1、unit6 at one with nature 滚动复习卷滚动复习卷 时间：100 分钟 满分：120 分 选择题部分 第二部分第二部分 阅读理解阅读理解(共两节，满分共两节，满分 40 分分) 第一节(共 15 小题；每小题 2 分，满分 30 分) 阅读下列短文，从每题所给的 A、B、C 和 D 四个选项中，选出最佳选项。 A Today, we are told, children dont spend enough time in the fresh air. Many of them are addicted to screen on a computer or a TVthey
2、seem to be living in a virtual world. They have lost touch with nature. But now 400 organizations in the UK, from playgroups to the National Health Service, are encouraging children to have some “wild time”. They want kids to swap (交换) at least 30 minutes of watching TV or playing computer games for
3、 time playing outside. Activities such as building dens, climbing trees, rummaging for conkers and playing hide and seek are just some of the things kids can do. Even if they live in a city, they can go on adventures in the garden or the park. Children often need a helping hand from Mom and Dad. The
4、y need to be shown what to do and where to go. Andy Simpson from National Health Service says, “We want parents to see what this magical wonder product does for their kids development, independence and creativity, by giving wild time a go” So despite the complicated world that young people grow up i
5、n now, it seems that going back to basics and experiencing “natures playground” is what modern children need. David Bond from Project Wild Thing says, “We need to make more space for wild time in childrens daily routine, freeing this generation of kids to have the sort of experiences that many of us
6、 took for granted” This might sound a bit old fashioned to you or maybe, like me, its made you think about sticking on your boots, getting outdoors and reliving your childhood. There is no age limit on enjoying yourself！ 1Which of the following activities is not encouraged to do? ABuilding dens. BCl
7、imbing trees. CPlaying hide and seek. DWatching TV. 2According to Andy Simpson, we know that _. Awild time is hard to design Bwild time is beneficial to children Cparents know the importance of wild time Dparents like keeping their children indoors 3What is the best title of the text? AWild time for
8、 children BBenefits of wild time CMore space for children DAdventures of children B I dont think I can recall a time when I wasnt aware of the beauty of the ocean. Growing up in Australia, I had the good fortune of having the sea at my side. The first time I went to Halfmoon Bay, I_suddenly_had_the_
9、feeling_of_not_being_able_to_feel_the_ground_with_my_feet_ anymore. For my 10th birthday, my sister and I were taken out to the Great Barrier Reef. There were fish in different colors, caves and layers of coral. They made such an impression on me. When I learned that only 1 percent of Australias Cor
10、al Sea was protected, I was shocked. Australian marine (海洋的) life is particularly important because the reefs have more marine species than any other country on earth. But sadly, only 45% of the worlds reefs are considered healthy. This statistic is depressing, so its important for us to do everythi
11、ng to protect them. The hope that the Coral Sea remains a complete ecosystem has led me to take action. Ive become involved with the Protect Our Coral Sea activity, which aims to create the largest marine park in the world. It would serve as a place where the oceans species will all have a safe plac
12、e forever. Together, Angus and I created a little video and we hope it will inspire people to be part of the movement. Angus also shares many beautiful childhood memories of the ocean as a young boy, who grew up sailing, admiring the beauty of the ocean, and trying to find the secrets of ocean speci
13、es. 4From the underlined sentence in Para. 1, we can learn the author _. Aseldom went surfing at the sea Bforgot his experiences about the ocean Cnever went back to his hometown Dhad a wonderful impression of Halfmoon Bay 5According to the second paragraph, Australian marine life _. Ais escaping fro
14、m the Coral Sea gradually Bdepends on reefs for living greatly Cmay be faced with danger Dis protected better than that in other oceans 6The Protect Our Coral Sea activity is intended to _. Acontribute to a complete ecosystem Bprevent more marine species being endangered Cset up a large nature reser
15、ve for reefs Draise more teenagers environmental awareness 7Angus and the author created a little video to _. Aurge more people to take action to protect the marine species Binspire more people to explore the secret of the ocean Cshare their childhood experiences about the ocean Dbring back to peopl
16、e their memory of ocean species C Believe it or not, even the most experienced gardeners are often hesitant to start seeds indoors. The process does take some time and planning, but once you create a good seed- starting setup, youll be able to grow flowers and vegges not available at your local nurs
17、ery! Location. Choose a place for your seed- starting setup that is safe from kids and pets, but where youll be able to easily access them each day. Basements, spare rooms, or kitchens are often good places; make sure youll have ready access to water and protect surfaces that could be damaged by soi
