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四川省遂宁市2019-2022三年高二下学期英语期末试卷汇编
阅读理解专题
四川省遂宁市2021-2022学年高二下学期期末考试英语试题
第一节 （共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分）
阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。
A
PHOTO CONTEST
“Family Is ...”
When you think “family”, what’s the image you see Do you have a great photo of it Maybe it’s from a vacation with the kids. Or maybe it’s Thanks- giving with the neighbors you’ve loved for decades. Or maybe your image is more evocative—a shot of your laundry on the clothesline or the eyes of your grandmother in full glow. Share an award-worthy picture of your very personal concept of family and explain what makes that view so special, and you could win $500. Submit your photos and see terms at /PHOTOCONTEST.
21. What is the purpose of the text
A. To introduce some family photos.
B. To inform readers of a photo contest.
C. To popularise family culture to readers.
D. To provide information for a photo-taking course.
22. What are needed to submit for an entry
A. Only an award-worthy picture.
B. An explanation of one’s grandmother.
C. A picture and an attached explanation.
D. Some terms downloaded from a website.
23. Where will the participants submit his or her photos
A. At a popular online forum. B. At /PHOTOCONTEST.
C. At one famous training school. D. At Reader’s Digest magazine app.
B
Six months ago, 19-year-old Xie Lei said goodbye to her family and friends and boarded a plane for London. It was the first time that she had left China.
Xie Lei is studying for a business qualification at a university in China and has come to our university on a year-long exchange programme. “I chose the exchange programme because I wanted to learn about global business and improve my English. My ambition is to set up a business in China after graduation, ” she explained.
At first, Xie Lei had to adapt to life in a different country. “You have to get used to a whole new life,” she said. “I had to learn how to use public transport and how to ask for things I didn’t know the English names for. When I got lost, I had to ask passers-by for help, but people here speak fast and use words I’m not familiar with. I ask them to repeat themselves a lot !”
Although some foreign students live in campus accommodation, Xie Lei chose to live with a host family who can help with her adaptation to the new culture. “When I miss home, I feel comforted to have a second family, ” Xie Lei said. “When there’s something I don’t know or understand, I ask them. They are also keen to learn about China. Laura, the daughter of my host family, wants to study in China in the future. We take turns to cook each evening. They really love my stir-fried tomatoes and eggs! Laura says she always feels hungry when she smells it, so I taught her how to cook it, too !”
Another challenge for Xie Lie is the academic requirements. The first time that she had to write an essay, her tutor explained that she must acknowledge what other people had said if she cited their ideas, but that he mainly wanted to know what she thought! Xie Lei was confused because she thought she knew less than other people. Her tutor advised her to read a lot of information in order to form a wise opinion of her own.
Xie Lei also found many courses included students’ participation in class as part of the final result. Students need to generate ideas, offer examples, apply concepts, and raise questions, as well as give presentations. At first, Xie Lei had no idea what she should say but what surprised her was that she found herself speaking up in class after just a few weeks. “My presentation on traditional Chinese art was a great success, which boosted my confidence,” she said, “I’ll use these skills back home for presentation. They’ll help me build a strong business in the future”.
Now halfway through her exchange year, Xie Lei feels much more at home in the UK. What seemed strange before now appears quite normal to her.” Engaging in British culture has helped,” she said. “As well as studying hard, I’ve been involved in social activities. British people are fascinated by our culture and eager to learn more about it, so I’m keen to share my culture with them. While I’m learning about business, I’m also acting as a cultural messenger building a bridge between us.”
We will follow Xie Lei's progress in later editions, but for now, we wish her all the best.
24. Why did Xie Lei choose the exchange programme
A. Because her tutor was moving to Britain for a new job.
B. Because she planed to set up a business in Britain after graduation.
C. Because she wished to experience a new life in a different country.
D. Because she wanted to learn about global business and develop her English.
25. What has Xie Lei done to adapt to life in a different country
A. She has learnt to use taxi as main transport.
B. She has carried a business guidebook for reference.
C. She has always been with the daughter of her host family.
D. She has asked for help from passers-by when she got lost.
26. What can help Xie Lei write an essay according to this text
A. Speaking a lot in class may give her a favor.
B. She can take part in lots of academic activities.
C. She can get help from her tutor and read a lot to prepare.
D. Raising questions and giving presentation can help for writing.
27. How has Xie Lei helped to build bridges between China and the UK
A. By giving a presentation on traditional Chinese art.
B. By teaching people how to taste Chinese food.
C. By involving herself in academic essays.
D. By sharing western culture with people.
C
Men talk just as much as women- ___________
Research by psychologists at the University of Arizona has shown that the stereotype that women talk more than men may not be true. In the study, hundreds of college students were fitted with recorders, and the total number of words they used during the day was then counted.
The results, published in the New Scientist, showed that women speak about 16,000 words a day and men speak only slightly fewer. In fact, the four most talkative people in the study were all men.
Professor Matthias Mehl, who was in charge of the research, said that he and his colleagues had expected to find that women were more talkative.
However, they had been skeptical of the common belief that women use three times as many words as men. This idea became popular after the publication of a book called The Female Brain (2006) whose author, Louann Brizendine, claimed that "a woman uses about 20,000 words per day, whereas a man uses about 7,000."
Professor Mehl accepts that many people will find the results difficult to believe. However, he thinks that this research is important because the stereotype, that women talk too much and men keep quiet, is bad not only for women but also for men. "It says that to be a good male, it’s better not to
talk-that silence is golden.”
GOSSIP WITH THE GIRLS
-JUST PICK ANY ONE OF FORTY SUBJECTS
Women are experts at gossiping - and they often talk about trivial things, or at least that's what men have always thought. However, according to research done by Professor Petra Boynton, a psychologist at University College London, when women talk to women their conversations are not trivial at all, and cover many more topics (up to 40) than when men talk to other men.
Women's conversations range from health to their houses, from politics to fashion, from movies to family, from education to relationship problems. Almost everything, in fact, except soccer. Men tend to talk about fewer subjects, the most popular being work, sports, jokes, cars, and women.
Professor Boynton interviewed over 1,000 women for her study. She also found that women move quickly from one subject to another in conversation, whereas men usually stick to one subject for longer periods of time.
Professor Boynton also says that men and women talk for different reasons. In social situations, women use conversation to solve problems and reduce stress, while men talk to each other to laugh or to exchange opinions.
28. What was the stereotype that the research by Professor Mehl wanted to investigate
A. Women use three times as many words as men.
B. Men and women talk for different reasons.
C. It is a good idea that silence is golden.
D. Women are more talkative than men.
29. What did the research by Professor Boynton show
A. Men tend to talk about their houses and jobs.
B. Women are experts at talking about almost everything.
C. Men move quickly from one subject to another in conversation
D. Women's conversations cover numerous more subjects than men’s.
30. What does the underlined word “whereas” function as
A. A linking word used to contrast two facts.
B. A verb indicating that something is true.
C. A noun leading to new information.
D. An adverb which means “really”.
31. What might be the most suitable subtitle for the title “Men talk just as much as women-____？
A. What’s for small talk？ B. Can it really be true
C. Modern manners D. A golden rule
D
THE TIME MACHINE
It was at ten o'clock today that the first of all Time Machines began its career. I gave it a last check, and sat myself in the leather seat. I pushed the starting lever (操纵杆) on the main panel forwards an inch then immediately backwards again. Looking around, I saw my laboratory exactly as before. Had anything happened I thought my mind had tricked me. Then I saw the clock. A moment before, it was a minute or so past ten; now it nearly half past three!
