广西河池市校联体2023-2024学年高一下学期第二次联考英语试题.docx

1、广西河池市校联体2023-2024学年高一下学期第二次联考英语试题一、阅读理解Geneva, the second-largest city in Switzerland after Zurich, has a good position on the southwestern end of Lake Geneva. Visitors to Geneva will find an expensive, clean and elegant city. Here are some best things to do in Geneva.Catch the Spray From the Jet dE

2、auBuilt in 1886 to control the outflow of water from a nearby power plant, the Jet dEau (water jet) soon became a symbol of the city of Geneva. It shoots water nearly 140 metres into the air and is the tallest fountain in the world. Unless winds are too strong, the Jet dEau runs every day and is bri

3、ght at night.Tour the Palais des Nations (UN Headquarters)Built in the 1930s as the headquarters of the short-lived League of Nations, the Palais des Nations (Palace of Nations) is the second-largest UN headquarters outside of New York City. Its a vast campus of administrative buildings around a par

4、klike setting. Visitors are free to wander the grounds or may jump in on an hour-long guided tour of several of the buildings.Stroll the Lakefront and RiversideThe Jardin Anglais is just one of several places to admire the lake and the Jet dEau. The entire lakefront is for walking. There are 6 miles

5、 of pedestrian-only (仅限行人) walking and bike paths along the entire lakefront.Take a Break at the Jardin Anglais & the Flower ClockAll roads in Geneva seems to lead to the Jardin Anglais the English Garden the small, prettily planted lakefront garden in the centre of Geneva. Crowds flock here for the

6、 flower clock, with seasonal flowers. Plenty of sitting areas, shade trees, and a central fountain make this a relaxing place to take a break from sightseeing.1Why did people build the Jet dEau?ATo store water for a nearby power plant.BTo limit the water from an electric plant.CTo make it the talles

7、t fountain of the world.DTo make it a symbol of the city of Geneva.2What can we know about the Palais des Nations?AIt has a history of over 100 years.BIts the second largest building in Geneva.CIt lies in a vast campus in Geneva.DIt offers guided tours for visitors.3What may people go to the Jardin

8、Anglais for?APlanting some flowers in the garden.BPractising their English in the garden.CGoing sightseeing for the flower clock.DBuying cheap seasonal flowers.John Nichols was born in 1940 in Berkeley and raised in New York. Nichols began writing stories when he was 10 years old. By the time he ent

9、ered college, he was writing at least one novel a year. “Never for credit, never for a class,” he said. “It was just one of the things that I did to interest and please myself.”When he was 24 years old, he published his eighth novel, The Sterile Cuckoo, which was about a college student. After he wr

10、ote the novel, Nichols took a trip to Guatemala, and was shocked by the poverty (贫困) there. He returned from his trip really heartbroken.Nichols went on to create more than 20 works, most centred around his adopted home of Northern New Mexico. He is best known for The Milagro Beanfield War and The S

11、terile Cuckoo, both of which were adapted into films.Nichols moved from New York to Taos, New Mexico in 1969 where he went to work at a newspaper. In 1974, he published his best-known novel, The Milagro Beanfield War, which was turned into a film by Robert Redford in 1988.“Nichols will be remembered

12、 for his clear-eyed view of human nature,” said Bill Nevins, a professor of Literature at the University of New Mexico. “I think people continue to go back to his books. to get a sense of what its like to live in a multi-cultural nation.”In 1992, Nichols said he wanted to create literature with a so

13、cial conscience (良知), but he also wanted to create art. “I think that we live in such a culture where anyone can act positively, even if theyre only painting pictures of sunflowers,” he said. It was the beauty and the wonder of our lives that he wanted to show in his work.4Why did Nichols love writi

14、ng?AFor his study.BFor credit.CFor pleasure.DFor his living.5How did Nichols feel after visiting Guatemala?ASatisfied.BDown.CPositive.DMoved.6What enables Nichols to be remembered according to Nevins?AHis unique view on human nature.BHis work experience at a newspaper.CHis focus on poverty-stricken

15、areas.DHis abilities to make great films.7What can we infer from Nichols words?ASunflowers can leave us energetic.BIts our conscience to help each other.CIts difficult to get free from hardship.DWe should look for the positive in life.Dulse (掌状红皮藻) grows along northern, rocky coastlines of the Atlan

