2022-2023学年广西壮族自治区钦州市高一下学期期末考试英语试题

2022-2023学年广西壮族自治区钦州市高一下学期期末考试英语试题

1. Four Interesting Festivals Around the World

Noosa Festival of Surfing, Australia

Noosa is one of the world’s best surfing destinations. Big waves crash onto the sunny and expansive beaches, backed by bars, cafes and the Noosa National Park, attracting talents even from the world’s greatest surf spots like Hawaii, California and New Zealand. Lighthearted activities such as art shows, live music and dog surfing competitions accompany the more serious competitions. Hangout Music Festival, Alabama, the USA

For a celebration of some of the finest creators reaching the highest position in the music charts, head to the coast of Alabama for the start of the summer festival season. The annual music festival on the white-sand beaches of the city of Gulf Shores in the southeastern US state is an all-out musical feast, with some huge names in the music world singing live. Cartagena International Film Festival, Colombia

As the oldest film festival in Latin America, Cartagena International Film Festival will enter its th year in 2024. The colourful streets of the Caribbean coastal city, Cartagena, come to life with screenings. The city becomes an attraction for fans every year during the festival. Celebrating creative freedom and expression, the film festival is the best opportunity to dive into filmmaking culture.

Copenhagen Photo Festival, Denmark

The Danish capital hosts the largest photo festival in Northern Europe, showing international

photography of present day in a surprising setting at the water’s edge in an urban coastal wilderness, formerly an industrial shipyard site. The 10-day festival appeals to photographers around the region, with the 2023 festival turning the lens(镜头)to the idea of “rewilding”. 1. Which festival is likely to attract an adventurer?

A．Noosa Festival of Surfing. C．Hangout Music Festival.

2. What can you do in Hangout Music Festival?

A．Learn about the surfing culture. B．Enjoy live music performances. C．Appreciate amazing photography. D．Watch an excellent creative movie. 3. What do the four festivals have in common?

A．They last more than ten days.

B．Cartagena International Film Festival. D．Copenhagen Photo Festival.

B．They attract the sports lovers. C．They are related with art shows. D．They take place in coastal areas.

2. I believe that we can use social media for a lot of great things—and it’s important especially for business owners like me. Ever since I started my calligraphy business two years ago, I never went a day without going on social media, especially a kind of social app on my phone, on which I promoted my products and services and got in contact with possible customers.

Later I found it got in the way of more important things. I hate to say I was hooked by it, but I was. Every time I turned on my phone, I would dive into it. For a long time, I had been ignoring other parts of my life, like my family, my friends and my happiness. One day, I was thinking that a break should have happened long before to me.

Then I decided to remove the app off my phone for a month and only use that on my computer to keep track of my business. I wanted a clean break to reflect and plan for the future.

I had believed that if I spent less time on the platform, I would miss out much. Actually, I was so wrong. During this month off, I realized there was much to enjoy in life. I found more time to enjoy my hobbies and contacted my good friends that I had lost touch with. I was refilled with energy in all aspects of my life.

This one month off the app on the phone was healthy for me. If it were not for my business, I would like not to have it on my phone. I downloaded the app again on my phone, but only use it to post my, own content. I didn’t intend to paint social media in a negative light, but now I just don’t think the way I was using it was healthy. It’s difficult to find balance, but

I’m going to try to do it anyway. I’m going back, but it’s going to be different. 1. What did the author mainly do on social media?

A．He learned calligraphy on his own. B．He kept in touch with his friends. C．He worked on business activities. D．He shared advice on keeping fit.

2. What do the underlined words “hooked by” in paragraph 2 mean?

A．Addicted to. C．Injured by.

B．Impressed by. D．Exposed to,

3. What did the author learn after removing the social app from his cellphone?

A．It was meaningless to share on social media. B．There was lots of fun away from social media.

C．The social app contributed little to his business. D．The social app in the computer was more practical. 4. Why does the author decide to go back to social media?

A．One month away from social media upsets him. B．He wants to seek more hobbies on social media. C．He has confidence in balancing social media and life. D．His friends ask him to communicate on social media.

3. The Masai(马赛人) are continually trying to keep their own ways in an increasingly modern world. They live along the border of Kenya and Tanzania in East Africa, moving their homes from time to time to follow their cattle, the source of their livelihood. They rely on their cattle in many parts of their life. They like drinking the cows’ milk.

They don’t kill their cattle for food. But if a cow is killed, the parts of its body are used to make containers, shoes, clothin, ropes, bed coverings and so on. Not all of the men have cows. The more cattle a man owns, the richer he is considered to be. A man who owns 50 or fewer cattle is considered poor. Rich men have a thousand or more. The cattle, though owned by the man, are

considered to belong to the man’s entire family. The family names the cattle and can recognize each animal’s special voice.

The Masai men have become known as warriors(勇士), protecting their cattle against other wild animals. They wear their red long hair. Most women often take care of their children, cook food, clean clothes and make clothing at home. They also make necklaces dresses and headdresses. A few women can also become authorities once they are powerful enough. They speak a language called Maa.

