2021年广东省高一上期末复习英语试卷:阅读理解(含答案)

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1、 广东省部分地区广东省部分地区 2020-2021 学年高学年高一一上上期末期末英语试卷分类汇编英语试卷分类汇编 阅读理解阅读理解 广东省中山市广东省中山市 2020-2021 学年高一上学期期末考试英语试题学年高一上学期期末考试英语试题 一、阅读理解一、阅读理解 We all know Albert Einstein was probably the most intelligent man that ever lived, and that his contributions to science were the greatest, but still, there are a few

2、things you may not know about the great scientist. Einstein Syndrome Einstein was supposed to talk latehe told his biographer(传记作者)he didnt start speaking until at least three years old. Stanford economist Dr. Thomas Sowell even invented the term Einstein Syndrome to describe extremely bright childr

3、en whose speech is delayed. A Simple Compass When Albert Einstein was five years old and sick in bed, his father showed him a simple pocket compass. Einstein was attracted. What force made the little needle point in a single direction? This question stayed with Einstein for many years and has been c

4、onsidered as the beginning of his interest in science. Einstein and the Violin Einsteins mother, Pauline, was an excellent pianist and wanted her son to love music too, so she started him on violin lessons when he was six years old. Unfortunately, at first, Einstein hated playing the violin. He woul

5、d much rather build houses of cards, which he was really good at. When Einstein was 13 years old, he suddenly changed his mind about the violin when he heard the music of Mozart. With a new passion for playing, Einstein continued to play the violin until the last few years of his life and Einstein w

6、ould use the violin to relax when he became stuck in his thinking process. Designed a Refrigerator Twenty-one years after writing his Special Theory of Relativity, Albert Einstein invented a refrigerator that operated on alcohol gas. The refrigerator was patented(获得专利)in 1926 but never went into pro

7、duction because new technology made it unnecessary. Einstein invented the refrigerator because he read about a family poisoned by a sulphur dioxide-emitting(排放二氧化硫的)refrigerator. 1What is the term Einstein Syndrome in Paragraph 2 used to describe? ASome people who change their mind about learning mu

8、sic. BSome children who cant speak until they are three years old CSome smart children who begin to speak later than normal children DSome people who are crazy about the pocket compass and its needle. 2What did Einstein think of playing the violin before he was 13? ABoring. BInteresting. CFrightenin

9、g. DHateful. 3Which of the following is TRUE about Einstein according to the passage? AEinstein benefited a lot from playing the violin. BEinstein invented the refrigerator out of curiosity. CEinstein received a compass as a gift for his fifth birthday. DEinstein suffered from a special illness when

10、 he was a child. Picture a young woman picking flowers from a field to make a natural blush for her cheeks, making a sofa from bamboo, making soy sauce(酱油)from scratch and cooking up all sorts of delicious Chinese food. It may sound unreal, but such a person exists in real life, and her name is Li Z

11、iqi. Her videos cover a wide variety of crafts related to traditional Chinese culture. From making paper and ink to weaving cloth, from making a silk quilt for her grandmother to building her own bread kiln(面包窑)with blocks, nothing seems impossible with Lis crafty hands as they work their magic to b

12、ring these things into existence. Watching her videos, it is difficult not to have the sense of longing for home. My heart warmed up as I watched her flip soybeans in the video for making soy sauce. I was really moved. I used to do this kind of work when I was young, comments the Weibo user July of

13、Jiangnan. The success of Li Ziqi and her video lies in her passionpassion for life, for her home and for her culture. She does not say much, but she tells the stories of Chinas culture. I started it because I wanted to create something for people to watch and relax. We are all under a lot of stress.

14、 I hoped that after a long and busy day, they could click on my videos and relieve some of their anxiety and pressure, Li said. But her videos did more than that. Viewers from both home and abroad are attracted. Li now enjoys a fan base of more than 21 million people on Sina Weibo and 7 million stro

15、ng followers on YouTube. She has made a name for herself in her videos that highlight a traditional Chinese way of life in the rural areas. Li is not without criticism, such as remarks about her beautifying life in the country and her use of a professional production team to help her film. Others ha

16、ve expressed skepticism about how real her videos are, and how amazing it is that she looks so picture perfect after a long day of work in the fields. 4Why was July of Jiangnan moved when watching Li Ziqis video for making soy sauce? ABecause he loves soy sauce made by hand. BBecause he was touched

