Module 6Animals in Danger.話題延讀(2018河北衡水中學(xué)二模)Illegally traded endangered species that escape,forming secondary populations,offer hope to their long-term survival,a study suggests.“This first came to my attention when I read a news story about the seizure of an illegal shipment of 23 yellow-crested cockatoos(小葵花鳳頭鸚鵡),” said Luke Gibson,a college teacher.He learned that the species was critically endangered,which surprised him.This encouraged Dr.Gibson and his colleague to investigate(調(diào)查)how a critically endangered species had become self-sustaining outside of its natural range.They discovered 49 cases of a globally threatened species becoming established as a separate population,which they hadnt thought of,including the yellow-crested cockatoo in their city.“This is a species which is primarily threatened by wildlife trade,” he told BBC News.“Poachers go out into the forest in its native range in eastern Indonesia and capture the bird and then ship them off,usually up to our city where there is a strong demand for pet birds.This is what has fueled the decline of this species in its native range.But its really interesting because that same cause also had another effect: some of the people who were keeping this species here accidentally or intentionally released them.” As a result of enough of the birds being released,it allowed a new self-sustaining population to be established in this city.The government in Dr.Gibsons city has made it illegal to capture the species,even though it is a non-native species.Because the city is affluent and relatively well educated,the cases of people breaking the law are extremely rare,explained Dr.Gibson,unlike in its native range in Indonesia,where capturing birds forms a major source of income.However,there can be downsides(缺點(diǎn))to the newly established population of endangered species,such as a limited genetic pool,and suffering from novel diseases.It did also present a possible “very interesting” opportunity for conservationists,Dr.Gibson suggested.This would involve “harvesting” some of the newly established secondary population,which may provide a way to help slow global biodiversity loss.1.What was beyond Gibsons expectations according to the first paragraph?A.The high rate of wildlife trade.B.The preciousness of the birds.C.The fact that the birds nearly disappear.D.The news that the birds were poached.2.What happened unexpectedly when the birds were shipped abroad?A.They formed a separate population. B.They were kept as pet birds.C.They were traded illegally. D.They were killed for research.3.Which can replace the underlined word “affluent”?A.Peace-loving. B.Rich. C.Free. D.Environment-friendly.語篇解讀:本文是一篇議論文。調(diào)查顯示,逃脫非法交易的瀕臨滅絕的物種形成次生種群,為它們的長期生存提供了希望。答案及剖析:1.C細(xì)節(jié)理解題。根據(jù)第一段中的He learned that the species was critically endangered,which surprised him.可知,讓Gibson想不到的是,這些被非法盜獵的小葵花鳳頭鸚鵡是瀕臨滅絕的物種。2.A細(xì)節(jié)理解題。根據(jù)第二段中的They discovered 49 cases of a globally threatened species becoming established as a separate population,which they hadnt thought of,including the yellow-crested cockatoo in their city.可知,出乎人們的預(yù)料,這些瀕危物種在新的地方形成次生種群。故選A項(xiàng)。3.B猜測詞義題。根據(jù)句中的unlike in its native range in Indonesia,where capturing birds forms a major source of income可知,這個(gè)城市的市民比較富有。故選B項(xiàng)。.閱讀理解(2018山西太原高三第二次模擬)Located in Los Angeles, University of Southern California is in the heart of a leading city.Although LA ranks highly in The Economists Safe Cities Index, navigating and city calls for certain safety precautions (預(yù)防措施) along with practicing common sense.Mobile Safety App Powered by LiveSafeThe Mobile Safety App powered by LiveSafe, manage by the USC Department of Public Safety and the USC Department of Emergency Planning, is a free downloadable app that mobile users can use to initiate contact with emergency responders around the campus.Features include: immediate “push button” calls to DPS, easy reporting for suspicious activity or crimes in progress, and location services to notify friends of your route through campus. Blue Light Phone LocationsThe University Park has multiple blue light phones that are strategically placed throughout campus.Take note of where