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中考英语阅读复习Week2-Wednesday课件

for the Double Ninth Festival?
A. Cleaning houses.
B. Wearing the plant zhuyu.
C. Drinking chrysanthemum wine.
D. Climbing mountains.
( D )3. What is Paragraph 4 about? A. Why we should respect elderly people. B. Traditional ways of celebrating the festival. C. What young people usually do on this festival. D. Examples of respecting elderly people in daily life.
It is a traditional virtue (美德) in China to respect elderly people. That's because the Chinese know that elderly people have knowledge and experience that young people can learn from. So, Chinese people are proud of being old. Besides, to respect the elderly people is to respect yourself tomorrow.
建议用时
7 mins
主题：不同国家庆祝生日的方式和礼仪
正确率
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短文导读：本文介绍了世界各地一些庆祝生日的特殊习俗和方式。

广东省江门市第二中学2024_2025学年高二英语上学期第二次考试期中试题

广东省江门市其次中学2024-2025学年高二英语上学期其次次考试（期中）试题本试卷分第一卷（选择题）和其次卷（非选择题）两部分。

共150分。

考试时间120分钟。

第一卷（四部分，共105分）一、听力（共15小题，每题1分，满分15分）第一节听下面4段对话。

每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。

听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。

每段对话仅读一遍。

1. What will Ella do this Saturday?A. Call her sister.B. Attend a meeting.C. Have dinner with her sister.2. How does the man like the lecture?A. Very interesting.B. Too difficult.C. Rather long.3. Where does the conversation most probably happen?A. In a library.B. In a bookstore.C. In a science lab.4. What are the speakers talking about?A. Future life.B. The man’s paper.C. Their teacher.其次节听下面5段对话或独白。

每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。

听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟；听完后，每小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。

每段对话或独白读两遍。

听第5段材料，回答第5、6题。

5. What is the most difficult for the man to learn Russian?A. Vocabulary.B. Grammar.C. Pronunciation.6. What does the woman suggest the man do?A. Watch some Russian movies.B. Practice Russian with her.C. Stop learning Russian.听第6段材料，回答第7至9题。

节气英文

Twenty-four Chinese Solar Terms
By 文振帆王恒俊
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Grain in ear
24 Solar Terms
Based on the changes of the sun's position in the zodiac throughout the year and practical needs of agriculture in ancient China, the “24 solar terms” is an important kind of calendar in China. It indicates different periods of seasons, the changes of weather, some natural phenomena and more, guiding farmers in agriculture production greatly. Common people also follow the calendar to watch out weather changes and live a healthy life.
Mar. 21
The mid-point for the spring season; Day and night are equally long on the day.
Apr. 5
It is warm, bright and everywhere gets green; It is also the time for tending graves.
Spring Equinox
Pure Brightness Grain Rain
Spring

2024新教材高中英语Unit1ANewStart单元测试外研版必修第一册

Unit 1 单元测试第一部分阅读(共两节，满分50分)第一节(共15小题；每小题2.5分，满分37.5分)阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。

AWelcome to Whitney High School!Spring Kids Dance ClinicThe WHS Dance Team is hosting the annual Spring Dance Clinic for children aged 5－13. If your son or daughter is interested in attending this camp, you may download the form and return it to the WHS office or register online!QUESTIONS? CONTACT: Halley Crandell at hcrandell@WHERE: Whitney High School CafeteriaWHEN: April 22nd, 9 am－12：30 pmCOST: $25 online registration and $30 walkup registrationKaplan SAT/ACT Combo Practice TestOffered in the WHS LibrarySaturday, April 29th, 9 am－1 pmRegistration is $20Please sign up in the College and Career Center by April 21st to secure a spot.Please see Mrs Randazzo in the College and Career Center to sign up or for questions.Lions Club Student Speech ContestEnter to be one of Whitney High School students to qualify for the Rocklin Lions Club Speech Contest, which is to be held this summer. A written copy of your speech is due at the College and Career Center no later than April 30th at 3 pm.Open to grades 9－12. No less than 5 minutes and no more than 10 minutes.Can You Catch the Wildcat at the 5K RaceOn April 28th at 8：30 am, the Whitney Wildcat will leave his stadium and attempt to outrun hundreds of runners trying to catch him!This will be a fun exciting way to challenge yourself and provide needed funds for two great causes! The WHS track and field team is raising money for equipment. Secondly, we are raising money for the Heidi Greenwood Scholarship. All profits on T－shirts sales will go directly to the scholarship! Entry to the race is $15 and T－shirt sales will be on site.Go to s：//goo. Gl/QWANOg8 to register!Questions? Email Mark Snow at msnow@篇章导读：本文是一篇应用文。

我的七天计划表英语

我的七天计划表英语 English Response:Day 1:Wake up at 6:00 AM.Exercise for 30 minutes.Eat a healthy breakfast.Work on project A for 2 hours.Take a break for 30 minutes.Work on project B for 2 hours.Eat a healthy lunch.Take a break for 1 hour.Work on project C for 2 hours. Eat a healthy dinner.Relax for 1 hour before bed. Day 2:Wake up at 6:00 AM.Exercise for 30 minutes.Eat a healthy breakfast.Work on project A for 1 hour. Take a break for 30 minutes. Work on project B for 1 hour. Eat a healthy lunch.Take a break for 30 minutes. Work on project C for 2 hours. Eat a healthy dinner.Relax for 1 hour before bed. Day 3:Wake up at 6:00 AM.Exercise for 30 minutes.Eat a healthy breakfast.Work on project A for 2 hours. Take a break for 30 minutes. Work on project B for 1 hour.Eat a healthy lunch.Take a break for 30 minutes. Work on project C for 1 hour. Eat a healthy dinner.Relax for 1 hour before bed. Day 4:Wake up at 6:00 AM.Exercise for 30 minutes.Eat a healthy breakfast.Work on project A for 1 hour. Take a break for 30 minutes.Work on project B for 2 hours. Eat a healthy lunch.Take a break for 30 minutes. Work on project C for 1 hour. Eat a healthy dinner.Relax for 1 hour before bed. Day 5:Wake up at 6:00 AM.Exercise for 30 minutes.Eat a healthy breakfast.Work on project A for 2 hours.Take a break for 30 minutes. Work on project B for 1 hour. Eat a healthy lunch.Take a break for 30 minutes. Work on project C for 1 hour. Eat a healthy dinner.Relax for 1 hour before bed. Day 6:Wake up at 6:00 AM.Exercise for 30 minutes.Eat a healthy breakfast.Work on project A for 1 hour. Take a break for 30 minutes. Work on project B for 1 hour. Eat a healthy lunch.Take a break for 30 minutes. Work on project C for 2 hours. Eat a healthy dinner.Relax for 1 hour before bed. Day 7:Wake up at 6:00 AM.Exercise for 30 minutes.Eat a healthy breakfast.Work on project A for 2 hours. Take a break for 30 minutes. Work on project B for 1 hour. Eat a healthy lunch.Take a break for 30 minutes. Work on project C for 1 hour. Eat a healthy dinner.Relax for 1 hour before bed.中文回答：七天计划表。

重庆市巴蜀中学2023-2024学年高二上学期期中英语试卷

高2025届高二(上) 半期考试英语试卷(命题人: 徐薇、孙小涵审题人: 杨静)注意事项:1. 答题前, 考生务必将自己的姓名、准考证号、班级、学校在答题卡上填写清楚。

2. 每小题选出答案后, 用2B铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑, 如需改动, 用橡皮擦干净后, 再选涂其他答案标号。

在试卷上作答无效。

3. 考试结束后, 请将答题卡交回, 试卷自行保存。

满分150分, 考试用时120分钟。

第I卷(选择题)第一部分听力(共两节, 满分20分)第一节(共5小题: 每小题1分, 满分5分)听下面5段对话。

每段对话后有一个小题, 从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。

听完每段对话后, 你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。

每段对话仅读一遍。

1. What’s wrong with the woman’s foot?A. It’s broken.B. It has a skin disease.C. It got burned by hot oil.2. What was Sparky probably doing?A. Trying on a hat.B. Destroying a hat or a tie.C. Chewing on one of his toys.3. Where does the woman want to go?A. To the office.B. To the library.C. To the dining hall.4. Why did the woman start her business?A. To learn about dogs.B. To help her neighbors.C. To finish a research project for school.5. Where might the speakers be?A. On a bridge.B. At a movie theater.C. In a car.第二节(共15小题: 每小题1分, 满分15分)听下面5 段对话或独白。

2024上半年英语六级考试时间表

2024上半年英语六级考试时间表全文共6篇示例，供读者参考篇1The Big English Test and When It HappensHey there, kids! Are you getting excited for the big English test that's coming up? I know I am! It's called the CET-6 and it's a really important exam for all us students who want to show off how good our English skills are.But when exactly is this huge test going to happen? Well, let me tell you all about the schedule for the first half of 2024. Listen up closely!In January, there's no CET-6 test. I guess they want to give us a little break after the holidays to get back into the swing of things at school. That's okay though, because it means we have more time to practice our English!Then in February, the testing fun begins! The first CET-6 exam of 2024 will be held on February 17th. Can you imagine how many students all across China will be taking that test on the same day? Millions! We'll all be in it together, fighting thebattle of vocabulary, grammar, reading, writing, and listening. May the best English speakers win!After we get through that February exam, it's a bit of a wait until the next one rolls around. We'll have March, April, and most of May to keep on studying hard. Remember to practice every day, ok? Maybe we can even form a little study group to quizzed each other!Finally, the last CET-6 exam for the first half of the year will be on May 25th. That's just a few weeks before a lot of schools get out for summer vacation. Can you imagine taking the big test and then getting to relax all summer? Sounds perfect to me!Those are the only two times the CET-6 will be offered from January through June 2024. So we've got to be ready for February 17th or May 25th. Which date works better for you?Personally, I'm aiming for the February exam. I figure if I can get it out of the way early in the year, then I don't have to stress about it as much later on. Plus, my English skills will be nice and fresh after reviewing everything over winter break. Zatudying!But maybe you'd rather take it a bit later on May 25th. That gives you way more time to prepare and really drill all those English rules into your brain. By May, you could be a totalgrammar grandmaster! Just don't go slacking off during those months of extra study time. Keep working hard!No matter which date you choose, just get ready to show what you know on that CET-6 exam. It's going to be tough, but I know we can all pass with flying colors! Our English skills are so strong thanks to our amazing teachers. We just need to keep practicing listening, speaking, reading, and writing. Oh, and definitely don't forget about vocabulary!Once that test day arrives, make sure you get a good night's sleep beforehand. Then wake up early, eat a healthy breakfast to fuel your brain, and head to the exam venue confident and ready to go! If you get nervous during the actual test, just take some deep breaths and do your best.When it's finally over, we can all celebrate our hard work! Maybe we can even plan an end-of-exam party to mark the occasion. We'll get to relax, play games, and eat snacks. It'll be so well-deserved after conquering that CET-6 beast!Then before you know it, the scores will get posted online and we'll get to see just how well we all did. I'm envisioning a lot of students getting the highest marks possible. We're all such great English learners, after all!So in short, get pumped for the February 17th or May 25th CET-6 exam dates. Spend these upcoming months studying hard, but don't forget to also take breaks and have fun too. We're all in this together as test-taking buddies!I'm rooting for all of you to pass that CET-6with incredible scores. Let's show everyone just how amazing our English abilities are. After we nail this test, maybe we can take an even bigger English exam next year! Who knows what the future holds?But for now, let's just focus on doing our best on the CET-6 in 2024. You've totally got this! Let me know if you have any other questions at all. I'm always happy to talk more about my favorite topics - English and major tests! This is going to be an exciting few months. Ganbatte!篇2The Big English Test Is Coming!Hello friends! Did you know there is a huge English test coming up soon for all the big kids? It's called the English Level 6 exam and it's really important. My brother took it last year when he was in middle school and he said it was super hard. But don't worry, I'm going to tell you all about it so you can get ready!First, let me explain what this test is. It's a big exam that checks how good you are at English. If you do well, it means you're basically a English expert! The test has listening, reading, writing and speaking sections. You have to show you can understand people talking in English, read English books and articles, write English essays, and speak English really clearly. Phew, that's a lot!The English Level 6 test happens twice a year - once in January/February and once in June/July. A lot of middle school, high school, and college students take it. My parents said I should start preparing for it now even though I'm just in 5th grade! They want me to become an English superstar.Okay, are you ready for the important dates? Let me grab my calendar...here we go:For the January/February test period, the registration opens on November 1st, 2023. That's when you can officially sign up and pay the fee to take the test. The last day to register is December 10th though, so don't be late!Then the actual test dates are spread out across a few weeks. The listening part will be on January 20th, 2024. After that, the reading part is on February 3rd. A few weeks later is the writing section on February 17th. Finally, the speaking test will happenbetween February 24th and March 2nd. Whew, that's a lot of dates to remember!Don't worry, I'll go over the June/July dates too so you're fully prepared! Registration for that testing period opens on April 1st, 2024 and closes on May 15th.The listening exam day is June 15th, 2024. Then the reading part is on June 29th. A couple weeks after that is the writing on July 13th. Lastly, the speaking section will be between July 20th and July 27th. Phew, I'm getting tired just thinking about all those tests!I really want to pass the English Level 6 when I'm older. It would make my parents so proud and help me get into a great university. Plus, being amazing at English can help you get awesome jobs when you're a grown-up. Maybe I could be an English teacher or translator someday!My brother says the reading part was the hardest for him. You have to read super long passages and answer questions about all the little details. He told me to start reading more English books now to get ready. I'm going to ask my parents to get me some fun magic tree house books in English!The speaking section was the one my brother was most nervous about. You have to talk to a real person in English and they judge how clear your pronunciation is and how well you can express your thoughts. My brother practiced speaking English out loud to himself a lot before his test. I'll probably do that too when it's my turn!Well, that's all the important info about the big English exam!I covered all the key dates for registration and testing for 2024. I really hope you'll join me in studying hard for this test in the coming years. We can become English experts together!Just remember - listen to lots of English audio, read reading reading, practice your writing skills, and don't be shy about speaking out loud. If we work really hard, we can ace the English Level 6 no problem! Let's do our best!篇3The Big English Test is Coming! Get Ready for Level 6!Hey kids! Are you excited for the huge English Level 6 test coming up? This massive test happens twice a year, once in the spring and once in the fall. The spring test for 2024 is just around the corner! Let me tell you all about when it will be.The Level 6 test is kind of like a big game that shows how well you can listen, read, write and speak English. It's really important because doing well can help you get into a great university one day. Kids from all across China take this test at the same time. Isn't that crazy?Now let's talk dates! The listening part of the test will happen on Saturday, March 16th, 2024. You'll have to go to a special test center and listen really carefully to recordings of people speaking English. There will be questions to answer about what you hear. Use those giant headphones you love to wear!One week later, on the 23rd of March, it will be time for the reading and writing sections. For the reading part, you'll read some English passages and articles, then answer comprehension questions about them. The writing section will have you write an essay or article in English on a certain topic. Get ready to write a masterpiece!Finally, the speaking test day will be two weeks after that on April 6th, 2024. This is when you'll go talk face-to-face with a real English teacher! Don't be nervous, just imagine you're chatting about your favorite TV show. The teacher will ask you questions and you'll have conversations to show your English speaking skills.Those are the three big test dates, but there's actually one more date you need to know. The registration period to sign up for Level 6 opens on January 15th, 2024 and closes on February 10th. Your parents or teachers will have to go online and officially register you for the test during those dates.So in summary:Registration: January 15 - February 10, 2024Listening Test: March 16, 2024Reading & Writing Tests: March 23, 2024Speaking Test: April 6, 2024Whew, that's a lot of important dates! Better start practicing your English skills now. Remember, the spring Level 6 test is a chance to show off how smart and hardworking you are. Just relax, stay confident, and you'll do great!Ask your teacher if you need any help preparing. And parents, make sure you get those registration forms filled out in time! Level 6, here we come! Who's excited?篇4My Big Brother is Taking the CET-6 Exam!Hi everyone! My name is Lily and I'm 8 years old. I'm in 3rd grade and I love drawing pictures, playing outside, and reading fun stories. Today I want to tell you all about the big exam my older brother Michael is going to take called the CET-6.The CET-6 stands for the College English Test Band 6. It's a really important English exam that university students in China need to take to show they are super good at English. My brother Michael is a junior at Beijing University studying economics. He's so smart!Michael has been studying really hard for the CET-6 exam. He takes it super seriously because getting a high score can help him get a good job after graduation. I've seen him reading thick book after thick book, doing practice test after practice test. Sometimes I peek over his shoulder when he's not looking and I don't understand anything he's reading! It's all way too advanced for a kid like me.The CET-6 tests students on all areas of English - reading, writing, listening, and speaking. There are different sections where you have to read long passages, listen to recordings, write essays, and speak out loud. It covers vocabulary, grammar, pragmatics, and cultural knowledge too. Michael says it's one ofthe most difficult English tests in China. No wonder he studies so hard!Michael told me the CET-6 is only offered twice per year - once in June and once in December. For 2024, the June test date is Saturday, June 15th. The December date is Saturday, December 21st. The exam takes place on national test dates across China at approved testing centers.My brother is planning to take the CET-6 for the first time in June 2024. He's bee studying like crazy to prepare. I see him making flashcards, taking notes, doing practice questions. Sometimes I'll ask him what a word means and he happily teaches me. Michael is such a good big brother!I really admire how dedicated Michael is to doing well on this important exam. It makes me want to study hard too when I'm older. For now though, I'll stick to the 3rd grade! I don't think I could handle anything as difficult as the CET-6. It sounds so challenging.I'll be cheering Michael on every step of the way as he gets ready for test day on June 15th. I've been practicing my English too so I can wish him "Good luck!" I'll make him a special poster to carry into the exam room. Maybe I'll pack some of his favorite snacks to keep his energy up too. Exams are hard work!After the June exam, Michael will get his official score report a few weeks later in July. He's really hoping to get a high score, possibly even a perfect score. That would be so awesome! I'll keep my fingers crossed for him. If he doesn't do as well as he hopes, there's always the December exam he can try again for.No matter what happens, I'll be proud of Michael either way. It's amazing he is taking on such a difficult challenge. The CET-6 seems so intense, I can't even imagine. Michael worked incredibly hard to get where he is today. He inspires me to follow my dreams and never give up.I know Michael is going to go on to achieve great things after he graduates, certificate in hand. Maybe he'll get hired by an international company and travel all over! Or he could become a translator or English teacher himself one day. The possibilities are endless when you master English.For now, the next few months are all about preparing for that big exam on June 15th. I'll be my brother's biggest cheerleader, bringing him snacks and telling jokes to ease his stress. On exam day, I'll give him a high five and tell him "You've got this!" I can't wait to see that huge smile on his face when he gets his amazing score.The CET-6 may seem scary, but it's just another stepping stone on Michael's path to an incredible future career. Thanks to his years of hard work, I know he'll knock it out of the park. And who knows, maybe one day when I'm older, I'll be taking it too! Anything is possible when you believe in yourself.Fight on, Michael! Your little sister is rooting for you!篇5【2024上半年英语六级考试时间表】大家好！我是一名小学生，今天我要给大家介绍一下2024上半年英语六级考试的时间表。

