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2026外研版高考英语突破练
Unit 2　Let’s celebrate!
Ⅰ.阅读理解
A(2025·河南洛阳三模)
Since childhood,Federico Pardo has been crazy about animals.This early passion drove him to study biology in university,where he also picked up film-making skills.It wasn’t until he worked on a monkey-themed film that he found a way to combine the two passions.Now,by telling the stories of the most endangered monkey species in Amazon,Pardo uses a documentary exhibition as a means to bridge the gap between urban audiences and the jungle.In recent years,deforestation has posed a great threat to monkeys,with some species having less than 3,000 individuals in the wild.This is why Pardo created the exhibition.“I want people to see them up close—their hands,their tails,in their playful,sleeping,and feeding moments.”
The exhibition is a multi-part journey.First is an educational introduction of four endangered primates(灵长目动物).Audiences then slowly make their way into the immersive(沉浸的) components.They walk through a special passage full of sounds and smells to the multimedia jungle,which is actually a big projection theater.Here,Pardo’s 28-minute film plays on all the walls,showing threats like a leopard hunting monkeys.Many visitors are teary-eyed and offer to help.Each ticket contributes to planting a tree in the monkeys’ habitats,transforming people’s experience into touchable efforts.
However,filming monkeys in nature is quite a formidable task.Pardo has to stay on a platform among forest leaves,braving extreme heat and humidity,and the mosquitoes eager for a bite.But Pardo sticks it out for a special moment.“When you see the monkeys in the trees,you will be amazed at their beauty.”
The success of the past year’s exhibitions has helped plant roughly 8,000 trees across the region.But Pardo’s ambitions don’t stop here.Lastly,his team is thinking through Colombia’s first-ever monkey tourism route.They envision tourists traveling around the country to see these endangered monkeys,supporting local tourism initiatives.“I’m hoping by sometime next year,I can do the first trip myself and visit some of these locations.”
1.What motivated Pardo to hold the exhibition
A.His concern about endangered monkeys.
B.His academic background in university.
C.The monkey films he made before.
D.The desire to explore nature.
2.What does Pardo do with the exhibition income
A.He shows the monkey’s development.
B.He adds enough educational content.
C.He donates the income to protect monkeys.
D.He tracks a group of monkeys in the jungle.
3.What does the underlined word “formidable” in paragraph 3 mean
A.Inspiring.　　　　　　B.Challenging.
C.Efficient. D.Strange.
4.What is Pardo likely to focus on in future
A.Continuing tree planting.
B.Hosting a wildlife exhibition.
C.Constructing a monkey habitat.
D.Establishing a monkey tourism route.
【语境猜词】
①filmmaking　　_______________________
②deforestation _______________________
③multi-part _______________________
④passage(熟义:n.文章)
生义(文义):n. _______________________
⑤film _______________________
B(2025·山东聊城二模)
If you enjoy goofing around and annoying your loved ones,you’re not alone:Four kinds of great apes have been found to engage in playful teasing.Great apes are a family of primates(灵长目动物) that are very closely related to humans,so this discovery could shed light on how a sense of humor and playfulness emerged in people.
The new study focused on chimpanzees,bonobos,western and eastern gorillas,and Sumatran orangutans.These apes were “excellent candidates” for this study because they “engage in social play,show laughter,and display relatively sophisticated understandings of others’ expectations,” said Isabelle Laumer,the study’s lead author.
The researchers watched videos of 34 apes living in zoos.They looked for examples of teasing behavior,defined as an ape(the “teaser”) trying to provoke a response in another specific individual(the “target”).In 75 hours of video,they found 142 examples of playful teasing.All four kinds of apes engaged in the behavior.Examples included poking another ape,pulling on their hair,or waving in the middle of their field of vision.If there was no response to the action,the teaser would keep trying to provoke the target into responding.
The animals typically engaged in the behavior when they were calm and relaxed,indicating that their actions were not meant to be aggressive.In most cases,a juvenile ape was teasing an older adult,which is similar to the way human children tease others.
