1、 1Unit 22 Environmental Protection(A).阅读理解A 【导学号：33220211】(2017陕西省西安市高三模拟)Two young giantpanda twins born in the United States have returned home to China，but are struggling to adapt to the language and food.The 3yearold sisters， Mei Lun and Mei Huan，were the first surviving panda twins to be born i
2、n the United States，and were returned to China from Zoo Atlanta on Nov.5.But the pair still understand English better than Chinese，and prefer American biscuits to Chinese bread.A zookeeper said that his main concern is that the pair are so addicted to American biscuits that everything they eatfrom b
3、amboos to appleshas to be mixed with biscuits.They even want to snack on(吃零食) biscuits when drinking water.The zookeeper is trying to wean them off their biscuit habit，gradually replacing the American food with Chinese bread.Mei Huan is adapting，but Mei Lun doesnt want to touch the unfamiliar bread.
4、Mei Lun is the livelier of the two，often jumping onto the roof and hanging upside down from a rail，but her slightly younger sister Mei Huan is calmer，preferring to sit still，observe her new environment and occasionally snack on bamboo.A language barrier is also reported.While the pair respond to the
5、ir own names，and understand some English phrases such as“come here”，they dont understand the Sichuan dialect of Chinese.The news caused some laughter on Chinese social media，with some users commenting that the pandas would soon get used to Sichuans famous spicy cuisine.【语篇解读】 本文是一则新闻报道，介绍了从美国归来的熊猫美轮
6、和美奂目前还不能适应中国的语言和食物的事情。1Based on the passage，which statement do you think is right?AThe panda twins can fit in well in Sichuan.2BThe panda twins are only fond of Sichuan food and dishes.CThe panda twins have been used to the new environment very quickly.DIts hard for the panda twins to get used to th
7、e new environment soon.D 考查细节理解。根据文章首句中的 but are struggling to adapt to the language and food可知，从美国归国的熊猫正努力适应新的语言和食物，且从第二、三段可知，它们并没有很快适应新环境。故选 D项。2What does the underlined part“wean them off”in the fourth paragraph mean?AHelp them get rid of.BHelp them form.CHelp them strengthen.DHelp them keep.A 考查
8、词义猜测。根据画线部分后面的 gradually replacing the American food with Chinese bread可知，饲养员逐步尝试用中国面包代替美国饼干，目的是让熊猫们戒掉对美国饼干的“依恋” 。由此可猜测，wean them off的意思是“使它们逐渐戒除” 。故选 A项。3From the passage we learn that of the two sisters AMei Huan mainly eats bambooBMei Lun is living a more active lifeCMei Huan is not smarter than
9、Mei LunDMei Lun is as quiet as her younger sisterB 考查细节理解。根据第五段中的 Mei Lun is the livelier of the two可知，美轮是两只熊猫中较活跃的一只，故 B项正确。根据第五段中的 but her slightly younger sister Mei Huan is calmer，preferring to sit still，observe her new environment and occasionally snack on bamboo可知，A、D 项表述错误，C 项在文中并未提及。B(2017重庆
10、调研班测试)As the world becomes more connected，the number of people living outside their home country is on the rise.To find out what makes expats(移民) happy in their new hometown，the global community network InterNations recently conducted their annual Expat Insider survey.In Malta，warm weather and nearn
11、ess to Europe are the big draws for this Mediterranean nation.The climate leads to a slower pace of life.3“Some shops have asiestaearly in the afternoon，and many people notice slow service at the restaurants， ”said an InterNations Consul from Rome.“I remember sitting at a table around 8 pm once and
