广东省2019-2020学年高一第一学期期末英语考试试卷分类汇编-阅读理解

广东省佛山、珠海、中山、梅州、揭阳普宁
2019- 2020学年高一第一学期期末英语考试试卷分类汇编
-阅读理解
佛山市2019- 2020学年高一第一学期期末英语考试试卷
第一节阅读理解(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项中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
A
Since the age of three, Chelsie Hill had dreamed of becoming a dancer. That dream nearly ended one night in 2010. Hill was in a car accident that put her in hospital for 51 days and left her
paralyzed (瘫痪). For most people, that would have destroyed any hope of a dancing career. For Hill, it was the beginning. Far from being a difficult, her wheelchair encouraged her to think a lot of her life and she wanted to prove that she was sill "normal".
"Normal" for her meant dancing. With half of her body taken away, Hill had to move it with hands. It took a lot of learning and patience, but she still made it in her wheelchair with her non-disabled high school dance team.
After graduation from high school in California, Hill wanted to expand (扩展) her dance network to include women like her. She met online the women who had suffered various back injuries but shared the same determination with her.
Hoping to reach more people in a larger city and break down the false belief of wheelchair users, Hill moved to Los Angeles in 2014, formed a team of dancers with disabilities and named it the Rollettes. As she always believes, dancing on wheels can be just as good as foot-based dance.
In disabled dance competitions, all dancers from her team gave great performances and they were having fun. And the audience's cheers, whistles and applause (掌声) suggested that the fun was spreading.
Hill has achieved what many of us never will: her childhood dream. But the Rollettes has helped her find something else just as satisfying. Every year she holds a dance camp, the Rollettes Experience for wheelchair users of all ages to help them find their inner heroines (女英雄). In 2019. over 173 women from ten countries attended the Rolettes Experience. For most of these women, it was the first time they had felt they belonged .Edna Serrano told a reporter that being part of the Rollettes team challenged her to be more independent. “It even gives me the courage to take up driving." she said.
1. After the car accident, Hill .
A. left the school dance team
B. went back to her normal life
C. had a deep thought of her life
D. dreamed of becoming a dancer
2. What can be inferred about the Rollettes?
A. It was founded in Hill's hometown.
B. It helped many disabled people like Hill.
C. It included normal and disabled dancers.
D. It aimed to take part in dance competitions.
3. Why does Hill hold the Rollettes Experience every year?
A. To realize her childhood dream.
B. To encourage the disabled to drive.
C. To become the heroine of wheelchair dancers.
D. To build confidence in more wheelchair users.
4. Which words best describe Hill?
A. Smart and skillful.
B. Honest and patient.
C. Brave and powerful.
D. Caring and determined.
5. What is the best title for the text?
A. Dancing in Wheelchairs
B. An Amazing Experience
C. Dancing for the Disabled
D. The History of the Rollettes
B
Salik, a 14-yearold boy, has become an overnight online star after a Malaysian visitor to the temples (寺庙) of Angkor in Cambodia posted a video on Facebook of him speaking 10 different languages. The post went viral throughout the country and many parts of Asia, throwing the spotlight on the boy.
Salik is one of many children selling simple gifts to tourists. But Salik has surprised visitors with his ability to talk in many foreign languages. His mostly self-taught skills are amazing. With this unusual talent, he earns more than other children. The money goes directly to his mother, who uses it to support Salik's as well as his brothers' education and the family's daily needs. Their home is just a few hundred meters from the famous temple Ta Prohm, and the family has struggled with debt.
Luckily, Salik's days as a temple seller could now be over. Rich businessmen and charities have promised thousands of dollars, donated new bicycles and toys, and agreed to support Salik's
education until he finishes university. With their support, he has made up his mind to further improve his language skills and general education. His dream is to become a tour guide when he finishes school, a dream close to his home and his heart, so he can travel to new countries.
