限时规范练4(模块一 Unit 2B)
核心素养关键词:培养学生人与自然、关爱动物的素养能力意识
一、阅读理解
A
Dog owners who lived near Chicago’s Soldier Field knew how to watch out for the coyote (草原狼). The wild,doglike animal lived somewhere among the tall buildings near the football stadium.As the sun went down each evening,the coyote would lie in the grass next to a parking lot,waiting.Within his view,people walked their dogs along a bike trail.Each night,the coyote would charge at the first dog to come along.
Dr.Stanley Gehrt,a scientist at the Ohio State University,led the team that solved the problem.Besides studying coyotes,he and his co-workers taught people ways to avoid problems with coyotes.In short,he says,“Don’t feed them,and manage your pets.”
The secret to the coyote’s success is intelligence.To survive in the wild,a coyote must hunt small animals,and avoid becoming a meal for wolves or bears.“This way of living creates a super-smart animal,” Dr.Gehrt says.One of the smartest changes coyotes made was to hide during the day and come out mainly at night in the city.
Coyotes have also learned to avoid their biggest killer:cars.One coyote has been seen sitting patiently at a busy crossroads.She may not know how traffic lights work,but she has learned that the cars will soon stop long enough for her to cross the street.
The male (雄性的) that charged at passing dogs near Soldier Field is an example.Dr.Gehrt and his co-workers had already been watching the coyote for months,and the animal had always avoided dogs.But now he and his mate had a home with young coyotes on top of the parking lot nearby.He was charging at the dogs to protect his family.
The researchers solved the problem.When the coyote pair appeared in the evening,they ran toward them,shouting and shaking a noisemaker—a coffee can with coins rattling (发出咔嗒咔嗒的声音) inside.“Usually,that’s all you have to do,”Dr.Gehrt says.“You do it once,and you’ll never see that coyote again.” Finally,the coyote pair moved out of the parking lot. 1.What troubled the dog owners living near Soldier Field? A.Their dogs being attacked by the coyote. B.Their outdoor play being lessened. C.Limited space to walk their dogs. D.Increasingly heavy traffic.
2.What did the researchers find out about city coyotes? A.They were not as smart as dogs.
B.They were getting used to city life. C.They needed more care from people. D.They usually hunted during the day.
3.How did the researchers solve the problem with the coyote pair? A.By frightening them away. B.By throwing cans at them. C.By catching them in the evening. D.By sending them away from Chicago. 4.What’s the best title for the text? A.Smart Animals in the City B.Meet the Coyote Next Door C.Watch Out for the Coyote Pair
D.Our Love-hate Relationship with Coyotes
B
When my boss started talking about pension arrangements,it suddenly dawned on me:I was going to be stuck working in an office for the next 40 years.I’d always dreamed of working outdoors but I ended up doing a law degree at the University of the West of England in Bristol,thinking that this would bring me a better job.
After graduating,I became an adviser.I enjoyed the work,but knew it wasn’t the right career for me.At this point,my 98-year-old grandma died,leaving me enough money to pay for an agricultural course.I decided to study agriculture at the Royal Agricultural College in Cirencester.I loved the
programme.I spent my holidays from milking cows to helping in farm shops.I spent time lambing (照料母羊产羔羊) on a beautiful hill farm in Wales.I’d get up at 5 am in the morning and go out to care for the lambs that had been born overnight.
In my old job,getting up early to go to the office was a struggle.It’s easier on a farm,where you know there are animals that rely on you.They’re living things,and if you don’t turn up something serious might happen to them.
I’ve also been fortunate enough to find a job as industry communications manager with Red
Tractor,the largest food assurance scheme (保障计划) in the UK.The role is very varied:one day I might talk at an agricultural show,educating children about where their food comes from;the next day I could be managing the design of the new food and farming standards.
My advice to anyone wanting a career change is to seize the moment.To those interested in working in agriculture,try to get as much work experience as you can.
5.What does the underlined part “dawned on” in Paragraph 1 probably mean? A.Hit.
B.Moved.
C.Excited.
D.Satisfied.
6.What does the author think of her job on a farm? A.Busy. C.Difficult.
B.Tiring. D.Enjoyable.
7.What did the author do at Red Tractor? A.She milked cows. B.She helped in farm shops. C.She took care of lambs on the farm. D.She gave speeches on agriculture to children. 8.What is the author’s advice to readers? A.Work as a volunteer on a farm.
B.Make a career change as soon as possible. C.Take the chance to do what you want to do.
D.Get enough work experience before looking for a job.
二、完形填空
My bike was stolen last Saturday.Left with a lock and a 1 heart,I decided to leave the thief a 2 .
Armed with yellow paint,I 3 a big cardboard sign and hung it on my gate.It said: “To the person who stole my bicycle:
I need it to get to work.I can’t 4 another one. PS:Bring it back.”
I felt a little 5 writing the sign.But I knew other people’s bicycles had been stolen in the neighborhood,and the least I could do was 6 what had happened.I left it up for seven 7 .
On Wednesday evening,a young man knocked at my door,carrying a 8 .
“Did you get your bike stolen?” asked the guy.“I had this bike 9 around,so I figured you might be able to use it.” I was surprised by the 10 and tried to explain my intentions,saying I really
appreciated it, 11 wasn’t sure if I’d be able to use it.What was clear,however,was that it wasn’t about the bicycle;it was about the desire to 12 .Finally I accepted,very 13 by the kindness. A snowstorm came the next day,and my husband suggested I 14 the sign.I 15 —my bike was stolen on the weekend,so the sign would stay up until the next weekend.
On Saturday morning,I got another 16 on the door.It was a middle-aged woman.She said she drove twice around the block so she could 17 read my sign.“What kind of bicycle do you need?” she asked.“If I 18 one,I’ll bring it to you.” Then she gave me a big hug.
I felt strengthened.This sign was 19 things.So much kindness was pouring out from such a simple gesture of 20 myself up to the universe. 1.A.warm 2.A.lesson 3.A.read 4.A.lose 5.A.wrong 6.A.say 7.A.hours 8.A.bike 9.A.traveling 10.A.answer 11.A.but 12.A.return 13.A.confused 14.A.look for 15.A.refused 16.A.knock 17.A.hardly 18.A.borrow 19.A.providing 20.A.holding
B.soft B.note B.followed B.lend B.happy B.know B.days B.sign B.turning B.advice B.or B.come B.amazed B.take down B.obeyed B.pull B.fully B.find B.showing B.picking
C.big C.problem C.made C.choose C.foolish C.ignore C.weeks C.board C.lying C.promise C.and C.help C.excited C.hold up C.agreed C.gift C.easily C.steal C.changing C.giving
D.heavy D.picture D.saw D.afford D.dangerous D.realize D.months D.gun D.playing D.offer D.so D.pay D.touched D.give away D.doubted D.poster D.silently D.deliver D.running D.opening
三、短文改错
One of my favourite things to do in my free time is do voluntary works.I’ve volunteered for a variety of difference organisations.The activities include simple,everyday ones like cleaning our city
square and take dogs for walks at an animal rescue centre.By volunteering,I’ve not only gained valuable experience and also built confidence in talking about strangers.I was used to be a shy person,but my
volunteering experience gave us the opportunity to meet new people.Doing an activity I wouldn’t normal
do with other volunteers made me had a really fun time.These are just few of the reasons why I think volunteering is worthwhile.
21高考英语译林一轮复习限时规范练4模块一 nit 2B 含解析
