1. It was the second air (灾难；灾祸) in the region in less than two months.
2. She made helpful (意见) on my work.
3. He (逃跑) from prison this morning.
4. I was amazed at the (范围；程度) of his knowledge.
5. They were eventually (营救；救援) by helicopter.
6. I decided to (进行) an experiment.
7. She was determined to (证明) everyone wrong.
8. She never achieved her (抱负；夙愿) of becoming a famous writer.
9. The police (注意到) a man enter the bank just now.
10. The man was hard put to explain his wife’s (消失).
二、单句语法填空（每小题1分，共10分）
1. Why did the recent volcanic (erupt) in Iceland create so much ash
2. In the spring the place is (crowd) with skiers.
3. I’m (frighten) of walking home alone in the dark.
4. Police are trying to establish the cause of (die).
5. Sue’s back on her feet again after her (operate).
6. The team has been training hard in (prepare) for the big game.
7. You’re not your usual (cheer) self today.
8. She answered all my questions with her usual (honest).
9. The fireman was highly praised for his acts of (brave), which made his parents very proud.
10. A group of moving elephants make people scared, although they are (harm).
三、选择合适的短语，并用其正确形式完成句子（每小题1分，共5分）
1. A lot of new homes are being built _______________ the town.
2. The old machines can sometimes _______________ and you have to spend time mending them.
3. The way to overcome nervousness is to _______________ deeply and breathe out slowly for some times.
4. It is said that the world would _______________ fresh water in 2050.
5. After all the support I’ve given the boss, it was a great shock to have him _______________ me when I needed his support.
四、阅读理解（每小题2分，共30分）
阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。
A
Many animal species worldwide have become endangered. Here are some of the most endangered animals.
Whooping crane (高鸣鹤)
It is the tallest North American flying bird. In 1938, the first year when a population survey was done, only 29 whooping cranes remained in the wild. Three years later, only 16 were left. Hunting and the decrease of their habitats had harmed the population. Great efforts to save the birds did not begin until the late 1960s. Today, there are over 500 whooping cranes, thanks in large part to new breeding (繁殖) programs.
Blue whale
There are fewer than 25,000 blue whales, the largest animals on the planet. Blue whales are found in all of the world’s oceans but the Arctic Ocean. Today their population has decreased by 90% because of humans’ hunting or killing in the 20th century. Hunting of the species for sale was forbidden in 1966. The National Marine Fisheries Service of the US explained a recovery plan in detail in 1998.
Asian elephant
The best guess of IUCN (International Union for Conservation of Nature) on today’s population of Asian elephants in 13 countries is around 40,000-50,000. That number may be far lower. Over 50% of the population is in India. The increasing human population there—and elsewhere in Asia — creates conflicts (冲突) for space and resources. And while the long teeth of Asian elephants are much smaller than those of African elephants, the Asian elephants are still killed for their ivory, meat, and skin.
Snow leopard (雪豹)
Though it’s called a leopard, the snow leopard is actually more closely related to the tiger. Probably fewer than 7,500 snow leopards remain in the wild. The largest populations are in China and Mongolia, with large populations in India and Kyrgyzstan as well. The snow leopard usually hunts blue sheep as its food, but in some areas, it heavily depends on home-raised animals. The farmers who depend upon the animals shoot the “problem” snow leopards.
1. What mainly helped the increase of whooping cranes’ population
A. The building of their habitats.
B. The prevention of humans from hunting them.
C. The programs that help them have young ones.
D. The great efforts that aimed to save them before the 1960s.
2. What problem do elephants in India face
A. They’re being driven to other Asian countries.
B. Their ivories have become popular in recent years.
C. 50% of the population has been killed for their skin.
D. They are losing their habitats.
3. Which of the following is a good way to help protect the snow leopard
A. Providing more food for them.
B. Helping them live in different countries.
C. Creating new breeding programs for them.
D. Solving the conflicts between them and farmers.
B
On the banks of Tanzania’s Lake Eyasi lives the world’s last hunter-gatherer tribe (部落) — the Hadza. They don’t grow food, raise animals or build houses. Instead they live a life unchanged for more than ten thousand years.