I drew a breath, gripped（紧握）the lever and pushed it forwards. The laboratory went hazy around me. My niece came in to fetch something, maybe her handkerchief, apparently without seeing me. It probably took her a minute, but to me she moved like a rocket! I pushed the lever further. Night came as if a lamp was being turned out, and in another moment came the day. Tomorrow night came, then skipped to day, again and again, faster and faster still.
It is hard to explain the strange and unpleasant feeling of time travelling. It felt like I was being driven fast on a winding road. As my pace grew faster, the walls of the laboratory fell away, and I was left in the open air. The sun and moon looked as if they were being thrown across the sky, but soon there was division between night and day. Around me I saw trees growing like puffs of smoke; they grew, spread, and died in moments. I saw huge buildings rise up, then disappear like in a dream. The whole surface of the earth was being changed, melting and flowing before my eyes. I calculated that I was being pushed through time at hundreds of years a minute.
I had a strong urge to look at the random things that were being flashed before my eyes! I had thought about the risk of stopping the Time Machine many times. So long as I travelled at maximum speed, it didn't matter. But if I stopped and the same space was being occupied by something else, we would be forced together and explode like a bomb! Like an impatient fool, I pulled the lever backwards hard. With a sudden jolt, the Time Machine was flipped on its side, and I was thrown through the air.
I was stunned for a moment, and then heard the sound of thunder. I was sitting in the rain in some mud next to the machine. "A fine welcome," I said, "for a man who has travelled thousands of years to be here!"
（Adapted from the novel The Time Machine written by H.G.Wells, a novelist famous for the science fiction）
How does the Time Traveller first know he has travelled through time
A. He saw the clock move forward.
B. He noticed the tomorrow night came.
C. He spotted his niece moving like a rocket.
D. He was being driven fast on a winding road.
How does the Time Traveller feel when travelling through time
A. Doubtful and depressed. B. Safe and happy.
C. Strange and unpleasant. D. Excited and joyful.
34. Why is the Time Traveller worried about stopping the machine
A. Because he would be forced together with something else and explode like a bomb.
B. Because he was being pushed through time at hundreds of years a minute.
C. Because some random things would be flashed before his eyes.
D. Because the same space would be destroyed by something else.
35. Where does the Time Machine arrive when the man finally stops it
A. On a winding road. B. In some mud in the rain.
C. In the muddy leather seat. D. Along the walls of the laboratory.
四川省遂宁市2020-2021学年高二下学期期末考试英语试题
第一节 （共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分）
阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。
A
Like in any good action movie, the villains(反派角色) often wait for a high-profile event to perform their big, evil plans.
The COVID-19 pandemic is that event—and unfortunately, cyber criminals are taking advantage of it. COVID-19-related scams and cyber attacks are on the rise. To keep yourself, your family and your devices safe, it's important to stay aware of what's out there and know how to avoid it.
What to watch out for
Phishing
Phishing messages are emails and text messages designed to trick you into giving up information or clicking a link that could infect your device.
COVID-19-related phishing attempts, particularly those pretending to be from healthcare organizations, are becoming more and more common.
Malware
Malware is malicious software designed to infiltrate（潜入）or damage a device. With many people working from home during COVID-19, cyber criminals are looking for new opportunities.
False or misleading information
It might be a phrase you are tired of hearing, but “fake news” is always out there. And in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic, it's more important than ever to know what is true and what is false.
What you can do
Protect your password
Creating a strong password is a quick and easy way to prevent cyber criminals from accessing your accounts. Follow these tips to create a stronger password.
·Use at least eight characters
·Use a combination of upper- and lower-case letters and at least one number
· Include at least one character that isn't a letter or number, like ! , # or $
·Use a series of letters that only make sense to you, like the first letters of each word in a sentence
Once you've created a strong password, remember to never share it with anyone. Ever.
Enable multi-factor authentication(多重验证)
A strong password is great. But enabling multi-factor authentication can add an additional layer of security to your accounts.
Multi-factor authentication uses two or more authentication factors to authenticate your identity, like a fingerprint, a connected device or a security question, so a potential cyber criminal can't get in—even if they guess your password.
Update your software and OS
Software updates don't just provide cool new features. They also fix any security issues and help you protect your devices against new threats.
Whenever possible, turn automatic updates on for your operating system(OS), software and apps. If automatic updates aren't an option, be sure to install updates as soon as they are available.
21. What do Phishing and Malware have in common
A. They spread fake news.
B. They are illegal software.
C. They are intended to damage devices.
D. They are directed at healthcare organizations.
22. According to the author, help Jasmin choose a strong password.
A. jasmin1 B. ! Jasmin C. jsm#2021 D. 2021_Jsm
23. What can we learn from the measures to avoid cyber crimes
A. Keep your software and apps updated to ensure your device security.
B. A security question is more effective against threats than a fingerprint.
C. Think twice about turning automatic updates on for your OS and apps.
D. Share your password with close friends in case you should forget it.
B
China's Yungang Grottoes(石窟) will complete the scanning of all the caves in five years，paving the way for the creation of digital versions that can withstand weathering and other real-world damage.
So far, the UNESCO World Heritage Site in Shanxi Province has completed three-dimensional scans of one-third of its Buddhist grottoes, according to the Yungang Grottoes Research Institute.“We are racing against time，”said Ning Bo, director of the institute’s digitalization office, “Weathering is like cancer to grottoes, eating away at the sculptures year by year. Few technologies can prevent such progressive damage.”
Using three-dimensional laser(激光) scanning and multiplanar（多平面） reconstruction, the institute is working to capture the shapes, colors and other fine details of the grottoes and create millimeter-level digital archives for future study and preservation. “We hope to preserve the grottoes in digital form as much as possible, so people in the future will still have access to the information even if the grottoes fade away.” Ning said, adding that the digitalization will also allow the public to “visit” the grottoes more easily on their computer screens.
The digitalization project, which began in 2003 at the grottoes, still faces challenges posed by the cave’s enormous sizes, complicated structures and exquisite sculptures, according to the institute. “The Yungang Grottoes were built into a mountain, and so our team is actually scanning structures as huge as a mountain. Besides, the inner structures vary wildly from exotic domes to traditional Chinese architecture.” said the director.
The Yungang Grottoes, located in the city of Datong, has 45 major caves and more than 59,000 stone statues. With a grotto complex stretching about 1 kilometer from east to west, it is one of the largest ancient grottoes in the country.
