湖南省长沙市2022-2023学年高一英语下学期第一次月考

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The world is full of beauty in every corner. Here are four world's top breathtaking and beautiful travelling destinations for you to explore.

Boiling Lake, Dominica

Dominica is known as "nature island" for a reason. This tiny Caribbean state focuses on hot springs and long distance walking in the rainforest rather than playing on the beach. Boiling Lake, in the Morne Trois Pitons National Park, can be reached by mountainous paths, a body of water that is well worth a visit.

Lake Bled, Slovenia

Lake Bled is one of the largest freshwater lakes on the earth. At its center lies a small island, surrounded by deep blue water. It's no surprise that Lake Bled has developed into one of the hottest destinations in Europe in recent years. Suitable for walking and diving adventures, this is a corner of Slovenia that needs to be explored.

Samburu, Kenya

As a hard-to-reach place in the heart of Kenya, Samburu provides a quiet and safe environment, which is good enough for some of Africa's most unique wildlife to live in. The rich grassland of its national nature protection area is home to the endangered giraffe, as well as the pioneering Elephant Watch Camp.

Positano, Italy

Located on Italy's Amalfi Coast, Positano is one of the most beautiful villages in Europe. Famous for its special small gift shops and waterside restaurants, not to mention the Byzantine Church, it makes for the perfect summer getaway. For divers, with its colorful plants and fish, it's a really perfect place. Make sure to see its full form by taking a boat out from the beach for excellent sunset views.

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When my son finally started school around the age of four, I felt as though I'd been promoted to the new position of School Parent. It was an unexpectedly challenging role, one without additional benefits, or a raise for that matter.

As a direct result of starting school, there was the surprisingly unpleasant changes to our schedule. As parents, we were ill-prepared for the troubled time we had trying to get used to the practice of school.

Gone were the carefree days without plans and plenty of time to kill. This included playing imaginary games indoors or hanging around outside whenever the weather turned nice. Getting to school on time meant becoming the ‘hot mess' mum often seen in movies. I was rushing kids out the door, forgetting lunch boxes and losing car keys.

As a huge morning person, I tried my best to ensure that school mornings remained calm and slow-paced. I prepared as much as possible the night before. But it still felt like we were in a rush, which I really hated.

The trick, I later discovered, was to cover up my feeling of anxiety. I chanted to myself "Do not rush him, no one likes to be rushed" while helping him get through his morning routine and tasks in a timely manner. Whatever frustration (沮丧) I felt about how slow he was moving, I wouldn't let him know it. I even didn't allow anyone in our house to say phrases like, "Hurry up, we're going to be late!" Our common goal, was not just to get our son out the door in time for school, but more importantly prove that mornings can be relaxed and enjoyable, rather than a horrible start to the day.

Of course by the time summer holiday came, our family had grown wise enough. In what felt like the ‘longest shortest time', we went from anxious and confused, to calm and confident once again. We were far more prepared to have a smoother start to the new school year.

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Australian scientists have successfully tested a new method for freezing and storing coral larvae(珊瑚幼虫), which they say could eventually help restore the wild coral reefs(珊瑚礁) threatened by climate change. They are struggling to protect coral reefs as rising ocean tem peratures damage ecosystems.The Great Barrier Reef has suffered four events of becoming white in the last seven years including the first one during a La Nina phenomenon, which typi-cally brings cooler temperatures.

Frozen coral can be stored and later reintroduced to the wild, but the current process requires some modern equipment including lasers(激光). The scientists say a new lightweight "cryomesh(冷冻网)" can be produced cheaply and better protect coral. In a December lab tri- al,the world's first with Great Barrier Reef coral, they used the "cryomesh" to freeze coral larvae at the Australian Institute of Marine Sciences(AIMS). "If we can protect the coral, we'll have tools for the future to really help restore the reefs, and this technology for coral reefs in the future is a real game-changer," said Mary Hagedorn, Senior Research Scientist at AIMS.

