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, 并将答案填写在答题卡上。

Antarctica is one of the hardest-to-reach places on Earth. But a recent report shows ships     1    (sail) to Antarctica have connections to ports around the world. That greatly raises the chance that plants or animals     2    the outside could invade (入侵) this protected area.

Invasive species are animals or plants that arrive in a place where they don’t normally live. When invasive species     3    (bring) to a new place, they can often spread quite quickly, which can force out other plants and animals that live there     4    (natural).

In other parts of the world, invasive sea animals and plants have caused trouble after     5    (they) arrival. They often came     6    (attach) to the outside of ships. The conditions in Antarctica are tough, and many animals could never live there. But scientists worry whether the species     7    live at the North Pole and are already used to extremely cold conditions could survive in Antarctica. As the oceans warm, even     8    (many) kinds of plants and animals may be able to survive there.

The report makes several     9    (suggestion) for improving the situation. One idea is for ships to be coated in a special covering that makes it hard for invasive species to stick to them. Ships without this kind of coating could be cleaned regularly. Moreover, countries could require ships to have an     10    (inspect) or some other proof that they aren’t carrying invasive species before they leave the port.

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。

On a hot September afternoon, Peter and his friend Isabel were on their way to the library. When they passed by Tubman park, Isabel suggested cutting through it to get to the library. As they entered the park, the sight of the swings (秋千) and the merry-go-round brought back a flood of memories of their childhood spent there. But now everything looked so old, sad, and dirty. Litter lay on the ground next to an overflowing trash bin. There were still young schoolchildren playing there but they had to avoid the trash that littered the playground. A little boy told them that the city took the other trash cans away and the remaining one never got emptied often.

As they headed toward the library, the two high school students wrinkled their forehead. In the library, they encountered Mrs. Evans, their kind-hearted fifth-grade teacher, retired yet still passionate. Mrs. Evans listened as Isabel and Peter eagerly explained what they’d seen. Finally, she recommended them to go to the City Hall to voice their concerns.

The next day, Isabel and Peter went into the building of the City Hall but were met with an impatient officer. They were informed that the city couldn’t help with their problem due to a tight budget. Discouraged, they left and turned to Mrs. Evans for help.

Under her guidance, they decided to ask Go Green, a non-profit organization whose goal is to protect the environment, for help. “This group is good at raising money for projects just like yours, ” said Mrs. Evans. She promised to arrange them to present their ideas to Go Green. Hearing this, their face lit up.

Two main tasks remained ahead: researching ways to clean up the park and preparing a convincing presentation. As Isabel was good at researching while Peter always had a talent for speaking, they cooperated quite well. Isabel learned from a science magazine that a new type of trash bin can squeeze the trash down without being emptied often, which saves time, money, and energy. Based on this, Peter practiced his presentation over and over again.

注意：1. 续写词数应为150左右；
2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。

A week later, Peter stood nervously at the back of the hall where Go Green was meeting.

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After the meeting, Isabel excitedly told Peter the good news.

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3 . 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。

Antarctica is one of the hardest-to-reach     1    (place) on Earth. But a recent report    2    (reveal) that ships going to Antarctica have connections to ports around the world. That greatly raises the chance that plants or animals from outside could invade this     3    (protect) area.

Scientists tracked all the ships going to Antarctica between 2014 and 2018. Most ships came directly     4     one of five main ports that serve Antarctica. Still, there were 53 other ports that sent ships straight to the area.

The researchers also looked at     5    many different ports these ships stopped at. They found ships that visited Antarctica had connections to 1,581 ports all around the world.

The scientists worry that ships     6    (travel) to Antarctica from all around the world are much     7    (likely) to bring invasive species. This could bring serious damage to the area that has been fairly well protected so far.

Invasive species are animals or plants that arrive in a place    8    they don’t normally live. When invasive species     9    (bring) to a new location, they can often spread quite quickly, forcing out other plants and animals that live there     10    (nature).

6 . Ronald Handel lived on a farm in California. He owned two Great Pyrenees mountain dogs who ______ his eight goats. It was their ______ to protect the goats from wolves in the California mountains. In 2017, when the wildfires in the distance were ______, Handel hurried to get his ______ and the dogs into the car so they could evacuate (撤离).

One of the dogs, Odin, ______ to ignore his doggy duty. He ______ down with the goats, and stared at Handel, as if to say, “I'm not _______.” Handel waited as long as he could for Odin to come around, but they had to go, because they ______ that parked cars a few yards behind them were filling with flames, and heard explosions from oil tanks.

After the flames were put out, Handel and his young daughter did not ______ to find anything when they returned to their _______. But to their surprise, Odin was ______ there. He and the goats were slightly _______. Odin managed to bring them all to _______, despite the fact that everything else around them was completely destroyed by the fire. Odin was limping (一瘸一拐), and very ______ , so Handel knew that Odin had been on an adventure of his own to save his ______. If only dogs could talk.

1.

A．caught sight of

B．took care of

C．got along with

D．kept away from

2.

A．demand

B．right

C．job

D．nature

3.

A．approaching

B．going out

C．withdrawing

D．slowing down

4.

A．goats

B．devices

C．wife

D．daughter

5.

A．refused

B．offered

C．continued

D．chose

6.

A．broke

B．fell

C．lay

D．came

7.

A．frightened

B．leaving

C．acting

D．alone

8.

A．argued

B．explained

C．understood

D．spotted

9.

A．hesitate

B．forget

C．agree

D．expect

10.

A．car

B．company

C．farm

D．village

11.

A．still

B．even

C．already

D．instead

12.

A．burned

B．disappointed

C．grabbed

D．criticised

13.

A．happiness

B．safety

C．land

D．life

14.

A．nervous

B．tired

C．curious

D．energetic

15.

