江西省赣州市英语高二上学期2024-2025学年自测试卷及解答

2024-2025学年江西省赣州市英语高二上学期自测试卷及解答一、听力第一节（本大题有5小题，每小题1.5分，共7.5分）Question:

Listentotherecordingandchoosethecorrectanswertothequestion.Recording:

(Awomanspeaking)“Excuseme,couldyoutellmewherethenearestpostofficeis?”

(Amanresponding)“Sure,it’sjustdownthestreetonyourleft,nexttothebookstore.”Answer:AExplanation:Themandirectsthewomantothenearestpostoffice,whichisdescribedas“justdownthestreetonyourleft,nexttothebookstore.”ThismatchesoptionA,whichimpliesthatthepostofficeislocatedontheleftsideofthestreet.Question:

Listentothedialogueanddecidewhattimethemeetingstarts.Recording:

(Amanspeaking)“Hey,Sarah,haveyoucheckedtheemailaboutthemeetingtomorrow?”

(Awomanresponding)“Yes,itsaysthemeetingstartsat9:30a.m.sharp.Weneedtobeontime.”Answer:9:30a.m.Explanation:Thewomanclearlystatesthatthemeetingstartsat9:30a.m.sharp,indicatingthatthisisthecorrecttimeforthemeetingtobegin.Therefore,theansweris9:30a.m.3、

Question:WhatisthemanplanningtodonextSaturday?A.Goshopping.B.Attendaconcert.C.Watchamovie.Answer:B

Explanation:Themansays,“I’mreallylookingforwardtonextSaturday.I’vegotticketsfortheconcertofmyfavoriteband.”ThisindicatesthatheisplanningtoattendaconcertofhisfavoritebandnextSaturday.4、

Question:Howdoesthewomanfeelaboutthebookshe’sreading?A.Bored.B.Excited.C.Disappointed.Answer:B

Explanation:Thewomansays,“Thisbookisamazing!Ican’tputitdown.I’vebeenreadingitallday.”Theuseof“amazing”and“can’tputitdown”indicatesthatsheisexcitedaboutthebookshe’sreading.Question:

Listentotherecordingandchoosethebestanswertocompletethesentence.Recording:(Awomanspeakinginaclassroom)“Goodmorning,class.Today,we’regoingtodiscusstheimportanceofreadinginexpandingourvocabulary.Howmanyhoursdoyouthinkit’srecommendedtoreaddailyforeffectivevocabularygrowth?”Student:“I’veheardit’sgoodtoreadforatleast30minuteseachday.”Teacher:“That’sagoodstart,butfortrulynoticeablegains,manyexpertssuggest_______.”A.10minutesB.30minutesC.1hourD.2hoursAnswer:CExplanation:Therecordingfirstmentionsthatreadingisimportantforvocabularygrowth.Thestudentrespondsbysuggesting30minutesofdailyreadingasagoodstart.However,theteacherthenmentionsthatfor“trulynoticeablegains,”expertssuggestalongerduration.Amongthegivenoptions,“1hour”(C)isthelongestduration,makingitthemostlikelyanswerforachievingnoticeablegainsinvocabularythroughreading.二、听力第二节（本大题有15小题，每小题1.5分，共22.5分）Question:

Listentotherecordingandchoosethebestanswertothequestion.Recording:(Awomanisspeakingonthephone)

“Hello,couldIspeaktoMr.

Li,please?It’sregardingtheupcomingEnglishprojectforgrade11.”Options:

A)Thecallerisinquiringaboutamathproject.

B)ThecallerwantstotalktoateacheraboutanEnglishassignment.

C)ThecalleristryingtoreachMrs.

Li.Answer:BExplanation:

TherecordingclearlystatesthatthecallerwantstospeaktoMr.

Liabout“theupcomingEnglishprojectforgrade11.”ThisindicatesthatthecallerisinterestedindiscussinganEnglish-relatedassignment,makingoptionBthecorrectanswer.OptionAisincorrectasitmentionsamathproject,whichisnotmentionedintherecording.OptionCisalsoincorrectasthecallerspecificallyaskstospeaktoMr.

