2020-2021学年广西南宁三中高一上学期月考(一)英语试卷
2020-2021学年度第一学期高一英语试卷(含答案)
2020-2021学年度第一学期第一次月考高一英语·试卷本次试卷满分120分，答题时间100分钟试卷说明：本试卷分第Ⅰ卷（选择题）和第Ⅱ卷（非选择题）两部分，共150分第Ⅰ卷第一部分阅读理解（共两节，满分50分）第一节（共15小题；每小题2.5分，满分37.5分）阅读下列短文，从每题所给的四个选项（A、B、C和D）中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
ARecently, Finland has been called the happiest country in the world. Its people are relaxed and cheerful, enjoying life in an advanced society. The Finns owe this to their connection with nature and they are hoping to go outside whenever they are anxious. A project called Rent a Finn will send a number of guests to live in Finland for three days this summer.Guests' activities: Experience anything from visiting the national park to spending a weekend fishing at a real summer cottage, berry picking in the open air and enjoying a proper Finnish sauna--- basically all the things Finns love to do in nature and that makes Finland the happiest country in the world.Hosts: Esko, mayor of a small town, will take you boating and teachyou to play molkky, a Finnish throwing game. If you stay with Hanna, an IT professional, you will travel to her grandmother's lakeside home outside Helsinki, where you will pick blueberries and it's traditional food. Linda and Niko live on Uto, an island with a population of around 40. They'll take you sailing, show you the lighthouse, and camp out with you on the island.Application: Now is the time to apply by filling out an online application form and filming a 3-minute video describing yourself, your connection to nature, and why you want to visit Finland. Submit(提交), breathe deeply and wait with your fingers crossed.1. What do Finns think is the main reason for their happiness?A. Living in a rich country.B. Getting close to nature.C. Getting on well with others.D. Keeping in the high spirits.2. What can guests do in the project to Rent a Finn?A. Pick berries in the wild.B. Fish a whole week.C. Visit several local museums.D. Play molkky on an island.3. Who will show guests around and camp with them on an island?A. EskoB. HannaC. Hanna's grandmotherD. Linda and NikoBWhen I was 16 years old, I made my first visit to the United States. It wasn't the first time that I had been abroad. Like most British children, I learned French at school and I had often been to France, so I was used to speaking a foreign language to people who didn't understand English. But when I went to America, I was really looking forward to having a nice easy holiday without any language problems.How wrong I was! The misunderstanding began at the airport. I was looking for a public telephone to give my friend Mary a ring and tell her that I had arrived. A friendly old man saw me looking like being lost and asked if he could help me." Yes," I said." I want to give my friend a ring."" Well, that's nice," he said." Are you getting married? But aren't you a bit young?"" Who is talking about marriage?" I replied." I just want to give my friend a ring to tell her I've arrived. Can you tell me where there's a phone box?"" Oh!" he said." There is a phone downstairs."When at last we did meet up, Mary explained the misunderstanding to me." Don't worry," she said to me." I had many difficulties at first. There are lots of words which the Americans use differently in meaning from usBritish. You'll soon get used to all the funny things they say. But most of the time British and American people can understand each other!"4. Where was white from?A. He was from America.B. He was from France.C. He was from Britain.D. He was from China.5. The writer thought in America.A. he wouldn't have any language difficulties.B. he would not understand Americans.C. the Americans might not understand him.D. he would have difficulties at the airport.6. The writer wantedA. to buy a ring for his friendB. to make a call to his friendC. to go to the telephone companyD. his found to see him off7. From the passage we can see that" give somebody a ring"A. means the same in America as in BritainB. means "call somebody" to the old manC. means "be going to get married"D. has different meanings in America and in BritainCMany of us don't pay much attention to the importance of eye care. It is said that if you take care of your body then you can surely be healthy. That is why our eyes should be given a lot of care. Natural eye care should be put in a number one place.There are several causes leading to poor eyesight like having not enough food, genes and aging(老化). Televisions, computers and reading are also the causes of having poor eyesight. If you happen to work in front of the computer, it is best to take a break every once in a while. Something dirty can cause redness and it will make you feel uncomfortable. It is bad for your eyes, too. If this happens, the best way is to clean your eyes by using cold water. You must also try your best to protect your eyes from harmful things. For example, sunglasses are not just for fashion but they can also serve as a great way to protect your eyesight from UV rays.Eating healthy food will do good to your eyesight. Remember that vitamins A, C and E are good for eyes. Try to eat food groups that have these vitamins. And you should do eye exercises which can protect your eyesight, too. If a person exercises regularly and eats the right kind of food, his eyes will stay in good condition for a long time.All above are natural ways of eye care that help us to keep healthy eyes. Being happy all the time can be helpful to a person's eyesight, too. In a word, eye care is very important, no matter how old a person is.8. is the most important way to protect our eyes.A. Nature eye careB. Taking medicineC. Seeing the doctorD. Being happy all the time9. All the following courses can lead to bad eyesight exceptA.agingB. heightC.readingD. computers10. What should you do if you have to work in front of the computer?A. Eat healthy food.B. Clean the eyes by using cold water.C. While a pile of sunglasses.D. Have a rest after working for a while.11. Which is the best title of the passage?A. Ways of Eye CareB. Ways of Eye ExercisesC. Ways of Being HappyD. Ways of Being HealthyDIf you want to become a fluent English speaker you should take some advice. There are four skills in learning English. They are reading, listening, speaking and writing. The most important thing you must remember is that if you want to improve your speaking and writing skills you should first master the skills of reading and listening.Read as much as you can. But your reading must be active. It means that you must think about the meaning of sentences, the meaning of unfamiliar words etc. There is no need for you to pay much attention to grammar or try to understand all the unfamiliar words you come across, but the fact that you see them for the first time and recognize them whenever you see them, for example, in other passages or books, is enough. It would be better to prepare a notebook for yourself so you can write down the important words or sentences in it.As for listening, there are two choices: besides reading, you can listen every day for about 30 minutes. You can only pay attention to your reading and become skilful at your reading, and then you can catch up on your listening. Since you have lots of inputs in your mind, you can easily guess what the speaker is going to say. This never means that you should not practice listening.For listening you can listen to cartoons or some movies that are specially made for children. Their languages are easy. Or, if you are goodat listening you can listen to VOA or BBC programs every day. Again the thing to remember is being active in listening and preferably taking some notes.If you follow this pieces of advice you are speaking and writing will improve automatically, and you can be sure that with a little effort, they will become perfect.12. According to the author, which should you improve first amount the four skills.A. Reading and listening.B. Reading and writing.C. Writing and speaking.D. Speaking and listening.13. To improve your reading, when you read you should .A. look up all new words in the dictionary.B. spend more time studying grammar.C.think about what you are reading actively.D. copy as many words and sentences as possible.14. The author seems to agree with the view that .A. everyone should listen to VOA or BBC programs every day.B. you needn't practice listening if you keep on reading every day.C. being good at reading is helpful in improving your listening.D. you should take notes of whatever you are hearing.15. The passage is mainly about how toA. choose suitable listening materials.B. deal with new words in reading.C. improve your English as quickly as possible.D. become good at English reading and listening.第二节（共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分）根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。
高一英语上学期第三次月考试题_1 5
2021—2021学年第一学期高一英语第三次月考试题I、阅读理解〔一共两节,满分是60分〕第一节(一共15小题:每一小题3分,满分是45分)阅读以下短文,从每一小题所给的四个选项(A,B,C和D)中选出最正确选项,并在答题卡上将该项涂黑.A1.With help from a Mr. H, you can_____.A. stop using batteries.B. finish your homework on time.C. remember your teacher’s instructions.D. get your room tidied on your way home.2.A PENGO WATCH CONTROL can help you to_____.A. repair your TVB. be a James BondC. know what the weather is likeD. organize your homework3.You can get your Mr. H for_____.A.$499B.$299C.$199D.$994.Where would you be most likely to find the two texts?A. On a notice boardB. On a teenage websiteC. In a company brochure.D. In a college newsBKing Midas used to love gold．One day he met a fairy who allowed him to make a wish for something．The king replied at once , “I love gold ．I want everything I touch(触摸) to change into gold〞．“Very well , tomorrow morning, everything you touch will turn into gold .〞Saying this, the fairy disappeared.The king waited excitedly till the next morning．To his joy ,everything he touched changed immediately into gold．“I’m the richest man in the world now.〞He shouted.Soon Midas became hungry．He sat down at his table．All the foods and drinks turned into gold in his hand ．“I’m dying of hunger.〞 He cried.Just then his daughter came running in ．“Why are you so sad , dad ?〞 she asked, putting her arms around him．There and then she became a golden statue．The king loved his daughter very much .Seeing this ,he began to cry．He looked up and suddenly saw the fairy before him．“Don’t you like the golden touch?〞 asked the fairy．“Please take it away,〞 begged the king,“give me back my daughter.〞“Well, you have learned your lesson．Go and wash in the river．Then the golden touch will be gone.〞 The king ran quickly to the nearby river.5．The fairy allowed the king to make a wish because_____A．she hoped to make the king the richest in the world.B．She loved gold too.C．She wanted to teach the king a lesson.D．She wanted to turn the king’s daughter into gold.6．When the foods and drinks turned into gold the king was _____A．excited B．hungry C．worried D．happy 7．The king’s daughter became a golden statue when _____A．she saw her father B．the king went to meet herC．she put her arms around her father D．the king loved her very much8．Which of the following might have happened afterwards?A．The king died in the river.B．The king’s daughter changed back from gold to a lovely girl.C．All the things the king had touched changed back into real ones.D．Both B and CCIn Canada you can find dogs, cats, horses, etc. in almost every family. These are their pets. People love these pets and have them as their good friends. Before they keep them in their houses, they take them to animal hospitals to give them injections〔注射〕so that they won’ t carry disease. They have special animal food stores, though they can get animal food in almost every kind of store. Some people spend around two hundred Canadian dollars a month on animal food. When you visit people’ s houses, they would be very glad to show you their pets and they are very proud of them. You will also find that almost every family has a bird feeder in their garden. All kinds of birds are welcomed to come and have a good meal. They are free to come and go and nobody is allowed to kill any animal in Canada. They have a law against killing wild animals. If you killed an animal, you would be punished. If an animal happened to get run over by a car, people would be very sad about it.People in Canada have many reasons to like animals. One of them might be: Their family ties are not as close as ours. When children grow up, they leave their parentsand start their own life. Then the old will feel lonely. But pets can solve this problem.They can be good friends and never leave them alone.9．The passage mainly talks about ________________．A．how to keep disease from pets B．petsin CanadaC．how to take good care of pets D．lifeof the old in Canada10．In Canada, children leave their parents when they grow up because _________．A．they don’ t love their parents any moreB．they can only find jobs far from their parentsC．their parents’ houses are too smallD．they wouldn’t depend on their parents any more11．Which of the following is TRUE？A．People buy animal food only at the animal food stores．B．Pets eat better than people．C．Almost every family has a birdcage in his house．D．Any bird can come to the bird feeders to eat.DIn a shocking upset,70-year-old Republican candidate Donald Trump rode a waveto victory as voters elected him the 45th President of the United States in Nov. 2021.Actually,a lot of experts had predicted that Democratic candidate Hillary Clinton would come out on top.Throughout the campaign,one of Trump’s main challenges was to persuade voters that he has the attitude,knowledge and judgment to be president.In the end,he was able to attract more than enough voters to his side.Hillary Clinton admitted the election to Trump in a phone call at around 2:30 am.“Hillary has worked very long and very hard over a long period of time,〞Trump told his supporters during his victory speech.“We owe her a major debt of gratitude for her service to our country.〞Hillary Clinton delivered her speech later in the day.