湖南省长沙市长郡中学2023-2024学年高二下学期期中考试英语试题

2023-2024-2长郡中学高二下期中考试英语时量：120分钟满分：150分第一部分听力（共两节，满分30分）略第二部分阅读（共两节，满分50分）第一节（共15小题；每小题2.5分，满分37.5分）阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。

AFrom December 1st, 2023 to November 30th, 2024, visitors can stay in China for up to 15 days without a visa. Below are several easy steps for planning a first China tour.Decide How Many Days to StayWe suggest you take at least a week for your first trip to see the highlights in the top three cities: Beijing (3–4 days), Xi’an (2 days), and Shanghai (1–2 days).To discover more of China, like charming Guilin and lovely Chengdu pandas, you would need a few more days.Consider When to Travel to ChinaThings to do in Beijing, Xi’an, and Shanghai are seldom affected by the season s.Spring (April–May) and autumn (September–October) are generally the most comfortable and recommended times for a China tour. They are neither too hot nor too cold, but fall is generally drier and warmer than spring.A more ideal travel time for you could be March and early April or September when there are smaller crowds, favorable prices, and still good weather.China is a good summer holiday destination too.Consider Your BudgetThe biggest cost could be international airfares. The cost of airfares from the US or Europe to China varies a lot depending on when you fly and which airline you use, from around US$1,200 to US$3,000 for an economy round trip.The biggest price difference between the off and peak seasons is in the price of hotels and airfares. Prices in peak seasons can go up by 50 to 100%.For a private tour, the average cost per day is about US$220–350 per person, including flights/trains within China, 4- or 5-star hotels, lunches, attractions, guides, and private transport.We Believe Private and Tailor-Made Tours Are BestWith our private tours, you would have much more personal choice in how your tour goes. You could have more hand-picked and interactive experiences, like visiting a local family with your own local guide.With private guiding and transport, we would make full use of your time. You could focus on the sightseeing you want to do, skipping what’s not of interest and the long queues in the most crowded attractions.21. If you have a tour in China in winter, which places are suitable for you?A. Beijing and Guilin.B. Xi’an and Chengdu.C. Shanghai and Chengdu.D. Beijing and Xi’an.22. What can we know from the text?A. A visa is needed for a 12-day tour.B. The highest expense is the accommodation fee.C. Travelling in March can save tourists money.D. Prices in peak seasons usually go up by 150%.23. Which of the following is NOT the reason why a tailor-made tour is recommended?A. You have more choices about your route.B. Your time will be maximized.C. You are likely to interact with locals in person.D. You will spend less on the tour.BThree years into my postdoc(博士后), I started to wonder whether I needed a new career plan. After applying for more than two dozen teaching jobs, I h adn’t landed a single interview.I had once considered going to art school but had put that idea to the side when I decided to pursue chemistry as an undergraduate. In the years that followed, I kept up my interest in art by taking painting classes at night. My family was bursting with mathematicians, computer programmers, and engineers, so it felt natural to have my daily life center around science.But in the spring after my failed job search, that started to change after a friend excitedly showed me proofs of a review article. She was astonished by what the j ournal’s scientific illustrator had done with her fundamental sketches(速写). “That would be such a fun job.” I thought.I decided to test out a new career direction by volunteering to create similar illustrations for my institute’s newsletters. I spent my nights and weekends reading scientific papers and thinking about how to illustrate the results. It was a fun task. I felt I was perhaps on the right path. But could I make a full-time career?Searching online, I tracked down people who had that kind of job. I found many had training through scientific illustration master’s degree programs. After living on graduate student and postdoctoral salaries for years, I didn’t have enough money saved up for the programs, so I decided to get a certificate in digital design.I now work as a visual designer at a biomedical research institute where I spend my days working with research to communicate their work visually. I love the fact that I get to combine my scientific and artistic sides.24. Why did the author attend classes at night?A. To please her family.B. To pass her undergraduate tests.C. To pursue her hobby.D. To complete optional courses in art.25. What effect did the proofs have on the author?A. They shook her belief in science.B. They tested out what she learned in class.C. They gave her inspiration for her scientific paper.D. They motivated her to find a new career direction.26. What prevented the author seeking a scientific illustration master’s degree?A. Her busy schedule.B. Her financial difficulties.C. Her new interest in digital design.D. Her lack of confidence.27. How does the author feel about her current job?A. Pressured.B. Desperate.C. Curious.D. Satisfied.CAdministrators of the Mogao Caves in Dunhuang, Gansu province, are striving to harmonize tourists’ exploration of the site with the need to safeguard murals and artifacts, through innovative measures such as digital presentations.Sandstorms, rainfall and tourist visits constitute the most severe threats to the UNESCO World Heritage Site, said Wang Xiaowei, director of the Dunhuang Grottoes Monitoring Center at the Dunhuang Academy.Since the Mogao Caves opened to the public in 1979, the number of visitors has been growing at an average annual rate of around 20 percent, reaching 2.15 million in 2019 before the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic. Thisyear, the site is expected to receive a record 3 million visitors.“If you enter the caves during the peak tourism months of July, August and September, you’ll find it hard to breathe,” Wang said. The carbon dioxide and moisture exhaled by visitors accumulate inside the caves and cause damage to the murals, Wang said.To preserve the caves, the duration of visits is limited and sometimes stopped during rain or dust storms. To try and ensure visitors aren’t disappointed when restrictions are in place, the center provides a digital exhibition, he said.Currently, the center is being expanded to cater for an additional 3,000 visitors on top of the existing capacity of 6,000.The Dunhuang Academy began digitally recording and storing images of murals and painted sculptures over 30 years ago. The digitization project has successfully covered over 200 caves, with a dedicated team of 110 experts currently undertaking the work.The Mogao Caves are immovable, and transporting them is impossible, according to Su Bomin, head of the Dunhuang Academy. And he added, “However, with digitization, we can perfectly replicate Dunhuang art and showcase it worldwide, introducing Eastern culture to the world.”In 2016, the Digital Dunhuang repository went live, sharing high-definition images and panoramic tours of the most exquisite 30 caves globally. Currently, visitors from 78 countries have accessed the repository, totaling over 16.8 million visits.Su said Dunhuang can provide diverse cultural exchanges through its cultural relics. “By digitizing these relics, we enable people worldwide to understand Dunhuang’s culture, th ereby gaining a deeper appreciation for China’s historical commitment to diverse cultural exchanges — that is, an ethos of inclusivity, mutual learning and a shared future,” he said.28. Which of the following is NOT the reason for providing a digital exhibition?A. The factors related to COVID-19 put the caves in grave danger.B. The increasing number of tourists visiting Dunhuang might harm the caves.C. The authority is aimed to balance tourism and relics conservation.D. The duration of visits is limited and sometimes stopped during rain or dust storms.29. What does the underlined word “replicate” probably mean?A. Copy.B. Safeguard.C. Access.D. Transport.30. What does Su Bomin think of digitization?A. It records and stores images of murals and painted sculptures.B. It shares high definition and panoramic tours of the most exquisite caves.C. It allows for an international exchange of cultures through the relics.D. It enables people to appreciate the lasting beauty of the murals.31. What can be the best title for the text?A. The Significance of the Mural PaintingsB. The Restoration in Mogao CavesC. The Innovation on Mogao Caves’ PreservationD. The Dunhuang Spirit in Chinese CultureDThe road to Mars is long and fraught with peril. One challenge is getting humans to the red planet; another is ensuring that once they’ve arrived, they’ll be able to manage life there.To prepare astronauts for an extended stay on Mars, NASA’s latest simulated mission, CHAPEA — Crew Health and Performance Exploration Analog — will isolate four people inside a mock-Mars base in Texas for 378 days — roughly the time a manned mission to Mars would spend on the surface.Once inside they will adopt a pre-planned schedule taking part in simulated activities and science work, eating like astronauts, and dealing with maintenance and equipment failures, while undergoing strenuous psychological and physiological testing.The first simulation will begin in June, and will be followed by two more, each with a different crew in identical conditions, with the last simulation starting in 2026.“We’ve built a high-accuracy Mars surface mission scenario,”says Scott M. Smith, co-investigator for CHAPEA. The participants will experience a 22-minute delay in external communications, as astronauts would on Mars. Ambient noise will be played through speakers around the base, ensuring no outside sounds can be heard by participants.Aiming for accuracy has resulted in a habitat that could be feasibly built on Mars, Smith adds. The base, called “Mars Dune Alpha”, is a custom design by Bjarke Ingels Group and 3D-printing company ICON, and resides inside a hangar at the Johnson Space Center in Houston, Texas. Printed in a month from ICON’s concrete formula dubbed “Lavacrete”, on Mars, the idea is to build using Martian soil.“NASA has evaluated a tremendous number of options for off-world habitat construction — repurposed rockets and landers, inflatables, assembled buildings, etc.,”explains ICON CEO Jason Ballard. “They’v e come to believe what we believe: that when you evaluate it from a financial, safety and flexibility standpoint, robotic construction using local materials is far and away the best option.”32. What’s the purpose of NASA’s latest simulated mission?A. To get astronauts to Mars.B. To isolate four people inside a base in Mars.C. To help astronauts to do experiments in Mars.D. To prepare astronauts for managing life in Mars.33. Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage?A. The last simulation will end in 2026.B. Each stimulation has a different crew in the same conditions.C. The participants can hear outside sounds.D. The participants will do things different from those that astronauts do.34. What’s Smith’s attitude to the sim ulated mission?A. Indifferent.B. Pessimistic.C. Optimistic.D. Skeptical.35. What is the most commonly used technique in the text?A. Making comparison.B. Giving examples.C. Analyzing causes and effects.D. Listing figures.第二节（共5小题；每小题2.5分，满分12.5分）阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。