18、l or moisture (水分) Containers. The possibilities for seed- starting containers seem endless. You can buy ready- made growing kits to start seeds indoors that include trays, soil, and covers to provide moisture, but you dont need to spend a lot. You can start seedlings in plastic trays, peat pots, ev
19、en eggshells! Soil. You can use the potting medium provided with some seed starting kits, or purchase a sterile (无菌的) seedstarting mix from your local nursery. Dont use old potting soil you have sitting around from previous years or dirt from your outdoor garden, as it may contain unwanted old seeds
20、 or pests. Light. Youll be most successful if you have bright light available for most of the day (1216 hours). This isnt usually something you can get just from a sunny windowsill (窗台), especially in late winter and spring. Youll find its worth it to make the investment in some fluorescent growing
21、lights that can be kept at an optimal distance from your growing seedlings. Water. Seedlings need consistent moisture, since they havent yet developed root systems and leaf networks to help them store it in dry times. Watering from above can be damaging to newly- sprouted fragile (脆弱的) stems, so the
22、 easiest way to give seedlings the water they need is with bottom watering. Set your containers into a tray holding a few inches of water, and add more when the tray dries out. Temperature. Many seeds need ideal soil temperatures before they will germinate. Starting seeds indoors allows you to contr
23、ol the soil temperatures and get a head- start before the ground outdoors is ready, but if youre working in a basement or garage, you might need to provide a little extra heat to help them along. 8Gardeners who have rich experience _. Acan easily start seeds indoors Bare skilled at making plans for
24、starting seeds Calso need to take the process of starting seeds seriously Dare unwilling to start seeds indoors 9From Paragraph 6 we can infer _. Awe should give seedlings the water with bottom watering Bits necessary to water seedlings from above Cseedlings root systems and leaf networks have devel
25、oped a lot Dadding water to your containers from time to time is necessary 10Whats the closest meaning of the underlined word “germinate” in the last paragraph? ATo produce buds or branches. BTo make it possible to happen. CTo make something new. DTo keep it aside for future use. 11Whats the best ti
26、tle of the passage? ASeveral Ways of Planting Seeds BStarting Seeds Needs Care And Patience CA Good Seed- starting Setup Is Necessary DTips About Starting Seeds Indoors D Do you ever wonder why trees begin to bud (发芽) earlier in some cities? Scientists finally found the answer but its not very pleas
27、ant. New science suggests a relationship between light pollution and the timing when trees produce buds, which signals the arrival of the spring season. Light pollution is defined by the Lighting Research Center as the unwanted consequence of outdoor lighting such as street lights. Excessive (过多的) m
28、an- made light at night results in disturbed natural cycles, and also prevents the observation of stars and planets at night. But its effect on the environment goes beyond that. By studying some trees, researchers found out that trees that are more exposed to artificial lighting at night bud up to 7
29、.5 days earlier than those at the natural nighttime setting. And they found out that light had a more significant effect than temperature when the buds came out. The early budding may cause problems for insects, which feed on leaves, and the birds which then feed on them in turn. Professor Richard,
30、who helped lead the research, explained that more than the budding of trees, the study implies the danger to the balance of the ecosystem. “At the moment, caterpillars are timed to hatch to make the most of the opportunities to feed on freshly budded leaves, and birds hatch in time to feed on the yo
31、ung caterpillar，” he said. Migratory (迁徙的) birds are also negatively affected by light pollution. The glare might confuse them and make them lose their flying sense. The phenomenon might explain why some birds accidentally knock into buildings. Such results stress the need to pursue studies that aim
32、 to measure the effect of light pollution. If the issue were left to continue, it is estimated that by 2100, spring would begin almost a full month earlier than it does today. 12What will happen if there is too much man- made light? APeoples eyesight will be damaged. BThe ecosystem will likely lose
33、its balance. CNo stars or planets may be observed at night. DAnimals living habits may change suddenly. 13How does the early budding affect insects or plants? AIt will cause the rising number of insects. BIt could lead to trees growing fewer leaves. CIt may result in some insects going hungry. DIt m
