广西壮族自治区南宁市2024-2025学年高一上学期1月期末英语试题（含答案，无听力原文、答案及音频）
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绝密★启用前
南宁市2024年秋季学期教学质量调研
高一年级英语试卷
（考试形式：闭卷 考试时间：120分钟 分值150分）
注意事项：
1. 本试卷分选择题和非选择题两部分。
2、考生作答时请将答案答在答题卡上，选择题每小题选出答案后，用2B铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑；非选择题请用直径0.5毫米黑色墨水签字笔在答题卡上各题的答题区域内作答，超出答题区域书写的答案无效，在试题卷、草稿纸上作答无效。
3. 考试结束后，将本试卷和答题卡一并交回。
第一部分 听力（共两节，满分30分）
第一节（共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分）
听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。
例：How much is the shirt
A. 19.15. B. 9.18. C. 9.15.
答案是C。
1. What will the man do first
A. Play volleyball. B. Have lunch. C. Set things up.
2. Which place is the woman going to call
A. The supermarket. B. The restaurant. C. The office.
3. What are the speakers talking about
A. A street. B. A market. C. A jacket.
4. What is the probable relationship between the speakers
A. Husband and wife.
B. Driver and policewoman.
C. Passenger and ticket seller
5. Where does the conversation take place
A. In an office. B. In Tom’s home. C. In a hospital.
第二节（共15小题；每小题1.5分，满分22.5分）
听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟；听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。
听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。
6. How many hours does the woman need to sleep each night
A. Eight hours. B. Six hours. C. Five hours.
7. Where did the woman once fall asleep
A. At her friend’s home. B. At the cinema. C. At work.
听第7段材料，回答第8至10题。
8. What does the man’s mother enjoy doing
A. Cooking. B. Gardening. C. Teaching.
9. What is the woman’s mother like
A Clever. B. Lazy. C. Busy.
10. What does the man’s father do for a living now
A. He’s a writer. B. He’s a teacher. C. He’s a cook.
听第8段材料，回答第11至13题。
11. What is the woman doing
A. Buying a sofa. B. Helping a customer. C. Having a break.
12. What material is the bookshelf made of
A. Wood. B. Metal. C. Glass.
13. What color may the man choose
A. Black. B. White. C. Brown.
听第9段材料，回答第14至16题。
14. How does the man act towards his students
A. Strict. B. Relaxed. C. Careful.
15. Why does the woman want students to speak only English
A. It sounds better.
B. It’s all she understands.
C. That’s what they’re learning.
16. Who are the speakers probably
A. Teachers. B. Classmates. C. Teacher and student.
听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。
17. When is this weather report broadcast
A. In the morning. B. In the afternoon. C. In the evening.
18. Which part of the country will be rainy all day
A. The north. B. The west. C. The east.
19. What is the temperature in the south today
A. Around 13℃. B. Around 15℃. C. Around 30℃.
20. What will the weather be like next week
A. It will be much warmer.
B. The wind will get stronger.
C. The temperature will be a bit lower.
第二部分 阅读（共两节，满分50分）
第一节（共15小题；每小题2.5分，满分37.5分）
阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。
A
There is no shortage of websites when it comes to learning English and you can view the list below to find your perfect match.
Duolingo This language learning website provides various activities such as fill-in-the-blank questions and flashcards. Its fun way to learn makes it extremely popular.
Pros: ★Short lessons. ★Interactive (互动的) exercise. Cons: ★It doesn’t cover practical English phrases. ★It only features US accents.
The British Council The British Council has an online learning programme “Live 25 session” offering free classes. But you must first attend a private class before you can book a “Live 25 session”.
Pros: ★Free presentation classes. ★Free level tests. Cons: ★Only a few free materials. ★You have to pay for other classes to unlocked “free” services.
Dave’s ESL Cafe Since this website’s target audience is English teachers, most of the resources are lesson plans. It also has a “Find a teacher” function, but it’s mainly for schools.
Pros: ★Interactive forums (论坛). ★Grammar explanations. Cons: ★Expensive to find a teacher. ★Limited free classes.
BBC Learning English This site provides you with quality educational materials like video lessons, radio shows, multiple-choice quizzes, and articles that cover various topics.
Pros: ★Few free lessons. ★No need to register. Cons: ★Various materials. ★It only focuses on British English.
1. What is special about Duolingo’s classes
A. Providing radio shows. B. Inviting local British teachers.
C. Covering practical English words. D. Learning in an interesting way.
2. What is a must for the “Live 25 session”
A. Completing a level test.
B. Having a private lesson first.
C. Giving a self-presentation in English.
D. Paying extra charge for the programme.
3. What do Dave’s ESL Cafe and BBC Learning English have in common
A. Both are designed for English teachers.
B. There is no need to register.
C. Both are short of free resources.
D. They both offer interactive forums.
B
It may just be Southern California’s longest drive-through line. But when drivers pull up to the front, there’s no window, fast food or even cashiers. Instead, each car is met with a group of volunteers, efficiently placing fresh produce and groceries in the trunk, free of charge.
This is the Seva Collective food pantry (食品储藏室) in Santa Ana, California, a food desert, which is an area where affordable healthy food is difficult to get, particularly for those who have no cars. This organization began as a disorganized operation — only a few volunteers to work together, food and toys purchased just by the organizers themselves, and a dream to help a community deal with food insecurity.
Thousands of meals later, the Seva Collective continued to grow, employing new volunteers and partnering with food banks, companies and farms. “We line cars up as early as three or four in the morning. And our goal is to provide fresh food for every family,” said Bandana Singh, co-founder of the Seva Collective.
“I rely upon the food pantry month after month in order to feed my family,” said resident Jody Watts. “It takes away a sense of anxiety about not having enough food to supply my family.”