Discovering teasing in great apes suggests that the basic foundations in the brain for this behavior first appeared in an ancestor common to humans and these great apes at least 13 million years ago.Laumer hopes this study will inspire further research into playful teasing in animals,which could lead to a better understanding of where this behavior comes from.“We also hope that this study raises awareness of the similarities we share with our closest relatives and the importance of protecting these endangered animals,” she said.
5.Why were the four kinds of apes chosen as “excellent candidates”
A.They are better than other apes.
B.They are very intelligent.
C.They have a sense of playfulness.
D.They are closely related to humans.
6.What can we learn about the apes in the study
A.Young apes always teased the elders.
B.Their teasing meant no harm to others.
C.The teaser stopped teasing if the target didn’t respond.
D.Their behavior often involved unexpected actions.
7.How did Laumer probably find the study
A.Helpful. B.Regretful.
C.Fruitless. D.Ground-breaking.
8.What’s a suitable title for the text
A.Apes Share Similar Social Behavior with Human Children
B.Exploring Apes’ Sense of Humor Helps the Study of Brain
C.Understanding Apes’ Teasing Aids in Their Conservation
D.Apes’ Teasing Offers Insights into the Roots of Human Playfulness
【语境猜词】
①goof around　　_______________________
②playfulness _______________________
Ⅱ.完形填空
(2025·湖北襄阳模拟)
Last year,several stray cats(流浪猫) wandered through our neighborhood.Their presence was barely noticed as they 　9　 in alleyways and under parked cars.Their dirty fur and 　10　 eyes reflected their desperation.Each time I passed them,my heart ached and my 　11　 to act was strengthened.
I began leaving bowls of food near our building.Initially,the cats approached 　12　,sniffing the air with suspicion,but gradually they grew 　13　 to my presence.This daily 　14　 deepened our bond.As temperatures dropped,the thought of these 　15　 animals enduring winter’s cruelty became unbearable.I changed a dusty corner of the garage into a shelter,lining it with blankets to 　16　 the cold.
However,a neighbor threatened to call authorities,insisting they be 　17　 immediately.Though our arguments grew tense,I refused to 　18　.
Eventually,I realized temporary aid wasn’t enough.I 　19　 online forums and contacted local rescue groups.To my great joy,six cats were permanently 　20　.The last,a timid one,hesitated to trust anyone.Yet when she finally curled(蜷缩) up on my sofa,it felt as if she had always 　21　 there.Her transformation from a fearful stray to a playful 　22　 was profoundly rewarding.
This journey taught me the importance of small acts of compassion.Whether adopting animals,fighting for their rights,or simply offering kindness,every 　23　 shapes a kinder world.
9.A.hid　 　　B.played　 C.met　　　D.fought
10.A.sparkling B.fearful C.curious D.fierce
11.A.refusal B.hesitation
C.ambition D.determination
12.A.eagerly B.cautiously
C.aimlessly D.confidently
13.A.impatient B.accustomed
C.sensitive D.ignorant
14.A.conflict B.mystery C.encounter D.routine
15.A.aggressive B.dangerous
C.delicate D.energetic
16.A.intensify B.ignore C.resist D.enhance
17.A.removed B.examined C.rescued D.served
18.A.step forward B.calm down
C.show up D.give in
19.A.scanned B.deleted C.avoided D.criticized
20.A.treated B.bought
C.adopted D.transported
21.A.belonged B.wandered C.escaped D.worked
22.A.victim B.companion
C.stranger D.challenge
23.A.departure B.compromise
C.gesture D.adaptation
【语境猜词】
①desperation　　_______________________
②suspicion _______________________
③accustomed _______________________
④transformation　　_______________________
⑤shape _______________________
Ⅲ.语法填空
(2025·山东威海三模)
Thanks to advances in animal tracking technology,one can match with a wild animal and track its movements through China life’s bracelet(手链) by scanning the accompanying QR code.
