广东省惠州市实验中学级高一下学期期中考试英语试题(无答案)
广东省惠州市实验中学2012-2013学年高一下学期期中考试英语试题.pdf
考试时间：120分钟 满分：150分 一、完型填空（共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分） 阅读下面短文，掌握其大意，然后从1～15各题所给的四个选项（A、B、C和D）中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
I worked hard for a whole week. So I decided to relax and went out of town with my son for the 1 . When we were walking on the street, we felt a little 2 . So we found a café and 3 to have lunch there. After we sat down at our table, I 4 an elderly couple having lunch at a table across the room. I must have looked over at them a few times because my son asked me if I 5 them. I shook my head and said no. But I told him that they 6 me of my own grandparents. When the waitress came over, I asked her if she knew them. She said she did. She said it was the elderly man’s birthday today. On hearing this, I wanted to do something for them, so I told the 7that I wanted to buy them the lunch and gave her the money. Some time later, the elderly couple came over to 8 us. They were so excited that someone had bought them lunch. It was really a big 9 for them. They said that they had been a little 10 because their own son and daughter seemed to have11 the old man’s birthday. But they were really cheered up by my 12 . My son was surprised that I had paid for this couple who we didn’t know. He asked me why I did it.I smiled at him and replied that my grandparents used to go out for lunch to celebrate their birthdaysin the same way and it just felt like the 13 thing to do to make this couple smile, 14 on their birthdays. Hearing my 15 , my son smiled.1. A. weekB. hourC. monthD. weekend2. A. hungryB. thirstyC. hotD. bored3.A. continuedB. decidedC. refusedD. begged4. A. noticedB. visitedC. recognizedD. attracted5.A.interruptedB. invitedC. knewD. needed6.A.introducedB. remindedC. broughtD. sent7. A. managerB. manC. coupleD. waitress8. A. supportB. comfortC. impressD. thank9. A. activityB. surpriseC. chanceD. change10. A. movedB. tiredC. shockedD.sad11. A. ruinedB. delayedC. forgottenD. celebrated12. A. actionB. adviceC. opinionD. wish13. A. rightB. normalC.unnecessaryD. useful14. A. alwaysB. onlyC. especiallyD. even15. A. excusesB. newsC. questionsD. words 二、语法填空（共10小题 每小题1.5分，满分15分） 阅读下面短文，按照句子结构的语法性和上下文连贯的要求，在空格处填入一个适当的词或使用括号中词语的正确形式填空。
广东省实验中学高一英语下学期期中试题(含解析)
广东实验中学2014—2015学年（下）高一级模块三测试英语本试卷分选择题和非选择题两部分，共11页，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、考号等相关信息填写在答题卡指定区域内。
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标号涂黑；如需改动，用橡皮擦干净后，再选涂其他答案；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，将答题卡和答题卷一并交上。
I 听力（共两节，满分20分）第一节听力理解（5段对话，共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分）每段播放两遍。
各段后有几个小题，各段播放前每小题有5秒钟的阅题时间。
请根据各段播放内容及相关小题，在5秒钟内从题中所给的A、B、C项中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
听第一段对话，回答第1—3题。
1. How will Kate travel to New York?A. By car.B. By train.C. By bus.2. Where is Laura from?A. New York.B. Vermont.C. We don't know.3. What do we know about Kate?A. She will go to New York with Jack's roommate.B. She invites Jack to go with her to New York.C. She has never been to New York.听第二段对话，回答第4—6题。
4. What is the probable relationship between the two speakers?A. Old friends.B. Passenger and taxi driver.C. Pedestrian and policeman.5. What do we know about going by North-south Elevation Bridge?A. It should be faster but the distance will be longer.B. It should be faster and the distance will be the same.C. It should be slower but the distance will be shorter.6. If the cab covers 21 kilometers to get to People's Square, how much should thewoman pay?A. 10 yuan.B. 50 yuan.C. 62 yuan.听第三段对话，回答第7—9题。
广东省惠州中学2022-2023学年高一下学期年级期中考试试题 英语
惠州中学高一年级期中考试英语（科目）试卷第一部分阅读(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,并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
ARave-on!How about learning new skills on the guitar, drums and keyboard by video? Follow the touch-screen instructions to find lessons on each instrument, or search for a song to practice playing along to. Try our Professional Selection, with video clips of band members who will explain the techniques that make their recordings so individual.Show-in-a-day!Be a star singer or dancer for the day in a one-time-only special performance! Experts in international music and dance styles will train you, and costumes provided for the performance help create a really special, individual show. Get your friends and family to come and see you perform, as no videoing or photography is allowed.Archived-ImagesWant to find out about a new band, or just want more information about an old favourite? Visit our collection to find out facts and figures, or see the actual possessions of famous bands and musicians you are interested in. You can actually get to touch things worn on stage at major rock and pop events, and there are plenty of other concert souvenirs.Rhythm-studioGet your body moving in the studio and learn to move to rhythms (节奏) and sounds from the past to now, including Soul and Disco. Learn your steps from our professional onscreen dance instructor, then watch your performance and become the star in your own video recording which you can take away!1. James likes collecting information about his favourite bands, which will he choose?A. Rave-on!B. Show-in-a-day!C. Archived-Images.D. Rhythm-studio.2. In what way is Rhythm-studio different from Show-in-a-day?A. Rhythm-studio offers free gifts from musicians.B. Rhythm-studio has experts to teach face to face.C. Rhythm-studio allows people to bring videos home.D. Rhythm-studio gets family members to enjoy the shows.3. Where can you most probably read the above information?A. In a newspaper.B. In a report.C. In a science magazine.D. In a travel brochure.BAt 12, my father decided to take me on a trip to France. I had never been out of the country before, so I was very excited. My aunt, my father and I went around with my father showing us all the unbelievable sites in Paris. None of us spoke much French but we loved the city.We had taken the subway all over the city and were congratulating ourselves on our mastering what is honestly an excellent subway design that is pretty easy to follow. We decided to visit Versailles by train. We chatted happily along the way until my father realized we were far into the French countryside and no one around spoke English.We reached the end of the line and felt afraid when everyone finally left the train. An old man and his grandchild noticed us and came to help. He spoke no English, so in broken French we tried to explain. When he finally understood, this great man settled his grandson and showed us to the correct train and then boarded with us.Later we knew the truth that there was a train transfer (转乘) and he didn't want us to miss it. This kind man rode a train for an hour and a half out of his way to make sure that three Americans got where they wanted to be. He refused to let us pay for his ticket. He did it all with a gentle smile and patted our hands gently at the stop. Then in his quiet way, he boarded the train to return the way he had come.What impressed me most was the man and his kindness during the amazing trip. Some Americans think the French are rude for some reason, but I always try to persuade them to change their minds with this very story.4. What happened to the author and his family on the train?A. They couldn't understand the signs of the train.B. They failed to get off the train at the right time.C. They had different opinions about where to go first.D. They found it hard to communicate with the French.5. How did the man help the author and his family?A. He paid for their train tickets.B. He showed them the returning way.C. He invited them to travel together.D. He led them to their place.6. Which of the following can best describe the last paragraph?A. Seeing is believing.B. Being kind is a good manner.C. Travelling enriches one's life.D. Helping others brings great pleasure.7. What's the purpose of the author's writing the text?A. To explain an unexpected problem.B. To list the unbelievable sites in Paris.C. To share an unforgettable foreign experience.D. To show the importance of mastering a foreign language.CFresh fruit juice has become increasingly popular in many diets - especially among those consumers who are pressed for time and concerned about their health. Fruit juice has also been linked to beliefs that it can help people lose weight. But is juicing really as healthy as we think?A recent study reveals hard truths about fruit juice.All fruits contain sugars and don’t see m to have harmful effects unless they contribute to extra daily calories. This is because the fiber (纤维) which is found in whole fruit is undamaged, and the sugar is contained within the fruit’s cells. It takes our digestive system a while to break these cells down and for sugar to enter the bloodstream.This is not the case with fruit juice. Different from whole fruit, the natural sugar in fruit juice counts as “free sugars”, just like honey and added sugars. With the fiber removed, fruit juice’s sugar is absorbed more quickly. A sudden rise of blood sugar causes the pancreas (胰腺) to release insulin (胰岛素) to bring it back down to a normal level. Over time, this system can wear out, increasing the risk of developing type-2 diabetes (糖尿病).In 2013, after analysing the health data of 100,000 people collected between 1986 and 2009, researchers found that fruit juice consumption was linked with increased risk of type-2 diabetes. They’ve concluded that even when fruit juice is similar in the nutrition (营养) to whole fruit, fruit juice leads to faster and larger changes in insulin levels since liquids pass through the stomach faster than solids.“Although fruit juice is better than no fruit at all, there are lots of limits,” said Dr.Amy Smith, professor of medicine a t the University of Virginia. “It particularly comes with risks when we consume more than 150 ml of free sugars per day, or when it puts us over our recommended calorie intake. It provides us with vitamins - but fruit juice is far from a quick fix.”8. What leads to the increasing fruit juice popularity?A. Experts’ recommendation.B. Its obvious medical effects.C. Its assumed benefits to health.D. People’s improved life quality.9. Why is whole fruit healthier?A. It provides better nutrition.B. Its fiber slows sugar absorption.C. It protects our digestive system.D. Its fiber helps remove extra sugar.10. How did researchers draw the conclusion in 2013?A. By observing the blood sugar level.B. By comparing liquid and solidintake.C. By analysing previously collected data.D. By interviewing type-2 diabetespatients.11. What is Dr. Smith’s attitude to fruit juice?A. Positive.B. Negative.C. Objective.D. Unclear.DThe success of Blue Origin’s space tourism flights has caused concerns among the public. Many say it is a rich person’s game that is unnecessary when Earth badly needs help.For Jane Smith, co-founder of Space View, the industry is not preventing Earth from help, but helping its residents better understand their world.“Space exploration has played an important role in forming our understanding of our planet,” Smith said in an interview. “The most downloaded image in history is Earthrise that was taken in 1968 by Apollo astronauts as they circled the moon. Taking the photo was not on their schedule of activities but they were so struck by the scene that they rushed to record it. That one photograph helped humanity see Earth as a planet in space, and inspired an environmental movement.”Space View, founded in 2019, is a firm using a giant balloon to send humans into the stratosphere (平流层). It is designing a luxurious capsule (豪华太空舱) that fits six passengers, who can relax in seats or enjoy a snack while flying 20 miles above Earth.Smith explained that eventually, millions of people will have exciting space experience. Tickets for a ride through Space View currently run $125,000 a seat, but Smith said the “long-term vision is to bring the price down significantly”. “A ticket price of, say, $30,000—$840,000 would make the space trip affordable to many millions of people,” she added.When asked about the public comments, Smith answered, “When people visit space and experience our Earth from that fantastic point, they connect deeply with our planet and the singular human family that inhabits it. It broadens their perspective (视角) and they return with a deepened understanding of social and environmental causes.”12. What do the public think of Blue Origin’s space tourism fights?A. Successful.B. Inspiring.C. Beneficial.D. Costly.13. Why does Jane Smith mention the photo of Earthrise?A. To review the history of the photo.B. To express respects to Apollo astronauts.C. To remind people of the beauty of the space.D. To explain the significance of space exploration.14. What do we know about Space View?A. It has made much money from space tourism.B. It aims to make space tourism popular.C. It plays a part in Blue Origin’s flights.D. It has sent six passengers into space.15. What would be the best title of the passage?A. Is Space Tourism a Rich Person’s Game?B. Can Everyone Experience Space Tourism?C. Why Should the Public Know about Space?D. How Has Space Tourism Developed Rapidly?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。
广东省惠州实验中学高一英语下学期期中考试试题【会员独享】
惠州实验中学2011-2012学年高一下学期期中考试英语试题( 共135分，考试时间120分钟 )I．语言知识及应用（共两节，满分45分）第一节：完形填空（共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分）阅读下面短文，掌握其大意，然后从1—15各题所给的A、B、C和D项中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
