2024年5月12日发(作者：邹冰双)
2022-2023
学年江苏省南通市高一下学期期末质量监测英语试题
1. Famous for its sunny beaches and natural wonders, Miyako Island welcomes many visitors during
holidays.
Scuba diving
Miyako Island is for diving(
潜水
), with a wealth of dive sites to explore, including many underwater
caves. Even those without a diving license can have a try. Dive shops and tour operators also offer
tours for beginners to explore Miyako Island’s underwater environment.
Snorkeling
(
浮潜
)
Snorkeling is a must-try in Miyako Island. Plenty of space to dive close to the shore is a standout
feature. For beginners, Aragusuku and Shigira are a good choice but advanced snorkelers may see
Imgyo Marine Garden, Waiwai Beach and Shimojishima as their favorite spots.
The bridges
Irabu Bridge is the longest toll-free bridge in Japan. It connects Miyako Island and Irabujima,
stretching for 3540m. Smaller bridges connect Irabu and Shimoji islands, giving visitors additional
beach options. On Shimoji Island, there is a boardwalk around Tooriike and two dramatic marine
ponds connected to each other.
Unique beaches
Yonaha Maehama Beach is the most famous beach in Miyako Island, where white sand stretches for
seven kilometers. Sunayama Beach, known for its arch-shaped rock, is hidden in a small cove(
湾
),
and one has to walk through lines of trees to get there.
Fresh island food
Delight your senses with delicious Miyako noodles, or fresh fruit. Okinawa has the highest mango
production in Japan, and Miyako Island’s warm climate is suitable for growing fresh, juicy mangoes.
1. Which of the following may attract inexperienced divers?
A
．
Aragusuku. B
．
Shimojishima. C
．
Waiwai Beach. D
．
Imgyo Marine
Garden.
2. What do we know about Sunayama Beach?
A
．
It stretches for 3540m.
C
．
It is hidden behind a rock.
3. What is the purpose of the passage?
A
．
To introduce Miyako Island to readers.
C
．
To promote green tourism in Miyako
Island.
B
．
To advertise diving in Miyako Island.
D
．
To share an experience in Miyako Island
with readers.
B
．
It is surrounded by trees.
D
．
It can be reached on foot.
2. It’s difficult to determine whether social media is safe enough for children’s mental health,
according to a new report from Dr. Vivek Murthy.
Although there are some benefits, social media use brings “a great risk of harm” to kids. “We’re in
the middle of a youth mental health crisis, and I’m concerned that technology companies are
contributing to it,” Dr. Murthy said.
“It is generally believed that parents and kids should be responsible for managing social media,
despite the fact that these platforms are designed to increase the amount of time that our kids spend
on them,” he said. “So that is not a fair fight. It’s time for us to support parents and kids.”
Up to 95% of kids aged 13 to 17 report using social media, with more than a third saying they use it
“frequently”. And although 13 is commonly the minimum(
最小的
) age to use social media sites in
the US, the report notes that nearly 40% of kids aged 8 to 12 use the platforms, as well.
One study of 6,595 US adolescents between ages 12 and 15 found that those who spent more than
three hours a day on social media had twice the risk of symptoms(
症状
) of depression and anxiety as
non-users, the report notes. It also cites(
引用
) studies that found reducing social media use led to
improvements in mental health.
Murthy says he hopes the report will encourage measures before it is too late. “Independent
researchers tell us that they have a hard time getting the information they need from technology
companies about the health effects on kids,” he said. “Social media companies should be responsible
for protecting children as other industries are. As to other products that kids use, we take the
approach of safety first. We need to do it here, too.”
1. What causes children’s mental problems according to Murthy?
A
．
Risk of addiction.
C
．
Technology companies.
B
．
Parents’ management.
D
．
Children’s learning stress.
2. How does the author prove the children’s heavy use of social media?
A
．
By listing data. B
．
By providing
facts.
C
．
By giving
examples.
D
．
By explaining
causes.
3. What is the report based on?
A
．
Public opinions. B
．
Previous studies. C
．
Field
observation.
D
．
Family
relationships.
4. What does Muthy want to stress in the last paragraph?
A
．
Health effects of social media on kids.
C
．
Immediate action to protect the children.
3. When my daughter was seven years old, she came home from soccer practice clearly downhearted.
When asked, she told me what a teammate said: her teeth were too yellow. My heart broke for her.
B
．
Safely for kids concerning all products.
D
．
Difficulty in getting the needed
information.