In addition to tracking the movements of wild animals,digital adoption programs provide 24.　　　　　 unique opportunity to form a virtual bond with them.25.　　　　　　 just a few clicks,anyone can adopt a wolf,koala,or red panda,even if he or she is miles away.These virtual “mamas” are also offered a chance 26.　　　　　　　　(see) their babies offline.
Since 2022,Nanjing Hongshan Forest Zoo has launched a “virtual adoption” program 27.　　　　　　 individuals,families,and even companies can adopt animals through a mini-program.Participants can interact with their 28.　　　　　　(choose) animals,learn about their habits,and support their protection—all from home.
Currently,these innovative digital programs,ranging from tracking the 29.　　　　　　　(journey) of wildlife to virtual adoption,30.　　　　　　　　(bridge) the gap between humans and animals.Through these 31.　　　　　　(create) initiatives,individuals are not only gaining insights into animal behaviors,but are also actively participating in conservation efforts 32.　　　　　　 advancing research in the field.
Meanwhile,the collected animal tracking data serves as a valuable resource and foundation for scientific research.All wildlife conservation ultimately comes down to habitat protection.In this process,animals’ data can act as bioindicators,33.　　　　　　　　　(assist) governments and organizations in developing more reasonable environmental protection policies.
【语境猜词】
①adoption　　　_______________________
②offline _______________________
③mini-program _______________________
④bridge _______________________
⑤bioindicator _______________________
参考答案
Ⅰ.【语篇解读】本文是一篇说明文。文章讲述了Pardo通过举办展览来提高人们对濒危猴子的关注并保护它们的栖息地。
1.A　细节理解题。根据第一段中的“In recent years,deforestation has posed a great threat to monkeys,with some species having less than 3,000 individuals in the wild.This is why Pardo created the exhibition.”可知,Pardo举办展览是出于他对濒危猴子的关注,故选A项。
2.C　细节理解题。根据第二段中的“Each ticket contributes to planting a tree in the monkeys’ habitats,transforming people’s experience into touchable efforts.”可知,Pardo用展览的收入在猴子的栖息地种树,保护猴子,故选C项。
3.B　词义猜测题。根据第三段中的“However,filming monkeys in nature is quite a formidable task.Pardo has to stay on a platform among forest leaves,braving extreme heat and humidity,and the mosquitoes eager for a bite.”可知,在自然环境中拍摄猴子是一项艰巨的任务,formidable意为“艰巨的,有挑战性的”,与challenging意思相近,故选B项。
4.D　细节理解题。根据最后一段中的“Lastly,his team is thinking through Colombia’s first-ever monkey tourism route.”可知,Pardo未来可能会专注于建立一条猴子旅游路线,故选D项。
【语境猜词】
①电影制作　②森林砍伐　③多部分的　④走廊　⑤拍摄
【语篇解读】本文是一篇说明文。文章介绍了一个关于猿类喜欢嬉戏玩闹的研究,其目的是揭示人类是如何产生幽默感和爱玩的天性的。
5.C　细节理解题。根据第二段中的“These apes were ‘excellent candidates’ for this study because they ‘engage in social play,show laughter,and display relatively sophisticated understandings of others’ expectations’”可知,这四种猿类被选为优秀的候选者是因为它们都有嬉戏玩闹的天性,故选C项。
