1、Period Three Integrating Skills he still analyzes these birds data himself.Looking at the huge screen in Prof Wilsons lab， we could see the penguins individual steps.A change in movement and a drop in temperature indicate the exact moment of a dive into the water.The sensors within the chip are so a
2、ccurate that they can easily detect behaviors that humans might not noticeeven offering deep understanding into some animals emotional state.Think of the way we humans walk.If someone is happy，this can be reflected in our physical behaviorit is often said that they “have a spring in their step”To ob
3、serve if this sort of phenomenon also occurs in animals，Prof Wilsons team analyzed the walking movement of elephants in a zoo.They realized that an elephant walking towards something it liked would walk in a particular way.When that same elephant though was made to go away from the thing it liked，it
4、 would walk in a different manner.“How well you can predict the behavior of animals and protect them is dependent on how well you understand the rules by which theyre working， ” Prof Wilson said.语 篇 解 读 本 文 主 要 讲 的 是 如 何 揭 开 动 物 的 秘 密 生 活 的 。25According to Prof Wilson，what contributes most to his te
5、am s discovery?AThe cooperation of experts from different fields.BThe use of a special electronic chip.CThe personal interest in penguins.DThe special way of data analysis.答案 B解析 细节理解题。根据第二段中的“his work was all made possible by a small electronic chip his team developed specifically to monitor animal
6、s in their private hours”可知，特殊电子芯片的使用对他团队的发现贡献最大。故选 B。26It can be learned from the passage that the sensors can .Aevaluate stress resulting from animals fightingBexamine penguins unusual behavior while divingCdistinguish different walking manners of elephantsDprovide information about the animals in
7、ner feelings答案 D解析 细节理解题。根据第五段最后一句“The sensors within the chip are so accurate that they can easily detect behaviors that humans might not noticeeven offering deep understanding into some animals emotional state.”可知，传感器能侦测到动物深层的情感信息。故选D。27Monitoring animals behavior helps .Aset rules for themBcontro
8、l their behaviorCchange their habitsDunderstand and protect them答案 D解析 推理判断题。根据最后一段最后一句“How well you can predict the behavior of animals and protect them is dependent on how well you understand the rules by which theyre working.”可知，监视动物的行为是为了帮助理解和保护它们。故选 D。28Which is the best title of the passage?AI
9、nspiring Novels Written by a Group from Swansea UniversityBPioneering Diaries Uncover the Secret Lives of AnimalsCPenguins and Elephants Tracked for Emotional StateDScientists Made a Breakthrough in Animal Study答案 B解析 标题归纳题。根据文章第一段以及全文内容可知，本文主要讲的是揭开动物的秘密生活，故 B 项最适合作文章题目。BWe have designed all our ban
10、k cards to make your life easier.How to use your NatWest ServicecardAs a Switch card，it lets you pay for all sorts of goods and services，whenever you see the Switch logo.The money comes straight out of your account，so you can spend as much as you like as long as you have enough money or an agreed ov
11、erdraft(透支) to cover it.It is also a cheque guarantee(担保 ) card for up to the amount shown on the card.And it gives you free access to your money from over 31,000 cash machines across the UK.How to use your NatWest CashcardYou can use your Cashcard as a Solo card to pay for goods and services wherev
12、er you see the Solo logo.It can also give you access to your account and your cash from over 31,000 cash machines nationwide.You can spend or withdraw(提取) what you have in your account，or as much as your agreed overdraft limit.Using your card abroadYou can also use your Servicecard and Cashcard when
13、 youre abroad.You can withdraw cash at cash machines and pay for goods and services wherever you see the Cirrus or Maestro logo displayed.We take a commission charge(手续费) of 2.25% of each cash withdrawal you make (up to 4) and a commission charge of 75 pence every time you use Maestro to pay for goo
14、ds or services.We also apply a foreignexchange transaction fee of 2.65%.How to use your NatWest Credit CardWith your credit card you can do the following：* Pay for goods and services and enjoy up to 56 days interestfree credit.* Pay in over 24 million shops worldwide that display the Maestrocard or
