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四、根据语篇要求填空,使短文通顺、意思完整。每空限填一词。
Do you know anything about the Dead Sea? Here are some facts about it.
The Dead Sea is one 1.
of
the world's most famous natural wonders. Many people think it gets its name because there's no life in it, 2.
but
that's not the whole story. Long ago, the area was part of a lively ecosystem. However, over time, geological changes made the water extremely salty. Gradually, most living things couldn't survive in such a terrible environment.
During the day, the Dead Sea can be 3.
the
hottest place in some seasons. At night, though, the temperature drops, bringing a bit of relief (缓解). Many small animals like insects and birds choose 4.
to
live nearby. These animals can survive for long periods without fresh water. There 5.
are
also people living around the Dead Sea. They've learned to make use of the unique resources.

答案

1. of 2. but 3. the 4. to 5. are

解析

【解析】
1. 第一空考查固定搭配“one of + 形容词最高级 + 可数名词复数”,表示“……之一”,故填of。
2. 第二空前后句为转折关系,前半句说很多人认为死海得名是因为里面没有生命,后半句说那不是全部原因,故填but。
3. 第三空形容词最高级hottest前需加定冠词the,故填the。
4. 第四空考查固定搭配“choose to do sth.”,意为“选择做某事”,故填to。
5. 第五空考查there be句型,主语people是复数,故be动词用are。
【答案】
1. of 2. but 3. the 4. to 5. are
【知识点】
固定搭配运用、转折连词用法、there be句型
【点评】
本文围绕死海的相关知识展开,考查介词、连词、冠词、非谓语动词及there be句型等基础语法点,要求学生结合语境与语法规则完成填空,能有效检验学生的基础语法掌握情况。
【难度系数】
0.8
五、同学们,学校打算举办“世界之最我知道”的知识征集活动啦!从浩瀚的沙漠到巍峨的山脉,再从蜿蜒的河流到神秘的雨林,大自然创造了无数令人惊叹的奇迹。请你查阅相关资料,在下面的表格中写出你所知道的“世界之最”(至少三个),和大家一起探索这颗星球的奥秘吧!

答案

PlaceMeasurementDescription
1.Mount Qomolangma
8,848.86 meters highIt is the highest mountain in the world, standing on the border between China and Nepal.
2. The Nile RiverAbout 6,650 kilometers longIt is the longest river in the world, running through northeastern Africa.
3. The Sahara DesertAbout 9.2 million square kilometersIt is the world's largest hot desert, covering most of North Africa.
4. The Pacific OceanAbout 165.25 million square kilometersIt is the largest and deepest ocean on Earth.

解析

【解析】
本题为开放性拓展实践题,要求填写至少3个“世界之最”相关的地理事物,分别在对应栏目填写地理事物名称、量化测量数据、该事物的特征与世界之最属性,完成知识征集内容,以下为合规参考作答示例。
【答案】
1. Mount Qomolangma  8,848.86 meters high   It is the highest mountain in the world, standing on the border between China and Nepal. 
2. The Nile River  About 6,650 kilometers long  It is the longest river in the world, running through northeastern Africa. 
3. The Sahara Desert  About 9.2 million square kilometers  It is the world's largest hot desert, covering most of North Africa. 
4. The Pacific Ocean  About 165.25 million square kilometers  It is the largest and deepest ocean on Earth. 
【知识点】
世界地理之最,英文信息表达,地理常识积累
【点评】
本题属于趣味拓展类作业,无唯一标准答案,既考察学生的课外地理知识储备,也锻炼学生的英文信息整理书写能力,能够引导学生主动探索地球自然奇观,提升对地理学科的学习兴趣。
【难度系数】
0.7