1 . The winner of the Natural History Museum of London’s Wildlife Photographer of the Year Award is Nima Sarikhani, for her image of a polar bear sleeping on sea ice, which is called “Ice Bed”. It was taken in Norway’s Svalbard archipelago.

Sarikhani spent three days looking for polar bears but without success as they were trapped in a thick fog. But then, as the ship came across some sea ice, she saw two polar bears. She and her team tracked them for eight hours. And under the light of the midnight sun, the bear clawed out a bed on a small iceberg before sleeping.

The photograph inspires strong emotions in all its viewers. While climate change is the biggest challenge for humans, the photograph also inspires hope that there is still time to fix the mess we have caused.

Polar bears are known to dig themselves spots to sleep in, which are sometimes referred to as “day bed”. They’re also known to take one-to two-hour-long sleeps, especially after a good meal.

According to the museum, the area where the polar bear was taken on film is among the most isolated (孤立) in the world, and holds a population of 19 polar bears that rely on the sea ice to travel and hunt offshore. But air temperatures in Svalbard have increased by 3℃ to 5℃over the past 40 to 50 years, which has resulted in heavy winter rainfall and some areas being ice-free most of the year. While the bears that follow sea ice may still be able to hunt year-round, this is increasingly over deeper waters, which may be less productive.

Less sea ice for polar bears to use as a way to safely travel has also led to the animals having less genetic (基因的) diversity. There aren’t as many opportunities for different groups to mix. This is leading to increased inbreeding among local bears.

At present, Svalbard’s polar bear population is still considered to be stable, but as global temperatures continue to increase, that may not be the case for long.

1. What made it difficult for Sarikhani to spot polar bears in the beginning?

A．The outdated equipment.	B．The terrible weather.
C．The lack of support.	D．The tight schedule.

2. What poses a risk to polar bears in Svalbard?

A．The loss of sea ice.	B．The extremely low temperature.
C．The isolated position.	D．The increase in genetic diversity.

3. What is the author’s attitude to the future of Svalbard’s polar bears?

A．Uncaring.

B．Worried.

C．Unclear.

D．Optimistic.

4. What is the best title for the text?

A．Norway’s Svalbard Archipelago	B．The Biggest Challenge for Polar Bears
C．An Award-Winning Photo “Ice Bed”	D．The Reduction in Polar Bear Population

2 . 听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。
1. What is the speaker doing probably?

A．Introducing an organization.

B．Giving a class.

C．Receiving an award.

2. What makes the speaker concerned?

A．People lose interest in science.

B．Science is too difficult to learn.

C．People waste too much time on TV.

3. What is the speaker’s goal?

A．To train more scientists.

B．To make science popular.

C．To write more science books.

3 . A 15m sperm whale (抹香鲸) beached itself in shallow (浅的) waters over the weekend because of ill health. Beachgoers were excited about the giant whale swimming so close to the shore, with many filming the experience as swimmers went right up to it to take a closer look. One person said the whale looked “happy” as it came close to the shore before moving back to deeper water. While local swimmers were excited to see the whale, they risked their own safety and could have made the whale feel upset and anxious by swimming so close to it.

“I think it’s protecting itself from any hunters, positioning itself in a way that we might expect in an animal who’s not well and needs to rest,” said Mark Cugley, who studies whales. “It became grounded on shallow sandbars, and it would swim off again. Then it would get grounded again. That’s why we need to fully assess (评估) its health.” Mr. Cugley said experts had examined the whale and it appeared to be unwell.

Sperm whales usually live far offshore and hardly ever come into shallow water. Lone whales often beach themselves when they are sick, injured or old and are looking for shallow waters to rest, according to whales. org. But without deep water to support their weight, whales can become badly injured inside their bodies and could die at sea if humans attempted to rescue them by moving them back into deeper waters.

Authorities were deciding on the best way to kill the animal humanely in the coming days, if need be, in line with requirements of the International Whaling Convention. In the meantime, authorities would continue to pour water on the whale to keep it wet and comfortable and stop it getting hurt from the summer sun.