“We must accept this result and then look to the future,〞 she told her disappointed supporters.“Donald Trump is going to be our president.We owe him an open mind and the chance to lead.〞Trump’s rise to the presidency comes after a long career as a real estate developer.He built skyscrapers, resorts and golf courses.He also risked other businesses,introducing Trump Steaks,Trump Natural Spring Water,and an airline called Trump Shuttle.In 2021,he became a TV star with the reality show The Apprentice.’ll have to work to bring the country together after a divisive campaign that upset millions of Americans.Throughout the country,millions of Americans are out of work and struggling to make ends meet.The new president must also address international issues.They include the war on terrorism and the refugee crisis.Still,Trump says he sees a bright future ahead.“Every single American will have the opportunity to realize his or her fullest potential,〞he told his supporters.12.What should many experts think of Trump’s victory?A.It is expected.B.It is satisfying.C.It is annoying.D.It is surprising.13.How old was Donald Trump when he became a TV star?A.50 years old.B.54 years old.C.58 years old.D.62 years old.14.What can be learned about Donald Trump from the passage?A.He is a successful businessman.B.He has been serving in government.C.He thought badly of Hillary Clinton.D.He is worried about America.15.What is the last paragraph mainly about?A.The problems with America.B.The challenges Trump will face. ’s ideas about his future work. D.The decisions Trump will have to make. 第二节(一共5个小题:每一小题3分,满分是15分)根据短文内容,从短文后的选项里面选出能填入空白处的最正确选项.选项里面有两项为多余选项.Ali is from a Middle Eastern country. He now stays in the USA. He smokes a lot of cigarettes every day. He has smoked for nine years. Ali says, “ I tried to quit (放弃) smoking in my hometown, but it was impossible. My parents smoke. My brothers smoke. All my friends smoke. At parties and at meetings, almost all the men smoke. Here in the United States, not as many people smoke. ____16____ 〞Many smokers are like Ali: they want to stop smoking. ____17____ They know it can cause cancer and heart disease. But it is difficult for them to give up smoking because cigarettes have a drug in them. The drug is nicotine. People who smoke a lotneed nicotine.____18____ The nicotine makes him sick. In a few days, the smoker’s body is used to the nicotine, and he feels fine. Later, the smoker needs nicotine to keep feeling fine. Without nicotine, he feels bad. ____19____ Many people who quit will soon smoke again. At a party or at work they will decide to smoke “just one〞 cigarette. Then they will smoke another cigarette, and another. Soon they become smokers again. ____20____A.It is very hard to quit smoking.B. B. It will be easier to change the smoking habit here.C. Thus nicotine makes smokers addicted to cigarettes.D. The smokers know that smoking is bad for their health.E. When a person first begins to smoke, he usually feels terrible.F. Maybe there is only one easy way to quit smoking: never start.G. But it is said that medicine is needed to stop them from smoking.II、完形填空〔一共20小题,每一小题2分,满分是40分〕阅读以下短文,从短文后各题所给的四个选项(A,B,C和D)中选出可以填入空白处的最正确选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
2021学年-有答案-广西某校高三(上)第一次月考英语试卷
2021学年广西某校高三（上）第一次月考英语试卷第二部分阅读理解（共两节，满分 40 分）第一节（共 15小题；每小题 2分，满分30 分）阅读下列短文，从每题所给的 A、B、C 和 D 四个选项中，选出最佳选项，并在答题纸上将该项涂黑。
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TV Ears comes with a 30﹣day risk free trial.Special Offer ﹣ Now ﹩59.95.If you're not satisfied, return it.Money﹣back guarantee!Call now! 800﹣123﹣7832（1）TV Ears helps you________.A. improve your sleeping qualityB. listen to TV without disturbing othersC. change TV channels without difficultyD. become interested in ballgame programs．（2）What makes TV Ears different from other headsets？________A. It can easily set TV on mute.B. Its headset volume is adjustable.C. It has a new noise reduction ear tip.D. It applies special wireless technology.．（3）This advertisement is made more believable by________.A. using recommendationsB. offering reasons for this inventionC. providing statisticsD. showing the results of experiments．2. A new app aims to help parents interpret what their baby wants based on the sound of their cry. The free app ChatterBaby, which was released last month, analyzes the acoustic （声学的）features of a baby's cry, to help parents understand whether their child might be hungry, fussy or in pain. While critics say caregivers should not rely too much on their smartphone, others say it's a helpful tool for new or tired parents.Ariana Anderson, a mother of four, developed the app. She originally designed the technology to help deaf parents better understand why their baby was upset, but soon realized it could be a helpful tool for all new parents.To build a database, Anderson and her team uploaded 2, 000 audio samples of infant（婴儿） cries. She used cries recorded during ear piercings and vaccinations to distinguish pain cries. And to create a baseline for the other two categories, a group of moms had to agree on whether the cry was either hungry or fussy.Anderson's team continues to collect data and hopes to make the app more accurate by asking parents to get specific about what certain sounds mean.Pediatrician Eric Ball pointed out that evaluating cries can never be an exact science. "I think that all of the apps and technology that new parents are using now can be helpful but need to be taken seriously, " Ball said, " I do worry that some parents will get stuck in big data and turn their parenting into basically a spreadsheet（电子表格）which I think will take away the love and caring that parents are supposed to be providing for the children. " But Anderson said the aim of the app is to have parents interpret the results, not to provide a yes or no answer. The Bells, a couple using this app, say it's a win﹣win. They believe they are not only helping their baby now but potentially others in the future.（1）How does the app judge what babies want？________A. By collecting data.B. By recording all the sounds.C. By analyzing the sound of their cries.D. By asking parents about specific messages.．（2）What was the app designed for in the beginning？________A. All new parents.B. Deaf parents.C. Ariana Anderson.D. Crying babies.．（3）What is Ball's opinion about the app？________A. Parents should use the app wisely.B. The app can create an accurate result.C. Parents and babies are addicted to the app.D. The app makes babies lose love and caring.．（4）What is the text mainly about？________A. Parents should not rely too much on their smartphones.B. A new app helps parents figure out why their babies are crying.C. Parents can deal with babies' hunger with the help of a new app.D. A new app called ChatterBaby can prevent babies from crying.．3. It's a real case of fish out of water. Blennies（鲇鱼） in the South Pacific Ocean are gradually relocating to land to escape their predators（捕食者）, in an example of evolution in action.Fish first began crawling onto dry land about 400 million years ago, kicking off an evolutionary chain of events that led to humans. But their reasons for exiting the sea have been uncertain.To look for clues, Terry Ord at the University of New South Wales in Australia has been studying several species of blennies at Rarotonga, the largest of the Cook Islands.At low tide, blennies are commonly found swimming in rock pools around the edges of the island. But when high tide moves in, they climb up to dry land and move around the rocks until the tide retreats.The researchers found that this is most likely to avoid predators that swim in with the rising tide ﹣ mainly bigger fish like lionfish.To test what would happen if blennies did not have an escape plan, they made blenny models and sank them in the sea. ________ ended up with wounds, bite marks and chunks ﹣missing.Of course, there are still dangers for blennies on land, like the occasional bird attack, but the predation risk on land is a third that of underwater.What's more, moving onto land has additional benefits for blennies. Holes in the rocks provide sheltered nests for laying eggs, and they can maintain their diet of bacteria.In fact, several species of blenny fish at Rarotonga have already made the full transition to land﹣dwelling（陆生的） species. They continue to breathe with their gills, but have developed stronger tail fins and jump from rock to rock.Ord believes that many evolutionary processes have been driven by the need to escape predators. "It is often assumed that animals move homes to find new sources of food, but in many cases, escaping predators is a stronger motivation." he says.（1）Why do blennies climb to dry land when high tide comes？________A. To acquire better health.B. To search for more food.C. To seek safer living conditions.D. To adapt to a new environment.．（2）What does the underlined part "The mimics" in Paragraph 6 refer to？________A. The rocks in the water.B. The predators of blennies.C. The researchers of blennies.D. The models of blennies.．（3）What can be concluded from the last paragraph？________A. Ord's research opens a new view.B. Ord wonders why animals move homes.C. Ord shows us the benefits of blennies' evolution.D. Ord has discovered how fish have become land dwellers.．（4）Which of the following could be the best title for the text？________A. Blennies' Living HabitsB. Why Blennies Choose to Live on LandC. Blennies' Evolutionary ProcessD. How Blennies Escape from their Predators．4. Daniel Anderson, a famous psychologist, believes it's important to distinguish television's influences on children from those of the family. We tend to blame TV, he says, for problems it doesn't really cause, overlooking our own roles in shaping children's minds.One traditional belief about television is that it reduces a child's ability to think and to understand the world. While watching TV, children do not merely absorb words and images （影像）. Instead, they learn both explicit and hidden meanings from what they see. Actually, children learn early the psychology of characters in TV shows. Furthermore, as many teachers agree, children understand far more when parents watch TV withthem, explaining new words and ideas. Yet, most parents use an educational program as a chance to park their kids in front of the set and do something in another room.Another argument against television is that it replaces reading as a form of entertainment. But according to Anderson, the amount of time spent watching television is not related to reading ability. TV doesn't take the place of reading for most children; it takes the place of similar sorts of recreation, such as listening to the radio and playing sports. Things like parents' educational background have a stronger influence on a child's reading. "A child's reading ability is best predicted by how much a parent reads." Anderson says.Traditional wisdom also has it that heavy television﹣watching lowers IQ（智商）scoresand affects school performance. But here, too, Anderson notes that no studies have proved it. In fact, research suggests that it's the other way around. "If you're smart young, you'll watch less TV when you're older, " Anderson says. Yet, people of lower IQ tend to be lifelong television viewers.For years researchers have attempted to show that television is dangerous to children. However, by showing that television promotes none of the dangerous effects as conventionally believed, Anderson suggests that television cannot be condemned without considering other influences.（1）By watching TV， children learn________.A. images through wordsB. more than explicit meaningsC. more about images than wordsD. little about people's psychology．（2）Which of the following is most related to children's reading ability？________A. Radio﹣listeningB. Television﹣watchingC. Parents' reading listD. Parents' educational background．（3）Anderson believed that________.A. the more a child watches TV， the smarter he isB. the younger a child is， the more he watches TVC. the smarter a child is， the less likely he gets addicted to TVD. the less a child watches TV， the better he performs at school．（4）What is the main purpose of the passage？________A. To advise on the educational use of TV.B. To describe TV's harmful effects on children.C. To explain traditional views on TV influences.D. To present Anderson's unconventional ideas.．第二节（共 5 小题；每小题 2 分，满分 10 分）根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。
2020-2021学年南宁市第一中学高三英语三模试题及答案解析