6.B　细节理解题。根据第四段中的“The animals typically engaged in the behavior when they were calm and relaxed,indicating that their actions were not meant to be aggressive.”可知,猿类的玩闹行为并无恶意,故选B项。
7.A　推理判断题。根据最后一段中的“Laumer hopes this study will inspire further research into playful teasing in animals...‘We also hope that this study raises awareness of the similarities ...and the importance of protecting these endangered animals’”可知,Laumer认为这项研究是有帮助的,故选A项。
8.D　标题归纳题。通读全文可知,文章主要介绍了一个关于猿类喜欢嬉戏玩闹的研究,其目的是揭示人类是如何产生幽默感和爱玩的天性的。D项“猿类的玩闹行为提供了关于人类爱玩天性的根源性见解”最适合作文章标题。
【语境猜词】
①把时间浪费在荒谬无聊的事情上　②玩笑;嬉闹
Ⅱ.【语篇解读】本文是一篇记叙文。去年小区出现流浪猫,作者先投喂、建庇护所,遭邻居反对后未放弃,最终通过网络和救援组织为多数流浪猫找到归宿,这让作者明白了善举的意义。
9.A　根据下文“under parked cars”可知,流浪猫躲藏(hid)在小巷子和车下面。
10.B　根据下文“reflected their desperation”可知,流浪猫很害怕(fearful),眼神绝望。
11.D　根据下文“I began leaving bowls of food near our building.”可知,作者愈发坚定了要采取行动的决心(determination)。
12.B　根据下文“sniffing the air with suspicion”以及上文提到的这些猫总是害怕地躲起来可知,那些猫是小心翼翼地(cautiously)靠近。
13.B　根据下文“deepened our bond”可知,作者和猫之间有了感情纽带,说明猫习惯了(accustomed)作者的存在。
14.D　此处指上文“I began leaving bowls of food near our building.”,作者和猫熟悉的日常(routine)相处加深了感情纽带。
15.C　根据下文“enduring winter’s cruelty”可知,和冬天的严酷对比的是猫的脆弱(delicate)。
16.C　根据上文“I changed a dusty corner of the garage into a shelter,lining it with blankets to”可知,作者这么做是为了帮助猫抵御(resist)严寒。
17.A　根据上文“a neighbor threatened to call authorities”可知,邻居威胁报警,想要把猫弄走(removed)。
18.D　根据上文“Though our arguments grew tense,I refused to”和下文“online forums and contacted local rescue groups”可知,作者开始求助,说明作者拒绝了让步屈服(give in)。
19.A　根据下文“online forums”可知,作者浏览(scanned)网上的论坛。
20.C　根据上文“To my great joy,six cats were permanently”可知,作者高兴是因为有六只猫被收养了(adopted)。
21.A　根据上文“she finally curled up on my sofa,it felt as if she had always”可知,猫缩在沙发里,就像是一直属于(belonged)那里。
22.B　根据上文“from a fearful stray to a playful”以及猫在作者的沙发上可知,流浪猫成了作者的伙伴(companion)。
23.C　呼应上文“small acts of compassion”,指每一个举动(gesture)都在塑造一个更友善的世界。
【语境猜词】
①绝望;不顾一切　②怀疑;猜疑　③习惯的　④转变;转化
⑤塑造
Ⅲ.【语篇解读】本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了因为动物追踪技术的进步,人们可以通过小程序领养小动物。
24.a　考查冠词。opportunity是可数名词,且此处泛指“一个独特的机会”,故应用不定冠词,且unique读音以辅音音素开头,故填a。
25.With　考查介词。此处意为“只需几次点击”,故应用介词with,设空处位于句首,首字母须大写,故填With。
26.to see　考查非谓语动词。所填词修饰a chance,故应用动词不定式作定语,故填to see。
27.where　考查定语从句。所填词引导定语从句,先行词为a “virtual adoption” program,属于抽象地点,关系词在定语从句中作地点状语,故填where。
28.chosen　考查非谓语动词。animals与choose之间为逻辑上的动宾关系,所以用过去分词作定语,故填chosen。
29.journeys　考查名词的数。此处指“野生动物们的迁徙”,动物的迁徙不止一次,故应用名词复数形式作宾语,故填journeys。
30.are bridging　考查时态和主谓一致。根据时间状语currently可知,此处陈述现在的状态,应用现在进行时,且句子主语为复数形式,故填are bridging。
31.creative　考查形容词。所填词修饰名词initiatives,所以用形容词形式,故填creative。
32.and　考查连词。所填词连接participating和advancing,且为并列关系,故填 and。
33.assisting　考查非谓语动词。assist与其逻辑主语animals’ data之间为主谓关系,所以用动词-ing形式作状语,故填assisting。
【语境猜词】
①收养;领养　②线下;非联网地　③小程序　④弥合;架起桥梁　⑤生物指示物,生物指标
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