Li,notMrs.

Li.Question:

Listentotheshortconversationandselecttheanswerthatbestcompletesthesentence.Recording:(Astudentandateacheraretalking)

Student:“Excuseme,MissChen,couldyouclarifytheduedateforouressay?”

Teacher:“Certainly,theessayonmodernliteratureisdueonFriday,October15th,attheendoftheschoolday.”SentenceCompletion:

Theessayonmodernliteraturemustbesubmittedby___________.Options:

A)thebeginningoftheschooldayonOctober15th

B)theendoftheschooldayonOctober14th

C)theendoftheschooldayonOctober15thAnswer:CExplanation:

Theteacherintherecordingstatesthattheessayonmodernliteratureisdue“onFriday,October15th,attheendoftheschoolday.”ThisdirectlycorrespondstooptionC,whichcorrectlystatesthattheessaymustbesubmittedbytheendoftheschooldayonOctober15th.OptionsAandBbothprovideincorrectdatesortimesforsubmission.3、

Question:

Listentotheconversationandchoosethebestanswertothequestion.Recording:(Astudentistalkingtoateacheraboutanupcomingproject.)Student:“Ms.

Li,couldyoupleaseclarifythedeadlineforsubmittingourresearchpapers?”Teacher:“Ofcourse,thedeadlineissetforFriday,November15th,at5pmsharp.Pleasemakesuretosubmityourworkthroughtheonlineportalbeforethen.”Answer:CExplanation:TheteacherclearlystatesthatthedeadlineforsubmittingresearchpapersisFriday,November15th,at5pm.4、

Question:

Listentotheshortnewsreportandanswerthefollowingquestion.Recording:(Anewsanchorisreportingonalocalevent.)NewsAnchor:“Inathrillingfinish,theGanzhouHighSchoolbasketballteamemergedvictoriousintheregionalchampionshipgamelastnight,defeatingtheirlong-timerivals,theXinyuTigers,byanarrowmarginof68-65.LedbystarplayerLiMing,whoscoredagame-high30points,theteamshowedremarkableresilienceinthefinalquartertosecurethewin.Thisvictorymarkstheschool’sthirdconsecutiveregionaltitle.”Question:WhowastheleadingscorerforGanzhouHighSchoolinthechampionshipgame?Answer:AExplanation:ThenewsreportmentionsthatstarplayerLiMingscoredagame-high30points,makinghimtheleadingscorerforGanzhouHighSchoolinthechampionshipgame.5、

Question:

Listentotheconversationandchoosethebestanswertothequestion.Recording:MaleSpeaker:“Hey,Linda,howdidyourEnglishtestgoyesterday?”FemaleSpeaker:“Oh,itwasokay.ButI’mnotsureaboutthelastreadingcomprehensionpassage.Ifounditquitechallenging.”Question:WhatdoesLindathinkaboutherEnglishtest?Shefounditveryeasy.Shethinksshedidwelloverall,buthaddifficultywithonesection.Shedidn’ttakethetest.Answer:BExplanation:Fromtheconversation,Lindamentionsthatthetestwasokayoverallbutshe’sunsureaboutthelastreadingcomprehensionpassage,indicatingshefoundthatpartchallenging.Therefore,optionB,whichstatesthatshethinksshedidwelloverallbuthaddifficultywithonesection,isthecorrectanswer.6、

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Listentotheshortpassageandanswerthequestion.Recording:Narrator:“Intoday’snews,thecity’slibraryhasannouncedanexcitingnewprogramaimedatpromotingreadingamongteenagers.Theprogram,titled‘ReadtoWin,’encouragesstudentstoreadbooksfromvariousgenresandparticipateinquizzestotesttheirunderstanding.Prizesincludegiftcardstolocalbookstoresandelectronicdevicesfortopperformers.Thelibraryhopesthisinitiativewillnotonlyincreasereadinghabitsbutalsofosteraloveforliteratureamongtheyouth.”Question:Whatisthemainpurposeofthe‘ReadtoWin’program?Tosellmorebooksinlocalbookstores.Torewardtopstudentswithelectronicdevices.Topromotereadingandfosteraloveforliteratureamongteenagers.Answer:CExplanation:Thepassageclearlystatesthatthemainpurposeofthe‘ReadtoWin’programistopromotereadingandfosteraloveforliteratureamongteenagers.Whiletheprogramincludesprizessuchasgiftcardstobookstoresandelectronicdevices,theseareincentivestoencourageparticipationandarenottheprimarygoalsoftheinitiative.Therefore,optionCisthecorrectanswer.Question:

Listentotheconversationandchoosethebestanswertothequestion.