2020-2021学年南宁市第一中学高三英语三模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AYou have to praise the smoothness（顺畅）of ants on the move. No matter how many of them are going toward a place, there's never a hold-up. A new research paper shows how ants keep traffic flowing by changing their behavior to meet changing conditions.For their experiments, researchers from the University of Toulouse focused on Argentine ants, animals that often move from colony（群落）to colony depending on where the food is. Making use of Argentine ants' talent for fast travel, the researchers built bridges connecting their colonies. The bridges were different in width from a fifth to three-quarters of an inch. The colonies, too, were of different sizes, ranging from 400 to more than 25,000 ants.Then the researchers sat back andmonitoredthe traffic. To their surprise, even when those narrower bridges were full of ants, there were no "traffic accidents". "When the number of ants on the bridge increased, ants seemed to be able to understand the situation and adjusted（调整）their speed accordingly to avoid making the traffic flow stop. "the authors note. "Moreover, ants avoided entering a busy road and made sure that the bridge was never too packed to cross.”The lesson for humans? The traffic problem may lie in our inability to adjust our driving habits for the good of the whole. Driving is fun when there are few cars on the road. Then the traffic moves very slowly. And yet, some impatient driver still acts like he's alone on the road.The research suggests that projects, like the ever-widening of highways, may never free us from traffic jams. As long as we drive along with our own habits, no matter how many other people are on the road, we'll always end up in a traffic jam. Indeed, less space may actually be a good thing. It leaves less room for individual choice and forces us to take a page from the driving book of ants.1. What is Paragraph 2 mainly about?A. The results of the experiments.B. The purpose of the experimentsC. The preparation of the experiments.D. The requirements of the experiments2. What does the underlined word "monitor" in paragraph 3 probably mean?A. watch and check.B. seek and improveC. design and planD. discuss and practise3. What is the best title for the text?A. Is widening highways a solution?B. Why don't ants need traffic lights?C. Can we learn safe driving from ants?D. What can ants teach us about traffic jams?BA team of researchers from several institutions in the UK and one in Estonia has created a type of buoy（浮标）that has proven to be effective at frightening seabirds, thus preventing them from getting caught in gillnets—a type of vertical fishing net that is made of a material that makes it nearly invisible underwater.Every year, hundreds of thousands of seabirds die when they get caught in gillnets. Some estimates suggest that up to a half-million birds are caught in them each year. Over the years, researchers have created devices（装置）to prevent the birds from trying to catch fish near or in gillnets, but those didn't work well.To find a way that would work for all seabirds, the researchers first studied seabirds in a general sense, looking to find things that they would avoid. They noted that seabirds avoided eye contact with other creatures. Then the researchers came up with a simple idea—they put a small pole to a regular buoy and then attached a pair of googly eyes（金鱼眼）to the top of it. They made the eyes big enough so that even birds with poor eyesight, such as geese, would see them. Adding to the effectiveness of the device, waves made the eyes move back and forth. And the wind made the buoy spin very slowly, making sure that birds from every direction would get a good look at the eyes.To test their idea, the researchers selected several sites near gillnets and counted how many birds approached and how many attempted to catch fish near the nets. They then set up their googly-eyed buoys and once again counted birds. Over the course of 62 days, they found the number of birds that tried to catch fish near the gillnets dropped by approximately 25% for a distance of up to 50 meters. They also found that the birds were less likely to fish near where the buoys had been for up to three weeks after they had been removed.4. What is the function of paragraph 2?A. Introducing a new topic to discuss.B. Providing background information.C. Summarizing the previous paragraph.D. Pointing out the main idea of the text.5. Why did the researchers make the googly eyes big?A. To ensure all the seabirds can see them.B. To clearly observe seabirds' eye contact.C. To allow them to survive the strong wind.D. To effectively identify the right direction.6. What does the researchers' test result mainly suggest?A. The new device still needs improvingB. Gillnets are a death valley for seabirds.C. Seabirds hardly catch fish near the nets.D. The googly-eyed buoy proves effective.7. What is the text mainly about?A. A group of researchers interested in seabirds.B. A way to help seabirds catch fish effectively.C. A device keeping seabirds safe from gillnets.D. A googly-eyed buoy guiding seabirds to hunt.CAccording to Oxford Dictionaries, morality means: “Principles concerning the distinction between right and wrong or good and bad behavior.” Though morality is a rather subjective subject, there are some principles that are universal across all cultures found by an Oxford University study: “help your family, help your group, return favors, be brave, obey superiors, divide resources fairly, and respect others’ property”. The fact that these morals are found across 60 cultures from around the world demonstrates that morality, though subjective, is the cornerstone of keeping our societies together. Here are some reasons to be moral: without morality, a social life is almost impossible to maintain; having a good reputation and having a clear conscience is psychologically healthy; and most philosophies regard unselfish and principled behavior as important.There is no doubt that without morals, a society cannot function effectively. A confused situation would appear, According to the Society of Morality, “We are social animals, and the actions we take-the things we do and the things we don’t do-have consequences on our environments and on the others around us. As a result, we need to be able to govern our behavior in the near term so as not to injure ourselves or our community in the long term. This system of controlling our actions and our thoughts in order to operate in a community is what we often refer to as morality”. Therefore, we need a set of morals in order to operate within a social circle and a social environment. Acting immoral usually results in being excluded from social activities or being avoided by a society based on laws and cultural standards. Besides acting moral having a sociological need, it also has a psychological basis. Most people are concerned to some extent about their reputation. According to PsyPost, “A lot of economic models of human behavior assume that people are only rational (理性的) when they narrowly pursue their own self-interest, but history shows us that people are also tremendously concerned with being and appearing moral”. So, the fear of one’s reputation being damaged is often a strong motivator to be moral. And if someonehas been immoral,most people go out of their way to make sure no one finds out, or to correct the behavior in order to not be caught. This goes in line with conscience as well. People generally feel in a better psychological state if they feel that their conscience is clean. A dirty conscience can result in a lack of sleep, anxiety, internal stress, and evenillness.On the side of philosophy, the study of ethics (伦理) comes into play. Most philosophers agree that one should rationally choose a set of standards of behavior in order to function. Though there is moral relativism, there are universal anthropological (人类学的) morals, as mentioned in the introduction. By the nature of our societies and cultures, we choose what we believe is right and wrong. But surprising, this rational behavior comes to a general agreement on morals. So, there is a fine line between moral relativism and moral absolutism. But the main thing to take away from this discussion is that philosophers generally believe that each individual has the right to rationally come up with a set of ethics to live by, and that it is healthy to do so.8. The author discusses morality (paragraph 1) in order to ________.A. explain the relationship between morality and cultureB. describe the moral rules found all around the worldC. contrast the distinction between right and wrongD. introduce the definition, principles and reasons of morality9. It can be inferred from the passage that ________.A. acting moral allows us to fit into group betterB. morality brings the system of controlling behaviorC. contrast the distinction between right and wrongD. introduce the definition, principles and reasons of morality10. Which of the following is the psychological basis for acting moral?A pursuit of self-interest. B. a clean conscience.C. The concern about reputation.D. a dirty conscience.11. What does the author advise us to do according to the last paragraph?A. To reach a general agreement on morals based on ethics.B. to carve one’s own sense of ethics to operate in this world.C. To choose between moral relativism and moral absolutism.D. To exclude philosophers’ beliefs and solution as well.DTofight for the conservation of forest ecosystem, several ecologists including Daniel Janzen convinced Del Oro, an orange juice producer, to donate part of their forestland to a national park. In return, Del Oro was allowed to throw large amounts of waste in the form of orangepeels(皮) on a 3-hectare piece of land within the national parkat no cost. Dealing with tons of leftover peels usually involved burning them or paying to have them poured into a landfill, so the proposal was very attractive.But a year later, another juice company challenged the deal in court, arguing that their competitor was "polluting a national park". They ended up winning, and the deal between Del Oro and the national park fell through.Then in 2013, while discussing possible research avenues（途径，手段）with Timothy Treuer, Daniel Janzen mentioned the orange story. Feeling interested, Treuer decided to stop by that piece of land that had been covered with fruit waste 15 years earlier. What he found shocked him."While I would walk over exposed rock and dead grass in the nearby fields, I'd have to climb through undergrowth and cut paths through walls ofvines(藤) in the orange peel site itself," said Timothy Treuer.Treuer and his team spent months picking upsamples(样品), analyzing and comparing them. They found great differences between the areas covered with orange peels and those that were not. The area withorange waste had richer soil.The effect that the orange peels had on the land is probably not that surprising to people familiar withcomposting(施肥), but what is really shocking is that a judge actually thought the waste of orange "mined" a national parkand stopped it from going forward. Now that Timothy Treuer's study has received worldwide attention, this type of "ruining" is being seriously considered as a way of bringing forests back to life.12. What did Del Oro usually do with orange peels?A. Add them to fuel.B. Feed them to animals.C. Burn or bury them.D. Make them into cakes.13. What can we know about the deal between Del Oro and the national park?A. It lasted 15 years.B. It was signed by Treuer.C. It was made in about 1998.D. It was broken by Del Oro.14. What was Treuer's finding?A. Orange peels contain much fibre.B. Orange peels can make soil richer.C. Orange peels rot away in a short time.D. Orange waste ruined the national park.15. What is the author's attitude toward the judge mentioned in the last paragraph?A. Disapproving.B. Positive.C. Worried.D. Admirable.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学年南宁市第三中学高三英语一模试题及答案
2020-2021学年南宁市第三中学高三英语一模试题及答案第一部分阅读（共两节，满分40分）第一节（共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分）阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项ASan Francisco Bay Area is a great place if you're a sports fan as you'll find several events all year round and plenty of team pride. If you are anywhere close to the area during a game,these fantastic sports events are here for you.San Francisco Giants BaseballThe San Francisco Giants baseball team plays in SF at Oracle Park. This is a fun ballpark because it's always packed with great energy and offers views of the bay. It's one of the most popular San Francisco sports events. The Giants are part of the National League West Division. Since their arrival here in 1958,they have been World Series Champions three times.Golden State Warriors BasketballThe fan base of the Golden State Warriors distributes the whole San Francisco Bay Area as this region's only NBA team.Their regular season runs from late October through mid-April, and all home games are played at the Chase Center in San Francisco.In total, the Warriors has won six NBA championships.San Francisco 49ers FootballThe 49ers are San Francisco's NFL team, though they have recently moved to Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, about an hour south of SF. The football team was named for the prospectors (探矿者) who arrived in the area in 1849 for the Gold Rush. They’ve won 5 Super Bowl championships, all between 1981 and 1994.San Jose Sharks HockeyThe San Jose Sharks represent the Bay Area in hockey (冰球).They were founded in 1991 as the only Bay Area team to compete in the NHL. Sharks fans love going to these San Francisco sports events at the SAP Center,which they call the Shark Tank,located about an hour southeast of SF.1.Where can a sports fan have a good view of the area?A.The Oracle Park.B.The Chase Center.C.Levi's Stadium.D.The SAP Center2.Which team has claimed the most titles according to the text?A.The Giants.B.The Golden State Warriors.C.The 49ers.D.The San Jose Sharks.3.Where is the passage probably taken from?A.A book review.B.A news report.C.A science fiction.D.A tourist magazine.BPlanned missions to the moon need to hurry up to avoid hitting one of the busiest periods for extreme space weather, according to scientists conducting the most in-depth ever research on solar storm timing.Scientists at theUniversityofReadingstudied 150 years of space weather data to look into patterns in the timing of the most extreme events,which can be extremely dangerous to astronauts and satellites. This new research on space weather timing allows predictions to be made for extreme space weather. Therefore, it could be used to plan the timing of activities, which could be affected by extreme space weather, for example, major space missions.The researchers found for the first time that extreme space weather events are more likely to occur early in or late solar cycles-such as the one just starting. The findings may have influences on the NASA-led Artemis mission. It plans to make humans return to the moon in 2024, but can be put off to the late 2020s.Professor Mathew Owens, a space physicist at theUniversityofReading, said, “Until now, the most extreme space weather events were thought to berandomin their timing. Though there is no set pattern of the events, this research suggests they are more predictable.”In the new study, the scientists used a new method applying statistical modelling to storm timing for the first time. Previous research generally focused on how big extreme space weather events can be, based on observations of previous events. Predicting their timing is far more difficult because extreme events are rare, so there is ly little historic data to identify patterns. The findings suggest that any major planned space missions , which is beyond the next five years, will have to consider the higher probability of extreme space weather late in the present solar cycle between 2026 and 2030.4. What can we learn about the study from the first two paragraphs?A. It has lasted just 150 years.B. It doesn't refer to space weather data.C. It shows space weather has no effect on astronauts.D. It makes it possible to predict extreme space weather.5. Why might the NASA-led Artemis mission be put off?A. To research solar cycles.B. To avoid effects of space weather.C. To meet the needs of the astronauts.D. To make humans return to Earth in 2024.6. What does the underlined word “random“ in paragraph 4 probably mean?A. Irregular.B. Easy.C. Limited.D. Changeless.7. What can we infer from the last paragraph?A. The study is useful for future space missions.B. The planned space missions should be put off.C. Extreme space weather will happen before 2026.D. Previous observations make no difference to the study.CWhy doesHaitiso tend to have fatal earthquakes? Earthquakes have been causing huge damage inHaitisince at least the 18th century. The capital city has been destroyed twice in 19 years. The 21st century has beenno more kind.The Earth’s outer shell is made tip of tectonic plates (构造板块) that move.Haitisits near the crossing of two tectonic plaits that make up the Earth’s outer shell. Earthquakes can occur when those plates move against each other and create friction (摩擦力).Haitiis also overpopulated. Plus, many of its buildings are designed to resist hurricanes but not earthquakes. Those buildings can survive strong winds bat are easy to fail down when the ground shrikes. Poor building practices can also play arole.