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课时跟踪训练
Unit 2　Iconic Attractions
Ⅰ.阅读理解(共7小题;每小题2.5分,满分17.5分)
A
(2025·湖南模拟)
Beautiful Guatemala is a land rich in diversity and cultural heritage.Whether you hope to summit a volcano, hike through the jungle or explore ancient ruins, Guatemala will not disappoint.
Tikal National Park
Tikal National Park is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the most famous places in Guatemala.Tikal covers an estimated 46 miles (around 74 km) and is one of the most extraordinary archaeological sites in Central America.It is here, centuries ago, that the ancient Mayan civilisation boomed.
Chichicastenango
“Chichi”, as it’s known by the local Kiche population, hosts the largest market in Central America.The town comes alive on Thursdays and Sundays when vendors (小贩) come from surrounding areas to display their goods.The market bursts with varied colors and a lively atmosphere, stocking everything from vividly-colored cloth to traditional carved wooden masks.
Guatemala City
Brightly graffitied (涂鸦) walls line the busy streets in Guatemala City where you’ll find trendy stores, relaxing bars, and diverse art galleries.Make sure to check out La Esquina, an indoor food market with some of the best food stalls in the city.The Museo Popol Vuh is a leading museum in the world of Mayan art.Here you will be able to spend a couple of hours appreciating the incredible and comprehensive collection of Mayan as well as colonial art.
Acatenango Volcano
Acatenango Volcano towers almost 4,000 metres above the surrounding landscape just outside Antigua.The hike to the summit of this volcano is one of the toughest, yet most popular, in Guatemala.Not only will you get to appreciate the breathtaking views, but you will also have a bird’s-eye view of the nearby (and extremely active) Volcande Fuego.
【文章大意】这是一篇应用文。文章介绍了拥有丰富文化遗产的拉丁美洲国家危地马拉的一些著名景点。
1.What’s the best choice for someone interested in Mayan history
A.Tikal National Park. B.Chichicastenango.
C.Guatemala City. D.Acatenango Volcano.
【解析】选A。推理判断题。根据本文关于Tikal National Park的介绍段最后一句“It is here, centuries ago, that the ancient Mayan civilisation boomed.”可知,古玛雅文明曾在这里繁荣,如果游客对玛雅历史感兴趣,可以去这个国家公园。故选A。
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2.What do we know about Guatemala City
A.It hosts the largest market in Central America.
B.It is a perfect destination for art lovers.
C.You can buy vivid cloth and masks there.
D.The Museo Popol Vuh is a great food market.
【解析】选B。推理判断题。根据本文关于危地马拉的介绍段最后一句可知,这个地方有很多艺术作品,因此对热爱艺术的人来说,这是旅游绝佳目的地。故选B。
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3.What is special about Acatenango Volcano
A.A bird view of Guatemala City.
B.The highest tower in Guatemala.
C.The hike to the volcano summit.
D.It is an extremely active volcano.
【解析】选C。推理判断题。根据本文关于Acatenango Volcano的介绍段第二句可知,攀登该火山顶峰是最艰难,也是最受欢迎的徒步旅行之一,因此可推测这也是该火山最特殊的地方。故选C。
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B
Cities, often seen as ecological wastelands, actually have the potential to produce exceptional biologists.While traditional biologists typically come from rural backgrounds, urban residents possess diverse skill sets that make them better ones.
Take myself as an example.Growing up in Philadelphia provided me with a unique angle to look at urban ecology.The city’s distinct seasons, plentiful squirrels, row homes, and festivals served as my first ecological classroom.It was there that I witnessed wild cats eating birds and rats, people driving bats from their homes, and snakes being killed by lawn mowers (割草机).This was ecology in action, as real as any observation in fields and forests.
The unique environment of urban areas encourages wildlife there to develop distinct features and behaviors that set them apart from their rural counterparts : they may be larger in size, be active at different times of the day, move differently, and even display different personalities.Some biologists argue they are even “smarter” because they balance more risks, such as exposure to roads, poisonous chemicals and diseases from domestic animals — with rewards, of course, like inhabitable parks and human-provided food.
As human residents of cities, we too adapt to the risks and challenges of urban living.This adaptation sharpens our intuition (直觉)— we learn which streets to avoid and lock our doors for safety.Our ability to assess threats and our awareness regarding safety influence our behaviors and choices, much as they do for urban wildlife.Shared experiences such as these enable us to better understand and appreciate urban wildlife.
Most of the world’s population now accesses green and blue spaces, as well as wildlife, within urban neighborhoods.Nature is no longer only untouched wilderness; it includes sounds of human laughter, trash trucks and fire alarms.We urban residents are resourceful and imaginative.We need more capacity, more participation, more energy and more innovation in science to create solutions to fight environmental degradation and reduce biodiversity loss.Identifying this talent across cities presents a practical approach.
【语篇属性】
语篇 类型 说明文
主题 语境 人与自然(人与环境、人与动植物)
语篇 内容 一个来自城市的生物学家认为城市的生态系统和野外的生态系统一样值得研究,并且期待未来能有更多来自城市环境的生物学家一起创造生态学的未来
语篇 结构 Para.1 城市有可能创造出卓越的生物学家
Para.2 在费城长大教会作者城市并非生态荒地
Para.3 城市地区的独特环境鼓励那里的野生动物发展独特的特征和行为
Para.4 作为城市居民,我们也适应城市生活的风险和挑战
Para.5 我们应该怎样保护环境和野生动物
【命题意图】
4.What did growing up in Philadelphia teach the author 本题题干中的Philadelphia让考生直接定位第二段,考查考生的定位能力和对原文的理解能力
5.What does the underlined word “counterparts” in Paragraph 3 most likely mean 词义猜测题旨在考查考生对画线词的上下文的理解以及对画线词所在句子的理解
6.What experiences help urban residents understand wildlife better 本题考查考生根据题干中的关键词 understand wildlife better来定位文中信息的能力
7.What is the best title for this passage 本文的第一句就点明了文章的主题,即城市通常被视为生态荒地,但实际上有培养杰出生物学家的潜力。下文围绕此主题展开。本题考查考生对文章主旨归纳的能力
4.What did growing up in Philadelphia teach the author
A.Philadelphia is uniquely rich in wildlife.
B.Studying biology at school helps greatly.
C.Urban wild creatures need protection too.
D.Cities are far from ecological wastelands.
【解析】选D。细节理解题。根据第一段的“While traditional biologists typically come from rural backgrounds, urban residents possess diverse skill sets that make them better ones.”和第二段可知,在费城长大教会作者城市并非生态荒地。故选D。
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5.What does the underlined word “counterparts” in Paragraph 3 most likely mean
A.Similar species.　　　 B.Potential enemies.
C.Natural resources. D.Qualified biologists.
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【解析】选A。词义猜测题。根据画线词所在句可知,城市地区独特的环境促使野生动物发展出独特的特征和行为。下文“they may be larger in size, be active at different times of the day, move differently, and even display different personalities”提到:它们可能体型较大,在一天中的不同时间活动,动作不同,甚至表现出不同的个性。由此可推断,这让它们与农村的野生动物区分开来,因此推断画线词与A项“相似物种”意思相近。故选A。
6.What experiences help urban residents understand wildlife better
A.Eco-friendly habits.
B.Risk-aware behaviors.
C.Ill-informed choices.
D.Fast-paced urban life.
【解析】选B。细节理解题。根据倒数第二段的“Our ability to assess...enable us to better understand and appreciate urban wildlife.”可知,风险意识行为有助于城市居民更好地了解野生动物。故选B。
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7.What is the best title for this passage
A.Cities Build Better Biologists
B.What Makes Smarter Residents
C.Urban Areas Encourage Wildlife
D.Who Saves Ecological Wastelands
【解析】选A。标题归纳题。文章讲述了一个来自城市的生物学家认为城市的生态系统和野外的生态系统一样值得研究,并且期待未来能有更多来自城市环境的生物学家一起创造生态学的未来。故选A。
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【失分剖析】
　　第7题容易误选C或D,因为文中多次出现ecology和urban,所以一些考生想当然地认为本文主题和ecology或urban有关,没有仔细推敲第一段提出的中心论点,即城市通常被视为生态荒地,但实际上有培养杰出生物学家的潜力。
【阅读障碍】
【长难句分析】
While traditional biologists typically come from rural backgrounds, urban residents possess diverse skill sets that make them better ones.
