【精准解析】广东省惠州市2019-2020学年高一下学期期末考试英语试题

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2019-2020学年度第二学期期末调研考试高一英语试题【含答案】

2019-2020学年度第⼆学期期末调研考试⾼⼀英语试题【含答案】2019-2020 学年度第⼆学期期末调研考试⾼⼀英语试题选择题部分第⼀部分听⼒（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到答题卡上。

第⼀节（共5⼩题；每⼩题1.5分，满分7.5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 will Peter do at 10:00 tomorrow?A. Go camping.B. Stay at home.C. Have a meeting.2.How much did the woman pay for the skirt?A. $10.B. $20.C.$40.3.What's the weather like now?A. Cloudy.B. Sunny.C. Rainy.4. When does the supermarket open on the weekend?A.At 6:00 am.B. At8:00 am.C.At 9:00 am.5.What will the woman do for her mother's birthday?A. Buy a gift.B.Throw a party.C.Make a 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⼩题，从题中所给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，各⼩题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。

每段对话或独⽩读两遍。

听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。

6. Where does the woman want to go?A.The nearest bank.B.The nearest hospital.C.The nearest post office.7. How will the woman go there?A. By bus.B. By car.C. On foot.听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。

广东省惠州市2019—2020学年高一上学期期末英语试题(解析版)

惠州市2019—2020学年度第一学期期末质量检测高一英语本试卷分选择题和非选择题两部分。

满分150分，考试用时120分钟。

注意事项：1. 答卷前，考生务必用黑色字迹的钢笔或签字笔将自己的姓名和考生号、试室号、座位号填写在答题卡上。

2. 选择题每小题选出答案后，用2B铅笔把答题卡上对应题目选项的答案信息点涂黑，如需改动，用橡皮擦干净后，再选涂其他答案，答案不能答在试卷上。

3. 非选择题必须用黑色字迹钢笔或签字笔作答，答案必须写在答题卡各题目指定区域内相应位置上；如需改动，先划掉原来的答案，然后再写上新的答案；不准使用铅笔和涂改液。

不按以上要求作答的答案无效。

4. 考生必须保持答题卡的整洁。

考试结束后，将答题卡交回。

第I卷第一部分阅读理解(共两节，满分40分)第一节（共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分）阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。

广东省惠州市2019-2020学年高一英语下学期期末考试试题【含答案】

广东省惠州市2019-2020学年高一英语下学期期末考试试题本试卷分为第Ⅰ卷和第Ⅱ卷。

试卷共8页，卷面满分150分。

考试用时120分钟。

注意事项：1. 答题前，先将自己的姓名、准考证号等相关信息填写在答题卡上。

2. 选择题的作答：选出每小题答案后，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。

写在试题卷、草稿纸和答题卡的非答题区域均无效。

3. 非选择题的作答：用黑色签字笔直接答在答题卡上对应的答题区域内。

写在试题卷、草稿纸和答题卡的非答题区域均无效。

4. 考试结束后，请将答题卡上交。

第I卷第一部分阅读理解(共两节，满分35分)第一节（共10小题；每小题2.5分，满分25分）阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。

AI had had an unusual relationship with my mother, who passed away in June 2019. Froma young age, her life didn’t turn out as she’d hoped. As a result, anger and bitterness set in and developed deep roots. After a lifetime battle with depression (抑郁) and every kind of smoke- related illness, she began showing signs of dementia (痴呆). In 2014, we moved her into an assisted living facility (疗养院), which changed her life greatly.The ladies there made her come down for lunch and dinner. They went to her room to bring her to bingo. They signed her up when they went out for an outing. Within weeks, she was changing and enjoying her new-found social life! And the dementia allowed her to forget her anger and bitterness. She started loving things again and even made us laugh. I got the mother of my childhood back that year. After she passed away, both staff and neighbours came in to see my sister and me. They cried. They told me how they would come in to see her on their days off. They told us how she waved every time they walked by and always had a compliment (赞许). But they didn’t stop there. They gave each of us a small woodenbutterfly box filled with handwritten notes about my mom.The mom of the final two years was not the mom I had for most of my life. And these women provided memories that I will keep in mind forever.1. How was the author’s mother before moving into the facility?A. Fun and happy.B. Sad but energeticC. Relaxed and brave.D. Depressed and angry.2. What can we infer from the passage?A. The author didn’t look after his mother well.B. The author’s mother had a hard time all her life.C. Only assisted living facilities can change one’s life.D. The author’s mother regained her joy in her later years.3. Which of the following would be the best title of the passage?A. My Memories of MomB. My Thankfulness to the LadiesC. My Relationship with MotherD. My Mother’s Struggle with DementiaBThere has been a debate for some time that food can be addictive (上瘾的). Most researchers may not agree with it. But this spring, experts on health discovered that for some, obesity (肥胖症) is “an addiction like smoking.” One month earlier, a lecture showed that food and drug addictions have much in common, especially in the way that both damage the parts of the brain involved in pleasure and self-control.Earlier this year, some scientists carried out brain-scan studies on children who looked at pictures of chocolate milkshakes (奶昔) and later ate the milkshakes. Children who are regular ice-cream eaters may require more and more ice cream for the reward centers (奖励中枢) of their brains to tell that they are satisfied.However, meditation and exercise can help the brain to overcome food addiction. Food addicts (嗜食者) should look for alternatives that still give pleasure — a fruit smoothie,for example, instead of ice cream.Food addiction seems to be linked to the types of foods we’re eating. It’s easier for human body to deal with foods found in nature, not processed (加工的) foods. When a highly processed food is eaten, the body may go uncontrollable. Potatoes are not addictive, but when they are processed into chips, what happens? Products like chips are described as super-delicious foods. They were the right combination of something salty, sweet and fatty along with “mouth-feel.”4. Why may regular ice-cream eaters need more ice-cream over time?A. To stop being addicted to it.B. To meet the needs of the brain.C. To control the centre of the brain.D. To satisfy the needs of the stomach.5. What does the underlined word “alternative s” in paragraph 3 mean?A. Replacements.B. Fruits.C. Methods.D. Drinks.6. What can we know from the last paragraph?A. Processed foods are healthier.B. People are born with food addiction.C. Processed foods usually have a better taste.D. Processed foods are usually more expensive.CThe widespread use of Internet technology has made our lives easier but causes a big challenge to senior citizens (长者), who are not always comfortable with smartphones and so many new apps.Only a few senior citizens are able to enjoy the benefits that new technologies offer. According to the National Bureau of Statistics, the number of people aged 60 and above was 253.88 million in 2019, about 18.1% of China’s population. But only 23% of the senior citizens were able to use the Internet. That means more than three-fourths of the elderly are deprived (被剥夺) of the digital benefits.Many senior citizens who can’t use smartphones are facing difficulties during this pandemic (流行病). Even with a smartphone in hand and Internet available, many of them stillfeel helpless. They don’t k now how to call a taxi through the apps. There have been reports of many shops turning away elders who don’t know how to pay using smartphones, instead of letting them pay with cash. Worse still, as they don’t know how to get the Internet-based health code (健康码), they are refused to enter many public places. Presenting individual health code is part of the epidemic prevention (防疫) and control measures New technologies become popular because they are often of great use in our daily lives. But many senior citizens, especially those living in the countryside or those whose grown-up children don’t live with them, are not able to use the Internet or smartphones，either because of financial (财政的) problems or because they cannot learn new things beyond a certain point. The digital gap between the elderly and the young is becoming more obvious.However, the senior citizens should not become a silent group deprived of digital benefits. It is our responsibility to help them bridge the digital gap, and be patient with them when they face difficulties catching up.7. What do the statistics show in Paragraph 2?A. There are a small number of senior citizens in China.B. Only 23% of the senior citizens can use the computer.C. Three fourths of the elders are unwilling to use smartphones.D. Many elders fail to enjoy the convenience of the digital devices.8. What does the author try to tell us?A. Cash is no longer accepted in most shops.B. It’s a must for everyone to have a health code.C. Most elders need guidance on how to use the apps.D. Many shops now refuse to offer service to the elderly.9. The elderly can’t enjoy digital benefits for the following reasons EXCEPT_____.A. their living areasB. their financial conditionsC. their relationship with childrenD. their difficulty in learning new things10. Which word best describes the author’s attitude to the current situation of the elderly?A. PositiveB. WorriedC. NegativeD. Indifferent第二节（共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分）根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。

广东省2019-2020学年高一英语第二学期期末试卷真题汇编--语法填空

2019-2020学年广东省高一英语第二学期期末试卷真题汇编--语法填空2019-2020学年广东省佛山市顺德区高一英语第二学期期末试卷第二节（共10 小题；每小题1.5 分，满分15 分）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。

This is a real story of a team of high school inventors. One team member noticed that his town didn’t have ramps (斜坡) between streets and pavements.___41___troubled him because his sister relied on___42___ wheelchair for movement. Without ramps, she had difficulty ___43___ (get) around. The old part of townwas___44___ (especial) difficult for her.The invention team decided___45___ (build) an attachment(附加装置) for wheelchairs. The work was difficult and challenging, ___46___ the students had two teachers who helped them. First, the team ___47___ (member) researched how wheelchairs operated. They built a small model of their idea. Then they___48___ (construct) a full-size model. The wheelchair has attachments on both sides. Each attachment includes a ramp that extends from a telescoping(伸缩) arm. This ____49____ (use) and unique attachment received a US patent (专利) in 2010. To learn more____50____ the wheelchair attachment, search for the patent number 7,850,189 on the Internet.【答案】41. That42. a 43. getting44. especially45. to build46. but 47. members48. constructed49. useful 50. about2019-2020学年广东省惠州市高一英语第二学期期末试卷第一节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。

广东省2019-2020学年高一下学期期末英语试卷真题汇编--阅读理解 Word版含答案

2019-2020学年广东省高一英语第二学期期末试卷真题汇编--阅读理解2019-2020学年广东省佛山市顺德区高一英语第二学期期末试卷阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C 和D 项中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。

ABack in March, when the COVID-19 virus had just started its deadly influence across the country and people were terrified about a lack of every daily necessity, Jonny Blue focused on one particularly urgent need. Blue, a 33-year-old doctor saw reports of people buying and storing toilet paper. He came up with a simple yet clever solution.One Saturday morning, Blue took a piece of cardboard, wrote “Share Your Toilet Paper” on it in huge letters, and camped out on the street corner. “It just inspired me to remind people that if you have a lot of something, that probably means there are people who don’t have very much of it because you took it all,” Blue said. “So sharing it is probably a good thing to keep in mind.”The response was immediate and positive, with motorists honking horns(鸣笛) in support. Drivers stopped to drop off spare rolls of toilet paper, and, just as quickly, Blue handed them out.“This guy said he just ran out and was going to a bunch of stores and couldn’t find any,” Blue said as cars went by. “Somebody had given me some, so I gave it to him. He was excited. He was like, ‘Do you want me to pay you?’ I said, ‘No, man. Take it.’”A moment later, a driver in a white pickup truck slowed down just enough to take out a roll to add to Blue’s collections.“People are loving it,” Blue said. “They’re honking, smiling, laughing. It’s kind of a hard time right now. People want a sense of community.”1. What were people worried about at the beginning of the COVID-19 virus?A. Unfriendly neighbors.B. Expensive toilet paper.C. Lack of medical support.D. Not enough daily necessities.2. What is the purpose of Blue’s action?A. To stop buying and storing.B. To encourage toilet paper sharing.C. To advise people to save toilet paper.D. To help people live a healthy lifestyle.3. What does the underlined word “them” in paragraph 3 refer to ?A. Drivers.B. Letters.C. Motorists.D. Rolls of toilet paper.4. Which of the following best describes Blue?A. Professional.B. Humorous.C. Warm-hearted.D. Outgoing.5. What can be a best title for the text?A. The Toilet Paper SharingB. Lack of Daily NecessitiesC. Influences of COVID-19D. Useful Advice from a Doctor【答案】1. D 2. B 3. D 4. C 5. ABJeremy grew up being active in sports. But he never thought about healthy eating until he found himself gaining weight several years after college. Last week, Jeremy hit a turning point when he found that he was too out of shape to play in a company football team. He decided to change his eating habits.The first step Jeremy took toward healthy eating was to stop going to fast-food restaurants. Jeremy used to eat fast food as often as 4 times a week. To his surprise, he found that giving up fast food wasn’t that difficult. Now, he says, “I don’t even like it anymore.” When Jeremy does go out to eat, he tries to pick menu items that he knows arehealthier. He orders salads and lower-fat sandwiches instead of hamburgers, and he drinks water instead of soda pop. “I try to order things that are already prepared the way I would like them to be prepared.”Planning meals has been a key to Jeremy’s success. It helps him avoid getting too hungry and eating fast food. Each week he plans what he will eat for each meal, and he shops for groceries (食品杂货) with his plan in mind. “It’s a lot easier to make healthy choices when you’re just planning ahead for it.” Rather than cutting out certain foods, Jeremy sometimes includes his favourite foods in his eating plan. “That way I don’t feel like I’m letting myself down by not sticking to my plan.”Jeremy’s friends and family noticed when he started eating healthier. They have helped him to make a habit of his healthy eating changes. “It made me feel pretty good, especially when people started making comments about the changes I was making,” he says. “You just get the positive energy.”6. What made Jeremy decide to change his eating habits?A. Higher food prices.B. Weight gain in college .C. Dislike of unhealthy foods.D. Failing to join a football team.7. What did Jeremy think of giving up fast food?A. It was too easy for him.B. It made him uncomfortable.C. It was not as difficult as he thought.D. It meant stopping going out to eat.8. What played the most important role in Jeremy’s healthy eating?A. Eating less at mealtimes.B. Making plans ahead of time.C. Following his friends’ advice.D. Cutting out all unhealthy foods.9. How does Jeremy feel about people’s comments?A. Surprised.B. EncouragedC. Worried.D. Interested.10. In which section of a newspaper may this text appear?A. Health.B. Science.C. Education.D. Entertainment.【答案】6. D 7. C 8. B 9. B 10. ACJose Adolfo is a banker from Peru. He encourages children to save money and offers his customers cash for recycling plastic wastes. But the remarkable thing is that he is still a child himself.By the age of 7, he decided to create a bank for children. He was motivated by seeing his classmates skipping lunch because they had spent the little money they had on sweets or football cards. What drove him even more was the poverty he saw among children.With the support of a local company, the 14-year-old founded the Bartselana student bank which now has more than 2,000 customers between the ages of 10 and 18. Children can withdraw (提取) money from several cashpoints of the bank. They can also monitor their balances online. What makes it different from traditional banks is that it sets savings goals for children. They have to reach those goals in order to withdraw their money.The student bank really took off when he came up with the “Recycle Plan”, a new way for the children to earn money by collecting recyclable plastic or paper waste. Students can bring recyclable plastic bottles, used school books and old newspapers to the schools and put them into the collecting boxes. The recycling is weighed and the money goes to their bank accounts.The bank recycles 4.4 tons of material a month and has collecting boxes in seven schools in Arequipa. More are on a waiting list. Increasingly the model is in demand in the rest of Peru and abroad.His efforts have been noticed by Peru’s environment ministry. “He’s making an amazing change in financial (理财的) education that perhaps many adults could not come up with,” said the Peru’s environment minister, Lucia Ruiz. “He’s achieving a double goal because he’s not just designing a financial opportunity for children and teenagers but also helping to reduce waste in the country.”11. Why did Jose create a bank for children?A. To help poor children.B. To provide free lunch.C. To offer outdoor activities.D. To improve school condition.12. What is special about the student bank ?A. It makes saving goals.B. It monitors the balance.C. It has several cashpoints.D. It serves customers online.13. According to paragraph 4, students can earn money by _______ . .A. using less plastic bottlesB. using old school booksC. collecting plastic wastesD. cleaning collecting boxes14. What can we know about the “Recycle Plan” ?A. It’s typical.B. It’s successful.C. It’s risky.D. It’s well-organized .15. According to Lucia Ruiz, why is Jose’s job meaningful?A He gave money to poor children.B. He taught children how to spend money.C. He helped adults receive financial education.D. He contributed to financial education and recycling.【答案】11. A 12. A 13. C 14. B 15. D2019-2020学年广东省惠州市高一英语第二学期期末试卷第一节阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。