Thequestionis:WhattimedoesthetrainleaveforBeijing?Answer:CTranscript:

(Man)Excuseme,couldyoutellmewhenthenexttraintoBeijingleaves?

(Woman)Sure,thenexttraindepartsat10:45am.Explanation:

ThewomanclearlystatesthatthenexttraintoBeijingleavesat10:45am.Thus,thecorrectanswerisC.Question:

Listentotheshortpassageandanswerthefollowingquestion.

Thequestionis:Whatisthemainpurposeoftheevent?Answer:BTranscript:

(Narrator)Attentionallartlovers!WearedelightedtoannouncetheopeningofourannualArtExpo,showcasingthelatestworksfromlocalandinternationalartists.Thiseventaimstopromoteculturalexchangeandprovideaplatformforemergingtalentstoshowcasetheircreativity.Don’tmissthisopportunitytoexperiencethebeautyofartfirsthand.Explanation:

ThenarratormentionsthatthemainpurposeoftheArtExpoistopromoteculturalexchangeandprovideaplatformforartists,especiallyemergingones,todisplaytheirworks.ThisalignswithoptionB,whichstatestheevent’smainpurposeistopromoteartandculturalexchange.9、Listentothedialogueandchoosethebestanswer.Question:WhattimedoesthetrainleaveforShanghai?A.7:15a.m.B.8:15a.m.C.9:15a.m.Answer:BExplanation:Inthedialogue,thespeakersays,“ThetrainleavesforShanghaiat8:15inthemorning.”Therefore,thecorrectanswerisB,8:15a.m.10、Listentotheshortpassageandfillintheblank.TheGreatWallofChinaisoneofthegreatest_______intheworld.Answer:wondersExplanation:ThepassagestatesthattheGreatWallofChinaisoneofthegreatestwondersintheworld.Themissingwordthatcompletesthesentenceis“wonders.”11、

Question:Listentotheconversationandchoosethebestanswer.

Themanisaskingthewomantodowhat?A.Checktheschedule.B.Makeareservation.C.Providetransportation.

Answer:B

Explanation:Intheconversation,themanasksthewomanifshecanhelphimmakeareservationforatableatarestaurant.Hespecificallymentionsthathewantstobookfortwopeopleat7:30p.m.Thisindicatesthatheisrequestingthewomantomakeareservationforhim,makingoptionB,“Makeareservation,”thecorrectanswer.12、

Question:Listentotheshortpassageandanswerthequestion.

Whatisthemainpurposeofthepassage?A.Todescribeanewbookrelease.B.Togiveadviceonreadinghabits.C.Toannounceabookclubmeeting.

Answer:C

Explanation:Thepassagementionsthatabookclubismeetingnextweektodiscussanewbook.Itgoesontoprovidedetailsaboutthemeeting,suchasthetime,place,andthebookbeingdiscussed.Thissuggeststhatthemainpurposeofthepassageistoannouncetheupcomingbookclubmeeting,makingoptionC,“Toannounceabookclubmeeting,”thecorrectanswer.Thepassagedoesnotfocusondescribinganewbookrelease(A)orgivingadviceonreadinghabits(B).13、

Question:Listentotheshortconversationandchoosethebestanswer.Recording:(Amanandawomanarediscussingaschoolevent.)

Man:“Hey,didyouhearabouttheupcomingEnglishdebatecompetition?It’ssupposedtobereallyexciting.”