15、Visa logos.* Collect one AIR MILE for every 20 of spending that appears on your statement(结算单)(This does not include foreign currency or travelers cheques bought，interest and other charges.)语 篇 解 读 本 文 主 要 教 给 了 我 们 如 何 使 用 银 行 卡 。29If you carry the Servicecard or the Cashcard， .Ayou can use it to g
16、uarantee things as you wishByou can draw your money from cash machines convenientlyCyou can spend as much money as you like without a limitDyou have to pay some extra money when you pay for services in the UK答案 B解析 细节理解题。从第一部分中的“And it gives you free access to your money from over 31,000 cash machin
17、es across the UK.”和第二部分中的“It can also give you access to your account and your cash from over 31,000 cash machines nationwide.”可知答案。30If you withdraw 200 from a cash machine abroad，you will be charged .A4 B4.5C5.25 D5.3答案 A解析 细节理解题。从第三部分中的“We take a commission charge(手续费) of 2.25% of each cash withd
18、rawal you make (up to 4) ”可知，up to 4 即最高只收4。31Which of the following is TRUE about using your NatWest Credit Card?AYou have to pay back with interest within 56 days.BYou will be charged some interest beyond two months.CYou can use the card in any shop across the world.DYou will gain one air mile if
19、you spend 20 on travellers cheques.答案 B解析 推理判断题。从第四部分中的“Pay for goods and services and enjoy up to 56 days interestfree credit.”可以推知，超过两个月要付利息。32The purpose of the passage is to show you how to .Aplay your cards rightBuse your cards abroadCdraw cash with your cardsDpay for goods with your cards答案 A解
20、析 写作意图题。从文章中的四个标题可知，本文主要教给了我们如何使用银行卡。.七选五Easy Ways to Keep Your Brain SharpEveryone is forgetful，but as we age，we start to feel like our brains are slowing down a bitand that can be a very annoying thing. 33 Read on for some techniques worth trying.34 People who regularly made plans and looked forwa
21、rd to upcoming events had a 50 percent reduced chance of Alzheimers disease(早老性痴呆症) ， according to a recent study. 35 Something as simple as setting a goal to have a weekly coffee date with a friend will do.Theres evidence that people who have a purpose in life or who are working on long or shortter
22、m goals appear to do better.In other words，keep your brain looking forward.Go for a walk.Mildly raised glucose(葡萄糖) levels can harm the area of the brain that helps you form memories and physical activity can help get blood glucose down to normal levels.In fact， exercise produces chemicals that are
23、good for your brain. 36 Learn something new.Take a Spanish class online，join a drawing club，or learn to play cards.A study found that mental stimulation(刺激) limits the weakening effects of aging on memory and the mind.But the best thing for your brain is when you learn something new and are physical
24、ly active at the same time. 37 AFocus on the future.BThis can be especially harmful to the aged.CIt should be something like learning gardening or going dancing with your friends.DSo take a few minutes each day to do some reading.EBut dont worry if your schedule isnt filled with lifechanging events.
25、FLuckily，research shows there is a lot you can do to avoid those moments.GIn other words，when you take care of your body，you take care of your brain.语篇解读 这篇文章主要讲了随着年龄增长人们的记忆力在减弱，研究表明有一些方法可以缓解早老性痴呆。33答案 F解析 空前的意思是：那是一件令人头疼的事情。空后的意思是：下面的一些方法很值得一试。所以这里选 F(研究表明，你可以做很多事情来避免它。)承接上下文。34答案 A解析 设空处为小标题。由本段内容
26、，结合“made plans”“looked forward to”等可知，本段主要讲关注未来。故 A 项符合。35答案 E解析 空后的意思是：很多看似简单的事情，比如制定一个和朋友一周喝一次咖啡的计划也是有用的。所以这里选 E(但是如果你的安排没有包括改变生活的大事也不要担心。)引起下文。36答案 G解析 空前的意思是：事实上，锻炼身体会产生对你大脑有益的化学成分。所以这里选G(换句话说，当你照看好你的身体时，你就照顾好了你的大脑。) 承接上文。37答案 C解析 空前的意思是：学一些新的东西并同时伴有活跃的肢体运动对你的大脑最有好处。所以这里选 C(比如像学着栽培花木或者和朋友一起跳舞这类体
27、力运动。)与上下文一致。本句的 something 与空前的“learn something new”对应。.微写作写作素材 (关于动物保护)1大家都知道，现在很多动物处于危险境地或灭绝了。2它们天然的栖息地遭到了严重破坏。3人们对这些动物的生存感到担忧。4到了我们把注意力集中在保护这些动物的时候了。5我们希望越来越多的人加入到动物保护的行列中。提示 黑体部分用本单元词汇表达，并且请使用 as 引导的非限制性定语从句，it is time for.等结构。连句成篇 (将以上句子连成一篇 50 词左右的英语短文)As we all know，many animals become endangered or extinct because of the serious destruction of their natural habitats.People are concerned about their survival.It is time for us to focus our attention on protecting these animals.We hope more and more people will get involved in the protection of the animals.