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单元质量检测（五）　WORKING THE LAND
（满分150分，时间120分钟）
第一部分　听力（共两节，满分30分）
第一节（共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分）
听下面5段对话，每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。
1.What does the man want to do？
A.Buy a ticket to California.　 B.Buy some pens.　　C.Send a package.
2.Where will the speakers have dinner tonight？
A.At the man’s home. B.At a restaurant. C.At Jake’s home.
3.What are the speakers really talking about？
A.The weather. B.Their weekend plan. C.Travel.
4.What does the woman think of medical books？
A.They’re difficult. B.They’re useless. C.They’re boring.
5.Why can’t the man go to the club？
A.He has no time. B.He is too weak. C.He can’t afford it.
第二节（共15小题；每小题1.5分，满分22.5分）
听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟；听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。
听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。
6.What does the woman say about shopping online？
A.It’s reliable. B.It’s convenient. C.It’s unsafe.
7.What is the woman’s last piece of advice？
A.Be sure to write your mailing address correctly.
B.Avoid providing personal information.
C.Do research to find the best products and prices.
听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。
8.Why did John miss the class last night？
A.He came back late. B.He was writing a report then. C.He was very tired.
9.What do we know about the man？
A.He is good at learning foreign languages.
B.He can talk with his friends in English.
C.He had learnt Spanish before he took the class.
听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。
10.How many people are working on the project？
A.5. B.6. C.10.
11.When must the project be completed？
A.Before this coming Friday. B.Before next Wednesday. C.Before next Friday.
12.What does the man decide to do？
A.Call his partners for a meeting.
B.Complete the project all by himself.
C.Stop doing the project.
听第9段材料，回答第13至16题。
13.What term does the man want to apply for？
A.Spring semester. B.Autumn semester. C.Winter semester.
14.How is the woman paying for college？
A.By taking a part-time job.
B.By borrowing money from a bank.
C.By asking her parents for help.
15.What has the woman started to do？
A.Fill out some applications. B.Write some essays. C.Rent a room.
16.What will the woman probably do next？
A.Call her friend. B.Look for a room. C.Give the man a number.
听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。
17.What will probably be able to prepare meals before you come home in the future？
A.Smart cooking tools. B.Professional chefs. C.Family robots.
18.What can a refrigerator do in the future？
A.Take note of your daily menus. B.Sort out all the food supplies. C.Contact the local supermarket.
19.How will people probably save electricity in the future homes？
A.By using less time. B.By tracking with their tools. C.By using new kinds of energy.
20.Where can plants and people get clean water from in the future？
A.Wash water and man-made water. B.Bath water and sea water. C.Wash water and bath water.
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
　　Here are 4 books you should read at least once in your life.
Number the Stars by Lois
It tells the story of a Danish girl growing up in World War Ⅱ with her best friend， Ellen， who happens to be Jewish.When she learns about the horrors that the Nazis are imposing on the Jewish people， she and her family stop at nothing to protect Ellen and countless other Jews.Lois’ novel is a powerful reminder that cultural and religious differences are no divide between true friends.
The Little Prince by Antoine
It is the story of a little boy who falls to Earth from an asteroid （小行星） after visiting several other asteroids to try to understand mankind.In his travels he meets a series of strange and delightful characters and an untamed fox.The Little Prince is a heartwarming tale of the power of friendship and trust.
Charlotte’s Web by E.B.White
Who doesn’t love a novel about talking animals？ It opens the door to imagination， asking us to imagine what a world where animals could talk would be like.On a more serious note， it challenges us to ask ourselves how we’d treat animals if they could talk.If they could tell us their joys and their fears， would mankind treat them more humanely？
To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee
The story centers on Jean Louise Finch， an unusually intelligent girl who ages from six to nine years old during the novel.Her father， Atticus Finch， a well-known and respected lawyer， defends Tom Robinson， an African American who is falsely accused of killing a young white woman.It is both a young girl’s coming-of-age story and a darker drama about the roots and consequences of racism and prejudice in society.
21.What do the two books Number the Stars and The Little Prince both involve？
A.History. B.Travel.
C.Friendship. D.Family.
22.What kind of book is Charlotte’s Web？
A.A fairy story book. B.An animal science book.
C.A biology textbook. D.An animal book for kids.
23.What subject may the book To Kill a Mockingbird explore？
A.Family conflicts. B.Career choices.
C.Legal systems. D.Social issues.
B
　　It was Christmas Eve when my elder sister and I decided to open our presents before our mom got home from work.She usually came home about an hour after we got home from school， which we thought was plenty of time to sneak a peek at the gifts under the tree.
My elder sister opened present after present while I was ordered to stand guard at the big window in our front room.Finally， when my sister’s curiosity was satisfied， we traded places.
After unwrapping a few presents， I found it faster to open one end of a present and peek inside.“Cool！ Mom and Dad got me headphones for my stereo！” I pulled the headphones out of the box and was about to put them on when my sister shouted， “Quick！ Wrap it back up！ Mom’s coming！”
I shoved the headphones back in the box but my hands were shaking.My heart pounded harder as I tried to get the tape to stick.I had just finished burying the package with my headphones in it when my mother came into the front room.I jumped up and said，“Hi， Mom！” She smiled at me and said “Hi，” back， but didn’t appear to suspect a thing.My heart began to slow as I took a deep breath.
On Christmas morning， my sister and I smiled gave award-winning performances when we opened our presents — again.“Headphones！” I exclaimed.“Thanks， it’s just what I wanted.” After everything had been opened， my sister and I looked at each other， and our eyes met.Our secret was safe， but somehow Christmas morning didn’t feel the same.
My sister and I never opened our Christmas presents early again.I don’t know if it was that opening our gifts for the second time just wasn’t as much fun as the first time， or if we came too close to getting caught and didn’t want to think about what our mother would have done to us.
24.What did the author and his sister do before their mother came back？
A.They bought some Christmas presents.
B.They hid Christmas presents under the tree.
C.They opened Christmas presents in advance.
D.They wrapped the headphones for their mother.
25.How was the author feeling when his mother was coming？
A.Grateful and moved. B.Cheerful and excited.
C.Curious and surprised. D.Nervous and frightened.
26.Why did Christmas morning give the author a different feeling？
A.His secret was found out. B.His curiosity wasn’t satisfied.
C.A pleasant surprise was lost. D.A festival atmosphere was lost.
27.What can we infer about the author from the last paragraph？
A.He didn’t like the headphones. B.He regretted what he had done.
C.He wasn’t satisfied with his mother. D.He couldn’t find his Christmas present.
C
　　Lions， gray wolves and great white sharks have one thing in common： They’re top predators.Their diets consist almost entirely of meat， and except in rare instances， these animals have no natural predators — except humans.So， if we are predators of top predators， does that mean humans are at the top of the food chain？
The answer depends on how you define “predator”， that is， whether you’re killing to eat or just killing other animals.
“In biology， humans’ place in the food chain isn’t based on what does or doesn’t eat us， or on what we kill，” said Sylvain Bonhommeau， a scientist at IFREMER.“Rather， it’s completely based on what you eat，” Bonhommeau told Live Science.Based on that definition， the answer is no — humans aren’t top-predators.For the most part， we’re not killing wildlife to eat them.
Bonhommeau and colleagues at IFREMER set out to determine humans’ position on the food chain， also known as their trophic level （营养级）.Scientists typically score trophic levels on a scale of 1 to 5.Plants and other primary producers， which obtain energy using sunlight， occupy level one， and herbivores （食草动物） are in level two.Meanwhile， species at the third level eat only herbivores， and species at the fourth level eat only level-three carnivores （食肉动物） — and so on.Species that get their food from multiple trophic levels， like omnivores （杂食动物）， are scored by the average trophic level of what they eat， plus one.
The IFREMER scientists found that， on average， humans get 80％ of their daily calories from plants and 20％ from meat and fish.That puts us at an average trophic level of 2.21 — somewhere between anchovies and pigs.But humans’ trophic levels vary worldwide.In Burundi， for instance， plants made up 96.7％ of the local diet in 2009， giving those in that country a trophic level of 2.04.Meanwhile， those in Iceland had a trophic level of 2.57.
Of course， humans present a much larger threat to other animals than anchovies and pigs do.Some scientists argue that humans’ pressure on other species makes us super predators.
28.Why are humans not regarded as top-predators？
A.We have predators as well. B.We don’t eat everything we kill.
C.We seldom kill other animals now. D.We face threats from other animals.
