1 . 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

Indian’s snake charmers are to be retrained as wildlife teachers under a plan to prevent their unique skills and knowledge from being lost. The charmers, who make snakes dance     1    the sound of flutes(笛子), used to be a traditional feature of Indian life, performing in towns and villages,     2     they were banned in 1972 to control the trade in snake skins.

The government is now considering a plan to train the saperas, as they are known,    3    (visit) schools and zoos to tell children about forests and wildlife. There is also a     4    (propose) to set up a “dial a snake charmer” service to help householders to deal with unwelcome intruders.

“For generations they have been a feature of Indian life but now they can’t earn a living for fear of arrest,” said Behar Dutt, a conservationist behind the plans, “if a policeman doesn’t catch them, animal rights activists report them.”

Many snake charmers     5    (continue) to work clandestinely since the ban, despite the threat of up to three years in jail. But their trademark cloth-covered baskets,     6    (hang) from a bamboo pole carried across their shoulders, make them    7    easy target for police.

The fate of Shisha Nath, 56, from Badarpur, a village just outside of Delhi, is typical of practitioners(从业者) of the     8    (die) art. “I used to earn enough to support my family and send my children to school,” he said. “Now it’s hard to earn even £1 a day. My children want to be snake charmers. It’s     9     identity. We love the work. But it s become impossible.”

Next month Dutt’s project to train 30 snake charmers will begin at a snake park in Pune, western India, where experts will enrich their home-grown skills with some formal knowledge.

More than the law, though, it is the dishonest attitude of their fellow countryman     10     angers many snake charmers.

“'We’re disturbed all the time but when people want a snake removed from the house, they rush to us,” said Prakash Nath, who was ordered recently to the home of Sonia Gandhi, the Congress party leader.

2 . 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。

Africa’s great apes (大型类人猿) could lose between 85% and 94% of their range be 2050, a new study finds.

The threats     1    their habitats include climate change, land use, and human disturbance. If the pressure continues, their range     2    (continue) to shrink and their chances of survival will also be likely to decrease. With climate change, some of their lowland habitats are becoming    3     (dry), making it more difficult for great apes to stay. Animals    4    rely on those habitats have to shift their range in order to avoid extinction. All African great apes are classified as endangered or critically endangered. They’re all considered flagship species for    5    (conserve), the researchers point out.

The researcher Jacqueline Sunderland-Groves from University of British Columbia is part of the international team that studied how these threats have    6     impact on the survival of Africa’s apes. Their research    7    (publish) in the journal Diversity and Distributions.

New plans and measures to conserve great apes need to be made in the long term and employ the best science available to guide our efforts in many    8     (aspect). This study demonstrates how we can plan for great apes, placing our efforts on minimizing habitat loss, and extending the current network of    9     (protect) areas to maintain connectivity. We still have to rewrite the future for great apes, and now we just need    10     (make) this a reality.

3 . 阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之成为一篇完整的短文。

Jack lived in a small village surrounded by forests and he had always been fascinated by animals and often spent his free time wandering around the woods, observing them.

One day, while wandering through the forest, Jack chanced upon a group of deer eating grass peacefully in a clearing (空地). As he approached them, they rushed away, frightened by his presence. Jack felt sad that the animals were afraid of him, and he decided to change it.

Over the next few weeks, Jack visited the clearing every day, sitting quietly and patiently, observing the deer from a distance. Slowly but surely, the deer grew accustomed to his presence and started to approach him and allow him to pet them. Jack was thrilled that he had gained their trust.

Inspired by his success, Jack started to explore the forest more and more, meeting different animals along the way. He encountered a family of rabbits, a pack of wolves, and even a group of bears. Although he was initially scared of the bears, he soon realized that they were just as curious about him as he was about them.

Jack started to bring food for the animals, and they started to see him as a friend. He would sit with them for hours, watching them play and interact with each other. He learned so much about their behavior and habits, and he felt a deep connection with them.

One day, while he was sitting with the rabbits, Jack heard a loud noise in the bushes. He was afraid that it might be a predator (捕食者), but to his surprise, a small fox emerged from the bushes. The fox was struggling to walk, and Jack could see that it was injured.

Without hesitation, Jack approached the fox slowly, trying not to scare it. He saw that the fox had a thorn (刺) stuck in its paw, and it was in a lot of pain. Jack knew he had to help the fox, but he didn’t want to hurt it further.

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He sat down next to the fox and started talking to it in a soft voice.

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As he grew older, Jack’s love for animals grew stronger.

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4 . The Daintree rainforest is overflowing with flora (植物群) and fauna (动物群) not found anywhere else in the world. It is also believed to be the oldest continual area of tropical rainforest in existence. With more than half of the world’s rainforests already destroyed,   here’s why it is important to help support activities to ensure this impressing part of Australia can’t be developed.