17、by Li Ziqis creativity. CBecause it taught him how to make soy sauce. DBecause it reminded him of his own experience. 5What was Li Ziqis original purpose of making videos and posting them online? ATo make a lot of money. BTo become famous on the internet. CTo help watchers relieve their stress. DTo

18、spread Chinese traditional culture. 6What does the underlined word skepticism mean? ADoubt. BInterest. CCuriosity. DConcern. 7What can we infer from the passage? ALis crafty hands can do everything BSome people dont think highly of Li Ziqis videos CLi Ziqi talks a lot in order to introduce Chinese c

19、ulture in her videos. DLi Ziqis videos focus on the traditional Chinese way of life in the city. Many of us wonder what lies in outer space. When we look up at the night sky, we see stars, the twinkle of a moving satellite and occasionally a distant planet. But one thing we dont see is the millions

20、of pieces of junk filling up space. Its this debris(废弃物)thats causing problems for the existing technology thats up there and which we rely on. The amount of space junk is increasing. Over the last few decades, satellites and rockets have been launched into space, littering the cosmos as they go. It

21、s estimated there are now millions of thrown-away pieces of metal and other materials in orbiteverything from old rocket pieces to accidentally dropped astronaut tools, and even flecks of paint. The fear is that if we dont start taking this debris out of the sky soon, it will become a great danger t

22、o active satellites. Nobu Okada, Chief Executive of Astroscalea company working on ways to clean up space junksays hitting even a small paint fleckhas enough power to blow up other satellites. Several ideas are being looked at to collect the debris floating around in space. In 2018, the Remove Debri

23、s spacecraft carried out various experiments, including testing a net that could catch a satellite or firing a harpoon at a target in orbit to try to catch it. This year the UK Space Agency is helping to fund new approaches to tracking satellites and debris in space. Jacob Geer from UKSA told the BB

24、C: Space surveillance (监视) and tracking is one of the key things we can do to keep safe those satellites we rely on now, and to make sure certain orbits dont become inaccessible(无法接近的)for future generations because theres too much debris in them. Its clear that something must be done to achieve a de

25、ep clean in the space. But looking to the future, like any litter problem, we need to look at ways of creating lessand that shouldnt be the stuff of science fiction. 8Which of the following items is space junk? AMetal stuff. BOld rocket pieces in the orbit. CTools in the spaceship. DPaint on a space

26、ship. 9What problem can space junk cause according to Paragraph 2? ASmall paint of fleck will blow away satellites. BActive satellites will be in danger. CIt will be impossible to clean up. DIt will lead to disasters on the earth. 10According to Jacob Geer, what makes orbits inaccessible for future

27、generations? AToo much man-made satellites. BToo much population. CToo much space activities. DToo much debris in space orbits. 11Which of the following is not helpful in solving the debris problem? AStopping reading science fictions. BCarrying out a thorough space cleaning CCreating less space junk

28、 from now on. DUsing space surveillance and tracking system. Good health is a precious thing. When we are healthy, we can learn, work, and support ourselves and our families. When we are sick, we struggle, and our families and communities fall behind. Thats why the World Health Organization is neede

29、d. Working with 194 Member States, across six regions, and from more than 150 offices, WHO staff are united in a shared commitment to achieve better health for everyone, everywhere. The purpose that all people should enjoy the highest standard of health, regardless of race, religion, political belie

30、f, economic or social condition, has guided WHOs work for the past 72 years, since it was first set up as the lead agency for international health in the United Nations, which was founded in 1945. Since 1970, the world has seen a rise in noncommunicable (非传染性的) diseases such as cancer, diabetes (糖尿病

31、)and heart disease. Driven by forces such as rapid unplanned urbanization, globalization of unhealthy lifestyles and population ageing, these diseases now account for 70% of all deaths. So WHO has shifted focus, along with health authorities around the world, to promote healthy eating, physical exer

32、cise and regular health checks. The organization has run global health campaigns on the prevention of diabetes and high blood pressure and on healthy cities. It negotiated(谈判)the WHO Framework Convention on Tobacco Control, a powerful tool to help reduce diseases and deaths caused by tobacco. Achiev

33、ing these goals will require unfailing political and financial commitment, from Member States and donors, and continued and expanded collaboration with colleagues from academia, Partners on the ground, and other members of the UN family.(From the official website of WHO, 2020. ) 12What is the goal o

