1、选修Module 1 Deep South一、背单词与词块(一)背阅读单词会认就行(背诵时遮住右侧汉语，先自主翻译，后比对词义)1polar adj. 极地的2Antarctica n. 南极洲 3rainfall n. 降水量；降雨量4gravity n. 重力，地心引力5commercial adj. 商业的6intense adj. 强烈的7sunburnt adj. 晒伤的8minus prep. 零下的(二)背重点单词写对才行1state n. 状态；状况2flower v. 开花3adapt v. (使)适应4balance v. 使平衡5test n. 试验6trap v. 使陷
2、入困境7voyage n. (乘船的)旅行，航行8glare n. 刺眼的光9eyesight n. 视力；目力10pure adj. 干净的；不含有害物质的11sunrise n. 日出12sunset n. 日落13platform n. 平台14stock v. 储存，储备15emergency n. 紧急情况；突发事情16privilege n. 荣幸17tale n. 传说；故事(三)背拓展单词用准才行1explore v探索；探讨；探究；勘探explorer n探险者exploration n探索；探究；探测；勘查2annual adj.每年的annually adv.一年一次地3
3、deep adj.深的adv.深深地depth n深度deeply adv.强烈地；深刻地deepen v加深；深化4extreme adj.极端的，极度的extremely adv.极端；极其5ceremony n仪式ceremonial adj.仪式性的；正式的6promote vt.促进，增进，提升promotion n促进；提升7severe adj.艰难的，艰巨的severely adv.艰难地，严重地8normal adj.正常的abnormal adj.不正常的，反常的9absent adj.缺席的；不在的absence n缺乏；没有10depress v使沮丧；使萧条depre
4、ssing adj.令人沮丧的；令人抑郁的depressed adj.沮丧的；萧条的depression n沮丧；不景气，萧条(期)11courage n勇气discourage v阻止；打消的念头；使泄气discouraging adj.令人泄气的discouraged adj.泄气的；灰心的encourage v鼓励12rely v依靠；信赖reliability n可靠性reliable adj.可信赖的13inspire v鼓舞；激励inspiration n鼓舞；启示；灵感inspiring adj.鼓舞人心的；启发灵感的语境活用1The best way to explore th
5、e countryside is on foot. The exploration for nature is good for our mood so more explorers are walking into the country to gain more knowledge. (explore)2I was deeply moved by his sincere encouragement, which really deepened our relationship. I bravely dived into the deep water to measure the depth
6、 of the lake. (deep)3We are working under extreme pressure at the moment so we feel extremely stressed. (extreme)4I was absent from work yesterday. The decision was made in my absence. (absent)(四)背高频单词先“记牢”再“用活”，不背绝对不行1trap v储存，留存；使困住；使陷入圈套；使陷入困境n.陷阱；圈套背词条用法(1)trap sb. into (doing) sth. 诱骗某人(做)某事 be
7、/get trapped in 被困在中，陷入困境(2)fall into the trap (of doing sth.) 陷入(做某事的)困境背写作佳句I was trapped into telling the cheat all I knew. 我中计了， 把所知道的一切全都告诉了那个骗子。The lift broke down and we were trapped in it. 电梯出故障了，我们被困在里面出不来。Some college students fall into the trap of taking out a loan they cannot afford. 一些大
8、学生陷入了还不起贷款的困境。2promote v促进，增进；晋升；提升；宣传，推销背词条用法promote sb.(from sth.) to sth. 把某人(从某职位)提升到某职位promote sth. to . 把某物推销给背写作佳句We aim to promote an understanding of the culture of China. 我们旨在增进对中国文化的理解。To our delight, our mother has been promoted to manager. 令我们高兴的是，我们的母亲被提升为经理了。We have to think up new wa
9、ys to promote our products to the local people. 我们必须想出新法把我们的产品推销给当地人。(五)背短语词块表达出彩，需多积词块才行单元短语再认再现1in case of 如果；假使 2break up 碎开；解体；分开3on average 平均4in charge of 负责；掌管 5come up with 想出；提出 6adapt (to) (使)适应7be fond of 喜欢 8in the form of 以的形式 9stand out 引人注目，突出，显眼 10set foot on 进入，到达；踏上 重点短语拓展用活1stand
10、out引人注目；突出；显眼；杰出背相关短语stand by 站在旁边；袖手旁观；支持；位于stand for 代表；主张；象征；表示；忍受stand up 站起来；(论点、证据等)站得住脚；经得起(常与to连用) stand up for 支持；维护(权利)背写作佳句Her grade stands out among the students so she is often praised by the teacher. 她的成绩在学生中很突出，所以经常受到老师的表扬。Ill stand by you, whatever happens. 无论发生任何事情， 我都支持你。2in case o
11、f如果；假使；万一背相关短语in case 假使；以防万一in any case 无论如何，不管怎样in no case 决不(置于句首时，句子用部分倒装) in this/that case 假使这样/那样的话as is often the case 这是常有的事背写作佳句We should keep a torch and batteries in case of power cuts. 我们应该备好手电和电池以防万一断电。In case you need something, please dont hesitate to let me know. 如果你需要什么东西，请不客气地对我说。
12、He may not be back at six. In this case we wont wait for him. 他可能六点钟回不来。要是这样，我们就不等他了。二、背佳句与佳作(一)背写作佳句多“输入”才能巧“输出”教材内句式举一反三1Not until the late 18th century did the British explorer James Cook cross the Antarctic Circle, but he never saw land.(not until置于句首，句子用部分倒装)直到18世纪末，英国探险家詹姆斯库克才穿越了南极圈， 但他却从未发现任何
