UNIT 5 WORKING THE LAND
第一部分 听力（略）
第二部分 阅读（共两节，满分50分）
第一节（共15小题；每小题2.5分，满分37.5分）
阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。
A
Building Big
by David Macaulay
Have you ever looked up at a huge building or bridge or dam, and wondered, how did they ever build that This amazing book will show you exactly how with great drawings that take you along as everything gets done and fits together. Macaulay has drawn many books about buildings — if you want more, check out Pyramid, Mill, Mosque, and Unbuilding.
Pharaoh's (法老的) Boat
by David Weitzman
Sometimes the best way to learn about something big is to look at something smaller. Next to the Great Pyramid, scientists dug up a boat, meant to carry the pharaoh in the afterlife. This book imagines the story of how it was made, and why. I like to see how they put everything together, and what tools they used — it makes the ancient builders really come alive.
The Story of Buildings
by Patrick Dillon and Stephen Biesty
On a rainy day, I recommend getting lost in this big book that takes a look inside famous buildings around the world. Whole-page pictures show the buildings in slices, so you can see all the inside and outside at once. You can also see how people long ago made houses, and bridges, and pyramids. There is so much to look at here, I could read this book all year. Then start again!
Iggy Peck's Big Project Book for Amazing Architects
by Andrea Beaty
The tireless Iggy Peck, who can't help building things, is back with a big book of work pages and projects for you to try. Design a house for Mars, build a bridge out of spaghetti (意大利面), or design the perfect zoo. A lot of fun for any time you just get that desire to draw a dream house or put things on top of each other.
21. What can you see in Building Big
A. A house for Mars. B. The Great Pyramid.
C. Drawings of bridges. D. Tools used to build boats.
22. What do Pharaoh's Boat and The Story of Buildings have in common
A. They center on pyramids.
B. They relate to ancient buildings.
C. They have various projects for children.
D. They teach people to build their dream houses.
23. In whose book can you find work pages to build things
A. Patrick Dillon and Stephen Biesty. B. David Weitzman.
C. David Macaulay. D. Andrea Beaty.
B
Drew Peterson came back to his family's farm near Salem, South Dakota, in 2010 from a job in New York. Since his return, he says he has experienced many uncertainties, but luckily he was introduced to the First Dakota National Bank's AgriVisions Emerging Farmer and Rancher Program. “It was a good way of trying to mentally prepare for black swan events (the unexpected problems). They told us this is going to happen. It's not an if; it's a when,” he says. “They tried to give us some tools and just give us some general train of thought on how to get through them.”
That has been the program's intent since its origin, says Nathan Franzén, president of First Dakota's Agri-Business Division. Held every other year, the program is divided into four parts, with each being a multiday event.
The first session (会议) is held in early spring in Mitchell, South Dakota, where the group explores farm management and financials. The second session is held at the South Dakota State University in Brookings, covering marketing and risk management.
In the first two sessions, students have contact with nationally known speakers, such as Jolene Brown, who comes in and talks about transition. After hearing Brown's presentation, students in the first class returned to the farm full of energy and excitement, Franzén says, but “Mom and Dad at home, or Grandma and Grandpa, weren't always ready for that conversation.” A “social” is now held allowing students to bring family members for Brown's presentation. “That way they all get to hear it at the same time. They all get to understand the message,” he says.
The third part of the program involves participants (参与者) taking a trip, which has included a variety of stops over the years. “The curriculum and the content has a ton of value, but the networking has just as much value,” Franzén says. Peterson agrees with that, saying he has kept in contact with fellow (同伴) participants from that first class.
The fourth session of the program focuses on strategic planning. “We walk them through what a good plan should look like,” Franzén says.