When I was a little girl, every Sunday my family of six would put on their best clothes and go to Sunday School and then church. The kids in elementary school would all 1 together to sing songs, and then later divide into groups 2 on their ages.One Easter Sunday, all the kids arrived with big eyes and big stories about what the Easter Bunny had brought. While all of of the kids shared their stories with 3 , one young boy, whom I would call Bobby, sat 4 . One of the teachers, 5 this, said to him, “And what did the Easter Bunny bring you?” He replied, “My mom locked the door 6 so the Easter Bunny couldn’t get 7 .”This sounded like a(n) 8 reason to all of us kids, so we kept on going with the stories. My mom knew the true story, though. Bobby’s mom was a 9 parent, and she suspected that they just couldn’t 10 the Easter Bunny.After Sunday School was over, everyone went off to 11 . When my dad came to meet us, my mom 12 that we were going home instead. At home, she explained that to make Bobby feel better, we were going to 13 to be the Easter Bunny and make a basket of goodies for him and 14 it at church. We all donated some of our candies to the basket, and headed back up to church. There, mom unzipped his coat, hung the basket over the hanger(衣架), and zipped up the coat and attached a 15 .Dear Bobby,I’m sorry I missed your house last night. Happy Easter!Love,The Easter Bunny第二节：语法填空（共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分）阅读下面短文，按照句子结构的语法性和上下文连贯的要求，在空格处填入一个适当的词或使用括号中词语的正确形式填空，并将答案填写在答卷标号为16—25的相应位置上。
广东省惠州市2026届高一三校联考2023-2024学年高一下学期期中测试卷+答案
惠州市2026届高一期中联考试题数学考试时间：2024年5月14日 下午：3:00-5:00 试卷满分：150分 注意事项：1、 答卷前，考生务必将姓名、准考证号、座位号、学校、班级等考生信息在答题卷上填写清楚。
2、 选择题答案用2B 铅笔在答题卷上把对应题目的答案标号涂黑，非选择题用0.5mm 的黑色签字笔在每题对应的答题区域内做答，答在试题卷上无效。
第Ⅰ卷一、 单选题：本大题共8小题，每小题5分，共40分。
在每个小题给出的四个选项中，只有一项是符合题目要求的。
1. 已知复数z 满足z（1+i）=|1-i|，i 为虚数单位，则z=（ ） A.iB.2222i - C.1122i + D.2222i + 2. 已知向量()()()1,2,1,1,4,5a b c ==-=。
若a b c λ+与平行，则实数λ的值为 （ ）。
A.114B.114-C.1D.-13. 下列说法正确的是（ ）A.各侧面都是正方形的四棱柱一定是正方体B.球的直径是连接球面上两点并且经过球心的线段C.以直角三角形的一边所在直线为轴旋转一周所得的旋转体是圆锥D.用一个平面截圆锥，得到一个圆锥和圆台4. 如图所示，点E 为△ABC 的边AC 的中点，F 为线段BE 上靠近点B 的三等分点，则AF =（ ）第4题图 第5题图A.1233BA BC + B.4233BA BC + C.5166BA BC -+ D.2133BA BC -+5. 如图，四边形ABCD 的斜二测画法的直观图为等腰梯形A’B’C’D’，已知A’B’=4, C’D’=2，则下列说法正确的是（ ） A.AB=2B.''22A D =C.四边形ABCD 的周长为42223++D.四边形ABCD 的面积为626. 已知平行四边形ABCD 中，AB=4，AD=2,4AB AD =，点P 在线段CD 上 （不包含端点），则PA PB 的取值范围是（ ） A.[)1,8-B.()0,8C.[)1,10D.()0,107. 如图，在正方体1111ABCD A B C D -中，M、N 分别为BB 1,DC 的中点，则异面直线MN 和BC 1所成角的余弦值为（ ）第7题图 第8题图 A.36B.34C.33D.328. 我国汉代数学家赵爽为了证明勾股定理，创造了一幅“勾股圆方图”，后人称其为“赵爽线图”，类比赵爽线图，用3个全等的小三角形拼成了如图所示的等边△ABC，若EF=2，sin∠ACF=3314，则AC=（ ） A.8 B.7 C.6 D.5二、多选题：本大题共3小题，每小题6分，共18分。
广东省惠州市龙门县高级中学2023-2024学年高一下学期期中考试英语试题
广东省惠州市龙门县高级中学2023-2024学年高一下学期期中考试英语试题一、阅读理解Looking for some fun Boston tours for teens that you’ll also enjoy? Here are some tours for you. Most of these tours actually deliver a lot of information about Boston’s history and the city’s culture along with the entertainment.Whale Watching TourThere’s the thrill of cruising away from Boston on a high-speed ship to whale-feeding grounds 30 miles east of Boston. Once you’re there, the real fun begins as whales, dolphins and other marine life appear right in front of you! Your teenagers will love this, and you will too!Codzilla TourSpeed, 360 degree turns, and loud 80’s rock music make it easy to see why this tour ranks high with teens. The crew’s (船员) jokes about pirates add to the fun. You’ll enjoy the tour through Boston Harbor. Plus, on a hot summer day, it’s a perfect way to relax.Movie Mile Walking TourIt is guided by local actors. You’ll see and visit many places you’ve seen on the screen, but even better, the guides will let you in on the filming secrets of movies and shows such as Blown Away, Good Will Hunting and Cheers. Your teens will love hearing about techniques behind the special effects and high-speed chases.Chocolate Walking TourLet’s get to the point of why teens and adults love this walking tour through Beacon Hill and the North End: chocolate tastings! You’ll also love the attractive tour through Boston’s most charming historic neighborhoods led by a chocolate expert. Naturally, you’ll also hear a bit about Boston’s history: for example, did you know that chocolate shops were an important part of Colonial Boston? Just like in modern Boston!1．What can you do when taking the Whale Watching Tour?A．Enjoy rock music.B．See a variety of sea creatures.C．Feed some food to whales.D．Learn something about pirates.2．Which of the following tours may a movie fan choose?A．Movie Mile Walking Tour.B．Whale Watching Tour.C．Chocolate Walking Tour.D．Codzilla Tour.3．Why do people like walking through Beacon Hill and the North End?A．They can visit places on the screen.B．They can go to chocolate shops.C．They can meet a chocolate expert.D．They can taste chocolate.Bill Gates was born in 1955. He grew up in Seattle, Washington. When he was young, he was good at science and maths. And he wanted to be a scientist.Bill started to play with computers when he was 13. At that time, computers were very large machines. Once he was interested in a very old computer. He and some of his friends spent lots of time doing unusual things with it. In the end, they worked out a software program with the old machine. Bill sold it for 4,200 dollars when he was only 17.In 1973, Bill went to Harvard University. He developed the Basic Language for the first microcomputer. In his third year, he left Harvard. Bill began his company in 1975 with his friend Paul Allen. They thought that the computer would be a very important tool in every office and in every home, so they began developing software for personal computers. They developed the software to make it easier for people to use computers.In 1999, Bill wrote a book. In the book, he told people how computer technology could solve business problems in new ways. It was one of the best-sellers on The New York Times’ list. Bill Gates has many hobbies. He enjoyed reading very much. He also enjoys playing golf and bridge.4．When did Bill begin to play with computers?A．In 1968.B．In 1966.C．In 1965.D．In 1972.5．Bill wrote a book about _______.A．how to do unusual things.B．how to play computer games.C．how to work out a software program.D．how to solve business problems with the help of computers in new ways.6．We can learn from the text that _______.A．Bill worked for Microsoft before he went to Harvard University.B．Bill sold his first software program for 420 dollars.C．Reading is one of Bill’s hobbies.D．Bill began his company in 1976 with his friend.7．Which of the following is true?A．Bill Gates developed the Basic Language for the first microcomputer.B．Bill Gates enjoys playing computer games.C．Bill Gates wrote many science books.D．Bill Gates books are on the top of best-sellers.In the online world, it’s very difficult to talk to Chinese people without using emojis. However, did you know that people in different age groups have totally different preferences for choosing their emojis? The result is based on a report released by Tencent’s WeChat, China’s most popular messaging app, on its official weibo account on Wednesday.Specifically, for users who were born in the 2000s, their favorite WeChat emoji would probably be the widely used “facepalm”, rumored to be based on the famous Hong Kong movie star Stephen Chow. They also may be a night owl without much sleep, while iced beverages and desserts are their cup of tea.For China’s post-90s WeChat users, they are likely to get out of bed later in the morning compared with other groups, and the emoji “face with tears of joy” may rule their online social life. Also, their reading materials have shifted from entertainment and gossip three years ago to the current relationship and lifestyle pieces.For those born in the 1980s, their tastes have remained the same, as they are still fond of reading news on national affairs. And “smiling widely” is their emoji of the year.WeChat users born in the 1970s are called the optimistic group, who like to use the emoji “laughing quietly” and go through their moments frequently every day. Their bed time usually takes place around 11:30 pm.Users over 55 are the early-bird group with rich entertainment activities in WeChat platforms, such as looking through moments, reading and shopping. They like to cheer up other age groups, so their favorite emoji is “giving a thumbs-up”.The report also indicates that WeChat boasts more than 1.08 billion active users with 45 billion messages being sent and 410 million calls getting through the app each day in 2018. In addition to covering users’ socializing, WeChat has gradually come into our daily lives. Compared to the year before, people used WeChat 4.7 times more to purchase public transport tickets, and 2.9 times more to pay for medical expenses. Also, the app was used 1.5 times more over the previous year to pay for meals, with Beijing, Guangzhou and Shenzhen ranked as the top three cities in dining purchases through WeChat.8．Which of the following emojis do users born in the 1980s prefer to use according to the passage?A．B．C．D．9．What can we know about the WeChat users born in the 1970s?A．They are likely to get out of bed late in the morning.B．They like to give a thumb up to cheer up other age groups.C．They prefer to read materials about entertainment and gossip.D．They are called the optimistic group and usually go to bed at about 11:30 pm.10．How is the last paragraph organized?A．By following time order B．By inferringC．By listing numbers D．By analyzing cause and effect11．What might be the best title for the text?A．Various meanings of emojis.B．A wonderful way to send messagesC．Wise adoptions of emojisD．Emoji usage reveals your age groupWildlife conservation is the practice of protecting plant and animal species and their habitats. As part of the world’s ecosystems, wildlife provides balance and stability to nature’s processes. Wildlife conservation is aimed to ensure the survival of these species and educate people on living sustainably with other species.The number of people has grown to more than eight billion today, and it continues to rapidly grow. The economic growth endangers the habitats and existence of various types of wildlife around the world, particularly animals and plants that may be displaced for land development, or used for food or other human purposes. This threat is at top of the list and means natural resources are being consumed faster than ever by the billions of people on the planet. The introduction of invasive species from other parts of the world is another threat to wildlife. Other threats include climate change, pollution, fishing and hunting.International organizations like the World Wildlife Fund, Conservation International, Wildlife Conservation Society and the United Nations work to support global animal and habitat conservation on many different fronts. They work with the government to establish and protect public lands, like national parks and wildlife protection areas. They help write legislation(法规), such as the Endangered Species Act(ESA)of 1973 in the United States, to protect various species. They work with law enforcement to charge those with wildlife crimes. They also promote biodiversity to support the growing human population while preserving existing species and habitats.National Geographic Explorers, like conservation biologists Camille Coudrat and Titus Adhola, are working to slow the extinction of global species and protect global biodiversity and habitats. Environmental filmmakers and photographers, like Thomas P. Peschak, are essential to conservation efforts as well, documenting and bringing attention to endangered wildlife all over the world.12．Which is a goal of wildlife conservation according to the text?A．To stop introducing invasive species.B．To encourage harmonious coexistence.C．To control the number of world people.D．To increase the use of natural resources. 13．What is the biggest threat to wildlife?A．Hunting.B．Human activity.C．Pollution.D．Climate change. 14．What is paragraph 3 mainly about?A．The activities of protection areas.B．The importance of biodiversity promotion.C．The relevant efforts of international organizations.D．The great impact of wildlife crimes on ecosystems.15．What does the author want to present in the last paragraph?A．The necessity of legislation.B．The wildlife conservation’s achievements.C．The individuals’ contributions to the environment.D．The statistics about the wildlife conservation efforts.Children's Games in Ancient China Unlike the children nowadays, the children during ancient times didn't have smart phone, iPad or computer to entertain themselves. 16 Let's take a look.Kicking stone ballsDuring the Qing Dynasty, kicking a stone ball around was a popular sport in the northern part of China, and it was often played in the winter to keep warm. Stones were carved into small balls and kicked along with feet.Flying kitesKites have quite a long history. The earliest kites were made of wood, instead of paper. Nowadays, the three most famous kites are the Beijing kite, Tianjin kite and Weifang kite.17 . For example, the swallow-shaped kite is a well-known Beijing style.Playing hide-and-seekHide-and-seek is a traditional game for children, popular around the nation. Even nowadays, many children like playing it. There are two ways to play. One way is covering a child's eyes while other kids run around to tease him. 1819The closest thing to watching a film or television for entertainment during ancient times was going to see a shadow play. Folk artists manipulate puppets behind the screen, narrating stories and accompanied by music.Setting off firecrackersFirecrackers have a history of more than 2,000 years. It is said that there was a beast named Nian in ancient China. 20 After gunpowder was invented, it gradually replaced the bamboo joint cracker. Crackers are still set off during Spring Festival to symbolize auspiciousness. A．Watching shadow plays.B．Each of them has distinctive features.C．Different materials are used to make the kite.D．Shadow plays were the popular entertaining form in ancient times.E．And to scare off the beast, people burnt bamboo joints to make it blast.F．More commonly, participants hide and one child must try to find them.G．Instead, they came up with interesting games to play in their childhood.二、完形填空I think this was my most impressive experience so far. I volunteered for two weeks in a guesthouse by the sea 21 by a Mexican mother and son.I’ll always remember when I got to the bus stop and the son came to 22 me up. He was my age and I just knew this would be something different and fun. We 23 on the way to the house and I was welcomed to a Mexican lunch by the mother and another 24 , K, who was younger than me. We quickly 25 a little group and even with the mother.The most 26 part of this experience was the room I was 27 K: Our beds were separated by 28 ; we had no door to our room and we had holes in our ceilings. There was an only table in our room where we all had lunch. The water from the tap 29 from the sea and there was one stove and the WiFi 30 worked. We played card games at night, and best above all, 31 and talked for hours and hours. I loved every minute of this32 but simple country life.I was sad to leave but have kept 33 with all of them since then and definitely plan on seeing them again. This 34 made me understand why you should volunteer, whether it’s in your home country or anywhere else in the 35 .21．A．sold B．offered C．run D．organized 22．A．take B．pick C．get D．put 23．A．chatted B．explored C．argued D．understand 24．A．tourist B．owner C．visitor D．volunteer 25．A．formed B．found C．collected D．practiced 26．A．disappointing B．annoying C．interesting D．embarrassing27．A．turning to B．sharing with C．caring about D．giving up 28．A．wall B．table C．door D．curtain 29．A．delivered B．crowded C．flooded D．came 30．A．normally B．hardly C．unusually D．suddenly 31．A．laughed B．cried C．learned D．debated 32．A．boring B．pretty C．challenging D．confusing 33．A．track B．touch C．watch D．distance 34．A．lifestyle B．guesthouse C．friendship D．experience 35．A．world B．countryside C．city D．sky三、语法填空阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
