1、（18）Unit 4 Wildlife protection2021-2022學年高一英語人教新課標寒假作業(yè)第一部分 閱讀理解（共兩節(jié)，滿分50分）第一節(jié) （共15小題；每小題2.5分，滿分37.5分）閱讀下列短文，從每題所給的A、B、C和D四個選項中，選出最佳選項。A    Lions are family animals and truly social in their own communities. They usually live in groups of 15 or more animals called prides. Prides can be

2、 as small as 3 or as big as 40 animals. In a pride (一群), lions hunt food, raise little lions, and defend their territory(領地) together.In prides the females do most of the hunting and care for little lions. Usually all the females in a pride are relatedmothers, daughters, grandmothers, and sisters.&#

3、160;   Each pride generally will have no more than two adult males. While the females usually live with the pride for life, the males often stay for only two to four years. After that they go off on their own or are evicted(逐出) by other males who take over the pride.When a new male becomes

4、 part of the pride it is not unusual for him to kill all the little lions, making sure that all future little lions will have his genes.    The main job of males in the pride is defending the prides territory. A males loud roar(吼叫), usually heard after sunset, can be heard as far as e

5、ight kilometers. The roar warns off intruders(入侵者) and helps round up small members of the pride.    Hunting generally is done in the dark by the females. They often hunt in groups of two or three, using teamwork to surround, and kill other animals. Females arent the most successful o

6、f hunters, because they usually score(收獲) only one kill out of several tries. After the kill the males usually eat first, females next and the little lions get whats left. Males and females defend against any outside lions that attempt to join their pride.1.It can be learned from the passage that th

7、e male lion_.A.usually lives with its family members for lifeB.can frighten its enemies with its loud roarC.is the main hunter in its familyD.raises baby lions as the female lion does2.Who eat first after the lion group got the food?A.Little lions.B.Female lions.C.Male lions.D.Old lions.3.We can inf

8、er from the passage that_.A.it is only male lions in a pride that defend their territoryB.usually all the females in the pride are relativesC.male lions help females when huntingD.lions hunt their food usually in the daytimeB    Have you ever wondered what wild animals do when no one

9、is watching?    Low-cost, dependable and small modern cameras offered big help. Cameras placed in hard-to-reach places have shot everything from small desert cats to larger snow cats in the northern Rocky Mountains. Scientists have been able to document the "private" moments

10、 of wildlife with leading technology.    Grant Harris is a government biologist at the United States Fish and Wildlife Service in Albuquerque, New Mexico. In his words, "There's no doubt that these wild cameras are important tools to learn new information on wildlife." H

11、arris said some images help scientists see the influences of climate(氣候) change.    Researchers with the Wyoming Migration Initiative, or WMI, are using wild cameras along with Global Positioning System, or GPS. But WMI director Matthew Kauffman says as those devices are limited, so i

12、s the amount of information they can gather. However, cameras can be left in very wild areas for days, weeks or even months. They can provide information on how many animals are moving over a given period of time.    Putting those cameras in place requires careful planning. Wild video

13、s can show details about animal behaviour. However, wild cameras have their problems too. Animals such as wolverines and bears sometimes attack them. Scientists do not know if the attacks are the result of anger or interest. Also, the devices have become popular tools to help hunters look for animal

14、s. Some people argue that it is unfair to use the cameras that way.    Even with such problems, wild cameras are clearly important scientific tools in researching wild animals.1.What does the underlined word "document" in Paragraph 2 mean?A.Remind.B.Enrich.C.Produce.D.Record

15、.2.Which is a disadvantage of wild cameras?A.They cannot be left in the wild over a long period.B.They cannot be placed in hard-to-reach areas.C.They provide limited information.D.They might be stolen by people.3.Why do some people argue against using wild cameras?A.It is difficult to fix the camera

16、s.B.They help hunters find animals easily.C.It is hard to achieve careful planning.D.They make animals interested in them.4.What is the author's attitude towards wild cameras?A.Doubtful.B.Supporting.C.Uncertain.D.Uninterested.C    I had a picnic one day with my sister. We both lik

17、e to ride her motorcycle and that day we rode it to the nearest park. We bought some coffee and cakes, and then we enjoyed our food. Within a few hours, the sky changed and looked ready for a heavy rain. We packed everything and were ready to go. My sister, who was sitting on a bench then, suddenly

18、was very still and couldn't talk to me. She couldn't move. Her eyes were rolling and she was about to lose consciousness(知覺). I held her in my arms and asked if she wanted to rest. She didn't answer and only said "Sorry".    It started to rain and I didn't kn

19、ow what to do. She was fighting to stay aware but her skin was pale and her eyes were acting strangely. Suddenly, from nowhere, a woman on a bicycle appeared, wearing a raincoat. "She isn't looking good. Do you want me to call an ambulance(救護車)?" "Yes, please, yes!" I begged.

20、    She did. Struggling with the rain, she managed to call some policemen, who quickly helped me carry my sister to a safer place. The ambulance arrived and we went to a hospital, where she was treated in time and she came to life the next morning after some rest and medical help.