The houses of Masai made from sticks and grass, which are held together with a mixture of mud, are not very firm or safe. These plain houses with some basic supplies are built in a circle and make up a Masai village. They are not meant to last long since the migration(迁徙) of the cow population

means that the Masai move as well. In the meantime, in order to prevent animals from entering, they also form a wall of branches. The whole setup is to protect the cattle, which sleep at night in the

middle of the village. They seem to live a natural and self-sufficient life but lack modern civilisation. 1. What do we know about the Masai?

A．They don’t move in their lives. B．They each have their own cows. C．They don’t kill their cattle at all. D．They are heavily dependent on cattle. 2. What do most of the Masai women work as?

A．Designers. C．Housewives.

3. Which word best describes Masai houses?

A．Modern.

B．Lasting

C．Simple.

D．Safe.

B．Authorities. D．Warriors.

4. What can be the best title for the text?

A．Africans: Living a Moving life B．Africans: Brave People in the World C．The Masai: Rich People in East Africa D．The Masai: Maintaining a Traditional Lifestyle

4. Researchers concerned with space exploration say they have discovered new evidence that Mars once had a large northern ocean. The discovery adds to existing evidence that the ancient Mars had the right conditions to possibly support some form of life

Today, any water on Mars is believed to be in the form of ice because of the planet’s extremely cold desert temperatures. But there is a rich amount of evidence suggesting that rivers, lakes and even oceans once existed on Mars. A study by the American space agency NASA suggested that about 4. 3 billion years ago, Mars likely had an ocean that covered nearly half of Mars’ northern

hemisphere(半球). Another NASA-supported study guessed that about 3 billion years ago, the climate in much of the planet’s northern hemisphere was very similar to today’s Earth. The study noted that at that time, Mars likely had a much thicker atmosphere than today and had an active northern ocean.

Two American researchers recently released a set of maps to provide new environmental evidence of a large ancient ocean on Mars’ low-lying northern hemisphere. The team collected data from satellite images and photos of Mars. They then combined them to create maps of the planet’s northern hemisphere. Using the maps, the researchers were able to piece together evidence of shorelines that sat at the edge of a huge body of water about 3. 5 billion years ago.

The researchers published their findings in the Journal of Geophysical Research: Planets. Benjamin Cardenas, an assistant professor at The Penn State University, was a co- writer of the study. He said the study’s findings showed the possible ocean in that area of Mars was changeable and interesting. “It was dynamic ( 动 态 的 ) . The sea level rose significantly, ” he said. “Rocks were being

deposited (沉积) along its basins at a fast rate. There was a lot of change happening here. ”Besides, Cardenas suggested the new study also provided useful information on Mars’ ancient climate and developmental history. “Based on these findings, we know there had to have been a period when it was warm enough and the atmosphere was thick enough to support this much liquid water at one time, ” he said.

1. How does the author develop paragraph 2?

A．By drawing comparisons.

B．By giving examples.

C．By listing figures,

D．By asking questions.

2. What does paragraph 3 mainly tell us about the researchers?

A．How they found the evidence. B．Where they created maps. C．Why they studied satellites. D．When they landed on Mars. 3. What did the new study find about Mars?

A．It must have been always warm. B．It might have had an active ocean.

C．The climate and sea level were unchangeable. D．The atmosphere was too thin to support water.

4. Which section of a magazine is the text most probably taken from?

A．Science.

5. A group discussion is a great way to get things discussed. 1 Here are tips to help you get your own group discussion started.

Arrive prepared. 2 Read any materials that have been assigned. If you just have a general idea of the topic, spend some time researching it. It is a good idea to bring some notes with you, so you have something to refer back to in the discussion, particularly if you have evidence you want to discuss. Speak up when you have an opinion. A group discussion should involve everyone in the group, including yourself. You may have an opinion or a fact that is related with what is being said. 3 After presenting your viewpoints, you can also ask questions to encourage discussion.

Listen to what others have to say. Being in a group discussion is not just about saying what’s on your mind. It’s also about listening to other members in the group. While what you have to say is important, it’s also important to let others have their say as well. 4 If you have a good idea, hold onto it until the moment is right to share.

5 This gives you a chance to learn something new and expand your horizons. Sometimes, people may not express themselves as well as they want, or you simply may not hear all of what they say. It is fine to ask for further clarifications(澄清), particularly if you want to provide a different point,

A．Just jump in and voice what you have to say. B．Explain why you are presenting a certain side. C．If at all possible, do your research ahead of time, B．Photography.

C．Literature.

D．Farming.

D．Get explanations about things you don’t understand. E．It is also a good platform for a plan of action to form. F．Don’t cut people off while they are sharing their ideas. G．If that is the case, the words will help keep dialogue flowing.

6. In 1980, Dad was diagnosed(诊断) with a serious disease. The disease ________ his memory and expression.

Dad couldn’t think or process information as fast as he ________ to. He grew to repeat the same words, which drove Mom ________. On one of my visits home, Dad was sitting in his deck chair. I reached down to ________ and kiss him. “What’s new? How are you?”

