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Unit 2　Natural disasters
全卷满分150分　考试用时120分钟
第一部分　听力(共两节,满分30分)
第一节(共5小题;每小题1.5分,满分7.5分)
　　听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题,从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听完每段对话后,你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话读两遍。
1.What does “talk is cheap” really mean
A.Everything takes time.
B.It’s easier said than done.
C.Look before you leap.
2.What time does the museum close on Sundays
A.At 3:00 p.m.　　　B.At 4:00 p.m.　　　C.At 5:00 p.m.
3.How much did the man pay for the electric kettle
A.40 dollars.　　　B.20 dollars.
C.10 dollars.
4.Where probably are the speakers
A.At home.　　　B.At a restaurant.　　　C.At a clinic.
5.What are the speakers discussing
A.A fish.　　　B.A dish.　　　C.A roommate.
第二节(共15小题;每小题1.5分,满分22.5分)
　　听下面 5 段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题,从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听每段对话或独白前,你将有时间阅读各个小题,每小题 5 秒钟;听完后,各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。
　　听第6段材料,回答第6、7题。
6.How does the woman feel about Rohan’s coming exam
A.Encouraged.　　　B.Confident.　　　C.Worried.
7.Who is the woman
A.Rohan’s mother.　　　B.Rohan’s teacher.　　　C.Rohan’s classmate.
　　听第7段材料,回答第8至10题。
8.How does the man like the film
A.Boring.　　　B.Frightening.　　　C.Attractive.
9.What did the Europeans find useful
A.Snake skin.　　　B.Snake cream.　　　C.Snake poison.
10.What are the speakers mainly talking about
A.A film.　　　B.A book.　　　C.Animal research.
　　听第8段材料,回答第11至13题。
11.What was Prof. Stone’s grandfather afraid of
A.Leaving his home.
B.Parting from his son.
C.Taking early retirement.
12.What does old age mean to many elderly Americans
A.Lack of moral support.　　　
B.Loss of self-worth.　　　
C.Change of living habits.
13.What will Prof. Stone talk about next concerning elderly people
A.Public services they ask for.
B.Health care available to them.
C.Contributions they can make.
　　听第9段材料,回答第14至17题。
14.Why does John come to Professor Smith
A.To ask for her help.
B.To hand in his design.
C.To apply for a competition.
15.What is the focus of this year’s competition
A.Energy conservation.
B.Conventional wisdom.
C.Original thinking.
16.What made John choose the dishwasher
A.Its unique look.
B.Its market value.
C.Its convenience.
17.What inspired John’s design
A.Beaches.　　　B.Rock pools.　　　C.Glass.
　　听第10段材料,回答第18至20题。
18.What did Marie Curie’s father do
A.A researcher.　　　B.A scientist.　　　C.A teacher.
19. Why did Marie Curie go to Paris in 1891
A.To do research work.
B.To have a holiday.
C.To go to college.
20.For what did Marie Curie win her second Nobel Prize
A.Her achievement in chemistry.
B.Her breakthrough in physics.
C.Her discovery of radium.
第二部分　阅读(共两节,满分50分)
第一节(共15小题;每小题2.5分,满分37.5分)
　　阅读下列短文,从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。
A
　　Blossoming cherry trees are widespread and popular in the US. Here’s when and where to see these flowers across the US.
　　National Cherry Blossom Festival(Washington, D.C., March 20-April 13)
　　Twelve species of flowering cherry tree surround the Tidal Basin fronting the Potomac River in National Capital Parks. Their beautiful flowers attract some 1.5 million people during the four-week celebration, which is in honor of spring and international friendship. Events include a kite festival, a parade and fireworks, while across the capital, schools and neighborhoods plant new trees, and everything from buildings to buses are covered with pink.
　　International Cherry Blossom Festival(Macon, Georgia, March 21-30)
　　Georgia’s Macon-Bibb County has the largest concentration of cherry trees in any U.S. county—and boasts nearly one hundred times more than the National Mall in Washington, D.C. The area celebrates its blossoms with plant sales, a parade, concerts, outdoor movies, and markets. The festival ends with hot air balloon rides and fireworks over downtown.