21、0;   An interesting fact was that I guessed the woman in the raincoat was a doctor or a nurse. I later learned from one of the police officers who told me: "No. She was an ordinary person who took some courses on emergency situations(緊急情況)."    I am so grateful tha

22、t she appeared exactly at the right moment. I don't know why or how. I didn't even get the chance to say thanks to her.1.What happened when the author and her sister were ready to go?A.They had a fight.B.Her sister fell ill suddenly.C.They were caught in the rain.D.They had difficulty packin

23、g things.2.How did the woman help the author?A.By giving first aid to her sister.B.By protecting her sister from the rain.C.By carrying her sister to the hospital.D.By asking for emergency medical help.3.Why did the woman call the policemen?A.To keep order in the park.B.To send the sick girl to hosp

24、ital.C.To carry the sick girl to a safer place quickly.D.To carry the sick girl onto the ambulance.4.What was the author's main attitude towards the woman?A.Thankful.B.Friendly.C.Doubtful.D.Admirable.D    Wildlife faces threats from habitat destruction, pollution and other human a

25、ctions. Although protecting wildlife can seem difficult at times, even small actions in your own neighborhood can help protect many different animals. As the saying goes, "Think globally and act locally." You can protect wildlife for future generations.     Create wildlife-f

26、riendly areas in your backyard. When choosing your lawn and landscaping, choose native plants that can provide food or living places for native wildlife. This will also help cut down on pollution. Add bird or bat houses to your yard or garden to attract these species and offer places to them to live

27、 in.    Avoid disrupting (擾亂) the natural ecosystem in your area. Non-native plants or animals can destroy habitats, particularly if there is no natural predator (捕食性動物) to keep the species in a certain amount. They can kill or disturb native plants that provide food and living places

28、 for wildlife.    Practice a greener lifestyle. By saving water and fossil fuels, you will be helping to protect the wildlife around you. Take public transportation when you can, turn off electric devices when youre not using them, take shorter showers and keep your heat at or below 2

29、0 during the winter. Become knowledgeable about what can cause global warming, which disrupts migration patterns and habitats.    Buy products that are wildlife friendly. Avoid products that are made from threatened or endangered animals. Keep in mind that some endangered animals

30、 are killed by traps, or hunters who are after other wildlife within the same habitat.    Talk to or write to policymakers about protecting wildlife. Write letters to a local newspaper. Discuss ways to help animals with friends and family members.    Limit the fami

31、ly size. Population growth is one of the major factors in habitat destruction. By living in established city limits and limiting the family size to around two children per family, the earths population will stabilize (穩(wěn)定) and native habitats can be protected.1.What's the main idea of the first p

32、aragraph?A.It is impossible to protect wildlife.B.You can protect wildlife by taking small actions.C.Protecting wildlife needs ideas rather than actions.D.Humans are big threats to wildlife in fact.2.What should we do to protect wildlife?A.Stop non-native plants and animals destroying the natural ec

33、osystem.B.Know more knowledge about wildlife.C.Increase the number of the population in the world.D.Write letters about animals to your friends.3.Which of the following can be taken as a greener lifestyle?A.Planting native trees in your backyard.B.Keeping the water above 20 when you are bathing.C.Ta

34、king a bus when you are going out.D.Only eating vegetables.4.Whats the best title for the text?A.Why global warming affects wildlifeB.Whether we are friendly to wildlifeC.What makes wildlife endangeredD.How we can protect wildlife第二節(jié) （共5小題；每小題2.5分，滿分12.5分）根據(jù)短文內容,從短文后的選項中選出能填入空白處的最佳選項。選項中有兩項為多余選項。How

35、 to be Creative    Most of us think that creativity is quality belonging only to artists, writers, or dancers, rather than ourselves. _. The following tips are a great beginning for developing our creativity.    Get out of your comfort zone    We eagerly

36、accept the familiar and fear the unknown. Break out of your usual patterns(模式) and welcome creativity into your life. As stated earlier, the human brain was designed to recognize patterns. _. In fact, our comfort zone is nothing more than a collection of patterns. As we become more efficient at reco

37、gnizing and using patterns, we rely less on creativity to find new paths. We should force ourselves out of our comfort zone and open up new possibilities.    Try different things    We are used to habits and routines, and creativity hates routines. If you usually drive

38、to work, take the subway for a few days. _. Interrupt your routine, experiment and try something new. New things are often creative, but the same old thing never is.     _    Having a great idea is not enough; you must work to make it a reality. Have you ever seen a new

39、 product and realized that you thought of the same thing long ago? Yet someone else is making money with "your" idea. _. The difference between a dreamer and a doer is action. Do whatever it takes to bring your ideas to life. If you can put them into practice, you are well on your way

40、 to improving your creativity in all areas of your life.A. Take actionB. Seek several choicesC. Think from the other person's point of viewD. If you usually eat in the office, have lunch under a treeE. So we can create patterns for almost everything we doF. The trut

41、h is that we are all bora with the ability to be creativeG. We all have great ideas sometimes, but only a few people turn their ideas into realities第二部分 語言知識運用（共兩節(jié)，滿分30分）第一節(jié) （共15小題；每小題1分，滿分15分）閱讀下面短文,從短文后各題所給的A、B、C和D四個選項中,選出可以填入空白處的最佳選項。    No one is born a winner. People make th

