广西贵港市2020-2021学年度上学期高一期末监测-高一英语试卷
2020-2021学年广西省贵港市高级中学高三英语上学期期末考试试题及答案解析
2020-2021学年广西省贵港市高级中学高三英语上学期期末考试试题及答案解析第一部分阅读（共两节，满分40分）第一节（共15小题；每小题2分，满分30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AThere are different types of money-saving apps, such as JD Finance, Yu’E Bao, Ant Financial, and all of them work in different ways. Here are 3 of the best apps that can help you save much money.Capital One ShoppingCapital One Shopping can compare prices automatically as you shop online. As you add items to your cart at an online seller, this app will search the web for better deals and coupon codes(优惠码). You can follow the links to other sellers offering a better price and use the available codes tosave. You can even use this app while shopping at physical shops.ParibusThere’s nothing more upsetting than buying something and then seeing it for sale at a lower price a few days later. Wouldn’t it be nice to get that money back? Now you can. Paribus helps you get money back by tracking your purchases from major stores and discussing refunds. It also helps you get compensated (补偿) for late deliveries and makes sure you don’t leave it too late to return anything you bought.DigitIf you can’t figure out how much you can afford to save, Digit will analyze your spending habits and spare a certain amount to your savings. If the appknows you have spare money to save, then it will be moved automatically, and if you don’t, it will stop, so there’s no risk of being left with no cash for the basics. You can sign up for a free trial for a month, and after that, the monthly service charge is $5.1. If you want your money back, what app will you choose?A. Digit.B. Paribus.C. Yu’E Bao.D. Capital One Shopping.2. What can you do by using Digit?A. Offer the most favorable price.B. Track detailed information of goods.C. Analyze spending habits to save money.D. Compare prices of products while shopping.3. What is the purpose of the text?A. To introduce useful apps for saving money.B. To advertise various products online.C. To improve the power of spending.D. To help to manage spare money.BI cried the first time I saw the Notre Dame（巴黎圣母院）years ago. I'd waited my entire life to see this great French architecture, and experienced it in its full glory on a bright sunny day. Last night, I again cried for the centuries-old church while watching it burn.I hadn't expected to spend my evening that way. My friend and I were having dinner at a cafe a block or so away from the Notre Dame, choosing to skip going inside with the intention to go back the next day.However, we heard that it caught fire, so we left the cafe and ran towards the church, following heavy smoke from it, and soon we joined a nearly silent crowd. Some were praying, some were crying, but most were staring in disbelief at the disaster happening before us. The fire continued to get worse. About 400 firefighters were working to control the fire. We could see their flashlights shining as they inspected the front from a balcony.The Notre Dame is part of the heartbeat ofParis, I reflected on the experiences I've had there, from attending a bread market out front to admiring the beautiful windows and architecture inside. It is a spot that helps makeParismagical. And here we were, watching it burn down. It was too much to handle, but it was impossible to look away.About 9：30 pm, the gathered crowd spontaneously（自发地）began to sing Hymns（圣歌）to the church. We sang along with the group, feeling at once less like tourists and more like members of them. I hadn't imagined all that before.For hundreds of years, the Notre Dame hasseen the most joyous and the most terrible moments in the lives of both France and her people. And when everyone was able to become one emotional force, it showed that even in her darkest hour, the Notre Dame was still there to bring us all together.4. Why did the author cry for the Notre Dame for the first time?A. She was touched by its greatness.B. She was sorrowful to watch it burn.C. She was regretful for missing its glory.D. She was excited about French cultures.5. What was the author doing when the Notre Dame caught fire?A. Heading for a faraway cafe.B. Visiting a church with a friend.C. Eating nearby with a friend.D. Wandering along the street alone.6. What can we know about the fire scene?A. People expressed their sadness in different ways.B. People were nervously rushing in different directions.C. Hundreds of volunteers joined in putting out the fire.D. Firefighters kept people away with shining flashlights.7. What impressed the author most?A. The church allowed visitors to gaingreat experiences.B. Many foreign tourists became members of the church.C. The church survived disasters for hundreds of years.D. People were brought together to sing to the church.CThe annual 3-to-4-millimeter rise in sea levels is expected to impact many coastal communities in the coming decades. However, few are as defenceless as the Republic of theMaldives, a collection of more than a thousand picturesque islands in theIndian Ocean. NASA researchers believe that parts of what is “arguably the lowest-lying country in the world” will become uninhabitable by 2050, due to wave-driven flooding and limited freshwater. To fight the unavoidable, the government recently revealed plans for the world's first 'true' floating island city.The aptly-named Maldives Floating City (MFC) is the brainchild of Dutch Docklands, a global leader in floating infrastructure (基建). According to the March 13, 2021, announcement, the new city will be constructed on a 200-hectare lagoon (环礁湖) located just 10 minutes by boat from the Maldivian capital, Male. It will initially consist of a thousand waterfront residences, arranged in a series of honeycomb-like maze rows. The developers plan to add hotels, restaurants, shops, and even a school and a hospital in the near future. The floating structures. will be attached to the surrounding islands, which will form a base and provide protection from high tides.Maldive officials aim to make MFC as self-sufficient as possible. Freshwater storage will provide drinking water for residents, while floating solar blankets and agriculture fields will take care of their energy and food needs.“ThisMaldivesFloatingCitydoes not require any land rehabilitation, therefore has a minimal impact on the coral reefs,” explains Mohamed Nasheed, Speaker of Parliament. “What's more, giant, new reefs will be grown to act as water breakers. In theMaldives,we cannot stop the waves, but we can rise with them.”Construction of the revolutionary city is expected to begin in 2022 and be completed in phases over the nextfive years. If successful, it will provide a blueprint for other countries facing a similar situation.8. Why doesMaldivesdecide to build MFC?A. It is the lowest-lying country.B. It will be flooded soon.C. It is running out of fresh water.D. It will be unsuitable for living.9. What is Paragraph 2 mainly about?A. The prospect of MFC.B. The developers of the plan.C. The location of the residences.D. The barriers to the construction.10. What can we infer from the underlined words?A. MFC will keep waves away.B. MFC will make use of waves.C. MFC will adjust to the waves.D. MFC will work as water breakers.11. What's the writing purpose of this passage?A. To introduce a construction program.B. To appeal to people to protect nature.C. To seek international help forMaldives.D. To report the achievement of a city plan,DIn many countries of the world, people can confidently tell youthe meaning of their town or city, but most people who live inManchester,OxfordorBirminghamwould not be able to explain what the name of their city means. The name of every British town and city, however, has a long history.Two thousand years ago, most people living inBritainwere Celts. Even the word “Britain" is Celtic (凯尔特语).Then the Romans arrived and built camps which became cities called “castra". This is why there are so many place names inEnglandwhich end in "-chester" or “-caster"Manchester, for example.The Romans never reachedWalesorScotland, and many placenames there are Celtic. For example,Welsh place names that begin with “Llan" come from the Celtic word for "church".After the Romans leftBritain, it was attacked by the Anglo-Saxons who were from the area of Europe that is nowGermanyandHolland. The names of their villages often ended in “-ham" or “-ton". Some got their names fromthe leader of the village.SoBirminghamfor example, means "Beormund's village”The Anglo-Saxons were farmers and the landscape was very important to them, so we have villages called Upton (village on a hill)——a good place to build a village and Moreton (“village by a lake”)where floods could make life hard. Place names that end in “-ford" (a place where you could cross a river) also describe the location of Anglo-Saxon villages.Finally, in 1066EnglandbecameNorman—theNormansgave us the place name "grange", which means farm.And how aboutLondon? Experts cannot agree. The Romans called the city Londinium, but they were not the first inhabitants (居民). People once believed that theUnited Kingdom’s capital city got its name from the castle of a King called Lud but this is very unlikely. Our best guess today is that the name comes from a Celtic word meaning a fast-flowing river. Like a number of British place names, its history is lost in time.12. The origin of British place names is unfamiliar to many local people because ofA. the death of local languagesB. the long lost history of the namesC. their lack of interest in itD. the frequent changes to the names13. According to the article,Stratfordis most likely a town .A. on a hillB. near a castleC. beside a riverD. with a church14. Which of the following shows the correct order of the arrival of inhabitants inBritain?A. The Celts—The Romans—TheNormans—The Anglo SaxonsB. The Celts—The Romans—The Anglo Saxons—TheNormansC. The Romans—The Celts—The Anglo Saxons—TheNormansD. The Romans―The Anglo Saxons—The Celts—TheNormans15. What doesLondonmean in Celtic?A. RiverB. LondiniumC. LudD. Castle第二节（共5小题；每小题2分，满分10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。
广西部分市2020-2021学年高一上学期期末考英语解析版汇编：七选五含答案
广西部分市2020-2021学年上学期高一期末英语解析版试卷分类汇编七选五专题广西北海市2020-2021学年高一上学期期末教学质量检测英语试题五、七选五What will you eat for lunch today? In some countries lunchtime often means soup time! There are many kinds of soups served around the world. ___36___ Some are as thick as stews. Others are full of noodles!Soup is just one thing that can be eaten for lunch, what you eat for lunch may be different from the lunch of someone who lives in another country. Let's take a look around the world to see what kids are eating for lunch.MexicoMany children in Mexico eat tortillas for lunch. Most tortillas are made from ground corn, but sometimes wheat is used. Tortillas are usually flat and round. ___37___ Taco shells are made from corn tortillas and filled with beans or meat. Tasty sauces are often added to tacos. These sauces are made from tomatoes, onions, hot peppers and spices.Russia____38____ Maybe that's why many Russian children eat soup for lunch. Two of their favorites are cabbage soup and beet soup. Many Russian soups also include potatoes. Potatoes are an important crop in Russia. ___39___ Eating thick soups can help keep people warm and can fill them up, so hunger is no problem!South KoreaMeals in Korea are made up of many dishes. No matter what else is served, there is always rice. Kimchi is also always on the table. ____40____ Korean children mix together many dishes and flavors at meals. It's common for their food to be hot and spicy.A．But they can also be made into other shapes.B．There are many ways to serve noodles.C．Winters in Russia are very cold.D．Some are as thin and clear as water.E．It is pickled（腌制的）meat or vegetables.F．Most Russian people dislike soup.G．They make soups thick.广西钦州市2020-2021学年高一上学期期末教学质量监测英语试题二、七选五Playing sports offers you more than just physical benefits(好处).____16____The benefits are the same whether or not you're good at sports. If you are not good enough to play competitively on a school team, you can play sports with your friends.Making new friends.Playing sports enables you to create friendships you otherwise might not have formed.____17____ You playtogether happily and gradually know each other. Many times, the friendships you create on the field remain strong when you are not playing sports.Understanding the value of health.Taking part in sports improves your health in many ways.____18____This gets you thinking about what to eat and how to treat your body so as to achieve the highest performance levels. Thus, playing sports can lead to better eating habits and prevent you from becoming too fat.Building team spirit.Sports provide children with the important lesson of learning how to work in a team.____19____By working together they will learn each other's strengths and weaknesses and will be better able to decide and work out the best plan for the team. This will without doubt help them in their future lives and jobs as well.____20____Playing sports requires a lot of time and energy. Some may think this would take students' attention away from schoolwork. However, the opposite is true. Sports require memorization, repetition and learning—skills that are directly relevant(有关的)to schoolwork.A．Becoming active in class.B．Doing better in your studies.C．Everyone has to work together to achieve the goal.D．To be a good athlete, you must take care of yourself.E．Sports can help you in your study and fit in with society as well.F．Sports bring teens together from different schools and backgrounds.G．However, sports will improve your fitness and help you achieve weight goals.广西玉林市2020-2021学年高一上学期期末质量检测英语考试试题二、七选五How to Fly a KiteWhen to fly, If the weather is good, kites can be flown at any time of the year. Check the wind power before trying to fly your kite.____16____Kite flying is fun when you follow a few simple rules. Remember to choose a day to fly kites when there is the right amount of wind.__17__The best places to fly kites are the beach, park, or an open field where there are no trees, roads, power lines, buildings, or other things that block the wind.Use a long launch.____18____One person holds the string spool(线轴)and another holds the kite a distance apart. Hold the kite in the air and let the wind launch it. This is called a long launch. You should not have to run to get kite into the air.Wind direction. Flying kites can help your children learn more about the wind.____19____Help them look for signs that show which way the wind is blowing by watching hair, your breath in cold air, flags, tall grass, leaves on trees, or smoke. You can also hold small pieces of grass or sand up and drop it. Another way is to feel it on your face.__20__A．Flight Control.B．How does a kite fly?C．Choose the best location.D．Remember to always fly with the wind at your back.E．Ask how you know which way the wind is blowing.F．Kites don't fly well when there is too little or too much wind.G．