1 . 阅读下列短文，在空白处填入适当单词或短语。

Amundsen was the first     1     on 8 September, 1911. He had teams of dogs     2     the sledges and all his men were on skis. Because of this, he made rapid progress.

Even Amundsen was moved by Scott’s death saying “Captain Scott left a record, for honesty, for sincerity, for     3    , for everything that makes a man”. Scott had failed to win the race to the Pole, but the great courage shown by Scott and his men made them heroes.

The reason     4     this was difficult was that the team had limited resources. They did not have enough staff, and the laboratory     5     they worked had poor air quality. However, after hundreds of failed experiments, they     6     came across a promising chemical.

Reeve became a     7     and energetic advocate for people with back injuries and disabilities raising millions of dollars     8     support of medical research.

With a sense of energy and commitment, Reeve undertook an intense exercise programme to help him achieve this goal. He     9     in a wide range of exercises     10     to rebuild muscle, and made remarkable progress.

2 . 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。

In a small community located at a suburb of Exeter, a disheartening issue had been troubling the neighborhood for years. The once pleasant surroundings were ruined by piles of waste that seemed to multiply with each passing day. Residents were growing tired of the worsening environment, leading many to abandon their homes in search of cleaner neighborhoods. It was in this terrible situation that two young students, Emma and Mia, decided to take matters into their own hands.

Emma and Mia were classmates and best friends from Phillips Exeter Academy, both passionate about environmental preservation and deeply concerned about the pollution crisis their community was facing. Witnessing more and more neighbors’ leaving, they knew they couldn’t stand by any longer. Determined to bring about a change, they undertook a mission that would soon catch the attention of the entire community.

Their journey began with thorough research and planning. The two girls searched carefully on the Internet for information on environmental initiatives and connected with local environmentalists. They organized meetings with residents to understand the issues at hand, collecting data on the types of waste, the sources, and the areas most affected. Armed with this knowledge, Emma and Mia worked out a comprehensive plan and announced it to ask for opinions from the residents. Surprisingly it was strongly supported.

Their strategy was twofold. First, they initiated a waste classification and recycling program. They distributed recycling bins(回收箱) to every household and educated the community about the importance of responsible waste management. Soon, the streets began to show signs of improvement as the volume of garbage inappropriately thrown away decreased gradually.

The second part of their plan was more ambitious. Emma and Mia gathered volunteers from their school and the neighborhood to take part in a massive clean-up campaign. Armed with gloves and trash(垃圾)bags, they began systematically clearing the waste from the streets, parks, and even the local bodies of water. Their firm commitment and hard work inspired others to join the cause.

注意：
1. 续写词数应为150左右;
2. 请按如下格式作答。

Half a year later, the changes were significant.

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Emma and Mia received recognition and honors for their work.

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3 . 听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。
1. What is the report about?

A．A storm.

B．A movie.

C．A village.

2. How many houses were damaged altogether?

A．14.

B．36.

C．200.

3. What were the farmer couple probably doing when hearing a loud noise?

A．Preparing breakfast.

B．Repairing their house.

C．Looking for their children.

4. What was the old woman’s first reaction when her house began shaking?

A．Calling her husband.

B．Taking something out.

C．Rushing out with her grandchildren

4 . Acorn woodpeckers (橡树啄木鸟), which live along the west coast and in the southwest of North America, are highly socialized birds, a study showed recently.

In the acorn woodpecker family, it’s a group effort to raise the young. Each of the acorn woodpecker family consists of as many as seven co-breeding (共育) males and four joint-nesting females, living with nest helpers who are typically their babies from previous years. The helpers don’t breed, but stick around for five to six years to help raise their half-siblings.

Every fall acorn woodpeckers store thousands of acorns in holes drilled into dead trees in preparation for winter. The entire group contributes to a central granary (粮仓), defending it against squirrels and other woodpeckers. But the cooperation may end and great noise and confusion may start when a family loses either all its breeding males or females to old age or enemies like hawks. That leads to a good opportunity for the helpers to grab newly vacant spots with acorns (橡树果) in main habitat.

