1、Unit 3Section 请同学们认真完成练案9 .阅读理解AThe Coral Sea is home to an amazing variety of turtles，sharks, whales, dolphins, large fish, birds, corals, plants, and many other species.Many of these species are endangered elsewhere in the world, but still survive in the healthy environment of the Coral Sea.The Co
2、ral Sea is a large series of coral reefs located off the northeast coast of Australia.This area is three times larger than Australias famous Great Barrier Reef, which the Coral Sea borders.The Coral Sea is one of the few coral reef environments that have remained largely undamaged by overfishing, oi
3、l and gas exploration and pollution.However, statistics show that coral reefs around the world are disappearing five times faster than rainforests.It is very likely that in the near future the Coral Sea will face the same threats to its existence.The Australian government is currently looking at opt
4、ions for protecting the Coral Sea but has made no decisions.Environmentalists are pushing for laws to declare the Coral Sea area a marine protected area.This would mean a large “notake zone” for fishermen, a noexploration zone for gas and oil companies and a nodump zone for pollution.This would make
5、 the Coral Sea a marine park larger than any in the world.We can write letters to Australian leaders, Australian environmental protection agencies, and Australian friends，to let them know that people worldwide support this protection of the Coral Sea.To lose this last great marine wildness would be
6、a loss for the whole world.For more information，CLICK here please.文章大意：本文是一篇说明文。介绍了位于澳大利亚东北海岸的珊瑚海，它面临着即将消失的威胁。澳大利亚政府正在寻找方案，希望能保护这个伟大的野生海洋世界。1What is the authors purpose in writing this passage？_B_ATo teach people how to protect the Coral Sea.BTo call for the public awareness to protect the Coral Sea
7、.CTo show the amazing features of the Coral Sea.DTo explain the function of the Coral Sea.解析：写作意图题。根据倒数第二段可知，该文旨在提高公众保护珊瑚海的意识。故选B。2What is the most important reason for protecting the Coral Sea？_A_AThe Coral Sea, home to many species, will disappear soon.BThe Coral Sea is rich in oil and gas.CThe Co
8、ral Sea is three times larger than Great Barrier Reef.DThe Coral Sea will be a marine park larger than any in the world.解析：细节理解题。根据第一段第一句及第三段的最后两句可知，拥有许多物种的珊瑚海很快会消失，因此它需要保护。故选A。3You can most probably read this passage_B_.Ain a guidebookBon a websiteCin a science textbookDon a TV show解析：推理判断题。根据文章最后一
9、段“For more information.CLICK here please.”可知，要获得更多的信息，请点击这里。因此可以在网上读到该文。 故选B。4Which of the following is not mentioned in the passage？_D_AThe reason for protecting the Coral Sea.BThe way to protect the Coral Sea.CThe location of the Coral Sea.DThe moneyraising for saving the Coral Sea.解析：细节理解题。保护珊瑚海的
10、原因、方案及珊瑚海的位置文中均有提及，但没有提到为拯救珊瑚海筹集资金。故选D。BSeal Island is a 200meter long island off the coast of South Africa, which is surrounded by 55 to 57 degrees Fahrenheit waters and covered with over 60,000 seals and some birds. This island has been home to many birds and seals. You may think this island is a
11、paradise. In fact, the island is not famous for the seals or birds. However, the real stars are the great white sharks that leap out of the water to catch the seals they are hunting.You may think that there is no way for a 15foot long, 3000pound shark to hurl its body out of the water and catch a se
12、al in midair. Actually, these sharks are called “Air Jaws”Over the years, the seals have gotten smarter. Now, they go out in groups of seven and eight to feed. They swim down on the sea floor, which gives them extra cover. When they have to swim near the surface of water, they swim in a zigzag patte
13、rn(Z字形). But with all these tricks, they can still be cleverly beaten by the sharks. Usually, the sharks will take one seal away from its group and force it to swim on the surface, where it is easy to hunt. Sometimes, the seal is fortunate and gets away, but most of them die in the process of trying
14、 to survive.Every year, tourists go to see these amazing animals leap out of the water, sometimes flinging their whole bodies into the air when they want to catch the seals. This is the reason why this island attracts thousands of tourists from around the world every year.文章大意：这是一篇说明文。文章描述了南非的海豹岛上大白
15、鲨捕食海豹的情况，并解释了为什么这个岛每年都吸引大批游客的原因。在岛上，大白鲨会从水中跃起，在半空中捕捉一头海豹。海豹通常会以群体的形式外出，并以Z字形潜游在海底，大白鲨则会将某一头海豹驱离出群体进行捕杀。每一年许多游客到岛上观光旅游就是为了看水生动物从水中跃起，幸运的话还能看到捕食的场景。5Which of the following statements is true？_C_ASeal Island is covered with only 6,000 seals.BGreat white sharks always catch seals under the water.CThe wa
16、y the great white sharks hunt makes Seal Island famous.DSeal Island is a 200meterlong island in North Africa.解析：细节理解题。文中第一段第一句提到“ covered with over 60,000 seals and some birds.”整个岛上有6万多头海豹而不是A选项中的6千头，故A项错误；第一段最后一句提到“However, the real stars are the great white sharks that leap out of the water to cat
