1 . 现在全世界都在倡导“低碳生活”（low-carbon life）, 低碳生活对我们大家都有好处, 请你写一封倡议书， 号召同学们改变生活方式，践行绿色低碳的理念。内容：
1.倡议理由；
2.具体做法：随手关灯，节约用电；走路或骑自行车，少乘汽车；重复利用生活用品等。
注意：1.词数100 词左右；
2.可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯；
参考词汇：对……有好处 be beneficial to 骑自行车 ride a bike 有影响make a difference 保护环境 protect environment 过一种低碳生活 live a low-carbon life 重复使用reuse
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2 . Warm-blooded species are evolving (进化) to have larger beaks, legs and ears to regulate body temperature as the planet warms up, new study suggests. The scientists behind the study warn the physiological changes do not mean animals are coping with climate change. If animals fail to control their body temperature, they can overheat and die.

Some animals in warmer climates have historically evolved to have larger beaks or ears to get rid of heat more easily. A larger wing, ear or beak relative to body size gives smaller animals a greater surface area to lose excess heat. Several species of Australian parrot have shown a 4-10% increase in size since 1871, which correlates with the rising summer temperatures over the years, the study says.

The scientists do say it’s hard to put the climate as the only cause of shapeshifting, but that other examples of species changing show the effect of heat. Wood mice are evolving to have longer nails, masked shrews are getting longer tails and legs, and bats in warm climates have bigger wings. The study suggests that shapeshiting is likely to continue as the climate becomes warmer because higher temperatures will influence the demand on animals to regulate their body temperature.

“Shapeshifting does not mean that animals are coping with climate change and that all is fine,” Sara says. “It just means they are evolving to survive it, but we re not sure what the other ecological consequences of these changes are, or that all species are capable of changing and surviving. The climate change that we have created is heaping a whole lot of pressure on them, and while some species will adapt, others will not.”

1. Why the warm-blooded species are evolving to be larger?

A．To cope with climate change.

B．To regulate their body temperature.

C．To control their body temperature.

D．To grow up.

2. What does the underlined word “correlates” in paragraph 2 refer to ?

A．Change.

B．Evolve.

C．Relate.

D．Control.

3. What does shapeshifting means ?

A．Animals are coping with climate change.

B．Animals all are fine.

C．Animals are evolving to survive.

D．Animals are larger and larger.

4. What can be inferred according to Sara’ opinion?

A．Shapeshifting is caused by climate change.

B．All species are capable of changing and surviving.

C．Protect environment is very important.

D．Only the fittest can survive.

3 . Many plants and animals live together, and they depend on each other. They are usually very different from their sharing partner, and yet all live easier lives because of each other. It is nature’s idea of sharing.

An example of this is the shark and pilot fish. The pilot fish is a little guy and he would be helpless if he hung around by himself in the great ocean. But his smartness makes up for his size. He cleverly swims along beside the shark and when the shark eats, the pilot fish gets the leftovers. The shark also benefits from this relationship. The pilot fish cleans food scraps (碎屑) and insects from the shark’s skin.

Another example is the sea anemone (海葵) and striped clown fish. The sea anemone looks like a flower but contains poisonous cells. When small fish swim into it, the anemone traps and paralyzes (使麻痹) them. However, the striped clown fish is able to swim into the poisonous anemone without being harmed. To pay for his safety, the clown fish brings food to the anemone. He also guides other fish into the anemone’s deadly trap.

Large mammals such as the ox, antelope and African buffalo form such a relationship with the oxpecker (牛椋鸟). They provide daily meals to the bird that eats insects. The various large mammals act as a restaurant with a varied menu for the oxpecker. What do they get in return from the bird? Free beauty treatments!

Some plants live together in a beneficial relationship. Fungus (菌类) does not have chlorophyll (叶绿素) that plants need to make food. However, the green alga (海藻) does contain chlorophyll. It is, therefore, able to feed the fungus along with itself. But nothing is free! The fungus repays it by protecting the alga. Since it takes in and stores water, it can provide the alga with an unending water supply.

1. Why does the pilot fish swim along beside the shark?

A．Because he likes eating the waste given off by the shark.

B．Because he can help the shark get food.

C．Because he can get food and protection.

D．Because he needs the help of the shark to lead his way.

2. To repay the sea anemone, the striped clown fish ______.

A．paralyzes small fish for him	B．helps him catch other fish
C．does some cleaning work	D．warns him of the danger

3. What do the fungus and the green algae share with each other?

A．Energy and light.	B．Energy and light.
C．Light and chlorophyll	D．Chlorophyll and water.