Their world is one of complete freedom — something modern society can barely imagine and is unlikely to ever experience, let alone have the skills to stay alive. Text messages and phone calls don’t exist. Nor do cars and electricity. No jobs, timetables, and social structures. No laws, taxes and unbelievably, no money — the closest thing to currency is the trade for a pair of shorts with a neighboring tribe.
We spent our time with the Hadza hunting baboons (狒狒), a daily activity for the men. Their land is packed with sharp bushes, poisonous snakes and man-eating lions. But a successful hunting trip is the difference between eating or going hungry.
The Hadza diet consists mainly of honey, fruit and meat. Men often hunt in pairs to shoot animals with bows and arrows. The Hadza show us how to track animals, from baboons to snakes to lions. They are hugely skilled with their handmade bows and arrows — we have a go and barely get the arrow to go three feet in front of us.
The language of the Hadza is believed to be the oldest still-spoken language known to man. The Hadza don’t have conflict, and have no memory of starvation. Their population never reaches numbers that cannot be supported through hunting or gathering. They never get from their land more than they need.
Unlike modern-day office workers, the Hadza enjoy an extraordinary amount of free time. Their “work” — hunting for food — takes up around five hours of their day. They’ve been in such a state of peaceful existence for thousands of years.
4. We can learn from the text that the Hadza _________.
A. lead a very simple life
B. live on traditional agriculture
C. have their own system of currency
D. show a lot of interest in new technology
5. Which of the following can describe the Hadza’s environment
A. Stressful.
B. Comfortable.
C. Exciting.
D. Dangerous.
6. What is the relationship between the Hadza and nature
A. It is going wrong.
B. It is full of conflict.
C. It is in perfect harmony.
D. It is changing all the time.
7. Why does the author come to visit the Hadza
A. To study their native language.
B. To get to know their way of life.
C. To learn survival skills from them.
D. To persuade them to protect animals.
C
One night, Pilar was in a deep sleep when she was woken by her cat Inti. Inti was meowing wildly outside Pilar’s bedroom and throwing himself against the closed bedroom door. When Pilar opened her eyes, she saw that her bedroom was filled with smoke. As she escaped her house with Inti in her arms, she saw that a fire was burning in her kitchen. Pilar could easily have lost her life, but Inti would not let that happen. Even though Inti could have escaped the house through a cat door, he wouldn’t leave Pilar.
As amazing as this story is, it is not as uncommon as you may think. Take the example of Charlotte Lee and her horse, Thunder. One summer night, the whole family was asleep with the windows open. It was normally very quiet where they lived. Suddenly, there was a loud noise. Charlotte woke up from her sweet dream, and the noise continued. Then she heard a horse running fast towards the house. The next thing she saw was Thunder standing outside her window, neighing and shaking his head. She knew something was wrong. Charlotte quickly got everyone out of the house before the earthquake hit. Thunder has saved her life.
There are also stories of animals coming to the rescue of humans. One animal known to be a friend of humans is the dolphin. Once, Todd Endris was surfing with his friends when he was attacked by a 13-foot (4-meter) shark. In the middle of the attack, a group of dolphins came to his rescue by forming a protective ring around Todd until he could get safely to the shore. Without the help of the dolphins, there is little chance that Todd could have escaped.
No one is sure why animals have so often come to our rescue. However, it is clear that humans and animals enjoy a close relationship. It is important that we care for them as much as we can.
