D
Haloxylon ammodendron（梭梭树）is one of the most special plants for deserts. It looks like a small tree or a big bush（灌木）. But it's amazing because it can live in very dry places.

One of the most outstanding things about Haloxylon ammodendron is its roots（根系）. Its roots can grow 10 meters long, reaching deep underground to find water. This makes the plant to stay alive even in terribly dry conditions. The roots also stop the wind from blowing the sand away. This helps stop deserts from getting bigger.
This plant is also home to many desert animals. Birds, insects, and small animals find food and shelter（庇护所）here.
During these years, people planted a large number of Haloxylon ammodendron trees in desert areas. In northwest China, many volunteers plant these trees. They believe this can turn more desert land into green areas.
()13. What is Haloxylon ammodendron?
A. An animal in the desert.
B. A special desert plant.
C. A tool to save water.
D. Something to build houses.
()14. The underlined word “outstanding” means in Chinese.
A. 突出的
B. 普通的
C. 困难的
D. 昂贵的
()15. What does the plant do for desert animals?
A. Give them water.
B. Give them food and a home.
C. Stop deserts from getting bigger.
D. Keep them safe from people.
()16. How does the writer feel about Haloxylon ammodendron?
A. Disappointed.
B. Uncaring.
C. Praising.
D. Worried.

13. B 14. A 15. B 16. C

【分析】
13题：解题思路是定位原文第一句，明确梭梭树的属性，排除不符合的选项；
14题：解题思路是结合上下文语境，根据梭梭树的特点推断划线词的含义；
15题：解题思路是定位原文中梭梭树对沙漠动物的作用相关内容，匹配选项；
16题：解题思路是通读全文，把握作者对梭梭树的描述倾向，判断作者态度。
【解析】
13题：根据原文第一段“Haloxylon ammodendron（梭梭树）is one of the most special plants for deserts.”可知，梭梭树是特殊的沙漠植物，对应选项B；A选项说动物、C选项说节水工具、D选项说建房材料，均不符合原文，故选B。
14题：结合语境，前文提到梭梭树很神奇，后文说明它的根系长达10米找水、能在干旱存活、还能防风固沙，体现其特点突出，故“outstanding”意为“突出的”，选A；B普通的、C困难的、D昂贵的均不符合语境，故选A。
15题：根据第三段“This plant is also home to many desert animals. Birds, insects, and small animals find food and shelter here.”可知，梭梭树为沙漠动物提供食物和庇护所（家），对应选项B；A给水分、C阻止沙漠扩大、D保护动物不受人类伤害，均不是对动物的作用，故选B。
16题：全文介绍梭梭树的优点，还提到人们种植它来绿化沙漠，作者对梭梭树持正面赞扬的态度，对应选项C；A失望的、B不关心的、D担忧的均不符合，故选C。
【答案】
13.B 14.A 15.B 16.C
【知识点】
英语阅读理解，细节理解，词义猜测，作者态度
【点评】
本题围绕沙漠植物梭梭树展开，考查初中英语阅读的核心题型，需要学生快速定位原文信息、结合语境猜词、把握作者情感，难度适中，适合初中阶段练习。
【难度系数】
0.6

E
阅读配对。将下列句子放入文中合适的位置。

A.Plant flowers to help bees and butterflies.
B.Don't catch wild animals as pets.
C.They throw rubbish into rivers
D.They cut down forests for money
Passage One: Take Care of Animals and Plants
Caring for animals and plants is important for our planet. Here's how people do it:
• Protect forests: Plant trees and stop cutting them down. Forests help animals find food and homes.
• Help animals: If you see a hurt bird, call a wildlife center. Besides, (17) .
• Use nature kindly: Pick up litter in parks. Don't step on flowers or grass.
• Grow plants: (18) . They need plants to live.
When we take care of nature, animals and plants stay healthy. This makes our world beautiful and full of life!
Passage Two: Be Unfriendly to Animals and Plants
Some people act badly towards nature. Here's what they do.
• Cut down trees: (19) , leaving animals without homes.
• Harm(伤害) animals: They hunt wild animals for fun or sell them. Some even throw stones at street dogs.
• Pollute(污染) nature: (20) , making fish die. They step on flowers and grass.
• Ignore(忽视) plants: They pull out(拔出) wild plants. Bees and butterflies lose their food.
These actions hurt animals and plants. The planet becomes sad, and many living things die.

17. B 18. A 19. D 20. C

【分析】
解题时需先通读各段落，明确每个段落的核心主题，再结合空缺处前后的语境内容匹配对应句子。具体思路：1. 定位17空所在段落主题为“帮助动物”，需找与保护、帮助动物相关的句子；2. 18空所在段落主题为“种植植物”，需找与种植植物相关且呼应后文“生物依赖植物生存”的句子；3. 19空所在段落主题为“砍伐树木”，需找与砍树相关的具体行为描述；4. 20空所在段落主题为“污染自然”，需找与污染自然相关且呼应后文“导致鱼类死亡”的句子。
【解析】
1. 17空：所在段落主题为帮助动物，前文提到救助受伤鸟类，选项B“Don't catch wild animals as pets”（不要捕捉野生动物当宠物）属于保护动物的行为，符合语境，故17选B。
2. 18空：所在段落主题为种植植物，后文提到“它们需要植物生存”，选项A“Plant flowers to help bees and butterflies”（种花帮助蜜蜂和蝴蝶）既属于种植植物的内容，又呼应了后文生物依赖植物的描述，故18选A。
3. 19空：所在段落主题为砍树，后文提到“让动物无家可归”，选项D“They cut down forests for money”（他们砍伐森林换取金钱）是砍树的具体行为，符合语境，故19选D。
4. 20空：所在段落主题为污染自然，后文提到“让鱼死亡”，选项C“They throw rubbish into rivers”（他们往河里扔垃圾）属于污染自然的行为，且会导致鱼类死亡，符合语境，故20选C。
【答案】
17. B 18. A 19. D 20. C
【知识点】
语篇语境匹配、阅读理解
【点评】
本题为阅读配对基础题型，考查学生对语篇上下文逻辑与语境的理解能力，需结合段落主题和前后句内容完成匹配，适合巩固阅读技巧。
【难度系数】
0.7