4. Why do drivers pull up to the front
A. To pick up goods. B. To get free food.
C. To exchange groceries. D. To wait for service.
5. What can we infer about the beginning of the Seva Collective food pantry
A. It lacked security. B. It had a good beginning.
C. It met some challenges. D. It got much help from communities.
6 What can we learn from paragraph 3
A. The Seva Collective worked hard.
B. The Seva Collective had its own farms.
C. The Seva Collective employed skillful workers.
D. The Seva Collective offered food to every family.
7. What does Jody Watts think of the Seva Collective food pantry
A. Anxious. B. Helpful. C. Formal. D. Ordinary.
C
A stretch of more than 70 kilometers of shoreline in Dubai could become the site of the world’s largest coastal regeneration (再生) project, if a project called Dubai Mangroves (红树林) were to go ahead.
Over 100 million mangroves - a group of trees that live mainly in coastal waters, where they are able to support entire ecosystems - will be planted as part of the project. That’s enough to take in over 1.2 million metric tons of CO2 per year, according to URB, a global leader in developing sustainable cities.
“Mangroves help protect against coastal erosion and rising sea levels, which are important issues for coastal cities like Dubai,” says Baharash Bagherian, an urban planner and founder of URB. “We’re currently researching,” he adds. “We’ve found six locations for pilot studies and are focusing on the designs for those locations. We plan to finish the project by 2040.”
Technology will play a role in both the development and the operations of Dubai Mangroves, with artificial intelligence (AI) constantly checking over the plants. “We plan to use advanced tools such as drone (无人驾驶飞机) reforestation to plant mangroves efficiently and remote sensing technology to monitor the health and growth of the mangrove forests,” says Bagherian.
Drones will place the mangrove seeds in locations where they have the best chance of survival satellite pictures will then be used to gain a roundup of the mangrove coverage, making it easier to discover areas that require increased attention.
Bagherian believes that the project will not only fight climate change and develop the local economy, but also improve the quality of life for locals.
8. What is the purpose of the first paragraph
A. To present a concept. B. To introduce the topic.
C. To prove a theory. D. To argue for an idea.
9. What can we learn from Bagherian’s words
A. Dubai suffers from pollution.
B. URB has finished the designs for studies.
C. The Dubai Mangroves project will be finished very soon.
D. Mangroves contribute to fighting against rising sea levels.
10. What can technology help to do in Dubai Mangrove project
A. Watch mangroves carefully. B. Plant mangroves remotely.
C. Monitor the rising sea levels. D. Protect mangroves.
11. What does the underlined word “roundup” in paragraph 5 mean
A. Good memory. B. Great benefit. C. Whole view. D. Serious situation.
D
When it comes to humor and its effects on our mental health and well-being, former studies found that people who use humor to spread a good mood in a friendly and kind way tend to experience less worry.
However, Alberto Dionigi, a member of the International Society of Humor Studies, and his partners discovered a dark side to humor. According to their research, those who use negative comedy tend to report higher levels of worry and lower levels of well-being.
In their research, the team was able to recognize which type of humor is connected with worry and which type is related to well-being. The finding also ties in with studies on character strengths and mental health, suggesting that mental illness could be the result of the absence or overuse of your character strengths.
Take humor for example. If this is one of your character strengths but you are acting in an opposite way in life, you could become ill-humored. With its absence (perhaps you are in an environment unsuitable for humor) then you are likely to become joyless, and your mood and well-being could suffer. Overusing humor, however, may lead to others not taking you seriously. You could feel misunderstood and become angry or low-spirited and, even painful sometimes.
“Humor is one of the most effective forms of communication used by humans, and it holds significance in mental and physical health. It may have plenty of positive effects on managing emotions and prevent mental disorders,” said Dionigi. “But this could depend not only on what we find funny but also on how our laughter is expressed.”
12. What did Dionigi’s team find about humor
A. Not all humors benefit our well-being.
B. Humor’s effect is caused by its receiver.
C. Humor is welcome by most of the people.
D. Negative humors can produce positive results.
13. According to the findings of the research, what should people do
A. Judge what humor is painful.
B. Learn to accept character weaknesses.
C. Never use character strengths too much.
D. Develop various characters to be humorous.
14. Why is character strength mentioned in paragraph 4
A. To stress the importance of humor.
B. To offer various research methods.
C. To suggest useful ways to treat humors.
D. To show the study result through examples.
15. What can be a suitable title for the text
A. Is Humor the Best Medicine B. Why Is Humor Necessary to Us
C. How Can We Make Use of Humor D. What Can You Do to Be Humorous
第二节（共5小题；每小题2.5分，满分12.5分）
阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
It’s time for holiday decorations. How to create a theme for the winter festivities How to make the rules of making your home merry and bright ____16____
Start with a feeling.
Think about how you want to feel when you look around your decorated house. If your holidays are about being comfortable, you could have plates of cookies on the kitchen table, and soft blankets on the sofa. To create a stylish atmosphere (氛围), use white lights to create a warm golden light. ____17____
Decide how big you want to go.
Your holiday decorations are a continued part of your personal style. ____18____ Are you a minimalist (极简主义者) or the exact opposite If you prefer a minimalist approach, make sure to have a beautiful centerpiece at the entrance of a room. If you prefer a maxima-list approach, go big with your holiday decorations.
Don’t be afraid to break tradition.
Reflect on your childhood. What were your holiday decorations like Did you grow up making DIY paper chains and snowflakes Feel free to recreate the traditions you love. ____19____ Then allow yourself to do something different.
____20____
Decorating your halls can be costly but it doesn’t have to be. Visit secondhand stores for candle holders and other holiday ornaments (装饰品).