安徽省蚌埠市第二中学2024--2025学年高二上学期开学考试英语试题

安徽省蚌埠市第二中学2024--2025学年高二上学期开学考试英语试题一、阅读理解Welcome to Epcot’s Festival of the ArtsFestival InformationHeld annually at Walt Disney World Resort, Epcot’s Festival of the Arts involves various activities from viewing art exhibits and participating in interactive workshops to enjoying creative and colorful food dishes.Popular EventsTicket PricesStandard date-based tickets are offered, which requires you to choose a start date. Oneticket per day for an adult costs $120 and kids under 12 get per ticket with 20% off. You can save $20 per ticket if you purchase 3-day or longer tickets!1．What is a feature of Epcot’s Festival of the Arts?A．It is 3D-centered.B．It is food-themed.C．It is monthly held.D．It is kid-friendly.2．Where can visitors paint Disney characters under the guidance of an artist?A．International Gateway.B．World Showcase Plaza.C．America Gardens Theatre.D．The Expression Section booth.3．How much do a couple and a kid of seven pay for the one-day tickets?A．$300.B．$336.C．$340.D．$360.Tom went shopping because his wife was ill. Selecting the fruits went fine, but when he got to the bread section, he had trouble, because there were over 60 varieties to choose from. After 10 minutes, he picked one that seemed like the perfect choice. However, he had to repeat the process for the rest of the shopping list. After he finished shopping, he was tired and upset. Why did Tom have this kind of experience? According to behavioral economics research, the more choices we have, the less happy we feel.The cause of our unhappiness has its root in one typical judgment error we make — our natural reactions prefer avoiding losses to making gains. Due to this, when we have many options, we feel anxious about making the wrong choice and losing the best one.Studying on factors that make a shopping trip an unhappy experience helps us improve our buying decisions. When choosing what to buy, the first technique involves satisficing (满意) instead of maximizing.Maximizing behavior refers to finding the perfect option when shopping. Maximizers compare all options to ensure they get the best deal. They have high expectations, and they hope the product will meet their expectations.It’s the opposite for satisficers. They set certain minimal criteria (最低标准) that need to be met, then search for the first available product that meets the criteria. They look for products that are “good enough” instead of “perfect”. When they focus on “good enough”, their brain automatically highlights the positives, and lowers the expectations.Research shows that maximizing behavior results in less happiness and more regret than satisficing.To be happier, satisfice and limit your choices. Make a short list that compares a reasonable number of options and doesn’t include every product available. After all, there’s no such thing as the perfect deal.4．Why did Tom have trouble selecting bread?A．Because he had never gone shopping before.B．Because he had the flu and a bad headache.C．Because there were too many kinds of bread to choose from.D．Because he forgot what kinds of bread his wife likes best.5．What’s the judgment error that causes our unhappiness according to the writer?A．Our careless attitudes to making options.B．The way that we make options.C．Our experience of making wrong options.D．Our natural reactions prefer avoiding losses to making gains.6．What products do satisficers look for?A．The random ones that they see in the shop.B．The best ones after they make many comparisons.C．The perfect ones that meet the maximum criteria they set.D．The first available ones that meet the minimal criteria they set.7．How to be happier according to the passage?A．Compare a great number of options.B．Set certain higher criteria that need to be met.C．Avoid pursuing perfection when making options.D．Set maximum criteria and compare as much as possible.Meat, milk, cheese — just some of the things provided by goats. But now we can also add fire safety to this list. As wildfires damage increasingly large areas of the planet each year, goat herds may offer a way of reducing the risk.Wildfires are made possible by hot dry weather conditions as well as a supply of deadplants that serve as fuel. We may have limited control over the first factor, but we can control the second. Reducing the fuel load (易燃物总量) lowers the probability of wildfires occurring, as well as the amount of damage caused. This is where we can turn to goats to provide a solution. Goats are being used for landscape management in a number of places around the world, including Greece, Spain, Portugal, Chile and various parts of the United States.Goats have a very tough digestive system. Many kinds of plants that are poisonous to other animals can be easily eaten by goats. It’s not just fully-grow n plants that goats are able to deal with: any seeds that pass through a goat become non-viable and will not grow. Human clearance teams have to worry about getting to hard-to-reach vegetation areas but goats don’t. They are skilled mountain climbers and can stand on their hind (后面的) legs, reaching up to two metres to eat shrubs and grass that humans would struggle to reach. Because of this, using goats can reduce both the possibility of workplace accidents and the amount of money spent on fire protection measures. Goat herds have been found to clear some lands for a third of the price of human plants control teams.Cost and safety aren’t the only benefits. Goats are quieter than lawnmowers and people usually prefer to see goats grazing rather than litres of herbicide (除草剂) being sprayed on the land. Children are often fascinated to see the goats at work and this provides an opportunity to educate people about preventing wildfires.8．What is at the mercy of human beings definitely about wildfires?A．Weather changes.B．The fuel amount.C．Worldwide diseases.D．Cheese production.9．What does the underlined word “non-viable” in paragraph 3 mean?A．Developing successfully.B．Getting dangerous.C．Not capable of living.D．Not worth looking at.10．Why are goats more suitable to fire safety task than men?A．Because of their physical features.B．Because of their high intelligence.C．Because of their quite personality.D．Because of their diligence nature. 11．What might be talked about in the paragraph to follow?A．Why goats are useful.B．What has caused wildfires.C．How wildfires are prevented.D．How goat herds are managed.Today, poetry and science are often considered to be completely separate career paths. However, that wasn’t always the case. The mathematician Ada Lovelace and the physicist James Clerk Maxwell were both accomplished poets. Similarly, the poet John Keats was also a licensed surgeon. The combination of these disciplines fell out of favor in the 1800s. Recently, however, there has been a reappearance of interest among scientists in expressing their research through poetry, such as lyrics and haiku, as alternative ways to inspire others with their findings.“Poetry is a great tool for questioning the world,” says Sam Illingworth, a poet and a geoscientist who works at the University of Western Australia. Through workshops and a new science-poetry journal, called Consilience, Illingworth is helping scientists to translate their latest results into poems that can attract appreciation from those outside of their immediate scientific field.Stephany Mazon, a scientist from the University of Helsinki, participated in one of Illingworth’s workshops where she and fellow scientists were tasked with writing haikus that highlighted water, a common theme in their research. “It was a lot of fun, and surprisingly easy to write the poem,” Mazon says. She plans to continue writing. “We do harm ourselves to think that scientists can’t be artistic and that art can’t be used to communicate scientific ideas,” Mazon says.That viewpoint is echoed by Illingworth, who thinks science communication initiatives are too often dominated by public lectures with their hands-off PowerPoint slides. “Actually, when science communication involves writing and sharing poems, it invites a two-way dialogue between experts and nonexperts,” he says. Scientist-poet Manjula Silva, an educator at Imperial College London, agrees, noting that poetry simplifies complex scientific concepts into language that everyone can understand.Scientists and poets are both trying to understand the world and communicate that understanding with others. The distinction between scientists and poets is less than people might think. We’re all just people with hopefully really interesting things to say and to share. 12．What trend has been observed recently among scientists?A．A decline in interest in poetry and science.B．A preference for traditional research methods.C．An increase in combining science and poetry.D．A focus on historical figures like AdaLovelace.13．How does Sam Illingworth bridge the gap between science and the public?A．By translating classic poetry into different languages.B．By teaching at the University of Western Australia.C．By advocating for more funding in geoscience research.D．By organizing workshops and publishing a science-poetry journal.14．How did Stephany Mazon feel about the experience of writing a haiku in the workshop?A．It was challenging and difficult.B．It was enjoyable and straightforward.C．It was a waste of time.D．It was too artistic for her taste.15．What is one advantage of using poetry for science communication?A．It simplifies complex scientific ideas for a general audience.B．It promotes academic research in universities.C．It replaces traditional boring science textbooks.D．It emphasizes the significance of public lectures.With the approach of summer vacation, if you ever had a thought that biking might be for you, July might be the perfect month to try it out. Regular biking is beneficial to your mental and physical health. 16 So here are some tips that can guide the new cyclists along.Prepare essential necessities. You don’t need a ton of equipment to get started. Once you’ve got your bike and helmet, consider how to carry all your belongings. That could be a simple backpack, but it could also be a basket on your bike. 17 In the summer, athletic shorts and a T-shirt are often good choices.18 Don’t try biking somewhere for the first time when you’re in a hurry or have an important meeting. Bike somewhere closer and low-risk, like a quick run to the store or to a friend's backyard. Work your way up to more farther destinations.Adopt a relaxed mindset (心态) and seek help. It`s admitted that mentality, of taking it easy, can be extended to the route itself. Try out different routes to find the one you’re most comfortable with. Visit a bike shop to get maps of your city’s bike paths. Ask friends who bikes for suggestions or to ride with you. 19Use a bike lane if possible. The League of American Bicyxclists says bikers should try togive cars 3 feet of space. But cyclists shouldn’t ride in the gutter (排水沟) to keep their distance.20 Don’t make drivers try to squeeze (挤压) past you. It’s about maintaining a balance for safety, and that’s not always easy.A．Start with a short ride.B．Start with a familiar destination.C．If the road is too narrow, ride in the middle of the lane.D．Drivers also play a huge role in keeping a safe distance.E．Beyond these main items, it’s also key to think about clothes.F．Believe it or not, people often are glad to share their knowledge.G．But like any new habit, starting to bike regularly is easier said than done.二、完形填空Many parents dream of their children growing up and seeing the world. But Edith 21 that her three children were running out of time to do that. They were found to have a genetic (基因的) disease, which means the patients lose 22 gradually.After the first 23 , Edith decided that the kids needed to 24 visual (视力的) memories for the future. However, instead of just remembering pictures in books, the family started a journey to see the 25 world.Now they have crossed Africa, visited Turkey and Mongolia and plan to 26 their way through Asia and visit more countries. The kids are excited about everything and their dreams 27 . Mia, 11, tried her long 28 horseback riding. Colin, 7, successfully slept on the train bunkbed (上下铺). Laurent, 5, drank juice on a camel. “They don’t have to remember things in 29 and take it as a last chance to see that thing. They are really in the moment and they 30 it.” Edith said.The kids have gained more than visual memories. During the travel, sometimes there are frustrations, 31 and difficulties. But the kids have learned that when meeting a hard situation, all they need is 32 . So when their eyesight begins to 33 , they can face it the same way they did in the journey. “We will 34 to the challenge.” Mia said that in 35 .Many parents want to give their kids the world — and this mom did.21．A．insisted B．expected C．hated D．worried 22．A．sight B．strength C．hearing D．taste 23．A．excitement B．sadness C．shame D．embarrassment 24．A．recall B．invent C．fill D．recognize 25．A．wild B．imaginative C．real D．perfect 26．A．work B．correct C．abandon D．stop 27．A．went wild B．broke up C．came true D．ran out 28．A．practicing B．confused C．wanting D．disturbed 29．A．a hurry B．relief C．a word D．panic 30．A．quit B．admit C．prove D．enjoy 31．A．exploration B．tiredness C．amazement D．pleasure 32．A．adaption B．forgiveness C．attention D．caring 33．A．improve B．fail C．focus D．recover 34．A．appeal B．mention C．lead D．rise 35．A．depression B．tension C．satisfaction D．confidence三、语法填空阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。

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Press Release 23 April 2021 Taycan Turbo S Cross Turismo: Combined consumption 29.4 kWh/100 km; combined CO2 emissions 0g/km44th Porsche Tennis Grand Prix – Summary Day 7Four semifinalists, four top starsStuttgart. Four top stars will be contesting the Porsche Tennis Grand Prix semifinals – Ashleigh Barty versus Elina Svitolina and Simona Halep versus Aryna Sabalenka. The two matches in the penultimate round on Saturday will determine the finalists at the 44th edition of the time-honoured Stuttgart tournament. There will definitely be a new winner – a winner that will take reception of a mamba green metallic Taycan Turbo S Cross Turismo as the main prize. The title holder Petra Kvitova was ousted by Elina Svitolina in the quarterfinals whilst the 2018 winner Karolina Pliskova was defeated by the top-seeded Ashleigh Barty.The first quarterfinal on Centre Court in the Porsche Arena began at 2.00 in the afternoon but Ashleigh Barty was seemingly still half-asleep. In losing the first set 6-2, the Australia overwhelmed by Karolina Pliskova before taking the initiative to even up the match with an equally convincing 6-1 second set. And the rollercoaster continued. In final set, she again needed a long-run up and had her back to the wall when the Czech served for the match at 5-4. However, Ashleigh Barty impressively showed just why she tops the rankings and extricated herself from the perilous position with some great shots to progress to the semifinal after wrapping up the match 7-5 in the third. “It was a great battle, especially in the third set,” said the top favourite who is making her debut at the Porsche Tennis Grand Prix. “I never gave up, fought hard and tried to enjoy the match despite everything. They’re the matches I love.”Her semifinal opponent Elina Svitolina from Ukraine downed the title holder Petra Kvitova in the quarterfinals after eventually closing out the encounter 6-7 (4), 7-5, 6-2 after two hours 37 minutes. She was forced onto the back foot most of the time by the Czech and, after losing the first set in a tie-break, was soon 5-2 down in the second. The title holder was unable to convert her both first match point and then the second when she was serving for the match at 5-4. The world No. 5 continued battling to break back twice and eventually win a set that she had looked like losing. Her Czech opponent’s resistance was broken even though she herself fended off three match points. Elina Svitolina wa s still out of breath at the winner’s interview saying: “I expected a hard match but nothing like that. I fought for every single ball and it was the key to winning the match.”Simona Halep has it easyEkaterina Alexandrova was in the quarterfinals by virtue of a surprise victory against Belinda Bencic. However, her winning run was brought to an end by Simona Halep. The two-time grand slam champion and Stuttgart No. 2 seed cruised to a 6-1 first set. Though the world No. 36 from Russia was improving all the time, the Romanian did not have to exert herself too much when taking the second 6-4, also thanks to her excellent serve. The fact that she had lost the last two matches against the Russian was of no importance anymore. “I have learned from the defeats and made her run a bit more,” said Simona Halep who is playing the Porsche Tennis Grand Prix for the sixth time. Looking ahead to the semifinals, she was nevertheless, “glad to finish off the match in two straight sets.”It was a long semifinals day in the Porsche Arena, one that ended just before midnight when Aryna Sabalenka finally converted her fourth match point to beat Anett Kontaveit 7-5, 4-6, 6-1. The No. 5 seeded Belarusian and the unseeded Estonian, the 2019 runner-up, gave each other no quarter for almost two and a half hours, Even the third set was much closer than the score suggests. “I was under pressure every second of the match and there were lots of emotions of the court,” said the winner. “In the thirdset, I managed to concentrate better. The semifinal against Simona is sure to be much harder. She won our last match in Dubai. Hopefully I can do better tomorrow.”Five Germans stood on the court for the doubles quarterfinals on Friday, but things went well for only one of them. P artnered by China’s Yafan Wang, Vivian Heisen, who mainly plays on the ITF Tour, ended the semifinal hopes of Angelique Kerber and Andrea Petkovic with a 6-2, 6-4 win. Their Porsche Team Germany teammates, the title holders Anna-Lena Friedsam and Mona Barthel are also out of the tournament after losing 6-3, 6-3 against Nadiia Kichenom (Ukraine) and Raluca Olaro (Romania).Service for all the media representativesOur new media hub containing all the relevant information about the Porsche Tennis Grand Prix like press releases, match results, statistics, audio recordings of press conferences with players and photos is available to journalists via the Porsche press data base at presse.porsche.de/mediahub. Further contents can be found in the Porsche Tennis Media Guide.Further information, film and photo material in the Porsche Newsroom: 。