分析:本句是复合句。While引导让步状语从句;that引导定语从句,修饰先行词skill sets。
翻译:传统的生物学家通常来自农村,而城市居民拥有更多样化的技能,这使他们成为更好的生物学家。
Ⅱ.完形填空(共15小题;每小题1分,满分15分)
(2025·八省联考)
I liked to go and watch the sunset at my local park, which was a seaside area in Karachi.There, I would always see the same elderly lady　8　 the pigeons (鸽子).The birds, usually around 10 to 15 in 　9　, would gather around her before she even had a 　10　 to take the bag of rice out from her handbag.It was the same each day, part of her 　11　.
I found that　12　 her perform this ordinary task with such 　13　 was both calming and beautiful.
On this particular evening, the lady arrived at her　14　 spot to feed the birds.But, as she 　15　 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　16　 to get it back for her.　17　, before I reached it, one of the pigeons from the 　18　 picked up the necklace, 　19　 to the bench, and dropped it on her lap.
I couldn’t　20　 my eyes.The old lady, also 　21　, began laughing quietly to herself.I was 　22　 with a huge smile on my face and happily went back to watching the sunset.
【文章大意】本文讲述了作者在海边的公园看日落时,经常看到一位老妇人喂鸽子的情景。某天,老妇人的项链掉落,一只鸽子居然帮她捡回了项链,这一温馨的场景让作者深感惊讶与喜悦。
8.A.feeding B.pursuing C.training D.collecting
【解析】选A。考查动词词义辨析。句意:在那里,我总是看到同一个老妇人喂鸽子。feeding喂养;pursuing追求;training训练;collecting收集。根据下文“On this particular evening, the lady arrived at her ______spot to feed the birds.”及下文提到的“bag of rice”可知,作者是看到同一个老妇人喂鸽子。故选A。
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9.A.age B.size C.weight D.number
【解析】选D。考查名词词义辨析。句意:鸟儿的数量通常在10到15只左右。age年龄;size尺寸;weight重量;number数量。根据上文“usually around 10 to 15”可推知,此处是介绍这群鸽子的数量,指通常在10到15只左右。故选D。
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10.A.wish B.chance C.plan D.reason
【解析】选B。考查名词词义辨析。句意: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。wish愿望;chance机会;plan计划; reason原因。根据上文“The birds, usually around 10 to 15 in ______, would gather around her”和下文“to take the bag of rice out from her handbag”可推知,此处是描述鸽子迅速聚集在老妇人周围的场景,应该是不等她有机会从手提包里拿出那袋米,鸽子就聚集起来了。故选B。
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11.A.job B.project C.routine D.dream
【解析】选C。考查名词词义辨析。句意:每天都是一样的,这是她日常生活的一部分。job工作;project项目;routine常规;dream梦想。根据上文“It was the same each day”可知,这件事每天都是一样的,由此可知,这成了老妇人的常规惯例,即她日常生活的一部分。故选C。
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12.A.watching B.helping C.making D.hearing
【解析】选A。考查动词词义辨析。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。watching观看;helping帮助;making制作;hearing听见。根据上文“There, I would always see the same elderly lady ______the pigeons.”可知,作者总是看老妇人做这件事,由此可知,是看着她完成这项平凡的任务让作者觉得平静又美丽。故选A。
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13.A.confidence B.enthusiasm
C.flexibility D.precision
【解析】选B。考查名词词义辨析。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。confidence信心;enthusiasm热情;flexibility灵活性;precision精确性。根据上文“It was the same each day”可知,这件事每天都是一样的,由此可知,老妇人对此倾注了热情。故选B。
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14.A.original B.parking C.hiding D.usual
【解析】选D。考查词义辨析。句意:在这个特别的晚上,老妇人来到她平常的地方喂鸟。original原始的;parking停车;hiding躲藏;usual平常的。根据上文“It was the same each day”可知,这个晚上,老妇人像往常一样来到她喂鸽子的地方。故选D。
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15.A.repaired B.approached
C.shared D.supported
【解析】选B。考查动词词义辨析。句意:但是,当她走近长凳坐下时,她的项链掉在了地上。repaired修理;approached靠近;shared分享;supported支持。根据老妇人是来公园喂鸽子的情境,以及下文“the bench to sit down”可推知,此处指她走近长凳坐下。故选B。
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16.A.slipped in B.ran away
C.got up D.turned around
【解析】选C。考查动词短语辨析。句意:注意到这一点,我起身去帮她拿回来。slipped in溜进;ran away逃跑,跑开;got up起身;turned around转身。根据上文“I was sitting on the grass nearby waiting for the sun to set.”可知,作者坐在附近的草地上,等待太阳落山,由此可知,作者看到老妇人的项链掉落后,起身去帮她拿回来。故选C。
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17.A.However B.Afterwards
C.Gradually D.Fortunately
【解析】选A。考查副词词义辨析。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。However然而;Afterwards之后;Gradually逐渐地;Fortunately幸运地。根据下文“before I reached it, one of the pigeons from the ______picked up the necklace, ______to the bench, and dropped it on her lap”可知,在作者捡到项链之前,一只鸽子已经先把项链捡了起来,这与作者原本的想法形成转折,应用However“然而”衔接上下文。故选A。
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18.A.sea B.tree C.pair D.group
【解析】选D。考查名词词义辨析。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。sea海洋;tree树;pair一对;group群。根据上文“The birds, usually around 10 to 15 in ______, would gather around her”可知,这是聚集在老妇人周围的那群鸽子中的一只。故选D。
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19.A.walked B.stuck C.pointed D.flew
【解析】选D。考查动词词义辨析。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。walked行走;stuck卡住;pointed指向;flew飞。根据上文“one of the pigeons”和下文“dropped it on her lap”可推知,鸽子应该是飞到长凳上,再把项链放在老妇人的腿上。故选D。
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20.A.lift B.cover C.believe D.close
【解析】选C。考查动词词义辨析。句意:我简直不敢相信自己的眼睛。lift举起;cover覆盖;believe相信;close关闭。根据上文“before I reached it, one of the pigeons from the ______picked up the necklace, ______to the bench, and dropped it on her lap”可知,老妇人经常喂的鸽子居然帮她捡回项链,这是令人难以置信的事,因此作者不敢相信自己的眼睛。故选C。
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21.A.satisfied B.surprised C.annoyed D.frightened
【解析】选B。考查形容词词义辨析。句意:老妇人也很吃惊,开始静静地笑了起来。satisfied满意的;surprised惊讶的;annoyed恼怒的;frightened害怕的。根据上文“before I reached it, one of the pigeons from the ______picked up the necklace, ______to the bench, and dropped it on her lap”和“also”可知,看到自己经常喂的鸽子居然捡回项链,老妇人的反应和作者是一样的,感到非常惊讶。故选B。
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22.A.caught B.hit C.left D.met
【解析】选C。考查动词词义辨析。句意:我脸上露出了灿烂的笑容,高高兴兴地返回继续看日落。caught抓住;hit击打;left剩下;met遇见。根据下文“with a huge smile on my face and happily went back to watching the sunset”可知,作者见到这一情景,内心是高兴的,脸上应该是留下灿烂的笑容,即露出了灿烂的笑容,短语be left with意为“留下,剩下”,表示在某种情况下,仅留下某些东西或某种感觉。故选C。
√课时跟踪训练 Unit 2　Iconic Attractions
Ⅰ.阅读理解(共7小题;每小题2.5分,满分17.5分)
A
(2025·湖南模拟)
Beautiful Guatemala is a land rich in diversity and cultural heritage.Whether you hope to summit a volcano, hike through the jungle or explore ancient ruins, Guatemala will not disappoint.
Tikal National Park
Tikal National Park is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the most famous places in Guatemala.Tikal covers an estimated 46 miles (around 74 km) and is one of the most extraordinary archaeological sites in Central America.It is here, centuries ago, that the ancient Mayan civilisation boomed.
Chichicastenango
“Chichi”, as it’s known by the local Kiche population, hosts the largest market in Central America.The town comes alive on Thursdays and Sundays when vendors (小贩) come from surrounding areas to display their goods.The market bursts with varied colors and a lively atmosphere, stocking everything from vividly-colored cloth to traditional carved wooden masks.