29.What’s the trophic level of an animal that eats 50％ plants and 50％ herbivores？
A.1.5. B.2.
C.2.5. D.3.
30.What can we infer about people in Iceland？
A.They eat more meat than people in Burundi. B.They eat more plants than people in Burundi.
C.They kill more animals than people in Burundi. D.They kill fewer animals than people in Burundi.
31.What conclusion can we draw about humans？
A.We get most calories from meat. B.We have a medium trophic level.
C.We will reach the top of the food chain. D.We have a small threat to other animals.
D
　　Two environmental groups want a major soft drink giant pushed out of the world’s largest climate conference over plastics concerns， arguing the material has become “the new coal” and warrants a major response.
Just Zero and Beyond Plastics， two US based-groups， called on the United Nations Climate Change Conference to cancel Coca-Cola’s status as a sponsor of this year’s COP27 on Wednesday.They believed that the soft drink manufacturer’s role in the event is undermining the global fight against climate change and is at odds with efforts to bring down emissions.
“COP27 is supposed to focus on solutions for fighting the serious climate crisis，” said Judith Enck， who heads Beyond Plastics and previously served as an Obama-era EPA regional administrator.“Instead， we’re allowing it to be a stage for corporate greenwashing.”
She was joined in her remarks by Just Zero State Policy Director Peter Blair， who said the company’s sponsorship of COP27 makes it hard to see this meeting as anything more than a performative act.
Coca-Cola has repeatedly emphasized its recycling commitments and investments， which include plans to achieve net-zero emissions by mid-century.But an annual audit of corporate brands by Break Free From Plastic， an international coalition， has notably named Coca-Cola “the world’s top plastic polluter” for four years running.
Critics charge that its pollution footprint speaks for itself.Coca-Cola has said that it is responsible for around 3 million metric tons of plastic packaging， an inevitable waste product.Such numbers， advocates argue， should disqualify the company from COP27 sponsorship.
“By pouring millions of dollars into sponsoring COP27， Coca-Cola is making a shameful play to give the appearance of environmental responsibility，” said Blair.“But behind the scenes， Coca-Cola launched campaigns to block improvements in real recycling and resist calls to transition away from single-use plastic bottles to reusable and refillable glass containers.”
32.What does the underlined word “undermining” in Paragraph 2 mean？
A.Making something less popular. B.Making something less powerful.
C.Making something more difficult. D.Making something more interesting.
33.What did Judith Enck and Peter Blair try to convey？
A.Their doubt and surprise. B.Their confusion and concern.
C.Their support and expectation. D.Their anger and disappointment.
34.Which proverb can best describe Coca-Cola according to Peter Blair？
A.Do as you would be done by. B.What’s done cannot be undone.
C.Actions speak louder than words. D.He who plays with fire gets burned.
35.What would be the most suitable title for the text？
A.Coca-Cola — The World’s Top Plastic Polluter
B.Coca-Cola — One of the Sponsors of COP27
C.Green Groups Try to Kick Coca-Cola out of COP27
D.Green Groups Demand That Coca-Cola Stop Pollution
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。
Taking exercise can be boring.The good news is that we can take some techniques and apply them to our everyday fitness routines.
·Have an objective.
When you’re playing a game， there’s always an objective.It helps us focus on the task at hand and motivates us to keep playing until we win the game.Exercise should be no different.Create a clear fitness goal.　36　.
But in order to see your progress and whether you’ve achieved your objective， it helps to track your physical activity.That includes steps， heart rate and distance traveled， among other data.　37　： wearable tech like the Fitbit or the Apple Watch， or smartphone apps that may come free with your device.
·　38　.
Research suggests that adding an element of competition to your exercise routine can actually help you work out harder.In a study published in JAMA Internal Medicine in 2019， a team of researchers challenged 602 overweight employees from a single company to participate in a step-tracking challenge.The group asked to compete against other employees ended up walking more steps than any other group in the study.
　39　， look into fitness programs that encourage friendly competition.The app Zwift， for example， allows you race against others around a virtual world.
·Team up with them.
In that same 2019 JAMA study， another group of participants was asked to divide into teams of three.Each day， one member of the group was selected to represent the entire team with their individual step count of the day.This approach encouraged each member of the group to try to meet the day’s step goal.　40　.You can try to recreate this dynamic by working toward an exercise goal with other people.
A.Compete against others
B.Just try to be your personal best
C.If you’re seeking a similar motivation
D.When you have a clear direction in mind
E.Aim to walk 10，000 steps a day， for example
F.No one wanted to let their team members down
G.And there are plenty of digital tools that can help with this
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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四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
　　Many people hold several jobs throughout their lives.Some 　41　 employees hold jobs for decades.But one man in Brazil has stayed at one 　42　 longer than anyone in the world.Walter Orthmann， 100， 　43　 the Guinness World Record for working at the same company for 84 years and nine days.
Orthmann’s 　44　 started when he was just 15 years old.He got a job at Industrias Renaux S.A in 1938， working as a shipping assistant at the textile company.
　　As a child， he has always been 　45　 about learning， but he started working to support his family， who lived in Brusque.There， Orthmann continued to love learning and got 　46　 to a sales position， then a manager.
His record-breaking career was 　47　 by Guinness World Records on 6 January 2022.He said it was a（n） 　48　， one he never imagined achieving.
Orthmann turned 100 years old on 19 April and 　49　 with coworkers， friends and family.He still exercises every day and is still 　50　 fit.So， he still goes to his favourite place every day： the office.
His 84-year-long career was perhaps achieved by his ability to live in the 　51　.“I don’t do much planning， nor do I pay much 　52　 to yesterday，” he said.“All I 　53　 is that you need to be 　54　 for what you have now.Here and now is what 　55　.So， let’s go to work！”
41.A.formal　　B.temporary　　C.loyal　　　　D.patient
42.A.place B.country C.position D.company
43.A.set B.make C.win D.build
44.A.interest B.career C.business D.struggle
45.A.curious B.generous C.enthusiastic D.practical
46.A.reminded B.promoted C.informed D.introduced
47.A.confirmed B.recognised C.discovered D.considered
48.A.pleasure B.order C.duty D.honour
49.A.contributed B.celebrated C.discussed D.participated
50.A.naturally B.gradually C.mentally D.regularly
51.A.past B.present C.future D.moment
52.A.effort B.price C.thought D.attention
53.A.care about B.look into C.take over D.come across
54.A.cautious B.happy C.grateful D.ready
55.A.happens B.counts C.remains D.indicates
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。
Habitat loss， pesticides and climate change 　56　 （threaten） insect populations worldwide now.In 2019， Biological Conservation reported that 40％ of all insects species are declining 　57　 （global） and that a third of them are endangered.
And 　58　 it may sound nice to live in a world with fewer roaches， environmental writer Oliver Milman says that human beings would be in big trouble without insects.That’s because insects play critical 　59　 （role） in pollinating plants we eat， breaking down waste in forest soil and forming the base of a food chain that other larger animals — including humans — rely upon.
“It would be 　60　 extremely terrible place to live in — and certainly not something we should ever aim for，” Milman says of an insect-free existence.“You would certainly have mass starvation and societal unrest ...It’d be a place 　61　 there would be rotting feces everywhere because insects that break down those materials would be gone.”
Milman charts the troubling decline of insects in 　62　 （he） new book， The Insect Crisis： The Fall of the Tiny Empires That Run the World.He says that while it is impossible 　63　 （know） exactly what’s happening with every insect species in the world， the overall trends are not good： a UN assessment 　64　 （carry） out in 2019 found that half a million insect species are under threat of extinction， some in the coming decades.“The world， our surroundings， would be far quieter and much 　65　 （boring） without insects，” he says.
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第四部分　写作（共两节，满分40分）
第一节（满分15分）
　　假定你是李华，你打算邀请外国留学生Jack周六去参观农场。请你给他写一封邮件，内容包括：
1.提出邀请；
2.时间、地点、交通方式及具体活动。
注意：1.写作词数应为80左右；
2.可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　
　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　
第二节（满分25分）
　　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。
　　In her small town， Emma was known for her love and respect for all living creatures， and she believed that humans and animals should coexist peacefully and harmoniously.One day， while hiking in the nearby woods， Emma spotted a wounded （受伤的） deer caught in a hunter’s trap.Without hesitation， she carefully freed the deer and nursed it back to health.