24. What does Ning Bo mean by saying “racing against time”
A. He is dying because of a severe disease.
B. It is not an easy job to scan the grottoes.
C. Scanning the grottoes is an urgent task.
D. There is a deadline required by UNESCO.
25. Why is the Yungang Grottoes being scanned
A. To preserve them for future generations.
B. To carry out a scientific experiment.
C. To keep them from being damaged.
D. To capture details of the grottoes.
26. What is Paragraph 4 mainly about
A. The influence of the project.
B. The beauty of the grottoes.
C. The difficulties facing the team.
D. The structures of the statues.
27. In which section of a newspaper may this text appear
A. Education. B. Culture. C. Technology. D. Opinion.
C
In the UK, people have a reputation for being somewhat lazy when it comes to learning a second language. However, our research suggests learning a new language is beneficial to our brain.
To put language learning to the test, my colleagues and I teamed up with Dr Thomas Bak, a professor, and Antonella Sorace, a leading expert in language, both from the University of Edinburgh. We recruited 20 volunteers who had never tried to learn Spanish before and enrolled them on a language course taught by Lingo Flamingo, a non-profit organization.
Over four weeks, our volunteers attended classes three times a week, for two hours at a time, and had homework to complete. Before and after the course, they undertook cognitive(认知的) tests measuring attention, memory and mental flexibility. Volunteers had also been carefully selected according to their age so that we could compare the effect of language learning on older and younger people.
After the four-week course, there was an overall improvement for everyone in the cognitive tests. However, when we looked at the two age groups, the older participants had improved more than the younger ones. This is consistent with previous research, which showed that language learning led to improvements regardless of age, and that older people could improve even more over the same period of time.
The other interesting thing discovered in our experiment was that these improvements did not depend on how good our volunteers were at speaking Spanish. In the four weeks when we ran our study, none of our volunteers became fluent, but they did practice regularly, and this was enough to give them the cognitive benefits. This reinforces(加强) what Thomas and Antonella have found in other research—that practice is more important than proficiency, and that consistent practice means the cognitive benefits are maintained.
What's more, as well as offering cognitive improvements, there are other benefits that learning a new language can offer, both to our social life and our confidence.
28. What can we know about the 20 volunteers
A. They couldn’t speak Spanish before the study.
B. They are from the University of Edinburgh.
C. They attended the course three hours a week.
D. They paid much money for language learning.
29. Why were the volunteers chosen according to age
A. To compare different people’s learning abilities.
B. To see the effect of language learning on two age groups.
C. To make it convenient for teachers to instruct them.
D. To guarantee they can communicate more easily.
30. What mainly contributes to cognitive improvements according to the study
A. Confidence in language learning.
B. Excellent fluency in Spanish.
C. Language learners’ social life.
D. Regular language practice.
31. What is the main idea of the text
A. Learning a new language improves your brain.
B. It is possible to learn a new language at any age.
C. The elderly benefit more from language learning.
D. Cognitive abilities are improved through learning.
D
Hundreds of native North American plants, often dismissed as weeds, deserve a lot more respect, according to a new study. These plants, distant cousins of foods like cranberries and pumpkins, actually represent a botanical treasure now facing increased threat from climate change, habitat loss and invasive species.
The crops that the human race now depends on, including grains like wheat and tree fruit like peaches, originally were selected or bred(培育) from plants that grew wild hundreds or thousands of years ago. And those ancestral plants like the small wild sunflowers that can be found across the United States, still exist. “If you see them growing along roadsides, those are the ancestors,” says Colin Khoury, a research scientist at the International Center for Tropical Agriculture. Khoury says wild lettuce(莴苣) plants grow along roads, or in backyards, but go unrecognized. “They look nothing like lettuce,” he says. “They are scratchy, thorny, little and ugly.”
Khoury loves these wild relatives of food crops, not just for emotional reasons. “These wild plants are of great value,” he says. That wild sunflower, for instance, can survive in a salty environment that would kill most plants. So plant breeders cross- pollinate(使异花传粉) it with commercial sunflowers and create new varieties that can grow in places where the soil contains more salt. Other wild relatives may be hiding similarly remarkable gifts, Khoury says, such as genes that could help their domesticated(家养的) relatives survive diseases, deal with pests, or adapt to disruptions in the climate.
Khoury and some of his colleagues just finished a survey of about 600 wild crop relatives that grow in North America, and published it this week in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences. They found that the survival chances for most of these plants are being undermined because of things like fires, farming and commercial development. The scientists argue that these endangered species deserve more protection. “It’s more just being aware that these plants actually exist,” Khoury says. “They need protection.”
32. What is the characteristic of wild lettuce plants
A. They can be commonly seen. B. They look the same as lettuce.
C. They are selected from grains. D. They are smooth and beautiful.
33. Why does Colin Khoury consider wild relatives of food crops valuable
A. They can improve soil quality.
B. They can slow down climate change.
C. They can kill most dangerous wild plants.
D. They can help with domesticated plants’ growth.
34. Which of the following best explains the underlined word in the last paragraph
A. Assessed. B. Destroyed. C. Obtained. D. Offered.
35. What is the best title for the text
A. The Distant Cousins of Food Crops Are What We Really Need
B. Scientists Have Found a New Way to Increase Our Food Crops
C. Wild Relatives of Food Crops Deserve Respect and Protection
D. Everyone Should Take Action to Protect Botanical Treasures
四川省遂宁市2019-2020学年高二下学期期末考试英语试题
第一节 （共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分）
阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。
A
Walk in the footsteps of the characters from your favorite books, poems and songs, with the new Walking Fiction app.
Jack, Chicago, USA
"We used Walking Fiction in Paris, France, to learn about Ernest Hemingway—one of the greatest writers of the 20th century. We walked the streets of his 1964 novel, A Moveable Feast, and we sat in Café Les Deux Magots on Boulevard Saint Germain while we were reading parts of the book. Hemingway used to sit there when he lived in Paris in the 1920s."
Marco, Rome, Italy
"Last year, we visited the real Penny Lane in Liverpool, England, from the Beatles song, Penny Lane, by songwriters Paul McCartney and John Lennon. The lyrics(歌词) of the song were written about that road because Paul and John used to meet at a bus terminal there when they were young. "
Lucy, Dublin, Ireland
"We used Walking Fiction to see a different side of Dublin, Ireland. Today, we’re imagining it's 16th June, 1904, and we're walking the streets of Dublin, just like Leopold Bloom, James Joyce's most famous character from his book, Ulysses. With this app, ordinary events in fiction are really brought to life."
Ann, London, UK
"We visited Hampshire, England, the home of Jane Austen and the imaginary heroines from her books, such as Elizabeth Bennet from Pride and Prejudice. We were thinking about the weddings in Austen's books when we finished her church, St. Nicholas. Jane Austen's house in Chawton was turned into a museum and we finished our tour there. It was a great day!"
Take a tour in the paths of masters. Download our free app today and start walking!
