1 . At around 3 p.m. on Monday, Erin Wilson stopped at a picnic area along Highway 299. She began walking her two-year-old sheepdog, Eva, along a path when a mountain lion
Sharon Houston, who was driving by, saw Wilson and
Eva eventually
| A．fed | B．withdrew | C．reacted | D．approached |
| A．recreation | B．attention | C．acknowledgement | D．recognition |
| A．welcome | B．follow | C．defend | D．disturb |
| A．turned on | B．turned down | C．turned over | D．turned into |
| A．managed | B．attempted | C．escaped | D．tended |
| A．pulled out | B．pulled down | C．pulled up | D．pulled on |
| A．hesitation | B．permission | C．confidence | D．comparison |
| A．adapted | B．responded | C．hurried | D．referred |
| A．insisting | B．agreeing | C．submitting | D．refusing |
| A．as | B．until | C．when | D．while |
| A．woke | B．performed | C．died | D．escaped |
| A．showed interest | B．restored power | C．lost control | D．took flight |
| A．peacefully | B．patiently | C．urgently | D．secretly |
| A．released | B．adopted | C．restored | D．infected |
| A．freedom | B．recovery | C．happiness | D．safety |
2 . Few animals appear more affectionate than the black-browed albatross (信天翁). These large seabirds are socially monogamous (一夫一妻制的) and often mate for life, staying with the same partner with trust. But “divorce” is not unheard of. As is the case with other monogamous animals, a female albatross will leave a partnership that lacks breeding (繁殖) success.
Although “divorce” is natural among these birds, Ventura recently began noticing that its rates seemed to vary from year to year for the roughly 15,500 pairs of black-browed albatrosses breeding on New Island. “There were clearly years in which more pairs split up, compared with the previous years,” says Ventura, whose team combed through about 15 years of breeding data.
To investigate, the group focused on two environmental variables (变数) vital to the albatross: wind speed and sea-surface temperature. Each affects the birds in different ways. Higher winds make it easier for them to soar for greater distances to gather food. Increasing sea-surface temperatures, on the other hand, limit the nutrients available to the albatross by curbing the production of phytoplankton (浮游植物), which has huge effects on the rest of the marine food web. As a result, albatrosses must travel farther and struggle more to find enough food. This throws breeding schedules into disarray and increases stress levels among partnerships — both factors that can decrease breeding success.
And digging deeper, the team found that in warmer years female albatrosses were more likely to leave their mate even after successful breeding attempts. “Previous successful females are the ones that are most affected by this.” Ventura says. Ventura assumes that similar patterns may appear in other seabird populations and possibly among some monogamous mammals, highlighting a potentially overlooked consequence of climate change. “If you have a situation where increasing sea-surface temperature is leading to higher divorce rates, which reduces breeding success for the populations as a whole,” she says. “Ultimately you’re sending fewer albatrosses out into the world, and that’s going to impact the population more widely.”
1. What can we know about the albatross?| A．They maintain a steady annual divorce rate. |
| B．Their relationship is dominated by the female. |
| C．They generally have strong loyalty to their mate. |
| D．Their breeding has decreased due to fading affection. |
| A．Previous researches. | B．Food varieties. |
| C．Environmental effects. | D．Sex differences. |
| A．Disagreement. | B．Chaos. | C．Adaptation. | D．Routine. |
| A．Species of different seabirds are in danger of extinction. |
| B．Climate change influences more species other than albatrosses. |
| C．Breeding success guarantees a stable partnership of albatrosses. |
| D．Other seabirds and mammals affect the population of albatrosses |
3 . Should humans explore space? If you ask me, I’ll definitely give a positive answer.
The exploitation (开发) of space has a direct impact on the lives of humans, as well as the state of our world. Satellites moving around the earth enable communication across the world. connecting people of different continents and broadcasting information worldwide. The Global Positioning System (GPS) can identify our location anywhere. Furthermore, weather satellites can forecast harmful weather conditions which allows humans to prepare for deadly natural disasters and save lives.
Space programs can also indirectly contribute to the solution to poverty and world hunger. For example, large plots of land could be used far better if humans applied technologies. The most effective tool is the artificial earth satellite. It can screen areas of land within a very short time, indicating useful measures such as the condition of crops, soil rainfall, and droughts. It can then transmit this information to ground stations on the earth for better use.