Salik has that chance now while, sadly, most of the other children around him do not. In Cambodia, there are thousands of children on the streets, many of whom are forced to beg. Their
job is to be happy and smiling for the tourists, who feel sad for them and give them money, but that money doesn't go to the children. It goes to the men in control of the children and the begging business. Therefore, the best way to help children in Cambodia, and elsewhere, is''DON'T BUY FROM CHILDREN", according to Bruce Grant, Cambodia's Chief of Child Protection. He explains that the more a child earns, the more likely it is that he will continue to be forced to work.
6. What does the underlined part“went viral" in Paragraph 1 probably mean?
A. Led to chaos.
B. Caused discussion.
C. Gained much attention.
D. Raised a lot of money.
7. What can we learn about Salik in Paragraph 2?
A He has a talent for languages.
B. He sells his gifts at a higher price.
C. He loves to post videos on Facebook.
D. He gets no education because of his family's debt.
8. How is Salik influenced by the going-viral post?
A. His life was greatly changed.
B. He started university education.
C. He could sell more simple gifts.
D. He had a new dream for his career.
9. What is suggested by Bruce Grant to help children in Cambodia?
A. Giving them some money.
B. Buying some gifts for them.
C. Stopping buying gifts from them.
D. Posting videos on Facebook for them.
10. What is the purpose of the passage?
A. To raise money for Salik and his family.
B. To tell readers a new way to become famous.
C. To introduce an amazing boy and his family.
D. To call for care to poor children in Cambodia.
C
Youth is a stressful time from friends to school to families, stressful situations become common. The body can respond (反应) with faster breathing, a fast bating heart, tense (绷紧的) muscles and drop of sweat. And teens who breathe polluted air appear to respond most strongly to stress, a new study shows.
Jonas Miller, a psychologist working at Stanford University ,studied whether or how air pollution might affect the body’s response to stress. Miller’s team invited 144 teens to participate in a stressful test. Most of the kids lived in or near San Francisco,which has the worst air quality.
Before the test, the researchers used sensors(感测器) to record heart rates and sweat levels for five minutes as the kids rested. Then as the test began, a researcher read aloud the beginning of a story and the kids had five minutes to make up an exciting ending to the story. They would have to memorize their ending and present it aloud to a judge. After fishing this task. the kids were asked to do math problems, which obviously was a harder task. If he or she made a mistake, the judge let the student start over. The whole time, sensors recorded heart rates and sweat levels.
Miller found all the students had similar heart rates and sweat levels at rest. But as the test got difficult differences began to appear Kids from places with more air pollution responded more strongly to stress and their heartbeats became irregular. They sweated more than teens who lived in cleaner places.
"The teens' bodies were preparing to deal with possible challenges in the environment and such bodily responses to stress were linked to negative feelings", Miller concludes. Over time, he says, "these responses can contribute to both physical and mental health problems."
This study has proved the negative heath effects of air pollution among teenagers. Therefore, teenagers should try to avoid their exposure (暴露) to air pollution They should consider limiting their time outside during rush hour, especially on days when air pollution is particularly strong.
11. What happened to teens in stressful situations?
A. Their bodies react strongly.
B. Their muscles cause pain.
C. They become seriously sick.
D. They have trouble in breathing.
12. What can we learn about the test?
A. The judge of the test was strict with the kids.
B. The kids enjoyed making up endings of stories.
C. The kids gradually felt more stress in the process.
D. The researchers wanted the kids to keep peaceful.
13. What does the test find about the kids?
A. They are having more rest now.
B. They responds differently to stress.
C. Those from cleaner places have stronger bodies.
D. Those polluted doesn’t have more stress in life.
14. From the study we can infer that tens should .
A. solve their mental heath problems
B. learn to deal with stressful situations
C. spend less time outside in heavy traffic
D. enjoy more outside activities in good weather
15. Where is the passage probably from?
A. A report on pollution.
B. A geography book.
C. A psychologist's diary.
D. A science magazine.
【答案】1. C 2. B 3. D 4. D 5. A 6. C 7. A 8. A 9. C 10. D 11. A 12. C 13. B 14. C 15. D
珠海市2019- 2020学年高一第一学期期末英语考试试卷
第二部分 阅读理解(共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分)
第一节(共10小题；每小题2分，满分20分)
阅读下列短文，从每小题后所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该选项涂黑。
A
A trip to the Natural History Museum is the perfect family day out in London. There is so much to explore!