“I think it’s important to recognize that there’s no such thing as a natural disaster,” said Wendy Bohon, a geologist. “What you have is a natural disaster that comes with a weak architecture system. We do know that earthquakes like this can cause huge damage because ofthefault,” said Wendy. “And it’s quite a significant risk in places that don’t have the construction practices to resist the shaking.”Construction of more earthquake-resistant buildings remains a challenge inHaiti, which is the poorest nation in theWestern Hemisphere. “While there have been some success stories of Haitians building more earthquake-resistant structures, the country has lacked a centralized effort to do so,” said Mark Schuller, a professor of anthropology and nonprofit and NGO studies atNorthernIllinoisUniversity.Haiti’s government has become increasingly weak, while non-governmental organizations only focus on their own projects.“There is technical knowledge inHaiti, There are trained architects. There are cityplanners. That’s not theproblem,” Schuller said. “The problem is a lack of funding for coordination (协调), and lack of political will from donors to organizations providing aid.”8. Which factor causing the huge damage is highlighted?A. Its overpopulation.B. Its weak government.C. Its geographical location.D. Its weak architecture system.9. What does the underlined part “the fault” in paragraph 4 refer to?A Lacking political will to provide aid.B. Lacking hurricane-resistant; buildings.C. Lacking earthquake-resistant buildings.D. Sitting on the crossing of two tectonic plates.10. What’s Schuller’s attitude towardsHaiti’s government?A Supportive. B. Critical.C. Indifferent.D. Interested.11. Which of the following can be a problem according tothe last paragraph?A. Fund and will.B. Skilled architects.C. Urban designers.D. Technology and money.DLarry was on another of his underwater expeditions(探险)but this time, it was different. He decided to take his daughter along with him. She was only ten years old. This would be her first trip with her father on what he had always been famous for.Larry first began diving when he was his daughter’s age. Similarly, his father had taken him along on one of his expeditions. Since then, he had never looked back. Larry started out by renting diving suits from the small diving shop just along the shore. He had hated them. They were either too big or too small. Then, there was the instructor. He gave him a short lesson before allowing him into the water with his father. He had made an exception. Larry would never have been able to go down without at least five hours of theory and another similar number of hours on practical lessons with a guide. Children of his age were not even allowed to dive.After the first expedition, Larry’s later diving adventures only got better and better. There was never a dull moment. In his black and blue suit and with an oxygen tank fastened on his back, Larry dived from boats into the middle of the ocean. Dangerous areas did not prevent him from continuing his search. Sometimes, he was limited to a cage underwater but that did not bother him. At least, he was still able to take photographs of theunderwater creatures.Larry’s first expedition without his father was in the Cayman Islands. There were numerous diving spots in the area and Larry was determined to visit all of them .Fortunately for him, a man offered to take him around the different spots for rry didn’t even know what the time was, how many spots he dived into or how many photographs he had taken.The diving spots afforded such a wide range of fish and sea creatures that Larry saw more than thirty varieties of creatures.Larry looked at his daughter. She looked as excited as he had been when he was her age. He hoped she would be able to continue the family tradition. Already, she looked like she was much braver than had been then. This was the key to a successful underwater expedition.12. In what way was this expedition different for Larry?A. His daughter had grown up.B. He had become a famous diver.C. His father would dive with him.D. His daughter would dive with him.13. What can be inferred from Paragraph 2?A. Larry had some special right.B. Larry liked the rented diving suits.C. Divers had to buy diving equipment.D. Ten-year-old children were permitted to dive.14. What can be learned from the underlined sentence?A. Larry didn’t wear a watch.B. Larry was not good at math.C. Larry had a poor memory.D. Larry enjoyed the adventure.15. What did Larry expect his daughter to do?A. Become a successful diver.B. Make a good diving guide.C. Take a lot of photo underwater.D. Have longer hours of training.第二节（共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分）阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
广西南宁市第三中学2020_2021学年高一英语上学期月考试题一含解析
细节理解题。根据After Dark中It's about two sister—Eri, a model who either won’t or can’t stop sleeping， and Mari, a young student。可知,故事讲的是两个姐妹——Eri是一个要么不睡，要么一觉不醒的模特,玛丽，是一个年轻学生。所以After Dark中讲述了Eri和Mari的故事。故C选项正确。
1. What does the woman want to be now?
A. A model。 B。 An engineer. C。 A secretary。
2. What does the woman think of sharing a room with others?
A. Enjoyable B。 Uncomfortable C。 Troublesome
B. She went to the hospital.
C。 She stayed at home.
14。 Why didn’t Jenny take part in the swimming competition?
A. She forgot her swimming suit.
B。 She missed the entry。
A. Have a shower。
B。 Have breakfast。
C. Get the chairs out of the car。
11. When will the speakers probably meet？
A. In he early morning。 B。 Around midday。 C。 In the late afternoon.
高一第一学期第三次月考英语试卷 Word版含答案
2020—2021学年度第一学期第三次月考高一年级英语试题注意：本试卷满分150分，考试总用时120分钟。
第一部分听力（共两节，满分30分）第一节听下面5段对话。
每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。
听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。
每段对话仅读一遍。
1. When did the speakers last buy rice?A. One week ago.B. Two weeks ago.C. One month ago.2. What will the man do next?A. Go for a walk.B. Do his homework.C. Buy some ice cream.3. What is the woman's way of falling asleep?A. Counting sheep.B. Listening to music.C. Drinking some milk.4. Why does the woman need the man's help?A. She needs to take a rest.B. There are a lot of customers.C. The shop will close right away.5. What are the speakers mainly talking about?A. A math class.B. A practice test.C. A spelling competition.第二节听下面5段对话或独白。
每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。
听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟；听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。
每段对话或独白读两遍。
听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。
广西南宁市第三中学2020┄2021学年高一上学期期中11月段考试题英语
第一部分听力（共两节，满分20分）第一节（共5小题，每小题1分，满分5分）听下面5段对话。
每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。
听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。
每段对话仅读一遍。
1. What will the woman probably do？A. Clean the house.B. Cut the grass.C. Wash the cars.2. What food would the boy like to eat now？A. Cake.B. Eggs.C. Beef.3. How long have the people been waiting in the cold？A. All morning.B. All night.C. One day.4. When should the woman feed her cat？A. When the cat wakes up.B. After the cat plays for an hour.C. Before she goes to sleep.5. Where is the man？A. On a bus.B. In a taxi.C. On the subway.第二节（共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分）听下面5段对话或独白。
每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A,B,C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。
听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟；听完后，各小题给出5秒钟的作答时间。
每段对话或独白读两遍。
听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。
6. What is Tom doing？A. Organizing his equipment.B. Fishing with his family.C. Playing on the riverside.7. Who made Tom become interested in fishing？A. His best friend.B. His brother.C. His father.听第7段材料，回答第8至10题。
学2020-2021学年高一英语上学期月考试题(一)
学2020-2021学年高一英语上学期月考试题（一）（满分：150分考试时间：120分钟）第一卷选择题（满分 100分）第一部分听力（共两节，满分30分）第一节（共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分）听下面5段对话。
每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。
听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。
每段对话仅读一遍。
1. Who is reading?A. Kate.B. John.C. Lily.2. Where does the woman suggest the man sit for his video c all?A. In the kitchen.B. In his bedroom.C. In the living room.3. What does the man dislike in the sandwich?A. Chicken.B. Tomato.C. Butter.4. What is the man’s current address?A. 123 Main Street.B. 45 High Street.C. 96 Green Lane.5. What does the man think of the player?A. She is lucky.B. She is skillful.C. She is practical.第二节（共15小题;第小题1. 5分,满分22. 5分）听下面5段对话或独白。
每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。
听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟；听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。
每段对话或独白读两遍。
听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。
6. Why does the man want to go to Africa?A. He enjoys spicy food.B. He likes to have an adventure.C. He wants to take photos of animals.7. What food does the woman prefer?A. Italian.B. African.C. Indian.听第7段材料，回答第8至10题。
广西南宁市第三中学2020学年高一英语上学期第一次月考试题
广西南宁市第三中学2020 学年高一英语上学期第一次月考试题（考试时间： 120 分钟，满分 150）第一部分听力（共两节，满分20 分）第一节（共 5 小题；每题 1 分，满分 5 分）听下边 5 段对话。
每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C 三个选项中选出最正确选项，并标在试卷的相应地点。
听完每段对话后，你都有 10 秒钟的时间来回答相关小题和阅读下一小题。
每段对话仅读一遍。
1. What will Jackie eat?A. Pancakes.B. Cereal.C. Eggs.2. What does the man want to buy?A. A bed.B. A table.C. A card.3.Why doesn't the man like fall?A.He has to clean up the leaves.B.He doesn't like the color of the trees.C.He doesn't want to wear more clothes.4.Where does the man suggest taking Rufus?A. To State Street.B. To East Park Road.C. To Second Avenue.5. What is the probable relationship between the speakers?A. Friends.B. Waiter and customer.C. Strangers.第二节（共15 小题；每题 1 分，满分15 分）听下边 5 段对话或独白。
每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最正确选项，并标在试卷的相应地点。
听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每题 5 秒钟；听完后，各小题将给出 5 秒钟的作答时间。
2020-2021学年南宁市第一中学高三英语月考试题及参考答案
2020-2021学年南宁市第一中学高三英语月考试题及参考答案第一部分阅读（共两节，满分40分）第一节（共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分）阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项AFour Best Cities to Visit in WinterCold rains, icy sidewalks and gray skies can make winter travel a trial. But here are four cities around the world that make for a great cold-weather destination:Prague,Czech RepublicWith its snow-capped spires and winding streets,Pragueis a fairytale city that remains ly tourist-free in winter.The amazing architecture looks even prettier under a sheet of snow, with one of the most beautiful areas being the old town, with its Romanesque vaults. Gas street lamps have been placed throughout the city center, adding a romantic color1 to evenings. Cafes here are ideal for escaping the bitter cold.Salzburg,AustriaWith its Christmas songs and traditional markets, this is a perfect city for a winter break. “Silent Night” was performed for the first time in thechurchofOberndorfon the border ofSalzburgon Christmas Eve in 1818.The city's main market is held in the shadow ofSalzburg'sHohensalzburgCastle, but the one held inMirabell Squareis especially popular with food lovers who come to taste local food such as halusky—pieces of dumpling mixed with fried bacon.Tromso,NorwayTromso is widely regarded asNorway's most beautiful city and is a base for spoiling the northern lights. There are several attractive museums, including thePolarMuseum, which offers an insight into the history of Arctic expeditions, and theTromsoMuseum, which is famous for its Sami exhibitions.Amsterdam,NetherlandsIn winter,Amsterdam' s museums are much less crowded, making it the time to visit attractions such as Rijksmuseum or the Anne Frank House. Built originally to house a circus, the Royal Carre Theater is more than 130 years old. Children will love the spectacular performances.1. What can you do inPrague?A. Enjoy the fascinating architecture.B. Taste local food halusky.C. Appreciate Sami exhibitions.D. Watch a circus performance.2. Where was “Silent Night” first performed?A. In thechurchofOberndorf.B. InHohensalzburgCastle.C. InMirabell Square.D. In the Polar Museum.3. Which city