1、Unit 2Section 一、语言基础训练.单词拼写1We went to the meeting hall at the time as announced in the _poster_(海报)2It is _illegal_(非法的) and could endanger other peoples lives.3I got in touch with him _immediately_(立刻) after I received the letter.4There are several thousand _species_(物种) of trees here.5A car _alar
2、m_(警报器) went off (started ringing) in the middle of the night.6As far as Im _concerned_(concern), the service in the hotel couldnt have been better.7Nothing will be done because no one in _authority_(当权) takes the matter seriously.8WeChat can provide a platform to show our talent and release our _pr
3、essure_(压力), thus it is more and more popular with high school students.9Id like to _reserve_(预订) a table for three for eight oclock.10A _plain_(平原) is a large flat area of land with very few trees on it.单句语法填空1As is known to all, education is a gradual process, and people are gradually aware _of_ i
4、ts importance.2Last year was the warmest year on record, with global temperature 0.68 _above_ the average.3So even if emissions (排放) were to begin to decrease today, we would still face the challenge of adapting _to_ climate change.4When I visited Yuanmingyuan, the ruins there reminded me _of_ the w
5、eakness of the government.5In fact, the untruthful words made _an_ attack on me.You must answer for that.6Sunshine and fresh air are of benefit to your _recovery_(recover) from illness.7The activity was intended _to help_(help) international students better understand our teadrinking culture.8It was
6、 so foggy that the driver could hardly make _out_ the way ahead.9Tom overslept this morning.That is _why_ he was late for work.10Lily has stayed at home _since_ she left school.选词填空on earth,die out,aware of,on average,make progress,concerned about,adapt to,under pressure,make out,watch over1He wante
7、d to be the fastest man _on earth_.2You can _make progress_ only if you are modest.3The only thing I am _concerned about_ is his fitness.4We could hardly _make out_ anything in the thick fog.5Many species will soon _die out_ if we dont take action.6Smokers are well _aware of_the dangers to their own
8、 health.7It takes _on average_ two years to finish this kind of project.8They _watched over_ these endangered animals day and night.9The world will be different, and we will have to be prepared to _adapt to_ the change.10_Under pressure_, many governments have taken effective measures to protect wil
9、d animals.二、培优提升训练.阅读理解Elephants might be the most wellknown and wellloved animal in African wildlife.But conservation (保护) of the African elephant still faces special difficulties.While the elephant population is half of what it was 40 years ago, some areas of Africa have more elephants than popula
10、ted areas can support.Thats why AWF scientists are studying elephant behavior, protecting habitats and finding ways for humans to live peacefully with elephants in Africa.Years ago, overhunting and the ivory trade were the biggest threats to elephants survival.Luckily, ivory bans (禁令), hunting rules
11、 and protected areas protect elephants from these dangers today.The 21st century brings a different challenge to elephant conservationlanduse.Elephants walk across borders and outside parks and other protected areas.So they often destroy crops, causing conflicts (冲突) between local farmers and these
12、big animals.Successful conservation strategies (策略) must allow elephants to walk freely in their natural habitats while reducing conflicts between elephants and local people.AWF researchers are searching for a way to give both elephants and people the space they need.The AWF is collecting informatio
13、n on elephant habitats and behavior.The information they gather will help to develop the widest possible space for elephants.The AWF is helping elephants by protecting their habitats.And they also work with local farmers to improve their life in order to encourage them to protect rather than destroy
14、 elephants.文章大意:本文是一篇说明文。21世纪非洲大象的保护面临着一些挑战,AWF的研究人员正在寻找方法去解决矛盾。1The first paragraph of the text is mainly to tell readers _B_.AAfrican elephants are endangered nowBthere remains a lot to do to protect African elephantsCAfrican elephants are popular animalsDthe number of African elephants has increa
15、sed over the years解析:推理判断题。第一段说尽管目前大象的数量是40年前的一半,但是非洲有些地方的大象数量超过了该地区的供养数量。这就是AWF的科学家研究大象行为,保护大象栖息地,以及寻找在非洲人与大象和平相处的方法的原因。可推断第一段主要想告诉读者保护非洲大象还有很多事要做。故选B。2What is the biggest difficulty in protecting African elephants now?_D_AThey are still being killed.BTheir habitats are being destroyed.CThey dont h
