1、题型组合课时练(三十)必修5Module 6Animals in Danger(限时：35分钟).阅读理解A(2017沈阳市高三教学质量检测)In 2013 alone at least 20，000 African elephants were killed for their teeth.In South Africa over the last two years more than 2，200 rhinos were killed for their horns.These numbers are alarming，because current rates of illegal hu
2、nting are faster than birth rates，which could lead to extinction of these ecologically important creatures in the environment.Indeed，some elephant and rhino populations are on track to be locally extinct within the next decade.If you are reading this，you may already be aware of these facts.But you m
3、ight not know that wildlife trafficking(非法交易) not only threatens the existence of elephants and rhinos but is also leading to extinction of other species，such as tigers，tortoises，sea turtles，and the worlds most trafficked mammal (哺乳动物)pangolins.Pangolins are the only mammals that are entirely covere
4、d in touch scales(鳞)，which makes them look very strong.But actually they are endangered mammals.There are eight different species of pangolins，four in Asia and four in Africa，and all are threatened with extinction.Although pangolins are protected throughout most of the countries where they live，high
5、 demand in East Asia，where the delicious pangolin meat is considered a delicacy and where their scales are used in traditional medicines，is driving an illegal trade in both live animals and pangolin parts.The number of pangolin trafficking is shocking.Experts believe that over the last 10 years more
6、 than 1 million pangolins were taken from the wild.It is estimated that between 40，000 and 81，250 pangolins were killed for the illegal trade in 2013 alone.In February，the United States released a plan to deal with wildlife trafficking，which lays out the steps we will take to fight the illegal trade
7、 in wildlife，including pangolins.We are strengthening the carrying out of the plan；building international cooperation and contribution to protect wildlife；raising awareness to drive down the demand that is fuelling the illegal trade.Get involved and remember World Wildlife Day (Marcia 3) by spreadin
8、g the plan.Use social media and tell everyone that now it is time to get serious about wildlife crime and end the demand that threatens species，big and small，from the huge elephant to the shy pangolin.【语篇解读】由于人们的捕猎，一些物种濒临灭绝。本文呼吁人们行动起来，保护濒危物种。1How many endangered creatures are mentioned in the passag
9、e?A4.B5.C6.D7.C细节理解题。根据第一、二段可知，文章提到了大象、犀牛、老虎、陆龟、海龟、穿山甲六种濒临灭绝的动物。故选C项。2Which of the following is TRUE according to Paragraph 3?AEight species of pangolins live on the same continent.BPangolins are not protected in most of their natural habitats.CThe scales of pangolins can be used as an ingredient fo
10、r cooking.DHigh demand contributes to the illegal trade of pangolins in East Asia.D正误判断题。根据第三段中的“high demand in East Asia.is driving an illegal trade in both live animals and pangolin parts”可知，高需求导致了东亚穿山甲非法交易的发生，即D项正确。3What can we know about the plan released by the US?ASocial media will be used to
11、spread World Wildlife Day.BWhether the plan will be worked out remains to be seen.CThe US will work together with other countries to protect wildlife.DMore and more people are advised to increase their needs of pangolins.C推理判断题。根据文章倒数第二段中的“We are strengthening the carrying out of the plan；building i
12、nternational cooperation and contribution to protect wildlife；raising awareness to drive down the demand that is fuelling the illegal trade.”可知，美国将联合其他国家保护野生动物，即C项正确。4What is the authors intention of writing the passage?ATo inform us something about World Wildlife Day.BTo raise awareness of protecti