17、ch the seals they are hunting.”大白鲨会从水里跃起到半空中对海豹进行捕食，而不是B项提到的大白鲨在海底捕食，故B项错误；文中第一段第一句提到“Seal Island is a 200meter long island off the coast of South Africa” 海豹岛是南非海岸外的一个200米长的岛屿，而不是在南非海岸上，故D项错误；文中第一段最后两句提到“In fact, the island is not famous for the seals or birds. However, the real stars are the great
18、white sharks”海岛上真正有名的并不是海豹或者是鸟，而是在半空中捕食的大白鲨。C项正确。故选C。6Why do the seals swim in a zigzag pattern？_D_ATo prove they are smart.BTo play in groups.CTo search for food.DTo avoid the white sharks.解析：推理判断题。文章一二段提到，海豹会被大白鲨捕食，第三段提到海豹在多年来的发展中是如何避免被捕杀的。“They swim down on the sea floor, which gives them extra c
19、over.”当海豹在海底潜游时，深海给了它们额外的保护。不得不在海面上游时，则会采用Z字形来抵御大白鲨的攻击。故选D。7According to Paragraph 3, we can know_C_.Athe seals have learned how to escapeBthe seals usually swim near the water surfaceCthe sharks are often successful in hunting the sealsDthe sharks are less intelligent than the seals解析：细节理解题。根据第五句“B
20、ut with all these tricks, they can still be cleverly beaten by the sharks.”虽然海豹有抵御大白鲨的办法，但还是很难逃脱大白鲨的捕杀。故A项错误；第二句提到“They swim down on the sea floor, which gives them extra cover.”海豹在海底潜游，因为深海会给海豹额外的保护，在不得已的时候海豹才会游到海面上。故B项错误；第四句提到“But with all these tricks, they can still be cleverly beaten by the sha
21、rks.”，虽然海豹会玩一些小把戏，但仍然会被鲨鱼巧妙地击败，句中cleverly说明了大白鲨的智力还是很高的。故D项错误；第四及第五句提到“But with all these tricks, they can still be cleverly beaten by the sharks. Usually, the sharks will take one seal away from its group and force it to swim on the surface, where it is easy to hunt.”虽然海豹会玩一些小把戏，但大白鲨还是能够捕捉到海豹，而且大白鲨
22、还会把一头海豹赶上海面，这样捕食起来就会更容易了。C项正确。故选C。.读后续写阅读下面材料， 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。续写的词数应为150左右。It was somewhere between spring and summer, my mom and I were driving through the countryside. Back then, I was 13 years old, and always felt unhappy with Mom. But little did I know that this trip was going to
23、 be a special one.A pot of flowers sat in the back seat, whose heavenly scent filled the car.Suddenly, in the middle of nowhere, my mom pulled over. “What are you doing？” I cried, fearing that the car had broken down and wed be stuck there, so far from home. But that wasnt the case. My mom hopped ou
24、t of the car, grabbing the flowers from the back seat. “Itll just be a minute，” she called back through the open windows.My eyes impatiently skimmed the edge of the road before settling on a little sign showing that it was a nursing home. I looked back to the building, somewhat annoyed, as my mom re
25、appeared emptyhanded.Before she started the car, curiosity drove me to ask, “Do you know someone there？” She shook her head. “Then what did you do with the flowers？” She smiled slightly, “I gave them to the receptionist.” “What？” She laughed at my confusion. “I told the receptionist to give the flow
26、ers to whoever needed them, especially who hasnt gotten any in a while.”I kept silent for a moment. Not long after we continued our driving, I spoke again, “Did you leave your name？” To this she answered instantly, “No. Leaving flowers there for someone who will appreciate them makes me feel good, w
27、hich is enough of a thank for me.”Suddenly, still thinking about Moms deeds, I heard something burst loudly. It was our car that broke down! Nothing could be worse, because neither my mom nor I understood how to repair it, and we didnt know where the garage was. It also seemed impossible to wait for
28、 any passerby, since we had seen so few along the way.Paragraph 1：We were worrying about what could be done._Paragraph 2：As we drove along, a flower shop came into sight on the road. _参考范文：Paragraph 1：We were worrying about what could be done. But after waiting in vain for a considerable time, Mom a
29、nd I decided to walk back the road to the nursing home and seek help. God knows how far we had driven! When we arrived, the receptionist was surprised, but warmly helped us contact the garage. There, the old men who had received the flowers were excited to meet us, talking about how great that day w
30、as. It amazed me what a random action of kindness could mean to the people who received it. While we were laughing and talking merrily, the garage got our car repaired.Paragraph 2：As we drove along, a flower shop came into sight on the road. I paced quickly into the flower shop, where a bunch of flo
31、wers glowing red in full bloom caught my eye. Having witnessed the effect of kindness, I decided to send Mom the sweet flowers. Soon, the heavenly scent filled the car again. Mom tried to conceal her excitement, but the glittering tears failed her. Through this trip, I discovered that, despite my occasional anger towards her, I actually felt proud of her. This was the trip of my life.