21. Why did Jack visit Café Les Deux Magots
A. To buy A Moveable Feast. B. To drink coffee with friends.
C. To experience historical change D. To follow the master's journey.
22. Whose work is Penny Lane
A. Hemingway's. B. Paul and John's.
C. James Joyce's. D. Jane Austen's.
23. Who are Leopold Bloom and Elizabeth Bennet
A. Characters created by authors.
B. Developers of the new app.
C. Travel lovers from the books.
D. Friends of Lucy and Ann.
B
From a young age, Michael Platt loved two things: the Rev. Martin Luther King, Jr. and cupcakes. He imagined ways he too could fight for justice. He memorized figures about income inequality and childhood hunger. But he also spent afternoons at his home computer, amazed by YouTube bakers who made perfect cupcakes.
When his parents gave him a pair of Toms shoes for Christmas three years ago, Michael saw a way to connect his twin passions. At age 11, he founded a bakery that operates on the Toms one-for-one model: For every cupcake, cake or cookie that Michael sells, he donates another to the homeless and hungry. Twice a month, he heads to locations to pass out goodies. Michael, now 13, said he especially enjoys handing out cupcakes to kids.
"I know I like cupcakes, but also cupcakes are part of a child's childhood so they should get them," said Michael, noting that he always eats one with whippedicing (打发的糖霜) on his birthday.
Michael calls his baking business Michaels Desserts. He left out the apostrophe (撇号) as a reminder that he is baking for others, not himself. "I always wanted to have a purpose for what I do." he said. "It's all about helping people--- not just having a purpose for yourself, but thinking about, 'How does this touch other things ' "
When he started the bakery, he knew that he wanted his business to do more than make money. That's why the intention of Michaels Desserts is fighting hunger and giving back, which Michael accomplishes through his giveaways. Michael hopes his cupcakes inspire others to work for social equality.
Sometimes, Michael admits, he grows tired of being in the kitchen. Then he remembers the homeless boy he met once while handing out cupcakes. A couple of days afterward, the boy's father messaged Michael on Facebook to say that his son, encouraged by Michael's example, now desired to become a baker.
"That inspired me," Michael said. He smiled and looked down.
24. What inspired Michael's method of helping the poor
A. His admiration for Martin Luther King.
B. A Christmas gift his parents gave him.
C. A bakery that runs on a one-for-one model.
D. A baking program he watched on YouTube.
25. Why did Michael name his business Michaels Desserts instead of "Michael's Desserts"
A. To attract more consumers.
B. To show its connection with Toms shoes.
C. To remind himself to always think about others.
D. To remind himself to have a life purpose.
26. What does Michaels Desserts intend to do
A. Provide children with perfect cupcakes.
B. Inspire more people to love baking.
C. Help homeless people.
D. Feed hungry people.
27. Which of the following best describes Michael
A. Sympathetic and selfless. B. Honest and outgoing.
C. Talented and modest. D. Ambitious and diligent.
C
On a cool morning, Wilson Kasaine heads out along a dirt path in southern Kenya. His calmness makes it easy to forget that he's tracking one of the most dangerous animals in the world, Kasaine is tracking lions ---especially one lion called Marti, who is the real-life Lion King of Selenkay Conservancy.
Tracking lions on foot may sound like a death wish, but Kasaine has been doing it for most of his life. Born into a traditional Masai family, he quickly grew to understand the beauty and danger of wildlife. Living with big wild animals forces him to develop a good sense of where they have been and where they may be going. During his 12-kilometer walks to and from school, he learned how to tell the paw prints (爪印) of a lion from those of other animals.
Growing up, Kasaine knew that improving his tracking abilities would help him avoid surprise meetings with dangerous animals. For many Masais, tracking is mainly a matter of self-protection. But Kasaine is tracking lions to meet them and to protect them. He leads a small group of wide-eyed tourists over the red sandy path, searching for the lions' paw prints.
Each year, thousands of tourists crowd Kenya's national parks to try to have a look at the "big five" ----elephants, rhinoceros, leopards, buffaloes and lions. The international draw of these animals matters a lot because the nation's economy is tied to the protection of its wildlife. If Kenya's wildlife disappears, so does its second-largest source of income.
Wildlife protection in Kenya meant marking off land exclusively(专门地) for animals. But it also meant that the people who had originally lived in the area were forced to leave their land and into smaller surrounding areas. They are also finding it increasingly hard to keep a traditional Masai lifestyle. But people are glad that it really makes a difference to wildlife protection.
28. How did Kasaine track lions
A. By working together with tourists.
B. By running after them all the time.
C. By going to school every day.
D. By studying their paw prints.
29. What can we learn from paragraph 4
A. Masai people are born animal-lovers.
B. Tourism is a big threat to Kenya’s wildlife.
C. Kenya benefits a lot from its wildlife protection.
D. Small animals are not included in their protection policy.
30. What does the underlined word "it" in the last paragraph refer to
A. Kenya's economic development.
B. People's leaving their original homes.
C. Kenya's second-largest income source.
D. Kenyan people's traditional Masai lifestyle.
31. What is the best title for the text
A. Wildlife protection in Kenya.
B. Meeting a dangerous animal.
C. Wilson Kasaine's wise choice.
D. Learning to live with lions.
D
The World Health Organization (WHO), in cooperation with the World Organization for Animal Health (OIE) and the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations(FAO), has identified best practices for the naming of new human diseases, with the aim to minimize unnecessary negative effect of disease names. "We now have a name for the disease and it's COVID-19, " WHO chief Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus told reporters in Geneva.
COVID-I9, which has now spread to many countries, has much in common with seasonal flu. They are both viral infections(病毒感染) ,share similar symptoms and seriously can spread from human to human. In the midst of flu season in much of the northern hemisphere, telling the difference between the two will be vital in stopping its spread.
Human coronaviruses (冠状病毒), of which there are four, can cause lung problems similar to flu. However, COVID-19 is more serious than a "typical one," says Ian Jones, a professor of virology at the University of Reading. "There is no antibodies (抗体) in the population so it has potential for a global spread, "warns Jones.
As with the Ebola epidemic (埃博拉病毒)，which peaked in the middle of the last decade, fears around the new coronavirus are rising due to a lack of knowledge over its nature. Medical advice is similar across those countries with confirmed cases of the infection. In many western countries, authorities are asking those who think they are infected to call an ambulance rather than visiting a hospital, where they could potentially pass on the virus. Similar advice has been issued in China and other Asian countries.
32. What's the aim of confirming the name for the disease
A. To reduce the bad influence of misusing name.
B. To make the disease known to all of us.
C. To raise awareness of this disease.
D. To minimize the risk of global spread.
33. COVID-19 has much in common with seasonal flu EXCEPT that_____.
A. they are both viral infections
B. they have similar symptoms
C. they can spread from human to human
D. they have potential for a global spread
34. According to paragraph 4, what is the main reason for the panic focused by COVID-19
A. Shortage of drugs. B. A lack of knowing it.
C. Weak control measures. D. Speed of spreading.
35. What's Ian Jones's attitude towards the spread of COVID-19
A. Indifferent. B. Confident.
C. Worried. D. Discouraged.
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PHOTO CONTEST
“Family Is ...”