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2022-2023学年广东省惠州市高一下学期期末质量检测英语试题Want to update your knowledge and acquire a new technique? Here are some top-end and inexpensive courses for motivated learners with various hands-on activities!60% off Online Urban GardeningIf you're one of the lucky few who are having a big garden in your house, why not make the most of your little slice of green? On this course, you'll learn how to pick the best spot for your garden. You need just £14 of seed money to enroll. 24-hour customer service is available. Voucher（优惠券）is valid until September 30, 2023.Online Spanish Level OneThis course will bring you up to speed with the basics of Spanish and give you access to one of the world's most popular languages. The regular price is £30, but now you can get a 60% off. 24-hour customer service is available. Voucher is valid until September 15, 2023.£20 for Pizza Making Class at Cook and Craft CollectiveThis is the kind of deal that foodies will love. 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What do the four courses have in common?A．They have 24-hour customer service.B．The vouchers can be transferred and gifted.C．Participants can get licenses for the courses.D．The discounts are available until the same month.3. Which section of a magazine may the text come from?A．Nature. B．Life. C．Business. D．Entertainment.It was a dream born in fire. Andrea Peterson was 5 when she and her mother were trapped in a burning building. It was a threatening situation in which no one could get close to them. The hope for survival didn’t come until the firefighters arrived.“Throw the kid down!” said one of the firemen below, and little Andrea leaped into lifesaving arms and a lifelong ambition（抱负）: She wanted to fight fires like her rescuers did. She told that to the men who had saved her, and they laughed good-naturedly the way grown-ups do when a kid says they want to be an astronaut or a sports star. But this was back in a time when little girls weren’t even allowed to fantasize about such grand goals. “You’ll be a good mommy,” the firemen told her. “You’ll be a good teacher, maybe you’ll be a nurse, but you can never be a fireman.”However, life sidelined her dreams. She met her husband, Dennis, who was diagnosed（诊断）with cancer later. Peterson spent 31 years caring for the man she loved. At 61, she went on an ambulance ride-along and Peterson felt that long-ago childhood calling. She earned her emergency medical technician license and responded to fire calls with the ambulance. She found that her years of tending to Dennis had prepared her for dealing with a variety of hurts and ills. After a year, she told her boss she wanted to be a firefighter.The fact that everyone else in her training unit didn’t stop her. She passed the written test, and physical examination. Finally, that little girl’s dream became a reality.Peterson i s realistic. “I worry a little when I get too old.” She knows that the window on her physical abilities won’t stay open forever. “Fortunately, I did get my dream.” She laughed.4. What happened to Andrea Peterson when she was five?A．No one came to her rescue in the fire.B．She dreamed about becoming a firefighter.C．The firemen failed to find her.D．She was stuck in the burning building alone.5. What can be inferred from the firemen’s words?A．Big dreams were too far away from girls.B．People thought girls should put family first.C．Andrea’s goal to be an astronaut was realistic.D．They believed Andrea could be a good parent.6. What did Andrea benefit from caring for her husband?A．Becoming brave to face death. B．Learning to drive an ambulance.C．Being able to treat various injuries. D．Obtaining the medical technician license.7. Which of the following words best describe Andrea?A．Considerate and hard-working. B．Honest and modest.C．Creative and adventurous. D．Ambitious and determined.In February 2015, a photograph of a dress raised heated debate around the world. The disagreement centred on the dress’s colour: some people were convinced it was blue and black while others white and gold. People couldn’t understand how, faced with exactl y the same photograph of exactly the same dress, they could reach such different conclusions.For a long time, people believed that colours were objective, physical features of objects or of the light that was reflected off them. But this theory isn’t rea lly true. Different wavelengths of light do exist independently of us but they only become colours inside our bodies. Every person's visual system is unique and so are their perceptions（感知）. This is why no two people will ever see exactly the same colours.Another cause of the problem is language. People generally name only the colours they consider socially or culturally important. In English we divide colour space into 11 basic terms—black, white, red, yellow, green, blue, purple, brown, grey, orange and pink—but other languages do things differently. At least one Indigenous community has no specific words for any colours, only “light” and “dark”. The Aztecs, who were enthusiastic farmers, used more than a dozen words for green.A single colour can mean completely different things in different places and at different times. In the west white is the colour of light, life and purity, but in parts of Asia it is the colour of death. Many people today think of blue as masculine（男性的）and pink as feminine（女性的）, but only a hundred years ago baby boys were dressed in pink and girls in blue.All of this taken together, it becomes rather difficult to reach a conclusion different from that of the 18th-century philosopher David Hume: colour is merely a phantasm of the senses.8. What caused a world-wide discussion?A．The exact colour of the dress. B．The colorful design of the dress.C．The changing colour of the dress. D．The number of the dress's colours.9. What was a common misunderstanding of colour?A．Wavelengths of light became colours.B．Colours existed objectively and physically.C．Everyone’s visual system worked uniquely.D．Colours could be reflections of different light.10. What does the author want to tell by the example of the colour “blue” and “pink”?A．Colour meanings may vary in places.B．Colour can have special gender meanings.C．Colour may mean differently in different cultures.D．Colour can have various meanings at different times.11. What does the underlined words in the last paragraph probably mean?A．Colour doesn’t exist in reality.B．Colour doesn’t make any sense.C．Colour is an imagination in mind. D．Colour is independent from senses. Over the last two decades, American technology companies and policymakers warned of a “digital di vide” in which poor children could fall behind their richer peers without equal access to technology. Today, with widespread internet access and smartphone ownership, the gap has narrowed sharply in America. But gradually a different division has appeared: Across the country, poor children and teenagers are taking part far less in sports and fitness activities than richer youngsters are. Call it the physical divide.Data from different sources show a significant gap in sports participation（参与）by income level.A Centers for Disease Control and Prevention study found that 70% of children from families with incomes above about $105,000—four times the poverty line—took part in sports in 2020. But participation was around 51% for families in a middle-income range, and just 31% for families at or below the poverty line.A 2021 study of Seattle-area students from fifth grade through high school found that youth were less likely to take part in sports than their richer peers. The study also found that middle schoolers from richer families were three times as likely to meet physical exercise guidelines as less wealthy students.Schools are not always filling the gap. A recent report from the Physical Activity Alliance, a nonprofit organization, gave schools nationwide a grade of D-for physical fitness. That is a downgrade from a C-in 2014, with the new grade reflecting even less access to regular physical education classes, gym time and equipment in schools. Ann Paulls-Neal, a track coach at Highland High, has noticed that richer students have more access to club sports. She thought about the reasons. Some families couldn’t afford private sports or didn’t have cars or time to ferry their children to practice while richer ones can afford for club-team fees, uniforms, equipment, travel to tournaments（锦标赛）and private coaching.12. Why is “digital divide” mentioned in paragraph 1?A．To give a definition. B．To introduce the topic.C．To draw attention to it. D．To offer background information.13. What do the numbers in paragraph 2 show?A．Children have different exercise habits.B．Richer children are more likely to do sports.C．Poorer children are less interested in sports.D．Most middle-class children take part in sports.14. What did Ann think was the main reason for private sports divide?A．Coaching. B．Transport. C．Money. D．Equipment.15. What is the best title of the the text?A．Schools try to fill physical divide. B．Physical divide troubles teenagers.C．Digital divide has sharply narrowed. D．Income gap leads to physical divide. 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 yo u’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 to give 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.My father, Michael, led me through the outside cottage he’d filled with his paintings. “When I have an exhibition...” he began, pointing to the ______ he’d created. Poor Pa, I thought.In 1994 he`d been diagnosed with Parkinson`s Disease（帕金森症）, which had ______ the whole family as he was only in his forties. When his disease ______ , my father decided to paint.In art lessons, the class practised painting ______ life objects, like pears. Soon, he began producing ______ pieces, inspired by his favourite artist, Jackson Pollock.“Why abstract?” I asked him. “Because,” he ______ , “It helps us to see the world around us______ .Soon, I ______ he was right. Wh en I observed my father’s work, I could ______ each of them in many ways. Once he got started, he showed no ______ of slowing down. The cottage was quickly filled with more and more canvasses. As he continued speaking about wanting to ______ his paintings with the world, I decided to ______ an exhibition for him. By then he’d painted 660 works, so there was plenty to ______ !This year, my father’s first public showing was held at the Museum of Contemporary Art. I was______ to see Pa had found the confidence to call himself an artist at last. His eyes lit up with______ seeing the walls filled with his works.21.A．projects B．artworks C．performances D．events22.A．shocked B．annoyed C．ashamed D．disappointed 23.A．disappeared B．faded C．decreased D．advanced24.A．active B．obvious C．still D．normal25.A．abstract B．strange C．natural D．special26.A．complained B．added C．announced D．replied27.A．clearly B．differently C．easily D．toughly28.A．realized B．hoped C．denied D．suggested29.A．remember B．notice C．interpret D．predict30.A．tips B．signs C．faiths D．means31.A．combine B．provide C．fill D．share32.A．buy B．show C．organize D．raise33.A．look after B．learn about C．give away D．choose from34.A．amused B．excited C．puzzled D．astonished35.A．respect B．curiosity C．pride D．amazement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。

2019-2020学年广东省惠州市高一上学期期末考试英语试题及答案

2019-2020学年广东省惠州市高一上学期期末考试英语试题及答案第I卷第一部分阅读理解(共两节，满分40分)第一节（共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分）阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。