24. What is the intention of the program
A. To give farmers necessary tools.
B. To make farmers mentally healthy.
C. To encourage more people to take up farming.
D. To enable farmers to prepare for the unexpected in farming.
25. What can participants do in the second session
A. Learn how to advertise their products.
B. Develop a strategy to increase yield.
C. Practice some basic planting skills.
D. Draw up rules of transition.
26. Why is a “social” held according to paragraph 4
A. To overcome problems at Brown's presentation.
B. To allow participants to make a presentation.
C. To make farmers more energetic.
D. To keep families better informed.
27. What do Drew Peterson's words about the third session of the program show
A. Participants benefit from each other during sessions.
B. It is more popular than the other three sessions.
C. It gives participants a chance to socialize.
D. Students at the program really like it.
C
Many people spend the last years of their lives in an institution, with their daily choices and activities being determined by what they can no longer do. But in the Netherlands, people with dementia (痴呆) are offered a different path forward: meaningful, satisfying farm work, where they can stay active while continuing to contribute to society.
Care farms are widely used in the Netherlands as an alternative to day care centers for people in need of care, including people with dementia. Their goal is to offer a new kind of care that is directed towards familiar environments.
Boerderij Op Aarde is one of the hundreds of Dutch “care farms” run by people facing various illnesses or challenges, whether physical or mental. They provide effective work in agricultural environments. “We are not focusing on what is missing, but on what is left,” says Arjan Monteny, co-founder of Boerderij Op Aarde, “what is still possible for everyone to develop.”
Care farming started growing in popularity in the Netherlands in the late 1990s. A few decades on, care farming is well established in the Netherlands, and interest in the model for people with all kinds of disabilities is growing in many other countries. As an option for dementia care, it is a solution that grows more relevant with each passing year. Rates of dementia are projected to more than double worldwide by 2050. However, how to better care for these people remains a question that many countries are still grappling with.
At Boerderij Op Aarde, participants start each morning by discussing the day's work. The work is not lacking: pigs need feeding, gardens need care, and hot meals need to be prepared. An outdated workshop chair may need to be repainted. Employees choose which tasks to take on — this is important, says Monteny, because people with dementia do not have many opportunities to make decisions in their lives.
With conditions like dementia, one participant at Boerderij Op Aarde says, “My world is getting smaller, but here, I feel like my life is still in the real world.”
28. Why do people build care farms in the Netherlands
A. To cure patients' illnesses.
B. To encourage local farming.
C. To help sick people do farm work.
D. To brighten the lives of people needing care.
29. What do the underlined words “grappling with” in paragraph 4 mean
A. Sticking with. B. Assisting with.
C. Struggling with. D. Competing with.
30. What can people do at Boerderij Op Aarde
A. Make meaningful contributions.
B. Take a special training course.
C. Learn to take care of others.
D. Receive free medical care.
31. What do participants think of Boerderij Op Aarde
A. It needs further expansion. B. It makes a profit.
C. It's growing fast. D. It really works.
D
The issue of how to feed a growing population is a crucial issue for the 21st century. The issue was high on the agenda (当务之急) at the recent United Nations Climate Change Conference in Egypt. According to the UN, by 2050 we will need to produce 60% more food to feed a world population of 9.3 billion.
Cambridge Judge Business School supports a number of businesses which aim to promote sustainable (可持续发展的) agriculture practices. One of the most important fields is precision (精准) agriculture, the science of improving crop yields and assisting management decisions using the latest technology.
Outfield Technologies is targeting high value fruit farming. Farmers buy their own drones (无人机), and then the Outfield software creates flight plans over the farm and processes the images taken by the drones.
By counting the fruit on branches and measuring trees, farmers can see where to apply fertiliser with greater precision, reducing usage and improving soil sustainability. Outfield's software can also recommend where to start harvesting to reduce waste and labour (劳动力) costs. The rising cost of labour globally has become a huge issue within the agricultural industry, for reasons including the shortage of backpackers (some of whom become seasonal workers) in New Zealand due to COVID-19, and the rise of minimum pay in South Africa.
The data gathered by drones can also predict yields. “Priming” the supply chain ensures a smoother journey from the farm to fruit bowl in your home. When an apple is picked, it is stored in a refrigerated environment for up to six months before being transported to a pack house to be washed, sorted, packaged, before being moved to a delivery centre and finally appearing on supermarket shelves. The chain depends heavily on transportation, but by predicting yields, Outfield aims to reduce waste as traders can predict fruit levels and reduce greenhouse gases caused by refrigerated storage.