　　Ohio University’s Cherry Blossom Festival(Athens, Ohio, March 31-April 15)
　　Ohio University’s 230 cherry trees, living gifts from its sister institution, Chubu University in Japan, line the bike path along the Hocking River beyond campus. Each year, during peak bloom—usually late March to mid-April—the blossoms across from Wren baseball stadium are lit by lights for late-night viewing. The Japanese Student Association hosts a Sakura Festival to celebrate their flowering.
21.What do the National Cherry Blossom Festival and the International Cherry Blossom Festival have in common
A.Both of them include a kite festival.
B.Both of them include outdoor movies.
C.Both of them end with hot air balloon rides.
D.Both of them include a parade and fireworks.
22.When can you attend the Ohio University’s Cherry Blossom Festival
A.April 25.　　　B.April 13.　　　C.March 30.　　　D.March 21.
23.In which column can you read this text
A.Travel.　　　B.Health.　　　C.Lifestyle.　　　D.Education.
B
　　A six-year-old longing to keep a unicorn(独角兽) in her backyard figured she’d get the hard part out of the way first.
　　Last November, Madeline wrote a letter to the Los Angeles County Department of Animal Care and Control(DACC) with a straightforward request. “Dear DACC, I would like your approval for my having a unicorn in my backyard if I can find one. Please send me a letter in response.”
　　Mayeda, director of the department, replied two weeks later. She said the department does in fact license unicorns under certain conditions. Those include polishing the unicorn’s horn at least once a month with a soft cloth, feeding it watermelon at least once a week, covering it with only sparkles and giving it regular access to sunlight, moonbeams and rainbows. And, because unicorns are indeed very rare to find, the department also gave Madeline a toy unicorn to keep her company during her search, as a token of appreciation.
　　“It is always rewarding to hear from young people who thoughtfully consider the requirements of providing a loving home for animals,” Mayeda wrote in the letter. “I like your sense of responsibility towards pets to seek permission in advance to keep a unicorn in your backyard.”
　　Mayeda told The Washington Post that this is the first time the department has received a request for a license for a unicorn or any other mythical creature. They were impressed with the first-grader wanting to ask permission in the first place, and doing her research to work out how to go about that. She and her colleagues deal with a lot of “life-and-death” issues on the job, whether that’s seeing cases of animal abuse or animals hurting people, or making decisions about having to put down dangerous or sick animals. So Madeline’s letter has considerably brightened their spirits, and she is due to visit the department this week to discuss her unicorn license application. Safe to say, she’s in for a magical surprise.
24.Why did Madeline write the letter
A.To apply to visit a unicorn.
B.To figure out how to find a unicorn.
C.To learn to provide animal care.
D.To ask permission to keep a unicorn.
25.What can we learn from paragraph 3
A.Madeline’s application was not approved.
B.Madeline was presented with a live unicorn.
C.Requirements should be met for the license.
D.Guidance was given for her search.
26.Which of the following best describes Mayeda
A.Generous.　　　B.Easy-going.　　　　C.Mean.　　　D.Thoughtful.
27.Why does the department think the letter “has considerably brightened their spirits”
A.Because they are touched with the girl’s deeds.
B.Because animal protection is a life-and-death issue.
C.Because they are worn out with their daily work.
D.Because it is the first application letter for a unicorn.
C
　　In the heart of the Amazon rainforest, a unique project is underway. It’s not about saving a single animal species, but about preserving a disappearing human culture—the culture of the indigenous Sápara people.
　　The Sápara were once one of the most powerful nations in the Amazon region. However, due to diseases brought by outside settlers and the destruction of the rainforest for resources, their population has dramatically declined. Today, only a few hundred Sápara people remain. With their disappearance, their ancient language and rich cultural knowledge are also at risk of being lost forever.