12、leaving at midnight！We only had a starter and one main.”In Ecuador，friendly people，affordable healthcare and tasty，cheap food are just a few reasons as to why expats love living in Ecuador.Plus，the countrys diverse cities give expats a lot of choices.“The beauty of Ecuador is the variety， ”said an I
13、nterNations ambassador.“The people who come to retire in Ecuador often look for a lower cost of living，so the coastline，the southern part of Ecuador and Ambato will fit this type of expat.In the case of businessminded or outgoing expats，Quito，Guayaquil and Cuenca are the cities to live in.”The bigge
14、r cities do come at a cost，he warned，with higher prices for rent and eating out.In New Zealand，the countrys natural beauty draws people from across the world，and with easy access to both cities and beaches，expats usually adopt the local relaxed lifestyle.An InterNations ambassador from Hong Kong not
15、es that a typical Kiwi works 8：30 am to 5 pm，never overtime，and enjoys meals and weekend activities，like house parties，road trips or hiking，with their family.【语篇解读】 本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了一项目的在于弄清是什么使移民人士在新家乡感到快乐的调查研究。4What is InterNations survey for?ATo study why the number of expats is on the rise.BTo ma
16、ke clear what the exact number of expats is.CTo look into how expats adopted their new hometown.DTo discover what pleases expats in their adopted countries.D 考查细节理解。该题提问的是 InterNations的调查目的。根据第一段第二句可知，InterNations的调查是为了弄清楚是什么令移居人士对他们移居的国家感到满意。故选 D。5What does the underlined word“siesta”in Paragraph 3
17、 probably mean?ASale. BBreak.4CPromotion. DExhibition.B 考查词义猜测。该题提问的是第三段中的画线词“siesta”是什么意思。根据第三段第一句和上文中的“slower pace of life”可知，这些地方的生活节奏很慢，饭店的服务也很慢，由此可推知，商店在下午早早就打烊了。 “siesta”应意为“休息” ，与 B项意思最为接近。故选 B。6What do we know about the expats to Ecuador?ARich expats would like to live in Ambato.BAll the exp
18、ats love the lower cost of living.COutgoing expats are likely to choose Cuenca.DThe bigger cities are the best choices for poor expats.C 考查细节理解。该题提问的是关于厄瓜多尔的移民，我们知道些什么。根据第五段第三句可知，性格外向的移民可能会选择昆卡作为定居的城市。故选 C。7Expats choose New Zealand because of its Aspecial climate Btypical animalsCnatural beauty Dfa
19、st pace of lifeC 考查细节理解。该题提问的是移民选择新西兰的主要原因。根据第六段可知，移民选择新西兰主要是因为它的自然美景。故选 C。.完形填空(2017西宁三校十月联考)I was looking through some old photo albums the other day.I had 1 done that many times before but I felt a sudden 2 to see them again.I found myself 3 so many beautiful memories from my childhood.There was
20、my dear Nana giving me a thorough 4 when I was a newborn baby.There was me and my brother standing in front of the worlds ugliest 5 our favorite Christmas tree.There was my beautiful Mom 6 me on her lap.Then the pictures seemed 7 all of a sudden because my eyes were wet.I just couldnt 8 the tears.“W
21、hat is going on？”I 9 I hadnt cried the last time.But what was 10 now?I soon saw that it was I who changed.I had 11 My spirit had walked a little further down the 12 of love.I realized as long as they came with a warm heart，wet eyes were 13 to be ashamed of.I smiled and I felt Mom and Nana smiling 14
