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高效作业 32　[选择性必修第四册　Unit 1　Science Fiction]
Ⅰ.阅读理解
A
Sometimes it takes a work of art to give the inspiration for advances in science. For example，a successful businessman’s dream of humans living on other planets was first inspired by Isaac Asimov’s Foundation book series. Let’s explore some of the technologies from science fiction that have been brought to life.
※Remote control
Frank Herbert’s 1965 novel Dune features a small flying robot device that is piloted remotely，one of the earliest appearances of drones(无人机) in science fiction. With the first permit for commercial drone use in the US given in 2006，drones became a reality，and can now be found taking on multiple roles. They provide new angles for photography，help farmers maintain their crops and are used in the military. Jeff Bezos has even supported the use of drones to deliver packages for his company Amazon，unveiling(公开) a delivery drone back in 2019.
※From thin air
Television show Star Trek，first appearing on screens in 1966，inspired science. One of the most unexpected examples may be the 3D printer. In 2019，researchers at the University of California，Berkeley，US，developed a 3D printer that shapes objects using rays of light.
They have named the printer the “replicator”，the same name as the device in the programme to show their inspiration. The device uses light to alter the density of resin(树脂)，changing the material from a liquid to a solid in order to shape the desired object.
※Starting the heart
One of the first sci-fi novels Frankenstein by Mary Shelley has had a huge impact on science. Earl Bakken，the inventor of the pacemaker(起搏器)，a device placed into the chest that helps the heart to pump blood using small electrical impulses(脉冲)，was inspired by the 1931 movie adaptation of the book. “What intrigued me the most ... was the creative spark of Dr Frankenstein’s electricity，” Bakken told The Atlantic.
(　　)1.Why does Jeff Bezos want to use drones
A.To transport packages.
B.To guard military sites.
C.To seed and water crops.
D.To snap breathtaking pictures.
(　　)2.What do we know about the 3D printer
A.It came into use in 1966.
B.It is used to print anything.
C.It can change the density of a desired object.
D.It has been named after a device in Star Trek.
(　　)3.What is the common feature of the technologies mentioned in the article
A.They are all based on electricity.
B.They are all invented by famous CEOs.
C.They are all brought to life from science fiction.
D.They are all used for commercial and medical purposes.
B
Hibernation(冬眠) is a classic topic of science fiction. In movies such as 2001： A Space Odyssey，Alien，or Passengers，crew members are put into a state of sleep to take year-long journeys to space. Now a new study from Washington University has shown that human hibernation may soon become a reality.
The research team carried out tests on rats—animals that do not naturally hibernate. They first identified a group of neurons(神经元) in a deep brain region，which were found to be involved in controlling body temperature during hibernation. They showed that，in mice，these neurons could be stimulated using ultrasound(超声波)，which was delivered through a helmet without causing an injury.
When receiving the ultrasound，the mice showed a drop in body temperature of about 3°C，and their heart rates fell by about 47%. When the ultrasound system was switched off，they woke up again. The result was “surprising and fascinating”，said Hong Chen，a professor who led the work.
Researchers are also trying to determine how to harness the power of hibernation to help humans. They believe that it could be the key to addressing health conditions like heart disease，and Alzheimer’s disease. Furthermore，hibernation’s ability to slow aging，which was observed in bats，could benefit space exploration，enabling longer missions with less food requirements. Research in animals also suggests that bodies of hibernating astronauts might lose less bones and muscle，making them fit and ready to start challenging exploration soon after they wake up.
By unlocking the secrets of this remarkable process，researchers may uncover ways to improve human health，as well as gain new insights into the natural world. Therefore，the exploration of hibernation is an exciting area that is sure to yield numerous benefits in the years to come.
The scientists now plan to look at how lowered body temperature might affect the cognitive abilities of humans. “Our next experiments will test working memory in monkeys. This is important because while astronauts physically hibernate as they fly into deep space，their brain still needs to be working，” said Chen.
(　　)4.How did researchers put rats into hibernation
A.By lowering their body temperature.
B.By activating specific brain neurons.
C.By putting a regular helmet on them.
D.By using ultrasound through an operation.
(　　)5.What does the underlined word “harness” in Paragraph 4 probably mean
A.Employ. B.Challenge.
C.Overlook. D.Discover.
(　　)6.What advantage might hibernation bring to humans
A.It improves people’s mental health.
B.It predicts a variety of heart disease.
C.It helps astronauts keep physically fit.
D.It enables astronauts to build up muscle.
(　　)7.What’s the purpose of the last paragraph
A.To point out the significance of the study.
B.To bring out the focus of follow-up studies.
C.To discuss other factors affecting hibernation.
D.To explain practical applications of the finding.
Ⅱ.完形填空
What will the future be like Good or bad A lot of science-fiction writing imagines a world which is dark and 　1　.For example，Planet of the Apes shows a miserable future for humankind.
There’s a word to 　2　 the kind of future world which often appears in science fiction： dystopia (反乌托邦). It means a(n) 　3　 place where things are unpleasant or bad. The 　4　 is utopia.But does tomorrow’s world have to be so disappointing
No. A new project wants to use the power of science fiction to 　5　 a better future. The 　6　 of Project Hieroglyph is to bring together writers，scientists，engineers and artists to create optimistic stories about a 　7　 society in the next 50 years.
It’s just a matter of making an effort. It’s 　8　 to create a dystopia than write a feel-good story. There’s more conflict in a world full of problems，and stories are interesting when there are a lot of problems to solve. No 　9　，no story! But the project produced a book with some 　10　 plots. One of them is about environmentalists who fight to 　11　 people from building the first hotel in the polar areas.
But will these stories actually change anything or merely keep us entertained Ed Finn，the book’s editor，thinks the former. He says，“A good science-fiction story can be 　12　. It can inspire hundreds，thousands，millions of people to 　13　 something that they want to do.” The influence of science fiction has already been well 　14　 in modern research.
Time will tell how far we can go. Let’s dream big and think 　15　 the box.
(　　)1. A.elegant B.splendid
C.dynamic D.frightening
(　　)2. A.improve B.describe
C.comprise D.develop
(　　)3. A.pictured B.argued
C.realised D.recognised
(　　)4. A.fact B.opposite
C.dream D.idea
(　　)5. A.extend B.unfold
C.sustain D.occupy
(　　)6. A.advantage B.result
C.aim D.maintenance
(　　)7. A.harmonious B.permanent
C.messy D.conventional
(　　)8. A.funnier B.harder
C.newer D.easier
(　　)9. A.challenge B.mission
C.welfare D.surprise
(　　)10. A.disgusting B.terrifying
C.demanding D.promising
(　　)11. A.risk B.delay
C.prevent D.bother
(　　)12. A.abnormal B.artificial
C.constant D.mighty
(　　)13. A.cast light on B.make their way to
C.gather around D.beat down
(　　)14. A.neglected B.denied
C.exposed D.seen
(　　)15. A.inside B.beside
C.outside D.beneath
Ⅲ.语法填空
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。
“We regret to inform you ...” Every writer is afraid of receiving these words from a publisher. Overnight success certainly won’t always happen and many successful writers have 1.________ (previous) faced rejection.
J.K. Rowling stuck her first rejection on her kitchen wall and spent all her time 2.________ (write). Even though she received a number of negative 3.________ (comment) from publishers，she persevered. After 4.________ total of twelve rejections，a publisher finally agreed to print 500 copies of her first book and Harry Potter achieved a 5.________ (globe) success.
Despite criticism and rejection from several publishers，J. D.Salinger never gave up struggling to get his works 6.________ (finish). He carried six chapters of The Catcher in the Rye with him and finished the entire novel during his war service. When it 7.________ (publish) finally，it sold millions and millions of copies.
As women were not encouraged 8.________ (become) writers during the Victorian period，the Bront sisters finally made their dreams come true because 9.________ their perseverance. Now，their novels 10.________ are regarded as classics of world literature，are still inspiring many female writers.
So，talent，a lot of hard work，a touch of luck，and especially perseverance play essential roles in success.