Site: Cromwell Road, London SW7 51313
Opening hours: Open daily 10:00-17:50; Last entry 17:30; Closed 24-26 December
Upcoming events
Wildlife Photographer of the Year
10 October 2019-31 January 2020
Event type: Exhibition
Ticket price: ￡8.25-￡13.90
Explore the world's best nature photography, with great lighting effects.
Orbit: A Journey Around Earth in Real Time
21 October 2019-5 January 2020
Event type: Film
Ticket price: Free, no ticket needed
Appreciate the beauty of our home planet from space in this film by Sean Doran with music by Phaelch.
Natural History Museum Ice Rink(溜冰场)
19 October 2019-12 January 2020
Event type: Visitor
Ticket price: Adults from ￡12.65, children from ￡8.80, families from ￡39.60
Get your skates on this winter in front of the Waterhouse building, with fairy lights on and frost-covered trees standing around.
Museum of the Moon
17 May 2019-5 January 2020
Event type: Exhibition
Ticket price: Free no booking needed
Museum of the Moon is a touring artwork by UK artist Luke Jerram. Since 2016, this six-meter model has been circling the globe, lighting up spaces from Bilbao to Beijing.
Safety notice
Bags and other personal items will be inspected when you enter the Museum. Please do not bring anything sharp including knives and scissors to the Museum.
Smoke free
Smoking (including the use of electronic cigarettes) is not allowed in the Museum.
16. If you travel to London in late January 2020, which event can you go to?
A. Museum of the Moon. B. Natural History Museum Ice Rink.
C. Wildlife Photographer of the Year. D. Orbit: A Journey Around Earth in Real Time.
17. What can you do in the museum for free?
A. Going skating in the Ice Rink. B. Circling the globe.
C. Exploring the best nature photography. D. Watching a film about the earth.
18. Where is this text most likely from?
A. A diary. B. A novel.
C. A travel guide. D. A menu.
B
Braxton Moral walked across the stage at his high school in Ulysses, Kansas, as a graduate. Soon after that, the 17-year-old marked another milestone(里程碑): receiving his degree from Harvard University.
Moral's parents got him admitted to the world-famous university when he was just 11. "My parents noticed I was bored in school and needed something to encourage growth, so they ended up finding the Harvard Extension School," he said.
"Most courses can be taken online, but Extension School students also must earn 16 credit(学分) hours in person in the school in Cambridge, Massachusetts," said Moral.
Studying for both high school and Harvard at the same time wasn't easy. But officials in his high school took a lot of the work off, allowing Moral to spend a few hours each day working on Harvard's coursework.
Moral has always been drawn to law and politics, and he's now hoping to go to law school. "I am, of course, excited to end this stage of my life and hungry to begin the next," he said.
Moral's older sister, Brittney Jo Seger, told reporters that her brother has always been gifted(有天赋的). "When he was little, his vocabulary was amazing" she said. "Something my mom, sister and I noticed early on was his memory. That's one of the things that make him unbelievable. He can look at anything or read anything, and he will immediately remember it forever."
Moral's book, Harvard in the Heartland, is also coming out, which is about his experience as "a gifted boy from a small farming town".
19. What can be inferred from the first three paragraphs?
A. Moral spent 17 years studying for a Harvard degree.
B. Moral studied for his Harvard degree completely online.
C. Moral performed poorly and caused problems in school.
D. Moral studied for his Harvard degree while in high school.
20. What's Moral's high school officials' attitude towards his Harvard coursework?
A. Doubtful. B. Supportive.
C. Negative. D. Worried
21. Which of the following is an important reason for Moral's success?
A. Enjoying drawing. B. Having gifted memory.
C. Being hungry for degrees. D. Writing about his experience.
C
What will the future school look like is difficult to make clear, but most experts(专家) agree that the school will be electronic in the future.