16、ave enough food.DThey cant live in peace with farmers.解析:推理判断题。根据第三段“The 21st century brings a different challenge to elephant conservation landuse.”和“they often destroy crops, causing conflicts (冲突) between local farmers and these big animals.”可知21世纪非洲大象的保护面临的新挑战是土地使用,大象经常破坏庄稼,导致当地农民和大象的冲突。故选D。3To
17、protect elephants, the AWF does all the following EXCEPT _A_.Akeeping elephantsBprotecting elephants habitatsCdoing research on elephantsDhelping farmers improve their life解析:细节理解题。由最后两段可知,为了保护大象,AWF的研究者研究大象(搜集大象栖息地和行为的信息),保护大象栖息地以及改善农民的生活。他们并没有饲养大象。可知本题选A。4What is the best title for the text?_A_AAf
18、rican elephants conservationBLiving with African elephantsCAfrican elephants situationDAfrican elephants being endangered解析:标题判断题。通读全文内容,可看出本文介绍非洲大象的现状及保护。故选A。.七选五根据短文内容,从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。It isnt often that zookeepers call on craftspeople(手工艺人) for help, but cold weather at the Wildl
19、ife SOS Elephant Conservation and Care Center in northern India was putting elephants at risk.1_G_.Now the elephants are stepping out in style, thanks to volunteers who used their crafting talents to knit big sweaters to protect the elephants.2_A_. It has been taking action against animal cruelty an
20、d saving wildlife in trouble since 1995 Their Elephant Conservation and Care Center is devoted to rescuing the gentle elephants from being treated with extreme cruelty in circuses.3_D_,and the staff hopes to take in 50 more of the creatures.4_F_, so they are particularly vulnerable(易受伤害的) to cold te
21、mperatures. When the staff reported nearfreezing nighttime temperatures,volunteers from surrounding villages began knitting big sweaters to keep the elephants warm. The monumental sweaters, which are large enough to cover the elephants backs, bellies, and legs, are beautiful and cheerful.5_B_each on
22、e takes about four weeks to create with volunteers working together. Centered on a common goal, the project helps foster(培养) a sense of community in all who participate.AWildlife SOS is a conservation groupBMaking the sweaters is a big undertakingCA few elephants have recovered from injuriesDThere a
23、re 20 elephants living at the center at presentESome volunteers even make sweaters for elephants in IndiaFMost of the elephants housed at the center are in poor healthGThus the centers staff joined forces with locals to find a creative way to keep the animals warm文章大意:本文是一篇记叙文。在印度北部野生动物SOS大象保护和护理中心,
24、大象因寒冷面临危险,于是志愿者们为它们编织毛衣来御寒。解析:1上文提到在野生动物SOS大象保护和护理中心的大象因寒冷面临危险,下文说到志愿者编织毛衣保护大象,由此可推断空格处是说找到了让大象保暖的办法,G项“于是这个中心的工作人员联合当地人想到一个创造性办法给动物们保暖”,符合文意。2该空置于句首,是本段的主题句。根据内容可知本段介绍了野生动物SOS这个机构是致力于动物保护的。故A项(Wildlife SOS is a conservation group)符合文意。3根据下文的关键词语“take in 50 more of the creatures(再接收50头大象)”可知这个中心已经有一
25、些大象了,D项(There are 20 elephants living at the center at present)符合文意。4空格处和so后面的分句为因果关系,后面提到大象很容易受到寒冷气温的伤害,由此可知它们体质较弱,F项(Most of the elephants housed at the center are in poor health)符合文意。5从破折号后面对前句的解释可知道这项工作是一项大任务。B项(Making the sweaters is a big undertaking)符合文意。.语法填空阅读下面材料,在空白处填入一个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。(
26、2021全国乙卷)Ecotourism is commonly regarded as low impact(影响)travel to undisturbed places. It is different from traditional tourism because it allows the traveler to become 1_educated_(educate) about the areasboth in terms of geographical conditions and cultural characteristics, and often provides mone
27、y for conservation and benefits the 2_development(develop) of the local areas.Ecotourism has 3_its(it) origin with the environmental movement of the 1970s. It was not widely accepted as a travel concept 4_until the late 1980s. During that time, increasing environmental awareness made it desirable.Du
28、e to 5_the growing popularity of environmentallyrelated and adventure travel, various types 6_of trips are now being classified as ecotourism. Actually, a true ecofriendly trip must meet the following principles:Minimize the impact of 7_visiting(visit) the place.Build respect for and awareness of th
29、e environment and cultural practice.Provide 8_financial(finance) aid and other benefits for local people.Make sure that the tourism provides positive experiences for both the visitors and the hosts.Komodo National Park, officially recognized in 1980, is popular for ecotourism because of its unique b
30、iodiversity. 9_Activities(activity) there range from whale watching to hiking (远足) and accommodations aim 10_to have(have) a low impact on the natural environment.文章大意:本文是一篇说明文。主要介绍了生态旅游及真正的生态旅游应符合的原则。解析:1educate与traveler之间是被动关系,故用其过去分词形式。2此处应该用名词作谓语动词benefits的宾语,意为“的发展”。3根据句子结构及句意可知,此处应用形容词性物主代词its作名词origin的定语。4此处考查not.until的用法,意为“直到才”。5此处考查定冠词的用法。the表示特指。6types与trips之间是所属关系,故用介词of。7介词of后接动词的ing形式。8此处应用形容词修饰名词aid。9根据后面的谓语动词range,此处用activity复数形式。10aim to do sth.为固定搭配,意为“旨在做某事”。