A. And let go of the ones you don’t want.
B. Find ways to save money on decorations.
C. So look at your decorating style in general.
D. Listen to the decoration ideas of your family members.
E. Consider how much effort you want to put into cleaning up.
F. Here are some beneficial approaches to your holiday decorations.
G. Besides, play your favorite holiday music to raise the atmosphere.
第三部分 语言运用（共两节，满分30分）
第一节（共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分）
阅读下面短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
Kirk Everette is a driver and he has been driving a school bus for decades. He is not a teacher but that didn’t stop him from ____21____ his spare time as a reading teacher for the students.
It all started when Everette heard a student ____22____ a reading task that he hadn’t completed with his friend. Everette thought he could help him. Since then, his ____23____ has spread and attracted more curiosity. He meets kids for several hours a day, with his popular ____24____ named “Mr. Kirk’s Kids”.
Everette said he wanted to ____25____ his love of reading with the younger generation. “I clearly remember ____26____ I was their age my mother bought me a World Book Encyclopedia,” he said. “I read every book from A to Z. I was a voracious (贪婪的) reader and it ____27____ my mind. So I want to pass that ____28____ to the kids.” Everette also loves seeing a child discover the ____29____ of reading. “It’s much like _____30_____ an unknown door,” he said. “I can see the lights on in their eyes, which fills my heart with happiness.”
Since Everette has given so much to the school and the kids, they _____31_____ him a picture frame (相框) which says “Mr. Kirk’s Kids Corner”. Besides, the head master also gave Everette a _____32_____ area in the school to carry out his unpaid work. “The _____33_____ appreciation and recognition from the school have _____34_____ me deeply. I’m grateful for the _____35_____ to be a part of their journey towards becoming lifelong readers.”
21. A. volunteering B. saving C. cutting D. recording
22. A. playing with B. thinking of C. talking about D. going for
23. A. kindness B. popularity C. bravery D. achievement
24. A. design B. belief C. movement D. class
25. A. express B. share C. explore D. connect
26. A. until B. since C. when D. if
27. A. cleared B. changed C. relaxed D. enriched
28. A. gift B. duty C. skill D. example
29. A. question B. delight C. determination D. hope
30. A. unpacking B. answering C. building D. opening
31. A. armed B. exchanged C. challenged D. offered
32. A. familiar B. proper C. useful D. similar
33. A. immediate B. personal C. unexpected D. unknown
34. A. moved B. interested C. delighted D. raised
35. A. ability B. chance C. method D. freedom
第二节（共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15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。
The Silk Road was an important path that connected China with many other ____36____ (country). It got ____37____ (it) name because silk was one of the main things traded along this route.
Travelers and merchants started a journey from China, ____38____ (cross) mountains, deserts, and rivers, all the way to places far away like Europe. They carried their goods on camels, horses, and even by foot to reach new markets ____39____ meet new people.
The Silk Road wasn’t just about buying and selling. It was also a time for cultures ____40____ (meet) and learn from each other. People shared their stories, their foods and their beliefs. For example, the Chinese shared their inventions like paper with the west, while the west brought new ideas and religions ____41____ China.
This exchange of goods and ideas ____42____ (great) helped to make the world a place ____43____ was smaller and more connected. The Silk Road showed that though people might live far apart, they could still find ways to communicate, trade and understand each other.
Although the Silk Road is not any longer used for trade today, it’s still a significant part of our history ____44____ (remember) by all mankind. It _____45_____ (remind) us of how people from different places can come together.
第四部分 写作（共两节，满分40分）
第一节（满分15分）
46. 假如你是李华，你的英国笔友Eric来信说他即将参加当地举办的“唱中文歌曲”比赛，想请你推荐两首既励志又好听的中文歌曲，请根据以下内容给他写一封回信。
1. 推荐的歌曲及理由；
2. 祝愿他比赛成功。
注意：1. 词数80左右；
2. 可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
Dear Eric,
_____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Yours,
Li Hua
第二节（满分25分）
47. 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。
On one extremely hot day in Faisalabad, a city in northeast Pakistan, the sun was shining with its full might. Everyone was in a hurry to go back home and sit in a cool airy place.
Sara’s day at school was very busy and she was very tired. She had to wait for her father who had worked overtime to pick her up. Waiting in the school ground, Sara didn’t want to talk to anybody.
When Sara reached home, the food was ready and her mum was waiting for her. After greeting her mum, Sara sat on the chair to eat as she was very hungry. But her hunger turned into anger when she saw that her mum had cooked daal chawal (扁豆饭). She wanted to eat pizza that day while her mum had cooked daal chawal.
“Mum, Why don’t you cook the food I like There are always vegetables and daal chawal at our table. I don’t want to eat them. I am not hungry anymore. I am going to order a pizza for myself,” Sara said as she stormed off in anger to her room.
Her mother said nothing. Upstairs in her room, Sara called her best friend Aliya, wanting to have a little chat so that she could express her frustration and find some comfort.
“Sara, how are you ” It was Aliya’s mother on the phone.
“I am fine, Aunty. Can I talk to Aliya ” Sara replied respectfully.
“Aliya is having her dinner. Today, I’ve cooked her favorite dish,” Aliya’s mother replied excitedly.
Sara became curious. “Aunty, what’s Aliya’s favorite dish ” Sara asked.
“Daal chawal, She loves it!” Aliya’s mother answered and continued, “What has your mother cooked today ”
“Daal chawal,” Sara replied in a low voice. She recalled her conversation with Aliya about food in school, where Aliya had mentioned the foods she often enjoyed at home but never complained about any of them.
Then Sara seemed to realize something and went downstairs.
注意：
1. 续写词数应为150个左右；
2. 请按如下格式在答题纸的相应位置作答。
Paragraph 1:
As she reached the kitchen door, she saw her mother was preparing pizza for her.