13、陆地。佳句(2018北京高考书面表达)Although the tradition of drinking tea dates back to 3,000 BC in China, not until the mid17th century in the UK did the concept of “afternoon tea” appear. 虽然饮茶的传统可以追溯到公元前3 000年，但直到17世纪中叶，英国才出现了“下午茶”的概念。佳句Not until the rain stopped did we leave the restaurant. 直到雨停了我们才离开餐馆。2Then in
14、 1895, a Norwegian called Carstens Borchgrevink became the first man to set foot on the Antarctic mainland. (the序数词n.动词不定式作后置定语)后来到了1895年，一个叫卡斯腾博克格雷温克的挪威人成为第一个踏上南极大陆的人。佳句(2018浙江高考写作)I can speak fluent English and I am the first student in my class to go abroad to study English further. 我英语流利，是我们班第一个
15、出国进修英语的人。佳句I want to be the first person to live on the moon. 我想成为第一个居住在月球的人。同主题佳句熟读成诵1Antarctica is the continent which is the most southern area of land on the Earth and is mostly covered with ice.南极洲是地球上最南面的大陆，大部分被冰覆盖着。2More people are welcome to come here for further study of the continent!欢迎更多人
16、来探索这个大陆！(二)背满分作文好习作就靠“仿效”和“背诵”本辑学点叙事记叙文(一)题目要求(2020全国卷)上周末，你和同学参加了一次采摘活动。请你为班级英语角写一篇短文，介绍这次活动，内容包括：1农场情况；2.采摘过程；3.个人感受。注意：1.词数100左右；2题目已为你写好。My Weekend 背范文My WeekendLast weekend, my classmates and I went to a farm where we took part in a meaningful picking activity.Upon arriving there, we were given
17、 a warm welcome by the farm workers. The farm covers 30 square kilometers, on which varieties of products are grown by season. Around the farm stand many trees so as to prevent strong winds and provide shelter. The most interesting part was that we picked many ripe vegetables and fruits, such as tom
18、atoes, watermelons and peas, during which we enjoyed tasty fruits and learned many interesting stories about the farm and workers.What we had learned from this activity cannot be taught in a classroom, so personally speaking, students should be regularly scheduled with colorful and fruitful activiti
19、es. 学亮点1学亮丽开头开头运用一个陈述句交代了故事发生的时间、地点、人物、事件，且句子运用定语从句进行整合衔接，使句子非常紧凑、合理。2学高级表达(1)使用高级词汇和语块，如：a meaningful picking activity, cover, varieties of, so as to, personally speaking等。(2)熟练使用高级句式，如：定语从句where we took part in a meaningful picking activity和on which varieties of products are grown by season；“介词upo
20、n分词”结构Upon arriving there；倒装句Around the farm stand many trees .；表语从句that we picked many ripe vegetables and fruits；非限制性定语从句during which we enjoyed tasty fruits and learned .；主语从句What we had learned from this activity等，增加了文章的亮点。3学精彩结尾结尾使用cannot be taught in a classroom强调了参加活动的意义，接着，使用personally speak
21、ing衔接上文，发表了自己的建议。4学过渡衔接考生使用了upon, so等衔接词使文章富有条理性，语意连贯，上下文衔接自然。5防微点失分考生容易把“The farm covers 30 square kilometers, on which varieties of products are grown by season.”中的介词on误用成in，或把“What we had learned from this activity cannot be taught in a classroom .”中的taught误写成teached，从而导致失分。学案(一)重点单词的查漏补缺打牢必备知识全面
22、练练清易错微点.单词拼写1The roses that you plant in the autumn should flower (开花) the following spring.2She balanced (使平衡) a huge pot effortlessly on her head and walked down to the river.3Some famous film stars took part in the commercial (商业的) activity.4The voyage (航行) from England to India used to take six
23、months. 5He suddenly felt an intense (强烈的) pain in his back when he bent down.6The mountain air was wonderfully pure (干净的)so that visitors wished to live in the mountain forever.根据语境写出加蓝部分的汉语意思1(2020新高考全国卷) Jennifer is a firstgeneration graduate and an inspiration to her family and thats pretty powe