8. Why did Inti throw himself against the door
A. He was trying to wake up his owner.
B. He wanted to get out of the room.
C. He felt bored and was playing by himself.
D. He couldn’t find the way out because of smoke.
9. What did Charlotte do before the earthquake
A. She closed the windows.
B. She was sleeping deeply.
C. She ran to warn her neighbors.
D. She got her horse out of the stable.
10. What do we know about Inti and Thunder
A. They were shy and quiet.
B. They used to make noise at night.
C. They were brave and smart.
D. They saved their owners several times.
11. Which of the following is probably Todd’s feeling towards the dolphins
A. Doubtful. B. Grateful. C. Frightened. D. Bored.
D
Blue Planet Ⅱ’s latest episode (情节) is about how plastic is having a terrible effect on the ocean and slowly poisoning our sea creatures. Researchers have also found that sea creatures living in the deepest place on Earth, Mariana Trench, have plastic in their stomachs. Indeed, oceans are drowning in plastic.
Though it seems that the world couldn’t possibly function without plastic, plastic is a very recent invention. The first plastic bags were introduced in the 1950s, the same decade (十年) that plastic packaging began gaining popularity in the United States. This growth has happened so fast that science is still catching up with the change. Plastic pollution research, for example, is still a very early science.
We put all the plastic into the environment, but we still don’t really know what the outcomes are going to be. What we do know, though, is disturbing. Ocean plastic is expected to kill millions of sea animals every year. Hundreds of species, including endangered ones, are known to have been affected by it. One in three leatherback turtles, which often mistake plastic bags for jellyfish, have been found with plastic in their stomach. Ninety percent of seabirds are now eating plastic regularly. By 2050, that figure is expected to rise to 100 percent.
And it’s not just wildlife that is threatened by the plastic in our seas. Humans are consuming plastic through the seafood we eat. I could understand why some people see ocean plastic as a disaster, worth mentioning in the same breath as climate change. But ocean plastic is not as complicated (复杂的) as climate change. There are no ocean waste deniers (否认者), at least so far. To do something about it, we don’t have to remake our planet energy system.
This is not a problem where we don’t know what the solution is. We know how to pick up garbage. Anyone can do it. We know how to deal with it. We know how to recycle. We can all start by thinking twice before we use single-use plastic products. Things that may seem ordinary, like using a reusable bottle or a reusable bag — when taken collectively, these choices really do make a difference.
12. Why is plastic pollution research still a very early science
A. The plastic pollution research is too difficult.
B. Plastic has produced less pollution than coal.
C. Plastic has gained popularity too fast for science to catch up.
D. The world couldn’t possibly function without plastic.
13. How did the author support his opinion in Paragraph 3
A. By presenting reliable data.
B. By citing quotes from leading experts.
C. By making a comparison and contrast.
D. By listing examples from his own experiences.
14. What does the author intend to tell us in the last paragraph
A. We reap what we sow.
B. The shortest answer is doing.
C. All things are difficult before they are easy.
D. Actions speak louder than words.
15. What is the main idea of the passage
A. The oceans become choked with plastic.
B. Ocean plastic is a global problem.
C. Blue Planet has left viewers heartbroken.
D. Plastic gains in popularity all over the world.
五、七选五（每小题2分，共10分）
How to Have a Successful Teenage Life
Everyone wants to succeed in their life, don’t they Even as a teenager, you can achieve success in your life; it really isn’t that hard. 1
Do well in school. No matter how boring it is now, education will help you be a productive member in society. Try your best for excellence in school: listen to the teachers, do your homework, study, and get good grades. Doing so will help you get into a better university, which will enable you to have a bright future. 2
Do good in your community. Volunteering cannot only improve your community’s status, but it can also make you happier. Studies show that people who volunteer are less likely to develop depression than people who don’t. 3 For example, if you love animals, volunteer at an animal shelter. If you love helping the environment, plant trees or pick up litter. When you help others, it will make you feel better about yourself.
4 Remember, they’re there to help you be the best that you can be. Respect them and value their opinions, even if they annoy you sometimes. 5 You don’t get to choose your teachers or your family, but you still have to put up with them. Learn how to deal with people now, because when you’re an adult, you don’t get to choose your boss or your co-workers, so learn how to respect them now.