高效作业 33　[选择性必修第四册　Unit 2　Iconic Attractions]
Ⅰ.阅读理解
East Yorkshire Attractions
Burnby Hall Gardens & Museum
The Balk，Pocklington YO42 2QF
Tel： 01759 307125
The gardens are beautifully laid out with two lakes，which are home to a vast collection of fish.We also have Stewart Museum，a children’s playground，a book & gift shop，and tearooms.Sunday band concerts and events are available throughout the year.
Open： 10：00 a.m. to 5：30 p.m.
Prices： Adults ￡4.65，Seniors ￡3.95，Children ￡2.50
Goole Museum
Carlisle Street，Goole DN14 5DS
Tel： 01405 768963
The museum explores the colourful history of the town and port of Goole，with plenty of hands-on exhibits for younger visitors.The temporary exhibition gallery has a wide range of art craft(工艺) and local history exhibitions which change every month.
Open： 10：00 a.m. to 5：00 p.m.
Admission： Free
Sledmere House
Sledmere，Driffield YO25 3XG
Tel： 01377 236637
Sledmere House is one of Yorkshire’s most attractive houses.We have an award-winning garden，a military museum，a children’s play area，and a café & gift shop.Organ music is played on Thursday afternoons.
Open： 11：30 a.m. to 3：30 p.m.
Prices： Adults ￡8.00，Seniors ￡6.00，Children ￡3.00
Bridlington Bird & Animal Park
Bridlington，East Yorkshire YO15 3QF
Tel： 01262 673653
The family-run park is set in a wonderful woodland environment.It offers daily shows of pig racing.We also have a range of birds and other animals to offer a fun-filled day out for families.
Open： 10：00 a.m. to 5：00 p.m.
Prices： Adults ￡4.50，Seniors ￡4.00，Children ￡3.50
(　　)1.Which attraction hosts temporary exhibitions
A.Goole Museum.
B.Burnby Hall Gardens & Museum.
C.Sledmere House.
D.Bridlington Bird & Animal Park.
(　　)2.What can tourists do at Sledmere House
A.Feed a wide range of animals.
B.Watch a band concert on Sunday.
C.Explore the history of the town.
D.Enjoy organ music on Thursday.
(　　)3.What is the ticket price for children at Bridlington Bird & Animal Park
A.￡2.50. B.￡3.00.
C.￡3.50. D.￡4.00.
Ⅱ.七选五
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。
Are you longing for a travel experience full of iconic attractions，which is not only immersive but also intimate Offering attentive guides，unique experiences，and the perfect combination of exploration and friendship，small group travel is redefining the holiday experience. 1.________.
·Explore uncharted but safe territories. Take a journey to breathtaking destinations that might otherwise be frightening to explore independently. 2.________，ensuring you don’t miss out on the essence(精髓) of each destination. It can also offer exciting exclusive experiences. With smaller coaches and personalised schedules，you’ll deepen your understanding of local cultures and taste authentic flavours at every turn.
·Be guided by the local guides. 3.________. Small group tours are led by knowledgeable guides who not only speak the language but also offer insights into the culture，history，and hidden treasures of each region. These guides ensure your journey is enriched with authenticity and discovery.
·4.________. Whether you’re travelling alone or with friends，small group travel fosters a sense of community. With groups typically including fewer than 30 people，you’ll have the opportunity to form meaningful connections and create lasting memories with fellow adventurers. From shared experiences to newfound friendships，it cultivates a sense of friendship that enhances the overall holiday experience.
·Start your adventure with peace of mind. Small group tour operators take care of everything. With convenience at the forefront，you can explore outside your comfort zone，knowing that every detail has been thoughtfully arranged. 5.________，offering assistance in case of emergencies and give you peace of mind through licensed and bonded services.
A.Bond with like-minded travellers
B.It is a unique experience to visit a packed place
C.Take a look below to find what you can do on the trip
D.Travel alone to find more opportunity to enjoy yourself
E.A small group tour offers access to off-the-beaten-path places
F.You can experience the true essence of a destination with their guidance
G.Besides，reputable small group travel companies ensure your protection and security
Ⅲ.完形填空
I always carry a Rubik’s Cube (魔方) in my backpack. Solving it quickly is a start of a(n) 　1　. I’ve been asked to solve the Rubik’s Cube on the subway of New York and at a café in Paris. And learning to solve it is a start to 　2　 the biggest problem of my life.
Holding a Rubik’s Cube，people usually don’t know where to begin. That’s 　3　 what it was like for me to learn how to read. Letters and words were out of order and mixed together. Nothing made 　4　 because I’m dyslexic(诵读困难的). It’s 　5　 to admit this，but I still couldn’t make a consistent spelling of my full name when I had to leave public school after the fourth grade.
It was at that time that I taught myself to solve the Rubik’s Cube，which made me 　6　 that sometimes you have to take a few steps back in order to move 　7　. This was a　8　 of my own life. As a fifth-grader at a new school that is especially founded for those who have language-processing disorder，I had to 　9　 from memorising symbols for letters. I spent another four years learning how to learn and finding 　10　 that allowed me to return to my district’s normal public school with the ability to express my ideas.
The Rubik’s Cube taught me that to　11　 something big，it helps to 　12　 the big matter into smaller pieces. Things can often look like an unreasonable mess before you suddenly hit on a way to untangle the mess. I believe that there are surprises around the corner. Like a(n) 　13　 text or sometimes like life itself，the Rubik’s Cube can be a frustrating puzzle. So I carry one in my backpack to 　14　 myself that I can attain my goals，　15　 what obstacle I may face.
(　　)1. A.intervention B.interaction
C.tradition D.expectation
(　　)2. A.generate B.digest
C.adopt D.overcome
(　　)3. A.exactly B.mostly
C.barely D.merely
(　　)4. A.inferences B.comments
C.sense D.conclusions
(　　)5. A.embarrassing B.surprising
C.rewarding D.confusing
(　　)6. A.assess B.analyse
C.realise D.forecast
(　　)7. A.eastward B.westward
C.backward D.forward
(　　)8. A.novel B.mirror
C.quote D.fantasy
(　　)9. A.ban B.continue
C.expand D.start
(　　)10. A.strategies B.conclusions
C.essays D.plans
(　　)11. A.defend B.link
C.achieve D.desert
(　　)12. A.break down B.break in
C.break out D.break off
(　　)13. A.apparent B.easy
C.difficult D.critical
(　　)14. A.convince B.require
C.warn D.remind
(　　)15. A.regardless of B.prior to
C.thanks to D.instead of
Ⅳ.语法填空
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。
On March 31，1889，the Eiffel Tower was completed.
Originally planned to last only 20 years，the people of Paris 1.________(wise) decided to keep it standing，2.________(recognise) its importance. Millions of people 3.________(visit) the tower so far，according to its official website.
The tower was created by the French engineer Gustave Eiffel and was first intended as the main entrance 4.________ the 1889 World’s Fair. It was built in a little over two years and faced criticism from some locals initially. However，it quickly captured the attention of fair visitors，attracting more than two million people. It also had a 5.________(practice) use as a radio antenna during World War Ⅰ.
Visitors today can choose to climb 1，711 steps or take one of the original elevator cars 6.________(reach) the top. At the top of the tower，7.________ the tower’s administrative office is located，guests can enjoy a drink at the champagne bar on the top floor.
Today，the Eiffel Tower is a symbol of France，representing a feeling of pride and thankfulness. It is a global icon that can bring together people from different 8.________(background). The tower is not only 9.________ popular tourist destination but also a 10.________(believe) held by many who appreciate its enduring charm.
高效作业 34　[选择性必修第四册　Unit 3　Sea Exploration]
Ⅰ.阅读理解
A
In the field of marine conservation ，there exists a true hero of the seas whose story of preserving our oceans is nothing short of inspirational. Dr Lisa Anderson，a marine biologist，has devoted her life to protecting our underwater ecosystems and the countless species that call them home.