　　To fight this, the Sápara community, with the help of UNESCO, has started building the first-ever “Sápara Cultural School”. This is not an ordinary school. Hidden deep in the jungle and accessible only by canoe, it has no walls or desks. The “classroom” is the rainforest itself. Here, the elders take the young Sápara children into the forest, teaching them to identify hundreds of different plants, not just by their names, but by their medicinal uses, spiritual significance, and the stories that have been passed down for generations.
　　“We are not just teaching them words,” explains one old man, Antonio. “We are teaching them how to read the forest. This plant is not just ‘a plant’; it is medicine for a fever. That river is not just ‘water’; it is the home of the spirit of our ancestors.” The curriculum includes learning the ancient Sápara language, hunting and fishing techniques that respect the balance of nature, and the traditional songs and dances that tell the story of their people.
　　The school is a race against time. As the modern world creeps(渐渐侵入) closer, the young generation is attracted by the conveniences of city life. By making learning rooted in their environment, the Sápara people hope to show their children that their heritage is not a relic of the past, but a living, valuable part of their future.
28.What is the main purpose of building the Sápara Cultural School
A.To attract more visitors to the rainforest.　　　
B.To study the medicinal plants of the rainforest.
C.To teach young Sápara people modern living skills.　　　
D.To protect the Sápara language and traditions.
29.In what way is the Sápara Cultural School “not an ordinary school”
A.It has advanced teaching equipment.　　　
B.It uses the rainforest as its classroom.
C.It protects wildlife rather than culture.　　　
D.It opens only in certain seasons of the year.
30.What challenge does the Sápara Cultural School face
A.Lack of support from the local government.
B.The difficulty of building classrooms in the jungle.
C.The influence of modern life on the young generation.
D.Disagreements between elders and children over the curriculum.
31.Which of the following is the best title for the text
A.A Unique Cultural School　　　
B.UNESCO’s Help for the World
C.The Disappearing Sápara People　　　
D.Protect the Amazon Rainforest’s Plants
D
　　The world is already facing natural disasters of epic proportions as temperatures rise. The only known method able to quickly arrest this temperature rise is climate engineering, which is a set of proposed actions to deliberately alter the climate.
　　These actions include imitating the cooling effects of large volcanic eruptions by putting large numbers of reflective particles(微粒) into the atmosphere, or making low clouds over the ocean brighter. Both strategies would reflect a small amount of sunlight back to space to cool the planet.
　　There are many unanswered questions, however, about the effects of intentionally altering the climate. One of the largest concerns for many countries is national security. That doesn’t just mean wars; risks to food, energy and water supplies are also national security issues.
　　Besides, a climate engineering project in one country is likely to affect temperature and rainfall in neighboring countries. That could be good or bad for crops, water supplies and flood risk. Once climate engineering is employed, countries may be more likely to blame climate engineering for extreme events such as hurricanes, floods and droughts, regardless of the evidence.
　　While small experiments have been carried out, nobody has conducted large-scale climate engineering yet. That means that a lot of information about its effects relies on climate models. For now, there are more questions about climate engineering than answers. It’s hard to say whether climate engineering would create more conflict, or if it could defuse international tensions by reducing climate change.
　　But international decisions on climate engineering are likely coming soon. At the United Nations Environment Assembly in 2024, African countries called for a postponement of climate engineering, urging all precautions. Other nations, including the United States, pressed a formal scientific group to study the risks and benefits before making any decision.
Climate engineering could be part of a reasonable solution to climate change. But it also carries risks. Put simply, climate engineering is a technology that
can’t be ignored, but more research is needed so policymakers can make informed decisions.
32.What does the underlined word “arrest” in paragraph 1 mean
A.Cease.　　　B.Force.　　　C.Adopt.　　　D.Match.
33.What do we know about climate engineering
A.It aims at reducing carbon dioxide in the atmosphere.
B.It reflects a small amount of sunlight back to the earth.
C.It includes actions that copy the natural cooling effects.
D.It mainly uses reflective particles to create brighter clouds.