13、ng endangered wildlife.CTo explain why pangolins are illegally traded in East Asia.DTo show how the United States is to fight the illegal trade in wildlife.B写作意图题。根据文章最后一段的内容可知，作者写这篇文章的目的是增强人们保护濒危物种的意识，即B项正确。B(2017广东六校教育教学联合体高三模拟)Warm weather brought by El Nino has had mixed effects on animals in us
14、ually snowy places in North America，including New England，according to an Associated Press article.Some animals seem to benefit from having a chance to gather more food before winter，and from expending less energy in daily survival mode.Others，like snowshoe hares，are put at center stage in predators
15、(捕食者) view when they lack snow for disguising their white furnot a good thing for them，of course.Black bears，on the other hand，have been keeping busy gathering nuts and apples，when they would normally have settled into their winter homes by now.Vermont and Massachusetts officials have asked resident
16、s to wait till snow falls to take out their bird feeders for the sake of safety，the article said.“We suggest waiting for 6 or more inches of snow that lasts before taking out your bird feeders，especially if you have been visited in the past by bears or if there are sightings of bears in your neighbo
17、rhood，” Forrest Hammond，Vermont Fish and Wildlifes bear biologist，said in the article.“Due to lack of snow and frozen ground，birds are able to seek food in fields and forests for their natural foods.”Snow amounts can also determine how comfortable bears are and how quickly they consume their accumul
18、ated fat during hibernation(冬眠)，noted Hammond in the article.This is because snow covers and traps them in their winter homes，and also hides them from predators.【语篇解读】随着冬季降雪，很多动物进入冬眠期。但是，由于受厄尔尼诺现象的影响，北美一些地区降雪量减少，使得一些动物无法正常冬眠。5What may upset snowshoe hares because of El Nino?ATheir being caught more
19、easily.BTheir failing to gather more food.CTheir consuming more energy.DTheir losing sight of their enemies.A细节理解题。依据第二段的“Others，like snowshoe hares，are put at center stage in predators(捕食者) view when they lack snow for disguising their white fur”可知，没有足够的雪来伪装白靴兔白色的皮毛，这使得它们很容易被捕食者发现。由此可知，因为厄尔尼诺现象，它们更
20、容易被捕捉到了。6Why did the officials ask people to keep bird feeders until snow falls?AThey may disturb bears.BTheres no need to do so.CTo avoid attracting bears.DFor the safety of bears.C推理判断题。第三段开头提到往年这个时候，黑熊通常都已经待在冬眠的窝里了，但现在它们却忙着收集坚果和苹果，再根据“Vermont and Massachusetts officials have asked residents to wa
21、it till snow falls to take out their bird feeders for the sake of safety”可知，暂时不把喂鸟器拿出来是为了不招来熊。故选C项。7What do the bear biologists words imply?AA heavy snow is on the way.BBears are common nowadays.CBears live mainly on birds in winter.DWarm weather benefits birds in winter.D推理判断题。依据第四段的尾句“Due to lack
22、of snow and frozen ground，birds are able to seek food in fields and forests for their natural foods.”可知，由于缺乏雪和冻土，鸟类可以在田野和森林中觅食，因此暖冬对鸟类的生存有利，故选D项。8Which of the following is the proper title for the passage?AWarm Weather Helps Animals SurviveBSnow Amounts Determine Animals Winter LifeCMeasures Should
23、Be Taken to Protect WildlifeDLack of Snow Affects North American AnimalsD标题归纳题。作者在首段中先提出气候变暖对北美动物有影响，下文以白靴兔和黑熊为例进行具体说明，因此D项作文章标题最佳。.完形填空(2017河北省“五个一名校联盟”高三监测)This morning after I got the news that my best friend，Sean Misner，who was one of the firefighters，died in an Arizona wildfire in June，I create