will you choose if you want to see the northern lights?A. Prague.B. Salzburg.C. Tromso.D.Amsterdam.BA company called Neuralink has shared a video where a monkey is playing a video game. That' s fairly unusual, but what makes the video even stranger is that the monkey is playing the video game with just his mind.The monkey in the video is called Pager who has two of Neuralink's special "Link" devices(装置)inside his brain. The devices planted in Pager's brain are connected to 2,048 wires which lead to the parts of Pager's brain that control movements of the arms and hands.Scientists taught Pager to play a video game. At first, Pager controlled the video game using a joystick it, which is a normal gaming controller. But as Pager played, his Link devices wirelessly sent out information about the signals his brain was using to control his arms and hands. Neuralink's scientists recorded all of these signals.Then they used computers to match the signals from Pager's brain to the movements that his hands were actually doing. This was the most difficult work and the scientists counted on artificial intelligence ( AI) to help them decode(解码)Pager's brain signals.The final step was to have a computer make moves inthe video game as if Pager had actually moved the joystick. If Pager thought about moving the joystick up, the computer would send an “up” signal to the video game.At first, the researchers let Pager keep moving the joystick with his hand, even though it was no longer connected to the computer. But soon Pager was able to play the video game using just his brain.Even though Neuralink's work right now focuses on animals and video games, there's a very serious purpose behind it. Neuralink wants to make it possible for humans who have lost the ability to make physical movements to interact with the world around them.4. What are “Link” devices used to do?A. To pick up the arms' and hands' signals.B. To link the computer to the monkey's brain.C. To send out information about the brain's signals.D. To control movements of the arms and hands.5. What challenged scientists most in the study?A. Recording and sending out body signals.B. Training Pager to use the joystick correctly.C. Planting "Link" devices into Pager's brain.D. Matching brain signals to body movements.6. What is Neuralink's real purpose of the study?A. To test artificial intelligence.B. To help those without arms or legs.C. To study how animals play video games.D. To develop more complex video games.7. What can be the best title for the text?A. Video Games for Animals Are Developed.B. Science Proves the Intelligence of Monkeys.C. Monkey Plays Video Games Using His Mind.D. Neuralink Is Leading the World in Technology.COne of the most popular street food found inChinais no doubt the barbecue. A new program, called Chinese Barbecue, tells the story of this popular food cooked over hot coals on just about every street corner in cities and towns across the country. Barbecued meat is an important part of people’s nightlife.Shown on June 20, the program has had more than 25 million clicks on the video site . To find the most popular barbecue stalls (摊位), the production team travelled to more than 500 locations in 30 cities across the country. Some viewers compare Chinese Barbecue to Midnight Diner, a Japanese TV program telling stories from late night informal Japanese bars.“I’m happy to hear this comparison because Midnight Diner is a good program, and we share the same topic― night food,” Chinese Barbecue’s director Chen Yingjie said. “However, they are quite different.” He said that Midnight Diner focused more on food itself, though there was someconversation while people were eating. However, the night food scene of Chinese people means joy and a more lively atmosphere. People eating these barbecue snacks develop a feeling of connection, which can be a cure for loneliness.The barbecue, regarded as the most ordinary and common night street snack, is different from home-made food by mothers as that is a symbol of family and kinship. The barbecue is where you go to become connected topeople in society. And unlike official business lunches, during which people are rather polite, the barbecue lets people relax with old friends and new friends, leaving a lasting impression of friendship.The world, as a whole, holds deep-rooted good feelings toward the barbecue, either for the taste or the warmth produced by fire. “What we should do is to present the Chinese barbecue just the way it is because with its special ingredients(食材)，ways of cooking and more importantly, the special environment and people, the world will recognize it and might fall in love with it just as we do.” said Chen.8. What do we know about Chinese Barbecue?A. It has been becoming very popular on the Internet.B. It is thought highly of by most of the foreign tourists.C. It mainly talks about the most famous Chinese food.D. It shows the color1 ful nightlife in large cities ofChina.9. In which way was Chinese Barbecue different from Midnight Diner?A. It showed more kinds of food.B. It focused more on the diners.C. It showed the eating habits.D. It was less popular than Midnight Diner.10. What is Paragraph 4 mainly about?A. The importance of the barbecue to family.B. The influence of the barbecue on people’s manners.C. The influence of the barbecue on people’s lifestyle.D. The role of the barbecue in people’s relationship.11. Why did Chen Yingjie choose the barbecue as the topic of the series?A. To show the feature of Chinese food.B. To research a special way of cooking.C. To help the world understandChina.D. To introduce the history of the barbecue.DWhen John was growing up, other kids felt sorry for him. His parents always had him weeding the garden, carrying out the garbage and delivering newspapers. But when John reached adulthood，he wasbetter off than his childhood playmates. He had more job satisfaction, a better marriage and was healthier. Most of all, he was happier. Far happier.These are the findings of a 40-year study that followed the lives of 456 teenage boys fromBoston. The study showed that those who had worked as boys enjoyed happier and more productive lives than those who had not. “Boys who worked in the home or community gained competence（能力）and came to feel they were worthwhilemembers of society, ” said George Vaillant, the psychologist（心理学家）who made the discovery. “And because they felt good about themselves, others felt good about them.”Vaillant’s study followed these males in great detail. Interviews were repeated at ages 25, 31and 47. Under Vaillant, the researchers compared the men’s mental-health scores with their boyhood-activity scores. Points were awarded for part-time jobs, housework, effort in school, and ability to deal with problems.The link between what the men had done as boys and how they turned out as adults was surprisingly sharp. Those who had done the most boyhood activities were twice as likely to have warm relations with a wide variety of people, five times as likely to be well paid and 16 times less likely to have been unemployed. The researchers also found that IQ and family social and economic class made no real difference in how the boys turned out.Working—at any age—is important. Childhood activities help a child develop responsibility, independence, confidence and competence—the underpinnings（基础）of emotional health. They also help him understand that people must cooperate and work toward common goals. The most competent adults are those who know how to do this. Yet work isn't everything. As Tolstoy once said, “One can live magnificently in this world if one knows how to work and how to love, to work for the person one loves and to love one's work.”12. What do we know about John？A. He received little love from his family.B. He had few childhood playmates.C. He enjoyed his career and marriage.D. He was envied by others in his childhood.13. Vaillant’s words in Paragraph 2 serve as _______.A. a description of personal values and social valuesB. an analysis of how work was related to competenceC. an example for parents' expectations of their childrenD. an explanation why some boys grew into happy men14. Vaillant's team got their findings by _______.A. recording the boys' effort in schoolB. comparing different sets of scoresC. evaluating the men's mental healthD. measuring the men's problem solving ability15. What can be inferred from the last paragraph?A. Competent adults know more about love than work.B. Emotional health is essential to a wonderful adult life.C. Love brings more joy to people than work does.D.Independenceis the key to one's success.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学年南宁市第一中学高三英语月考试题及参考答案
2020-2021学年南宁市第一中学高三英语月考试题及参考答案第一部分阅读（共两节，满分40分）第一节（共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分）阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项AReturns & Refund Guarantee（保证；保证书）The “Returns & Refund Guarantee” is a promise provided by sellers for every item they sell on DHgate. com. When you receive an item that was bought and paid for on our site, and you find it is not as described or isof low quality, you can contact the seller to resolve these problems. DHgate will offer additional assistance if the seller is not cooperative.Scope（范围）The following points should not be included in the “Returns & Refund Guarantee”：▲The seller didn't make any promise.▲The seller can provide evidence to prove the items are as described.▲You didn't contact the seller within the promised time.▲You have released the payment to the seller before asking DHgate for help.Sellers are able to set up the following promises：Returning items for any reasonBuyers can return items for a refund within a specific date which has been set up by sellers, such as 3 days, and 7 days from the day when the items are received. The items' receiving date is the date that is indicated on the shipping carrier's official website. Buyers should prepay any return shipping cost, which will be given back to the buyers after the seller receives the items as long as the items are returned in the same exact condition as when they were delivered.Returns or Refunds accepted if the product has quality issuesBuyers can return the items for a refund when they are not as described or possess quality issues by communicating directly with the seller. The seller is responsible for the return shipping cost.Buyers can get a refund and keep the items when the items are not as described or possess quality issues by negotiating directly with sellers.1.Who can get additional assistance from DHgate in the guarantee?A.The buyers in physical stores.B.The buyers on DHgate. com.C.The sellers on DHgate. com.D.Both the buyers and the sellers.2.Which situation is within the scope of the guarantee?A.The seller didn't make any promise.B.The buyer has paid the seller in advance.C.The buyer asked for help within the promised time.D.The seller proves that there is nothing wrong with the item.3.Which of the following is true according to the passage?A.Not all the sellers make promises.B.DHgate sometimes will pay the buyers.C.Sellers should prepay return shipping cost.D.The buyer can't keep the items after getting a refund.BIn the Hollywood industry, most of the studios are using AI to make movies for various reasons such as getting the actors out of danger, replacing the actors indifferent scenes, forming appealing atmosphere to enhance（增强）the views, etc.Directors and producers are using VFX (Visual effects), animations and AI to makea model that looks like the actor and replaces the actor's place. In particular, AI is used in scenes where actor shave to produce certain stunts （特技）to develop setups in the studio artificially. VFX is used to later change the internal studio backgroundsto a different place in the movie.There are many movies with two characters of the same actor. When AI was not a part of the film, editors used different methods to show the two aspects of the same actor in one scene, but now AI is being used to form the second character of the same actor and is being performed to the viewers.By a perfect combination of animation, VFX and AI, realistic models are being created. And the most fun part is the fictitious character can hold the face of the actor but the age, hairstyles, and clothing can be changed to create more enhanced looks according to the movie scene and story. With the help of AI, the directors recreating appealing scenes to enhance the thrill and excitement. InJurassic Park,no dinosaurs were running but with the help of AI and visual effects, we could enjoy the scenes and the atmospheres.The directors and the producers direct to form a green screen including the obstacles and those green screens get replaced with the views that are made from AI and VFX, and the actors make the scenes alive and deliver the most suitable action-packed movie scenes. This method also enhances the viewers' experience, whichmakes the movie a blockbuster（大片）.4. What does the author intend to tell us in paragraph 1?A. How AI helps actors.B. What AI brings to movies.C. Why AI is applied to movies.D. Where AI is made full use of.5. What can we infer from paragraph 3?A. AI can be used as an editor.B. Editors consider AI irreplaceable.C. Editors used many methods to replace AI.D. AI makes what used to be complex scenes easier.6. What's the author's attitude to using VFX, animations and AI in movies?A. Supportive.B. Sceptical.C. Unconcerned.D. Enthusiastic.7. Which of the following could be the best title for thetext?A. What AI Brings Out Hollywood MoviesB. Why AI Is Applied to Hollywood MoviesC. Which Hollywood Movies Make Much Use of AID. How AI Is Being Applied to Hollywood MoviesCIn 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 newlyestablished 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”DJerry Lawson had a love of science and invention from a very young age. And, with the support of his family and teachers, he took that love and helped change the world for billions of people, when he invented