34.What has led to concerns about climate engineering
A.Climate models.　　　B.Unidentified effects.
C.Weather conditions.　　　D.Geographical locations.
35.What does the author imply in the last two paragraphs
A.Precautions are a better solution than climate engineering.
B.Different regions will embrace climate engineering altogether.
C.Progress has been made through international cooperation.
D.Follow-up studies are required to carry out climate engineering.
第二节(共5小题;每小题2.5分,满分12.5分)
　　阅读下面短文,从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
　　You may not be able to change your school’s environmental policy, but you can be the change you want to see in the world. Going eco-friendly can raise awareness of environmental issues. Here are some ways that can help you go green.
　　Take notes electronically.
　　 　36　 Use a digital device such as a laptop or tablet to take your notes. This will stop paper waste and also save you tons of money! In case you don’t have a tablet or laptop, purchase a budget-friendly device. 　37　 And there are lots of devices to choose from that will do just fine for note-taking, research, and so on.
　　Embrace recycling.
　　How many soft drink cans, paper about lecture notes, plastic water bottles, and snack food packaging does every student throw away 　38　 But you can do something about it. Focus your attention on recycling. Most areas have curbside recycling bins, so make sure that you place the recycled waste in the right bin.
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　　The emission of air pollutants from transport is one of the biggest enemies of a healthy environment. To reduce the environmental impact of transport and improve air quality, use sustainable transport. Switch from car rides to bicycling. Also, if you are hanging out with your friends nearby, take a walk. In addition to reducing air pollution, you’ll also keep healthy.
　　Eat some greens.
　　You don’t have to turn into a vegetarian, but you might want to consider increasing your greens. Vegetarian meals are good for your health, and they have a lower carbon footprint. Start off by introducing a meat-free day. If you don’t mind getting your hands dirty, think about growing your own fruits and vegetables. 　40　
A.More than we could count!
B.Choose sustainable transport.
C.Start an eco-friendly student club.
D.You don’t need something super fancy.
E.What about recycling your study books and old clothes
F.Why not take advantage of living in an era of technology
G.You can even join gardeners in the community to learn some tricks.
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第三部分　语言运用(共两节,满分30分)
第一节(共15小题;每小题1分,满分15分)
　　阅读下面短文,从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。
　　I was driving on the freeway when I noticed heavy clouds roll in. A storm was coming. The rain began beating　41　 against my car windows, making driving impossible. I 　42　 onto the shoulder of the road and stopped. The rain 　43　 me of Hurricane Katrina.
　　Hurricane Katrina struck when I was nine years old. I had worried it would strike us in Houston. It missed us, but other cities were not so lucky. I remembered watching the　44　. A reporter stood inside the Houston stadium, 　45　 people. Many wore dirty and 　46　 clothes, and some had no shoes on their feet. I noticed a little boy behind the reporter 　47　 an old teddy bear. Watching him, I knew I had to do something.
　　The next day, my friends　48　 me for our volunteer club and we came up with a plan. We wanted to 　49　 toys and give them to the kids at the stadium, which would bring some 　50　 into the lives of these families. We 　51　 the word to the school and other organizations. Three days later, the donation boxes were overflowing with new toys! When we 　52　 the stadium with our gifts, children 　53　 toward us from all directions, smiles lighting up their faces.
　　Suddenly, a phone call brought me back to the present. To my joy, the storm had　54　. “Hector, we have more 　55　 of yesterday’s tornado.” “Well, I’ve brought clothes I’d like to donate to them. The storm stopped me, but I’ll be there soon!”