Outfield co-founder Oil Hilbourne said, “The agricultural industry needs more investment (投资) to change. More money for 5G, education and investment in start-ups.”
32. Why does the author mention the Climate Change Conference in Egypt
A. To show the solutions it gave.
B. To point out what's wrong with its agenda.
C. To stress the seriousness of the food problem.
D. To explain why the population keeps growing.
33. What does Outfield Technologies do for farmers
A. It offers them free flights.
B. It monitors farms for them.
C. It teaches them about high value fruits.
D. It uses drone-taken images to advertise farms.
34. What labour problems are different countries facing
A. Pay in South Africa is very low.
B. South Africa can't agree on minimum pay.
C. Backpackers in New Zealand fail to get paid fairly.
D. New Zealand isn't drawing enough seasonal workers.
35. What would be the best title for the text
A. The future of farming
B. The trend of fruit picking
C. The promising market of high value fruits
D. The positive effects of farming on environment
第二节（共5小题；每小题2.5分，满分12.5分）
阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
Here are three great ways to grow your own food without a yard or land.
Put planters on your rooftop
If you live in an apartment or urban home with an accessible rooftop, you have a great area to grow food. 36 , as they're usually not shaded (被……遮挡光线) by trees or other buildings. Before you get started, check with your housing association (协会) to make sure rooftop planters are allowed. 37 .
Keep in mind that you should mostly plant veggies (蔬菜) that can stand a lot of sun. Since rooftop gardens tend to get plenty of sun, it's important to water your plants regularly.
Grow food hydroponically (水培)
38 . Hydroponic gardening is the practice of growing food in a water-based, nutrient-rich solution. You can do it indoors or outdoors, making it a great option if you don't have a yard. Depending on what you're growing, a hydroponic system may only need a small amount of space. Plus, it can usually be done year-round.
Use window boxes
39 , but they're also useful for food. Depending on the location of your window boxes, you may get varying levels of sun. Unlike container gardens on a rooftop, you can't move window boxes. Thus, it's important to research plants that do well in the sun levels you have. Local gardening stores usually sell plants that do well in your region. Plus, you can ask for help if you need it. Add potting soil with organic matter and vegetable fertilizer, if desired, before planting seeds (种子). Keep the soil moist (潮湿的). 40 .
A. It helps your place smell fresh and pleasant
B. You may think that window boxes are just for flowers
C. You may need a grow light in winter due to a lack of sunlight
D. Interestingly, you can grow some veggies without any soil at all
E. In fact, rooftops are often perfect for veggies that need a lot of sun
F. You may also need to make sure your rooftop will support a garden
G. You may need to water window box veggies frequently since they can dry out quickly
第三部分 语言运用（共两节，满分30分）
第一节（共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分）
阅读下面短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
My wife and I usually don't keep houseplants. Anything in pots gets either overwatered or underwatered. After my diagnosis (诊断) with a brain cancer last August, I loved the idea of having something green and 41 around us.
When my friend gave us a lucky bamboo plant, I 42 to place the plant at the living room window and 43 the plant myself. Nurturing (培育) the plant gave me a sense of 44 at a time when I sometimes felt 45 . The brain cancer limited my 46 to walk, and the treatment left me very tired, making it hard for me to finish everyday tasks. Watering the plant 47 me to a central part of my old identity and taught me I could still be a caregiver. Plants and people could still 48 me.
Then, mysteriously, the plant began to show signs of stress. No matter what I did, the leaves kept dropping to the floor. I grew more and more uneasy. I couldn't 49 the feeling that the plant had become a 50 of my own uncertain health. Identifying with the green plant had offered me comfort. 51 the plant was struggling, I worried it might be a sign of my brain cancer worsening.