34、f WHO? ATo work with more countries. BTo unite everyone in the world. CTo try to make everyone healthy. DTo stop our families falling behind. 13When was WHO most likely to be set up according to the passage? AIn 1918. BIn 1945. CIn 1948. DIn 1970. 14What has happened in recent decades? AThe world po

35、pulation has stopped ageing. BWHO has succeeded in controlling tobacco. CThe peoples lifestyles have become healthier. DThe noncommunicable diseases have increased. 15What is the best title of the passage? AThe Goals of WHO BA Health Organization CThe History of WHO DAn Organization Foundation 广东省湛江

36、市广东省湛江市 2020-2021 学年高一上学期期末考试英语试题学年高一上学期期末考试英语试题 一、阅读理解一、阅读理解 It can be hard to keep kids busy sometimes, especially when school is out. Thats why you usually reach for tablets, phones, or other electronic devices for your kids to play with when theyre bored. Whether your kid is in pre-school or hig

37、h school, there are fun, educational, and even some free apps on this list for them. ABC ABC is available both as an app and a website. It uses fun storyline-based videos, quizzes, and activities theres even a virtual map outlining your childs learning path to keep kids engaged. Ages: 4-8 Cost: One-

38、month free trial, then $10/month subscription (订阅) EPIC! Epic! is an app for kids with an e-book library that contains over 35,000 childrens books. This app is a perfect way to take reading wherever your device goes, and its great for families with kids of various ages. Ages: 2-12 Cost: one-month fr

39、ee trial, then $8/month. QUICK MATH Kids know that math can be boring, but this app transforms numbers into something more creative and interactive. Quick Math Jr. is an app for kids with 12 different math games that feature fundamental math skills and concepts. It has unique pictures and buildable

40、characters to keep kids engaged, and all answers are handwritten or drawn on the screen so kids can also practice handwriting. Ages: 4-8 Cost: free Brainpop Jr. Movie of the Week For 20 years, Brainpop has been providing kids all over the world with in-depth, yet easy to understand educational video

41、s on everything ranging from Mozart to food allergies. Brainpop Jr. Movie of the Week is an app that helps younger kids get these videos, plus short quizzes on them. Youll need a subscription to get the full library of videos, but the free version still gets you the movie of the week, plus more free

42、 videos on internet safety, and other subjects. Ages: 6-9 Cost: free, optional subscription (订阅) is $6.99/month 1How much is it if you want to use ABC for the first year? A$120 B$96 C$110 D88 2Which app will be suitable if you have a 3-year-old kid? AABC BEPIC! CQUICK MATH DBrainpop Jr. Movie of the

43、 Week 3With Brainpop Jr. Movie of the Week, one can _. Aread e-books Bget all the videos for free Clearn from educational videos Dpractice his or her handwriting There have been fires in every Australian state, but New South Wales has been hardest hit. Fires have torn through bushland (丛林地), wooded

44、areas, and national parks. Some start and are controlled in a few days, but the biggest fires have been burning for months. Each year there is a fire season during the Australian summer, with hot, dry weather making it easy for fires to start and spread. Natural causes are responsible for fires most

45、 of the time, like lightning hits in drought-affected forests. Dry lightning was to blame for starting a number of fires in late December, which then traveled more than 20 kilometers in just five hours. Humans can also be responsible. Police have charged at least 24 people with starting bushfires on

46、 purpose, and have taken action against 183 people for setting fire since November. Fire season in Australia is always dangerous - the 2009 Black Saturday fires killed 173 people in Victoria, making it the deadliest bushfire disaster on record. But conditions have been unusually bad this year, makin

47、g fires burn more strongly and making firefighting conditions particularly difficult. Australia is experiencing one of its worst droughts over the years. Meanwhile, a heatwave in December broke the record for highest nationwide average temperature, with some places under temperatures well above 40 d

48、egrees Celsius. Strong winds have also made the fires and smoke spread more rapidly, and have led to deaths. About half a billion animals have been affected by the fires across NSW, with millions likely dead - and thats lower than what is probably the real number. That number of total animals influe

49、nced could be as high as one billion nationwide. Almost a third of koalas in NSW may have been killed in the fires, and a third of the places where they live have been destroyed. Some species, like koalas, arent in any immediate danger of extinction because they are spread out across the country. Bu

50、t others that live in more suitable environments with lower populations, including certain types of frogs and birds, could be destroyed entirely if their home is hit by the fires. 4Fires in Australia _. Amay last a long time Boften happen in spring Cmainly happened in some states Dare easily control

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