1、限时规范练4 模块1 Unit 2 Growing pains B核心素养关键词:培养学生人与自然、关爱动物的素养能力意识一、阅读理解ADog owners who lived near Chicagos Soldier Field knew how to watch out for the coyote (草原狼).The wild,doglike animal lived somewhere among the tall buildings near the football stadium.As the sun went down each evening,the coyote woul
2、d lie in the grass next to a parking lot,waiting.Within his view,people walked their dogs along a bike trail.Each night,the coyote would charge at the first dog to come along.Dr.Stanley Gehrt,a scientist at the Ohio State University,led the team that solved the problem.Besides studying coyotes,he an
3、d his co-workers taught people ways to avoid problems with coyotes.In short,he says,“Dont feed them,and manage your pets.”The secret to the coyotes success is intelligence.To survive in the wild,a coyote must hunt small animals,and avoid becoming a meal for wolves or bears.“This way of living create
4、s a super-smart animal,” Dr.Gehrt says.One of the smartest changes coyotes made was to hide during the day and come out mainly at night in the city.Coyotes have also learned to avoid their biggest killer:cars.One coyote has been seen sitting patiently at a busy crossroads.She may not know how traffi
5、c lights work,but she has learned that the cars will soon stop long enough for her to cross the street.The male (雄性的) that charged at passing dogs near Soldier Field is an example.Dr.Gehrt and his co-workers had already been watching the coyote for months,and the animal had always avoided dogs.But n
6、ow he and his mate had a home with young coyotes on top of the parking lot nearby.He was charging at the dogs to protect his family.The researchers solved the problem.When the coyote pair appeared in the evening,they ran toward them,shouting and shaking a noisemakera coffee can with coins rattling (
7、发出咔嗒咔嗒的声音) inside.“Usually,thats all you have to do,”Dr.Gehrt says.“You do it once,and youll never see that coyote again.” Finally,the coyote pair moved out of the parking lot.1.What troubled the dog owners living near Soldier Field?A.Their dogs being attacked by the coyote.B.Their outdoor play bein
8、g lessened.C.Limited space to walk their dogs.D.Increasingly heavy traffic.2.What did the researchers find out about city coyotes?A.They were not as smart as dogs.B.They were getting used to city life.C.They needed more care from people.D.They usually hunted during the day.3.How did the researchers
9、solve the problem with the coyote pair?A.By frightening them away.B.By throwing cans at them.C.By catching them in the evening.D.By sending them away from Chicago.4.Whats the best title for the text?A.Smart Animals in the CityB.Meet the Coyote Next DoorC.Watch Out for the Coyote PairD.Our Love-hate
10、Relationship with CoyotesBWhen my boss started talking about pension arrangements,it suddenly dawned on me:I was going to be stuck working in an office for the next 40 years.Id always dreamed of working outdoors but I ended up doing a law degree at the University of the West of England in Bristol,th
11、inking that this would bring me a better job.After graduating,I became an adviser.I enjoyed the work,but knew it wasnt the right career for me.At this point,my 98-year-old grandma died,leaving me enough money to pay for an agricultural course.I decided to study agriculture at the Royal Agricultural
