2021-2022学年广东省广州市荔湾区真光中学高一（下）期中英语试卷

第一部分　阅读部分第一节阅读理解（共4小题；每小题2.5分，满分37.5分）阅读下列短文，从每题所给的四个选项（A、B、C和 D）中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。

• 1．We all know that Paris is a popular travel destination，which has much more to offer than just seeing the Louvre and the Eiffel Tower that are well-known．Experience this amazing city through some of its secret places．
  River Boats
     Tour the heart of Paris by boat along the Seine River!Boats offer 8 must-see tourist stops along their boat tour route．The cost is 13 Euros for a whole day of river boating with stops for tourists to walk through the Parisian sites．There is a 15-minute interval between two boats．Boating along the Seine is a good way to drink in the unique atmosphere of Paris!
  Children's Science Museum
     If you are travelling to Paris with kids，the Children's Science Museum is the perfect place to visit．The Children's Science Museum has many exhibits for children．Some exhibits exercise a child's cognitive skills．The cost is low by European standards at only 8 Euros per adult and 4.50 Euros per child．
  Medieval Tavern（中世纪酒馆）
     In Paris ，tourists can enjoy the night at Medieval Tavern every Thursday night from 8 PM--2 AM．This tavern opens its doors to the people of Paris and invites them to experience a life from long ago．The menu includes foods that were enjoyed in old days．The entire experience can be enjoyed for only 15 Euros per person!
  Luxembourg Garden
     The garden is the second largest public park in Paris．Whether you are interested in a walk through the flowers or a pleasant ride on the old carousel（旋转木马），this park is a good choice．Children like playing in the theater while adults enjoy free musical performances．
     Welcome to Paris and enjoy these attractions．
  
  （1）Which of the following statements about River Boats is TRUE ？

  
  A．Boats come every fifteen minutes．
  B．In the boat the tourists can enjoy drinking．
  C．Tourists have to spend a day on the boat enjoying scenes．
  D．Tourists can only see eight tourist sites along their boat tour route．
  （2）What can we learn from the passage？

  
  A．Luxembourg Garden is the largest public park in Paris．
  B．The Children's Science Museum is very popular with tourists．
  C．Tourists can enjoy free musical performances at Medieval Tavern．
  D．Children can exercise their cognitive skills in the Children's Science Museum．
  （3）At Medieval Tavern tourists

    ．
  A．have to pay extra money for delicious food
  B．have to spend 15 Euros per person for food
  C．can enjoy the food in the old days every Thursday night
  D．can spend every night experiencing the old life from 8 PM to 2 AM
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• 2．When I told my father that I was moving to Des Moines，Iowa，he told me about the only time he had been there.It was in the 1930s，when he was an editor of the literary magazine of Southern Methodist University （SMU） in Dallas，Texas.He also worked as a professor at SMU，and there was a girl student in his class who suffered from a serious back disease.She couldn't afford the operation because her family was poor.
     Her mother ran a boardinghouse in Galveston，a seaside town near Houston，Texas.She was cleaning out the attic （阁楼） one day when she came across an old dusty manuscript （手稿）.On its top page were the words， "By O.Henry".It was a nice story，and she sent it to her daughter at SMU，who showed it to my father.My father had never read the story before，but it sounded like O.Henry，and he knew that O.Henry had once lived in Houston.So it was possible that the famous author had gone to the beach and stayed in the Galveston boardinghouse，and had written the story there and left the manuscript behind by accident.My father visited an O.Henry expert at Columbia University in New York，who authenticated the story as O.Henry's.
  My father then set out to sell it.Eventually，he found himself in Des Moines，meeting with Gardner Cowles，a top editor at the Des Moines Register.Cowles loved the story and bought it on the spot.My father took the money to the girl.It was just enough for her to have the operation she so desperately needed.
     My father never told me what the O.Henry story was about.But I doubt that it could have been better than his own story.
  