Having someone to help get your kite into the air is wonderful.广西梧州市2020-2021学年高一上学期期中考试英语试题二、七选五Your final exams are the last box to check before you head home for a well-deserved winter break___16___Use these tips to set yourself up for success and finish your semester strong.__17__Working hard throughout the semester will help you prepare for your final exams, but setting up a study schedule for your last few weeks can ensure you give yourself enough time to review your notes and relearn more difficult concepts. Know what needs to be done, set aside time to study for an hour or two every day leading up to your exams.Take good care of yourself. When you're focused on school work, make sure you still have healthy eating and sleeping habits. Fast food leads to tiredness, which won't help you stay focused for an evening of studying. Instead fill up with healthy foods like lean proteins, fruits, vegetables and whole grains.___18___Make time for exercise, which increases energy, enhances your mood and improves your memory Finally, set a bed time. Sleep makes you more creative and helps you remember all things you learned.Create a study environment. Create an environment that will help you learn.___19___A study at the University of Southern California found that students who listen to classical music while studying had less anxiety and were more receptive to information than students who studied in silence.It may seem like your to-do list at the end of the semester is long, but these simple tips can help you get ahead of a hectic (忙碌的) exam week. Get organized, take care of yourself and get to work.___20___A．Set a schedule.B．Make a good plan.C．You will be very successful.D．They will keep you full and focused.E．And you will set yourself up for success.F．Silence your phone and turn on classical music.G．But it can be difficult to stay focused after a long semester.广西桂林市2020-2021学年高一上学期期末质量检测英语试题五、七选五As students, it is important for you to have a good relationship with your teafliers. Some of you can get along well with your teachers, but others cannot. If you have trouble in doing it, don't worry.____31____Respect your teachers____32____. You may not always agree with them. You may not always understand what your teachers say.However, you do need to show your basic respect to them.___33___ .Listening to your teachers is good manners, and listening is a good way for you to communicate with your teachers. While you are listening, your eye contact helps show your attention in class. You will miss some useful information if you don't listen carefully.Ask your teachers for helpYou may not always understand everything that you see or hear in school. If you are not sure about your task, talk with your teachers about it. ___34___Never speak ill of your teachersSpeaking ill of someone means saying unkind words about him or her. As we know, it is not good to speak ill of others. __35__ If you hear some unkind words about a teacher, don't pass them on.If you can do as the above, you will get along well with your teachers.A．Listen to your teachersB．Here are some ways for youC．Keep trying and you will succeedD．You should respect your teachers at all timesE．If you are in trouble, ask your teachers for helpF．So remember never to speak ill of your teachersG．You shouldn't spend too much time in playing games参考答案广西北海市2020-2021学年高一上学期期末教学质量检测英语试题36．D 37．A 38．C 39．G 40．E【分析】本文是一篇说明文。
2020-2021学年度第一学期高一英语试卷(含答案)
2020-2021学年度第一学期第一次月考高一英语·试卷本次试卷满分120分，答题时间100分钟试卷说明：本试卷分第Ⅰ卷（选择题）和第Ⅱ卷（非选择题）两部分，共150分第Ⅰ卷第一部分阅读理解（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，从每题所给的四个选项（A、B、C和D）中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
ARecently, Finland has been called the happiest country in the world. Its people are relaxed and cheerful, enjoying life in an advanced society. The Finns owe this to their connection with nature and they are hoping to go outside whenever they are anxious. A project called Rent a Finn will send a number of guests to live in Finland for three days this summer.Guests' activities: Experience anything from visiting the national park to spending a weekend fishing at a real summer cottage, berry picking in the open air and enjoying a proper Finnish sauna--- basically all the things Finns love to do in nature and that makes Finland the happiest country in the world.Hosts: Esko, mayor of a small town, will take you boating and teachyou to play molkky, a Finnish throwing game. If you stay with Hanna, an IT professional, you will travel to her grandmother's lakeside home outside Helsinki, where you will pick blueberries and it's traditional food. Linda and Niko live on Uto, an island with a population of around 40. They'll take you sailing, show you the lighthouse, and camp out with you on the island.Application: Now is the time to apply by filling out an online application form and filming a 3-minute video describing yourself, your connection to nature, and why you want to visit Finland. Submit(提交), breathe deeply and wait with your fingers crossed.1. What do Finns think is the main reason for their happiness?A. Living in a rich country.B. Getting close to nature.C. Getting on well with others.D. Keeping in the high spirits.2. What can guests do in the project to Rent a Finn?A. Pick berries in the wild.B. Fish a whole week.C. Visit several local museums.D. Play molkky on an island.3. Who will show guests around and camp with them on an island?A. EskoB. HannaC. Hanna's grandmotherD. Linda and NikoBWhen I was 16 years old, I made my first visit to the United States. It wasn't the first time that I had been abroad. Like most British children, I learned French at school and I had often been to France, so I was used to speaking a foreign language to people who didn't understand English. But when I went to America, I was really looking forward to having a nice easy holiday without any language problems.How wrong I was! The misunderstanding began at the airport. I was looking for a public telephone to give my friend Mary a ring and tell her that I had arrived. A friendly old man saw me looking like being lost and asked if he could help me." Yes," I said." I want to give my friend a ring."" Well, that's nice," he said." Are you getting married? But aren't you a bit young?"" Who is talking about marriage?" I replied." I just want to give my friend a ring to tell her I've arrived. Can you tell me where there's a phone box?"" Oh!" he said." There is a phone downstairs."When at last we did meet up, Mary explained the misunderstanding to me." Don't worry," she said to me." I had many difficulties at first. There are lots of words which the Americans use differently in meaning from usBritish. You'll soon get used to all the funny things they say. But most of the time British and American people can understand each other!"4. Where was white from?A. He was from America.B. He was from France.C. He was from Britain.D. He was from China.5. The writer thought in America.A. he wouldn't have any language difficulties.B. he would not understand Americans.C. the Americans might not understand him.D. he would have difficulties at the airport.6. The writer wantedA. to buy a ring for his friendB. to make a call to his friendC. to go to the telephone companyD. his found to see him off7. From the passage we can see that" give somebody a ring"A. means the same in America as in BritainB. means "call somebody" to the old manC. means "be going to get married"D. has different meanings in America and in BritainCMany of us don't pay much attention to the importance of eye care. It is said that if you take care of your body then you can surely be healthy. That is why our eyes should be given a lot of care. Natural eye care should be put in a number one place.There are several causes leading to poor eyesight like having not enough food, genes and aging(老化). Televisions, computers and reading are also the causes of having poor eyesight. If you happen to work in front of the computer, it is best to take a break every once in a while. Something dirty can cause redness and it will make you feel uncomfortable. It is bad for your eyes, too. If this happens, the best way is to clean your eyes by using cold water. You must also try your best to protect your eyes from harmful things. For example, sunglasses are not just for fashion but they can also serve as a great way to protect your eyesight from UV rays.Eating healthy food will do good to your eyesight. Remember that vitamins A, C and E are good for eyes. Try to eat food groups that have these vitamins. And you should do eye exercises which can protect your eyesight, too. If a person exercises regularly and eats the right kind of food, his eyes will stay in good condition for a long time.All above are natural ways of eye care that help us to keep healthy eyes. Being happy all the time can be helpful to a person's eyesight, too. In a word, eye care is very important, no matter how old a person is.8. is the most important way to protect our eyes.A. Nature eye careB. Taking medicineC. Seeing the doctorD. Being happy all the time9. All the following courses can lead to bad eyesight exceptA.agingB. heightC.readingD. computers10. What should you do if you have to work in front of the computer?A. Eat healthy food.B. Clean the eyes by using cold water.C. While a pile of sunglasses.D. Have a rest after working for a while.11. Which is the best title of the passage?A. Ways of Eye CareB. Ways of Eye ExercisesC. Ways of Being HappyD. Ways of Being HealthyDIf you want to become a fluent English speaker you should take some advice. There are four skills in learning English. They are reading, listening, speaking and writing. The most important thing you must remember is that if you want to improve your speaking and writing skills you should first master the skills of reading and listening.Read as much as you can. But your reading must be active. It means that you must think about the meaning of sentences, the meaning of unfamiliar words etc. There is no need for you to pay much attention to grammar or try to understand all the unfamiliar words you come across, but the fact that you see them for the first time and recognize them whenever you see them, for example, in other passages or books, is enough. It would be better to prepare a notebook for yourself so you can write down the important words or sentences in it.As for listening, there are two choices: besides reading, you can listen every day for about 30 minutes. You can only pay attention to your reading and become skilful at your reading, and then you can catch up on your listening. Since you have lots of inputs in your mind, you can easily guess what the speaker is going to say. This never means that you should not practice listening.For listening you can listen to cartoons or some movies that are specially made for children. Their languages are easy. Or, if you are goodat listening you can listen to VOA or BBC programs every day. Again the thing to remember is being active in listening and preferably taking some notes.If you follow this pieces of advice you are speaking and writing will improve automatically, and you can be sure that with a little effort, they will become perfect.12. According to the author, which should you improve first amount the four skills.A. Reading and listening.B. Reading and writing.C. Writing and speaking.D. Speaking and listening.13. To improve your reading, when you read you should .A. look up all new words in the dictionary.B. spend more time studying grammar.C.think about what you are reading actively.D. copy as many words and sentences as possible.14. The author seems to agree with the view that .A. everyone should listen to VOA or BBC programs every day.B. you needn't practice listening if you keep on reading every day.C. being good at reading is helpful in improving your listening.D. you should take notes of whatever you are hearing.15. The passage is mainly about how toA. choose suitable listening materials.B. deal with new words in reading.C. improve your English as quickly as possible.D. become good at English reading and listening.第二节（共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分）根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。
2020-2021学年广西省贵港市高级中学高三英语上学期期末试卷及答案
2020-2021学年广西省贵港市高级中学高三英语上学期期末试卷及答案第一部分阅读（共两节，满分40分）第一节（共15小题；每小题2分，满分30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ALooking to the future, we are now focusing on next year's tours. We are not presently taking bookings, but if a specific tour lifts your spirits, why not mark your interest and we will contact you when the time is right.JapanOctober 2021A centre for technology with natural beauty, Japan is a must-see destination for science and nature lovers. Join us on a special journey across the country during its fantastic autumn to see its amazing landscapes, visit leading scientific institutions and experience robotics and AI.AntarcticaApril to September 2021Join us aboard the Magellan Explorer for an exciting adventure to South Georgia and the Antarctic Peninsula, exploring the world's largest ocean reserve and best ocean ecosystem. Follow in the footstepsof the great scientists while marveling（惊叹）at icebergs, ancient glaciers and ice flies onto volcanic beaches.ItalyMarch and June 2021Encounter the great scientific minds and discoveries of the Renaissance on a cultural adventure across two of its cities, Florence and Bologna. Enjoy beautiful surroundings as you take in the wonderful collections, buildings and churches that demonstrate the period across architecture and paintings.Czech RepublicMay and July 2021Discover the legacy（遗产）of Kepler and Brahe in Prague, a city where astronomy, maths, medicine and architecture connect. Kepler became the father of modern astronomy supported by the observational data from Brahe.1. What can travelers do in Japan?A. Experience space travel.B. Enjoy its spring landscape.C. Visit its scientific institutions .D. Learn about its traditional culture.2. Which of the following can you choose if you are free in August?A. Japan.B. Italy.C. Antarctica.D. Czech Republic .3. What do Italy and Czech Republic havein common?A. Astronomy.B. Architecture.C. Paintings.D. Medicine .BIf you could travel back in time, which period of history would you visit? It’s a great question to ask your friends, and time travel is the subject of many science fiction films. Of course, sci-fi is familiar to most of us, butwhat is cli-fi? The simple answer is climate fiction which focuses on the subject of climate change.Many of the cli-fi examples we watch tend to be disaster films. It could be solar flares (太阳耀斑), ice ages devastating (摧毁) the planet, extreme flooding swamping the earth with water, or super-storms that threaten life as we know it. While films and novels of this style are often subject to the typical images of a hero or heroine battling to save the day, what sets it apart from most sci-fi films is that the plots will often draw on apparently reasonable outcomes in the near future.Climate change and the