In recent years, space-based technologies have become an important factor to reach and expand global health objectives. Information provided by remote technologies can be applied to study the epidemiology (流行病学). This data provided by space technologies can monitor disease patterns, understand the environmental causes that spread it, make predictions about where it can spread in the future, and make plans to fight it efficiently.
Furthermore, access to better education means better life prospects and opportunities for human beings. Rural communities have disadvantaged access to education and satellite communication technologies are trying to bridge this gap. With the advancement of technology, students can now access any information and connect with peers and teachers in different parts of the world via video conferences and the creation of virtual classrooms.
Space exploration is something we can do for future generations. Mankind is using the resources provided on the planet, but these will run out one day. Overpopulation can be an existential threat for all mankind. With the advancement of space technology, it will be wise to use and explore the vast potential of other planets, such as the availability of mining resources on asteroids or other planets.
For the exploration of the universe, perhaps the most advantageous of all is that it will unite us to work together for a common purpose, regardless of our differences.
1. What can space exploitation do according to Paragraph 2?| A．Improve the traffic on the earth. | B．Promote travel between countries. |
| C．Help prevent deadly natural disasters. | D．Help humans communicate and exchange information. |
| A．By benefiting crop production with artificial earth satellites. |
| B．By transporting food worldwide more easily. |
| C．By creating job opportunities for the poor. |
| D．By protecting available land resources. |
| A．Time-wasting | B．Arguable. | C．Necessary. | D．Educational |
| A．Why Space Exploration Is Important? |
| B．Why Humankind Should Keep Exploring? |
| C．Why We Should Improve Space Technology? |
| D．Why Humans Should Keep Developing Technologies? |
4 . A couple has completed a tiring 4,500-mile bike ride around Europe in the shape of an enormous bicycle, in a creative attempt to promote sustainable travel.
Accompanied by their dog Zola, David Smith, 35, and Arianna Saraghi, 40, rode through seven countries to create the striking image, motivated by their desire to raise awareness about climate change. After completing their 7237-kilometer journey earlier this week, the pair said they had narrowly beaten the Guinness World Record for the largest GPS drawing made by any mode of transport.
They are also, unsurprisingly, confident that they have traced the biggest ever GPS bicycle, estimating that theirs is roughly 600 miles wide. “Being able to see it on^ the map is mainly a relief,” Ms Saraghi said after recounting the problems they had along the way.
They initially set off in the summer of 2019, armed with a computer-designed route which they had followed to avoid cycling through Paris’Charles de Gaulle Airport. However, they were forced to stop after Ms Saraghi sustained a knee injury.
The Anglo-Italian couple tried again that winter, before giving up because it was too cold to camp. The Covid-19 pandemic then delayed the trip’s completion by another two years. “We had so many obstacles. When we started this time we were thinking—what can go wrong this time? We felt we had let people down by not completing it, and our life felt kind of stuck. So we’re very happy,” Ms Saraghi said.
The pair said they want people who see the GPS image to consider cycling shorter journeys rather than choosing to drive. “Cycling is cheaper, it’s healthy, it’s fun, and it’s often pretty fast. Please give it a second and consider if there is an alternative to the car- there may not be, but often there is,” Mr Smith told The Independent. The 35-year-old added that they also hope politicians, who come across their GPS bicycle are motivated to improve cycling infrastructure (基础设施) to encourage the public to travel sustainably where possible.
1. What was the purpose of the couple’s bike ride?| A．To enjoy a journey with their dog. |
| B．To encourage green travel on bikes. |
| C．To give warnings on climate change. |
| D．To create a striking means of transport. |
| A．Long and comfortable. | B．Creative and inspiring. |
| C．Relaxing and relieving. | D．Challenging and profitable. |
| A．They successfully improved public facilities. |
| B．They let people down due to many obstacles. |
| C．They realized the dream of changing their life. |
| D．They finally meet the expectation of the public. |
| A．In many cases cycling can be an alternative to driving. |
| B．The GPS bicycle can inspire people to give up driving. |
| C．Better urban infrastructure prevents sustainable travel. |
| D．Cycling is cheaper, funnier and faster than driving a car. |
5 . For outdoor enthusiasts, it is crucial to be prepared for any sort of natural disaster in the open air.
While you’re planning, the essential thing to consider is the things you should pack for your trip. Any disaster that may separate you from civilization for a period of time will require you to provide your own food, water, and shelter for at least a few days.