　　Over the next few weeks， Emma devoted her time and energy to caring for the deer.She visited it every day after school， bringing fresh fruits and vegetables.She carefully examined its wounds， applying some medicine to help it get better and prevent infection.As the days went by， the deer began to regain its strength， and Emma was overjoyed to see it stand on its legs once again.
　　Emma also took the time to learn about deer behaviour and their natural habitat.She researched the best foods to feed the deer and created a comfortable place for it to rest in during the day.She even made a small water fountain to ensure that the deer had access to clean drinking water.
　　As the weeks turned into months.Emma watched as the deer grew stronger and more confident.It would often follow her around the backyard， nudging （轻推） her playfully with its nose.Emma felt a deep sense of satisfaction knowing that she had played a part in saving this beautiful creature’s life.
　　One sunny afternoon， as Emma sat in her backyard reading a book， she heard a familiar sound.She looked up and saw the deer standing near her， looking at her with gentle eyes.It was clear that the deer had fully recovered and was ready to return to the wild.
　　Emma felt a sense of sadness but also knew that it was time for the deer to go back to its natural habitat.She opened the gate and watched as the deer bounded away， disappearing into the forest.From that day on， Emma continued to care for animals in need， knowing that she had made a difference in the life of at least one creature.
注意：1.续写词数应为150左右；
2.请按如下格式作答。
　　Months later， Emma had almost forgotten about the deer when one day， she received an unexpected visitor.　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　
　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　
　　From that day on， the deer became a regular visitor to Emma’s backyard.　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　
　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　
单元质量检测（五）　WORKING THE LAND
第一部分
1－5　CBBCA　　　6－10　BACBB
11－15　CAABA 16－20　CACBC
听力材料：
（Text 1）
M：I’d like to mail this package to California.
W：Fill out this form with the required information. You can do this at the side counter. Pens are available there.
（Text 2）
M：Would you like to join us for dinner tonight， Betty？
W：I’d love to. Where are we going？
M：Oh， Jake made a reservation at a restaurant near my home.
（Text 3）
W：Do you think the weather will be good this weekend？
M：I heard it might rain.
W：That’s a pity. I’d thought about going hiking in the hills.
M：Well， we can go to that new art gallery instead.
（Text 4）
M：This book is really interesting. I’ve enjoyed it very much.
W：What is it？ Is it a novel？
M：No， it’s a medical book. It’s been very popular recently， even though there’s obviously boring subject matter.
W：Really？ I don’t think I’d enjoy anything on such a boring topic， even if it is useful. I much prefer science fiction， especially about what life might be like in the future.
（Text 5）
M：Hey， you look great！ How did you get in such good shape？
W：I’ve been going to the club regularly， and the training has really paid off. I’m in better shape than I have been for years and I know much more about how to keep fit.
M：I haven’t gone to the club for weeks. I am too busy with work.
W：I know. It’s so easy to be too busy for exercise， but I’ve realised that exercise is extremely important to every other aspect of life.
（Text 6）
M：Do you often shop online？
W：Oh， yes， quite often. It is very convenient， and it saves me a lot of time.
M：You know， I’ve never tried online shopping before. I’d like to try， but I’m a bit nervous I’ll make a mistake.
W：Ah， you are talking to the right person. If you keep two very important tips in mind， you’ll be fine. First， visit more than one site to find the best products and prices. I can tell you some of the best online shops. Second， when you finally place your order， be sure to write your mailing address and phone number correctly， or you might not receive your delivery on time.
M：So what do I do if I want to buy something？
W：You just need to provide your name， mailing address， e-mail address， phone number and bank card information. I can help you with that.
M：Oh， thank you！ That is so nice of you.
（Text 7）
W：Why weren’t you at the Spanish class last night， Jack？ Have you decided to give up？
M：No. I came back late yesterday and found John asleep in his chair. He’d been writing a report all day long and he was too tired to go out again. So we gave the lesson a miss.
W：You’ve missed quite a lot of lessons recently， haven’t you？ Are you losing interest？
M：Yes， I’m afraid so. Neither I nor John has a gift for language. People just laugh at us when we attempt to speak Spanish. How did you and Jane pick it up so quickly and easily？ You’ve been in Spain for hardly a month.
W：It wasn’t all that quick. We’d both studied the language before we came， and we needed a lot of review before we came back.
M：Anyway， all our friends here speak English very well， so we don’t really need to learn Spanish.
（Text 8）
M：I am having trouble with my job. Five of my colleagues and I have been working on a project since last Wednesday.
W：Is the project too hard？
M：No， it’s not all that hard but no one is working together on it.
W：So your group is having a problem with teamwork.
M：Yes. We have to finish it before next Friday， only ten days from now.
W：Is there anyone in charge of the team？
M：No. Everyone is just doing their own separate work.
W：If your group doesn’t come together， then no one will know what has been done and what still needs to be done.
M：But how do I get them to work together？
W：If your group does not have a leader， then you should step up and be one.
M：How do I do that？
W：You should call everyone together for a meeting.
M：And then what should I do when I have them all together？
W：Let them know that this project is important， and so is working as a team to get it done.
M：Thank you for the advice. I will call everybody now and tell them we are going to have a meeting in the morning.
（Text 9）
W：Hi there！ What have you been up to lately？
M：I have been looking for a university to apply to.
W：Really？ So have I！
M：Cool！ What term will you apply for？
W：For the fall semester. How about you？
M：I’ll apply for the spring semester. I need to work and earn some money in the next six months.
W：Yeah， college can be very expensive.
M：How are you paying for college？
W：I am getting help from a bank.
M：That’s cool. So have you started filling out any university applications？
W：Yes， I have. The applications take a while！
M：They do， especially all those essays.
W：Yes， those are hard. I’m not really sure what to write about.
M：I’m glad I’m not applying until the spring， so I have more time to prepare.
W：Yeah， you’re lucky you have more time. So do you plan to rent a room near the university you go to？
M：Yes， I plan to rent a room near the university and find a roommate to share the cost， so I can save some money.
W：Oh， really？ My friend Jack wants to do that too. If you’re in the same area， perhaps you could rent a place with him.
M：Oh， that’s wonderful！ Could I get his contact information from you？
W：Sure. I’ll give you his phone number right now.
M：Thanks！
（Text 10）
Future homes will have some really smart cooking tools. Microwave ovens and refrigerators will probably be combined， so that meals can be ready upon one’s arrival home.
Future homes may also have refrigerators that can suggest menus based upon the food you have at home. In the home of the future， the refrigerator will probably also be able to take note of all food supplies in the home and inform you when you’re running out， or even be programmed to contact the local supermarket to drop off the needed food supplies.
Future homes will also be very energy-saving. Microsoft， Google and others are now working on applications to help you see and track which tools use the most electricity， helping you save electricity and thus your daily expenses.
There will most likely also be systems in place for saving and reusing wash water and bath water， which will probably have to be the main origin of future water， so that both plants and people can still have clean water in the future， when water supplies are low.