The "cryomesh" was previously tested on smaller and larger kinds of Hawaiian corals. Some trials on the larger kinds failed. But then other trials are continuing with larger varieties of Great Barrier Reef coral. The trials involved scientists from AIMS, the Smithsonian National Zoo and Conservation Biology Institute,the Great Barrier Reef foundation and the Taronga Conservation Society Australia as part of the Reef Restoration and Adaptation Program.

The technology,which will help store coral larvae at - 196 ℃, was invented by a team from the University of Minnesota's College of Science and Engineering. It was first tested on corals by PhD student Nikolas Zuchowicz. "This new technology that we've got will allow us to do that, and it can actually help to support the growing and restoration of wildlife in water," said Jonathan Daly of the Taronga Conservation Society Australia.

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While the arts can't stop the COVID-19 virus or the social unrest we see in the world today, they can give us insight into the choices we make when moving through crises and chaos. The arts invite everyone to think in new ways.

We often experience works of art as something that's pleasing to our senses without a full understanding of the creative effort. Great art often shows us contradictions and crises, and we can learn a great deal from their resolutions (解决). Through our understanding of art, we can gain a deeper understanding of how we might overcome our own challenges. In understanding extremes of contrast, we can see the beauty in art with themes that are not simply pleasing for their magnificent features or qualities.

Beethoven offers a wonderful example of moving artfully through crises and chaos. He composed his Symphony No.9 as his hearing loss became more and more pronounced. The opening of the symphony seems to come out of nowhere, from near silence in the opening to a full expression of what many consider to be the joy of freedom and universal brotherhood with Schiller's Ode to joy (欢乐颂). Beethoven appears to have created a work of art that not only freed him from his personal struggles, but one that also speaks to the joy of living together in peace and harmony.

Have a dialogue between the two opposing parts and you will find that they always start out fighting each other until we come to an appreciation of difference—a oneness of the two opposing forces. The arts offer many lessons that can help us gain the knowledge we need to move more confidently in today's competitive and uncertain environment. An openness to arts-based solutions will give you more control over your future.

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As Valentine's Day is coming, many of us start thinking of creative and thoughtful ways to express our love to our family and friends.Here are several ways to show love to strangers.

Practice compassion (同情). As humans, we often forget about the feelings of others. The people counting out all their coins to pay at the grocery store (杂货店), may be using every last penny they have to feed their family.Maybe you can offer help by paying for groceries or helping them put their groceries in the car. An ounce of compassion goes a long way to show others that you care.

Hold the door for others, offer to help a neighbor lift a heavy box, or pick up something someone has dropped and return it. Say "Thank you", offer to help someone standing on the side of the highway with a broken-down car, or ask people you meet how their day is going.

Make someone smile. A sweet smile is the best way to show your kindness and start a conversation. Go out of your way to make someone smile daily. Give praise to people you come across, pay for a stranger's meal or even tell a small joke to make a person laugh.

Offer encouragement.They may need some words of encouragement. Reach out to these people. Talk to them and give them the motivation (动力) they need to keep moving forward with their lives.

A．Give meaningful gifts.

B．Be polite to others through kindness.

C．Pick up rubbish on the street or at the park.

D．In situations like this, put yourself in other people's shoes.

E．We all meet people in public who may be down on their luck.

F．All of these may be just what they need to get through a difficult day.

G．But the holiday also gives us an opportunity to show love to others we don't know.

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Five years ago, a friend asked me to look after his cat while he went on holiday, and I realized the idea had potential on a bigger scale. So I moved to London and decided to 1  cat sitting.

For me, cat sitting is about 2 two groups of people who need what the other can offer. I get to stay in people's 3 without rent while they're on holiday. The owners get 4 cat sitting. It also means that there is someone to keep an eye on their homes while they are away. It seems a fairer 5 than just watering plants or walking dogs—I'm more of a cat person.

