三、信息还原
请认真阅读下面的短文，从短文后所给的六个选项中选出五个可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
People call the earth the “water planet”. That’s because the ocean covers over 70 per cent of the earth. (1) It helps us in many ways.
The ocean is like the earth’s lungs (肺). (2) Also, the ocean takes in 50 times more carbon dioxide (CO₂) than the atmosphere (大气层).
There are some canals (运河) in the oceans. By using these canals, people can move things from one country to another. (3) Thanks to the canals, you can have all kinds of chocolate from other different countries.
(4) It takes in and stores heat (储存热量) from the sun. Then the water in the ocean carries that heat around the earth. Without oceans, the earth would be an icy rock. Also, the ocean helps keep places from getting too hot or too cold.
Besides, the ocean gives us different kinds of food. (5) So we need to protect our ocean.
A. The ocean is very important.
B. It is easy to send things by canal.
C. The ocean also keeps the earth warm.
D. It makes over half of the world’s oxygen.
E. We can enjoy lots of seafood and vegetables.
F. This is usually cheaper than moving things by plane.

（1）A
（2）D
（3）F
（4）C
（5）E

（1）空前句提到海洋覆盖地球70%以上面积，空后句说它在很多方面帮助我们，可知此空强调海洋重要性，A选项“The ocean is very important.”符合。
（2）前文把海洋比作地球的肺，肺与呼吸有关，D选项提到制造氧气，“It makes over half of the world’s oxygen.”符合。
（3）空前讲海洋中的运河可用于运输，空后以巧克力为例说明运河运输的好处，F选项“This is usually cheaper than moving things by plane.”进一步说明运河运输比空运便宜，符合语境。
（4）后文提到海洋吸收储存太阳热量并携带热量环绕地球，还防止地方过热或过冷，C选项“The ocean also keeps the earth warm.”能概括此段主旨。
（5）前文说海洋给我们不同种类的食物，E选项“We can enjoy lots of seafood and vegetables.”具体说明食物种类，符合。

四、阅读表达
Stay where you are, Mr Sand
The Taklimakan Desert is the biggest desert in China. It is really huge, about 337,000 square kilometres. That’s as big as three Zhejiang Provinces put together!
The sand here is light and soft. When strong winds blow, the sand flies, and the desert moves! Its edge moved forward 5 to 10 metres every year in the past. The desert could cover roads, farms and even people’s homes.
But now, we are working hard to stop it. In 2024, China finished a 3,046 - kilometre green belt around the Taklimakan Desert.
How do we stop the sand?
Straw (稻草) squares
We stick straws into the sand to make big squares. These squares help keep the sand in place. Trees and flower seeds can grow safely inside.
Sand barriers
We build 1 - metre - tall walls with straws and wires. They slow down the wind.
Deep roots
Trees and flowers grow roots deep into the ground. The roots hold the sand even harder.
Solar power
We turn solar power into electricity. Then, machines can take water from underground to water plants. Now you can find roses, onions, red dates (红枣) and even more plants in the desert!
Look at the great changes! We can hold back the desert and make life bloom. Let’s all help protect this precious land and nature everywhere. Save water, plant trees, and care for our planet!
回答下面 5 个问题，每题答案不超过 7 个词。
1. How big is the Taklimakan Desert?

2. What did China do with the desert in 2024?

3. How many ways to stop the sand are mentioned?

4. What can we find in the desert with solar power?

5. How do you like the changes in the Taklimakan Desert?

1. About 337,000 square kilometres.
2. Finished a 3,046 - km green belt.
3. Four.
4. Roses, onions, red dates, etc.
5. Great.

1. 题目问塔克拉玛干沙漠多大，文中首段明确提到“It is really huge, about 337,000 square kilometres.”，直接提取数据。
2. 2024年中国对沙漠做了什么，第三段指出“In 2024, China finished a 3,046 - kilometre green belt around the Taklimakan Desert.”，简化为核心动作。
3. 提到多少种固沙方法，文中有“Straw squares”“Sand barriers”“Deep roots”“Solar power”共四种，数出即可。
4. 有太阳能后沙漠能找到什么，倒数第二段末尾说“Now you can find roses, onions, red dates and even more plants in the desert!”，概括为植物。
5. 问对沙漠变化的看法，根据“Look at the great changes!”可知是积极评价，用“Great”简洁回答。