As parents, we try to keep our children safe, but we can’t always be there to protect our kids from
unkind words. I tried to console my daughter. I told her that she has a beautiful smile with nice,
strong, healthy teeth. I told her not to let someone else’s criticisms influence her. On the inside,
though, I worried. From my youth, I’ve struggled with the concept that my self-worth was directly
related to my physical appearance.
When I became a mom, I was afraid that this concept would take root in my daughter. I wanted to
protect her little ears from unkind words that might skew(
歪曲
) her idea of self-worth I wanted to
protect her little eyes from unrealistic beauty standards set by magazines, television, and movies. I
wanted to protect her little heart from being broken by the thought that she didn’t live up to the
standards in some way.
How, then, can we teach our kids that they are much more than their appearance? We can start by
modeling kindness, and self-acceptance in our own lives. Kids tend to copy what adults do and say,
so be careful. If we are putting ourselves down, our kids will follow in our footsteps. Instead, adopt
a positive attitude when it comes to your own self-worth. Praise kids for their acts of kindness, like
sharing with a friend or helping a family member without being asked and talk to them about how it
makes them feel.
It’s a hard thing for parents to teach children to be confident in their own skin and to pay more
attention to their inner beauty than outward appearance. It’s also worthy of note that there’s nothing
wrong with telling your kids they are beautiful. I tell my kids that they’re beautiful all the time.
Hopefully, in doing so, they’ll begin to understand that there’s so much more to them than just their
shells.
1. What does the underlined word “console” probably mean in paragraph 1?
A
．
Influence. B
．
Comfort. C
．
Accompany. D
．
Criticize.
2. What does the author try to express in paragraph 2?
A
．
Her expectation for her daughter’s future.
C
．
Her hope to protect her kid from falling
ill.
B
．
Her concerns about her daughter’s growth.
D
．
Her attempts to keep her daughter
energetic.
3. How should we educate our kids about self-worth according to the author?
A
．
By delivering a speech to them.
C
．
By accepting all their decisions.
B
．
By sharing our ideas with them.
D
．
By setting a good example to them.
4. What does the author advise us to do in the last paragraph?
A
．
Encourage kids to ignore the outer beauty.
B
．
Avoid praising the appearance of our children.
C
．
Teach our kids the significance of inner beauty.
D
．
Try to listen to our children as much as possible.
4. Enthusiastic travelers may have already heard of “regenerative tourism” along with the idea of
sustainability(
持续性
). Whenever we travel—no matter where or how—we are leaving an impact on
the environment and the world surrounding us. While sustainable tourism takes positive steps
toward limiting that footprint in order for us to protect environments for future generations,
regenerative tourism takes this idea one step further.
Regenerative tourism means “the idea that tourists should leave a place in better condition than it
was before”. For example, when visiting a garden, each person plants a tree to further build the
environment instead of leaving no trace(
痕迹
).
In a way, regenerative tourism involves travelers to be active in their acts of sustainability. Another
great example of this is any act of clean-up. This is especially popular on major beaches and in parks
where there’s always rubbish to pick up and waste to remove. While travelers certainly don’t need to
join in a community clean-up while on vacation (unless they want to), the idea of being involved is
very much the same.
Joining in regenerative tourism has personal and environmental benefits. Jeffrey Skibins, an
associate professor in entertainment and park management, says, “Many tourists report feelings of
deep personal satisfaction and a stronger connection to nature. Additionally, conservation (
保护
)
behaviors enable tourists to develop life-long learning around these issues and continue these
behaviors at home.”
Regenerative means “to reew and revive”, which is exactly what many travelers are doing to help
environments recover. Depending on where one plans to travel, there might be more ways to help
than originally realized. By further encouraging damaged environments to be renewed through travel
rather than being negatively impacted, we can slowly help to rebuild the world’s most beshifal
landscapes.
1. What is the aim of regenerative tourism?
A
．
To further improve the environment.
C
．
To keep a place in its original condition.
2. What does paragraph 3 mainly talk about?
A
．
Designing a bright future for our life.
C
．
Renewing our ideas about environments.
B
．
Taking part in a community clean-up.
D
．
Getting active in the acts of sustainability.
B
．
To limit the footprint of human beings.
D
．
To dramatically promote global economy.
3. What does Jeffrey Skibins think of regenerative tourism?
A
．
It makes travelers closely connected.
C
．
It leaves a short-term effect on tourists.
B
．
It gives personal satisfaction to travelers.
D
．
It helps tourists improve their learning
ability.