HalfCut is an innovative charity created in 2017 which is helping to save the Daintree rainforest in Far North Queensland. In fact, during the covid lockdowns of 2021, they helped raise more than $1.2 million for the Daintree “buy back” program which protected over 500,000 square metres of endangered Daintree rainforest. This is equal to 123.55 footbal fields worth of tropical rainforest.

Anyone wanting to support the protection of the Daintree is welcome by HalfCut. Created by James Standon-Cooke and life partner Jessie Clarke, this environmental activity is challenging you to cut off half of your hair, beard or moustache, since half stylish face makeup, baking goods, and even the odd half cut lawn have been popular more recently. If you feel like spending hundreds of dollars in colouring, then style your hair a different shade or braid (编) half of your hair, undercut or even get a normal haircut showing half of the length removed. Visit www. Go. HalfCut. org to share your new hairdo on social media with friends and family to help raise money. Every $2. 50 is one more square metre saved of the world’s oldest rainforest. It is up to you how long you stay halfcut. It may be for a day, a week or even a month. All money donated helps protect Daintree Rainforest in Far North Queensland which provides crucial habitat for many endangered species.

Don’t want to mess with your perfect hair? Then help spread the word by buying a HalfCut T-shirt, bag, hat or jacket and save 10 square metres of rainforest for life per purchase, or simply make a donation to this great cause. It is all about doing your bit to help to protect the oldest rainforest in the world.

1. Why do people protect the Daintree rainforest?

A．It hasn’t been developed.	B．Half of it has been destroyed.
C．It has unique ecological diversity.	D．It’s the biggest tropical rainforest.

2. What can we know about HalfCut according to the passage?

A．It has helped save 123. 55 football fields.

B．It raises money online for rainforest protection.

C．It leads the fashion trend in the hairdressing industry.

D．It donates $2. 50 to rainforest protection for each customer.

3. What do the last two paragraphs talk about?

A．The origin of HalfCut.	B．The development of HalfCut.
C．The services offered by HalfCut.	D．The ways people can get involved in HalfCut.

4. What is the purpose of this passage?

A．To inform people of the achievements of HalfCut.

B．To advocate readers to support HalfCut and save forest.

C．To introduce current situation of the Daintree rainforest.

D．To raise government’s awareness of protecting environment.

5 . With so many different kinds of plants out there, telling them apart can seem like an impossible task. But you don’t have to have a degree in botany to start putting names to the plants you come across. Learning to recognize various species begins with studying the plants’ unique physical features carefully and recording what you see.

    1     If you spot a plant outdoors and don’t have the first clue as to what it is, start identifying it by scanning your surroundings. In particular, consider the overall climate, the conditions of the terrain, and any nearby water sources. A quick glance should be able to tell you what you’re looking at.

Study the plant’s features carefully. Whenever you come across a species you’ve never seen before, stop and take note. Look over each of the individual parts, like the stems (茎，梗), leaves, and flowers.

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Use viewing aids to take a closer look. A magnifying glass will allow you to zoom in and analyze a plant’s features in more vivid detail. Similarly, you may require a pair of binoculars or a telescopic lens when you want to inspect a particular specimen (样本) from a distance.     3    

Write down the plant’s key features.     4     Be sure to make mention of attributes like size, shape, color, and texture, as well as any unique patterns or other distinguishing marks. In order to learn to identify plants on your own, you’ll need to hone (磨练) your use of descriptive language to be as precise as possible.

Ask an expert to take advantage of their firsthand experience. Show your notes and any photos you’ve taken to a botanist, gardening specialist, or respected outdoorsman and see if they can help you discover the identity of a certain plant.     5     People who have spent years studying plants can often pick them out by sight or description.

A．Observe the plant carefully at first.

B．Take your environment into consideration.

C．Record each characteristic in your own words.

D．Judge the age and shape of the plants you have found.

E．Without these tools, you’ll be stuck doing a lot of guesswork.

F．You’ll have an opportunity to absorb a little of what they know.

G．Most plants can be grouped and distinguished by these structures.

6 . Four Fascinating National Parks in the World

Fiordland National Park

Fiordland National Park on New Zealand’s Southern Island was established in 1952 and is part of the larger Te Wahipounamu wilderness, a UNESCO World Heritage Area. Covering 1.2 million hectares, Fiordland National Park is home to green rain forests, crystal clear lakes and snow-capped mountains. Even on the frequent rainy days, the scenery is spectacular, with entire valley walls turning into thundering waterfalls. Highlight is the amazing Milford Sound with Mitre Peak, rising 1692 metres above sea level and one of the most photographed peaks in the country.

Yosemite National Park

First protected in 1864 and one of the first parks in the National Park Service, California’s Yosemite is a UNESCO World Heritage site. The park’s central feature is Yosemite Valley, which is surrounded by hills, trees and spectacular waterfalls. But the Park is so much more than just a great valley with waterfalls: within Yosemite’s vast wilderness area, you find deep valleys, grand grassland and more than 800 miles of spectacular hikes.