  （1）Who found the O.Henry's manuscript？

  
  A．The girl's mother.
  B．The author's father.
  C．The girl.
  D．The author.
  （2）Which of the following might explain the fact that the manuscript was found in the attic？

  
  A．O.Henry once worked in Houston.
  B．O.Henry once stayed in Galveston.
  C．O.Henry once moved to Des Moines.
  D．O.Henry once taught at SMU.
  （3）The underlined word "authenticated" in Paragraph 2 probably means

  .
  A．treated
  B．discovered
  C．proved
  D．described
  （4）According to the text，why did the author's father go to Des Moines？

  
  A．To sell the O.Henry story.
  B．To meet the author himself.
  C．To talk with the O.Henry expert.
  D．To give money to the girl.
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• 3．Not so long ago therapy（治疗）was limited to an hour-long advising session on a sofa；now you can access free advice on TikTok in under a minute.Perhaps this new trend is growing because it offers easy bite-size answers to big complex questions.
     The problem with TikTok，however，is that the videos have to be under 60 seconds，which are about serious mental health illnesses being reduced to brief sentences with quick fixes from sometimes unqualified non-professionals.And with the average age of TikTok users between 18 and 24，how helpful is TikTok therapy？
     "When I first started creating mental health content，I didn't expect anyone to listen，" explains Jane Smith，who runs a private practice in Hampshire."But it turns out people are hungry for this sort of information." Although there is a concern about the videos' increasing the risk of self-diagnosis（自诊），Jane thinks otherwise.She compares self-diagnosing a mental health problem to self-diagnosing a common cold，"If you want to find out about the symptoms of a cold，you can look it up online.That's not a risk because you can't do much with that information until you get to the doctor anyway."
     Yet despite concerns，the comments on TikTok therapy videos are filled with praises.Rachel，23，says she finds them very relatable："If you see a video discussing anxiety，it can you help you acknowledge and discuss topics you might not feel sate to do in other places.It makes me feel less alone."
     We've seen some great mental health content on Tiktok.However，it's important to ask remember that not all the information you find online will be reliable and it can be useful to ask yourself some questions including who is sharing it and why.
  
  （1）Why is TikTok therapy getting popular？

  
  A．It sells at a low price.
  B．It aims at younger users.
  C．It provides brief solutions.
  D．It is offered by professionals.
  （2）What does Jane think of TikTok videos？

  
  A．They may cause some potential risks.
  B．They are better than going to doctors.
  C．They are of much help to people in need.
  D．They show symptoms of disease in detail.
  （3）What does the underlined word "them" in Paragraph 4 probably refer to？

  
  A．Concerns.
  B．Videos.
  C．Comments
  D．Praises.
  （4）What may the author agree？

  
  A．TikTok will replace hospitals in the future.
  B．It is quite easy to find reliable medical advice.
  C．Everyone can create his own TikTok videos.
  D．We should be careful about online information.
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• 4．Face masks and protective suits can save lives.But what happens after people are done using them？Binish Desai，the founder of Eco-Eclectic Technologies from Western India，saw the impact brought by the rising use and demand for single-use masks and kits due to the coronations pandemic（冠状病毒流行病），so he created Brick 2.0 to prevent tons of single-use Personal Protective Equipment（PPE）from being waste and ending up in landfills or water streams.
     Although PPE is essential for medical use，it is extremely necessary to assess new alternatives and to raise awareness regarding its proper use and disposal（处理）.A study published by the American Chemical Society suggests that 129 billion face masks are used monthly during the coronations pandemic，which causes great environmental pollution.In India alone，over 18，000 British tons of coronations-related biomedical waste was generated in just four months between June and September.The waste would take hundreds of years break down，according to the magazine Waste Advantage.
     Brick 2.0 is a new version of the brick made from industrial waste，now also including used face masks and protective suits.The process starts with the collection of PPE waste through garbage cans placed in small shops and apartment buildings，with easy access for people to throw away their used items.Once in the factory，the collections are kept for 72 hours for safety reasons.Then they are cleaned and torn into pieces before being mixed with other waste.Finally，the material is shaped，and once dry，each brick is ready to use.It is three times stronger than conventional bricks at twice the size and half the price.
     In a complex circumstance like the one we are living in these days，this solution is not only relatively easy to operate，but also very achievable in the short term，which can really help overcome today's global environmental challenges.
  