4. Which of the following is a suitable title for the text?
A
．
Regenerative tourism invites travelers to do their part
B
．
Travelling patterns make a difference to the environment
C
．
Conservation behavior enjoys its popularity among households
D
．
The idea of sustainability takes root in all enthusiastic travelers
5. It can be hard to focus on a book when your eyes feel heavy and your head is nodding. But does
reading actually make you worn out? 1 Let’s take a closer look at the science behind why reading
can make us tired.
Reading is basically guided daydreaming, and daydreaming isn’t that different from sleep. 2 When
you’re daydreaming or lost in a book, your body is in a state of relaxation and your mind is free to
wander. This can be a very pleasant experience, but it’s not surprising that it can also make you tired.
Many people enjoy lying down at the end of the day with a good book. 3 We make sure we’re
comfortable, maybe make ourselves a hot drink and settle down to read, cosy and uninterrupted(
不
受打扰的
). Is it any wonder reading can make us nod off?
4 It’s not just the act of reading that can be tiring. Sitting still in a darkly lit room can signal to your
brain that it’s time to go to sleep, and it increases eye pain, which can be another cause of tiredness.
What you’re reading can also play a part in how tired it makes you feel. If you’re reading a
particularly dull text, it’s natural that your brain will start to shut down in an attempt to protect itself!
If you’re trying to process a lot of information, your brain will be working hard and you may start to
feel tired. 5
A
．
It is a common practice to do so.
B
．
Reading in low light makes you tired.
C
．
You should improve some aspects of reading.
D
．
In fact, you spend a long period of time reading.
E
．
Actually, both activities share some common features.
F
．
The mental process can be tiring while you are reading.
G
．
In that case, turn to something more interesting or enjoyable.
6. I am a Senior 3 student, and all my classmates are always talking about the future. Nine out of ten
________ are about universities, dream jobs, or what we want to seek after high school.
My desk is already covered with stickers(
贴纸
) from universities I even don’t know whether to
________ for. And my diary is filled with more notes about grades for ________ than personal
thoughts.
However, I recently found that ________ the future is preventing me from living in the present. I
selected courses I ________ had no interest in just to improve my grades. I found myself doing
schoolwork only with the ________ of getting good grades for university admissions.
2024年5月12日发(作者：邹冰双)
2022-2023
学年江苏省南通市高一下学期期末质量监测英语试题
1. Famous for its sunny beaches and natural wonders, Miyako Island welcomes many visitors during
holidays.
Scuba diving
Miyako Island is for diving(
潜水
), with a wealth of dive sites to explore, including many underwater
caves. Even those without a diving license can have a try. Dive shops and tour operators also offer
tours for beginners to explore Miyako Island’s underwater environment.
Snorkeling
(
浮潜
)
Snorkeling is a must-try in Miyako Island. Plenty of space to dive close to the shore is a standout
feature. For beginners, Aragusuku and Shigira are a good choice but advanced snorkelers may see
Imgyo Marine Garden, Waiwai Beach and Shimojishima as their favorite spots.
The bridges
Irabu Bridge is the longest toll-free bridge in Japan. It connects Miyako Island and Irabujima,
stretching for 3540m. Smaller bridges connect Irabu and Shimoji islands, giving visitors additional
beach options. On Shimoji Island, there is a boardwalk around Tooriike and two dramatic marine
ponds connected to each other.
Unique beaches
Yonaha Maehama Beach is the most famous beach in Miyako Island, where white sand stretches for
seven kilometers. Sunayama Beach, known for its arch-shaped rock, is hidden in a small cove(
湾
),
and one has to walk through lines of trees to get there.
Fresh island food
Delight your senses with delicious Miyako noodles, or fresh fruit. Okinawa has the highest mango
production in Japan, and Miyako Island’s warm climate is suitable for growing fresh, juicy mangoes.
1. Which of the following may attract inexperienced divers?
A
．
Aragusuku. B
．
Shimojishima. C
．
Waiwai Beach. D
．
Imgyo Marine
Garden.
2. What do we know about Sunayama Beach?
A
．
It stretches for 3540m.
C
．
It is hidden behind a rock.
3. What is the purpose of the passage?
A
．
To introduce Miyako Island to readers.
C
．
To promote green tourism in Miyako
Island.
B
．
To advertise diving in Miyako Island.
D
．
To share an experience in Miyako Island
with readers.
B
．
It is surrounded by trees.
D
．
It can be reached on foot.