Growing up near the coast，Dr Anderson’s childhood was filled with visits to the beach and she established a profound connection to the sea. She always had a passion for marine life and a deep curiosity about the creatures beneath the waves. She said，“As a kid，I used to dream about the ocean. It was this wild place full of colour and life and home to these fantastic creatures. I pictured big sharks ruling the food chain and saw graceful sea turtles dancing across coral reefs. But the first time I truly went underwater，I was about 10 years old. And I can still vividly remember I was instantly surrounded by fish in all colours of the rainbow. That was the day I fell in love with the ocean.” It’s no surprise that she pursued a career in marine biology.
Dr Anderson’s extraordinary work has spanned decades，from conducting vital research on endangered coral reefs to leading educational initiatives about marine conservation. Her tireless efforts have led to the creation of marine protected areas that ensure the safety of critical habitats for countless species. “In my 40 years on this planet，I’ve had the great honour to explore some of its most incredible seascapes for the Save Our Seas Foundation，” she said.
One of Dr Anderson’s most notable accomplishments is her work in raising awareness about the destructive effects of plastic pollution in our oceans. Her research on plastic waste and its impact on marine life has stimulated global initiatives to reduce plastic consumption and increase recycling.
Dr Anderson’s dedication to marine conservation serves as a light for our oceans and their future. Her work reminds us that by protecting our seas，we not only preserve incredible biodiversity but also secure a healthier planet for generations to come.
(　　)1.What sparked Dr Anderson’s interest in marine biology
A.Her curiosity about marine life.
B.Her passion for global ecosystems.
C.Her visits to the beach as a scientist.
D.Her profound connection to childhood.
(　　)2.What significant issue has Dr Anderson devoted her life to
A.Plastic pollution.
B.Biology species.
C.Ocean waste.
D.Marine protection.
(　　)3.How has Dr Anderson contributed to the fight against plastic pollution
A.She promoted the speed of having plastic recycled.
B.She ensured the safety of the use of plastic products.
C.She invented a new kind of recycled plastic material.
D.She raised global awareness and conducted research.
(　　)4.What can be learned from the last paragraph
A.Reducing plastic consumption is a light for our oceans.
B.Dr Anderson’s dedication inspired people to become scientists.
C.Protecting our seas ensures a healthier planet for the future.
D.Preserving biodiversity is a must for new generations.
B
Mountain lions are not commonly thought of as animals that swim well. But at least for one adventurous cat，that couldn’t be further from the truth. A new study recorded a young male mountain lion paddling(划水) two-thirds of a mile from the mainland of Washington State to an uninhabited island in Puget Sound. The GPS-collared mountain lion，known as Nolan，took a winding path through the suburbs of Olympia，and along the coast，before taking to the sea.
The researchers also combed through historical records and found evidence of mountain lions inhabiting additional four islands outside of the range of this youngster’s swim，all of over a mile from the shore or the nearest island. This suggests the animals can swim even farther at times，perhaps close to a mile and a quarter. Young male mountain lions often undertake difficult and long journeys in search of new territory，as was the case for Nolan.
“We’re redefining the mountain lion in our minds as an animal that can swim and is willing to swim，” says the study co-author Mark Elbroch. “Water shouldn’t be seen as a barrier to movement to any large animal.” In Brazil’s Pantanal，mountain lions regularly swim in the vast wetland during the wet season. In 2010，Elbroch and his colleagues documented a tagged cat repeatedly swimming across a large lake in Chilean Patagonia to eat domestic sheep on an island，swimming 0.6 miles at a time.
“Since the number of mountain lions is much lower than before and the animals avoid people，behaviours like swimming remain underappreciated，” experts say.
Audra Huffmeyer from National Geographic Explorer agrees. While she wasn’t surprised that mountain lions can island-hop in the Salish Sea，she said，“The distances covered are incredible... the capacity of large mountain lions to get to extreme habitats is pretty amazing.”
“Nolan’s journey and all the data collected will help land managers understand where mountain lions travel，and help identify corridors(走廊) that need to be protected，” says Jim Williams，a biologist. And the Olympic Peninsula certainly needs such guidance and protection，as its mountain lions have the lowest genetic diversity of any in the area，records show.
(　　)5.Why did Nolan swim long distances
A.To seek its partners.
B.To reach a new habitat.
C.To hide from humans.
D.To adapt to the wet climate.
(　　)6.How does the author support the underlined statement in Paragraph 3
A.By presenting the research record.
B.By providing numerous data.
C.By describing the study process.
D.By quoting experts’ opinions.
(　　)7.What does Huffmeyer think of mountain lions’ swimming ability
A.Common.　　 　 B.Limited.
C.Unbelievable. D.Changeable.
(　　)8.What does the author intend to show in the last paragraph
A.The advice on protecting mountain lions.
B.The threats mountain lions meet along their routes.
C.The corridors where mountain lions choose to travel.
D.The significance of the findings about mountain lions.
Ⅱ.完形填空
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 　1　 the pigeons (鸽子).The birds，usually around 10 to 15 in 　2　，would gather around her before she even had a 　3　 to take the bag of rice out from her handbag.It was the same each day，part of her 　4　.
I found that 　5　 her perform this ordinary task with such 　6　 was both calming and beautiful.
On this particular evening，the lady arrived at her 　7　 spot to feed the birds.But，as she 　8　 the bench (长凳) to sit down，her necklace (项链) fell to the ground.
I was sitting on the grass nearby waiting for the sun to set.Noticing that，I 　9　 to get it back for her.　10　，before I reached it，one of the pigeons from the 　11　 picked up the necklace，　12　 to the bench，and dropped it on her lap.
I couldn’t 　13　 my eyes.The old lady，also 　14　，began laughing quietly to herself.I was 　15　 with a huge smile on my face and happily went back to watching the sunset.
(　　)1. A.feeding B.pursuing
C.training D.collecting
(　　)2. A.age B.size
C.weight D.number
(　　)3. A.wish B.chance
C.plan D.reason
(　　)4. A.job B.project
C.routine D.dream
(　　)5. A.watching B.helping
C.making D.hearing
(　　)6. A.confidence B.enthusiasm
C.flexibility D.precision
(　　)7. A.original B.parking
C.hiding D.usual
(　　)8. A.repaired B.approached
C.shared D.supported
(　　)9. A.slipped in B.ran away
C.got up D.turned around
(　　)10. A.However B.Afterwards
C.Gradually D.Fortunately
(　　)11. A.sea B.tree
C.pair D.group
(　　)12. A.walked B.stuck
C.pointed D.flew
(　　)13. A.lift B.cover
C.believe D.close
(　　)14. A.satisfied B.surprised
C.annoyed D.frightened
(　　)15. A.caught B.hit
C.left D.met
Ⅲ.语法填空
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。
Inspired by the work of William Beebe，Dr Sylvia Earle began her work as an oceanographer at the age of 3 when she 1.________(knock) off her feet by a wave. She was fascinated by the ocean and its creatures. Earle struggled 2.________(balance) her studies and family，and she earned her PhD from Duke University，becoming well- known in the marine science community. Early in her career，while she was four 3.________(month) pregnant，Earle travelled 30.5 m below the surface in a submersible(潜水器). Her experience of 4.________(live) in an underwater marine habitat earned her celebrity status in the scientific community.
With the experience，Earle developed an interest 5.________ deep-sea exploration，and in 1979 she broke 6.________ record for deep diving at 381 m below the surface in a special suit called the Jim Suit designed to withstand(承受) the 7.________(press). Earle decided to test the suit as part of her research on a book 8.________(publish) by National Geographic，and the diving techniques only scratched the surface of the ocean. Following this adventure，Earle started two companies 9.________ produce deep-sea exploration vehicles. The continued advancement in the technology of these vehicles has helped open up areas in the deep sea 10.________(previous) unexplored.
高效作业 35　[选择性必修第四册　Unit 4　Sharing]
Ⅰ.阅读理解
Jim Johnson，a mail carrier，was an institution in the leafy Westmoreland，Westhaven and Westover Hills neighbourhoods，just north of downtown Wilmington，where he delivered much more than the mail.He knew all the kids and their pets by name; he carried in the groceries; he took note of unlocked doors，offered gardening advice，and taught more than a few young boys the art of the curveball.When he wasn’t doing all that，Jim was running across a checkerboard of green lawns(草坪) to ensure the local postal service did not fall short of its daily promise.