Serengeti National Park

Tanzania’s oldest and most popular National Park is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and was recently proclaimed a 7th worldwide wonder. The Serengeti is famous for its annual Great Migration, a 1, 200-mile odyssey of 1. 5 million wildebeest and 200, 000 zebras, all of them chasing the rains in a race for life. Your chances of watching a kill are pretty high when you visit the area in the right season.

Namib-Naukluft National Park

One of the most thinly populated countries in the world, Namibia is not the right place to get lost. But it is a top destination for those who enjoy unmatched natural scenery and wildlife viewing. Nowhere is this more evident than in the Namib-Naukluft National Park, the largest game park in Africa, including part of the Namib Desert and the Naukluft mountain range.

1. What is Fiordland National Park well-known for?

A．Milford Sound with Mitre Peak.	B．Spectacular hikes.
C．Great Migration.	D．The longest history.

2. Where is the largest game park in Africa located in?

A．New Zealand.

B．USA.

C．Tanzania.

D．Namibia.

3. What do the first three parks have in common?

A．They were established in the 1950s.

B．They are famous for waterfalls.

C．They belong to the same country.

D．They are UNESCO World Heritage Sites.

7 . One aspect of the clean-energy change will happen inside buildings. Many homes and businesses burn natural gas for heating and cooking. Natural gas gives out greenhouse gases as well as other pollutants that can harm health. Gas appliances (家用电器) can be replaced by electric versions and tap into clean electricity.

Panama Bartholomy is the director of the Building Decarbonization Coalition. His group, based in Petaluma, Calif., focuses on limiting gas emissions indoors. “We assume the electric grid (输电网) is getting cleaner over time, which it is. So, we want more and more of our heating to come from electricity.”

It’s much easier to make these types of transitions when governments recommend them, says Beth Miller. She is an ecologist and consultant with Good Company. Based in Eugene, Ore., it helps companies and communities reduce their carbon footprint. Some states are already taking steps to make these changes. On September 22, for instance, California decided it would ban the sale of gas-fired space heaters and water heaters by 2030.

After homes and businesses make the switch to electric alternatives, they will be more comfortable, says Bartholomy. They will be safer and cleaner, too, he adds. Instead of a gas furnace(燃气炉), an electric heat pump could both heat and cool a home. Gas heaters and stoves won’t be pumping pollution into a home’s air. And cooks will have even more control on a modern electric cooker than on a gas stove says Bartholomy.

Getting natural gas out of your home is probably the largest positive impact you can have for the planet, Bartholomy says. “We all need to fight for a livable climate. There is no way to meet our climate goals while still burning gas in buildings. For a livable future, we must take measures to stop burning natural gas, though we know we have a long way to go.” And the bonus: It now looks like doing that should also save people a lot of money.

1. What is the clean energy change?

A．Using natural gas for heating.	B．Using natural gas to boil water.
C．Using electric cookers at home.	D．Using electric lights inside buildings.

2. What does the underlined word “transitions” in Paragraph 3 mean?

A．Promises.

B．Plans.

C．Changes.

D．Decisions.

3. What can be inferred from Paragraph 4?

A．Homes will be safer.	B．Gas stoves will be replaced soon.
C．Homes’ air will have more pollutants.	D．Cooks prefer to use traditional cookers.

4. What is the best title of the text?

A．Clean-energy Change	B．Electricity Use
C．Make Use of Natural Gas	D．Save Your Money at Home

8 . The Pennine Way is a 469-kilometre walking path which runs from the Peak District in Derby shire to just inside the Scottish border. Some people see this trail as an opportunity to take a pleasant day’s hike on a small section of the route, but eighteen-year-old David Lemming saw it as a challenge.“I’d come across a great account of hiking the whole trail, written a few years ago, and I was determined to do it myself. A friend was going with me, but he changed his mind. So I promised my parents I’d check in daily on my mobile.”

Things went perfectly for the first week. Since many people used the trail, he was constantly meeting fellow hikers, so he never felt desolate.“But then it got really stormy,”he says,“so a lot of people gave up. I could go for hours without seeing anyone at all. But as long as I had my mobile,I wasn’t really worried about anything bad happening.”

Unfortunately, something bad did happen. During a particularly heavy rain storm, David slipped in the mud, went off the edge of the trail and fell about ten metre down the hill.“I realized I’d broken my arm immediately. Then I found that my mobile had fallen out of my pocket. And when I tried to get up to look for it, I couldn’t stand up at all. My leg was injured too.”