16、tic and Pacific oceans. And its colourful, soft leaves hide an amazing taste. “I think it is a food of the future,” says Chris Langdon. He has been studying dulse for more than ten years at Oregon State University in Portland. He has found new ways to grow it faster. It not only grows cheaply and ea

17、sily, but also is rich in protein (蛋白质). Those qualities allow creative cooks to bring this unlikely treat to our favourite restaurants.People need to seek out new foods because the world has so many mouths to feed. As of2015, there are more than seven billion people on Earth, and by 2100 that numbe

18、r may double according to the UN. Feeding all of these people means not only improving the way food is grown, but also finding new foods. If nothing changes, within 35 years, the worlds population will be greater than the amount of food produced according to a report prepared by the Global Harvest I

19、nitiative.Global warming is changing food production. Scientists say that rising temperatures will reduce the growth of important crops (作物) like wheat and corn. Developing countries will be hit the hardest. When crops fall, they will become more expensive. And since those foods are also used to fee

20、d animals like cows and pigs, meat prices will also rise.All over the world, researchers are racing against the clock to work out how to best feed more people in the world. And some surprising ideas have begun to come out. Two years ago, scientists made the first burger from meat grown in a lab, rat

21、her than taken from an animal. The project cost more than $300,000, but its a good start. Other researchers are developing crops that can grow well in the heat. Still others are finding ways to make meat animals produce more meat.8What can be known about dulse?AIt will put other plants in danger.BIt

22、 has been served at restaurants.CIt might be harmful to humans.DIt can be turned into tasty food.9What is the authors attitude towards the rising population?APositive.BUncaring.CConcerned.DDoubtful.10How will global warming affect important crops?AThey will be reduced in production.BThey will become

23、 cheap.CThey will grow much more quickly.DThey will feed more people.11Where is the text probably taken from?AA guide book.BA science magazine.CA childrens story.DA health report.Large earthquakes could be identified months or even years in advance by finding unique signals, according to a new resea

24、rch from a team of German researchers.The research suggests more exact earthquake warning systems require more local and regional sites that can find underground signals. Along with this, finding second faults(断层)after the main rupturing (断裂) fault would further increase the exactness of these readi

25、ngs.To find this out, the team led by Dr Patricia Martinez-Garzon studied the Kahramanamras earthquake that shook Turkey in early 2023. They found that there was an increase in the earthshaking event rates and larger energy release starting around eight months before the earthquakes.These signals we

26、re found within 65 km of the epicenter (震中). Although the main rupture occurred on a fault line and in an area that was known to be the cause of earthquakes, signals before the event took place both on the main and secondary faults, which hadnt received much attention from scientists in the past.Now

27、, short-term prediction (预测) of earthquake size, time and location is just possible. The scientists behind this study believe that long-term finding is seminal to help build our understanding of earthquakes and future events.But not everyone, including Bill McGuire, professor at UCL, agrees with how

28、 useful this could be. “While this is interesting from a scientific viewpoint, it is unlikely that knowing a big earthquake might be on the way within months or years really gets us any further forward in preparing for them,” he says. “The only useful prediction of future earthquakes is arguably the

29、 one that exactly fixes the location of a coming quake and its timing to within a few weeks, so as to move people to a safe place.”12Why did Patricias team carry out the study?ATo find more exact signals before earthquakes.BTo help the Turks in the earthquake-stricken area.CTo build the modern earth

30、quake warning system.DTo attract the attention of scientists worldwide.13What does the underlined “seminal” in Paragraph 5 mean?AWasteful.BDifficult.CAnnoying.DImportant.14What does Bill think of the prediction?AIt will be put into practice soon.BIt could tell a quake a year in advance.CIt can buy u

31、s time to move safely.DIt doesnt make any sense in reality.15Which of the following can be the best title for the text?AScientists Work Hard to Figure Out DisastersBHidden Signals Could Show Future EarthquakesCGerman Researchers Stand Out in Natural ScienceDA Deadly Earthquake Shook Turkey This Year

32、Many people think that being healthy is a difficult task that involves lots of dieting and time at the gym. 16 By supporting your body and mind, making some simple changes to your routine, and setting small goals for yourself, you can be on the path toward living a healthier, happier life.Drink more

33、 water. Adults should drink 2-3 liters of water per day, while children should drink 12 liters. 17 Water keeps your body at the correct temperature and removes poison and maintains homeostasis（体内平衡）. Water also clears your skin, helps to control your appetite, and keeps you energized. 18 Every time