AWhat’s On?Electric Underground7.30pm－1.00am Free at the Cyclops TheatreDo you know who’s playing in your area?We’re bringing you an exciting evening of live rock and pop music from the best local bands.Are you interested in becoming a musician and getting a recording contract(合同)?If so,come early to the talk at7.30pm by Jules Skye,a successful record producer.He’s going to talk about how you can find the right person to produce your music.Gee Whizz8.30pm-10.30pm Comedy at KaleidoscopeCome and see Gee Whizz perform.He’s the funniest stand-up comedian on the comedy scene. This joyful show will please everyone,from the youngest to the oldest.Gee Whizz really knows how to make you laugh!Our bar is open from7.00pm for drinks and snacks(快餐).Simon’s Workshop5.00pm-7.30pm Wednesdays at Victoria StageThis is a good chance for anyone who wants to learn how to do comedy.The workshop looks at every kind of comedy,and practices many different ways of making people laugh.Simon is a comedian and actor who has10years’experience of teaching comedy.His workshops are exciting and fun.An evening with Simon will give you the confidence to be funny.Charlotte Stone8.00pm-11.00pm Pizza WorldFine food with beautiful jazz music;this is a great evening out.Charlotte Stone will perform songs from her new best-selling CD,with James Pickering on the piano.The menu is Italian,with excellent meat and fresh fish,pizzas and pasta(面食).Book early to get a table.Our bar is open all day,and serves cocktails,coffee,beer,and white wine.1.Who can help you if you want to have your music produced?A.Jules Skye.B.Gee Whizz.C.Charlotte Stone.D.James Pickering.2.At which place can people of different ages enjoy a good laugh?A.The Cyclops TheatreB.KaleidoscopeC.Victoria StageD.Pizza World3.When will Charlotte Stone perform her songs?A.5.00pm-7.30pm.B.7.30pm－1.00am.C.8.00pm-11.00pm.D.8.30pm-10.30pm.BAvi Wortis,known simply as Avi,writes historical novels.Historical novels mix historical facts with story-telling skills.These stories take place in the past.The main characters are not always real；they exist only in stories.Avi decided to become a writer when he was a student in senior high school.This was quite a decision because he did not write well in school.He had a problem called dysgraphia,a writing disability.The problem caused people to spell words wrongly.Avi always enjoyed reading.He read many types of books as a child.Avi believed that reading is the most important activity for a person who wants to be a writer.Avi also believes that strong characters make strong stories.He creates characters that can help to bring his ideas to life.His books often deal with questions about life.Writing stories lets him explore many sides of a subject.His favorite part is to make improvements in his writing.For him the hardest part is writing the first draft(草稿).Avi’s first book was published in1970.He has written more than45books ever since.Most of them are for young-adult readers.Besides historical novels,he writes comedies,short stories about adventures,animals and so on.Fighting Ground,which was published in1984,is an example of Avi’s historical novels.This attractive story takes place during the American Revolutionary War.4.What can we learn from Paragraph2?A.How Avi developed characters.B.Why Avi liked reading.C.How Avi became a writer.D.Why Avi decided to become a writer.5.We learn from the text that Avi________.A.published his first story in1984B.thinks reading is not the most important for writersC.seldom changes his first drafts when writingD.believes in the importance of good characters in stories6.According to Avi,what’s the most difficult thing in writing?A.Making improvements.B.Writing the first draft.C.Finding an attractive character.D.Writing the first part of a novel.7.What is the author’s purpose of writing the text?A.To discuss how to become a writer.B.To introduce a writer of historical novels.C.To describe an important historical novel.D.To show how a historical novel is written.CSpeaking of children--what child doesn’t like to jump around and act silly sometimes? Monkeys are also known for acting silly.So,when kids act up,parents or teachers may tell them to stop monkeying around.It means to do things that are not useful or serious,or to simply waste time.Now,in the United States,children do not usually have monkeys as pets,but they do often have dogs.And dogs make most children feel happy.But for some reason,we use“dog”in a phrase that means to feel unwell.If you are as sick as a dog,you are really sick and will most likely stay home from work or school.Besides,dogs and cats are also favorite pets here in the States.This next phrase combines cats and secrets to make a very common expression.Let’s say you know a secret,a big secret.And let’s say you tell it to people.You have just let the cat out of the bag!This idiom means revealing (揭示)a secret or telling facts that were previously(先前)unknown.If you let the cat out of the bag,you spoil a surprise.So,if your friend is planning a big surprise birthday for another friend,don’t let the cat out of the bag by accidentally saying it in front of the birthday girl.Even though this is a very common idiom,the origin of“to let the cat out of the bag”is also unknown.If you are doing an outdoor activity--such as hiking in the woods,or having a picnic in a park--what are some things that may disturb your good time?Bad weather could.And so could bugs!Crawling pests like ants,and flying ones like mosquitoes,could make your experience uncomfortable or annoying.So,when we bug people we bother them so much that we affect their good time.This common expression is often said as a command:“Stop bugging me!”8.According to the passage,“monkeying around”is considered_______.A.sillyB.wrongC.properD.happy9.If you ask somebody to reveal a secret,you may use the phrase“_______”.A.stop bugging meB.as sick as a dogC.monkeying aroundD.let the cat out of the bag10.What is the meaning of the phrase“stop bugging me”?A.Don’t trouble me.B.Give up your good time.C.Stop feeling annoyed.D.Don’t comfort me.11.What is the passage mainly about?A.The names of animals in the English language.B.The meaning of some English phrases.C.The origins of phrases about animals.D.The strange usages of some words.DEverybody sleeps,but what people stay up late to catch or wake up early in order not to miss varies by culture.From data collected,it seems the things that cause us to lose the most sleep,on average,are sporting events,time changes,and holidays.Russia’s late nights and early mornings generally correspond(相一致)to public holidays.On New Year’s Eve,Russians have the world’s latest bedtime,hitting the hay at around3:30a.m. Russians also get up an hour later on International Women’s Day,the day for treating and celebrating female relatives.Similarly,Americans’late nights,late mornings,and longest sleep fall on three-day weekends.Canada got the least sleep of the year the night it beat Sweden in the Olympic hockey(冰球)final.The World Cup is also chiefly responsible for sleep deprivation.The worst night for sleep in the U.K.was the night of the England-Italy match on June14.British people stayed up ahalf-hour later to watch it,and then they woke up earlier than usual the next morning thanks to summer nights,the phenomenon in which the sun barely sets in northern countries in the summertime.That was nothing,though,compared to Germans,Italians,and the French,who stayed up around an hour and a half later on various days throughout the summer to watch the World Cup.It should be made clear that not everyone has a tool to record their sleep patterns;in some of these nations,it’s likely that only the richest people do.And people who select to track their sleep may try to get more sleep than the average person.Even if that’s the case,the above findings are still striking.If the most health-conscious(注重健康的)among us have such deep swings(明显改变)in our sleep levels throughout the year,how much sleep are the rest of us losing?12.What do we learn about the Russians regarding sleep?A.They don’t fall asleep until very late.B.They don’t sleep much on weekends.C.They get less sleep on public holidays.D.They sleep longer than people elsewhere.13.The underlined word“deprivation”in the last paragraph but one means_______.A.depressionB.troubleC.observationD.loss14.Why do some rich people use a tool to record their sleep patterns?A.They want to get more sleep.B.They have trouble falling asleep.C.They are involved in a sleep research.D.They want to go to bed on regular hours.15.What does the author imply in the last paragraph?A.It is important to study our sleep patterns.B.Few people really know the importance of sleep.C.Sleeplessness does harm to people’s health.D.Average people probably sleep more than the rich.第二节（共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分）根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。

广东省惠州市2019-2020学年高一下学期期末考试英语试题含答案

广东省惠州市2019-2020学年高一下学期期末考试英语试题本试卷分为第Ⅰ卷和第Ⅱ卷。

试卷共8页，卷面满分150分。

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AI had had an unusual relationship with my mother, who passed away in June 2019. From a young age, her life didn’t turn out as she’d hoped. As a result, anger and bitterness set in and developed deep roots. After a lifetime battle with depression (抑郁) and every kind of smoke- related illness, she began showing signs of dementia (痴呆). In 2014, we moved her into an assisted living facility (疗养院), which changed her life greatly.The ladies there made her come down for lunch and dinner. They went to her room to bring her to bingo. They signed her up when they went out for an outing. Within weeks, she was changing and enjoying her new-found social life! And the dementia allowed her to forget her anger and bitterness. She started loving things again and even made us laugh. I got the mother of my childhood back that year. After she passed away, both staff and neighbours came in to see my sister and me. They cried. They told me how they would come in to see her on their days off. They told us how she waved every time they walked by and always had a compliment (赞许). But they didn’t stop there. They gave each of us a small wooden butterfly box filled with handwritten notes about my mom.The mom of the final two years was not the mom I had for most of my life. And these women provided memories that I will keep in mind forever.1. How was the author’s mother before moving into the facility?A. Fun and happy.B. Sad but energeticC. Relaxed and brave.D. Depressed and angry.2. What can we infer from the passage?A. The author didn’t look after his mother well.B. The author’s mother had a hard time all her life.C. Only assisted living facilities can change one’s life.D. The author’s mother regained her joy in her later years.3. Which of the following would be the best title of the passage?A. My Memories of MomB. My Thankfulness to the LadiesC. My Relationship with MotherD. My Mother’s Struggle with DementiaBThere has been a debate for some time that food can be addictive (上瘾的). Most researchers may not agree with it. But this spring, experts on health discovered that for some, obesity (肥胖症) is “an addiction like smoking.” One month earlier, a lecture showed that food and drug addictions have much in common, especially in the way that both damage the parts of the brain involved in pleasure and self-control.Earlier this year, some scientists carried out brain-scan studies on children who looked at pictures of chocolate milkshakes (奶昔) and later ate the milkshakes. Children who are regular ice-cream eaters may require more and more ice cream for the reward centers (奖励中枢) of their brains to tell that they are satisfied.However, meditation and exercise can help the brain to overcome food addiction. Food addicts (嗜食者) should look for alternatives that still give pleasure —a fruit smoothie, for example, instead of ice cream.Food addiction seems to be linked to the types of foods we’re eating. It’s easier for human body to deal with foods found in nature, not processed (加工的) foods. When a highly processed food is eaten, the body may go uncontrollable. Potatoes are not addictive, but when they are processed into chips, what happens? Products like chips are described as super-delicious foods. They were the right combination of something salty, sweet and fatty along with “mouth-feel.”4. Why may regular ice-cream eaters need more ice-cream over time?A. To stop being addicted to it.B. To meet the needs of the brain.C. To control the centre of the brain.D. To satisfy the needs of the stomach.5. What does the underlined word “alternative s” in paragraph 3 mean?A. Replacements.B. Fruits.C. Methods.D. Drinks.6. What can we know from the last paragraph?A. Processed foods are healthier.B. People are born with food addiction.C. Processed foods usually have a better taste.D. Processed foods are usually more expensive.CThe widespread use of Internet technology has made our lives easier but causes a big challenge to senior citizens (长者), who are not always comfortable with smartphones and so many new apps.Only a few senior citizens are able to enjoy the benefits that new technologies offer. According to the National Bureau of Statistics, the number of people aged 60 and above was 253.88 million in 2019, about 18.1% of China’s population. But only 23% of the senior citizens were able to use the Internet. That means more than three-fourths of the elderly are deprived (被剥夺) of the digital benefits.Many senior citizens who can’t use smartphones are facing difficulties during this pandemic (流行病). Even with a smartphone in hand and Internet available, many of them still feel helpless. They don’t know how to call a taxi through the apps. There have been reports of many shops turning away eld ers who don’t know how to pay using smartphones, instead of letting them pay with cash. Worse still, as they don’t know how to get the Internet-based health code (健康码), they are refused to enter many public places. Presenting individual health code is part of the epidemic prevention (防疫) and control measuresNew technologies become popular because they are often of great use in our daily lives. But many senior citizens, especially those living in the countryside or those whose grown-up children don’t live with them, are not able to use the Internet or smartphones，either because of financial (财政的) problems or because they cannot learn new things beyond a certain point. The digital gap between the elderly and the young is becoming more obvious.However, the senior citizens should not become a silent group deprived of digital benefits. It is our responsibility to help them bridge the digital gap, and be patient with them when they face difficulties catching up.7. What do the statistics show in Paragraph 2?A. There are a small number of senior citizens in China.B. Only 23% of the senior citizens can use the computer.C. Three fourths of the elders are unwilling to use smartphones.D. Many elders fail to enjoy the convenience of the digital devices.8. What does the author try to tell us?A. Cash is no longer accepted in most shops.B. It’s a must for everyone to have a health code.C. Most elders need guidance on how to use the apps.D. Many shops now refuse to offer service to the elderly.9. The elderly can’t enjoy digital benefits for the following reasons EXCEPT_____.A. their living areasB. their financial conditionsC. their relationship with childrenD. their difficulty in learning new things10. Which word best describes the author’s attitude to the current situation of the elderly?A. PositiveB. WorriedC. NegativeD. Indifferent第二节（共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分）根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。

广东省惠州市2020-2021学年高一下学期期末质量检测英语试题及答案

惠州市2020—2021学年度第二学期期末质量检测高一英语试题(2021.07)试卷共10页，卷面满分130分。

考试用时120分钟。

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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和D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。