Woman:“Yeah,I’mactuallythinkingofsigningup.It’sagreatopportunitytoimproveourspeakingskills.”Answer:C

Explanation:TheconversationrevolvesaroundtheEnglishdebatecompetition,withthewomanexpressingherintentiontoparticipate.Thisindicatesthatthefocusisonimprovingspeakingskillsthroughparticipationintheevent.Options:

A)Theyarediscussingawritingcompetition.

B)Thewomanisnotinterestedintheevent.

C)Thewomanplanstotakepartinthedebatecompetition.14、

Question:Listentotheshortnewsreportandanswerthefollowingquestion.Recording:(Anewsanchorisreportingonalocalevent.)

NewsAnchor:“Inarecentannouncement,thecitylibraryinGanzhouhasextendeditsopeninghourstoaccommodatemorereaders.Startingnextweek,thelibrarywillbeopenfrom8:00AMto9:00PM,MondaythroughSaturday.Thismoveisaimedatpromotingliteracyandprovidingamoreaccessiblelearningenvironmentforthecommunity.”Answer:B

Explanation:ThenewsreportstatesthatthecitylibraryinGanzhouhasextendeditsopeninghoursto8:00AMto9:00PM,MondaythroughSaturday.Thisextensionisdonetopromoteliteracyandprovidebetteraccesstolearningresources.Options:

A)Thelibraryisclosedonweekends.

B)Thelibraryhasincreaseditsoperatinghours.

C)Thelibraryisreducingitsservicesduetobudgetcuts.15、

Listentotheshortconversationandchoosethebestanswertothequestionyouhear.Question:Whatdoesthemanmean?A.Hewillattendtheparty.B.Heisnotsureifhecango.C.Hewon’tgototheparty.Answer:CExplanation:Themanintheconversationsays,“I’msorry,butIcan’tmakeittothepartytonight.Ihavetoworklate.”Thisdirectlyindicatesthathewillnotbeabletoattendtheparty,sothecorrectanswerisC.OptionAsuggestshewillattend,whichisnotwhathesaid.OptionBsuggestsheisunsure,buthisresponseisclearanddefinitethathecannotgo.三、阅读第一节（第1题7.5分，其余每题10分，总37.5分）FirstQuestion:ReadingComprehensionSectionReadingPassage:Title:TheImportanceofReadingintheDigitalAgeInanerawherescreensdominateourlivesandinformationisatourfingertipswithjustafewclicks,thesignificanceoftraditionalreadingmightseemtofadeintothebackground.However,theartofreadingbooks,newspapers,andmagazinesremainsasvitalasever,fosteringintellectualgrowth,imagination,andadeeperunderstandingoftheworld.Readinghastheuniqueabilitytotransportustodifferenttimes,places,andperspectives.Itopensdoorstoculturesandexperiencesbeyondourimmediatereach,allowingustoconnectwithpeoplefromdiversebackgroundsandhistories.Aswedelveintothepagesofabook,ourmindsbroaden,andourempathydeepens,shapingusintomorewell-roundedindividuals.Moreover,readingisafundamentalskillforacademicsuccess.Itenhancesvocabulary,improvescomprehension,andstrengthenscriticalthinkingabilities.Intheclassroom,studentswhoreadfrequentlyperformbetterinsubjectsrangingfromlanguageartstoscienceandmathematics.Theanalyticalskillshonedthroughreadingenablethemtoprocessinformationmoreeffectivelyandsolveproblemscreatively.Beyondacademics,readingisasourceofpersonalfulfillmentandrelaxation.Itoffersanescapefromthehustleandbustleofdailylife,providingaquietcornerofthemindwherewecanunwindandrejuvenate.Whetherit’sathrillingadventure,aheartwarmingromance,orathought-provokingnon-fictionwork,booksofferadiverserangeofemotionsandexperiencesthatenrichourlives.Yet,inthefaceofdigitaldistractions,maintainingaregularreadinghabitcanbechallenging.Itrequiresself-disciplineandaconsciousefforttomaketimeforreadingamidsttheconstantpullofsocialmedia,streamingservices,andotherdigitaltemptations.However,therewardsofdoingsofaroutweightheeffort,makingitaworthwhileinvestmentinoneself.Inconclusion,theimportanceofreadinginthedigitalagecannotbeoverstated.Itisavitaltoolforpersonalandintellectualgrowth,academicsuccess,andoverallwell-being.Aswenavigatethroughthisdigitallandscape,letusnotforgetthetimelessjoyandbenefitsthatcomefromimmersingourselvesintheworldofbooks.Questions:Accordingtothepassage,whatuniqueabilitydoesreadingpossess?Answer:Readinghastheuniqueabilitytotransportustodifferenttimes,places,andperspectives.Howdoesreadingcontributetoacademicsuccess?Answer:Readingenhancesvocabulary,improvescomprehension,andstrengthenscriticalthinkingabilities,allofwhichcontributetoacademicsuccessinvarioussubjects.Whatroledoesreadingplayinpersonalfulfillmentandrelaxation?Answer:Readingoffersasourceofpersonalfulfillmentandrelaxationbyprovidinganescapefromdailylifeandofferingadiverserangeofemotionsandexperiencesthatenrichourlives.Whatisthemainmessageofthepassage?Answer:Themainmessageofthepassageisthatreadingremainsvitalinthedigitalage,fosteringintellectualgrowth,imagination,andpersonalfulfillment,despitetheprevalenceofdigitaldistractions.