When you think “family”, what’s the image you see Do you have a great photo of it Maybe it’s from a vacation with the kids. Or maybe it’s Thanks- giving with the neighbors you’ve loved for decades. Or maybe your image is more evocative—a shot of your laundry on the clothesline or the eyes of your grandmother in full glow. Share an award-worthy picture of your very personal concept of family and explain what makes that view so special, and you could win $500. Submit your photos and see terms at /PHOTOCONTEST.
21. What is the purpose of the text
A. To introduce some family photos.
B. To inform readers of a photo contest.
C. To popularise family culture to readers.
D. To provide information for a photo-taking course.
22. What are needed to submit for an entry
A. Only an award-worthy picture.
B. An explanation of one’s grandmother.
C. A picture and an attached explanation.
D. Some terms downloaded from a website.
23. Where will the participants submit his or her photos
A. At a popular online forum. B. At /PHOTOCONTEST.
C. At one famous training school. D. At Reader’s Digest magazine app.
B
Six months ago, 19-year-old Xie Lei said goodbye to her family and friends and boarded a plane for London. It was the first time that she had left China.
Xie Lei is studying for a business qualification at a university in China and has come to our university on a year-long exchange programme. “I chose the exchange programme because I wanted to learn about global business and improve my English. My ambition is to set up a business in China after graduation, ” she explained.
At first, Xie Lei had to adapt to life in a different country. “You have to get used to a whole new life,” she said. “I had to learn how to use public transport and how to ask for things I didn’t know the English names for. When I got lost, I had to ask passers-by for help, but people here speak fast and use words I’m not familiar with. I ask them to repeat themselves a lot !”
Although some foreign students live in campus accommodation, Xie Lei chose to live with a host family who can help with her adaptation to the new culture. “When I miss home, I feel comforted to have a second family, ” Xie Lei said. “When there’s something I don’t know or understand, I ask them. They are also keen to learn about China. Laura, the daughter of my host family, wants to study in China in the future. We take turns to cook each evening. They really love my stir-fried tomatoes and eggs! Laura says she always feels hungry when she smells it, so I taught her how to cook it, too !”
Another challenge for Xie Lie is the academic requirements. The first time that she had to write an essay, her tutor explained that she must acknowledge what other people had said if she cited their ideas, but that he mainly wanted to know what she thought! Xie Lei was confused because she thought she knew less than other people. Her tutor advised her to read a lot of information in order to form a wise opinion of her own.
Xie Lei also found many courses included students’ participation in class as part of the final result. Students need to generate ideas, offer examples, apply concepts, and raise questions, as well as give presentations. At first, Xie Lei had no idea what she should say but what surprised her was that she found herself speaking up in class after just a few weeks. “My presentation on traditional Chinese art was a great success, which boosted my confidence,” she said, “I’ll use these skills back home for presentation. They’ll help me build a strong business in the future”.
Now halfway through her exchange year, Xie Lei feels much more at home in the UK. What seemed strange before now appears quite normal to her.” Engaging in British culture has helped,” she said. “As well as studying hard, I’ve been involved in social activities. British people are fascinated by our culture and eager to learn more about it, so I’m keen to share my culture with them. While I’m learning about business, I’m also acting as a cultural messenger building a bridge between us.”
We will follow Xie Lei's progress in later editions, but for now, we wish her all the best.
24. Why did Xie Lei choose the exchange programme
A. Because her tutor was moving to Britain for a new job.
B. Because she planed to set up a business in Britain after graduation.
C. Because she wished to experience a new life in a different country.
D. Because she wanted to learn about global business and develop her English.
25. What has Xie Lei done to adapt to life in a different country
A. She has learnt to use taxi as main transport.
B. She has carried a business guidebook for reference.
C. She has always been with the daughter of her host family.
D. She has asked for help from passers-by when she got lost.
26. What can help Xie Lei write an essay according to this text
A. Speaking a lot in class may give her a favor.
B. She can take part in lots of academic activities.
C. She can get help from her tutor and read a lot to prepare.
D. Raising questions and giving presentation can help for writing.
27. How has Xie Lei helped to build bridges between China and the UK
A. By giving a presentation on traditional Chinese art.
B. By teaching people how to taste Chinese food.
C. By involving herself in academic essays.
D. By sharing western culture with people.
C
Men talk just as much as women- ___________
Research by psychologists at the University of Arizona has shown that the stereotype that women talk more than men may not be true. In the study, hundreds of college students were fitted with recorders, and the total number of words they used during the day was then counted.
The results, published in the New Scientist, showed that women speak about 16,000 words a day and men speak only slightly fewer. In fact, the four most talkative people in the study were all men.
Professor Matthias Mehl, who was in charge of the research, said that he and his colleagues had expected to find that women were more talkative.
However, they had been skeptical of the common belief that women use three times as many words as men. This idea became popular after the publication of a book called The Female Brain (2006) whose author, Louann Brizendine, claimed that "a woman uses about 20,000 words per day, whereas a man uses about 7,000."
Professor Mehl accepts that many people will find the results difficult to believe. However, he thinks that this research is important because the stereotype, that women talk too much and men keep quiet, is bad not only for women but also for men. "It says that to be a good male, it’s better not to
talk-that silence is golden.”
GOSSIP WITH THE GIRLS
-JUST PICK ANY ONE OF FORTY SUBJECTS
Women are experts at gossiping - and they often talk about trivial things, or at least that's what men have always thought. However, according to research done by Professor Petra Boynton, a psychologist at University College London, when women talk to women their conversations are not trivial at all, and cover many more topics (up to 40) than when men talk to other men.
Women's conversations range from health to their houses, from politics to fashion, from movies to family, from education to relationship problems. Almost everything, in fact, except soccer. Men tend to talk about fewer subjects, the most popular being work, sports, jokes, cars, and women.
Professor Boynton interviewed over 1,000 women for her study. She also found that women move quickly from one subject to another in conversation, whereas men usually stick to one subject for longer periods of time.
Professor Boynton also says that men and women talk for different reasons. In social situations, women use conversation to solve problems and reduce stress, while men talk to each other to laugh or to exchange opinions.
28. What was the stereotype that the research by Professor Mehl wanted to investigate
A. Women use three times as many words as men.
B. Men and women talk for different reasons.
C. It is a good idea that silence is golden.
D. Women are more talkative than men.
29. What did the research by Professor Boynton show
A. Men tend to talk about their houses and jobs.
B. Women are experts at talking about almost everything.
C. Men move quickly from one subject to another in conversation
D. Women's conversations cover numerous more subjects than men’s.
30. What does the underlined word “whereas” function as
A. A linking word used to contrast two facts.
B. A verb indicating that something is true.
C. A noun leading to new information.
D. An adverb which means “really”.
31. What might be the most suitable subtitle for the title “Men talk just as much as women-____？
A. What’s for small talk？ B. Can it really be true
C. Modern manners D. A golden rule
D
THE TIME MACHINE
It was at ten o'clock today that the first of all Time Machines began its career. I gave it a last check, and sat myself in the leather seat. I pushed the starting lever (操纵杆) on the main panel forwards an inch then immediately backwards again. Looking around, I saw my laboratory exactly as before. Had anything happened I thought my mind had tricked me. Then I saw the clock. A moment before, it was a minute or so past ten; now it nearly half past three!