“Present-day schools will no longer exist in the next century,” says a report in The Age. “At that time, future schools will become community-style centers, which run seven days a week, 24 hours a day.” At the same time, computers will surely become a central part of the school in the future.
According to The Age, the distant learning will be popular and students will listen to teachers on computers. Going into classrooms on their computers, students will study at any time, which is very easy for them. However, it is necessary for students to go to the actual school in order to develop some social skills.
The Seashore Primary School is an imaginary school in the future created by the Education Department of Australia. At this school, all the teachers and students have laptop computers. Teachers check messages and call students back on a special telephone system and students use telephones to search for information or speak to their experts who teach their lessons. Besides, all the lessons are related to all sorts of subjects and all the students have their own learning plans created by teachers.
As one headmaster says, a laptop computer is students' library, data storage(数据存储)as well as the bridge to a wider world. Technology has changed the emphasis of future learning. Thus, we'll pay more attention to the learning of kids rather than the teaching.
22. According to the report in The Age, students in future schools will .
A. mainly study online B. study at a set time
C. have no teachers D. never go to actual school
23. The example of the Seashore Primary School is given to show .
A. telephones are important in Australia B. how future schools will work
C. every student needs a learning plan D. students enjoy getting in touch with teachers
24. What does the underlined word “emphasis” in the last paragraph mean?
A. lesson B. score
C. attitude D. focus
25. Which of the following is the best title of the text?
A. The Schools in the Future B. Great Changes in Technology
C. The Seashore Primary School D. Actual Schools to Be Replaced
【答案】16. C 17. D 18. C 19. D 20. B 21. B 22. A 23. B 24. D 25. A
中山市2019- 2020学年高一第一学期期末英语考试试卷
第一部分 阅读理解 (共两节，满分 30 分)
第一节 (共 10 小题；每小题 2 分，满分 20 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。
A
The latest additions to its World Heritage （遗产）list. The following are some of the recent additions.
Churches of the Pskov School of Architecture（(Russia）)
The structures, many of which are churches, were all designed by the Pskov School of Architecture. It was a leading school of building design in the country, especially in the 15th and 16th centuries. Some elements common to Pskov architecture date back to the 11th century.
Babylon（(Iraq）)
The ancient city of Babylon is gaining World Heritage Site status. The city was once a main tourist site before Iraq suffered several wars. The 4, 300-year-old city is where dynasties have risen and fallen since the earliest days of settled human civilization. UNESCO Says the site "offers a look into one of the most influential empires of the ancient world".
Writing-on-stone（Canada）
Canada^ Writing-on-stone monument has a large number of protected rock paintings and rock carvings. Some of them are 2, 000 years old. The markings were left by Blackfoot Native Americans, who lived in parts of Western Canada and the far northern United States. The land that makes up Writing-on-Stone is filled with rock posts that have been formed into "spectacular shapes" by erosion （侵蚀）.
Party and Ilha Grande（Brazil）
The historic coastal town of Party and the island Ilha Grande are already popular places for visitors to Brazils Rio de Janeiro state. Party was the final stop along the Gold Route, along which gold was shipped to Europe in the 1600s. The area is also home to a huge number of animals, some of which are in danger now.
1. What do we know about the buildings in Pskov?
A. Their designs came from the same school.
B. They are merely churches.
C. They are a group of ancient schools.
D. Their paintings are about 2,000 years old.
2. What can we learn from the Writing-on-Stone monument?
A. It is the best-preserved monument in Canada.
B. It enjoys great popularity with visitors.
C. It reflects the culture of the natives.
D. It was formed by nature.
3. What can visitors see in Paraty and Ilha Grande?
A. Shipping activities.
B. Coastal scenery.
C. Gold mining equipment.
B
A short Chinese man seems to be the tallest in the world right now. Jack Ma (Ma Yun), 50, is executive chairman of a business — to — business online platform. On September 19, his company went public on the New York Stock Exchange, raising $ 25 billion through an IPO, the biggest in history. Ma, a former English teacher, has become the richest man in China.