广东省惠州市实验中学2022-2023学年高一下学期6月考英语试题
广东省惠州市实验中学2022-2023学年高一下学期6月考英语试题学校:___________姓名：___________班级：___________考号：___________一、阅读理解50 of the Most Charming Small Towns in AmericaExplore the hidden gems of each state: towns with quaint shops and restaurants, fascinating histories, fun experiences and natural beauty.Eureka Springs, ArkansasNamed one of a “Dozen Distinctive Destinations” by the National Trust for Historic Preservation, Eureka Springs, Arkansas, is a secluded, peaceful town in the heart of the Ozarks. Magnificent Victorian homes built on cliffsides line its winding street, while its historic downtown area offers more than 100 shops and art galleries to explore.Carmel, CaliforniaOfficially known as Carmel-by-the-sea, Carmel is a world-renowned, 1-square-mile village on California’s central coast. It’s beloved for its fairytale-like cottages, as well as its upscale boutiques(精品店), art galleries, historic Carmel Mission Basilica, wineries and other attractions. Carmel Beach has been ranked as one of America’s top beach towns.Mancos, ColoradoThe spirit of the West is alive and well in Mancos, Colorado, where ranching is still a way of life. This community of about 1,600 sits just east of the entrance to Mesa Verde National Park, so it’s a great base for nature lovers and adventurers who like to ride horses, bike and hike. More than 150 artists and other creatives live in the area; their galleries line historic Main Street in the creative district. Book lovers, take note: This area was home to the late Western author, Louis L’ Amour.Cartersville, GeorgiaDiscover dinosaurs and fine Western art in Cartersville, Georgia, located about 50 minutes from Atlanta. Its world-class Tellus Science Museum houses permanent galleries of minerals, fossils, transportation technology and much more, while the Booth Western Art Museum is the world’s largest permanent exhibition space for Western art. After browsing the museums, visit Cartersville’s historic downtown and take a selfie in front of the first painted wall ad for Coca-Cola.1．What is special about Magnificent Victorian homes?A．They line straight streets.B．They are located in cliff areas.C．They lie in the creative district.D．They are fairytale-like cottages. 2．Which town will you choose if you want to take adventures?A．Mancos, Colorado.B．Carmel, California.C．Cartersville, Georgia.D．Eureka Springs, Arkansas.3．What do the four towns have in common?A．They are close to the sea.B．They are connected with art.C．They are suitable for the book lovers.D．They offer chances to explore amazing histories.In spring 2015, after 39 years with Columbia Pictures, I retired and found myself with lots of free time to spare.I decided to use that time to volunteer. While tutoring with the adult literacy(识字)program at my local library, a flyer (传单)for a neighborhood group called Westchester Villages caught my eye. Its main job is about matching aging neighbors with local volunteers who help them in a number of different ways: Making short visits, being a walking partner, or driving to doctors’ appointments and the like.I am happy to offer myself as a responsible person and a comfort to someone who is nervous about their appointment and concerned about getting there safely on time. I’m usually available to stay with the person I’m driving during their visit and accompany them back to my car for the ride home. These drives also can be ideal times for relaxing conversation. I’ve had many discussions with them, discovered many common interests, and heard numerous extended stories of past travels and family histories.I often begin rides by reassuring(使放心)a nervous neighbor by calmly saying, “I know where we’re going, the most direct route, and the best place to park. You’re in good hands with me.” These driving experiences also have afforded me opportunities for reflection and insight. I’ve come to feel united with the neighbors I have come to know, and a keener awareness of the aging process we all share. In living through so much time with them, I realize I’m going through the same stages.A final irony(讽刺)for this movie lover is that I no longer need to go to a darkened theatre and gaze at a big screen in search of high drama. Whether it’s a World War II-erafamily story or anxiety about current events or good news from a doctor, I experience all from a decidedly front row seat.4．What did the author decide to do during his free time?A．Work for the local library.B．Give rides for aging neighbors.C．Offer neighbors medical care.D．Teach adults in a neighborhood.5．Which of the following can best describe the author?A．Creative and capable.B．Devoted and considerate.C．Talented and hard-working.D．Ambitious and warm-hearted. 6．What might the author’s driving experiences remind him of?A．Passengers’ words of comfort.B．The value of conversations.C．A driver’s responsibility.D．His own aging process.7．What can we infer from the last paragraph?A．The author has been anxious about his health.B．The author has no interest in dramas anymore.C．The author has found a new way of experiencing life.D．The author prefers watching movies from a front row.Black Friday refers to the day after Thanksgiving. On this day, crowds of shoppers flood into stores all over the country to take advantage of the season’s biggest holiday bargains. But the real story behind Black Friday is a bit complicated.The most commonly repeated story behind the post-Thanksgiving shopping-related Black Friday tradition links it to retailers (零售商). As the story goes, after an entire year of operating at a loss, recorded in red ink, stores would supposedly earn a profit, marked in black ink, on the day after Thanksgiving, because holiday shoppers blew so much money on discounted products. Though it’s true that retail companies used to record losses in red and profits in black when doing their accounting, this version of Black Friday’s origin is not an accurate story behind the tradition.The true story behind Black Friday, however, is not as sunny as retailers might have youbelieve. Back in the 1950s, police in the city of Philadelphia used the term to describe the chaos that happened on the day after Thanksgiving, when tens of thousands of suburban shoppers and tourists flooded into the city in advance of the big Army-Navy football game held on that Saturday every year. Not only would the police not be able to take the day off, but also they would have to work extra-long shifts dealing with the additional crowds and traffic.The term didn’t spread to the rest of the country until much later, however, and as recently as 1985 it wasn’t in common use nationwide. Sometime in the late 1980s, however, retailers found a way to reinvent Black Friday and turn it into something that reflected positively on them and their customers. The result was the “red to black” concept mentioned earlier. The Black Friday story stuck, and pretty soon the term’s darker roots in Philadelphia were largely forgotten.8．What is usually believed to be the origin of Black Friday?A．The great profit retailers may gain.B．The way retailers do their accounting.C．The much money shoppers spend.D．The biggest bargains on this day. 9．Why did police in Philadelphia refer to the day after Thanksgiving as Black Friday?A．They had to compete with more shoppers for bargains.B．They had to give up the big Army-Navy football game.C．They had to work more hours to deal with the chaos.D．They had to advance to suburb to fight against floods.10．The retailers reinvent Black Friday in the late 1980s ________.A．to attract more customers to shop B．to create the “red to black” conceptC．to make profits by this special event D．to change people’s impression of it 11．What is the purpose of writing the passage?A．To introduce the real history of Black Friday.B．To explain a term with various meanings.C．To show the biggest shopping holiday in US.D．To remind readers of a forgotten truth of red and black.Should humans explore space? If you ask me, I’ll definitely give a positive answer.The exploitation (开发) of space has a direct impact on the lives of humans, as well as the state of our world. Satellites moving around the earth enable communication across theworld. connecting people of different continents and broadcasting information worldwide. The Global Positioning System (GPS) can identify our location anywhere. Furthermore, weather satellites can forecast harmful weather conditions which allows humans to prepare for deadly natural disasters and save lives.Space programs can also indirectly contribute to the solution to poverty and world hunger. For example, large plots of land could be used far better if humans applied technologies. The most effective tool is the artificial earth satellite. It can screen areas of land within a very short time, indicating useful measures such as the condition of crops, soil rainfall, and droughts. It can then transmit this information to ground stations on the earth for better use.In recent years, space-based technologies have become an important factor to reach and expand global health objectives. Information provided by remote technologies can be applied to study the epidemiology (流行病学). This data provided by space technologies can monitor disease patterns, understand the environmental causes that spread it, make predictions about where it can spread in the future, and make plans to fight it efficiently.Furthermore, access to better education means better life prospects and opportunities for human beings. Rural communities have disadvantaged access to education and satellite communication technologies are trying to bridge this gap. With the advancement of technology, students can now access any information and connect with peers and teachers in different parts of the world via video conferences and the creation of virtual classrooms.Space exploration is something we can do for future generations. Mankind is using the resources provided on the planet, but these will run out one day. Overpopulation can be an existential threat for all mankind. With the advancement of space technology, it will be wise to use and explore the vast potential of other planets, such as the availability of mining resources on asteroids or other planets.For the exploration of the universe, perhaps the most advantageous of all is that it will unite us to work together for a common purpose, regardless of our differences.12．What can space exploitation do according to Paragraph 2?A．Improve the traffic on the earth.B．Promote travel between countries.C．Help prevent deadly natural disasters.D．Help humans communicate and exchange information.13．How can space programs help with poverty and world hunger?A．By benefiting crop production with artificial earth satellites.B．By transporting food worldwide more easily.C．By creating job opportunities for the poor.D．By protecting available land resources.14．What does the author think of mining resources on other planets?A．Time-wasting B．Arguable.C．Necessary.D．Educational 15．What would be the best title for the text?A．Why Space Exploration Is Important?B．Why Humankind Should Keep Exploring?C．Why We Should Improve Space Technology?D．Why Humans Should Keep Developing Technologies?二、七选五It's a long debated topic ：Which is more effective, group studying or studying alone?We've all experienced getting together with classmates to study for an upcoming exam and spending the entire time talking or joking around. 16 So if you are the one who can be so distracting, it's strongly recommended that you should study alone. The following are some benefits of studying alone.1. Minimum distractionsWhen you lock yourself away in your room, there tend to be less distractions than when you are studying in a group. 17 There are literally no distractions, unless you1 re the one who feels the need to clean everything when you study.2. Personal study environment18 You may require classical music, a comfortable room, and a cup of tea while you study. Someone else may require complete silence, and no snacks at all. Studying alone allows you to set the perfect study environment so you get the most out of studying. 