the closest ones are on your route.They come in handy in case you lose your phone or in an emergency.These phones are directly connected to USCs Department of Public Safetys 24-hour communications center.Besides emergency needs, it can also be used to report suspicious activity, request for an escort (護(hù)送者) if you feel unsafe and to report a crime.Trojans AlertTrojans Alert is an emergency notification system that allows university officials to contact you during an emergency by sending messages via text message or email.When an emergency occurs, authorized USC senders will instantly notify you with real-time updates, instructions on where to go, what to do (or what not to do), whom to contact and other important information.All members of the USC community, as well as parents and regular visitors to campus, are strongly encouraged to sign up for Trojans Alert.1.What do blue light phones do for students?A.Guide students through campus.B.Alert students to crime activities.C.Light up the way if students feel unsafe.D.Connect them with the safety department.2.How does USC send out instructions during an emergency?A.With blue light phones.B.Via text message or email.C.Through mobile safe app.D.By calling all USC members.3.What is the purpose of the text?A.To encourage students to fight crime.B.To introduce USCs safety department.C.To provide safety services for USC students.D.To inform parents of safety risks on campus.語篇解讀:這是一篇應(yīng)用文。本文介紹了美國南加州大學(xué)為學(xué)生們提供的幾種安全服務(wù)。答案及剖析:1.D細(xì)節(jié)理解題。根據(jù)Blue Light Phone Locations中These phones are directly connected to USCs Department of Public Safetys 24-hour communications center.可知,這些手機(jī)直接連接到南加州大學(xué)公共安全部門的24小時(shí)通訊中心,故選D。2.B細(xì)節(jié)理解題。根據(jù)Trojans Alert中Trojans Alert is an emergency notification system that allows university officials to contact you during an emergency by sending messages via text message or email.可知,Trojans Alert是一個(gè)緊急通知系統(tǒng),在緊急情況下通過短信或電子郵件發(fā)出指令,故選B。3.C推理判斷題。根據(jù)第一段中的navigating and city calls for certain safety precautions (預(yù)防措施) along with practicing common sense.和下文的安全服務(wù)措施的具體介紹可知,本文的目的是介紹大學(xué)為學(xué)生們提供的安全服務(wù),故選C。.語法填空(2018吉林長春高三四模)No matter where you are, humans are constantly measuring and checking time.Some of us are good at itplanning and doing things ahead of time,1. others are always trying to beat the clock and do things at the eleventh hour.Tardiness (拖拉) can be serious.If you 2. (be) one minute late for work, would you resign? It may sound extreme, but that is exactly 3. occurred in the UK upper chamber of parliament, the House of Lords, in January 2018.International development minister Lord Bates arrived one minute late, and, as a result, was unable to answer a 4. (schedule) question.Instead of trying 5. (make) up for lost time, as many might do, he resigned on 6. spot.He apologized for his discourtesy (無禮) and stated that he was ashamed.His resignation, though,7. (reject) by the UK prime minister.So, how late is too late? Many cultures take punctuality very seriously.In contrast, others seem to view tardiness 8. just the normal way of things.What is considered acceptable is based on culture.That is, if you dont mind waiting, it might be best to attend your 9. (appoint) in good time.And if the worst comes to the worst, remember the old English proverb, “10. (well) late than never.”答案及剖析:1.while考查連詞。該空的前一句說“我們中的一些人擅長提前計(jì)劃和做事情”,后一句說“其他的人總是試圖在最后一刻趕時(shí)間做事情”,兩句話之間是對比關(guān)系,所以這里應(yīng)該填連詞while。2.were考查虛擬語氣。本句是if引導(dǎo)的條件狀語從句,表示的是假設(shè)或?qū)嶋H可能性不大的甚至完全不可能發(fā)生的情況,故采用虛擬語氣。句意 “如果你上班遲到一分鐘,你會辭職嗎?”表示與將來事實(shí)相反,所以用一般過去時(shí)。這里be動詞應(yīng)為were。3.what考查連接代詞。本句是表語從句,從句中缺少的成分是主語,這里的主語指代的是事情,所以用what。4.scheduled考查形容詞。在冠詞a和名詞question之間應(yīng)該用形容詞,所以用scheduled(預(yù)定的)。5.to make考查動詞不定式。固定搭配try to do sth.(試圖干某事),所以這里填to make。6.the考查定冠詞。固定短語on the spot(在現(xiàn)場)。句意:他并沒有像許多人那樣,試圖彌補(bǔ)失去的時(shí)間,而是當(dāng)場辭職。所以這里應(yīng)該填冠詞the。7.was rejected考查時(shí)態(tài)和語態(tài)。根據(jù)本段時(shí)態(tài)和句意可知,主語His resignation和reject為動賓關(guān)系,故用一般過去時(shí)的被動形式。句意:盡管他的辭呈被英國首相拒絕了。故用was rejected。8.as考查介詞。固定搭配view.as.把看作。句意:相比之下,其他人似乎認(rèn)為拖拉是正常的事情。所以這里填as。9.appointment(s)考查名詞。形容詞性物主代詞后面應(yīng)該跟名詞。句意:如果你不介意等的話,最好在合適的時(shí)間去參加你