AGuizhou, China's Next Big Travel DestinationOne of China's fastest-growing provinces, Guizhou is now one of the most popular travel destinations in the country. Here are four top spots.China's most beautiful waterfallHuangguoshu in Guizhou's Anshun County is one of the largest and most beautifulwaterfalls in the world. Tourists can get a close look by walking along the 134-meter-long watercurtain cave behind the fall. This grand attraction is part of a group of 18 waterfalls insideHuangguoshu National Park.World's largest single-dish radio telescopeLocated in the natural basin of Guizhou, China's Five-hundred-meter Aperture SphericalRadio Telescope (FAST) —nicknamed the Eye of Heaven—is the world's largest single-dishradio telescope. Five kilometers from FAST, there's a 300-hectare Astronomy Science TourismPark, which features 15different astronomy-themed projects including a FAST visitor center, adark sky park and an astronomical time village.Brewer of China's national liquorMoutai is widely considered the national liquor of China. Moutai is named after thetownproducing it in Guizhou, which features baiju-themed attractions including a museum parkexplaining the culture and history of the famous liquor.Moutai Chinese Liquor Culture City, Hebin Road Central, Moutai; Opens daily 8:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m.China's first virtual reality theme parkIn recent years, Guizhou has established itself as the country's big data hub. Locatedoutside of Guiyang, the Oriental Science Fiction Valley, China's first virtual reality theme park,features 35 virtual reality attractions ranging from roller coasters to sci-fi simulators (模拟器)and interactive shooting rides.1. Where can you go if you are interested in space?A. Huangguoshu National Park.B. Oriental Science Fiction Valley.C. Moutai Chinese Liquor Culture City.D. Astronomy Science Tourism Park.2. What can people do in the Oriental Science Fiction Valley?A. Experience a time travel.B. Appreciate the natural scenery.C. Visit the virtual reality attractions.D. Get some wine-making knowledge.3. What does the writer intend to do by writing the text?A. To introduce Guizhou's attractions.B. To share some tour experiences.C. To present Guizhou's development.D.To call for protecting natural wonders.BMike was in my third-grade class. All the 34 students were dear to me, but he was one in amillion. Very neat in appearance, he had that happy-to-be-alive attitude which made even hisoccasional mischievousness (调皮捣蛋) delightful.He often talked incessantly. I had to remind him repeatedly that talking without permissionwas not acceptable. What impressed me so much, though, was his sincere response every time Icorrectedhim for misbehaving:“Thank you for correcting me, Madam!" I didn't know what tomake of it at first,but before long I became accustomed to hearing it many times a day.One Friday, after working hard on a new concept all week, I sensed that the students werefrustrated with themselves and edgy (烦躁不安的) with one another. So I asked them to list thenames of the other students and write down the nicest thing they could say about each oftheirclassmates. As the students left the room, each one handed me the paper.That Saturday, I wrote down the name of each student on a separate sheet of paper andlisted what everyone else had said about that individual. On Monday, I gave each student his orher list. Some of them ran two pages. Before long, the entire class were smiling.“I didn't knowothers liked me so much!" Mike said, “Thank you for teaching me, Madam."No one ever mentioned those pieces of paper in class again. I never knew if they discussedthem after class or with their parents.Several years later, I got a call from Mike's parents and learned of his death. I was shocked.And then I received a billfold (钱包) with two worm pieces of notebook paper that had beentaped, folded and refolded many times. I realized that the pieces of paper were the ones on whichI had listed all the good things each of Mike's classmates had said about him. That's when thetears were brimful in my eyes.4. What can we infer about Mike according to the first two paragraphs?A. He was a chatterbox.B. He was not accepted by others.C.He turned a deaf ear to the teacher.D. He cared little about his appearance.5. What did the author want the students to show by making the list?A.Congratulation.B. Appreciation.C. Understanding.D. Preference.6. Which of the following can best describe Mike?A. Naughty but creative.B.Gentle but impatient.C. Grateful and respectful.D. Generous and cautious.7. What can be a suitable title for the text?A. Happy to Be AliveB. All the Good ThingsC.A Precious BillfoldD. An Unforgettable ClassCAccording to the National Alliance on Mental Health, 20 percent of children aged 13-18suffer from a mental health condition. Those are the same years they are likely to be in schooland spending most of their time with teachers and fellow students.With the right support in place, these students might make the most of educationalopportunitiesin order to reach their full academic potential (潜能). Yet, most students who maybe dealing with a mental health condition are likely not receiving any treatment. Studies estimatemore than 60 percent are not receiving services or treatment from medical or psychologicalservice providers.One might think, now that teachers, school psychologists (心理学家) and other educationalprofessionals spend a lot of time with students, they could be one key way to identify childrenwho are at risk for different conditions一and get them the help they need. But, for one, thoseworking in the educational field are often already understaffed and overworked. Frequently, aschool teacher or school psychologist may be responsible for hundreds, if not thousands ofstudents. And, two, teachers and other staff lack the clinical (临床的) training to properlyidentify a true mental health condition.In an ideal world, teachers and other staff who interact with students the most wouldreceive extra training to help identify at-risk individuals一and then direct them to the schoolnurse or psychologist for a treatment. Although one in five children may suffer from a mentalheath condition with the right state of mind and methods, it is possible for families and schoolsto work together to make sure at-risk children are getting the care they need.8. What is most needed for the children suffering from a mental health condition?A. Equal educational opportunities.B. More company with their teachers.C. Guidance to achieving academic potential.D. Timely mental and psychological treatment.9. Which word can replace "understaffed" underlined in paragraph 3?A. Shorthanded.B. Frustrated.C. Occupied.D. Responsible,10. How does the author develop paragraph 3?A.By giving examples.B. By listing causes.C. By concluding rules.D. By making comparison.11. What suggestion does the author give to teachers and other staff?A. Getting extra training.B. Being more friendly.C. Communicating with families.D. Showing understanding.DOne of the many difficulties to humans freely exploring and inhabiting (居住) Mars is theplanet's lack of oxygen. Luckily NASA's Perseverance Rover (“毅力”号火星探测器)can ing an instrument called MOXIE (short for Mars Oxygen In-Situ Resource UtillzationExperiment, the rover successfully took carbon dioxide from the Martian atmosphere andturned it into oxygen. NASA said it plans to conduct more MOXIE tests.MOXIE ran its first test for roughly an hour, producing just under six grams of oxygen.That's enough to keep an astronaut going for about 10 minutes. It won't keep someone alive forlong, but it's a key step forward in exploring Mars. Not only could that oxygen be used to allowpeople to breathe, but it would also lighten the load for return missions to Earth, or for trips toother parts of the solar system. Rockets need oxygen to burn fuel during liftoff. Being able tocreate it on Mars would mean spacecraft can bring less of it from Earth, significantly cuttingdown their weight. Less weight means less overall fuel needed to launch rockets.Oxygen is the heavier part of rocket fuel. If NASA wanted to get four astronauts of Mars,the spacecraft would need 27.5 tons of oxygen to do it Keeping those four breathing for a yearwould require about one ton. At the rate MOXIE is going, producing 27.5 tons would take morethan 475 years. But future devices (设备) could be larger and more efficient than the 38-poundMOXIE. One day, we will come up with a bigger plan for humans when we finally send themthere to make enough oxygen.12. What's the function of MOXIE?A. To conduct tests on Mars.B. To help send oxygen to Mars.C. To find new habitats for humans.D. To turn carbon dioxide into oxygen.13. What remains to be improved in the MOXIE tests?A. Using less fuel to launch rockets.B. Sending more astronauts to space.C. Cutting down the weight of rockets.D. Producing enough oxygen for the mission.14. What's the author's attitude towards MOXIE?A. Doubtful.B. Positive.C. Indifferent.D. Unclear.15. What's the writing style of this text?A. Argumentative.B. Narrative.C. Expository.D. Descriptive.第二节(共5小题；每小题2.5分，满分12.5分)根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。

2019-2020学年广东省惠州市高一下学期期末考试英语试题及答案

2019-2020学年广东省惠州市高一下学期期末考试英语试题及答案第I卷第一部分阅读理解(共两节，满分35分)第一节（共10小题；每小题2.5分，满分25分）阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。

AI had had an unusual relationship with my mother,who passed away in June2019.From a young age, her life didn’t turn out as she’d hoped.As a result,anger and bitterness set in and developed deep roots. After a lifetime battle with depression(抑郁)and every kind of smoke-related illness,she began showing signs of dementia(痴呆).In2014,we moved her into an assisted living facility(疗养院),which changed her life greatly.The ladies there made her come down for lunch and dinner.They went to her room to bring her to bingo. They signed her up when they went out for an outing.Within weeks,she was changing and enjoying her new-found social life!And the dementia allowed her to forget her anger and bitterness.She started loving things again and even made us laugh.I got the mother of my childhood back that year.After she passed away,both staff and neighbours came in to see my sister and me.They cried.They told me how they would come in to see her on their days off.They told us how she waved every time they walked by and always had a compliment(赞许).But they didn’t stop there.They gave each of us a small wooden butterfly box filled with handwritten notes about my mom.The mom of the final two years was not the mom I had for most of my life.And these women provided memories that I will keep in mind forever.1.How was the author’s mother before moving into the facility?A.Fun and happy.B.Sad but energeticC.Relaxed and brave.D.Depressed and angry.2.What can we infer from the passage?A.The author didn’t look after his mother well.B.The author’s mother had a hard time all her life.C.Only assisted living facilities can change one’s life.D.The author’s mother regained her joy in her later years.3.Which of the following would be the best title of the passage?A.My Memories of MomB.My Thankfulness to the LadiesC.My Relationship with MotherD.My Mother’s Struggle with DementiaBThere has been a debate for some time that food can be addictive(上瘾的).Most researchers may not agree with it.But this spring,experts on health discovered that for some,obesity(肥胖症)is“an addiction like smoking.”One month earlier,a lecture showed that food and drug addictions have much in common,especially in the way that both damage the parts of the brain involved in pleasure and self-control.Earlier this year,some scientists carried out brain-scan studies on children who looked at pictures of chocolate milkshakes(奶昔)and later ate the milkshakes.Children who are regular ice-cream eaters may require more and more ice cream for the reward centers(奖励中枢)of their brains to tell that they are satisfied.However,meditation and exercise can help the brain to overcome food addiction.Food addicts(嗜食者)should look for alternatives that still give pleasure—a fruit smoothie,for example,instead of ice cream.Food addiction seems to be linked to the types of foods we’re eating.It’s easier for human body to deal with foods found in nature,not processed(加工的)foods.When a highly processed food is eaten,the body may go uncontrollable.Potatoes are not addictive,but when they are processed into chips,what happens?Products like chips are described as super-delicious foods.They were the right combination of something salty,sweet and fatty along with“mouth-feel.”4.Why may regular ice-cream eaters need more ice-cream over time?A.To stop being addicted to it.B.To meet the needs of the brain.C.To control the centre of the brain.D.To satisfy the needs of the stomach.5.What does the underlined word“alternatives”in paragraph3mean?A.Replacements.B.Fruits.C.Methods.D.Drinks.6.What can we know from the last paragraph?A.Processed foods are healthier.B.People are born with food addiction.C.Processed foods usually have a better taste.D.Processed foods are usually more expensive.CThe widespread use of Internet technology has made our lives easier but causes a big challenge to senior citizens(长者),who are not always comfortable with smartphones and so many new apps.Only a few senior citizens are able to enjoy the benefits that new technologies offer.According to the National Bureau of Statistics,the number of people aged60and above was253.88million in2019,about 18.1%of China’s population.But only23%of the senior citizens were able to use the Internet.That means more than three-fourths of the elderly are deprived(被剥夺)of the digital benefits.Many senior citizens who can’t use smartphones are facing difficulties during this pandemic(流行病). Even with a smartphone in hand and Internet available,many of them still feel helpless.They don’t know how to call a taxi through the apps.There have been reports of many shops turning away elders who don’t know how to pay using smartphones,instead of letting them pay with cash.Worse still,as they don’t know how to get the Internet-based health code(健康码),they are refused to enter many public places. Presenting individual health code is part of the epidemic prevention(防疫)and control measures New technologies become popular because they are often of great use in our daily lives.But many senior citizens,especially those living in the countryside or those whose grown-up children don’t live with them,are not able to use the Internet or smartphones，either because of financial(财政的)problems or because they cannot learn new things beyond a certain point.The digital gap between the elderly and the young is becoming more obvious.However,the senior citizens should not become a silent group deprived of digital benefits.It is our responsibility to help them bridge the digital gap,and be patient with them when they face difficulties catching up.7.What do the statistics show in Paragraph2?A.There are a small number of senior citizens in China.B.Only23%of the senior citizens can use the computer.C.Three fourths of the elders are unwilling to use smartphones.D.Many elders fail to enjoy the convenience of the digital devices.8.What does the author try to tell us?A.Cash is no longer accepted in most shops.B.It’s a must for everyone to have a health code.C.Most elders need guidance on how to use the apps.D.Many shops now refuse to offer service to the elderly.9.The elderly can’t enjoy digital benefits for the following reasons EXCEPT_____.A.their living areasB.their financial conditionsC.their relationship with childrenD.their difficulty in learning new things10.Which word best describes the author’s attitude to the current situation of the elderly?A.PositiveB.WorriedC.NegativeD.Indifferent第二节（共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分）根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。

广东省惠州市2020学年高一英语下学期期末考试试题

广东省惠州市2020学年高一英语下学期期末考试试题广东省惠州市2020学年高一英语下学期期末考试试题本试卷分选择题和非选择题两部分。

满分150分，考试用时120分钟。

第I卷第一部分阅读理解（共两节，满分40分）第一节（共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分）阅读下列短文，从每题所给的四个选项（A、B、C和D）中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。

