2021-2022学年新教材高中英语 Unit 6 At one with nature Section Ⅰ Starting out .doc

1、Starting out & Understanding ideas.阅读理解AA campaign (活动) is being launched to encourage children to surrender 30 minutes of screen time a day to head for the great outdoors.The Wild Network a collaboration (合作) of nearly 2,000 organisations is attempting to attract youngsters away from the television

2、 and computer screen and to fields, woods and parks.Members of the network include the National Trust, the Royal Society for the Protection of Birds (RSPB), Play England and the National Health Service (NHS) sustainable development unit.Organisers say it is the UKs biggest ever campaign to reconnect

3、 children with nature and outdoor play, and claim it could help improve fitness, mental alertness (机敏) and general wellbeing.A documentary film, Project Wild Thing, which forecast the launch at more than 50 cinemas across the UK also looked at the increasingly fragile link between children and natur

4、e.Andy Simpson, chairman of the Wild Network, said, “The tragic truth is that kids have lost touch with nature and the outdoors in just one generation.Time spent outdoors is down, roaming (漫步) ranges have fallen largely, activity levels are declining and the ability to identify common species has be

5、en lost.”Suggestions of how to get more time in nature include collecting conkers (七叶树果), camping or snail racing, and observing autumn colours on trees.The network also aims to make suggestions to politicians on how government can do more to get children muddy and brighteyed.This is not the first t

6、ime the message of “less screen, more play” has been brought up.Children in the 1980s were requested to do the same by the BBC TV series Why Dont You, which somewhat confusingly called on its viewers to “switch off your TV set and go to do something less boring instead.”语篇解读：本文是一篇说明文。文章介绍了一项让孩子远离电视和

7、电脑屏幕，去亲近大自然的活动。1What does the underlined word “surrender” in Paragraph 1 probably mean?AGive up.BGet around.CTake up. DRun away.解析：选A词义猜测题。由第二段中的attract youngsters away from the television and computer screen可知，画线词所在句意为正在开展的这项活动是为了鼓励孩子们每天放弃30分钟屏幕时间去户外。由此可知此处是“放弃”的意思。故选A项。2For what purpose is the Wil

8、d Network organised?ATo make children read more books.BTo help children tell the natural world.CTo encourage children to take part in outdoor activities.DTo get children out of too much homework from school.解析：选C细节理解题。由第二段的第一句The Wild Network a collaboration (合作) of nearly 2,000 organisations is att

9、empting to attract youngsters away from the television and computer screen and to fields, woods and parks.和最后一句可知，组织Wild Network的目的是鼓励孩子们到户外去，亲近大自然。故选C项。3“Less screen, more play” was first put forward by .AWild Network Bthe BBCCthe National Trust DPlay England解析：选B细节理解题。由最后一段内容可知，这个想法最开始是在20世纪80年代由B

10、BC提出的。故选B项。4What can we infer from the passage?AThe government will play an important role.BChildren have already been close to nature.CPoliticians have controlled the campaign.DTV viewers will turn away from television.解析：选A推理判断题。根据倒数第二段的内容可知，该组织还旨在针对政府应该如何做才能让孩子们去户外玩耍而给从政者提建议。由此可知，政府在这件事上也将起到重要的作用

11、。故选A项。BAlong the coast of Cornwall, the UK, by the white beaches near St Austell, a superhero stands tall.What is this superheros weapon of choice? She has two, actually: in one hand, a large recycling bag, and in the other, a heavyduty litter picker.Meet Pat Smith, the 71yearold ecowarrior (环境卫士) a

12、lso known as “Action Granny”Pat set herself a task to clear the plastic from 52 beaches in Cornwall and Devon.The former teacher jumped into action after watching a film called A Plastic Ocean, which described the range of plastic pollution damaging the worlds oceans and killing sea life.“It was rea

13、lly lifechanging for me，” says Pat.“Until that point, I hadnt realized there was a problem with plastic in the ocean.I went home from the theater and was really bothered.We have been consuming so much plastic that we are causing an ocean crisis.I said to myself Ive got to do something about it.”From

14、 January 1 until December 31, 2018, Pat cleaned one beach every week.Yet even with the year over and her task completed, she hasnt stopped.Pat is also picking up litter and so are her children in the playground, “My daughterinlaw said last week that she had organized a lifterpicking activity in the