SecondQuestion:ReadingComprehensionSectionOnePassage:Title:TheMagicofLibrariesInthedigitalage,whereinformationisatourfingertipsthroughsmartphonesandtheinternet,librariesmayseemlikerelicsofabygoneera.However,thetruthisthatlibrariescontinuetoholdauniquecharmandofferexperiencesthatnodigitalplatformcanfullyreplicate.Nestledamidstbustlingcitiesorhiddenawayinserenesuburbs,librariesserveassanctuariesforknowledgeseekers,dreamers,andstudentsalike.Theyarenotjustrepositoriesofbooksbuthubsoflearning,creativity,andcommunityengagement.Thesmellofoldpaper,thequiethumofstudy,andthewarmthofwoodenshelvescreateanatmospherethatinspiresandcalms.Oneofthemostcompellingaspectsoflibrariesistheirabilitytobridgethegapbetweengenerations.Childrendiscoverthejoyofreadingamidstthecolorfulillustrationsofpicturebooks,whileseniorsrelivetheiryouththroughthepagesofcherishedclassics.Librarieshosteventsrangingfrombookclubstotechworkshops,cateringtodiverseinterestsandfosteringintergenerationalconnections.Moreover,librariesplayavitalroleinpromotingliteracyandeducation.Theyofferresourcesandprogramstailoredtohelpindividualsofallagesimprovetheirreading,writing,andresearchskills.Frombasicliteracyclassestoadvancedresearchtools,librariesempowerlearnerstoexplore,discover,andgrow.Butperhapsthegreatestmagicoflibrariesliesintheirabilitytoinspire.Theyareplaceswhereideasflourish,wherecuriosityisnurtured,andwheredreamsareborn.Asyouflipthroughthepagesofabook,yourimaginationtakesflight,transportingyoutodistantlands,ancientcivilizations,orfantasticalrealms.Librariesaredoorwaystoendlesspossibilities,invitingyoutoexplorethevastexpanseofhumanthoughtandcreativity.Inconclusion,librariesaremorethanjustbuildingsfilledwithbooks.Theyareliving,breathinginstitutionsthatnurturethemind,fostercommunity,andinspiretheimagination.Aswenavigatethedigitallandscape,letusnotforgetthetimelesscharmandenduringvalueoftheseintellectualhavens.Questions:Whatisthemainideaofthepassage?Librariesareoutdatedinthedigitalage.Librariesofferexperiencesthatcannotbereplicateddigitally.Theinternethasmadelibrariesirrelevant.Librariesareonlyforstudents.Answer:BWhichofthefollowingisNOTmentionedasabenefitoflibraries?Bridgingthegapbetweengenerations.Providingasereneenvironmentforstudying.Offeringentertainmentsuchasmoviesandconcerts.Promotingliteracyandeducation.Answer:CWhatistheroleoflibrariesinpromotingliteracyandeducation?Theyonlyprovidebooksforreading.Theyhosteventsunrelatedtolearning.Theyofferresourcesandprogramstailoredtohelpindividualsimprovetheirliteracyskills.Theydiscourageindividualsfromexploringanddiscoveringnewthings.Answer:CWhatistheauthor’soverallsentimenttowardslibraries?Negative,astheyarenolongerneededintoday’sworld.Indifferent,astheyarejustplacestoborrowbooks.Positive,astheyofferuniqueexperiencesandenduringvalue.Ambivalent,astheyhavebothbenefitsanddrawbacks.Answer:C

