2019_2020学年新教材高中英语Unit2WildlifeprotectionReadingandThinking课时检测素养达标新人教版必修2.doc

Unit 2 Wildlife protection Reading and Thinking
课时检测·素养达标
Ⅰ. 语段填词
1. The poster (海报) was put up to warn people that it was illegal (违法的)to hunt(猎杀) endangered(濒危的) species(物种).
2. The habitat(栖息地) was destroyed. So the authority(官方) decided to set up a nature reserve(保护区) on the plain (平原) to prevent these creatures(生物) from being attacked (攻击).
3. The beauty(美) of a herd (一群)of graceful animals reminded(提醒)me of the serious situation of antelopes. People shoot(射杀) them for their fur(皮毛) to make a profit(利益).
4. Masses(大量的) of sharks(鲨鱼) and whales(鲸鱼)are becoming extinct(灭绝) at an alarming (惊人的) rate(速度). The government intends(计划) to remove (去除) the threat(威胁) to them.  
5. To let wild animals’ population recover(恢复), people should exist(生存) in harmony(和谐) with nature. For example, people should buy goods(货物) friendly to environment.
Ⅱ. 选词填空
on earth, die out, aware of, on average, make progress,
concerned about, adapt to, under pressure, make out,
watch over
1. He wanted to be the fastest man on earth.  
2. You can make progress only if you are modest.  
3. The only thing I am concerned about is his fitness.  
4. We could hardly make out anything in the thick fog.  
5. Many species will soon die out if we don’t take action.  
6. Smokers are well aware of the dangers to their own health.  
7. It takes on average two years to finish this kind of project.  
8. They watched over these endangered animals day and night.  
9. The world will be different, and we will have to be prepared to adapt to the change.  
10. Under pressure, many governments have taken effective measures to protect wild animals.  
Ⅲ. 完成句子
1. That’s why he can adapt to the new environment easily.
那就是他能很容易适应新环境的原因。
2. Waiting for the train, I had a long talk with my sister about her work.
等着火车, 我和我的姐姐谈论着她的工作。
3. Look! The children are being watched over by their aunt.
瞧! 那些孩子正由他们的姑妈照看着。
4. In order to succeed, we must have a complete and thorough plan.
为了成功, 我们必须要有一个周密的计划。
5. Only after I had seen myself did I know that there is such a beautiful wonderland on earth.  
只有在亲眼看见以后我才知道人间竟有这样美丽的仙境。
Ⅳ. 结合课文主题使用本单元词汇与句型, 根据提示写一篇50词左右的短文
1. 当今, 随着濒危物种(species)被非法猎杀(hunt illegally), 以及栖息地(habitat)被破坏, 它们正以令人惊讶的速度(alarming rate)灭绝(extinct)。
2. 人们已逐渐意识到(aware of)保护它们的重要性。有些志愿者主动夜以继日地保护它们。
3. 政府已采取有效的措施(measure)来保护(watch over)它们, 比如建立了一些自然保护区(reserve)。
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【参考范文】
　　Nowadays, because many endangered species are being hunted illegally and their habitats are being destroyed, they are becoming extinct at an alarming rate.
　　People are gradually aware of the importance of protecting them. Some volunteers offer to watch over them day and night.
　　The government has taken effective measures to protect them, for example, setting up some nature reserves.

The topic: Whether it is good to keep endangered animals in zoos.
Pros: provide chances for people to see wild animals
develop people’s love for animals and nature
be protected from danger in the wild.
Cons: waste a lot of money
damage the balance of nature
lose their freedom if caged in the zoo
Which opinion do you agree with? Why?
Your opinion:___________________________________________________
The reason: ___________________________________________________
【参考答案】
(1)I think it is good to keep animals in zoos. To begin with, it provides chances for people to see wild animals. Secondly, it might also develop people’s love for animals and nature. Lastly, animals in zoos can be protected from dangers in the wild.
(2)I don’t agree that endangered animals are kept in the zoo. Firstly, it is a waste of money and labor to keep animals in zoos. Secondly, it will also damage the balance of nature. Finally, animals will lose their freedom if caged in zoos.

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