Guatemala City
Brightly graffitied (涂鸦) walls line the busy streets in Guatemala City where you’ll find trendy stores, relaxing bars, and diverse art galleries.Make sure to check out La Esquina, an indoor food market with some of the best food stalls in the city.The Museo Popol Vuh is a leading museum in the world of Mayan art.Here you will be able to spend a couple of hours appreciating the incredible and comprehensive collection of Mayan as well as colonial art.
Acatenango Volcano
Acatenango Volcano towers almost 4,000 metres above the surrounding landscape just outside Antigua.The hike to the summit of this volcano is one of the toughest, yet most popular, in Guatemala.Not only will you get to appreciate the breathtaking views, but you will also have a bird’s-eye view of the nearby (and extremely active) Volcande Fuego.
【文章大意】这是一篇应用文。文章介绍了拥有丰富文化遗产的拉丁美洲国家危地马拉的一些著名景点。
1.What’s the best choice for someone interested in Mayan history
A.Tikal National Park.
B.Chichicastenango.
C.Guatemala City.
D.Acatenango Volcano.
【解析】选A。推理判断题。根据本文关于Tikal National Park的介绍段最后一句“It is here, centuries ago, that the ancient Mayan civilisation boomed.”可知,古玛雅文明曾在这里繁荣,如果游客对玛雅历史感兴趣,可以去这个国家公园。故选A。
2.What do we know about Guatemala City
A.It hosts the largest market in Central America.
B.It is a perfect destination for art lovers.
C.You can buy vivid cloth and masks there.
D.The Museo Popol Vuh is a great food market.
【解析】选B。推理判断题。根据本文关于危地马拉的介绍段最后一句可知,这个地方有很多艺术作品,因此对热爱艺术的人来说,这是旅游绝佳目的地。故选B。
3.What is special about Acatenango Volcano
A.A bird view of Guatemala City.
B.The highest tower in Guatemala.
C.The hike to the volcano summit.
D.It is an extremely active volcano.
【解析】选C。推理判断题。根据本文关于Acatenango Volcano的介绍段第二句可知,攀登该火山顶峰是最艰难,也是最受欢迎的徒步旅行之一,因此可推测这也是该火山最特殊的地方。故选C。
B
Cities, often seen as ecological wastelands, actually have the potential to produce exceptional biologists.While traditional biologists typically come from rural backgrounds, urban residents possess diverse skill sets that make them better ones.
Take myself as an example.Growing up in Philadelphia provided me with a unique angle to look at urban ecology.The city’s distinct seasons, plentiful squirrels, row homes, and festivals served as my first ecological classroom.It was there that I witnessed wild cats eating birds and rats, people driving bats from their homes, and snakes being killed by lawn mowers (割草机).This was ecology in action, as real as any observation in fields and forests.
The unique environment of urban areas encourages wildlife there to develop distinct features and behaviors that set them apart from their rural counterparts : they may be larger in size, be active at different times of the day, move differently, and even display different personalities.Some biologists argue they are even “smarter” because they balance more risks, such as exposure to roads, poisonous chemicals and diseases from domestic animals — with rewards, of course, like inhabitable parks and human-provided food.
As human residents of cities, we too adapt to the risks and challenges of urban living.This adaptation sharpens our intuition (直觉)— we learn which streets to avoid and lock our doors for safety.Our ability to assess threats and our awareness regarding safety influence our behaviors and choices, much as they do for urban wildlife.Shared experiences such as these enable us to better understand and appreciate urban wildlife.
Most of the world’s population now accesses green and blue spaces, as well as wildlife, within urban neighborhoods.Nature is no longer only untouched wilderness; it includes sounds of human laughter, trash trucks and fire alarms.We urban residents are resourceful and imaginative.We need more capacity, more participation, more energy and more innovation in science to create solutions to fight environmental degradation and reduce biodiversity loss.Identifying this talent across cities presents a practical approach.
【语篇属性】
语篇 类型 说明文
主题 语境 人与自然(人与环境、人与动植物)
语篇 内容 一个来自城市的生物学家认为城市的生态系统和野外的生态系统一样值得研究,并且期待未来能有更多来自城市环境的生物学家一起创造生态学的未来
语篇 结构 Para.1 城市有可能创造出卓越的生物学家
Para.2 在费城长大教会作者城市并非生态荒地
Para.3 城市地区的独特环境鼓励那里的野生动物发展独特的特征和行为
Para.4 作为城市居民,我们也适应城市生活的风险和挑战
Para.5 我们应该怎样保护环境和野生动物
【命题意图】
4.What did growing up in Philadelphia teach the author 本题题干中的Philadelphia让考生直接定位第二段,考查考生的定位能力和对原文的理解能力
5.What does the underlined word “counterparts” in Paragraph 3 most likely mean 词义猜测题旨在考查考生对画线词的上下文的理解以及对画线词所在句子的理解
6.What experiences help urban residents understand wildlife better 本题考查考生根据题干中的关键词 understand wildlife better来定位文中信息的能力
7.What is the best title for this passage 本文的第一句就点明了文章的主题,即城市通常被视为生态荒地,但实际上有培养杰出生物学家的潜力。下文围绕此主题展开。本题考查考生对文章主旨归纳的能力
4.What did growing up in Philadelphia teach the author
A.Philadelphia is uniquely rich in wildlife.
B.Studying biology at school helps greatly.
C.Urban wild creatures need protection too.
D.Cities are far from ecological wastelands.
【解析】选D。细节理解题。根据第一段的“While traditional biologists typically come from rural backgrounds, urban residents possess diverse skill sets that make them better ones.”和第二段可知,在费城长大教会作者城市并非生态荒地。故选D。
5.What does the underlined word “counterparts” in Paragraph 3 most likely mean
A.Similar species.　　　 B.Potential enemies.
C.Natural resources. D.Qualified biologists.
【解析】选A。词义猜测题。根据画线词所在句可知,城市地区独特的环境促使野生动物发展出独特的特征和行为。下文“they may be larger in size, be active at different times of the day, move differently, and even display different personalities”提到:它们可能体型较大,在一天中的不同时间活动,动作不同,甚至表现出不同的个性。由此可推断,这让它们与农村的野生动物区分开来,因此推断画线词与A项“相似物种”意思相近。故选A。
6.What experiences help urban residents understand wildlife better
A.Eco-friendly habits.
B.Risk-aware behaviors.
C.Ill-informed choices.
D.Fast-paced urban life.
【解析】选B。细节理解题。根据倒数第二段的“Our ability to assess...enable us to better understand and appreciate urban wildlife.”可知,风险意识行为有助于城市居民更好地了解野生动物。故选B。
7.What is the best title for this passage
A.Cities Build Better Biologists
B.What Makes Smarter Residents
C.Urban Areas Encourage Wildlife
D.Who Saves Ecological Wastelands
【解析】选A。标题归纳题。文章讲述了一个来自城市的生物学家认为城市的生态系统和野外的生态系统一样值得研究,并且期待未来能有更多来自城市环境的生物学家一起创造生态学的未来。故选A。
【失分剖析】
　　第7题容易误选C或D,因为文中多次出现ecology和urban,所以一些考生想当然地认为本文主题和ecology或urban有关,没有仔细推敲第一段提出的中心论点,即城市通常被视为生态荒地,但实际上有培养杰出生物学家的潜力。
【阅读障碍】
【长难句分析】
While traditional biologists typically come from rural backgrounds, urban residents possess diverse skill sets that make them better ones.
分析:本句是复合句。While引导让步状语从句;that引导定语从句,修饰先行词skill sets。
翻译:传统的生物学家通常来自农村,而城市居民拥有更多样化的技能,这使他们成为更好的生物学家。
Ⅱ.完形填空(共15小题;每小题1分,满分15分)
(2025·八省联考)
I liked to go and watch the sunset at my local park, which was a seaside area in Karachi.There, I would always see the same elderly lady　8　 the pigeons (鸽子).The birds, usually around 10 to 15 in 　9　, would gather around her before she even had a 　10　 to take the bag of rice out from her handbag.It was the same each day, part of her 　11　.
I found that　12　 her perform this ordinary task with such 　13　 was both calming and beautiful.
On this particular evening, the lady arrived at her　14　 spot to feed the birds.But, as she 　15　 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　16　 to get it back for her.　17　, before I reached it, one of the pigeons from the 　18　 picked up the necklace, 　19　 to the bench, and dropped it on her lap.