AUberUber is available in over 70 cities throughout 40 countries worldwide. You can either choose a typical Uber unmarked car or a regular taxi. The app can show you where drivers are, so you know how long you’ll be waiting. You can also get fare quotes （报价）in advance. Your payment source is linked to the app and is automatically charged, so no physical money is ever needed.LyftLyft is a service that is also available in many large cities in the US. However, it offers something different, one of which is Lyft Line. With this service, you can find people that take the same route on a daily basis as you and split the fare with them. Lyft’s regular service lets you easily see where rides are, catch one, and easily pay right within the app.Easy TaxiEasy Taxi is available in 86 cities across 26 countries and lets you quickly browse through ma ps and find locations you’d like to be picked up at. From there, just make sure there are taxis in your area. Confirm your ride and then pay for it within the EasyTaxi ap p. Once you book a ride, you should see the taxi’s plate number and phone number appear on the map，making it easy for you to pick out both the car and the driver.DidiDidi, known as Taxi Magic, is currently available in more than 60 cities across China. It ties in with taxi companies and their drivers. As your taxi makes its way to your location, you’ll be able to track its progress inside the app. You can link a payment account to Didi to pay your fare through the app. You can also pay in cash.1. Which app is available in the most countries?A. Uber.B. Lyft.C. Easy Taxi.D. Didi.2. What’s the special service of Lyft?A. You can pay the fare in cash.B. You can see where your ride is.C. You can get fare quotes in advance.D. You can find someone to share the fare.3. What do the four apps have in common?A. They are available worldwide.B. They are tied to taxi companies.C. They allow users to pay via app.D. They can identify your location.BI am Peter Hodes, a volunteer stem courier cell. Since March 2020, I’ve done 89 trips——of those, 51 have been abroad, I have 42 hours to carry stem cells（干细胞）in my little box because I’ve got two ice packs and that’s how long they last.In all, from the time the stem cells are harvested from a donor （捐献者）to the time they can be implanted in the patient, we’ve got 72 hours at most. So I am always conscious of time.I had one trip last year where I was caught by a hurricane in America.I picked up the stem cells in Providence, Rhode Island, and was meant to fly to Washington then back to London. But when I arrived at the check-in desk at Provid ence, the lady on the desk said: “Well, I’m really sorry, I’ve got some bad news for you －there are no flights from Washington.” So I took my box and put it on the desk and I said: “In this box are some stem cells that are urgently needed for a patient－please, please, you’ve got to get me back to the United Kingdom.” She just dropped everything. She arranged for a flight on a small plane to be held for me, re-routed（改道）me through Newark and got me back to the UK even earlier than originally scheduled.For this courier job, you’re consciously aware that in that box you’ve got something that is p otentially going to save somebody’s life.4. Which of the following can replace the underlined word “courier” in Paragraph 1?A. provider.B. delivery man.C. collector.D. medical doctor.5. Why does Peter have to complete his trip within 42 hours?A. He cannot stay away from his job too long.B. The donor can only wait for that long.C. The operation needs that much time.D. The ice won’t last any longer.6. Which flight did the woman put Peter on first?A. To London.B. To Newark.C. To Providence.D. To Washington.7. According to paragraph two, which of the following word can be used to describe the woman?A. helpful.B. selfish.C. Easy-going.D. optimistic.COne form of social prejudice（偏见）against older people is the belief that they cannot understand or use modem technology. Activities like playing computer games, going on the Internet and downloading MP3s arc only for the young. Isn’t it unfair that older people enjoying a computer game should be frowned（皱眉）upon by their children and grandchildren?Nowadays older people have more control over their lives and they play a full part in society. Moreover, better health care has left more people in their sixties and seventies feeling fit and active alter retirement. Mental activity, as well as physical exercise, can contribute to better health. Playing computer games is a very effective way of exercising the brain.When personal computers were first introduced, most older people didn’t believe they would ever operate it. Now computers have been around for a few generations and retired people have gradually become more relaxed about using them for fun. Gamers over 65 prefer playing puzzle games and card games. Kate Stevens, aged 72, says: “I find it very relaxing. It’snot very challenging, but you still need to concentrate.”Another development that has favored “grey games” is a change in the type of video games available on the market. There’s a greater variety of games to choose from, including more intellectual and complex strategy（策略）and simulation （模拟）games. Internet Chess and Train Simulator are among the most popular. Train Simulator is based on real-world rail activities. Players can choose from a variety of challenges, such as keeping to a strict-timetable and using helper engines during a winter storm.Some people argue that “grey gamers” simply don’t have the skillsrequired for computer games, and that teenagers are better. This couldn’t be further from the truth. Most .computer games require the kind of analytical thinking that improves with practice, which means that the “grey gamers” may well be far better than gamers half a century younger than them. In games where speed is the main consideration, older people would be at a disadvantage because they may have slower reaction times. On the other hand, “grey gamers” have a preference for slower paced, mind challenging games.8. 7 he second paragraph is intended to .A. show the best way to exercise the brainB. stress the importance of good healthC. explain why grey gamers existD. teach how to play videogames9. What w as older people’s attitude towards personal computers at first ?A. DoubtfulB. ConcernedC. EnthusiasticD. Supportive10. The method the author uses to develop Paragraph 4 is .A. offering analysesB. giving examplesC. making comparisonsD. providing details11. By saying “This couldn’t be further from the truth.” in Paragraph 5, the author means .A. mind challenging games are not suitable for older peopleB. children should improve their skills with practiceC. playing computer games requires analytical thinkingD. older people can perform well in some computer gamesDI was an introvert（内向的人）by nature. For as long as I remember, putting on a sincere smile when meeting someone had never been easy. The key to asincere smile however, is simple. It’s for someone to feel excited. But that’s the source of the problem. When meeting people, instead of being excited, I often felt upset.But we all know friends are important. The more friends you have, the more opportunities you will get, whether it’s job opportunities, a romantic relationship, or business partners. So a smile is important to make others feel comfortable. Mother Teresa sa id, “Every time you smile at someone, it is an action of love, a gift to that person, a beautiful thing.”The smile I’m now talking about is not to make a face to cashiers（收银员）or waiters. I’m talking about those wide smiles you make when meeting old friends. So I’ve discovered a trick. And I call this technique（技巧）“Oh, it’s Jamie!” WhenI meet someone, I imagine an old friend of mine called Jamie who was my first friend when we were still ki ds. It’s no secret why my smile is as wide as I can possibly make. And it’s not just the smile, but my tone and attitude that turn warm as well.And the best part, whenever you’re frien dly to others, they turn friendly in return. You’re not hearing this f rom me. Some research done by scientists actually backs this claim. So do remember to give it a try.Three years ago at the age of 23, I took a long hard look at my life and decided that I was nothing. Tired of my life, I set about making dramatic changes and now I have become a popular writer. My success reflects（显示）that nothing is too difficult if you try bravely.12. From Paragraph 1 we learn that the author .A. found it difficult to show a sincere smile to peopleB. felt excited but nervous when meeting peopleC. became an introvert because of his surroundingsD. didn’t want to smile at others13. What do we know from Mother Teresa’s words in Paragraph 2?A. We can’t live wi thout the help of our friends.B. A smile is important to make others feel comfortable.C. Many people don’t know the importance of a smile.D. People who always smile are sure to have many friends.14. Which of the following sayings can we infer from the passage?A. A friend in need is a friend indeed.B. Every road leads to Rome.C A good beginning is half success. D. Try and try, never say die.15. The author writes this passage mainly to .A. tell us how to make friendsB. tell us how he achieves successC. encourage us to perfect our smileD. describe what a sincere smile is第二节（共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分）根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。

2019-2020学年惠州市第一中学高三英语下学期期末试卷及答案解析

2019-2020学年惠州市第一中学高三英语下学期期末试卷及答案解析第一部分阅读（共两节，满分40分）第一节（共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分）阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项AExciting Adventure Options to Choose From!BIRD WALK(Any time of year)-Join us for a private bird walk through our sanctuary(保护区）。

The Bent's grasslands, trees and woods provide great habitat(栖息地）for birds moving from one place to another, such as Warblers, Vireos, Indigo Buntings, Thrushes, Orioles, and more. This walk will be made to the members in your party.Suitable for ages 5 and upProgram Fee:$150NATURE HIKE(Any time of year)-Take a private hike with Bent of the River! Your personal guide will show you notable habitats and wildlife around the center trails. Nature is exciting and always changing, so you never know what we will find along the way! This program is ideal for people who want to enjoy beautiful scenery while hiking.Suitable for ages 8 and upProgram Fee:$150POMPERAUG RIVER EXPLORATION(June and July only)-Many fascinating creatures live in and around the Pomperaug River! During this recreational(休闲的)program, an Audubon naturalist will share the human and natural history of the river and teach you how to catch fish and animals. The Bent will supply you with necessary tools, such as nets, containers, and field guides. Once the animals are caught, we will observe and identify(确定身份)them and learn how they can help show the health of the river before we put them back to the wild.Suitable for ages 8 and upProgram Fee:$150OWL PROWL(January and February only)-Enjoy a special guided adventure in search of one of the most beloved groups of birds-owls(猫头鹰）！We will be prowling for owls on awalk through the grassland and forests in hopes of seeing one of the three owl species known to live in Connecticut: the Great-horned Owl, Barred Owl, or Eastern Screech-Owl.Evening eventSuitable for ages 10 and upProgram Fee:$2251.Which of the programs is suitable for the Browns with a girl of five years old?A.BIRD WALK.B.NATURE HIKE.C.POMPERAUG RIVER EXPLORATION.D.OWL PROWL.2.What will you do with the fish you catch in POMPERAUG RIVER EXPLORATION?A.Find out their health.B.Do a scientific research.C.Cook them as food on the table.D.Set them free back to the river.3.Whom is this text written for?A.Students.B.Teachers.C.Scientists.D.Adventurers.BIn the Pacific Northwest during winter, 5:15 am might as well be the dead of night. The alarm goes off and the onlylight is the red glow from my clock. My body says, “Go back to bed.” But I don’t. I know my running partner will be waiting in the street and I’m not going to stand her up. Then I walk onto the road, complaining about the cold and wishing I were back under my warm covers.If you’d have asked me a year ago if I could see myself running at 5:15 on a winter morning, I’d have laughed. Morning just wasn’t my thing and running in the morning was something I didn’t even consider. “I prefer to work out in the middle of the morning or in the afternoon,” I’d say to my friends who go to the gym before work.Then, last fall I reconnected with an old neighborhood friend. She’d been running in the morning and taken off forty pounds that year. When I looked in the mirror, I knew I could benefit from the same kind of weight loss. I asked if I could join her. I knew I needed to change something if I was going to get back in shape.The first two months were especially hard, because we ran twice a week at 5:15 am and I slept till 7:00 the other mornings. But as I’ve adjusted to the routine of running, I’ve discovered great joys that make it even more worthwhile than a little weight loss.While I haven’t lost forty pounds yet, it’s amazing how much more energy I have and how much stronger I feel. Because of the morning run, the rest of my day is more productive. I wouldn’t say I’ve become a morning person, but I would say morning running is now my thing.4. What can we know about the author from paragraph 1?A. 5:15 is the ideal time for her to exercise.B. She prefers to run without any company.C. She takes the run with warm clothes on.D. She goes for a run in spite of the cold and early rise.5. What was the author’s attitude to morning running a year ago?A. Scared.B. Unfavorable.C. Supportive.D. Confused.6. What made the author begin to run in the morning?A. Her partner’s encouragement.B. Her friend’s suggestion.C. Realizing the benefits of running.D. Realizing the harm of being fat.7. What effect does morning runninghave on the author?A. She has become slim again.B. She has become more confident.C. She has become more energetic.D. She has become more exhausted.CAs an old saying inChinagoes, “The days of the Sanjiu periodare the coldest days.” “Sanjiu period” , which is in Minor Cold, refers to the third nine-day period (the l9th to the 27th day) after the day of the Winter Solstice(冬至). There are many different customs related to Minor Cold inChina.Eating hotpotDuringMinor Cold people should eat some hot food to benefit the body and defend against the cold weather. Winter is the best time to have hotpot and braised mutton with soy sauce. But it is important to notice that too much spicy food may cause health problems.Eating huangyacaiInTianjin, there is a custom to have huangyacai, a kind of Chinese cabbage, during Minor Cold. There are large amounts of vitamins A and B in huangyacai. As huangyacai is fresh and tender, it is fit for frying, roasting and braising.Eating glutinous rice (糯米饭)According to tradition, the Cantonese eat glutinous rice in the morning during Minor Cold. Cantonese people add some fried preserved pork, sausages and peanuts and mix them into the rice.Eating vegetable riceIn ancient times, people inNanjingtook Minor Cold quite seriously, but as time went by, the celebration of Minor Cold gradually disappeared. However, the custom of eating vegetable rice is still followed today. The rice is steamed and is unspeakably delicious. Among the ingredients (原料), aijiaohuang (a kind of green vegetable), sausages and salted duck are the specialties in Nanjing.8. What do we know about Minor Cold?A. It refers to the Winter Solstice.B. The Sanjiu period is in this period.C. It lasts twenty-seven days.D. It marks the first day of winter.9. What is a special custom in Tianjin in Minor Cold？A. Eating hotpot.B. Having vitamin A and B pills.C. Having huangyacai.D. Buying cabbage.10. How do the Cantonese eat glutinous rice?A. They fry and toast it.B. They eatit for dinner.C. They mix it with many other things.D. They steam it with soy sauce.11. This text may be taken from the ________ column (栏目) of a newspaper.A. travelB. cultureC. fashionD. scienceDOne of the greatest challenges in caring for such intelligent animals as chimpanzees(猩猩)is providing them with enriching experiences. Every day, the chimpanzees at Project Chimps receive morning and evening food-based enrichment devices, but caregivers are always looking for more ways to keep the chimps mentally engaged. With 79 chimpanzees, each with their distinctive personality, care staff often find that different chimps react differently to new enrichment.Last year, we began inviting musicians to perform for chimps to see what they may respond. A violin performance received quite the response. Additional musicians were lined up to visit but the coronavirus has stopped the activities, which we hope toresumein the near future.This past week, we brought an electric piano for the chimps to investigate. Some chimps, like twins Buttercup and Clarisse, were immediately interested and could not wait to tap out a few notes. Others, like Emma, were more interested in trying to take it apart.29- year-old Precious has very little tolerance for the piano. She sat off to the side for a few minutes, but eventually she decided that was enough. She called an end to the enrichment session by throwing a handful of waste at the piano. Receiving her message loud and clear, we removed the piano.We could never have guessed how 33-year-old Luke would react to it. As with many retired lab chimpanzees Luke has some anxiety issues. He seems particularly distrustful of anything new, including people, food, andenrichment. But when we presented the chimps with the piano, Luke was the first to investigate. We could not believe our eyes — this usually anxious chimpanzee bravely chose to explore something new!To us at Project Chimps, this is what it is all about: giving chimpanzees the freedom to choose. We are honored to be part of their journey.12. Why do chimpanzees respond differently to new enrichment?A. They are of different genders.B. They have natural curiosities.C They are as intelligent as humans. D. They have their unique characters.13. What does the underlined word “resume” in Paragraph 2 mean?A. Continue.B. Suspend.C. Monitor.D. Regulate.14. Who showed the least interest in the piano?A. Buttercup and Clarisse.B. Emma.C. Precious.D. Luke.15. What is the text mainly about?A. How caregivers care for the retired chimpanzees.B. What care staff do to enrich chimpanzees' daily life.C. How chimpanzees are trained through various enrichment.D. What Project Chimps does to observe and study wild chimps.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。