  （1）Why did Desai create Brick 2.0？

  
  A．To recycle the PPE waste.
  B．To reduce production cost.
  C．To protect water recourse.
  D．To prevent serious disease.
  （2）What do the figures in Paragraph 2 indicate？

  
  A．The study lacks sufficient evidence.
  B．The pandemic is difficult to control.
  C．The demand for face masks is in decline.
  D．The environment is facing severe challenges.
  （3）What is mainly discussed about Brick 2.0 in Paragraph 3？

  
  A．Its function.
  B．Its advantage.
  C．Its main characteristic.
  D．Its production process.
  （4）What can be a suitable title for the text？

  
  A．Innovation never ends
  B．Environmental issues count
  C．Transform waste into treasure
  D．Defend your life with face masks
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第二节七选五（共1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。选项中有两项为多余选项。

• 5．The dictionary defines "hobby" as an activity done regularly in one's leisure time for pleasure.Hobbies are a great way to forget about your worries. （1）

  So the stuff you do outside your money-making business is important.
     Bird watching could be a great hobby for you. （2）

  They can include listening for bird calls，finding and identifying birds by sight.There are bird-watching clubs if you want to make it a social activity.If you have kids，it's an ideal hobby to share with them.Children enjoy being able to spot birds and can learn identifications quickly.
     （3）

  Working in the soil can be a particularly rewarding hobby.You get some great side benefits from it，like improving the value of your home，making your living environment more pleasant and attractive，and growing food you can eat.
     Making beer is complex and variable enough to be interesting.The basic reward of a good bottle of beer is easy to enjoy and from there you can create your own personal variety.If you're someone who likes to experiment，this could be a fun hobby for you. （4）

  
     Taking photos is an easier hobby to get into than before. （5）

  Now a good digital camera means you can get into photography with low cost and low risk.Starting with the camera on your phone will get you knowledgeable about the basics of how light works.You can also learn about more complex camera features from how-to videos.
  
  A.The activity combines several senses.
  B.This hobby has grown in popularity in recent years.
  C.Gardening involves creativity and time outside in nature.
  D.Developing film used to be time-consuming and expensive.
  E.Studies have looked at how hobbies make you better at your job.
  F.Plus，you'll always have a great homemade gift to give friends and family.
  G.In fact，a lot of research has looked at the stress-reducing properties of hobbies.
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第二部分　完形填空 （共1小题；每小题15分，满分15分）阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项，并在答题纸上将该项涂黑。

• 6．A trip to a bank's ATM machine is usually a common affair.But for Jose Nuńez Romaniz，his（1）

  on Sunday is one that he won't （2）

  for the rest of his life.
     The 19-year-old college student was making a （3）

  for Mother's Day online when he noticed his account balance（存款余额）was （4）

  .So he drove to the nearest bank to deposit money.Little did he know that he was about to make an incredible （5）

  .
     When he arrived，Jose noticed a plastic bag on the ground filled with cash，which turned out to be ＄135，000. "When I first saw it，I was very（6）

  ，not knowing what to do，"Jose told the New York Times.After taking a moment to（7）

  himself，Jose called the police.And the police soon discovered that the money had （8）

  been left behind by a worker（9）

  with refilling the ATM.
     Thinking that it is the biggest amount of money ever found and（10）

  in Albuquerque history，the mayor and the police chief held a ceremony to honor Jose's（11）

  .And，perhaps best of all，the police chief invited Jose to（12）

  a job as a public service aid for the department（13）

  his graduation.For Jose，it was the best gift for Mother's Day. "Mother called me（14）

  she almost started crying excitedly…She told me I did the right thing and that she was（15）

  of what I did，" said Jose.
  
