2022-2023学年湖南省岳阳市高一上学期1月期末英语试题

2022-2023学年湖南省岳阳市高一上学期1月期末英语试题

1. Because of the “Yunnan Elephant”, many people have developed a strong interest in elephants,

and it has also aroused a heated discussion about how man and nature should share the earth and live

in harmony. In this issue of “Weekend Cinema”, Yingda has brought four documentaries related to

this：

The Secret Life of Elephants

The Secret Life of Elephants is a BBC nature documentary series following the lives of elephants

and the work of the conservation charity Save the Elephants in Samburu National Reserve, Kenya. It

was first released in the United Kingdom on BBC One in January 2009 to 4.2 million viewers. The

team follow the dramatic and emotional stories of 500 plus individually known elephants.

Penguin Town

The series is filmed in Simon’s Town, South Africa, where these adorable African penguins wander

close by to people, strolling down the sidewalk, passing sunbathers on the beach. The series follows

various penguin couples. With great humor, their love stories are told, and you follow the adventures

of these penguin couples starting families and having chicks.

Seven Worlds, One Planet

Millions of years ago incredible forces tore apart the Earth’s crust(地壳) creating seven

extraordinary continents, each with its own distinct climate, its own distinct terrain(地形) and its

own unique animal life. Seven Worlds, One Planet explores the natural wonders that give each of

our continents its distinct character. Following the animals that have made these environments their

home, it discovers amazing wildlife stories that uncover what makes each of these seven worlds

unique.

Bears on Top of the World

This moving film reveals the differing fortunes of a mother polar bear, a mother bear and their

newborn babies, in a rapidly changing world. This is a remarkable story of how bears, ever

intelligent, are adapting to a warming world.

1. If you are interested in documentaries with funny languages, which film do you prefer?

A．The Secret Life of Elephants B．Penguin Town

C．Seven Worlds, One Planet D．Bears on Top of the World

2. What do these four documentaries have in common?

A．They are all filmed in Africa.

B．They explore the natural wonders with distinct character.

C．They share the stories of wildlife.

D．They focus on animals adapting to the changing world.

3. Which section on the website can you find this passage?

A．Sports and health B．Entertainment and Culture

C．Finance and Economics D．Technology and Science

2. Jordan Mitter has been spending weekends teaching seniors in New York how to use technology

for years, but he never expected he would be streaming(直播) a class about smartphones and

computers on smartphones and computers.

The Manhattan resident has patiently taught texting, emailing and video chatting to dozens of

seniors for years, beginning when his grandparents first got smartphones. Teaching them how to use

apps and send messages inspired the tech-savvy(懂科技知识的) teen to offer his services to more

older people. At age of 12, he created a formal course and started hosting free, hour-long sessions

for seniors every Sunday. Immediately, he was flooded with interested participants. His course,

spread out over 10 weeks, was an instant success.

But when the coronavirus hit New York City, Jordan had to end his classes. He wasn’t sure if he

could move the lessons on line— it was much easier to help students understand their devices in

person—but he knew the importance of keeping older folks connected online. Most of the attendees

were retired or lived alone and needed to find ways to connect with family members remotely. “It

gives them somewhere to be and something to do,” he said.

So he spent a week ensuring each student could use Zoom, an online video chat platform. For most

of the seniors, that meant calling them individually with step-to-step instructions. Since then, online

classes have been going smoothly.

His project, Mittler Senior Technology, has taught Jordan the value of making inter-generational

relationships. He frequently invites his teenage friends to participate in his classes, hoping more

young people will take time to help older relatives or neighbors.

“Any kid in our generation can show their grandparents how to send an email,”he said. “It’s very

important to spend as much time with them as you can.”For family members trying to help older

relatives surf the Internet, Jordan has some advice. He suggests starting with basic applications, like

email or texting. From there, it’s easier to learn how to navigate more complex apps and websites.

“Patience is really key,”he said.

1. What inspired Jordan Mittler to teach seniors how to use technology?

A．His interest in technology.

B．His ambition to become famous.

C．His determination to fight against coronavirus.

D．His experience of teaching his grandparents.