I couldn’t　20　 my eyes.The old lady, also 　21　, began laughing quietly to herself.I was 　22　 with a huge smile on my face and happily went back to watching the sunset.
【文章大意】本文讲述了作者在海边的公园看日落时,经常看到一位老妇人喂鸽子的情景。某天,老妇人的项链掉落,一只鸽子居然帮她捡回了项链,这一温馨的场景让作者深感惊讶与喜悦。
　　　　　　　　　　　　 　　　　　
8.A.feeding B.pursuing C.training D.collecting
【解析】选A。考查动词词义辨析。句意:在那里,我总是看到同一个老妇人喂鸽子。feeding喂养;pursuing追求;training训练;collecting收集。根据下文“On this particular evening, the lady arrived at her ______spot to feed the birds.”及下文提到的“bag of rice”可知,作者是看到同一个老妇人喂鸽子。故选A。
9.A.age B.size C.weight D.number
【解析】选D。考查名词词义辨析。句意:鸟儿的数量通常在10到15只左右。age年龄;size尺寸;weight重量;number数量。根据上文“usually around 10 to 15”可推知,此处是介绍这群鸽子的数量,指通常在10到15只左右。故选D。
10.A.wish B.chance C.plan D.reason
【解析】选B。考查名词词义辨析。句意: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。wish愿望;chance机会;plan计划; reason原因。根据上文“The birds, usually around 10 to 15 in ______, would gather around her”和下文“to take the bag of rice out from her handbag”可推知,此处是描述鸽子迅速聚集在老妇人周围的场景,应该是不等她有机会从手提包里拿出那袋米,鸽子就聚集起来了。故选B。
11.A.job B.project C.routine D.dream
【解析】选C。考查名词词义辨析。句意:每天都是一样的,这是她日常生活的一部分。job工作;project项目;routine常规;dream梦想。根据上文“It was the same each day”可知,这件事每天都是一样的,由此可知,这成了老妇人的常规惯例,即她日常生活的一部分。故选C。
12.A.watching B.helping C.making D.hearing
【解析】选A。考查动词词义辨析。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。watching观看;helping帮助;making制作;hearing听见。根据上文“There, I would always see the same elderly lady ______the pigeons.”可知,作者总是看老妇人做这件事,由此可知,是看着她完成这项平凡的任务让作者觉得平静又美丽。故选A。
13.A.confidence B.enthusiasm
C.flexibility D.precision
【解析】选B。考查名词词义辨析。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。confidence信心;enthusiasm热情;flexibility灵活性;precision精确性。根据上文“It was the same each day”可知,这件事每天都是一样的,由此可知,老妇人对此倾注了热情。故选B。
14.A.original B.parking C.hiding D.usual
【解析】选D。考查词义辨析。句意:在这个特别的晚上,老妇人来到她平常的地方喂鸟。original原始的;parking停车;hiding躲藏;usual平常的。根据上文“It was the same each day”可知,这个晚上,老妇人像往常一样来到她喂鸽子的地方。故选D。
15.A.repaired B.approached
C.shared D.supported
【解析】选B。考查动词词义辨析。句意:但是,当她走近长凳坐下时,她的项链掉在了地上。repaired修理;approached靠近;shared分享;supported支持。根据老妇人是来公园喂鸽子的情境,以及下文“the bench to sit down”可推知,此处指她走近长凳坐下。故选B。
16.A.slipped in B.ran away
C.got up D.turned around
【解析】选C。考查动词短语辨析。句意:注意到这一点,我起身去帮她拿回来。slipped in溜进;ran away逃跑,跑开;got up起身;turned around转身。根据上文“I was sitting on the grass nearby waiting for the sun to set.”可知,作者坐在附近的草地上,等待太阳落山,由此可知,作者看到老妇人的项链掉落后,起身去帮她拿回来。故选C。
17.A.However B.Afterwards
C.Gradually D.Fortunately
【解析】选A。考查副词词义辨析。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。However然而;Afterwards之后;Gradually逐渐地;Fortunately幸运地。根据下文“before I reached it, one of the pigeons from the ______picked up the necklace, ______to the bench, and dropped it on her lap”可知,在作者捡到项链之前,一只鸽子已经先把项链捡了起来,这与作者原本的想法形成转折,应用However“然而”衔接上下文。故选A。
18.A.sea B.tree C.pair D.group
【解析】选D。考查名词词义辨析。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。sea海洋;tree树;pair一对;group群。根据上文“The birds, usually around 10 to 15 in ______, would gather around her”可知,这是聚集在老妇人周围的那群鸽子中的一只。故选D。
19.A.walked B.stuck C.pointed D.flew
【解析】选D。考查动词词义辨析。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。walked行走;stuck卡住;pointed指向;flew飞。根据上文“one of the pigeons”和下文“dropped it on her lap”可推知,鸽子应该是飞到长凳上,再把项链放在老妇人的腿上。故选D。
20.A.lift B.cover C.believe D.close
【解析】选C。考查动词词义辨析。句意:我简直不敢相信自己的眼睛。lift举起;cover覆盖;believe相信;close关闭。根据上文“before I reached it, one of the pigeons from the ______picked up the necklace, ______to the bench, and dropped it on her lap”可知,老妇人经常喂的鸽子居然帮她捡回项链,这是令人难以置信的事,因此作者不敢相信自己的眼睛。故选C。
21.A.satisfied B.surprised C.annoyed D.frightened
【解析】选B。考查形容词词义辨析。句意:老妇人也很吃惊,开始静静地笑了起来。satisfied满意的;surprised惊讶的;annoyed恼怒的;frightened害怕的。根据上文“before I reached it, one of the pigeons from the ______picked up the necklace, ______to the bench, and dropped it on her lap”和“also”可知,看到自己经常喂的鸽子居然捡回项链,老妇人的反应和作者是一样的,感到非常惊讶。故选B。
22.A.caught B.hit C.left D.met
【解析】选C。考查动词词义辨析。句意:我脸上露出了灿烂的笑容,高高兴兴地返回继续看日落。caught抓住;hit击打;left剩下;met遇见。根据下文“with a huge smile on my face and happily went back to watching the sunset”可知,作者见到这一情景,内心是高兴的,脸上应该是留下灿烂的笑容,即露出了灿烂的笑容,短语be left with意为“留下,剩下”,表示在某种情况下,仅留下某些东西或某种感觉。故选C。
- 12 -(共58张PPT)
Unit 2　Iconic Attractions
Step 1　题源研读·入境体验
Step 3　跟踪评估·夯基提能
Step 2　核心考点·探究突破
Step 1　题源研读·入境体验
An Unusual Seafloor Sculpture Park
独特的海底雕塑公园
　　In the blue-green depths of the sea off the coast of Tuscany, Italy, an unusual seafloor sculpture park is defending its watery setting.
Since fisherman Paolo Fanciulli’s teens, he has been heading out daily to fish in these coastal waters along the Maremma coastline.It was in the 1980s that he began to notice the clear signs: a seabed that was becoming barren(贫瘠), with exhausted fish stocks.Until recently,some illegal “bottom trawlers(拖网捕鱼的人)”, randomly spoil a large quantity of ocean life as they fish.
“If the sea dies, so does the fisherman.You can’t just take; you have to give too,”said Fanciulli.The underwater “House of Fish” sculpture park, which was started in 2015, was encouraged by this fisherman’s desire to do something that went beyond the handful of concrete blocks he had previously convinced local authorities and some environmental groups to drop into the sea to try and stop illegal trawling.
　　Concrete blocks or sculptures can break weighted trawler nets.They can also play a role as artificial reefs, giving corals and other sea life a place to live, and varying shade and lighting to help species flourish.Thanks to the underwater sculptures, some species not seen in a long while such as groupers and lobsters have returned.The sculpture park represents both an artistic statement and a physical barrier to seafloor trawling.
Today, 39 huge, other-worldly stone sculptures dot the seabed along a stretch of Tuscan coastline near the town of Talamone.These artworks are already coated with algae, a sign that the natural habitat is being revived.In the immediate future, Fanciulli hopes to continue his beautiful solution in coastal waters.“Man is still destroying the seas,” he says.“And my mission continues.”
—http://www.goodnet.org
(同源高考:2019年北京高考完形填空选自本网站)
1.Why did Fanciulli want to build the underwater sculpture park ( )
A.To show his creativity in carving.
B.To protect the ecosystem of the sea.