Though the postal service is often disparaged now，the trust in local postal service lives on.In many communities，that trust is won every day when life-saving medicine，greeting cards，social security checks，college acceptance letters—even the bills—appear in mailboxes in front of the houses.
After more than three decades，Jim approached his final days on the job much like any other.He drove a boxy postal truck to North DuPont Road for the first unofficial stop of the day.Butch，a dog who belonged to one of the neighbours，was waiting just like every day before.And just like every day before，he got into the jump seat and they were off.On the route，Jim and Butch had become inseparable.Now，the dog and the mailman would ride off to retirement together.At every stop，Jim accepted the parting good wishes of families that had become his own.There were tears and laughter，and hugs filled with warm memories.
It’s been 33 years since Jim left the route，but we are still reminded of the deep bond established between community and letter carrier.That’s what the postal service means to us.
(　　)1.What do we know about Jim Johnson from the first paragraph
A.He’s open-minded.
B.He’s sharp-eyed.
C.He’s warm-hearted.
D.He’s strong-willed.
(　　)2.What does the underlined word “disparaged” in Paragraph 2 mean
A.Refused.　　 　 B.Criticised.
C.Investigated. D.Suspended.
(　　)3.What did Jim do besides daily delivery on his final days of work
A.He drove Butch to its owner.
B.He sent presents to his friends.
C.He prepared a retirement party.
D.He said goodbye to the neighbours.
(　　)4.What is the author’s purpose in writing the text
A.To remember a respected mail carrier.
B.To record an unforgettable experience.
C.To raise funds for the postal service.
D.To call for harmony in the community.
Ⅱ.七选五
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。
Initiating volunteering activities in your community is a powerful way to form unity，address local needs，and create a positive impact. To embark on this fulfilling journey，consider the following steps.
Identify community needs
1.________. Conduct surveys，hold town hall meetings，or collaborate with the local authorities to identify areas that require support. Whether it’s education，healthcare，environmental issues，or social welfare，a clear understanding of the community’s needs is crucial.
Build partnerships
Establish partnerships with local non-profit organisations，and community leaders. 2.________. Engage in open dialogues to assess ongoing initiatives and find areas where additional help is needed. Building a network ensures a coordinated and effective approach to addressing community needs.
3._______
Launch volunteer recruitment drives through community centres，schools，and social media. Clearly communicate the goals，the impact volunteers can make，and the benefits of collective action. Provide various spaces for involvement，recognising that people have different skills and time commitments. 4.________.
Celebrate achievements and maintain motivations
Regularly acknowledge and celebrate the contributions of volunteers. 5.________. Establish a system for continuous feedback and improvement. Sustain momentum by organising regular community events，forums，or workshops to keep the spirit of volunteerism alive and address emerging needs. Consistency and community involvement are the key to creating a lasting impact through volunteering.
A.Organise volunteer drives
B.Always lean on neighbours for assistance
C.Create a sign-up system to update the process
D.Cooperative efforts highlight the impact of volunteering
E.Start by understanding the specific needs of your community
F.Share success stories to inspire others and create a positive feedback circle
G.Regularly assess the impact of volunteer efforts，adapting strategies to evolving community needs
Ⅲ.完形填空
I was interested in volunteering at a hospital because both of my parents work in hospitals. I wanted to see what the 　1　 was after hearing them talk about it. To be more 　2　，I wanted to work at the VA—Veterans(老兵) Affairs hospital—in Palo Alto because the 　3　 of VA is “to serve those who served” and I really 　4　 this very idea.
To my greatest joy，I was 　5　 the VA programme，and throughout this summer break I’ve spent around 110 hours 　6　 at VA Palo Alto in different departments. To be honest，I had never at all felt more welcomed and 　7　 in every department I went to. After some initial experiences，I 　8　 to work in the Office of Information Technology(OIT) since I am interested in computers，and I wanted to see how they are used in a hospital setting.
My overall experience of volunteering at VA can be 　9　 into the words of “eye-opening and 　10　”. Throughout my whole life I have been 　11　 to healthcare，from both my parents being physicians to my health problems，but I have never 　12　 been on the other side of the glass，so to speak. What I 　13　 most about my experience was the 　14　 to see what it’s like to help people. I want to continue volunteering at VA because I believe there is no other experience that can be as 　15　 as working in a hospital that treats the veterans.
(　　)1. A.opportunity B.decision
C.experience D.adventure
(　　)2. A.specific B.private
C.flexible D.cautious
(　　)3. A.concept B.mission
C.profession D.advantage
(　　)4. A.contributed B.generated
C.transformed D.shared
(　　)5. A.accepted into B.committed to
C.concerned about D.withdrawn from
(　　)6. A.studying B.volunteering
C.observing D.exercising
(　　)7. A.convinced B.determined
C.valued D.amused
(　　)8. A.applied B.refused
C.promised D.arranged
(　　)9. A.classified B.summarised
C.divided D.combined
(　　)10. A.normal B.relevant
C.reliable D.worthy
(　　)11. A.attached B.devoted
C.exposed D.submitted
(　　)12. A.actually B.totally
C.absolutely D.appropriately
(　　)13. A.respect B.treasure
C.understand D.agree
(　　)14. A.ability B.responsibility
C.approach D.courage
(　　)15. A.relaxing B.challenging
C.fulfilling D.thrilling
Ⅳ.语法填空
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。
As one of the most populous nations in the world with an ancient history，China has always attracted foreigners. As a 1.________(rise) political and economic power，China has an extensive need of volunteers in its different areas.
From either volunteering in a hospital 2.________ teaching English，to working in a panda reserve，volunteering in China will allow you to get involved in 3.________(meaning) ways while learning about Chinese culture. It’s an exciting and 4.________(personal) inspiring experience and results in more active global citizens.
I used to have a strong 5.________(curious) about how Chinese students study in real life. Luckily，last year I 6.________(give) a voluntary chance and went to a Chinese school in a city in Yunnan，7.________ I felt and listened to their school life in person. This was 8.________ extremely impressive experience. I made a lot of friends there and learned Mandarin from them. We really had a good time there. I strongly suggest that teens all should go abroad to see their peers’ life. They’ll find later that this 9.________(shape) their ways of thinking and doing. 10.________ all aspects，I think this programme is definitely worth a try.
高效作业 36　[选择性必修第四册　Unit 5　Launching Your Career]
Ⅰ.阅读理解
A
A Letter from Willa Cather
to President Tomá Garrigue Masaryk
Honoured Sir，
Your letter，sent to me through your Legation at Washington，confers upon me a great honour and gives me great pleasure.
I am glad to have carried a message from the Bohemian(波希米亚) neighbours，whom I grew up with，to their home country of the Czech Republic. I have just returned to New York，where I had the pleasure of taking Annie Pavelka，the living “Antonia” in my book My Antonia，and six of her children to the first screening of A Lost Lady. I have the good fortune to preserve relations with most of my characters. “Antonia” and her splendid children are flesh and blood realities. Every time I go back to them，I feel how much more interesting and lovable they are than my picture of them. I wish I could present them to you in person.
I regret that I cannot satisfactorily meet your kind request for biographical(传记的) material. I avoid biographers，asking them to wait until I get my work further along. My first novel was published in 1912，and a period of twelve years is hardly long enough for a writer to find the form best suited for writing. I was not young when I began to write，and though living is a good preparation for writing，I do need more time to acquire a simple and modest way of presenting my work，however well I know what I wish to present.
I am able to send you a very good photograph taken recently. I enclose a short biographical account which my publishers use for publicity purposes，and some casual reviews. Biographies usually begin to come along just about the time a writer has no more to say，and I do not feel that time has yet come to me.
I beg you，President Masaryk，to believe in my grateful appreciation of your letter.
Respectfully yours，
Willa Cather
(　　)1.Who is Antonia
A.A director of a movie.
B.A character in a book.
C.Cather’s relative in New York.
D.Cather’s neighbour from Bohemia.
(　　)2.What does Cather need for a most suitable writing style according to Paragraph 3
A.Time.
B.Youth.
C.Publishers’ advice.
D.Financial support.
(　　)3.What does writing a biography mean to Cather according to Paragraph 4
A.An inspiration to her readers.