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2024-2025学年重庆市SAGSSAT普通高等学校招生高三上学期7月适应性考试英语试题Want to know all the ins-and-outs regarding the Paris 2024 Olympics? Then you’ve come to the right place! Below you will find all the information about the new Olympic sports.Olympic skateboardingWho will follow in the footsteps of Momiji Nishiya, the first Olympic skateboarding champion, who was crowned at the last Games at the age of 13? The answer will be revealed in Paris this summer. Speed, technique, mastery of the board will be required to successfully perform the most beautiful tricks.Olympic sports climbingWith its second time entering the Olympics, sports climbing has three branches: Speed, Bouldering (抱石攀岩) and Lead. Speed is all about the speed of climbing. Bouldering is all about climbing a boulder on a wall and Lead requires athletes to climb a difficult route 20 meters high.Olympic surfingThe Olympics will be held in Paris, but what about Olympic surfing? There is one venue (场地) that is literally on the other side of the world. The location Teahupoo, on the island of Tahiti, is where Olympic surfing will take place. This island is part of French Polynesia, between Australia and South America.Olympic breakdancingBreakdancing is the new Olympic sport that will make its first appearance in Paris 2024. How to establish a grading system without taking away the artistic freedom at the same time? The points should be based on creativity and musicality, a gray area that depends a lot on feeling and thus has a lot of subjectivity to it.Looking for a handy list of all sports? Click here! Throughout Paris there are all kinds of stadiums and arenas (竞技场) where sporting events are held. Not only Paris itself, but also the surrounding suburbs of the capital of France set the stage for the Olympic Games!1. Which sport is entering the Olympics for the first time in Paris 2024?A．Olympic skateboarding. B．Olympic sports climbing.C．Olympic surfing. D．Olympic breakdancing.2. Which of the following statements is correct?A．Olympic skateboarding requires a high level of physical strength.B．Three branches of Olympic sports climbing evaluate various sides of skills.C．All the above four Olympic events will be held in Paris.D．The scoring of Olympic breakdancing is highly objective.3. Where is the text probably taken from?A．A sports website. B．A health magazine.C．A travel brochure. D．An Olympic news report.A letter written by Charles Darwin in 1875 has been returned to the Smithsonian Institution Archives（档案馆） by the FBI after being stolen twice."We realized in the mid-1970s that it was missing," says Effie Kapsalis, head of the SmithsonianInstitution Archives. "It was noted as missing and likely taken by an intern（实习生）， from what the FBI is telling us. Word got out that it was missing when someone asked to see the letter for research purposes," and the intern put the letter back. "The intern likely took the letter again once nobody was watching it."Decades passed. Finally, the FBI received a tip that the stolen document was located very close to Washington, D. C. Their art crime team recovered the letter but were unable to press charges because the time of limitations had ended. The FBI worked closely with the Archives to determine that the letter was both authentic and definitely Smithsonian's property.The letter was written by Darwin to thank an American geologist, Dr. Ferdinand Vandeveer Hayden, for sending him copies of his research into the geology of the region that would become Yellowstone National Park.The letter is in fairly good condition, in spite of being out of the care of trained museum staff for so long. "It was luckily in good shape," says Kapsalis, "and we just have to do some minor things in order to be able tounfold it. It has some glue on it that has colored it slightly, but nothing that will prevent us from using it. After it is repaired, we will take digital photos of it and that will be available online. One of our goals is to get items of high research value or interest to the public online."It would now be difficult for an intern, visitor or a thief to steal a document like this. "Archiving practices have changed greatly since the 1970s," says Kapsalis," and we keep our high value documents in a safe that I don't even have access to."4. When did the Smithsonian Institution Archives realize that this letter was lost ?A．In 1875. B．In 1885.C．In the mid-1970s. D．In the late 1970s5. Who ultimately owns this letter ?A．FBI. B．Smithsonian Institution Archives.C．Charles Dsrwin. D．Dr. Ferdinand Vandeveer Hayden.6. What is the purpose of writing this letter ?A．In commemoration of his discovery of Yellowstone National Park.B．To thank himself for publishing a regional geological research.C．In order to obtain copies of his research.D．To express gratitude to the geologist.7. What will Smithsonian Institution Archives do according to Kapsalis?A．Stain the letter. B．Train museum staff.C．Keep it a permanent secret. D．Make it available online.Anime（二次元） culture has become a very common culture in our daily life. As people's minds become more and more open, most people gradually begin to accept anime culture. Although increasingly more young people like anime culture than before, many still don't know why there are so many people like anime culture in reality. What is its attractive charm?First and foremost, anime is not immature and cynical（玩物丧志的）. Many people don't understand people who like anime, just because they don't try to understand anime. They only evaluate it through other people's words and their own knowledge. Of course, the comments are not very pleasant. After all, the older generation don't agree with anime.Moreover, the reason why today's young people like anime so much is not because they are killing time, nor because they are addicted to animation, but because of pressure. Today's society is completely different from that of the 1980s. Back then, having a motorcycle or a big TV at home was already impressive. But now, cars, houses, and savings are everywhere, and young people are easily suffocated（扼制）.When we see anime protagonists invincible in the drama, willing to sacrifice everything to defeat enemies for their dreams and friends, it's like seeing us unwilling to be outdone in reality. Aren't those bosses in anime just like the things that bring us pressure in reality? When we see anime protagonists hitting them one after another, it's like we're putting all the pressure on ourselves, and we feel exhilarated（畅快淋漓）.In recent years, the rapidly rise popularity of anime games such as Genshin Impact（原神） and Love of Light and Night（光与夜之恋） has certainly brought a rich side to the life of the current young generation. Luo Xiang once said: "Paper people are virtual, and after a long time in the virtual story, they are unwilling to enter the real story." It is normal to embrace anime cultural , but we still need to have expectations for the future and believe in our youth and dreams.8. What is the function of the first paragraph ?A．To enhance people's awareness of anime culture.B．To persuade people stop contacting anime culture.C．To lead the deeper description of the anime trend.D．To arise reader's love to anime culture.9. What is the seniors' view of anime?A．Unbearable. B．Negative.C．awful. D．wonderful.10. What are the reasons why young people like anime drama ?A．Young people cannot bear the enormous pressure of house loans.B．Young people are often oppressed by their parents and elders.C．Young people have lost confidence and hope in the current reality of life.D．Young people have found their dream selves through the characters.11. What can we infer from what Luo Xiang put in the article ?A．We cannot treat the virtual world as an Eden to escape real-life problems.B．The current world is too false and not worth our time to pay attention to.C．In order to let people return to reality, all anime games should be banned.D．The anime world is as important as the real world.Recently, Ai Peiyan, Wei Guo and other scientific researchers from the Medicinal Plant Germplasm Innovation and Utilization Team of the Agricultural and Biotechnological Center of South China Botanical Garden, Chinese Academy of Sciences（中国科学院）， used the "cell factory" method to produce anthocyanins（花青素）， and the output reached 96.23 mg/g(dry weight).In traditional methods, anthocyanins are mainly extracted from plants, while the content of anthocyanins in common fruit fruits is 0.08-25.77 mg/g(dry weight). In addition to low content and complicated extraction process, there are also difficulties such as long plant growth cycle. If a fully synthetic approach is adopted, there are issues such as high cost and difficulty. The team utilized the regulatory mechanism of efficient synthesis and accumulation of anthocyanins in black fruit goji berries, and employed metabolic engineering and other methods to efficiently synthesize high-value anthocyanins in a "cell factory".The team achieved a breakthrough in the efficient synthesis of fruit anthocyanin main component petanin from suspension callus tissue through multi omics（组） joint analysis, based on the established efficient genetic transformation system of black fruit goji berries in the early stage, and achieved a high yield of 96.23 mg/g (dry weight) of anthocyanin through a series of measures.This technology system breaks through the temporal and spatial limitations of the growth cycle and planting area of black fruit goji berries, achieving efficient synthesis under the conditions of a "cell factory", and providing technical support for the protection of wild germplasm resources of black fruit goji berries and the improvement and efficiency of the anthocyanin industry.In addition, the team closely focused on the research and development goals of functional gene mining and industrial development and utilization of anthocyanins in black fruit goji berries. They identified multiple key function al genes that regulate anthocyanin synthesis in black fruit goji berries and established a technical system for efficient production of anthocyanins in black fruit goji berries using suspended callus tissue, laying a solid technical foundation for the development and utilization of anthocyanins in food, health products, and other fields.12. What is the biggest advantage of using a "cell factory" method to produce anthocyanins ?A．The lowest price.B．The steep increase in yield.C．The biggest financial suppose from the local government.D．The simpler collection steps.13. What does the underlined word in the second paragraph mean?A．compose. B．experiment. C．facility. D．method.14. Which of the following statements is correct ?A．Genetic transformation is a must-use technology to reach the success.B．The research team used brown fruit goji berries to produce anthocyanins.C．The plants that used in the research can grow anywhere on Earth.D．The application value of this technology in the food industry is negligible.15. Which can be the best title of this passage ?A．Future humans will achieve the freedom of anthocyanins.B．Anthocyanins- A New Breakthrough in Plant Science.C．Black fruit goji berries give wings to botanic scientific development.D．Scientists Achieve Efficient Production of Anthocyanins Using "Cell Factory"Does your teenager seem addicted to the Internet? Probably yes. 16 At first, parents welcome the Internet into their homes, believing they are opening up an exciting new world of educational chances for their children. 17 Instead of using the Internet for homework or research, they are spending hours messaging with friends, playing online games or talking to strangers in chat rooms. Keeping a healthy balance between entertainment media and other activities in their children’s lives has always been a challenge for parents. The Internet has made this challenge even more difficult.18However, parents are usually not aware that there is a problem until it becomes serious. This is because it is easy to hide what you are doing online and Internet addiction is not widely recognized by the medical community.Children and young people can easily become hooked on online activities such as multi-player games, instant messaging and chat rooms. The most vulnerable children are those who are unpopular or shy with peers. 19 Boys, in particular, are frequent users of online role-playing games, where they assume new identities and interact with other players. For the children who are not so outgoing, playing these games with thousands of other users may apparently be a social activity. 20 . So parents need to help children limit the online time to an appropriate amount.The Unlikely FriendshipIn the heart of the city stood an old library, a place where time seemed to slow down. Among its many visitors was a young girl named Lily, who ________ spent her afternoons there, lost in the pages of books. One day, she noticed a man sitting quietly in a corner, surrounded by stacks of books. His name was Mr. Thompson, a retired professor who had a passion for literature and history.Lily was initially ________ by the man's presence, but soon she found herself draw n to the same corner every day. Mr. Thompson, noticing her curiosity, began to share stories from the books he was reading. Lily listened intently, fascinated by the tales of ancient civilizations and heroic deeds. Their conversations became a ________ part of her visits, and before long, a friendship began to________. Despite their age difference, they discovered that they shared a love for knowledge and a desire to understand the world. Mr. Thompson taught Lily about the importance of ________ and how it could open doors to new ________.As weeks turned into months, Lily's visits to the library became less frequent due to school comments. Feeling the absence of their friend, Mr. Thompson decided to write her letters, sharing interesting facts and insights he came across in his readings. These letters became a source of________ for Lily during stressful times, reminding her of the joy that could be found in the pursuit of knowledge. When summer arrived, Lily returned to the library more ________. She was surprised to find Mr. Thompson waiting for her with a special gift—a first edition of one of her favorite books. Touched by the gesture, Lily realized that their friendship had grown ________ the walls of the library. She decided to ________ Mr. Thompson to her family, introducing him to a world outside of books that was filled with laughter and warmth. Mr. Thompson, in turn, was delighted to be welcomed into Lily's family. He began to accompany them on outings, sharing his vast knowledge and enriching their experiences with historical context and cultural insights. Their bond deepened, and they both found that ________ wasn't limited to the pages of books but could be found in the connections we make with others.As years passed, Lily grew older and ________ to pursue her dreams. But she never forgot the lessons she learned from her unlikely friend. Whenever she felt lost or uncertain, she would remember Mr. Thompson's words of wisdom and find the strength to ________. And whenever she ________ her hometown, she would make sure to stop by the library, hoping to find Mr. Thompsonsitting quietly in his corner, ready to share another story. Their friendship had ________ a lifelong lesson: that the most meaningful connections can come from the most unexpected places.21.A．frequently B．rarely C．occasionally D．never22.A．intrigued B．frightened C．annoyed D．disappointed 23.A．minor B．major C．regular D．irregular24.A．decline B．flourish C．disappear D．wane25.A．competition B．education C．entertainment D．exploration 26.A．experiences B．jokes C．boys D．mistakes27.A．comfort B．confusion C．concern D．conflict28.A．over B．up C．beyond D．on29.A．introduce B．challenge C．recommend D．present30.A．rapid B．fast C．gradually D．regularly31.A．adventure B．friendship C．hardship D．solitude32.A．ran away B．moved away C．passed away D．went away 33.A．give up B．stand still C．move forward D．look back 34.A．encountered B．visited C．left D．found35.A．taught B．ignored C．questioned D．rejected阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。

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腾八中2014--2015学年高二年级下学期期中考英语试卷（满分：150分考试时间：120分钟出卷人：杨新润）第一部：听力（共两节，满分30分）做题时，先将答案标在试卷上。

录音内容结束后，你将有两分钟的时间将试卷上的答案转涂在答题卡上。

第一节（共5小题；每小题1分，满分5分）听下面5段对话。

每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。

听完每段对话后，你都有10 秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。

每段对话读一遍。

1.When should the woman return the bicycle?A. In about two hoursB. This afternoonC. Tomorrow morning2. What does the man want the woman to do?A. To tell him the alphabet（字母表）B. To look up the dictionary.C. To teach him English.3.How much should the woman pay?A. $1.00B. $1.50C.$1.804. What’s the probable relationship between the two speakers?A. Friends.B. Mother and son.C. Husband and wife.5. What does the woman want to eat?A. Biscuits.B. Bread.C. Cake.第二节（共15小题，每小题1.5分，满分22.5分）听下面5段对话或独白。

