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1、阅读下列短文,从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。
What do North Carolina' s red wolves, the Eurasian beaver and Przewalski' s horse have in common?
All of them went extinct in the wild and all of them came back, thanks to reintroduction pro-grams.
Conservation scientists use translocation and captive breeding(圈养繁殖) to re-establish animal populations that have died out in the wild--either entirely or in certain areas. Reintroducing extinct-in-the-wild animals to their native territories can be a double win: helping to restore dam-aged ecosystems, as well as increasing population numbers.
But setting a species loose in the wild is a risky balancing act. Reintroductions often take years and involve multiple stages. Before bringing back a species, conservationists have to evaluate the threat level—both to and from the animal—and the role it played in the ecosystem. In places where wild populations have died out more recently, there' s a better chance of success. The less time that has passed, the more likely that environment is the same as when the species went ex-tinct. But scientists still need to address the reason why it went extinct in that environment to be-gin with.
Reintroduced animals can have a positive impact on the landscape, but how fast this happens depends on the type of animal and how damaged the environment is. Herbivores(食草动物) can make a significant change relatively quickly, while predators tend to be reintroduced slowly and carefully. Although they can be useful for managing pest species, conservationists have to ensure they don' t overhunt or threaten other vulnerable animals.
A 2020 study highlighted species reintroduction as one of the most effective ways to save endangered animals. The study estimates that conservation action between 1993 and 2020 saved up to 48 species of birds and mammals from extinction, and that the rate of extinction would have been three to four times higher, during that period, without those efforts.
(1)、What are the reintroduction programs aimed at?A、Bringing back a species. B、Enlarging a species' native habitats. C、Increasing a species' number. D、Developing new breeding methods.(2)、What does the underlined word " that" in paragraph 4 refer to?A、The collapse of ecosystem. B、Evaluating the threat level. C、The extinction of a wild population. D、Setting a species loose in the wild.(3)、Which of the following may affect the rate of environmental restoration?A、The size of animals. B、The biodiversity of animals. C、The feature of landscapes. D、The extent of environmental damage.(4)、What' s the purpose of the text?A、To call on active measures to save species. B、To highlight the necessity of biodiversity. C、To introduce an effective conservation action. D、To stress the importance of a balanced ecosystem. -
2、阅读下列短文,从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。
Bookstores are fascinating places. That' s because the books on the shelves can take you to magical lands, help you learn a foreign language. or cook a delicious meal. But when your community is too small to house a real brick bookstore, sometimes you have to make a compromise. A mobile bookstore that brings books around the country was the result. That is the case for Rita Collins,70, who dreamed of opening a used bookstore after retiring from teaching.
A business planning class from the American Booksellers Association convinced Collins to abandon her idea that opening a bookstore in the small town where she lives, which would not be sustainable. Eureka, Montana, located just seven miles from the Canadian border, only has a population of 1,517. Collins asked her instructors about a traveling bookstore on wheels and they were skeptical. But she persevered.
Collins was inspired by Dylans Mobile Bookstore, a traveling bookstore in Wales run by Jeff Towns. She contacted Jeff for advice but she was largely on her own when it came to building her bookstore. First, she had to find a vehicle large enough to stand in. Then she had to have it refit-ted with shelves that would hold the books at a 15-degree angle so that they would stay in place while in transit. Collins named her bookstore St Rita' s Traveling Bookstore, which has been on the road since 2015.
At first, she drove through Montana and then she made her first cross-country trip in 2016. After she retired in 2017, it became a full-time job all year round. Collins and her mobile book-store have visited 30 states, stopping at festivals and events along the way. While the locations change, some things always stay the same. Collins loves meeting people and making connections. While she loves what she does. Collins doesn' t think she can keep doing it. In several years, she hopes to pass her traveling bookstore onto another bibliophile who shares the same interest and will keep it on the road.
(1)、Why did Collins abandon opening a bookstore?A、It would cost a lot of money. B、It was not promising. C、It would be out of date. D、It was not approved.(2)、Why were the shelves designed at a 15-degree angle?A、To beautify the mobile bookstore. B、To make full use of space of the shelves. C、To keep the bookstore' s balance. D、To protect the books from falling down.(3)、Which of the following can best describe Collins?A、Merciful and delightful. B、Intelligent and reasonable. C、Determined and social. D、Generous and lovely.(4)、What does the underlined word " bibliophile" in the last paragraph mean?A、A book lover. B、A publisher. C、A famous writer. D、An editor. -
3、第一节 (共15小题;每小题2.5分,满分37.5分)阅读下列短文,从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。
The Best Noodles in China
Let' s try different noodles and find out what makes these noodles so special.
Zhenjiang' s pot cover noodle
Origin: Zhenjiang, Jiangsu
Price: 15 RMB
Pot cover noodle is Zhenjiang' s special food. When the noodle is being boiled, a wooden lid is put on the boiling water. That' s why it is named " Wok Lid Noodle" . The special noodle used for this dish is called " Jumpy Noodle" , which has tiny holes that absorb the flavors quickly and offer a chewy texture(口感).