C.To boost the development of local tourism.
D.To warn people against fishing in coastal waters.
2.What could be the best title of this text ( )
A.The First Underwater Park in the World
B.Fanciulli’s Innovation in Cleaning the Ocean
C.Waters with Sculptures: Better Habitats for Fishes
D.Seafloor Parks: Artworks for Protecting Our Sea
【名师原创】
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√
【长难句分析】
The underwater “House of Fish” sculpture park, which was started in 2015, was encouraged by this fisherman’s desire to do something that went beyond the handful of concrete blocks he had previously convinced local authorities and some environmental groups to drop into the sea to try and stop illegal trawling.
句子主干为“The sculpture park was encouraged by this fisherman’s desire”。
“which was started in 2015”为定语从句,修饰先行词“_______________
___________________________”;“that went beyond...concrete blocks”
为定语从句,修饰先行词“__________”;“he had previously convinced...
stop illegal trawling”为定语从句,修饰先行词“______________”,
其中“to try and stop illegal trawling”为_________。
The underwater
‘House of Fish’ sculpture park
something
concrete blocks
目的状语
Step 2　核心考点·探究突破
【重点单词】
1.located adj.位于
【语境速测】
①Sky Buffet is considered by many locals to be the perfect ________(locate)
for a special occasion.
②The nursing home,_______(locate)on a housing estate, has more than
150 senior citizens,some of whom are over 90 years old.
location
located
③Yunnan, which _________(locate)in the south of China, is renowned for
its diverse culture and grand landscapes.
④Sichuan Province,____________________________________________
______,enjoys many places of interest,such as Jiuzhaigou and Dujiangyan
Irrigation Project.
四川省位于中国的西南部。它有许多名胜古迹,如九寨沟和都江堰水利
工程。
is located
located in/situated in/lying in southwestern part of
China
(1)be located in/on/at　 位于;坐落于
be situated in 位于;坐落于
lie in 位于
(2)locate vt.找出……的位置;
把……设置(在);
使……坐落(于)
(3)location n.地点;位置
2.distribution n.分布;分配;分发
【语境速测】
①After I went on TV, a major Asian manufacturer of cosmetics was willing
to purchase my product and help with its ___________(distribute).
②The money will be distributed _________ schools in the area, which is sure
to help many children from poor families.
distribution
to/among
③The charity organization __________(distribute) warm clothes to the
homeless, which shows great kindness and concern for those in difficult
situations.
④It has been confirmed that _________________________________
______________ as soon as possible.
已确认我们捐赠的书将会尽快分发到每个学生手中。
distributes
our donated books will be distributed
to each student
distribute 　　　 vt.分发;分配;分销
distribute...to/among... 把……分发/分配给……
3.foundation n.创建;基础;地基;基金会
【语境速测】
①Later, Ryan’s experience led him to set up a ___________(found)to
encourage more people to help.
②The universities’ concern is not ________ foundation.
③Your breakfast choices lay the foundation ____ your entire day and your
long-term health.
foundation
without
for
④The oldest zoo in China is Beijing Zoo,which ____________ (found)
in 1906.
⑤_______________________________________ lies in raising public
awareness and promoting sustainable lifestyles.
环境保护的基础在于提高公众意识并推广可持续的生活方式。
was founded
The foundation of environmental protection
(1)lay the foundation for...　 给……打下基础;
为……奠定基础
without foundation 无根据的
(2)found vt.创办;成立;建立
4.sponsor vt.倡议;赞助;主办 n.倡议者;赞助者
【语境速测】
①Eight senators __________ (sponsor)legislation to stop the military funding.
②The race organizers are trying to attract _________ (sponsor).
③Will you ______________ a charity walk I’m doing
你会赞助我参加的慈善步行吗
sponsored
sponsors
sponsor me for
sponsor sb. to do sth.　 支持某人做某事
sponsor sb. for 为……赞助某人
as the sponsor 作为主办方
【核心短语】
5.a flock of一群(羊或鸟)
【语境速测】
①___ flock of birds flew towards us slowly from far away.
②They came ___ flocks to see the procession.
③I remember walking down the long hall and opening the door to my room
to find an entire flock ___ seagulls.
④(柯林斯词典)Thousands of people __________________ this weekend.
这个周末有好几千人蜂拥到了海滩。
A
in
of
flocked to the beach
a flock of 可修饰(羊或鸟)群, 也可修饰一大群人(尤指同类人)
in flocks 成群结队地
Birds of a feather flock together.
物以类聚, 人以群分。
6.pick up捡起,拾起;(不费力地)获得;(无意中)得到,听到,学会;(开车)接人;
接收(信号、声音、图像等)
【语境速测】
①For example, picking up garbage around your neighbourhood contributes
to a cleaner environment. __________
②Stuart, what time does Bob’s birthday party finish tonight Do you need me
to pick you up __________
捡起,拾起
(开车)接人
③Here’s a tip I picked up from my mother on how to save money.
____________
④I have formed the habit of picking up the programme every day.
________________________
⑤Though he tripped over within the first few kilometers, it didn’t take
long before ________________________and continued running.
虽然他在开始的几千米内被绊倒了,但他很快就又站了起来,继续跑。
(无意中)学会
接收(信号、声音、图像等)
he picked himself up again
(1)pick sb.up 去接某人;救起某人
sth.(economy,situation,life,health etc.)pick up
某物(经济、情况、生活、健康等)好转
(2)pick sb./sth.out 挑选某人/某物
pick sb./sb.’s voice out
认出某人/分辨出某人的声音
【经典句型】
7.Most of their musical instruments are really just sticks found on the ground, among which there is an amazing instrument called the didgeridoo.(P15)他们绝大多数的乐器其实就是在地上找到的树枝,其中就有一种令人惊叹的、叫作迪吉里杜管的乐器。
【语境速测】
①Due to lack of training,I failed to get the key point of my speech,for
______ I wasn’t well prepared.
②There are several teachers standing at the school gate,one of ______
is my English teacher.
③She is a great teacher, ___________ we learnt a lot.
她是一个很棒的老师,从她身上我们学到了很多。
④You are generous with your time,_________ I am sincerely grateful.
你总是慷慨地抽出时间,对此我深表感谢。
which
whom
from whom
for which
当关系代词在定语从句中作介词的宾语时,通常用“介词+关系代词”引导定语从句。如果指“人”,用“介词+whom”;如果指“物”,用“介词+which”。
(1)one/two/several/most/each/all/both of
which/whom
(2)the+名词+of which/whom
8.There are only a small handful of animals in the world that can do that!(P21)
世界上只有很少的动物可以那样做!
【语境速测】
①在艺术文化会演中,有各种各样的表演,从唱歌、跳舞到背诗不等。
→In the course of the Art and Culture Show,there are various
performances,____________________________________________.
(定语从句)
→In the course of the Art and Culture Show,there are various performances
_________________________________________.(现在分词短语作定语)
which vary from singing,dancing to reciting poems
varying from singing,dancing to reciting poems
②有一些词语和表达方式,它们与描述我们的心情有关。
→There are some words and expressions
_________________________________________.(定语从句)
→There are some words and expressions
________________________________.(过去分词短语作定语)
which are associated with describing our mood
associated with describing our mood
③我们学校有丰富多彩的旨在拓宽我们视野的课外活动。
→There are colorful after-class activities in our school
__________________________________________.(定语从句)
→There are colorful after-class activities in our school
______________________________.(过去分词短语作定语)
that/which are designed to broaden our horizons
designed to broaden our horizons
④This experience made me realize that ______________________
___________________________________________.
这次经历让我意识到,在这个世界上有很多人应该得到温暖和爱。
there are so many people
in this world who deserve to get warmth and love
“There be+...+定语从句”句式常可根据需要转化成以下几种形式:
·There be...doing sth.
·There be...to do sth.
·There be...+形容词短语.
Step 3　跟踪评估·夯基提能
Ⅰ.单句语法填空
1.(2024·新高考Ⅰ卷)He’s one of a small but growing number of American
veterinarians(兽医) now practicing “holistic” medicine—combining
traditional Western treatments with acupuncture, chiropractic(按摩疗法)
and _______ (herb)medicine.
2.(2024·北京高考)And when asked about his new ____(entitle), he shared
the secret: moderation(适度).