每段对话或独白后有几个人小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。

听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟；听完后，各小题给出5秒钟的时间作答。

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65September 2023After winning the 18th International Fryderyk Chopin Piano Competition in Warsaw in 2021 and establishing himself as a rising star, pianist extraordinaire Liu Xiaoyu plans to tour China in October 2023.LIU Xiaoyu’s English name is Bruce Liu, which sounds similar to kung fu superstar Bruce Lee’s name. The Chinese-Canadian won the 18th International Fry-deryk Chopin Piano Competition in Warsaw in 2021 at the age of 24, becoming the second pianist of Chinese ori-gin to win the honor.This year, he gave his first performance in China when he played at the 51st Hong Kong Arts Festival in February. It was his third trip to the special administrative region.“I came (to Hong Kong) twice before when I was three andBy XIAO SHInine. I especially remember visiting Disneyland and Ocean Park when I was nine. I felt excited and dizzy after playing the Crazy Galleon at Ocean Park,” Liu said with a smile, refer-ring to the “pirate ship ride” where the galleon rocks madly during its passage. He didn’t like eating at restaurants before, but he enjoyed Hong Kong’s delicious food this time.He indicated his China tour, postponed for three years due to COVID-19, would resume in October 2023. He would play the compositions he played in Warsaw. “I’m very excited and looking forward to bringing Chopin’s music to the audience in Hong Kong as soon as possible,” he said.Hong Kong has already been treated to some of it. In the February recital at the Hong Kong City Hall, Liu played Cho-pin’s Rondo à la Mazur in F Major , Op. 5, composed by the Polish maestro when he was just 16, and Piano Sonata No. 2 in B-flat Minor , Op. 35, both of which he had played in the Warsaw competition. In the second half of the concert he played French composer Maurice Ravel’s Miroirs and Hun-garian composer Franz Liszt’s Réminiscences de Don Juan . The deafening applause and cheering from the audienceSOCIETY/LIFE / STORY OF THE YOUTHCopyright ©博看网. All Rights Reserved.66CHINA TODAYmade him return to the stage three times to take a bow.Some say Liu’s style is unique, with less romance but more clarity. The 25-year-old seeks to express his inner emotions directly. Liu says if we still play the same music played 200 years ago, the way of playing would be undoubtedly different. Austrian composer Mozart created his music in an era of candles and horse-drawn carriage, but in the 21st century we have cars and iPads. “Your way of living is … connected with the way you play,” he said. Secret of Success The International Fryderyk Chopin Piano Competition started in 1927 to commemorate Chopin, arguably Poland’s greatest composer and pianist. Since 1955, it is held every five years and is known as the “Olympics of piano.” The par-ticipants have to be between 17 and 28 years. The 18th edition, scheduled in 2020, had to be put off until October 2021, due to the pandemic. Over 500 pianists from across the world registered, but ultimately, only 87 of them participated. One of the largest contingents was from China – 22, while there were 16 from Poland, and 14 from Japan. Finally, they were whittled down to 12 finalists from 10 coun-tries and Liu was the last to perform. He played Chopin’s Piano Concerto No. 1 in E minor with the Warsaw Philharmonic Orchestra, receivinga standing ovation after his passionate per-formance.Finally, Liu won the first prize, which carried a purse of 40,000 euros (US $44,068).It was 21 years since a pianist of Chinese descent won the honor. Liu is also thefourth pianist of Asian origin to achievethat. His teacher, Vietnamese-Canadian pianist Dang Thai Son, was the first Asian to have that honor in 1980.After his win, Liu said playing Chopin’s music in Warsawwas one of the best experiences.Though he won the first place in the first three rounds and looked relaxed, he had actually started to pack and was men-tally ready to go home after the second round. Winning the championship was a surprise. “I have never thought that I’m an interpreter of Chopin. I played many selections of modernmusic before, and that’s my strength to some extent.”He says the secret of his success is “to focus on the things you’re doing and the details, not be distracted by other things.” Winning also involves an element of luck. “My teach-er worried because the Chopin repertoire I played was nei-ther distinctive nor common. I liked to add my own style to it. Usually, people have preconceptions about his repertoire,like (they denote) sadness and sorrow, but I play it in a happystyle.”With the victory, Liu rose to fame overnight. There were the obligatory press conferences and global tours ahead while after the tense competition, he just wanted to go home.An Untypical MusicianLiu is regarded as an untypical musician because he never experienced the pressure or hardship that many do. Nor did he have to make any sacrifices. People who know his father attribute it to Liu senior’s philosophy: “Instead of seeking quick success, he hopes his son can have long-term develop-ment in music. Both are low-key, down-to-earth, and unperturbed.”Liu’s parents are both from Beijing. They met each other when they were studying in France, and Liu was born in Par-is. When he was a child, the family immigrated to Montreal, and he started to learn the piano, with an electric keyboard, when he was eight.When he was 11, Liu started to participate in various pia-no competitions. At 15, he won the 2012 Orchestre Sympho-“Instead of seeking quick success, he hopes his son can have long-term development in music. Both are low-key, down-to-earth, and unperturbed.”SOCIETY/LIFE /STORY OF THE YOUTHBruce Liu receives the top award at the 18th International Chopin Piano Competition from Poland’s President Andrzej Duda at an awards gala in Warsaw on October 21, 2021. Wojciech GrzędzińskiCopyright ©博看网. All Rights Reserved.67September 2023nique de Montreal Competition for piano and percussion. He thinks his multicultural background has a lot of influence on him. “Especially when learning classical music, one needs to know about different cultures. Those diverse cultures in-spire my thinking ability and enable me to adjust to different things more quickly, in other words, to leave my so-called comfort zone.”The Chinese culture has a great impact on him. Even though he didn’t grow up in China, he comes to Beijing dur-ing his summer and winter holidays. As a young boy he read China’s four great classics and Chinese martial art novelist Jin Yong’s works. “I have been deeply impressed by the chiv-alrous hero figures in martial art movies since I was a child. They are important factors behind my fertile imagination.” He stresses that playing the piano requires a focus on coordi-nation, which is closely linked to sports.When he studied at the Montreal Conservatory of Music, Liu was taught by Canadian pianist Richard Raymond and later by Dang Thai Son at the University of Montreal. He says about the latter, “He taught me a lot about how to become a good man. Music is not the only thing in an artist’s life.”Liu boasts a rich playing experience. He has performed with the Cleveland Orchestra, one of the prominent Ameri-can orchestras called the “Big Five,” the Israel Philharmonic Orchestra, and the Montreal Symphony Orchestra. Music has become the window for him to see and know the world.Apart from playing the piano, Liu hopes to grow into a multifaceted artist. He is also interested in painting and other forms of art. He likes sports too, like karting and swim-ming. Right now, he finds it hard to say what he will do in a decade: “I will probably become a conductor and a com-poser; I may not even play the piano by then.” CBruce Liu performs Chopin’s Piano Concerto No. 2 with Hong Kong conductor Wu Huaishi and the Hong Kong Philharmonic Orchestra at the Hong Kong Cultural Centre on February 16, 2023.Copyright ©博看网. All Rights Reserved.。

2023-2024学年湖南省雅礼教育集团高二上学期期中考试英语试题

2023-2024学年湖南省雅礼教育集团高二上学期期中考试英语试题Monthly educational subscription boxes for students can be a great way to develop an interest in a particular subject. If you want to learn something at home while having fun, you can have educational subscription boxes delivered monthly straight to your house.Spangler BoxesSpangler Boxes feature a range of hands-on scientific experiments designed by Steve Spangler, who previously hosted a popular science education program on News for Kids Projects focus on STEM-science, technology, engineering and math Examples of projects include exploring lava (岩浆) science, the sound waves, and physical laws.Finders Seekers BoxesAfter receiving a Finders Seekers B ox, you’ll explore characters of a new city and culture every month while solving puzzles. Think of a Finders Seekers Box as an escape room challenge that takes place in your living room. Clues and online research tools are available to help in case you get stuck solving the mystery. Each puzzle takes approximately two to four hours to complete.Creation BoxesCreation Boxes teach students electronics, digital tips and high-level problem-solving. Each box teaches a lesson and is progressively more challenging. A sampling of the projects includes a mood lamp, an electronic memory game, and a distance detector using an ultrasonic sensor (超声传感器).Kiwi Doodle BoxesKiwi Doodle Boxes are among the most popular boxes on the market. They feature a variety of themes customized to students aged from 8 to 18 and focus on art and design with projects such as a felt botanic garden,an artificial leather sample set, and a handmade soap. These projects introduce students to new crafting materials and techniques and all craft supplies are included in the box.1. What did Steve Spangler use to be?A．A scientist. B．An educator. C．A TV host. D．An engineer.2. Which of the following is included in Finders Seekers Boxes?A．Features of cities. B．Online instructions.C．Historical mysteries. D．Escape room challenges.3. If you are interested in handicraft art, which box would you subscribe?A．Creation Boxes. B．Spangler Boxes.C．Finders Seekers Boxes. D．Kiwi Doodle Boxes.William Lindesay, well-known Great Wall expert and conservationist, and his wife Wu Qi have traveled across the globe by the back paths, providing their sons Jimmy and Tommy a unique environment for personal growth.Sunhats, backpacks, sneakers and trekking poles—these are the day-to-day must-haves of the family. This East-meets-West couple started traveling while their younger son was still a baby in 2003. Most of their trips are far from the hot spots recommended by travel guidebooks—heritage study in the Mongolian deserts, a 53-kilometer hiking tour of New Zealand, a one-day climb of three English summits and a six-day train ride from Beijing to Moscow.“Real travel may be hard, uncertain, uncomfortable, but there’s a feel-good factor when you pass a test of some kind,” Lindesay wrote in the family’s newly publi shed travel memoir Pages of Discovery.Lindesay attaches great importance to learning out of the classroom, saying that children might score well on school tests, but that experience of the world outside, in distant lands, with different languages, scripts, political structures, and religious beliefs, is the real testing ground.Children in this international family did not have the same pressure to perform on school tests, but they had “homework” on the road. Wu asked her sons to write travel diaries, collect tickets, draw maps and summarize travel tips. She says such habits, though they might not directly improve test scores, will pay dividends in later life.These experiences certainly shaped their sons’ characters and influenced their chosen study at university. One read world history, the other international relations. The two brothers also share an interest in historical monuments, and the Great Wall in particular. They are now planning to follow in their father’s footsteps with a new 4,500-km hike on the Great Wall.“My parents view the world as a big classroom, and my brother and I are the biggest beneficiaries,” Jimmy says.4. Which of the following best describes their trips across the world?A．Complicated and dangerous. B．Unique yet stressful.C．Challenging yet educational. D．Entertaining and rewarding.5. What can we infer about the couple from the text?A．They think little of school education.B．They believe travel provides real education.C．They require their sons to follow their career path.D．They don’t expect their sons to perform well on school tests.6. What d o the underlined words “pay dividends” mean in paragraph 5?A．Bring advantages. B．Pay a price.C．Improve scores. D．Make mistakes.7. What does the family’s story tell us?A．Roads were made for journeys not destination.B．No road is long with good company.C．A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step.D．It is better to travel 10,000 miles than to read 10,000 books.There should be no doubt in anyone’s mind that the influence of media is growing stronger and stronger as time passes by. If you have noticed, the speed at which news travels around the world has become faster with the development and advancement in technology. Media are actually influencing people in different ways.Whether you admit it or not, watching movies and programs on the television or our laptop, ipad and other mobile devices as we relax takes us away into this different kingdom—that is, there are parts in our being that feel we are the ones in the movie and sometimes we even feel what they are feeling as we get caught in the emotional excitement. The effect of media does not stop when the movie or program ends. And this effect might just be the cause of behavioral changes in people.With action films, children tend to follow the movie hero, leading them to violent (暴力的) acts, thinking that it is acceptable because his hero became successful in the end. There are cartoon programs that show acts of violence and dishonest acts against others. In return, children tend to copy the characters and think that cheating other people is a way to deal with their problems. They learn to transfer these ill behaviors to friends.There are some television shows and movies that attempt to create an atmosphere to change the view of people towards social issues such as racial discrimination (种族歧视). In the minds of other people, the effect can be for the better, but some unfortunately for the worse.There had been instances in the past that young people drunk drive copying their favorite actress. There was also a case where somebody set a subway ticket booth on fire because he saw it in his favorite film. These are just a few examples of the disturbing influence of media on people’s behavior.An explanation to these acts is that these people could not distinguish fantasy from reality. They get caught up in the kingdom of what they had been watching and the images and scenes become deeply rooted in their minds.So the media is largely responsible for giving people false ideas and unhealthy pictures, which lead to misbehavior against other people, and can create a dangerous cycle among individuals as they attempt to do the same or even worse things to others. The sad reality is that no one is turning off their televisions or disconnecting from these influences. The only way to change is when people no longer buy into it, demand it, and watch it.8. What does the author want to tell us in paragraph 2?A．What it is that changes our emotion.B．How media affect people’s behavior.C．Why we are attracted by movies and programs.D．Whether people feel being taken away from the reality.9. Why do some people act badly, according to the author?A．They are just the violent people.B．They hope to solve social problems.C．They actually can’t tell fantasy from reality.D．They want to change people’s attitudes towards media.10. What’s the author’s attitude towards media?A．Puzzled. B．Critical. C．Supportive. D．Cautious.11. The author supports his ideas mainly by _______.A．making comparisons and giving examplesB．listing facts and giving research resultsC．raising problems and providing solutionsD．showing facts and presenting explanationsWithin the next 30 years, urban expansion (城市扩张) is due to result in up to 1.53 million square kilometers of new urbanized land, directly threatening 855 species, according to the findings of a new Yale-led study published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences.The study identified hotspot cities that are expected to have particularly large impacts on species habitats. Many of these cities are in equatorial (赤道的) regions where urban growth is in line with biodiverse habitats. The cities that present the greatest threat to species due to expansion are mostly located in the developing regions of sub-Saharan Africa, South America, Mesoamerica, and Southeast Asia.The study relied on data from Yale’s Map of Life—a collection of species distribution (分布) data used to monitor, research, and create policies that protect species worldwide. It also used recently developed land-use plans to estimate future habitat loss from urban land expansion for more than 30,000 species globally. It found that urban land expansion is a significant driver of habitat loss for about one-third of these.This study throws light on the need for global protection efforts to include policies to preserve species in urban lands. “Cities are actually part of the solution,” said co-author Karen Seto. “We can build cities differently than we have in the past. They can be biodiversity centers and save land for nature.”“We are at a vital moment when the world’s governments are reconsidering their commitments to the Convention on Biological Diversity. This study is important since it lets us quantify (量化), for the first time, which specific species are most threatened by urban growth and where urban protected areas are needed to preserve them,” said co-author Robert McDonald.Despite the risk of species loss from land expansion, the study highlights how cities can proactively protect biodiversity, Seto said. “The majority of these places have yet to be built. Science-driven policies that guide how the cities of tomorrow get built will have an enormous effect.”12. What does the new study do?A．It suggests the greatest threat to species.B．It identifies hotspot cities that need to stop urban expansion.C．It demonstrates how future urban expansion will impact species.D．It estimates how much new urbanized land will be in developing regions.13. What role does Yale’s Map of Life play in this study?A．A policy maker. B．A data provider. C．A land-useplanner. D．A publishing platform.14. What can we learn from the text?A．Karen Seto is optimistic about dealing with urban expansion.B．A lot of cities have already been built as biodiversity centers.C．The Convention on Biological Diversity is key to solving the problem.D．The world’s governments have taken measures to prevent urban land expansion.15. What is a suitable title for this text?A．Urban expansion cannot be avoidedB．Species habitats should be brought under controlC．Cities can be part of the solutions to preserving speciesD．The risk of species loss from land expansion is terrifying24 Solar Terms: 4 things you should know about Grain BudsThe traditional Chinese lunar calendar divides the year into 24 solar terms, which reflect changes in weather, scenery, and even people’s lives. In China, the 24 solar terms were created thousands of years ago to guide agricultural production. 16 Grain Buds(小满), the 8th solar term of a year, begins on May 21 this year, and ends on Jun e 6. Next, let’s see what we can do during the “Grain Buds” period today.A good season for eating fishDuring the Grain Buds period, the summer harvest is about to begin. A saying about rain during this time mentions, “A heavy rainfall makes the river full.” Because of the great increase in rainfall, rivers are full of water, which gives rise to great tasting fish and shrimp. This is a good time to enjoy them. 17Eating herb of common sow thistleGrain Buds is a season for eating the herb of the common sow thistle (苦菜), which tastes a little bitter and sour, but also sweet. It has the function of cooling the blood and detoxifying (解毒) the body. It can be made into different types of dishes. 18 People in some other places boil the herb with water and then squeeze out the juice, which can be used to make soup.Tips on health preserving in Grain Buds19 The increase in temperature over this season may also give rise to all sorts of skin diseases. It is also important to exercise to keep healthy during the hot summer days. Walking, jogging and practicing tai chi are popular.Key period for flower managementThis time is a good period of the quick growth of flowers. It is also a season when plant diseases and pests are at an all-time high, which makes caring for your garden even more critical. 20 Also, a systematic water system should be carried out.When studying at the University of Pittsburgh, I went home to Virginia to see my family one weekend. “Look, I got a best sportsman’s jacket!” I said. Dad ______ took his eyes off the TV. I had wanted Dad to ______ me all my life, but nothing ever seemed ______ enough. I got rid of my______ and went back to Pittsburgh. A month later, Mom called and said that Dad’s diabetes(糖尿病) had gotten worse. “I’m coming home,” I said. “You’re going to need help.”I moved to a/an ______ near home. Every Sunday, with all schoolwork finished, I went home and helped Dad. To my sadness, he ______ everything I did. “It’s not you,” Mom explained to me. “What ______ him makes him feel bad about himself. His anger was masking his frustration (挫败).” I was so ______ to hear that. Now I saw his pain went beyond the ______ pain, and that made me try harder to ______ him.One day we were watching a football game. “I’ll bet you $2 million that Dallas wins,” I said: Dad looked at me. “You don’t have $2 million,” he ______. After that, every time we watched the game, we made the same bets. Dad laughed more easily and accepted my help more ______. Our relationship was ______.That spring, a week before the National Football League draft (选拔), we had a party at our house. After everyone had gone, Dad and I were sitting in the living room. He caught my eye. “Whether you make it or not doesn’t ______,” he said. “I’m proud of you.” Maybe our relationship would never be perfect, but I would never ______ that he wanted the best for me.21.A．roughly B．barely C．instantly D．ultimately 22.B．live up to C．make up for D．take pride in A．make allowancefor23.A．great B．necessary C．proper D．unforgettable 24.A．excitement B．confusion C．disappointment D．embarrassment 25.A．company B．office C．hospital D．college26.A．criticized B．examined C．expected D．declined27.A．frightened B．bothered C．attacked D．injured28.A．surprised B．anxious C．relieved D．glad29.A．needless B．sharp C．bodily D．imaginary 30.A．praise B．refuse C．appreciate D．understand 31.A．repeated B．exploded C．laughed D．hesitated32.A．reluctantly B．willingly C．cautiously D．rigidly33.A．improving B．continuing C．deepening D．worsening34.A．help B．matter C．appear D．predict35.A．feel B．believe C．doubt D．refuse阅读下面材料，在空白处填入适当的内容(1个单词)或括号内单词的正确形式，并将答案填写在答题卡上。