potential threats have long been established. Some believe that the issue of climate change has even led to more fans watching films to learn more about what's happening to the world – seeing it as a form of edutainment. A study conducted by the Yale programme on Climate Change Communication tested the effects that two climate fiction novels can have on its readers and found “significant positive effects” in terms of their attitudes and beliefs towards the climate crisis – for example, understanding global warming will harm them and future generations.Most climate films are not only extremely popular action films, but also cause our fear of what some see as the approaching end of the world. This sounds bad, but according to a study conducted on 310 adults in the US, watching such scary films can help us feel more prepared and less alone in situations such as the pandemic (疫情). So, it looks like cli-fi is hereto stay – and there seem to be some benefits. Whether it’s there to educate, entertain or prepare you for a climate crisis, it might have a role to play.4. Which of the following may be the subject of cli-fi?A. Time travel.B. Global warming.C. Weather forecast.D. Economic climate.5. What can we learn about cli-fi films from paragraph 2?A. They are often about extreme natural disasters.B. They want to show that man can conquer nature.C. They usually have similar plots with sci-fi films.D. They can show the true near future of the world.6. Why is the study conducted by the Yale programme mentioned in paragraph 3?A. To prove that climate change has potential threats.B. To show that people like climate fiction novels.C. To tell that cli-fi novels have positive effects on readers.D. To explain how the climate crisis affect the human being.7. What does the writer mainly want to tell us in the last paragraph?A. Cli-fi films are very popular as action films.B. A study was conducted on 310 adults in theUS.C. The pandemic make people scared and alone.D. Cli-fi films are useful and will be here to stay.CIn a recent survey of 2000 Americans, housecleaning was shown to have some mood-boosting effects — but that doesn't mean everybody is willing to do it.The majority of respondents (受访者) said cleaning gave them a sense of accomplishment (65%) and helped them clear their mind (63%). Half of these adults said they are most often motivated to clean when they're happy. In fact, 63% of those surveyed find the experience of cleaning to be relaxing - even more so than getting fresh air (61%).But that's not the only reason people clean. A big 70% admitted that tidying their home was a way of putting off having to do other things, with the average procrastinator (拖延者) using that trick four times a week. The survey showed that 86% of respondents do feel on top of their housework, but the last deep clean of their kitchen happened over a week and a half ago. That's no surprise because the kitchen is most terrible of all.Conducted by OnePoll on behalf of DishFish, the survey investigated people's attitudes toward dirty dishes and how they get through tricky task. More than two-thirds of people (69%) let their dishes pile up betweenwashings with 20% saying “always” letting them be placed in the sink, which left them feeling stressed. More than any other room, the kitchen was rated as “very difficult” to cope with. And most people enjoy cleaning their toilet or taking out the garbage more than washing dishes by hand.How do they get through it? 66% listen to music while they clean. 72% have a best-loved song that they sounded while tidying up their home, with “Uptown Funk,”“Read All About It” and “Work” being the three favorite tunes on America's cleaning playlist.8. What is the result of the survey?A. Housecleaning may contribute to a good mood to some extent.B. Housecleaning may strengthen people's willingness to volunteer.C. Housecleaning may cause anxiety and concern for some people.D. Housecleaning may improve people's motivation to other housework.9. What is the top reason why people undertake housecleaning?A. They can entertain themselves.B. They can take in fresh air.C. They get a sense of achievement.D. They can delay other things.10. What are respondents' attitudes to dirty dishes?A. Many would rather wash dishes than throw out the rubbish.B. Half are under pressure with dirty dishes lying in the sink.C. A quarter will let dirty dishes pile up after their meals.D. Most prefer cleaning their toiletto washing dishes by hand.11. What column does the text belong to?A. Feature Story.B. Family Life.C. Scientific Hotspot.D. Finance Focus.DA company called Neuralink has shared a video where a monkey is playing a video game. That' s fairly unusual, but what makes the video even stranger is that the monkey is playing the video game with just his mind.The monkey in the video is called Pager who has two of Neuralink's special "Link" devices(装置)inside hisbrain. The devices planted in Pager's brain are connected to 2,048 wires which lead to the parts of Pager's brain that control movements of the arms and hands.Scientists taught Pager to play a video game. At first, Pager controlled the video game using a joystick it, which is a normal gaming controller. But as Pager played, his Link devices wirelessly sent out information about the signals his brain was using to control his arms and hands. Neuralink's scientists recorded all of these signals.Then they used computers to match the signals from Pager's brain to the movements that his hands were actually doing. This was the most difficult work and the scientists counted on artificial intelligence ( AI) to help them decode(解码)Pager's brain signals.The final step was to have a computer make moves inthe video game as if Pager had actually moved the joystick. If Pager thought about moving the joystick up, the computer would send an “up” signal to the video game.At first, the researchers let Pager keep moving the joystick with his hand, even though it was no longer connected to the computer. But soon Pager was able to play the video game using just his brain.Even though Neuralink's work right now focuses on animals and video games, there's a very serious purpose behind it. Neuralink wants to make it possible for humans who have lost the ability to make physical movements to interact with the world around them.12. What are “Link” devices used to do?A. To pick up the arms' and hands' signals.B. To link the computer to the monkey's brain.C. To send out information about the brain's signals.D. To control movements of the arms and hands.13. What challenged scientists most in the study?A. Recording and sending out body signals.B. Training Pager to use the joystick correctly.C. Planting "Link" devices into Pager's brain.D. Matching brain signals to body movements.14. What is Neuralink's real purpose of the study?A. To test artificial intelligence.B. To help those without arms or legs.C. To study how animals play video games.D. To develop more complex video games.15. What can be the best title for the text?A. Video Games for Animals Are Developed.B. Science Proves the Intelligence of Monkeys.C. Monkey Plays Video Games Using His Mind.D. Neuralink Is Leading the World in Technology.第二节（共5小题；每小题2分，满分10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。
贵港市高一期末考试卷
贵港市高一期末考试卷考生注意：本试卷共150分，考试时间120分钟。
第一部分选择题（共100分）一、单项选择（共30分，每题2分）1. —Have you finished your homework?—Not yet. I will finish soon.A. be capable ofB. believe inC. be afraid ofD. be tired of2. Mike always makes to give up smoking, but he can’t .A. an effort; resist itB. a determination; help itC. up his mind; turn to itD. a promise; do it3. —Why did Nancy become so angry with you?—Because I accidentally broke her GA. dressB. glassesC. purseD. shoes4. The American school hours are from 8:30 3:30with a half-hour lunch break .A. to;./B. to;/C./;toD. /;to5. —What have you got there?—Some old photos class in 1990.A. take; C. take; taking C. taking; taken D. taking; took二、完型填空（共20分，每题2分）ACaptain Smith’s Fiasco and The Rescue of the Titanic by Eva HartCaptain Smith had already decided thatthis would be his last voyage before he 1 “retirement”. He made 2 that he would take the best 3 ，Chamber, with clean sweet air, for a change. It was just as well 4 he knew that a man 5 cancer should not smell the less “clean and sweet” air of a 6 , as he would have to do if confined to 7 usual close quarters with his crew.On the 11th of April, Captain Smith 8 farewell to his wife and children at their new cottage. Mrs. Smith felt 9 as she saw her 10 off for his last sea voyage. She watched him ride away to 11 board the train. She wanted to run after him, but 12 she did not have to.Captain Smith arrived safely at 13 Titanic, after meeting his old friend, Captain Brown, 14 board, who had been looking 15 his ship in New York while he was 16A.B.C.D.1. A.selecting B.invented C.ensured D.announced2. A.sure B.surely C.certain D.certainly3. A.open B.suite C.suit D.suits4. A.when B.which C.that D.because5. A.suffered from B.suffering from C.to suffer from D.had suffered from6. A.strong ship B.weak ship C.strong wind D.dim wind7. A.all the B.those C.the all D.all8. A.bade B.gave C.blew D.reported9. A.lonely B.cursed C.blamed D.pained10. A.son B.daughter C.brother D.husband11. A.ever B.only C.nicely D.shortly12. A.somehow B.therefore C.thus D.as if13. A.the dock B.the port C.the top D.the sea14. A.under B.at C.for D.to15. A.after B.after C.after D.after16. A.jumping off B.holding up C.lost in D.careful ofBA Mouse to See The WorldA little mouse had been shut up by a farmer’s wife in a milk-churn，and12she was forced to go round and round in the milk to dredge(搜查）up the butter(奶油） that was 13 to rise. She could not get out, and 14the smell of the milk made her, feel so 15 that she felt some 16 to drown v herself in the milk and __ __Finally by swiming all night，she found some rest. She was too 17 to be called back by the farmer’s 18, and he was 19……A.B.C.D.12. A.so B.as C.if D.而13. A.aimed B.designed C.to cure D.desired14. A.before B.after C.against D.of15. mon B.uncommon C.sad D.happy16. A.tempting B.attempt C.attempts D.is tempted17. A.tired B.bored C.interested D.excited18. B.son C.body D.voice19. A.totally B.casually C.certainly D.entirely三、阅读理解（共30分，每题2分）AMany people think green tea is healthy and good for the heart. Research says that green tea has many health benefits (益处). But now, new research says that green tea also helps to save the liver.Scientists have found that green tea may help liver diseases caused by fat. To see if green tea is good for the liver, scientists gave mice a lot of foodthat was high in fat. The mice that didn’t get green tea soon got li ver problems. But the mice that got green tea didn’t get liver disease.Scientists are now trying to find out if green tea is good for the liver in people, too.BDo you think you could spend three days in a dark, quiet room, alone? If you can’t, you might be afraid of the dark. Many people are afraid of the dark! Just ask “parisnights.”He or she wanted to know how many people are afraid of the dark just like him or her. So he or she asked others on his or her website.“Are you afraid of the dark?” was how he or she asked it. Seventy-five people answered back. They all said, “Yes, I am.”多项选择题20. Why do many people like green tea?A. It is good for the liver.B. It is helpful for the heart.C. It can help to save liver diseases caused by fat.D. A. B and C.21. What does the writer think scientists are trying to find out at the end of this passage?A. Green tea is good for the heart.B. How long people should drink green tea every day.C. Green tea is helpful to the liver.D. If green tea is good for people’s livers.22. The writer gives an example to show that______ .A. many people are afraid of the darkB. he is afraid of the darkC. some people are like miceD. green tea is good for the heart第二部分非选择题（共50分）四、词语释义（共10分，每题2分）从下列选项中选出一个与划线部分意义最相近的解释。
广西壮族自治区贵港市罗秀中学2020-2021学年高一英语联考试题含解析
广西壮族自治区贵港市罗秀中学2020-2021学年高一英语联考试题含解析一、选择题1. Our government ______ all people to save energy and fight against pollution.A. calls onB. calls upC. calls outD. calls for参考答案：a略2. The volleyball match will be delayed if it ________ tomorrow.A. will rainB. rainsC. rainedD. is raining参考答案：B条件状语从句中，用一般现在时代替一般将来时。
3. They say your report doesn’t ______ the fact．But I don’t ______ them ______ this point．A． agree to; agree with; at B． agree on; agree to; onC． agree on; agree on; on D． agree with; agree with; on参考答案：D4. The shoes are _____and are worth _____.A. of great quality; to buyB. great quality; to buyC. of great quality; buyingD. great quality; buying参考答案：C5. These books are very useful to those _________ first foreign language is Japanese.A. whoB. whoseC. whomD. of whom参考答案：B6. —Did Peter repair his bike?—He ________，because he couldn't do that himself.A．had it repaired B．had it to repairC．had it repairing D．had repaired it参考答案：A[考查固定句式。
2020-2021学年度高一英语试卷(含答案)
2020-2021学年度第一学期高一英语·试卷本试卷满分120分，答题时间100分钟，命题人：第一部分阅读理解（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，从每题所给的四个选项（A、B、C和D）中选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