2. It’s difficult to determine whether social media is safe enough for children’s mental health,
according to a new report from Dr. Vivek Murthy.
Although there are some benefits, social media use brings “a great risk of harm” to kids. “We’re in
the middle of a youth mental health crisis, and I’m concerned that technology companies are
contributing to it,” Dr. Murthy said.
“It is generally believed that parents and kids should be responsible for managing social media,
despite the fact that these platforms are designed to increase the amount of time that our kids spend
on them,” he said. “So that is not a fair fight. It’s time for us to support parents and kids.”
Up to 95% of kids aged 13 to 17 report using social media, with more than a third saying they use it
“frequently”. And although 13 is commonly the minimum(
最小的
) age to use social media sites in
the US, the report notes that nearly 40% of kids aged 8 to 12 use the platforms, as well.
One study of 6,595 US adolescents between ages 12 and 15 found that those who spent more than
three hours a day on social media had twice the risk of symptoms(
症状
) of depression and anxiety as
non-users, the report notes. It also cites(
引用
) studies that found reducing social media use led to
improvements in mental health.
Murthy says he hopes the report will encourage measures before it is too late. “Independent
researchers tell us that they have a hard time getting the information they need from technology
companies about the health effects on kids,” he said. “Social media companies should be responsible
for protecting children as other industries are. As to other products that kids use, we take the
approach of safety first. We need to do it here, too.”
1. What causes children’s mental problems according to Murthy?
A
．
Risk of addiction.
C
．
Technology companies.
B
．
Parents’ management.
D
．
Children’s learning stress.
2. How does the author prove the children’s heavy use of social media?
A
．
By listing data. B
．
By providing
facts.
C
．
By giving
examples.
D
．
By explaining
causes.
3. What is the report based on?
A
．
Public opinions. B
．
Previous studies. C
．
Field
observation.
D
．
Family
relationships.
4. What does Muthy want to stress in the last paragraph?
A
．
Health effects of social media on kids.
C
．
Immediate action to protect the children.
3. When my daughter was seven years old, she came home from soccer practice clearly downhearted.
When asked, she told me what a teammate said: her teeth were too yellow. My heart broke for her.
B
．
Safely for kids concerning all products.
D
．
Difficulty in getting the needed
information.
As parents, we try to keep our children safe, but we can’t always be there to protect our kids from
unkind words. I tried to console my daughter. I told her that she has a beautiful smile with nice,
strong, healthy teeth. I told her not to let someone else’s criticisms influence her. On the inside,
though, I worried. From my youth, I’ve struggled with the concept that my self-worth was directly
related to my physical appearance.
When I became a mom, I was afraid that this concept would take root in my daughter. I wanted to
protect her little ears from unkind words that might skew(
歪曲
) her idea of self-worth I wanted to
protect her little eyes from unrealistic beauty standards set by magazines, television, and movies. I
wanted to protect her little heart from being broken by the thought that she didn’t live up to the
standards in some way.
How, then, can we teach our kids that they are much more than their appearance? We can start by
modeling kindness, and self-acceptance in our own lives. Kids tend to copy what adults do and say,
so be careful. If we are putting ourselves down, our kids will follow in our footsteps. Instead, adopt
a positive attitude when it comes to your own self-worth. Praise kids for their acts of kindness, like
sharing with a friend or helping a family member without being asked and talk to them about how it
makes them feel.
It’s a hard thing for parents to teach children to be confident in their own skin and to pay more
attention to their inner beauty than outward appearance. It’s also worthy of note that there’s nothing
wrong with telling your kids they are beautiful. I tell my kids that they’re beautiful all the time.
Hopefully, in doing so, they’ll begin to understand that there’s so much more to them than just their
shells.
1. What does the underlined word “console” probably mean in paragraph 1?
A
．
Influence. B
．
Comfort. C
．
Accompany. D
．
Criticize.
2. What does the author try to express in paragraph 2?
A
．
Her expectation for her daughter’s future.
C
．
Her hope to protect her kid from falling
ill.
B
．
Her concerns about her daughter’s growth.
D
．
Her attempts to keep her daughter
energetic.
3. How should we educate our kids about self-worth according to the author?
A
．
By delivering a speech to them.
C
．
By accepting all their decisions.
B
．
By sharing our ideas with them.
D
．
By setting a good example to them.
4. What does the author advise us to do in the last paragraph?
A
．
Encourage kids to ignore the outer beauty.
B
．
Avoid praising the appearance of our children.
C
．
Teach our kids the significance of inner beauty.