Then I realized I had 52 connected my careful nurturing of the plant with my own survival. As my 53 lessened, I began to do research to figure out how to grow my 54 plant. I transplanted (移植) the plant to a larger pot, 55 its roots to give it room to grow. When it was back near the sunny window, we both began to thrive (茁壮成长) again.
41. A. important B. simple C. alive D. special
42. A. hesitated B. decided C. forgot D. required
43. A. work for B. prepare for C. struggle for D. care for
44. A. achievement B. belonging C. identity D. direction
45. A. fearless B. tireless C. useless D. homeless
46. A. purpose B. ability C. chance D. courage
47. A. inspired B. locked C. introduced D. connected
48. A. believe in B. depend on C. focus on D. come upon
49. A. shake B. hate C. understand D. express
50. A. trouble B. change C. symbol D. topic
51. A. Even though B. Not until C. As though D. Now that
52. A. wrongly B. voluntarily C. suitably D. secretly
53. A. excitement B. regret C. anxiety D. comfort
54. A. aging B. sick C. lonely D. favorite
55. A. findingB. cleaningC. cuttingD. freeing
第二节（共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分）
阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
The Aquaculture Stewardship Council (ASC) has announced China's first large yellow croaker (大黄鱼) farming ship, the Conson No. 1, 56. __________ (achieve) ASC certification (认证) in December 2022.
The Conson No. 1 57. __________ (own) by Qingdao Conson Blue Silicon Valley Development Co. It is equipped with a number of 58. __________ (advance) digital management systems to control the environment and growing conditions onboard the ship. As a result, the ship has been referred to as the world's “first 100,000-metric-ton smart-farming ship,” according to ASC.
The large yellow croakers are popular in China, commonly 59. __________ (eat) during celebratory meals and holidays. It is 60. __________ (wide) known as one of the country's most-popular sea fish, with the country eating about 180,000 MT every year. Due to its societal relevance to the local Chinese market, the Conson No. 1 is putting farming large yellow croakers in 61. __________ first place, Conson Group's Deputy General Manager Dong Shaoguang said.
“The Conson No. 1 creates a growing environment similar to that of wild large yellow croakers with industrial and intelligent technology, focusing on 62. __________ (follow) ASC's guidelines,” Dong added.
The certification is based 63. __________ the ASC sea finfish standard,
64. __________ is made up of more than 150 assessment indicators, including protection of ecosystems and biodiversity (生态系统和生物多样性), resource and energy 65. __________ (efficient), responsible feed sourcing, and community and social responsibilities.
第四部分 写作（共两节，满分40分）
第一节（满分15分）
假定你是李华，下周六市科技馆将举办“农业科技十年发展成就展”。请你用英语写一封邮件给你的留学生好友David，邀请他一同观展。
注意：写作词数应为80左右。
____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________第二节（满分25分）
阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。
I was studying for a huge science test when my little brother and sister ran into the kitchen, singing at the top of their voices:
I'm a happy squirrel,
Look at me.
We love jumps and turns.
We're happy little squirrels.
Then, just as soon as they finished, they started singing all over again. “Wow! That's a pretty catchy song,” I said after the third time around. “But could you please make this the last time I'm trying to study.” “Sorry, Zona,” said Indi. “But we really do need to keep singing it. Our music teacher said so!” “Yeah,” said Tex. “Our class is putting on a squirrel play for Parents' Night, and we have to remember every single word by Friday!” Tex and Indi sang that song while they were making their costumes, while they were playing, and even while they were brushing their teeth!
I can hardly wait for that play to be over! I thought.
Since Tex and Indi sang every day that week, I wasn't as prepared as I wanted to be for my test on Friday. I did all right with questions 1 through 7. And right then, in the middle of taking my test, the squirrel song started playing over and over in my head. It was almost impossible for me to focus on the last few questions.
When I got home that afternoon, all I wanted to do was collapse on the couch (瘫倒在沙发上). The only thing was, Tex and Indi had beaten me to it.