第二部分
语篇解读：本文是一篇应用文。文章介绍了四本一生至少要读一次的书。
21.C　细节理解题。根据Number the Stars by Lois中的Lois’ novel is a powerful reminder that cultural and religious differences are no divide between true friends.和The Little Prince by Antoine中的The Little Prince is a heartwarming tale of the power of friendship and trust.可知，《数星星》和《小王子》都涉及友谊。
22.A　细节理解题。根据Charlotte’s Web by E.B.White中的Who doesn’t love a novel about talking animals？ It opens the door to imagination， asking us to imagine what a world where animals could talk would be like.可知，小说《夏洛的网》用想象力描绘了一个动物会说话的世界。由此可知，这是一本童话故事书。
23.D　细节理解题。根据To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee中的It is both a young girl’s coming-of-age story and a darker drama about the roots and consequences of racism and prejudice in society.可知，《杀死一只知更鸟》揭示了社会中种族主义和偏见的根源和后果。由此可知，它探究的主题是社会问题。
语篇解读：本文是一篇记叙文。出于好奇心，作者和姐姐在圣诞节前夕趁母亲不在时偷偷提前打开了圣诞礼物。可是，当圣诞节清晨真正打开礼物的那一刻来临时，作者却体会到一种失落感。
24.C　细节理解题。根据第一至第三段可知，出于好奇心，作者和姐姐在圣诞节前夕趁母亲不在时偷偷提前打开了圣诞礼物。
25.D　推理判断题。根据第四段可知，听到母亲马上要回来，作者双手发抖、心跳加快。
26.C　推理判断题。根据倒数第二段可知，圣诞节清晨作者打开礼物后假装激动和兴奋，其实那份惊喜是不存在的。
27.B　推理判断题。根据最后一段可知，作者和姐姐从此以后再也没有提前打开过圣诞礼物，作者分析可能的原因是第二次打开礼物不再有真正的惊喜和兴奋感。由此判断，作者对自己之前提前打开礼物的做法是后悔的。
语篇解读：本文是一篇说明文。我们通常认为人类居于食物链的顶端，事实真地如此吗？
28.B　细节理解题。根据第二、三段可知，人类在食物链的位置取决于我们吃什么，而非我们杀死了什么。由此得出结论，我们人类并非食物链顶端的食肉者。这就说明人类并非总是吃掉杀死的动物。
29.C　推理判断题。根据第四段可知，杂食动物获取多个营养级的食物，其在食物链中的营养级数值计算方式为：各营养级的平均值加起来，再加上1。植物位于层级1，食草动物位于层级2，0.5＋1＋1＝2.5。
30.A　推理判断题。根据倒数第二段可知，爱尔兰人的营养层级数值比布隆迪人更高，这说明前者吃肉更多。
31.B　推理判断题。综合全文可知，食物链层级由1到5排列，人类的层级数值为2.21；我们获取的卡路里主要来自植物；我们对动物造成的威胁依然很大。
语篇解读：本文是一篇说明文。世界饮料巨头可口可乐成为2022年联合国气候变化大会第27次缔约方会议（COP27）的赞助商，这引起很多环保人士的不满和抗议。
32.B　词义猜测题。根据上下文可知，可口可乐公司是全球塑料污染的头号制造者，由于它的这一特殊身份，它赞助联合国气候变化大会是很讽刺的，也会削弱全球范围与气候变化进行的斗争。
33.D　细节理解题。根据第三、四段可知，Judith Enck和Peter Blair两人对可口可乐赞助联合国气候变化大会一事都表示了不满、失望和批判，后者明确指出：此事使得这次会议更像是表演和作秀。
34.C　推理判断题。根据最后一段可知，Peter Blair指出，可口可乐公司表面包装出对环境负责任的形象，而背后的所作所为却恰恰相反——坚持使用一次性塑料瓶、反对可回收瓶子的使用。也就是说它说一套做一套。
35.C　标题归纳题。综合全文可知，本文主要围绕环保人士对可口可乐公司成为联合国气候变化大会赞助商一事的抵制展开。这些绿色环保组织坚持要求会议主办方取消可口可乐公司赞助商的身份。因此C项最适合作文章标题。
语篇解读：本文是一篇说明文。锻炼身体是一件很枯燥的事，我们应该怎样让它变得有趣呢？
36.E　上句建议我们设立一个明确的健身目标，E项正好是作者列举的一个例子，符合语境。
37.G　下文列举的都是一些可穿戴式设备及软件，如Fitbit、苹果手表以及智能手机应用程序等，故G项符合语境。
38.A　本段主要建议我们在锻炼过程中增加一些竞争的成分，故A项适合作为本段的小标题。
39.C　上文指出锻炼过程中增加竞争成分有利于获得更好的表现，下文作者给我们推荐了一些能激励竞争的应用程序，C项承上启下，符合语境。
40.F　上句指出每个小组的每名队员都努力完成走路步数的目标，F项正好是对此意的补充说明：没有人想让队员们感到失望。
第三部分
语篇解读：本文是一篇记叙文。Walter Orthmann来自巴西，他创造了在同一家公司工作时间最长（84年零9天）的吉尼斯世界纪录。
41.C　根据下文中的hold jobs for decades可知，这里强调的是员工对公司的忠诚。
42.D　根据下文working at the same company可知，Walter Orthmann创造了在同一家公司工作时间最长的世界纪录。
43.A　参见上题解析。set a record是固定搭配，意为“创造一项纪录”。
44.B　根据上文可知，本文主要谈论Walter Orthmann的工作经历，也就是职业生涯。
45.C　根据下文Orthmann continued to love learning可知，Walter Orthmann对学习一直很有热情。
46.B　由于热爱学习，Walter Orthmann得到提升，获得一个销售的职位。
47.A　Walter Orthmann的工作时长得到了吉尼斯世界纪录组委会的证实。
48.D　在Walter Orthmann看来，创造这项吉尼斯世界纪录是一项荣誉。
49.B　4月19日是Walter Orthmann的一百岁生日，他与同事、朋友及家人共同庆祝。
50.C　由于Walter Orthmann坚持锻炼，他的身体和精神都很健康。
51.B　根据下文可知，这里Walter Orthmann强调我们要活在当下。
52.D　Walter Orthmann说他既不计划明天，也不关注昨天。pay attention to是固定短语。
53.A　Walter Orthmann所关心的是：我们应该感恩自己现在所拥有的一切。
54.C　参见上题解析。
55.B　综合上文可知，Walter Orthmann认为活在当下、此地此刻才是最重要的。here and now意为“此地此刻”，这里的count等于matter，意为“重要”。
语篇解读：本文是一篇说明文。由于栖息地减少、农药使用以及气候变化等原因，昆虫在全球范围内大幅度减少。
56.are threatening　考查动词的时态和主谓一致。本句时间状语为now，因此这里用现在进行时。
57.globally　考查副词。这里应用副词修饰谓语动词作状语。
58.while/although/though　考查连词。前后两个分句之间存在转折关系，因此这里填入while/although/though引导让步状语从句。
59.roles　考查名词的单复数。这里role是可数名词，表达复数概念。
60.an　考查冠词。这里表示泛指，且extremely的发音以元音音素开头，因此应用不定冠词an。
61.where　考查定语从句。设空处前面的place为先行词，因此应用关系副词where引导定语从句。
62.his　考查代词。设空处后面是名词词组new book，因此应用形容词性物主代词his。
63.to know　考查非谓语动词。本从句中前面的it为形式主语，这里应用动词不定式形式作真正的主语。
64.carried　考查非谓语动词。这里应用过去分词作后置定语，修饰前面的名词assessment。
65.more boring　考查形容词的比较级。设空处前面的far quieter暗示这里应用形容词的比较级形式，故填more boring。
第四部分
第一节
Dear Jack，
I’m glad to tell you that my roommates and I will visit a farm this weekend.I’m writing to invite you to join us.
To get close to nature and take our mind off study stress， we plan to go to Hongxing Farm this Saturday morning.We will meet at the school gate at 8 a.m.and go there by bus.
When we get there， we’ll pick strawberries， have a picnic， and play games.With fresh air， gentle breeze， and warm sunshine， I’m sure we’ll have fun and relax ourselves.
I do hope you’ll go with us.If you are available on that day， please let me know in advance.Looking forward to your reply.
Yours，
Li Hua
第二节
　　Months later， Emma had almost forgotten about the deer when one day， she received an unexpected visitor.The deer stood beside her， looking at her with gentle eyes.Emma felt so excited that she stood rooted to the spot.The deer nudged her playfully with its nose， and then Emma regained her senses.She quickly came back to bring fresh fruits and vegetables to the deer and led it to the small fountain to drink clean drinking water.After spending a pleasant afternoon here， the dear returned to the forest.
　　From that day on， the deer became a regular visitor to Emma’s backyard.Emma always prepared the best foods to feed the deer and created a comfortable place for it to rest in during the day.While taking care of the deer， Emma was also caring for animals in need.The backyard became a playground for various animals.During the interactions with animals， Emma felt a sense of joy and achievement.She hoped that such days could last forever.