41.A.creatively　　　B.lazily　　　C.merrily　　　D.heavily
42.A.looked out　　　B.set out　　　C.pulled off　　　D.got off
43.A.warned　　　B.informed　　　C.reminded　　　D.cured
44.A.news　　　B.disaster　　　C.game　　　D.performance
45.A.observing　　　B.greeting　　　C.challenging　　　D.interviewing
46.A.cheap　　　B.worn　　　C.fascinating　　　D.funny
47.A.hugging　　　B.pressing　　　C.selling　　　D.throwing
48.A.left　　　B.joined　　　C.asked　　　D.annoyed
49.A.invent　　　B.deliver　　　C.collect　　　D.produce
50.A.freedom　　　B.happiness　　　C.struggle　　　D.belief
51.A.gathered　　　B.processed　　　C.donated　　　D.spread
52.A.left　　　B.decorated　　　C.entered　　　D.measured
53.A.flew　　　B.drove　　　C.marched　　　D.surfed
54.A.struck　　　B.passed　　　C.strengthened　　　D.approached
55.A.reports　　　B.clues　　　C.victims　　　D.photos
第二节(共10小题;每小题1.5分,满分15分)
　　阅读下面短文,在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
　　Wildlife came into existence billions of years ago, 　56　 used to live together in perfect harmony. However, at present, what we are concerned about is that animals are dying out at an 　57　(alarm) rate, 75 species every day on average. This is 　58　 human beings don’t protect animals. Animals are being hunted, 　59　(shoot) and attacked illegally so that people can obtain 　60　(they) skin, fur or other organs. Furthermore, not only do human activities lead to the 　61　(reduce) of animal habitats but they also cause the rise in global temperature, which threatens the survival of some animals, especially those species living in the polar regions. They make a living by 　62　(hunt) or fishing. The ocean animals are in danger due to the rapid melting of ice and they have difficulty adapting 　63　 the dramatic changes.
　　We must be aware that the extinction of masses of animals does great harm to us. Only if the authorities take effective 　64　(measure) immediately can we make progress in wildlife protection. Now, more nature reserves 　65　(build) to preserve endangered species from extinction.
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第四部分　写作(共两节,满分40分)
第一节(满分15分)
　　据报道,北极冰川消融速度加快,全球变暖的趋势日益明显,请你以“What Can We Do to Slow Global Warming ”为题为班级英语角写一篇短文,内容包括:
　　1.现状描述;
　　2.我们能为地球“降温”做的事。
注意:写作词数应为80个左右。
　　参考词汇:北极 the North Pole;冰川 glacier
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第二节(满分25分)
　　阅读下面材料,根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段,使之构成一篇完整的短文。
　　On the tenth anniversary of my father’s death, I awoke to loud fire alarms at 3:30 a.m. Alexis, my elder daughter, was standing in the hallway with her cellphone and a blanket was wrapped around her younger sister, Sierra. We ran down the stairs to the main floor. The girls stood by the front door while I checked for the cause of the alarms. When I opened the door to my living room, I could see the carpets were smoking heavily. My house was really on fire.
　　I shouted to the girls, “Get out! The house is on fire!” They turned and ran out the front door, followed by me. Then we ran through the woods to our neighbor’s house. I knocked on my neighbor’s front door as fire engines passed by.
　　Later, I was told that it took the firemen a long time to put out the fire. Standing outside my burned house the next day, I got caught up in lots of questions. I had no cash or bank cards. How was I going to pay for anything Where would we live What would happen to my house now I didn’t even know where to start. Luckily, our community helped us a lot.
　　The fire burned almost everything, but I still decided to visit our burned house to search through the ruins. It’s interesting how you learn what really matters to you in those conditions. I found myself primarily searching for my father’s watch. I also found other treasures as I searched for his watch, including the ring my mom gave me when I left for college, a watch my grandmother gave me for high school graduation, and my daughter’s unworn dress, which was ruined. I found the last shirt my father had worn before his hospital stay. We had taken a trip after his second course of chemo(化疗). It was the last vacation we had taken before his death. At that moment, I felt differently about the fire.