SectionIII:Reading-PartOneQuestion3Passage:Title:ThePowerofReadingReadingismorethanjustapastime;itisajourneyofself-discovery,awindowtotheworld,andakeytounlockingknowledge.InthebustlingcityofGanzhou,JiangxiProvince,wherestudentsofEnglishatthesecondyearofhighschoolembarkontheiracademicpursuits,theimportanceofreadingcannotbeoverstated.Thissemester’sEnglishcurriculumhasemphasizedthetransformativepowerofliterature,encouragingstudentstodelvedeeperintotextsthatinspire,challenge,andeducate.Imagineyourselfinthepagesofabook,transportedtodistantlands,witnessingthestrugglesandtriumphsofcharacterswho,thoughfictional,evokeemotionsasrealasanyinourownlives.FromthewhimsicaladventuresofAliceinWonderlandtotheprofoundreflectionsofToKillaMockingbird,eachbookopensadoortounderstandinghumannatureandthecomplexitiesofsociety.Intoday’srapidlychangingworld,readingfosterscriticalthinkingandpromotesempathy,skillsthatareinvaluableinnavigatingthecomplexitiesofmodernlife.AsstudentsprogressthroughtheirsecondsemesterofEnglishinhighschool,theyarenotjustlearningalanguage;theyarebroadeningtheirhorizons,developingtheirimaginations,andenhancingtheirunderstandingoftheworldaroundthem.Thefollowingisanexcerptfromathought-provokingshortstorytitled“TheLostLibrary,”whichservesasareminderoftheirreplaceablevalueofbooksandthemagictheyhold.Questions:Accordingtothepassage,whatisthesignificanceofreadingbeyondbeingaleisureactivity?Answer:Readingisajourneyofself-discovery,awindowtotheworld,andakeytounlockingknowledge.Howdoestheauthordescribetheexperienceofreadinginthesecondparagraph?Answer:Theauthordescribesreadingasatransformativejourney,transportingreaderstodistantlandsandevokingrealemotionsthroughfictionalcharacters.Whatskillsdoesthepassagesuggestaredevelopedthroughreadingintoday’sworld?Answer:Thepassagesuggeststhatreadingfosterscriticalthinkingandpromotesempathy,skillsthatareinvaluableinnavigatingthecomplexitiesofmodernlife.Whatisthetitleoftheshortstoryexcerptmentionedinthepassage,andwhatmessagedoesitconvey?Answer:Thetitleoftheshortstoryexcerptis“TheLostLibrary.”Itservesasareminderoftheirreplaceablevalueofbooksandthemagictheyhold.

