1 . Where are the speakers probably?

A．At a store.

B．At a zoo.

C．At a theater.

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。

Tibetan antelopes live on the plains of Tibet     1     the air is thin     2     (watch) them move slowly across the green grass, I’m struck by their beauty. But the 1980s and 1990s were bad times for the Tibetan antelopes when they were     3     (illegal) hunted for their valuable fur. Their habitats became smaller because new roads and railways     4     (build).As a result, the population of the Tibetan antelopes dropped by more than 50 percent. In order to prevent this species from extinction, the Chinese government took     5     (effect) measures to place it under national     6     (protect).Luckily, the antelope population has recovered. However, the government does not intend     7     (stop) the protection programmes, since the     8     (threat) to the Tibetan antelope have not yet disappeared. Only when we learn to exist in harmony     9     nature can we stop being     10     threat to wildlife and to our planet.

3 . As humans encroach (侵入) more and more on wildlife habitats, animals are finding that the best way to survive isn’t to pack up and move — it’s to adapt to the night life. A variety of previously daytime animals such as foxes, deer and boars have become active at night to avoid human activity out of fear. But this nighttime switch comes with its own risks.

Researchers looked at how 62 species of animals on six continents changed their behavior in response to human activities such as hunting, farming, and development. The studies employed various technologies to follow the animals, from GPS trackers to motion-activated cameras.

Once night falls, the animals surveyed became far more active than they were before humans arrived, bunting and looking for food in the dark. For example, animals that used to split their activity evenly between day and night typically increased their nighttime activity to 68%.

The team also found the animals responded similarly to these human encroachments, regardless of whether human activity directly affected them. So, a deer might become more active at night simply because it sees humans hiking nearby, not because it’s being hunted.

The researchers believe these nighttime behaviors not only allow humans and animals to coexist more peacefully, they may be able to give us hints as to how to plan conservation efforts accordingly, such as limiting human activity during times when a specific species is more active. But moving to the nightlife could also have downsides for these animals. A nighttime lifestyle can reduce an animal’s ability to hunt and find food successfully and can even affect its ability to find a mate. Switching to a nighttime lifestyle can affect natural patterns of life even if these animals are doing so to reduce their interaction with humans. So, just because animals are becoming more active at night doesn’t mean they’ve escaped the influence of humans.

1. Why are animals becoming more active at night?

A．It is easier to find food at night.

B．It is easier to escape being hunted.

C．They can be less affected by human.

D．They have got used to nightlife.

2. How did the researchers find the animals’ behavioral changes?

A．They followed and watched the animals.

B．They used modern technologies.

C．They compared different animals.

D．They found more animals at night.

3. What can we infer from the fourth paragraph?

A．Any human encroachment can affect animals.

B．Animals can be affected only when being hunted.

C．Deer can get used to nightlife easily.

D．Animals should stay away from humans.

4. Which word can possibly replace the underlined word in paragraph 5?

A．dangers

B．strengths

C．possibilities

D．disadvantages

4 . If you’d like to go sightseeing, the following World Heritage sites (世界遗产保护地) may be your best choices.

Jiuzhaigou Valley Scenic and Historic Interest Area

Jiuzhaigou Valley, which lies in the northern part of Sichuan Province, China, reaches a height of more than 4,800m, with a series of different forest ecosystems (生态系统). It’s particularly famous for its narrow landforms and excellent waterfalls. Some 140 kinds of birds also live in the valley, as well as a number of endangered plants and animals, including the giant panda. Jiuzhaigou Valley was recognized as a World Heritage site by UNESCO in 1992.

Khami Ruins National Monument

The city of Khami, which developed after the capital of Great Zimbabwe had been given up in the mid-16th century, is of great archaeological (考古的) interest. The discovery of objects from Europe and China shows that Khami was a major centre for trade over a long period of time. It joined the World Heritage List in 1986.

Henderson Island

Henderson Island, which lies in the eastern South Pacific, is one of the few atolls (环礁) in the world whose ecology (生态) has been untouched by humans. It is particularly famous for the 10 plants and 4 birds that can only be seen on the island. It was recorded in the World Heritage List in 1988.

Old City of Jerusalem

As a holy (神圣的) city for three different religions in the Middle East, Jerusalem has always been of great religious importance. It was given a World Heritage Status in 1981 and placed on the “World Heritage in Danger List” the following year.

1. Which of the following is TRUE about Jiuzhaigou Valley?

A．Wonderful waterfalls can be seen there.

B．It is famous for many ancient objects.

C．It has been untouched by human beings.

D．It lies in the southern part of Sichuan Province.

2. From the passage, we can learn that Jerusalem ________.

A．was ruined in the mid-16th century

B．was once business center for trade

C．has over 140 kinds of birds living there

D．is a holy city for three major religions

3. According to the passage, which World Heritage site was most recently set?

A．Henderson Island.	B．Khami Ruins National Monument.
C．Old City of Jerusalem.	D．Jiuzhaigou Valley Scenic and Historic Interest Area.

6 . Every year, millions of birds fly between Mexico’s Sierra Madre Oriental mountains and the Gulf of Mexico from August to November to escape cold temperatures, giving rise to an event known as the “River of Raptors”, which brings hundreds of foreign birdwatchers to the coastal area of Veracruz.

“Many of my customers have been at other famous bird migration sites but say they have never seen anything as grand as the ‘River of Raptors’ in Veracruz,” said Steven Koevoet, a birdwatching guide who has shown visitors places in Yucatan and Veracruz for over 25 years.

Yet the yearly event has not led to a large increase in ecotourism. Critics suggest the lack of increased ecotourism is mainly caused by Mexico’s failure to encourage tourism away from its beach resorts. Environmentalists believe high levels of violence and environmentally unfriendly practices are also problems for developing ecotourism in the states of Chiapas and Veracruz. Violence has stopped birdwatching for years in some places, where the activity was an important source of income for local communities.