Shanxi' s sliced noodle
Origin: Taiyuan. Shanxi
Price: 15~25 RMB
Sliced noodle originated in Taiyuan, Shanxi Province in the 12th century, and has long enjoyed the title of " King of Noodle" . The noodle is peeled(削) with a knife, so it is called " Knife Peeled Noodle" . Smooth and chewy, soft yet never sticky, the noodle possesses a unique texture. It is served with tomato and meat sauce. Mutton soup is the most popular.
Lanzhou' s hand pulled noodle
Origin: Lanzhou, Gansu
Price: Under 15 RMB
Lanzhou' s hand pulled noodle is served with beef, pepper, sour garlic, and beef soup cooked with secret recipes of the Hui minority. It is usually enjoyed for breakfast or lunch by people in the northwest of China.
Yanji' s soba noodle
Origin: Yanji, Jilin
Price: 18~25 RMB
Yanji' s soba noodle is the traditional food of China' s Korean minority. Boiled soba noodle is put in cold water, and then mixed with cold beef soup. The sweet and sour soba noodle proves to be a great treat in the hot summer.
(1)、Which of the following dishes has to use the so-called Jumpy Noodle?A、Yanji' s soba noodle. B、Shanxi' s sliced noodle. C、Lanzhou' s hand pulled noodle. D、Zhenjiang' s pot cover noodle.(2)、Where does Lanzhou' s hand pulled noodle originate in China?A、In the northeast of China. B、In the northwest of China. C、In the east of China. D、In the north of China.(3)、What is unique about Yanji' s soba noodle?A、It is a kind of cold noodle. B、It is served with soup. C、It is eaten in summer. D、It is made by a minority group. -
4、听第10段材料,回答小题。(1)、What does the speaker sometimes have for breakfast?A、A piece of bread. B、A sandwich. C、Tomatoes.(2)、When does the speaker have her main meal of the day?A、In the morning. B、At noon. C、In the evening.(3)、What does the speaker like to have at the end of the dinner?A、A cookie. B、Ice cream. C、A piece of fruit.(4)、What do we know about the speaker?A、She likes oranges. B、She loves meat. C、She is on a diet.
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5、听第9段材料,回答小题。(1)、Where can the conversation happen?A、At school. B、In the street. C、At home.(2)、What did the man lose?A、Bread. B、Candy. C、A pen.(3)、Why did the woman believe Cynthia didn' t take it?A、Because they are friends. B、Because she likes Cynthia. C、Because they stayed together all day.
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6、听第8段材料,回答小题。(1)、How did the woman know about the hotel?A、From a friend. B、From a newspaper. C、From the Internet.(2)、When will the woman' s family leave the hotel?A、On August 23rd. B、On August 30th. C、On September 6th.(3)、What do we know about the woman?A、She has one child. B、She takes the man' s advice. C、She will book rooms next to each other.
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7、听第7段材料,回答小题。(1)、How long haven' t the two speakers seen each other?A、For two months. B、For three months. C、For four months.(2)、Why does the woman look different now?A、She eats less. B、She drinks diet tea. C、She does more exercise.(3)、What will the man probably do next week?A、Go dancing. B、Go swimming. C、Go running.
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8、听第6段材料,回答小题。(1)、Why does the man make the call?A、To advertise for a program. B、To answer a message. C、To ask for money.(2)、Which sport needs an extra pay?A、Swimming. B、Golf. C、Horse-riding.
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9、 What is the man doing?A、Signing for a box. B、Collecting the woman's information. C、Filling out a form.
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10、 What are the speakers talking about?A、What to eat for lunch. B、Whether to eat out. C、When to have lunch.
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11、 How does the man feel now?A、Annoyed. B、Excited. C、Sleepy.
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12、 How will the woman get to the city center?A、By subway B、By taxi. C、By bus.
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13、 Where is the man from?A、Australia. B、New Zealand. C、England.
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14、纵观历史,大多数重要的节日传统在很大程度上得到了保留。(被动语态)
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15、当我看到那些可爱的玩具时,就会想起快乐的童年。(the moment)
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16、他全力以赴以按时完成这项工作。(concentrated effort)
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17、微笑是如此强大,它给人们巨大的勇气。(so...that)
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18、自从出国后,她就不再和我们保持联系了。(no longer)
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19、语法填空(短文)
Last Sunday our class organized a trip to the Daming Lake Park, which (surround)with tall trees. It is very neat as the government (attach) great importance to the environmental protection. On no account should people throw away rubbish here and there. We helped the dustmen clean the park. Two hours (late), we went back to school, tired but happy.
Li Ping and I sat at the back of the room, talking in (whisper).She told me she was admitted into a key university through her hard work. I expressed my sincere congratulations her success. It is hoped that she will make greater progress in the future.
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20、 Suddenly,a person with a mask appeared in front of me,and I was almost to death.(scare)