B.A record of her achievements.
C.A window into a writer’s world.
D.An end point in a writer’s career.
(　　)4.What is Cather’s purpose in writing this letter
A.To rebuild her Bohemian connection.
B.To decline the president’s request.
C.To explain her philosophy of writing.
D.To appreciate the president’s interest.
B
Claire has worked at a major London-based consulting firm for six years. She enjoys her job and earns a comfortable salary，but recently，she’s started to feel anxious about the future of her career. The reason： artificial intelligence(AI).
In recent years，as headlines about robots stealing human jobs have ballooned，some workers report starting to feel anxious about their futures in the labour market. Generative OpenAI’s ChatGPT broke out seemingly overnight，creating continuing uncertainty for workers.
Carolyn Montrose，a career coach and lecturer at Columbia University，acknowledges the pace of technological innovation can be scary. “It is normal to feel anxious about the impact of AI，but workers don’t necessarily have to feel dreadful. Instead of shying away from AI，employees must lean into the technology to progress alongside these advancements by learning and using it to their advantage.”
Historically，this isn’t the first time we have encountered industry disruptions—from automation and manufacturing to e-commerce—we have found ways to adapt. Indeed，the introduction of new technology has often been unnerving for some people，but Montrose explains that plenty good has come from past new developments： technological change has always been a key push for society’s advancement.
Although some anxiety is justified，it may not be time to hit the panic button yet. Some research has shown fears of robots taking over human jobs might be overblown. The truth was that not only are robots not replacing human workers at the rate most people believe，but they also misunderstand the rate at which automation tools are taking over. While some new technologies would likely be adopted without considering all implications，that a technology can be used for something does not mean it will be implemented.
“Humans will always have a role to play in business by performing the important work that robots cannot. This kind of work typically requires inborn human qualities，such as relationship building，creativity and emotional intelligence，” emphasises Stefanie Coleman，a senior business advisor. “Recognising the unique value of humans is an important step in navigating the fears surrounding this topic.”
(　　)5.What does the author try to illustrate by mentioning Claire
A.Recognition for the power of AI.
B.A well-paid post Claire can so easily land.
C.Workers’ concern about future employment.
D.The convenience AI has brought to employees.
(　　)6.What does Montrose suggest in Paragraph 3
A.Acknowledge and embrace the new.
B.Stay away from ChatGPT and the like.
C.Ignore AI’s existence for the time being.
D.Feel uncomfortable with new technology.
(　　)7.Why are humans irreplaceable according to Stefanie Coleman
A.Robots are too costly.
B.AI has been unreliable.
C.AI is not advanced enough.
D.Humans have unique qualities.
Ⅱ.完形填空
In March，another lung infection attacked me.However，I was 　1　 because I didn’t have to go to work.
My work was more dangerous than my lung infection.My customers tended to be rude.The majority of my co-workers loved gossip and 　2　. Every morning when I began my walk to work，I felt fine. But by the time I had reached my 　3　，my head hurt and my stomach felt sick. As I walked through the door，I was tense and ready for a 　4　.
So，when my lung infection calmed down，I 　5　 to find another job.Surfing through employment listings online，I found an ad for a human-only circus.The work was basic and 　6　 within my power. So I submitted my résumé. A few days later I 　7　 an interview and ended up getting hired.
The pay at the circus was 　8　. The hours were longer.The work was more physically demanding. However，I loved it.I was in an environment where my co-workers were 　9　，so I was never tired when I clocked out at the end of the day.It took a while for me to fit in.For the first few weeks of work，I was 　10　，and I was always looking over my shoulder.I was 　11　 to befriend my co-workers，for fear that they would 　12　 me later.Despite all these，I began to 　13　 that I was smiling and laughing at work and that my co-workers and I 　14　 each other.When problems arose，we talked them through instead of slinging mud(污蔑) at each other. I am now so happy that I have made a 　15　 decision.
(　　)1. A.upset　　　　　 B.thrilled
C.heartbroken D.hopeless
(　　)2. A.stories B.games
C.tricks D.plays
(　　)3. A.home B.school
C.hospital D.workplace
(　　)4. A.talk B.battle
C.sleep D.discussion
(　　)5. A.refused B.promised
C.decided D.failed
(　　)6. A.hardly B.completely
C.nearly D.seldom
(　　)7. A.organised B.missed
C.got D.arranged
(　　)8. A.higher B.lower
C.more D.fewer
(　　)9. A.mean B.careful
C.respectable D.devoted
(　　)10. A.overjoyed B.satisfied
C.ashamed D.tense
(　　)11. A.unwilling B.free
C.desperate D.eager
(　　)12. A.depend on B.look after
C.turn against D.deal with
(　　)13. A.remind B.notice
C.recall D.think
(　　)14. A.made fun of B.found fault with
C.looked out for D.put up with
(　　)15. A.different B.complex
C.last D.right
Ⅲ.语法填空
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。
Young Chinese are fighting against social pressure through a simple act of resistance： lying down. Examples of tang ping or “lying flat” 1.________(include) not getting married，not having children，and refusing to work extra hours or to have a job at all. “I stay at home and sleep and watch television series，” said Zhang，who described herself as “lying flat” 2.________ leaving her job in the film industry in Wuxi.
Tang ping 3.________(become) a buzzword among young Chinese people recently. Some compare the people who choose to lie flat to the Beat Generation of the 1950s in the United States. 4.________(other) call their behaviour a form of nonviolent resistance. The term developed after 5.________ post on the Internet forum，whose author described a low-effort，low-cost lifestyle consisting of just a few months’ work out of the year.
“Lying flat is my movement，” he 6.________(write)，referring to the Greek philosopher Diogenes，who was known for living in a large container. He posted a picture of himself lying in bed in the middle of the day with the curtains 7.________(draw).
But as tang ping gained 8.________(popular)，it also brought a level of dishonour. Nanfang Daily called the philosophy “shameful”. But for Zhang in Wuxi，lying flat is not about giving up or withdrawing from society. “Many people want to lie down because the ‘996’ working system is too 9.________(tire)，” she said，referring to the constant hours common in tech industry，10.________ the staff are expected to work from 9：00 a.m. to 9：00 p.m.，six days a week. The philosophy is also about giving oneself a break.