22、 on me from Heaven.Leo Buscaglia said：“Im not afraid of 15 They clean out my 5eyeballs.”I think they clean out our 16 as well.They help us to wash away our pain，fear and grief(悲伤)They help us to 17 our love and goodness.They help us to become who we are 18 to be.The next time you feel your tears sta
23、rting，just let them 19 Life is full of smiles and tears.Only by allowing them both can we 20 live.【语篇解读】 本文是一篇夹叙夹议的文章。再次看老相册时，作者重温了童年的一些美好回忆，并流下了眼泪。作者从而感悟到生活中充满欢笑和眼泪，只有允许它们两者存在，我们才能真正地生活。1A.never BeverCalready DnearlyC 根据下文的“many times before”以及“I hadnt cried the last time”可知，作者应该不止一次看这些老相册，故此处表示作者之
24、前已经(already)多次看过这些老相册。2A.appeal BsadnessCfear DurgeD 此处表示作者突然有再次看老相册的冲动(urge)。appeal“恳求” ；sadness“悲伤” ；fear“害怕” 。3A.shaping BrelivingCescaping DbuildingB 此处表示作者重温(reliving)了许多来自童年时期的美好回忆。shape“塑造” ；escape“逃避” ；build“建造” 。4A.bath BspeechChug DsurveyA 根据下文的“when I was a newborn baby”可知，此处表示作者还是个新生儿时，奶
25、奶给她彻底洗澡，故选 A项。5A.and BbutCor DasB 空前的“the worlds ugliest”和空后的“our favorite”之间为转折关系，故用并列连词 but。6A.spinning BpossessingCholding Dwalking6C 根据下文的“on her lap”可知，此处应表示“我漂亮的妈妈把我抱着放在她的腿上” 。hold 意为“抱着，托着” ，符合语境。spin“快速旋转” ；possess“拥有” ；walk“遛” 。7A.beautiful BblankCabnormal DvagueD 上文提到了作者正在看老照片，根据下文的“becaus
26、e my eyes were wet.the tears”可知作者流泪了，根据常识可知，此处表示这些老照片变得模糊(vague)了。beautiful“漂亮的” ；blank“空白的” ；abnormal“不正常的” 。8A.fight back Bfight withCfight for Dfight againstA 根据上文的“because my eyes were wet”和下文的“I hadnt cried the last time.But.”可知，作者这次看老照片的时候哭了，此处表示作者遏制不住眼泪。fight back“忍住，抑制住” ，符合语境。fight with“与争斗
27、” ；fight for“努力争取” ；fight against“对抗” 。9A.found BwonderedChesitated DdiscussedB 作者以前看老照片没有哭，而这次看老照片却哭了。所以作者想知道(wondered)发生了什么。find“发现，找到” ；hesitate“犹豫，迟疑” ；discuss“讨论” 。10A.heartbreaking BwrongCdifferent DdisturbingC 根据下文的“I soon saw that it was I who changed”可知，作者很快明白，是她自己和以前不一样了。故之前作者想知道的问题是“现在有什么
28、是不同的呢” 。故选 C项。11A.grown BmisunderstoodCinsisted DstruggledA 根据下文的“My spirit had walked a little further”可知，此处应表示作者的心灵已经在爱的道路(path)上走得更远了一点了，即作者已经成长(grown)了。12A.feast BpathCexpectation DcircleB 参见上题解析。feast“宴会” ；expectation“期望” ；circle“圈子” 。13A.everything BsomethingCanything Dnothing7D 根据上文的“as long
29、as they came with a warm heart”以及下文的“I smiled”可知，该句表示含泪的眼睛没有什么(nothing)可羞愧的，只要它们伴随着一颗温暖的心而来。14A.forward BupwardsCdown DbehindC 根据下文的“on me from Heaven”可知，此处表示作者感到妈妈和奶奶从天堂向下(down)冲着自己微笑。15A.tears BfailuresCdeaths DillnessesA 根据语境尤其是下文的“They clean out my eyeballs”可知，此处表示“眼泪清洗了我的眼球” ，故选 tears。16A.compe
30、tence BinsideCidentification DdevelopmentB 根据下文的“They help us to wash away our pain，fear and grief(悲伤)They help us to.to be”可知，此处表示眼泪不仅清洗了我们的眼球，也清洗了我们的内心(inside)。competence“能力” ；identification“辨认” ；development“发展” 。17A.look through Bclean outClearn from Dreconnect toD 第一段提到老照片让作者的美好回忆重现，故这里应该是表示“眼泪帮
31、助我们重新找回我们的爱和善良” 。reconnect to“重新连接” ，在这里引申为“重新找回” 。look through“浏览” ；clean out“把清洗干净” ；learn from“向学习” 。18A.used BremindedCforced DmeantD 此处表示眼泪可以帮助我们成为我们想成为的人。be meant to do“打算，想要” 。19A.separate BstayCflow DdisappearC 根据上文提到的眼泪的好处可知，此处表示下次你感觉到眼泪开始流的时候，那么就让它们流下来吧。故选 C项。20A.truly BroughlyCgenerally Dtentatively8A 生活中充满笑和泪，只有允许它们都存在，我们才能真正地(truly)生活。roughly“粗略地” ；generally“大体上” ；tentatively“试探性地” 。 【导学号：33220212】
