三、用所给词的适当形式填空
1. With a target to restore 2.34 million hectares of degraded land by 2030, this ongoing initiative will safeguard the environment and promote (region) sustainable development.
2. —What impresses you most about your hometown?
—The street, the (long) of which is four times what it was eight years ago.
3. I don't know what has happened to them. Why are they still fighting for (survive)?
4. Sadly, many species have become and many are in danger of . (extinct)
5. The (disappear) of dinosaurs is not necessarily caused by astronomical incidents. But alternative explanations are hard to find.
6. Believe in yourself and work harder than others. Then you can do (believe) things.

三、1. regional 2. length 3. survival 4. extinct; extinction
5. disappearance 6. unbelievable

四、阅读理解
Should martial arts be part of the school curriculum(课程)? In the United States and most of Europe, self-defense is not taught at schools. Yes, schools have after-school clubs with trainers from both inside and outside the school using the gyms and classroom to teach a big range of martial arts, but schools very rarely have it on their curriculum, let alone as a main subject.
But after new research that shows that obesity(肥胖) levels are still rising in the first world at a surprising rate, some are suggesting that martial arts may help fight obesity, and also help children become better adapted to the wider world in terms of self-defense and discipline(自律).
Martial arts provide not just a physical work-out, but also a chance to develop self-defense skills while training both the body and mind to be disciplined and mindful. Studies have shown that there is a significant connection between practicing martial arts and self-esteem(自尊). Through the arts, students can develop discipline, and cultivate respect for different cultures—something even more important than ever before in our increasingly divided societies. Martial arts also strengthen muscles, and improve flexibility and balance. Everyone knows that with better physical health, come better, happier lives.
However, some have been keen to point out that yes, martial arts in every school would be great, but finding those who are trained and qualified(合格的) to teach martial arts could probably prove to be a challenge. They believe it is a chicken and egg situation, where without
compulsory(强制的) curriculum of martial arts, those who are good at it may never find themselves in a dojo(武术馆) to find out. But to bring it to everyone you need experienced trainers who can teach the martial arts without fear of mishap(不幸事故) or physical damage.
()1. What's the topic of this text?
A. What martial arts are.
B. Whether martial arts should be on school curriculum.
C. Who should teach martial arts as a main subject at school.
D. How martial arts work for schools.
()2. Why should martial arts be added into the curriculum?
A. Self-defense is not taught at schools.
B. Obesity levels are still rising fast in the world.
C. It provides physical and mental benefits.
D. It can help prevent physical damage.
()3. What are the "chicken" and the "egg" in the "a chicken and egg situation" in the last paragraph?
A. Building a dojo and finding the trainers.
B. Teaching martial arts and the physical damage.
C. Lack of trainers and the fear of mishap.
D. Lack of trainers and no compulsory curriculum of martial arts.
()4. What is the author's attitude towards adding martial arts to the curriculum?
A. Unclear.
B. Uninterested.
C. Disliking.
D. Negative.

四、1~4 BCDA
【语篇解读】本文是一篇议论文。文章主要论述的是武术是否应该被列入学校的主要课程。
1. B 解析:文章大意题。根据第一段中的“Should martial arts be part of the school curriculum?”可知,本文的主要话题是“武术是否应该列入学校课程”。故选 B。
2. C 解析:细节理解题。根据第三段中的“Martial arts provide not just a physical work-out, but also a chance to develop self-defense skills while training both the body and mind to be disciplined and mindful. Studies have shown that there is a significant connection between practicing martial arts and self-esteem.”可知,把武术加入课程是因为它对身体和精神都有好处。故选 C。
3. D 解析:推理判断题。根据最后一段中的“They believe it is a chicken and egg situation, where without compulsory curriculum of martial arts, those who are good at it may never find themselves in a dojo to find out.”可知,“chicken”和“egg”分别代指“缺乏训练师”以及“没有必修的武术课程”。故选 D。
4. A 解析:推理判断题。根据第二段中的“But after new research that shows that obesity levels are still rising in the first world at a surprising rate, some are suggesting that martial arts may help fight obesity, and also help children become better adapted to the wider world in terms of self-defense and discipline.”和最后一段中的“However, some have been keen to point out that yes, martial arts in every school would be great, but finding those who are trained and qualified to teach martial arts could probably prove to be a challenge.”可知,本文只是客观讨论人们对武术是否该成为学校课程的不同观点,并没有表明作者自己的观点,所以作者对在课程中增加武术的态度是不明确的。故选 A。