the modem video game cartridge.Both of Jerry's parents supported his love of science and invention. His father, a longshoreman, was a science fan and encouraged Jerry to always experiment with things. Jerry's first-grade teacher helped encourage him on his path to be someone influential similar to George Washington Carver, a great AfricanAmerican inventor. His first love in school was chemistry but he ended up liking electronics（电子学）even more.He earned an amateur ham radio license at age 13 and built his own radio station in his room, with an antenna hanging out of his window! Jerry earned money from fixing television sets, visiting people's homes for inhouse repair, and also working at local electronics stores. Jerry also made walkie-talkies and sold them to other kids. He spent many Saturdays at an electronics store that had all of the parts he needed for his inventions. He would use his small allowance and money he earned to buy parts to help fuel his inventions.When he was a young adult, Jerry joined Fairchild Semiconductor as an engineer. During this time, he created his own video arcade game（街机游戏），Demolition Derby, in his garage.A few years later, Jerry was asked to work on a secret project. Not even his boss was allowed to know what he was doing! What it turned out to be was that he was designing the Fairchild Channel F video gameconsole（游戏控制器）and leading the team that invented the video game cartridge. This was the first of its kind and enabled kids around the world to affordably play video games at home.Just like with automobiles，many advances have occurred since the inventionof video games. Video games are now one of the biggest forms of entertainment in the world. But all of this would not have been possible without the vision, passion, and skill of Jerry Lawson and his learn.12. How did Jerry earn money when he was a teenager?A. By running his radio station.B. By selling television sets.C. By repairing things for others.D. By making electronic parts.13. Before Jerry's secret project, playing video games at home was_____.A. expensiveB. harmfulC. commonD. tiring14. What does the author mainly tell us in the last paragraph?A. Jerry Lawson and his team can be more skillful.B. Jerry Lawson is important to the game industry.C.Many advances have taken place in the automobile industry.D. Video games are now the most popular form of entertainment.15. What can be the best title for the text?A. Video Gaming-An Important IndustryB. Game Console-Key to Home Video GamesC. Jerry Lawson-Father of Modern GamingD. Support and Encouragement-Necessary for Success第二节（共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分）阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
2020-2021学年广西南宁三中高一上学期期中段考英语试卷（Word版）听力
2020-2021学年广西南宁三中高一上学期期中段考英语试卷（Word版）听力南宁三中2020~2021学年度上学期高一段考英语试题第一部分听力（共两节，满分20分）第一节（共5小题，每小题1分，满分5分）听下面5段对话。
每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。
听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。
每段对话仅读一遍。
1. When did the man go to bed last night?A. At 9 pm.B. At 10pm.C. At midnight.2. What did the man buy this morning?A. A T-shirt.B. A shirt.C.A pair of shoes.3. How was the weather last night?A. Rainy.B. Cloudy.C. Fine.4. How many students are there in T om's class?A. 18.B. 31.C. 33.5. What are the speakers mainly talking about?A. The woman's trip to Beijing.B. Some local Beijing food.C. The woman's plan.第二节（共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分）听下面5段对话或独白。
每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。
听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟；听完后，各小题给出5秒钟的作答时间。
每段对话或独白读两遍。
听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。
6. What does the man like doing?A. Writing books.B. Reading news online.C. Reading magazines.7. How long does it take the man to finish reading a book?A. A month.B. Two months.C. Three months.听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。
高一英语12月月考试题 21
广西第三中学2021-2021学年高一英语12月月考试题第一局部听力〔一共两节，满分是20分〕第一节〔一共5小题，每一小题1分，满分是5分〕听下面5段对话。
每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项里面选出最正确选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。
听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间是来答复有关小题和阅读下一小题。
每段对话仅读一遍。
1. What are the speakers talking about?A. A sweater.B. A skirt.C. A bag.2. Where are the speakers probably?A. In a supermarket.B. In a dining hall.C. In a cafe.3. What kind of animal does Simon like?A. Cats.B. Dogs.C. Rabbits.4. What will the woman do for the man tomorrow?A. Treat him to lunch.B. Tutor him in his studies.C. Write him a thank-you note.5. How much will the man pay finally?A. ¥50.B. ¥65.C. ¥150.第二节〔一共15小题；每一小题1分，满分是15分〕听下面5段对话或者独白。
每段对话或者独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A,B,C三个选项里面选出最正确选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。
听每段对话或者独白前，你将有时间是阅读各个小题，每一小题5秒钟；听完后，各小题给出5秒钟的答题时间是。
每段对话或者独白读两遍。
听第6段材料，答复第6、7题。
6. What kind of car does the woman have?A. An old one.B. A broken one.C. A brand new one.7. What does the man want to do?A. Take a job overseas.B. Go into the car business.C. Help sell his cousin’s car.听第7段材料，答复第8至9题。
广西2020-2021学年高一英语3月月考试题
高一英语月考试题第一部分听力（共两节，满分30分）听力部分单独链接第二部分阅读理解（共两节, 满分40分）第一节（共15小题；每小题2分, 满分30分）阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。
AKBG84 is a one-of-a-kind girl band in Japan consisting of 33 singing and dancing grannies,with an average age of 84. The oldest member. Haru Yamashiro.is 97 years old!The new band,based in the remote island of Kohama in Okinawa,is a huge hit in the country---so much so that the members are rather shocked by their success. Their first single----titled Come on and Dance, Kohama Island----has made it to the top of the charts,and they've just completed a sell-out tour of Japan.“We felt like stars in Tokyo, "added 86-year-old Hideko Kedamori. "Everyone in the audience had a big smile,which gave us the energy to sing our hearts out.We're blessed to have been born in Kohama. Our lyrics are about the island and nature----whales in the sea spouting or dolphins doing somersaults(空翻）。
高一上学期第一次月考英语试题
【全国百强校】广西南宁市第三中学2020-2021学年高一上学期第一次月考英语试题学校:___________姓名：___________班级：___________考号：___________一、阅读选择I have just arrived in a country where I don’t know the language, where I have no family roots and where I find myself all alone. It may sound frightening. But let me tell you a little secret: it is not.When you travel abroad by yourself for whatever reason—exchange program, internship, volunteering, or simply as a tourist—a new and fascinating world will open up for you. A world you would have never been able to see if you had just stayed at home.People from a different country are not aliens. They are simply people like you who happened to be born in another region. They have pretty much the same wishes and worries as people from your own country.I know that you see a lot of news on TV saying terrible things people do all the time. Your family may have spent a great deal of time telling you not to trust strangers. However, when you travel alone you will realize that people are just as good as you. Everyone is just leading their lives, working, studying and having a good time with their friends. Most people will be happy to help you and get to know you.Maybe in the past when you would need months to travel from one place to another, traveling could be expensive. Nowadays, the world is just so connected that it is perfectly possible to find cheap flights, accommodation for all budgets and cheap and quality food.You will get lost, but it’s fine! I can’t even count how many times I didn’t know whe re I was going or how to find the right direction. Everything looks great on Google maps, but sometimes your phone will die or your data will end. Just calm down. Go to a store or stop someone in the street and ask! Or simply walk around and be curious.1．Why does the author write about his own experience in Paragraph 1?A．To encourage people to travel. B．To tell the benefits of traveling.C．To show it is hard to travel alone. D．To introduce the topic of the passage. 2．According to Paragraph 2, we can learn that______.A．the reasons why the author goes abroadB．traveling abroad can open up our eyesC．most people go abroad simply for volunteeringD．traveling abroad is better than traveling at home3．The underlined word “aliens” in Paragraph 3 probably refers to people who ______. A．don’t like you B．are not good lookingC．are different from you D．have the same wishes as you4．What can we infer from Paragraph 4?A．The terrible foreign news on TV is not true.B．There’s no need to worry too much about traveling alone.C．People in foreign countries live a different life.D．It is dangerous to trust strangers when traveling alone.How are you and your family going to celebrate Earth Day? It's a great day to get outside and ride a bike, but there are other ways you could spend the day. Here are four books. You can learn more about the earth and the animals that make the world a special place to live in.The Busy Beaver, by Nicholas OldlandBeaver is very, very busy, and he doesn't always think carefully. As a result, he makes a mess of the forest and ends up in hospital. Finally, he realizes how careless he's been and decides to make things right when he returns to the forest.Lessons from Mother Earth, by Elaine McleodFive-year-old Tess is visiting her grandmother and, for the first time, she visits the garden. Along the way, Tess's grandmother tells her the rules of the garden, "You must always take good care of our garden. Never throw rubbish around. There is plenty for everyone to share if we don't destroy the soil." The story is beautifully told as a caring conversation between a child and her grandmother.Luz Sees the Light, by Claudia DavilaWhen Luz's community(社区) experiences a series of black-outs(停电), she quickly comes to understand the need to save energy and find other ways of doing things. With the help of her friends and neighbors, she creates a community garden and park that everyone can use. The book attracts many young readers.The Lorax, by Dr SeussA young boy learns of the role of the Lorax as protector(保护者) of the trees, and how hishome became polluted. The book contains memorable forestry conservation (森林保护). 5．We can learn from the passage that Beaver .A．always plans things carefullyB．never takes care of the forestC．decides to leave the forest foreverD．gets hurt because of his carelessness6．Which of the following books focus on the protection of forest?A．The Busy Beaver and The Lorax.B．Luz Sees the Light and The Lorax.C．The Busy Beaver and Lessons from Mother Earth.D．Lessons from Mother Earth and Luz Sees the Light.7．What is the writer's purpose in writing this passage?A．To provide some activities to Earth Day.B．To offer some books to young children.C．To tell readers how to write children's books.D．To teach readers how to protect our environment.There is no question that fewer teenagers are on the roads in the US.In 1978, 50% of 16-year-olds had got their first driving licences. In 2008, according to the US Transportation Department, it was just 30%. The number of those aged 19 and under with driving licences has also been declining since 1978, when 11,989,000 had licences. In 2010, it was 9, 932,441, or 4.1% of American drivers.In the UK, 683,273 teenagers have driving licences—just 1.85% of total licence holders, according to Department of Transport figures from September 2010.But the decline in the US may have more to do with tougher tests and the introduction of the new rule in many states, which force drivers aged under 16 to be with licensed drivers of 21 years and older when driving.In recent years, the annual number of journeys being made by American drivers of all ages has declined clearly for the first time ever. Car use began falling in 2007, when average petrol prices almost doubled to $ 4.12 a gallon, and the economy became worse.But there are signs that it is getting back to normal and America remains a country on wheels. It has a higher number of cars per head of population than any other country in theworld.“Cars will always be a popular means of tr ansportation in America. You have to take into consideration some places don’t have access to public transportation. Cars are the only way some people can get around,” says Kristin Nevels. This makes driving necessary in some rural states, where about twice as many teenagers are on the road than in big cities.8．The underlined word “declining” in the second paragraph most probably means “”. A．rising B．droppingC．improving D．holding9．In recent years cars are used less than before mainly because of .A．traffic jams B．harder testsC．expensive petrol D．worst economy10．We can learn from the last paragraph that Kristin Nevels .A．doubts the popularity of the car use in the futureB．thinks American people cannot live without CarsC．holds a confiden t attitude to the cars’ future in AmericaD．believes America should build up its public transportation11．What can be inferred from the text?A．The UK has more teenager drivers than the US.B．A 15-year-old boy cannot drive alone in the US.C．The US has very developed bus transportation systems.D．Big cities have more teenager drivers than rural areas in the US.I love charity(慈善) shops and so do lots of other people in Britain because you find quite a few of them on every high street. The charity shop is a British institution, selling everything from clothes to electric goods, all at very good prices. You can get things you won’t find in the shops anymore. The thing I like best about them is that your money is going to a good cause and not into the pockets of profit-driven companies, and you are not damaging the planet, but finding a new home for unwanted goods.The first charity shop was opened in 1947 by Oxfam. The famous charity’s appeal to aid postwar Greece had been so successful it had been flooded with donations(捐赠物). They decided to set up a shop to sell some of these donations to raise money for that appeal. Now there are over 7,000 charity shops in the UK. My favourite charity shop in my hometown is theRed Cross shop, where I always find c hildren’s books, all 10 or 20 pence each.Most of the people working in the charity shops are volunteers, although there is often a manager who gets paid. Over 90% of the goods in the charity shops are donated by the public. Every morning you see bags of u nwanted items outside the front of shops, although they don’t encourage this, rather ask people to bring things in when the shop is open.The shops have very low running costs: all profits go to charity work. Charity shops raise more than ￡110 million a year, funding(资助) medical research, overseas aid, supporting sick and poor children, homeless and disabled people, and much more. What better place to spend your money? You get something special for a very good price and a good moral sense. You provide funds to a good cause and tread lightly on the environment.12．