Question4:WhatistheAmazonrainforestknownasandwhyisitsignificant?Answer:TheAmazonrainforestisknownasthe“lungsoftheEarth”becauseitplaysavitalroleinregulatingtheplanet’sclimatebyabsorbingcarbondioxideandreleasingoxygen.WhatisthecanopylayeroftheAmazonrainforest,andwhattypesoflifedoesitsupport?Answer:Thecanopylayeristheuppermostlayeroftherainforest,wherethetallesttreesformadensenetworkofleavesandbranches.Itsupportscountlessspeciesofbirds,insects,andotherwildlifethathaveadaptedtolifeinthislushenvironment.DescribetheunderstorylayeroftheAmazonrainforestandwhattypesoforganismsmightbefoundthere.Answer:Theunderstorylayerislocatedbeneaththecanopy,wheresunlightfiltersthroughindappledpatches.Itishometosmallerplantsandanimalsthathaveadaptedtothedimmerlightconditions.Examplesoforganismsthatmightbefoundhereincludecolorfulbirds,curiousmonkeys,andvariousinsects.HowdoancientindigenouscommunitieslivingintheAmazonrainforestcontributetoourunderstandingoftherainforest’simportance?Answer:AncientindigenouscommunitieslivingintheAmazonrainforestcontributetoourunderstandingoftherainforest’simportancebydemonstratingtheirknowledgeoftheforest’ssecretsandtheirrespectforitsdelicatebalance.Theirtraditionalpracticesandcustomsoftenrevolvearoundsustainablelivingandpreservingthenaturalresourcesoftherainforest,whichservesasareminderoftheimportanceofprotectingthisincredibleecosystemforfuturegenerations.四、阅读第二节（12.5分）Title:ExploringtheWondersoftheAmazonRainforestTheAmazonrainforest,oftenreferredtoasthe“lungsoftheEarth,”coversavastareaspanningacrossnineSouthAmericancountries.Itisatreasuretroveofbiodiversity,housinganestimated10%ofallknownspeciesontheplanet,includingcountlessundiscoveredones.Thislushgreenexpanseisnotjustasanctuaryforwildlife;italsoplaysacrucialroleinregulatingtheglobalclimate.Nestledwithinthisvastwilderness,onecanfindanintricatewebofecosystems,eachsupportingauniquearrayofplants,animals,andinsects.Fromtoweringtreesthatreachthesky,todelicateorchidsbloomingbeneaththeircanopies,theAmazonisalivingtestamenttonature’singenuity.Itsrivers,streams,andwetlandsprovidevitalhabitatsforaquaticcreatures,whileitsdenseforestsarehometojaguars,sloths,andamyriadofotherfascinatingspecies.However,theAmazonrainforestisunderthreat.Deforestation,drivenbyagriculturalexpansion,cattleranching,andillegallogging,hasbeensteadilyreducingitssize.ThisnotonlyendangersthewildlifethatcallithomebutalsodisruptsthedelicatebalanceofEarth’sclimatesystem.Thelossofthese“lungs”meanslesscarbondioxideisbeingabsorbedandmoreisbeingreleasedintotheatmosphere,contributingtoglobalwarming.Despitethesechallenges,thereareinitiativesandeffortsunderwaytoprotecttheAmazon.Conservationorganizations,governments,andlocalcommunitiesareworkingtogethertoimplementsustainablepractices,raiseawareness,andenforcelawsthatprotecttherainforestanditsinhabitants.Questions:WhatistheAmazonrainforestcommonlyreferredtoas,andwhy?

Answer:TheAmazonrainforestiscommonlyreferredtoasthe“lungsoftheEarth”becauseitplaysacrucialroleinregulatingtheglobalclimatebyabsorbingandstoringlargeamountsofcarbondioxide.WhatpercentageofknownspeciesonEarthisestimatedtoliveintheAmazonrainforest?

Answer:Anestimated10%ofallknownspeciesontheplanetareestimatedtoliveintheAmazonrainforest.WhataresomeofthemaincausesofdeforestationintheAmazonrainforest?

Answer:SomeofthemaincausesofdeforestationintheAmazonrainforestincludeagriculturalexpansion,cattleranching,andillegallogging.HowdoesdeforestationintheAmazonrainforestcontributetoglobalwarming?

Answer:DeforestationintheAmazonrainforestcontributestoglobalwarmingbyreducingtheamountofcarbondioxidethatisabsorbedandincreasingtheamountthatisreleasedintotheatmosphere.Astreesarecutdown,theynolongerstorecarbon,andtheprocessofdecompositionreleasescarbonbackintotheair.WhataresomeoftheeffortsbeingmadetoprotecttheAmazonrainforest?

Answer:SomeoftheeffortsbeingmadetoprotecttheAmazonrainforestincludeinitiativesandprojectsbyconservationorganizations,governments,andlocalcommunitiestoimplementsustainablepractices,raiseawareness,andenforcelawsthatprotecttherainforestanditsinhabitants.五、语言运用第一节_完形填空（15分）PassageforClozeTest:Onceuponatime,inasmallvillagenestledi