广州市高一高二英语

广东省广州市第一中学(高中部)2020年高二英语期末试题含解析一、选择题1. His sacrifices for the country were never officially______, which made us feel discouraged.A. appealedB. acknowledgedC. recommendedD. evaluated...参考答案：B考查词意辨析，A呼吁，B承认，C建议，D估计，根据句意：他对国家的牺牲从未得到官方…，这使我们很沮丧，应为未得到承认，故选B。

2. — Was it by cutting down staff _____ she saved the company?— No, it was by improving work efficiency.A. whenB. whatC. howD. that参考答案：D考查强调句。

句意：——她是通过减员挽救了公司吗？——不是，是通过提高工作效率。

句中是强调句，基本结构是：It is/was+被强调部分+that+其他，故选D.【点睛】3. All around them was only the white snow and the night; they were _____ from the rest of the world and were conscious only of each other.A. cut outB. cut inC. cut offD. cut down参考答案：C句意:他们周围只有白雪和黑夜;他们与外界的联系被切断了,只意识到对方的存在。

cut off切断,中断(联系),符合句意。

cut out删掉;cut down砍倒,削减;cut in插嘴。

4. He can hardly his wife’s bad-temper， so he decided to seek divorce with her.A. teamed up withB. caught up withC. put up withD. kept up with参考答案：C略5. Harry's been driving all day. He _____ be tired.A. needB. mustC. shouldD. could参考答案：B6. –I hope to go to Beijing with you.--If so, your holiday arrangement must ______ mine.A. catch up withB. come up withC. put up withD. fit in with参考答案：d略7. Children _______ good or bad habits by watching what their parents do in dailylife.A. turn upB. take upC. make upD. pick up参考答案：D8. After I searched for the information I needed on the Internet for some time, it suddenly ______to me that I read a similar story in a magazine.A beatB hitC crowdedD occurred参考答案：D9. All parking signs have now been placed _________.A. in practiceB. in positionC. in dangerD. in mind参考答案：B【详解】考查介词短语。

上学期高二英语11月月考试题06第一部分听力（共两节，满分20分）做题时，先将答案标在试卷上。

录音内容结束后，你将有两分钟的时间将试卷上答案转涂到答题卡上。

第一节（共5小题；每小题1分，满分5分）听下面5段对话。

每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，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。

13．What did the woman want to know?A.Why he was late.B.Where to find a telephone.C.What time the flight departed.14．What time will the two speakers get to the theatre if they leave now?A. At 7:30B. At 7:45C. At 8:003. What does the woman advise the man to do?A. She advises him to go swimming.B. She advises him to have a walk.C. She advises him to play basketball.4. What are the two speakers talking about?A. Past experience.B. Family members.C. Travelling abroad.5. What does the woman mean?A. She will lend the money to the man.B. She has no change.C. She can’t lend the money to the man because she needs it for her bus fee.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。

广东省广州市高二下学期期末考试英语试卷Word版含广东省广州市高二放学期期末考试英语试卷Word 版含答案高二级英语科期末考试一试卷本试卷分选择题和非选择题两局部，共14 页，总分值140 分，考试用时120 分钟。

本卷须知：1．答题前，考生务必用黑色笔迹的钢笔或署名笔将自己的姓名、考号、座位号等有关信息填写在答题卡指定地区内。

2．选择题每题选出答案后，用2B 铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑；如需变动，用橡皮擦洁净后，再选涂其余答案；不可以答在试卷上。

3．非选择题一定用黑色笔迹的钢笔或署名笔作答，答案一定写在答题卡各题目指定地区内的相应地点上；如需变动，先划掉本来的答案，而后再写上新的答案；禁止使用铅笔和涂改液。

不按以上要求作答的答案无效。

4．考生一定保持答题卡的整齐。

第一卷第一局部阅读理解〔共两节，总分值第一节阅读理解〔共15 小题：每题40 分〕2 分，总分值30 分〕阅读以下短文，从每题所给的四个选项〔 A 、B、C 和D〕中，选出最正确选项，并在答题卡大将该项涂黑。

（A〕Experience the newly opened Grand Canyon ( 大峡谷 ) West Skywalk in Colorado.Departing from Grand Canyon ’ s South Rim by Airplane to Grand Canyon’West Rim, you will land and take a ground tour to the Skywalk! Walk on air for70 feet over the edge of Grand Canyon West.This Skywalk has been open since March 28, 2007. Daily visitorship to theSkywalk has been over 4,000 people. Please be patient to enjoy your moment onthe Skywalk.After you have experienced the one and only Grand Canyon Skywalk GlassBridge, you will return to the Grand Canyon West Airport and take your Airplane fora flight back to the South Rim of the Canyon. This is a tour never to be forgotten as广东省广州市高二下学期期末考试英语试卷Word版含you will have walked on air over the Grand Canyon.Tour Itinerary (行程 )Tour Duration The Grand Canyon Adventure SkywalkHoursFlight from GrandCanyon South Rim1 Hour Experience a bird -eye’s view of the Grand Canyonto Grand Canyon as you make your way to Grand Canyon West. WestLight Lunch at You’ ll be taken by bus to Guano Point with breathtaking views of the western part of the GrandGuano Point at2 HoursCanyon where the Calorado River makes its way Grand Canyon Westinto Lake Mood. Every table for lunch has a view.Finally you ’ ll board your bus to Eagle Point, home Walk on the World of the Grand Canyon Skywalk. Now it is time for Famous Skywalk Hours you to walk on air for 70feet over the GrandCanyon.Flight Back to After time on the Skywalk,you’ llreturn to theGrand Canyon Grand Canyon West Airport and return to GrandHoursSouth Rim Canyon South Rim in time for dinner and sunset.1. This advertisement is for __________.A. Grand Canyon WestB. Grand Canyon SouthC. Grand CanyonD. the Skywalk2.The package fee does NOT cover the cost of _______.3.According to the Tour Itinerary, the route is ______.A. South Rim →Guano Point→West Airport →Eagle Point→West Airport →South Rim广东省广州市高二下学期期末考试英语试卷Word版含B.South Rim →West Airport →Guano Point→Eagle Point→West Airport → SouthRimC.South Rim→West Airport →Eagle Point→Guano Point→West Airport → SouthRimD.South Rim →West Airport→Eagle Point→ West Airport→ Guano Point→ SouthRim（B〕Alex Pang ’ s amusing new bookThe Distraction Addiction addresses those of uswho feel panic without a cellphone or computer. And that, he claims, is pretty muchall of us. When we’ renot online, where we spend four months annually, we’ reengaged in the stressful work of trying to get online.The Distraction Addiction is not framed as a self-help book. It ’asthoughtfulexamination of of how technological advances change consciousness. A“ professiona futurist 〞Pang, urges an approach which he calls“contemplative (沉思的)computing.〞He asks that you pay full attention to “how your mind and body interactwith computers and how your attention and creativity are influenced by technology〞.Pang’ s firstjob is to free you from the common misconception that doing twothings at once allows you to get more done. What is commonly called multitasking is,in fact, switch-tasking, and its harmful effects on productivity are well documented.Pang doesn't advocate returning to a pre-Internet world. Instead, he asks you to“takea more ecological view of your relationships with technologies. Modern devices ormedia may be making specific tasks easier or faster but at the same time making yourwork and life harder.〞The Distraction Addiction is particularly fascinating on how technologies havechanged certain fields of labor —often for the worse. For architects, computer-aideddesign has become essential but in some ways has cheapened the design process. Asone architect puts it,“ Architecture is first and foremost about thinking...and drawingis a more productive way of thinking〞than computer-aided design. Somewhat lessamusing are Pang ’s solutions for kicking the Internet habitrecommends.He the usual behavior-controlling approaches, familiar to anyone who has completed a quit-smoking program. Keep logs to study your online profile and decide what you can knock out, download a program like Freedom that locks you out of your browser, or take a “digital Sabbath ( 安息日 )〞: “Unless you’re a reporter or emergency-department doctor, you'll discover that your world doesn’tfall apart when you go offline. 〞4.Alex Pang’s new book is aimed for readers who ______.A.find their work online too stressfulB.go online mainly for entertainmentC.are fearful about using the cellphone or computerD.can hardly tear themselves away from the Internet5.What does Alex Pang try to do in his new book?A.Offer advice on how to use the Internet effectively.B.Warn people of the possible dangers of Internet use.C.Predict the trend of future technological development.D.Examine the influence of technology on the human mind.6.What is the common view on multitasking?A.It enables people to work more efficiently.B.It is in a way quite similar to switch-tasking.C.It makes people’s work and life even harder.D.It distracts people’sattention from useful work.7.What is Alex Pang’s recommendation for Internet users?A.They use the Internet as little as possible.B.They keep a record of their computer use time.C.They exercise self-control over their time online.D.They entertain themselves online on off-days only.（C〕I live in the land of Disney, Hollywood and year-round sun. You may thinkpeople in such a glamorous, fun-filled place are happier than others. If so, youhave some mistaken ideas about the nature of happiness.Many intelligent people still equate happiness with fun. The truth is that fun and happiness have little or nothing in common. Fun is what we experience during an act. Happiness is what we experience after an act. It is a deeper, more abiding emotion.Going to an amusement park or ball game, watching a movie or television, are fun activities that help us relax, temporarily forget our problems and maybe even laugh. But they do not bring happiness, because their positive effects end when the fun ends.I have often thought that if Hollywood stars have a role to play, it is to teach us that happiness has nothing to do with fun. These rich, beautiful individual have constant access to glamorous parties, fancy cars, expensive homes, everything that spells “happiness〞. But in memoir after memoir, celebrities reveal that unhappiness hidden beneath all their fun: depression, alcoholism, drug addiction, broken marriages, troubled children and profound loneliness.Ask a bachelor why he resists marriage even though he finds dating to be less and less satisfying. If he’s honest, he will tell you that he is afraid of making a commitment. For commitment is in fact quite painful. The single life is filled with fun, adventure and excitement. Marriage has such moments, but they are not its most distinguishing features.Similarly, couples that choose not to have children are deciding in favor of painless fun over painful happiness. They can dine out whenever they want andsleep as late as they want. Couples with babies are lucky to get a whole night ’ssleep or a three-day vacation. I don’t know any parent who would choose the wordfun to describe raising children. However, they all feel blessed to have children.Understanding and accepting that true happiness has nothing to do with fun is one of the most liberating realizations we can ever come to. It liberates time: nowwe can devote more hours to activities that can genuinely increase our happiness. It liberates money: buying that new car or those fancy clothes that will do nothing to increase our happiness now seems pointless. And it liberates us from envy: we nowunderstand that all those rich and glamorous people we were so sure are happy because they are always having so much fun actually may not be happy at all.8.Which of the following can be inferred from the passage?A.Fun creates long-lasting satisfaction.B.Fun provides enjoyment while pain leads to happiness.C.Happiness is enduring whereas fun is short-lived.D.Fun that is long-standing may lead to happiness.9.To the author, Hollywood stars all have an important role to play that is to__________.A.write memoir after memoir about their happiness.B.tell the public that happiness has nothing to do with fun.C.teach people how to enjoy their lives.D.bring happiness to the public instead of going to glamorous parties.10.Couples having babies ____________.A.are lucky since they can have a whole night’s sleep.B.find fun in tucking them into bed at night.C.find more time to play and joke with them.D.gain happiness from their endeavor.11.If one gets the meaning of the true sense of happiness, he will ____________.A.stop playing games and joking with othersB.make the best use of his time increasing happinessC.give a free hand to moneyD.keep himself with his family〔D〕If you think a high-factor sunscreen ( 防晒霜 ) keeps you safe from harmful rays, you may be wrong. Research in this week’s Nature shows that while factor 50 reduces the number of melanomas (黒瘤 ) and delays their occurrence, it can’tprevent them. Melanomas are the most aggressive skin cancers. You have a higher risk if you have red or blond hair, fair skin, blue or green eyes, or sunburn easily, or if a close relativehas had one. Melanomas are more common if you have periodic intense exposureto the sun. Other skin cancers are increasingly likely with long-term exposure.There is continuing debate as to how effective sunscreen is in reducing melanomas--- the evidence is weaker than it is for preventing other types of skin cancer. A 2021 Australian study of 1,621 people found that people randomly selected to apply sunscreen daily had half the rate of melanomas of people who used cream as needed. A second study, comparing 1,167 people with melanomas to 1,101 who didn't have the cancer, found that using sunscreen routinely, alongside other protection such as hats, long sleeves or staying in the shade, did give some protection. This study said other forms of sun protection ---not sunscreen--- seemed most beneficial. The study relied on people remembering what they had done over each decade of their lives, so it's not entirely reliable. But it seems reasonable to think sunscreen gives people a false sense of security in the sun.Many people also don't use sunscreen properly ---applying insufficient amounts, failing to reapply after a couple of hours and staying in the sun too long. It is sunburn that is most worrying--- recent research shows five episodes of sunburn in the teenage years increases the risk of all skin cancers.The good news is that a combination of sunscreen and covering up can reduce melanoma rates, as shown by Australian figures from their slip-slop-slap campaign. So if there is a heat wave this summer, it would be best for us, too, to slip on a shirt, slop on (抹上 ) sunscreen and slap on a hat.12.What does the research in Nature say about a high-factor sunscreen?A.It is ineffective in preventing melanomas.B.It is ineffective in case of intense sunlight.C.It is ineffective with long-term exposure.D.It is ineffective for people with fair skin.13.What do we learn from the 2021 Australian study of 1,621 people?A.Sunscreen should be applied alongside other protection measures.B.High-risk people benefit the most from the application of sunscreen.C.Irregular application of sunscreen does women more harm than good.D. Daily application of sunscreen helps reduce the incidence of melanomas.14.What does the author say about the second Australian study?A.It misleads people to rely on sunscreen for protection.B.It helps people to select the most effective sunscreen.C.It is not based on direct observation of the subjects.D.It confirms the results of the first Australian study.15.What does the author suggest to reduce melanoma rates?ing both covering up and sunscreen.B.Staying in the shade whenever possible.ing covering up instead of sunscreen.D.Applying the right amount of sunscreen.第二节阅读填空〔共 5 小题：每题 2 分，总分值10 分〕依据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最正确选项。