I drew a breath, gripped（紧握）the lever and pushed it forwards. The laboratory went hazy around me. My niece came in to fetch something, maybe her handkerchief, apparently without seeing me. It probably took her a minute, but to me she moved like a rocket! I pushed the lever further. Night came as if a lamp was being turned out, and in another moment came the day. Tomorrow night came, then skipped to day, again and again, faster and faster still.
It is hard to explain the strange and unpleasant feeling of time travelling. It felt like I was being driven fast on a winding road. As my pace grew faster, the walls of the laboratory fell away, and I was left in the open air. The sun and moon looked as if they were being thrown across the sky, but soon there was division between night and day. Around me I saw trees growing like puffs of smoke; they grew, spread, and died in moments. I saw huge buildings rise up, then disappear like in a dream. The whole surface of the earth was being changed, melting and flowing before my eyes. I calculated that I was being pushed through time at hundreds of years a minute.
I had a strong urge to look at the random things that were being flashed before my eyes! I had thought about the risk of stopping the Time Machine many times. So long as I travelled at maximum speed, it didn't matter. But if I stopped and the same space was being occupied by something else, we would be forced together and explode like a bomb! Like an impatient fool, I pulled the lever backwards hard. With a sudden jolt, the Time Machine was flipped on its side, and I was thrown through the air.
I was stunned for a moment, and then heard the sound of thunder. I was sitting in the rain in some mud next to the machine. "A fine welcome," I said, "for a man who has travelled thousands of years to be here!"
（Adapted from the novel The Time Machine written by H.G.Wells, a novelist famous for the science fiction）
How does the Time Traveller first know he has travelled through time
A. He saw the clock move forward.
B. He noticed the tomorrow night came.
C. He spotted his niece moving like a rocket.
D. He was being driven fast on a winding road.
How does the Time Traveller feel when travelling through time
A. Doubtful and depressed. B. Safe and happy.
C. Strange and unpleasant. D. Excited and joyful.
34. Why is the Time Traveller worried about stopping the machine
A. Because he would be forced together with something else and explode like a bomb.
B. Because he was being pushed through time at hundreds of years a minute.
C. Because some random things would be flashed before his eyes.
D. Because the same space would be destroyed by something else.
35. Where does the Time Machine arrive when the man finally stops it
A. On a winding road. B. In some mud in the rain.
C. In the muddy leather seat. D. Along the walls of the laboratory.
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Like in any good action movie, the villains(反派角色) often wait for a high-profile event to perform their big, evil plans.
The COVID-19 pandemic is that event—and unfortunately, cyber criminals are taking advantage of it. COVID-19-related scams and cyber attacks are on the rise. To keep yourself, your family and your devices safe, it's important to stay aware of what's out there and know how to avoid it.
What to watch out for
Phishing
Phishing messages are emails and text messages designed to trick you into giving up information or clicking a link that could infect your device.
COVID-19-related phishing attempts, particularly those pretending to be from healthcare organizations, are becoming more and more common.
Malware
Malware is malicious software designed to infiltrate（潜入）or damage a device. With many people working from home during COVID-19, cyber criminals are looking for new opportunities.
False or misleading information
It might be a phrase you are tired of hearing, but “fake news” is always out there. And in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic, it's more important than ever to know what is true and what is false.
What you can do
Protect your password
Creating a strong password is a quick and easy way to prevent cyber criminals from accessing your accounts. Follow these tips to create a stronger password.
·Use at least eight characters
·Use a combination of upper- and lower-case letters and at least one number
· Include at least one character that isn't a letter or number, like ! , # or $
·Use a series of letters that only make sense to you, like the first letters of each word in a sentence
Once you've created a strong password, remember to never share it with anyone. Ever.
Enable multi-factor authentication(多重验证)
A strong password is great. But enabling multi-factor authentication can add an additional layer of security to your accounts.
Multi-factor authentication uses two or more authentication factors to authenticate your identity, like a fingerprint, a connected device or a security question, so a potential cyber criminal can't get in—even if they guess your password.
Update your software and OS
Software updates don't just provide cool new features. They also fix any security issues and help you protect your devices against new threats.
Whenever possible, turn automatic updates on for your operating system(OS), software and apps. If automatic updates aren't an option, be sure to install updates as soon as they are available.
21. What do Phishing and Malware have in common
A. They spread fake news.
B. They are illegal software.
C. They are intended to damage devices.
D. They are directed at healthcare organizations.
22. According to the author, help Jasmin choose a strong password.
A. jasmin1 B. ! Jasmin C. jsm#2021 D. 2021_Jsm
23. What can we learn from the measures to avoid cyber crimes
A. Keep your software and apps updated to ensure your device security.
B. A security question is more effective against threats than a fingerprint.
C. Think twice about turning automatic updates on for your OS and apps.
D. Share your password with close friends in case you should forget it.
B
China's Yungang Grottoes(石窟) will complete the scanning of all the caves in five years，paving the way for the creation of digital versions that can withstand weathering and other real-world damage.
So far, the UNESCO World Heritage Site in Shanxi Province has completed three-dimensional scans of one-third of its Buddhist grottoes, according to the Yungang Grottoes Research Institute.“We are racing against time，”said Ning Bo, director of the institute’s digitalization office, “Weathering is like cancer to grottoes, eating away at the sculptures year by year. Few technologies can prevent such progressive damage.”
Using three-dimensional laser(激光) scanning and multiplanar（多平面） reconstruction, the institute is working to capture the shapes, colors and other fine details of the grottoes and create millimeter-level digital archives for future study and preservation. “We hope to preserve the grottoes in digital form as much as possible, so people in the future will still have access to the information even if the grottoes fade away.” Ning said, adding that the digitalization will also allow the public to “visit” the grottoes more easily on their computer screens.
The digitalization project, which began in 2003 at the grottoes, still faces challenges posed by the cave’s enormous sizes, complicated structures and exquisite sculptures, according to the institute. “The Yungang Grottoes were built into a mountain, and so our team is actually scanning structures as huge as a mountain. Besides, the inner structures vary wildly from exotic domes to traditional Chinese architecture.” said the director.
The Yungang Grottoes, located in the city of Datong, has 45 major caves and more than 59,000 stone statues. With a grotto complex stretching about 1 kilometer from east to west, it is one of the largest ancient grottoes in the country.