_____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Paragraph 2:
After the dinner, Sara decided to cook something for her mother at the coming weekends.
_____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
绝密★启用前
南宁市2024年秋季学期教学质量调研
高一年级英语试卷
（考试形式：闭卷 考试时间：120分钟 分值150分）
注意事项：
1. 本试卷分选择题和非选择题两部分。
2、考生作答时请将答案答在答题卡上，选择题每小题选出答案后，用2B铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑；非选择题请用直径0.5毫米黑色墨水签字笔在答题卡上各题的答题区域内作答，超出答题区域书写的答案无效，在试题卷、草稿纸上作答无效。
3. 考试结束后，将本试卷和答题卡一并交回。
第一部分 听力（共两节，满分30分）
第一节（共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分）
听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。
例：How much is the shirt
A. 19.15. B. 9.18. C. 9.15.
答案是C。
1. What will the man do first
A. Play volleyball. B. Have lunch. C. Set things up.
2. Which place is the woman going to call
A. The supermarket. B. The restaurant. C. The office.
3. What are the speakers talking about
A. A street. B. A market. C. A jacket.
4. What is the probable relationship between the speakers
A. Husband and wife.
B. Driver and policewoman.
C. Passenger and ticket seller
5. Where does the conversation take place
A. In an office. B. In Tom’s home. C. In a hospital.
第二节（共15小题；每小题1.5分，满分22.5分）
听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟；听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。
听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。
6. How many hours does the woman need to sleep each night
A. Eight hours. B. Six hours. C. Five hours.
7. Where did the woman once fall asleep
A. At her friend’s home. B. At the cinema. C. At work.
听第7段材料，回答第8至10题。
8. What does the man’s mother enjoy doing
A. Cooking. B. Gardening. C. Teaching.
9. What is the woman’s mother like
A. Clever. B. Lazy. C. Busy.
10. What does the man’s father do for a living now
A. He’s a writer. B. He’s a teacher. C. He’s a cook.
听第8段材料，回答第11至13题。
11. What is the woman doing
A. Buying a sofa. B. Helping a customer. C. Having a break.
12. What material is the bookshelf made of
A. Wood. B. Metal. C. Glass.
13. What color may the man choose
A. Black. B. White. C. Brown.
听第9段材料，回答第14至16题。
14. How does the man act towards his students
A. Strict. B. Relaxed. C. Careful.
15. Why does the woman want students to speak only English
A. It sounds better.
B. It’s all she understands.
C. That’s what they’re learning.
16. Who are the speakers probably
A. Teachers. B. Classmates. C. Teacher and student.
听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。
17. When is this weather report broadcast
A. In the morning. B. In the afternoon. C. In the evening.
18. Which part of the country will be rainy all day
A. The north. B. The west. C. The east.
19. What is the temperature in the south today
A. Around 13℃. B. Around 15℃. C. Around 30℃.
20. What will the weather be like next week
A. It will be much warmer.
B. The wind will get stronger.
C. The temperature will be a bit lower.
第二部分 阅读（共两节，满分50分）
第一节（共15小题；每小题2.5分，满分37.5分）
阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。
A
【1~3题答案】
【答案】1. D 2. B 3. C
B
【4~7题答案】
【答案】4. B 5. C 6. A 7. B
C
【8~11题答案】
【答案】8. B 9. D 10. A 11. C
D
【12~15题答案】
【答案】12. A 13. C 14. D 15. A
第二节（共5小题；每小题2.5分，满分12.5分）
阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
【16~20题答案】
【答案】16. F 17. G 18. C 19. A 20. B
第三部分 语言运用（共两节，满分30分）
第一节（共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分）
阅读下面短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
【21~35题答案】
【答案】21. A 22. C 23. A 24. D 25. B 26. C 27. D 28. A 29. B 30. D 31. D 32. B 33. C 34. A 35. B
第二节（共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分）
【36~45题答案】
【答案】36. countries
37. its 38. crossing
39. and 40. to meet
41. to 42. greatly
43. that##which
44. remembered
45. reminds
第四部分 写作（共两节，满分40分）
第一节（满分15分）
【46题答案】
【答案】Dear Eric,
I’m thrilled to hear about your participation in the local “Singing Chinese Songs” competition. I would like to recommend two inspirational and melodious songs to you.
The first song is Zhong Guo Hua by S.H.E, which is energetic and widely appreciated for its motivational lyrics. The second song is Wo De Ge Sheng Li by Jacky Cheung, known for its powerful tune and inspiring message. Both songs are well-loved and convey positive energy.
I wish you the best of luck in the competition and hope you enjoy the experience.
Yours,
L i Hua
第二节（满分25分）
【47题答案】
【答案】
As Sara reached the kitchen door she saw her mother was preparing pizza for her. Surprised and guilty, she couldn’t utter a word. When she saw her mother bathed in sweat, tears welled up in her eyes. She dragged herself to approach her mum with mixed feelings and hugged her tightly. “Sorry, Mum. I am so sorry for my rude behavior. I love you.” Sara apologized with shame. Mum was shocked by Sara’s sudden change, but soon realized and sighed with relief, saying “It’s okay. I am glad that you can enjoy the food I cook.” After hearing what her mother said, Sara nodded her head heavily, smiling at her mother. Later they enjoyed the dinner together happily.
After the dinner, Sara decided to cook something for her mother at weekends. Full of excitement and anxiety, Sara looked forward to the weekends. Then came the important day. At the thought of her mother’s favourite, she decided to cook daal chawal. She rushed to the market and picked food materials carefully. After making full preparations, Sara immersed herself in the kitchen. The following hours witnessed her efforts to make daal chawal that she had thought was easy to cook. It was noon when the daal chawal was ready. When Sara’s mother came back from work and saw the food on the table, she felt surprised and was moved to tears. The moment Sara saw her mum enjoying the food, she knew that she should be thankful for what she had.
