江西省南昌市南昌县莲塘第二中学学年高一上学期期末考试英语试题Word下载.docx

1、_考号：_一、阅读选择 Is there a place that you have a strong desire to visit before you are too old to travel? If so, youre in my shoes. The following places are where I desire to visit very much and most probably your best choices.Milford SoundIts one of New Zealands largest fjords（峡湾）formed during the ice

2、age. You can take a little light boat to travel down a river that flows into mini-lakes. Hiking（徒步旅行）here allows you to be surrounded by some of the most beautiful sights in the world. Tourists can feel like stepping into a hidden world. After visiting here, one will realize the great beauty of our

3、world.The Rainbow MountainsThese geographical（地理的）wonders look as if they were painted with a giant paintbrush. The bright colors stand obviously among the surrounding green plants. Wild as it is, these mountains are a part of our world in Chinas Zhangye Danxia Landform Geological Park. This wild va

4、riety of color does exist in the real world. No Photoshop is necessary for the natural beauty of these mountains.Bora boraThis place offers the chance to live like a native Polynesian. The clear open sky and the calm waters offer you the unique opportunity to observe how the native people lead a lif

5、e nearby the sea.Many holiday centers are built here and offer different tours and experiences.The Galapagos IslandsThe islands consist of 13 volcanic islands and six smaller islands. Although known for Darwins visit, theyre more attractive than you might imagine. There are 900 species of animals fo

6、und on these islands.200 of these species are specific to the Galapagos. Most travelers come to this lovely place for the specific wildlife here.1What can we infer about the four places from the text?AThey all consist of both man-made sights and natural scenery.BThey all enable visitors to experienc

7、e the local peoples life.CThey all became well-known after some important visits.DThey are all on the authors list of places to travel.2What can visitors do in the Rainbow Mountains?ASee beautiful rainbows. BTake photos of colorful plants.CAppreciate geographical wonders. DPaint pictures with giant

8、paintbrushes.3Which feature of the Galapagos Islands attracts visitors most?ADarwins visit. BThe volcanoes.CVarious wildlife. DDark green plants. I often wonder how people can get so angry,so deep in their own belief that they become deaf to anything that may differ from their beliefs.Ive often been

9、 told that Im too open-minded,listening to othersviewpoints so openly that they become my own.Maybe that comes from my practice of actively listening to others.It means that I do really hear them instead of responding only out of politeness.Maybe its because I was brought up by parents who didnt nec

10、essarily speak to me about respecting others but modeled it for me through their own actions.They treated everyone equally,from what I remember,never looking down upon others because they were different from us.As I raise my daughters,I try my best to show them love and understanding in all situatio

11、ns. When they misbehave, talk back, or break the rules,Ill lovingly analyze the reasons behind their behaviour.Ill be tolerant（宽容的）towards their differing opinions and become open and curious about their ideas.And Ill be mindful of how I treat and speak to others,showing equal respect to everyone.My

12、 expectation is that if I show my daughters unconditional love and acceptance,theyll learn to show the same love to others.I hope that they will not see difference as a threat,but as a way to add richness to their very existence.Its beautiful to live in a world filled with so many differences.So,as

13、I write this,welcoming my second daughter to my family,Im fully aware that change begins with how I act and what decisions I make.Every generation carries its own set of problems.All we have control over is how we respond to those problems.This is what I will teach my girls:how to control their own

14、emotional world;how to hold onto love as well as their beliefs and values;how to remember that hate and anger are never the answer and that tolerance and love will always take them further in life.4The author seems different from other people in terms of_.Aher deep understanding of belief Bher react

15、ion to different opinionsCher negative views on social politeness Dher confusing attitude towards her parents5What does the author intend to do as for raising her kids?AEncourage them to have different opinions.BTeach them some useful conversation skills.CPunish them heavily for their bad behaviors.DSet them an example of love and acceptance.6What do Paragraph 3 imply?ALove me,love my dog. BNothing seek,nothing find.CDont put the cart before the horse. DMusic with different tones sounds beautiful.7What can be the best title for th