24、rful.鼓舞2(20205月天津高考)History has the potential to break down those boundaries by offering us insight into entire worlds that would otherwise be foreign to us.洞察力3(2018天津高考)Grocery stores of the future might stock “food” that lasts years on end, freeing up shelf space and reducing transportation and s
25、torage requirements.储存4(2016北京高考)Its such a privilege to be a part of these kids lives, even just for a few hours, getting to know them and hearing their stories. 荣幸5(熟词生义)(2020全国卷)Many stations have wheelchair access from the car park or entrance to the station platforms. 站台6(熟词生义)(2020天津高考)You sho
26、uld remain modest when approaching perfection. 谦虚的.单句语法填空1.There is not enough room so the television is balanced (balance) on top of a pile of books.2Her good friend was very angry because she was absent (absence) from her birthday party.3.These severely (severe) disabled people continue to challen
27、ge themselves.4.Its a depressing (depress) thought that I will have to drop out.5Livingstone was the first European to make an exploration (explore) of the Zambezi river. 6.It is important to assess the reliability (reliable) of the data.名师点拨“一站清”(1)balance作为动词，意思是“使平衡”，此处主语the television和balance之间是
28、被动关系，所以用被动语态。balance作为名词，意思是“平衡”，经常构成短语keep/lose ones balance“保持/失去平衡”。(2)severely是副词，意思是“严重地，艰巨地”，此处修饰形容词disabled。(3)depressing 是形容词，意思是“令人沮丧的”；depressed也是形容词，意思是“感到沮丧的”，形容人的内心感受。(4)reliability是名词，其形容词是reliable。able表示“能的”，它的名词就是ability，有些以able/ible结尾的形容词的名词，把able变成ability。如： capablecapability; resp
29、onsibleresponsibility。重点练深化高频考点1trap明其义 v储存，留存；困住；使陷入圈套；使陷入困境n.陷阱；圈套通其用(1)单句语法填空After they were trapped (trap) in the coal mine for two days, the miners were finally rescued.She had been trapped into saying (say) something she did not mean.(2)词汇升级He claimed he was tricked into taking drugs.He claime
30、d he was trapped into taking drugs.解其困trap sb. into doing sth.意思是“诱骗某人做某事”，相当于trick sb. into doing sth.。2promote明其义 v促进，增进；晋升；提升；宣传，推销通其用(1)单句语法填空Our products have been promoted (promote) mainly through WeChat Moments since WeChat appeared. The promotion (promote) of energy conservation is beneficia
31、l to the protection of nature.(2)补全句子We should promote awareness of the dangers that threaten our planet today.我们应该提高对危险的认识，这些危险现在对我们的星球有威胁。Much to our delight, he was promoted to headmaster. 令我们很高兴地是，他被提升为校长。解其困promote awareness ofraise awareness of意思是“提高对的认识”；“promote sb. to职务”意思是“提升某人做”。学案(二)词块、句
32、式的活学活用强化关键能力词块的验收盘点.词块点点练选词填空in case of， break up， on average， in charge of， come up with， adapt to， be fond of， in the form of， stand out， set foot on1.In case of fire, run out immediately with a wet towel covering your mouth and nose. 2.It was getting warmer and warmer, and the ice in the river be
33、gan to break up.3.The man in charge of the supermarket is my cousin. 4On average, people lost about 11 pounds, or 5% of their body weight after training for a year.5My grandpa is fond of collecting old things.6Simply increasing the speed of production often leads to reduced value over time, in the f
34、orm of lowerquality products and services.7.The government should come up with a better solution to the problems caused by the high price of house.8It is true that the lifestyle would be different, but we will adapt to it. 9She always stood out in a crowd because her hair was bright red.10When peopl
35、e set foot on a strange land, they are usually excited and meanwhile terrified.名师点拨“一站清”(1)in case of是介词短语，表示“假使，万一”。in case用作连词，表示条件或目的，意为“万一，以防”，或起副词作用，意为“以防万一”。如：In case there is no food at home, he will buy some. He brought some food just in case. (2)break up的意思是“(指群体中的成员)解散；(指学校、教职员或学生)期末放假；结束；