42、emselves into winners by their own    1    .    I learned this lesson from a(n)    2    many years ago. I took the head    3    job at a school in Baxley, Georgia. It was a small school with a we

43、ak football program.    It was a tradition for the schools old team to play against the    4    team at the end of spring practice. The old team had no coach, and they didnt even practice to    5    the game. Being the coach

44、of the new team, I was excited because I knew we were going to win, but to my disappointment we were defeated. Thinking hard about it, I came to    6    I had to change my attitude about their ability and potential.    I started doing anything I could to

45、help them build a little pride. Most important, I began to treat them like    7    . That summer, when the other teams enjoyed their    8    , we met every day and    9    passing and kicking the football. 

46、0;  After six months we won our first game and our second, and continued to    10    . Finally, we faced the number one team in the state. I felt that it would be a    11    for us even if we lost the game. But that wasnt what happened

47、. My boys beat the best team in Georgia, giving me one of the greatest    12    of my life!    From the experience I learnt a lot about how the attitude of the leader can    13    the members of a team. Instead of seeing my b

48、oys as losers, I pushed and    14    them. I helped them to see themselves    15    , and they built themselves into winners. Winners are made, but born.1.A.luck    B.tests    C.efforts  

49、60; D.nature2.A.experiment    B.experience    C.visit    D.show3.A.operating    B.editing    C.consulting    D.coaching4.A.successful    B.excellent &

50、#160;  C.strong    D.new5.A.cheer for    B.prepare for    C.help with    D.finish with6.A.realize    B.claim    C.permit    D.demand7.A.leaders &

51、#160;  B.partners    C.winners    D.learners8.A.rewards    B.vacations    C.health    D.honor9.A.risked    B.missed    C.considered   &

52、#160;D.practiced10.A.relax    B.improve    C.increase    D.defend11.A.shame    B.burden    C.success    D.favor12.A.chances    B.thrills    

53、C.concerns    D.offers13.A.surprise    B.serve    C.interest    D.influence14.A.encouraged    B.observed    C.protected    D.impressed15.A.honestly  &

54、#160; B.individually    C.calmly    D.differently第二節(jié) （共10小題；每小題1.5分，滿分15分）閱讀下面短文，在空白處填入1個適當?shù)膯卧~或括號內單詞的正確形式。    A rain forest is an area _(cover) by tall trees with the total high rainfall spreading quite equally through the year. Rain forest

55、s have a great effect on the world environment because they can take in heat from the sun and adjust the climate. _ the forest cover, these areas would reflect more heat into the atmosphere, _(warm) the rest of the world. Losing the rain forests may also influ

56、ence wind and rainfall patterns, potentially causing certain natural disasters all over the world.    In the past hundred years, humans _(begin) destroying rain forests in search of three major resources: land for crops, wood for paper and other products, land for raising farm _(anima

57、l). This action affects the environment as a whole. For example, a lot of carbon dioxide in the air comes from burning the rain forests. People _(obvious) have a need for the resources we gain from cutting trees, _ we will suffer much more than we will benefit.    Rain forests ar

58、e often called the world's drug store. More than 25% of the medicines we use today come from plants in rain forests. However, fewer than 1% of rainforest plants have been examined for their _(medicine) value. It is extremely likely _ our best chance to cure diseases _(lie) somewhe

59、re in the world's shrinking rain forests.第三部分 寫作（共兩節(jié)，滿分40分）第一節(jié) （滿分15分）    假定你是李華, 計劃在下個月與父母一起去英國倫敦旅游。請給你的英國朋友Martha寫封郵件,內容包括:    1. 旅游的目的(體驗不同文化, 提高英語水平等);    2. 請對方介紹景點和風俗習慣。注意:    1. 寫作詞數(shù)應為80左右;    2. 請按如下格式在答題卡的相應

60、位置作答。Dear Martha,_Yours,Li Hua第二節(jié) （滿分25分）閱讀下面材料,根據(jù)其內容和所給段落開頭語續(xù)寫兩段,使之構成一篇完整的短文。    We first saw the lost dog on a beach on Mahé, an island in the Seychelles, Africa. My kids, then six and eight, were building sandcastles, when he got closed and watched them. The next day he appear

61、ed on the entrance of our holiday cottage(度假屋).    My husband Farid and I thought he was looking for food, but soon realized he just wanted company. He was shy, about three years old, with orange, fox-like fur, big eyes and a longnose. We called him Chell and after five or six days of

62、 him hanging about nearby, we became friends.    We posted a message online: was there somewhere that could take him in? Finally, we met Olga, a 19-year-old local with five lost dogs and a heart of gold, who agreed to take him in. Chell had only been w thus a week, but when Olga arrived and tried to move him from our cottage to her car, he refused, making himself heavy. Eventually we managed it and watched sadly as they drove off.    "Will we ever see Chell again?” my elder daughter asked, crying. “I guess not,” I said, not wanting to sugarcoat i