注意:续写词数应为150个左右。
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　　My dad’s watch is on my bedside table now,which is a reminder that anyone or anything can be lost without warning. 　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　
　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　
　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　
　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　
　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　
　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　
　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　
　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　
　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　
　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　
　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　
　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　
　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　
Unit 2　Natural disasters
1.B 2.A 3.A 4.C 5.B 6.C 7.B 8.A
9.B 10.B 11.A 12.B 13.C 14.A 15.C 16.B
17.B 18.C 19.C 20.A 21.D 22.B 23.A 24.D
25.C 26.D 27.A 28.D 29.B 30.C 31.A 32.A
33.C 34.B 35.D 36.F 37.D 38.A 39.B 40.G
41.D 42.C 43.C 44.A 45.D 46.B 47.A 48.B
49.C 50.B 51.D 52.C 53.A 54.B 55.C
56.which　57.alarming　58.because　59.shot　60.their　61.reduction　62.hunting　63.to　64.measures　65.are being built
第二部分　阅读
第一节
A
　　◎语篇解读　本文是一篇应用文。文章主要介绍了美国的三个樱花节,包括樱花开放时间和活动安排等信息。
21.D　细节理解题。根据National Cherry Blossom Festival中的最后一句可知,活动包括风筝节、游行和烟花;根据International Cherry Blossom Festival中的最后一句可知,节日以市中心上方的热气球飞行和烟花表演结束,所以这两个节日的共同点是都有游行和烟花。故选D。
22.B　 细节理解题。根据Ohio University’s Cherry Blossom Festival(Athens, Ohio, March 31-April 15)可知,如果想参加该节日可以在4月13日去。故选B。
23.A　推理判断题。根据第一段可知,文章主要介绍了美国几个观赏樱花的节日,这属于旅游方面的内容,所以文章可能选自“Travel”栏目。故选A。
B
　　◎语篇解读　本文是一篇记叙文。文章叙述了6岁女孩Madeline为了能在后院饲养独角兽向官方申请许可,她童真的请求为常处理严肃动物事务的部门带来了温暖与欢乐。
24.D　 细节理解题。根据第二段倒数第一、二句可知,Madeline写信是为了请求官方允许她饲养一只独角兽。故选D。
25.C　 细节理解题。根据第三段第二句可知,许可证的发放需要满足特定条件。故选C。
26.D　 推理判断题。根据第三段最后一句和第四段最后一句可知,Mayeda赠送玩具独角兽陪伴Madeline,并在信中肯定了Madeline的责任感,这些体现了她考虑周到。generous慷慨的;easy-going随和的;mean吝啬的;thoughtful周到的。故选D。
27.A　 推理判断题。根据题干信息“has considerably brightened their spirits”可定位至最后一段,根据最后一段第一、二句可推知,小女孩充满童真的请求以及负责任的态度让他们深受感动,从而振奋了他们的精神。故选A。
C
　　◎语篇解读　本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了一个旨在保护正在消失的萨培拉人文化的独特项目——建立在亚马孙雨林深处的萨培拉文化学校。
28.D　推理判断题。根据第二段中的“their ancient language and rich cultural knowledge are also at risk of being lost forever”可知,萨培拉人的语言和文化濒临消失;第三段首句提到,为扭转这一局面,萨培拉族群在联合国教科文组织的协助下创办了一所文化学校。由此可推测,建立该校的目的是保护萨培拉人的语言和传统。故选D。
29.B　细节理解题。根据第三段中的“This is not an ordinary school...The ‘classroom’ is the rainforest itself.”可知,这所学校将雨林当作教室,这与普通学校截然不同。故选B。
30.C　推理判断题。根据最后一段中的“As the modern world creeps closer, the young generation is attracted by the conveniences of city life.”可知,现代文明不断向亚马孙雨林渗透,年轻一代被城市生活的便利设施吸引,这是学校面临的挑战。故选C。