南宁市2024年秋季学期教学质量调研
高一年级英语试卷
（考试形式：闭卷 考试时间：120分钟 分值150分）
注意事项：
1. 本试卷分选择题和非选择题两部分。
2、考生作答时请将答案答在答题卡上，选择题每小题选出答案后，用2B铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑；非选择题请用直径0.5毫米黑色墨水签字笔在答题卡上各题的答题区域内作答，超出答题区域书写的答案无效，在试题卷、草稿纸上作答无效。
3. 考试结束后，将本试卷和答题卡一并交回。
第一部分 听力（共两节，满分30分）
第一节（共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分）
听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。
例：How much is the shirt
A. 19.15. B. 9.18. C. 9.15.
答案是C。
1. What will the man do first
A. Play volleyball. B. Have lunch. C. Set things up.
2. Which place is the woman going to call
A. The supermarket. B. The restaurant. C. The office.
3. What are the speakers talking about
A. A street. B. A market. C. A jacket.
4. What is the probable relationship between the speakers
A. Husband and wife.
B. Driver and policewoman.
C. Passenger and ticket seller
5. Where does the conversation take place
A. In an office. B. In Tom’s home. C. In a hospital.
第二节（共15小题；每小题1.5分，满分22.5分）
听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟；听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。
听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。
6. How many hours does the woman need to sleep each night
A. Eight hours. B. Six hours. C. Five hours.
7. Where did the woman once fall asleep
A. At her friend’s home. B. At the cinema. C. At work.
听第7段材料，回答第8至10题。
8. What does the man’s mother enjoy doing
A. Cooking. B. Gardening. C. Teaching.
9. What is the woman’s mother like
A Clever. B. Lazy. C. Busy.
10. What does the man’s father do for a living now
A. He’s a writer. B. He’s a teacher. C. He’s a cook.
听第8段材料，回答第11至13题。
11. What is the woman doing
A. Buying a sofa. B. Helping a customer. C. Having a break.
12. What material is the bookshelf made of
A. Wood. B. Metal. C. Glass.
13. What color may the man choose
A. Black. B. White. C. Brown.
听第9段材料，回答第14至16题。
14. How does the man act towards his students
A. Strict. B. Relaxed. C. Careful.
15. Why does the woman want students to speak only English
A. It sounds better.
B. It’s all she understands.
C. That’s what they’re learning.
16. Who are the speakers probably
A. Teachers. B. Classmates. C. Teacher and student.
听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。
17. When is this weather report broadcast
A. In the morning. B. In the afternoon. C. In the evening.
18. Which part of the country will be rainy all day
A. The north. B. The west. C. The east.
19. What is the temperature in the south today
A. Around 13℃. B. Around 15℃. C. Around 30℃.
20. What will the weather be like next week
A. It will be much warmer.
B. The wind will get stronger.
C. The temperature will be a bit lower.
第二部分 阅读（共两节，满分50分）
第一节（共15小题；每小题2.5分，满分37.5分）
阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。
A
There is no shortage of websites when it comes to learning English and you can view the list below to find your perfect match.
Duolingo This language learning website provides various activities such as fill-in-the-blank questions and flashcards. Its fun way to learn makes it extremely popular.
Pros: ★Short lessons. ★Interactive (互动的) exercise. Cons: ★It doesn’t cover practical English phrases. ★It only features US accents.
The British Council The British Council has an online learning programme “Live 25 session” offering free classes. But you must first attend a private class before you can book a “Live 25 session”.
Pros: ★Free presentation classes. ★Free level tests. Cons: ★Only a few free materials. ★You have to pay for other classes to unlocked “free” services.
Dave’s ESL Cafe Since this website’s target audience is English teachers, most of the resources are lesson plans. It also has a “Find a teacher” function, but it’s mainly for schools.
Pros: ★Interactive forums (论坛). ★Grammar explanations. Cons: ★Expensive to find a teacher. ★Limited free classes.
BBC Learning English This site provides you with quality educational materials like video lessons, radio shows, multiple-choice quizzes, and articles that cover various topics.
Pros: ★Few free lessons. ★No need to register. Cons: ★Various materials. ★It only focuses on British English.
1. What is special about Duolingo’s classes
A. Providing radio shows. B. Inviting local British teachers.
C. Covering practical English words. D. Learning in an interesting way.
2. What is a must for the “Live 25 session”
A. Completing a level test.
B. Having a private lesson first.
C. Giving a self-presentation in English.
D. Paying extra charge for the programme.
3. What do Dave’s ESL Cafe and BBC Learning English have in common
A. Both are designed for English teachers.
B. There is no need to register.
C. Both are short of free resources.
D. They both offer interactive forums.
B
It may just be Southern California’s longest drive-through line. But when drivers pull up to the front, there’s no window, fast food or even cashiers. Instead, each car is met with a group of volunteers, efficiently placing fresh produce and groceries in the trunk, free of charge.
This is the Seva Collective food pantry (食品储藏室) in Santa Ana, California, a food desert, which is an area where affordable healthy food is difficult to get, particularly for those who have no cars. This organization began as a disorganized operation — only a few volunteers to work together, food and toys purchased just by the organizers themselves, and a dream to help a community deal with food insecurity.
Thousands of meals later, the Seva Collective continued to grow, employing new volunteers and partnering with food banks, companies and farms. “We line cars up as early as three or four in the morning. And our goal is to provide fresh food for every family,” said Bandana Singh, co-founder of the Seva Collective.
“I rely upon the food pantry month after month in order to feed my family,” said resident Jody Watts. “It takes away a sense of anxiety about not having enough food to supply my family.”