重庆市第七中学校2024-2025学年八年级上学期第一次月考英语试题

重庆市第七中学校2024-2025学年八年级上学期第一次月考英语试题一、语法选择It is very important to keep healthy. I have a neighbor. She is 1 old lady. Although she is over seventy, she can do all housework by herself. And she often learns something new in the newspaper or on TV. She 2 even surf the Internet. She likes doing sports and I often see her do Tai Chi in the morning and dance in the evening. She looks like a young and beautiful lady every day. Last week a reporter from a magazine interviewed (采访) her and asked how she kept so young and healthy. She 3 her answers with a smile.“It is quite easy. Keep your mind active (积极的), be 4 in the world around you, and learn 5 least one new thing every day. Try to do different 6 of housework and do exercise as often as you can. Don’t think you are too old 7 back to school. I know a man who entered a medical college 8 he was 70 years old. He studied there for 6 years and now he is a doctor. 9 man went to a tennis school at the age of 71 and now he is good at playing tennis.It’s true that people nowadays are under great pressure (压力).People can hardly keep an active mind. But people should know that a good attitude (态度) to life and keeping learning new things are very important to keep 10 . I think my neighbor is a good example to everyone. 1．A．a B．an C．the2．A．can B．should C．must3．A．give B．giving C．gave4．A．interested B．interesting C．interest5．A．for B．at C．on6．A．kinds B．kind C．a kind7．A．to go B．going C．go8．A．if B．so C．when9．A．Other B．Another C．The other10．A．health B．healthy C．healthily二、完形填空Exercise and eating habitsLast Friday, my students and I went to a health program at Health Club. We went there by bus. We listened to the 11 for more than two hours. There, the students learned how to eat and exercise. Everyone 12 they learned a lot. At about twelve, we had some delicious food in the restaurant next to the 13 . After lunch, it started to rain. We had to get on the 14 . On our way back to school, I asked the students about their exercise and 15 habits. Here are the results. Only twenty percent of students usually 16 , and eighty percent like staying at home and watching TV. The answers 17 the questions about eating habits were also interesting. Most of them 18 eat vegetables. (Good!) All the students always eat junk food. (Bad!) But 19 students drink coffee. (Great!) Now they 20 to exercise more and eat more healthily (健康地).11．A．lesson B．school C．program D．station 12．A．said B．listened C．planned D．watched 13．A．museum B．library C．store D．club 14．A．bike B．car C．bus D．train 15．A．studying B．eating C．working D．sleeping 16．A．sing B．read C．exercise D．write17．A．to B．of C．for D．with 18．A．never B．usually C．hardly D．sometimes 19．A．some B．most C．few D．all20．A．ask B．stop C．forget D．decide三、阅读理解Hello, I’m Bob, a student in No.7 High School. There are 30 students in my class. Last Friday afternoon, I did a survey (调查) in my class.Percent: 50%How often: Take a trip twice a yearWhen: During the summer vacation How: Favorite city: Chengdu, Hangzhou Percent: 30%How often: Take a trip once a yearWhen: During the summer vacation and the National Day holidayHow: Favorite city: Shanghai, BeijingPercent: 10%How often: Take atrip more than three times a yearWhen: During the winter vacationand on weekendsHow: Favorite city:Chengdu, Kunming21．Most students like to take a trip during ________.A．the May Day holiday B．the summer vacationC．the National Day holiday D．the winter vacation22．How many students take a trip over three times a year?A．3.B．6.C．9.D．15.23．How many percent of the students never take a trip?A．50%B．30%C．20%D．10%How time flies! My summer vacation ended in the blink of an eye, but there is one thing still on my mind. From July 25 to 27, I worked as a volunteer at the Wolong China Giant Panda Garden in Sichuan. I experienced the life of being a panda keeper.My work included (包含) cleaning the pandas’ home, feeding the pandas and making food for them. The panda I took care of was named Jingke. When I went to feed him, he would stretch one of his forefeet out on a shelf that hung on the fence and wait for his food. He would quickly grab the food as soon as I brought it to him. Can you guess what would happen next? Jingke would lie down and begin to eat. I could hear him crunching (嘎吱嘎吱地嚼) on his food and see him twisting his body around like a dancer. It was really cute. This was one of the most interestingthings I saw when I worked there.When I fed Jingke, I touched his fur. Most people think that panda’s fur would be soft. But actually, panda’s fur is very hard. It felt like I was touching needles. I looked at his teeth, too—they were sharp and big. No wonder the panda keepers told us that pandas are not only cute, but also dangerous.I am happy to be so close to the pandas. This experience lets me know that it is no easy to be a panda keeper.24．What is the meaning of the underlined phrase “in the blink of an eye” in Paragraph 1?A．瞬息万变B．眨眼之间C．成年累月D．一夜之间25．As a panda keeper, the writer usually do the following things except (除了) _______.A．cleaning the pandas’ homeB．feeding the pandasC．training the pandasD．making food for the pandas26．What was Jingke like when he was eating?A．A fighter.B．A baby.C．A dancer.D．A snake. 27．What does this passage mainly talk about?A．A panda lover.B．How to keep pandas at home.C．The pandas in Welong.D．My experience about panda keepers.Everybody knows that cats like to sleep. They spend more than half their lives sleeping and enjoy every minute of it. Other animals have different sleeping habits, however. Horses may not look like they are asleep. But they are! Horses spend about six hours sleeping every day and they do it standing up!Fish also sleep every day but they have a strange (奇怪的) habit. They don’t close their eyes when they are sleeping. When ducks sleep they keep one eye open and half of the brain awake. It helps them stay alert (警觉的) and watch out for dangerous animals.So what about humans (人类)? Well, most people sleep for about a third of their lives. Thenumber of hours you sleep, however, has to do with your age. Most newborn (新生的) babies sleep a lot. They spend about 75% of their time sleeping every day! As you get older, you need less sleep. Children need about eleven hours and adults sleep for eight hours every night.So, yes, you spend many hours a year doing nothing—sleeping in bed!But you’re not just asleep—you’re not really doing nothing. Your body and your mind relax during this time, but a lot of things happen during sleep. Dreams are one way that the mind relaxes after a busy day. A person spends about 20% of every night dreaming. That means you have about four or five dreams every night or about 1,600 dreams a year.28．From the passage we know that a horse ________.A．sleeps with one eye open B．spends half of its life sleepingC．keeps standing up when sleeping D．doesn’t close its eyes when sleeping 29．According to the passage, how long do most new born babies sleep one day?A．For about 12 hours.B．For about 14 hours.C．For about 16 hours.D．For about 18 hours.30．Which animal sleeps with one eye open and half of the brain awake?A．B．C．D．31．Where does the passage probably come from?A．An art book.B．A science book.C．A sports book.D．A history book.Eve was having a party! She invited all her friends for a special competition evening. The best singer would win a prize of a huge box of her delicious home-made cakes.Everyone came along: Helen, Jane, and Peter. Peter looked a bit nervous. “Don’t worry, Peter. We’re only here to have some fun. I’m certainly no pop singer, either!” said Eve kindly. Jane was first up on stage. The minute she began to sing, everyone could tell she had been practicing! Next, it was Helen’s turn. Her voice was not as strong as Jane’s, but she had a great sense of rhythm (节奏感). All the girls took turns singing. There were a few mistakes, but all in all, everyone had a wonderful time.“Come on, Peter. It’s your turn now!”said the girls. But Peter shook his head. “No, thanks. I can’t do it, ” he said. “Don’t be afraid. If you like, we can sing together,” said Eve. Finally Peter gave in. He and Eve shared the microphone (麦克风) and they began to sing a rock song. At first, you could hardly hear the voice of the shy boy, but later, he was holding the microphone on his own and singing his heart out! He got everyone to sing along as he danced around the stage like a real rock star.At the end of the song, Eve stepped forward and handed him the big box of home-made cakes. “Peter, we all agree that you’ve won the prize!” she said. “You may not sing like a singer, but you really know how to put on a show!” Everyone laughed as happy Peter passed the cakes around to all his friends.32．How was Jane’s singing voice?A．Strong.B．Sweet.C．Funny.D．Quiet.33．Why did Eve share the microphone with Peter?A．The girls asked her to do so.B．There were no other microphones.C．She wanted to help Peter get over his nervousness.D．Peter was too nervous to hold the microphone.34．Which is the right order of the whole passage?① Peter sang the song.① The girls sang the songs one by one.① Eve gave Peter the present. ① Eve invited all her friends.A．①①①①B．①①①①C．①①①①D．①①①①35．What’s everyone’s feeling at the end of the party?A．Sad.B．Cheerful.C．Angry.D．Frightened.Singing and music play an important part in our culture. You’ll find music in many parts of our lives: theater, television, movies, holidays, and celebrations. At home, music can become partof family cultures.From birth, parents use music to comfort children and to express (表达) love and joy. So, how can music impact (影响) children?The benefits (好处) of musicA 2016 study found that musical experiences (经历) in childhood can improve brain development ( 促进大脑发育), especially in language learning and reading skills. According to the NAMM Foundation, learning to play an instrument can improve math learning and even help students get higher SAT scores.Also, music is good for all areas of child development and the skills they need to get ready for school. It helps the body and the mind work together. Music helps young children learn the sounds and meanings of words. Dancing to music helps children build sports skills.What’s more, music brings us joy. Just think about listening to a good song in the car with the window down on a beautiful day — that’s joy.Music games for school-age children and teensMost young school-age children are interested in kids’ singalong songs with counting, spelling, or remembering. They also begin expressing their likes and dislikes for different kinds of music. They may express an interest in music learning, such as taking singing or instrument lessons.Teens (青少年) may use musical experiences to make friends and to be different from parents and younger kids. They often want to go out and listen to music after school with a group of friends. Teens often have a strong interest in taking music lessons or playing in a band.There is no downside to bringing children and music together band through fun games. We are able to enjoy the benefits of music from the moment we’re born. A good piece of Mozart may not improve our brain, but it’s enjoyable and beautiful. From the fun of listening to music, to learning a new language and social skills, music certainly enriches the lives of children.36．We can usually find music when we________.① go to the theater② watch movies at the cinema③ celebrate a birthday④ talk with friends or parentsA．①②④B．①②③C．②③④D．①③④37．From a 2016 study, we know music can help children________.A．learn a language well B．know the meanings of our lifeC．get on well with parents D．become interested in schoolwork 38．Which of the following music games do teens like?A．Singing singalong songs.B．Writing music for their bands.C．Giving kids music lessons.D．Listening to music with friends.39．The main purpose (目的) of writing this passage is to________.A．tell us the importance of learning music in our lifeB．share some different musical experiences of childrenC．introduce the benefits of music in child developmentD．compare music games between young kids and teens四、补全对话阅读下面对话，从下面7个选项中选择5个恰当的句子完成此对话，并把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑。