24. What does Ning Bo mean by saying “racing against time”
A. He is dying because of a severe disease.
B. It is not an easy job to scan the grottoes.
C. Scanning the grottoes is an urgent task.
D. There is a deadline required by UNESCO.
25. Why is the Yungang Grottoes being scanned
A. To preserve them for future generations.
B. To carry out a scientific experiment.
C. To keep them from being damaged.
D. To capture details of the grottoes.
26. What is Paragraph 4 mainly about
A. The influence of the project.
B. The beauty of the grottoes.
C. The difficulties facing the team.
D. The structures of the statues.
27. In which section of a newspaper may this text appear
A. Education. B. Culture. C. Technology. D. Opinion.
C
In the UK, people have a reputation for being somewhat lazy when it comes to learning a second language. However, our research suggests learning a new language is beneficial to our brain.
To put language learning to the test, my colleagues and I teamed up with Dr Thomas Bak, a professor, and Antonella Sorace, a leading expert in language, both from the University of Edinburgh. We recruited 20 volunteers who had never tried to learn Spanish before and enrolled them on a language course taught by Lingo Flamingo, a non-profit organization.
Over four weeks, our volunteers attended classes three times a week, for two hours at a time, and had homework to complete. Before and after the course, they undertook cognitive(认知的) tests measuring attention, memory and mental flexibility. Volunteers had also been carefully selected according to their age so that we could compare the effect of language learning on older and younger people.
After the four-week course, there was an overall improvement for everyone in the cognitive tests. However, when we looked at the two age groups, the older participants had improved more than the younger ones. This is consistent with previous research, which showed that language learning led to improvements regardless of age, and that older people could improve even more over the same period of time.
The other interesting thing discovered in our experiment was that these improvements did not depend on how good our volunteers were at speaking Spanish. In the four weeks when we ran our study, none of our volunteers became fluent, but they did practice regularly, and this was enough to give them the cognitive benefits. This reinforces(加强) what Thomas and Antonella have found in other research—that practice is more important than proficiency, and that consistent practice means the cognitive benefits are maintained.
What's more, as well as offering cognitive improvements, there are other benefits that learning a new language can offer, both to our social life and our confidence.
28. What can we know about the 20 volunteers
A. They couldn’t speak Spanish before the study.
B. They are from the University of Edinburgh.
C. They attended the course three hours a week.
D. They paid much money for language learning.
29. Why were the volunteers chosen according to age
A. To compare different people’s learning abilities.
B. To see the effect of language learning on two age groups.
C. To make it convenient for teachers to instruct them.
D. To guarantee they can communicate more easily.
30. What mainly contributes to cognitive improvements according to the study
A. Confidence in language learning.
B. Excellent fluency in Spanish.
C. Language learners’ social life.
D. Regular language practice.
31. What is the main idea of the text
A. Learning a new language improves your brain.
B. It is possible to learn a new language at any age.
C. The elderly benefit more from language learning.
D. Cognitive abilities are improved through learning.
D
Hundreds of native North American plants, often dismissed as weeds, deserve a lot more respect, according to a new study. These plants, distant cousins of foods like cranberries and pumpkins, actually represent a botanical treasure now facing increased threat from climate change, habitat loss and invasive species.
The crops that the human race now depends on, including grains like wheat and tree fruit like peaches, originally were selected or bred(培育) from plants that grew wild hundreds or thousands of years ago. And those ancestral plants like the small wild sunflowers that can be found across the United States, still exist. “If you see them growing along roadsides, those are the ancestors,” says Colin Khoury, a research scientist at the International Center for Tropical Agriculture. Khoury says wild lettuce(莴苣) plants grow along roads, or in backyards, but go unrecognized. “They look nothing like lettuce,” he says. “They are scratchy, thorny, little and ugly.”
Khoury loves these wild relatives of food crops, not just for emotional reasons. “These wild plants are of great value,” he says. That wild sunflower, for instance, can survive in a salty environment that would kill most plants. So plant breeders cross- pollinate(使异花传粉) it with commercial sunflowers and create new varieties that can grow in places where the soil contains more salt. Other wild relatives may be hiding similarly remarkable gifts, Khoury says, such as genes that could help their domesticated(家养的) relatives survive diseases, deal with pests, or adapt to disruptions in the climate.
Khoury and some of his colleagues just finished a survey of about 600 wild crop relatives that grow in North America, and published it this week in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences. They found that the survival chances for most of these plants are being undermined because of things like fires, farming and commercial development. The scientists argue that these endangered species deserve more protection. “It’s more just being aware that these plants actually exist,” Khoury says. “They need protection.”
32. What is the characteristic of wild lettuce plants
A. They can be commonly seen. B. They look the same as lettuce.
C. They are selected from grains. D. They are smooth and beautiful.
33. Why does Colin Khoury consider wild relatives of food crops valuable
A. They can improve soil quality.
B. They can slow down climate change.
C. They can kill most dangerous wild plants.
D. They can help with domesticated plants’ growth.
34. Which of the following best explains the underlined word in the last paragraph
A. Assessed. B. Destroyed. C. Obtained. D. Offered.
35. What is the best title for the text
A. The Distant Cousins of Food Crops Are What We Really Need
B. Scientists Have Found a New Way to Increase Our Food Crops
C. Wild Relatives of Food Crops Deserve Respect and Protection
D. Everyone Should Take Action to Protect Botanical Treasures
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Walk in the footsteps of the characters from your favorite books, poems and songs, with the new Walking Fiction app.
Jack, Chicago, USA
"We used Walking Fiction in Paris, France, to learn about Ernest Hemingway—one of the greatest writers of the 20th century. We walked the streets of his 1964 novel, A Moveable Feast, and we sat in Café Les Deux Magots on Boulevard Saint Germain while we were reading parts of the book. Hemingway used to sit there when he lived in Paris in the 1920s."
Marco, Rome, Italy
"Last year, we visited the real Penny Lane in Liverpool, England, from the Beatles song, Penny Lane, by songwriters Paul McCartney and John Lennon. The lyrics(歌词) of the song were written about that road because Paul and John used to meet at a bus terminal there when they were young. "
Lucy, Dublin, Ireland
"We used Walking Fiction to see a different side of Dublin, Ireland. Today, we’re imagining it's 16th June, 1904, and we're walking the streets of Dublin, just like Leopold Bloom, James Joyce's most famous character from his book, Ulysses. With this app, ordinary events in fiction are really brought to life."
Ann, London, UK
"We visited Hampshire, England, the home of Jane Austen and the imaginary heroines from her books, such as Elizabeth Bennet from Pride and Prejudice. We were thinking about the weddings in Austen's books when we finished her church, St. Nicholas. Jane Austen's house in Chawton was turned into a museum and we finished our tour there. It was a great day!"
Take a tour in the paths of masters. Download our free app today and start walking!
21. Why did Jack visit Café Les Deux Magots
A. To buy A Moveable Feast. B. To drink coffee with friends.
C. To experience historical change D. To follow the master's journey.
22. Whose work is Penny Lane
A. Hemingway's. B. Paul and John's.
C. James Joyce's. D. Jane Austen's.
23. Who are Leopold Bloom and Elizabeth Bennet
A. Characters created by authors.
B. Developers of the new app.
C. Travel lovers from the books.
D. Friends of Lucy and Ann.
B
From a young age, Michael Platt loved two things: the Rev. Martin Luther King, Jr. and cupcakes. He imagined ways he too could fight for justice. He memorized figures about income inequality and childhood hunger. But he also spent afternoons at his home computer, amazed by YouTube bakers who made perfect cupcakes.