4. Why do drivers pull up to the front
A. To pick up goods. B. To get free food.
C. To exchange groceries. D. To wait for service.
5. What can we infer about the beginning of the Seva Collective food pantry
A. It lacked security. B. It had a good beginning.
C. It met some challenges. D. It got much help from communities.
6 What can we learn from paragraph 3
A. The Seva Collective worked hard.
B. The Seva Collective had its own farms.
C. The Seva Collective employed skillful workers.
D. The Seva Collective offered food to every family.
7. What does Jody Watts think of the Seva Collective food pantry
A. Anxious. B. Helpful. C. Formal. D. Ordinary.
C
A stretch of more than 70 kilometers of shoreline in Dubai could become the site of the world’s largest coastal regeneration (再生) project, if a project called Dubai Mangroves (红树林) were to go ahead.
Over 100 million mangroves - a group of trees that live mainly in coastal waters, where they are able to support entire ecosystems - will be planted as part of the project. That’s enough to take in over 1.2 million metric tons of CO2 per year, according to URB, a global leader in developing sustainable cities.
“Mangroves help protect against coastal erosion and rising sea levels, which are important issues for coastal cities like Dubai,” says Baharash Bagherian, an urban planner and founder of URB. “We’re currently researching,” he adds. “We’ve found six locations for pilot studies and are focusing on the designs for those locations. We plan to finish the project by 2040.”
Technology will play a role in both the development and the operations of Dubai Mangroves, with artificial intelligence (AI) constantly checking over the plants. “We plan to use advanced tools such as drone (无人驾驶飞机) reforestation to plant mangroves efficiently and remote sensing technology to monitor the health and growth of the mangrove forests,” says Bagherian.
Drones will place the mangrove seeds in locations where they have the best chance of survival satellite pictures will then be used to gain a roundup of the mangrove coverage, making it easier to discover areas that require increased attention.
Bagherian believes that the project will not only fight climate change and develop the local economy, but also improve the quality of life for locals.
8. What is the purpose of the first paragraph
A. To present a concept. B. To introduce the topic.
C. To prove a theory. D. To argue for an idea.
9. What can we learn from Bagherian’s words
A. Dubai suffers from pollution.
B. URB has finished the designs for studies.
C. The Dubai Mangroves project will be finished very soon.
D. Mangroves contribute to fighting against rising sea levels.
10. What can technology help to do in Dubai Mangrove project
A. Watch mangroves carefully. B. Plant mangroves remotely.
C. Monitor the rising sea levels. D. Protect mangroves.
11. What does the underlined word “roundup” in paragraph 5 mean
A. Good memory. B. Great benefit. C. Whole view. D. Serious situation.
D
When it comes to humor and its effects on our mental health and well-being, former studies found that people who use humor to spread a good mood in a friendly and kind way tend to experience less worry.
However, Alberto Dionigi, a member of the International Society of Humor Studies, and his partners discovered a dark side to humor. According to their research, those who use negative comedy tend to report higher levels of worry and lower levels of well-being.
In their research, the team was able to recognize which type of humor is connected with worry and which type is related to well-being. The finding also ties in with studies on character strengths and mental health, suggesting that mental illness could be the result of the absence or overuse of your character strengths.
Take humor for example. If this is one of your character strengths but you are acting in an opposite way in life, you could become ill-humored. With its absence (perhaps you are in an environment unsuitable for humor) then you are likely to become joyless, and your mood and well-being could suffer. Overusing humor, however, may lead to others not taking you seriously. You could feel misunderstood and become angry or low-spirited and, even painful sometimes.
“Humor is one of the most effective forms of communication used by humans, and it holds significance in mental and physical health. It may have plenty of positive effects on managing emotions and prevent mental disorders,” said Dionigi. “But this could depend not only on what we find funny but also on how our laughter is expressed.”
12. What did Dionigi’s team find about humor
A. Not all humors benefit our well-being.
B. Humor’s effect is caused by its receiver.
C. Humor is welcome by most of the people.
D. Negative humors can produce positive results.
13. According to the findings of the research, what should people do
A. Judge what humor is painful.
B. Learn to accept character weaknesses.
C. Never use character strengths too much.
D. Develop various characters to be humorous.
14. Why is character strength mentioned in paragraph 4
A. To stress the importance of humor.
B. To offer various research methods.
C. To suggest useful ways to treat humors.
D. To show the study result through examples.
15. What can be a suitable title for the text
A. Is Humor the Best Medicine B. Why Is Humor Necessary to Us
C. How Can We Make Use of Humor D. What Can You Do to Be Humorous
第二节（共5小题；每小题2.5分，满分12.5分）
阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
It’s time for holiday decorations. How to create a theme for the winter festivities How to make the rules of making your home merry and bright ____16____
Start with a feeling.
Think about how you want to feel when you look around your decorated house. If your holidays are about being comfortable, you could have plates of cookies on the kitchen table, and soft blankets on the sofa. To create a stylish atmosphere (氛围), use white lights to create a warm golden light. ____17____
Decide how big you want to go.
Your holiday decorations are a continued part of your personal style. ____18____ Are you a minimalist (极简主义者) or the exact opposite If you prefer a minimalist approach, make sure to have a beautiful centerpiece at the entrance of a room. If you prefer a maxima-list approach, go big with your holiday decorations.
Don’t be afraid to break tradition.
Reflect on your childhood. What were your holiday decorations like Did you grow up making DIY paper chains and snowflakes Feel free to recreate the traditions you love. ____19____ Then allow yourself to do something different.
____20____
Decorating your halls can be costly but it doesn’t have to be. Visit secondhand stores for candle holders and other holiday ornaments (装饰品).