广州英语高一知识点总结英语是学生们在高中阶段所必修的一门科目，它占据重要的地位，对学生的学业发展和提升英语水平起着至关重要的作用。

以下是广州英语高一的知识点总结，供同学们参考学习。

一、语法知识点总结1. 时态和语态：英语中的时态和语态是学习语法的重要部分，包括一般现在时、一般过去时、一般将来时等，并且要掌握主动语态和被动语态的用法和变化规则。

2. 名词：名词是英语中最基本的词类之一，包括单数和复数名词、可数名词和不可数名词的用法、所有格等。

3. 代词：代词在句子中替代名词，包括人称代词、物主代词、指示代词以及不定代词等，掌握它们的用法和变化规则很重要。

4. 形容词和副词：形容词用来修饰名词，副词则修饰动词、形容词和其他副词，要注意它们的比较级和最高级用法。

5. 动词和介词：动词是句子的谓语，要掌握各种动词的时态、语态和不同用法；介词则用来连接名词、代词或动词与其他词语之间的关系。

二、阅读技巧总结1. 预测：在阅读理解时，可以通过读题目、猜测文章内容的关键词等方法来预测文章的大意和主题，从而有针对性地进行阅读。

2. 扫读和略读：对于篇幅较长的文章，可以通过扫读和略读的方法迅速获取文章的主要信息，然后再进行细读。

3. 理解词义：在阅读过程中，遇到不认识的单词时要通过上下文和前缀、后缀等来猜测词义，从而更好地理解文章内容。

4. 注意关键词：关键词常常会出现在文章的标题、段落首句或文章结尾，以及一些特殊标点符号的附近，掌握这些关键词可以帮助我们更快地找到答案。

三、写作技巧总结1. 语言表达：在写作时，要注意语言的准确性和丰富性，避免使用过于简单和重复的词汇和句型，可以通过阅读优秀的范文来提升语言表达能力。

2. 逻辑结构：写作时要注意文章的逻辑结构和段落之间的衔接，可以使用过渡词和连接词来使文章内容更加连贯。

3. 注意细节：在写作时要注意细节的表达，包括正确使用标点符号、段落分明以及正确使用时态和语态等。

广州高中英语教材版本的情况
广州市高中英语教材版本为人教版。

人教版普通高中课程《英语》的必修部分由六个模块组成，选修部分由七个模块组成。

必修部分的学习目标包括：
1. 学会如何与不同文化背景的人用英语友好相处、互相学习，具有良好的跨文化交际意识。

2. 能在工作和生活中运用英语获取信息、处理信息、解决实际问题，如运用英语有效进行交流、获取和处理信息、用英语与外国人进行初步的交流并简单地表达个人的意图和情感等。

3. 能看懂一般题材的英文文章，克服生词障碍，理解大意。

4. 能使用计算机和网络技术进一步扩展英语语法知识，提高阅读能力、写作能力和口语能力。

2023-2024学年广东省广州市高二上学期期末考试英语模拟试题第一部分听力(共两节,每小题1分，满分15分)第一节(共5小题:每小题1分，满分5分)听下面5段对话。

每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。

听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。

每段对话仅读一遍。

1．When does the man usually practise yoga?A．At 5:30.B．At 6:00.C．At 6:30.2．What is the woman probably doing?A．Preparing for her tests B．Planning her holiday. C．Reading a book.3．Where does the conversation take place?A．At home. B．At a supermarket.C．At the man’s office. 4．Why is the boy's father against the trip?A．Canada is too far away.B．The trip may be meaningless.C．The time of the trip is unsuitable.5．What is the main reason for doctors to recommend bike riding?A．It can make legs slim.B．It can make you put on weight.C．It can build up the body.第二节(共10小题: 每小题1分，满分10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。

每段对话或独白读两遍。

听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。

试卷类型：A广州2024学年第一学期11月19日统练高二年级英语科试题2024年11月试题说明：本试卷分选择题和非选择题两部分，满分为130分，考试时间为90分钟。

第一部分阅读理解（共20小题，每小题2.5分，满分50分）第一节（共15小题，每小题2.5分，满分37.5分）阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。