24、d a Facebook page in his _1_Sean and I were like brothers.We met playing baseball when we were eight years old.We _2_ lifes ups and downs together.He was 26 when he died.I was in _3_ when I found out the situation.Friends of his _4_ photos and information on his page，and I set up a way for people to
25、 _5_ money to Seans wife，Amanda，and their son，right through Facebook.My sister is a journalist，and she suggested that we arrange everything _6_ while the fire was getting national _7_In the first couple of days，Seans page got 2，000 likes.Today it has more than 27，000 likes.When Seans family drove hi
26、s ashes 500 miles from Prescott，Arizona，to his _8_ in Santa Ynez，California，firefighters had been standing on every highway overpass (立交桥)I was surprised at how much it _9_ me to see that other people cared.Strangers were sending Facebook messages，_10_ baby clothes to Amanda and weve _11_ about $10，
27、000 for his sons education.One post is from a little boy in Nevada who said，when he _12_ he wants to be a firefighter.It _13_ touched me.People posted messages about what a hero Sean was and they were right.There is a lot of _14_ on that Facebook page.I _15_ one day，when Seans son，Sean Jaxon，is _16_
28、 enough，he will see how _17_ his father was through this page.During moments when I miss Sean，I visit the _18_，and it makes me smile.On my birthday or his birthday or some _19_ date，Ill read the messages and look at the photos that people have posted.Its a way for me to keep his memory _20_【语篇解读】本文讲
29、述了作者在网上为英年早逝的好友发帖募捐的故事。1A.honourBabsenceCexistenceDdeathAin ones honour意为“为向某人表示敬意”，与语境died呼应。2A.got throughBpassed throughCwent throughDlooked throughC根据语境“Sean and I were like brothers.”可知，作者与Sean关系很好，是铁哥们儿，患难与共。go through“经历”。3A.fearBhorrorCanxietyDshockD根据上文的“He was 26 when he died.”可推知，作者对于好友英年
30、早逝感到震惊(shock)。4A.tookBhungCdevelopedDpostedD根据语境“on his page”可推知，Sean的朋友在网页上发布照片和相关信息。下文的“People posted messages”“look at the photos that people have posted”也是提示。5A.saveBdonateCmakeDearnB因为Sean英年早逝，因此作者通过Facebook让人们为Sean的遗孀和儿子捐款，以应对他们以后的生活。donate“捐款”，符合语境。6A.practicallyBsincerelyCquicklyDregularlyC根
31、据上文的“My sister is a journalist”可推知，作为新闻记者的妹妹建议我们要迅速(quickly)发布相关信息。7A.attentionBsupportCsympathyDrecognitionAget attention意为“引起注意”，符合语境，故选A。8A.officeBhomeCschoolDcommunityB根据语境可知，Sean的家人把其骨灰送回他的家乡。9A.entertainedBfrightenedCcomfortedDastonishedC根据“Strangers were sending Facebook messages，_10_ baby cl
32、othes to Amanda and weve _11_ about $10，000 for his sons education.”可推知，有那么多陌生人关注Sean，这让作者感到很安慰。10A.offeringBintendingCexpectingDconveyingA根据上文的“see that other people cared”可推知，许多人很关注这件事情，提供了大量的帮助。offer sth.to sb.意为“向某人提供某物”，符合语境。11A.graspedBfoundedCfiguredDraisedD根据上文的“to _5_ money to Seans wife”可推
33、知，作者通过Facebook呼吁网友为Sean的妻子和儿子捐钱。此处指总共为Sean的儿子的教育筹募到大约10 000美元。raise money“筹钱”。12A.turns upBpicks upCcomes up Dgrows upD根据“he wants to be a firefighter”可推知，此处表示小男孩儿长大后的愿望。13A.deeplyBeventuallyCslightlyDgentlyA小男孩儿的愿望让作者深受感动，故选A。14A.informationBmoneyCloveDemotionC根据上文的“see that other people cared”“Peo
34、ple posted messages about what a hero Sean was”可推知，作者在网上的倡议得到很多人的响应，处处都是爱。15A.believeBwonderCdoubtDrealizeA根据语境可推知，作者相信有一天当Sean的儿子长大了，他会明白他的父亲是多么受人尊敬。16A.tallBoldCstrongDfirmB根据“one day”和“he will see”可推知，此处表示当Sean的儿子长大时。17A.excitedBsatisfiedCrespectedDencouragedC根据上文可知，作者在网上发起的倡议得到了广泛的响应，还有很多的捐款，甚至有
35、一个小男孩儿立志要做消防员，这充分说明了人们对Sean的敬重，故选C。18A.tombBInternetCpageDreserveC根据上文的“through this page”可知，作者想念Sean时，就去浏览一下那个网页。19A.specificBspecialCavailable DaccessibleB此处表示在作者的生日或Sean的生日或其他特别的日子，故选B。specific“具体的”；special“特别的”；available“可获得的”；accessible“可进入的”。20A.aliveBawakeCapartDawfulA此处表示作者通过这种方式来使关于Sean的记忆继续存在。alive“继续存在”；awake“醒着的”；apart“分开的”；awful“糟糕的”。 【导学号：60312289】