A. And let go of the ones you don’t want.
B. Find ways to save money on decorations.
C. So look at your decorating style in general.
D. Listen to the decoration ideas of your family members.
E. Consider how much effort you want to put into cleaning up.
F. Here are some beneficial approaches to your holiday decorations.
G. Besides, play your favorite holiday music to raise the atmosphere.
第三部分 语言运用（共两节，满分30分）
第一节（共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分）
阅读下面短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
Kirk Everette is a driver and he has been driving a school bus for decades. He is not a teacher but that didn’t stop him from ____21____ his spare time as a reading teacher for the students.
It all started when Everette heard a student ____22____ a reading task that he hadn’t completed with his friend. Everette thought he could help him. Since then, his ____23____ has spread and attracted more curiosity. He meets kids for several hours a day, with his popular ____24____ named “Mr. Kirk’s Kids”.
Everette said he wanted to ____25____ his love of reading with the younger generation. “I clearly remember ____26____ I was their age my mother bought me a World Book Encyclopedia,” he said. “I read every book from A to Z. I was a voracious (贪婪的) reader and it ____27____ my mind. So I want to pass that ____28____ to the kids.” Everette also loves seeing a child discover the ____29____ of reading. “It’s much like _____30_____ an unknown door,” he said. “I can see the lights on in their eyes, which fills my heart with happiness.”
Since Everette has given so much to the school and the kids, they _____31_____ him a picture frame (相框) which says “Mr. Kirk’s Kids Corner”. Besides, the head master also gave Everette a _____32_____ area in the school to carry out his unpaid work. “The _____33_____ appreciation and recognition from the school have _____34_____ me deeply. I’m grateful for the _____35_____ to be a part of their journey towards becoming lifelong readers.”
21. A. volunteering B. saving C. cutting D. recording
22. A. playing with B. thinking of C. talking about D. going for
23. A. kindness B. popularity C. bravery D. achievement
24. A. design B. belief C. movement D. class
25. A. express B. share C. explore D. connect
26. A. until B. since C. when D. if
27. A. cleared B. changed C. relaxed D. enriched
28. A. gift B. duty C. skill D. example
29. A. question B. delight C. determination D. hope
30. A. unpacking B. answering C. building D. opening
31. A. armed B. exchanged C. challenged D. offered
32. A. familiar B. proper C. useful D. similar
33. A. immediate B. personal C. unexpected D. unknown
34. A. moved B. interested C. delighted D. raised
35. A. ability B. chance C. method D. freedom
第二节（共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15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。
The Silk Road was an important path that connected China with many other ____36____ (country). It got ____37____ (it) name because silk was one of the main things traded along this route.
Travelers and merchants started a journey from China, ____38____ (cross) mountains, deserts, and rivers, all the way to places far away like Europe. They carried their goods on camels, horses, and even by foot to reach new markets ____39____ meet new people.
The Silk Road wasn’t just about buying and selling. It was also a time for cultures ____40____ (meet) and learn from each other. People shared their stories, their foods and their beliefs. For example, the Chinese shared their inventions like paper with the west, while the west brought new ideas and religions ____41____ China.
This exchange of goods and ideas ____42____ (great) helped to make the world a place ____43____ was smaller and more connected. The Silk Road showed that though people might live far apart, they could still find ways to communicate, trade and understand each other.
Although the Silk Road is not any longer used for trade today, it’s still a significant part of our history ____44____ (remember) by all mankind. It _____45_____ (remind) us of how people from different places can come together.
第四部分 写作（共两节，满分40分）
第一节（满分15分）
46. 假如你是李华，你的英国笔友Eric来信说他即将参加当地举办的“唱中文歌曲”比赛，想请你推荐两首既励志又好听的中文歌曲，请根据以下内容给他写一封回信。
1. 推荐的歌曲及理由；
2. 祝愿他比赛成功。
注意：1. 词数80左右；
2. 可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
Dear Eric,
_____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Yours,
Li Hua
第二节（满分25分）
47. 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。
On one extremely hot day in Faisalabad, a city in northeast Pakistan, the sun was shining with its full might. Everyone was in a hurry to go back home and sit in a cool airy place.
Sara’s day at school was very busy and she was very tired. She had to wait for her father who had worked overtime to pick her up. Waiting in the school ground, Sara didn’t want to talk to anybody.
When Sara reached home, the food was ready and her mum was waiting for her. After greeting her mum, Sara sat on the chair to eat as she was very hungry. But her hunger turned into anger when she saw that her mum had cooked daal chawal (扁豆饭). She wanted to eat pizza that day while her mum had cooked daal chawal.
“Mum, Why don’t you cook the food I like There are always vegetables and daal chawal at our table. I don’t want to eat them. I am not hungry anymore. I am going to order a pizza for myself,” Sara said as she stormed off in anger to her room.
Her mother said nothing. Upstairs in her room, Sara called her best friend Aliya, wanting to have a little chat so that she could express her frustration and find some comfort.
“Sara, how are you ” It was Aliya’s mother on the phone.
“I am fine, Aunty. Can I talk to Aliya ” Sara replied respectfully.
“Aliya is having her dinner. Today, I’ve cooked her favorite dish,” Aliya’s mother replied excitedly.
Sara became curious. “Aunty, what’s Aliya’s favorite dish ” Sara asked.
“Daal chawal, She loves it!” Aliya’s mother answered and continued, “What has your mother cooked today ”
“Daal chawal,” Sara replied in a low voice. She recalled her conversation with Aliya about food in school, where Aliya had mentioned the foods she often enjoyed at home but never complained about any of them.
Then Sara seemed to realize something and went downstairs.
注意：
1. 续写词数应为150个左右；
2. 请按如下格式在答题纸的相应位置作答。
Paragraph 1:
As she reached the kitchen door, she saw her mother was preparing pizza for her.
_____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Paragraph 2:
After the dinner, Sara decided to cook something for her mother at the coming weekends.