19 Some students learn best with flashcards, while others learn best when they reread chapters. Find your learning style, and you can get better results.3. Personalized learning content20 Only when you study alone, you ‘ re able to focus on exactly those topics. It's easy to look over the material you1 re already familiar with. The hard part of studying isto learn what you don't understand.A．You can learn whatever you like.B．Nobody is moving around or talking near you.C．That is what you can’t achieve in group studying.D．Everyone is different, which means everyone learns differently.E．There may be some topics in class that you really need to work on.F．You leave the group without accomplishing anything to get you ready for your exam.G．Studying alone also allows you to use the study strategies that are the most effective for your learning style.三、完形填空The fourth-graders walk up to a mirror — one after another — at a school in southwestteachers a key influence and positive affirmation a crucial first step, she adds. 21．A．playing B．wearing C．making D．finding 22．A．mean B．indifferent C．independent D．common 23．A．keeps B．fixes C．calls D．cheers 24．A．promise B．mission C．way D．permission 25．A．self-love B．sympathy C．self-discipline D．wisdom 26．A．surprising B．positive C．unique D．unreliable 27．A．denied B．shared C．practiced D．concluded 28．A．afterward B．forward C．eventually D．initially 29．A．express B．reply C．create D．question 30．A．suspected B．checked C．lifted D．separated 31．A．rising B．improving C．moving D．leading 32．A．personality B．imagination C．curiosity D．anxiety 33．A．opportunity B．success C．choice D．crisis 34．A．think B．offer C．rid D．hide 35．A．languages B．arguments C．doubts D．beliefs四、用单词的适当形式完成短文五、用单词的适当形式完成句子dances.(所给词的适当形式填空)57．(fortunate), these mushrooms are poisonous and his body’s ability to fight against infection is affected. (所给词的适当形式填空)58．Mr. Brown, who is an operator, (receive)an operation yesterday and the operation was very successful. (所给词的适当形式填空)59．The Naadam Festival (fall) on the fourth day of the sixth month of the lunar calendar, which usually, lasts for three days. (所给词的适当形式填空)60．If (provide) with better training, she can do a really good job of showing her talent in comic art. (所给词的适当形式填空)61．The most (significance) thing you should keep in mind is that most of the questions are easy if you make use of correct methods. （所给词的适当形式填空）62．It seemed that she had been very busy in her chosen career, (travel) abroad to study as well as writing books and articles. (所给词的适当形式填空)63．There was story after story of how Jack, feeling (disappoint)after failure,carried on his research. (所给词的适当形式填空)64．It was his patience and (determine) that made him succeed in improving English. (所给词的适当形式填空)65．It is universally accepted that the beauty of the world lies in the (diverse)of its people. (所给词的适当形式填空)六、完成句子七、邀请信71．假如你是李华，你的美国朋友Chris对中国的地理和历史非常感兴趣，特来信请你为他做介绍。
广东省惠州中学2023-2024学年高一下学期4月期中英语试题
广东省惠州中学2023-2024学年高一下学期4月期中英语试题一、阅读理解Air Travel Guidelines for ChildrenWe’re here to help you prepare to fly with your children. Here’s how it works.Booking a child’s ticketYou’ll need to buy a separate ticket if:· You book an international flight.· Your child is 2 years old or older at takeoff.· Your child is a baby sitting in his or her own seat.In some cases, children can fly for free. If everything below is true, you won’t need to buy your child a separate ticket:· You book a domestic(国内) flight.· Your child is a baby(less than 2 years old), at takeoff.· Your baby sits on the legs of a traveler over the age of 12.· No more than 1 baby is seated on the legs of a traveler.Now for the rules, each traveler over the age of 12 may accompany(陪伴) up to 2 babies, each seated in their own seat.Documents a child will needThe airlines determine what documents you’ll need to travel. In short, if you’re flying domestically, each child might need a photo ID．If you’re flying intemationally, each child will need a passport. Additionally, children under 18 traveling to Mexico need to provide proved documentation and letters of permission. For more information, please visit the US Embassy(大使馆) website.Unaccompanied children on flights· Some airlines may charge a fee for unaccompanied child service.· Children under 5 and over 17 might be unfit for unaccompanied child service.· Both the adult dropping the child off at the airport and the adult picking the child up are required to show identification.Contact your airline to ask about more information.1．Under which condition do you have to buy a ticket for your baby girl?A．She sits on your legs.B．She needs a domestic flight.C．She requires a separate seat.D．She is under the age of 2 at takeoff. 2．What document might a child need to fly within the USA?A．A photo ID．B．A passport.C．Proved documentation.D．A letter of permission.3．Who can use unaccompanied child service?A．A 4-year-old boy.B．A 10-year-old boy.C．An 18-year-old boy.D．A 19-year-old boy.Fifteen years ago, I loved going to the gym, but family life and work commitments meant I was finding it hard to get there. With the help of my dad and uncle, I built my own gym in the garden. It’s basically a beautified room with insulation (隔热层) and electries and a small heater for the winter. We built a corner desk too intending it to be for me to do the paperwork for my small business. However, the desk served its real purpose when I started my writing journey two years ago.I’ve always had stories going through my mind. I could be out jogging and I’d lose myself playing out thoughts in my head like movie scenes. Once seen, they stay in there. I have trouble keeping other information, but when it comes to story ideas, they lock in. I have many full novel ideas in my head waiting to be written. When I was younger, I wasn’t brave enough to write. I didn’t do well in school and I’ve spent most of my life in physical work, so the idea of becoming a writer felt laughable.I now know there isn’t a writer type; writers come in all forms. I still use the gym for its real purpose, but some of the equipment has been replaced by books and a small bed for the time when I want to relax and read. I like to have my desk looking colorful-some might say messy. My love for sport is clear to see, with photos around of my favorite boxers and the football team I follow. On the other hand, having my own writing room is important. Without it I wouldn’t be where I am now on my writing jourmey. It’s far from charming, but it is mine. It’s my happy place.4．Why did the author build his own gym?A．Because of his tight schedule.B．Because of his small business.C．Because of his poor financial condition.D．Because of the encouragement of his family.5．What can we learn about the author from paragraph 2?A．He was jogging for more ideas.B．He got on well with his study at school.C．He had the potential to become a writer.D．He was confident about becoming a writer.6．What is the author’s gym mainly used for now?A．Reading and business.B．Storing books and typing.C．Relaxing and entertaining.D．Writing and fitness.7．Which section of a magazine does the passage probably come from?A．Health.B．Life.C．Education.D．Opinion.I’ve spent much of my life dealing with written and spoken words. Now I’m a technologist making use of natural language processing for human good. Given that I work in artificial intelligence (AI), I’m realizing something dangerous happening. Machines are ruining the way we communicate.AI voices are normalized and yet cold, no matter which accent (口音) you set your Siri or Amazon Alexa into. It’s difficult to normalize language to be inoffensive because sometimes we do make people feel uncomfortable or even make them annoyed. Yet this is exactly what we’re asking artificial intelligence to do for us on a billion - person scale. Once these rules are carried out by machines, they’re unavoidable and create much bigger issues.We notice that there is an active desire to only include standardized language in AI -powered tools in an attempt to avoid including potentially harmful or offensive language. And these AI-powered tools are exactly what we use to complete our thoughts almost at any given time. They are everywhere — in our emails, word processors, and web pages. The machines are pushing us into a common tongue, and we accept it as a matter of convenience. But what’s the cost? We’retrading uniqueness and accuracy for convenience. We’re also handing the power of acceptable speech to machines not people.In the real world, people don’t communicate like a Wikipedia (维基百科) article. We use tone (语气), humor and facial expressions. We can tell where people were born based on their accents and wording. Humans are truly unique, and our communication is constantly changing. So we should demand AI systems that promote individuality and uniqueness. We should demand to know how AI is developed and the data used to build it. Because we all deserve this.8．What is the function of paragraph 1?A．To illustrate the function of communication.B．To introduce the impact of AI on language.C．To share the author’s working experience.D．To stress the importance of AI on language processing.9．What does the underlined word “inoffensive” in paragraph 2 mean?A．Hateful B．Valuable C．Harmless D．Beneficial 10．How can we promote AI voice?A．AI voice should be legalized.B．AI voice should be modernized.C．AI voice should be standardized.D．AI voice should be personalized. 11．What’s the author’s tone in the passage?A．Praising.B．Humorous.C．Concerned.D．Objective.Next time you consider striking up a conversation with a stranger in line at the grocery store or while waiting at the laundry, keep in mind that it might be beneficial for your well-being. A recent study by a group of researchers found that there is a link between happiness and a term that the researchers coined called “relational diversity.”Using public data from sources like the Bureau of Labor Statistics and the World Health Organization, the researchers analyzed data sets and survey responses from people who had shared their daily habits, schedules and interactions. They noticed a clear relationship between relational diversity and overall levels of satisfaction.Hanne Collins, a Harvard Business School doctoral student who co-authored the study, says that relational diversity is composed of two elements: richness and evenness. Richness measuresrelationship categories, or how many kinds of people you interact with in a day. That could be your romantic partner, a family member, a neighbor or a stranger. “The more relationship categories they talk to in a day and the more even their conversations are across those categories, the happier they are. And we find this in a large sample across many countries,” Collins said. Evenness relates to the distribution of conversations among those different relationship categories. Some people may find themselves interacting with colleagues at work more than, say, their family members. “If you have a few conversations with colleagues, a few with friends, a few with a romantic partner or a couple chats with strangers, that’s going to be more even across these categories,” Collins explained.Ultimately, Collins says, the study gives insight to the idea that humans are social creatures at heart. Having a support system is important, but it goes beyond your inner circle. “It’s about this mix. It’s about connecting with people who are close to you, who are maybe less close to you, who connect you with other people, who provide different kinds of support,” she said. “Essentially, the idea is that the more diverse your social portfolio, the happier you are and the higher your well-being.”12．What is paragraph 2 mainly about?A．The research method.B．The supporting evidence.C．The analysis of the research data.D．The application of the research findings.13．How does Collins explain the findings in paragraph 3?A．By illustrating concepts.B．By presenting questions.C．By using an expert’s word.D．By referring to another study.14．What does Collins suggest people do in the last paragraph?A．Live a more active life.B．Expand the inner circle.C．Gain as much support as possible.D．Connect with all kinds of people.15．Which of the following is a suitable title for the text?A．Humans, social creatures at heartB．Finding support benefits your well-beingC．The more you interact, the better you will beD．Talking to strangers might make you happierMusic has existed since the beginning of time. People have always sung songs, danced to music, and played musical instruments together. 16 , yet it’s often taken for granted. In this text, we’ll explore why music is important and how it can be used in various ways to help improve our lives.First of all, music has no borders or boundaries(界线). 17 , so it’s easy for us with our differences to find common ground. Besides, it also helps us understand different cultures better by exposing(让……接触) listeners to music from other countries.18 . There’s nothing quite like putting on your favorite song when you feel stressed. Studies have shown that listening to music can help reduce stress levels. When we listen to music, our brain releases(释放) dopamine, which helps control our mood.What’s more, it has been proven that music plays a key role in brain development. This is because it helps with the development of language, motor skills, and emotional intelligence.19 . It’s been found that music can help you remember things better by connecting them with familiar or meaningful pieces of music.There’s nothing worse than being nervous before a big event or performance. 20 . Luckily for us, listening to music can help us with that too. As mentioned earlier, music can be great at helping you relax, so using it to calm your nerves before you undertake something stressful can be hugely beneficial.A．Music is a necessary part of our livesB．Music brings various communities closerC．Music also has a positive effect on our memoryD．It really can leave us feeling worried and frightenedE．