“Can you please let me at least sit too ” I said. “I had a bad day!” “We had a bad day too!” said Tex. “Yeah,” said Indi. “A lot of kids in our class got sick, so now tonight's play is canceled!” “Completely canceled ” I asked. “Ms. French said we might be able to find time to do it after Thanksgiving break,” Indi cried. “But that's far away!” “Hmm,” I said. “That is pretty bad.”
注意：
1. 续写词数应为150左右；2. 请按如下格式在相应位置作答。
After that, we were just three sad people sitting in silence for a really long time. _
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As a special surprise, I arranged for our grandparents in Colorado to attend the performance through a video call. _________________________________________
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参考答案
听力部分略
21-25 CBDDA 26-30 DCDCA
31-35 DCBDA 36-40 EFDBG
41-45 CBDAC 46-50 BDBAC
51-55 DACBD
56. achieved 57. is owned 58. advanced 59. eaten 60. widely
61. the 62. following 63. on/upon 64. which 65. efficiency
写作
第一节
One possible version:
Dear David,
I'm writing to invite you to an exhibition featuring the achievements of China's agricultural technology in the past decade to be held at the Science and Technology Museum in our city next Saturday.
Being one of the largest of its kind with respect to the richness of its display, this exhibition can give you an understanding of rapid agricultural development in China and how technology has played a significant role in that progress. I'm sure you'll be amazed by Chinese people's hard work and wisdom.
Please let me know if you are available!
Best regards,
Li Hua
第二节
One possible version:
After that, we were just three sad people sitting in silence for a really long time. Even though I had been complaining about their singing, it broke my heart to see them disappointed. They had been so excited about the show. “We can't let all of your practices go to waste,” I said after a while. “Come on. We have work to do!” And I said that since we were going to put on the best-ever squirrel show for Mom and Dad tonight, we'd better get started. I helped them to set up the stage and do their makeup. Tex and Indi cheered.
As a special surprise, I arranged for our grandparents in Colorado to attend the performance through a video call. Then those two funny little squirrels sang and danced for a very excited audience — including me! So, even though our show was not the most professional production in the world, it was fun and ended up being a big success! It took me a while, but when I finally stopped and thought about Tex and Indi's feelings, everything got better. And after my science-test troubles, we had a family meeting and came up with a survival plan that's fair for everybody.
部分解析
阅读
第一节
A篇
主题语境：人与自我——生活与学习
本文是应用文。文章是对四本儿童书籍的介绍。
21. C。理解具体信息。根据Building Big中的Have you ever looked up at a huge building or bridge ... drawings that take you along as everything gets done and fits together可知，读者在该书中可以看到大桥的精美图画。