3.(2024·全国甲卷)The Saint Lukas is one of five government-__________
(sponsor)medical trains that travel to remote towns in central and eastern Russia.
herbal
title
sponsored
4.(2024·新高考Ⅰ卷)Biodiversity apps can use our study results to inform
users of ____________ areas and lead them to places—and even species—
that are not well-________.(sample)
5.(2024·北京高考)Dishonest and _______ (violence)behaviours were
disapproved of.
oversampled
sampled
violent
6.(2024·北京高考)These abilities are strengthened by our ________(capable)
for language, which allows social practices to develop in extremely
unobvious ways.
7.I have an urge _______(visit) the exhibition __________ (sponsor) by the
Society of Culture.
8.____________ (distribute) of clothes and blankets has begun by
____________ (appoint).
capacity
to visit
sponsored
Distribution
appointment
Ⅱ.完成句子
【短语填空】
1.我认为你编造他的故事很不厚道。
I think it’s very unkind of you to ________ stories about him.
2.虽然她没有提及任何名字,但每个人都知道她指的是谁。
Although she didn’t mention any names, everyone knew who she was
___________.
make up
referring to
3.虽然他在大学主修艺术和文学,但他对两个都不感兴趣。
Although he __________ art and literature in college, he had little interest
in either subject.
4.我们迫不及待要看那部电影。
We _______________ that movie.
5.他俯下身去拿起装着杂货的购物袋。
He stooped to _______ the carrier bag of groceries.
majored in
can’t wait to see
pick up
【句式仿写】
6.Although the main cultural influence since 1788 has been Western culture,minority cultures have also played a part in shaping the unique Australian culture,with many of the new cultural influences contributed
by immigrants.
仿写:她在房间里坐了一会儿,眼睛盯着天花板。
She sat in her room for a few minutes, _____________________________.
with her eyes fixed on the ceiling
7.It is said that now nearly half of all Australian citizens were either
born overseas or have parents who were born overseas.
仿写:据说,多做运动有益健康。
____________ taking more exercise is good for health.
8.They have a straightforward and free-and-easy attitude towards life,
and their friendliness and warmth made me feel at home wherever I went.
仿写:她所到之处都有成群的人等着见她。
_________________, there are crowds of people waiting to see her.
It is said that
Wherever she goes
Ⅲ.语篇填空
(黑体词是本单元核心词汇)
I arrived in Australia on 1st October to visit my friend there.Australia,
1._______ (locate) to the south of the equator, is often informally referred
to 2.___ “down under”.
My first impressions of Australia have been all about food!3._________
(bakery), fast-food joints, butcher shops, cafes, and restaurants everywhere
provide some of 4.____ premier food experiences in the world.
located
as
Bakeries
the
I learned to play the local instrument—didgeridoo.I put my mouth on one
end and blow while 5._________ (vibrate) my lips but failed.A skilled player
can play for a long time by 6.___________ (continue) breathing in through his
nose while breathing out through his mouth and into the didgeridoo.
After 7.____________ (experience) Australia, personally speaking, 8._____
I like most about Australia is the people 9.__________ (they).Their friendliness
and 10.________ (warm) made me feel at home wherever I went.
vibrating
continually
experiencing
what
themselves
warmth
Ⅳ.单元话题写作|人与社会
Pumpkin (南瓜) carving at Halloween is a family tradition.We visit a local farm every October.In the pumpkin field, I compete with my three brothers and sister to seek out the biggest pumpkin.My dad has a rule that we have to carry our pumpkins back home, and as the eldest child I have an advantage—I carried an 85-pounder back last year.
This year, it was hard to tell whether my prize or the one chosen by my 14-year-old brother,Jason,was the winner.Unfortunately we forgot to weigh them before taking out their insides, but I was determined to prove my point.All of us were hard at work at the kitchen table, with my mom filming the annual event.I’m unsure now why I thought forcing my head inside the pumpkin would settle the matter, but it seemed to make perfect sense at the time.
With the pumpkin resting on the table, hole uppermost, I bent over and pressed my head against the opening.At first I got jammed just above my eyes and then, as I went on with my task, unwilling to quit, my nose briefly prevented entry.Finally I managed to put my whole head into it, like a cork (软木塞) forced into a bottle.I was able to straighten up with the huge pumpkin resting on my shoulders.
My excitement was short-lived.The pumpkin was heavy.“I’m going to set it down,now,”I said,and with Jason helping to support its weight, I bent back over the table to give it somewhere to rest.It was only when I tried to remove my head that I realized getting out was going to be less straightforward than getting in.When I pulled hard, my nose got in the way.I got into a panic as I pressed firmly against the table and moved my head around trying to find the right angle, but it was no use.“I can’t get it out!” I shouted, my voice sounding unnaturally loud in the enclosed space.
注意:续写词数应为150个左右。
I was stuck for five or six minutes though it felt much longer. _________
______________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________
That video was posted the day before Halloween. ___________________
________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________
步骤一　快读文本　获取信息
1.情节线: 挑完南瓜却忘记称重→思考把头塞进南瓜证明南瓜大→成功地将头塞进南瓜却被卡住→试图将头从南瓜中拿出
2.情感线:determined,competitive→unsure→excited→frightened
步骤二　细读首句　合理推测
1.针对续写段首1:续写第一段首句和续写第二段首句中关键信息That video was posted可逆推出,作者的头从南瓜里弄出来了。续写第一段应叙述作者如何脱困,可描写作者害怕得哭了,引来父亲或兄弟姐妹帮助脱困。尾句衔接续写第二段段首语中That video was posted和原文第二段中的信息my mom filming the annual event可描述妈妈录视频。
2.针对续写段首2:衔接续写第二段段首句“That video was posted”,可叙述视频录好后,发到网上后网民的反应、作者的感悟。尾句应体现正能量:吸取教训——三思而后行。
3.推测续写部分线索:
情节线走向:头被卡住出不来哭泣→父亲帮我从南瓜中把头弄出来→上传视频→视频走红→回忆往事。
情感线走向:焦虑害怕→尴尬难为情→开心。
步骤三　恰当用词　打造美句
1.听到我哭了,爸爸过来帮我把头放在桌子上,这样我的脖子就可以休息
一会儿了。
_________________, my dad came and helped me lay my head on the table,
so my neck could rest for a while.
2.我别无选择,只好紧紧闭着眼睛不动,听着刀子在南瓜上动。
____________________ keep still with my eyes tightly closed and listen to
the knife moving on the pumpkin.
Hearing me crying
I had no choice but to
3.令人惊讶的是,这段视频开始获得数十万的浏览量,因此大受欢迎。
____________, it ____________ that the video started racking up hundreds
of thousands of views.
4.一开始,当我被认出是视频中的那个人时,我几乎无法抑制自己的尴尬。
At the very beginning, _____________________________________
when I was recognized as the one in the video.
5.每当我想起我的头被南瓜卡住的那一天,我都忍不住大笑起来。
__________ I thought about the day _________ I got my head stuck in a
pumpkin, _________________ laugh out loud.
Surprisingly
became a hit
hardly could I contain my embarrassment
Whenever
on which
I couldn’t help but
步骤四　衔接过渡　组句成篇
__________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________
【参考范文】
　　I was stuck for five or six minutes though it felt much longer.Growing more panic, I began to cry.Fortunately, hearing me crying,my dad came and helped me lay my head on the table, so my neck could rest for a while.Then he said to me, “Listen, honey.I have to cut this pumpkin in half.” I had no choice but to keep still with my eyes tightly closed and listen to the knife moving on the pumpkin.Moments later, my head was finally released from this horrible pumpkin cage.Then my mom told me she had just filmed me managing to pull my head out of the pumpkin.