2021年厦门市科技中学高三英语下学期期中试卷及参考答案

2021年厦门市科技中学高三英语下学期期中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ASevenhugs HugOneDo you want to improve the quality of your sleep? Sevenhugs has created HugOne that tracks different sleep patterns to help families consistently rest better. There are dozens of devices and tools devoted to monitoring the sleep. But, HugOne is the world’s first family smart home sleep system, which integrates a calculation rule for sleep patterns of children and adults.HugOne is a well-designed product, full of a sense of science and technology. It connects to a number of smaller sensors called “minihugs”, which are placed on the edge of each bed. They monitor the sleep patterns and other data coming from the person sleeping in that bed. The data arethen sent to an app on the smartphone.● The benefits of HugOne include:* Having a smart alarm clock on the app as HugOne learns your sleep cycle and automatically sets and sounds to when the best moment in your sleep cycle is identified.* Monitoring temperature and humidity in your bedroom as well as indoor air quality for the main living space.* Linking with smart lamps and thermostats, allowing users to fall asleep with sunset light and preferred nighttime temperatures, and wake up to sunrise light and preferred daytime temperatures.* Ensuring safety from electronic transmissions when you sleep-when the minihug senses a presence in bed, it shuts off its electronic transmissions and starts recording sleep data and sending them to the app.● The following are selected from customers’ comments:I prefer HugOne, since it’s convenient to use. I simply place the minihug in the corner of my bed under the sheet and it goes to work monitoring my sleep cycle. It’s really good.—Robert Compton● HugOne available for purchase includes:I think HugOne is a humanized product. It’s shareable, and I’ve connected eight minihugs to the HugOne base in my house. All my family members think highly of it.—Chris HanawaltHugOne will provide maximum protection for your sleep. If you want to get more detailed information, please call the sellers at 1-800-576-1899 or .Style: Sleep Tracking System＋2 Sleep SensorsColour: Blue＋Rose1. How does HugOne effectively work?A. It controls sleep patterns automatically.B. It creates smart systems for a better sleep.C. It collects sleep data through the minihugs.D. It makes a calculation of the data sensors need.2. According to the passage, HugOne can ______.A. adjust temperature, humidity and air quality in bedroomsB. update the sleep cycles by aid of an alarm clock on the appC. record sleep data when there are electronic transmissions in bedD. help users fall asleep and wake up naturally with preferred temperatures3. The passage is made more believable by ______.A. providing statisticsB. drawing a comparisonC. giving a demonstrationD. using recommendationsBAfter finishing his dinner, Lin Xu opened a WeChat mini-programcalled "Clear Plate" on his phone and took a picture of the empty plates. He was then awarded 157 credit points after the image was uploaded and recognized by artificial intelligence. The credit points can be used to buy gifts, such as books, cellphones and red wine, or to purchase charity meals donated to children in poor rural areas.The "Clear Plate" mini-program has become popular among young Chinese. Similar campaigns like an "empty plate challenge" are alsoon the horizonin many Chinese universities."Technological innovation is a good way to reduce food waste," said Liu Jichen. Founder of the start-up that developed the app. The idea popped up at a dinner in 2017, when Liu found that the restaurant owner would give diners who polished off their food a card and offer small gifts after a certain number of cards had been collected. "Everyone who values food is bound to enjoy a sense of gain at a lower cost," Liu mentioned this case, noting that such an idea could potentially be realized online.He formeda team to work on the project. Yet it was quite a challenge for the AI system to assess whether theuploaded photos showed empty plates. To make the AI system smarter，Liu and his team, assisted by more than 1, 000 others, spent half a year collecting over100,000 samples from canteens and restaurants across the country and analyzed the data. Dozens of enterprises, institutions and restaurants have contacted the start-up to cooperate on the project. Through the digitalized, visualized mini-program, people can clearly see the good results of saving food, which will effectively reduce food waste. "We hope our efforts can start a new trend among the younger generation, encouraging them to develop the habit of thrift(节约)," Liu said.4. What does the underlined phrase "on the horizon" in paragraph 2 mean?A. Likely to decrease.B. Likely to succeed.C. Likely to change.D. Likely to appear.5. What caused Liu Jichen to develop the "Clear Plate" app?A. Food waste afterdinner.B. The idea of the restaurant owner.C. Small gifts sent by his friends.D. Charity meals donated to children.6. What was difficult for the project Liu's team worked on?A. Making the AI system smarter.B. Assessing the uploaded photos.C. Collecting samples from canteens and restaurants.D. Encouraging people to develop the habit of thrift.7. What is the text mainly about?A. AI programs becoming popular.B. AI programs appearing in many Chinese universities.C. AI programs encouraging diners toclear their plates.D. AI programs collecting pictures of clearing diners' plates.CChancellor of the Exchequer George Osborne said yesterday he would use the autumn spending review to increase Britain’s￡12bn-a-year aid budget towards humanitarian(人道主义的) causes in the wake of the European refugee(难民) crisis.Britainpromised to spend 0.7 percent of state general product on aid, meaning the budget could rise sharply by the end of the decade as the economy grows.Mr Osborne also said more of the aid budget could be given to help local government with housing costs for incomers, without breaking international guidelines.“We will use the foreign aid budget to help with the costs of these refugees. People ask about the pressure on public services; we’ll have extra money to help with that.”The government was unable to give a figure for how much aid money could be handed to local authorities: it would depend on how many refugees are accepted.David Cameron, Prime Minister, will set out his position on aid for refugees today. It is reported thatBritainwill accept at least 10,000 extra people from camps on theSyriaborder. He will use a statement in the House of Commons to flesh out plans — announced inMadridon Friday — to take more people.A report inThe Sunday Timesthat the UK would take 15,000 Syrians, not far from the 18,000 figure demanded by the EU, was described by “Downing Street” as a “guess”.TheUKwill offer to resettle Syrians directly from refugee camps inJordan,LebanonandTurkey— but not those who have already reached the EU.8. What is the main idea of the passage?A. Britain tried to help refugees.B. People doubtBritain’s kindness.C. Britain tried to explain its behavior.D. Refugees like to live inBritain.9. What can we infer from the first two paragraphs?A. Britain’s economy grows rapidly.B. Britain will use little of its money to help refugees.C. Most countries are not willing to help refugees.D.Britainwill use more money to help refugees.10. Which of the following statements is TRUE?A. Britain will use foreign money to help refugees.B. Britain helps refugees following international guidelines.C. Britain will use foreign money to develop themselves.D. People ask to use public service money to help refugees.11. What can we know from the passage?A. Britain can hold 10,000 refugees at most.B. The number of refugees to be received is uncertain.C. House of Commons declare a general plan.D.Britaincan hold 15,000 refugees at most.DGetting rid of dirt, in the opinion of most people, is a good thing However, there is nothing fixed about attitudes to dirt.In the early 16th century, people thought that dirt on the skin was a means to block outdisease, as medical opinion had it that washing off dirt with hot water could open up the skin and let ills in. A particular danger was thought to lie in public baths. By 1538, the French king had closed the bath houses in his kingdom. So did the king ofEnglandin 1546. Thus began a long time when the rich and the poor inEuropelived with dirt in a friendly way. Henry IV, king ofFrance, was famously dirty. Upon learning that a nobleman had taken a bath, the king ordered that, to avoid the attack of disease, the nobleman should not go out.Though the belief in the merit(优点) of dirt was long-lived, dirt has no longer been regarded as a nice neighbor ever since the 18th century. Scientifically speaking, cleaning away dirt is good to health. Clean water supply and hand washing are practical means of preventing disease. Yet, it seems that standards of cleanliness have moved beyond science since World War II. Advertisements repeatedly sell the idea: clothes need to be whiter than white, cloths ever softer, surfaces to shine. Has the hate for dirt, however, gone too far?Attitudes to dirt still differ hugely nowadays. Many first-time parents nervously try to warn their children off touching dirt, which might be responsible for the spread of disease. On the contrary, Mary Ruebush, an American immunologist(免疫学家), encourages children to play in the dirt to build up a strong immune system. And the latter position is gaining some ground.12. The kings ofFranceandEnglandin the 16th century closed bath houses because .A. they lived healthily in a dirty environmentB. they thought bath houses were too dirty to stay inC. they considered bathing as cause of skin diseaseD. They believed disease could be spread in public baths13. Which of the following best describes Henry IV’s attitude to bathing?A. CuriousB. AfraidC. ApprovingD. Uninterested14. How does the passage mainly develop?A. By following the order of time.B. By making comparison.C. By providing examplesD. By following the order of importance.115. What is the author’s purpose in writing the passages?A. To call attention to the danger of dirt.B. To introduce the history of dirt.C. To present the change of views on dirt.D. To stress the role of dirt.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。