36、瓦解；击碎”。此处表示“(冰)融化”。(3)in charge of和in the charge of：前者表示“负责”，主语通常是人；后者表示“由负责”，主语通常是物或事。(4)come up with意思是“想出，提出”，相当于think up, raise。.易错对对碰辨析比较1come up VS come up with比较The subject about how to learn English well came up in conversation. She came up with a new idea for increasing sales.辨清(1)come up意思
37、是“(指植物)长出地面，(指太阳)升起；被提及；被讨论；出现”，是不及物动词短语，主语经常是物，但不能用于被动语态。(2)come up with意思是“找到或提出(答案、办法等)”，是及物动词短语，后面可以接宾语。2in charge of VS take charge of比较His boss asked him to take charge of the office for a few days while she was away. Who will be in charge of the department when Sophie leaves？辨清(1)in charge of
38、是介词短语，其前面要加be动词，与be动词一起构成谓语。(2)take charge of是动词短语，可以作谓语和非谓语。.多义比比看一词多义(写出下列各句中break up的含义)The minute the sports meet broke up at eleven oclock, all students rushed to the dining hall. 结束The little boys who are eager for a holiday often ask when they will break up for Christmas.放假To our astonishment
39、, shes just broken up with her boy friend. 分手 句式的验收盘点(一)not until 置于句首，句子用部分倒装通其用句型转换Bamboos werent used in peoples daily life until the Shang Dynasty.Not until the Shang Dynasty were bamboos used in peoples daily life.He didnt see a ship coming until he stayed on a sheet of ice for five days.Not un
40、til he stayed on a sheet of ice for five days did he see a ship coming. It was not until he stayed on a sheet of ice for five days that he saw a ship coming.解其困not .until .意思是“直到才”，它的倒装句为：not until .助动词主语其他；此句型的强调句型为：itbe动词not until .that主语其他。(二)the序数词(n.)动词不定式作后置定语通其用补全句子He was the first doctor to
41、find a cure for the disease.他是第一位为这种疾病找到治愈方法的医生。Mr Smith was the last to speak at the meeting. 史密斯先生在会议上最后一个发言。This factory was the first to be set up in my hometown.这家工厂是我的家乡建立的第一家。解其困(1)当the first, the last, the best, the only, the very, the right等修饰名词，且这些词与动词不定式有逻辑上的主谓关系时，常用不定式的主动形式作后置定语。(2)动词不定式
42、如果和被修饰词之间是被动关系，用动词不定式的被动式。学案(三)高考语篇的价值发掘提升学科素养2019北京高考阅读理解D篇对接课标主题：自然环境、自然遗产保护精读真题拓展语言能力(语篇中蓝体词汇为主题词汇，请注意积累并揣摩其用法)1By the end of the century, if not sooner, the worlds oceans will be bluer and greener thanks to a warming climate, according to a new study.2At the heart of the phenomenon lie tiny mari
43、ne microorganisms (海洋微生物) called phytoplankton. Because of the way light reflects off the organisms, these phytoplankton create colourful patterns at the ocean surface. Ocean colour varies from green to blue, depending on the type and concentration of phytoplankton. Climate change will fuel the grow
44、th of phytoplankton in some areas, while reducing it in other spots, leading to changes in the oceans appearance.3Phytoplankton live at the ocean surface, where they pull carbon dioxide (二氧化碳) into the ocean while giving off oxygen. When these organisms die, they bury carbon in the deep ocean, an im
45、portant process that helps to regulate the global climate. But phytoplankton are vulnerable to the oceans warming trend. Warming changes key characteristics of the ocean and can affect phytoplankton growth, since they need not only sunlight and carbon dioxide to grow, but also nutrients.4Stephanie D
46、utkiewicz, a scientist in MITs Center for Global Change Science, built a climate model that projects changes to the oceans throughout the century. In a world that warms up by 3， it found that multiple changes to the colour of the oceans would occur. The model projects that currently blue areas with
