五、短文填空(本题共10小题;每小题1分,满分10分)
请认真阅读下面短文,并根据各题所给首字母的提示,写出一个合适的英语单词完整的、正确的形式,使短文通顺。
The natural world is full of w 56 . Every day, we can see beautiful things around us with surprise and delight, for e 57 , the colourful flowers dancing in spring breezes, the tall green trees providing cool shade in summer, and the golden leaves painting the ground in autumn. These are all p 58 of the wonderful world we live in—a masterpiece created over millions of years.
In the forest, there are many animals living together peacefully. Birds sing happily in the trees, their songs echoing through the woods, while small animals like squirrels and rabbits run a 59 looking for food among the bushes. Crystal-clear rivers flow s 60 down to the sea, carrying life-giving water and energy to distant lands. The sun shines brightly through the branches, giving l 61 and warmth to everything below. At night, the sky becomes a black curtain filled with c 62 stars that twinkle like diamonds, while the moon casts a soft silver glow over the sleeping land.
We should protect the natural world because it is our home. Sadly, nowadays, pollution and deforestation are h 63 it. Many species are losing their habitats. We can plant more trees and save water to keep it clean. Also, we should r 64 waste and use less plastic. If we all work together, we can make the world a b 65 place for both humans and animals. Let's start taking care of it today!
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请认真阅读下面短文,并根据各题所给首字母的提示,写出一个合适的英语单词完整的、正确的形式,使短文通顺。
The natural world is full of w 56 . Every day, we can see beautiful things around us with surprise and delight, for e 57 , the colourful flowers dancing in spring breezes, the tall green trees providing cool shade in summer, and the golden leaves painting the ground in autumn. These are all p 58 of the wonderful world we live in—a masterpiece created over millions of years.
In the forest, there are many animals living together peacefully. Birds sing happily in the trees, their songs echoing through the woods, while small animals like squirrels and rabbits run a 59 looking for food among the bushes. Crystal-clear rivers flow s 60 down to the sea, carrying life-giving water and energy to distant lands. The sun shines brightly through the branches, giving l 61 and warmth to everything below. At night, the sky becomes a black curtain filled with c 62 stars that twinkle like diamonds, while the moon casts a soft silver glow over the sleeping land.
We should protect the natural world because it is our home. Sadly, nowadays, pollution and deforestation are h 63 it. Many species are losing their habitats. We can plant more trees and save water to keep it clean. Also, we should r 64 waste and use less plastic. If we all work together, we can make the world a b 65 place for both humans and animals. Let's start taking care of it today!
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wonders
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example
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parts
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around
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slowly
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light
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countless
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harming
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reduce
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better
答案：56. wonders 57. example 58. parts 59. around
60. slowly 61. light 62. countless 63. harming
64. reduce 65. better
60. slowly 61. light 62. countless 63. harming
64. reduce 65. better
解析：
【分析】首先通读全文，理解短文围绕“自然世界的美好及保护自然”展开的主旨。解题时，需结合每个空缺处的首字母提示，分析句子语境、固定搭配、词性要求，选择合适的单词并注意词形变化（如名词复数、动词形式、副词等），确保填入后语句通顺、符合逻辑。
【解析】
56. 句意为“自然世界充满奇迹”，首字母为w，wonder表示“奇迹”，此处用复数形式wonders，符合语境。
57. 固定搭配for example意为“例如”，首字母为e，故填example。
58. 句意为“这些都是我们所生活的美好世界的一部分”，首字母为p，part表示“部分”，此处用复数parts，符合语境。
59. 固定搭配run around意为“四处跑”，首字母为a，故填around。
60. 此处修饰动词flow，需用副词，句意为“清澈的河流缓缓流向大海”，首字母为s，故填slowly。
61. 句意为“太阳给下方的一切提供光和温暖”，首字母为l，light表示“光”，符合语境。
62. 句意为“夜晚的天空布满像钻石般闪烁的无数星星”，首字母为c，countless表示“无数的”，符合语境。
63. 句意为“如今污染和砍伐森林正在伤害它”，此处为现在进行时，结构为be+doing，首字母为h，故填harming。
64. 句意为“我们应该减少浪费，少用塑料”，首字母为r，reduce表示“减少”，符合语境。
65. 句意为“我们可以让世界变成一个更好的地方”，首字母为b，better表示“更好的”，符合语境。
【答案】56. wonders 57. example 58. parts 59. around 60. slowly 61. light 62. countless 63. harming 64. reduce 65. better
【知识点】短文填空（首字母提示）、固定搭配、语境理解
【点评】本题为英语首字母短文填空题，围绕自然主题展开，主要考察基础词汇、固定搭配及语境分析能力，难度适中，学生需结合上下文逻辑和词汇储备完成作答。
【难度系数】0.6
【解析】
56. 句意为“自然世界充满奇迹”，首字母为w，wonder表示“奇迹”，此处用复数形式wonders，符合语境。
57. 固定搭配for example意为“例如”，首字母为e，故填example。
58. 句意为“这些都是我们所生活的美好世界的一部分”，首字母为p，part表示“部分”，此处用复数parts，符合语境。
59. 固定搭配run around意为“四处跑”，首字母为a，故填around。
60. 此处修饰动词flow，需用副词，句意为“清澈的河流缓缓流向大海”，首字母为s，故填slowly。
61. 句意为“太阳给下方的一切提供光和温暖”，首字母为l，light表示“光”，符合语境。
62. 句意为“夜晚的天空布满像钻石般闪烁的无数星星”，首字母为c，countless表示“无数的”，符合语境。
63. 句意为“如今污染和砍伐森林正在伤害它”，此处为现在进行时，结构为be+doing，首字母为h，故填harming。
64. 句意为“我们应该减少浪费，少用塑料”，首字母为r，reduce表示“减少”，符合语境。
65. 句意为“我们可以让世界变成一个更好的地方”，首字母为b，better表示“更好的”，符合语境。
【答案】56. wonders 57. example 58. parts 59. around 60. slowly 61. light 62. countless 63. harming 64. reduce 65. better
【知识点】短文填空（首字母提示）、固定搭配、语境理解
【点评】本题为英语首字母短文填空题，围绕自然主题展开，主要考察基础词汇、固定搭配及语境分析能力，难度适中，学生需结合上下文逻辑和词汇储备完成作答。
【难度系数】0.6