31.A　主旨大意题。通读全文可知,文章围绕萨培拉文化学校展开,主要介绍了这所特色学校的课堂形式、教学内容与办学价值。A项“一所独特的文化学校”能概括文章的主旨,最适合作为文章的标题。故选A。
D
　　◎语篇解读　本文是一篇说明文。文章主要说明了气候工程可以阻止气温上升,介绍了其工作原理、影响、人们对它的担忧及其前景。
32.A　词义猜测题。根据第一段中的“The world is already facing natural disasters of epic proportions as temperatures rise.”可知,随着气温上升,世界已经面临着大规模的自然灾害;再根据下文对climate engineering的介绍可推测,此工程是为了解决环境问题,所以画线词的意思是“停止,阻止”,与A项意思一致。故选A。
33.C　细节理解题。根据第二段中的“These actions include imitating the cooling effects of large volcanic eruptions by putting large numbers of reflective particles into the atmosphere...”可知,这些行动包括通过向大气中释放大量反射粒子来模拟大型火山爆发的冷却效应。由此可知,气候工程包括效仿自然冷却效应的行动。故选C。
34.B　细节理解题。根据第三段中的“There are many unanswered questions, however, about the effects of intentionally altering the climate. One of the largest concerns for many countries is national security.”可知,关于人为改变气候的影响还有许多悬而未决的问题,许多国家最担心的问题之一是国家安全。由此可知,未确定的影响引起了人们对气候工程的担忧。故选B。
35.D　推理判断题。根据最后一段中的“But it also carries risks...but more research is needed so policymakers can make informed decisions.”可知,气候工程也有风险,它是一项不容忽视的技术,但需要更多的研究,这样决策者才能做出有依据的决定;再结合倒数第二段最后一句可推测,作者在最后两段暗示开展气候工程需要后续研究。故选D。
第二节
　　◎语篇解读　本文是一篇说明文。文章介绍了一些能够帮助你参与环保的方法。
36.F　根据小标题“Take notes electronically.”和设空处后两句可知,本段介绍了使用数字设备做笔记及其益处,这是利用科技的表现。F项“为什么不利用生活在科技时代的优势呢 ”引出了利用科技的话题,引出下文使用电子设备做笔记的介绍。故选F。
37.D　上文建议购买经济实惠的设备,D项“你不需要超级昂贵的东西。”承接上文,进一步说明做笔记不需要特别昂贵的设备,强调设备只要能满足基本需求即可。故选D。
38.A　上文提问学生扔掉的各种垃圾的数量有多少,A项“多得我们数不清!”承接上文,对这个问题进行了回答,形象地说明了学生丢弃的垃圾很多。故选A。
39.B　 本段主要讨论的是交通对环境的影响以及倡导使用可持续的交通方式。B项“选择可持续的交通方式”准确地概括了段落主旨,适合作为小标题,transport是原词复现。故选B。
40.G　上文鼓励大家自己种植水果和蔬菜,G项“你甚至可以加入到社区的园丁之中,学习一些技巧。”承接上文,进一步说明和种植相关的内容。故选G。
第三部分　语言运用
第一节
　　◎语篇解读　本文是一篇记叙文。文章主要讲述了飓风过后,作者及其朋友给无家可归的孩子们送去温暖的故事。文章告诉我们,任何小的善举都会对社会产生巨大的影响。
41.D　根据前文的“A storm was coming.”和后文的“making driving impossible”可知,雨猛烈地敲打着车窗。故选D。
42.C　根据前文的“making driving impossible”和后文的“onto the shoulder of the road and stopped”可知,雨下得很大,驾驶变得困难,作者不得不把车开到路边停下来。故选C。
43.C　根据后文的叙述可知,这场雨使作者想起了飓风“卡特里娜”。remind sb. of...使某人想起……。故选C。
44.A　根据后文的“A reporter stood inside the Houston stadium”可知,作者看到一位记者站在休斯敦体育场内,所以作者曾经观看的是飓风“卡特里娜”的新闻报道。故选A。
45.D　根据前文的“A reporter stood inside the Houston stadium”可知,此处指记者在现场采访受灾民众。故选D。
46.B　根据前文的“dirty”和后文的“some had no shoes on their feet”可知,灾民穿着又脏又破的衣服。故选B。
47.A　根据后文的“an old teddy bear”和选项可知,此处指这个小男孩抱着一只泰迪熊。故选A。
48.B　根据后文的“me for our volunteer club and we came up with a plan”可知,作者的朋友们和作者一起去了志愿者俱乐部。故选B。
49.C　根据后文的“toys and give them to the kids at the stadium”和“the donation boxes were overflowing with new toys”可知,作者和朋友收集玩具后再把玩具送给孩子们。故选C。
50.B　根据前文的“give them to the kids at the stadium”和后文的“smiles lighting up their faces”可知,玩具能够给经历灾难的孩子们带来快乐。故选B。
51.D　根据后文的“the word to the school and other organizations”可知,此处表示将信息广而告之,符合募集活动宣传的过程。故选D。
52.C　根据后文的“the stadium with our gifts”可知,此处描述了作者和朋友携带捐赠物品进入体育馆。故选C。
53.A　根据后文的“toward us from all directions, smiles lighting up their faces”可知,此处描写了孩子们急切而兴奋地跑向他们的情景,“飞奔”符合语境。故选A。