22. B。理解具体信息。根据Pharaoh's Boat中的Next to the Great Pyramid, scientists dug up a boat, meant to carry the pharaoh in the afterlife ... it makes the ancient builders really come alive和The Story of Buildings中的You can also see how people long ago made houses, and bridges, and pyramids可知，这两本书都能带你领略古代建筑。
23. D。理解具体信息。根据Iggy Peck's Big Project Book for Amazing Architects by Andrea Beaty中的The tireless Iggy Peck ... work pages and projects for you to try可知，该书中包含工作页，让读者可以自己设计建筑。
B篇
主题语境：人与社会——社会服务
本文是说明文。文章主要介绍了一个农业培训项目，这个项目主要帮助农场主为突发状况做好准备。
24. D。理解具体信息。根据第一段中的“It was a good way of trying to mentally ... it's a when,” he says以及第二段中的That has been the program's intent since its origin可知，该项目的目的是帮助农场主为突发状况做好准备。
25. A。理解具体信息。根据第三段中的The second session is held ... covering marketing and risk management可知，第二期课程的培训会帮助参与者学习如何营销自己的产品。
26. D。推断。根据第四段中的“Mom and Dad at home, or Grandma and Grandpa ... They all get to understand the message可知，举办联谊会是为了让参与者的家人也能够去听Brown的演讲，这样可以让家庭成员都获得相关信息和最新进展，让家庭成员都参与到农场的决策中来。
27. C。推断。根据倒数第二段中的“The curriculum and the content has a ton of value ... saying he has kept in contact with fellow participants from that first class可知，Peterson的话语表明，这个项目为他提供了一个社交平台，他通过这个项目认识了很多人。
【补充解释】
black swan event (para. 1): 黑天鹅事件，是指难以预测但突然发生时会引起连锁反应、带来巨大负面影响的小概率事件。
walk sb through sth (the last para.): （循序渐进地）教；逐步引导
C篇
主题语境：人与社会——社会服务
本文是新闻报道。在荷兰，痴呆症患者可以在关怀农场工作，在这里他们可以继续服务社会，实现自我价值。
28. D。理解具体信息。根据第二段中的Care farms are widely used in the Netherlands ... people in need of care, including people with dementia可知，关怀农场的初衷是为了让需要照顾的人有事可做，让他们的生活更加充实。
29. C。理解词汇。根据第四段中的Rates of dementia are projected to more than double worldwide by 2050 ... many countries are still ...可知，预计到2050年，全球痴呆症的发病率将增加一倍以上。然而，如何更好地照顾这些人仍然是许多国家仍在努力解决的问题。
30. A。理解具体信息。根据第一段的最后一句及倒数第二段中的At Boerderij Op Aarde ... An outdated workshop chair may need to be repainted可知，痴呆症患者在农场可以自己决定要做的事情，包括帮助农场喂养动物、护理花园或者准备餐食等，这都让痴呆症患者为社会做出了有意义的贡献。
31. D。推断。根据最后一段的内容可知，关怀农场成功帮助痴呆症患者更好地生活。
D篇
主题语境：人与社会——科学与技术
本文是说明文。文章介绍了未来农业的发展新趋势——精准农业。
32. C。推断。根据第一段中The issue was high on the agenda at the recent United Nations Climate Change Conference in Egypt可知，提到此次会议是为了突出强调The issue，而The issue在这里指的是第一段中提到的食物短缺问题。
33. B。理解具体信息。根据第三段中的the Outfield software creates flight plans over the farm and processes the images taken by the drones可知，该公司会利用无人机替农场主监控果园。
34. D。理解具体信息。根据第四段中的The rising cost of labour globally has become a huge issue ... shortage of backpackers (some of whom become seasonal workers) in New Zealand due to COVID-19可知，新冠肺炎疫情导致没有足够数量的背包客来到新西兰，而这些背包客很多来了之后就做了季节工，没有背包客就意味着没有了季节工。
35. A。理解主旨要义。文章主要介绍了精准农业及科技为农业带来的变化，因此A项最能概括该主旨大意，适合作标题。
【补充解释】
prime (para. 5): 把（事物）准备好
start-up (the last para.): 刚成立的公司，新企业
第二节
主题语境：人与自我——生活
本文是说明文。文章介绍了三种不用院子或土地种植自己蔬菜的好方法。
36. E。设空处与下文构成因果关系。E项中的rooftops和该段小标题中的rooftop构成原词复现关系，且E项中的rooftops are often perfect for veggies that need a lot of sun与下文中的they're usually not shaded by trees or other buildings构成因果关系。
37. F。设空处与上文构成递进关系。F项中的also need to make sure your rooftop will support a garden与上文中的make sure rooftop planters are allowed构成递进关系，表明了在屋顶种植食物需要考虑的事情。
