（2019版）新人教版选择性必修第三册英语Unit 3 Environmental protection 单元练习-（含答案）.docx

1、UnitUnit 3 3EnvironmentalEnvironmental protectionprotection 单元练习单元练习第一部分阅读(共两节,满分 50 分)第一节(共 15 小题;每小题 2.5 分,满分 37.5 分)阅读下列短文,从每题所给的 A、B、C、D 四个选项中选出最佳选项。AElephant ConservationCountry:ThailandThis is a working vacation at a wildlife centre. Anyone can become a volunteer ifhe/she agrees to help the el

2、ephant keepers with tasks.Daily tasksGather the elephants at 6:30 a.m. Take them to look for food in the forest. Cleanthe enclosure. Swim with the elephants in the lake in the afternoon. If volunteers wantto relax after work, they can watch satellite television.How this vacation helpsIf these elepha

3、nts hadnt been rescued, they would still be living on the streets ofBangkok. A rural environment is much better for them than an urban environmentwhere there is lots of pollution.Gorilla SafariCountries:Kenya, Rwanda, UgandaDepartures:Aug.Dec., 23 departures per monthExtra:gorilla permit 220If youre

4、 lucky, youll see lions, elephants and rhinos on safari. The highlight ofthe trip is the opportunity to see gorillas in the mountain forests. However, you mustbe in good healthif a gorilla caught a cold, it would be extremely harmful to itswhole family.How this vacation helpsThere are only about 600

5、 mountain gorillas left in the world as human activitieshave reduced the area where they can live. When you buy a permit, this will pay forthe protection of the national park.Polar Bear WatchingCountry:CanadaDepartures:sixty trips between Oct. 1Nov. 19Every October and November, groups of polar bear

6、s gather in Hudson Bay. Asthey are normally lonely creatures, this is unusual. The bears wait for the ocean tofreeze so that they can hunt seals, so this is the perfect opportunity to see them.How this vacation helpsIf the Arctic ice cap melts due to global warming, polar bears will be in danger.We

7、give a share of our profits to the Polar Bears Alive Charity.Your commentThese awesome bears get all the liquid they need from their food.1.What will an elephant volunteer do?A.Take food for elephants at 6:30 a.m.B.Sweep the houses of elephants.C.Wash elephants in the lake in the afternoon.D.Watch s

8、atellite television on elephants.2.What do we know about Gorilla Safari?A.You can find gorillas in Kenya and Canada.B.You might get a cold in the mountain forests.C.Visitors need to pay $220 to see 600 gorillas.D.There are about 10 trips to visit gorillas.3.What can we know from the last paragraph?A

9、.Polar bears dont need to drink water.B.Polar bears store the liquid in their food.C.Polar bears drink all kinds of liquid.D.Polar bears eat mainly liquid food.BEvery year from March to October, Christian Moullec, also known as “Birdman”,takes to the sky aboard his adapted light aircraft. However, t

10、he 58-year-oldFrenchmans daily 30-minute flight is not just to enjoy the impressive views, but toguide flocks of lesser white-fronted geese through secure migration paths which thebirds can teach future generations.His deed began in 1995 when he noticed the birds declining population in thewilds of

11、Lapland, Sweden. To prevent their number from decreasing further, Moullectried to get the threatened species to follow him along migration routes that wouldprotect them from bird hunters.However, getting grown geese to follow his lead proved challenging. As younggeese imitate and follow whomever the

12、y view as their parent, Moullec decided toraise the geese from birth.To help raise funds and heighten awareness of his job to protect not just thegeese but birds worldwide, Moullec often allows paying tourists to join him on the30-minute-long flights aboard his aircraft. In addition to the trained b

13、irds flyingalongside them, visitors, who come from as far as a 15-hour plane flight away, aretreated to a variety of crane and goose species as well as breathtaking views of castlesand cities.He often brings his camera along for the flights, capturing photos not just fortheir beauty, but for what th

14、ey describe. Moullec believes the use of agriculturalchemicals has done harm to wild European birds, with more than a third disappearingin the last 30 years. “Its a disaster,” he said. “My beautiful images with flying birdsshould be used to tell this story.”4.Why does “Birdman” always fly to the sky

15、 on his aircraft?A.To observe geese along their migration routes.B.To follow geese through safe migration paths.C.To take visitors to operate his adapted aircraft.D.To make geese fly safely during the migration.5.What do we know about “Birdman”?A.He is a nature lover.B.He is a bird hunter.C.He is a

16、birdwatcher.D.He is a volunteer pilot.6.What does Moullec often take photos on his flights for?A.Recording the use of agricultural chemicals.B.Showing serious damage caused by chemicals.C.Describing his experiences with flying birds.D.Capturing the beautiful views of birds and cities.7.What can be a