4. What is the structure of the passage?

A．①→②③④⑤	B．①→②③→④⑤
C．①②③④→⑤	D．①②③→④⑤

4 . 假定你是李华，你在英国的笔友Jim想要向你了解中国野生动物的具体情况。请根据下面内容，给Jim写一封信。
(1).目前野生动物的生存状况堪忧；(2).请阐述状况所产生的原因(至少2个方面)；(3).解决办法(至少3种办法)。可适当调整内容的顺序和增加细节，使其连贯。词数100词左右。
Dear Jim,
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Li Hua

5 . Chіnеѕе раngоlіnѕ ( 中华穿山甲) live in the south of the country’s Yangtze River. The long-tailed animals spend most of the daytime sleeping, curling up into a ball. They have poor eyesight so they use their well- developed sense of smell to find their diet of insects at night. Their physical appearance is marked by large, hardened, plate-like scales ( 鳞 片 ) . The scales, which are soft on newborn pangolins but harden as they grow up. Pangolins are also known as scaly anteaters (食蚁兽) and they hеlр рrоtесt trееѕ іn thе fоrеѕts.

But now they are in danger. Experts say that Chinese pangolins are functionally extinct, Beijing News reported. This suggests that there won’ t be more baby pangolins in the wild. The population of pangolins will be smaller and smaller. They can no longer play an important role in the wild.

According to a national wildlife survey, there were about 60,000 Chinese pangolins in different places, including Yunnan and Zhejiang, in the 1990s. Since then, this number has fallen by 90 percent because of hunters who kill them for their scales and meat. People use their scales in traditional Chinese medicine and it’ s believed by some that their meat is high in nutritional value. In addition, Chinese pangolins are facing a loss of their homes because of pollution and a reduction in the forest area.

The environment has changed a lot due to human activity which is mainly focused on the development of economy. What is worse, many animals like pangolins have to live in a much- polluted homeland. Their population has become smaller and smaller. It is time for us to take measures to show care to our friends, the animals.

1. What can we learn about Chinese pangolins from the first paragraph?

A．They live in a much- polluted homeland.

B．They are born with hard scales.

C．They are good for trees.

2. What do the underlined words “functionally extinct” probably refer to in paragraph 2?

A．Pangolins lose their sense of smell.

B．Pangolins cannot give birth to new babies.

C．Pangolins cannot adapt to the nature.

3. What is the main reason for fewer Chinese pangolins?

A．The policy for protecting them is not strict.

B．There are many hunters killing them.

C．Air pollution is very serious.

4. What is the purpose of the text?

A．To present the way of protecting animals.

B．To prove the importance of Chinese pangolins.

C．To raise people’s awareness of protecting pangolins.

6 . Marina Delune is 67 years old. The other day her pet Ruthie jumped out of her car and ran off. As days went by with no _________ of Ruthie, she was worried.

She _________ on a Belfast Facebook page that she needed help. She thought only a few people would _________ . But the response was overwhelming. She couldn’t even _________ all the responses. What _________ next was that half of Belfast was out looking for Ruthie in the woods.

This community is dog friendly. And even if you don’t _________ Marina and Ruthie, it is easy to fall in love with Ruthie. And because Marina is a(n) _________ person, and couldn’t search herself, each wanted to help her. _________ searched yards and woods for Ruthie, and _________ put up posters around town.

Kimberly Mitchell, 53, an animal lover who also has disabilities ____________ Marina and headed to her home to be of ____________ . When she pulled into the drive, she had a strong feeling that the dog was ____________ . Despite the icy rain, she checked the yard. Then she ____________ her search to the neighbors’ yards, but still came up ____________ .

It was dark by the time she rounded the corner of a neighbor’s house and ____________ a small hole in the bottom of their deck (木制平台). Kimberly used her cell phone ____________ to peer around in the darkness. “Way up under the deck, I saw her little face. She was looking right at me,” she said, “I knew at that moment, I was ____________ a miracle. I think that it was the collective love of the whole ____________ . ”

The ____________ was emotional. They were in a three-way hug with Ruthie in the middle. It was ____________ amazing.

1.

A．signal

B．sight

C．proof

D．idea

2.

A．complained

B．advertised

C．admitted

D．posted

3.

A．respond

B．register

C．review

D．resist

4.

A．come up with

B．look up to

C．keep up with

D．live up to

5.

A．delivered

B．happened

C．mattered

D．meant

6.

A．know

B．comfort

C．challenge

D．comprehend

7.

A．fragile

B．energetic

C．disabled

D．sensitive

8.

