UNIT 4 INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY(二)
Ⅰ.阅读理解(每小题2.5分)
A(2024安徽合肥二模)
Out in the Atlantic Ocean,roughly 60 miles off the northwest coast of Africa,lie the Canary Islands.In the 1950s,the boom in package tourism showed promise as a new cash crop.But while the Canary Islands had the sunshine,warm climate and ease of access from Europe needed for this new industry,they were missing a vital element:picture-postcard sandy beaches.
So the developers on Tenerife in the Canary Islands constructed a breakwater (防波堤) over half a mile long.And then,from the Western Sahara on Africa’s northwest coast,they shipped in 270,000 tons of sand.By 1973,the project was complete.As anticipated,tourists arrived.Along the engineered beach,rows and rows of tourists relax on beach chairs under umbrellas or walk across soft sand to cool down in the water.
Unanticipated was what their presence gave to one of the world’s most endangered fish species,angel sharks — visibility.The gentle wind creates tiny waves on the water’s surface,a magical cover for what lies beneath — an angel shark nursery.Female angel sharks regularly migrate to these ideally sheltered waters to give birth to pups (幼崽),who remain in the shallows for about a year.Feeding on small fishes,they grow to around the same length as a newborn human baby.
Surveys have shown that other beaches in the Canary Islands are also potential nursery sites.Interestingly,most of them have been remade to make them more attractive to people.Playa Chica has another long sweep of imported sand.It’s an attraction for divers as well as angel sharks,so the number of sightings of mature angel sharks of this shoreline is one of highest in the islands.
Normally,massive,environmentally disruptive projects are bad for wildlife.But what’s clear is that after the breakwater was built and the sand arrived,people followed,and in the calm,shallow waters they began to see baby angel sharks.And unlike the cases where an association between humans and wildlife ended in conflict and dead animals,this time it led to conservation.
1.Why did the developers on Tenerife carry out the project
A.To build a base for shipping.
B.To boost the local tourism industry.
C.To fight against the rising sea.
D.To protect the island’s ecosystem.
2.What was an unexpected result of the project
A.It caused the disappearance of some fishes.
B.It made a magical tourist attraction.
C.It gave angel sharks a home.
D.It created conflicts between sharks and tourists.
3.What is the author’s attitude towards the engineered beach
A.Favorable. B.Doubtful.
C.Unclear. D.Intolerant.
4.What is the author’s purpose in writing the text
A.To highlight the financial benefits of tourism.
B.To introduce potential human-wildlife coexistence.
C.To explain the situation of endangered species.
D.To emphasize the importance of wildlife conservation.
B(2024河北秦皇岛二模)
Scientists are worried about the future of the axolotl (蝾螈),an unusual Mexican salamander(蜥蜴),and they’re asking for help.A new program lets people “adopt” an axolotl to raise money to support efforts to save the endangered animal.
If an axolotl loses a leg,or even part of its heart,brain,or lungs,it can regrow them.Scientists have long been interested in this.Some people think the information could help solve some human medical problems.
The Mexican axolotl is only found naturally in Lake Xochimilco near Mexico City.This is not a big and open lake,but a collection of canals and smaller bodies of water.Sadly,axolotls are in trouble.The number of axolotls in Xochimilco has dropped 99.5% in less than 20 years.Scientists used to find thousands of axolotls in a fairly small area.Now,they’re only finding dozens.
There are a number of reasons for the drop in axolotls.One is that the water in the canals has become more and more polluted.Another is that there are invasive fish in the lake which are eating the axolotl’s food and even their babies.
Scientists at Mexico’s National Autonomous University(UNAM) have been working for years to try to protect the axolotls.Last year,the UNAM scientists started a program they called AdoptAxolotl.They asked people to donate money to help pay for efforts to save the axolotl.The program was a big hit,and raised more than $26,000.The money was used to help clean up some of Xochimilco’s canals and for a program to raise axolotls in a safe environment.
This year,the scientists are trying AdoptAxolotl again.The program offers several ways for people to support axolotls.For $30,you can virtually “adopt” one of the animals for a month.Smaller donations can help pay for food for an axolotl.Larger donations are aimed at improving areas where axolotls live,and include a visit to the protected area where the UNAM is raising axolotls.
5.What have the scientists had an interest in
A.How axolotls cure themselves.
B.Who can address medical problems.
C.How soon axolotls will go extinct.
D.Why some people focus on axolotls.
6.Why are the figures listed in paragraph 3
A.To promote axolotl research.
B.To blame the Mexican residents.
C.To show the severe conditions.
D.To expand the habitat for axolotls.
7.We can learn from the text that AdoptAxolotl .
A.collected enough money
B.turned out very popular
C.helped to build new canals
D.moved students at the UNAM
8.Which of the following is the best title for the text
A.New Projects Are Needed to Protect Axolotls
B.Amazing Axolotls Live in Hash Environment
C.Everyone Can Help to Stop Adopting Animals
D.Scientists Work to Save Mexico’s Axolotls
Ⅱ.完形填空(每小题1分)
(2024湖南常德一模)
A mere four months ago,a black cat named Bounty had no idea just how adventurous his life was about to become.Although the cat was 9 destined for a cat shelter,Doina adopted him just in time.To some,Doina being an avid (酷爱的) traveler seemed like a potential issue,but it 10 ,these two were made for each other.