Once you complete your survival plan, it’s better to review it periodically. When a natural disaster strikes, you probably won’t have time to go over a document or go online to seek advice.
If a natural disaster strikes while you are in the wilderness, you should put your survival plan into effect immediately.
| A．But this is not always the case. |
| B．It’s also a good idea to bring light sources. |
| C．That means having a disaster response plan. |
| D．It’s also great to consult with the specialists in person. |
| E．Consequently, revising it frequently is strongly recommended. |
| F．Different kinds of disasters are likely to occur in different areas. |
| G．Stay calm, act decisively, and begin working to keep yourself alive. |
6 . Money Daniels spends several hours every week cleaning up cans and bottles in the rivers near his home with other teen environmentalists in Chattanooga, TN. Together, they have collected more than 1 ton of aluminum cans, nearly 1,000 cans a week for a year. In January, he co-founded a club called the Cleanup Kids with his best friend. The project’s mission: to encourage kids to pick up 1 million pounds of trash across the globe before the end of the year.
Daniels says he first developed a passion for wildlife when he was 3. “As far back as I can remember, I’ve always loved animals,” Daniels says. Marine life especially interests him. When he began discovering trash on walks along the river with his family, he immediately thought of his favorite sea creatures.
His mission now is saving the earth’s rivers, which he points out are even more polluted than the world’s oceans. “Eighty percent of the ocean’s trash comes from rivers,” he says. In 2019, he adopted the name Conservation Kid on Instagram, and started posting about things like how something as simple as a deserted face mask can entangle (缠住), choke, and kill turtles, birds, and fish. Mask waste has increased an estimated 9,000% since the pandemic(疫情) began.
Although he mostly speaks to other teens, Daniels has found that adults are often persuaded by his argument that cleaning up, recycling, and ridding plastic ought to be a selfish act for humanity: when plastics break down, they can wind up in our drinking water. He has met with the mayor of his city, and his experiences speaking with influential grownups has convinced him that adults can change their habits.
But, in truth, the burden to save the planet has landed on children like him. “Kids may be a small percent of the population, but we’re 100% of the future,” he says. “And we can save the world.”
1. What led to the birth of Daniel’s project?| A．The inspiration from his best friend. |
| B．The goal to make a role model for kids. |
| C．The concern for the ocean life. |
| D．The idea of other teen environmentalists. |
| A．The ocean’s trash has grown rapidly. |
| B．The river pollution requires less attention. |
| C．Many animals are infected in the pandemic. |
| D．River waste contributes most to the ocean’s trash. |
| A．Optimistic and creative. |
| B．Caring and responsible. |
| C．Considerate and generous. |
| D．Courageous and devoted. |
| A．Grownups’ selfish behaviors for humanity. |
| B．A teenager’s contributions to saving the waters. |
| C．A youngster’s responsibility to protect the world. |
| D．Teen environmentalists’ efforts to clean the oceans. |
内容包括：
1. 候鸟回归：
2. 湿地观鸟；
3. 你的盼望。
注意：
1. 写作词数应为80左右：
2. 可以适当增加细节, 以使行文连贯。
参考词汇：湿地 wetland;候鸟 migratory birds
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8 . One summer day, Bella, our pet dog was in the bushes in our backyard making all sorts of noises. Our 11-year-old daughter, Kaitlin, discovered her sniffing and pawing at a
My husband and I quite worried that our backyard —
Each day, when we took the butterfly house to the backyard, Bella
Finally, the caterpillars turned into beautiful queen butterflies.
| A．cave | B．branch | C．bone | D．dustbin |
| A．messy | B．rare | C．frequent | D．noisy |
| A．delicate | B．tiny | C．gentle | D．delicious |
| A．gradually | B．comfortably | C．safely | D．easily |
| A．fought | B．dealt | C．agreed | D．moved |
| A．followed | B．left | C．hesitated | D．ignored |
| A．curious | B．annoyed | C．scared | D．attached |
| A．journey | B．transformation | C．tragedy | D．flight |
| A．Fortunately | B．Delightfully | C．Surprisingly | D．Thankfully |
| A．released | B．cupped | C．hurt | D．approached |
| A．experiment | B．adventure | C．cycle | D．rescue |
| A．love | B．concern | C．doubt | D．gratitude |
| A．stubborn | B．abnormal | C．brave | D．unwilling |
| A．sighs | B．cries | C．cheers | D．regrets |
| A．benefit | B．hug | C．understanding | D．push |
9 . One night, as I was driving down the road, I found something was sitting in the middle of the road. A few seconds later, I realized I was looking at a large turtle (海龟). Afraid of it being crashed by cars, so I pulled over, ran across the road and dragged the turtle to safety. But I’d made one big mistake.