All he could do was to shout for help.“I yelled until my throat was sore,”he says.“And nothing happened. But then I saw a head at the top of the hill-someone had heard me. A man came down,saw the state I was in and called for help. At the hospital, even the doctors were impressed at how much of the trail I’d covered. I felt really proud.”Will he try to walk the trail again?“Absolutely,”he says.“It’s a fantastic place,and nothing can keep me away.”

1. Where did David get the idea of hiking the trail?

A．From reading about it.	B．From hearing an account of it.
C．From being required by his parents.	D．From being challenged by a friend.

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

A．Frustrated.	B．Confused.
C．Embarrassed.	D．Isolated.

3. How did David get help after his accident?

A．He spoke to a passer-by.

B．He called for help on his mobile.

C．He called out until someone heard him.

D．He returned to the trail and found someone.

4. What is the most suitable title for the text?

A．A Foolish Adventure	B．Near Tragedy, But No Regrets
C．How a Mobile Saved a Boy’s Life	D．Fear and Tragedy on the Pennine Way

9 . How To Reduce Paper Waste

Print out documents only if you absolutely need to

While it may be easier to print documents, since you won’ t have to log on to a computer or smartphone to find them, there are some disadvantages to printing. Printed documents tend to get lost.     1    . You may forget to bring them along with you.

Use cloth bags instead of paper ones

A lot of water and fuel need to be used to produce paper bags. Paper bags also usually tear easily and they don’t tend to do well in the rain. Also, the fertilizers and other chemicals that are used to make paper and for tree farming are acid rain contributors, and they also contribute to higher rates of waterway eutrophication.     2    .

Buy products with less packaging

A huge amount of solid waste is from packaging and is often thrown away after a while. There are a few things you can do to use less packaging in your daily life.     3    . Not only can this help to reduce waste from packaging, but it can also save you money.

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While paper cups and dinnerware may seem convenient, they can harm the environment. For example, if the paper product has been used for food ( such as a carton or paper plate), it typically cannot be recycled. Reusable dinnerware can also typically be used a lot more than disposable dinnerware.

Spread the word about reducing paper waste

You can do many things to reduce paper waste yourself, but sharing this advice with others can be helpful too.     5    . You can share this on social media, or simply just discuss it with them in conversation.

A．They may take up a lot of space

B．Avoid paper dinnerware and cups

C．Over packaging is a serious problem

D．Carry reusable bags whenever possible

E．If you notice them wasting paper, be patient with them

F．You can start with family, friends and anyone else you know

G．Cloth bags, therefore, are a more environmentally friendly choice

10 . “Towards thee I roll, thou all-destroying but unconquering whale; to the last I grapple with thee; from hell’s heart I stab at thee; for hate’s sake I spit my last breath at thee.” Captain Ahab’s dying declaration of defiance (抗争) is among the most famous passages in Herman Melville’s novel.

In reality, such victories of the hunted over the hunter were a fantasy in the cruel world of industrial whaling. The biggest cetacean of them all, the blue whale, had all but disappeared from the Southern Ocean by the time a ban on hunting it was introduced in 1967.

Sightings of the largest mammal ever to live on the earth had been rare in the region since then. Not any more. A survey of coastal waters around the island of South Georgia in the sub-Antarctic has had remarkable results.

In just over three weeks, in the krill-rich waters of what was once their main feeding ground, the movements of 55 Antarctic blues were recorded by the British Antarctic Survey. The finding was described as “truly, truly amazing” by one cetacean specialist. It suggests that when a comprehensive audit (审计), due in 2021, is carried out, there is a good chance that the species will prove to be in full recovery mode, as are humpbacks and other whales in the southern hemisphere.

Three years ago, the Natural History Museum established a 25m skeleton (骨架) of a blue whale and named it Hope, intending to inspire new generations to build a sustainable future.

The return of the world’s most splendid ocean travellers to southern waters should serve as an example for wider possibilities of conservation. Ecological wrongs can be righted, or at least mitigated, with sufficient will and organisations.

The more general comeback of the whale - for which environmental campaigners should take a great deal of credit — can be an inspiration for victories yet to be won. It could also act as an added motivation to action on the climate emergency.

1. What’s the author’s purpose of mentioning the famous passage in Herman Melville’s novel?

A．To describe a hunter’s bravery.	B．To introduce the topic of the text.
C．To stress the popularity of the novel.	D．To offer information about whale hunting.

2. Why was a 25m skeleton of a blue whale named Hope?

A．To attract tourists to visit the museum.

B．To show the unkindness of whale hunters.

C．To motivate humans to live harmoniously with nature.

D．To call on people to pay attention to the blue whales’ habitat.

3. What does the underlined word “mitigated” in paragraph 6 probably mean?

A．Developed.

B．Promoted.

C．Reduced.

D．Solved.

4. What’s the best title of the text?

A．The blue whales’ comeback	B．The cruelty of industrial whaling
C．The importance of protecting whales	D．The sustainable development of the Antarctic area