1、限時規范練 28（選修 6 Unit 3）核心素養關鍵詞 :培養學生人與社會、健康生活的素養能力意識 一、閱讀理解Squirrels aren t natural city dwellers （ 居民 ）.In 1856 the sight of one in a tree near New York s city hall so surprised passers-by that a newspaper published a report about the “unusual visitor ”.Around that time,the tree-dwelling animals were

2、 being set free in America s urban areas to “create pockets of peace and calm like the countryside, ” says University of Pennsylvania historian Etienne Benson,who studied our relationship to squirrels over the course of five years.First they were introduced to Philadelphia,then to New Haven,Boston,a

3、nd New York City.Park visitors were encouraged to feed them,and security guards ensured their safety.In the 1910s a leader of the Boy Scouts of America （an organization teaching boys practical skills） said that teaching children to feed squirrels could show the rewards of treating a weaker creature

4、with sympathy,says Benson.By the early 20th century,though,America began to regret the friendliness it had shown squirrels.Cities had once been filled with animals from horses pulling goods to dairy cows.By the 1950s those working animals had been moved to the countryside.Pets and wild animals such

5、as birds and squirrels were all that remained of the urban animal kingdom.Before long,people s enthusiasm for squirrels wore off,and they started to see them as annoyances （討厭的東西）.By the 1970s many parks banned feeding the creatures.Today,it is rare to find kids withtheir parents offering food to sq

6、uirrels under a tree.And,unfortunately,with more and more buildings being constructed in the city,fewer inhabitable areas are left for the little tree-dwelling animals.What would be lost if the last of these city dwellers were forced to leave?“I think there s somethingconstructive to have other livi

7、ng creatures in the city that are not humans and not pets but share the land with us, ” says Benson. “It s a good thing to live in a landscape where you see other creatures going around making lunch.It s good for the soul . ” 1.Why were squirrels introduced to Philadelphia?A.To entertain park visito

8、rs.B.To keep the natural balance.C.To encourage kids to protect animals.D.To make the urban life more peaceful.2 .What was the Boy Scout leader s attitude towards feeding squirrels?A.Disagreeable.B.Doubtful.C.Supportive.D.Uncaring.3 .What might have happened to squirrels in cities around the 1960s?A

9、.They might have inhabited more homes.B.They might have begun to go out of favor.C.They might have been introduced to more cities.D.They might have been moved to the countryside.4 .What does Benson suggest in the last paragraph?A.Squirrels living in cities are annoying.B.Feeding squirrels should be

10、discouraged. C.Squirrels should be allowed to live in cities. D.It is possible for people to keep squirrels as pets. 二、完形填空I loved to read when I was younger.But later the lack of choice 1 led me to read less and less.When I was in secondary school,the 2 books I read were ones we were assigned in En

11、glish class,and I was never very 3 about my teacher' s choices.I thought too much discussion of symbolism （象征意義 ）and themes 4 the book.Maybe the sky being blue didn ' t 5 anything;maybe it was just a description! Rather than make me more 6 in literature,it made me 7 want to pick up a book ag

12、ain.I reluctantly （不情愿地）chose a French literature course in my first year at university.I started out unhappy,determined not to8 any of the works we were studying over the course of theyear.However,I soon 9that at a university level,the discussion was more 10 and the books moreinteresting! Being abl

13、e to discuss my thoughts 11 other people meant that I could better understand the subtle aspects of the books - even the symbolism and themes.I began reading again for 12 .Now.during my year abroad,I spend a lot of my spare time in bookshops and 13 in caf es,and even attend a monthly book club with

14、some other language assistants.Reading is a great way to widen your horizons, 14 your vocabulary and use your imagination.I ' m so happy that I 15 my love of books.1.A.hardlyC.finally2.A.nextC.same3.A.certainC.doubtful4.A.reviewedC.ruined5.A.representC.advertise6.A.successfulC.confident7.A.nearl

15、yC.even8.A.shareB.usuallyD.strangelyB.onlyD.lastB.concernedD.enthusiasticB.explainedD.renewedB.answerD.affectB.interestedD.disappointedB.neverD.alreadyB.learnC.touchD.enjoy9.A.realizedB.expectedC.thought10.A.similarD.supposedB.formalC.fruitfulD.familiarII.A.withB.forC.against12.A.comfortD.toB.pleasu

16、reC.hope 13.A.chatting C.sitting 14.A.knowD.prizeB.playingD.readingB.measureC.expand15.A.expressedC.returnedD.showB.rediscoveredD.experienced三、讀后續寫閱讀卜囿材料 應為150左右。根據其內容和所給段落開頭語續寫兩段，使之構成一篇完整的短文。續寫的詞數It was somewhere between spring and summer,my mom and I were driving through the countryside.Back then,