34、you get moving you put yourself at risk for injury, so make sure youre doing it right! You should always be drinking water during your workouts. Take breaks! It isnt being lazy; its being healthy. After 30 minutes or so of exercise, grab your water bottle and lighten up. Your body needs a second to

35、catch up. Youll be able to go further in the long run.Think positively. A simple positive change on a situation can turn an challenge into an opportunity. Not only will you have more interest for life, but your immune（免疫的） system can also fight off colds and heart disease better! 19 Think of two thi

36、ngs youre grateful for. Eventually, your mind will notice the pattern and stop the negativity before you have to do it.Get a good nights rest. Getting too little sleep or poor-quality sleep not only makes you easier to get sick, but also increases the time you need to recover from illness. When you

37、sleep well, you can wake up ready to go and be more active all day. 20 AExercise wisely.BBut thats actually not true!CTo start this difficult step, focus on gratitude.DThat is in addition to other drinks like tea or coffee.ESo sleeping properly is very important for your health!FSoon, youll start to

38、 see your healthy life taking shape!GSo instead of walking quickly on Wednesday, go to hit the pool.二、完形填空Driving lessons are quite normal for teenagers across the country. But for Jessica Parks, a young woman from North Branch, Mich, they mean another great 21 shes eager to overcome.Jessica was bor

39、n without arms, but was not 22 wearing prosthetics (假肢). So she has learned to do 23 things with her feetfrom eating noodles to putting in contact lenses (隐形眼镜). She is no stranger to difficulties but the 24 remained: How well would she drive?After 25 her seatbelt across her with her foot and buckli

40、ng in, she 26 the directions of instructor Larry Klug and makes all of her last-minute adjustments with her 27 , as they prepare to leave the parking lot. Klug talks her through a pre-drive checklist, “Put your blinker (转向灯) on; check your centre mirror; 28 your left mirror.”Jessica is driving a mid

41、-size car that wasnt modified (改装) at all for her purposes. After seeing her ability to drive Klug decided that she didnt need any 29 devices. It should come as no 30 to anyone that after spending hours driving with Jessica, Klug 31 her a natural, saying shes going to be a great driver.One of Jessic

42、as main 32 now is to get her drivers license. Jessica says she thinks about the 33 challenges shes faced and overcome, and about why shes here. She said, “I guess I was put here as a(n) 34 to othersjust to show people that whatever they set their mind to, they can get it done, and it doesnt 35 what

43、other people say or think. If you want to do something, you can do it.”21AbreakthroughBchallengeCachievementDdesire22AnaturalBexcitedCcomfortableDbrave23ApersonalBpracticalCproperDamazing24AquestionBmethodChopeDstress25AthrowingBforcingCpressingDpulling26AfollowsBchangesCdescribesDselects27AarmsBhan

44、dsClegsDfeet28AopenBcheckCdevelopDface29AhelplessBexpensiveCadaptiveDimpressive30AplanBreasonCwordDsurprise31ApronouncesBpointsCservesDreminds32AconcernsBprojectsCattemptsDgoals33AunbelievableBrelaxingCfamiliarDaccessible34AexperienceBtestCinspirationDeffect35AworkBdecideCmatterDsense三、语法填空阅读下面短文，在空

45、白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。Located on a huge rock in the forests of central Sri Lanka, Sigiriya is an 36 (attract) sight now as it must have been when it was first built by a great king in the 37 (five) century ADMeaning “lions rock”, Sigiriya is entered by way of passageways cut into the rock face.The

46、castle was later covered by the forest, and only familiar to local villagers. Outsiders used knowledge of its past, mentioned in Buddhist texts, to search 38 the ancient site. In1827, a Scottish officer, Jonathan Forbes, on 39 (hear) local stories about the castle, decided 40 (look) for it. In 1831,

47、 he set off to where locals told him and found the remains of the ancient city.Sigiriya 41 (build) by Kashyapa I, the king 42 ruled the native Sinhalese dynasty, the Moriya. The impressive castle was 43 capital of the Sinhalese kingdom until Kashyapa was defeated (击败) in AD495.After Kashyapa, dynasties rose and fell, their fortunes shaped by internal (内部的) power struggles and conflicts between native Sinhalese and outside forces from India.Various 44 (city) held the status (地位) of capital after Sigiriya,