2022-2023學年廣東省汕尾市高一（下）期末英語試卷

第一部分 閱讀（共兩節(jié)， 滿分 50分）第一節(jié)（滿分37.5分）閱讀下列短文，從每題所給的 A、B、C、D四個選項中選出最佳選項。

• 1．A List of Best Books about the UniverseA Brief History of Time by Stephen Hawking
      Stephen Hawking explains the universe in this 256-page best-seller.The world-famous physicist breaks down black holes，space and time，the theory of general relativity and much more，and makes it accessible to those of us who aren't rocket scientists.First published in 1988，the book is a great choice for anyone who wants to learn more about the origins of the universe and where it's all heading.
      Astronomy Activity Book for Kids by Aurora Lipper（Author），Victoria Stebleva（Illustrator）
      Aimed at ages 5 to 7，this book by a former NASA scientist gives kids an excellent introduction to the sky.They'll learn through engaging STEM activities that are kid-friendly.The book is also richly illustrated with its 160 pages for young readers to better understand astronomy terms.Youngsters will finish this book being able to find at least some things in the night sky，and have a handy entry point for more research.
  Apollo's Legacy by Roger Launius
      How do we understand a transformative event like the Apollo missions to the moon？In Apollo's Legacy：Perspectives on the Moon Landings，space historian Roger Launius explores the impacts Apollo had technologically，scientifically and politically，as well as analyzing how to understand the country's modern space program.With its 264 pages，the book is written as a scholarly text，but it's accessible to anybody with an interest in the history of space exploration.
      Red Moon by Kim Stanley Robinson
      Red Moon，the latest novel from legendary science fiction author Kim Stanley Robinson，transports the reader to the lunar surface.The story，set in 30 years into the future，takes up 446 pages which opens on the journeys of Fred Fredericks，an engineer，and Ta Shu，a poet，to the moon，At first，as a reader，you may find yourself adjusting to the characters' awkward movements in lunar gravity，but a shocking turn that follows won't fail to surprise you.
  
  （1）Which book is written by an expert who used to work in NASA？

  
  A．A Brief History of Time.
  B．Astronomy Activity Book for Kids.
  C．Apollo's Legacy.
  D．Red Moon.
  （2）Whose book is suitable for a reader who is curious about the history of space exploration？

  
  A．Aurora Lipper.
  B．Stephen Hawking.
  C．Roger Launius.
  D．Kim Stanley Robinson.
  （3）What makes Red Moon different from the other three in the list？

  
  A．It tells a made-up story.
  B．It records a trip to the moon.
  C．It is targeted at historians.
  D．It is a slim volume with 160 pages.
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• 2．When New York City asked residents to stay home due to the pandemic，Jesse Means figured he wasn't going to have any visitors anytime soon，so he might as well turn his living room into a studio.
      Means，a Broadway actor turned elementary school music teacher，uses that studio to record weekly lessons that he said seek to not only educate but uplift and encourage."My job is teaching，but my ultimate work is building up people and making sure their spirits are all right，" he said."I became the modern-day Mr.Rogers，as some have referred to me."
      Mr，Means Music，his YouTube series，teaches rhythm，songs and vocabulary，but also includes assignments like asking students to write down something kind they did recently or a fond memory with a parent.And because his lessons are public，he said he's received fan mails from as far as the United Kingdom and Kenya. "These little kids really need to have some normalcy（常態(tài)），"he said."They're used to seeing specific faces every day，mine being one of them."
      While Means said he works almost straight through every weekend on new 10 to 20-minute episodes，he said seeing video reactions showing strengthened bonds between parent and child has made the extra work worthwhile.One father，for example，regularly submitted videos of his daughter，sitting alone and responding to Means' weekly questions.Halfway through the school year，the videos changed."There was this very burly（魁梧的）man who is now in the video with his daughter singing 'the bell on the buoy goes ding ding ding!'and touching his nose，"Means said."You can see how much he loves his daughter.That's what keeps me going in those moments when I can barely keep my eyes open."
  
  （1）Why did Means start his series on the Internet during the pandemic？

  
  A．To remember his days at Broadway.
  B．To become famous and popular online.
  C．To cheer people up by teaching music.
  D．To follow Mr.Rogers' path to success.
  （2）What is a special feature of Means' music series？

  
  A．It requires learners to share their lives.
  B．It shows specific faces on a daily basis.
  C．It aims to attract kids in foreign countries.
  D．It is specially designed for pupils in New York.
  （3）How does Means feel about his work on the series？

  
  A．It is funny and attractive.
  B．It is boring and needs improvement.
  C．It is tiring and demanding.
  D．It is meaningful and worth the effort.
  （4）According to the last paragraph，what does Means' series remind people of？

  
  A．Connection with friends.
  B．Importance of music.
  C．Enthusiasm for their careers.
  D．Love for their family.
  組卷：8引用：3難度：0.3