The news travels fast. The nearby woodpecker groups rush to the site and fight against each other. Over 40 of the “warrior” birds, in coalitions (联盟) of three or four, spend over 10 hours a day over multiple days in battles until one collective wins. “You can see birds with eyes removed out, with blood on their feathers — they fall to the ground holding each other’s legs when they’re fighting,” said Sahas Barve, the lead author of the study. These battles also draw woodpecker audience, who leave their own territories unattended. The researchers recorded some audience travel over two miles and spend an hour a day just observing the fights. “The speed at which such information is communicated among populations has always struck me,” said Reed Bowman.

The scientists said the battles reveal a lot about animals’ social behavior. Sahas Barve said, “We often think of birds as not very intelligent animals, but we are discovering that we aren’t the only super-curious social animal out there. And birds are doing that all the time. Social complexity is something that’s evolved multiple times in the animal kingdom, and we are just one of them.”

1. What does the second paragraph mainly focus on?

A．The loose social networks of acorn woodpeckers.

B．The tough living conditions of acorn woodpeckers.

C．The great contribution of nest helpers to their family.

D．The cooperative breeding system of acorn woodpeckers.

2. Why do the nest helpers start a battle?

A．To survive the tough winter.	B．To fight for their own territory.
C．To select the most powerful leader.	D．To rid their granary of noise and confusion.

3. What can we know about the battles of the acorn woodpeckers?

A．They are long and fierce.	B．Their fighters increase each day.
C．They will be settled by compromise.	D．They will cause many deaths of the audience.

4. What can we infer from the last paragraph?

A．Human beings have great curiosity about the outside world.

B．Social complexity is unique to human beings.

C．Birds are much smarter than we thought.

D．The evolution of animals is quite slow.

5 . 阅读下面短文，有5处划线，从每题所给四个选项中选出与划线意义的最匹配选项。

Once he was back in his pasture, we’d chat over the fence (栅栏), covering such topics as hard days at work and exciting happenings _________ at home. He did most of the listening, giving knowing glances and huffs when appropriate. When it was time to end the conversation, he’d turn and walk away. He had impeccable _________ timing.

I posted Buster photos and stories on Facebook-he had quite a following. One admirer’s dying wish was to muster_________ the strength to meet him. The fan arrived bearing apples. Buster rarely ate apples except from one tree in his pasture, but he gobbled them up _________ that day. In return, Buster stopped eating long enough to pose for photos with the ailing _________ man who thought the world of him.

1.

A．events

B．photos

C．topics

D．decorations

2.

A．impossible

B．perfect

C．limited

D．improper

3.

A．reduce

B．organize

C．gather

D．move

4.

A．threw away

B．ate quickly

C．held up

D．gave away

5.

A．happy

B．mean

C．old

D．weak

6 . 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1. By 2020, where should trash sorting happen?

A．In all major cities of China.

B．Only in Zhejiang province.

C．In Ms. Chu’s neighborhood.

2. What is Ms. Chu’s profession?

A．Trash collector.

B．Reporter.

C．Politician.

3. What is one of Mr. Tang’s solutions?

A．Door-to-door training.

B．Free trash cans.

C．Plastic trash bags.

4. How will a trash collector find a bag’s owner?

A．He will call a volunteer.

B．He will see a name on the bag.

C．He will scan the bag with a phone.

7 . 假如你是李华，请结合以下信息，给21世纪报社写一份倡议书，倡议大家关注野生动物的保护。
1.简述野生动物的现状；
2.野生动物减少的原因以及采取的措施；
3.呼吁大家保护野生动物。
注意: 字数控制在80词左右; 可以适当增加细节, 以使文章连贯。
提示词：减少 decrease   野生动物 wild animals

Save Endangered Animals

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8 . The world is a vast and beautiful place, full of natural wonders and man-made marvels. From the ancient ruins of Rome to the Great Wall of China, there are countless places that make us proud of our ancestors.     1     They are also essential for future generations.

Heritage is our legacy. It is what we pass down to our children and grandchildren. Heritage helps us to understand the past. It can teach us about our ancestors and their culture. Heritage can inspire us.     2     Heritage can unite us. It can bring people together from different backgrounds and cultures.