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绝密★启用前
南宁市2024年秋季学期教学质量调研
高一年级英语试卷
（考试形式：闭卷 考试时间：120分钟 分值150分）
注意事项：
1. 本试卷分选择题和非选择题两部分。
2、考生作答时请将答案答在答题卡上，选择题每小题选出答案后，用2B铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑；非选择题请用直径0.5毫米黑色墨水签字笔在答题卡上各题的答题区域内作答，超出答题区域书写的答案无效，在试题卷、草稿纸上作答无效。
3. 考试结束后，将本试卷和答题卡一并交回。
第一部分 听力（共两节，满分30分）
第一节（共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分）
听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。
例：How much is the shirt
A. 19.15. B. 9.18. C. 9.15.
答案是C。
1. What will the man do first
A. Play volleyball. B. Have lunch. C. Set things up.
2. Which place is the woman going to call
A. The supermarket. B. The restaurant. C. The office.
3. What are the speakers talking about
A. A street. B. A market. C. A jacket.
4. What is the probable relationship between the speakers
A. Husband and wife.
B. Driver and policewoman.
C. Passenger and ticket seller
5. Where does the conversation take place
A. In an office. B. In Tom’s home. C. In a hospital.
第二节（共15小题；每小题1.5分，满分22.5分）
听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟；听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。
听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。
6. How many hours does the woman need to sleep each night
A. Eight hours. B. Six hours. C. Five hours.
7. Where did the woman once fall asleep
A. At her friend’s home. B. At the cinema. C. At work.
听第7段材料，回答第8至10题。
8. What does the man’s mother enjoy doing
A. Cooking. B. Gardening. C. Teaching.
9. What is the woman’s mother like
A. Clever. B. Lazy. C. Busy.
10. What does the man’s father do for a living now
A. He’s a writer. B. He’s a teacher. C. He’s a cook.
听第8段材料，回答第11至13题。
11. What is the woman doing
A. Buying a sofa. B. Helping a customer. C. Having a break.
12. What material is the bookshelf made of
A. Wood. B. Metal. C. Glass.
13. What color may the man choose
A. Black. B. White. C. Brown.
听第9段材料，回答第14至16题。
14. How does the man act towards his students
A. Strict. B. Relaxed. C. Careful.
15. Why does the woman want students to speak only English
A. It sounds better.
B. It’s all she understands.
C. That’s what they’re learning.
16. Who are the speakers probably
A. Teachers. B. Classmates. C. Teacher and student.
听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。
17. When is this weather report broadcast
A. In the morning. B. In the afternoon. C. In the evening.
18. Which part of the country will be rainy all day
A. The north. B. The west. C. The east.
19. What is the temperature in the south today
A. Around 13℃. B. Around 15℃. C. Around 30℃.
20. What will the weather be like next week
A. It will be much warmer.
B. The wind will get stronger.
C. The temperature will be a bit lower.
第二部分 阅读（共两节，满分50分）
第一节（共15小题；每小题2.5分，满分37.5分）
阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。
A
【1~3题答案】
【答案】1. D 2. B 3. C
B
【4~7题答案】
【答案】4. B 5. C 6. A 7. B
C
【8~11题答案】
【答案】8. B 9. D 10. A 11. C
D
【12~15题答案】
【答案】12. A 13. C 14. D 15. A
第二节（共5小题；每小题2.5分，满分12.5分）
阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
【16~20题答案】
【答案】16. F 17. G 18. C 19. A 20. B
第三部分 语言运用（共两节，满分30分）
第一节（共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分）
阅读下面短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
【21~35题答案】
【答案】21. A 22. C 23. A 24. D 25. B 26. C 27. D 28. A 29. B 30. D 31. D 32. B 33. C 34. A 35. B
第二节（共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分）
【36~45题答案】
【答案】36. countries
37. its 38. crossing
39. and 40. to meet
41. to 42. greatly
43. that##which
44. remembered
45. reminds
第四部分 写作（共两节，满分40分）
第一节（满分15分）
【46题答案】
【答案】Dear Eric,
I’m thrilled to hear about your participation in the local “Singing Chinese Songs” competition. I would like to recommend two inspirational and melodious songs to you.
The first song is Zhong Guo Hua by S.H.E, which is energetic and widely appreciated for its motivational lyrics. The second song is Wo De Ge Sheng Li by Jacky Cheung, known for its powerful tune and inspiring message. Both songs are well-loved and convey positive energy.
I wish you the best of luck in the competition and hope you enjoy the experience.
Yours,
L i Hua
第二节（满分25分）
【47题答案】
【答案】
As Sara reached the kitchen door she saw her mother was preparing pizza for her. Surprised and guilty, she couldn’t utter a word. When she saw her mother bathed in sweat, tears welled up in her eyes. She dragged herself to approach her mum with mixed feelings and hugged her tightly. “Sorry, Mum. I am so sorry for my rude behavior. I love you.” Sara apologized with shame. Mum was shocked by Sara’s sudden change, but soon realized and sighed with relief, saying “It’s okay. I am glad that you can enjoy the food I cook.” After hearing what her mother said, Sara nodded her head heavily, smiling at her mother. Later they enjoyed the dinner together happily.
After the dinner, Sara decided to cook something for her mother at weekends. Full of excitement and anxiety, Sara looked forward to the weekends. Then came the important day. At the thought of her mother’s favourite, she decided to cook daal chawal. She rushed to the market and picked food materials carefully. After making full preparations, Sara immersed herself in the kitchen. The following hours witnessed her efforts to make daal chawal that she had thought was easy to cook. It was noon when the daal chawal was ready. When Sara’s mother came back from work and saw the food on the table, she felt surprised and was moved to tears. The moment Sara saw her mum enjoying the food, she knew that she should be thankful for what she had.
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