Bom in Hangzhou, Zhejiang, Ma grew up as a happy kid. In 1976, at the age of 12, he wanted to learn English. Every morning, he awoke at 5 am, cycled 40 minutes to a hotel near the West Lake where he could chat to foreign tourists. He did it for nine years, rain or shine. The experience made him a fluent English speaker and also opened his eyes to the wider world.
In a 1995 trip to the US, Ma was showed the Internet for the first time. He searched the word “Beer", and found that there was nothing in there about China. Seeing the chance, Ma returned to China and set up a website without even knowing much about computers.
Four years later Ma and his friends founded a company in Hangzhou, He believed in the Internet business potential when few other Chinese did. People called him “Crazy Jack Ma". But 15 years later, his company has developed into the world's largest e-commerce company, owning two popular shopping websites. It makes more profit online than two biggest foreign shopping websites combined.
No one thinks he's mad now. Ma's favorite line has been printed on the souvenir T-shirts. It reads: "Everybody should have a dream. What if that dream comes true? ”
4. What does the first sentence in Paragraph I mean?
A. Ma is the richest man in China now.
B. Ma has grown taller than ever before.
C. Ma's company IPO is the biggest in history.
D. Ma is executive chairman of an online platform.
5. How did Ma learn English?
A. He cycled to learn from his teacher.
B. He chatted with foreigners every day.
C. He got up early to read English.
D. He worked in a hotel near West Lake.
6. How old was Ma when he first used Intent?
A. 12. B. 19.
C. 23. D. 31.
7. Why was Ma called "Crazy Jack Ma”?
A. Few Chinese did Internet Business then.
B. Ma was crazy about the Internet.
C. He made his company a great one.
D. He was ever a crazy shopper.
C
Some African schools are adding programs that teach what officials are calling "soft skills" to students. Soft skills are personal qualities that help a person relate effectively to others. Officials say this kind of training can help students succeed in the job market and in life.
The training is being offered at the St. Bernadette Kamonyi Secondary School in Kigali, Rwanda. For weeks, its students have been visiting neighborhood businesses. The goal of these field trips is for the young people to learn what is necessary to secure a job.
For the secondary school students, this information is important. In a few months, they'll complete their studies and try their best to find work. One of the Rwandan students is 22-year-old Aminadab Niyitegeka. He says he will look for any job available. He hopes that what he learns in his work readiness class will help. Traditionally, secondary schools in Africa have spent more time on subjects like mathematics and science, largely ignoring areas like public speaking and teamwork. But that is changing. Schools are exploring new teaching models to offer soft skills and professional training. It is part of an effort to prepare students to become better communicators, problem solvers and citizens （公民）.
Rwanda has started a work readiness training program called Akazi Kanoze Access. It means "work well done" in Kinyarwanda, the official language of Rwanda. The program has trained more than 20,000 students to help make them more appealing to employers.
Emmanuel Ntagungira is a teacher and works as a trainer for Akazi Kanoze Access, He often visits employers who have given jobs to high schools. The employers are very happy because the graduates are ready to work. He says he hopes the program will help lower unemployment, which stands at over 13 percent nationwide. He also explains that the graduates have a healthy mindset and employers are satisfied with the job they've been doing.
8. Which of the following is not an example of “soft skills"?
A Being competent in software.
B. Communicating with others well.
C Making a good speech in public.