AThe Pirates(神奇海盗团)Tel: 5138227 Place : Screen Movie TheaterPrice:￥70 Time: 7:30pm-9:30pm from June 12th to July 12thInternational PicnicCome and enjoy the delicious food from all over the world.Tel: 5164888 Place: the People's ParkTime : 12:00noon-5:00pm this Saturday, September 10thPrice:￥80 for adults(成年人),￥40 for children under 13Zhang Jieˈs ConcertTel :5172000 Place: Blue Sky TheaterTime : 7:00pm-9:00pm on July 12th Price:￥60-￥2001.If you are a fan of Zhang Jie’s, you can go to his concert in__________.A.Blue Sky TheaterB.Screen Movie TheaterC.the People’s ParkD.International Picnic2.You can enjoy delicious food from all over the world at ___________.A.8:00am on SaturdayB.9:00am on SaturdayC.2:00pm on SaturdayD.5:00pm on Sunday3.Jim wants to relax with 100 yuan on June 30th. He can__________.A.go to the concertB.go to the movieC.go to the People’s ParkD.have delicious food4.Mr. White wants to take his wife and his 6-year-old son to International Picnic, how much does it cost?A.￥240B.￥200C.￥120D.￥210BI’ll never forget the day when Mary came into my office and said: “I am too old to learn how to use a computer.” I shook my head. Here was a woman who had raised 6 children and who had made great progress in her career telling me that she was not too old to learn something new. I told her that I always believed people were never too old to learn.Mary followed my advice and did learn how to use the computer. Now, she is retired and leading a very active life volunteering in her community(社区), using her computer skills and helping anyone that needs help.When she was in her sixties, one day she called me and said she had played the piano for others all her life, and now she was going to make a CD of her own. My mind flashed back to the day when she told me she was too old to learn. You can imagine my surprise and delight.To produce the CD, she had a lot of things to learn. It was not just sitting at the piano and playing. She had to research the songs, learn about copyright(版权), and learn about marketing. It was pretty amazing for someone who once said she was too old to learn. And finally she made it. Now she has her own CD-Mixed Blessings. Most of you probably have heard about some people who have gone back to university in their seventies and have also graduated. They are on their way again to charging themselves with a new skill and a new attitude towards life. The point is you are unable to learn anything at any age if you believe you are too old. On the contrary, you can achieve anything at any age if you believe you can.5. When Mary said she was too old to learn, the author________.A. did not agree with herB. felt sad and decided to help herC. became disappointed with herD. thought what she had said was true6. Why did Mary call the author one day in her sixties?A. To ask him for some help.B. To tell him about her plan.C. To ask him to make a CD. D. To talk about her new CD.7. The author thought it________ for Mary to make a CD.A. impossibleB. interestingC. unnecessaryD. difficult8. What does the text mainly tell us?A. We should always learn new skills.B. We’re never too old to learn.C. Interest is the best teacher.D. Some people succeed for a reasonCMy wife and I went to this vegan(严格的素食主义的)restaurant to give it a try.As we were eating our pepper and salt tofu, a young lady named Debra walked in. She wasn’t aware that the place is vegan and was looking for some meat. My wife and I talked up the place and invited her over to try some of our tofu. Debra tried it, nodded and went out.After a few minutes, she and her mother both walked back in. We were having the rest of our meal at that time, so we told her what we had ordered. Debra then asked the waitress to just repeat our order for them. Next, Debra said, "And we want to pay for their meal", pointing to my wife and me. We tried to say no, but Debra wouldn’t listen.That was not the end of it. Hugs were in order. Debra came over to our table and my wife got up to hug her. Debra hugged my wife and put $100 into her hand. My wife firmly said NO, but Debra insisted. Debra kept talking about our kindness, and we did the same about hers and her mother’s. With tears in the eyes, the workers were blown away by this whole exchange between four strangers. I left the waiters a tip that would cover all of our meals and we were on our way.I’ve been witnessing so much kindness, especially over the last few years, as I began to pay more attention. We now have a new favorite restaurant and every time we go there my plan is to pay for someone else’s meal.9. Why did Debra go out after trying some tofu?A. To bring her mother in.B. To look after her mother.C. To get away from the food.D. To look for another restaurant.10. What did Debra insist on?A. Hugging the author’s wife.B. Ordering a meal for the author.C. Treating the author and his wifeD. Tipping the waiters and waitress.11. How did the workers feel when seeing the exchange between four strangers?A. Curious.B. Funny.C. Surprised.D. Touched.12. What can we know about the author and Debra?A. They’ve been friends.B. They were both vegans.C. They met for the first time.D. They once worked together.DAre you sometimes a little tired and sleepy in the early afternoon? Many people feel this way after lunch. They may think that eating lunch is the cause of the sleepiness. Or, in summer, they may think it is the heat. However, the real reason lies inside their bodies. At that time – about eight hours after you wake up – your body temperature goes down. This is what makes you slow down and feel sleepy. Scientists have tested sleep habits in experiments where there was no night or day. The people in these experiments almost always followed a similar sleeping pattern. They slept for one long period and then for one short period about eight hours later. In many parts of the world, people take naps in the middle of the day. This is especially true in warmer climates where the heat makes work difficult in the early afternoon. Researchers are now saying that naps are good for everyone in any climate. A daily nap gives one a more rested body and mind and therefore is good for health in general. In countries where naps are traditional, people often suffer less from problem such as heart disease.Many working people, unfortunately, have no time to take naps. Though doctors may advise taking naps, employers do not allow it! If you do have the chance, however, here are a few tips about making the most of your nap. Remember that the best time to take a nap is about eight hours after you get up. A short sleep too late in the day may only make you feel more tired and sleepy afterward. This can also happen if you sleep for too long. If you do not have enough time, try a short nap –even ten minutes of sleep can be helpful.13.Why do people feel sleepy in the early afternoon according to the text？A．They eat too much for lunch.B．They sleep too little at night.C．Their body temperature becomes lower.D．The weather becomes a lot warmer.14.If you get up at 6:30 am, what is the best time for you to take a nap？A．About 12:30 pm. B．About 1:30 pm.C．About 2:30 pm. D．About 3:30 pm.15.Why do employers not allow workers to take naps？A．taking naps is no good for health.B．taking naps may lead to heart attack.C．taking naps may lead to low working efficiency.D．taking naps takes up the working time and reduces production.第二节（共5小题；每小题2.5分, 满分12.5分）根据短文内容从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。
2020-2021学年广西壮族自治区贵港市江南实验中学高一英语期末试题含部分解析
2020-2021学年广西壮族自治区贵港市江南实验中学高一英语期末试题含解析一、选择题1. In my opinion, there’s no greater happiness than ______ of succeeding in one’s career.A. oneB. itC. thatD. those参考答案：C2. Chen Xiang’s singing career _________after his first album was released.A. took upB. took awayC. took offD. took on参考答案：C3. I was about to leave the office ____ an unexpected visitor came.A. whileB. asC. whenD. before参考答案：C略4. we had expected, the result of the experiment was very good.A．Which B．That C．As D．What 参考答案：C试题分析：考查定语从句。
句意：正我们所预料的，实验的结果很好。
在非限定性定语从句中，指物的引导词只能使用which，结合语境可知本句引导词指代前文整句话内容，并且放在句首，故选C5. —What a pity. I’ve not got a ticket for the football match tonight.—Don't worry. It’ll be broadcast _______. A. live B. lively C. alive D. living参考答案：A6. This company sells cars in different price_____.A. limitsB. rangesC. formsD. varieties参考答案：B7. ---Lydia, what did our headteacher say just now?---Every boy and every girl together with the teachers who ________ to lead the group ________ asked to be at the school gate before 6：30 in the morning.A．is; is B．are; areC．are; is D．is; are参考答案：C8. Justin kicked the ball into his own goal. It was______ his stupidity_______ we won the game.A. thanks to; thatB. thanks for; thatC. thanks to; whichD. thanks for; which参考答案：A9. —Have you finished your experiment report, Jane?—Oh, my God. I’ve _____ forgotten all about that.A. stronglyB. extremelyC. entirelyD. freely参考答案：C略10. From the ________ shown in the dead body, he ________to death by a certain poisonous chemical, but I can’t tell exactly which.A. symptoms; must have been poisonedB. signs; should have been poisonedC. symbols; could have been poisonedD. appearances; may have been poisoned参考答案：A11. There’s as much competition among the young people to find a job to go university in modern society.A. asB. thatC. thanD. so参考答案：A12. Don’t laugh at people who are ______.A. in troublesB. in a troubleC. in troubleD. in many troubles参考答案：C13. 2013 Boao Forum attracted seven presidents, and three prime ministers, ______ several economic and financial celebrities.A. in additionB. in addition toC. exceptD. except for参考答案：B14. --Excuse me where is the bus station?--Sorry, I am a newcomer.--_____A. What a shame.B. Thanks anyway.C. It doesn’t matter.D. Why not buy one?参考答案：B解析：Thanks anyway “无论如何都要谢谢你”，常用于对对方没有帮上忙的答谢语。
2020-2021学年广西省贵港市高级中学高三英语第一次联考试卷及答案
2020-2021学年广西省贵港市高级中学高三英语第一次联考试卷及答案第一部分阅读（共两节，满分40分）第一节（共15小题；每小题2分，满分30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AWhat are you waiting for? A new series of movies shown this year can’t be missed. Have you enjoyed them already?Frozen IIFrozen was the highest grossing (票房) animated film ever. In Frozen II Elsa, Anna, Olaf and Krist left off Arendelle to seek thesource of Elsa’s icy magic. Although the millions of children who loved the first film are older now, they might give it a reception.Last ChristmasA festive romantic comedy, Emilia Clarke stars in Last Christmas as Bridget Jonesy , a shop assistant, whose life in London is a mess, and Henry Golding as the eligible bachelor(黄金单身汉)who tidies it up. The film’s director, Paul Feig, and co-writer, Emma Thompson, promise that the film is worth expecting.A Beautiful Day in the NeighborhoodTom Hanks stars in A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood as the only American celebrity(名人) more famous than he is. As the host of Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood for more than 30 years, Fred Rogers is a legend of pre-school children’s television, which appeals to a large audience.Charlie’s AngelsHollywoodaction movies starring women are rare. But have you seen a movie starred, written and directed by women, too? Charlie’s Angels is one of the first. A reboot (翻拍) of the 1970s TV series, not to mention the two films from 2000 and 2003, the new version is directed by Elizabeth Banks. She also plays Bosley, one of the female detectives who are employed by Charles Townsend to go on global adventures.1. Which moviebecame the most popular cartoon film this year?A. Frozen II.B. Last Christmas.C. A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood.D. Charlie’s Angels.2. Which character works on a TV station?A. Krist.B. Emilia Clarke.C. Fred Rogers.D. Bosley.3. Which action movie was directed and starred by a woman?A. Frozen II.B. Last Christmas.C. A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood.D. Charlie’s Angels.BA growing body of research is revealing associations between birth defects (缺陷) and a father's age, alcohol use and environmental factors, say researchers atGeorgetown University Medical Center. They say these defects result from epigenetic changes that can potentially affect multiple generations.The study, published in theAmerican Journal of Stem Cells, suggest both parents contribute to the health status of their offspring — a common sense conclusion which science is only now beginning to demonstrate, says the study's senior investigator, Joanna Kitlinska, PhD, an associate professor in biochemistry, and molecular and cellular biology.“We know the nutritional, hormonal and psychological environment provided by the mother permanently influences organ structure, cellular response and gene expression in her offspring,” she says.“But our study shows the same thing to be true with fathers — his lifestyle, and how old he is, can be reflected in molecules that control gene function,” she says. “In this way, a father can affect not only his immediate offspring, but future generations as well.”For example, a newborn can be diagnosed with fetal (胎儿的) alcohol spectrum disorder (FASD), even though the mother has never consumed alcohol, Kitlinska says. “Up to 75 percent of children with FASD have biological fathers who are alcoholics, suggesting that preconceptual paternal alcohol consumption negatively impacts their offspring.”Advanced age of a father is correlated with elevated rates of certain diseases, and birth defects in his children.A limited diet during a father’s preadolescence has been linked to reduced risk of cardiovascular death in his children and grandchildren. Paternal obesity is linked to enlarged fat cells, changes in metabolic regulation, diabetes, obesity and development of brain cancer. Psychosocial stress on the father is linked to defective behavioral traits in his offspring. And paternal alcohol use leads to decreased newborn birth weight, marked reduction in overall brain size and impaired cognitive function.“This new field of inherited paternal epigenetics needs to be organized into clinically applicable recommendations and lifestyle alternations,” Kitlinska says. “And to really understand the epigenetic influences of a child, we need to study the interplay between maternal and paternal effects, as opposed to considering each inisolation.”4. What’s the message the writer conveys in the passage?A. Both parents contribute to the health status of their offspring.B. Father’s age and lifestyle are tied to birth defects.C. Father plays a more critical role in birth defects.D. Birth defects can potentially affect multiple generations.5. What can we infer from the example in Paragraph 5?A. FASD can only be diagnosed in a newborn whose father is addicted to alcohol.B. A newborn will not contract FASD if his mother has never consumed alcohol.C. A father’s lifestyle can negatively impact his offspring.D. Most children have biological fathers who are alcoholics.6. Which of the following situations is less likely to lead to children’s birth defects?A. Having a father with a limited diet.B. Having a father who is an alcoholic.C. Having an overweight father.D. Having a father with psychosocial stress.7. What will the research probably continue to focus on in the part that follows?A. The maternal epigenetic influences of a child.B. The ways to avoid negative paternal influence on children.C. The clinical application of the research findings.D. The interaction between maternal and paternal effects.COn September 7, 1930, Yuan Longping was born inBeijing. Fluent in English, his mother often read Friedrich Nietzsche's works to him. Influenced by his mother, Yuan Longping liked English,geography and chemistry at school. After graduating from university, he became a teacher in the countryside ofHunanin 1953.With lots of crop failures, nationwide hunger hitChinain the 1960s, making many people live a bad life. Yuan was sad and felt he must do something. Since the climate inHunanwas not friendly to growing wheat. He decided to devote himself to studying how to increase the production of rice, a basic food for over 60 percent of Chinese people. From then on, he began a lifelong connection with rice.Yuan Longping succeeded in growing the world's first high production hybrid rice (杂交水稻) variety in 1973, which could reach a yield of over 500 kg per more than 200 kg than before. For the next four decades, he continued to work on the research of hybrid rice. In 2020, hybrid rice developed by his team achieved 1,500 kgpermuin two growing seasons, a new world record.Nowadays, the hybrid rice is grown in almost half ofChina's rice fields and its production accounts for 60 percent of the total rice production inChina. The hybrid rice production is 20 percent more than the common kinds , the yearly increase of which feeds up to 100 million people.In 2019, Yuan Longping, known as the “Father of hybrid rice”, was awarded with Medal of the Republic,China's highest honor.Yuan Longping's biggest dream in life was