47、little phytoplankton could become even bluer. But in some waters， such as those of the Arctic, a warming will make conditions riper for phytoplankton, and these areas will turn greener. in the ocean changing，” she said, “but the type of phytoplankton is changing.”5And why does that matter? Phytoplan
48、kton are the base of the food web. If certain kinds begin to disappear from the ocean, Dutkiewicz said, “it will change the type of fish that will be able to survive.” Those kinds of changes could affect the food chain.6 be too gradual and unnoticeable, but they could mean significant changes. “Itll
49、 be a while before we can statistically show that the changes are happening because of climate change，” Dutkiewicz said, “but the change in the colour of the ocean will be one of the early warning signals that we really have changed our planet.”析微点厚积语言基础构词法micro表示“小的”“微小的”“微量的”microorganisms n海洋微生物m
50、icrophone n. 麦克风microscope n. 显微镜微点拨名词动用：fuel n. 燃料v. 促进；增加微积累regulateregulate vt.调节；约束；控制regulation n. 规章制度regulate the global climate 调节全球气候微积累熟词生义：watern水(熟义)n水域(生义)通句式句子(1)为部分倒装句当not only位于句首时，not only引导的分句要用部分倒装结构，即助动词、情态动词等放在主语之前，但是but also分句不倒装，其中also可省略。通句式句子(2)中but 连接两个并列句，其中第一个分句中whatever引
51、导主语从句。 理脉络内化读文规律解析真题感悟素养立意考什么怎么考真题再做42What are the first two paragraphs mainly about?AThe various patterns at the ocean surface.BThe cause of the changes in ocean colour.CThe way light reflects off marine organisms.DThe efforts to fuel the growth of phytoplankton.解析：选B段落大意题。阅读第一段可知，该段主要说明在不久的将来，随着气候
52、变暖，不同地区的海洋将变得更蓝、更绿；阅读第二段可知，气候变化将影响海洋浮游植物的生长，从而导致海洋外观的变化。故第一、二段主要介绍了海洋颜色变化的原因。43What does the underlined word “vulnerable” in Paragraph 3 probably mean?ASensitive.BBeneficial.CSignificant. DUnnoticeable.解析：选A词义猜测题。根据第三段最后一句可知，温度变化会改变海洋的主要特征，并且能够影响海洋浮游植物的生长；由此可推知海洋浮游植物对海洋的温度很敏感，故选A。44What can we learn
53、 from the passage?APhytoplankton play a declining role in the marine ecosystem.BDutkiewiczs model aims to project phytoplankton changes.CPhytoplankton have been used to control global climate.DOceans with more phytoplankton may appear greener.解析：选D细节理解题。根据第四段第三句和第四句可知，浮游植物数量越少，海洋的颜色越蓝；数量越多，海洋的颜色越绿，故
54、D项正确。45What is the main purpose of the passage?ATo assess the consequences of ocean colour changes.BTo analyse the composition of the ocean food chain.CTo explain the effects of climate change on oceans.DTo introduce a new method to study phytoplankton.解析：选C写作意图题。通读全文可知，本文主要讲述了气候变暖影响浮游植物的生长变化，进而造成海洋
55、颜色发生变化，故选C项。为什么考有何价值导向解读一、发展思维品质文中第45题主要考查学生的概括性思维。第一段是主旨句，点出“随着气候变暖，不同地区的海洋将变得更蓝、更绿”，然后接下来对其原因进行解释，整篇文章主题一直贯穿始终，阐述了气候变暖的影响。由此概括得出C项正确。考生要在平时学习中注意概括性思维的锻炼。二、聚焦核心价值本文是一篇说明文。文章讲述了由于全球气候变暖导致了海洋浮游植物的变化，进而影响海洋颜色的变化，旨在引导学生关注自然生态，增强环境保护的意识。“绿水青山就是金山银山”。中国的发展不仅要“金山银山”，也要“绿水青山”，因此在发展经济的同时必须保护环境，每个人都必须要有强烈的环保
56、意识。选文极具教育意义，呼吁人们爱护环境、保护环境。借力真题发掘学习能力.单句语法填空1The area has seen a rapid population growth (grow)2The scientists are carrying out a study on the effects of global (globe) warming.3. In response to this problem, various (vary) academics proposed many measures and steps.4Significantly (significant), the
57、company recently opened a huge shop in Atlanta.5Exporting is necessary for our economic survival (survive).补全句子1She has turned down several invitations to star at shows in order to concentrate on (专心) her studies. 2The seed was sprayed over the ground in large quantities (大量地) by planes.3Tastes and
58、preferences vary from person to person (因人而异).分析长难句“Itll be a while before we can statistically show that the changes are happening because of climate change，” Dutkiewicz said, “but the change in the colour of the ocean will be one of the early warning signals that we really have changed our planet.