The author loves the charity shop mainly because of .A．its convenient location B．its great variety of goodsC．its spirit of goodwill D．its nice shopping environment 13．The first charity shop in the UK was set up to .A．sell cheap products B．deal with unwanted thingsC．raise money for patients D．help a foreign country14．Which of the following is TRUE about charity shops?A．The operating costs are very low. B．The staff are usually well paid. C．90% of the donations are second-hand. D．They are open twenty-four hours a day. 15．Which of the following may be the best title for the passage?A．What to Buy at Charity Shops.B．Charity Shop: Its Origin & Development.C．Charity Shop: Where You Buy to Donate.D．The Public’s Concern about Charity Shops.二、完形填空I used to be a very self-centered person, but in the past two years I have really changed. I have started to think about other people 16 I think about myself. I am happy that I am becoming a 17 person:I think my 18 started when I was at Palomar College. At first, I just wanted to get my 19 , and be left alone. I thought I was smarter than everyone else, so I hardly ever 20 to anyone in my classes. By the end of my first semester, I was really 21 . Itseemed as if everyone but me had made friends and was having fun. So I tried a(n) 22 .I started asking people around me how they were doing, and if they were having trouble I23 to help. That was really a big 24 for me. By the end of the year, I had several new friends, and two of 25 are still my best friends today.A bigger cause of my new 26 , however, came when I took a part-time job at a Vista Nursing Home. One old lady there who had Alzheimer s disease became my 27 . Every time I came into her room, she was so 28 because she thought I was her daughter. Her real daughter never 29 her, so I took her place. She let me 30 . That making others feel good make me feel good, too. When she died, I was 31 , but I was very grateful to her.I think I am a much 32 , person today than I used to be, and I hope I will not 33 these experiences. They have 34 e to care about other people more than about myself.35 who I am today, and I could not say that a few years ago.16．A．since B．before C．or D．unless 17．A．famous B．simple C．different D．skilled 18．A．education B．career C．tour D．change 19．A．balance B．homework C．degree D．interest 20．A．talked B．wrote C．lied D．reported 21．A．careful B．lonely C．curious D．guilty 22．A．argument B．game C．experiment D．defence 23．A．dared B．offered C．hesitated D．happened 24．A．dream B．problem C．duty D．step 25．A．us B．which C．them D．whom 26．A．attitude B．hobby C．hope D．luck 27．A．friend B．partner C．guide D．guest 28．A．polite B．happy C．strange D．confident 29．A．bothered B．answered C．visited D．trusted 30．A．explain B．guess C．declare D．see 31．A．homeless B．heart broken C．bad-tempered D．hopeless 32．A．quieter B．busier C．better D．richer 33．A．forget B．face C．improve D．analyze 34．A．forced B．preferred C．ordered D．taught35．A．miss B．like C．wonder D．expect三、用单词的适当形式完成短文阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
广西南宁市第三中学2020-2021学年高一上学期期中考试英语试题
【全国百强校】广西南宁市第三中学2020-2021学年高一上学期期中考试英语试题学校:___________姓名：___________班级：___________考号：___________一、阅读选择Welcome to Channel One News! We’re here to help you get the latest world news and connect you with other young people across the country. Our site offers videos on a lot of topics, games and information to help you get ready for college. Founded in 1989, Channel One News will celebrate its 27th birthday this year. Today, Channel One News is an award-winning program, broadcasting to 5 million young people across the country.We give you all the news in a way you will love: video! Our team of reporters travels across the country and the world to report on the latest events. Whether you are watching in the classroom or in your own home, we invite you to watch our daily videos and getup-to-the-minute news. Our Video Library is open to all.Channel One News wouldn’t be what we are if it weren’t for students. You inspire us each and every day. That’s why we love stories about young people and what they’re doing. If you would like your school to be broadcast on Channel One News, email your video tobeonchl@. It can also be an original news package. We also want to hear what you want to say about what’s going on in the world, so share your t houghts with us.For information on sponsorship(赞助) opportunities, please email sales@channelone. com. For information on our equipment or service, please call 800-251-4039 or email service@. If you have any general questions, please email contactus@ .1．According to the passage, Channel One News .A．is not free for readersB．provides services mainly for studentsC．provides only local news for young peopleD．is the most famous TV program across the country2．From Video Library people can .A．learn knowledge from books B．know the daily life of other students C．make friends with the reporters D．know what happened recently 3．According to the passage, Channel One News is .A．a website B．a newspaperC．a TV program D．a radio station4．If you want to put an advertisement on Channel One News, you should send an emailto .A．sales@ B．service@ C．beonchl@ D．contactus@I stepped on the red carpet and smiled as the cameras rushed up to take pictures. I slowly walked into the large hall of my first Hollywood premiere(首映). I had designed the special effects for the hottest movie on the market. Later, a friend of mine came with a big smile on her face. “I’m sure you have never thought that you would be here,” she said excitedly. I calmly smiled back in return.Having never had great opportunities, I’ve worked long and hard to create a bright future. Though I grew up in a poor family, I never doubted that my future goals would be connected with computers. In middle school I became the producer of a daily news television show.My future goal became even more possible when a new high school in my area held a technology program created for students interested in technology related jobs. Through the program I was able to learn about computer design and gain experience through a part-time job with a local computer company. Whenever a new movie came out, I would find out the company which created the special effects for the movie. At the same time, I researched job positions on the Internet. The companies on the Internet suggested universities and degrees on their websites. I planned on studying Computer Science.Though I didn’t give up my dreams, I continued to pay my attent ion to daily events. I took part in a large number of activities to broaden my view on life. I worked hard in school to develop my mind. I communicated with people who could give me advice about any problem I might meet along the way. And now, after years of preparation, my hard work is paying off. I know I have succeeded because I put my goals into action.5．Why did the writer take part in the Hollywood premiere?A．She performed in a movie.B．She helped to organize the activity.C．She wanted to see some movie stars.D．She had designed the special effects for a movie.6．The writer most probably became interested in creating special effects when . A．she took part in many activitiesB．she joined a technology programC．she was the producer of a television showD．she worked at a local computer company7．Why did the writer decide to learn Computer Science?A．She was very good at Computer Science.B．She took the advice of her friends in school.C．She found most companies asked for degrees.D．She thought learning computer would be very useful.8．What can we learn from the writer?A．Failure is the mother of success.B．All things are difficult before they are easy.C．It is necessary to set a goal and work hard for it.D．Never put off what you can do today until tomorrow.Should you work out in the gym in the morning instead of in the evening? It all depends. Of course, there are advantages of working out(运动) in the morning.You will increase your energy for the rest of the day. “Morning workouts result in be tter energy levels throughout the day and give you more mental sharpness,” says Dr. Cedrie Byrant, Chief Science Officer of the American Council on Exercise.Here is another advantage. In 2017, health researchers found that exercising in the morning helps you sleep better at night. According to the study, in all cases, those who exercised at 7:00am experienced about a 10 percent drop in blood pressure that carried through the rest of the day. They also had about a 25 percent drop in blood pressure at night, slept longer and had more beneficial sleep cycles than when they exercised at other times of the day.However, there are disadvantages, too.If you are not an early riser, getting out of the bed in the morning can be very difficult. Byran says that if you’re not used to exercising in the morning and force yourself to get up, you may not put as much effort into the exercise as you would later in the day. Also, if you aren’t careful, you can damage your sleep schedule, which can lead to insufficient sleep.Besides, hitting the gym before work can cause a challenge in terms of scheduling. If youwork a 9-to-5 job, getting ready for work and going to work can cut your morning workout short, Byrant notes.To sum up, it has both advantages and disadvantages. If it suits you better to work out in the morning, you can do so.9．What did health researchers find about working out in the morning in 2017?A．It made you more tired at night. B．It was good for your sleep at night. C．It increased your blood pressure. D．It led to better mental sharpness. 10．What does the underline word “insufficient” in Paragraph 5 means?A．Not good. B．Uncomfortable.C．Not enough. D．Unbroken.11．According to Paragraph 6, if you do a 9-to-5 job , your morning workout ______ . A．may have to suffer B．can benefit you greatlyC．is impossible to carry out D．makes you manage time betterRosa Parks became famous in 1955 when she refused to give up her seat on a bus to a white passenger in Montgomery, Alabama. She was important in the movement for civil rights （民权）in the American South during the 1950s and 60s. At the time, blacks in the South were forced to sit in the back of public buses and to give up their seats to white people.Parks moved to Detroit, Michigan, in 1957 to escape death threats. She continued living in Detroit until her death in 2005, at age 92. But the house in Detroit where Parks lived for many years was abandoned and scheduled to be torn down. Her niece, Rhea McCauley, bought it for $500 to stop it from being destroyed. She then gave it to American artist, Ryan Mendoza.Mendoza and others took it apart and then sent it across the Atlantic Ocean to the German capital of Berlin. There, he led efforts to rebuild the house. It now is behind his own house in Berlin. It gets daily visitors, although it is difficult to find, Mendoza said.But less than a year after the house was rebuilt in Berlin, Mendoza decided it should be returned to the United States. He made the decision after deadly violence took place at a recent white nationalist event in Charlottesville, Virginia. That incident increased calls for removing statues of Confederate（美国南部联邦的）leaders from the Civil War in the U.S.Mendoza said there are not enough civil rights monuments "to balance things out" with the Confederate statues. He said the Rosa Parks house belongs back in America "Imagine if the house were on a public setting in a prominent city in the U.S.," Mendoza said. "That's aneducation tool that shouldn't be denied by the American people. They have to know their past."The house would be welcomed back in Detroit. Detroit has failed to protect historical homes in the past. Such houses include the former home of Ralph Bunche, the firstAfrican-American to win the Nobel Peace Prize. Detroit's failure to protect history also is shown by the loss of the Rosa Parks house, Hammer said.12．Why did Rosa Parks move to another place to live?A．To make a living. B．To look for equality.C．To fight for civil rights. D．To avoid being killed. 13．Mendoza decided to move the house back to America to_____.A．fight against violence B．remind people of the pastC．warn people of the Civil War D．replace statues of Confederate leaders 14．What's the author's attitude towards the government of Detroit?A．Doubtful. B．Critical.C．Grateful. D．Positive.15．What is the text mainly about?A．Rosa Parks' house was rebuilt in Germany.B．Americans continue to struggle for civil rights.C．Civil rights leaders home may be returned to U.S.D．Detroit failed to protect historical homes in the past.二、完形填空A month ago, my friend Nick and I experienced a(n) 16 event. It was the evening of the fourth day on our hitchhiking(搭便车) trip to Morocco. We were 17 on the side of a main road in the cold 18 . It was nearly dark. To our 19 , there wasn’t a single bit of grass where we could put up our tent. Finally, we reached a small town after 20 for about an hour and a half.We found a bar where we thought we might be able to 21 ourselves first. Then we would 22 where we are going. We each bought a coffee, but the barman,José，brought over some bread 23 . Full of thankfulness for his generosity(慷慨), we explained to him what we were doing. He showed much interest in our 24 .Then, we asked José if we could 25 on his floor. We were very worried he would refuse. 