17、I was 13 years old,and always felt unhappy with Mom.But little did I know that this trip was going to be a special one.A pot of flowers sat in the back seat,whose heavenly scent filled the car.Suddenly,in the middle of nowhere,my mom pulled over . What are you doing? ”I cried,fearing that the car ha

18、d broken down and we' d be stuck there,so far from home.But that wasn ' t the case.My mom hopped out of the car,grabbing the flowers from the back seat .It“' ll just be a minute, “she called back through the open windows.My eyes impatiently skimmed the edge of the road before settling on

19、 a little sign showing that it was a nursing home.I looked back to the building,somewhat annoyed,as my mom reappeared empty-handed.Before she started the car,curiosity drove me to ask, Do you know someone there? ”She shook her head. Then what did you do with the flowers? ”She smiled slightly, I gave

20、 them to the receptionist. " What?”She laughed at my confusion . I'told the receptionist to give the flowers to whoever needed them,especially who hasn' t gotten any in a while .”I kept silent for a moment.Not long after we continued our driving,I spoke again, Did you leave your name?”T

21、o this she answered instantly, No.Leaving flowers there for someone who will appreciate them makes me feel good,which is enough of a thank-you for me .”Suddenly,still thinking about Mom ' s deeds,I heard something burst loudly.It was our car that broke down!Nothing could be worse,because neither

22、 my mom nor I understood how to repair it,and we didn ' t know where the garage was.It also seemed impossible to wait for any passer-by,since we had seen so few along the way.Paragraph 1:We were worrying about what could be done._Paragraph 2:As we drove along,a flower shop came into sight on the

23、 road.參考答案限時規范練28(選修6 Unit 3)一、【篇章導讀】 本文是議論文。文章討論了松鼠是否應該留在城市生活的問題。1 .D 細節理解題。根據第二段中的 Around that time,the tree-dwelling animals were being set free in America s urban areas to ' create pockets of peace and calm like the countryside,' ”可知,松鼠被引進費城是為了讓城市生活變得更寧靜。2 .C 推理判斷題。根據第三段中的a leader of the

24、 Boy Scouts of America (anorganization teaching boys practical skills) said that teaching children to feed squirrels could show the rewards of treating a weaker creature with sympathy知，這名童子軍的領導人支 持喂養松鼠的行為。3 .B 推理判斷題。根據第四段中的By the 1950s those working animals had been movedto the countryside'和第五段中

25、的 Before long,people' s enthusiasm for squirrels woreoff,and they started to see them as annoyances.By the 1970s many parks banned feeding the creatures訶推斷，在20世紀60年代左右，城市松鼠開始失寵。4.C 推理判斷題。根據最后一段中的 constructive和a good thing等關鍵詞，以及It' s good for the sou可判斷,Benson認為松鼠應該被允許留在城市里。二、【篇章導讀】本文是記敘文。作者

26、講述了自己從熱愛讀書到找不到有趣的書可讀 再到重新愛上讀書的過程。1.C選擇的限制最終finally) ”導致作者讀的書越來越少。2.B高中的時候，作者 唯一(only)”閱讀的書籍是英語課上老師指定的書籍，而且作者對 于老師的選擇也缺乏 熱情(enthusiastic)”。3 .D見上題解析。4 .C 根據本段中的 too much discussion!'及 maybe it was just a description'可知，對象征 意義和主題的過度討論毀掉(ruined)”了書籍本身。湛藍的天空也許并不代表 (represent)'任何事物，它或許僅僅只是描寫。

27、5 .A見上題解析。6.B根據本段中對作者讀書越來越少的描述可知，作者對文學的 興趣(interested)”并未 加深也 不再(never)”愛讀書。7.B見上題解析。8 .D 根據本段中的 I reluctantly chose a French literature cours e及 I started out unhappy 可知，作者認為自己不會再 享受(enjoy)”那一學年課上學到的任何作品。9 .A 根據本段中的However及the books more interesting'可知，作者很快就 意識到 (realized)”在大學里學生和老師對一本書的討論變得更 有

28、成效(fruitful) ”,書本也更有 趣。10 .C見上題解析。11 .A與" (with)他人交流想法能讓作者更好地理解書中隱晦的意思。12 .B根據本段中的again及第一段中對作者愛讀書的描述可知，作者又開始享受讀書 的 快樂(pleasure)”了。13.D 根據空前的r spend a lot of my spare time in bookshops可知,作者在書店里度過了 很多閑暇的時光，也在咖啡店里犢書(reading)”。14.C 根據空前的widen your horizons”可知，讀書是一種 擴大(expand)”詞匯量的好方15.B根據第一段中對作者愛讀書的描述可知，作者很高興自己又 重新找回 (rediscovered)”了對書籍的熱愛。三、 Paragraph 1:Wewere worrying about what could bedone.But after waiting in vain for a considerable time,Mom and I decided to walk ba