59、”句式解构本句是主从复合句。句子的主干是but连接的两个并列部分Itll be a while以及the change in the colour of the ocean will be .，其中before引导时间状语从句；show后为that引导的宾语从句，warning signals后为that引导的同位语从句。句意翻译“距我们能在统计数据上证明这种变化是由气候变化引起的还为时尚早”，Dutkiewicz说，“但是海洋的颜色的变化将是一个预警信号：我们确实已经改变了我们的地球。”.主题语境写作随着社会的发展，地球上的资源越来越短缺，所以节约资源、保护环境变得尤为重要。请你以“保护环境
60、从我做起”为题写一篇小短文。注意：1.词数100左右；2可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。Protecting the environment starts from me 参考范文：Protecting the environment starts from meWith the development of our society, energy becomes more and more limited, so it is quite important for us to save energy and to protect our environment. As students, t
61、here are a lot of methods we can do to save energy at home. First of all, we can turn off the lights as well as other appliances when not using them. Secondly, recycle the waste water and paper so that we can reuse them. Whats more, it is a wise choice to use public transportation.Above all, everyon
62、e can make a contribution to our environment. So lets take action now.课下主题训练自然环境、自然遗产保护.阅读理解AInspire your students with a school trip to Antarctica, the driest “desert” on earth! Since it is no longer the field of just scientists and explorers, we are offering a unique opportunity for you and your s
63、tudents to explore the great Antarctic region. Under carefully controlled conditions, you can discover Antarctic extraordinary wildlife and scenery on a voyage in the worlds last true wilderness. Antarctica offers your students different kinds of study topics from geology and plate tectonics (构造学) a
64、t Deception Island to cold environments.As the fifth largest continent in the world, Antarctica covers an area of roughly 14 million square kilometers, most of which is blanketed by a vast ice sheet, averaging 2,000 meters in thickness. For half of the year, it lies in darkness. However, with the ar
65、rival of its short summer, this cold land plays host to some of the greatest wildlife on earth. Millions of pairs of penguins, and other sea birds live in the region. Five species of seals are regularly observed hunting for food on ice. Orcas, humpback, whales and some other sea animals are often se
66、en feeding on the oceans rich picking, adding to the impressive list of marine mammals. The summer climate is often surprisingly mild with temperatures above freezing and the long hours of daylight mean that wildlife viewing is possible almost any time.We would argue that its impossible to describe
67、the scenery of this continent in a single word, but “breathtaking” comes close! This huge continent lies under the snow and ice while dramatic mountain ranges are cut through by great glaciers, forming lots of coastal islands, inlets and waterways. These are filled with ice, big of small glaciers so
68、 it is difficult to get to Antarctica by ship. The sculptured shapes and beautiful color of the blue oceans inspire the imagination and provide perfect photographic moments.An expedition voyage to Antarctica is a trip of a lifetime for students and teachers alike. Prices are available on request sta
69、rting from approximately 4,500 pounds per person including return flights and voyage. Please contact us to find out more about the travel to Antarctica. Call 01737218807.语篇解读：本文是一则广告，鼓励学生参加南极洲旅行。1Now Antarctica is not only a land of scientists, but also .Aa place where no living things can be seenBa