1. Why did the sperm whale swim to shallow waters?

A．It was in bad health.	B．It was attacked by swimmers.
C．It was busy hunting.	D．It was frightened by beachgoers.

2. What does the author think of local swimmers’ action?

A．It is interesting.

B．It is safe.

C．It is meaningful.

D．It is risky.

3. How did Cugley probably feel about the sperm whale?

A．Uncaring.

B．Concerned.

C．Helpless.

D．Surprised.

4. What can we know about beached whales from paragraph 3?

A．They want to build a better home.	B．They run into trouble due to humans.
C．Their lives will be put in danger.	D．Their bodies can support their weight.

4 . 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。

The Mount Changbaishan Geopark, along with five other Chinese geoparks,     1     (recognize) as a Global Geopark by UNESCO on March 27. The number of Global Geoparks in China has increased to 47, making     2     the country with the most such geoparks in the world.

“China is rich in geological heritage, with a broad distribution and a complete range of geological types,” Ren Fang,     3     expert with the Chinese Academy of Geological Sciences, told People's Daily. “It is one of the first countries worldwide to propose and establish national geoparks.”

China set up national-level geoparks and began applying for Global Geopark status in 2003 in response to UNESCO's initiative     4     (establish) the Global Geoparks Network (GGN) . In 2004, Beijing witnessed the First International Conference on Geoparks,     5     17 European geoparks and eight Chinese geoparks joined the GGN. The network aims to promote best     6     (practice) and high standards for the conservation of geological heritage and the promotion of     7     (sustain) regional economic development.

The Mount Changbaishan Geopark, newly     8       (add) to the GGN network, is situated in Jilin Province and is home     9     the “millennium eruption,” a massive volcanic event that occurred roughly1, 000 years ago. Renowned for its Quaternary volcanic landforms, the park, spanning 2, 723 square km,     10     (feature) giant compound volcanic cones, ancient eruptions and their deposits, and the splendid Tianchi lake. With over 380 craters, it boasts the highest number, greatest density, and widest distribution of volcanic rock types in East Asia.

5 . Rescue Dog Frida played an important role in many natural disasters. She saved many people during her working life. Now she has moved on to a more peaceful life after her huge contribution.

Frida is a 10-year-old yellow dog. She spent her life helping rescue survivors around the world after natural disasters. And now she’s finally exchanging her working equipment for something else: a dog toy.

After a long career saving people’s lives, Frida has retired from rescue work, according to Mexico’s government. While she has found at least 41 bodies and a dozen people alive over her career, the dog became well-known after a deadly earthquake in Mexico in 2017.

Frida and her trainer were called in after the 7.1-magnitude earthquake that rocked Mexico City in 2017. The dog worked with other rescue dogs and became a symbol of hope for many in the area during the time. Fifteen dogs were called in during the search, but Frida was the most popular on social media.

Last summer, a statue of her was shown at a park in Puebla City. Next to her statue (雕像) is a statue of her trainer, Israel Arauz. A plaque (牌匾) in front of the two reads: “Memorable symbols of the strength Mexicans can have when we decide to come together for great causes.”

In addition to her famous work after the 2017 earthquake, she also worked on two international groups after earthquakes in Haiti and Ecuador. Frida’s retirement was part of the navy’s “International Day of the Rescuer”. She was given a toy at the ceremony to celebrate her retirement. Frida stole the heart of all Mexico and thousands more abroad. Her bark (犬吠声) always gave hope.

1. What will Frida do for the rest of her life?

A．Save people after natural disasters strike.

B．Enjoy her life after retirement.

C．Help people deal with earthquakes.

D．Find more animals that are lost.

2. What happened to Frida after the earthquake in Mexico in 2017?

A．She found at least 41 bodies.

B．She became interested in dog toys.

C．She became very famous on social media.