ABranding events of China DailySince its launch, in 1981, China Daily has grown to become the nation’s leading English-language newspaper. With a combined print, online and mobile readership of more than 350 million, it serves a vital role in telling the world about China, providing valuable insight into the world’s second-largest economy. A series of branding events are conducted by China Daily to improve public diplomacy (外交) and international communication.Vision China LecturesA series of talks are organized by China Daily in which leading political and business figures are invited to speak and interact live with domestic and-foreign audiences. The Vision China Lectures focus on major issues facing China and the world, exploring what China’s story means for the world and how Chinese wisdom can help the world.China Watch Think Tank ForumElites, including opinion leaders, politicians and businesspersons with expertise (专业知识) on China, discuss topics on developments and the future of China and the world in China Watch Think Tank Forum.Asia Leadership RoundtableThe China. Daily Asia Leadership Roundtable provides a platform for nigh-level dialogue and communication among leaders and social elites in the fields of politics, business and academia in AsiaTESOL China AssemblyOrganized by China Daily in partnership with TESOL International Association (Teachers of English to Speakers of Other Languages), the TESOL China Assembly is a high-level international English Language Teaching event in China. It aims to promote scholarship and cross-cultural understanding among English educators in China, and to enhance dialogue between China’s ELT professionals with their peers worldwide.For more details, click here1．What’s the main purpose of China Daily?A．To hold various branding events.B．To promote interpersonal communication.C．To combine print, online and mobile readership.D．To help people around the globe know China better2．What do Vision China Lectures and Asia Leadership Roundtable have in commonA．They involve politicians and businesspersons.B．They focus on major issues facing China and the world.C．They provide a platform for public dialogue and communication.D．They discuss topics on developments and the future of China and the world.3．Where is the text probably from?A．A newspaper. B．A website. C．A textbook. D．A magazine.BThe 97-year-old botanist, Margaret Bradshaw, is the chief caretaker of Teesdale’s rarest flowers. “Everything about Teesdale is unique,” says Bradshaw with pride—and the authority of someone who has just written a 288-page book on the subject. Bradshaw has been recording rare plants here since the early 1950s and has witnessed great decreases. Her data was the first to prove that—and the need to do something about it.The main reason for the decrease of these plants is an unusual one. The number of sheep in Teesdale had been reduced by half by 2000, as the uplands were generally believed there were too many sheep. Bradshaw says while sheep are hunted in some upland areas, reducing herding in Teesdale has been destructive. Longer grass overshadows the delicate (娇嫩) flowers, taking away the light they need to grow. As a result of her findings and her work with farmers who herd the land—as well as Natural England, which manages it—sheep numbers are increasing and the timing of herding is being carefully managed. This has led to the partial recovery of some plants.At 93, she set up Teesdale Special Flora Research and Conservation Trust to record rare plants. A keen horse rider, at 95, she did a 55-mile horse journey across Teesdale, raising almost $ 10,000 for the Trust. When asked about the secret to longevity, “Just keep going,” she says.“Keep at it. Don’t sit down and just watch TV.”“I recognise I’m getting older and I’ve been trying to get more people to take over and do the records. Thev don’t believe I won’t be here forever.” Bradshaw says. Despite Bradshaw’s guardianship of this land, and the love and energy she has put into saving it, the future here is unknown. The last words of her book speak to this endless loss. “This is our heritage, this unique plant species, mine and yours,” she writes. “In spite of trying, I have failed to prevent its decrease, now it is up to you.”4．What is Margaret Bradshaw’s main work with the rare plants?A．Writing a book. B．Preventing their decrease.C．Collecting their data. D．Directing farmers to grow plants:5．What contributed to the reduction of rare plants in Teesdale?A．Not enough sheep. B．Lack of fund.C．Poor management. D．Too many sheep. 6．What can we learn from Bradshaw’s words in the last paragraph?A．Unity brings strength. B．Many hands make light work.C．Youthful at heart, regardless of age. D．Advance what the forerunners began.7．Which might be a suitable title for the text?A．Teesdale: Home to Rare Plants B．Battling for Teesdale’s Wildflowers C．Bradshaw: A 97-Year-Old Gardener D．Exploring Teesdale’s Unique PlantsCFlash droughts (突发性干旱) develop fast, and when they hit at the wrong time, they can ruin a region’s agriculture. They are also becoming increasingly common as the planet warms. In a study, published in the journalCommunication Earth & Environment, we found that—the risk of flash droughts, which can develop in a few weeks, is on pace to rise in every major agricultural region around the world in the coming decades.In North America and Europe, cropland that had a 32% annual chance of a flash drought a few years ago could have a greater chance of a flash drought by the final decades of this century. That result would put food production, energy, and water supplies under increasing pressure. The cost of ravage will also rise A flash drought in the Dakotas and Montana in 2017 caused $2.6 billion reduction in agricultural in America alone.All droughts begin when rainfall stops. What’s interesting about flash droughts is how fast they reinforce themselves, with some help from the warming climate. When the weather is hot and dry, soil loses water rapidly. Dry air extracts moisture from the land, and rising temperature can increase this evaporative demand. The lack of rain during a flash drought can further contribute to the feedback processes. Under these conditions, crops and vegetation begin to die much more quickly than they do during typical long-term droughts.In our study, we used climate models and data from the past 170 years to assess the drought risks ahead under three conditions for how quickly the world takes action to slow the pace of global warming. If greenhouse gas emissions (排放物) from vehicles, power plants, and other human sources continue at a high rate, we found that cropland in much of North America and Europe would have a 53% annual chance of flash droughts respectively, by the final decades of this century. Globally, the largest projected increases in flash droughts would be in Europe and the Amazon Slowing emıssıons can reduce the risk significantly, but we found flash droughts would still increase by about 6% worldwide under low-emission conditions.8．Why is the flash drought a concern?A．It often develops and strikes unexpectedly B．It does go hand in hand with rainfall.C．It can be destructive to regional agriculture. D．Its chance has increased dramatically.9．What does the underlined word “ravage” mean in paragraph 2?A．Control. B．Assessment. C．Productions D．Damage.10．Which of the following is a direct contributor to flash droughts?A．The constant rainfall. B．The increasing food demand.C．The warming planet. D．The fast pace of modern life11．What can be done to reduce the drought risks according to the last paragraph?A．To cut down on carbon footprint B．To evaluate the risks regularlyC．To study climate models and data. D．To monitor weather condition:DOn September 9, 2024, Apple released its latest iPhone 16 series at an event called “It’s: Glowtime”. At the event, Tim Cook, the company’s CEO, played up the promise of the phones’ AI features in a pre-recorded video Indeed, the demonstration seemed impressive. When Cook pointed the camera at a restaurant, the AI assistant Siri could tell him what was on the menu. It also could answer his questions fairly well and learn about the users from their interactions with their devices. For instance, Siri could know if a user’s mother was calling and acted appropriately.Apple is one of many firms that want to take AI beyond huge data centres, known as the cloud, and run it on smaller devices, known as the edge. Samsung, Apple’s major competitor, launched its Galaxy S24 with some AIfeatures earlier this year. So did Microsoft, which has launched Windows PCs designed for AI. But their efforts have shown that it is not easy to shift cloud-based AI models to the edge devices.At present, cloud-based AI models are mostly trained on graphics processing units (GPUs) that consume so much energy that it can take a nuclear-power plant to fuel them. They also need huge amounts of memory and data. All these can cost hundreds of millions of dollars. Even once they are trained, running these AI models is costly. According to one estimate, it costs OpenAI, the maker of ChatGPT, 36 cents every time someone asks its AI model a question.Companies are experimenting with various solutions to these problems. Apple will offer on-device AI to deal with the easiest tasks, but send trickier problems to the firm’s private cloud. The service will direct the most difficult requests to third-party models such as ChatGPT. But even such smaller on-device AI models require-a lot of computing power to run which puts huge stress on the edge devices’ batteries.“Making the technology work could not only start a supercycle in device sales. but also create new opportunities for apps and digital advertising,” says Neil Shah of Counterpoint, a research firm. “But for the moment, edge devices are barely ready for basic functions, let alone Glowtime.”12．What is the second paragraph mainly about?A．The Glowtime event. B．iPhone 16’s AI featuresC．Tim Cook’s performance. D．The future of AI phones13．Why are Samsung and Microsoft mentioned in the Text?A．To tell readers how bad competition can be.B．To warn Apple of the potential consequences.C．To compare their newly released edge devices.D．To show how hard it is to apply Al to edge devices.14．What is the problem with cloud-based AI models?A．OpenAI charges too much money. B．All of them have to be trained on GPUs.C．It is too expensive to train and run them. D．They can only deal with the easiest tasks. 15．What does Neil Shah most probably imply?A．iPhone 16 is bound to disappoint its users.B．AI phones’ success will depend on new apps. C．Sales of AI phones will increase greatly soon D．Tim Cook was not honest with the AI features第二节（共5题，每小题2.5分，满分12.5分）根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。