2019-2020学年惠州市第一中学高三英语下学期期末考试试题及参考答案

2019-2020学年惠州市第一中学高三英语下学期期末考试试题及参考答案第一部分阅读（共两节，满分40分）第一节（共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分）阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项AHottest Travel DestinationsSometimes figuring out the best place to go can be difficult. Here are some hottest travel destinations that offer some of the most beautiful, artistic, and fashionable places on the globe.Ibiza, SpainWhile Ibiza is knownas a party city, there is far more to do in this historic town than simply drink and dance under the stars. Built mainly in the second century, it’s a world heritage site with architecture dating back to as early as the 7th century. Don’t miss Charo Ruiz, Ibiza’s most famous fashion brand. Plus, the Ibiza Fashion Festival takes place every June.Tangier, MoroccoKnown as the “door to Africa”, Tangier has a rich and complex history dating back thirty centuries. It has all the beauty of the natural world. After spending a morning sunbathing by the Mediterranean Sea, get in some amazing shopping and discover great deals on everything. Before you head home, stop off in Marakesh to visit some of the top Moroccan designers.Havana, CubaStepping onto the streets of Havana feels like stepping back in time. For a day of sightseeing, check out the remaining architecture of Old Havana, which was built ten centuries ago. You can easily do it with one of the area’s many walking tours. Or visit the Museum of Rum for a taste of the island’s most popular wine. You might come across a clothing shop offering some classic finds!Melbourne AustraliaBuilt largely during the 1850s gold rush, Melbourne remains as alive as ever. Make sure to check out the hottest Australian brands. Moreover, visit the Block Arcade in Collins Street to see some of the 19th century architectural details the world has to offer. And, if you want to catch the largest consumer fashion festival in the world, grab tickets for the yearly Virgin Australia Melbourne Fashion Festival.1.What can visitors do in both Ibiza and Havana?A.Taste local wine.B.Visit modern Museums.C.Appreciate ancient buildings.D.Enjoy parties under the stars.2.To attend the globally largest consumer fashion festival, you have to go to ________.A.SpainB.MoroccoC.Havana.D.Australia3.Which of the following cities is the oldest?A.Ibiza.B.Tangier.C.Havana.D.Melbourne.BIn Copenhagen, an 8-year dream was realized when the first paid skiers took their runs down a one-third-mile course (路线)．They skied on what is possibly the greenestpower factory in the world．The factory is so clean and safe that designers were able to turn its buildings into a new center for social life．The waste-to-power factory itself opened in 2017 under the name Amager Bakke．Bjarke Ingels is the architect whosecompany came up with the idea eight years ago of designing a power plant building that would join mountain sports into its very nature．“It is the cleanest waste-to-energy power plant in the world．It is not only better for the environment, it is also moreenjoyable for the lives of its citizens.” Ingels says 97% of city people get their heating as a by-product of energy production．It comes from a system where the electricity, heating, and waste disposal (处理) are mixed into a single process．He dreams that it is also becoming an example that others can look to and say, “IfCopenhagencan do it why can' t we?"There are no hills in this island city, but now people can ski locally, while enjoying the best views ever seen of the harbor．Another thing missing hereis snow cover throughout the winter, so designers set up a kind of special "plastic grass" that provides the perfect friction (摩擦力) for downhill winter sports．In a country where 600, 000 skiers always had to travel to practice sking, to be able to finally ski in their backyard-and, all year round - is, as one skier said, “AMAZING．”The company hopes to see 300, 000 visitors enjoying the experience of Copen hill each year, with the ski slope costing $ 22 an hour or just $ 366 for a full season pass．Meanwhile, the city is one step closer to its final goal of becoming the world's first carbon-neutral city by 2025．We thinkit might be all “down hill” from here．4. How does the power factory produce electricity?A. By using oil．B. By using coal．C. By usingwind．D. By using waste．5. What' s Ingels' dream according to the passage?A. To make more tall buildings in different big cities．B. To help more skiers to ski in high mountains．C. There will be more green power factories in the world．D. More and more people will ski in the power factory．6. Where do the skiers ski in the power factory?A. On man-made snow．B. On man-made ice．C. On plastic grass．D. On real sand．7. The underlined part “it might be all 'downhill' from here" means that________.A. they will soon reach their final goalB. they will soon draw many visitorsC. they will produce more electricityD. they have difficulties reaching the goalCWhat a day! I started at my new school this morning and had the best time. I made lots of new friends and really liked my teachers. I was nervous the night before, but I had no reason to be. Everyone was so friendly and polite. They made me feel at ease. It was like I'd been at the school for a hundred years!The day started very early at 7:00 am. I had my breakfast downstairs with my mom. She could tell that I was very nervous. Mom kept asking me what was wrong. She told me I had nothing to worry about and that everyone was going to love me. If they didn't love me, Mom said to send them her way for a good talking to. I couldn't stop laughing.My mom dropped me off at the school gates about five minutes before the bell. A little blonde girl got dropped off at the same time and started waving at me. She ran over and told me her name was Abigail. She was very nice and we became close straight away. We spent all morning together and began to talk to another girl called Stacey. The three of us sat together in class all day and we even made our way home together! It went so quickly. Our teacher told us that tomorrow we would really start learning and developing new skills.I cannot wait until tomorrow and feel as though I am really going to enjoy my time at my new school. I only hope that my new friends feel the same way too.8. How did the author feel the night before her new school?A. Tired.B. ConfidentC. Worried.D. homesick9. What did the author think of her mother’s advice?A. Clear.B. Funny.C. OptionalD. Respectable10. What happened on the author's first day of school?A. She met many nice people.B. She had a hurried breakfast.C. She learned tome new skills.D. She arrived at school very early.11. What can we infer about Abigail?A. She disliked Stacey.B. She was shy and quiet.C. She got on well with the author.D. She was an old friend of the author.DThe Chinese philosopher (哲学家) Confucius once said, “Time flows away like the water in the river.” This is especially true as the novel coronavirus pneumonia outbreak has affected millions of people in China, andthe whole nation has been working day and night to fight the epidemic.In late January, when an increasing number of people in Wuhan were suspected to be infected, and hospitals didn't have adequate beds for them, two special hospitals—Lei shenshan Hospital and Huo shenshan Hospital were built. These two makeshift (临时的) hospitals were built to treat pneumonia patients infected with the novel coronavirus.HuoshenshanHospitalhas 1,000 beds and covers 33,900 square meters, andLeishenshanHospitalhas 1,500 beds and a total area of about 79,000 square meters. More than 4,000 workers worked 24/7 in two shifts, and nearly 1,000 large-scale pieces of equipment and transport vehicles helped the project on site. The two hospitals were built in an amazingly short time. It only took 10 days for people to build Huo shenshan, and 14 days for Lei shenshan.This certainly wowed many people overseas. “It's incredible that two hospitals with 2,500 beds can be built in a short period. It's just hard to believe,” a foreigner named Stuart told People's Daily. In the meantime, Chinese companies have also taken actions quickly in this battle.“The automobile industry is highly industrialized with strong capabilities in comprehensive manufacturing, purchasing materials, production lines and output of technologies,” Shi Jianhua, deputy secretary-general of China Association of Automobile Manufacturers, told CCTV News. “In this special time, when the nation needs more masks, it's time for us to quickly respond and shoulder the social responsibilities.”Indeed, a fast response is crucial in any crisis. In this special time,Chinacan't afford to waste a second in the fight against the epidemic. After all, time equals life during this crisis.12. Confucius' saying “Time flows away like the water in the river.” is mentioned to ______.A. arouse readers' interest in the passage.B. introduce the subject of the passage.C. present the background information.D. stress the value of time in epidemic.13. What can we learn about Lei shenshan hospital and Huo shenshan hospital?A. They are new hospitals for health care inWuhan.B. They were built in minimal time.C. Over 4,000 workers worked continuously.D. Stuart found them too massive to believe.14. We can infer from Shi Jianhua's words that the automobile industry inChina______.A. had no medical supplies factories before.B. guarantees whoever in need enough masks.C. has capabilities to give timely response.D. has strong abilities in manufacturing.15. What does the passage mainly talk about?A. China fights epidemic against the clock.B. Twospecial hospitals were constructed.C. Chinese firms acted quickly and effectively.D. Time is crucial for people in overcoming crisis.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。

2019-2020学年惠州市第一中学高三英语下学期期末试卷及答案

2019-2020学年惠州市第一中学高三英语下学期期末试卷及答案第一部分阅读（共两节，满分40分）第一节（共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分）阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项AChildren under the age of 18 will be allowed up to three hours per week to play video games, according to a notice issued by China's National Press and Publication Administration. Online game companies are required to provide services to minors — from8 to 9 p. m. on Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays and legal holidays — as a way to safeguard their physical and mental health. Children are playing more and more online games these days. Is it time to limit their online gaming time? What role do parents have? Readers share their opinions.RizlaredOnline games are addictive, but if children are taught how to manage in a sensible and responsible manner then it is no longer a threat(威胁).To achieve this, parents need to set examples for not being glued to their phones. Teaching is and always will be the best solution to such problems.AndrewGood policy. By limiting time spent on online games, kids can spend time doing more useful things to develop their potential. They can go outside and run, jump and swim instead of sitting on a couch at home and playing with a smart phone.AdamIt is often seen that parents argue with children over cellphones. Most parents can hardly set and enforce the time limit for its daily usage. Some forcibly take away their cellphones, but it will ruin trust and relationship. Even worse, it will make their kids hate them.PinkExcessive(过度的）gaming is purely a waste of time and energy for minors and has a negative effect on both physical and mental health. The gaming industry should not put profit- flaking interests as its priority (优先事项) . They should act in a socially responsible way toprovide an environment for children to ensure their well-being and development.LaurenThere would be a loophole(漏洞). Children could use their parents’ or other adults’ IDs to avoid real-name registration, thus making it impossible to put this policy in effect. Parents ly need to strengthen guidance andsupervision to keep their children from gaming addiction.1. What should kids do according to Andrew?A. Play online games.B. Play with a smart phone.C. Study all the time.D. Go in for outside activities.2. What does Pink advise the gaming industry to do?A. Pay attention to its profit.B. Focus on kids’ health.C. Be responsible for kids’ surroundings.D. Persuade kids lo play more games.3. What role do parents have according to the passage?A. They keep hold of their phones.B. They set examples for their kids.C. They limit their kids’ time.D. They blame kids for addiction.BWhen a fire broke out in my home in the middle of the night, I knew I'd do anything I could to save my family. The medicine that I take for my rheumatoid arthritis causes me to wake up inthe middle of the night with a dry mouth. January 15, 2016, was no different. I, Indiana, US, awoke at 2:30am needing water.I was walking back upstairs from the kitchen when I heard my bulldog , Rock. Whatever Rock was doing down there, it made enough noise for me to go to him. By the time I made it to the bottom of the stairs, he was running up, and he never came up the stairs, no matter what. I think that was his way of telling me, "We've got to go back up. "When I got to the top of the stairs, I turned around and saw a light on, but I didn't remember leaving one on. I walked downstairs again, and that's when I saw fire. I immediately shouted to my wife to wake up and get our three kids. I grabbed a knife and cut out the plastic that covered the window to the porch roof. I then pried open the window and kicked out the screen. I started screaming for help. But help never came. I got everybody out on the roof and threw a blanket out there so we wouldn't slip off. It was cold, January cold. Then I started screaming for help. But help never came.Now, I'm scared of heights and have physical issues, what with my rheumatoid arthritis, but I couldn't let my family burn up. So I jumped off the roof. I didn't scoot to the edge; I just jumped and got the wind knocked out of me when I landed. I found our ladder, placed it against the house, and climbed back up to the roof. I wrapped my arms around my daughter and carried my nine - month - old with my teeth, by his little sleeper. Then I climbed down the ladder. Once on the ground, I had my little girl hold her brother, and I went back up to the roof to get my other daughter. Then I went back up again and got my wife. I tried to get my dog, but he just disappeared in the black smoke. I never saw him alive again,I'm no hero. I'm just an ordinary person who'd help anybody. This happened to be the time when I helped my own family. I live to protect my family. Just likeRock—he lived to protect us.4. What made the author wake up at 2:30am?A. My dog's barkingB. The medicine's effectC. A burning fireD. A noise downstairs5. How did Rock tell the author the danger downstairs?A. He turned on a light downstairs.B. He ran to the author's room upstairs.C. He kept barking and running up to stairs.D. He made some noise at the bottom of the stairs.6. What did the author do after his family all stood on the roof?A. He placed a blanket to keep warm.B. He started screaming for help.C. He jumped off the roof.D. He broke open the window and kicked out the screen7. Which ofthe following best describe the author?A. Courageous and responsibleB. Caring and selfishC. Loyal and braveD. Strong and considerateCAs summer approaches, many kids and teenagers may find that they have more time in hand. One great way to make use of the extra time is to go on an adventure and travel. Clearly, I am not a naturally adventurous person, but I have found that takingthe risk and challenging myself to explore and travel to unfamiliar places can be a very rewarding experience.Because I am usually quite busy during the school year, most of my travels take place during the summer. Over the past few summers, I have hiked in the Grand Canyon, explored Niagara Falls, and camped out in upstate New York. Although these experiences are varied, they are similar in that they instill (灌输) a sense of appreciation for nature and a more balanced view on life. When I hiked in the Grand Canyon, for example, I was in awe(敬畏) of the geological influences that shaped the canyon.Adventures, of course, are not limited to hiking. There are many other choices, such as camping, volunteering in a foreign environment and travelling to different countries. In my opinion, adventures are more enjoyable withfamily or a few friends. There is a sense of bonding that one only gets through spending time together in outdoor adventures. For example, when I was in Boy Scouts, I often went on weekend camping trips with my friends. When I came back from a Boy Scouts camping trip, I often was eager to go outside more and explore the parks and nature around me.Next fall, I will attend college. In the meantime though, I hope to make the most of my summer to explore and travel. Now, I am planning on hiking and camping out in Maine.When I visited Maine last fall, I was amazed by how beautiful it was and the tall trees and coasts that exist, and I really hope to enjoy the beauty of nature there this summer.8. We can learn from the first paragraph about the author?A. He is an adventurous person by natureB. He likes challenging himself by travellingC. He enjoys travelling with other adventurersD He needs others’ help when going on an adventure9. Which of the following can make people’s adventure more enjoyable according to the author？A. Going to different countries.B. Going to unfamiliar places.C. Travelling withtheir family or friends.D. Travelling to distant places by themselves.10. What will the author do this summer？A. Explore Niagara Falls.B. Hike in the Grand Canyons.C. Camp out in upstate New York.D. Hike and camp out in Maine.11. Who is probably the author?A. A high school student.B. A college student.C. A friendly guide.D. A warm-hearted teacher.DAs we all know, there are plenty of different parks to visit in theUK. All theme parks inBritainhave cafes, restaurants, picnic areas and gift shops, so you'll still have plenty to see and do when you and the kids have been on enough rides. There are usually smaller “funfair“ rides and games as well, so younger children won't get bored. Several theme parks also have other attractions next to them, e. g. water parks often open all year round, unlike the theme parks.Whenever you are inBritain, there's likely to be a theme park within one or two hours,drive, bus ride or train journey. Several theme parks even have accommodation(膳宿)so you can stay for a day or two if you want tomake a trip into a short holiday.Prices forUKtheme parks vary considerably; some have an entrance price which allows you to go on all the rides, while in others you have to pay for every ride individually. It can also make a difference whether you go during peak time or not. For example, tickets always cost more during school holidays and weekends than they do during the weekdays.Theme parks always get very busy during the summer months, so if you don't like crowds ifs usually a good idea to go earlier or later in the year!If you're thinking of visiting aUKtheme park, it's worth having a look for special offers on tickets. Products such as chocolate bars and cereals sometimes have " buy one get one free" offers on theme park tickets, so keep a look out in shops and supermarkets.12. This passage mainly talks about all the following EXCEPT.______.A. things to doB. prices for theme parksC. rules to obeyD. special offers13. If you go to the theme park during the weekdays, you'll probably.______.A. have to spend moreB. save some moneyC. win a big prizeD. get something free14. According to the passage, what should you do if you are tired of crowds in the theme park?A. Avoid the busiest months.B. Go earlier or later in the daytime.C. Choose one with few visitors.D. Go there when no one is in it.15. The best title for the text would be ______.A. What to Do in the Theme ParkB. Theme Parks in theUKC. Visiting the Theme ParkD. Introduction to Famous Theme Parks第二节（共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分）阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。