D．She moved to a peaceful place.

3. What can we learn about Frida’s statue from the text?

A．It was built by her trainer.

B．It was built in the city where she was born.

C．It is beside the statue of her trainer.

D．It has a plaque behind it.

4. How was Frida’s retirement celebrated?

A．She was given a toy.

B．She travelled abroad with her trainer.

C．Her bark was recorded.

D．She took a vacation in Haiti.

6 . 假定你是李华，请写一份倡议书，倡议大家关注野生动物的保护。内容包括：
1. 野生动物减少的原因（人为捕猎，环境污染……）；
2. 需要采取的措施（至少两条）。
注意：
1. 写作词数应为80左右；
2. 请在答题卡的相应位置作答。
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7 . “You don’t want that one,” the shelter volunteer said. “He’s broken.”

Had I heard her correctly? I looked down at the _________ cat sitting on my foot. The volunteer said the cat had been moving around since birth and that he didn’t like anyone. “He seems _________, but I still want to adopt (领养) him,” I said. “Because he needs a home, and because I’m _________ too.”

It was in 2021. I’d been in a _________ for a while. I had what the professionals called development trauma (精神创伤), which caused me to have serious attachment issues. But recently my doctor _________ I get an animal companion. He said it would be good for me and could help me form _________ with people.

It took me a week to _________ a name for him. I finally settled on Mr Bo, after the song about a homeless man who, even after great _________ , remained happy. At home I watched as the dark little thing smelled every corner of the house. _________, his curiosity satisfied, he settled in my lap. By the time a year passed, we’d developed a __________. When I woke up in the morning, Bo would demand that I hold him, so he could __________ my face. Then it was breakfast for us both before I __________ to work. When I got home in the evenings, Bo would make a crying sound until I __________ him up.

Bo was great __________. He’d made my life better. __________ having been abandoned (遗弃), he wasn’t afraid to love and be loved.

1.

A．black

B．white

C．orange

D．blue

2.

A．amazed

B．frightened

C．worried

D．unfriendly

3.

A．delighted

B．broken

C．confused

D．beaten

4.

A．hurry

B．treatment

C．conversation

D．lecture

5.

A．argued

B．ordered

C．suggested

D．arranged

6.

A．impressions

B．connections

C．opinions

D．comparisons

7.

A．try out

B．hand out

C．think of

D．dream of

8.

A．sufferings

B．achievements

C．reflections

D．adventures

9.

A．Luckily

B．Eventually

C．Unwillingly

D．Secretly

10.

A．habit

B．schedule

C．solution

D．plan

11.

A．appreciate

B．measure

C．touch

D．observe

12.

A．stopped

B．continued

C．headed

D．refused

13.

A．picked

B．brought

C．cheered

D．put

14.

A．animal

B．excuse

C．teacher

D．company

15.

A．Due to

B．In addition to

C．Along with

D．In spite of

8 . There was no way to step back when they spotted the polar bear (北极熊). Verena Mohaupt and a group of colleagues got into trouble on a floating piece of sea ice while the bear eyed them. It was a dangerous sign. As a colleague set off a signal, Mohaupt radioed their research ship a few kilometers away. Luckily, the ship’s helicopter arrived quickly.

Keeping a lookout for bears was a regular duty for Mohaupt, the logistics (后勤) operator for a year-long task known as the MOSAiC — the largest Arctic research journey in history. The project began in late 2019. Over the next year, the ship and about 300 scientists moved along the ice to gather data on climate change. The exploration group collected measurements that would help modellers better foresee how warming would influence the region — and the rest of the globe — in the coming years.

For months, the exploration group operated in constant darkness while polar bears walked around nearby, storms rocked the ship and the ice moved. Then, when the sun returned, the ice began to melt (融化), creating the biggest logistical headache — to keep their instruments away from water. In addition, tasked with the safety need, Mohaupt designed a training course for the scientists in which they learnt how to deal with these dangers of the Arctic. “For many people, if a bear comes around, your first thought is ‘game over’,” says Matthew Shupe, a scientist of MOSAiC. “But the logistics team stepped in and managed that situation in such a smooth way that I think it really helped to create this feeling of overall safety out there.”