When his parents gave him a pair of Toms shoes for Christmas three years ago, Michael saw a way to connect his twin passions. At age 11, he founded a bakery that operates on the Toms one-for-one model: For every cupcake, cake or cookie that Michael sells, he donates another to the homeless and hungry. Twice a month, he heads to locations to pass out goodies. Michael, now 13, said he especially enjoys handing out cupcakes to kids.
"I know I like cupcakes, but also cupcakes are part of a child's childhood so they should get them," said Michael, noting that he always eats one with whippedicing (打发的糖霜) on his birthday.
Michael calls his baking business Michaels Desserts. He left out the apostrophe (撇号) as a reminder that he is baking for others, not himself. "I always wanted to have a purpose for what I do." he said. "It's all about helping people--- not just having a purpose for yourself, but thinking about, 'How does this touch other things ' "
When he started the bakery, he knew that he wanted his business to do more than make money. That's why the intention of Michaels Desserts is fighting hunger and giving back, which Michael accomplishes through his giveaways. Michael hopes his cupcakes inspire others to work for social equality.
Sometimes, Michael admits, he grows tired of being in the kitchen. Then he remembers the homeless boy he met once while handing out cupcakes. A couple of days afterward, the boy's father messaged Michael on Facebook to say that his son, encouraged by Michael's example, now desired to become a baker.
"That inspired me," Michael said. He smiled and looked down.
24. What inspired Michael's method of helping the poor
A. His admiration for Martin Luther King.
B. A Christmas gift his parents gave him.
C. A bakery that runs on a one-for-one model.
D. A baking program he watched on YouTube.
25. Why did Michael name his business Michaels Desserts instead of "Michael's Desserts"
A. To attract more consumers.
B. To show its connection with Toms shoes.
C. To remind himself to always think about others.
D. To remind himself to have a life purpose.
26. What does Michaels Desserts intend to do
A. Provide children with perfect cupcakes.
B. Inspire more people to love baking.
C. Help homeless people.
D. Feed hungry people.
27. Which of the following best describes Michael
A. Sympathetic and selfless. B. Honest and outgoing.
C. Talented and modest. D. Ambitious and diligent.
C
On a cool morning, Wilson Kasaine heads out along a dirt path in southern Kenya. His calmness makes it easy to forget that he's tracking one of the most dangerous animals in the world, Kasaine is tracking lions ---especially one lion called Marti, who is the real-life Lion King of Selenkay Conservancy.
Tracking lions on foot may sound like a death wish, but Kasaine has been doing it for most of his life. Born into a traditional Masai family, he quickly grew to understand the beauty and danger of wildlife. Living with big wild animals forces him to develop a good sense of where they have been and where they may be going. During his 12-kilometer walks to and from school, he learned how to tell the paw prints (爪印) of a lion from those of other animals.
Growing up, Kasaine knew that improving his tracking abilities would help him avoid surprise meetings with dangerous animals. For many Masais, tracking is mainly a matter of self-protection. But Kasaine is tracking lions to meet them and to protect them. He leads a small group of wide-eyed tourists over the red sandy path, searching for the lions' paw prints.
Each year, thousands of tourists crowd Kenya's national parks to try to have a look at the "big five" ----elephants, rhinoceros, leopards, buffaloes and lions. The international draw of these animals matters a lot because the nation's economy is tied to the protection of its wildlife. If Kenya's wildlife disappears, so does its second-largest source of income.
Wildlife protection in Kenya meant marking off land exclusively(专门地) for animals. But it also meant that the people who had originally lived in the area were forced to leave their land and into smaller surrounding areas. They are also finding it increasingly hard to keep a traditional Masai lifestyle. But people are glad that it really makes a difference to wildlife protection.
28. How did Kasaine track lions
A. By working together with tourists.
B. By running after them all the time.
C. By going to school every day.
D. By studying their paw prints.
29. What can we learn from paragraph 4
A. Masai people are born animal-lovers.
B. Tourism is a big threat to Kenya’s wildlife.
C. Kenya benefits a lot from its wildlife protection.
D. Small animals are not included in their protection policy.
30. What does the underlined word "it" in the last paragraph refer to
A. Kenya's economic development.
B. People's leaving their original homes.
C. Kenya's second-largest income source.
D. Kenyan people's traditional Masai lifestyle.
31. What is the best title for the text
A. Wildlife protection in Kenya.
B. Meeting a dangerous animal.
C. Wilson Kasaine's wise choice.
D. Learning to live with lions.
D
The World Health Organization (WHO), in cooperation with the World Organization for Animal Health (OIE) and the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations(FAO), has identified best practices for the naming of new human diseases, with the aim to minimize unnecessary negative effect of disease names. "We now have a name for the disease and it's COVID-19, " WHO chief Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus told reporters in Geneva.
COVID-I9, which has now spread to many countries, has much in common with seasonal flu. They are both viral infections(病毒感染) ,share similar symptoms and seriously can spread from human to human. In the midst of flu season in much of the northern hemisphere, telling the difference between the two will be vital in stopping its spread.
Human coronaviruses (冠状病毒), of which there are four, can cause lung problems similar to flu. However, COVID-19 is more serious than a "typical one," says Ian Jones, a professor of virology at the University of Reading. "There is no antibodies (抗体) in the population so it has potential for a global spread, "warns Jones.
As with the Ebola epidemic (埃博拉病毒)，which peaked in the middle of the last decade, fears around the new coronavirus are rising due to a lack of knowledge over its nature. Medical advice is similar across those countries with confirmed cases of the infection. In many western countries, authorities are asking those who think they are infected to call an ambulance rather than visiting a hospital, where they could potentially pass on the virus. Similar advice has been issued in China and other Asian countries.
32. What's the aim of confirming the name for the disease
A. To reduce the bad influence of misusing name.
B. To make the disease known to all of us.
C. To raise awareness of this disease.
D. To minimize the risk of global spread.
33. COVID-19 has much in common with seasonal flu EXCEPT that_____.
A. they are both viral infections
B. they have similar symptoms
C. they can spread from human to human
D. they have potential for a global spread
34. According to paragraph 4, what is the main reason for the panic focused by COVID-19
A. Shortage of drugs. B. A lack of knowing it.
C. Weak control measures. D. Speed of spreading.
35. What's Ian Jones's attitude towards the spread of COVID-19
A. Indifferent. B. Confident.
C. Worried. D. Discouraged.
参考答案
四川省遂宁市2021-2022学年高二下学期期末考试英语试题
21-23 BCB 24-27 DDCA 28-31 DDAB 32-35 ACAB
四川省遂宁市2020-2021学年高二下学期期末考试英语试题
21-23CDA 24-27CACB 28-31ABDA 32-35ADBC
四川省遂宁市2019-2020学年高二下学期期末考试英语试题
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21-23DBA 24-27BCDA 28-31DCBA 32-35ADBC