高一级部英语学科元旦作业（一）
B1U5 Passage 1
Task 1:Test
At certain times of the year，we can see many animals move from one place to
1.another ． This movement 2.is called(call)migration. They migrate 3.to find(find)
food，a partner or to search for 4.warmer(warm) weather. Every fall，millions of
beautiful monarch 5.butterflies(butterfly) begin the journey. They manage to travel a
long distance to the places 6.where they will spend the winter. Scientists find the
monarch is able to tell 7.the time of day. It then uses 8.its(it) eyes to measure the
position of the sun. But the population of them 9.has crashed(crash) in the last few
years. The more we know 10.about them, the greater the chance they will survive.
Task 2: Gap filling
The Monarch's Journey
Many animals move from one place to another at certain times of the year. This annual
(每年的) movement is called migration (迁徙). They migrate to find food, seek a
partner, or in search of warmer weather. One of the most wonderful migrations (migration)
in nature is that of the North American monarch butterfly.
Every autumn, millions of these beautiful insects with fine black and orange wings begin
a long and difficult journey (旅途). Somehow (不知怎的) they manage to travel
around (大约) 4, 000 kilometers south and find their way to California or Mexico. However,
until recently (最近) no one knew how they did this.
A team of scientists led (lead) by Professor Eli Shlizerman at the University of
Washington has now found the answer. They have found out (发现) that the monarch is
able to tell (分辨) the time of day. It uses its eyes to measure the position of the sun
(测量太阳的位置). These two pieces of information — the time of day and the point where
the sun is in the sky — allow the butterfly to determine (决定) the way to go. Eventually
(最后), it manages to reach the places where it will spend the winter.
The solution to the mystery (这个谜题的答案) of the monarch's amazing ability
(令人惊奇的能力) comes at a time when it is in serious trouble. Its population (数
量) has crashed b y (减少了) as much as 90 per cent in the last few years. Sadly (悲
伤地是), human activity is the main reason why the number of monarch butterflies is falling.
In many of the places where the butterfly can be found (find), people are
destroying (破坏) the natural environment. They cut down (砍到) trees and use
chemicals (化学物质) that kill the plants that monarch caterpillars eat.
The research on the monarch's behavior (行为) has however led to (导致) a
greater awareness of this creature (对这种生物的认识). People have been working
together to record (记录) its migration and make sure (确保) that there are enough plants
for it to feed on (以……为食). If this works (有效), there may come a time when
the number of monarch butterflies increases (增加) once again. The more (much)
we know about this lovely creature, the greater (great) the chance it will survive (生存)
and keep its place in the natural world for a long time to come.
Passage 2
Task1: Test
I am a nature photographer and have to brave the 1.elements (element). But
2.despite the wind and the rain I still enjoy working outside in 3.the wild. I can
observe animals in their 4.natural (nature) environment. Yellowstone is famous for
the 5.variety (vary) of its wildlife but is probably best known for 6.its (it)
bears. Last spring I 7.followed (follow) a path through a dark forest and saw the
breathtaking view. Slowly I turned and 8.froze (freeze). Only meters away was a
bear, with water 9.falling (fall) off its hair. I pressed the button. A second later，
the bear ran back into the forest and I got a photo of it. I realized that it is we 10.who
are the visitors to their world.
Task 2 Gap filling
An Encounter with Nature
As ( 作 为 ) a nature photographer ( 摄 影 师 ), I have to brave the elements
(勇敢面对各种环境). But despite (尽管) the wind and the rain, I still enjoy working
outside in the wild. One of the best things about this job is that you can observe (观察)
animals in their natural environment (自然环境).
My favorite place to take photos is Yellowstone National Park. As the world’s first national
park (国家公园), Yellowstone is famous for (因……而著名) the variety (种
类 ) of its wildlife, but it is probably best known for its bears ( 熊 ). These huge
(巨大的), strong animals can live for 30 years (活 30 年). Despite (尽管) a weight
of up to (高达) 300 kilograms, they can run at a speed (以……的速度) of
around 64 kilometers per hour and are also excellent swimmers (游泳健将).
Last spring in Yellowstone, I followed a path (沿着一条路) that took me through a
dark forest. When I finally stepped out of the trees, the view was breathtaking (风景
让人惊叹). An eagle flew over the snow-capped mountains (一只鹰在白雪皑皑的群
山上空翱翔), which were reflected in the still lake below (倒映在下面静静的湖
面上). While I was concentrating on (全神贯注于) photographing this amazing
scene (美丽的风景), I suddenly had a feeling that I was being watched.
Slowly (慢慢地), and with the camera still held (hold) to my eye, I turned. . .
and froze (freeze). Only meters away from me (离我仅有几米远的地方)
was a bear. With water falling (fall) off its thick, brown hair, the bear stared back at
(回视着) me. Time stood still (时间静止) as the bear and I both waited to see who
would move first. My legs started shaking (发抖). Somehow (不知怎么), I forced
my finger to press the button (迫使我的手指按下快门). A second (秒) later,
the bear turned and ran back into the forest (跑回森林). When I recovered from
the shock (从惊恐中 恢复过来), I looked at my camera. My most frightening
(恐惧的) but magical (奇妙的) experience was now captured (拍摄) forever in a
single image (一张照片).
From time to time (时不时地) I look at the photo as a reminder (提醒物)
to show respect to (对……表示尊重) all animals. It is after all (毕竟) we who
are the visitors to their world.