That video was posted the day before Halloween.Surprisingly, it became a hit that the video started racking up hundreds of thousands of views.At the very beginning, hardly could I contain my embarrassment when I was recognized as the one in the video.However, with time going by, my life was back on track.Whenever I thought about the day on which I got my head stuck in a pumpkin, I couldn’t help but laugh out loud.I would say I learned my lesson—look before you leap!Unit 2　Iconic Attractions
Step 1　题源研读·入境体验
An Unusual Seafloor Sculpture Park
独特的海底雕塑公园
　　In the blue-green depths of the sea off the coast of Tuscany, Italy, an unusual seafloor sculpture park is defending its watery setting. Since fisherman Paolo Fanciulli’s teens, he has been heading out daily to fish in these coastal waters along the Maremma coastline.It was in the 1980s that he began to notice the clear signs: a seabed that was becoming barren(贫瘠), with exhausted fish stocks.Until recently,some illegal “bottom trawlers(拖网捕鱼的人)”, randomly spoil a large quantity of ocean life as they fish. “If the sea dies, so does the fisherman.You can’t just take; you have to give too,”said Fanciulli.The underwater “House of Fish” sculpture park, which was started in 2015, was encouraged by this fisherman’s desire to do something that went beyond the handful of concrete blocks he had previously convinced local authorities and some environmental groups to drop into the sea to try and stop illegal trawling. 　　Concrete blocks or sculptures can break weighted trawler nets.They can also play a role as artificial reefs, giving corals and other sea life a place to live, and varying shade and lighting to help species flourish.Thanks to the underwater sculptures, some species not seen in a long while such as groupers and lobsters have returned.The sculpture park represents both an artistic statement and a physical barrier to seafloor trawling. Today, 39 huge, other-worldly stone sculptures dot the seabed along a stretch of Tuscan coastline near the town of Talamone.These artworks are already coated with algae, a sign that the natural habitat is being revived.In the immediate future, Fanciulli hopes to continue his beautiful solution in coastal waters.“Man is still destroying the seas,” he says.“And my mission continues.” —http://www.goodnet.org (同源高考:2019年北京高考完形填空选自本网站)
【名师原创】 1.Why did Fanciulli want to build the underwater sculpture park (B) A.To show his creativity in carving. B.To protect the ecosystem of the sea. C.To boost the development of local tourism. D.To warn people against fishing in coastal waters. 2.What could be the best title of this text (D) A.The First Underwater Park in the World B.Fanciulli’s Innovation in Cleaning the Ocean C.Waters with Sculptures: Better Habitats for Fishes D.Seafloor Parks: Artworks for Protecting Our Sea 【长难句分析】 The underwater “House of Fish” sculpture park, which was started in 2015, was encouraged by this fisherman’s desire to do something that went beyond the handful of concrete blocks he had previously convinced local authorities and some environmental groups to drop into the sea to try and stop illegal trawling. 句子主干为“The sculpture park was encouraged by this fisherman’s desire”。“which was started in 2015”为定语从句,修饰先行词“The underwater ‘House of Fish’ sculpture park”;“that went beyond...concrete blocks”为定语从句,修饰先行词“something”;“he had previously convinced...stop illegal trawling”为定语从句,修饰先行词“concrete blocks”,其中“to try and stop illegal trawling”为目的状语。
Step 2　核心考点·探究突破
【重点单词】
1.located adj.位于
【语境速测】
①Sky Buffet is considered by many locals to be the perfect location(locate)for a special occasion.
②The nursing home,located(locate)on a housing estate, has more than 150 senior citizens,some of whom are over 90 years old.
③Yunnan, which is located(locate)in the south of China, is renowned for its diverse culture and grand landscapes.
④Sichuan Province,located in/situated in/lying in southwestern part of China,enjoys many places of interest,such as Jiuzhaigou and Dujiangyan Irrigation Project.
四川省位于中国的西南部。它有许多名胜古迹,如九寨沟和都江堰水利工程。
(1)be located in/on/at　 位于;坐落于
be situated in 位于;坐落于
lie in 位于
(2)locate vt.找出……的位置;
把……设置(在);
使……坐落(于)
(3)location n.地点;位置
2.distribution n.分布;分配;分发
【语境速测】
①After I went on TV, a major Asian manufacturer of cosmetics was willing to purchase my product and help with its distribution(distribute).
②The money will be distributed to/among schools in the area, which is sure to help many children from poor families.
③The charity organization distributes(distribute) warm clothes to the homeless, which shows great kindness and concern for those in difficult situations.
④It has been confirmed that our donated books will be distributed to each student as soon as possible.
已确认我们捐赠的书将会尽快分发到每个学生手中。
distribute 　　　 vt.分发;分配;分销
distribute...to/among... 把……分发/分配给……
3.foundation n.创建;基础;地基;基金会
【语境速测】
①Later, Ryan’s experience led him to set up a foundation (found)to encourage more people to help.
②The universities’ concern is not without foundation.
③Your breakfast choices lay the foundation for your entire day and your long-term health.
④The oldest zoo in China is Beijing Zoo,which was founded (found)in 1906.
⑤The foundation of environmental protection lies in raising public awareness and promoting sustainable lifestyles.
环境保护的基础在于提高公众意识并推广可持续的生活方式。
(1)lay the foundation for...　 给……打下基础;
为……奠定基础
without foundation 无根据的
(2)found vt.创办;成立;建立
4.sponsor vt.倡议;赞助;主办 n.倡议者;赞助者
【语境速测】
①Eight senators sponsored (sponsor)legislation to stop the military funding.
②The race organizers are trying to attract sponsors (sponsor).
③Will you sponsor me for a charity walk I’m doing
你会赞助我参加的慈善步行吗
sponsor sb. to do sth.　 支持某人做某事
sponsor sb. for 为……赞助某人
as the sponsor 作为主办方
【核心短语】
5.a flock of一群(羊或鸟)
【语境速测】
①A flock of birds flew towards us slowly from far away.
②They came in flocks to see the procession.
③I remember walking down the long hall and opening the door to my room to find an entire flock of seagulls.
④(柯林斯词典)Thousands of people flocked to the beach this weekend.
这个周末有好几千人蜂拥到了海滩。
a flock of 可修饰(羊或鸟)群, 也可修饰一大群人(尤指同类人)
in flocks 成群结队地
Birds of a feather flock together.
物以类聚, 人以群分。
6.pick up捡起,拾起;(不费力地)获得;(无意中)得到,听到,学会;(开车)接人;接收(信号、声音、图像等)
【语境速测】
①For example, picking up garbage around your neighbourhood contributes to a cleaner environment. 捡起,拾起
②Stuart, what time does Bob’s birthday party finish tonight Do you need me to pick you up (开车)接人
③Here’s a tip I picked up from my mother on how to save money. (无意中)学会
④I have formed the habit of picking up the programme every day. 接收(信号、声音、图像等)
⑤Though he tripped over within the first few kilometers, it didn’t take long before he picked himself up again and continued running.
虽然他在开始的几千米内被绊倒了,但他很快就又站了起来,继续跑。
(1)pick sb.up 去接某人;救起某人
sth.(economy,situation,life,health etc.)pick up
某物(经济、情况、生活、健康等)好转
(2)pick sb./sth.out 挑选某人/某物
pick sb./sb.’s voice out
认出某人/分辨出某人的声音
【经典句型】
7.Most of their musical instruments are really just sticks found on the ground, among which there is an amazing instrument called the didgeridoo.(P15)他们绝大多数的乐器其实就是在地上找到的树枝,其中就有一种令人惊叹的、叫作迪吉里杜管的乐器。
【语境速测】
①Due to lack of training,I failed to get the key point of my speech,for which I wasn’t well prepared.
②There are several teachers standing at the school gate,one of whom is my English teacher.
③She is a great teacher, from whom we learnt a lot.
她是一个很棒的老师,从她身上我们学到了很多。
④You are generous with your time,for which I am sincerely grateful.
你总是慷慨地抽出时间,对此我深表感谢。
当关系代词在定语从句中作介词的宾语时,通常用“介词+关系代词”引导定语从句。如果指“人”,用“介词+whom”;如果指“物”,用“介词+which”。
(1)one/two/several/most/each/all/both of
which/whom
(2)the+名词+of which/whom
8.There are only a small handful of animals in the world that can do that!(P21)
世界上只有很少的动物可以那样做!
【语境速测】
①在艺术文化会演中,有各种各样的表演,从唱歌、跳舞到背诗不等。
→In the course of the Art and Culture Show,there are various performances,which vary from singing,dancing to reciting poems.(定语从句)
→In the course of the Art and Culture Show,there are various performances varying from singing,dancing to reciting poems.(现在分词短语作定语)
②有一些词语和表达方式,它们与描述我们的心情有关。
→There are some words and expressions which are associated with describing our mood.(定语从句)
→There are some words and expressions associated with describing our mood.(过去分词短语作定语)
③我们学校有丰富多彩的旨在拓宽我们视野的课外活动。
→There are colorful after-class activities in our school that/which are designed to broaden our horizons.(定语从句)
→There are colorful after-class activities in our school designed to broaden our horizons.(过去分词短语作定语)
④This experience made me realize that there are so many people in this world who deserve to get warmth and love.