  

  （1）	A．plan	B．experiment	C．visit	D．show
  （2）	A．enjoy	B．forget	C．imagine	D．face
  （3）	A．purchase	B．survey	C．wish	D．decision
  （4）	A．full	B．clear	C．inaccurate	D．low
  （5）	A．offer	B．promise	C．profit	D．discovery
  （6）	A．shocked	B．amused	C．excited	D．satisfied
  （7）	A．teach	B．disturb	C．collect	D．challenge
  （8）	A．carefully	B．accidentally	C．deliberately	D．nervously
  （9）	A．continued	B．charged	C．armed	D．tasked
  （10）	A．returned	B．saved	C．lost	D．exchanged
  （11）	A．confidence	B．honesty	C．bravery	D．appreciation
  （12）	A．hold up	B．adapt to	C．wait for	D．apply for
  （13）	A．although	B．before	C．after	D．until
  （14）	A．or	B．and	C．so	D．but
  （15）	A．proud	B．considerate	C．worthy	D．sure
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第三部分 阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。（每题1.5分，10小题，共15分）

• 7．A new study，published in the Journal of Experimental Psychology，found that communication interactions that included voice，like a phone call or video chat，created stronger social bonds （1）

  communication through typing，like text messaging or email.
      In the study，researchers used （2）

  （vary） experiments to gauge（判断）connectedness.In one，200 people （3）

  （ask） to make predictions about（4）

  it would be like to reconnect with an old friend by email or by phone and then assigned people at random（5）

  （do） one or the other.Although people anticipated that a phone call would be more awkward，（6）

  （hear） someone's voice actually made the experience better.
      "People reported they did form an （7）

  （obvious） stronger bond with their old friend on the phone versus email，and they did not feel more awkward，" study co-author Amit Kumar，（8）

  assistant professor of marketing at the McCombs School of Business，said in a statement.
      In another experiment，the researchers had strangers connect with their old friends by either texting，talking over video chat，or talking using only audio.They found that both （9）

  （form）of voice communication-whether video or audio only- （10）

  （make） the strangers feel more connected than when they communicated via text.
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第四部分 单词拼写 （每题1分，15小题，共15分）

• 8．In this increasingly global society，we should seize every

  （机会，时机） to enrich ourselves.
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第五部分 选词填空 根据短文，选择适当的单词或者短语并用正确形式填入文中，有三项多余。（每空1分，15小题，共15分）

• 23．

  take advantage of；mystery；diverse；charm；in spite of；significant；escape from；for example；light firecrackers；in memory of；absolutely；atmosphere；enable；beliefs；such as

  Nowadays，traveling in China holds special（1）

  for many foreigners，especially teenagers.In their eyes，China is a country with a profound history and many （2）

  .Besides，China wins its fame for its various dishes from （3）

  regions and ethnic groups.More importantly，China has numerous（4）

  festivals，which reflect people's wishes， （5）

  ，faiths and attitudes towards life. （6）

  ，Dragon Boat festival is celebrated （7）

  a patriotic poem，Qu Yuan.The common practice in Chinese Spring Festival is（8）

  and setting off fireworks，which can absolutely create a strong festive and joyful （9）

  .Traveling in China not only 89.enables them to learn about China，but also offers a chance to （10）

  their regular life.
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第六部分 写作（共1题，20分）

• 24．假定你是李华，你所在的城市将举办第14届世界茶艺博览会 （World Tea Expo）。请你给热爱中国茶文化的留学生朋友Jack发一封电子邮件，邀请他参加，内容包括：
  1.举办的时间和地点；
  2.茶博会的相关介绍；
  3.你的期待。
  注意：
  1.词数100字左右；
  2.可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
  Dear Jack，
  ____________________
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