11 for their journey to begin,Doina gathered all of the equipment,treats,and other 12 that the two of them would need.Though,when it came to carriers for Bounty,Doina had to get a bit 13 .“I made a special pouch (小袋) for him,because cat carriers are not adapted to certain 14 ,” she said.
One of their first adventures included a 15 tour of Italy,the first test that helped them discover how 16 he was to an adventurous lifestyle.“At the start,Bounty was a little anxious and nervous,but after the first few days,he started to 17 himself,” Doina said.“While I pedalled,he 18 in the pouch.”
Since that first cycling tour,Bounty and Doina have 19 several more adventures in their short time together,including mountaineering and camping.In fact,this adorable 20 has already managed to become a record breaker!He is considered to be the first house cat to summit La Grignetta,a 7,100-foot mountain in the Italian Alps.Best of all,he did so “without even a meow of 21 ”.
The two of them have cycled the entire length of the Italian peninsula!If you’d like to 22 this adorable duo,you can visit their website where Doina 23 their travels with lots of updates,photos,and videos for their 800 followers to enjoy.
9.A.originally B.temporarily
C.eventually D.actually
10.A.gave out B.broke out
C.turned out D.found out
11.A.Shocked B.Frightened
C.Embarrassed D.Excited
12.A.necessities B.products
C.presents D.fruits
13.A.generous B.creative
C.efficient D.ambitious
14.A.hotels B.journeys
C.problems D.vehicles
15.A.skiing B.hiking
C.flying D.cycling
16.A.accustomed B.opposed
C.blind D.sensitive
17.A.cure B.enjoy
C.protect D.feed
18.A.cried B.ran
C.sang D.slept
19.A.offered B.expected
C.finished D.discovered
20.A.bicycle B.cat
C.tour D.carrier
21.A.protest B.agreement
C.challenge D.trust
22.A.have fun with B.put up with
C.keep up with D.get along with
23.A.helps B.plans
C.orders D.documents
Ⅲ.语法填空(每小题1.5分)
(2024安徽宣城二模)
As night falls,the sound of drums fills the air as an 8-meter fish-shaped lantern,followed by a procession of 24. (small) ones,moves through the streets of Wangmantian village,Huangshan,in East China’s Anhui Province.The mountain village,once mainly 25. (consist) of wooden structures,faced the risk of frequent fires in old times.Therefore,villagers used to gather to parade with fish-shaped lanterns signifying “water overcoming fire”.
Over time,such a tradition has developed into 26. means for local people to gather together to wish one another good health and fortune. 27. a history of over 600 years,the fish-shaped lantern 28. (recognize) as a provincial-level intangible (非物质的) cultural heritage in 2022.As this traditional intangible heritage has gained 29. (popular) through social media in recent years,more than 100,000 visitors from across the country came to Shexian County 30. (experience) the parades during this year’s Spring Festival from Feb.10 to Feb.17.
Villagers in Wangmantian have designed tiny versions of traditional fish-shaped lanterns 31. are warmly received in the market.They have established professional fish lantern performance teams.These teams have been to 32. (city) such as Shanghai,Nanjing for artistic exchanges and performances.As fish-shaped lanterns continue to benefit local tourism and 33. (relate) industries,the future looks brighter than ever.
参考答案
UNIT 4 INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY(二)
Ⅰ.【语篇解读】本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了加那利群岛通过人工造沙海滩吸引旅游的同时,意外地为濒危物种天使鲨提供了理想的繁殖地,从而促进了对该物种的保护。原本可能对环境产生负面影响的人工改造工程,在此案例中却意外成了野生动物保护的契机,展现了人与自然可以和谐共存的可能性。
1.B 细节理解题。根据文章第一段中“In the 1950s,the boom in package tourism showed promise as a new cash crop.But while the Canary Islands had the sunshine,warm climate and ease of access from Europe needed for this new industry,they were missing a vital element:picture-postcard sandy beaches.”及第二段中“So the developers on Tenerife in the Canary Islands constructed a breakwater over half a mile long.”可知,特内里费的开发商实施这个项目以促进当地旅游业的发展。故选B项。