Beyond the early training they provided for the scientists, Mohaupt and her colleagues always packed an extra tea or hot chocolate for anyone going out on the ice. “They were there to make sure that we were protected,” says Allison Fong, a biologist of MOSAiC. “Mohaupt is certainly the champion of that.”

1. What is Mohaupt mainly responsible for according to paragraph 1?

A．Finding polar bears.	B．Setting off signals.
C．Ordering a helicopter.	D．Contacting the research ship.

2. What can we learn about MOSAiC?

A．It seeks to measure changes in sea life.

B．It aims to correct data of ice changes.

C．It is the largest scientific research team ever.

D．It is targeted at research on global warming.

3. What challenged Mohaupt and her colleagues most during the exploration?

A．Scientists’ feeling unsafe.	B．Keeping away from storms.
C．Protecting instruments from water.	D．Wild animals’ walking around.

4. Which of the following can best describe Mohaupt?

A．Curious.

B．Thoughtful.

C．Energetic.

D．Generous.

9 . 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1. What are the speakers mainly talking about?

A．A terrible storm.

B．A big earthquake.

C．A heavy rain.

2. When did the disaster happen?

A．This morning.

B．Last night.

C．Two days ago.

3. Why can’t the woman reach her parents?

A．The line is busy.

B．The power failure in that area.

C．Her parents are sleeping.

4. Where is the man from?

A．Houston.

B．New York.

C．Los Angeles.

10 . The American space agency NASA has sent up a new satellite (卫星) designed to closely study the world’s oceans and atmosphere.

The satellite will spend at least three years studying the environment from 676 kilometers above the Earth’s surface. The satellite will map the entire world each day with two pieces of science equipment. A third one will glean monthly measurements. Scientists should start getting their first data within one or two months.

A major goal of the research is to help scientists improve their ability to predict (预测) hurricanes and other terrible weather events. The equipment can provide detailed data on temperature-related changes happening across the world. The satellite data might help scientists better predict when harmful algae (海藻) overgrowth will happen.

The satellite will also study aerosols (气溶胶) in the air. The study of aerosols is important because they can affect clouds. Aerosols can affect the thickness of clouds, as well as when and how much rainfall the clouds might drop.

Existing satellites can’t collect detailed data on aerosols. The new satellite will help researchers learn more about how aerosols affect clouds and climate over long periods. The new data is expected to provide scientists with detailed information on how aerosols affect the ocean and atmosphere.

There is a relationship between the aerosols and phytoplankton. Phytoplankton are very small plants that float near the surface of water. They serve as food for many sea creatures, ranging from shellfish to whales.

The satellite’s equipment will measure changes in phytoplankton. The satellite will collect data on aerosols attached to phytoplankton. These studies will be important in recognizing any changes in phytoplankton from interactions (相互影响) with aerosols which could affect the ocean and life in it.

The current Earth-observing satellites can only see in seven or eight different colors. But the new satellite will see in 200 colors, allowing scientists to better know about different kinds of algae in the sea and particles in the air.

1. What does the underlined word “glean” mean in paragraph 2?

A．Collect.

B．Recover.

C．Influence.

D．Question.

2. What is a main target of the research?

A．To know the influence of aerosols.

B．To observe the water quality in the ocean.

C．To let scientists better predict natural disasters.

D．To make people more aware of the atmosphere protection.

3. Which is affected by aerosols according to the text?

A．The amount of rainwater.	B．The overgrowth of algae.
C．The temperature of the ocean.	D．The spread of certain diseases.

4. What do we know about phytoplankton?

A．They protect aerosols very well.	B．They can take on over 200 colors.
C．They are important for sea animals.	D．They can’t be observed by previous satellites.