Music is a perfect way to help you relax and reduce your stressF．It’s a universal language that connects people all over the worldG．The way music affects the brain is through a process called entertainment二、完形填空My son had just gotten his driving license. On the way home, I 21 the car to a side road, unfastened my seat belt, and 22 places with him. “Okay,” I said, “I want you to drive home.”Sitting behind the steering wheel, his body looked tense and 23 . “Mom,” he said quietly, “I can’t do this. I’m not ready.”“It’s okay!” I said, “You’re 24 going to feel ready. You just have to go for it.”“No,” he took a deep breath and 25 my father’s words. “Don’t ever apologize for knowing your limits. You told me that!” For a brief moment, time 26 I saw the very old photograph forever 27 in my memory. It shows my family standing arm in arm and 28 for the camera, with the then tallest roller coaster (过山车) we decided to ride together in the background. No one knew I was 29 terrified. I just didn’t want to be the one to stay behind. We 30 our way up the line and finally reached the end. Suddenly, my body was stiff (僵硬的) with 31 , and I knew: I just couldn’t do it. Too 32 to face my family, I simply called over my shoulder to Dad that I was leaving. Dad asked me what happened. “I guess I was too chicken. Sorry.” What Dad said next 33 surprised me. “Don’t ever apologize for knowing your limits,” he said, “And don’t let someone make you do something you’re not comfortable with. I’m proud of you for the choice you made.” This was the exact 34 of what I had expected him to say.Instantly, I understood exactly how my son felt. Knowing the limits isn’t an 35 of weakness. It’s actually a sign of strength.21．A．pulled out B．pulled over C．pulled away D．pulled back 22．A．traded B．provided C．shared D．took 23．A．impatient B．indifferent C．uncomfortable D．irrelevant 24．A．always B．surely C．forever D．never 25．A．expected B．wondered C．recalled D．imagined 26．A．passed B．faded C．froze D．flew27．A．pressed B．struck C．reflected D．printed 28．A．looking B．applying C．smiling D．accounting 29．A．hardly B．secretly C．similarly D．obviously 30．A．inched B．found C．picked D．felt 31．A．anger B．fear C．sadness D．joy 32．A．embarrassed B．disappointed C．discouraged D．desperate 33．A．consistently B．completely C．normally D．constantly 34．A．complaint B．reply C．expression D．opposite 35．A．assumption B．introduction C．inspiration D．indication三、语法填空阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
2024学年惠州市高三下学期期中模拟联考英语试题含解析
2024学年惠州市高三下学期期中模拟联考英语试题注意事项1．考生要认真填写考场号和座位序号。
2．试题所有答案必须填涂或书写在答题卡上，在试卷上作答无效。
第一部分必须用2B 铅笔作答；第二部分必须用黑色字迹的签字笔作答。
3．考试结束后，考生须将试卷和答题卡放在桌面上，待监考员收回。
第一部分（共20小题，每小题1.5分，满分30分）1．Their flight ______ due to bad weather. They would like to know when the flight will take off.A．had been delayed B．was delayedC．has been delayed D．will be delayed2．---Kingsman: The Secret Service is a spy action comedy film. Wants to come with me?---I’d love to, but my best friend is getting married, and I won’t _______ it fo r anything.A．overlook B．trade C．miss D．forget3．Peter is helping set tables in the hall, where John’s birthday party ________.A．is holding B．has heldC．is held D．will be held4．By doing so, you can ________ more information and details about the topic, and better understand it.A．keep up with B．do away withC．have access to D．get down to5．Hearing the news, she rushed out, ________ the book ________ on the table and disappeared into the distance. A．left; lain open B．left; lay openedC．leaving; lie opened D．leaving; lying open6．—Steve, the vacation is coming soon．Have you found a summer job yet？—I suppose I can work at the boy’s camp _____ I worked last summer．A．that B．where C．which D．what7．—Could you give me a reminder at 9 tomorrow morning?—I'm sorry,but I a meeting then.A．attend B．will attend C．will be attending D．am attending8．New ideas sometimes have to wait for years before _____.A．being fully accepting B．fully accepting C．having fully accepted D．fully accepted9．There was also a wallet sitting inside the car with a lot of money ______.A．reaching out B．sticking out C．picking out10．—I forgot to register for the courses. I’m one day late and most of the classes are full. What shall I do?—________ Y ou can’t do anything about that.A．Take your time. B．Poor you!C．So what? D．No way!11．It is a foolish act to________ notes during a test as you will be severely punished.A．stick to B．refer to C．keep to D．point to12．This is a very interesting book. I’ll buy it, ________.A．however much it may cost B．no matter how it may costC．how much may it cost D．however many it may cost13．Y ou _____ read a book in the sun—it'll do harm to your eyes．A．couldn't B．wouldn't C．needn't D．mustn't14．Some people are able to multitask well—they can two or more businesses at the same time very well. A．turn to B．relate toC．lead to D．attend to15．Taking online reading into consideration, we can challenge the assumption ____ reading for pleasure continues to decrease.A．whether B．that C．where D．when16．It s a good idea to get students to retell a story their own words．A．of B．in C．by D．through17．Whether to favor urban development or the preservation of historical sites is especially controversial in China, where there exists rich history, diversified tradition and cultural ________.A．surplus B．deposits C．accounts D．receipts18．While studying, fix your mind on what is really important,or you will _____ remembering nothing.A．end up B．take upC．lead to D．stick to19．_____ at the differences between her culture and theirs, Annie wanted to return home.A．Confusing B．ConfusedC．Having confused D．To confuse20．——Will you require anything else?——Yes, I like a whisky.A．will B．shall C．should D．might第二部分阅读理解（满分40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。
广东省实验中学高一英语下学期期中试题 含听力
广东实验中学2021—2021学年（下）高一级模块三考试英语本试卷分选择题和非选择题两部份，共11页，总分值150分，考试历时120分钟。
注意事项：1．答卷前，考生务必用黑色笔迹的钢笔或签字笔将自己的姓名、考号填写在答题卡上。
2．选择题每题选出答案后，用2B铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑；如需改动，用橡皮擦干净后，再选涂其它答案；不能答在试卷上。
3．非选择题必需用黑色笔迹的钢笔或签字笔作答，答案必需写在另发的答题卷各题目指定区域内的相应位置上；如需改动，先划掉原先的答案，然后再写上新的答案；不准利用铅笔和涂改液.不按以上要求作答的答案无效。
4．考生必需维持答题卡的整洁，考试终止后，将答题卷和答题卡一并收回。
I 听力（共两节，总分值20分）第一节听力明白得(3段共9小题, 每题1分，总分值9分)每段播放两遍，各段后有几个小题，各段播放前，每题有5秒钟的阅题时刻，请依照各段播放内容及相关小题，在5秒钟内，从题中所给的A、B、C项当选出最正确选项并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
听第一段独白，回答第1-3题。
1. When did men first begin to use salt?A. Three thousand years ago.B. When men began to salt fish and vegetables.C. It is unknown.2. Why were the ten thousand people put in jail in the 18th century?A. For selling salt.B. For stealing salt.C. For making salted fish.3. What can we learn from the talk?A. The salt was used to preserve dead bodies in Egypt thousands of years ago.B. The salt was placed far from the important guests when the king had his dinner.C. A man who took more than his share of salt would lose his life in the 16th century.听第二段对话，回答第4-6题。
广东省惠州市光正实验学校2018_2019学年高一英语下学期期中试题
惠州市光正实验学校2018～2019 学年度第二学期期中考试高一英语试题说明：1.本试卷分第Ⅰ卷（选择题）和第Ⅱ卷（非选择题）两部分。
2.考试时间：120分钟总分：150分3.答题前，考生务必将自己的姓名，准考证号填写在答题卡相应的位置。
4.全部答案应在答题卡上完成，答在本试卷上无效。
5.考试结束后，将答题卡交回。
第 I 卷（选择题）第一部分第一节（共阅读理解（共两节，满分40 15小题：每小题 2 分，满分分）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。
ASan Francisco Fire Engine ToursSan Francisco Winery TourRunning ： February 1st through April 30thThis delicious tour goes through the city on its way to Treasure Island wherewe will stop at the famous Winery SF ． Here you can enjoy 4 pours of some of the best wine San Francisco has to offer ． (Included in ticket price)Departing from the Cannery ：Tour times upon request ．Duration( 时长 ) ： 2 hoursPrice ： $90Back to the Fifties TourRunning ： August 16th through August 31stThis tour transports you back in time to one of San Francisco periods, the 1950s! Enjoy fun history as we take you through’s most fantastic San Francisco for a freetaste of ice cream．Departing from the Cannery: 5:00 pm and 7:00 pmDuration: 2 hoursPrice: $90Spooky Halloween TourRunning ： October 10th through October 31stJoin us for a ride through the historical Presidio district．Authentic fire gear （服装） is provided for your warmth as our entertainers take you to some of the mostthrilling parts of San Francisco．Departing from the Cannery: 6:30 pm and 8:30 pmDuration: 1 hour and 30 minutesPrice: Available upon requestHoliday Lights TourRunning ： December 6th through December 23rdThis attractive t our takes you to some of San Francisco ’s most cheerful holiday scenes. Authentic fire gear is provided for your warmth as you get into the holidayspirit．Departing from the Cannery 7：00 pm and 9：00 pmDuration ：1 hour and 30 minutesAdvance reservations required．1． Which of the tours is available in March?A．San Francisco Winery Tour ． B ． Back to the Fifties Tour ．C．Spooky Halloween Tour ． D ． Holiday Lights Tour ．2． What can tourists do on Back to the Fifties Tours?A．Go to Treasure Island ． B ． Enjoy the holiday scenes ．C．Have free ice cream ． D ． Visit the Presidio district ．3． What are tourists required to do to go on Holiday Lights Tour?A．Take some drinks ． B ． Set off early in the morning ．C．Wear warm clothes ． D ． Make reservations in advance ．BAttention from strangers is nothing new to me. Questions about my height is thea physical center of almost every public interaction.My friends say my height is justquality and not a personality aspect. However, when I reflect on my life, I realizethat my height has shaped my character in many ways and has helped to make me whoI am.I learned how to be kind. When I was younger, some parents in my neighborhoodregarded me kind of dangerous because I was so much larger than other children myage. I had to be extra welcoming and gentle simply to play with other children. Ofcourse, now my coaches wish I weren’t quite so kind on the basketball court.I learned the quality of not being too proud about myself. At 7 feet tall,everyone expects me to be an amazing basketball player. They come expecting to see Dirk Nowitzki, and instead they might see a performance more like Will Ferrell (successfully starred a professional basketball player).I have learned to be modest and to work even harder than my fellows to meet their (and my) expectations.I developed a sense of lightheartedness. When people playfully make fun of myheight, I laugh at myself too. On my first day of high school, a girl dropped herbooks in a busy hallway. I got down to her level and gathered some of her notebooks.As we both stood up, her eyes widened as I kept rising over her. Astonished, she dropped her books again. Embarrassed, we both laughed and picked up the books a second time.All of these lessons have defined me. Looking back, I realize that through yearsof such experiences, I have become a confident, expressive person. Being a 7-footeris both a blessing and a curse, but in the end, accepting who you are is the firststep to happiness.4. Why does the author often draw attention from strangers?A. He is interested in public interaction.B. He has a unique personality.C. He is physically strong.D. He is extremely tall.5. When he was young, the author intended to be more friendly just to.A. gain extra favorB.play with other childrenC. prove his kindnessD. please his coach6. It can be inferred from Para. 3 that.A. Dirk Nowitzki was an awful basketball playerB. the author seldom disappointed his basketball fansC. the author expected to make something better of himselfD. Will Ferrell was better at playing basketball than Dirk Nowitzki7. What does the text mainly talk about?A. The height ha s shaped the author’s personality and life.B. The height has brought the author a lot of trouble.C. Some funny experiences the author ever had.D. Being tall benefits the author in many ways.CDujiangyan is the oldest man-made water system in the world, and a wonder in the development of Chinese science. Built over 2, 200 years ago in what is now SichuanProvince in Southwest China, this amazing engineering achievement is still used today to irrigate over 6, 000 square kilometres of farmland, take away floodwater and provide water for 50 cities in the province.In ancient times, the region in which Dujiangyan now stands suffered from regular floods caused by overflow from the Minjiang River. To help the victims of the flooding,Li Bing, the region ’s go vernor, together with his son, decided to find a solution.They studied the problem and discovered that the river most often overflowed whenwinter snow at the top of the nearby Mount Yulei began to melt as the weather warmed.The simplest fix was to build a dam, but this would have ruined the Minjiang River. So instead Li designed a series of channels built at different levels along MountYulei that would take away the floodwater while leaving the river flowing naturally. Better still, the extra water could be directed to the dry Chengdu Plain, making itsuitable for farming.Cutting the channels through the hard rock of Mount Yulei was a remarkable accomplishment as it was done long before the invention of gunpowder and explosives.Li Bing found another solution. He used a combination of fire and water to heat andcool the rocks until they cracked and could be removed. After eight years of work,the 20-metre-wide canals had been carved through the mountain.Once the system was finished, no more floods occurred and the people were ableto live peacefully and affluently. Today, Dujiangyan is admired by scientists fromaround the world because of one feature. Unlike modern dams where the water is blockedwith a huge wall, Dujiangyan still lets water flow through the Minjiang River naturally,enabling ecosystems and fish populations to exist in harmony.8. What are the benefits of Dujiangyan according to the first paragraph?A. Reducing flooding and watering farmland.B. Protecting the mountain and reducing the flooding.C. Watering farmland and improving water quality.D. Drying the river and supplying cities with water. 