高效作业32　[选择性必修第四册　Unit 1　Science Fiction]
Ⅰ.阅读理解
A
【文本大意】文章主要介绍了科幻作品中预见并启发现实科技发展的三个案例。
1.A　细节理解题。根据※Remote control部分中的最后一句“Jeff Bezos has even supported the use of drones to deliver packages for his company Amazon， unveiling(公开) a delivery drone back in 2019.(杰夫·贝佐斯甚至支持使用无人机为他的公司亚马逊投递包裹，并在2019年展示了送货无人机。)”可知，杰夫·贝佐斯想使用无人机来运送包裹。故选A。
2.D　细节理解题。根据※From thin air部分中的“Television show Star Trek， first appearing on screens in 1966， inspired science. One of the most unexpected examples may be the 3D printer.(1966年首次出现在屏幕上的电视节目《星际迷航》启发了科学。最意想不到的例子之一可能是3D打印机。)”及“They have named the printer the ‘replicator’， the same name as the device in the programme to show their inspiration.(他们将这台打印机命名为‘replicator’，与节目中的设备同名，以展示他们的灵感来源。)”可知，3D打印机是以《星际迷航》中的一个设备命名的。故选D。
3.C　细节理解题。根据文章第一段最后一句“Let’s explore some of the technologies from science fiction that have been brought to life.(让我们探索一些从科幻小说中变为现实的技术。)”可知，这些技术的共同特征是从科幻小说中得到灵感并被实现。故选C。
B
【文本大意】本文介绍了一项来自华盛顿大学的研究，研究显示：人类冬眠可能很快成为现实。研究人员认为，利用冬眠的力量可能有助于解决心脏病和阿尔茨海默病等健康问题，并为太空探索带来好处，如减少食物需求和保护骨骼、肌肉。他们计划进一步研究降低体温对人类认知能力的影响。
4.B　推理判断题。根据第二段中的“They first identified a group of neurons(神经元) in a deep brain region， which were found to be involved in controlling body temperature during hibernation. They showed that， in mice， these neurons could be stimulated using ultrasound (超声波)， which was delivered through a helmet without causing an injury.(他们首先确定了大脑深部区域的一组神经元，这些神经元被发现与冬眠期间控制体温有关。他们证明，在老鼠身上，可以用超声波刺激这些神经元，超声波通过防护帽传递而不会造成伤害。)”以及第三段中的“When receiving the ultrasound， the mice showed a drop in body temperature of about 3°C， and their heart rates fell by about 47%. When the ultrasound system was switched off， they woke up again.(当接受超声波时，老鼠的体温下降了约3°C，心率下降了约47%。当超声波系统被关闭时，它们又醒了。)”可知，研究者首先确定老鼠大脑中控制体温相关的神经元，通过超声波刺激这些神经元，导致老鼠体温下降，由此进入冬眠。由此推断研究人员通过刺激老鼠大脑中特定的神经元让老鼠冬眠。故选B。
5.A　词义猜测题。根据画线词后的内容“the power of hibernation to help humans(冬眠的力量来帮助人类)”以及下文“They believe that it could be the key to addressing health conditions like heart disease， and Alzheimer’s disease.(他们认为，这可能是解决心脏病和阿尔茨海默病等健康问题的关键。)”可知，研究者正在研究使用冬眠来帮助人类解决心脏病和阿尔茨海默病等健康问题，故人类正在努力尝试利用冬眠。故画线词与A项中的employ为同义词。故选A。
6.C　推理判断题。根据倒数第三段最后一句“Research in animals also suggests that bodies of hibernating astronauts might lose less bones and muscle， making them fit and ready to start challenging exploration soon after they wake up.(对动物的研究也表明，冬眠的宇航员的身体可能会失去更少的骨骼和肌肉，这会使他们能够保持健康，并且在醒来后很快就能开始具有挑战性的探索。)”可知，冬眠的宇航员的身体可能会损失更少的骨骼和肌肉，这会使他们能够保持健康，并且在苏醒后可以很快开始具有挑战性的探索任务，即冬眠帮助宇航员保持身体健康。故选C。
7.B　推理判断题。根据最后一段中的“‘Our next experiments will test working memory in monkeys. This is important because while astronauts physically hibernate as they fly into deep space， their brain still needs to be working，’ said Chen.(‘我们的下一个实验将测试猴子的工作记忆。这很重要，因为当宇航员在太空深处飞行时，他们的身体处于冬眠状态，他们的大脑仍然需要工作，’陈说。)”可知，最后一段强调的是下一阶段将在猴子身上展开研究，由此可知最后一段的目的是引出后续研究的重点。故选B。
Ⅱ.完形填空
【文本大意】本文主要论述了未来是美好的还是糟糕的，作者并不认同当前很多科幻小说所描绘的未来，而是认为未来有无限可能，我们应该大胆梦想，打破常规。
1.D　句意：很多科幻小说都想象一个黑暗而可怕的世界。A. elegant优雅的；B. splendid壮丽的；C. dynamic充满活力的；D. frightening可怕的。故选D。
2.B　句意：有一个词用来描述未来世界，它经常出现在科幻小说中：反乌托邦。它指的是一个想象出来的不愉快的或糟糕的地方。A. improve提高；B. describe 描述；C. comprise组成；D. develop发展。故选B。
3.A　句意同上。A. picture想象；B. argue 争论；C. realise实现；D. recognise 认出，认可，承认。故选A。
4.B　句意：与之相反的是乌托邦。A. fact事实；B. opposite对立面，反面；
C. dream梦想；D. idea想法。故选B。
5.B　句意：一个新计划希望利用科幻小说的力量来呈现一个更美好的未来。
A. extend扩展；B. unfold呈现；C. sustain维持；D. occupy占据。故选B。
6.C　句意：Project Hieroglyph 的目的是将作家、科学家、工程师和艺术家聚集在一起，创作关于未来50年和谐社会的乐观故事。A. advantage优势；B. result结果；C. aim目的；D. maintenance维护。故选C。
7.A　句意同上。A. harmonious和谐的；B. permanent永久的；C. messy凌乱的；D. conventional常规的。故选A。
8.D　句意：创造一个反乌托邦比写一个让人感觉良好的故事更容易。A. funnier更有趣的；B. harder更难的；C. newer更新的；D. easier更容易的。故选D。
9.A　句意：没有挑战，就没有故事!A. challenge挑战；B. mission任务；
C. welfare福利；D. surprise惊奇。故选A。
10.D　句意：但这个计划产出了一本书，书中有一些有希望的情节。
A. disgusting 令人反感的；B. terrifying骇人听闻的；C. demanding苛刻的；
D. promising有希望的。故选D。
11.C　句意：其中一篇是关于环保主义者的，他们努力阻止人们在极地地区建造第一家酒店。A. risk冒……的危险；B. delay推迟；C. prevent阻止；D. bother打扰。故选C。
12.D　句意：一部好的科幻小说可以很强大。A. abnormal不正常的；
B. artificial人工的；C. constant持续的；D. mighty强大的。故选D。
13.C　句意：它可以激励成千上万的人们聚集在他们想做的事情周围。A. cast light on 使……比较容易理解；B. make their way to 向……进发；C. gather around围绕着，聚集在；D. beat down砸开。故选C。
14.D　句意：科幻小说的影响在现代研究中已经被看见。A. neglect忽视；
B. deny否认；C. expose使暴露；D. see看见。故选D。
15.C　句意：让我们大胆梦想，跳出固有的思维模式。A. inside在……里面；
B. beside在……旁边；C. outside在……外面；D. beneath在……下面。think outside the box意为“跳出固有的思维模式”，符合语境。故选C。
Ⅲ.语法填空
【文本大意】文章主要介绍了几位著名作家，他们经历了失败，但没放弃，最终获得成功。
1.previously　考查副词。句意：一夜成名肯定不会总是发生，许多成功的作家以前都曾面临过拒绝。 分析句子结构可知，空处需用副词修饰谓语动词“have faced”，在句中作状语。故填previously。
2.writing　考查非谓语动词。句意：J.K.罗琳把她的第一次拒绝贴在厨房的墙上，把所有的时间都花在了写作上。 “spend time (in) doing sth”为固定搭配，意为“花时间做某事”。故填writing。
3.comments　考查名词的数。句意：尽管她收到了出版商的一些负面评论，但她坚持了下来。 comment意为“评论”时，为可数名词，其前有a number of 修饰，因此用复数形式。故填comments。
4.a　考查冠词。句意：在总共被拒绝了十二次之后，一家出版商终于同意印刷500本她的第一本书，《哈利·波特》在全球范围内取得了成功。固定短语“a total of ...”意为“总共……”。故填a。
5.global　考查形容词。句意同上。 success为名词，空处应用形容词global作定语，意为“全球的”。故填global。