17、 suitable title for the text?A.Birdman Guides Flocks to Learn to FlyB.Birdman Finds Birds DisappearingC.Birdman Helps Flocks Safely MigrateD.Birdman Protects Birds from HuntersCNot only does the use of plastic water bottles hurt your wallet,but it alsoincreases pollution and wastes energy. Only 23%

18、of all plastic in America ends up ina recycling bin, meaning over 1 billion dollars worth of plastic is treated as rubbish ayear. Recently, Skipping Rocks Lab has invented a kind of water bottle called Ooho.It is a convenient,clear water bottle that can either be drunk or be eaten. To drinkit,you ca

19、n either peel off the membrane(薄膜) or tear a hole in the membrane withyour teeth to pour the water into your mouth. To eat it, you simply put the wholebottle in your mouth. One problem the scientists have run into is how to ship lots ofOoho bubbles without arriving with a very wet truck. However, th

20、ey have attemptedto package units of individual bubbles together inside a larger and thicker membrane.It is targeting large outdoor events such as marathons,music festivals,and sportsevents,where tons of plastic bottles are used,and frequently left behind as litter. Andtoo much plastic is sure to do

21、 harm to the environment,which could account for thepurpose of such a new invention.The team have been working on it for the past two years to develop thetechnology and materials needed to produce Ooho;they have recently applied for apatent on their new advancement. The price of an individual bubble

22、 or a unit ofbubbles has not been set yet,but it costs about two cents to create a unit,which ischeaper than a unit of plastic bottles. Ooho has appeared at events in London,SanFrancisco and Boston, and at conferences, festivals and so on.Ooho is catching many peoples attention and has raised over $

23、1 million andgained 1,000 investors in only three days. It is mostly being sold at events at themoment to keep the consumers interest when the production machine is running. It isquickly making a rise,so keep an eye out for the future of these bottles this year.8.How is most plastic dealt with in Am

24、erica?A.Its sold.B.Its recycled.C.Its buried.D.Its wasted.9.Why did the team invent Ooho?A.To make a profit for a company.B.To protect the environment.C.To make people eat as they drink.D.To reduce the cost of the plastic bottle.10.What can we infer about Ooho from the text?A.It is easy and safe to

25、ship it in large amounts.B.It has become popular since it began to be sold.C.It might be sold at a lower price than plastic bottles.D.It cost the team a lot of money to develop the technology.11.What does the author really want to say in the last paragraph?A.Ooho is going to be a success in the futu

26、re.B.Ooho is being supported by smart people.C.Ooho is taking the place of plastic bottles now.D.Ooho is being produced to attract more investors.DNOT that long ago, the world wondered whether clean energy could survivewithout government support. Now the question is how far it can spread. The number

27、of electric vehicles, which was about 1 million in 2015, last year reached 2 million. Inthe generation of electricity, too, the trend is with the Greens. In the first half of thisyear, wind, solar and water power generated a record 35% of Germanys power.Greater success is breeding greater ambition.

28、California is proposing to reach60% renewable energy by 2030: 176 countries have clean-energy goals. Hawaii,Americas most oil-dependent state, has promised to be 100% renewable by themiddle of the century. So have 48 poor countries vulnerable to climate change. Thisweek the number of multinationals

29、making a commitment to running their operationson 100% renewable energy rose to 100.But not every target is helpful. To see why, consider that goal of 100%renewable energy. It makes solving climate change seem easy. In fact, though windand solar power can generate the whole countrys electricity some

30、 day, renewablesstill account for less than 8% of the worlds total power output. Moreover, cleaning upelectricity is only part of the battle. Even though gas-fired heating and cooking can beat least a big source of greenhouse gas emissions, renewable heating gets littleattention. Transport policy is

31、 unpredictable, too. Carmakers may hit their goal ofannual sales of 10 million electric vehicles in a decade, but battery-powered roadtransport, shipping and aviation are dreams. A much-quoted claim that America couldrely on wind, solar and water power alone for its electricity has recently been bit

32、terlycriticized by a group of respected academics.Most importantly, the target of 100% renewables confuses means with ends. Thepriority for the planet is to stop net emissions(净排放物)of greenhouse gases,especially carbon dioxide. Putting too much emphasis on wind and solar energy andother renewables m

33、ay block off better carbon-reduction paths. After decades ofinvestment, it is wrong to leave nuclear power off the table. Carbon emissions inGermany actually rose because it chose to phase out nuclear power gradually and thusburned more coal. New technologies, such as “direct air capture” systems de

34、signed toseparate carbon dioxide from the air, may in time prove vital. Likewise, greaterenergy efficiency could reduce emissions by even more than using renewableswould.12.What can be inferred from the passage?A.The problem of climate change will be solved by using 100% renewable energy.B.With new

35、technologies, Germany successfully cut down carbon emissions.C.It is probable that ships will one day be powered by battery.D.America is not likely to completely rely on wind, solar and water power one day.13.According to the passage,carbon emissions may be reduced by.A.promoting energy efficiencyB.