D
．
Try to listen to our children as much as possible.
4. Enthusiastic travelers may have already heard of “regenerative tourism” along with the idea of
sustainability(
持续性
). Whenever we travel—no matter where or how—we are leaving an impact on
the environment and the world surrounding us. While sustainable tourism takes positive steps
toward limiting that footprint in order for us to protect environments for future generations,
regenerative tourism takes this idea one step further.
Regenerative tourism means “the idea that tourists should leave a place in better condition than it
was before”. For example, when visiting a garden, each person plants a tree to further build the
environment instead of leaving no trace(
痕迹
).
In a way, regenerative tourism involves travelers to be active in their acts of sustainability. Another
great example of this is any act of clean-up. This is especially popular on major beaches and in parks
where there’s always rubbish to pick up and waste to remove. While travelers certainly don’t need to
join in a community clean-up while on vacation (unless they want to), the idea of being involved is
very much the same.
Joining in regenerative tourism has personal and environmental benefits. Jeffrey Skibins, an
associate professor in entertainment and park management, says, “Many tourists report feelings of
deep personal satisfaction and a stronger connection to nature. Additionally, conservation (
保护
)
behaviors enable tourists to develop life-long learning around these issues and continue these
behaviors at home.”
Regenerative means “to reew and revive”, which is exactly what many travelers are doing to help
environments recover. Depending on where one plans to travel, there might be more ways to help
than originally realized. By further encouraging damaged environments to be renewed through travel
rather than being negatively impacted, we can slowly help to rebuild the world’s most beshifal
landscapes.
1. What is the aim of regenerative tourism?
A
．
To further improve the environment.
C
．
To keep a place in its original condition.
2. What does paragraph 3 mainly talk about?
A
．
Designing a bright future for our life.
C
．
Renewing our ideas about environments.
B
．
Taking part in a community clean-up.
D
．
Getting active in the acts of sustainability.
B
．
To limit the footprint of human beings.
D
．
To dramatically promote global economy.
3. What does Jeffrey Skibins think of regenerative tourism?
A
．
It makes travelers closely connected.
C
．
It leaves a short-term effect on tourists.
B
．
It gives personal satisfaction to travelers.
D
．
It helps tourists improve their learning
ability.
4. Which of the following is a suitable title for the text?
A
．
Regenerative tourism invites travelers to do their part
B
．
Travelling patterns make a difference to the environment
C
．
Conservation behavior enjoys its popularity among households
D
．
The idea of sustainability takes root in all enthusiastic travelers
5. It can be hard to focus on a book when your eyes feel heavy and your head is nodding. But does
reading actually make you worn out? 1 Let’s take a closer look at the science behind why reading
can make us tired.
Reading is basically guided daydreaming, and daydreaming isn’t that different from sleep. 2 When
you’re daydreaming or lost in a book, your body is in a state of relaxation and your mind is free to
wander. This can be a very pleasant experience, but it’s not surprising that it can also make you tired.
Many people enjoy lying down at the end of the day with a good book. 3 We make sure we’re
comfortable, maybe make ourselves a hot drink and settle down to read, cosy and uninterrupted(
不
受打扰的
). Is it any wonder reading can make us nod off?
4 It’s not just the act of reading that can be tiring. Sitting still in a darkly lit room can signal to your
brain that it’s time to go to sleep, and it increases eye pain, which can be another cause of tiredness.
What you’re reading can also play a part in how tired it makes you feel. If you’re reading a
particularly dull text, it’s natural that your brain will start to shut down in an attempt to protect itself!
If you’re trying to process a lot of information, your brain will be working hard and you may start to
feel tired. 5
A
．
It is a common practice to do so.
B
．
Reading in low light makes you tired.
C
．
You should improve some aspects of reading.
D
．
In fact, you spend a long period of time reading.
E
．
Actually, both activities share some common features.
F
．
The mental process can be tiring while you are reading.
G
．
In that case, turn to something more interesting or enjoyable.
6. I am a Senior 3 student, and all my classmates are always talking about the future. Nine out of ten
________ are about universities, dream jobs, or what we want to seek after high school.
My desk is already covered with stickers(
贴纸
) from universities I even don’t know whether to
________ for. And my diary is filled with more notes about grades for ________ than personal
thoughts.
However, I recently found that ________ the future is preventing me from living in the present. I
selected courses I ________ had no interest in just to improve my grades. I found myself doing
schoolwork only with the ________ of getting good grades for university admissions.