广东省广州市2024-2025学年高一上学期开学考试英语检测试题本试卷共四大题，8页，满分120分。

考试时间90分钟。

一、语法选择(共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分)1. -- Jack, did you see my son Harry just now?-- No, Mrs. White. I ________ computer games.A. have playedB. am playingC. had playedD. was playing2. My grandfather _______ in this city for over 60 years. He knows every corner of it.A. livesB. has livedC. is livingD. will live3.- Grandpa, who is the cute boy in this photo?- It’s your father. It ________ about 30 years ago.A. was takenB. tookC. will takeD. will be taken4. I would like to take part in the volunteer work ________ May Day.A. inB. onC. atD. for5. There isn’t ________ airport near where I live. ________ nearest airport is 110 kilometers away.A. a; theB. an;/C. an; TheD. a;/6. Today people don’t have to work as _______ as they worked 50 years ago.A. hardB. hardlyC. harderD. hardest7.-- ________ I finish the work right now?-- No, you needn’t. You can complete it this afternoon.A. MayB. CanC. MightD. Must8. It’s very important to eat food that’s healthy, _______ you don’t like it.A. as ifB. insteadC. even thoughD. if9.-- Could you tell me _______?-- In a book store at the corner.A. where you buy this bookB. where did you buy this bookC. where do you buy this bookD. where you bought this book10. When we get together, we usually talk about the people and the things _______ we remember in the middle school.A. thatB. whichC. whoD. whom二、完形填空（共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分）Elliot is 5 years old. She has always loved 11 , and she takes good care of the dogs and cats that 12 her home. When the local animal shelter (庇护所) 13 the public to donate (捐献) pet food, she started 14 how she could raise money to help.Since she also loves 15 , she told her mom, Alyssa, that she wanted to sell some paintings. And then, Elliot got right to 16 , creating a variety of (各种各样的) paintings in bright colors. When she finished, her mom put them up online and asked their friends and family for their 17 .They came out in droves (纷纷) to help the little artist and animal lover! Elliot had 18 over 50 paintings and raised over $900! Once the work was done, it was time for the fun part! Elliot and Alyssa went shopping for the animals 19 . When the manager at Zamzows heard what she was up to, the store 20 a $100 gift card to her, which Elliot 21 spent on the shelter pets. After their shopping trip, Elliot took all the good ies to the 22 . That’s when she did a personal tour so she could meet all the animals she was 23 !At just 5 years old, Elliot is figuring out how to make positive 24 in her community. It starts with a (n) 25 to help and ends with the tenacity (顽强) to make it happen!11. A. paintings B. plants C. toys D. animals12. A. return B. share C. find D. protect13. A. depended on B. forced C. appealed to D. promised14. A. brainstorming B. discussing C. asking D. explaining15. A. writing B. traveling C. reading D. drawing16. A. learn B. work C. explore D. compete17. A. advice B. money C. improvement D. support18. A. bought B. collected C. finished D. introduced19. A. in danger B. in line C. in place D. in need20. A. gave B. sold C. lent D. left21. A. suddenly B. fortunately C. directly D. unwillingly22. A. camp B. market C. show D. shelter23. A. imagining B. helping C. inviting D. freeing24. A. decisions B. profits C. arguments D. changes26. What is not allowed to be taken onto the plane by a passenger?A. A gas bottle.B. Medical equipment.C. A 100ml bottle of cream.D. A bag that is 120cm long.27. When must a passenger speak with the manager about taking over 100ml of liquid medicine onto their flight?A. After they get on the plane.B. Six hours before their flight.C. When they arrive at the airport.D. At least one day before their flight.28. How much will a passenger pay for a carry- on bag that is 110cm X 50cm X 25cm in size and weighs 13 kilos?A. 250 yuan.B. 300 yuan.C. 550 yuan.D. 850 yuan.BToo many people want others to be their friends, but they don’t give friendship back. That is why some friendships don’t last long. To have a friend, you must learn to be one. You must learn to treat your friend the way you want your friend to treat you. Learning to be a good friend means learning three rules: be honest; be generous (慷慨的); be understanding.Honesty is where a good friendship starts. Friends must be able to trust one another. If you do not tell the truth, people usually find out. If a friend finds out that you haven’t been honest, you may lose your friend’s trust. Good friends always rely on one another to speak and act honestly.Generosity means sharing and sharing makes a friendship grow. You do not have to give your lunch money or your clothes. Naturally you will want to share your ideas and feelings. These can be very valuable to a friend. They tell your friend what is important to you. By sharing them, you help your friend know better.Sooner or later everyone needs understanding and help with each other. Something may go wrong at school. Talking about the problem can make it easier to solve. Turning to a friend can be a first step in solving the problem. So to be a friend you must listen and understand. You must try to put yourself in your friend’s shoes so that you can understand the problem better.No two friendships are exactly alike. But all true friendships have three things in common. If you plan to keep your friends, you must practice honesty, generosity and understanding.29. Some friendships don’t last long because _______.A. there are too many people who want to make friendsB. some people receive friendship but don’t give friendship backC. those who give others friendship receive friendship from othersD. they don’t know friendship is something serious30. According to the passage, honesty is _______.A. something countableB. the base of friendshipC. as important as moneyD. more important than anything else31. The best title of this passage is _______.A. Honesty Is the Best PolicyB. A Friend in Need Is a Friend indeedC. How to Be FriendsD. Three Important Points in Life32. According to the author, which of the following is true?A. Learning to be a good friend means learning to be kind to your friends.B. If you tell a lie and your friend finds out, he or she will never trust you again.C. You should treat your friend the way you want your friend to treat you if you want a true friendship.D. Generosity means sharing everything with your friends, which helps a friendship grow.CAt a class meeting in Glacier Peak High School, when the teacher asked students what they want do if they knew they wouldn’t fail, most wanted to be very rich or start a business. But the blind(盲的) Ali Steenis said she wanted to drive a car. The room went silent and everyone was kind of taken ab ack by it, but she didn’t give it much thought.Weeks later, Ali and her classmate Brooklyn Dana were sitting at a school hall. The lights were weak and a row of smaller tea lights illuminated (照亮) a way in the hall. Suddenly, Ali told Brooklyn it looked pretty. She explained she can see lights when the area around her is dark. Suddenly, Brooklyn had an idea of making Ali’s wish come true.Brooklyn told their teacher his idea and the teacher praised it and told him, “We had a car that had a brake(刹车) on the right side.”The ideas was simple: Lay out a track (车道) lined with lights in the school parking lot (停车场), Ali could drive in and do it on the 18th birthday.The preparation took a lot of helping hands. When Brooklyn shared the idea with the manager of the South Everett Home Depot, he jumped on board. The company brought many Christmas lights. Some people from the Home Depot came out on Saturday to fix the lights in the cold.The day finally came. Ali’s family drove her to the school. Ali thought they were just picking up some friends before heading to Seattle to celebrate her birthday. At the school, her friends told her the secret. Ali said she was completely caught off guard and was really excited. She got behind the wheel for the first time in her life. With the help of another teacher, they slowly headed down the illuminated track.Ali drove three laps (圈). She said while a part of her would have loved to keep going, she couldn’t wait to thank her friends and those who helped make her dream come true.33. How did other students feel on hearing Ali’s wish?A. NervousB. ExcitedC. UpsetD. Surprised34. What gave Brooklyn the idea of meeting Ali’s wish?A. Ali could see lights in the dark.B. Ali enjoyed watching tealights.C. Ali had the natural ability to drive.D. Ali could drive a custom- made car.35. How did Brooklyn help Ali?A. By building Ali a parking lot.B. By making a specialized track.C. By adding Christmas lights to a car.D. By teaching Ali how to drive safely.36. What can we learn from Paragraph 6?A. Ali drove the car all by herself.B. The track was protected by guard.C. The driving plan took Ali by surprise.D. Ali planned to spend her 18th birthday at school.DA survey of over 2,000 grown- ups in Britain found that more than one in ten did not have enough money to buy meals, rising to almost one in four of parents with children under the age of18, showing high levels of“ hidden hunger", according to a new report.Most of those questioned by End Hunger UK said their food bills had gone up in the past few months. Around one in twelve of those surveyed said they had gone without food for a whole day because of lack of money in the past year. The survey also showed that one in five grown- ups bought cheaper food while almost one in ten depended on friends and families for a meal.Laura Sandys, founder of the Food Foundation said," Not only is this unacceptable in 21st century Britain but we also have to start considering the health problems of the next generation(一代). We know that food insecurity(无保障) can cause some unhealthy eating habits and force people to buy cheaper and less nutritious”.Labour Member of Parliament Emma Lewell- Buck said, " Now is the time for the Government to sit up and deal with the problem of hunger in our country. We know that 1.1 million food parcels are given out in Trussell Trust food banks alone, but these numbers are clearly the tip of the iceberg-- the United Nations has said over eight million people in the UK are food insecure, and rising levels of hospital stays because of malnutrition(营养不良) cost the National Health Service £2 billion each year.”Rachel Treweek from the Church of England said, I’m surprised by the generosity of the people who run food banks in churches all over the country, helping those most in need, but it is now clear that we need to do much more to remove the need for food banks in the first place, starting with a commitment(承诺) from the Government to deal with the hidden problem.”37. About what percentage of Britishers surveyed live on meals given by others?A. 8%B. 10%C. 20%D. 25%38. How does Laura Sandys look at food insecurity?A. It may harm the health of the young.B. It may lead to price changes in food.C. It may force some to start stealing food.D. It may change the youth’s opinions on society.39. What can we learn from the underlined part in Paragraph 4?A. More people are in need of help.B. Food banks have more tasks to finish.C. It is hard for food banks to get enough food.D. More people are needed to help give out food.40. What’s Rachel Treweek’s suggestion for dealing with hidden hunger?A. Trying to start more food banks.B. The Government should take some steps.C. Encouraging more people to show kindness.D. The Government should keep their earlier promises.第二节阅读填空(共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分)Taking your dog for a walk can be fun to do. 41 According to the World Health Organization (WHO), over 10 million people in China are bitten by dogs every year.People in Beijing and Shanghai are already asked to keep their dogs on a leash (绳子). A similar law will soon be carried out across the country. It is listed in the newly amended (修订的) Animal Quarantine Law 42The law focuses on the prevention of rabies (狂犬病). 43 The law makes it clear that anyone who keeps dogs must regularly vaccinate (给…接种疫苗) them. Those who walk their dogs outdoors must keep their dogs on a leash to prevent them from hurting people or spreading diseases. Those who don’t follow the law will face a fine.44 This meant that if someone was bitten by a dog, they would have to go to a hospital and get treated and vaccinated immediately.Gao Fu, head of China’s Center for Disease Control and Prevention, said it makes more sense to vaccinate dog than humans.Many other diseases can also spread between animals and humans. 45 And 75 percent of all new infectious human diseases come from animals.A. The rabies virus is mainly carried by dogs.B. In the past, it was up to dog owners whether to get their dogs vaccinated or not.C. But it can also be a danger to others.D. According to experts, 70 percent of animal diseases can be passed on to humans.E. The law will come into effect on May 1.四、写作(共三节，满分35分)第一节语篇填词(共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分)阅读短文，根据上下文和所给的首字母写出所缺单词。

广东省广州市天河区2023~2024学年高二上学期期末考试英语试卷学校:___________姓名：___________班级：___________考号：___________一、阅读理解Have you ever got the feeling that your dog is judging you?Well,you’re in for a surprise because it’s actually your dog who might be viewing you with a critical eye.Eliza Fletcher and her colleagues wondered whether dogs might rate us in terms of our skillfulness, particularly when those skills might come in handy for our four-footed little friends.So they set up a simple experiment.They showed60dogs two persons opening containers.One person is competent.That person was able to pop open the top after just a couple of twists while the other person failed at this task.That person tried to open the lid,but then gave up.The actors repeated the performance on a second container,with the same results.Then the researchers handed both actors a third container.In some trials,this container was empty.In others,it contained a treat. And what they found was that female dogs spent more time staring expectantly at the person who had previously demonstrated container-opening know-how.And they were more likely to approach the competent person,but only when they thought they might get free food.Dogs in the empty condition showed no preferences.So,why would females be more careful observers of people’s performances than males? Female advantage in the social cognitive domain(认知领域)has been reported across many species including humans.In other words,in many cognitive studies,furry females seem to show a higher social IQ than males.And sex differences have been seen in other dog studies. For example,females look at their owners more frequently and longer than males when facing unsolvable task.Female dogs solve significantly more tasks than males in social learning task.So,next time Fifi looks at you with those puppy dog eyes,you might be thinking,what a good dog!But she might be thinking,eeem,you could do better.1．Why did Eliza Fletcher do the experiment?A．To figure out the rate of human skills.B．To prove dogs have better skills than humans.C．To test whether dogs judge human’s skillfulness.from brands that reflect the values they believe in.Everyone should enjoy the same range of fashion choices,”says Ludovica Ospina,professor of marketing at the College of Business. 4．What do the underlined words“the elephant in the room”in paragraph1mean?A．Hardly satisfied.B．Socially accepted.C．Widely promoted.D．Obvious but ignored.5．What is Marie North’s attitude towards the all-size trend?A．Unclear.B．Negative.C．Puzzled.D．Cautious. 6．For what are some brands criticized by researchers?A．Their motivation.B．Their promotion.C．Their devotion.D．Their advertisement.7．What should fashion industry do in a body-diverse world?A．Provide more fashion choices.B．Show respect to the consumers.C．Produce clothes in various sizes.D．Build private relationships with customers.I still remember the first time I told my then-six-year-old son,Lev,that a clam makes calls with its“shell phone”.The laugh of recognition when he first got the joke was a moment I won’t ever forget.When I told it a second time in front of his friends Henry and Amir,I could see how proud he was that I had made his friends laugh.Excuse the showing off,but I was the cool dad.By Lev’s ninth birthday party,things had begun to change.After the seventh or eighth time I asked him“What do you call someone with no body and no nose?”he rolled his eyes.“I get it,Dad…”“…Nobody knows!”“Stop it,Dad!”I immediately shifted gears into food puns,but I got nothing except head shakes.I’m pretty sure I heard him say“Sorry about my dad”to his friends as they all ran off to play on their phones together.I used to be the life of every kids party.I was the one who always had a knock-knock joke at the party.Other parents loved that I could show up at any event and distract their kids with age-appropriate wordplay.Sure,there were other dads with their jokes,but I felt as if no one ever stole my crown.I tell you all this because after a lot of soul-searching,I believe it’s time.My kids aren’t grown and out of the house,but I’ve come to realize that I’ll never be able to compete with二、完形填空34．A．Therefore B．However C．Afterwards D．Besides 35．A．Spain B．China C．France D．Germany三、语法填空四、选词填空五、完成句子六、书信写作66．你校英文报为庆祝校美食文化节，向全校学生征集“我与一道美食的故事”。