26 , he said yes! Thinking he lived upstairs, we waited for him to lock us in27 he could be sure we didn't 28 anything. To our surprise, he gave us the keys! He showed us how the 29 worked, said goodnight and was off.We all stood in 30 . In only a few hours we had gone from standing in the cold rain to owning a 31 bar. All the fridges were 32 and there was a fair amount of money on the sideboard. We were amazed at how much he 33 us. Then it was a good night’s sleep. The next morning, he 34 and we let him into his own bar. 35 , he gave us a free meal , and then we were on our way.16．A．encouraging B．surprising C．touching D．heartwarming 17．A．lost B．stuck C．found D．hit 18．A．wind B．rain C．snow D．ice 19．A．expectation B．enjoyment C．disappointment D．embarrassment 20．A．walking B．cycling C．waiting D．driving 21．A．clean B．warm C．change D．save 22．A．decide B．predict C．accept D．guess 23．A．in turn B．in total C．on time D．for free 24．A．journey B．opinion C．knowledge D．project 25．A．play B．camp C．lie D．sleep 26．A．Obviously B．Finally C．Surprisingly D．Strangely 27．A．before B．although C．even if D．so that 28．A．hide B．steal C．sell D．destroy 29．A．wheel B．light C．window D．door 30．A．shock B．sadness C．safety D．peace 31．A．cool B．crowded C．comfortable D．beautiful 32．A．full B．cold C．different D．expensive 33．A．understood B．loved C．trusted D．valued 34．A．shouted B．searched C．laughed D．knocked 35．A．Thus B．Yet C．Again D．However三、单词拼写新概念英语原文填空Lesson 3 ： …the tree was planted near a church fifty years ago, but it is only in recent years that it has gained an evil 36．. ... He has pointed out that the tree is 37．useful source ofincome 38．tourists have been coming from all parts of the country to see it.Lesson 4 ：…As the neighbors complained 39．the noise, my husband spent weeks training him to press his paw on the latch to let himself in. …Since then, he 40．another bad habit…. After this he immediately lets himself in and begins barking again. Yesterday my husband 41．the gate and Rex got so 42．we have not seen him since.Lesson 5 ：…A relation of 43．is coming to see you. …The moment you leave this tent, you 44．a big surprise. “Where have you been hiding?” she asked 45．.四、根据所给汉语意思完成句子单词、词组填空：Book 1 Unit 1 – 4 词汇、短语考查46．Don’t let yourself be ___________ (说服)into buying things you don’t want47．The manager thought he was a r_________ person and told him all about the new plan. 48．She praised him _________ （真诚地）for his victory.49．He was d____________ that the same mistakes would not be made again.50．Many people were t___________ under the ruins and waiting for rescue.51．The i_________ passengers were sent to the hospital at once.52．The moment I answered the phone , I r_______ his voice.53．The poor man has a very positive a___________ towards life.54．Little boys always enjoy playing games o__________ instead of staying in the house. 55．My cousin is easy to ________________(相处).56．The child is ___________(经历) a difficult time.57．___________(目前), he is working on an important project with his partner.58．Most old people _____________(喜欢) recounting the experiences of the early days. 59．_________ (累加) your score and see how many points you get .60．Seeing that I won’t accept his advice, he had to _____________(屈服于) to my view.五、单句改错假定英语课上老师要求同桌之间交换修改句子，请你修改你同桌写的以下句子。
2021届南宁市第一中学高三英语月考试题及答案
2021届南宁市第一中学高三英语月考试题及答案第一部分阅读（共两节，满分40分）第一节（共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分）阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项AHubeiProvincehas long been a favorite Chinese tourist destination because of its natural scenery, historic cities, and beautiful mountains. Here are some of the best places to visit inHubeiProvince.YellowCraneTowerYellowCraneToweris known as one of the Three Famous Towers South of Yangtze River, together withYueyangTowerinHunanand Tengwang Pavilion inJiangxi. The history ofYellowCraneTowerdates back to the Three Kingdoms period (220-280) in Chinese history. The tower was used as a watchtower by the King of Wu's army in the beginning.Enshi Grand CanyonEnshi Grand Canyon can beChina's answer to the Grand Canyon inArizona, theUnited Statesin beauty. The canyon runs 108 kilometers and occupies a land area of 3,000 square kilometers. The region where Enshi Grand Canyon is located used to be a vast sea with many limestone deposits 230 million years ago.Shennongjia Scenic AreaIt is famous for its varied plant species as well as mountains. Regarded as the “Lungs of Central China", the forest coverage reaches over 90 percent of the area. Due to the special climate, it is neither too hot in summer nor too cold in winter. Sometimes clouds stretch around mountains, rewarding tourists with unforgettable views. Besides, the area is home to some rare animals such as golden monkeys, white bears and antelope.The Three-Gorge Tribe scenic spotLocated in the area of the Xiling Gorge in the city ofYichang, it has the beauty of landscape paintings. The spot is a “ProtectedCenterof the Popular Culture and Art of the Three Gorges”. Since ancient times, a lot of famous scholars have produced a great number of excellent poems praising the beauty of this place, some of which are carved on the stones along theYangtze River.1. What is special aboutYellowCraneTower?A. It has a long history.B. It offers a scenic view.C. It once served war's purposes.D. It is the best-known tower inChina2. Why is the Grand Canyon inArizonamentioned ?A. To explain its popularity inChina.B. To help readers know more about it.C. To prove the beauty of the Chinese canyon.D. To show differences between the two canyons.3. Which place will a Chinese literature lover probably visit?A. Enshi Grand Canyon.B.YellowCraneTower.C. Shennongjia Scenic Area.D. TheThree-Gorge Tribe scenic spot.BJeff Bezos, Elon Musk and Richard Branson have a combined net worth of 400 billion, roughly the size of the GDP of the entire nation of Ireland. And all three men have decided to put vast sums of their wealth into chasing their space travel dreams, creating a modern space race in which ultra — rich men — rather than countries — shoot for the stars.But why the three billionaires choose the crazy plan? Just for the travel dreams? It’s not that simple.As we all know, the space travel is a mirror of comprehensive national strength, whether it’s the cold war or the present. The first space racespannedmultiple presidents and premiers — Kennedy, Krushchev, Brezhnev, Nixon. It made heroes of astronauts and cosmonauts, and it focused national prides. But obviously, this year’s race between the billionaires features none of that national pride or opposing ideas. It’s tax — averse tycoons (大亨) who want to sell high — priced tickets to rich people interested in experiencing weightlessness. Amazon’s Bezos has said he is funding his portion by selling off large chunks of his Amazon stock (股票) — 1 billion or more a year.What are the odds? If anyone is taking bets on how this will end, and who will have the more profitable space tourism business, consider Amazon’s method of making very little profit in order to eat up competition. So, from this point of view, what’s hiding behind this crazy race is business. As a method of expand influence, it is not a bad idea.Richard Branson has carried out his plan on July 12, and Jeff Bezos announced that he will start his space travel on July 20. Bezos is getting some good press because he’s taking Wally Funk along for the ride. She’s the pilot now in her 80s who was kept out of space in the 1960s because she’s a woman. This may be a bonus for him.As for Musk, he thinks these two above are not real space trips, he wants a larger move.Who will win the race in the end? Let’s wait and see.4. Which of the following people might be the potential client of the space travel?A. Daisy aged 45 with a heavy debt.B. Clarkson who doesn’t enjoy taking risks.C. Billy aged 60 with an ample retirement pension.D. Alexander who knows nothing about space travel.5. What stopped Wally Funk flying to space in the 1960s?A. Age.B. Gender.C. Height.D. Disposition.6. What does the author think of the billionaires race?A. Profit — driven.B. Meaningless.C. Foolish.D. Generous.7. What does the underlined word “spanned” in paragraph 3 probably mean?A. Revolved.B. Turned down.C. Entered.D. Leapt through.CIt might have been Jimmy Kimmel, or any other sharp-tongued talk show hosts of late-night TV. In this instance, it was Samantha Bee, stating her opposition to childhood vaccinations humorously. “Who are you going to believe?” she asked. “Leading authorities on medical science, or 800 comments on your cousin’s Facebook page?”Joking about science can have serious effects, according to studies by communication scholars. Accordingly, since 2013, Paul, a psychological professor, has conducted studies of how satire (讥讽) can influence people’s beliefs about science, which have shown that if you want to interest people in science and shape their views on hot-button science issues, satirical humor can work better.Many Americans pay little attention to science. Even people who regularly watch TV news receive only scraps of science information in their media diet, because mainstream media outlets devote so little airtime to the subject. On top of that, some Americans may regard science as inaccessible.Yet satirical humor can reach viewers who would never watch NOVA or read — well, National Geographic. Millions of people watch late-night television programs live, and videos of these shows get millions of views on streaming services. In 2016, a vote conducted by the University of Delaware Center indicated that nearly one in 10 said they learned about science from late-night television shows.Late-night hosts may occasionally poke fun at scientists. More often, however, the hosts promote a positiveimage of science. By making science entertaining to audience with little knowledge of the topic, late-night television could spark science engagement. Furthermore, the researchers concluded that satirical shows had the biggest impact among the least educated viewers, thus helping to narrow a gap in attention to science. Though late-night satirical humor can boost science interest and awareness, it has its limits. Science is complex, and conveying that complexity in a few minutes while telling jokes can be a challenge.8. What does Paul’s studies of joking about science indicate?A. It may do serious damage to science.B. It can effectively popularize science.C. It totally changes people’s attitude to science.D. It will shift people’s attention from entertainment to science.9. Why do TV watchers receive a little science information?A. Because they enjoy watching entertainments.B. Because science is not easy to come up with.C. Because they find no interest in science issues.D. Because science is scarcely seen on mainstream media.10. What do we know about the late-night shows involving science?A. The hosts get used to playing tricks on scientists.B. The hosts’ aim is to build a positive image of science.C. Education gap can be bridged through late-night shows.D. Science participation can be promoted among their viewers.11. What’s the author’s attitude towards combining science with satire?A. Critical.B. Objective.C. Positive.D. Negative.DTwo young brothers fromMalden.Massachusettswere in the spotlight Thursday after being named “heroes" by a national organization that recognizes young people doing great things. For the Bennett brothers, the goal of their work is nothing less than helping researchers find a cure for cancer. And their inspiration came from a friend.Thirteen-year-old Hany Bennett and his nine-year-old brother Heath run their business out of their family kitchen. "We're making lip balm（润唇膏），"Harry says. They got the idea two years ago when their friend, Timmy, was diagnosed（诊断）with cancer. brothers wanted to do something. We learned that cancer patients（lips andskin can get really dry because of chemotherapy（化疗），Hany says.A light bulb went off in both of their young heads,and " Bennett Brothers Balm was born. "We make lip balm, which is kind of like our main product/ says Heath. They also make and sell different body balms, all natural, all handmade, while the profits benefit cancer research. "We've raised S 15,000/ Heath says.And with the great optimism of children, they don't just want to help；they wont to win. We want to find a cure. We want to help doctors find a cure, Harry explains, The brothers are also Gelding a team for the Light the Night Walk, to fight cancer."I think it's great to raise money and help people who have cancer," says Heath. Their parents play a big role as well, but it's the boys who provide the most enthusiasm with a message we can all learn from. "If you want to do something... do it," Harry says. "I just feel very glad that we're helping. It feels very good”，adds Heath.Harn and Heath just received the S 10,000 Gloria Barron Prize for Young Heroes. Hwy intend to save some of il for college, invest some of it in their business and give the rest to charity. And their friend Timmy? "He's doing great. He's all better, Harry says.12. What encouraged the Bennett brothers to make lip balm at first?A. Helping a friend with cancer.B. Finding a cure for cancer.C. Raising public awareness of cancer.D. Collecting money for cancer patients.13. What does the underlined part in Paragraph 3 mean?A. The two brothers finished their first product.B. The two brothers came up with an idea.C. The two brothers struggled for a stress-free life.D. The two brothers found an effective way to study.14. What do the Bennett brothers think of their work?A. It is quite competitive.B. It is well worthwhile.C. It fails to satisfy their parents.D. lt helps them make a big profit.15. What does the author intend to tell us with the two brothers' story?A. Great minds think alike.B. Two headsare better than one.C. Young kids can make a big difference.D. The longest journey begins with the first step.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。