这次经历让我意识到,在这个世界上有很多人应该得到温暖和爱。
“There be+...+定语从句”句式常可根据需要转化成以下几种形式:
·There be...doing sth.
·There be...to do sth.
·There be...+形容词短语.
Step 3　跟踪评估·夯基提能
Ⅰ.单句语法填空
1.(2024·新高考Ⅰ卷)He’s one of a small but growing number of American veterinarians(兽医) now practicing “holistic” medicine—combining traditional Western treatments with acupuncture, chiropractic(按摩疗法)and herbal (herb)medicine.
2.(2024·北京高考)And when asked about his new title(entitle), he shared the secret: moderation(适度).
3.(2024·全国甲卷)The Saint Lukas is one of five government-sponsored
(sponsor)medical trains that travel to remote towns in central and eastern Russia.
4.(2024·新高考Ⅰ卷)Biodiversity apps can use our study results to inform users of oversampled areas and lead them to places—and even species—that are not well-sampled.(sample)
5.(2024·北京高考)Dishonest and violent (violence)behaviours were disapproved of.
6.(2024·北京高考)These abilities are strengthened by our capacity(capable) for language, which allows social practices to develop in extremely unobvious ways.
7.I have an urge to visit (visit) the exhibition sponsored (sponsor) by the Society of Culture.
8.Distribution (distribute) of clothes and blankets has begun by appointment (appoint).
Ⅱ.完成句子
【短语填空】
1.我认为你编造他的故事很不厚道。
I think it’s very unkind of you to make up stories about him.
2.虽然她没有提及任何名字,但每个人都知道她指的是谁。
Although she didn’t mention any names, everyone knew who she was referring to.
3.虽然他在大学主修艺术和文学,但他对两个都不感兴趣。
Although he majored in art and literature in college, he had little interest in either subject.
4.我们迫不及待要看那部电影。
We can’t wait to see that movie.
5.他俯下身去拿起装着杂货的购物袋。
He stooped to pick up the carrier bag of groceries.
【句式仿写】
6.Although the main cultural influence since 1788 has been Western culture,minority cultures have also played a part in shaping the unique Australian culture,with many of the new cultural influences contributed by immigrants.
仿写:她在房间里坐了一会儿,眼睛盯着天花板。
She sat in her room for a few minutes, with her eyes fixed on the ceiling.
7.It is said that now nearly half of all Australian citizens were either born overseas or have parents who were born overseas.
仿写:据说,多做运动有益健康。
It is said that taking more exercise is good for health.
8.They have a straightforward and free-and-easy attitude towards life,and their friendliness and warmth made me feel at home wherever I went.
仿写:她所到之处都有成群的人等着见她。
Wherever she goes, there are crowds of people waiting to see her.
Ⅲ.语篇填空
(黑体词是本单元核心词汇)
I arrived in Australia on 1st October to visit my friend there.Australia, 1.located (locate) to the south of the equator, is often informally referred to 2.as “down under”.
My first impressions of Australia have been all about food!3.Bakeries (bakery), fast-food joints, butcher shops, cafes, and restaurants everywhere provide some of 4.the premier food experiences in the world.
I learned to play the local instrument—didgeridoo.I put my mouth on one end and blow while 5.vibrating (vibrate) my lips but failed.A skilled player can play for a long time by 6.continually (continue) breathing in through his nose while breathing out through his mouth and into the didgeridoo.
After 7.experiencing (experience) Australia, personally speaking, 8.what I like most about Australia is the people 9.themselves (they).Their friendliness and 10.warmth (warm) made me feel at home wherever I went.
Ⅳ.单元话题写作|人与社会
Pumpkin (南瓜) carving at Halloween is a family tradition.We visit a local farm every October.In the pumpkin field, I compete with my three brothers and sister to seek out the biggest pumpkin.My dad has a rule that we have to carry our pumpkins back home, and as the eldest child I have an advantage—I carried an 85-pounder back last year.
This year, it was hard to tell whether my prize or the one chosen by my 14-year-old brother,Jason,was the winner.Unfortunately we forgot to weigh them before taking out their insides, but I was determined to prove my point.All of us were hard at work at the kitchen table, with my mom filming the annual event.I’m unsure now why I thought forcing my head inside the pumpkin would settle the matter, but it seemed to make perfect sense at the time.
With the pumpkin resting on the table, hole uppermost, I bent over and pressed my head against the opening.At first I got jammed just above my eyes and then, as I went on with my task, unwilling to quit, my nose briefly prevented entry.Finally I managed to put my whole head into it, like a cork (软木塞) forced into a bottle.I was able to straighten up with the huge pumpkin resting on my shoulders.
My excitement was short-lived.The pumpkin was heavy.“I’m going to set it down,now,”I said,and with Jason helping to support its weight, I bent back over the table to give it somewhere to rest.It was only when I tried to remove my head that I realized getting out was going to be less straightforward than getting in.When I pulled hard, my nose got in the way.I got into a panic as I pressed firmly against the table and moved my head around trying to find the right angle, but it was no use.“I can’t get it out!” I shouted, my voice sounding unnaturally loud in the enclosed space.
　　注意:续写词数应为150个左右。
I was stuck for five or six minutes though it felt much longer. ____________
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That video was posted the day before Halloween. ________________
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步骤一　快读文本　获取信息
1.情节线: 挑完南瓜却忘记称重→思考把头塞进南瓜证明南瓜大→成功地将头塞进南瓜却被卡住→试图将头从南瓜中拿出
2.情感线:determined,competitive→unsure→excited→frightened
步骤二　细读首句　合理推测
1.针对续写段首1:续写第一段首句和续写第二段首句中关键信息That video was posted可逆推出,作者的头从南瓜里弄出来了。续写第一段应叙述作者如何脱困,可描写作者害怕得哭了,引来父亲或兄弟姐妹帮助脱困。尾句衔接续写第二段段首语中That video was posted和原文第二段中的信息my mom filming the annual event可描述妈妈录视频。
2.针对续写段首2:衔接续写第二段段首句“That video was posted”,可叙述视频录好后,发到网上后网民的反应、作者的感悟。尾句应体现正能量:吸取教训——三思而后行。
3.推测续写部分线索:
情节线走向:头被卡住出不来哭泣→父亲帮我从南瓜中把头弄出来→上传视频→视频走红→回忆往事。
情感线走向:焦虑害怕→尴尬难为情→开心。
步骤三　恰当用词　打造美句
1.听到我哭了,爸爸过来帮我把头放在桌子上,这样我的脖子就可以休息一会儿了。
Hearing me crying, my dad came and helped me lay my head on the table, so my neck could rest for a while.
2.我别无选择,只好紧紧闭着眼睛不动,听着刀子在南瓜上动。
I had no choice but to keep still with my eyes tightly closed and listen to the knife moving on the pumpkin.
3.令人惊讶的是,这段视频开始获得数十万的浏览量,因此大受欢迎。
Surprisingly, it became a hit that the video started racking up hundreds of thousands of views.
4.一开始,当我被认出是视频中的那个人时,我几乎无法抑制自己的尴尬。
At the very beginning, hardly could I contain my embarrassment when I was recognized as the one in the video.
5.每当我想起我的头被南瓜卡住的那一天,我都忍不住大笑起来。
Whenever I thought about the day on which I got my head stuck in a pumpkin, I couldn’t help but laugh out loud.
步骤四　衔接过渡　组句成篇
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【参考范文】
　　I was stuck for five or six minutes though it felt much longer.Growing more panic, I began to cry.Fortunately, hearing me crying,my dad came and helped me lay my head on the table, so my neck could rest for a while.Then he said to me, “Listen, honey.I have to cut this pumpkin in half.” I had no choice but to keep still with my eyes tightly closed and listen to the knife moving on the pumpkin.Moments later, my head was finally released from this horrible pumpkin cage.Then my mom told me she had just filmed me managing to pull my head out of the pumpkin.
That video was posted the day before Halloween.Surprisingly, it became a hit that the video started racking up hundreds of thousands of views.At the very beginning, hardly could I contain my embarrassment when I was recognized as the one in the video.However, with time going by, my life was back on track.Whenever I thought about the day on which I got my head stuck in a pumpkin, I couldn’t help but laugh out loud.I would say I learned my lesson—look before you leap!
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