38. D。设空处是本段的主题句。D项中的grow some veggies without any soil at all和下文中的growing food in a water-based, nutrient-rich solution相呼应。本段主要讲水培的方法，因此D项符合语境。
39. B。设空处与下文构成转折关系。B项中的window boxes和该段小标题中的window boxes以及下文中的window boxes构成原词复现关系，B项中的window boxes are just for flowers与下文中的but they're also useful for food构成转折关系。
40. G。设空处是对上文的补充说明。根据上文中的it's important to research plants that do well in the sun levels you have和Keep the soil moist可知，在屋顶种植的植物要在当地的日照时长条件下生长良好，此外还要保持土壤湿润，由此可见，需要经常浇水来保持土壤湿润。G项符合语境，是对上文的补充说明。
【补充解释】
window box (the last para.): 窗栏花箱
语言运用
第一节
主题语境：人与自我——生活与学习
本文是记叙文。作者在养富贵竹的过程中摆脱了疾病对他的困扰。
41. C。根据本句中的I loved the idea of having something green and ... around us和下文中的Nurturing the plant gave me a sense of ...可知，作者生病后希望在家里摆放一些绿色的、有生命力的植物。
42. B。根据该空前的When my friend gave us a lucky bamboo plant和该空后的place the plant at the living room window可知，作者决定将朋友送的富贵竹摆放在客厅的窗户旁边。
43. D。根据下一句中的Nurturing the plant gave me a sense of ...和最后一段中的how to grow my ... plant可知，作者决定亲自照料这株植物。
44. A。45. C。根据下文中的The brain cancer limited my ... to walk, and the treatment left me very tired, making it hard for me to finish everyday tasks可知，作者有时觉得自己没有用，而照料这株植物给了他一种成就感。
46. B。根据下文中的making it hard for me to finish everyday tasks可知，脑癌限制了作者行走的能力。
47. D。根据本句中的Watering the plant ... me to a central part of my old identity可知，一个简单的给植物浇水的行为将作者与过去健康的自己联系在一起。
48. B。根据上文中的taught me I could still be a caregiver可知，给富贵竹浇水使作者感到不论是他养的植物还是他身边的人都依然可以依靠他。
49. A。50. C。根据上文中的I grew more and more uneasy和下文中的I worried it might be a sign of my brain cancer worsening可知，作者变得越来越不安，以至于无法摆脱这株植物已经成为他健康状况不明朗的象征的想法。
51. D。根据上文中的Identifying with the green plant had offered me comfort可知，与绿色植物产生共鸣带给了作者安慰。由于这株植物现在正在挣扎求生，作者感到越来越害怕。
52. A。根据下文中的I began to do research和transplanted the plant to a larger pot可知，作者意识到自己错误地将对这株植物的精心培育与他自己的生存联系在了一起。
53. C。根据第三段中的I worried it might be a sign of ... worsening可知，此处指作者的焦虑减轻了。
54. B。根据第三段中的the leaves kept dropping to the floor可知，焦虑减轻后，作者开始做研究以找到让生病的富贵竹重现生机的方法。
55. D。根据本句中的I transplanted the plant to a larger pot ... its roots to give it room to grow可知，作者将植物移栽到更大的盆中，以便其根系有更大的生长空间。
第二节
主题语境：人与社会——技术
本文是新闻报道。全球首艘十万吨级智慧渔业养殖工船“国信1号”获得ASC认证。
56. achieved。考查一般过去时。根据in December 2022可知，设空处所在句描述的事情发生在过去，应用一般过去时，故填achieved。
57. is owned。考查被动语态。根据语境可知，设空处所在句描述的是客观事实，应用一般现在时，且The Conson No. 1与own之间为被动关系，应用被动语态，故填is owned。
58. advanced。考查形容词。设空处作定语，修饰digital management systems，应用形容词，表示“先进的”，故填advanced。
59. eaten。考查动词-ed形式。设空处作后置定语，修饰The large yellow croakers，且eat与The large yellow croakers之间为逻辑上的动宾关系，应用动词-ed形式，故填eaten。
60. widely。考查副词。设空处作状语，应用副词，表示“广泛地”，故填widely。
61. the。考查冠词。put sth. in the first place为固定搭配，表示“将……放在首位”，故填the。
62. following。考查动词-ing形式。设空处作on的宾语，应用动词-ing形式，故填following。
63. on / upon。考查介词。be based on / upon sth.为固定搭配，表示“以某事物为基础”，故填on或upon。
64. which。考查关系代词。设空处引导非限制性定语从句，指代the ASC sea finfish standard，且在从句中作主语，故填which。
65. efficiency。考查名词。resource and energy ...与protection of ...、responsible feed sourcing和community ... responsibilities并列，作including的宾语，应用名词，表示“效率”，故填efficiency。

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