A．home

B．owner

C．workmates

D．friends

7 . Even with an injured leg, a tall, grey-crowned crane (灰冠鹤) walks proudly through a bird shelter in the Rwandan capital Kigali. The shelter—called Umusambi Village—has rescued more than 200 cranes from captivity (囚禁). Olivier Nsengimana founded the Umusambi Village in 2015, and runs it together with the government. Umusambi means “grey-crowned bird” in the Kinyarwanda language. In just four years, the organization has helped to increase the population of these endangered birds from 487 to 881.

Before this work began, local neighborhoods were hunting or catching the birds to sell, said Nsengimana. Nsengimana recently explained why this was possibly happening. In Rwanda, the bird is often a symbol of high social position and wealth. So, they are often raised in private homes or hotels.

In fact, six years ago, he said there were more cranes living in captivity in hotels and homes than in the wild. Nsengimana added that poverty and a lack of awareness (意识) of animal protection in the local neighborhoods also led them to catch and sell the birds illegally. He said raising awareness of their endangered position is helping to protect the birds.

For Nsengimana, his own love of the bird goes back to his childhood. He grew up in a village filled with grey crowned cranes. They not only woke up people in the morning, but they also provided entertainment.

Some of the rescued birds are brought to the village after being injured by illegal hunters. Others come from homes where their owners broke their legs or cut their wings to prevent them from flying away.

At Umusambi Village, the cranes are able to recover. When they are healthy enough to survive in their natural environment, Nsengimana sets them free in a protected forest. However, the cranes are still endangered by illegal hunting and by the destruction of their natural environment. This is happening not only in Rwanda, he said. Cranes are endangered in many other parts of the world, including North America.

1. What is a reason for the illegal selling of the birds?

A．Local people knew little about protecting them.

B．The government didn’t take measures.

C．Their population was too large.

D．They could bring good luck.

2. What happened to the cranes before Nsengimana took action?

A．They lost their homes.	B．Many of them got hurt.
C．They were used to tell time	D．They were hunted for meat

3. What may be the future of these rescued birds?

A．Staying in the Village forever.	B．Being kept with kind people.
C．Moving to public parks.	D．Living in the wild.

4. Which of the following can be the best title for the text?

A．Man Reminds People to Protect Endangered Birds.

B．Birds Become a Symbol of Wealth in Rwanda

C．Man Saves Endangered Birds in Rwanda

D．Birds Are Part of People’s Life in Rwanda

8 . The first year of Beth Walker's quest for a zero-waste lifestyle, the rubbish in her life wouldn't have filled a wastepaper basket. But now she's stopped keeping track.

Her journey began after a talk by eco-group The Rubbish Trip in 2017. Like most people, she thought recycling was enough to save the planet from drowning in plastic.

But the reality is that most packaging isn't accepted by recycling companies and the plastic in our oceans is still snowing.

Nowadays, Beth's belief is to refuse, repair, and reuse. She refuses to buy anything that comes in a packet. Local bakeries and butcheries, she found, would happily provide food in her own container.

Then she moved to Wellington, and things got a bit harder. Many bulk (散装) food stores were only open during work hours, and she gratefully turned to the regional shopping guides put out by The Rubbish Trip.

She took every chance to show off her "take everywhere bag " , which contains a cloth for hand drying and cleaning，a keep cup, and a container.

Most importantly, she says, it's a privilege (荣耀) to make these choices. But she's cautious not to push her ideas down people's throats. "It's what's sustainable for you personally," she said.

Most rewarding was seeing the effect on those around her. Her dad proudly told anyone who would listen how his daughter was going waste-free. Her flat mates also agreed to go waste-free when cooking for the flat and to remote the bin from the kitchen. And every plastic container they brought into the house was another for Beth's collection.

1. What made Beth choose a zero-waste lifestyle?

A．A speech she listened to.	B．Other students' influence.
C．The products of poor quality.	D．The lack of recycling factories.

2. Which is Beth trying to avoid?

A．Reusing a paper bag.	B．Relying on recycling companies.
C．Repairing a broken tool.	D．Refusing objects in a packet.

3. Why did Beth show off her "take everywhere bag"?

A．To influence others.	B．To show her kindness.
C．To prove her wealth.	D．To highlight her privilege.

4. What was her flatmates' attitude towards Beth's behavior?

A．Mixed.	B．Unconcerned.
C．Supportive.	D．Unclear.

9 . A WeChat mini-program for the Beijing 2022 Winter Olympic Games was officially launched on July 2.     1     And it will also change their low-carbon behaviors such as walking, bike riding, as well as bus and subway taking, into “carbon points” in their accounts, which can be exchanged for some awards.

    2     For example, a user can get 0.02 carbon points per step, up to 200 points per day, 174 points for participating in the “clear your plate” campaign each time, and 209 points for taking a bus. Quantifying (量化) low-carbon activities with carbon points enables the public to gradually develop a green and low-carbon lifestyle.     3    

To actively respond to the global climate change, reducing carbon emission and achieving carbon neutrality (碳中和) has become a must in major international sports events.     4     The Beijing 2022 Winter Olympic Games made an even bolder move by launching a nationwide low-carbon campaign and developing a mini-program for the public to help reduce carbon emission.

The Beijing 2022 has always remained committed to being green, low-carbon and sustainable, from its bidding to preparation.     5     All venues are constructed under the national green building standards.

A．It will be popular among many international experts.

B．It will open an individual carbon account for each user.

C．More importantly, it contributes to a greener sport event.

D．Different amounts of carbon points are based on how low-carbon the activities are.

E．It has continuously made breakthroughs in low-carbon energy, venues, and transportation.

F．Carbon neutrality refers to taking steps to balance carbon emissions from human activities.

G．In the past, major sports events usually achieved this through forestry management, and renewable projects.