2020-2021学年广东省广州市中学(高中部)高二英语测试题含解析一、选择题1. All the citizens are taking actions to protect the environment, so our city is ___________ a clean and beautiful city.A. on the way becomingB. on the way becomeC. on the way to becomingD. on the way to become参考答案：C2. It hasn’t rained for four months, so the river behind our village has .A. dried upB. dried outC. gone upD. gone out参考答案：A3. What____ you _____this time tomorrow?A. will…doB. will…have doneC. will…be doneD. will…be doing参考答案：D4. — Since you like the fur coat so much, why not buy it?— Well, I can't afford ______ coat.A. that expensive aB. a that expensiveC. that an expensiveD. an expensive that参考答案：A5. --- Mom, I can’t see any point in working hard at all the subjects at school.--- come on, dear. Years of hard work will surely in the future.A. make sureB. bring backC. pay offD. pay back参考答案：C6. —— Take some water with you, just in case.—— how _____you are!A.awesome B .considerate C. rude D.selfish 参考答案：B7. If the factory the river,there will be no fish in it soon.A.left pollutingB.leaving pollutingC.is left pollutingD.leaves to pollute参考答案：C考查时态语态和非谓语动词。

2023学年第一学期高中期末教学质量检测高二英语满分：130分考试时间：120分钟注意事项：1．答卷前，考生务必在答题卡上用黑色钢笔或签字笔填写自己的学校、班级、姓名、试室号、座位号和考生号，再用2B铅笔把考生号的标号涂黑。

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第二部分阅读理解（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A、B、C和D 四个选项中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。

AMuseums across Europe are currently rethinking the power of design to project into the future, far or near. These are the most forward-thinking exhibitions in Europe this winter.MKG HamburgHamburg’s applied arts museum presents Food Revolution 5:0 with the aim of helping us. to have a closer relationship with food and its origins, while also challenging our common sense and perception. Food Revolution 5.0 includes more than 30 design projects, aiming to raise questions about what can happen from the farm to the table.The exhibition runs until December 10 at MKG Hamburg, Germany.Helsinki Design MuseumHelsinki is consistently ranked as one of the most liveable cities in the world, and its design museum might be the best place to discover their recipe for success. And its current exhibition, Enter and Encounter will be especially helpful. Enter the gallery and you will start to realize why the city keeps rising in the livability league table.The exhibition runs until December 22 at Helsinki Design Museum, Finland.Cube Design MuseumThe Cube Design Museum will look into the future of cycling with a show called Fiets-Bike-Fahrrad. It presents the challenge that comes with balancing a bicycle’s engineering, form and safety through leading contemporary examples. If you’re concerned about our planet’s limited resources and are looking to add flexibility to your urban life. Fiets-Bike-Fahrrad might just persuade you to get cycling.The exhibition runs until December 3 at Cube Design Museum, Kerkrade, Netherlands.MAK ViennaWith more than 200 exhibits including graphic arts, speculative design, film, literature and machinery pieces, Hello, Robot, challenges our ideas about and expectations of robots with items such as a baby-feeder tool head, an AI chatbot and an automated scribe arm. If you feel clueless about robots, Hello, Robot is certainly a good place to start.The exhibition runs until January 1 at MAK Vienna, Austria, and will next appear in the Ghent Design Museum on April 15 next year.1．What is the common trend of the four museums this winter?A. They change their designs.B. They rethink about the future.C. They display challenges in life.D. They present historical exhibitions. 2．Which exhibition suits Sam best, who majors in urban development?A. Food Revolution 5.0.B. Enter and Encounter.C. Fiets-Bike-Fahrrad.D. Hello, Robot.3．How is Hello Robot different from the other three shows?A. It is far from our daily life.B. It is about advanced technology.C. It will reappear in another museum.D. It will be hosted by a design museum.BBrad Ryan returned to his hometown after six years to pursue his studies. But he avoided contact with his grandmother, Grandma Joy, aged 85, due to a past disagreement.Years later, while hiking the Appalachian Trail, he found himself thinking a lot about his grandmother and the time they spent at Blue Rock State Park looking for crawfish. Then, Brad decided to visit Grandma Joy.Grandma Joy did what came natural to her. She gave him a big hug. “It was familiar and yet strange,”said Brad. “It looked the same. But I was looking at a woman who had aged.” They madesmall talks but then there was an awkward pause. Brad broke the ice by suggesting a visit to Blue Rock State Park.On the way there, Grandma Joy admitted she had many regrets in her life. One of them was that aside from this state park, she’d never had the chance to see the great outdoors. When they arrived at the creek, the special place where long ago they’d searched out the crawfish, they stood silently, lost in thought. A loud splash broke the silence. The tail of a massive beaver (狸) gliding below broke the water’s surface. Stunned, they both laughed. “We looked at each other,” said Brad, “and we both realized we were still the same people.”To make up for Grandma’s sadness of not seeing more of nature, Brad planned a cam ping trip to Great Smoky Mountains with Grandma. Despite Grandma Joy’s age, she surprised Brad by eagerly agreeing to go.That night, they sat by the campfire, feeling its warmth and gazing at the stars. Bra d and Grandma opened the lock box of their past. They talked about families and parents, about loss, pain and regret, telling each other they’d wasted too many years being separated.The camping trip ended, but their outdoor adventure continued. Since then they have visited 62 national parks, covering o ver 50,000 miles in Brad’s car. Their age difference doesn’t matter as they are still on their way.4．What can be inferred about Brad from the first two paragraphs?A. He was fond of travelling.B. He longed to visit state parks.C. He was touched by past memories.D. He avoided contact with his family. 5．How did Brad and Grandma feel when they saw the beaver?A. Awkward and confused.B. Amused and sympathetic.C. Regretful and sad.D. Surprised and relieved.6．Why did Brad plan a camping trip to Great Smoky Mountains National Park?A. To surprise Grandma Joy.B. To realize Grandma Joy’s wish.C. To break the ice with Grandma Joy.D. To recall the trip of Grandma Joy’s youth. 7．What can we learn from Brad’s camping trip with Grandma Joy?A. They decided to explore more parks.B. They brought back a lock box from the trip.C. They felt stressed because of age difference.D. They used to explore the great outdoors often.COne old-school gardening belief is that it is inadvisable — even risky — to have plants in the bedroom. This centers around the claim that while plants take in carbon dioxide and release oxygen in the day, at night this is reversed (相反), so they compete with us for the very air we breathe while asleep.,Indoor air quality is indeed affected by CO₂ buildup, which has proven health implications, providing a clear basis for concern. However, assessing whether sharing our bedroom with plants truly jeopardizes our health involves three key considerations.Firstly how much CO₂ do plants release at night compared with what they absorb in the day? This proves complex due to varying factors like species, light exposure, and room temperature and the research on the precise measurements is pretty thin on the ground. Thankfully, a 2015 study found that sizeable houseplants enclosed in glass boxes manage to absorb six to eight times as much CO₂ in the day as they give off at night, creating a pretty significant net reduction over a 24-hour period.Secondly, it’s essential to compare the nighttime impact of plants on air quality with that of other potential competitors, such as your roommates. A single human breath contains roughly 40,000 ppm of CO₂, over 10 times the effect a plant could have in 8 hours. Consequently, it might be wiser to kick out your roommates before your plants.Finally, and this may seem apparent, our living spaces differ from the controlled environments in research studies. Indoor air is constantly being exchanged naturally through openings like doors and windows, and human movement. A recent review suggests that reproducing the air-refreshing impact of an open window would require between 100 and 1000 plants per square meter of floor space, considering plants’ pollution-removing abilities.So enjoy houseplants whenever you like, because, frankly, if sleeping near plants were bad for your health, camping in a forest would be positively deadly.8．What does the underlined word in paragraph 2 probably mean?A. Threatens.B. Changes.C. Improves.D. Suspends. 9．What does the author think of having plants in the bedroom?A. It is a health risk that requires immediate action.B. It is a dangerous practice that should be avoided.C. It is not as concerning as believed and can be enjoyed.D. It is beneficial only if proper air exchanging is ensured.10．How does the writer illustrate the nighttime impact of bedroom plants?A. By citing examples.B. By giving definitions.C. By quoting researches.D. By making comparisons.11．Why does the writer mention camping in a forest at the end of the passage?A. To highlight the risks of sleeping outdoors.B. To suggest that sleeping near plants is dangerous.C. To promote forest camping as a healthy alternative.D. To emphasize the safety of having plants in the bedroom.DThere are many things that technology can do well when it comes to monitoring body language. Artificial intelligence (AI) can detect the slightest micro-expression something that even highly trained experts don’t always catch, and can tell the difference b etween a genuine smile and a fake one. But, when it comes to interpreting the subtle (细微的) differences of body language, technology has a long way to go.One of the primary challenges AI faces in understanding body language lies in the complexity of human communication. Body language is not governed by strict rules or fixed patterns; it is heavily influenced by context, culture, and individual differences, making it difficult for AI to deal with such complicated situation. A simple nod can convey agreement or encouragement in one setting, but it might indicate impatience or disapproval in another, which can only be picked up by an experienced observer.There’s also a problem because AI lacks the emotional intelligence and empathy that are unique to humans. Human beings interpret emotions not only by observing body language but also by drawing on their personal experiences, inborn empathy, and basic understanding of human psychology. AI, on the other hand, can only analyze data and recognize specific patterns associated with emotions, as it lacks the underlying emotional comprehension that is essential for a deeper understanding of body language.Body language comprises a complicated web of nonverbal clues, such as facial expressions, gestures, posture, eye contact, and touch. As technology advances and research progresses, AI may become more skillful at detecting body language signals, but it is unlikely to obtain the necessary depth of human perception and emotional comprehension in the foreseeable future. Meanwhile,understanding and responding to nonverbal communication will continue to rely primarily on the human brain, which has been “wired” to read body language from the time human began communicating with one another.12．In what way is AI better than human, according to the passage?A. Noticing the subtle facial expressions.B. Understanding micro-expressions.C. Interpreting body language.D. Distinguishing feelings and attitudes. 13．What is the key factor in humans’ understanding body language?A. Cultural communication.B. Personal connections.C. Understanding signals.D. Emotional comprehension.14．What will happen in the foreseeable future?A. AI will finally understand body language as deeply as humans.B. AI will do better in detecting body language signals than humans.C. AI cannot replace humans in reading and reacting to body language.D. AI may become more automatic with the development of technology.15．Which can be the best title of the passage?A. How AI comprehends Body LanguageB. Why AI Can’t Read Body Language YetC. Who Is Better at Reading Body Language?D. How Humans Respond to Body Language第二节（共5小题；每小题2.5分，满分12.5分）根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。