to develop more hybrid rice varieties, which could be grown all over the world to help solve the global food problem. So far, the hybrid varieties he developed have been grown in over 40 countries, including theUSA,BrazilandIndia.8. What do we know about Yuan Longping according to the text?A. He began to study hybrid rice in 1973.B. He received the highest honor inChinaat 90.C. He ever taught math in the city after graduation.D. He ever hoped Chinese would be free from hunger.9. How does the author mainly show the achievements of Yuan Longping in hybrid rice?A. By listing figures.B. By quoting reports.C. By imagining results.D. By explaining reasons.10. Which of the following best describes Yuan Longping according to the text?A. Patient and honest.B. Energetic and athletic.C. Capable and remarkable.D. Humorous and adventurous.11. What is the text mainly about?A. The life of Yuan Longping.B. The team of Yuan Longping.C. The honor of Yuan Longping.D. The education of Yuan Longping.DIn the world of Chinese archaeology(考古学), a sign of a dig's importance is the sight of Zhou Mingsheng at work. A field technician who has worked at archaeological sites all aroundChina. Master Zhou iscredited with the gentlest touch in his profession. Born into a farming family, he is a “national-level craftsman” with a talent for using simple tools to get relics(遗物) that wouldcrumblein other hands, says his current boss, Wang Xu, director of an archaeological site at Shuanghuaishu, a Neolithic(新石器时代的) settlement near the Yellow River in the central province of Henan.It is not beauty that attracts visitors to Shuanghuaishu. At 5,300 years old, the settlement is the work of a culture too simple to have left behind many buried treasures. The single most precious find, to date, is a finger-length sculpture of a silkworm. Nor is the setting lovely: an area surrounded by deafening insects, between a highway and two power stations. Rather, the site's importance is historical. For since the birth of Chinese archaeology in the 1920s, it has been inseparable from claims thatChinahas the oldest unbroken civilisation on Earth.Leading archaeologists say that the site has the right combination of location, age and distinctive cultural elements to be the capital of an early Chinese kingdom. That would make it a bridge betweenChina's written history and the era of the Yellow Emperor, who is said to rule over these central plains almost 5,000 years ago, though many foreign scholars doubt his existence. Chinese media call the site proof ofChina's 5,000 years of history.Foreigners complain about a lack of written records, Mr. Wang notes. Perhaps they are missing symbols that will one day be understood, for instance in patterned pottery. Outsiders “can't keep using Western standards to apply to Chinese ruins,” he argues.12. What does the underlined word “crumble” in Paragraph 1 mean?A. Break.B. Start.C. Wait.D. Shine.13. Why does Shuanghuaishu attract visitors?A. It has appealing scenery.B. It has various precious treasures.C. It is of great historical significance.D. It is easily accessible.14. What is Mr. Wang's attitude towards foreigners’ view?A. Unconcern.B. Disapproving.C. Supportive.D. Not mentioned.15. What does the passage mainly talk about?A. Chinese history amazes the world.B. Chinese archaeology catches on.C. China follows its tradition.D.Chinadigs its past.第二节（共5小题；每小题2分，满分10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。
2020-2021学年广西壮族自治区贵港市达开中学高一英语上学期期末试题含解析
2020-2021学年广西壮族自治区贵港市达开中学高一英语上学期期末试题含解析一、选择题1. The teacher asked us so much noise.A．don’t make B．not make C．not making D．not to make参考答案：D略2. — We are going to have a picnic this weekend. — Oh, really? ______A. Congratulations!B. Have fun!C. Cheer up!D. Good luck!参考答案：B略3. Going on a trip into space must be quite exciting experience.A. / ; theB. the; theC. the; anD./ ; an参考答案：D4. ________ in a white uniform, he looks more like a cook than a doctor.A. DressedB. To dressC. DressingD. Having dressed参考答案：A5. There was a________ look on his face when he met with the________ problem. A．confusing；confusing B．confused；confusedC．confusing；confused D．confused；confusing参考答案：D6. You cough heavily all day. I think you really_____give up smoking. A. can B. may C. ought to D.would参考答案：C略7. Mary’s success lies in the fact ______ she is co-operative and eager to learn from others.A. becauseB. whichC. whereD. that参考答案：D8. While travelling in a foreign country, visitors find it amazing to_____ on foot, especially in a town full of stories.A. give outB. give awayC. get aroundD. get rid of参考答案：C【详解】考查动词短语辨析。
2020-2021学年广西壮族自治区贵港市中学高一英语期末试卷含部分解析
2020-2021学年广西壮族自治区贵港市中学高一英语期末试卷含解析一、选择题1. At present, the Chinese government is ___ a great many experts who have mastered the rules of the WTO.A. calling onB. calling forC. calling atD. calling up参考答案：B考查动词词组。
A. calling on 访问某人； B. calling for要求；C. calling at拜访某地； D. calling up打电话。
目前中国政府正在呼吁许多已经掌握了WTO规则的专家。
故选B。
2. He held the ________that one should be helpful to others and was always ready to do something good.A. habitB. beliefC. likeD. proverb参考答案：B3. The policeman asked me ______ and ______ .A. what was the matter; what was my nameB. what was the matter; what my name wasC. what the matter was; what was my nameD. what the matter was; what my name was参考答案：B略4. _____ is no doubt _____ Jennifer will come to see me this weekend as usual.A. There; thatB. It; whetherC. It; thatD. There; whether参考答案：A 略5. I often have conversations with John over _______ phone, but keep in touch with Tom by writing _______ letters．A．\; the B．\; a C．the; \ D．the; a参考答案：C6. We’ll ________ to finish the task whatever difficulty we _________.A. succeed; bring outB. manage; come acrossC. succeed; come acrossD. manage; bring out参考答案：D略7. The 2010 Asian Games need .If you can work for the Games without payment, you can apply.A. volunteersB. advertisementsC. programsD. documents参考答案：A8. ________ you've got a good friend, you might as well value him.A. AfterB. AlthoughC. Now thatD. As soon as参考答案：Cnow that引导原因状语从句，意为“既然”，其他选项不符合句意。
广西2020-2021学年高一上学期期末英语试题精选汇编-阅读理解
广西2020-2021学年高一上学期期末英语试题精选汇编-阅读理解广西玉林市2020-2021学年高一上学期期末质量检测英语考试试题第二部分阅读理解（共两节，满分40分）第一节（共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分）阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。
AHere are some after-Christmas best sales happening online right now:J. CrewWhen it comes to big discounts on the most popular gifts of the year, J. Crew has beenthe go-to spot all season long. You can still save money on some favorite items.AnthropologieYou can get an extra 40% off all sale products, and get an extra 30% off sale furniture at Anthropologie. Just head to the site or one of their store locations and see for yourself justhow good it really gets.Carter'sRight now at Carter's, you can get up to 70% off sale items for babies' and kids' clothes,and the savings are amazing. If you're trying to buy a few pajamas（睡衣）, this sale is a greatway to save on fashion for your little ones.Levi'sDenim（牛仔衣）will never go out of style, and neither will saving huge amounts of money on it, which is why this big end-of-season sale at Levi's makes my fashion-loving heartscreaming with delight. You can get up to 50% off select denim jeans, jackets, and so on fromnow until January. You can also get free shipping on orders over $100, which is always a win-win.Prices were exact at the time this article was published but may change over time.21. In which store can you get the most savings for babies' clothes?A. J. Crew.B. Anthropologie.C. Carter's.D. Levi's.22. What is special about Levi's compared with other stores?A. It sells pajamas.B. It offers free shipping.c. It gives more discounts.D. Customers can bargain there.23. What can we know about the prices?A. They may be changeable.B. They rise a lot with time.C. They remain the same as before-Christmas.D. They are different in online sales and stores.BOne day, when I was a freshman in high school, I saw my classmate Kyle walking homefrom school. It looked like he was carrying all of his books. I thought to myself, "Why wouldanyone bring home all his books on a Friday? He must really be a nerd（书呆子）."As I went on walking, I saw five kids running toward him. They knocked all his booksdown and tripped him, so he fell into the dirt. His glasses went flying. He looked up, and Isaw the terrible sadness in his eyes.My heart went out to him. So I walked to him, and as he crawled（爬）around looking forhis glasses, I saw tears in his eyes. Then I handed him his glasses. He thanked me with asmile. I helped him pick up his books and asked him where he lived. Surprisingly, he lived nearme, so we talked all the way home.Over the next four years, Kyle and I became best friends.On graduation day, Kyle was chosen to speak,"Graduation is a time to thank those whohelped you make it through those tough years. Your parents, your teachers--but mostly yourfriends. I am here to tell all of you thatbeing a friend to someone is the best gift you can givethem. I am going to tell you a story.I just looked at Kyle with disbelief as he told the story of the first day we met. He hadplanned to run away from home over the weekend, He talked of how he had cleaned out hislocker and was carrying all his things home so his mom wouldn't have to do it later. He gaveme a little smile. Not until that moment did I realize the depth of his smiles. "Thankfully, myfriend made me give up the idea of running away from home."24. What did the author think of Kyle when they first met?A. He was too weak.B. He was easy-going.C. He was a little bit unusual.D. He was too shy to speak to strangers.25. Why did the author look at Kyle with disbelief?A. He never imagined saving someone's life.B. He didn't realize that he was Kyle's best gift.C. He didn't realize he made a big difference to Kyle.D. He never thought that Kyle would behave that well.26. What can we learn from the text?A. A friend in need is a friend indeed.B. One can kill two birds with one stone.C. Things of one kind come together.D. With one small act, one can change a person's life.27. What is the best title for the text?A. The Power of Your IdeasB. A Meaningful Graduation SpeechC. The Best Gift from My FriendD. An Encouraging Story on FriendshipCThanks to more than two decades of environmental recovery efforts, various species ofwild birds have begun to gather at the mouth of the Yellow River. The Yellow River Delta National Nature Reserve in Shandong province covers about 153, 000 hectares, with wetlandmaking up over 70% of the total area.Wang Andong, a researcher in the reserve, said 315 oriental storks（东方白鹤）, an endangered species, were born there this year. The species is under first-class national protectionin China. Wang said that, decades ago, the oriental storks only made a brief stop at the reserve before they traveled to China's warm south, but an increasing number of the birds arechoosing to live in the area throughout the year.The reserve has seen the birth of 2, 000 oriental storks since 2003 when the birds firstnested there. The increase in the number of wild birds in the reserve, especially endangeredspecies, reflects the area's improved ecology（生态）.Wang owed the improvement to a number of wetland recovery projects, such as waterreplenishment and turning farmland back into wetland. A total of 155 million cubic meters ofwater was supplied to the reserve in July to replenish groundwater. Water replenishment,started in 2008, helps bring back the wetland and creates a better environment for fish. It ensures enough food supplies for the birds.The rising number of wild birds in the reserve has become a feast（盛宴）for the eyes forbird-watchers, who are able to spot oriental storks and other wild birds even outside thereserve.28. Why did the oriental storks fly to the reserve decades ago?A. To lay eggs there.B. To have a short stop there.C. To live there forever.D. To make nests there.29. What leads to the improved ecology of the reserve?A. Enough food supplies.B. The increase of wild birds.C. Many wetland recovery projects.D. The increased area of the reserve.30. What does the underlined word "replenishment" in paragraph 4 mean?A. Condition.B. Shortage.C. Pollution.D. Supply.31. What's bird-watchers' attitude towards environmental recovery efforts?A. Supportive.B. Unconcerned.C. Doubtful.D. Worried.DThe city of Quanzhou in East China's Fujian province, one of the most important Chineseports along the historic maritime（海运的）Silk Road, reported new findings about archaeological（考古的）efforts from 2019 to 2020, experts said at a meeting held in Quanzhou fromFriday to Saturday."The latest research results on iron-making remains in Quanzhou's Anxi county showedthat it used to make lots of iron and steel, important goods of trade along the historic maritimeSilk Road, mainly during the Song Dynasty and Yuan Dynasty," says Shen Ruiwen, a famousarchaeologist.Two other sites were discovered and identified as remains of regulatory bodies（监管机构）that existed within the two dynasties. One of them managed affairs related to theemperors' relatives, and the other served similar functions as today's customs. Shen said,"Thetwo ancient organizations showed that Quanzhou once provided effective support for oceantrade."Another finding exposed was the development of china-making technology from the SongDynasty to the Qing Dynasty in Dehua county, as is evidenced in the thousands of relics（遗迹）that were dug out."Quanzhou is a city of in historical significance because it preserved the continuous trackof urban planning and construction from the late Tang Dynasty to the Qing Dynasty," saysShen. Experts say the city will continue with research on some of the sites included in the project and carry out long-term plans.32. What's the purpose of writing the first paragraph?A. To present an argument.B. To lead in the topic of the text.C. To add some supporting details.D. To provide background information.33. Whatdid people in Quanzhou mainly make during Song and Yuan dynasties?A. Silk.B. Farm products.C. Green tea.D. Iron and steel.34. What can we know about Quanzhou in ancient times?A. It once served as the Capital.B. It oncehelped a lot for ocean trade.C. It was once the education center of the world.D. It developed fast from Song Dynasty to Qing Dynasty.35. In which section of a newspaper maythis text appear?A. Culture.B. Environment.C. Education.D. Health.【答案】21~23 CBA24~27 CCDD28~31 BCDA32~35 BDBA广西梧州市2020-2021学年高一上学期期中考试英语试题第二部分阅读理解(共两节，满分40分)第一节(共15小题,每小题2分,满分30分)阅读下列短文,从每题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中,选出最佳选项。
2020-2021学年广西壮族自治区贵港市黄练第一中学高一英语上学期期末试卷含部分解析
2020-2021学年广西壮族自治区贵港市黄练第一中学高一英语上学期期末试卷含解析一、选择题1. It is well-known that all kinds of exercise can _____ our bodies.A. add upB. come upC. build upD. send up参考答案：C2. What an unforgettable experience! I'll write it down ________ it is still fresh in my memory.A．since B．whileC．after D．until参考答案：B[考查连词。
句意：多么令人难忘的经历！趁记忆犹新，我要把它写下来。
while引导时间状语从句。