2.C 细节理解题。根据文章第三段中“Unanticipated was what their presence gave to ...to give birth to pups,who remain in the shallows for about a year.”可知,这个项目给了天使鲨一个家。故选C项。
3.A 推理判断题。根据文章第五段可知,这个工程使得天使鲨的数量增加,故作者对工程海滩的态度是赞成的。故选A项。
4.B 推理判断题。根据文章最后一段可知,为了发展旅游业而进行的人工沙滩建设意外地为濒危的天使鲨提供了繁殖的场所,促进了这一物种的保护,故作者写这篇文章的主要目的是介绍人类活动与野生动物之间可能存在的共存情况。
【语篇解读】本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了墨西哥蝾螈面临着严峻的生存危机,科学家们正致力于拯救这种濒危动物。
5.A 细节理解题。根据第二段中“If an axolotl loses a leg,or even part of its heart,brain,or lungs,it can regrow them.Scientists have long been interested in this.”可知,科学家们对蝾螈如何治愈自己很感兴趣。
6.C 推理判断题。根据第三段中“Sadly,axolotls are in trouble.The number of axolotls in Xochimilco has dropped 99.5% in less than 20 years.Scientists used to find thousands of axolotls in a fairly small area.Now,they’re only finding dozens.”可推知,列出这些数字是为了显示蝾螈所处情况的严峻程度。
7.B 细节理解题。根据倒数第二段中“The program was a big hit,and raised more than $26,000.”可知,这个项目结果非常受欢迎。故选B项。
8.D 主旨大意题。通读全文,尤其是第一段中“Scientists are worried about the future of the axolotl,an unusual Mexican salamander,and they’re asking for help.”可知,文章主要介绍了墨西哥蝾螈面临着严峻的生存危机,科学家们正致力于拯救这种濒危动物。因此,D项“科学家努力拯救墨西哥的蝾螈”契合文章主旨,适合作为标题。
Ⅱ.【语篇解读】本文是一篇记叙文。文章主要讲述了一只名叫Bounty的黑猫与它的主人多伊娜之间的冒险故事。
9.A 根据下文“a cat shelter”可推理出,猫咪收容所是这只猫起初要去的地方,故选A项。
10.C give out分发;break out爆发;turn out结果是;find out发现。根据下文“these two were made for each other”可知,下文说的是上文的结果,空白处应填表示“结果是”含义的动词短语,故选C项。
11.D 根据下文“Doina gathered all of the equipment,treats”可推理出,多伊娜对于即将开始的旅程感到兴奋。分析选项,“Excited”表达的含义符合语境,故选D项。
12.A 根据上文“all of the equipment,treats”以及下文“the two of them would need”可推理出,此处说的是生活必需品。
13.B 根据下文“I made a special pouch for him”可知,多伊娜制作了特殊的小布袋,用于运输这只猫,可推理出空白处应填表示“创新的”含义的形容词。
14.B 根据上文“for their journey to begin”可知,此处说的是多伊娜为开始旅行而特制运输工具,故选B项。
15.D 根据下文“Since that first cycling tour”可知,此处说的是骑自行车旅行。
16.A 根据上文“the first test that helped them discover how”以及下文“to an adventurous lifestyle”可推理出,此处说的是“他”对于冒险生活方式已经习惯或适应了,故选A项。
17.B 根据上文“At the start,Bounty was a little anxious and nervous”以及转折连词but可知,空白处应填与上文表达“a little anxious and nervous”含义相反的表达,分析选项,B项“enjoy”表达的含义符合语境。
18.D 根据上文“At the start,Bounty was a little anxious and nervous,but after the first few days,he started to...himself”以及下文“in the pouch”可推理出,多伊娜和猫之间有了较好的配合。分析选项,D项“slept”表达的含义符合语境。
19.C 根据下文“several more adventures in their short time together,including mountaineering and camping”可推理出,空白处应填表示“完成”含义的动词。
20.B 根据下文“He is considered to be the first house cat to summit La Grignetta,a 7,100-foot mountain in the Italian Alps”可知,此处说的是一只猫。
21.A 根据上文“a meow of”可推理出,此处说的是这只猫没有用喵喵叫的方式进行抗议。
22.C have fun with玩得开心;put up with忍受;keep up with了解;get along with与……相处。根据下文“you can visit their website”可推理出,此处上下文说的是如果你想了解这对可爱的搭档,空白处填表示“了解”含义的动词短语。
23.D 根据下文“their travels with lots of updates,photos,and videos”可推理出,空白处应填表示“记录”含义的动词,故选D项。
Ⅲ.【语篇解读】本文是一篇说明文。文章介绍了省级非物质文化遗产“鱼形灯笼”的历史。
24.smaller 考查比较级。修饰代词ones,用形容词比较级smaller作定语,故填smaller。
25.consisting 考查非谓语动词。设空处为非谓语动词,consist of无被动,用动词-ing形式作后置定语。故填consisting。
26.a 考查冠词。泛指“一种方式”,且means首字母的发音为辅音音素,用不定冠词修饰。故填a。
27.With 考查介词。with a history of “有……历史”,首字母大写。故填With。
28.was recognized 考查动词的时态语态。根据in 2022可知,本句为一般过去时,主语the fish-shaped lantern与谓语动词recognize为被动关系,注意主谓一致。故填was recognized。
29.popularity 考查名词。gained后接名词作宾语,popularity是不可数名词。故填popularity。
30.to experience 考查不定式。此处用不定式形式作目的状语。故填to experience。
31.that/which 考查定语从句。先行词为tiny versions of traditional fish-shaped lanterns,指物,关系词替代先行词作定语从句的主语,故填that/which。
32.cities 考查名词。根据下文“Shanghai,Nanjing”可知,用复数cities。故填cities。
33.related 考查词性转换。修饰名词industries,用形容词作定语,故填related。
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