D. Having a good sense of cooperation.
9. In what way have secondary schools in Africa changed?
A. They focus on mathematics and science.
B. They ignore areas like public speaking and teamwork.
C. They apply new teaching methods.
D. They make an effort to offer students soft skills.
10. What can we learn from the passage?
A. The program Kazi Kanoze Access aims to appeal to employers.
B. Aminadab Niyitegeka will definitely find a good job after graduation.
C. Students with soft skills are likely to get along well with others.
D. Students have been visiting neighborhood businesses to secure a job.
【答案】1. A 2. C 3. B 4. C 5. B 6. D 7. A 8. A 9. D 10. C

梅州市2019- 2020学年高一第一学期期末英语考试试卷
第二部分 阅读理解（共两节，满分30分）
第一节（共10小题；每小题2分，满分30分）
A
Student Accommodation (住处) to Let in London
One - bedroom flat
Riverside Gardens, W6 £ 1,250 pcm
This one - bedroom top floor flat is located at Riverside Gardens in Hammersmith. It is perfectly located for shopping and entertainment. Walking distance to Hammersmith Broadway, Ravens Court Park & the River Thames.
Key features (特点): Spacious living area; Fully equipped kitchen
Two - bedroom flat
New Orient House Chelsea, SW6 £ 1,148 pcm
This flat has easy access to West Brompton station where a quick change to the District Line will allow you to make good use of the London Underground. This means that you are within easy access of 21 higher education institutions including Imperial College London and Kings College London.
Key features: Excellent social spaces: movie room, games area and dining area
Private halls
Nido West Hampstead, NW6 £ 1,664 pcm
Our modern student accommodation is near West Hampstead Tube Station, allowing you to easily explore London. It is close to all major universities in the city. Our house team will look after you during your stay, all you need to worry about is living your best student life.
Key features: In - house gym (健身房)
Rooms for the 2019/2020 academic year start from just £ 229 pp/pw.
(pcm: per calendar month pp/pw: per person per week)
1. What will Tom who works part - time in a restaurant by Ravens Court Park probably choose?
A. The flat next to West Brompton station. B. An apartment at Nido West Hampstead.
C. The flat at Riverside Gardens. D. The flat at New Orient House Chelsea.
2. Who are most likely to choose the flat at New Orient House Chelsea?
A. Nature lovers. B. Party lovers.
C. Shopping fans. D. Gym fans.
3. How much will Jane spend at least each month, if she is going to live at Nido West Hampstead from Sept 1st, 2019?
A. £ 1,250. B. £ 1,148. C. £ 916. D. £ 229.
B
Forget losing weight or saving money—we suggest one simple task to add to your list of inspiring New Year's decisions: read a book. Trust us, and your brain will thank you. Not only does reading increase the amount of daily pleasure in your life, but it could also delay dementia (痴呆) and even help you live longer.
But still, picking the perfect novel isn't easy. Thankfully, Business Insider asked a Harvard professor to recommend the one book he thinks every student should read in 2019—and we suggest adding it to your list, too. (No time for all the books on your list? Here's a shortcut: Read the endings to some of the world's most famous books, instead.)
Steven Pinker, Professor of Psychology at Harvard, recommends The Internationalists by legal scholars Hathaway and Shapiro. The book makes a surprising statement that the Kellogg-Briand Paris Peace Pact (条约) of 1928, which declared war illegal, has caused a steady drop in war throughout history.
“But in their fascinating and evidence-rich book, they make a lifelike case,” Pinker said. “And like The Clash of Civilizations and The End of History, the book presents a sweeping vision (视野) of the international scene, making sense of many developments in the news and recent history.”
Other professors at Harvard recommended classics like Anna Karenina by Tolstoy, as well as Just Mercy by Stevenson, The Theory of Moral Sentiments by Adam Smith, and Robot-Proof by Joseph Aoun.
So, go ahead and give (at least) one of these books a read in 2019! And while you're at it, you should add the following 20 books you really should have read by now to your list, too…
4. Which has the closest meaning to the underlined word “shortcut” in the 2nd paragraph?
A. A time-saving way to read books.
B. A lazy person's way to read books.
C. A quick way to know about endings of books.
D. A wise way to deal with too many books to read.
5. What or who has reduced the number of wars throughout history?
A. The Paris Peace Pact. B. The Internationalists.
C. Hathaway and Shapiro. D. A wide vision of the international scene.
6. What may be written in the next or last paragraph of the passage?
A. More advice on reading books.
B. The names of the 20 books recommended.
C. The main contents of the 20 books recommended.
D. The brief introduction of the 20 books recommended.
C
Hi Danny,
Greetings from the Great Barrier Reef! I’m riding on a sailing boat with some relatives as I write this. We’re diving here all next week. The reef is located in the Coral Sea that is off the northeast coast of Australia.