    3     The Great Barrier Reef is the world’s largest coral reef system, and it is at risk from natural forces, including climate change and pollution. The Amazon rainforest is the world’s largest tropical rainforest, regulating the Earth’s climate. It is at risk from human activities, like deforestation, mining, and agriculture.

We can all do our part to help preserve these sites. Learn more about the sites that are on the List of World Heritage in Danger.     4     Support organizations that are working to protect these sites. You can donate money, volunteer your time, or spread the word about their work.

Together, we can make a difference.     5    

A．It can give us hope for the future.

B．Choose sustainable lifestyles every day.

C．Future generations can be more responsible.

D．Unfortunately, many of them are under threat.

E．Let’s work together to preserve these incredible sites.

F．The more you know, the better you do in the preservation.

G．But these places are not just important for our own enjoyment.

9 . How can a large city find water for 10 million people if it is in the desert? Fog-catching nets on hills around the city of Lima, the capital of Peru, could solve the city’s water shortages for good. A twenty-meter high net tower will soon be displayed in the city as a solution to the problem.

Peru’s capital city has just one inch of rain a year. The city sees high annual temperatures and water consumption rates. Located in a desert, the city’s temperatures are higher than world averages. However, a unique feature of Lima’s weather offers a way of meeting some of this demand. Located on the coast, Lima’s surrounding hills are constantly bathed in waves of fog coming off the Pacific Ocean, and the moisture (湿气) taken in by plants ensures they stay green year-round.

Inspired by fog nets placed by rural communities across the continent, Alberto Fernandez, a Chilean architect currently studying for a Ph.D. from University College London, has designed a series of towers and fog-catching nets. They can collect as much as 1,000 liters of water per day, amounting to 3.6 million liters per year, if enough are put into use. Their towering structure allows them to get into the clouds, collecting more vital water vapor (蒸气), and their unique shape means that no matter the direction of the wind, the moisture-rich fog will strike some part of the structure directly.

The water will largely be used for agriculture — as the water would require filtering (过滤) before consumption — helping free up resources for city residents. Cheaper than filtering water from the Rimac River, these towers and nets, which Fernandez says could be built up to 200 meters high, are part of a series of designs for the Lima 2035 project. It aims to change current desertification and create a new place for sustainable and human-centered food systems that promote healthy diets and improve incomes in the driest city on Earth.

1. What makes plants in Lima stay green year-round?

A．The heavy rainfall.	B．The high temperature.
C．The net tower.	D．The unique location.

2. What does Fernandez draw inspirations from?

A．The direction of the wind.	B．The moisture-rich fog.
C．The height of the tower.	D．The fog-catching net.

3. What will Fernandez’s design mainly help to do?

A．Supply drinking water.	B．Turn desert into rich soil.
C．Increase food production.	D．Develop healthy lifestyles.

4. Which of following would be a suitable title for the text?

A．Fog-catching towers help solve water shortage

B．The driest city on Earth faces a serious problem

C．Fernandez designed the first fog-catching net

D．Water plays a role in a sustainable food system

10 . 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。

My name is Nassra, a second-year student at Tanzania Institute of Accountancy as well as an artist of 22 years old. My journey through art has led me to become     1     environmentalist.

What we usually consider waste may be useful when we think about it in a different light. Discarded (丢弃的) or waste items provide plentiful but largely     2     (ignore) resources for us artists to give them a second life or share their story. Items such wine bottles, wood, and more can have a beautiful second chance as a piece of art. As an artist, I would     3     (frequent) look for reusable materials that offer fresh ideas of creating something new.

In my hands, glass bottles, plastic bags, and other waste items that would otherwise end up     4     (float) in the sea become a form of     5     (sustain) art. My art highlights the degradation of the world and surprises people     6     its originality.

People     7     buy this type of art find the work attractive for its artistic value. But motivating them to contribute to the planet’s welfare     8     (be) my lifelong dream. I also want to take this opportunity to encourage environment     9     (conserve) through DIY project and recycling. This really gives a chance for individuals     10     (witness) the brilliance that the world offers.