《2026年高中必刷题高中英语必修第三册外研版》

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语篇类型:议论文
主题:科学探究
词数:363
难度:偏难
建议用时:8 分钟
Some people say that the planet is getting smaller, that there are few places left to explore, and that the age of exploration will be over soon.
I would argue instead that there has never been a greater need to explore. That's because the stage for all exploration is the natural world, and nature is experiencing a rapid decline. It is by exploring that we understand nature, and when we understand we develop appreciation for what is found. Ultimately, only the things we appreciate are worth protecting.
As the golden age of exploration weakens, so does the richness of life on Earth. It isn't just that there are fewer blank areas on the map; it is that wild places and spaces have been progressively carved up (瓜分). Visiting the Okavango Delta or the Kalahari Desert, for example, no longer implies a self - supported expedition. Field stations pop  up in important national parks and remote sensing by satellite becomes commonplace.
In the next century, I believe we will need larger and wilder areas. We will need the wilderness, not just for its protection, but because it is an important part of the ecosystems from which we gain our necessities like clean water, food and materials. If we succeed, then expeditions—brief travels into the wild that seek to answer questions, monitor populations, and inspire action—will have a renewed sense of purpose. More importantly, they greatly help the public experience, understand and appreciate nature.
Based on my own research expedition which aims to understand "edge effects"—how the changes in temperature at forest edges impact animals, I find it important that today's scientists continue to spend time in the field. It is here that they begin to understand how seemingly unrelated environmental interactions influence their study system. Sometimes, it's difficult to know which is important to measure until you stand out there on the forest edge.
It is the young generation that is the main force to lead the next wave of expeditions. The measure of their success will be whether there are still well - preserved wild places for expeditions in the future. Their leadership is needed now, more than ever.
1. What's the purpose of this text?
A. To suggest keeping exploring to understand nature.
B. To advise people not to travel to unknown places.
C. To inform us about the reduced biodiversity.
D. To call on the public to support the study.
2. What can we know about the expedition in wild spaces from paragraph 3?
A. It is difficult for explorers to make progress.
B. It is more accessible with the help of technology.
C. It promotes the development of satellite technology.
D. It requires explorers to take sufficient heavy equipment.
3. What does the underlined phrase "pop up" in paragraph 3 probably mean?
A. Appear unexpectedly.
B. Close temporarily.
C. Develop slowly.
D. Differ greatly.
4. What does the author realise after his research expedition?
A. The significance of scientists' field trips.
B. The difficulty of carrying out fieldwork.
C. The need to expand the edges of forests.
D. The influence of his study on the environment.
核心词汇
1. experience vt. 经受;经历;体验 n. 经验;经历
2. necessity n. [C]必需品 [U]必要;需要
构词法
re - prefix 再;重新;恢复原状
renewed adj. 再次兴起的;再次发生的

答案： 1.A 推理判断题。通读全文，尤其是根据第二段和第四段的最后两句可知，探索的意义是理解自然界，了解未知的东西，这样才能帮助人类更好地理解和欣赏大自然，由此可推知，文章的写作目的是建议不断探索以了解大自然。故选A项。
2.B 推理判断题。根据第三段中举的例子“Visiting the Okavango Delta or the Kalahari Desert, for example, no longer implies a self-supported expedition. Field stations pop up in important national parks and remote sensing by satellite becomes commonplace.”可推知，在技术的帮助下，野外探险更加容易进行，故选B项。
3.A 词义猜测题。根据画线词组前的no longer implies a self-supported expedition可知，野外探险不再是需要自力更生的探险，因此推断画线词组所在句子表示，在一些重要的国家公园里出现了野外观测站，卫星遥感技术也变得十分普遍。pop up表示“突然出现”，故选A项。
4.A 推理判断题。根据倒数第二段内容可知，作者以自己的经历为例，阐述了科学家进行实地考察探险的重要性，因为只有通过野外的实地探险科学家们才能了解看似无关的环境相互作用会如何影响他们的研究系统。故选A项。