The reef is made up of many corals. Corals are very hard and made of many tiny animals called “polyps” that look like underwater flowers. The corals need help to eat. They have a special relationship with other small animals, “algae” (藻类), that take in sunlight and make energy for the coral. It’s the algae that give color to the corals. Because algae need sunlight, the corals are very close to the surface of the water.
Together, the many corals create a magical environment. They make a home for the animals that live in the sea. When I went diving the other day, I saw all types of different animals-dolphins, turtles (海龟) and sea snakes. I was surprised at being able to see some fish I see only in movies, like clown fish (小丑鱼). As I am diving, I can feel the spirit of this magical place. It seems that these animals aren’t surprised to see me. Maybe they think I’m another fish!
Sadly, according to scientists, the Great Barrier Reef is dying because the water is getting warmer due to global warming. As the ocean gets warmer, the algae that live in the corals are cut off from the food they need for making energy. As a result, they leave the corals, and the corals die and lose their color. We see many dead white corals when we dive. We need to stop global warming and keep the water from getting hotter!
See you soon,
Gloria
7. Where is Gloria writing from?
A. A sailing boat. B. Great Barrier Reef.
C. A hotel room. D. A relative’s house.
8. What do algae do for corals?
A. They give sunlight to the corals.
B. They make energy for the corals to grow.
C. They capture fish for the corals to eat.
D. They allow the corals to move around.
9. Why is the coral reef described as “magical”?
A The author had never been there before.
B. The area can allow the animals to do magical things.
C. It’s another world with many animals and colors.
D. Corals grow only at the Great Barrier Reef.
10. Why is the writer sad about the future of the corals?
A. She fears they will eventually die from global warming.
B. When corals die, they lose their color and turn to a boring white.
C. Not enough people will have a chance to see this magical place.
D. She’s sad that the corals and algae will break their relationship.
【答案】1. C 2. B 3. C 4. D 5. A 6. B 7. A 8. B 9. C 10. A
揭阳普宁市2019- 2020学年高一第一学期期末英语考试试卷
第一部分：阅读理解(共两节,满分30分)
第一节(共10小题;每小题2分,满分20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。
A
More and more people like bicycling and it is no surprise. It is fun, healthy and good for the environment.
Maybe that's why there are 1.4 billion bicycles and only 400 million cars on roads worldwide today. Bikes can take you almost anywhere, and there is no oil cost! Get on a bicycle and ride around your neighborhood. You may discover something new all around you. Stopping and getting off a bike is easier than stopping and getting out of your car. You can bike to work and benefit(受益)from the enjoyable without polluting the environment. You don't even have to ride all the way.
Folding(折叠) bikes work well for people who ride the train. Just fold the bike and take it with you. You can do the same on an airplane. A folding bike can be packed in a suitcase. You can also take a common bike with you when you fly. But be sure to look for information by getting on airline websites. Not all airlines are bicycle-friendly to travelers.
Health benefits of bicycling
It helps to prevent heart diseases
Bicycling helps to control your weight
A 15-minute bike ride to and from work three times a week burns off five kilos of fat in a year.
Bicycling can improve your mood
Exercise like bicycling has been shown to make people feel better, more relaxed and self-confident.
1. From the passage, we know that bicycling is becoming very .
A. popular B. surprising
C. exciting D. expensive
2. Which is TRUE according to the passage?
A. Driving cars is healthier than riding bikes.
B. Bicycling is enjoyable exercise for people.
C. Riding a bike pollutes your neighborhood.
D. Common bikes are welcomed by all airlines.
3. The passage mainly talks about .
A. the benefit of cycling
B. the different kinds of bicycle
C. bicycling is healthier than driving
D. the disadvantages of riding a bicycle
B
Now, more than ever before, people are wondering what life is all about, and what it is for. Seeking material success is beginning to trouble large numbers of people around the world. They feel that the long-hours work culture to make more money to buy more things is eating up their lives, leaving them very little time or energy for family or pastimes. Many are turning to other ways of living and downshifting is one of them.