10 / 10(共102张PPT)
单元质量检测（五）　
WORKING THE LAND
（满分150分，时间120分钟）
第一部分　听力（共两节，满分30分）
第一节（共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分）
听下面5段对话，每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、
C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。听完每段对话
后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话
仅读一遍。
1. What does the man want to do？
A. Buy a ticket to California.
B. Buy some pens.
C. Send a package.
2. Where will the speakers have dinner tonight？
A. At the man’s home.
B. At a restaurant.
C. At Jake’s home.
3. What are the speakers really talking about？
A. The weather.
B. Their weekend plan.
C. Travel.
4. What does the woman think of medical books？
A. They’re difficult.
B. They’re useless.
C. They’re boring.
5. Why can’t the man go to the club？
A. He has no time.
B. He is too weak.
C. He can’t afford it.
第二节（共15小题；每小题1.5分，满分22.5分）
听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中
所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。
听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟；听
完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。
听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。
6. What does the woman say about shopping online？
A. It’s reliable.
B. It’s convenient.
C. It’s unsafe.
7. What is the woman’s last piece of advice？
A. Be sure to write your mailing address correctly.
B. Avoid providing personal information.
C. Do research to find the best products and prices.
8. Why did John miss the class last night？
A. He came back late.
B. He was writing a report then.
C. He was very tired.
9. What do we know about the man？
A. He is good at learning foreign languages.
B. He can talk with his friends in English.
C. He had learnt Spanish before he took the class.
听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。
10. How many people are working on the project？
A. 5. B. 6. C. 10.
11. When must the project be completed？
A. Before this coming Friday.
B. Before next Wednesday.
C. Before next Friday.
听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。
12. What does the man decide to do？
A. Call his partners for a meeting.
B. Complete the project all by himself.
C. Stop doing the project.
听第9段材料，回答第13至16题。
13. What term does the man want to apply for？
A. Spring semester.
B. Autumn semester.
C. Winter semester.
14. How is the woman paying for college？
A. By taking a part-time job.
B. By borrowing money from a bank.
C. By asking her parents for help.
15. What has the woman started to do？
A. Fill out some applications.
B. Write some essays.
C. Rent a room.
16. What will the woman probably do next？
A. Call her friend.
B. Look for a room.
C. Give the man a number.
听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。
17. What will probably be able to prepare meals before you come home in
the future？
A. Smart cooking tools.
B. Professional chefs.
C. Family robots.
18. What can a refrigerator do in the future？
A. Take note of your daily menus.
B. Sort out all the food supplies.
C. Contact the local supermarket.
19. How will people probably save electricity in the future homes？
A. By using less time.
B. By tracking with their tools.
C. By using new kinds of energy.
20. Where can plants and people get clean water from in the future？
A. Wash water and man-made water.
B. Bath water and sea water.
C. Wash water and bath water.
听力材料：
（Text 1）
M：I’d like to mail this package to California.
W：Fill out this form with the required information. You can do this at the
side counter. Pens are available there.
（Text 2）
M：Would you like to join us for dinner tonight， Betty？
W：I’d love to. Where are we going？
M：Oh， Jake made a reservation at a restaurant near my home.
W：Do you think the weather will be good this weekend？
M：I heard it might rain.
W：That’s a pity. I’d thought about going hiking in the hills.
M：Well， we can go to that new art gallery instead.
（Text 4）
M：This book is really interesting. I’ve enjoyed it very much.
W：What is it？ Is it a novel？
M：No， it’s a medical book. It’s been very popular recently， even
though there’s obviously boring subject matter.
（Text 3）
W：Really？ I don’t think I’d enjoy anything on such a boring topic，
even if it is useful. I much prefer science fiction， especially about what
life might be like in the future.
（Text 5）
M：Hey， you look great！ How did you get in such good shape？
W：I’ve been going to the club regularly， and the training has really paid
off. I’m in better shape than I have been for years and I know much more
about how to keep fit.
M：I haven’t gone to the club for weeks. I am too busy with work.
W：I know. It’s so easy to be too busy for exercise， but I’ve realised that
exercise is extremely important to every other aspect of life.
（Text 6）
M：Do you often shop online？
W：Oh， yes， quite often. It is very convenient， and it saves me a lot
of time.
M：You know， I’ve never tried online shopping before. I’d like to try，
but I’m a bit nervous I’ll make a mistake.
W：Ah， you are talking to the right person. If you keep two very
important tips in mind， you’ll be fine. First， visit more than one site to
find the best products and prices. I can tell you some of the best online
shops. Second， when you finally place your order， be sure to write your
mailing address and phone number correctly， or you might not receive
your delivery on time.
M：So what do I do if I want to buy something？
W：You just need to provide your name， mailing address， e-mail
address， phone number and bank card information. I can help you with
that.
M：Oh， thank you！ That is so nice of you.
（Text 7）
W：Why weren’t you at the Spanish class last night， Jack？ Have you
decided to give up？
M：No. I came back late yesterday and found John asleep in his chair.
He’d been writing a report all day long and he was too tired to go out
again. So we gave the lesson a miss.
W：You’ve missed quite a lot of lessons recently， haven’t you？ Are you
losing interest？
M：Yes， I’m afraid so. Neither I nor John has a gift for language. People
just laugh at us when we attempt to speak Spanish. How did you and Jane
pick it up so quickly and easily？ You’ve been in Spain for hardly a month.
W：It wasn’t all that quick. We’d both studied the language before we
came， and we needed a lot of review before we came back.
M：Anyway， all our friends here speak English very well， so we don’t
really need to learn Spanish.
（Text 8）
M：I am having trouble with my job. Five of my colleagues and I have
been working on a project since last Wednesday.
W：Is the project too hard？
M：No， it’s not all that hard but no one is working together on it.
W：So your group is having a problem with teamwork.
M：Yes. We have to finish it before next Friday， only ten days from now.
W：Is there anyone in charge of the team？
M：No. Everyone is just doing their own separate work.
W：If your group doesn’t come together， then no one will know what
has been done and what still needs to be done.
M：But how do I get them to work together？
W：If your group does not have a leader， then you should step up and be
one.
M：How do I do that？
W：You should call everyone together for a meeting.
M：And then what should I do when I have them all together？
W：Let them know that this project is important， and so is working as a
team to get it done.
M：Thank you for the advice. I will call everybody now and tell them we
are going to have a meeting in the morning.
（Text 9）
W：Hi there！ What have you been up to lately？
M：I have been looking for a university to apply to.
W：Really？ So have I！
M：Cool！ What term will you apply for？
W：For the fall semester. How about you？
M：I’ll apply for the spring semester. I need to work and earn some money
in the next six months.
W：Yeah， college can be very expensive.
M：How are you paying for college？
W：I am getting help from a bank.
M：That’s cool. So have you started filling out any university
applications？
W：Yes， I have. The applications take a while！
M：They do， especially all those essays.
W：Yes， those are hard. I’m not really sure what to write about.
M：I’m glad I’m not applying until the spring， so I have more time to
prepare.
W：Yeah， you’re lucky you have more time. So do you plan to rent a
room near the university you go to？
M：Yes， I plan to rent a room near the university and find a roommate to
share the cost， so I can save some money.
W：Oh， really？ My friend Jack wants to do that too. If you’re in the
same area， perhaps you could rent a place with him.
M：Oh， that’s wonderful！ Could I get his contact information from
you？
W：Sure. I’ll give you his phone number right now.
M：Thanks！
（Text 10）
Future homes will have some really smart cooking tools. Microwave
ovens and refrigerators will probably be combined， so that meals can be
ready upon one’s arrival home.
Future homes may also have refrigerators that can suggest menus
based upon the food you have at home. In the home of the future， the
refrigerator will probably also be able to take note of all food supplies in
the home and inform you when you’re running out， or even be
programmed to contact the local supermarket to drop off the needed food
supplies.
Future homes will also be very energy-saving. Microsoft， Google
and others are now working on applications to help you see and track
which tools use the most electricity， helping you save electricity and thus
your daily expenses.
There will most likely also be systems in place for saving and reusing
wash water and bath water， which will probably have to be the main
origin of future water， so that both plants and people can still have clean
water in the future， when water supplies are low.
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
　　Here are 4 books you should read at least once in your life.
Number the Stars by Lois
It tells the story of a Danish girl growing up in World War
Ⅱ with her best friend， Ellen， who happens to be Jewish.
When she learns about the horrors that the Nazis are imposing
on the Jewish people， she and her family stop at nothing to
protect Ellen and countless other Jews.Lois’ novel is a powerful
reminder that cultural and religious differences are no divide
between true friends.
The Little Prince by Antoine
It is the story of a little boy who falls to Earth from an asteroid （小行星） after visiting several other asteroids to try to understand mankind.In his travels he meets a series of strange and delightful characters and an
untamed fox.The Little Prince is a heartwarming tale of the power of friendship and trust.
Charlotte’s Web by E. B. White
Who doesn’t love a novel about talking animals？ It opens the door to imagination， asking us to imagine what a world where animals could talk would be like.On a more serious note， it challenges us to ask ourselves how we’d treat animals if they could talk.If they could tell us their joys and
their fears， would mankind treat them more humanely？
To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee
The story centers on Jean Louise Finch， an unusually intelligent girl who ages from six to nine years old during the novel.Her father， Atticus Finch， a well-known and respected lawyer， defends Tom Robinson， an African American who is falsely accused of killing a young white
woman.It is both a young girl’s coming-of-age story and a darker drama about the roots and consequences of racism and prejudice in society.