9. What was the main cause of the Minjiang River’s flooding?A. Heaving rainsB. Melting snow.C. Low river banksC. Steep mountains.10. How was Li Bing able to break through the rocks of Mount Yulei?A. By using gunpowder.B. By flooding the rocks with water.C. By applying a heating and cooling technique.D. By breaking the rocks with hammers and spades 11. Why is Dujiangyan greatly admired by scientists today?A. It preserved much of the natural river life.B. It took very little time to complete the project.DBill Gates recentlypredicted that online learning will less important, and five years from now, students will be ablemake place-basedto find the best collegeslecturesin the world online. I applaud Mr. Gates. But what’s taking us so long?As early as 1997, MIT （麻省理工） decided to post videos online, for free, for all people. But today, how many students advanced mathor nuclear physics from an MIT online video?of all university lectureshave you met who masteredUnfortunately,the answeris not many.The problem is the poor quality of online education websites and the experience they provide to students. Those who go to the MIT website and watch courses onlineare surely very smart people, but it of Warcraft . Only the most ardent’s not like playing a video game such as World students, those who are highly motivated, will devotethemselves to studying these boring online videos.The real question is why we aren ’t spending more to develop better online education platforms. Where is the Avatar of education? Think about this. The marketfor Hollywood films per year is worth around 30 billion USD. Education in the worldis a trillion-dollar-a-year market, hundreds of times bigger than Hollywood movies.Yet the most expensive digital learning system ever built costs well under 100 million dollars.Bill Gates’ prediction is going to happen. There is no doubt about this. Butit will only happen when we create high level educational content and experiencesthat attract and excite more people than it has ever been possible in the real world.12.What has Bill Gates forecast about online learning?A.It will concentrate on physics lectures.B.It will completely replace real universities.C.It will help to make universities more successful.D.It will play an increasingly important role in education.13. What does the underlined word“ardent” in Paragraph 3 mean?A. Creative.B. Eager.C. Well-behaved.D. Experienced.14.According to the author, what is stopping people learning online?A.The lack of lectures available online.B.The high cost of admission to the websites.C.The low standard of educational websites.D.The competition with online computer games.15.Why does the author mention Hollywood?A.To show that Hollywood produces many successful movies.B.To prove that education is more profitable than entertainment.C.To argue that movie directors should produce educational content.D.To urge that more money be spent developing educational websites.第二节（共 5 小题：每小题 2 分，满分10 分）根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。
2020年惠州市实验中学高三英语下学期期中试题及答案解析
2020年惠州市实验中学高三英语下学期期中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AThe OrchardI had a very nice meal at the Orchard restaurant．The food was lovely and the service was quite good．We chose to eat in the garden which was full of beautiful flowers and very relaxing．The only disappointment was the dessert — the apple piewas far too sweet and it was cold too．Apart from that it was an enjoyable evening．As for the price — what a bargain，excellent value for money！Park InnThe best thing about Park Inn was the service — it was excellent．There was a warm welcome when we arrived and the waiters were very helpful all evening．However，the food wasn’t as good．The menu looked interesting but the meals were rather tasteless．It’s not a cheap restaurant and I wasn’t happy to pay so much for boring food．Richard’s PlaceWhen we enteredthe restaurant，we were surprised by the lovely interior (内部的) design of it．So stylish，so modern！This is one of the most popular restaurants in town and it’s very easy to see why．The food was great and excellent value for money but it was ruined by very，very poor service！TheRiversideIt was lovely sitting outside and looking over the river．There were lots of little lanterns (灯笼) and color1 ed lights everywhere and it all looked very pretty．The food was good，nothing very special but quite tasty．The service was OK; we didn’t have to wait too long for our food but the waiter never looked very happy！It’s quite an expensive place but with the view I think it’s quite good value for money．1. In which restaurant can customers eat in the garden？A. Park Inn．B. TheOrchard．C. The Riverside．D. Richard’s Place．2. What makes the customers of Park Inn most satisfied？A. The food．B. The price．C. The service．D. The environment．3. In Richard’s Place，customers can ________．A. receive good serviceB. enjoy its moderndesignC. listen to wonderful musicD. enjoy the beauty of a riverBAbout 12 years ago, Sandy Cambron noticed her mother, Pearl Walker, had become quiet after she moved into a nursing home for patients of Alzheimer's disease inKentucky.“We tried everything — photos, old stories — but nothing worked,” she said. “It was really hard for everyone to see how she had changed.” Then one day whileSandywas in a toy store, she had an idea: Why not givePearla baby doll so she could feel as if she were caring for something again? And why not give one to all the other care center seniors?As soon asSandygavePearlthe doll, her mother's face lit up. “She started talking again and she never went anywhere without that baby,”Sandysaid. “She took 'baby' to the dining room with her and slept with her in her arms every night. When she passed away a year later, we even buried her with that well-loved baby doll.”In the following 10 years, Sandy and her husband, Wayne Cambron, continued to buy dolls and hand them out to the elderly of care centers near their home every New Year. Now Pearl's Memory Babies is anonprofit (非营利) organization that has contributed more than 300 dolls to old people with Alzheimer's disease at nursing homes since February 2018.Last year,Sandyposted New Year’s photos on Facebook, all of which are about seniors reacting to dolls thatshe and Wayne sent to a local nursing home. The post was shared more than 210,000 times overnight. People gave almost $15,000 online. That helped the group buy many dolls.“The dolls offer treatment and comfort,” said Elise Hinchman, who works at a care center inKentucky, "Some seniors cry when they get a doll. And they always rock and talk to their dolls. People with Alzheimer might lose their memories, but they don't lose their ability to love.”4. How did Pearl change after she moved to a nursing home?A. She hardly talked.B. She lost hope in life.C. She felt bored.D. She forgot everything.5. How didPearlreact after receiving the doll?A. She began to cry.B. She was very delighted.C. She played it with a baby.D. She was unconcerned about it.6. What's paragraph 5 mainly about?A. What Sandy did for her mother.B. People's reaction toSandy's post.C. The rising needs for baby dolls.D. HowSandybecame a celebrity.7. What can be a suitable title for the text?A. Good News for Alzheimer's PatientsB. How to Remove Alzheimer's DiseaseC. Baby Dolls Cheer up Alzheimer's PatientsD. Daughter Helps Mother Recover MemoryCIn order to develop the pandemic-stricken economy, China recovered the street vendors（商贩）in a new nation-wide method known as “street stall economy'', allowing residents to set up open-air shops on the sidewalks or other available public spaces.Street vendors were once an important part ofChina's economy and urban landscape. However, sinceChina's economy took off in the last decade, street vendors have gradually disappeared from the streets and many of them opened shops of their own.Fast forward to today, street vendors have come into our sight again after cities such asChengduand Yantai succeeded in creating hundreds of thousands of jobs by giving street stalls permission to operate.China's tech industry was quick to jump on the street vendor trend, with tech giants including Alibaba, Tencent, Meituan and flocking todish outcheap loans, offer support and payment solutions to millions of owners of newly established small businesses.Ant Financial, Alibaba's fintech arm, promised its mobile wallet app Alipay will give interest-free loans to 30 million vendors, and 70 billion RMB of interest-free credit line to consumers to make purchases everywhere, including street vendors. provided 50 billion RMB worth of quality goods for street vendors, and provided each one of them with a maximum 100,000 RMB interest-free loan to stock up.Tencent's WeChat announced to offer payment solutions, marketing supports and even training for up to 50 million street vendors, with the end goal of digitally transforming them to increase their income.Guangzhoucity partnered with WeChat this month to hold a live streaming shopping festival to improve sales of local produce. In attempts to promote various live streaming platforms, many tech CEOs also made their own live streamed e-commerce debuts（首次亮相）selling goods coming from all over the country.8. What does the underlined part “dish out" in Paragraph 3 mean?A. turn down.B. provide with.C. pay off.D. apply for.9. Compared with and Tencent, what unique measure did Ant Financial take?A. It provides interest-free loans for vendors.B. It offers interest-free credit line to customers.C. It provides quality goods for street vendors.D. It offers marketing support to businessmen.10. What's the purpose of the cooperation between WeChat andGuangzhoucity?A. To volunteer to train street vendors.B. To give away free goods to the poor.C. To promote to develop the local economy.D. To help CEOs make their own streaming platforms.11. What can be the best title for the text?A. Chengdu and Yantai Succeeded in Creating Job OpportunitiesB. "Street Vendor Economy” Greatly Increases People's IncomeC. The Whole Nation Are Involved in a New Economy ModelD.China's Major Tech Companies Are Helping With "Street Vendor Economy”DDragon boating is a team sport that has its root in ancient China. The boats are decorated with a dragon head and tail. In recent years cancer survivor groups have got involved in the sport to help make friends and help rebuild their lives.On a recent Saturday morning, a group of 20 women were on a boat in the Anacostia River in Washington DC. They moved their paddles(船桨)in rhythm to the call of a coach. The women belong to the dragon boat team GoPink! DC, which trains weekly. It also races against other breast cancer survivor teams in dragon boat festivals. As a result, GoPink! DC won medals in this Washington dragon boat festival.Lydia Collins joined five years ago after finding out she had breast cancer. “I was diagnosed with breast cancer.I was demoralized because of my illness - I lost all interest in life and wouldn't even get out of bed to eat. But now I love the team spirit. I just love everything about it. It is like a floating support group on the water.”The paddles are breast cancer survivors and their supporters. Annette Rothemel helped establish(建立)the group in 2006. She is a researcher with the National Institutes of Health as well as a breast cancer survivor. “It is sort of an easy entry sport because on the same boat people at different levels can be doing the same sport.” ButMs Rothemel saysdragon boating can be physically demanding, especially for someone who is sick and getting treatment for cancer.“It’s hard but I think you have to challenge yourself in life. This is something I look forward to. I get to be out here with my sisters and supporters that understand what I’m going through and help motivate me. So it makes me stronger and it makes me feel better,” another cancer survivor Rhonda Hartzel said.Annette Rothemel says the cancer survivors feel a sense of sisterhood and share good times when they paddle together. She says both feelings are treasured by the team.12. What do the underline wordsdemoralizedIn para.3 probably mean?A. depressedB. anxiousC. astonishedD. awkward13. What can we know about Lydia Collims from the text?A. she helps establish Go Pink !DCB. she tries to find a cure for the cancerC. she benefits from the dragon boat raceD. she gives up hope because of her illness14. How can the dragon boat race help the cancer survivorsA. forget their tough experiencesB. recover physically and mentallyC. get rid of the pains of their cancerD. enjoy their rest life without sufferings15. What does the text tell us about Annette Rothemel?A. she is an expert in studying the cause of the cancerB. she helps the cancer survivors in financial difficultiesC. she believes there is a healthful result from the dragon boat raceD. she thinks it unwise for the patient to join in the dragon boat race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。
2021届惠州市实验中学高三英语下学期期中考试试题及答案解析