Six percent of workers in Britain took the decision to downshift last year. One couple who downshifted is Daniel and Liz. They used to work in central London. He was a newspaper reporter and she used to work for an international bank. They would go to work by train every day from their large house in the suburbs leaving their two children with a nanny(保姆). Most evenings Daniel wouldn't get home until eight or nine o'clock, and nearly twice a month he would have to fly to New York for meetings
They both earned a large amount of money but began to feel that life was passing them by.
Nowadays, they run a farm in the mountains of Wales, I always wanted to have a farm here, says Daniel, “and we took almost a year to make the decision to downshift. It's taken some getting used to, but it's been worth it. We have to think twice now about spending money in car repairs and we no longer have any holidays. However, I think it's made us stronger as a family, and the children are a lot happier.”
Liz, however, is not quite sure. “I used to enjoy my job, even though it was hard work and long hours. I'm not really a country girl, but I suppose I'm gradually getting used to looking after the animals. One thing I do like, though, is being able to see more of my children. My advice for other people wanting to do the same is not to think about it too much or you might not do it at all。”
4. The underlined word“downshifting” in the first paragraph means .
A. repairing your car by yourself
B spending money carefully
C. moving out to the countryside to live a simpler and better life
D. living in a big house in the suburbs and dining out once a week
5. When Daniel was a reporter, he .
A. lived in central London B. disliked his job
C. missed his children D. was well paid
6. Daniel and Liz both agree that the move to the farm
A. was easy to organize B. has improved family life
C. was extremely expensive D. have been a total success
C
We’ve heard of robots and AI（Artificial Intelligence）taking human jobs, but I bet mayors（市长）don’t really think their jobs can be threatened any time soon. They were wrong, and the AI running for the mayor of a Tokyo district was clear proof of that.
AI can’t legally run for high-ranking public management positions yet, but one mayoral candidate from Tama City, Tokyo, intended to maximize the use of artificial intelligence in running city affairs. He was running his campaign （竞选运动） as “AI Mayor”. Basically, he was suggesting replacing human public officials with AI and having them collect city data and create fair and balanced policies that will benefit everyone.
“For the first time in the world, AI will run in an election,” human candidate Michihito Matsuda announced on Twitter. “Artificial Intelligence will change Toma City. With the birth of an AI Mayor, we will conduct balanced politics.”
The AI Mayor was campaigning very much like its human competitors. Posters were shown all over Tama City and campaign trucks were blaring out（大声鸣响）promises of an AI utopia （乌托邦）and asking for support.
Some people called Michihito Matsuda’s campaign a stunt （噱头）, as a human would still be the one legally in charge. However, others said that they were excited about the future of AI running things in the background, adding that it had to be a better choice.
7. What’s the advantage of the AI mayor according to Michihito Matsuda?
A. Maximizing the use of AI. B. Replacing human officials.
C. Creating balanced policies. D. Bringing him beneficial effects.
8. How will AI run for the mayor?
A. It will abolish many old policies.
B. It will ask for support on the Internet.
C. It will make public speeches, dressed like a human.
D. It will compete similarly to human competitors.
9. What’s the citizens’ attitude toward Michihito Matsuda’s campaign?
A. They believe AI will win. B. All consider it to be tricky.
C. It is supposed to be a failure definitely. D. Some think it’s worthy of expectation.
10. What is the best title for the passage?
A. AI Runs for the Mayor. B. The Advantages of AI.
C. AI Replaces Human in Management. D. The Patterns of AI Management.
【答案】1. A 2. B 3. A 4. C 5. D 6. B 7. C 8. D 9. D 10. A