语篇解读：本文是一篇应用文。文章介绍了四本一生至少要读一次
的书。
语篇解读：本文是一篇应用文。文章介绍了四本一生至少要读一次
的书。
21. What do the two books Number the Stars and The Little Prince both
involve？
A. History. B. Travel.
C. Friendship. D. Family.
解析： 　细节理解题。根据Number the Stars by Lois中的Lois’
novel is a powerful reminder that cultural and religious differences are
no divide between true friends.和The Little Prince by Antoine中的
The Little Prince is a heartwarming tale of the power of friendship and
trust.可知，《数星星》和《小王子》都涉及友谊。
22. What kind of book is Charlotte’s Web？
A. A fairy story book.
B. An animal science book.
C. A biology textbook.
D. An animal book for kids.
解析： 　细节理解题。根据Charlotte’s Web by E. B. White中的
Who doesn’t love a novel about talking animals？ It opens the door to
imagination， asking us to imagine what a world where animals could
talk would be like.可知，小说《夏洛的网》用想象力描绘了一个动
物会说话的世界。由此可知，这是一本童话故事书。
23. What subject may the book To Kill a Mockingbird explore？
A. Family conflicts. B. Career choices.
C. Legal systems. D. Social issues.
解析： 　细节理解题。根据To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee
中的It is both a young girl’s coming-of-age story and a darker drama
about the roots and consequences of racism and prejudice in society.可
知，《杀死一只知更鸟》揭示了社会中种族主义和偏见的根源和
后果。由此可知，它探究的主题是社会问题。
B
　　It was Christmas Eve when my elder sister and I decided to open our
presents before our mom got home from work.She usually came home
about an hour after we got home from school， which we thought was
plenty of time to sneak a peek at the gifts under the tree.
My elder sister opened present after present while I was ordered to
stand guard at the big window in our front room.Finally， when my
sister’s curiosity was satisfied， we traded places.
After unwrapping a few presents， I found it faster to open one end of
a present and peek inside.“Cool！ Mom and Dad got me headphones for
my stereo！” I pulled the headphones out of the box and was about to put
them on when my sister shouted， “Quick！ Wrap it back up！ Mom’s
coming！”
I shoved the headphones back in the box but my hands were
shaking.My heart pounded harder as I tried to get the tape to stick.I had
just finished burying the package with my headphones in it when my
mother came into the front room.I jumped up and said，“Hi， Mom！”
She smiled at me and said “Hi，” back， but didn’t appear to suspect a
thing.My heart began to slow as I took a deep breath.
On Christmas morning， my sister and I smiled gave award-winning
performances when we opened our presents — again.“Headphones！” I
exclaimed.“Thanks， it’s just what I wanted.” After everything had
been opened， my sister and I looked at each other， and our eyes
met.Our secret was safe， but somehow Christmas morning didn’t feel the
same.
My sister and I never opened our Christmas presents early again.I
don’t know if it was that opening our gifts for the second time just wasn’t
as much fun as the first time， or if we came too close to getting caught
and didn’t want to think about what our mother would have done to us.
语篇解读：本文是一篇记叙文。出于好奇心，作者和姐姐在圣诞节
前夕趁母亲不在时偷偷提前打开了圣诞礼物。可是，当圣诞节清晨
真正打开礼物的那一刻来临时，作者却体会到一种失落感。
语篇解读：本文是一篇记叙文。出于好奇心，作者和姐姐在圣诞节
前夕趁母亲不在时偷偷提前打开了圣诞礼物。可是，当圣诞节清晨
真正打开礼物的那一刻来临时，作者却体会到一种失落感。
24. What did the author and his sister do before their mother came back？
A. They bought some Christmas presents.
B. They hid Christmas presents under the tree.
C. They opened Christmas presents in advance.
D. They wrapped the headphones for their mother.
解析： 　细节理解题。根据第一至第三段可知，出于好奇心，作
者和姐姐在圣诞节前夕趁母亲不在时偷偷提前打开了圣诞礼物。
25. How was the author feeling when his mother was coming？
A. Grateful and moved.
B. Cheerful and excited.
C. Curious and surprised.
D. Nervous and frightened.
解析： 　推理判断题。根据第四段可知，听到母亲马上要回来，
作者双手发抖、心跳加快。
26. Why did Christmas morning give the author a different feeling？
A. His secret was found out.
B. His curiosity wasn’t satisfied.
C. A pleasant surprise was lost.
D. A festival atmosphere was lost.
解析： 　推理判断题。根据倒数第二段可知，圣诞节清晨作者打
开礼物后假装激动和兴奋，其实那份惊喜是不存在的。
27. What can we infer about the author from the last paragraph？
A. He didn’t like the headphones.
B. He regretted what he had done.
C. He wasn’t satisfied with his mother.
D. He couldn’t find his Christmas present.
解析： 　推理判断题。根据最后一段可知，作者和姐姐从此以后
再也没有提前打开过圣诞礼物，作者分析可能的原因是第二次打
开礼物不再有真正的惊喜和兴奋感。由此判断，作者对自己之前
提前打开礼物的做法是后悔的。
C
　　Lions， gray wolves and great white sharks have one thing in
common： They’re top predators.Their diets consist almost entirely of
meat， and except in rare instances， these animals have no natural
predators — except humans.So， if we are predators of top predators，
does that mean humans are at the top of the food chain？
The answer depends on how you define “predator”， that is，
whether you’re killing to eat or just killing other animals.
“In biology， humans’ place in the food chain isn’t based on what
does or doesn’t eat us， or on what we kill，” said Sylvain
Bonhommeau， a scientist at IFREMER. “Rather， it’s completely based
on what you eat，” Bonhommeau told Live Science.Based on that
definition， the answer is no — humans aren’t top-predators.For the most
part， we’re not killing wildlife to eat them.
Bonhommeau and colleagues at IFREMER set out to determine
humans’ position on the food chain， also known as their trophic level
（营养级）.Scientists typically score trophic levels on a scale of 1 to
5.Plants and other primary producers， which obtain energy using
sunlight， occupy level one， and herbivores （食草动物） are in level
two.Meanwhile， species at the third level eat only herbivores， and
species at the fourth level eat only level-three carnivores （食肉动物） —
and so on.Species that get their food from multiple trophic levels， like
omnivores （杂食动物）， are scored by the average trophic level of
what they eat， plus one.
The IFREMER scientists found that， on average， humans get 80％
of their daily calories from plants and 20％ from meat and fish.That puts
us at an average trophic level of 2.21 — somewhere between anchovies
and pigs.But humans’ trophic levels vary worldwide.In Burundi， for
instance， plants made up 96.7％ of the local diet in 2009， giving those
in that country a trophic level of 2.04.Meanwhile， those in Iceland had a
trophic level of 2.57.
Of course， humans present a much larger threat to other animals
than anchovies and pigs do.Some scientists argue that humans’ pressure on
other species makes us super predators.
语篇解读：本文是一篇说明文。我们通常认为人类居于食物链的顶
端，事实真地如此吗？
语篇解读：本文是一篇说明文。我们通常认为人类居于食物链的顶
端，事实真地如此吗？
28. Why are humans not regarded as top-predators？
A. We have predators as well.
B. We don’t eat everything we kill.
C. We seldom kill other animals now.
D. We face threats from other animals.
解析： 　细节理解题。根据第二、三段可知，人类在食物链的位
置取决于我们吃什么，而非我们杀死了什么。由此得出结论，我
们人类并非食物链顶端的食肉者。这就说明人类并非总是吃掉杀
死的动物。
29. What’s the trophic level of an animal that eats 50％ plants and 50％
herbivores？
A. 1.5. B. 2.
C. 2.5. D. 3.
解析： 　推理判断题。根据第四段可知，杂食动物获取多个营养
级的食物，其在食物链中的营养级数值计算方式为：各营养级的
平均值加起来，再加上1。植物位于层级1，食草动物位于层级2，
0.5＋1＋1＝2.5。
30. What can we infer about people in Iceland？
A. They eat more meat than people in Burundi.
B. They eat more plants than people in Burundi.
C. They kill more animals than people in Burundi.
D. They kill fewer animals than people in Burundi.
解析： 　推理判断题。根据倒数第二段可知，爱尔兰人的营养层
级数值比布隆迪人更高，这说明前者吃肉更多。
31. What conclusion can we draw about humans？
A. We get most calories from meat.
B. We have a medium trophic level.
C. We will reach the top of the food chain.
D. We have a small threat to other animals.
解析： 　推理判断题。综合全文可知，食物链层级由1到5排列，
人类的层级数值为2.21；我们获取的卡路里主要来自植物；我们对
动物造成的威胁依然很大。
D
　　Two environmental groups want a major soft drink giant pushed out
of the world’s largest climate conference over plastics concerns， arguing
the material has become “the new coal” and warrants a major response.