2021届惠州市实验中学高三英语下学期期中考试试题及答案解析第一部分阅读（共两节，满分40分）第一节（共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分）阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项AFor some people, there’s no better companion than mans best friend-a dog. This four-legged pet can bring comfort and joy and provide much- needed exercise for you when it needs walkies! This probably explains why dog ownership increased last year because people spent more time at home during he CovID-I9 lockdown.However, as demand for a new dog increased, so did the price tag. Popular breeds, such as Cockapoos and Cocker Spaniels, saw even sharper price increases, and puppies have been selling for $3,000 or more.Animal welfare charities fearthat high prices could encourage puppy farming, smuggling (走私) or dog theft. An investigation found some breeders have been selling puppies and kittens on social media sites--something charities have called “extremely irresponsible”.But despite some new owners purchasing a dog legally, maybe from a rescue center or registered breeder, they’ve proved to be ill-prepared for life with a new pet, and the pet itself has found it hard tocome to terms withlife in a new home.Looking to the future, there are concerns about the welfare of these much-loved pets. Lan Alkin manager of the Oxfordshire Animal Sanct uary in the UK, notes: “At the moment, the dogs are having a great time, but separation anxiety could still surface when people go back to work.” And Cliare Calder from the UKs Dogs Trust rescue charity says, “The economic situation also means that some people may find they can’t afford to look aftera dog.” The message is not to buy a dog in haste and to pick one that fits into our lifestyle.1. The greater demand for dogs can cause the following problems except ________.A. illegal trade of dogsB. less dog farmingC. high prices of dogsD. online sale of dogs2. What does the underlined phrase"come to terms with"in paragraph 4 mean?A. Fit in withB. Go in forC. Make up for.D. End up with3. What can we learn from the last paragraph?A. Despite the problems, dogs are living happily.B. The writer has a positive attitude towards dogs future.C. Experts are worried that dogs will be unaffordable to people.D. The writer advises people to think twice before keeping dogs as pets.BThe air is thin and we have to rest several times on the shore hike from camp. To our left, snow-covered mountains disappear into clouds that seem almost close enough to touch. On the plain in front of us, we can just make out a herd of graceful animals. This is why we stay here.Tibetan antelopes live mainly on the plains of Tibet. Watching them move slowly across the green grass, I'm struck by their beauty. I'm also reminded of the danger they are in. They are being hunted illegally for their valuable fur.My guide is Zhaxi, a villager from Changtang. He works at the Changtang National Nature Reserve. The reserve is a safe place for the animals and plants of northwestern Tibet. To Zhaxi, protecting the wildlife is a way of life. “We're not trying to save the animals,” he says. “Actually, we're trying to save ourselves.”In the 1980s and 1990s the population of Tibetan antelopes dropped by more than 50 percent. Hunters were shooting antelopes to make money. Their living places were becoming smaller as new roads and railways were built.In order to save Tibetan antelopes, the Chinese government placed them under national protection. Zhaxi and volunteers watched over the antelopes day and night to keep them safe from attacks. Bridges and gates were added to let the antelopes move easily and keep them safe from cars and trains.The measures were effective. The antelope population has recovered and in June 2015, the Tibetan antelope wasremovedfrom the endangered species list. The government, however, does not intend to stop the protection program since the threat to the Tibetan antelope has not yet disappeared. Only when we learn to exist in harmony with nature can we stop being a threat to wildlife and to our planet.4. What can we learn from Zhaxi's words in paragraph 3?A. Protecting the animals can make money.B. Protecting the animals is protecting ourselves.C. He is not fond of protecting the animals.D. The reserve is only safe for wild animals.5. What is mainly talked about in paragraph 4?A. Why hunters hunt Tibetan antelopes.B. Why antelopes' living places changed.C. Why antelopes' number dropped greatly.D. Why the 1980s and the 1990s are unusual.6. What does the underlined word “removed” in the last paragraph probably mean?A. Deleted.B. Changed.C. Migrated.D. Recognized.7. What might be the future condition of Tibetan antelopes according to the last paragraph?A. They will be over-populated.B. They will be a threat to man and other wildlife.C. They will be on the endangered species list again.D. They will be in harmony with nature and humans.CIf you think you’d like to live on Mars, you may have that possibility by 2023. A Dutch company called Mars One will soon advertise for people interested in colonizing (开拓) Mars. Ifyou have all the necessary skills, you could be one of the first colonists. Are you ready for the challenge?You won’t have to pay for the mission to Mars. Mars One has already received money from some donors and is hoping to get more from TV viewers who will become interested in the show where all applicants have a debate for the rare chances.The main responsibility of the first colonists is to create an artificial environment on Mars where there is no air to breathe and no land to farm. Scientists know it’s quite possible because something similar has already been done inAntarctica.Another problem is that space travel to Mars takes nearly a year to get to Mars and the colonists will live the rest of their lives there. When a human lives in an environment without gravity or with low gravity for a long time, the systems in the body weaken. Luckily, spinning (旋转) the spaceship can create artificial gravity, and artificial gravity can ease these problems. It will also be difficult for Mars colonists to be far from home, living in small spaces, and seeing the same people over and over. Colonists with depression could put the mission in danger. Fortunately, a few years ago, a joint Russian and European project called the Mars500 Mission studied people’s reactions in a Mars-like environment. It is viewed as a great success because scientists were able to see how people handle emotional and physical stresses.Recent studies show that seven percent of people would want to go on such an adventure.Mars One will soon start accepting its first colonists. Are you interested?8. What do we know about the applicants to Mars from the first two paragraphs?A. They will land on Mars in 2023.B. They can get money from donors.C. They will compete in a TV show.D. They do not need special skills.9. What will the first colonists do to solve the basic living problems on Mars?A. Create earth-like conditions.B. Build labs inAntarctica.C. Spin the spaceship.D. Start the Mars500Mission.10. What can the life of the first colonists be like according to the passage?A. Difficult and dangerous.B. Different but adaptable.C. Challenging and unbearable .D. Acceptable but depressing.11. What’s the best title for the text?A. Mars: our final destination?B. Ready to be Mars’ colonists?C. Space travel: a thrilling adventure?D. Are you a qualified Mars astronaut?DIn recent years,people have been focusing on the quality of food that children are fed in schools. Former First Lady Michelle Obama worked hard to make school lunches healthier, resulting in new menus that featured less fat and salt, more fruits and vegetables.But high-quality nutrients count for little when there is no time to eat them. Amy Ettinger reports, "There is no national standard on how much time kids get to eat that meal. " And with schools being occupied with test scores, teachers are using every available minute for lesson time, which often leaves kids without enough eating time.This is a problem because the length of the school lunch period is a key factor (因素) in how much nutrition children actually gel. Research has found that having less than 20 minutes for lunch results in children consuming much less of their lunch than those with more than 20 minutes.This is really terrible. For many low-income kids, that cafeteria lunch can represent half their daily energy intake. There's also another terrible message that it's acceptable to wolf down food as fast as possible before rushing off to your next class. Cafeteria time should be a chance to interact with friends, to learn important social skills, to observe and share varieties of food. It should be a break in day, a chance to relax before heading into the afternoon.As Ettinger explains,some parents are hoping the National Parent Teacher Association will address this issue. This, in turn, would help parents push their kids' schools for better lunch time standards. Meanwhile, if you have a kid in this situation, you can help by packing a healthy lunch to spare them the cafeteria lineup. Make the foods easy to eat, provide non-messy snacks that can be eaten in class, put great effort into serving a hearty breakfast, and sit down as a family for dinner whenever possible.12. What did Michelle Obama make efforts to improve?A. The quality of school lunches.B. The performance of school kids.C. The school lunch time kids have.D. The eating habits of school kids.13. What happens to children in American schools?A. They are occupied with many tests.B. They fail to get along with each other.C. They consume more meat than before.D. They have less lunch time than before.14. How are low-income kids influenced by the problem at school?A. They can't go to classes on time.B. They can't have enough energy.C. They can't share different kinds of food.D. They can't hold a positive attitude toward life.15.What can parents do to solve the problem?A. Prepare a better lunch for their kids.B. Stop their kids going to the cafeteria.C. Force schools to make adjustments to lunch.D. Guide their kids on how to pack their own lunch.第二节（共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分）阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
2020-2021学年惠州市惠阳一中实验学校高中部高三英语下学期期中试卷及答案解析
2020-2021学年惠州市惠阳一中实验学校高中部高三英语下学期期中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ANational Disability Insurance Scheme (方案)The National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) will transform the way Queenslanders with disability are supported and change the way disability services are funded and delivered.Under the scheme, Queenslanders with disability will have choice and control over how they access support and who delivers them. They will also have certainty that they will be supported throughout their lifetime to achieve their personal goals.The NDIS will have an effect on the following programs.School Transport Assistance Program for Students with DisabilityThe NDIS will not disrupt existing services for qualified students. The Queensland Government will also continue to provide school transport assistance for students with disability who are not qualified to receive funding via the NDIS.For more information about the School Transport Assistance Program, and to check your qualification, visit the Education and Training website.Taxi Subsidy (补助金) SchemeThe Queensland Governmenthas lengthened the Taxi Subsidy Scheme (TSS) membership for NDIS qualified members to 31 October, 2022. This will allow more time to solve transport support arrangements under the Commonwealth’s NDIS.You can find more information about the TSS and your qualification on the TransLink website.Disability Parking Permit SchemeNo changes will be made to the Disability parking permit scheme when the NDIS is introduced inQueensland. Current arrangements for this scheme will be maintained.You can find more information on this scheme, and check your qualification, on the Queensland Government website.Public Transport Concessions for People with DisabilityThere will be no change to concessions on public transport for people with disability when the NDIS is introduced inQueensland. TransLink will continue to ensure concessions are provided for disabled persons travelling on public transport inQueenslandwhen the NDIS is introduced.You can find more information about public transport discounts for people with disability, and check your qualification, on the TransLink website,1.Which program helps drive the disabled to and from school?A.Taxi Subsidy Scheme.B.Disability Parking Permit Scheme.C.Public Transport Concessions for People with Disability.D.School Transport Assistance Program for Students with Disability.2.What can we learn about Taxi Subsidy Scheme?A.The scheme is for parking permit.B.The existing membership can be effective for longer time.C.There is no change to current arrangements for the scheme.D.The NDIS will not break off existing services for qualified students.3.What do the four programs have in common?A.They are all related to transport.B.They are all largely affected by NDIS.C.They all can be checked on the same website.D.They all provide discounts for disabled persons.BThe early life of the green sea turtle (海龟) is full of danger. Only one in 1,000 baby sea turtles survive to adulthood (成年). From its home in the sand, it breaks its egg with an egg tooth. Its mother is not there to help it. Instead, it is greeted by crabs, coyotes,and dogs waiting to eat it for dinner. To survive, the baby turtle must hide in the sand until night. Then, it moves slowly to the sea.The small turtle must swim hard to reach the ocean waters. In the sea, it tries hard to find food. It must also keep itself from being food for fish.As dangerous as the sea turtle’s life is in the natural world, its most dangerous enemies are humans. The rubbish left by humans in the ocean causes problems for the small green sea turtle. A little turtle might eat a piece ofplastic (塑料) in the sea. It might also eat oil on the ocean’s surface. Young turtles also get caught in fishing nets.There are laws against hunting sea turtles. Still, many are hunted, both for their meat and for their shells (壳). All of these dangers must be prevented.Sea turtles that do survive to grow into adulthood go through many changes. For example, adult green sea turtles weigh about 500 pounds. They stop eating jellyfish and other meat and eat only plants. And they may plan a trip to go back home again. A mother sea turtle goes back to the beach where she was born. This is the only place where she will lay eggs. Even if it has been forty years since she was a baby, she always knows her way back home.4. Why do baby turtles move to the sea at night?A. They dislike sunshine.B. They prefer lower temperatures.C. They can find food easily then.D. They need to avoid enemies.5. What does the author think of the young turtles in Paragraph 3?A. Pitiful.B. Careless.C. Interesting.D. Courageous.6. What can we learn about sea turtles?A. They mainly feed on fish and meat.B. They always produce eggs at their birthplaces.C. They can live for around forty years.D. They visit their beach homes several times a year.7. What is the text mainly about?A. The homes of green sea turtles.B. How sea turtles find their food.C. The dangers faced by sea turtles.D. How young turtles become adults.CAustralia’s Great Barrier Reef has lost 50% of its corals (珊瑚) within 30 years, with climate change a key driver of reef disturbance, a new study has found.Researchers from the ARC Centre of Excellence for Coral Reef Studies, inQueensland, northeasternAustralia, studied coral communities and theirsize along the length of theGreat Barrier Reefbetween 1995 and 2017, findingall coral populations disappear gradually, they said.Reefs are important to the health of ocean ecosystems — without them, ecosystems break down and ocean life dies.Coral population decreases happened in both shallow and deep water coral species, experts found, but branching and table-shaped corals — which provide habitats for fish — were worst affected by mass bleaching (漂白) events in 2016.Warm ocean temperatures are the main reason of coral bleaching. Bleaching doesn’t kill coral immediately, but if temperatures remain high, eventually the coral will die, destroying a natural habitat for many species of ocean life.