I have always loved cats, and their gentle temper makes them ideal 6 for someone working from home. Cats have such different personalities, so it's not surprising that I 7 more with some than others. An owner once told me not to 8 her cat to sit on me, as it had happened only once. But just four days later, the cat came over and sat on my lap. I sent her a photo!

Cat sitting helps me with my 9 anxiety disorder, too. I want to be around people, but sometimes I can't. Sometimes, this anxiety even 10 me from leaving the house. But since becoming a cat sitter my mental health has 11 . Having my own 12 gives me the power to plan my day. I can recharge when I need to and can go out and meet people when I want. The cats have 13 helped.

Now I have stayed in 25 houses, 14  30 cats and saved more than 10,000 pounds that would have gone on 15  . One day I want to save up for a flat so I can have a cat of my own.

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China is widely known for its ancient civilization which has continued all the way through into modern times,  the fact that there were many ups and downs in its history. There exist many reasons  this has been possible, but one of the main  (factor) has been the Chinese writing system.

At the beginning, written Chinese was a picture-based language, dating back several thousand years to the use of longgu-animal bones and shells on which symbols were carved by ancient Chinese people. Some of the ancient symbols can still be seen in today's hanzi.

By the Shang Dynasty (around 1600-1046 BCE), these symbols  (become) a well-developed writing system. Over the years, the system developed into different forms, as it was a time when people were divided  (geographic),  (lead) to many varieties of dialects and characters. This, however, changed under Emperor Qinshihuang of the Qin Dynasty (221-207 BCE).

Emperor Qinshihuang united the seven major states into one unified country where the Chinese writing system  (begin) to develop in one direction. That writing system was of great importance in uniting the Chinese people and culture. Even today, no matter where Chinese people live or  dialect they speak, they can all still communicate in writing.

Today, the Chinese writing system is seen in the development of Chinese characters as an art form, (know) as Chinese calligraphy, and it is also an important part of Chinese culture. As China plays a greater role in global affairs, an (increase) number of international students are starting to appreciate China's culture and history through this amazing language.

假定你是李华，你的美国朋友Peter下个月要来中国旅游，请你写信推荐一个国内你最喜欢或去过的地方，内容包括：
1.基本情况；
2.地方特色；
3.你的感受。

注意：
1. 写作词数应为80左右；
2.请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。

Dear Peter,

……

Yours,

Li Hua

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。

That school year God blessed me with two trusted children—Tom and Mary. Whenever I went out for training, programs or personal matters, I left everything to them.

However, the peace was ruined when one day I lost one thousand pesos (比索) in my bag. I always kept my wallet near me. I only chose my trusted students to get near my things. I kept the door of my office closed every time I went for my classes. My spine trembled upon my seeing my money was no longer there. I scanned my wallet, my secret pocket and everything in my room. But all my attempts were in vain.

I was angry. That morning before my class ended, I appealed to everyone to help me catch the "thief". At 4:00 in the afternoon that day, I reminded them about my warning of returning my money before investigation took place. Then suddenly, a boy called Larry said, "Miss, look at the paper on the floor!"

My heart beat wildly when I saw the crumpled paper which I thought useless. I replied to them immediately upon holding the paper. "Yes, here it is!" I showed it to them. They urged me to open the paper. I opened it and to my surprise, I saw the one thousand pesos! I felt relieved. Then, a letter appeared among the banknotes.

"Miss, I am sorry that I stole the money. I returned it. Do not tell my classmates that I returned the money and do not mention anything about it in class, because it hurts me. Thank you, Miss. But I can't tell you why I stole your money."

Oh my God! My brain flashed the handwriting of my trusted boy—the "thief". I was sure this was Tom's handwriting.

注意：1. 续写的词数应为150左右；
2. 请按如下格式在答题卡相应位置作答。

The next day, I called Tom to my office.

……

We went to the hospital and saw Mary's mother.