] 3. The opening policy has many changes to china.A．brought up B．brought downC．brought about D．brought in参考答案：C4. ------ How did you like the show?------ I didn’t care for it at ______ first, but after ______ time I got to like it.A. /; aB. the; aC. a; theD. /; the参考答案：A5. A number of books in the library ___been stolen so that the number of them___ smaller than before.A. have , isB. has , isC. has , areD. have, are参考答案：A6. — Did Jack come back early last night?— Yes．It was not yet eight o’clock ______ he got home．A． before B． when C． that D． until参考答案：B略7. It was reported that the forest fire ________ last Sunday and that it ________ itself and wasn’t ________. A．went out；broke out；put outB．broke out；went out；put outC．broke out；put out；went outD．put out；broke out；went out参考答案：B考查动词短语的用法。
2020-2021学年广西省贵港市高级中学高三英语第一次联考试题及参考答案
2020-2021学年广西省贵港市高级中学高三英语第一次联考试题及参考答案第一部分阅读（共两节，满分40分）第一节（共15小题；每小题2分，满分30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ASpeaking with people on the phone is pretty rare these days. Most people use e-mail or messaging apps when they need to communicate with someone. Sometimes, though, making a call is unavoidable. This simple act can actually be a nightmare for some people. Their hearts race and their hands sweat at the very thought. If this sounds familiar to you, you might be one of the millions of people who suffer from telephobia—the fear of speaking over the phone.Telephobia is a form of social anxiety, although people who feel perfectly comfortable in social situations may also experience telephobia. When speaking face-to-face, we give off lots of facial or bodily cues that help each other follow the conversation. This is not the case over the phone. And the idea of speaking into this void（真空）makes people terrified that they will freeze up, stumble over their words（失言）, or lose control of the conversation and look foolish In fact, telephobia is very similar to thefear people feel before putting on a performance in front of a big audience. However, there are things that one suffering from thin condition can do to reduce this fear and make phone calls at least somewhat bearable.One thing that those with telephobia can do before a call in smile. It may sound silly, but smiling before doing something stressful can help you feel more relaxed. It won't delete the anxiety altogether, but it will take the edge off it.Similarly, imagining how the call will go before you make it can also help things go more smoothly. Running through a positive conversation in your head will make you feel less nervous and may help you predict any possible problems. There's no need to spend hours on this, just a few minutes thinking up a general idea of what you want to say. You can even write down some brief notes to remind yourself of your talking points. This is particularly useful for dealing with the fear of not being able to express yourself naturally.And finally, when faced with receiving a call, you don't always have to pick up. There's nothing wrong with calling the person back later when you feel more comfortable.So the next time your phone starts ringing, remember—speaking on the phone doesn't have to make you sweat. The important thing is to be aware of your fear and take steps to deal with it.1. According to the article, which situation can cause a feeling similar lo telephobia?A.Speaking face-to-face to a good friend.B. Performing in front of a large audience.C. Running in a race without proper shoes.D. Using a messaging app while on the subway.2. Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a way to deal with telephobia?A.Imagining how the call will go before you make it.B. Standing on the edge of a tall building while making a call.C. Calling someone back later instead of answering their phone calls right away.D. Writing down some brief notes to remind yourself of your talking points.3. What is the main purpose of the passage?A. To present ways to ease telephobia.B. To explain the development of telephobiaC. To introduce the influence of telephobia.D. To give the reason why someone suffers from telephobia.BOn March 18, 34-year-old Lance Karlson was walking on the beach and looking for somewhere toswim in Geographe Bay when he saw what he thought was a stingray (黄貂鱼) leap from the water.Realizing the creature was, in fact, an octopus (章鱼), he started filming it — just in time for the angry octopus to launch itself at him. He immediately felt a sharp pain across his left arm, followed by a second strike across his neck and upper back. His goggles (护目镜) fogged and the water around him turned dark with what he thought might have been octopus ink as he struggled back toward the shore."I was confused — it was more of a shock than a fright," said Karlson, "I might have hit on its home." Within a minute, a perfect imprint of an octopus tentacle (触手) appeared on Karlson's neck and back.A former volunteer lifeguard, Karlson rushed back to his hotelroom to find something acidic to put on the wound. All his family could grab was Coca-Cola, which his wife poured over his back and the pain disappeared."The pain went away and more than anything since then, it's been more the physical hit that was painful.... The imprint on my neck is more from the physical hit, and I guess it makes complete sense when you look at the video I took," he said.Karlson said he'd never seen an octopus that close before and watched Netflix documentary "My OctopusTeacher" after the incident to learn more about the species."They are beautiful creatures and I really hope this promotes more interest in octopuses as opposed to fear of them. I think this is a fascinating creature with clearly some very strong emotions just like we do as humans," he added.4. When did the octopus attack Karlson?A. When he was swimming in the bay.B. When he was shooting the octopus.C. When he was looking for some fish.D. When he was fighting against the octopus.5. What plays an essential role in reducing Karlson's pain?A. The lifeguard's timely help.B. Karson's wife's quick action.C. The family members' efforts.D. Karlson’s knowledge of first aid.6. What does Karlson learn from his experience?A. The octopus is dangerous.B. People should get away from the octopus.C. People need know more about the octopus.D. The physical hit from the octopus is painful.7. Which of the following might be the best title?A. Pain from Strong AttackB. First Aid for Octopus' StrikeC. Face to Face with Angry OctopusD. Under Sea with Dangerous CreatureCMany of us in China enjoy adding chilies (辣椒) toour food, but did you know that this spicy vegetable could also be dangerous? A 34-year-oldUSman recently ended up in hospital after eating a Carolina Reaper—the spiciest chili in the world. After taking just a single bite of one, the man suffered from serious headaches in the following few days, reported BBC News.In fact, reports of stomachache and headache caused by eating spicy food are not something unusual. But ifchilies are harmful, why is it that human beings are the only animals to eat this vegetable? According to the website Huanqiu, about 600 million Chinese people—almost half of the national population—are chili eaters. So what makes people love chilies so much? The human body reacts to the burning feeling that comes from eating chilies by releasing natural chemicals that “produce a sense of happiness” , noted BBC News.And the benefits go even further than just personal enjoyment. A survey conducted by the Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences found that the death rate of those who eat spicy food once or twice a week is 10 percent lower than those who eat it less than once a week. The number decreased to 14 percent for those who eat spicy food six to seven times a week. And another study done by theUniversityofVermontcame to a similar conclusion. “The data encourages people to eat more spicy food to improve health and reduce death risk at an early age,” Liu Qi, a nutritionist at the Harvard TH Chan School of Public Health, told BBC News.Chilies have anti-cancer quality and the ability to increase our metabolism (新陈代谢). So, don't worry if you love spicy food. It seems that chilies are actually good for us—except for the Carolina Reaper, perhaps.8. The example of a 34-year-old American is mentioned in Paragraph 1 to prove ________.A. chiliescan be beneficialB. chilies are popular inAmericaC. chilies can be dangerousD. serious headaches can be dangerous9. Eating chilies gives people a sense of happiness by_______.A. decreasing death rateB. releasing natural chemicalsC. curing serious headachesD. providing enough nutrition10. Which of the following statement is TRUE?A. Human are the only animals to eat chilies.B. Stomachache and headaches caused by chilies is something unusual.C. The more chilies you eat, the healthier you are.D. Chilies have anti-cancer quality but it can't increase our metabolism.11. The writer wrote the passage to ________.A. warn people of the dangers of chiliesB. ask people to eat Carolina ReaperC. encourage people to eat more chiliesD. tell people the benefits of chiliesDIn May this year, as part of our 150th anniversary, we asked readers aged between18 and 25 to enter an essay competition. The task was to tell us, in no more than 1,000 words, what scientific advance they would most like to see in their lifetimes, and why it mattered to them.The response was phenomenal: we received 661 entries. Some entrants hoped that science would make their lifetimes much longer than they can currently expect. Many looked forward to work that will end climate change. Others wanted to see advances in our understanding of human history, crop growth, space exploration, and medical technologies. The ideas were inspiring.The winner is a compelling essay by Yasmin Ali, a PhD student at the University of Nottingham, UK. Ali submitted a piece on Beethoven, her brother’s hearing loss and the science which she hoped would one day cure it. It stood out to the judges as a reminder of why many scientists do research: to make the world better tomorrow than it is today.All essays were judged by a group of Nature editors. The top ten submissions were then ranked by three members of a separate judging group: Magdalena Skipper, editor-in-chief of Nature; Faith Osier, a researcher; and Jess Wade, a physicist. All submissions were kept anonymous throughout the process.We also selected two runners-up(非冠军的获奖者).Physicist Robert Schittkoat Harvard University in Cambridge, Massachusetts, proposes that nuclear fusion(核聚变) could offer a solution to the climate crisis, in a piece that effortlessly mixes grand ambition with gentle humour. And chemist Matthew Zajac at the University of Chicagoin Illinois wrote a powerful personal account of why he wants to see advances in the field of same-sex reproduction.The results show that today’s young scientists have a wealth of ideas, talent and conviction that research can transform their world. We look forward to seeing what they do next.12. What’s the essay competition about?A. The scientific expectation.B. The fantastic scientific ideas.C. The dreams of future life.D. The celebration of anniversary.13. Why Yasmin Ali was chosen the winner?A. She showed great talent in music.B. She found the cure for the loss of hearing.C. She appealed for people to care about hearing loss problem.D. She reminded people to remember the meaning of science development.14. What can we learn about the result of the essay competition?A. Robert Schittko won the second place.B. There were two winners in the essay competition.C. Matthew Zajac presented his view of same-sex reproduction.D. The two runners-up were selected for the same field they chose.15. What isthe author’s attitude to the competitors’ ideas about science expectations?A. Doubtful.B. Favorable.C. Impossible.D. Ignorant.第二节（共5小题；每小题2分，满分10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。
2020-2021学年广西省贵港市高级中学高三英语期末试卷及参考答案
2020-2021学年广西省贵港市高级中学高三英语期末试卷及参考答案第一部分阅读（共两节，满分40分）第一节（共15小题；每小题2分，满分30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AShopping centers，stadiums and universities may soon have a new tool to help fight crime.ACaliforniacompany called Knightscope says its robots can predict and prevent crime. Knightscope says the goal is to reduce crime by half in areas the robots guard.William Santana Li is the chief executive officer of Knightscope. He says，"These robot security guards will change the world. Our planet has more than seven billion people on it. It's going to quickly get to nine billion people. The security equipmentthat we have globally is just not going to develop that fast. The company's Autonomous Data Machines can become the eyes and ears of law enforcement（执法）.""You want them to be machines plus humans. Let. the machines do the heavy and sometimes dangerous work and let the humans do the strategic decision-making work，so it's always working all together."The machines do not carry weapons but they have day and night video cameras which are able to turn 360 degrees and can also sense chemical and biological weapons.Some people may become concerned about their privacy, especially in connection with the video recordings. Some people may worry that such recordings will appear on the Internet. Eugene Volokh, a law professor at the UCLA School of Law, says the machines have to be used in the right way and it will be interesting to see how state laws deal with this kind of video.William Santana Li says there is a long waiting list for the robots in theUS. Workers in the company are working overtime to meet the demands of the market. At least 25 other countries are also interested in these robot security guards.1. What can this new tool do for humans?A. Make strategic decisions.B. Keep watching day and night.C. Carry heavy weapons.D. Stop crime autonomously.2. Why are some people worried about the new robots?A. Their privacy may be let out.B. The robots are very expensive.C. Robots will replace humans.D. They will be out of work soon.3. Which of the following can be the best title of the text?A. Robots Are Becoming More PopularB. Robots Contribute aLotto the WorldC. Robots Are in Great Demand NowD. Security Robots Could Help Cut CrimeBOn World Oceans Day, which falls on June 8, the US National Geographic Society announced it would recognize the Southern Ocean in Antarctica, bringing the global total to five.Unlike the Arctic, Atlantic, Indian and PacificOceans—which are defined by the continents that bound them—the Southern Ocean is instead characterized by the Antarctic Circumpolar Current（南极洋流）. According to the National Geographic, the Southern Ocean includes most of the waters surrounding Antarcticaout to 60 degrees south latitude（纬度）."Encircled by the powerfully swift ACC, it is the only ocean to touch three others and to completely embrace a continent rather than being embraced by them," Sylvia Earle, a marine biologist and oceanographer, told the Daily Mail.Those familiar with the Southern Ocean know it's unlike any other. "Anyone who has been there will struggle to explain what's so charming