15、playground with other children.That just shows you that when people are exposed to what you do, they are very likely to follow in your footsteps.”Joining Pat today is Marta, a research fellow at the Basque Center for climate Change, who has travelled from Spain to Cornwall to show support for Pats a

16、ction.She also explained her intention of cooperation to Pat.As an environmentalist herself Marta knows how important it is to work hand in hand, and she would like to show her sincerity.语篇解读：本文是一篇记叙文。文章讲述了一位退休教师有感于电影介绍的塑料污染危害而决定清理塑料垃圾的故事。5How does the author start the text?ABy raising a question.BB

17、y giving a definition.CBy describing a situation.DBy introducing a familiar film.解析：选C推理判断题。根据第一段第一句Along the coast of Cornwall, the UK, by the white beaches near St Austell, a superhero stands tall.可知，本文是以介绍地理位置和环境特点开始的。故选C。6What made Pat decide to clean beach plastic?AHer title as a superhero.BHer

18、 using too much plastic.CHer previous job as a teacher.DHer watching A Plastic Ocean.解析：选D细节理解题。根据第二段中的The former teacher jumped into action after watching a film called A Plastic Ocean, which described the range of plastic pollution damaging the worlds oceans and killing sea life.可知，Pat是通过观看电影塑料海洋后

19、，才决定采取行动清理海滩塑料袋的。故选D。7Why did Marta go to Cornwall?ATo ask for support from Pat.BTo advocate Pat and work together with her.CTo raise peoples awareness of climate change.DTo show the importance of protecting the environment.解析：选B细节理解题。根据最后一段中的Joining Pat today is Marta, a research fellow at the Basq

20、ue Center for climate Change, who has travelled from Spain to Cornwall to show support for Pats action.She also explained her intention of cooperation to Pat.可知，Marta来到Cornwall的目的是支持Pat的行动并愿意和她一起工作。故选B。8What can be a suitable title for the text?AA Retired Teachers War on Plastic WasteBThe Cooperatio

21、n Between Pat and MartaCA Considerate Granny and National SuperheroDAN Elderly Grannys Study on Climate Change解析：选A标题归纳题。通读全文可知，本文讲述了一位退休教师有感于电影介绍的塑料污染问题而决定清理海滩塑料垃圾的故事。因此A项能够概括本文主旨，适合作文章标题。故选A。CLast nights meteor (流星) shower left many people in the community dissatisfied and demanding answers.Accord

22、ing to Gabe Rothsclild, Emerald Valleys mayor, people gathered in the suburbs of the city, carrying heavy telescopes, expecting to watch the brightly burning meteors passing through the sky.What they found instead was a sky so brightened by the citys lights that it darkened the light of the meteors

23、passing overhead.“My family was so frustrated，” admitted town resident Duane Cosby, “We wanted to make this an unforgettable family outing, but it turned out to be a huge disappointment.”Astronomers scientists who study stars and planets have been complaining about this problem for decades.They say

24、that light pollution prevents them from seeing objects in the sky that they could see quite easily in the past.They call on people and the government to take measures to fight against it.There is yet a population besides professional and amateur star observers that suffers even more from light pollu

25、tion.This population consists of birds, bats, frogs, snakes, etc.For example, outdoor lighting severely affects migrating birds.According to the International DarkSky Association.“100 million birds a year throughout North America die in crashes with lighted buildings and towers.”Countless more anima

26、ls casualties result from the use of artificial lighting.Clearly, people enjoy the benefits of lighting their evenings, but some scientists think it can be harmful for humans, too.They worry that exposure to light while sleeping can increase persons chances of getting cancer.Emerald Valley is only o

27、ne community that is becoming aware of the negative effects of high pollution.For years, Flagstaff, Arizona, has enforced lighting regulations in its city in order to assist astronomers at the Lowell Observatory.Similar efforts have been made worldwide, and a movement is underway to remind us to tur

28、n off lights when we are not using them, so that other creatures can share the night.语篇解读：本文是一篇说明文。文章从城市的光线太强影响人们看流星雨这件事，谈到光污染给动物及人类带来的危害，并在最后呼吁人们注重环保，以实际行动减少光污染。9It happened last night that .Athe meteors flew past before being noticedBthe citys lights affected the meteor watchingCthe city light sho