70、 fantastic continent all the students are interested inCa good topic for researching geology and plate tectonicsDan excellent place for students to make discoveries and explorations解析：选D细节理解题。根据第一段的“Since it is . great Antarctic region.”可知，南极洲不再仅仅是科学家和探险家去的地方，我们正在为你和你的学生们提供探索南极大陆的机会。故选D。2It is possi
71、ble to view the wildlife in summer almost any time because .Athe wild animals come out only in summerBvisitors can view the animals more clearly in summerCsummer offers warm weather and long hours of daylightDwild animals never sleep during the summer time解析：选C细节理解题。根据第二段的“The summer climate . almos
72、t any time.”可知，夏季气候温和，气温在零度以上，白天日照时间长意味着观看野生动物在任何时候都是可能的。故选C。3What does the author expect the readers to do according to the last paragraph?ATo save money for the trip to Antarctica.BTo make a better understanding of the company.CTo get in touch with each other to organize their trip.DTo find furthe
73、r information about the trip to Antarctica.解析：选D推理判断题。根据最后一段的“Please contact us to find out more about the travel to Antarctica. Call 01737218807.”可知，作者期望读者联系他们得到更多的关于去南极洲旅行的信息，打电话01737218807咨询。由此可知，选D。BAntarctica is known for being a vast land of ice and snow, a place too cold for most life. Despit
74、e this, the continent is slowly starting to turn warm. According to the Guardian, the Antarctic has registered a new high temperature for the first time on record, causing fears of climate instability in the worlds iciest place.On February 9, Brazilian researchers at Seymour Island reported a temper
75、ature of 20.75 on the icy continent of Antarctica. It was almost a full degree higher than the previous record of 19.8， taken on Signy Island in January 1982.This recordbreaking reading was taken at a monitoring station in the northern part of Antarctica. According to Brazilian soil scientist Carlos
76、 Schaefer, the temperature was documented during a 20yearlong research project. The focus of this project is to study the effect that climate change has on the permafrost within the region. Permafrost is soil that stays frozen for at least two years.Although this is a first record high for Antarctic
77、a, Schaefer stressed that“We cant use this to predict climatic changes in the future. Its simply a signal that something different is happening in the area.”But in fact, the last high temperature reading was in the 19 range. These higher temperatures can cause ice and glaciers in Antarctic regions t
78、o melt. The Antarctic peninsula the long finger of land that stretches towards Argentina is most dramatically affected. Scientists saw glaciers that have retreated by more than 100 meters in Discovery Bay where the snow melted in little more than a week, leaving dark exposed rock. This melted ice le
79、ads to a rise in sea levels that can threaten the safety of coastal areas. Its believed to be behind an alarming decline of more than 50 percent in chinstrap penguin colonies, which are dependent on sea ice.Like American writer Ernest Hemingway once said，“The Earth is a fine place and worth fighting
80、 for.” We should do everything we can to help save our planet. Otherwise, it may become too hot for us to fix.语篇解读：本文是一篇说明文。南极测得有气象记录以来的最高温，引发人们对于全球极寒之地气候不稳定的担忧。4What did Brazilian researchers report on February 9?ASigny Island is the warmest region in the AntarcticBAntarctica hit a record high temp
81、erature of 20.75.CThe average temperature of Antarctica ranges from 19.8 to 20.75.DAntarcticas new record temperature is a full degree higher than the previous decade.解析：选C细节理解题。根据第二段的内容可知，2月9日，巴西研究人员在处于严寒地带的南极洲西摩岛记录下了20.75摄氏度的高温。这比先前西格尼岛1982年1月记录的19.8摄氏度高了将近1摄氏度。故选C。5Whats the main purpose of the 2