12、College in Cirencester.I loved the programme.I spent my holidays from milking cows to helping in farm shops.I spent time lambing (照料母羊产羔羊) on a beautiful hill farm in Wales.Id get up at 5 am in the morning and go out to care for the lambs that had been born overnight.In my old job,getting up early t
13、o go to the office was a struggle.Its easier on a farm,where you know there are animals that rely on you.Theyre living things,and if you dont turn up something serious might happen to them.Ive also been fortunate enough to find a job as industry communications manager with Red Tractor,the largest fo
14、od assurance scheme (保障计划) in the UK.The role is very varied:one day I might talk at an agricultural show,educating children about where their food comes from;the next day I could be managing the design of the new food and farming standards.My advice to anyone wanting a career change is to seize the
15、 moment.To those interested in working in agriculture,try to get as much work experience as you can.5.What does the underlined part “dawned on” in Paragraph 1 probably mean?A.Hit.B.Moved.C.Excited.D.Satisfied.6.What does the author think of her job on a farm?A.Busy.B.Tiring.C.Difficult.D.Enjoyable.7
16、.What did the author do at Red Tractor?A.She milked cows.B.She helped in farm shops.C.She took care of lambs on the farm.D.She gave speeches on agriculture to children.8.What is the authors advice to readers?A.Work as a volunteer on a farm.B.Make a career change as soon as possible.C.Take the chance
17、 to do what you want to do.D.Get enough work experience before looking for a job.二、完形填空My bike was stolen last Saturday.Left with a lock and a 1 heart,I decided to leave the thief a 2.Armed with yellow paint,I 3 a big cardboard sign and hung it on my gate.It said:“To the person who stole my bicycle:
18、I need it to get to work.I cant 4 another one.PS:Bring it back.”I felt a little 5 writing the sign.But I knew other peoples bicycles had been stolen in the neighborhood,and the least I could do was 6 what had happened.I left it up for seven 7.On Wednesday evening,a young man knocked at my door,carry
19、ing a 8.“Did you get your bike stolen?” asked the guy.“I had this bike 9 around,so I figured you might be able to use it.” I was surprised by the 10 and tried to explain my intentions,saying I really appreciated it, 11 wasnt sure if Id be able to use it.What was clear,however,was that it wasnt about
20、 the bicycle;it was about the desire to 12.Finally I accepted,very 13 by the kindness.A snowstorm came the next day,and my husband suggested I 14 the sign.I 15my bike was stolen on the weekend,so the sign would stay up until the next weekend.On Saturday morning,I got another 16 on the door.It was a
21、middle-aged woman.She said she drove twice around the block so she could 17 read my sign.“What kind of bicycle do you need?” she asked.“If I 18 one,Ill bring it to you.” Then she gave me a big hug.I felt strengthened.This sign was 19 things.So much kindness was pouring out from such a simple gesture
22、 of 20 myself up to the universe.1.A.warmB.softC.bigD.heavy2.A.lessonB.noteC.problemD.picture3.A.readB.followedC.madeD.saw4.A.loseB.lendC.chooseD.afford5.A.wrongB.happyC.foolishD.dangerous6.A.sayB.knowC.ignoreD.realize7.A.hoursB.daysC.weeksD.months8.A.bikeB.signC.boardD.gun9.A.travelingB.turningC.ly
23、ingD.playing10.A.answerB.adviceC.promiseD.offer11.A.butB.orC.andD.so12.A.returnB.comeC.helpD.pay13.A.confusedB.amazedC.excitedD.touched14.A.look forB.take downC.hold upD.give away15.A.refusedB.obeyedC.agreedD.doubted16.A.knockB.pullC.giftD.poster17.A.hardlyB.fullyC.easilyD.silently18.A.borrowB.findC