高二英语话题阅读训练 Week Seven旅游高二全册英语试题

冠夺市安全阳光实验学校Week Seven 旅游交通一、阅读理解（共25小题；共50.0分）APassengers at Scotland's two biggest airports will experience privacy-friendly body scans from this weekend.The move is part of a UK roll-out of the security technology demanded by the US.Full-body scanning machines, which bounce(弹回) radio waves off the body to detect black or hidden weapons, have already been installed in Glasgow and Edinburgh airports and will go live on Saturday.Travelers will either be randomly selected for scanning or will undergo a scan if there is a security concern or a metal detector is set off, the airports said.Unlike the controversial X-ray scanners used in Manchester, called "naked scanners", the technology being set in Scotland will produce a model-style, generic image of a body, with suspect items represented by a box. All images taken are deleted as soon as they have been assessed.It follows an order by the Department for Transport for body scans to be carried out on all flights to the US, though passengers on all flights will be subjected to the new authority, the airports said in separate statements.It will be required for selected passengers to have the scan and those who refuse will not be allowed to board their flight.A member of airport staff will be present throughout the process, which will take place within the security search area.Amanda McMillan, managing director of Glasgow Airport, said, "The introduction of the body scanner is in direct response to new rules set out by the Department for Transport relating to the screening of passengers."The technology employed by the body scanner is designed in such a way that it maintains(维护) the security of the airport while also maintaining the privacy of the passenger."We will also be providing passengers with leaflets containing information on the scanner and the reasons behind its introduction."Gordon Dewar, chief executive of Edinburgh Airport, added: "The scan is quick, simple and safe for everyone and does not do harm to individual's privacy."1. What may be the best title for the passage?A. Body Scans to Begin at City AirportB. Two Biggest Airports at ScotlandC. Body Scans Demanded by the USD. Differences between Body Scans and X-ray Scanners2. Which airports will full-body scanning machines be used?A. Two biggest airports in the US.B. Glasgow and Manchester in the US.C. Manchester and Edinburgh in the UK.D. Glasgow and Edinburgh in the UK.3. The underlined word "undergo" means in the 4th paragraph.A. suffer fromB. fall downC. go throughD. come down4. What if a passenger refuses the full-body scanning?A. He or she will be in prison in separate space.B. He or she will be the last one to check in.C. He or she will be forbidden to board the flight.D. He or she will be allowed to board the plane but being fined.5. Which of the following statements is true?A. No one will be in charge of the body scanning process after using the new machine.B. Measures will be taken to advertise the use of the scanner and why it is used.C. The new body scanner will be intended for security of the airports than ever before.D. The scan will be simple and safe for everyone but not for the passengers' privacy.B1. You will grow as a personWhen you travel the world, you have the opportunity to experience different cultures and meet new people. It is inevitable that through these experiences you will learn a lot about yourself. Who you are as a person and what you want out of life might very well change.2. FreedomYou will enjoy a much greater sense of freedom when no one is able to tell you what to do. You are the boss. You decide where you want to go, what you want to do and how long you want to stay.3. SimplicityYou will discover how much better life can be when you live it simply. No phone, email, TV, job, schedule, bills to pay; just you, your surroundings and your mind. Perfection.4. Food, Glorious FoodYou will have the chance to taste food from all corners of the globe. That sure beats the fast food culture in this country. Do you like eating Chinese, Thai or Indian food? You will enjoy the food even more when you eat it from the place it originated.5. NatureInstead of looking out your office window to see a hundred skyscrapers staring back at you, you will get the chance to see the world in all its natural beauty. See the deserts of Africa or the jungles of the Amazon with your own eyes instead of looking at a still image in a book.6. Become Street SmartYou might already be book smart but add street smart to your persona then there's no stopping you; it’s a killer combination. Travelling teaches you many of life's lessons and you will gain pearls of wisdom along your journey; from being able to barter, to knowing when you are trying to be conned, there are many things new places can teach you.6. The underlined word "inevitable" in the first paragraph refersto .A. impossible to avoidB. out of the questionC. previously mentionedD. possible to prevent 7. Simple life might be less likely a life without .A. much freedomB. using phoneC. checking emailD. bills to pay8. According to the passage, traveling the world can makeyou .A. enjoy natural beauties but taste bad foodB. enjoy fast food and man-made beautiesC. have indirect image about the destinationsD. enjoy local dishes and natural beauties9. If you want the killer combination, you shouldgrasp .A. many of life's lessons along your journeyB. pearls of wisdom along your journeyC. enough book and street knowledgeD. how to barter with strangers10. What's the title of the passage?A. Ways to Travel the WorldB. Aims to Travel the WorldC. Destinations to Travel the WorldD. Reasons to Travel the WorldCAfter being buried for centuries, 110 new warrior statues have been unearthed in Xi'an, China. The statues are part of a collection of life-size figures of warriors and horses called the Terracotta Army. The group of more than 7,000 life-size clay sculptures was built in 210 BC to guard the tomb of China's first emperor, Qin Shihuang.Shen Maosheng, from the Qin Shihuang Terracotta Warriors and Horses Museum, said archaeologists had located another 11 warriors but have not yet begun to dig up the sculptures. "The most significant discovery this time around is that the relics that were found were well-preserved and colorfully painted," Maosheng told AFP.The sculptures were discovered by a group of farmers in 1974. While digging a well, the workers found three pits filled with the lifelike figures, which were made of a type of terracotta clay. Experts say that long ago, Emperor Qin Shihuang ordered the creation of the clay army, along with a 20-square-mile tomb in which to house it. For 36 years, 700,000 laborers crafted this underground city. It contains models of palaces and towers, and was protected from invaders byautomatically-triggered crossbows(弩). The city lay buried for more than 2,000 years. Today, people from around the world visit China to see the terracotta warriors. What makes the soldiers so special? Each figure was individually carved, so they have different hairstyles, expressions and facial features. The details make the soldiers appear true to life. Inside the pit, the statues are arranged by military rank. The higher the rank, the taller the statue. The shortest statue is 5 feet 8 inches tall. The tallest is 6 feet 6 inches. The lower half of each soldier is made of solid clay, while the upper half is hollow. This makes it easier for the figures to remain upright.The discovery of Xi'an's 110 new warriors comes after a new finding about the Great Wall of China. An archaeological survey revealed the Great Wall of China is more than twice as long as previously thought. The wall was originally measured to be 5,500 miles but is now measured at 13,170 miles long. Beijing officials plan to open two new sections of the Great Wall and to expand other areas to make room for more tourists.11. The life-size clay sculptures were made .A. for art exhibitionsB. as presents of the emperorC. for military purposeD. as the emperor's tomb guards12. According to the passage, the eleven warriors .A. have already been dug upB. were badly-preservedC. were painted with colorsD. had not been located13. What's the main idea of the third paragraph?A. The procedure of making warriors.B. The process of discovering terracotta.C. Emperor Qin Shihuang's contributions.D. The warriors' history.14. The terracotta warriors line up by .A. military rankB. hairstyleC. expressionD. facial feature15. How many great discoveries are mentioned in the passage?A. One.B. Two.C. Three.D. Four.DPros:● Meet and interact with more people.● Going where you want to go, when you want to go, with whomever you want to go with.● Allows you to find your own travel techniques (as opposed to going with a tour group). Cons:● Traveling alone (24/7) can be scary at tim es.● Must overcome any shyness you may have in order to meet other people.● Deciding where you want to go and what to do once you are there requires more effort on your part than letting someone else make all or most of the decisions.● Forces you to show your independence (this can be a pro if you think being independent is important and possible for your level of emotional growth).For Your Information: I traveled solo during my three month trip to Europe and I had an excellent time. I wouldn't want to travel any other way, for this kind of travel offered me so much freedom. Keep in mind that this advice is coming from someone who is relatively shy and had never traveled anywhere alone before going to Europe.Traveling with a companion or companionsPros:● You always have someone to talk to/consult with.● You can share food, clothing, housing, etc to reduce your expenses.● You will have someone take your pict ure in front of the Eiffel Tower.●You may find a friend who can support you or share your joy and sadness forever.Cons:● Being with the same person/people 24/7 can be very annoying.● Group travel can be risky (people can take all your money, cheat you, etc.).● Memories of your trip may may be constant fighting over where to go and what to see, etc.● Traveling as group can be intimidating to other travelers because groups are likely to be exclusive(排斥) and may make it more difficult to meet other people.16. What kind of people are suitable to travel solo?A. People good at making decisions.B. People with an independent quality.C. Those with many travel techniques.D. Those who want to enjoy much freedom.17. Which is NOT the benefit that traveling with a companion can bring?A. Develop a life long friendship.B. Save money.C. Learn some photographing techniques.D. Reduce loneliness.18. The travel mentioned in the passage, whether solo or with a companion, lasts .A. a monthB. a weekC. half a monthD. a whole day19. The underlined word "intimidating" probably means .A. attractiveB. not easy to understandC. safeD. not easy to approach20. Group travel can be risky because .A. you can't depend on someone else all the timeB. it is boring to talk to the same companions all the timeC. you can't express your own opinions freelyD. you don't share the same interest as your companionEPlanning a trip to Japan? No doubt you've planned visits to key attractions in Tokyo, Osaka, or other major cities. Good, they'll be worth the trip and any major city can offer more enjoyable sites than you'll have time to see. A number of travel agencies can provide lists of hotspots for incredible shopping, nightlife and fine dining unlike any other place on earth. Even if it's Japan's ancient culture you seek,shrines and castles within a city like Tokyo will educate and enlighten you. So what could be missing from such a fabulous vacation? Getting off the beaten path as they say, that's what.Having traveled in large cities, small towns and the rural countryside, I feel compelled to share a few thoughts, and maybe a few precautions with first-time visitors to Japan. My first thought... get out of town, but keep reading before taking my advice. If you wish to have a true cultural experience then nothing beats visiting small towns where tour buses don't stop. Driving your own car is the only way to go here. There are rental car companies in Japan which specialize in servicing tourists. Don't worry about driving on the "wrong side" as you'll quickly become used to it.Precautions: You'll need to take a "personal adventure level" reading before embarking on this trip. Unless you speak some Japanese, communication will be very limited. Carry a pen, paper and map at all times. Most Japanese do not speak conversational English. This is especially true once you leave the cities behind. Lodging, dining and even getting gas will take more effort. Imagine driving through the rural US and speaking no English, how would you get along? I spoke no Japanese whatsoever when I first drove about the country and did fine. It was challenging but just as rewarding. I do recommend that others learn some Japanese first. It would be so much easier. Mitake Japan mountains in Autumn.Benefits: I guarantee that if you travel for even a short time in the rural country, you will have stories unmatched by any friends who stayed on guided city tours. The best part is—I can't tell you what they'll be. Do stop at local restaurants and points of interest. Do make an effort to communicate with those around you. You will find that as a whole the Japanese are very friendly and welcoming to foreign visitors. There will be exceptions but not many. Along your country journey you'll find people who have never met a foreigner and have many questions for you, shops selling items you have never seen and restaurants with short menus serving true and affordable Japanese food. It's the people you'll meet (if you make an effort) that you'll most remember.21. For whom is the passage written?A. Visitors who want to do shopping in Japan.B. Visitors who want to enjoy nightlife in Japan.C. Visitors who want to learn about Japanese culture.D. Visitors who want to enjoy natural beauty in Japan.22. How can you visit small towns in Japan?A. By tour bus.B. By car.C. On foot.D. By bike.23. To make your visits to small towns pleasant, you are advisedto .A. choose a better travel agencyB. read as many books about Japan as possibleC. learn about some rules for lodging and diningD. learn some Japanese to make communication easier.24. The underlined sentence suggests that the travel in the rural country .A. will bring you many unexpected surprisesB. will be interesting with a guide leading youC. is often well planned and organizedD. will make sure you get the best service25. Which word can NOT be used to describe the Japanese people in the countryside?A. Friendly.B. Curious.C. Badly-educated.D. Simple.答案一、阅读理解1. A2. D3. C4. C5. B6. A7. A8. D9. C 10. B11. D 12. C 13. D 14. A 15. B 16. D 17. C 18. B 19. D 20. A 21. C 22. B 23. D 24. A 25. C。

2023届广东省大湾区普通高中毕业班联合模拟考试(二)英语试题及参考答案

2023 届大湾区普通高中毕业班联合模拟考试（二）英语本试卷共10页, 满分120分。

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ANatural World Photography Competition Now Open！Now in its 10th year, Big Picture encourages photographers from around the world to contribute their works to this competition that both celebrates and illustrates the rich diversity of life on Earth and inspires action to protect and conserve it through the power of imagery. Click here and enter your work for a chance to win cash prizes and be exhibited at the California Academy of Sciences！PrizesBig Picture is open to all photography worldwide to compete for a chance to win the $5, 000 grand prize. Winning images include images named as grand prize, first place, and finalist images. They will be displayed at the California Academy of Sciences for all visitors to enjoy.Competition PeriodThe Big Picture Photo Competition begins at 12:00 am on December 1, 2022 and closes at 11:59 pm on March 1, 2023.Entry FeesEach photographer can enter photos as follows:$ 25 for up to 10 single image submissions in any category.$ 15 for each 6 - 8 image Photo Story submission.Photographers are limited to up to 10 image submissions per registered email address and may register an unlimited number of email addresses. Entry fees are used to provide the competition prizes and help the Academy in its mission and can not be returned.ParticipantsBig Picture is open to all photography enthusiasts and professionals alike worldwide, except employees, volunteers and Board Members of the Academy （as well as their sponsors）and the immediate families and individuals living in the same household.21. Where is the text most likely from?A. A picture book.B. A science journal.C. A camera guidebook.D. A conservation website.22. If a photographer submits 17 single images, how much will he pay?A. $ 25.B. $ 40.C. $ 50.D. $ 15.23. Who can participate in the competition?A. Amateurs unrelated to the Academy.B. Experts as members of the Academy.C. Volunteers working for the Academy.D. Enthusiasts of the board member's family.BMy love for animals began through watching wildlife documentaries when I was a kid. I went on to study Environmental Science at university, and became interestedin marine（海洋的）biology when I did my master＇s degree. That＇s when I realised that there was a possibility to do more for Hong Kong.In Hong Kong, many people would associate marine life only with seafood, and few people would consider it as a part of nature to be appreciated. Although our marine life is highly diverse, our waters have been overfished for more than 40 years. Records show that, decades ago, Hong Kong had such high production of seafood that it supported about 90% of the local demand. Today, at least 90% of the seafood we eat has to be imported to meet local demand, as our waters are so overfished that they can no longer support the local appetite.Despite this shift, we are still a city in love with seafood-according to the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, Hong Konng has the second highest annual seafood consumption per capita （人均）in Asia-but consumers are barely aware of where their seafood comes from and which species are threatened.There is a lot of room for improvement in Hong Kong. Improving local fishery management policies and increasing the coverage of Marine Protected Areas, as well as conducting the relevant research to inform decisions, could move the city towards greater sustainability in this area. And consumers should avoid eating seafood that is on the threatened species list. As a general rule of thumb, if people are not sure what the species is, they should choose something else that they are more familiar with.With the marine ecosystem already weak and easily destroyed, the greatest threat is continued ignorance and inaction. It is time for us to show that we can also be a part of the solution. If each person plays their part - even for just one meal a day-Hong Kong would already be on its way to making considerable progress towards sustainable seafood consumption.24. How does the author introduce overfishing in Paragraph 2?A. By listing reasons.B. By offering examples.C. By giving exact figures.D. By making comparisons.25. What is true about HK people according to the passage?A. They all see marine life as a part of nature.B. They consume 90% of the seafood in Asia.C. They have a rather big appetite for seafood.D. They are aware of the source of the seafood.26. What does the author suggest people do when eating seafood?A. Keep off unfamiliar species.B. Ignore dangerous species.C. Choose endangered species.D. Avoid non-threatened species.27. What is the author's purpose of writing this article?A. To stop consuming seafood.B. To protect the marine ecosystem.C. To improve local fishery management policies.D. To criticize the overfishing situation in Hong Kong.CLook up how to increase your life expectancy（预期寿命）, and you will probably see plenty of results recommending that you have a healthy diet, get sufficient sleep, work out and cut out tobacco and too much alcohol consumption. But what many of us don't know is that our relationships also affect our life expectancy. Social integration is associated with greater life satisfaction, better health and increased life expectancy. People with wide social networks are more likely to be happy, experience fewer health issues, enjoy better mental health and to live a lot longer.Now this doesn't mean that we should dive head first into a relationship whenever we're lonely in order to avoid dying young. Harmful relationships can be as isolating as being alone, so who we choose to break bread with is absolutely vital to our overall health.Have you ever wondered why some people are single and happy, while others are drowning in suffering? Or why some married couples exist in a consistent state of bliss, while others are practically enemies?Research shows that marriage has greater benefits for men than it does for women. Being coupled allows men to receive the essential emotional support that they would lack if they were single. They also get the added benefit of being physically taken care of thanks to the gender roles society still subscribes to.Women, on the other hand, don't have as much luck when it comes to being coupled. A woman in a harmful relationship is likely to experience the mental, emotional and physical consequences that come with that. On the contrary, a woman in a healthy relationship is likely to live well. Research shows that the women who are happily married tend to be coupled with partners who take on their fair share of household responsibilities.But that's not all, age gaps also need to be factored in to determine relationship satisfaction. Couples with wider age gaps are more likely to be harmonious compared to their peers.28. What does the writer intend to emphasize in Paragraph 1?A. Some health problems.B. Ways to increase life expectancy.C. The effect of sleep on people's health.D. The importance of human relationships.29. What does the underlined word “bliss”mean in Paragraph 3?A. Happiness.B. Kindness.C. Loneliness.D. Friendliness.30. What can we learn from the research?A. Marriage benefits men and women equally.B. Women benefit more from marriage than men.C. Men are better taken care of because of the gender roles.D. Good relationship can effectively prevent people from dying lonely.31. What would be probably discussed in the next paragraph of this passage?A. The influence of a harmonious marriage.B. Relationship satisfaction for older couples.C. Gender differences in marriage satisfaction.D. The benefits of wider age gaps in marriage.DAn artificial intelligence can decode （解码）words and sentences from brain activity with1 surprising accuracy. Using only a few seconds of brain activity data,the AI guesses what a person has heard. It lists the correct answer in its top 10 possibilities , researchers found in a primary study.Developed at the parent company of Facebook, Meta, the AI could eventually be used to help thousands of people around the world who are unable to communicate through speech, typing or gestures.Most existing technologies to help such patients communicate require risky brain surgeries to put in electrodes （电极）. This new approach “could provide a possible path to help patients with communication problems, avoiding the use of surgeries, ”says neuroscientist Jean-Rémi King, a Meta AI researcher.King and his colleagues trained a computational tool, also known as a language model, to detect words and sentences on 56, 000 hours of speech recordings from 53 languages. The team applied an AI with this language model to databases from four institutions that included brain activity from 169 volunteers. In these databases, participants listened to various stories and sentences, while the people's brains were scanned by magnetoencephalography （MEG）（脑磁图）.Then with the help of a computational method that helps account for physical differences among actual brains, the team tried to decode what participants had heard using just three seconds of brain activity data from each person. The team instructed the AI to match up the speech sounds from the story recordings with patterns of brain activity that the AI computed as corresponding to what people were hearing. It then made predictions about what the person might have been hearing during that short time, given more than 1, 000 possibilities. Using MEG, the correct answer was in the AI's top 10 guesses, the researchers found.“The new study is decoding of speech recognition, not production, ”King agrees, “Though speech production is the final goal, for now, we're quite a long way away. ”32. What is the main advantage of the new technology?A. Avoiding dangerous operations on patients.B. Freeing patients from risky brain operations.C. Providing a path to communicate with others.D. Helping patients with communication problems.33. What does the AI require to make its prediction?A. Top ten guesses.B. Speech production.C. Patterns of brain activity.D. Volunteers with disability.34. What does Jean-Rémi King think of the new study?A. Disappointing.B. Promising.C. Surprising.D. Exciting.35. What is the best title for the text?A. A New Way to Decode SpeechB. The Application of MEG TechnologyC. A New Study on Artificial IntelligenceD. A Solution to Communication Problems第二节（共5小题；每小题2. 5分, 满分12. 5分）阅读短文内容, 从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。