“Oh, you know, dear, the same. They treat me like a mushroom around here. They keep me in the dark. ” He laughed, proud of his ________.

As I walked through the kitchen, I stopped to hug Mom. She ________ her head. “I heard your dad and those words! It’s not his will. He just can’t. ________ himself. ”She stopped for a while before ________. “He always says he’s just like a mushroom. . . ”She took a ________ breath and laughed. “Goodness, ” she said. “I’m going to ________ the adversity(困境)for a long time. ”

________, Dad never became difficult, or had personality changes. I often felt grateful for that. Dad loved and ________ everything Mom ever did for him as well, no matter how big or small. Care-giving comes at a(n) ________. Mom was annoyed with Dad, but there was lots of love

between them. Through the 21 years of care-giving for Dad, there was, ________ and tears, as well as weddings and babies. Without ________, I’m not sure what would have happened to us. 1.

A．affected 2.

A．used 3.

A．mighty 4.

A．beat 5.

A．criticism 6.

A．held

B．washed

C．nodded

D．shook

B．joy

C．humor

D．remark

B．scare

C．reject

D．hug

B．crazy

C．curious

D．nervous

B．wanted

C．meant

D．had

B．connected

C．gathered

D．improved

7.

A．help 8.

A．leaving 9.

A．short 10.

A．come from 11.

A．Gradually 12.

A．rewarded 13.

A．time 14.

A．independence 15.

A．love

B．fund

C．response

D．honesty

B．laughter

C．care

D．faults

B．agony

C．price

D．distance

B．identified

C．fancied

D．appreciated

B．Typically

C．Thankfully

D．Regularly

B．sink into

C．figure out

D．check on

B．bad

C．deep

D．last

B．continuing

C．chatting

D．praying

B．adapt

C．challenge

D．remind

7. 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。

More than 2,000 tourism exhibitors from home and abroad gathered at the 2nd China (Wuhan) Culture and Tourism Expo, 1 opened in Wuhan on Saturday this April, the capital of central China’s Hubei Province. Some Chinese leaders 2 (attend) the opening ceremony. Often supported by the national and local government, the exhibition 3 (hold) in Wuhan every other year. The three-day event was aimed 4 (show) new technologies and products in fields of culture and tourism to promote tourism consumption and inspire the recovery and 5 (develop) of China’s

culture and tourism industry. It attracted famous authorities from many foreign countries, including France, Germany and Portugal, 6 international tourism organizations. The show, 7 (cover) an exhibition area of about 80,000 square meters, has combined various technological 8 (element) like VR intelligent clothing and robotic music performances into the overall masterpieces, providing visitors with an interactive experience. 9 (actual), the ongoing exhibition also serves 10 a platform for emerging(新兴的) tourism activities like recreational vehicle (RV) travel, camping, fishing and skiing. It is bringing more of China’s ecological technology and characteristic culture to the world.

8. 你昨天观看了你校的中国传统舞蹈表演。请写一篇短文发到学校英语论坛上，内容包括：

1.简单介绍表演； 2.观看感受； 3.表达期待。 注意：

1. 写作词数应为 100 左右；

2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。

An Amazing Performance of Chinese Classical Dance

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9. 阅读下面材料, 根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。 Daniel got a job as a delivery man to work his way through college. His parents couldn’t save up all the money he needed to get into law school, so since he was 16, he has been taking summer jobs to earn extra money.

The boy usually wakes up at 5 am in summer or winter, riding his rusty (生锈的)old bike delivering packages. It isn’t an easy job, especially during winter. Besides that, his old bike is slow, making things harder. But that isn’t a problem for Daniel. ”Come on, boy! We can do this, “he says to himself.

Daniel’s route is always the same and people in the neighborhood have already known him. He calls them by their names, and they often wave and greet him as he passes.

One day, Daniel came to McReynolds’ house. He parked his bike at the doorstep. He rang the

doorbell but no one answered. He tried again, still no answer. Then he left the parcel at the doorstep. As Daniel jumped back on his bike, he noticed his bike broken down. ”Bad luck!“But as he turned around, he saw a strange man secretly looked around and placed a package under his jacket. Daniel shouted at the man, ”Hey there! What are you doing? That’s not yours!“

The man saw Daniel and started to run. Daniel looked at his broken bike helplessly and ran fast after the man, shouting, ”Stop!Thief!“When the man saw that Daniel was gaining on him, he threw the package at him. Daniel caught it, but he didn’t give up the chase. Then the man tripped over a stone and fell on the floor. Daniel came a few seconds later and got him.

The ruckus (喧闹) alarmed all the neighbors. Then the police were called. McReynolds came out from the house, ”I couldn’t get the door when you rang because I was taking a shower. Thank you for stopping him!“ Daniel smiled back at her and was turning around to leave. 注意：

1. 续写词数应为150左右；

2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。

When Daniel was to pick up his bike, he heard a voice behind him, “Wait!”

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