34、ight push insects to hatch more slowly. 14What does the author want to tell us in the last paragraph? AThe effect of light pollution is destructive. BThe spring of 2100 will become much longer. CLight pollution should be taken seriously. DA further study on light pollution is scheduled. 15What is th
35、e suitable title for the passage? AWhy spring comes earlier in some cities BWhy light pollution needs to be studied CHow trees early budding takes place DHow much light is “too much” 第二节(共 5 小题；每小题 2 分，满分 10 分) 根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有 两项为多余选项。 Be a Green Child What does it mean to be green
36、? “Green” is more than just a color. _1_ Why green? Plants are green, and without them the Earth wouldnt be such a lovely home for us human beings. What can we do? Heres a four- step guide to being green. Reduce It! _2_ For instance, a shorter shower means you use less water and less fuel since your
37、 house uses fuel to run the water heater that warms up the water. Reuse It! Sometimes people call ours a “throwaway society”. It means that were always throwing away old stuff (东西) and buying new stuff. _3_ For instance, if your baby brother becomes older and loses interest in his plastic basketball
38、 hoop (篮圈), why not give it to another family who has a little kid? Recycle It! Recycling has never been easier. Many communities will pick it up right in front of your house and some towns even require it. Recycled goods go to a recycling center, where they can be turned into new cans, bottles, and
39、 paper. Enjoy It! Its true that rubbish and pollution are problems, but the Earth remains a huge and beautiful place thats ready for you to explore. _4_ Go for a hike, visit local nature centers and gardens, and climb up mountains. But before you travel the globe, take a look at your own backyard. I
40、s there a spot where you could plant a tree or put in a little fruit or vegetable garden? _5_ AIt also means taking special steps to protect the environment. BMany times, even if you no longer need something, someone else just might. CYou can start locally by visiting the naturally beautiful spots i
41、n your city. DTurn off the water when youre brushing your teeth. EGet out there and get your hands dirty. FYou can watch with pride as your tree takes root and your garden plants grow. GWhen you use less of something, you do a good thing for the Earth. 第三部分第三部分 语言运用语言运用(共共三三节，满分节，满分 40 分分) 第一节 完形填空(
42、共 20 小题；每小题 1.5 分，满分 30 分) 阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的 A、B、C 和 D 四个选项中，选出可以 填入空白处的最佳选项。 When Katie was nine years old, her teacher gave each kid in her class a cabbage seedling (幼苗). She _1_ the seedling in her backyard. Then she watered it every day _2_ it grew into a 40pound cabbage! The vegetable was too _3
43、_ for her family to eat. “I knew my cabbage needed to _4_ a special home，” said Katie. So she _5_ it to a local soup kitchena place that provided _6_ for people who were hungry. Because of her _7_， the soup kitchen invited Katie to help serve the cabbage. That cabbage helped to _8_ lots of people. K
44、atie loved the _9_ of growing food to feed people. She _10_ she needed more garden space. Her school had an unused _11_， and Katie thought it was the perfect spot. The school liked the garden idea, and all the students were _12_ to help. But Katie didnt _13_ there. She worked with local _14_ who gav
45、e her plots (小块土地) of land for additional (额外的) gardens. Katie hoped to grow all kinds of crops, _15_ she didnt know how. She asked for help from an expert gardener. Together, they _16_ the types of vegetables that grow best in the area. A seed company then gave them all the plants. Katies _17_ grew
46、 even bigger than her cabbage. Her group, Katies Krops, now has seven gardens. All the land _18_ that they can grow a lot of food for the needy. Encouraged by Katie, lots of kids and adults _19_ to plant and water. Katies Krops has _20_ soup kitchens over 5,000 pounds of vegetables so far. 1A.studie
47、d B.cut C.planted D.washed 2A.though B.if Cuntil D.because 3A.fresh B.hard C.sweet D.big 4A.build B.accept C.leave D.find 5A.sent B.returned C.told D.lent 6A.houses B.jobs C.clothes D.meals 7A.kindness B.happiness C.protection D.question 8A.recognize B.hire Cfeed D.save 9A.silence B.luck Ctrust D.sa
48、tisfaction 10A.forgot B.promised C.doubted D.decided 11A.desk B.room Cfield D.book 12A.excited B.hurry Cbrave D.possible 13A.stop B.lie Clive D.help 14A.students B.farmers Cteachers D.workers 15A.so B.or Cfor D.but 16A.cooked B.chose Chid D.changed 17A.trouble B.idea Cpicture D.mistake 18A.means B.h
49、opes Cfeels D.advises 19A.hate B.happen Crefuse D.volunteer 20A.sold B.bought Cshown D.given 非选择题部分 第二节 语篇语法填空(共 10 小题；每小题 1 分，满分 10 分) 阅读下面材料，在空白处填入适当的内容(1 个单词)或括号内单词的正确形 式。 In September, in Britain, you may see a lot of swallows. They are gathering together because, very soon, they will be flying south to much _1_(warm) lands, where they will find plenty of small flying insects on _2_ they feed. There are no such insects in Britain during the winter, as it is too cold _3_ them. The swallo
