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1、 广西贺州市2021-2021学年高一下学期英语期末考试试卷一、阅读理解1. (2018高一下贺州期末)阅读理解 In the 1880s, Mark Twain managed his own publishing company. He also became interested in various investments（投资）, especially a kind of typesetting machine. He lost almost $200,000 in investments in the machine between 1881 and 1894. Also, his
2、 publishing company declared bankruptcy（破产）in April 1894. Thus, in January 1895, Mark Twain found himself publicly shamed by his inability to pay his debts. Mark Twain finally recovered from his financial difficulties, through his continued writing and a successful lecture tour in 1895 and 1896. Dur
3、ing this much-publicized tour, Twain lectured in such places as India, South Africa and Australia. By the time he returned, he had become an international hero. Twain enjoyed this attention, and his habits of smoking cigars or a pipe and wearing unusual white suits contributed to his showy image. He
4、 also made use of his position as a public figure to criticize the US foreign policy. Although he was recovering from his financial problems by 1898, Mark Twain had begun to experience tragedy（悲剧）in his personal life. Suzy, his oldest daughter, died of meningitis （脑膜炎）in 1896, while her parents and
5、sister Clara were abroad. In 1903, Mark Twain sold the beloved house in Hartford, which had become too closely associated with Suzys death. His wife, Olivia, who had developed a heart condition, died on June 5, 1904. His youngest daughter, Jean, died on Dec.24, 1909.（1）Which is not the reason why Ma
6、rk Twain found himself in debt?A . Because he devoted all his energy to his writings.B . Because his publishing firm bankruptcy.C . Because he lost almost $200,000 in investments in the machine between 1881 and 1894.D . Because he lost a large quantity of money in various investments.（2）How did Mark
7、 Twain pay off his debts?A . By borrowing money from the bank.B . By investing in foreign countries.C . By writing articles and a successful lecture tour.D . By printing his own articles and selling them for money.（3）It can be inferred that Mark Twain _.A . hated giving lectures in the foreign count
8、riesB . liked wearing black clothesC . hated the US foreign policy at that timeD . hated smoking cigars2. (2018高一下贺州期末)阅读理解 Five million people visit Grand Canyon in the US every year. For the purpose of helping project Grand Canyon for your fellow visitors and future generations, please follow the
9、guidelines below. Camping To project the park, camping is allowed only within permitted campgrounds. Permits are required for overnight camping at the North Rim. Advance booking can be received by mail. Please write: Information Center, P.O. Box 129, Grand Canyon, AZ 86023 Fires Because of the extre
10、me fire danger, campfires are not allowed except at Mather and Desert View campgrounds. Collection of firewood is not allowed either. Hiking Please stay on permitted paths. Otherwise you may destroy desert plants. Pack out what you pack in, so you leave no signs of your visit. It is important to kee
11、p in mind that you are in a national park where wildlife exists. Weather The weather at Grand Canyon can change very quickly. With so much rock, lightning causes a particular danger during sudden summer storms. These storms also frequently bring floods inside valleys, a danger to hikers. Watch the s
12、kies and check daily weather reports. Wildlife Do not feed park wildlife. There have been a few cases at Grand Canyon National Park where deer were purposely shot because they ate plastic bags that left them sick and weak. Hungry deer can be danger and have kicked and bitten visitors at Grand Canyon
13、. Some other animals will also beg and bite. For your own safety and the well-being of the animals, please do not feed wildlife, no matter how gentle they may appear. （1）What can you do first if you want to go camping?A . Know the permitted.B . Book campgrounds in advance.C . Make sure not to make a
14、 fire.D . Stop at Mather and Desert View.（2）What do the underlined words “pack out what you pack in” in Paragraph 4 probably mean?A . Keep everything out of campgrounds.B . Take away everything you bring in.C . Carry all the necessary food.D . Look after your personal belongings.（3）Why were some dee
15、r killed on purpose at Grand Canyon?A . They ate wrong things and became very ill.B . They begged food from visitors.C . They were a danger to other gentle animals.D . They kicked and bit visitors.（4）What is the main purpose of the text?A . To provide travel information.B . To report some recent new
16、s.C . To teach tourists hiking skills.D . To introduce the wild life.3. (2018高一下贺州期末)阅读理解 What time of day can you think most quickly? Are you a morning person? Or does it take you a few hours to get your brain going? A lot of recent research suggests that we should pay attention to our body clock. It can tell us what t