Just Zero and Beyond Plastics， two US based-groups， called on the
United Nations Climate Change Conference to cancel Coca-Cola’s status
as a sponsor of this year’s COP27 on Wednesday.They believed that the
soft drink manufacturer’s role in the event is the global
fight against climate change and is at odds with efforts to bring down
emissions.
undermining　
“COP27 is supposed to focus on solutions for fighting the serious
climate crisis，” said Judith Enck， who heads Beyond Plastics and
previously served as an Obama-era EPA regional administrator.“Instead，
we’re allowing it to be a stage for corporate greenwashing.”
She was joined in her remarks by Just Zero State Policy Director Peter
Blair， who said the company’s sponsorship of COP27 makes it hard to
see this meeting as anything more than a performative act.
Coca-Cola has repeatedly emphasized its recycling commitments and
investments， which include plans to achieve net-zero emissions by mid-
century.But an annual audit of corporate brands by Break Free From
Plastic， an international coalition， has notably named Coca-Cola “the
world’s top plastic polluter” for four years running.
Critics charge that its pollution footprint speaks for itself.Coca-Cola
has said that it is responsible for around 3 million metric tons of plastic
packaging， an inevitable waste product.Such numbers， advocates
argue， should disqualify the company from COP27 sponsorship.
“By pouring millions of dollars into sponsoring COP27， Coca-Cola
is making a shameful play to give the appearance of environmental
responsibility，” said Blair.“But behind the scenes， Coca-Cola
launched campaigns to block improvements in real recycling and resist
calls to transition away from single-use plastic bottles to reusable and
refillable glass containers.”
语篇解读：本文是一篇说明文。世界饮料巨头可口可乐成为2022年
联合国气候变化大会第27次缔约方会议（COP27）的赞助商，这引
起很多环保人士的不满和抗议。
语篇解读：本文是一篇说明文。世界饮料巨头可口可乐成为2022年
联合国气候变化大会第27次缔约方会议（COP27）的赞助商，这引
起很多环保人士的不满和抗议。
32. What does the underlined word “undermining” in Paragraph 2
mean？
A. Making something less popular.
B. Making something less powerful.
C. Making something more difficult.
D. Making something more interesting.
解析： 　词义猜测题。根据上下文可知，可口可乐公司是全
球塑料污染的头号制造者，由于它的这一特殊身份，它赞助联
合国气候变化大会是很讽刺的，也会削弱全球范围与气候变化
进行的斗争。
33. What did Judith Enck and Peter Blair try to convey？
A. Their doubt and surprise.
B. Their confusion and concern.
C. Their support and expectation.
D. Their anger and disappointment.
解析： 　细节理解题。根据第三、四段可知，Judith Enck和Peter
Blair两人对可口可乐赞助联合国气候变化大会一事都表示了不
满、失望和批判，后者明确指出：此事使得这次会议更像是表演
和作秀。
34. Which proverb can best describe Coca-Cola according to Peter Blair？
A. Do as you would be done by.
B. What’s done cannot be undone.
C. Actions speak louder than words.
D. He who plays with fire gets burned.
解析： 　推理判断题。根据最后一段可知，Peter Blair指出，可
口可乐公司表面包装出对环境负责任的形象，而背后的所作所为
却恰恰相反——坚持使用一次性塑料瓶、反对可回收瓶子的使
用。也就是说它说一套做一套。
35. What would be the most suitable title for the text？
A. Coca-Cola — The World’s Top Plastic Polluter
B. Coca-Cola — One of the Sponsors of COP27
C. Green Groups Try to Kick Coca-Cola out of COP27
D. Green Groups Demand That Coca-Cola Stop Pollution
解析： 　标题归纳题。综合全文可知，本文主要围绕环保人士对
可口可乐公司成为联合国气候变化大会赞助商一事的抵制展开。
这些绿色环保组织坚持要求会议主办方取消可口可乐公司赞助商
的身份。因此C项最适合作文章标题。
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。
Taking exercise can be boring.The good news is that we can take
some techniques and apply them to our everyday fitness routines.
·Have an objective.
When you’re playing a game， there’s always an objective.It helps us
focus on the task at hand and motivates us to keep playing until we win the
game.Exercise should be no different.Create a clear fitness goal. 　36　.
But in order to see your progress and whether you’ve achieved your
objective， it helps to track your physical activity.That includes steps，
heart rate and distance traveled， among other data. 　37　： wearable
tech like the Fitbit or the Apple Watch， or smartphone apps that may
come free with your device.
· 　38　.
Research suggests that adding an element of competition to your
exercise routine can actually help you work out harder.In a study published
in JAMA Internal Medicine in 2019， a team of researchers challenged
602 overweight employees from a single company to participate in a step-
tracking challenge.The group asked to compete against other employees
ended up walking more steps than any other group in the study.
　39　， look into fitness programs that encourage friendly
competition.The app Zwift， for example， allows you race against others
around a virtual world.
·Team up with them.
In that same 2019 JAMA study， another group of participants was
asked to divide into teams of three.Each day， one member of the group
was selected to represent the entire team with their individual step count of
the day.This approach encouraged each member of the group to try to meet
the day’s step goal. 　40　.You can try to recreate this dynamic by working
toward an exercise goal with other people.
A. Compete against others
B. Just try to be your personal best
C. If you’re seeking a similar motivation
D. When you have a clear direction in mind
E. Aim to walk 10，000 steps a day， for example
F. No one wanted to let their team members down
G. And there are plenty of digital tools that can help with this
语篇解读：本文是一篇说明文。锻炼身体是一件很枯燥的事，我们
应该怎样让它变得有趣呢？
36. E　上句建议我们设立一个明确的健身目标，E项正好是作者列举
的一个例子，符合语境。
语篇解读：本文是一篇说明文。锻炼身体是一件很枯燥的事，我们
应该怎样让它变得有趣呢？
37. G　下文列举的都是一些可穿戴式设备及软件，如Fitbit、苹果手
表以及智能手机应用程序等，故G项符合语境。
38. A　本段主要建议我们在锻炼过程中增加一些竞争的成分，故A项
适合作为本段的小标题。
39. C　上文指出锻炼过程中增加竞争成分有利于获得更好的表现，下
文作者给我们推荐了一些能激励竞争的应用程序，C项承上启下，符
合语境。
40. F　上句指出每个小组的每名队员都努力完成走路步数的目标，F
项正好是对此意的补充说明：没有人想让队员们感到失望。
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四个选项中选出可以
填入空白处的最佳选项。
　　Many people hold several jobs throughout their lives.Some 　41　
employees hold jobs for decades.But one man in Brazil has stayed at
one 　42　 longer than anyone in the world.Walter Orthmann，
100， 　43　 the Guinness World Record for working at the same
company for 84 years and nine days.
Orthmann’s 　44　 started when he was just 15 years old.He got a
job at Industrias Renaux S. A in 1938， working as a shipping assistant at
the textile company.
As a child， he has always been 　45　 about learning， but he
started working to support his family， who lived in Brusque.There，
Orthmann continued to love learning and got 　46　 to a sales position，
then a manager.
His record-breaking career was 　47　 by Guinness World Records
on 6 January 2022.He said it was a（n） 　48　， one he never imagined
achieving.
Orthmann turned 100 years old on 19 April and 　49　 with
coworkers， friends and family.He still exercises every day and is
still 　50　 fit.So， he still goes to his favourite place every day： the
office.