24、.stealD.deliver19.A.providingB.showingC.changingD.running20.A.holdingB.pickingC.givingD.opening三、短文改错One of my favourite things to do in my free time is do voluntary works.Ive volunteered for a variety of difference organisations.The activities include simple,everyday ones like cleaning our city squ
25、are and take dogs for walks at an animal rescue centre.By volunteering,Ive not only gained valuable experience and also built confidence in talking about strangers.I was used to be a shy person,but my volunteering experience gave us the opportunity to meet new people.Doing an activity I wouldnt norm
26、al do with other volunteers made me had a really fun time.These are just few of the reasons why I think volunteering is worthwhile.限时规范练4(模块一Unit2B)一、【篇章导读】本文是说明文。越来越多的草原狼开始出现在美国北部的城市里,为了生存下来,它们逐渐适应城市生活,与此同时它们也对城市中的宠物狗构成了威胁。1.A细节理解题。根据第一段的内容及第二段中的“Eachnight,thecoyotewouldchargeatthefirstdogtocomealo
27、ng”可知,在SoldierField附近住的狗主人要谨防自己的狗被草原狼袭击。2.B推理判断题。根据第四段中的“Oneofthesmartestchangescoyotesmadewastohideduringthedayandcomeoutmainlyatnightinthecity”及第五段的内容可知,草原狼在城市开始昼伏夜出的生活,而且还学会了如何过马路,这一切都说明草原狼正在慢慢适应城市生活。3.A细节理解题。根据最后一段中的“theyrantowardthem,shoutingandshakinganoisemakeracoffeecanwithcoinsrattlinginsid
28、e”可知,人们跑向这对草原狼,并向它们吼叫、摇晃手中带有硬币的易拉罐来吓跑它们。4.B主旨大意题。这篇文章主要介绍了人们在住处附近遇见草原狼的现象、所遇到的问题及解决办法,故B项最适合作标题。【篇章导读】本文是记叙文。文章讲述了作者放弃法律咨询工作转而从事农业的历程,以及新工作带给她的满足与成长。5.A词义猜测题。根据第一段中的“Iwasgoingtobestuckworkinginanofficeforthenext40years.Idalwaysdreamedofworkingoutdoors”可知,作者突然明白她以后都要待在办公室里了,但是她其实更喜欢户外工作。hit意为“使人突然意识到
29、”。6.D细节理解题。根据第二段中的“Ilovedtheprogramme”以及第三、四段的描述可知,作者很喜欢农场的工作。7.D细节理解题。根据倒数第二段中的“onedayImighttalkatanagriculturalshow,educatingchildrenaboutwheretheirfoodcomesfrom”可知答案。8.C推理判断题。根据末段中的“Myadvicetoanyonewantingacareerchangeistoseizethemoment”可知,作者建议要抓住机会,做自己想做的事情。二、【篇章导读】本文是记叙文。自行车被偷后,“我”在大门口挂了个警告牌,希望
30、小偷能看到,将自行车还回来。没想到,“我”却收到了陌生人的善意和帮助。1.D由本段第一句“MybikewasstolenlastSaturday”以及“Leftwithalock.”可知,“我”很“难过(aheavyheart)”。2.B由“abigcardboardsign”以及“Tothepersonwhostolemybicycle.Bringitback”可知,“我”决定给小偷留张“便条(note)”。3.C由本句中的“Armedwithyellowpaint”以及下文中的“writingthesign”可知,“我”用家里的硬纸箱“制作了(made)”一个牌子。4.D由“Ineedit
31、togettowork”以及“Bringitback”可知,“我”“买不起(cantafford)”另一辆自行车。5.C由“ButIknewotherpeoplesbicycles.hadhappened”可知,“我”觉得写警告牌这个举动有些“愚蠢(foolish)”。6.A由本句中的“ButIknewotherpeoplesbicycleshadbeenstolenintheneighborhood”可知,“我”愿意将所发生的事“说出来(say)”。7.B由下文中的“mybikewasstolenontheweekend,sothesignwouldstayupuntilthenextwee
32、kend”可知,“我”让警告牌在大门口挂“七天(sevendays)”。8.A由下文中的“Ihadthisbike.touseit”可知,他扛着一辆“自行车(bike)”。9.C由本句中的“Ifiguredyoumightbeabletouseit”可知,“我”这辆自行车“闲置着(lyingaround)”。10.D由上文中的“Ihadthisbike.touseit”可知,他的“帮助(offer)”使“我”惊讶。11.A前后句之间表示转折关系,故用“但是(but)”。12.C由下文中的“Iaccepted.thekindness”可知,“我”改变主意不是因为这辆自行车,而是因为他很想“帮助(
33、help)”“我”。13.D由该空前的“Iaccepted”可知,此处指他的善意让“我”很“感动(touched)”。14.B由“Asnowstormcamethenextday”以及“mybikewasstolen.thenextweekend”可知,“我”的丈夫建议“我”把警告牌“拿下来(takedown)”,“我”“拒绝了(refused)”。15.A见上题解析。16.A由“Itwasamiddle-agedwoman”可知,此处表示“又有人敲门(anotherknockonthedoor)”。17.B“shedrovetwicearoundtheblock”的目的是能够“完全(full
34、y)”读懂警告牌。18.B此处表示如果“我”“找到(find)”一辆自行车的话,“我”给你拿过来。19.C“我”在大门口挂警告牌,希望小偷能看到,将自行车还回来。没想到,却收到了陌生人的善意和帮助,故这个警告牌在“改变着(changing)”情况。20.D结合整篇文章以及第二段中警告牌的内容,此处表示“我”只是“将心中所想说出来(openingmyselfup)”,却收到如此多的善意。三、第一句:workswork第二句:differencedifferent第三句:taketaking第四句:andbut;aboutwith/to第五句:去掉was;usme第六句:normalnormally;hadhave第七句:few前加a