B1U 6 Passage 1
Task 1:Test
Imagine mountains 1.wrapped(wrap) in silver water, turning bright green 2.with
growing rice and becoming flash gold and then they 3.are covered(cover) in white
frost. These are the 4.colours(colour) of the Longji Rice Terraces. The work on the
terraces took hundreds of years until its 5.completion(complete) in early Qing
Dynasty. The reasons why people go to so much trouble 6.to turn (turn) entire
mountains into terraces are as follows：having few large flat land，holding more
rainwater and preventing soil from 7.being washed (wash) away. It is along these
waterways 8.that rainwater moves down the mountains and into the terraces. The
water heated by the sun is turned 9.into gas and then the gas forms clouds from
10.which rain falls down.
Task2 :Gap filling
Longji Rice Terraces
Imagine mountains wrapped (包裹) in silver water, shining (闪闪发光) in the
spring sun. Summer (夏天) sees the mountains turn (变得) bright green with growing rice.
During autumn ( 秋 天 ), these same mountains are gold, and in winter they are covered
(cover) in sheets of white frost (霜). These are the colors of the Longji Rice Terraces.
These terraces were buil (build) by the local Zhuang and Yao people, to whom Guangxi
is home. Starting in the Yuan Dynasty, work on the terraces took hundreds of years, until its
completion (完成) in the early Qing Dynasty. Reaching (reach) as far as the eye can see,
these terraces cover tall mountains, often from the bottom to the very top.
So why did these people go to so much trouble (费那么大力气) to turn the entire
(整个的) mountains into terraces? Firstly, there are few large, flat areas (平原地区)
of land in the region (地区). Building the terraces therefore (因此) meant that
they could increase the areas in which they could grow rice. Secondly, although
the region has plenty of rain, the mountains are steep (陡峭的) and the soil is shallow
( 浅 的 ). The flat terraces catch the rainwater and prevent the soil from being washed away
(防止土壤被冲走).
But perhaps what is most significant (重要的 ) is the way in which people have
worked in harmony with nature (与自然和谐相处) to make these terraces and grow rice.
The terraces are cleverly designed (设计), with hundreds of waterways that connect with
each other. During the rainy season, it is along these waterways that rainwater moves
down the mountains and into the terraces. The sun heats the water and turns it into vapour
(水蒸气). This forms (形成) clouds from which rain falls down (落下) onto the
mountain terraces once again (又一次). These terraces also provide a perfect environment
for birds and fish, some of which feed on insects (以昆虫为食) that can harm (损害)
the rice crops.
Although modern technology (现代科技) could help produce more crops, these
terraces still mean (意味着) a lot to the local people for whom traditions hold much value
(价值). This knowledge is passed down through families (通过家庭传承下来), which
means that new generations ( 一 代 人 ) continue to use ancient methods of agriculture
(古代农业方法) to maintain (维持) the terraces. Today, the Longji Rice Terraces attract
(吸引) thousands of visitors who come to admire (观赏) this great wonder created
(create) by people and nature working (work) together.
B1U6 Passage 2
Task 1: Test
The book The Secret Garden，1.published (publish) in 1911, inspires
people to plant flowers. But before that, only a few people had enough money 2.to
have (have) gardens. Many houses have been built 3.with gardens and
many British people are proud of their “green fingers”. In spring children like to find
the 4.tallest (tall) sunflowers. Some people spend much time 5.growing
(grow) their vegetables for competitions. However，the space on 6.which to
grow things is limited so people use their rooftop 7.as a private garden. These
gardens 8.have improved (improve) the air quality and people's living
9.conditions (condition) since then.10.Where you tend a rose...a thistle
can't grow.
Task 2: Gap filling
A Love of Gardening
"If you look the right way, you can see that the whole world is a garden." These words
come from the author of the book The Secret Garden, first published (出版) in 1911. At
that time, only the very rich in Britain had gardens. Very soon after this, homes with
gardens began to be built. This is what started the British love of gardening! Today, millions of
Brits like to say that they have "green fingers (高超的种植技能) ", with around half the
population spending (spend) their free time gardening.
For many people in the UK, their garden is their own private world (私人的世界).
Each spring, children plant sunflowers (向日葵) and wait to see which one is the tallest.
Expert gardeners (专业的园丁) know just the right corner for roses, and others spend
hours trying (try) to grow perfect vegetables to enter into competitions (参加比赛).
And while many Brits like nothing better than (最喜欢) spending their Sunday cutting
the grass (修建草), some are happy just to sit under the branches (树枝) of the
trees and enjoy the beauty of the world (世界的美丽) around them.
But in cities, limited space (有限的空间) has led to (导致) people looking for
new solutions (解决方法). Those without outside space can rent (租用)
small pieces of land on which to grow things. Today, there are over 4, 000 people in London
waiting (wait) for such pieces of land. One recent idea (最近的想法) has been to
turn rooftops and walls into private gardens (把屋顶和墙变成私人花园).
These gardens have helped make the cities greener (有助于城市绿化) and improve
air quality (改善空气质量) .
As well as (和……一样) being good for the environment, gardening is also good
for the soul (心灵). What other free-time activity allows you to be at one with nature
(与大自然融为一体) and create more beautiful living things? And if you're in any doubt about
this (对此有任何疑问), take a moment to reflect (反思) on this line from The
Secret Garden: "Where you tend (照顾) a rose. . . A thistle cannot grow. "
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