His 84-year-long career was perhaps achieved by his ability to live in
the 　51　.“I don’t do much planning， nor do I pay much 　52　 to
yesterday，” he said.“All I 　53　 is that you need to be 　54　 for
what you have now.Here and now is what 　55　.So， let’s go to
work！”
语篇解读：本文是一篇记叙文。Walter Orthmann来自巴西，他创造
了在同一家公司工作时间最长（84年零9天）的吉尼斯世界纪录。
语篇解读：本文是一篇记叙文。Walter Orthmann来自巴西，他创造
了在同一家公司工作时间最长（84年零9天）的吉尼斯世界纪录。
41. A. formal B. temporary
C. loyal D. patient
解析： 　根据下文中的hold jobs for decades可知，这里强调的是
员工对公司的忠诚。
42. A. place B. country
C. position D. company
解析： 　根据下文working at the same company可知，Walter
Orthmann创造了在同一家公司工作时间最长的世界纪录。
43. A. set B. make C. win D. build
解析： 　参见上题解析。set a record是固定搭配，意为“创造一
项纪录”。
44. A. interest B. career
C. business D. struggle
解析： 　根据上文可知，本文主要谈论Walter Orthmann的工作经
历，也就是职业生涯。
45. A. curious B. generous
C. enthusiastic D. practical
解析： 　根据下文Orthmann continued to love learning可知，
Walter Orthmann对学习一直很有热情。
46. A. reminded B. promoted
C. informed D. introduced
解析： 　由于热爱学习，Walter Orthmann得到提升，获得一个销
售的职位。
47. A. confirmed B. recognised
C. discovered D. considered
解析： 　Walter Orthmann的工作时长得到了吉尼斯世界纪录组委
会的证实。
48. A. pleasure B. order C. duty D. honour
解析： 　在Walter Orthmann看来，创造这项吉尼斯世界纪录是一
项荣誉。
49. A. contributed B. celebrated
C. discussed D. participated
解析： 　4月19日是Walter Orthmann的一百岁生日，他与同事、
朋友及家人共同庆祝。
50. A. naturally B. gradually
C. mentally D. regularly
解析： 　由于Walter Orthmann坚持锻炼，他的身体和精神都
很健康。
51. A. past B. present C. future D. moment
解析： 　根据下文可知，这里Walter Orthmann强调我们要活
在当下。
52. A. effort B. price
C. thought D. attention
解析： 　Walter Orthmann说他既不计划明天，也不关注昨天。
pay attention to是固定短语。
53. A. care about B. look into
C. take over D. come across
解析： 　Walter Orthmann所关心的是：我们应该感恩自己现在所
拥有的一切。
54. A. cautious B. happy
C. grateful D. ready
解析： 　参见上题解析。
55. A. happens B. counts
C. remains D. indicates
解析： 　综合上文可知，Walter Orthmann认为活在当下、此地此
刻才是最重要的。here and now意为“此地此刻”，这里的count等
于matter，意为“重要”。
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。
Habitat loss， pesticides and climate change 　56　 （threaten）
insect populations worldwide now.In 2019， Biological Conservation
reported that 40％ of all insects species are declining 　57　 （global）
and that a third of them are endangered.
And 　58　 it may sound nice to live in a world with fewer roaches，
environmental writer Oliver Milman says that human beings would be in
big trouble without insects.That’s because insects play critical 　59　
（role） in pollinating plants we eat， breaking down waste in forest soil
and forming the base of a food chain that other larger animals — including
humans — rely upon.
“It would be 　60　 extremely terrible place to live in — and
certainly not something we should ever aim for，” Milman says of an
insect-free existence.“You would certainly have mass starvation and
societal unrest ...It’d be a place 　61　 there would be rotting feces
everywhere because insects that break down those materials would be
gone.”
Milman charts the troubling decline of insects in 　62　 （he） new
book， The Insect Crisis： The Fall of the Tiny Empires That Run the
World.He says that while it is impossible 　63　 （know） exactly what’s
happening with every insect species in the world， the overall trends are
not good： a UN assessment 　64　 （carry） out in 2019 found that half
a million insect species are under threat of extinction， some in the
coming decades.“The world， our surroundings， would be far quieter
and much 　65　 （boring） without insects，” he says.
语篇解读：本文是一篇说明文。由于栖息地减少、农药使用以及气
候变化等原因，昆虫在全球范围内大幅度减少。
56. are threatening　考查动词的时态和主谓一致。本句时间状语为
now，因此这里用现在进行时。
57. globally　考查副词。这里应用副词修饰谓语动词作状语。
58. while/although/though　考查连词。前后两个分句之间存在转折关
系，因此这里填入while/although/though引导让步状语从句。
59. roles　考查名词的单复数。这里role是可数名词，表达复数概念。
语篇解读：本文是一篇说明文。由于栖息地减少、农药使用以及气
候变化等原因，昆虫在全球范围内大幅度减少。
60. an　考查冠词。这里表示泛指，且extremely的发音以元音音素开
头，因此应用不定冠词an。
61. where　考查定语从句。设空处前面的place为先行词，因此应用关
系副词where引导定语从句。
62. his　考查代词。设空处后面是名词词组new book，因此应用形容
词性物主代词his。
63. to know　考查非谓语动词。本从句中前面的it为形式主语，这里
应用动词不定式形式作真正的主语。
64. carried　考查非谓语动词。这里应用过去分词作后置定语，修饰前
面的名词assessment。
65. more boring　考查形容词的比较级。设空处前面的far quieter暗示
这里应用形容词的比较级形式，故填more boring。
第四部分　写作（共两节，满分40分）
第一节（满分15分）
　　假定你是李华，你打算邀请外国留学生Jack周六去参观农场。请
你给他写一封邮件，内容包括：
1. 提出邀请；
2. 时间、地点、交通方式及具体活动。
注意：1.写作词数应为80左右；
2. 可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
参考范文：
Dear Jack，
I’m glad to tell you that my roommates and I will visit a farm this
weekend.I’m writing to invite you to join us.
To get close to nature and take our mind off study stress， we plan to
go to Hongxing Farm this Saturday morning.We will meet at the school
gate at 8 a.m.and go there by bus.When we get there， we’ll pick
strawberries， have a picnic， and play games.With fresh air， gentle
breeze， and warm sunshine， I’m sure we’ll have fun and relax
ourselves.
I do hope you’ll go with us.If you are available on that day， please
let me know in advance.Looking forward to your reply.
Yours，
Li Hua
第二节（满分25分）
　　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。
　　In her small town， Emma was known for her love and respect for all
living creatures， and she believed that humans and animals should
coexist peacefully and harmoniously.One day， while hiking in the nearby
woods， Emma spotted a wounded （受伤的） deer caught in a hunter’s
trap.Without hesitation， she carefully freed the deer and nursed it back to
health.
　　Over the next few weeks， Emma devoted her time and energy to
caring for the deer.She visited it every day after school， bringing fresh
fruits and vegetables.She carefully examined its wounds， applying some
medicine to help it get better and prevent infection.As the days went by，
the deer began to regain its strength， and Emma was overjoyed to see it
stand on its legs once again.
　　Emma also took the time to learn about deer behaviour and their
natural habitat.She researched the best foods to feed the deer and created a
comfortable place for it to rest in during the day.She even made a small
water fountain to ensure that the deer had access to clean drinking water.
　　As the weeks turned into months.Emma watched as the deer grew
stronger and more confident.It would often follow her around the
backyard， nudging （轻推） her playfully with its nose.Emma felt a
deep sense of satisfaction knowing that she had played a part in saving this
beautiful creature’s life.
　　One sunny afternoon， as Emma sat in her backyard reading a
book， she heard a familiar sound.She looked up and saw the deer
standing near her， looking at her with gentle eyes.It was clear that the
deer had fully recovered and was ready to return to the wild.
　　Emma felt a sense of sadness but also knew that it was time for the
deer to go back to its natural habitat.She opened the gate and watched as
the deer bounded away， disappearing into the forest.From that day on，
Emma continued to care for animals in need， knowing that she had made
a difference in the life of at least one creature.
注意：1.续写词数应为150左右；
2. 请按如下格式作答。
　　Months later， Emma had almost forgotten about the deer when
one day， she received an unexpected visitor. 　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　
　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　
　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　
　
　　From that day on， the deer became a regular visitor to Emma’s
backyard. 　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　
　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　
　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　
　
参考范文：
　　Months later， Emma had almost forgotten about the deer when one
day， she received an unexpected visitor.The deer stood beside her，
looking at her with gentle eyes.Emma felt so excited that she stood rooted
to the spot.The deer nudged her playfully with its nose， and then Emma
regained her senses.She quickly came back to bring fresh fruits and
vegetables to the deer and led it to the small fountain to drink clean
drinking water.After spending a pleasant afternoon here， the dear
returned to the forest.
　　From that day on， the deer became a regular visitor to Emma’s
backyard.Emma always prepared the best foods to feed the deer and
created a comfortable place for it to rest in during the day.While taking
care of the deer， Emma was also caring for animals in need.The backyard
became a playground for various animals.During the interactions with
animals， Emma felt a sense of joy and achievement.She hoped that such
days could last forever.
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