54.B　根据前文的“Suddenly, a phone call brought me back to the present. To my joy”可知,电话将作者的思绪带回,暴风雨已经过去了。故选B。
55.C　根据后文的“Well, I’ve brought clothes I’d like to donate to them. The storm stopped me, but I’ll be there soon!”可知,作者要捐赠衣物给他们,所以此处是在说龙卷风的受害者。故选C。
第二节
　　◎语篇解读　本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了野生动物的现状、面临的威胁以及保护措施的重要性。
56.which　考查定语从句。设空处无提示词,逗号后的部分缺少主语,故推测设空处引导非限制性定语从句,且在从句中作主语,先行词是Wildlife,指物。故填which。
57.alarming　考查形容词。 设空处作定语修饰名词rate,需用形容词,alarming意为“令人惊恐的”。故填alarming。
58.because　考查表语从句。设空处后是表语从句,根据语境可知,空后说明原因,此处应用“This is because...”句型,表示“这是因为……”。故填because。
59.shot　考查过去分词。设空处与hunted和attacked并列,作谓语的一部分。故填shot。
60.their　考查物主代词。设空处修饰“skin, fur or other organs”,需用形容词性物主代词。故填their。
61.reduction　考查名词。此处是“the+名词+of”结构,应填reduce的名词形式reduction,意为“减少”。故填reduction。
62.hunting　考查动名词。设空处作介词by的宾语,应用动名词形式。故填hunting。
63.to　考查介词。adapt to...是固定短语,意为“适应……”。故填to。
64.measures　考查名词复数。take measures是固定短语,意为“采取措施”。故填measures。
65.are being built　考查动词的时态、语态和主谓一致。根据Now和语境可知,此处需用现在进行时,nature reserves与build之间是被动关系,所以用被动语态,主语为nature reserves,助动词用are。故填are being built。
第四部分　写作
第一节
One possible version:
What Can We Do to Slow Global Warming
　　It is reported that the glacier at the North Pole is melting faster than ever. There is no doubt that the earth is getting warmer and warmer. It’s time for us to take action to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
　　To begin with, we can turn off the electrical appliances when they’re not being used. In addition, it’s necessary to use things made from recycled materials. Furthermore, more trees should be planted, which can absorb carbon dioxide amazingly.
　　In a word, I do believe our joint efforts to slow global warming count and will definitely pay off.
第二节
One possible version:
　　I realized the fire gave us more than it took away. One of the greatest gifts we received was the kindness and care from our community. Some people dropped by with food, clothing and money. Others came to help us search for treasures in the ruins. My warm-hearted neighbor offered a room to the three of us while our house was being repaired. Another greatest gift we received was the belief that nothing matters more than family. The fire did burn away lots of our personal items, but we saved the most valuable things.
　　My dad’s watch is on my bedside table now,which is a reminder that anyone or anything can be lost without warning. I learn to treasure everything I have and not to complain about the loss. I also teach Alexis and Sierra to do the same as me. Most importantly, my girls and I keep paying attention to those who are in trouble. It is of great importance for us to pay back the kindness we have received, for which we will be grateful forever.

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