2024年广州市普通高中毕业班综合测试(一)英语试题全文共3篇示例，供读者参考篇12024 年广州市普通高中毕业班综合测试(一)英语试题Part I Listening Comprehension (30 marks)Section A (10 marks)Directions: In this section, you will hear ten short conversations between two speakers. At the end of each conversation, a question will be asked about what was said. The conversations and the questions will be spoken only once. After you hear a conversation and the question about it, read the four possible answers and decide which one is the best answer to the question you have heard.1. A. Congratulations!B. Let me see.C. Good idea.D. Thank you.2. A. At a cafe.B. At a library.C. At an airport.D. At a hotel.3. A. It’s a beautiful day.B. It’s a long journey.C. It’s worth the price.D. It’s hard to find.4. A. By phone.B. By letter.C. In person.D. By email.5. A. By 7:00.B. By 7:30.C. By 8:00.D. By 8:30.6. A. He feels sick.B. He wants a drink.C. He’s ready to leave.D. He’s lost his passport.7. A. By walking.B. By subway.C. By car.D. By bus.8. A. Every day.B. Every other day.C. Once a week.D. Once a month.9. A. A cup of coffee.B. A piece of cake.C. A glass of juice.D. A bowl of noodles.10. A. The woman is asking for an address.B. The man is showing the way to the woman.C. The woman is giving directions to the man.D. The man is lost and asking for help.Section B (10 marks)Directions: In this section, you will hear a passage. There are five questions on the passage. You will hear the passage twice. After you hear the passage, you have 60 seconds to answer the questions.11. What did the man recently buy?A. A new car.B. A new house.C. A new camera.D. A new computer.12. What does the woman think about the man’s purchase?A. She thinks it’s a waste of money.B. She thinks it’s a good investment.C. She thinks it’s unnecessary.D. She thinks it’s too expensive.13. What does the man say about the camera?A. It’s easy to use.B. It’s not worth the price.C. It’s hard to carry.D. It’s old-fashioned.14. What did the man do with his old camera?A. He sold it.B. He gave it to his friend.C. He kept it as a backup.D. He threw it away.15. What is the woman’s suggestion to the man?A. To return the camera.B. To buy a better camera.C. To take more photos.D. To take a photography class.Section C (10 marks)Directions: In this section, you will hear ten short dialogues. At the end of each dialogue, a question will be asked about what was said. The dialogues and the questions will be spoken only once. After you hear a dialogue and the question about it, readthe four possible answers and decide which one is the best answer to the question you have heard.16. A. It’s raining.B. It’s snowing.C. It’s windy.D. It’s sunny.17. A. Concert.B. Exhibition.C. Movie.D. Play.18. A. Movies.B. Books.C. Music.D. Sports.19. A. The man can’t hear the woman clearly.B. The man doesn’t understand the woman.C. The man agrees with the woman’s opinion.D. The man wants to change the subject.20. A. Weather.B. Traffic.C. Food.D. Sports.21. A. It’s very nice.B. It’s too small.C. It’s a bit old.D. It’s too expensive.22. A. In a park.B. In a museum.C. In a cafe.D. In a library.23. A. In a hospital.B. In a hotel.C. In a school.D. In a restaurant.24. A. On April 15th.B. In the morning.C. By taxi.D. With his friend.25. A. He has lost his phone.B. He can’t find his keys.C. He has forgotten his umbrella.D. He is locked out of his house.Part II Reading Comprehension (40 marks)Section A (10 marks)Directions: In this section, you will read a passage and answer the questions. You may choose multiple answers to the questions.Does your family have a plan for an emergency? Consider creating a family emergency plan. If an emergency happens, like power outages, storms, or accidents, it’s important to know what to do. Your plan should include how to contact each other, where to go, and what to take with you. Do you have a meeting location outside your home? Do you have emergency supplieslike food, water, and first aid kits? Practice your plan so everyone knows what to do in an emergency.26. What is the main idea of this passage?A. It’s important to have a family emergency plan.B. Accidents happen when you least expect them.C. A family emergency plan is not necessary.D. Everyone should buy first aid kits.27. What should be included in a family emergency plan?A. Contact information.B. Meeting location.C. Emergency supplies.D. All of the above.28. How can you practice your family emergency plan?A. Have regular meetings.B. Discuss the plan with your neighbors.C. Keep the plan a secret.D. Forget about the plan.29. When should you create a family emergency plan?A. After an emergency happens.B. Before an emergency happens.C. When you have free time.D. When you are on vacation.30. Why is it important to have emergency supplies?A. To make your family happy.B. To impress your friends.C. To use in case of an emergency.D. To save money.Section B (10 marks)Directions: There are 3 passages in this section. Each passage is followed by some questions or unfinished statements. For each of them, there are four choices marked A, B, C and D. Choose the best answer to each question or the best completion to each statement.Passage OneGardening is the practice of growing and cultivating plants as part of horticulture. In gardens, decorative plants are often grown for their flowers, foliage, or overall appearance; useful plants, such as root vegetables, leaf vegetables, fruits, and herbs, are grown for consumption, for use as dyes, or for medicinal or cosmetic use. Gardening is considered by many people to be a relaxing activity.31. What is gardening according to the passage?A. The practice of selling plants.B. The practice of growing plants.C. The practice of cutting plants.D. The practice of watering plants.32. Why are useful plants grown in gardens?A. For their flowers.B. For their appearance.C. For consumption.D. For use as dyes.33. How is gardening considered by many people?A. As a stressful activity.B. As a boring activity.C. As a relaxing activity.D. As a dangerous activity.34. What is not mentioned as a reason for growing plants?A. For medicinal use.B. For cosmetic use.C. For entertainment.D. For consumption.Passage TwoMusic therapy is the use of music to improve clients’ physical and mental health. Music therapists are professionals trained to use music and its elements to help people improve their quality of life. Music therapy is useful for people of all ages, but it is especially helpful for children with autism, individuals with Alzheimer’s disease, and older adults with dementia.35. What is music therapy according to the passage?A. The use of music to improve health.B. The use of music for entertainment.C. The use of music for exercise.D. The use of music for dancing.36. Who are music therapists trained to help?A. Only children.B. Only adults.C. People of all ages.D. Pets.37. Who is music therapy especially helpful for?A. Children with pets.B. Children with autism.C. Healthy individuals.D. Cats with Alzheimer’s disease.38. What is not mentioned as a group of people who benefit from music therapy?A. Individuals with Alzheimer's disease.B. Older adults with dementia.C. Young adults with colds.D. Children with autism.Passage ThreeA job interview is an important step in finding a job. When preparing for a job interview, it’s important to dress appropriately, arrive on time, and research the company beforehand. During the interview, make sure to maintain eye contact, speak clearly, and be confident. It’s also important to have questions prepared for the interviewer. After the interview, send a thank-you note to show your appreciation.39. What is an important step in finding a job?A. Arriving late to the interview.B. Dressing inappropriately for the interview.C. Researching the company beforehand.D. Sending a thank-you note after the interview.40. What should you do during a job interview?A. Avoid eye contact.B. Speak unclearly.C. Be confident.D. Forget to prepare questions.41. What should you do after a job interview?A. Send a thank-you note.B. Forget about the interview.C. Be rude to the interviewer.D. Arrive late for work.42. What is not mentioned as a tip for a job interview?A. Maintaining eye contact.B. Speaking clearly.C. Being late.D. Researching the company.Part III Writing (30 marks)Directions: For this part, you are allowed 30 minutes to write a composition on the topic of "The Importance of Learning English". You should write at least 150 words following the outline given below in English.1. Introduction: The importance of learning English in today’s world.2. Reasons why English is important.3. Benefits of learning English.4. Conclusion: Encouragement for further English learning.注意：1. 词数不少于150单词。

广州市2024学年第一学期期中测试高一英语说明:本试卷分第I卷和第II卷。

第I卷为选择题，共35题，共65分，第II卷为非选择题，共65分，全卷共130分。

考试时间为120分钟。

第1卷(选择题)注意事项:1.答第I卷前，考生务必用2B 铅笔将姓名、准考证号填写在答题卡上，并用2B铅笔在答题卡上规定位置涂黑自己的试卷类型、考试证号和考试科目。

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(答案写在试题卷上无效)第一部分阅读(共两节，满分50分)第一节(共15 小题;每小题2.5 分，满分37.5 分)阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。

