1、【 精品教育资源文库 】 Unit 2 Growing pains (B 卷 ) (对应学生用书第 263 页 ) . 阅读理解 (2017 年安徽合肥高三第二次教学质量检测 ) Bees play a vital role in the world.Unfortunately, bees are dying by the second. The main purpose of bees is to make honey.Honey, shockingly, does not exist for human consumption; it is essential to the insect
2、s.Honeybees store honey in their hives (蜂箱 )in order for the bees to have energy for their flight muscles and for heating the hives during the winter period.They collect pollen (花粉 )which supplies protein for young bees to grow. According to National Honey Board, the increased production and quality
3、 of agricultural crops as a result of honeybee pollination are valued at more than $ 14.6 billion per year.These insects are responsible for over 70 of the fruits and vegetables we eat today, including apples, grapes, coffee, beans, and broccoli. So if they are so valuable to agriculture, why do the
4、y keep dying off? A key suspect seems to be pesticides (农药 ) Honeybees who are exposed to pesticides result in the damage to their neurological (神经 系统的 ) functions, specifically memory or behavior.And thats why the majority of worker bees disappear and leave behind a queen, plenty of food and a few
5、nurse bees to care for the remaining immature bees and the queen.There are several other causes of the decline of bees, including the destruction of natural habitats, like woodlands, forests, and other habitats for bees.Climate change is also a factor in the decline of the wild bee population. Actua
6、lly, there are a variety of methods to help the bee population grow.One way is to start your own organic garden by planting beefriendly plants.Pesticides are used in both industrial practices and even in your home, so it is best to find organic seeds and weed killers. 【语篇解读】 本文是一篇说明文。蜜蜂在生物世界里起着重要的作用
7、 , 但是由于农药的滥用 , 蜜蜂正在 大批死亡。本文 给出了增加蜜蜂数量的方法和建议。 1 Why do honeybees store honey in their hives? A To provide enough honey for humans to consume. 【 精品教育资源文库 】 B To draw protein out of honey for young bees. C To help attract other insects and make hives stronger. D To strengthen bee muscles and heat hive
8、s in winter. D 考查细节理解。根据第二段的第三句 “Honeybees store honey in their hives ( 蜂箱 ) in order for the bees to have energy for their flight muscles and for heating the hives during the winter period.” 可知 , 蜜蜂储藏蜂蜜是为了增强飞行肌肉的力量 , 在冬天为蜂箱加热 , 故 D 项正确。 2 Apples and beans are mentioned in the third paragraph to sho
9、w that A bees supply human beings with basic food B bees mainly live on these agricultural crops C bees are of great importance to fruits and vegetables D bees can bring in more money for farmers every year C 考查细节理解。根据第三段的 “These insects are responsible for over 70 of the fruits and vegetables we ea
10、t today, including apples, grapes, coffee, beans,and broccoli.” 可知 , 该段提及苹果和豆类旨在说明蜜蜂对水果和蔬菜的重要作用 ,故 C 项正确。 3 What is most likely to cause the worker bees to leave their hives behind? A The lack of food. B The abuse of pesticides. C The fighting among bees. D The destruction of the habitats. B 考查细节理解。
11、根据第四段的 “Honeybees who are exposed to pesticides.And thats why the majority of worker bees disappear” 可知 , 农药的滥用导致了工蜂离开蜂箱 , 故 B 项正确。 4 What would the author probably discuss in the paragraph that follows? A Another way to save bees. B Other tips for choosing seeds. C More methods to plant green organ
12、ic fruits. D Causes of the decline in the wild bee population. A 考 查推理判断。根据第五段的第一、 二句“ Actually, there are a variety of methods to help the bee population grow.One way is to start your own organic garden by planting beefriendly plants.” 可知 , 该段主要介绍了帮助蜜蜂增加数量的方法之【 精品教育资源文库 】 一:种植对蜜蜂无害的植物。据此可以推断 , 下文将
13、介绍其他的帮助增加蜜蜂数量的方法 , 故 A 项正确。 . 阅读七选五 (2017 年云南省第一次高中毕业生复习统一检测 )Courage is a personality quality that everyone possesses, but it sometimes fades because of bad experiences or memories. 1 By identifying the source of any lack of courage and actively changing your behavior, you can build courage. Determ
14、ine your specific fears.People are often reluctant to admit that they are afraid of something and this may be weakening their confidence and courage.In order to begin building courage, you need to determine your specific fears. 2 This may help you to develop a plan to overcome them and build your co
15、urage. Recognize your courage.Just as its important to identify your fears, you should also recognize that you also possess courage in many situations. 3 It can help you to figure out how to apply this quality to situations in your life that cause timidity(胆怯 ) It can also help you to develop your b
16、ehavior and begin building courage in every aspect of your life. Develop a concrete plan to build your courage.Once youve identified your specific fears and recognized situations where you exhibit courage, write out your plan to build your courage and update it when necessary. 4 , for it helps you s
17、tay on track if you have setbacks and see your progress over time. Avoid comparing yourself to others.Every person is different and comparing yourself to other people can minimize your selfconfidence.Focusing on yourself and not comparing yourself to others is essential to build your confidence and
18、courage. 5 Two characteristics of courageous people are that they not only have confidence, but also believe in their ability to succeed and overcome fears.By cultivating and projecting confidence in yourself, you set yourself on the path to build and maintain courage. A Part of building your courag
19、e is taking risks B Embrace the positive and avoid the negative C Write a list of your fears as you figure them out D Having a clear strategy you can follow is important E Take the time to acknowledge that you are courageous 【 精品教育资源文库 】 F Have confidence and believe in your ability to be courageou
20、s G Having courage is necessary to succeed in many situations in life 【语篇解读】 本文是说明文。告诉我们如 何拥有勇气。 1 G 上文提到由于不好的经历或记忆 , 一个人的勇气有时会消减 , 但勇气是每个人都拥有的性格特点 , 故此处应承接上文继续讲述勇气对每个人的重要性 , 故选 G 项。 2 C 本段主题是确定你害怕的东西 (fears), 且根据空前的 “determine your specific fears” 可知 , C 选项最合适。 3 E 本段主题是要承认自己的 勇气 , E 选项中的 “acknowle
21、dge that you are courageous” 意为 “ 承认你有勇气 ” , 故选 E 项。 4 D 本段主题为制订计划 , D 项中的 strategy 意为 “ 策略 ” , 与下文的 “it helps you stay on track” 中的 it 相呼应。 5 F 根据下文中的“ they not only have confidence, but also believe in their ability to succeed and overcome fears” 可知 , 本段讨论信心 , 故 选 F 项。 【导学号: 31670182】 .语法填空 (2017
22、年长春七校第一次联考 )Our group Springhill Baptist Church started a food pantry (食品储藏室 ) to help out members of the community.As part of the program, we buy the food that will 1 (distribute) and make boxes for distribution.We do this on 2 regular basis the second Monday of every month. One day, as my friend a
23、nd I 3 (load) our grocery carts with the necessary items in the store, a gentleman asked us,“ 4 do you get so many items? ” We explained we were doing our 5 (month) grocery shopping and gave him some details about our program. 6 (say) that it was great, he went on with his business. After gathering everything on our list, we started unloading the food to check out at the counter, only 7 (inform) by the cashier that our bill had already been paid. The gentleman who asked ab
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