82、0yearlong research project?ATo predict possible climatic change in the future.BTo monitor Antarcticas contributions to world climate change.CTo explain why the permafrost may cause glaciers to melt.DTo examine how the permafrost is influenced by climate change.解析：选D细节理解题。根据第三段的“The focus of this pro
83、ject is to study the effect that climate change has on the permafrost within the region.”可知，该项目的关注点在于研究气候变化对于该地区永久冻土的影响。故选D。6What does the underlined word “retreated” in Paragraph 5 probably mean?AMoved forward.BIncreased in size.CCovered a certain area. DGot smaller.解析：选D词义猜测题。 根据第五段第二句可知，高温天气会导致南极
84、洲地区的冰雪与冰川融化，所以此处指科学家们发现，探索湾的冰川已经后退了100多米，地面的积雪用一周多的时间就化得裸露出深色的岩石。由此可知，此处指冰川减少了100多米。故选D。7According to the text, the melted glacier may lead to .Athe pollution of ocean waterBthe release of various virusesCthreats to penguin habitatsDdisappearance of coastal cities解析：选C细节理解题。根据第五段的“This melted ice .
85、on sea ice.”可知，这些融化的冰雪会导致海平面上升，威胁沿海地区的安全。人们认为，这也是依赖海冰的帽带企鹅数量急剧下降超过50%的背后原因。故选C。.阅读七选五Protecting the environment is really challenging, but there are measures that you can take to help preserve the natural world.Participate in a beach or river cleanup. When people litter, their trash often makes its
86、way to our local waterways, destroying the natural homes of birds, fish and other creatures in water. 1 Plant native trees and shrubs. 2 Once established, little or no irrigation should be needed for most wellplaced native plants. By planting trees and shrubs that are native to your area, youll be w
87、orking with the local ecosystem rather than against it. Check with your local nursery, or with your states cooperative extension agency, to learn more about the particular varieties of native plants that might grow well in your area. 3 Conserve energy in your home by providing weatherstripping and c
88、aulking all windows, insulating your ceilings and floors. Purchase appliances that are energyefficient; look for the “Energy Star” designation. Raise awareness of threats to nature. Make sure you share news about the threats to the environment, both inside and outside your community. Follow social m
89、edia campaigns, and share their posts. Consider joining in rallies and protest marches if youre able. 4 Eat lower on the food chain. This means eat less beef (high on the food chain) and more root vegetables, and fruits. Smaller fish, being lower on the food chain, are usually better than larger fis
90、h. 5 Shifting to a more plantbased style of eating will slow the deforestation that meat production requires.AReduce the carbon footprint of your home.BTry to buy from local growers whenever possible.CPlantbased foods require less energy to produce.DPlanting native plants helps with water conservati
91、on.EConsider joining in beach or riverside cleanup events.FWrite letters to local newspapers and community blogs.GHelp out by organizing the cleanup near your school during holidays.语篇解读：本文主要介绍了一些保护环境的具体举措，包括参与海滩或河流的清理工作，种植当地植物，在家中节能等。1选E根据第二段第一句“Participate in a beach or river cleanup.”可推知，本段呼吁读者参与
92、海滩或河流的清理工作，故选E项。2选D根据空前一句“Plant native trees and shrubs.”，并根据空后一句“Once established, little or no irrigation should be needed for most wellplaced native plants.”可推知，种植当地植物有助于节约水资源，故选D项。3选A根据该段中的“Conserve energy in your home . Purchase appliances that are energyefficient; look for the Energy Star designation.”可推知，本段主要讲的是在家中节能，从而减少碳排放，故选A项。4选F根据上文中的“Make sure you share news . Follow social media campaigns, and share their posts.”，可推知，选项F符合语境，故选F项。5选C根据空后一句，并与本文的主题环保形成呼应可推知，植物类的食物消耗能量较少，故选C项。