A．Guards

B．Policemen

C．Seniors

D．Volunteers

9.

A．just

B．even

C．ever

D．still

10.

A．contacted

B．attracted

C．contracted

D．located

11.

A．assistance

B．strength

C．appreciation

D．interest

12.

A．faraway

B．upstairs

C．nearby

D．indoors

13.

A．deepened

B．expanded

C．recommended

D．exposed

14.

A．tongue-tied

B．open-mouthed

C．whole-hearted

D．empty-handed

15.

A．occupied

B．explored

C．evaluated

D．spotted

16.

A．flashlight

B．camera

C．button

D．battery

17.

A．acknowledging

B．accumulating

C．witnessing

D．confirming

18.

A．yard

B．community

C．country

D．family

19.

A．phenomenon

B．adventure

C．reunion

D．arrangement

20.

A．partly

B．consistently

C．basically

D．absolutely

7 . Wildflower meadows are beautiful; so beautiful in fact that a village in Britain has found they act as natural speed traps from motorists slowing down to look at them.

The village of Long Newnton in Gloucestershire has a problem with fast-moving traffic between nearby towns. Almost all drivers moving through areas they frequent will break posted speed limits, and neither a 30 mile per hour limit, nor warning signs made any difference.

Officials first planted flowers along the roadside during the pandemic to help improve biodiversity. But they noticed that as well as attracting more wildlife, motorists also slowed down when they passed the flowers. The village, between Tetbury and Malmesbury, has traffic regularly travelling between them, and the small parish council(教区行政机构) receives limited funds from the government for traffic control measures.

Putting two and two together, the village is now relying on its flowers to do the work that the road signs could not, paying for the blooms with crowdfunding(众筹) in the village.

Why exactly people slow down isn’t entirely clear. “Evidence has shown that if you introduce things like wildflowers, drivers will slow down because they feel like they’re coming into somewhere that’s looked after,” said Jenny Forde, cabinet member for health and wellbeing at Cotswold District Council. A crowdfunding campaign has raised almost £8,000 for traffic-calming measures, which will be used to fund a three-year care program for the wildflowers.

A sign that flashes and records data when people are breaking the 30 mph(48 kmph) speed limit was also fixed by the council. According to the data, 90% of motorists drive below the speed limit. It goes to show that something the homeschooling revolution in America is getting right applies elsewhere too, and that rewards for good behavior will always outperform(胜过) punishment for bad behavior.

1. What problem are villagers in Long Newnton facing?

A．Drivers often overspeed through the village.

B．Warning signs are unserviceable inside the village.

C．Traffic accidents often happen between the towns.

D．Large numbers of people are pouring to visit the village.

2. For what did officials plant flowers along the roadside initially?

A．Acting as traffic signals.	B．Attracting more tourists.
C．Increasing plant diversity.	D．Advising drivers to slow down.

3. What can be inferred from the text?

A．The longest journey begins with the first step.

B．Rewards outweigh punishment in some way.

C．Nothing is impossible to a willing heart.

D．A good beginning is half of success.

4. Which of the following is probably the best title?

A．Pay for Flowers with Crowdfunding	B．Natural Traps Found in Long Newnton
C．More Measures Taken to Regulate Traffic	D．Handle Speeding with Wildflowers’ Help

8 . Best US National Parks for Road Cycling

Glacier National Park, Montana

It is one of the best places for road cycling in national parks. Note that you’ll be meeting this popular road with cars and RVs(野营车), so wearing bright clothing for increased visibility is a good idea.

•When? Summer

•Where to stay? Many Glacier Hotel

Crater Lake National Park, Oregon

Crater Lake with its impressive Rim Drive is one of the best national parks for road cycling. Fed by snow and rain, this is the deepest lake in the USA. This collapsed volcanic peak is one of the most remarkable natural attractions in the country, a must-visit destination for any nature lover.

• When? Summer has the best weather

• Where to stay? Crater Lake Lodge

Theodore Roosevelt National Park, North Dakota

Theodore Roosevelt National Park consists of three separate units, but the best one for wildlife watching and cycling is the South Unit. Keep your binoculars close and watch for bison and wild horses, sightings of which are almost guaranteed.

• When? For the best weather conditions, visit in summer

• Where to stay? Medora

Cuyahoga Valley National Park, Ohio

For cyclists, the park’s most interesting feature is the multi-purpose Ohio and Erie Canal Towpath Trail. This is such an iconic feature in the park that a casual bike ride is a must for any visitor. Consider combining a bike ride with a journey on the Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railroad. You can bike down the entire trail and simply catch the historic train back up.