A. Live life to the fullest.
B. School sets you up on the right track!
C. Be nice to your parents and teachers.
D. Find chances to do volunteer work that interests you.
E. It will help you pass time and develop your personality.
F. Here are some important points that you may find helpful.
G. Keep in mind that they do the things because they care about you.
六、完形填空（每小题2分，共30分）
阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
Conservationists are breeding (饲养) lions in the Southern African nation of Zimbabwe. The wildlife experts hope to increase the lion population to keep the great cats from 1 .
In some areas, lions and human beings are 2 control of land. Researchers believe something must be done quickly to 3 the animals.
The African Lion and Environmental Research Trust (ALERT) has more than 100 4 in its breeding program. Antelope Park Farm is one of two sites ALERT operates in Zimbabwe.
Gary Jones heads the Antelope Park Farm. He says ALERT has become involved 5 a sharp drop in the number of lions. His group believes this has been 6 mainly by humans. There are more people moving to this area every year. The lions have 7 land on which to live.
Gary Jones says the decrease in the lion population affects the whole 8 . He adds that other African nations are also seeing the 9 effects of this.
There are countries, 10 in central and north Africa, where the lion population has reached a(n) 11 level. Burundi, a country of east-central Africa, for instance, does not have lions in its national parks. It 12 wants to have lions reintroduced back into its national parks. The reason is that when you take the lion out of the equation (平衡), suddenly you get all
13 things to start happening with the balance of 14 . For example, you get too many prey (猎物) species, like giraffes and zebras.
The United Nations’ Food and Agriculture Organization says wild animals are threatened when farmers try to 15 their plants or animals.
1. A. disappearing B. attacking C. changing D. arriving
2. A. waiting for B. cheering for C. competing for D. looking for
3. A. train B. observe C. catch D. save
4. A. giraffes B. lions C. zebras D. antelopes
5. A. instead of B. because of C. in place of D. in spite of
6. A. known B. studied C. caused D. prevented
7. A. less B. worse C. more D. better
8. A. environment B. background C. industry D. position
9. A. immediate B. possible C. magical D. disastrous
10. A. usually B. finally C. gradually D. particularly
11. A. acceptable B. worrying C. reasonable D. necessary
12. A. frequently B. simply C. naturally D. desperately
13. A. small B. similar C. strange D. ideal
14. A. nature B. body C. power D. trade
15. A. protect B. move C. use D. improve
七、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（每小题1.5分，共15分）
In 1916 the United States started the world’s first national park system. Since then, it
1 (serve) as a model for other countries that try to better protect the environment and let people enjoy nature.
A national park is a reserve of land 2 (declare) and owned by the government, protected from human development and pollution. Now China is planning its own national park system. On Dec 5, China passed two pilot plans for national parks 3 (protect) the giant panda, Siberian tiger and Amur leopard.
Before this national park project, China had set aside thousands of nature parks, forests and scenic areas 4 protected areas. However, they haven’t been managed well because too many different 5 (organization) have been involved in the protection of the different areas, according to the China Daily. Under 6 new plans, national parks will cover big areas and include different protected areas.
For example, the habitats of wild pandas lie in different provinces and 7 (cut) into even smaller pieces by railways, roads and power lines. This makes panda groups 8 (open) to danger. The panda national park will cover all the habitats and make the protection of animals as comprehensive as possible.
9 this increased protection doesn’t mean national parks will shut their doors to humans. Instead, the new system will offer people a chance to 10 (deep) feel nature.
八、写作
第一节 应用文写作（15分）
假设你是李华，最近你校正准备组织学生进行旅行活动，但关于旅游景点还未决定，学校特向同学们征求意见，请你给林董事长写一封英文信，内容包括：
1. 推荐一个旅游城市；
2. 推荐理由（2～3个）；
3. 希望董事长考虑。
要求：1. 词数80左右；
2. 开头与结尾已经为你写好，不计入总词数；
3. 可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
Dear Mr. Lin,
____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________
Yours sincerely,
Li Hua
第二节 读后续写（25分）
阅读下面短文，根据所给情节进行续写，使之构成一个完整的故事。
It was one of the hottest days of the dry season. We had not seen rain in almost a month. The crops were dying. Cows had stopped giving milk. The streams were long gone back into the earth.