广东省2019-2020学年高一英语第二学期期末试卷真题汇编--书面表达

【答案】Dear Tom,
How have you been lately? The English Corner in our school is going to organize an English speech contest. I am writing to invite you to take part in this activity as a special contestant.
To begin with, you’d better have a heart-to-heart talk with your roommate who often stays up late reading e-books at night. You should let him know that you are seriously affected by his voice. What’s more, it is necessary to make him aware that it is harmful to his eyes to stare at the screen of a mobile phone and that it will affect his study at the same time if he hasn’t enough sleep. By the way, if you are too shy to talk with him, you can tell him about your feeling by writing him a letter. I believe he will understand you and give up the bad habit.
I hope you’ll find these ideas useful.

惠州市2019-2020学年度第一学期期末质量检测-高一英语

惠州市2019-2020学年度第一学期期末质量检测高一英语（2020.01）本试卷分为选择题和非选择题两部分。

满分150分，考试用时120分钟。

第Ⅰ卷第一部分阅读理解（共两节，满分40分）第一节（共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分）阅读理解下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。

AWhat's On?Electric Underground7:30pm - 1:00am Free at the Cyclops TheatreDo you know who's playing in your area? We're bringing you an exciting evening of live rock and pop music from the best local bands. Are you interested in becoming a musician and getting a recording contract （合同）？If so, come early to the talk at 7:30 pm by Jules Skye, a successful record producer. He's going to talk about how you can find the right person to produce your music.Gee Whizz8:30pm -10:30pm Comedy at KaleidoscopeCome and see Gee Whizz perform. He's the funniest stand-up comedian （脱口秀出剧演员）on the comedy scene. This joyful show will please everyone, from the youngest to the oldest. Gee Whizz really knows how to make you laugh! Our bar is open from 7:00 pm for drinks and snacks （快餐）.Simon's Workshup5:00pm -7:30pm Wednesdays at Victoria StageThis is a good chance for anyone who wants to learn how to do comedy. The workshop looks at every kind of comedy, and practices many different ways of making people laugh Simon is a comedian and actor who has 10 years' experience of teaching comedy. His workshops are exciting and tun. An evening with Simon will give you the confidence to be funny.Charlotte Sfone8：00pm -11:00pm Pizza WorldFine food with beautiful jazz music; this is a great evening out. Charlotte Stone will perform songs from her new best-selling CD, with James Pickering on the piano. The menu is Italian, with excellent meat and fresh fish, pizzas and pasta (面食).Book early to get a table. Our bar is open all day, and serves cocktails, coffee, beer, and white wine.1.Who can help you if you want to have your music produced?A. James Pickering.B. Gee Whizz.C. Charlotte Stone.D. Jules Skye.2.At which place can people of different ages enjoy a good laugh?A. Kaleidoscope.B. Victoria Stage.C. The Cyclops Theatre.D. Pizza World.3.When will Charlotte Stone perform her songs?A. 5:00pm--7:30pm.B. 7:30am--1:00am.C. 8:00pm--11:00pm.D. 8:30pm--10:30pm.BAvi Wortis, known simply as Avi, writes historical novels.Historical novels mix historical facts with story-telling skills. These stories take place in the past. The main characters are not always real：they exist only in stories ”Avi decided to become a writer when he was a student in senior high school. This was quite a decision because he did not write well in school. He had a problem called dysgraphia, a writing disabilit y. The problem caused people to spell words wrongly. Avi always enjoyed reading. He read many types of books as a child. Avi believed that reading is the most important activity for a person who wants to be a writer.Avi also believes that strong characters make strong stories. He creates characters that can help to bring His ideas to life. His books often deal with questions about life. Writing stories lets him explore many sides of a subject. His favorite part is to make improvements in his writing.For him the hardest part is writing the first draft （草稿）.Avi's first book was published in 1970. lie has written more than 45 books ever since. Most of them are for young-adult readers. Besides historical novels, he writes comedies, shop stories about adventures, animals and so on. Fighting Ground, which was published in 1984, is an example of Avi's historical novels. This attractive story takes place during the American Revolutionary War.4.What can we learn from Paragraph 2?A.How Avi developed characters.B.Why Avi liked reading.C. How Avi became a writer.D.Why Avi decided to become a writer.5.We learn from the text that Avi______.A.published his first story in 1984B.thinks reading is not the most important for writersC.seldom changes his first drafts when writingD.believes in the importance of good characters in stories6.According to Avi, what's the most difficult thing in writing?A.Making improvementsB. Writing the first draftC. Finding an attractive character.D. Writing the first part of a novel7. What is the author's purpose of writing the text?A.To discuss how to become a writer.B.To introduce a writer of historical novels.C.To describe an important historical novel.D. To show how a historical novel is written.CSpeaking of children-what child doesn't like to jump around and act silly sometimes? Monkeys are also known for acting silly. So, when kids act up, parents or teachers may tell them to stop monkeying around. It means to do things that are not useful or serious, or to simply waste time.Now, in the United States, children do not usually have monkeys as pets, but they do often have dogs. And dogs make most children feel happy. But for some reason, we use "dog" in a phrase that means to feel unwell. If you are as sick as a dog, you are really sick and will most likely to stay home from work or school.Besides, dogs and cats are also favorite pets here in the States. This next phrase combines cats and secrets to make a very common expression」Let's say you know a secret, a big secret.And let's say you tell it to people. You have just let the cat out of the bag! This idiom means revealing （揭示）a secret or telling facts that were previously （先前）unknown.If you let the cat out of the bag, you spoil a surprise. So, if your friend is planning a big surprise birthday for another friend, don't let the cat out of the bag by accidentally saying it in from of the birthday girl. Even though this is a very common idiom, the origin of “to let the cat out of the bag' is also unknown.If you are doing an outdoor activity—such as hiking in the woods, or having a picnic in a park-what are some things that may disturb your good time? Bad weather could. And so could bugs! Crawling pests like ants, and flying ones like mosquitoes, could make your experience uncomfortable or annoying.So, when we bug people we bother them so much that we affect their good time. This common expression is often said as a command: “Stop bugging me !”8.According to passage, “monkeying around” is considered___________.A.sillyB.wrongC.properD.happy9.If you ask somebody to reveal a secret, you may use the phrase “__________”.A.stop bugging meB.as sick as a dogB.monkeying around D. let the cat out of the bag10.What is the meaning of the phrase “stop bugging me”?A.Don’t trouble me.B.Give u p your good time.B.Stop feeling annoyed. D. Don’t comfort me.11.What is the passage mainly about?A.The name of animals in the English language.B.The meaning of some English phrases.C.The origins of phrases about animals.D.The strange usages of some words.DEverybody sleeps, but what people stay up late to catch or wake up early in or er n varies by culture. From data collected, it seems the things that cause us to lose the most sleep, on average, are sporting events, time changes, and holidays.Russia's late nights and early mornings generally correspond（相一致）to public holidays. On New Year's Eve, Russians have the world's latest bedtime, hitting the hay at around 3:30 m. Russians also get upan hour later on International Women’s Day, the day for treating and celebrating female relatives.Similarly, Americans, late nights, late mornings, and longest sleep fall on three-day weekends.Canada got the least sleep of the year the night it beat Sweden in the Olympic hockey （冰球）The World Cup is also chiefly responsible tor sleep deprivation. The worst night for sleep in the U.K. was the night of the England-Italy match on June 14. British people stayed up a half-hour later to watch it, and then they woke up earlier than usual the next morning thanks to summer nights, the phenomenon in which the sun barely sets in northern countries in the summertime. That was nothing, though, compared to Germans. Italians, and the French, who stayed up around an hour and a half later on various days throughout the summer to watch the World Cup.It should be made clear that not everyone has a tool to record their sleep patterns; in some of these nations, it's likely that only the richest people do. And people who select to track （heir sleep may try to get more sleep than the average person. Even if that's the case, the above findings are still striking. If the most health-conscious （注IK 健康的）among us have such deep swings （明显改变）in our sleep levels throughout the year, how much sleep are the rest of us losing?12.What do we learn about the Russians regarding sleep?A. They don’t fall asleep until very late.B.They don't sleep much on weekends.C.They get less sleep on public holidays.D.They sleep longer than people elsewhere.13.The underlined “deprivatio n” in the last paragraph but one means____________.A. depressionB. troubleC. observationD.loss14.Why do some rich people use a tool lo record their sleep patterns?A. They want to get more sleep.B. They have trouble fulling asleep.C. They are involved in a sleep research.D. They want to go lo bed on regular hours.15.What does the author imply in the last paragraph?A.It is important to study our sleep patterns.B. Few people really know the importance of sleep.C. Sleeplessness does harm to people’s health.D.Average people probably sleep more than the rich.第二节（共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分）根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。