ATop 4 National Parks in the WorldNature's beauty knows no bounds and there is no better way to spend a holiday than breathing in the fresh air and enjoying the scenery of some of the world's most magnificent national parks The following four national parks invite you to truly enjoy the great outdoors.Plitvice Lakes National Park, CroatiaPlitvice Lakes National Park is located in the greenery of Croatia. As a UNESCO World Heritage site, it showcases 16 lakes connected by refreshing waterfalls. Make your way along the wooden pathways that wind through the park and witness the waterfalls up close. A feast for the senses, Plitvice Lakes National Park is a true delight for nature lovers and photographers.Troodos National Forest Park, CyprusCyprus’ hidden treasure, Troodos National Forest Park, invites you to marvel at majestic mountains and the rich vegetation. Home to Mount Olympus, the highest peak on the island. you can enjoy pine-scented forests and pretty villages. Wander across ancient Byzantine churches that are hidden away among the greenery and vegetation displays.Durmitor National Park, MontenegroAlthough Montenegro is often overlooked as a destination, Durmitor National Park is a must fora true Alpine experience. With rough roads, it is home to limestone peaks, thick pine forests and ancient lakes. Wild goats and cattle can always be seen eating grass beside the lakes. One of the deepest canyons (l谷) in the world, the Tara River Canyon, is a highlight worth seeing. Here you can enjoy lots of outdoor activities, including hiking, mountain biking and white-water rafting(皮划艇)Khao Sok National Park, ThailandKhao Sok National Park in Thailand promises an unforgettable experience where ancient rainforests meet unique wildlife. Walk through one of the oldest rainforests in the world, where you'll be able to see a range of vegetation and animals. Keep a lookout for playful monkeys, mighty elephants and the tigers pacing back and forth.1. Which scenery do visitors of Plitvice Lakes National Park mainly expect?A. The green forest.B. The waterfalls and lakesC. The wooden pathways.D. The deep canyons.2. What makes Troodos National Forest Park different from the other three national parks?A. Its rich plants.B. The highest peak.C. A good place for hiking.D. People living there.3. What do Durmitor National Park and Khao Sok National Park have in common?A. They are both suitable for outdoor sports.B. They both have canyons.C. They both have wild animals.D. They are both in Asia.BA few years ago, it seemed like Taylor Swift never went anywhere without a large group offriends. No matter what event she attended, a list squad (小队)--which included famous people like Selena Gomez, Zen d and God Ha did -- would be right by her side.But now Swift wants fans to know that her friendships weren't as perfect as she tried to make people believe. In fact, she says she was using her friend group to hide her insecurity(不实全) of feeling “'uncool" and “unpopular". Swift says she went out of her way to show off her squad because she didn't have many friends when she was younger --a memory that still bothered her years later. “Never being popular as a kid was always an insecurity for me,” she says.When she became famous, Swift became obsessed (沉迷) with showing off her popularity. “In my twenties, l found myself surrounded by girls who wanted to be my friends." Swift explains. “So I celebrated my newfound acceptance into a sisterhood." But by constantly putting her friends on display, Swift failed to consider how bad her fans might feel about themselves because they didn’t have a squad like hers. “'I didn't realize that other people might still feel the way I did when I felt so alone," she says.As she became older and more confident in herself, Swift started focusing on the quality of her friends, not the quantity (数量). She says she finally understands that the size of her group doesn‘t mean how “cool" she is. To her, it's much more important to have a few friends who can be trusted rather than a large group of “fair-weather“ friends.While Swift still values her friends she has in her life, she no longer feels the pressure to show off them for the sake of impressing others. “For too long, the opinions of strangers affected how l viewed things, But now I learn not to let outside opinions affect my own life choices.”4. What made Swift show off her list squad?A. The popularity of her friends.B. Her childhood experience.C. The support of her fans.D. Her strong social influence.5. What does paragraph 4 intend to tell us?A. We should make real friends.B. It is important to trust our friendsC, Our friends can affect our behavior.D. There are many ways of making friends.6. What does the underlined word “sake” probably mean in the last paragraph?A. Request.B. Advice.C. Method.D. Purpose.7. From which is the text probably taken?A. A scientific report.C. A travel magazine.B. A social newspaper.D. A movie poster.CWe can learn to be happy but only get lasting benefits if we keep practicing, a new study has revealed.The team behind the University of Bristol's Science of Happiness course had already discovered that teaching students the latest scientific studies on happiness markedly improved their well-being. However, their latest study found that these well-being boosts are short-lived unless the evidence-informed habits learned in the course -- such as gratitude, exercise, or run -- are kept up over the long term.Senior author Professor Bruce Hood said, “It's like going to the gym - we can't expect to do one class and be fit forever, Just as with physical health, we have to continuously work on our mental health；otherwise, the improvements will be temporary.Launched in 2018, the University of Bristol's Science of Happiness course was the first of its kind in the Uk. It involves no exams or coursework and teaches students what the latest peer-reviewed studies in psychology and neuroscience say really makes us happy. Students who took the course reported a 10% to 15% improvement in well-being. However, only those who continued implementing the course learning maintained that improved well-being when they were surveyed again two years later.Professor Hood said, “This study shows that just doing a course is just the start, You must commit to using what you learn on a regular basis. Much of what we teach revolves around positive psychological interventions that take your attention from yourself by helping others being withfriends, or being grateful. This is the opposite of the current 'self-care’ doctrine (学说), but countless studies have shown that getting out of our own heads helps get us away from negative thoughts, which can be the basis of so many mental health problems.8.What does the study find about happiness?A. Happiness can be learned, but we have to work at it.B. Financial success does not produce lasting happiness.C. Happiness is the ability to make the most of what we have.D. Trying too hard to find happiness may have the opposite effect.9. What can we learn from Professor Hood's words?A. Leaming has got to be active and experiential.B. Mental health is as important as physical health.C, Maintaining happiness requires continuous effort.D, Exercise is the best way to keep a healthy lifestyle.10.What words can best describe the course?B. Pioneering and useful.A. Long and complex.D. Interesting and educational.C. Cheap and professional.11. How can we improve mental health according to the last paragraph?B. By focusing on ourselves.A. By interacting with others.D. By avoiding negative friendsC. By learning a new course.DIn the coming decade, space agencies and private space companies like SpaceX are planning to build a base on the Moon and Mars. While scientists are already building rockets for the journey, for long-term human settlements on them, astronauts will need fuel to carry out daily tasks. Many have suggested hydrogen (氢). But a group of scientists is working on turning CO2 in the atmosphere into jet fuel. As Mars is rich in CO2 and the lunar surface has a high concentration of CO2, it may be a feasible solution.For now the team of' scientists at the University of Oxford is focusing on making jet fuel for the aviation (航空) industry, As the aviation industry releases over 900 million tons of CO2 every year to battle climate change, it is necessary to tun the tide, So far aviation scientists have tried to use other energy resources like electricity to fly, But such flights are limited to short distances. For long-distance fights, there is no alternative yet,The concept of turning CO2 into jet fuel is not new, Previously, other similar methods had to rely on expensive catalysts (催化剂) like cobalt to speed up the chemical reaction. But what Oxfordscientists suggest is adding a cheap iron-based catalyst and hydrogen to turn CO2 into liquid fuel. As the process would not require using fossil fuel, it will make the industry carbon neutral (碳中和的)The scientists tested the new catalyst in a lab at 300'C and at 10 times the air pressure at sea level. The entire process took 20 hours and turned 38 percent of CO2 into new chemicals. About 48percent of the chemicals were jet fuel hydrocarbon and the rest were other by-products that are used in the production of plastic.Professor Peter Edwards, a lead scientist in the project, said the new method could be improved in two to three years to produce jet fuel in large quantities. “This is a really exciting, potentially revolutionary advance. Our vision is that the world can see that CO2 collected can be used as an energy carrier to enable sustainable aviation ”12. Which word can best explain “feasible” underlined in paragraph 1?A. Unique.B. Practical.C. Time-tested.D. Quick13. What problem does the aviation industry face?A. It is suffering from a serious fuel shortage.B. The traditional jet fuel is much too expensive,C. Climate change partly disturbs long-distance flights.D. Its alternative energy resources are not powerful enough.14. What do we know about the Oxford scientists’ method of fuel-making?A. It is green and cost-saving.B. It is complex and time-consumingC. It runs tests in natural environment.D. It starts with immediate chemical reaction.15. What's the purpose of the author?A. To attract people to explore the space.B. To inform us of a breakthrough in fuel research.C. To warn us the dangers of climate change.D. To encourage us to work in the aviation industry第二节(共5小题;每小题2.5分，满分12.5 分)阅读下面短文,从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。

2021年广东省广州市广东中学(高中部)高二英语期末试题含解析一、选择题1. The old man enjoys collecting signatures of cotemporary famous people _______ famous paintings.A. with preference ofB. in preference toC. in preference forD. with preference to 参考答案：B2. Tony will never forget these days ＿＿＿she lived in China with her mother,＿＿＿has a great effect on her life.A. that； whichB. when； whichC. which； thatD. when； that参考答案：B略3. A group of children are looking into the box, ____ about what can be inside.A. curiousB. worriedC. carefulD. sorry参考答案：A4. —Is that the small town you often refer to?---Right, just the one_________ you know I used to work for years.A.thatB. whichC. whereD. what参考答案：C5. I made ________ acquaintance of my wife I the university and I fell in ______ love with heartfirst sight．（）A．an; 不填B．the; a C．the;不填D．an; a参考答案：C试题解析：make the acquaintance of sb, 结识某人；fall in love with sb. 爱上某人。

广东省广州市广东中学(高中部)2021-2022学年高二英语测试题含解析一、选择题1. We arrive at six. But I’m sorry we are late.A. shouldB. were supposed toC. mustD. ought to参考答案：B略2. The school has ______ a special class to help poor readers.A. set upB. set asideC. come trueD. come into being参考答案：A3. The desks and seats can be used for a long period of time; they___________ the height of the children.A. must be adjusted toB. must adjust toC. can be adjusted toD. can adjust to参考答案：C4. ---Sorry, but I can’t visit you tomorrow.---Come whenever it is to your ________.A. preferenceB. pleasureC. convenienceD. connection参考答案：C5. We did enjoy seeing ____ are described as “ some of the most relaxing and inspiring paintings.”A. suchB. asC. whichD. what参考答案：D6. --------What caused the failure of the experiment ?---------_________.A. Because of shortage of fundB. For lack of fundC. Lack of fundD. Due to lack of fund参考答案：C7. The glass doors have taken the place of the wooden ones at the entrance, ________ in the natural light during the day.A. to letB. lettingC. letD. having let参考答案：B8. Peter has been out of work for half a year，so he wants to ________ a job in this company. A．prepare for B．apply for C．wait for D．care for参考答案：B9. His suggestion made me angry, but________.A. making others happyB. to make others happyC. with others happyD. others happy参考答案：D略10. Clothing made of man-made fibers has certain advantages over ________ made of natural fibers like cotton, wool or silk.A. the onesB. oneC. thatD. what参考答案：C试题分析：考查代词：句意：--人造纤维的衣服比天然纤维象：棉花，羊毛或丝绸制作的衣服有一定的好处。