I had heard that the best way to pick up a turtle without hurting it was picking it by the tail in order not to get bitten. So I’d made that big mistake. While the turtle turned out OK generally, I was determined to figure out how to move a turtle properly. I needed to find someone who dealt with turtles. I found the Ontario Turtle Conservation Centre. I talked to Dr. Sue, its Executive and Medical Director.
Dr. Sue told me that the organization dealt with a number of aspects of turtle conservation, including rescue, settlement, birth programs, research, and education. Sue explained that southern Ontario is home to a vast majority of turtles in Canada, but is also one of the vastest road networks of the country.
“Ninety percent of injured turtles brought in are caused by cars. These turtles spend a lot of time on land. And they do travel many kilometers on land for a variety of reasons, to find a nesting spot, or to hang out for the summer or winter. Turtles know where they want to go. So, just keep them going in the direction they want to go and you may have saved a turtle’s life,” Dr. Sue said.
Once an injured turtle arrives at the center, there are medical facilities (设备) ready to go, including an X-ray machine. That’s when the team gets to work with healing injuries, and help their patient.
1. Why did the author stop the car?| A．To help the turtle. | B．To see the thing clearly. |
| C．To prevent a car accident. | D．To find something good. |
| A．It got hurt by people before. | B．It was injured a little bit. |
| C．It was run over by a car. | D．It lost its direction. |
| A．Leaving the turtles alone. |
| B．Making Ontario home to turtles. |
| C．Changing the road conditions. |
| D．Helping turtles find nesting spots. |
| A．The director. | B．The driver. |
| C．The author. | D．The turtle. |
10 . With stunning visuals of Tamil Nadu’s nature, The Elephant Whisperers, which won the Oscar in the’ documentary (纪录片) short film category, tells a story of a loving relationship between people and elephants.
The filmmaker Kartiki Gonsalves spent her childhood in and around nature in southern India, “My family loved exploring nature.” she says. Her mother loved animals and her, father was a photographer. Her grandmother led school trips to local nature reserves.
The chance elephant encounter came in October 2017 that changed Gonsalves’s life and stimulated her to make the film. “I was moving back to my hometown when I met Raghu, a three-month-old elephant, in the Theppakadu Elephant camp, ” she recalls: Gonsalves was pleasantly surprised by how playful Raghu was.
“This documentary was made because I fell in love with Raghu first,” she says. “We would happily splash (戏水) along the river, and I would spend hours scrubbing him and rubbing his tongue. He absolutely loves his tongue being rubbed and enjoyed pulling my hair and splashing around in the water.”
In the film, Gonsalves takes viewers to the heart of Theppakadu Elephant camp in a landscape that is one of the largest undisturbed spaces for the Asian elephant. Here, the Kattunayakan community has been caring for abandoned elephants for generations. The documentary follows the journey of Bomman and Bellie, two elephant caretakers and the baby elephant Raghu, who was abandoned by the herd but fortunately found by the forest department. As Bomman and Bellie raised Raghu, their relationship progressed. The 40-minute documentary was cut down from more than 450 hours of raw footage (镜头) and filmed over the last five years. A lot of the moments in the documentary were unexpected but “that is the true beauty of telling a story as it unfolds,” Gonsalves says, “The Elephant Whisperers helps people realize what beautiful beings elephants were and to respect their intelligence, how they love and understand their human caretakers, how they’ve learnt to adapt and live with human. I wanted The Elephant Whisperers to be that glow of hope.”
1. How did Gonsalves family influence her?| A．They inspired her to make films. | B．They taught her photography skills. |
| C．They encouraged her to leave India. | D．They fired her enthusiasm for nature. |
| A．He loves rubbing his own tongue. | B．He is very attached to the film’ maker. |
| C．He lives in a well-designed reserve. | D．He was saved by elephant caretakers. |
| A．Tough but rewarding. | B．Pleasant and amusing. |
| C．Frustrating but adventurous. | D．Romantic and unexpected. |
| A．Harmonious coexistence. | B．Prevention of illegal hunting. |
| C．Respect for biological diversity. | D．Endangered Species Conservation. |