6.finished　考查非谓语动词。句意：尽管受到几家出版商的批评和拒绝，J.D.塞林格从未放弃完成作品的努力。get sth done在此处表示“让某事被做”。故填finished。
7.was published　考查时态、语态和主谓一致。句意：当它最终出版时，它卖出了数百万册。说明过去发生的事情，句子时态用一般过去时；书是被出版，因此应用被动语态；主语为it，助动词用was。故填was published。
8.to become　考查非谓语动词。句意：由于维多利亚时代不鼓励女性成为作家，勃朗特姐妹终于因为她们的毅力实现了梦想。 encourage sb to do sth为固定短语，意为“鼓励某人做某事”。故填to become。
9.of　考查介词。句意同上。 because of意为“因为……”。故填of。
10.which/that　考查定语从句。句意：如今，她们的小说被视为世界文学的经典，仍然激励着许多女性作家。空处引导定语从句，修饰先行词“novels”，从句中缺少主语，因此用关系代词which或that引导。故填which或that。
高效作业33　[选择性必修第四册　Unit 2　Iconic Attractions]
Ⅰ.阅读理解
【文本大意】本文介绍了英国东约克郡的四个景点，主要包括其地理位置、联系方式、景点活动、开放时间及票价等信息。
1.A　细节理解题。根据Goole Museum部分中的“The temporary exhibition gallery has a wide range of art craft (工艺) and local history exhibitions which change every month.(临时展览馆有各种各样的艺术工艺和当地历史展览，每个月都有变化。)”可知，Goole Museum举办临时展览。故选A。
2.D　细节理解题。根据Sledmere House部分中的“Organ music is played on Thursday afternoons.(管风琴曲在星期四下午演奏。)”可知，在Sledmere House，游客们可以在周四欣赏管风琴曲。故选D。
3.C　细节理解题。根据Bridlington Bird&Animal Park部分中的Prices对应的“Children ￡3.50 (儿童3.50英镑)”可知，Bridlington Bird&Animal Park的儿童票价是3.50英镑。故选C。
Ⅱ.七选五
【文本大意】文章通过介绍小型团队旅行的优势，重新定义了假期体验。
1.C　上文“Are you longing for a travel experience full of iconic attractions， which is not only immersive but also intimate (你是否渴望一次充满标志性景点的旅行体验，这种体验不仅令你感到身临其境，而且让你感到非常亲密 )”，空处需要一个总起句来介绍这些方法，C项“Take a look below to find what you can do on the trip (看看下面的内容，了解你在旅行中可以做什么)”符合语境，承接上文，且引出下文。故选C。
2.E　上文 “Explore uncharted but safe territories. Take a journey to breathtaking destinations that might otherwise be frightening to explore independently.(探索未知但安全的地方。踏上一段旅程，前往那些如果单独探索可能会令人害怕的令人叹为观止的目的地。)”与E项“A small group tour offers access to off-the-beaten-path places (小型团队旅行提供通往非主流旅游地的途径)”相呼应，E项中的“off-the-beaten-path”呼应上文中的“uncharted”。故选E。
3.F　上文 “Be guided by the local guides.(由当地导游带领。)”与F项“You can experience the true essence of a destination with their guidance(在他们的引导下，你可以体验到目的地的真正精髓)”相一致，其中“their guidance”指代上文的“local guides”的引导。故选F。
4.A　下文 “Whether you’re travelling alone or with friends， small group travel fosters a sense of community.(无论你是独自旅行还是与朋友同行，小型团队旅行都能培养出一种群体感。)”与A项“Bond with like-minded travellers (与志同道合的旅行者建立联系)”相一致，其中A项中的“like-minded”呼应下文中的“shared experiences”。故选A。
5.G　上文 “With convenience at the forefront， you can explore outside your comfort zone， knowing that every detail has been thoughtfully arranged.(以便利为先，你可以在舒适区之外进行探索，知道每一个细节都已被周到地安排。)”与G项“Besides， reputable small group travel companies ensure your protection and security (此外，知名小型团队旅行公司确保你的保护和安全)”相一致，G项承接上文，继续讲述小型团队旅行公司的好处。故选G。
Ⅲ.完形填空
【文本大意】作者小时候有阅读障碍，因此他不得不离开公立学校到另一所学校去重新开始学习基本的东西，而魔方使作者明白要将大的事情分成一个个小的部分，这样容易解决问题，因此作者每天在背包里装上魔方，以此激励自己。
1.B　句意：快速解决它是互动的开始。A. intervention干预；B. interaction互动，交流；C. tradition传统；D. expectation期待。故选B。
2.D　句意：学会解决它是我克服人生最大问题的开始。A. generate产生；
B. digest消化；C. adopt采用；D. overcome克服。故选D。
3.A　句意：这正是我学习阅读时的感受。A. exactly确切地；B. mostly主要地；C. barely几乎不；D. merely仅仅。故选A。
4.C　句意：一切都讲不通，因为我有阅读障碍。 A. inference推论；
B. comment评论；C. sense意识；D. conclusion结论。make sense意为“讲得通”。故选C。
5.A　句意：承认这一点很尴尬，但当我在四年级后离开公立学校时，我仍然不能拼写我的全名。A. embarrassing令人尴尬的；B. surprising令人惊讶的；
C. rewarding值得的；D. confusing令人困惑的。故选A。
6.C　句意：就是在那个时候，我自学拼魔方，这让我意识到，有时候你必须后退几步才能继续前进。A. assess评价；B. analyse分析；C. realise意识到；
D. forecast预测。故选C。
7.D　句意同上。A. eastward向东；B. westward向西；C. backward向后；
D. forward向前。故选D。
8.B　句意：这是我自己生活的写照。A. novel小说；B. mirror镜子，写照；
C. quote引用；D. fantasy幻想。故选B。
9.D　句意：作为一所专门为那些有语言处理障碍的人建立的新学校的五年级学生，我必须从识记字母符号开始。A. ban禁止；B. continue继续；C. expand扩大；D. start开始。故选D。
10.A　句意：我又花了四年时间学习如何学习，寻找策略，使我能够回到我所在地区的普通公立学校，有能力表达我的想法。A. strategy策略；B. conclusion结论；C. essay文章；D. plan计划。故选A。
11.C　句意：魔方教会我，要做成大事，必须把大事分解成小事。A. defend保卫；B. link联系；C. achieve实现；D. desert抛弃。故选C。
12.A　句意同上。A. break down分解；B. break in打断；C. break out爆发；
D. break off中断。故选A。
13.C　句意：就像一篇困难的文本，或者有时就像生活本身，魔方是一个令人沮丧的谜题。A. apparent明显的；B. easy简单的；C. difficult困难的；D. critical至关重要的。故选C。
14.D　句意：所以我在背包里放了一个，提醒自己无论遇到什么障碍，我都能实现我的目标。A. convince使信服；B. require要求；C. warn警告；D. remind提醒。故选D。
15.A　句意同上。 A. regardless of不管；B. prior to在……之前；C. thanks to多亏了；D. instead of代替。故选A。
Ⅳ.语法填空
【文本大意】本文介绍了巴黎埃菲尔铁塔的历史、建设背景、象征意义以及现今的参观方式。
1.wisely　考查副词。句意：埃菲尔铁塔原本计划只存在20年，认识到了它的重要性，巴黎人民明智地决定保留它。修饰动词decided，需用副词wisely，作状语。故填wisely。
2.recognising　考查非谓语动词。句意同上。分析句子结构可知，句子的谓语动词为decided，因此空处需用非谓语动词作状语，the people of Paris和recognise之间为逻辑上的主谓关系，需用现在分词形式。故填recognising。
3.have visited　考查时态和主谓一致。句意：据其官方网站称，到目前为止，已有数百万人参观了这座塔。根据时间状语“so far”可知，句子时态为现在完成时，句子主语为复数且与visit之间为主动关系。故填have visited。
4.to　考查介词。句意：埃菲尔铁塔由法国工程师古斯塔夫·埃菲尔建造，最初打算作为1889年世界博览会的主入口。the entrance to意为“……的入口处”。故填to。
5.practical　考查形容词。句意：在第一次世界大战期间，它作为无线电天线也有实际用途。修饰名词use，需用形容词practical，作定语。故填practical。
6.to reach　考查非谓语动词。句意：今天的游客可以选择爬1 711级台阶，或者乘坐原始的电梯到达顶部。空处作目的状语，需用动词不定式。故填to reach。
7.where　考查定语从句。句意：在塔顶，该塔的行政办公室位于那里，客人可以在顶层的香槟酒吧喝一杯。空处引导非限制性定语从句，先行词为the top of the tower，定语从句中缺少地点状语，需用关系副词where引导。故填where。
8.backgrounds　考查名词。句意：它是一个全球性的标志，可以把来自不同背景的人聚集在一起。前有different修饰，空处需填复数名词backgrounds，作宾语。故填backgrounds。