绝密★启用前2024年广州市普通高中毕业班综合测试(二)英语注意事项：微信公众号IAI English1．答卷前，考生务必将自己的姓名、准考证号填写在答题卡上。

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微信公众号IAI English第二部分阅读理解（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A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出最佳答案。

ATrain the important skills modern editors use to evaluate and enhance writing for clarity,precision and accuracy.In this course,students will learn how an editor approaches a submitted piece,going beyond sentence-level error and looking at the big picture around accuracy,style and organization.Understanding the different challenges in an editor's job,students will get a behind-the-scenes look at this sometimes busy and often exciting career. Meanwhile,students will grow their own technical editing skills and return home a more competent editor.Using Gen Z Era as their case study,students will meet and study under the people who decide what topics are relevant and valuable to the audience and who determine the overall editorial strategy,ensuring that the content meets the standards and tone of the publication.微信公众号IAI EnglishCourse Highlights●Visit the media city and attend lectures by award-winning guest speakers.●Assess articles as well as question and coach the authors to get the best piece possible.●Connect with professionals who manage the development and publication of accurate and worthy content.●Edit one piece into a well-written and fact-checked article in the style of Gen Z Era.Price●Residential Program(Students live on campus):$6,600●Day Program(Students commute to class every day):$5,500(Graduating seniors can have a$400discount if applying before May2,2024.)Term Date:July9-July21,2024Application Deadline:Friday,May31,2024Contact Admission:******************21.Which is the probable name of the course?A.Career Development in Media.B.Editorial Decision-making.C.Fundamentals of Editing.D.Introduction to Publication.22.What will students do in the course?A.Interview award-winning guests.B.Help authors improve their articles.C.Connect with professional publishers.D.Edit one article for Gen Z Era.23.A graduating senior applying for a Day Program on April30,2024should pay_______.A.$5,100B.$5,500C.$6,200D.$6,600BCourage is a huge theme in my life,a quality I constantly seek,appreciate,and analyze.The root of“courage”is“cor,”the Latin word for heart.Originally,courage meant“to speak one’s mind by telling all one's heart.”While courage is often associated with heroism nowadays,I believe true courage lies in being open and honest about who we are and how we feel.I recently witnessed an example of true courage.During a mountain-climbing trip with my15-year-old daughter and some college students,I noticed her struggling to keep up with the group.Despite my suggestions to rest,she persisted until she couldn't breathe properly.Panicked,I called out to the front for help,but there was no response,and we had no cellphone signal. Fortunately,two students just came back to check out on us.They offered assistance and calmed us down.As we continued at a slower pace,they shared their own experiences,from starting out as beginners like my daughter to becoming consistently among the first to reach the peak.“You know,”one of them said,looking at my daughter,“I was just like you when I started.But with practice and proper pace,you'll get there too.”“Yeah,don't let your lack of experience stop you,”the other added.“It's okay to admit when you're struggling or not feeling alright.In fact,it's important to speak up and ask for help when you need it.That's how we improve and grow.”微信公众号IAI EnglishReaching the mountain top was a huge relief for both my daughter and me.However,the two students addressed the celebrating group directly,emphasizing the importance of staying together in tough environments. Their words led the group to apologize to us for overlooking our struggle.I was totally amazed at their bravery,and my daughter learned that it's okay to be the least experienced in a group.Courage,I've come to realize,has a ripple effect.Each time we choose courage,we inspire those around us to be a little brave r and make the world a little better.24.Why does the author mention the original meaning of courage?A.To argue for the true essence of courage.B.To question the common belief of courage.C.To show the changing meaning of courage.D.To compare different interpretations of courage.25.What did the two students suggest the daughter do?A.Challenge her own limits.B.Seek help whenever possible.C.Keep to a suitable pace.D.Stick with experienced climbers.26.Which action in the mountain-climbing story is an example of true courage?A.The mother asked the girl to rest.B.The girl tried hard not to fall behind.C.The group celebrated the reach of the top.D.The two students pointed out the group's fault.27.What does the author intend to tell us?A.Kindness connects us all.B.Being a beginner takes courage.C.With courage,everyone can be perfect.D.We don't have to be a hero to be brave.C“It's not unusual for guests to feel emotional when they discover the story behind our food,”says Patrick Navis.“Not to mention when they taste it.One even cried with happiness.”The setting for these tearful scenes? Navis's restaurant in a Dutch city.Here,the owner and his team create experimental food using herbs,roots, flowers and nuts—some common,others less so.微信公众号IAI EnglishMost of these ingredients(食材)come from the Ketelbroek Food Forest nearby.To the untrained eye,it's like an ordinary wood.But there's one key difference:everything in it is edible.It was set up in2009by Dutch botanist and environmentalist Noah Eck as an experiment in slow farming,to see what would happen if the right combination of food plants were left to grow together like a natural forest,without chemicals.“It's the first‘food forest’of its kind in Europe and we’re one of the few restaurants around the world cooperating in this way,”says Navis.“We have over400different species of edible plants we plan our menus around, including some we previously knew little about."He harvests the ingredients and,with his fellow chefs,works them into beautifully presented tasting menus,served in a dining room hidden in the backstreets of the city,“To us,fine dining is not about the fame of a restaurant,its location,expensive decoration,fancy cooking and wine list,”says Navis.“It's about adding value through creativity and using ingredients nobody knows of,which are grown with great attention.”However,he adds,luxury cooking can be about enhancing everyday ingredients, too.“When looking at cooking in this way,who can argue that caviar(鱼子酱),for example,is more valuable than a carrot grown with specialist knowledge?”微信公众号IAI EnglishExperimentation is extremely important to Navis.In the next five years,he hopes to open an outdoor restaurant.But for now,the most important thing is to continue focusing on how plants are being grown and the perennial system used in the Food Forest,reducing the need for replanting each season.28.What can we learn about Navis's restaurant?A.It is well received by its guests.B.It serves food with moving stories.C.It offers experimental food for free.D.It is known for its rare food sources.29.How is Ketelbrock Food Forest different from ordinary woods?A.It is a natural forest.B.Diverse plants coexist in it.C.Plants there take longer to grow.D.It provides safe food ingredients.30.What is the key element of fine dining according to Navis?A.Convenient locations.B.Expensive ingredients.C.Innovative menus.D.Fancy cooking techniques.31.What does“the perennial system”in the last paragraph probably refer to?A.The sustainable farming practice.B.Farming with proper use of chemicals.C.Natural farming without human intervention.D.An experimental farm for an outdoor restaurant.DMy father started learning French at57,drawn by the potential benefits of bilingualism in delaying dementia (失智症).Now,20years later,he's on his third teacher.Many people like my father have attempted to pick up a new language.But can this really boost brain health?According to experts,regularly using a new language brings cognitive(认知的)benefits.If you're trying to recall the right words in another language,your brain is forced to inhibit your mother tongue.This process,called cognitive inhibition,helps improve your brain function.Repeating this process makes your brain more resistant to diseases like dementia.The more you challenge your brain,the better it functions,even if your brain health starts to decline.However,evidence for the benefits of learning a second language in your60s is weaker.Research by Dr.Leo Antoniou found that older Italians who took English lessons for four months didn't see any difference in their cognition scores,but people who didn't saw their scores decline.Prof.Diana Smith's2023studies found similarresults.微信公众号IAI EnglishResearchers offered a few potential explanations for their disappointing results.One is that the participants were highly motivated volunteers,probably of high cognitive level for their age,making it hard to see any improvements.“When choosing participants,we have to be careful,are they really representative of the population?”said Dr.Judith Ware.Another is that the language interventions were perhaps too short.These studies have used language lessons that“were very different in their length and frequency,”said ura Grossman.To Dr.Antoniou,the limited findings are not entirely surprising.No one would say that learning a new language for six months would be the same as having used two languages for your entire life.But he does think that language lessons can provide cognitive benefits by being cognitively stimulating.微信公众号IAI English Perhaps more important,Prof.Grossman said,learning another language offers other potential advantages, like traveling or connecting with new communities.My father,for example,has remained pen friends with his first teacher and traveled to France numerous times.And at76,he's as sharp as ever.32.What happens in the process of“cognitive inhibition”?A.Memory improves.B.Native language is held back.C.Dementia is cured.D.Brain health worsens.33.Which is a possible explanation for the disappointing research results?A.The intervention of the first language.B.The great length of the language course.C.The poor choice of research participants.D.The age difference of the research subjects.34.Whose opinion does the author support by mentioning his father's experience?A.Leo Antoniou's.B.Diana Smith's.C.Judith Ware's.ura Grossman's.35.Which of the following is a suitable title for the text?A.Is it never too late to learn a new language?B.Can learning a new language delay dementia?C.Why does my father start learning a new language?D.How does learning a new language benefit aging brain?第二节（共5小题；每小题2.5分，满分12.5分）根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。

上学期高二英语11月月考试题07第I卷（选择题共85分）第一部分：听力（共两节，满分20分）做题时，先将答案划在试卷上。

录音内容结束后，你将有两分钟的时间将试卷上的答案转涂到答题卡上。

第一节（共5小题，每小题1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.Who is coming for dinner?A。

Tom。

B. Mark。

C. Jane。

2. What will the man do next？A。

Stay for lunch B。

Call his uncle C. Go to the airport3。

What does the man come for?A. A lectureB. A discussion C。

A meeting4. What size shoes does the man want?A。

9。

B。

10。

C。

455。

What are the speakers talking about?A. Weather conditions.B. Life in Singapore。

C。

A holiday trip.第二节听第6段材料，回答第6至7题。

6. Where did the man buy the gold watch？A。

In a market B. On the internet C。

In a shopping mall7。

Why did the woman apologize to the man?A. She was impolite to the man.B. She didn’t send him what he bought。

C。

She forgot to send him the necklace.听第7段材料，回答第8至10题。