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• 3．Chinese New Year，an international celebration，perhaps the most widely celebrated holiday in the world，typically takes place in January or February.Although the first few days are the most observed，Chinese New Year actually runs for 15 days and ends with the Lantern Festival.Preparations take place for weeks in advance to ensure that this period is filled with luck and prosperity（繁榮）.
      With people around the globe observing Chinese New Year，you're sure to find fireworks，parades，and street fairs in nearly every major city.This is also a time for family reunions and lots of food.People will be feasting and spending time together to celebrate the most important Chinese festival.Firecrackers are thrown in abundance（大 量）to frighten away unlucky spirits.Red is worn，and children receive money in red envelopes because of its symbolic meaning，seen as a lucky color that represents success and good fortune.
      With vibrant（充滿活力的）celebrations taking place from Sydney to San Francisco，you'll have plenty of opportunities to pay your respect and good wishes to the Chinese，especially if you know the customary greetings.Whether you'll be spending it in China or in a Chinatown in your own city，knowing how to wish people a happy new year in the local tongue is a nice touch.With such diversity in Chinese culture and ethnic groups around the world，there are many ways to say "happy new year"in Chinese，among which "gong xi fa cai" and "xin nian kuai le" are the most popular phrases.
      Gong xi fa cai：Pronounced "gong zee fah tsai"，gong xi means "congratulations" and is also a way to wish one joy.Fa cai is to become rich or make money，so you are wishing one joy and prosperity in the new year.Business owners and workmates use gong xi fa cai as the usual way to say"happy new year"in Chinese.
      Xin nian kuai le：Pronounced "sheen neean kwai luh"，xin nian means "new year" and kuai le means"happy" or "joyous".Xin nian kuai le is a great way to say happy new year in Chinese to friends without referencing money.
  
  （1）How long does the Spring Festival last？

  
  A．A few days.
  B．Half a month.
  C．Three weeks.
  D．A whole month.
  （2）Why do Chinese people love the color red for the festival？

  
  A．Because it is the color of fire.
  B．Because it lifts children's spirit.
  C．Because it symbolize s luck and prosperity.
  D．Because it looks beautiful and eye-catching.
  （3）What does the underlined word"tongue"in Paragraph 3 mean？

  
  A．Food.
  B．Custom.
  C．Area.
  D．Language.
  （4）Who might be the target readers of the text？

  
  A．Chinese families.
  B．Foreigners to China.
  C．American Chinese.
  D．People living in Australia.
  組卷：4引用：1難度：0.3

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第二節(jié)（滿分15分）

• 9．假定你是班長李華，你班計劃與新西蘭姊妹學校的某班級在線共上一堂介紹本國音樂文化的交流課。請你代表班級寫封郵件給對方班長 Hans，內(nèi)容包括：
  （1）交流的內(nèi)容和方式；
  （2）征求對方意見。
  注意：
  （1）寫作詞數(shù)應為 80左右；
  （2）請按如下格式在答題卡的相應位置作答。
  
  Dear Hans，
                 
  Yours，
  Li Hua
  組卷：0引用：1難度：0.5

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第三節(jié)（滿分15分）閱讀下面材料，根據(jù)其內(nèi)容和所給段落開頭語續(xù)寫一段，使之構(gòu)成一篇完整的短文。

• 10．Chain of Love One cold winter day a man saw an old lady standing on the side of the road，obviously in need of help.So he pulled up in front of her beautiful Mercedes-Benz and got out of his beat-up old car.
      Even with the smile on his face，she was worried.Was he going to hurt her？He didn't look safe；he looked poor and hungry.He could see that she was frightened，so he said， "I'm here to help you，madam.Why don't you wait in the car where it's warm？By the way，my name is Bryan Anderson."
      It was a flat tire，bad enough for an old lady.Bryan crawled under the car and began to work.She rolled down the window，saying she couldn't thank him enough for coming to her aid and asking how much she owed him.Any amount would have been all right with her.
      Bryan just smiled as he finished changing the tire.A young man without much money for his baby due next month，he never thought twice about being paid for helping someone in need.He told her that if she really wanted to pay him back，the next time she saw someone who needed help，she could give that person the assistance they needed.
      He waited until she started her car and drove off.It had been a cold and depressing day，but he felt good as he headed home.
      A few miles down the road the lady saw a small café，and went in to grab a bite to eat.It was a dingy（昏暗的）looking restaurant.The waitress came over and brought a clean towel.She had a sweet smile，one that even being on her feet for the whole day couldn't erase.The lady noticed the waitress was nearly eight months pregnant，but she never let the strain（壓力） and aches change her attitude.The old lady wondered how someone who had so little could be so giving to a stranger.
  注意：
  （1）續(xù)寫詞數(shù)應為 80左右；
  （2）請按如下格式在答題卡的相應位置作答。
  
      Then she remembered Bryan.              
  組卷：9引用：1難度：0.5

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