“We used to think the Great Barrier Reef is protected by its huge size — but in fact our results show that even the world’s largest and ly well-protected reef system is increasingly destroyed and in decline,” Terry Hughes, an outstanding professor at the ARC Centre of Excellence for Coral Reef Studies, said.“There is no time to lose — we must sharply decrease greenhouse gas emissions as soon as possible,” the reporter warned in the paper, published in the Proceedings of the Royal Society journal.8. What has mainly influenced the coral populations of theGreat Barrier Reef?A. Destroyed habitats.B. Climate change.C. Lack of seafood.D. Bleaching events.9. What can we learn from the passage?A. Many species has been dying out slowly.B. The size of reefs contributes to their protection.C. Ocean ecosystems don’t develop without reefs.D. Bleaching continually disturbs table-shaped corals.10. What attitude does the reporter hold to the present situation of theGreat Barrier Reef?A. Worried.B. Angry.C. Hopeful.D. Surprised.11. What is probably the best title for the passage?A. Climate change damages theGreat Barrier ReefB. The Species of ocean Life Are In DangerC. Greenhouse Gas Emissions Get WorseD. Sea Ecosystems Are In DeclineDShanghairesidents passing through the city’s eastern Huangpu district in Octobermight have astonished at an unusual sight: a “walking” building. An 85-year-old primary school has been lifted off the ground in its entirety and relocated using new technology named the “walking” machine.In the city’s latest effort to preserve historic structures, engineers used nearly 200 mobile supports under the five-story building. The supports act like robotic legs. They’re split into two groups which in turns rise up and down, imitating the human step. Attached sensors help control how the building moves forward.TheLagenaPrimary School, which weighs 7,600 tons, faced a new challenge — it’s T-shaped, while previously relocated structures were square or rectangular. Experts and technicians met to discuss possibilities and test a number of different technologies before deciding on the “walking machine”.Over the course of 18 days, the building was rotated 21degrees and moved 62 meters away to its new location. The old school building is set to become a center for heritage protection and cultural protection. The project marks the first time this “walking machine” method has been used inShanghaito relocate a historical building.In recent years,China’s rapid modernization has seen many historic buildingsrazedto clear land for skyscrapers and office buildings. But there has been growing concern about the architectural heritage loss as a result of destruction across the country.Shanghaihas beenChina’s most progressive city when it comes to heritage preservation. The survival of a number of 1930s buildings in the famous Bund district and 19th-century “Shikumen” houses in the repaired Xintiandi neighborhood has offered examples of how to give old buildings new life. The city also has a track record of relocating old buildings. In 2018, the city relocated a 90-year-old building in Hongkou district, which was then considered to beShanghai’s most complex relocation project to date.12. How did the primary school get moved?A. By reducing the weight of it.B. By using movable supports.C. By dividing it into several parts.D. By using robotic legs.13. What does the underlined word “razed” probably mean in Paragraph 5?A. Replaced.B. Burnt.C. Protected.D. Destroyed.14. What can we infer about the heritage preservation inChina?A. The use of advanced technology leads to growing concern.B. Shanghai is the pioneer in preserving architectural heritage.C.A number of old buildings have been given new life.D. Many historic buildings will be relocated.15. What is the passage mainly about?A. New preservation campaigns are launched inChina.B. New technology gives new life to historic buildings.C. A building inShanghai“walks” to a new location.D. “Walking machine” makes heritage protection simpler.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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广东省惠州市实验中学2019级高一下学期期中考试英语出题人：欧阳文芳钱秀英陈艳曾晓蓓审题人：龙琳试卷满分：150分考试用时：120分钟第一部分阅读理解(共两节,满分40分)第一节(共15小题;每小题2分,满分30分)阅读下面短文,从每题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中,选出最佳选项。
ANow is the best time for Hong Kong shopping lovers, as most shops and markets are having their seasonal sales.With the same amount of money, you can find different kinds of goods in this city. Women, young and old, rarely resist(抵抗) the attraction of this shopping paradise(乐园)at this time of year. Lovers will surely have an exciting Chri stmas and New Year’s Eve celebrations at the Time Square or in the western styled bars. Spending your holiday in Hong Kong will be easy too, as several packing tours are available from CZL Travel Service, with four-day tours for less than 15,000 yuan.Tour package 1(3,200 yuan) : a 4-day-tour including three nights’ accommodation(住宿), science helicopter flight, night ferrytour of Victoria Harbor and shuttle bus to the park to view the city at night.Tour package 2(1,880yuan): a 4-day-shopping tour including three nights accommodation, tour to Golden Beach and the Vexwork Museum, shuttle bus to the Peak and shopping opportunities.Tour package 3 (1,480 yuan ) : a 4-day-DIY- tour including three nights accommodation in afour-star hotel and total freedom to do what you want.1. Which month is the best time for Hong Kong shopping lovers?A.OctoberB. November.C. January. D December.2. The advertisement is mainly intended to attract people to_______.A. go shopping in Hong KongB. purchase tour packages from CZL Travel ServiceC. enjoy Christmas and New Year's Eve celebrationsD. visit famous places of interests in Hong Kong a3. If you want to go shopping while visiting the Vex work Museum, you'd better choose_____.A. Tour package 1B. Tour package 3 C .Tour package 2 D. Tour package 1&2BIn 1971 a young man who grew up very poor was traveling across the country, trying to make a new start for himself. Along the way he had completely run out of(用光了…) money and was forced to spend the night in his car. This continued until one morning, after a week of sleeping in his car, he walked nervously into a restaurant and ordered a big breakfast.After eating his first good meal in week, he found himself lying to the waiter, telling him he had lost his wallet.The waiter, who was also the owner, walked behind the chair where the young man had been sitting.He bent down, and came up with a $20 bill that looked as if it had fallen on the floor and said, “Son, you must have dropped this,” the owner said.The young man couldn’t believe his luck! He quickly paid for the breakfast, left a tip, bought gas with the change, and headed West.On the way out of town, he began to understand what the owner did.Maybe nobody droppedthe money at all.“Maybe that fellow just knew I was in trouble and he helped me in a way that didn’t embarrass(使尴尬)me.So I just made a promise to help other people if I can.”Later, he worked very hard and became a rich man.Now he lives near Kansas City.Each year he gives away thousands of dollars.He is known as the “Secret Santa”because at Christmas time each year, he personally hands money out to those on the street and at st year, he gave more than $50,000 away in Kansas City.6.From the end of the passage we can learn that ______.A．the man did carry out his promiseB．the man was not successful in the endC．the owner was paid back the moneyD．Santa gives the man money each year7.The message of the story is “______”.A．One good turn deserves anotherB．Where there is a will there is a wayC．He who travels far knows muchD．Give love wings (翅膀) and it may fly higherCIf you want to live longer and lower the risk of heart disease, a move to the mountains may help. Research by scientists in Greece shows that living in the mountains is good for the heart and longevity(长寿)．People living at higher altitude have lower possibility of dying from heart disease than those closer to sea level, even if they have factors(因素) that could increase their risk．"Residence(居住) in mountainous areas seems to have a "protective effect" from heart disease," said Dr Nikos Baibas of the University of Athens．He and his colleagues suspect that the increased exercise from walking up mountainous area gives the heart a good workout and enables it to cope with lower levels of oxygen．Researchers studied the health records and death rates of 1,150 Greeks who lived in three villages near Athens over 15 years．One village was 1,000 metres above sea level and the other two were in low-lying areas．Although men and women living in the mountainous village had higher blood pressure rates and other risk factors than people in the other villages, they had a lower rate of death from heart disease and other causes after a fifteen year follow-up．"The contrast was more evident among men than among women," Baibas added in a report in the Journal of Epidemiology and Community Health．Heart disease is one of the world"s top killers．Smoking, high blood pressure, raised cholesterol(胆固醇) levels, being overweight or obese and a family history of the illness increase the odds of developing the disease.8. That people living at higher altitude have lower chance of dying from heart attack may because they__________.A. have good dieting styleB. live more happilyC. often climb mountainsD. know how to keep health9. What does the underlined word "evident "in the last paragraph mean?A. ClearB. GoodC. HopefullyD. Lucky.10. According to the text, people are more likely to die from__________.A.smokingB. heart diseaseC. high blood pressureD. being overweight11. What can we infer from the text?A. People often climbing mountians won't be illB. The research of the Greeks lasted about 10 yearsC. Four other illnesses reduce the chance of developing heart disease.D. A person smoking often has a chance of developing heart diseaseDPokemon GO has become the most successful mobile game. It is now played in about 70 countries. While the game clearly has many fans, not everyone thinks the latest Pokemon fever is a good thing.To play Pokemon GO, users follow maps on their phones that show virtual (虚拟的) animals, called Pokemon, in real-life places. Players have to walk around those places in search of Pokemon and try to catch as many as possible, which attracts kids most.Fans of the game say it gets kids off the sofas and encourages them to play in new places and make new friends. That’s what Christine Elgersma, a senior app editor (编辑), thinks about it. And some educators are f inding that Pokemon GO can also improve kids’ map skills.Brain scientist Kristen Race says that kids pay so much attention to their phones that it doesn’t matter that they are outside. She warns that Pokemon GO gets in the way of real imaginative play. Sh e argues that “even though a child may be playing this game outside, his brain is working in the same way it would as if he were spending hours inside. ”There are some risks in playing Pokemon GO as well. Being distracted because of the game is one of the biggest dangers. People have walked into things, fallen down, and even been hit by cars while playing.Elgersma says there are plenty of things kids can do to stay safe while playing Pokemon GO. She advises kids to discuss with their parents what they are allowed to do before playing. They should also pay careful attention to their surroundings (环境)and avoid talking to strangers. Finally, they should limit the amount of time they spend playing.“Just like every other game, Pokemon GO should be used in balance with other things,” saysElgersma. “If it is, it can be a really great way for a family to have fun together.”12. The greatest joy of playing Pokemon GO for kids is .A. to learn knowledge of geography on mapsB. to look for Pokemon here and there and catch themC. to hide themselves and not to be found by PokemonD. to travel around the world without going out of their rooms13. In the opinion of the Kristen Race, .A. kids had better play Pokemon GO outsideB. Pokemon GO is a big disaster for a familyC. parents should encourage kids to play Pokemon GOD. Pokemon GO can’t really develop kids’ imagination14. The underlined word“distracted”in Paragraph 5 is closest in meaning to“.”A. unfocusedB. intelligentC. amazedD. foolish15. What do we know about Pokemon GO?A. It is only popular with adults.B. It can make kids fond of taking exercise.C. It is dangerous for players in some way.D. It probably sets up a home in people’s garden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。