But, environmental groups, universities and farmers in Veracruz are trying to change this. Angel Viveros, a rancher (大农场主), uses land owned by his family for activities including birdwatching, horse riding, skydiving and hiking. Supported by the non-profit group Pronatura Veracruz, which studies and counts the birds in the yearly migration, he is now receiving hundreds of visitors yearly. Local coffee producers organize coffee tastings and educational talks about the importance of birds in spreading seeds. A green, bird-friendly stamp for those producers could be the next step. One retiree who has been visiting Veracruz since 2002 had this to say, “Apart from feeling the physical relaxation, it is like something spiritual ... there are no words to describe what it feels like to see the river of birds.”

1. What is the “River of Raptors” known for?

A．The rich diversity of birds.	B．The size of birds’ migrating.
C．The number of birdwatchers.	D．The long distance of migration.

2. Why is Steven Koevoet mentioned?

A．To stress the popularity of the event.	B．To explain his intention to be a guide.
C．To show his devotion to local tourism.	D．To prove the impressiveness of the event.

3. What prevents the development of ecotourism in Mexico according to critics?

A．The lack of government support.

B．High levels and frequency of violence.

C．Disagreement among local communities.

D．The adoption of not eco-friendly methods.

4. What can be inferred about ecotourism from the last paragraph?

A．People hold different attitudes to it.

B．Joint efforts are made to develop it.

C．It is a major source of income for the locals.

D．It has an uncertain future in Veracruz.

7 . One night, as I was driving down the road, I found something was sitting in the middle of the road. A few seconds later, I realized I was looking at a large turtle (海龟). Afraid of it being crashed by cars, so I pulled over, ran across the road and dragged the turtle to safety. But I’d made one big mistake.

I had heard that the best way to pick up a turtle without hurting it was picking it by the tail in order not to get bitten. So I’d made that big mistake. While the turtle turned out OK generally, I was determined to figure out how to move a turtle properly. I needed to find someone who dealt with turtles. I found the Ontario Turtle Conservation Centre. I talked to Dr. Sue, its Executive and Medical Director.

Dr. Sue told me that the organization dealt with a number of aspects of turtle conservation, including rescue, settlement, birth programs, research, and education. Sue explained that southern Ontario is home to a vast majority of turtles in Canada, but is also one of the vastest road networks of the country.

“Ninety percent of injured turtles brought in are caused by cars. These turtles spend a lot of time on land. And they do travel many kilometers on land for a variety of reasons, to find a nesting spot, or to hang out for the summer or winter. Turtles know where they want to go. So, just keep them going in the direction they want to go and you may have saved a turtle’s life,” Dr. Sue said.

Once an injured turtle arrives at the center, there are medical facilities (设备) ready to go, including an X-ray machine. That’s when the team gets to work with healing injuries, and help their patient.

1. Why did the author stop the car?

A．To help the turtle.	B．To see the thing clearly.
C．To prevent a car accident.	D．To find something good.

2. What happened to the turtle?

A．It got hurt by people before.	B．It was injured a little bit.
C．It was run over by a car.	D．It lost its direction.

3. What did Dr. Sue suggest at last?

A．Leaving the turtles alone.

B．Making Ontario home to turtles.

C．Changing the road conditions.

D．Helping turtles find nesting spots.

4. What does the underlined word “patient” refer to in the last paragraph?

A．The director.	B．The driver.
C．The author.	D．The turtle.

8 . 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。

My husband and I wandered the tropical gardens of San Diego’s Bahia Resort Hotel.We came to a large pool.A wet nose appeared out of the water and a seal (海豹) climbed up onto a rock to greet us."Look!" I cried, delighted.

“Her name is Gracie,” my husband said, reading a sign by the fence that enclosed the pool. A moment later, another seal swam past. “And that must be Billy,” he added.

Gracie dove back into the water and chased after Billy. We watched in wonder as they raced around the pool happily.

The next day I found myself back at the seals’ pool. Gracie and Billy were enjoying the morning sunshine on a large rock. I was surprised to learn that Gracie and Billy were blind (失明的).They were thought to have suffered a head injury in stormy Alaska waters,which caused them to lose their sight. They needed to be taught to survive in a world of darkness. I felt sorry for them, as they could no longer return to the sea.

At the same time, I was amazed how they had adjusted their new environment. They moved easily and beautifully, their lack of (缺乏) sight seeming to be no problem at all.1spent hours watching them playing happily in the pool,nosing (用鼻子顶) large red and blue balls.

Three years later, in spring 2020, a serious illness damaged my eyes, making me almost blind. My eyes had to be protected from sunlight, so I couldn't go outside. I sat in my bedroom with the.shades drawn, unable to read or even watch television. I was terrified.What if I lost my sight completely? How would I possibly manage? I felt so depressed that I began to lose hope.

注意：
1.       续写词数应为120字左右；
2.请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。

Then I remembered something that gave me the hope I needed.

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So l decided to live like those two seals.

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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。

The earth’s plants     1     animals become endangered every day. And many of them are     2     (die) out. If nothing is done, we may find     3     (our) alone on the earth.

Wild animals live in the forests     4     are being destroyed by people. As a result, the animals are losing their habitats. Besides, animals are short of food because of     5     (pollute). Even     6     (bad), buying leads to killing, too.

I suggest that measures should be taken     7     (protect) wildlife. First, we can try to raise people’s awareness to love animals, for they are our     8     (friend). Then the government should make laws, if someone hunt, they must     9     (punish). If we do so, I am sure humans can live in harmony     10     animals.