2019-2020学年广东省惠州市第一中学高三英语下学期期末试题及答案解析

2019-2020学年广东省惠州市第一中学高三英语下学期期末试题及答案解析第一部分阅读（共两节，满分40分）第一节（共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分）阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项AThough online ordering is popular in the UK today，handson experience still attracts many buyers' attention.Oxford StreetLondon is a shoppers' paradise，and most visitors head for Oxford Street.Halfway along is Selfridges，one of the world's first department stores where the architecture and window dressing impress you even before you go in.There are at least four other major stores on this street，plus Europe's largest music shop.In December the atmosphere is especially festive because of the Christmaslights which are always lighted by a politician，a great sportsman，or a super star.Kensington High StreetA fashionable area for shopping is Kensington High Street.One of its department stores even has a roof garden—good for relaxing between purchases.There's also an organic food superstore.Borough MarketYou can't visit London without going to a supermarketOne of the oldest and best for food is probably Borough Market on the south bank of the Thames.Get off the underground at London Bridge and wander among fresh fish stalls，bakeries，and fruit and vegetable sellers.You can also buy specialities to take away，like cheeses，pork pies，mustard and chutney.More places for bargainsPortobello Road Market on a Saturday is your best choice for jewelry or collector's items.It's a shortwalk from the underground station at Notting Hill Gate and you never know what you will find.For clothes，Camden Market is the place.It gets a little crowded at the weekends，though.Convent Garden Market offers great experience for the simple pleasure of looking at jewelry and gifts.1.Oxford Street becomes special in December for ________.A.the wonderful window dressingB.the Europe's largest music shopC.the lights lighted by a famous personD.many bargains to choose from2.To enjoy food，you can goto ________.A.Camden MarketB.Borough MarketC.Kensington High StreetD.Portobello Road Market3.Where is this passage probably taken from?AA science book. B.A traveler's journal.C.A news report.D.A trip guide.BAlex Wong, a junior atMarkKeppelHigh SchoolinAlhambra,California, is working hard on his application to a top college. His resume shows off his nearly straight A’s in difficult classes, experience at a summer program atStanfordUniversity, Eagle Scout project and time on the soccer team as well as the school choir. But his steady progress stopped unexpectedly this year. Aiming to open access to college-level Advanced Placement (大学预科) courses, his schoolbegan using a computer-based lottery to give out spaces. Alex got shut out of all three of the courses he requested.The new system caused anger among families whose children failed to get into AP courses, which many consider important to develop advanced skills, improve grade-point averages and allow students to earn college credit, saving them and their families tuition dollars. Students and parents wrote to administrators to complain, circulated a petition (请愿) and launched a Facebook group for trading classes. “I’M DESPERATE! I’LL GIVE YOU FREE FOOD,” one student, Kirk Hum, posted on the 210-member AP Flea Market Facebook group.AP classes have long been held dear by the most talented and ambitious students.But now they are seen as positive for all students who are willing to push themselves – and schools are increasingly viewing access to them as a basic educational right. But this change has brought challenges.Miracle Vitangcol, a junior atDowntownMagnetsHigh Schoolwith average grades and test scores, is failing her AP US history class. She said she can’t handle the rapid pace and volume of material she needs to remember. But she said she intends to stick it out because the class is teaching her to manage her time, take good notes and work hard. “I’m struggling to adjust,” she said. “But I keep telling myself: ‘It’s OK. You can do it. Just push yourself’.”Some critics worry that the open-access movement is pushing too many unprepared students into AP classes, as shown by higher exam failure rates over the last decade. They also fear that open enrollment (录取) policies areencouraging teachers to weaken courses and give out high grades to students who don’t deserve them. “While expanding access is generally a good thing, we need to make sure we’re not watering down the experience for the high achievers,” said Michael Petrilli, executive vice president of the Thomas B. Fordham Institute, a Washington-based educational policy organization.4. The purpose of the new AP courses system at Alex Wong’s school is to ______.A. make sure all students get access to the AP courses they desire.B. ensure that students have a fair chance to get access to AP courses.C. improve the academic performance of students in AP courses.D. separate high achievers from average students through the new courses.5. According to the article, the AP Flea Market Facebook group is a place where ______.A. students’ parents send their complaints to school administrators.B. students share tips about saving money for college.C. students offer items to trade for the AP courses they need.D. students can find support and guidance on their AP study.6. Which of the following statements would Michael Petrilli agree with?A. Opening AP courses to all students is a bad idea.B. School administrators should maintain high academic standards for AP courses.C. High schools should stop charging students for taking AP courses.D. Access to AP courses is necessary for students applying for top American colleges.7. The author used Miracle Vitangcol’s example to show that ______.A. students need to remember too much in their AP courses.B.AP courses pose a big challenge to unprepared students.C. the secret to success in AP courses is to keep pushing yourself.D. average students don’t deserve their places in AP courses.CA man in Indonesia is walking backwards for 435 miles. He's making the trip to encourage the government and others to value and protect Indonesia's rainforests.Medi Bastoni is 43 years old. He is an Indonesian. Indonesia is a large country in the world formed by a group of islands. There are over 16, 000 islands there，and most of them are covered with rainforests. But on Java, where Mr. Bastoni lives, far more forests have been cleared.Mr. Bastoni believes it's important to protect forests from being cut down, and to restore (恢复) them when they have been destroyed. Near his home, Mount Wilis is now being restored, but Mr. Bastoni wants to make the protection continue. That's how he came up with the idea of the 435-mile walk.And walking backwards? Mr. Bastoni wants Indonesians to look back at their past. Walking backwards is a good way to get attention. Right now, Mr. Bastoni's backward walk is pretty big news in Indonesia.Mr. Bastoni is wearing a frame(框架)that supports a large mirror in front of him, above his head. This allows Mr. Bastoni to look behind him while walking backwards. Besides, Mr. Bastoni is carrying a backpack with some clothes and a little food. He is planning on buying more meals from restaurants along the way. He has been sleeping at police stations, security posts, and even strangers homes during the trip. His plan is to cover about 19 miles a day. In early August he was in Sragen -- about 100 miles from his home. It's not clear whether Mr. Bastoni is still on track to arrive in Jakarta by August 17.8. What do we know about rainforests in Indonesia?A. Indonesia has the largest area of rainforests in the world.B. The loss of rainforests is getting serious on Java.C. The islands there are all covered by rainforests.D Local people pay great attention to rainforests.9. Why did Mr Bastoni want to take the 435-mile walk?A With the purpose of fighting climate change.B. With the aim of becoming a healthy person.C. With the hope of rebuilding rainforests.D. With deep love for traditional sports.10. What's the function of the large mirror?A. To make sure of Mr. Bastoni's safety.B. To show Mr. Bastoni's position correctly.C. To allow Mr. Bastoni to look forwards easily.D. To help Mr. Bastoni enjoy views on the road.11. What can be the best title for the text?A. The difficulty of protecting rainforests in Indonesia.B. The importance of rainforests to Indonesia.C. A trip to recall history and attract attention.D. A walking backwards trip to save rainforests.DSonja Redding and her family were on their way home to Omaha, Nebraska, after a weeklong visit to Washington, D. C. with her two sons, one of whom, 5-year-old Xayvior, has autism(自闭症).Although all of the other flights had gone fine, Xayvior became angry during one of the flights, and Redding couldn’t calm him.“It felt like everyone on the plane was looking at us and got angry with my son, ” she wrote in a Facebook post after she got home. “I don’t know what to do when others just don’t understand that he is not just a kid with no discipline(自制力)，but a child with special needs who doesn’t know how to control himself.”The day was saved by Delta flight attendant(空乘人员)Amanda Amburgy. She tried to help Xayvior watch a movie, but when that failed, she offered to take him on a tour of the airplane.That worked, and soon the child was not only calm, but having a good time.“When they came back, Xayvior was much calmer and happier,” wrote Redding in the post，which now has 2,700 likes and over 500 shares. “I want to thank this Delta attendant. She didn’t judge, and she just showed love. We need more people like this in the world. ”It wasn’t long before Amburgy was told about the post.“ We’re there to help, and that’s what we want to do,” she said in an interview. “So, we always want to make anything easier for the family as well as other passengers.”She also shared what she felt when she read Redding’s story. “When I read it, it touched my heart. It’s something I would do for anyone on the plane, because that’s what I’m here for. It really made a difference in her life.”12. How did Redding feel on the plane?A. Tired.B. Uncomfortable.C. Very angry.D. Deeply afraid.13. What did Amburgy do to help the family?A. She asked the family to stay beside her.B. She asked the other passengers for help.C. She tried her best to calm the boy.D. She helped look after the other boy.14. Why did Redding post the story?A. To show her thanks.B. To help kids with autism.C. To get in touch with Amburgy.D. To share her travel experience.15. Which of the following words can best describe Amburgy?A. Proud.B. Honest.C. Hard-working.D. Warm-hearted.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。

2019-2020学年广东省惠州市第一中学高三英语下学期期末试卷及答案

2019-2020学年广东省惠州市第一中学高三英语下学期期末试卷及答案第一部分阅读（共两节，满分40分）第一节（共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分）阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项AUNUSUAL ATTRACTIONS ON THE WATERBangkokFloating MarketsThere are many floating markets where goods are sold from boats. While modem markets are more popular, floating markets still are huge attractions for local tourism. In Bangkok Floating Markets,Thailand, one of the most popular ones, any visitors can buy local foods and traditional hand-made souvenirs.Bregenzer Festspiele（Opera festival）The Bregenz Festival is held every year from July to August inVorarlberg,Austria. It has the world's largest stage on the water. The performances are different every year but they are usually united by one theme. The decorations（装饰）are very impressive and are worth seeing.Viva, ArtificialIslandArtificial islands are not something new. What makes this island special is that . it is floating. Viva is the largest out of three man-made islands along with Vista and Tera, all situated inSeoul,South Korea. The island weighs 2,000-tons and is technically a buoy（浮标）.The island unfortunately is not carbon-neutral（碳中和）but it has solar panels which can generate electricity to power the hall, restaurants and shopping malls. MarinaBayFloating Platform StadiumThis stadium was built as a temporary solution while Singapore National Stadium was rebuilt. Now it is usedfor different sporting events, concerts, and festivals. In particular, it was once used for the opening and closing ceremonies during the 2010 Summer Youth Olympics.1. What can visitors do at Bangkok Floating Markets?A. Performing.B.Boating.C. Shopping.D. Swimming.2. What do you know about Viva?A. It is the biggest island inSouth Korea.B. It has the equipment to harness solar energy.C. It is the largest floating stage on the water.D. It is a man-made island only for low-carbon life.3. Which attraction should you choose to watch a basketball match?A. Bangkok Floating Markets.B. Bregenzer Festspiele.C. Viva, ArtificialIsland.D.MarinaBayFloating Platform Stadium.BScientists at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (麻省理工学院) have turned spider webs into music——creating an strange soundtrack that could help them better understand how the spiders output their complex creations and even how they communicate.The MIT team worked with Berlin-based artist Tomas Saraceno to take 2D (two-dimensional) laser (激光) scans of a spider web, which were linked together and made into a mathematical model that could recreate the web in 3Din VR (virtual reality). They also worked with MIT’s music department to create the virtual instrument.“Even though the web looks really random (随机)，there actually are a lot of inside structures and you can visualize (可视化) them and you can look at them, but it’s really hard to grasp for the human imagination or human brain to understand all these structural details,” said MIT engineering professor Markus Buehler, who presented the work on Monday at a virtual meeting of the American Chemical Society.Listening to the music while moving through the VR spider web lets you see and hear these structural changes and gives a better idea of how spiders see the world, he told CNN. “Spiders use vibrations (振动) as a way to locate themselves, to communicate with other spiders and so the idea of thinking really like a spider would experience the world was something that was very important to us as spider material scientists,” Buehler said.Spiders are able to build their webs without shelves or supports, so having a better idea of how they work could lead to the development of advanced new 3D printing techniques. “The reason why I did that is I wanted to be able to get information really from the spider world, which is very weird and mysterious,” Buehler explained. In addition to the scientific value, Buehler said the webs are musically interesting and that you can hear the sounds the spider creates during construction. “It’s unusual and eerie and scary, but finally beautiful.” he described.4. What have MIT scientists done according to the passage?A. They have translated spider webs into sounds.B. They have made a mathematical model to produce webs.C. They have created a soundtrack to catch spiders.D. They have known how spiders communicate.5. What can we know about spider webs from paragraph 3?A. Their structures are beautiful and clear.B. Professor Markus Buehler knows them well.C. The American Chemical Society presents the result.D. They are complex for people to figure it out.6. In which field will the study be helpful?A. virtual realityB. printingC. paintingD. film-making7. What is the main idea of the passage?A. It tells us that the music created by spiders is scary.B. It shows how the researchers carry out the experiment.C. It presents a new and creative way to study spiders.D. It explains why scientists did the experiment.CTofight for the conservation of forest ecosystem, several ecologists including Daniel Janzen convinced Del Oro, an orange juice producer, to donate part of their forestland to a national park. In return, Del Oro was allowed to throw large amounts of waste in the form of orangepeels(皮) on a 3-hectare piece of land within the national park at no cost. Dealing with tons of leftover peels usually involved burning them or paying to have them poured into a landfill, so the proposal was very attractive.But a year later, another juice company challenged the deal in court, arguing that their competitor was "polluting a national park". They ended up winning, and the deal between Del Oro and the national park fell through.Then in 2013, while discussing possible research avenues（途径，手段）with Timothy Treuer, Daniel Janzen mentioned the orange story. Feeling interested, Treuer decided to stop by that piece of land that had been covered with fruit waste 15 years earlier. What he found shocked him."While I would walk over exposed rock and dead grass in the nearby fields, I'd have to climb through undergrowth and cut paths through walls ofvines(藤) in the orange peel site itself," said Timothy Treuer.Treuer and his team spent months picking upsamples(样品), analyzing and comparing them. They foundgreat differences between the areas covered with orange peels and those that were not. The area withorange waste had richer soil.The effect that the orange peels had on the land is probably not that surprising to people familiar withcomposting(施肥), but what is really shocking is that a judge actually thought the waste of orange "mined" a national parkand stopped it from going forward. Now that Timothy Treuer's study has received worldwide attention, this type of "ruining" is being seriously considered as a way of bringing forests back to life.8. What did Del Oro usually do with orange peels?A. Add them to fuel.B. Feed them to animals.C. Burn or bury them.D. Make them into cakes.9. What can we know about the deal between Del Oro and the national park?A. It lasted 15 years.B. It was signed by Treuer.C. It was made in about 1998.D. It was broken by Del Oro.10. What was Treuer's finding?A. Orange peels contain much fibre.B. Orange peels can make soil richer.C. Orange peels rot away in a short time.D. Orange waste ruined the national park.11. What is the author's attitude toward the judge mentioned in the last paragraph?A. Disapproving.B. Positive.C. Worried.D. Admirable.DTourism is often about seeking deeper emotional and personal connections with the world around us. Not all travel experiences, however, need to take place in the real world. With the evolution of virtual reality(VR) technology, tourism will increasingly become a combination of physical and virtual worlds. VR may even remove the need to travel entirely.But can a VR experience really equal a real world one? Many experts believe it can. Studies have shown that our brains have an inbuilt VR-like mechanism that enables us to live imagined experiences. Much of our waking life is spent thinking about either the past or the future. This is known as" mind wandering". During these events we' re not paying attention to the current world around us. Instead, we' re recalling memories, or creating and processing imagined futures.When engaged in mind wandering, our brains process these mental images using the same pathways used to receive inputs from the real world. So, the imagined past or future can create emotions and feelings similar to how we react to everyday life. VR can create these same feelings.While critics might argue that a virtual experience will never match reality, there are several ways VR tourism could make a positive contribution. Firstly it could help protect sensitive locations from over-tourism. In recent years famous sites such as Maya Bay in Thailand, and Cambodia's Angkor Wat Temples have had to limit the number of visitors because of their negative impact. These places are now producing their own VR experiences that will allow tourists to pass through virtual models of the sites.Virtual reality may also allow people back in time, to experience historical events, visit ancient cities, and even to walk among dinosaurs.Finally, in a world where many people suffer from stress and depression due to overwork, virtual tourism may provide a cheap and convenient way for people to take brief holidays to otherwise unreachable destinations and recharge their batteries, without ever leaving their homes.It sounds like science fiction but it's already happening. As virtual technology improves and as people continue to demand new and interesting experiences, expect more virtual tourism, both in combination with the real world and instead of it.12. What is driving the development of virtual tourism?A. Companies seeking to make more money.B. Improvements in virtual reality technology.C. People's demand for more shared experiences.D. People's deeper understanding of the physical world.13. Which of the following best describes "mind wandering"?A. The brain processes which help people think VR is real.B. The way the brain processes inputs from the real world.C. Brain activities focusing on past or future events.D. Experiences coming from a person's imagination.14. What does the underlined word "it" in the last paragraph refer to?A. Science fiction.B. Virtual technology.C. Virtual tourism.D. The real world.15. What is the purpose of the passage?A. To describe the advantages of VR tourism.B. To give suggestions for reducing over-tourism.C. To encourage people to develop VR technology.D. To argue VR tourism will replace the real world travel.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。

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