I was in the kitchen making lunch for the family when I saw my six-year-old son, Billy, walking toward the woods. I could only see his back. He wasn’t walking in his usual way. He was obviously walking with a great effort, trying to be as still as possible. Minutes after he disappeared into the woods, he came running out again, toward the house.
Moments later, however, he was once again walking in that slow and long step toward the woods. This activity went on for over an hour — walking cautiously to the woods, and then running back to the house. Finally, my curiosity got the best of me. I crept out of the house and followed him on his journey.
He was cupping both hands in front of him as he walked, being very careful not to spill the water he carried. Branches and thorns slapped (拍打) his little face but he did not try to avoid them. He had a much greater purpose. As I came closer, I saw the most amazing sight. Several large deer stood in front of him. Billy walked right up to them, at the sight of which I almost screamed for him to get away. A buck (雄鹿) was dangerously close, but it neither threatened Billy nor even moved as Billy knelt down. And I saw a baby deer lying on the ground, obviously suffering from heavy loss of water and heat exhaustion, lifting its head with great effort to lap (舔) up the water in my boy’s hands.
注意：
1. 续写词数应为150左右；
2. 续写部分分为两段，每段开头语已给出。
Paragraph 1:
When the water was gone, Billy jumped up to run back to the house. ____________________
___________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________
Paragraph 2:
This time I joined him, with a small pot of water from the kitchen. ______________________
___________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________
参考答案
一、1. disaster 2. comments 3. escaped 4. extent 5. rescued
6. conduct 7. prove 8. ambition 9. observed 10. disappearance
二、1. eruption 2. crowded 3. frightened 4. death 5. operation
6. preparation 7. cheerful 8. honesty 9. bravery 10. harmless
三、1. on the edge of 2. break down 3. breathe in 4. run out of 5. turn his back on
四、1-3 CDD 4-7 ADCB 8-11 ABCB 12-15 CABA
五、1-5 FBDCG
六、1-5 ACDBB 6-10 CAADD 11-15 BDCAA
七、1. has been serving / has served 2. declared 3. to protect 4. as 5. organizations
6. the 7. are cut 8. more open 9. But 10. deeply
八、
第一节 应用文写作
参考范文：
Dear Mr. Lin,
Knowing that our school is asking for our opinions about which city to travel to, I would like to recommend a famous one — Guilin. The reasons are as follows.
Lying along the Lijiang River, Guilin is a key tourist city which is famous for its beautiful scenery in the world. With clear water and green hills, it attracts thousands of tourists every year. Besides, it’s a charming city with rich culture and a long history, where you can enjoy various caves and carvings.
I will be extremely glad and honored if you could take it into consideration!
Yours sincerely,
Li Hua
第二节 读后续写
参考范文：
Paragraph 1：
When the water was gone, Billy jumped up to run back to the house. I followed him back to the tap and found the water was running. Billy cupped both his hands, letting water slowly fill up his “cup”. But it was still running away through his fingers. And in that case he even had great difficulty turning off the tap. When he turned around, I walked toward him. His eyes were filled with tears, and said, “Mom, I’m not wasting.” “Never mind, honey,” I responded.
Paragraph 2：
This time I joined him, with a small pot of water from the kitchen. Billy immediately understood what was happening. “Thank you, Mom. Follow me!” Overwhelmed by great joy, he walked fast ahead of me, leading the way into the woods. There before the baby deer Billy knelt down again, took over my pot of water, and reached out for the baby deer to drink. Minutes later, the baby deer seemed to have had enough. It rose slowly, and stared at Billy with its big eyes as if to say “Thanks”. My heart was melted, more by my loving boy than the little creature.

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