• When? Spring and fall are most beautiful

• Where to stay? Stanford House

1. Which national park shares the cycling road with other vehicles?

A．Glacier National Park.

B．Crater Lake National Park.

C．Cuyahoga Valley National Park.

D．Theodore Roosevelt National Park.

2. Where can you stay to watch bison while cycling?

A．Many Glacier Hotel.

B．Crater Lake Lodge.

C．Medora.

D．Stanford House.

3. What can we know about cycling at Cuyahoga Valley National Park?

A．Cyclists should wear bright clothes.

B．Spring and fall are the best time to go there.

C．Visitors can take the train first and bike back.

D．The volcanic peak is a must-see place for cyclists.

9 .

Humans are mammals (哺乳动物). Most mammals are born able to do many things. Some can walk within a few minutes of being born. They have to be able to run away if _________ is near. But human babies are born _________. They need the care of adults to live.

In the first month of life, babies cannot smile or sit up. They cannot even hold up their own heads _________some help from grown-ups.

In the next few months, babies grow a lot. They learn to roll over, support their heads, and _________ sit up while being held.

Babies also have to learn to use their _________. It takes months for them to learn to reach for objects. At around six months old many babies can _________ an object from one hand to another.

Babbling is _________ a human baby learns to speak. Babies all seem to make similar sounds by babbling. They try to imitate (模仿) the sounds they hear from adults. It will take about nine months _________ a baby can say real words.

Somewhere around a baby’s first birthday he or she may stand or walk with help. Soon the baby will _________ around on his or her own!

The first year of a baby’s life is a time of growing and __________. Growing sure takes a lot of work!

1.

A．food

B．danger

C．waste

D．peace

2.

A．careless

B．harmless

C．hopeless

D．helpless

3.

A．of

B．for

C．without

D．by

4.

A．even

B．never

C．ever

D．still

5.

A．legs

B．heads

C．eyes

D．hands

6.

A．keep

B．move

C．hold

D．make

7.

A．why

B．how

C．which

D．where

8.

A．before

B．since

C．after

D．while

9.

A．look

B．show

C．run

D．sit

10.

A．speaking

B．smiling

C．crying

D．learning

10 . Many people dream of going on a great travel adventure. Most of us keep dreaming; _________ make it happen.

Gregg Bleakney’s _________ was to travel the Americas from top to _________. He _________ the idea after he finished a 1,600-kilometer _________ ride. Gregg’s friend Brooks Allen was also a cyclist. The two friends talked and _________ on their goal: They would _________ from Alaska to Argentina—by bike.

To pay for the journey, Gregg and Brooks worked and _________ money for years. In 2005, after four years of planning, they _________. Once they were on the road, they often __________ outdoors or stayed in hotels. In many places along their route, __________ people opened their homes to the two friends and gave them __________ and water.

During their trip, Gregg and Brooks cycled through __________, rain forests, and mountains. They visited __________ cities and explored ancient ruins, such as Tikal in Guatemala. In many places, they __________ other cyclists from all over the world.

In May 2007—two years, countries, and over 35,500 km later—they __________ reached Ushuaia, Argentina, at the southern tip of South America.

Gregg and Brooks kept a __________ of their adventures in an online blog. The trip __________ both men a lot about traveling. Here is some of Gregg’s advice.

Travel light. The less luggage you have, the less __________ you’ll be.

Be flexible. Don’t plan everything. You’ll be more relaxed and happy, even when there are __________ along the way.

1.

A．they

B．we

C．others

D．all

2.

A．imagination

B．dream

C．thought

D．opinion

3.

A．bottom

B．side

C．ground

D．foot

4.

A．found

B．made

C．got

D．changed

5.

A．car

B．bus

C．train

D．bike

6.

A．depended

B．decided

C．took

D．went

7.

A．continue

B．discover

C．travel

D．arrive

8.

A．saved

B．spent

C．donated

D．paid

9.

A．take off

B．set off

C．leave off

D．come off

10.

A．lived

B．survived

C．hunted

D．camped

11.

A．local

B．foreign

C．familiar

D．ordinary

12.

A．money

B．food

C．hope

D．comfort

13.

A．buildings

B．bridges

C．deserts

D．rivers

14.

A．noisy

B．lively

C．green

D．modern

15.

A．met

B．missed

C．called

D．avoided

16.

A．actually

B．possibly

C．hardly

D．eventually

17.

A．secret

B．promise

C．plan

D．record

18.

A．led

B．won

C．taught

D．told

19.

A．worried

B．excited

C．interested

D．disappointed

20.

A．surprises

B．challenges

C．pleasures

D．opportunities