36、blocking off carbon-reduction pathsC.using non-renewable heatingD.abandoning electric vehicles14.The underlined phrase “phase out” in the last paragraph is closest in meaningto.A.ignoreB.reduceC.useD.invent15.In which column can this passage be read?A.Fashion.B.Politics.C.Economy.D.Education.第二节(共 5

37、 小题;每小题 2.5 分,满分 12.5 分)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。Ways to Reduce Plastic WastePlastic has been found virtually in everything these days. Your food is packagedin it. Your car, phone and computer are made from it.16. While most plasticsare advertised as recyclable, the reality is that

38、theyre “downcycled”.Luckily, there are simple steps you can take to dramatically decrease the amountof plastic waste you produce.17One of the easiest ways to keep plastic out of the landfill is to refuse plasticstraws. Simply inform your waiter or waitress that you dont need one, and be sure tostate

39、 this clearly when ordering at a drive-through. Cant stand giving up theconvenience of plastic straws?18. Restaurant workers will be less likely to bringyou a plastic one if they see that youve brought your own.Use reusable bagsAbout one million plastic bags are used every minute. A single plastic b

40、ag cantake 1,000 years to degrade(降解). If youre already bringing reusable bags to thegrocery store, youre on the right track. Purchase some reusable bags and help keepeven more plastic out of the landfill. However, you should avoid those bags madefrom nylon or polyester(聚酯纤维).19.Use matches20, if yo

41、u need to light a candle, build a campfire or start a fire for any otherreason. These cheap plastic devices can sit in landfills for years and have been evenfound in dead birds stomachs. If you cant bear to part with your lighter, pick up arefillable metal one to help cut down on waste.A.Say no to p

42、lastic strawsB.Choose cotton ones insteadC.Dont use plastic containersD.Choose matches instead of plastic lightersE.Most restaurants will have no problem with itF.And you might even chew it daily in the form of gumG.Purchase a reusable stainless steel or glass drinking straw16.17.18.19.20.第二部分语言运用(共

43、两节,满分 30 分)第一节(共 15 小题;每小题 1 分,满分 15 分)阅读下面短文,从每题所给的 A、B、C、D 四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。Id planned to spend my weekend in the sun, enjoying flowers outdoors. But thatwas21the pair of disgusting crows (乌鸦) arrived. Out of nowhere, they had setup their base22in our backyard.We first23our feathered enemies on

44、 Friday morning. It was early, and thesound the birds made24through our neighborhood. I figured theyd25soon. But, no. They were getting louder and probably26my neighbors nearlyas much as us with the noise. I admit I got a little27.Then, on Sunday afternoon, I saw our dog Quatchi staring at something

45、 on theground. I went to28and found a small coal-black bird in the grass. Its eyes weremilky, and it stayed perfectly29as my dog walked towards it.Only when Quatchi30its head with his nose did it walk away. I31the dog inside and came back with my camera.It never occurred to me that the young would b

46、e hanging out on the ground,growing and gaining32as its parents guarded it from above. The second I sawthis little creature I33the crows.To be honest, Ive never been much of a bird person. And I wish theyd chosenanother backyard. But Im also34that I got to see this little bit of nature unfoldup clos

47、e. Its pretty amazing.The experience has also35my desire to create a beautiful backyard gardenthat attracts lots of bees, butterflies, and yes, birds. They are welcome here.21.A.afterB.whenC.untilD.before22.A.organizationB.campC.businessD.trap23.A.acceptedB.droveC.discoveredD.invited24.A.traveledB.f

48、lewC.ranD.flowed25.A.singB.fightC.fall downD.quiet down26.A.attractingB.annoyingC.frighteningD.amusing27.A.excitedB.amazedC.curiousD.desperate28.A.preventB.defendC.exploreD.assist29.A.coldB.enthusiasticC.stillD.friendly30.A.touchedB.threwC.pointedD.connected31.A.awardedB.lockedC.praisedD.fed32.A.str

49、engthB.pityC.advantageD.freedom33.A.hatedB.respectedC.admiredD.forgave34.A.pitifulB.gratefulC.painfulD.careful35.A.discouragedB.ensuredC.strengthenedD.proved第二节(共 10 小题;每小题 1.5 分,满分 15 分)阅读下面短文,在空白处填入 1 个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。Chinese scientists have developed a kind of plastic that degrades in sea water

50、andcould help slow down the36(increase) serious plastic pollution in the ocean.The new plastic can degrade in sea water over a period ranging from a few daysto several hundred days,37(leave) small parts that cause no pollution, saidWang Gexia,38is a senior engineer.For a long time, people focused39w