29、w attracted many peopleDthe meteor watching ended up as a social outing解析：选B细节理解题。根据第一段最后一句What they found instead was a sky so brightened by the citys lights that it darkened the light of the meteors passing overhead.可知，昨晚发生的事情是，城市的灯光照得天空如此明亮以至影响了流星观测。故选B。10What do the astronomers complain about?AL

30、ight pollution has remained unsolved for years.BTheir observation equipment is in poor repair.CMeteor showers occur less often than before.DTheir eyesight is failing due to artificial lighting.解析：选A细节理解题。根据第三段中的Astronomers scientists who study stars and planets have been complaining about this probl

31、em for decades.They say that light pollution prevents them from seeing objects in the sky that they could see quite easily in the past.可知，天文学家们抱怨光污染问题多年来一直没有得到解决。故选A。11Lighting regulations in Flagstaff, Arizona are put into effect to .Acreate an ideal observation conditionBlessen the chance of getti

32、ng cancerCensure citizens a good sleep at nightDenable all creatures to live in harmony解析：选A细节理解题。根据最后一段第二句For years, Flagstaff, Arizona, has enforced lighting regulations in its city in order to assist astronomers at the Lowell Observatory.可知，亚利桑那州的Flagstaff市实施了照明规定是为了帮助Lowell 观测站的天文学家创造更好的观测环境。故选A

33、。12What message does the author most want to give us?ASaving wildlife is saving ourselves.BGreat efforts should be made to save energy.CNew equipment should be introduced for space study.DHuman activities should be environmentally friendly.解析：选D推理判断题。文章主要讲述的是光污染给人类以及动物所造成的不良影响。因此，作者最想传达给我们的信息是：人类活动应

34、该是环保的。故选D。.阅读七选五阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。Enjoyable Family PicnicsGoing for a picnic is great at any age.It can either be a simple lunch in the park or a family barbecue at the beach.Whether with little kids or just as a romantic afternoon date, picnics can be fun and relaxing.Just r

35、emember to prepare.Check the weather forecast. 1 Picnics are never much fun when it gets too hot or starts to rain.If it is likely to rain, but you still make up your mind to go, think about bringing umbrellas.Pick a location suitable for your familys needs.Different locations are for different type

36、s of picnics. 2 Choose one with a playground for them, and perhaps some bathrooms nearby.Do you want a quiet afternoon to read, or a park with a big field to play football on? 3 Food is the most important part of a picnic, so dont forget it！Remember to bring any utensils (器皿) you might need, as well

37、 as napkins and a garbage bag to clean up afterwards.Bring some books, balls or anything else that could be fun.Finally, dont forget your camera.Other ideas.If it gets hot in the afternoon, why not try a morning picnic to enjoy the songs of birds in the fresh morning air？ 4 It can be fun to have a p

38、icnic in your backyard.If youre going on a hike, pack a lunch and turn it into a picnic.But remember to bring extra water!Remember to prepare, and youll soon be enjoying picnics wherever you are.But keep in mind that not everything always goes as planned. 5 AWhat to bring.BDo you have little kids?CA

39、nother idea is to stay at home.DNot everybody likes eating outside.EJust learn to laugh and enjoy it anyway.FIt may seem obvious but its often forgotten.GDo you need big trees to keep the heat off on a sunny day?语篇解读：本文是一篇说明文。文章介绍了去野餐前的注意事项。1选F根据上句Check the weather forecast(查看天气预报)可知，F项(这似乎很明显，但常常被遗

40、忘)符合语境，F项中的It及but后的it指代该空的前一句，故选F项。2选B根据后句Choose one with a playground for them, and perhaps some bathrooms nearby.中的them可推知，该空需要提到一个表示人的名词复数，再结合语境，B选项(你有小孩吗？)符合语境，故选B项。3选A该段缺少主题句，根据下文内容及关键词bring可知，A项(该带什么东西)符合语境，故选A项。4选C根据后句It can be fun to have a picnic in your backyard(在你的后院野餐会很有趣)可推知，C项(另一个办法是待在家里)符合语境，故选C项。5选E根据上句But keep in mind that not everything always goes as planned(但要记住，并非所有事情都能按计划进行)可推知，下文要继续说明无法按计划行事时应怎么做，所以E项(总之，笑对一切，尽情享受吧)符合语境，故选E项。