about it, but they'll all agree that the glaciers are bluer, the air colder, the mountains more awful and the landscapes morecaptivatingthan anywhere else you can go," Seth Sykora-Bodie, a marine scientist at the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, told National Geographic.National Geographic hopes their revised maps will bring public awareness to the region, thereby encouraging Southern Ocean conservation—but its significance is beyond that."We think it's really important from an educational standpoint, as well as from a map-labeling standpoint, to bring attention to the Southern Ocean as a fifth ocean," Alex Tait, National Geographic Society geographer, told The Post. "So when students learn about parts of the ocean world, they learn it's an interconnected ocean, and they learn there are these regions called oceans that are really important, and there's a distinct one in the icy waters around Antarctica."4. Why is the Southern Ocean different from other oceans?A. It has never been explored before.B. It surrounds the Antarctic all around.C. It is enclosed by the fast-flowing ACC.D. It has ecologically distinct environment.5. What does the underlined word "captivating" in paragraph 4 probably mean?A. Strange.B. Unusual.C. Attractive.D. Informal.6. What does the National Geographic think of the Southern Ocean?A. It will be instructive for students.B. It will promote tourism development.C. It will encourage public to treasure water.D. It will draw scientists to study in the Antarctic.7. What is the best title for the text?A. World Oceans DayB. Revised Antarctic MapsC. Adding a New OceanD. New Discovery under the SeaCWhat will future schools look like in 100 years? Imagine future schools in which students are totally engaged in a class. They are concentrating on working together to solve real-world problems. They are self-driven and are coming up withamazing ideas on the spot. They are concerned with each other’s well-being as part of a team. Their concerns reach far beyond the classroom to others all over the globe.The school of the future will be an amazing melting pot of different peoples coming together to solve real-world problems.Will they even be called “schools” in the future?The teacher-student relationship is changing. Teachers are acting more as helpers rather than keepers of all knowledge. Students are driving their own education to the path that they feel best fits them. In the future, employers may not be as concerned with a diploma. They’ll look more at cases and examples of how students contribute to solving real-world problems. They’ll want to know how well they work in a team.What will problem-solving look like in the future?Information from the Internet is accessible everywhere and at unimaginable speeds. Kids are connected to news around the world in real time. Imagine someone could put out a request to the global community to helpsolve an issue in their own community! Classes can adopt an issue and work with other classes around the world in real time to create solutions.What will information look like in the future?It’s already everywhere. Users can get flooded by the constant flow of information. The need to understand what is true and what is not is important. The flipped classroom (翻转课堂) has already completely changed lecture-based lessons. It presents interesting content to students before they even come to class. They can access the Internet as many times as they want to review the lessons.8. What is the key message of the first paragraph?A. The things students will do in the future school.B. The situation where students will be in the future.C. The attention students will pay to in the classroom.D. The methods students will use to study in the classroom.9. What will be thought highly of when students solve real-world problems?A. Respect.B. Patience.C. Teamwork.D. Concern.10. What can we infer from the fourth paragraph?A. Teachers encourage students to develop leadership.B Students are really relaxed with their heavy study.C. The employers value students’ diplomas most.D. Students have the right to choose the most suitable lessons.11. What’s the purpose of the flipped classroom?A. To help students to improve the problem-solving ability.B. To provide the lessons for students to study before or after class.C. To help students to keep in contact with the outside world.D. To help students to understand the most difficult content.DIn many countries of the world, people can confidently tell youthe meaning of their town or city, but most people who live inManchester,OxfordorBirminghamwould not be able to explain what the name of their city means. The name of every British town and city, however, has a long history.Two thousand years ago, most people living inBritainwere Celts. Even the word “Britain" is Celtic (凯尔特语).Then the Romans arrived and built camps which became cities called “castra". This is why there are so manyplace names inEnglandwhich end in "-chester" or “-caster"Manchester, for example.The Romans never reachedWalesorScotland, and many placenames there are Celtic. For example,Welsh place names that begin with “Llan" come from the Celtic word for "church".After the Romans leftBritain, it was attacked by the Anglo-Saxons who were from the area of Europe that is nowGermanyandHolland. The names of their villages often ended in “-ham" or “-ton". Some got their names from the leader of the village.SoBirminghamfor example, means "Beormund's village”The Anglo-Saxons were farmers and the landscape was very important to them, so we have villages called Upton (village on a hill)——a good place to build a village and Moreton (“village by a lake”)where floods could make life hard. Place names that end in “-ford" (a place where you could cross a river) also describe the location of Anglo-Saxon villages.Finally, in 1066EnglandbecameNorman—theNormansgave us the place name "grange", which means farm.And how aboutLondon? Experts cannot agree. The Romans called the city Londinium, but they were not the first inhabitants (居民). People once believed that theUnited Kingdom’s capital city got its name from the castle of a King called Lud but this is very unlikely. Our best guess today is that the name comes from a Celtic word meaning a fast-flowing river. Like a number of British place names, its history is lost in time.12. The origin of British place names is unfamiliar to many local people because ofA. the death of local languagesB. the long lost history of the namesC. their lack of interest in itD. the frequent changes to the names13. According to the article,Stratfordis most likely a town .A. on a hillB. near a castleC. beside a riverD. with a church14. Which of the following shows the correct order of the arrival of inhabitants inBritain?A. The Celts—The Romans—TheNormans—The Anglo SaxonsB. The Celts—The Romans—The Anglo Saxons—TheNormansC. The Romans—The Celts—The Anglo Saxons—TheNormansD. The Romans―The Anglo Saxons—The Celts—TheNormans15. What doesLondonmean in Celtic?A. RiverB. LondiniumC. LudD. Castle第二节（共5小题；每小题2分，满分10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。
2020-2021学年广西省贵港市高级中学高三英语上学期期末考试试卷及参考答案
2020-2021学年广西省贵港市高级中学高三英语上学期期末考试试卷及参考答案第一部分阅读（共两节，满分40分）第一节（共15小题；每小题2分，满分30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AYou haven’t truly visited a city until you’ve experienced its nightlife. Watching a big city likeLondongradually turn dark and darker into the night is a beautiful journey of time and light. So how about taking a historical evening walk and touchingsome of the nicest areas in centralLondon? Let’s get started.6:30 pmThe walk starts on theMillenniumBridge. On the bridge, watch the scenic city across the River Thames with the skyscrapers gradually lighting up against the darkening skies.TheMillenniumBridgehas been featured in many London-based films, includingHarry Potter, and the filmGuardians of the Galaxy.7:30 pmIt’s getting dark. A fifteen-minute walk northwest fromSt Paul’s Cathedral takes you to the historic Borough Market. During the evenings, you find a lot of restaurants around the market. This is an excellent time to get your dinner.9:00 pmThe next stop isLondonBridge. This is about 6 minutes’ walk from the Borough Market. As you join other onlookers and mentally go through the nursery school rhyme of “LondonBridgeis Falling Down”, you get lost again in history. Why does the song sayLondonBridgeis falling and who is the fair lady?During theLondoncity fire of 1897,LondonBridgeserved an important role in fire control. It was one of the major structures that prevented the fire from crossing over to the other side ofLondon.11:30 pmLondonnever sleeps; it’s a few minutes to midnight and everywhere is still filled with people moving around. About four minutes away from the Golden Jubilee Bridges isTrafalgar Square, our next stop.12:00 amIt’s been a beautiful evening, hasn’t it?1. Where can you visit aGuardians of the Galaxyfilming location?A. In theSt Paul’s Cathedral.B. On theMillenniumBridge.C. In the Borough Market.D. On the Golden Jubilee Bridges.2. What can be learned about the Borough Market?A. It is far fromLondonBridge.B. It is related to a famous song.C. It is an ideal place for dinner.D. It is a modern open-air market.3. What is the main purpose of the text?A. To showLondon’s color1 ful culture.B. To introduce the scenery inLondon.C. To ask people to do outdoor activities.D. To recommend a night tour inLondon.BSalad plants have already been grown in old sheltersand tunnels. Urban farming is a regular topic of interest at places like the World Economic Forum (WEF) in Davos, where leaders consider whether the world's food system, blamed for causing both obesity and malnutrition, can be fixed. There are already plenty of urban farming projects around the world, particularly in the US, Japan and the Netherlands, from urban fish and plant farms to vertical farming.“It's becoming an expanding industry,” said Richard Ballard, one of the founders of the farm Growing Underground. “There're several other businesses starting up in London in containers, and there are other vertical farms around the country now.”Growing Underground is not a standard farm. The rows of crops could be in almost any tunnel, but these plants are 100 feet below Clapham High Street and show that urban agriculture is, in some cases at least, nota fad. The underground farm has occupied a part of the Second World War air-raid shelters for nearly five years, and Ballard is planning to expand into the rest of the space later this year.Growing Underground supplies herb and salad mixes to grocery shops, supermarkets and restaurants. Being in London creates an advantage, Ballard says, as they can harvest and deliver in an hour.He adds other advantages. Being underground means temperatures never go below 15℃surface greenhouses need to be heated. They can do more harvests: 60 crops a year, compared with about seven in a traditional farm. Electricity to power the lights is a major cost, but the company believes renewable energy will become cheaper.Similar British companies include the Jones Food Company in Lincolnshire, while in the US AeroFarms has several projects in New Jersey, and Edenworks in Brooklyn.4. What do we know about urban farming?A. It leads to a healthier lifestyle.B. It is rarely discussed at the WEF.C. Different farming methods are used.D. Local governments pay efforts to develop it.5. Which of the following best explains "a fad" underlined in Paragraph 3?A. A dream that's easy to realize.B. A field controlled for a long time.C. An approach to a serious problem.D. A fashion that’s popular for a short time.6. What can we learn about the underground farm?A. It is more productive than a traditional farm.B. It provides food directly to the customers.C. Its major products are herbs and salads.D. It uses less energy than a greenhouse.7. What can be a suitable title for the text?A. Current food system causes health problemsB. Growing Underground attracts more peopleC. Traditional farming will be replaced soonD. Urban farming isstill thought costly and time-consumingCThink ofJapanin the spring and the image that comes to mind is likely the country’s famous cherry blossoms, also known as “Sakura” — white and pink flowers, blooming across cities and mountains.The flowers, which experience a “peak bloom” that only lasts a few days, have been loved inJapanfor more than a thousand years. Crowds celebrate with viewing parties,flockingto the most popular locations to take photos and have picnics underneath the branches.But this year, cherry blossom season has come and gone in the blink of an eye, in one of the earliest blooms on record. Scientists warn it’s a symptom of the larger climate crisis threatening ecosystems everywhere.Yasuyuki Aono, a researcher atOsakaPrefectureUniversity, has gathered records fromKyotoback to 812 AD from historical documents and diaries. In the central city ofKyoto, cherry blossoms peaked on March 26, the earliest in more than 1,200 years, Aono said. And in the capitalTokyo, cherry blossoms reached full bloom on March 22, the second-earliest date on record.The peak bloom dates shift every year, depending on numerous factors including weather and rainfall, but have shown a general trend of moving earlier and earlier. InKyoto, the peak date stayed around mid-April for centuries, but began moving into early April during the 1800s. The date has only dipped into late March a handful of times in recorded history.