9.a　考查冠词。句意：这座塔不仅是一个受欢迎的旅游目的地，也是许多欣赏其持久魅力的人的信仰。destination为可数名词，此处表示泛指，且popular以辅音音素开头，需用不定冠词a修饰。故填a。
10.belief　考查名词。句意同上。空处需填名词belief，作表语，不定冠词a修饰单数可数名词。故填belief。
高效作业34　[选择性必修第四册　Unit 3　Sea Exploration]
Ⅰ.阅读理解
A
【文本大意】文章介绍了Lisa Anderson博士在保护海洋生态系统和海洋物种方面做出的贡献，强调了她的海洋保护工作对于海洋及其未来的重要性，并呼吁人们保护海洋。
1.A　细节理解题。根据第二段中的“She always had a passion for marine life and a deep curiosity about the creatures beneath the waves.(她一直对海洋生物充满热情，对海浪下的生物充满好奇。)”可知，Dr Anderson 对海洋生物的好奇心激起了她对海洋生物学的兴趣。故选A。
2.D　细节理解题。根据第三段中的“Dr Anderson’s extraordinary work has spanned decades， from conducting vital research on endangered coral reefs to leading educational initiatives about marine conservation.(Anderson博士的杰出工作跨越了几十年，从对濒危珊瑚礁进行重要研究到领导有关海洋保护的教育倡议。)”可知，Anderson博士几十年如一日，一直致力于海洋保护工作。故选D。
3.D　细节理解题。根据第四段“One of Dr Anderson’s most notable accomplishments is her work in raising awareness about the destructive effects of plastic pollution in our oceans. Her research on plastic waste and its impact on marine life has stimulated global initiatives to reduce plastic consumption and increase recycling.(Anderson博士最显著的成就之一是她在提高人们对塑料污染对海洋的破坏性影响的认识方面所做的工作。她对塑料垃圾及其对海洋生物的影响的研究促进了全球减少塑料消耗和增加回收利用的倡议。)”可知，Anderson博士最显著的成就之一是帮助人们意识到塑料污染对海洋的影响，而且她开展的关于塑料垃圾的研究促进了全球范围内的减少塑料消耗及增加回收利用的倡议。故选D。
4.C　细节理解题。根据最后一段“Dr Anderson’s dedication to marine conservation serves as a light for our oceans and their future. Her work reminds us that by protecting our seas， we not only preserve incredible biodiversity but also secure a healthier planet for generations to come.(Anderson博士对海洋保护的奉献为我们的海洋及其未来带来了光明。她的工作提醒我们，通过保护海洋，我们不仅可以保护令人难以置信的生物多样性，还可以为子孙后代确保一个更健康的地球。)”可知，保护海洋可以确保未来的地球更加健康。故选C。
B
【文本大意】研究发现：美洲狮具有惊人的游泳能力，能够跨越长距离到达新栖息地，这一发现有助于相关保护工作。
5.B　细节理解题。根据第二段最后一句“Young male mountain lions often undertake difficult and long journeys in search of new territory， as was the case for Nolan.(年轻的雄性美洲狮经常进行艰难而漫长的旅程来寻找新的领地，Nolan就是这样)”可知，Nolan 游过长距离是为了到达一个新的栖息地。故选B。
6.A　推理判断题。根据第三段的画线句子“Water shouldn’t be seen as a barrier to movement to any large animal.(水不应被视为任何大型动物活动的障碍。)”以及下文“In Brazil’s Pantanal， mountain lions regularly swim in the vast wetland during the wet season. In 2010， Elbroch and his colleagues documented a tagged cat repeatedly swimming across a large lake in Chilean Patagonia to eat domestic sheep on an island， swimming 0.6 miles at a time.(在巴西的潘塔纳尔，美洲狮在雨季经常在广阔的湿地中游泳。2010年，Elbroch和他的同事记录了一只带标签的美洲狮在智利巴塔哥尼亚的一个大湖上反复游动，在岛上吃家羊，一次游0.6英里。)”可知，作者引用了研究者Elbroch和他的同事观察美洲狮的记录，说明美洲狮确实有游泳的行为习惯。由此可推知，作者通过展示研究记录来支持这一观点。故选A。
7.C　推理判断题。根据倒数第二段中的“While she wasn’t surprised that mountain lions can island-hop in the Salish Sea， she said， ‘The distances covered are incredible... the capacity of large mountain lions to get to extreme habitats is pretty amazing.’(虽然她对美洲狮能在萨利希海跨岛游行并不感到惊讶，但她说：‘所走的距离令人难以置信……大型美洲狮到达极端栖息地的能力非常惊人。’)”可推知，Audra Huffmeyer认为美洲狮的游泳能力令人难以置信。故选C。
8.D　主旨大意题。根据最后一段Jim Williams提到的“Nolan’s journey and all the data collected will help land managers understand where mountain lions travel， and help identify corridors(走廊) that need to be protected(Nolan的旅程和收集的所有数据将有助于土地管理者了解美洲狮的旅行地点，并有助于确定需要保护的走廊)”可知，作者在最后一段想展示的是关于美洲狮的研究发现的重要性。故选D。
Ⅱ.完形填空
【文本大意】作者喜欢去一个海滨地区公园看日落，常看到一位老妇人喂鸽子。一个特别的晚上，老妇人的项链掉在地上，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。
1.A　句意：在那里，我总是看到同一个老妇人喂鸽子。A.feed喂养；B.pursue 追求；C.train训练；D.collect收集。故选A。
2.D　句意：鸽子的数量通常在10到15只左右，甚至在她有机会从手提包里拿出那袋米之前，它们就会聚集在她周围。A.age年龄；B.size尺寸；C.weight重量；D.number数量。故选D。
3.B　句意同上。A.wish愿望；B.chance机会；C.plan计划；D.reason原因。故选B。
4.C　句意：每天都是一样的，这是她日常生活的一部分。A.job工作；B.project 项目；C.routine常规；D.dream梦想。故选C。
5.A　句意：我发现，看着她如此热情地完成这项平凡的任务，既平静又美丽。A.watch观看；B.help帮助；C.make制作；D.hear听见。故选A。
6.B　句意同上。A.confidence信心；B.enthusiasm热情；C.flexibility灵活性；D.precision精确性。故选B。
7.D　句意：在这个特别的晚上，这位女士来到她平常的地方喂鸟。A.original 原先的；B.parking停车；C.hiding躲藏；D.usual平常的。故选D。
8.B　句意：但是，当她走近长凳坐下时，她的项链掉在了地上。A.repair修理；B.approach靠近；C.share分享；D.support支持。故选B。
9.C　句意：注意到这一点，我起身去帮她拿回来。A.slip in溜进；B.run away逃跑；C.get up起身；D.turn around转身。故选C。
10.A　句意：然而，在我到达之前，鸟群中的一只鸽子捡起了项链，飞到长凳上，把它放在她的腿上。A.however然而；B.afterwards之后；C.gradually 逐渐地；D.fortunately幸运地。故选A。
11.D　句意同上。A.sea海洋；B.tree树；C.pair一对；D.group群。故选D。
12.D　句意同第10题。A.walk行走；B.stick卡住；C.point指向；D.fly飞。故选D。
13.C　句意：我简直不敢相信自己的眼睛。A.lift举起；B.cover覆盖；C.believe 相信；D.close关闭。故选C。
14.B　句意：老妇人也很吃惊，开始暗自笑了起来。A.satisfied满意的；B.surprised惊讶的；C.annoyed恼怒的；D.frightened害怕的。故选B。
15.C　句意：我脸上露出了灿烂的笑容，高高兴兴地继续看日落。A.catch 抓住；B.hit击，打；C.leave使发生，使留下为(某种结果)；D.meet 遇见。leave sb with sth意为“使某人感受到某种情感，使某人产生某种看法”。故选C。
Ⅲ.语法填空
【文本大意】本文主要介绍了海洋学家Sylvia Earle的主要成就。
1.was knocked　考查时态、语态和主谓一致。根据at the age of 3可知，事情发生在过去，应用一般过去时；根据空后的by可知，此处应用被动语态；主语是she，谓语动词应用单数形式。故填was knocked。
2.to balance　考查非谓语动词。struggle to do sth意为“努力做某事”，此处表示“Earle努力平衡着学业和家庭，她获得了杜克大学的博士学位，成为海洋科学界的知名人士”。故填to balance。
3.months　考查名词的数。空前有four修饰，应用复数形式，此处表示“在她职业生涯的早期，当她怀孕4个月时，Earle乘坐潜水

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