“Sakura blooms are very temperature sensitive,” said Aono. “Flowering and full bloom could be earlier or later depending on the temperature alone,” he said. “The temperature was low in the 1820s, but it has risen by about 3.5 degrees Celsius to this day.”This year’s seasons in particular influenced the blossom dates, he added. The winter was very cold, but the spring came fast and unusually warm.8. What is the best title of the passage?A. Cherry blossom celebrations.B. Warning of a climate crisis.C. A strong love for cherry blossom.D. Cherry blossom season coming earlier.9. What does the underlined word “flocking” mean?A. Blocking.B. Flooding.C. Running.D. Following.10. What can we infer from paragraph 5?A. The peak blossom dates fall on a fixed date.B. The cherry blossom rarely peaks in March.C. The peak bloom dates mainly depend on weather and rainfall.D. Cherry blossom peaks around mid-April inTokyo.11. What is the author’s purpose in writing the passage?A. To inform people the date of cherry blossom.B. To show a study on cherry blossom dates.C. To present a Japanese tradition of cherry blossom celebration.D. To make people aware of the influence of climate change on cherry blossom.DAt Aizo Chuo Hospital in Japan, employees greet newcomers, guide patients to and from the surgery area, and print out maps of the hospital for confused visitors. They don’t take lunch breaks or even get paid. Why? They’re robots!Robots have long worked in factories, helping to build cars and electronic appliances. But today’s robots don’t just do the jobs of people－they actually look and act a lot like people.Kansei, arobot from Japan, has a plastic face covering 19 movable parts. The robot can make 36 facial expressions in response to different words. Kansei shakes in fear at the word “war” and smiles when it hears theword “dinner”.Researchers in Europe are going even further with iCub, a “baby” robot. They are teaching it to speak and hold conversations.The ability to interact is crucial for robots that will one day work closely with humans says robotics professor ChrisAtkeson. “ This will require robots to understand what you say and how you are feeling and respond with appropriate emotions, ” he told WR News.Japanese scientist Minoru Asada agrees. He is building a robot called CB2 that acts like a real baby. “ Right now, it only goes, ̒Ah, ah. ̓But as we develop its learning function, it will start saying more complex sentences and moving on its own, ” Asada says. “ Next-generation robots need to be able to learn and develop by themselves.”Intelligent robot will become more important in the future, as populations age and the number of human workers declines in many countries. “ We’re going to have many more old people and not enough young people to care for them,” says robot researcher Matthew Mason. “ Technology can help the old people live at home longer, instead of going to nursing homes.”12. According to the passage, what jobs have robots already performed?A. Giving advice, answering customer questions and planning events.B. Producing factory goods, building cars and greeting customers.C. Greeting customers, producing factory goods and performing surgery.D. Building cars, driving passengers and providing directions.13. The second paragraph in this passage is mainly about?A. To explain how a robot works.B. To define what a robot is.C. To describe the functions of modern robots.D. To predict the future uses of robots.14. How does the Kansei robot react on the word “fire”?A. Use languages to warn nearby humans.B Back up its memory files.C. Activate an automatic fire alarm.D. Produce a worried look on his face.15. In Asada’s opinion, the next step for robots will be to develop_______.A. the ability to learn independentlyB. the ability to understand human commandsC. the capacity to interact with humansD. the willingness to work together第二节（共5小题；每小题2分，满分10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。
2020-2021学年广西省贵港市高级中学高三英语一模试题及答案
2020-2021学年广西省贵港市高级中学高三英语一模试题及答案第一部分阅读（共两节，满分40分）第一节（共15小题；每小题2分，满分30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AOn Friday morning when 53-year-old Thong Pham broke into the house through the unlocked back door, he took a steak knife from the kitchen.It was dark, and the family didn't know what Marley was barking (吠) at. Taylor, Amber and their girls Finley, 6,and Sadie, 4, soon woke up and came downstairs, too. “Well, it was dark so we couldn't see anything, only could hear Marley,” Amber recalled, saying her husband then went for the lights. “And once he turned the hall light on, we realized that the guy was holed up in the corner trying to hide.”“So I think he got to the front door and realized he couldn't get out, and by that point in time, Marley's got him cornered,”Taylorsaid. Pham slashed (砍) both Marley and Taylor, and blood went everywhere. Taylor shared a video summary to his Facebook page, where he said Marley was stabbed (刺) up to six times, mostly around the head and neck area. “And as I pulled back, blood shot out of my arm,”Taylorcontinued. “She got him pretty good and I got him pretty good in the face.”“But it was really hard because I was trying to make sure that my husband wasn't going to die,” Amber explained, adding that she was trying to protect their two girls. “When he realized that the two girls were in the house, that's when he kind of backed up and started running. "Taylorexpressed gratitude to everyone for their thoughts and prayers. And the family is thankful for their dog Marley.“She's our hero,” Amber said. “If it hadn't been for her, that guy could have gone in the...he could have gone to their rooms or something.”Tayloradded, “Yeah, I mean, the story plays out very differently if Marley's not there.”1. Why did the family come downstairs before daybreak?A. To stop a break-in.B. To lock the back door.C. To check on Marley.D. To turn the hall light on.2. What happened during the fight?A. Pham dug a hole in the corner.B. Marley was injured but bit back.C. Taylor had a backup from neighbors.D. Amber fought back to protect her girls.3. What doesTaylormainly express on his Facebook?A. Forgiveness.B. Concern.C. Anger.D. Appreciation.BDear Jack,I remember the moment— it truly hit me that your autism (自闭症) lasted forever. I had already mentally planned our trips up north with the boys. I was going to spend endless hours playing baseball with you— like Grandpa did with me.When we said goodbye to kindergarten I knew it was real. I spent some time being sad. Now you are 8. You still have no words. We have never had one of those father-son moments I pictured when you were a baby. But I'm learning that's OK. I still have unbelievable things to offer as your dad, even if they weren't the things I originally expected.You have taught me to be patient. You have taught me that it's OK to be different and to be sad when life doesn't go as planned. You have taught me that it is OK to talk about those feelings and fight for what is right. Stand up and say this is wrong, and encourage others to stand up for you and say the same.My job on this earth is to create a world for you and other kids like you. Be the voice you don't have, and build the kind of community which I want to see you grow up in. I used to shy away from contacting people with disabilities or just not consider them. Before you were born, I was so caught up in my own world that I probably wouldn't have even noticed. Now, I see things differently. I notice. You did that for me. And hope my example will do that for others.Your mom and I have spent 8 years trying to find your voice. And honestly, we don't know if we ever will. I promise you I will spend my life keeping you safe and making this world better for you.4. To whom is the text written?A. The author's son.B. The author's wife.C. The author's father.D. The author's friend.5. What can be learned about the author?A. He's at a loss what to do to help Jack.B. He's to blame for Jack s present condition.C. He has changed his attitude to the disabled.D. He hasn't accepted the reality up to now.6. How does the author sound in the text?A. Sympathetic.B. Caring.C. Regretful.D. Indifferent.7. In which section of a magazine may this text appear?A. Science.B. Entertainment.C. Sports.D. Relationship.CCraig Blackburn, a father and car fan, built a Batmobile for his son’s hope for using the vehicle to brighten the lives of sick children. And now he hopes to use it for more than just his sons hope after seeing the childrens reaction to the Batmobile.Based on the number of failures he had seen in car groups, he estimated that only about one in 50 attempted constructions was actually finished and he realized what an incredible opportunity he had.Mr. Blackburn started the project at the beginning of 2018 after hearing a friend in the US was doing the same thing. It started with importing an outer shell overseas, before picking brains of a friend who had a background as a worker in a car factory to gain knowledge of how to build the car. With the help of his friend, Mr. Blackburn built the Batmobile in 18 months with the cost reaching six figures.Mr.Blackburn hoped to add a flamethrower(喷火器)onto the back of the vehicle and said he had thought about building the more recent Batman Tumbler from the series film Dark Knight. Though Mr. Blackburn encountered plenty of difficulties to get over during the construction, in September 2019, the carmade its first show at the Carnival of Flowers in Toowoomba, before being used by Blackburn’s son for his hope.“It was great. It was so good to see the kids’ and adults’ excitement at seeing the Batmobile.” Mr. Blackburn said. As a result, the car lovers hope to make the car work on the roads as soon as possible, so he can visit sick children and take them out with his son.8. What is Craig Blackburn’s initial purpose of making the Batmobile?A. To realize his son’s dream.B. To donate it to sick children.C. To pay his respects to the film Dark Knight.D. To show off at the Carnival of Flowers in Toowoomba.9. How did Blackburn feel about the car-making at first?A. Hopeful.B. Confused.C. Impossible.D. Unsure.10. How did Blackburn’s friend help him?A. By making an outer shell for him.B. By offering him financial support.C. By sharing the knowledge of building cars.D. By telling him the background of the car factory.11. What is the car lovers’ expectation of the Batmobile?A. It will be driven soon on the roads.B. It can be displayed around the world.C. It can change the lives of sick children.D. It will appear in the next film about Batman.DYou've probably heard it suggested that you need to move more throughout the day, and as a general rule of thumb, that "more" is often defined as around 10,000 steps. With many Americans tracking their stepsvia new fitness-tracking wearables, or even just by carrying their phone, more and more people use the 10,000-step rule as their marker for healthy living. Dr. Dreg Hager, professor of computer science at Johns Hopkins, decided to take a closer look at that 10,000-step rule, and he found that usingitas a standard may be doing more harm than good for many.“It turns out that in 1960 in Japan they figured out that the average Japanese man, when he walked 10,000 steps a day burned something like 3,000 calories and that is what they thought the average person should consume so they picked 10,000 steps as a number” Hager said.According to Hager, asking everyone to shoot for 10,000 steps each day could be harmful to the elderly or those with medical conditions, making it unwise for them to jump into that level of exercise, even if it's walking. The bottom line is that 10,000 steps may be too many for some and too few for others. He also noted that those with shorter legs have an easier time hitting the 10,000-step goal because they have to take more steps than people with longer legs to cover the distance. It seems that 10,000 steps may be suitable for the latter.A more recent study focused on older women and how many steps can help maintain good health and promote longevity (长寿).The study included nearly 17,000 women with an average age of 72. Researchers found that women who took 4,400 steps per day were about 40% less likely to die during a follow-up period of just over four years: Interestingly, women in the study who walked more than 7,500 steps each day got no extra boost inlongevity.12. What does the underlined word "it' in Paragraph 1 refer to?A. The phone recording.B. The 10,000-step rule.C. The healthy living.D. The fitness-tracking method.13. What does Paragraph 2 mainly talk about?A. How many steps a Japanese walks.B. How we calculate the number of steps.C. If burning 3,000 calories daily is scientific.D. Where 10,000 steps a day came from.14. Who will probably benefit from 10,000 steps each day according toHager?A. Senior citizens.B. Young short-legged people.C. Healthy long-legged peopleD. Weak individuals.15. How many steps may the researchers suggest senior citizens take each day?A. 4,400 steps.B. 10,000 steps.C. 2,700 steps.D. 7,500 steps.第二节（共5小题；每小题2分，满分10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。
广西壮族自治区贵港市港口中学2020-2021学年高一英语上学期期末试题含解析
广西壮族自治区贵港市港口中学2020-2021学年高一英语上学期期末试题含解析一、选择题1. He could see the tall chimneys of the factory ______.A. from distanceB. in distanceC. in the distanceD. to a distance参考答案：C6. — The terrible accident is under investigation.— Actually, quicker action _________ those workers trapped in the mine.A. may have savedB. must have savedC. should have savedD. could have saved参考答案：D略3. Those who ______ work with pleasure will live a happier life.A. limitB. equipC. matchD. combine参考答案：D4. I’ll go on vacation abroad as soon as I __________ this task.A. accomplishB. persuadeC. donateD. display参考答案：A【详解】考查动词。
句意：我一完成这项任务，就去国外度假。
A. accomplish 完成； B. persuade 劝说；C. donate 捐献；D. display显示。
故选A。
5. At a beach or a swimming pool a lifeguard is a person who is responsible for __________ other swimmers and protecting them from accidents. A. turning to B. watching over C. watching out D. digging out参考答案：B略6. The possibility of peace talks between the two sides ______ whether the demands of various aspects can be met.A. depends onB. is depending onC. is depended onD. depended on参考答案：A略7. Barbara is easy to ______as she’s the only one of the women who wears an evening dress.A. knowB. recognizeC. expressD. ignore参考答案：B8. —I’ve read another book this week.—Well, maybe _______ is not how much you read but what you read that is important.A. thisB. thatC. thereD. it参考答案：D9. Mr. Smith insisted that his book _______within three days.A. returnedB. would be returnedC. should returnD. be returned参考答案：D10. ---Have you seen _____ pen? I left it here this morning.---Is it ______ black one? I think I saw it somewhere.A. a; theB. the; theC. the; aD. a; a参考答案：D11. When he was asked about the question where he was last night, he was ______.A. at lossB. in a lossC. at a lossD. with losses参考答案：C12. Rather than ________at home watching TV, I'd prefer_______in the office.A. working...stayingB. working...stayC. to work...stayD. work...to stay参考答案：D13. Years of teaching experience as a volunteer has made him that for students’ development timely encouragement along with careful instructions .A. convinced; countB. convincing; countsC. convinced; countsD. convincing; count参考答案：C14. ________ of the people took part in the running race with disappointment, though it was likely that they can’t get a reward.A. MajorityB. The majorityC. MinorityD. The minority参考答案：B解析：表示“大量”的时候用most of…或the majority of…。
2021届广西高一上学期英语期末试题
2021届广西高一上学期英语期末试题-书面表达广西玉林市2020-2021学年高一上学期期末质量检测英语考试试题第二节书面表达（满分25分）假定你是李华，你的英国好友Tom对你校元旦歌唱比赛的活动很感兴趣，发来邮件询问相关情况。
请你用英语给他回复邮件，内容包括：1.比赛的相关信息（时间、地点、内容等）；2.你参加活动的感受。
注意：1.词数100左右；2.开头与结尾已为你写好。
.【答案】参考范文：Dear Tom,Knowing you are interested in our singing competition, I'm writing to tell you some detailed information.To enrich the students' life, the activity was held on New Year's Day in our school stadium, which lasted two hours. At first, our headmaster delivered a speech, expressing his best wishes to the teachers and students for thenew year. Then, many students, who have a talent for music, performed a variety of popular songs. Surprisingly, several students not only sang but also danced wonderfully. Finally, eight students including me won the awards presented by our headmaster. Personally, it was a good chance to show students' talent for music.Best wishes and hope for your early reply.Yours,Li Hua 广西梧州市2020-2021学年高一上学期期中考试英语试题第二节书面表达(满分25分)假定你是李华,已经报名参加下个月学校举办的英语演讲比赛,但是缺乏经验。