四川省宜宾市叙州区第一中学校2020届高三第一次高考适应性考试英语试题

Volunteering at Uganda Lodge is suitable for families, gap year teenagers, seniors etc.

For medical students we can offer you official medical elective course scores with no additional fees charged. Staying at Uganda Lodge could also count for the residential section of the Gold Award and Queens Scout Awards.

What can I do?

You need to speak English. Even if you are not a Teaching English as a Foreign Language (TEFL) teacher (although useful!), you can go into the classrooms and make a meaningful difference. Experienced teachers can take over a whole class if they wish, after consulting with the teacher on content.

We now have over 500 students in the Ruhanga Development School and they are in urgent need of teachers. English conversation is needed for the older children in particular, also showing picture books etc. or simply talking to babies helps inspire their mental and physical growth.

Children at our kindergartens and primary schools do love help from our volunteers to learn new rhymes and songs, talk about pictures in books or get inspirations with craftwork and painting.

Find out more about our programme: Website: ugandalodge.com Email: ann@ugandalodge.com

21．What is the main purpose of the passage? A．To praise volunteers. C．To seek help.

B．To raise money. D．To introduce a school.

22．After the programme, optional course credits can be awarded to A．medicine-major students C．IT-major students

B．education-major students D．English-major students

23．Who is most wanted at present according to the passage?

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A．An American lady who cares about international sports events. B．A British college student who loves to communicate with kids. C．An Australian teenager who enjoys reading English books silently. D．A Canadian white collar manager who does well in performing art.

B

Sir David Attenborough is set to host a brand new natural history series, named A Perfect Planet. The noted documentarian is back, and will be starring in a five-part BBC One series which will take a look at “the intricate（复杂）systems” that allow Earth to boom.

The show is set to explain how the planet operates, looking at everything from ocean currents to solar energy to the weather, and risking all around the world, from India to the Arctic.

Plus, in showing how the earth works, the documentary will also seek to display how animals adapt to their natural environments as they continue to change. As ever, it sounds like a truly fantastic watch.

It won’t be a surprise to hear that the new Attenborough series is set to feature some wonderful film scenes, too.

Speaking of the brand new series, from Our Planet producers Silverback Films, Sir David said: “Oceans，sunlight, weather and volcanoes - together these powerful yet fragile forces allow life to flourish（茂盛）in astonishing diversity. They make Earth truly unique-a perfect planet. Our planet is one in a billion, a world filled with life. But now, a new determining force is changing the face of Earth: humans. To preserve our perfect planet we must ensure we become a force for good.”

While an exact first-show date has not yet been announced, the show is set to land on BBC One later this year.

24．What do we know about Sir David Attenborough? A．He will direct the series. C．He enjoys a good popularity.

B．He will host a space series.

D．He will explore all around the world.

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25．A Perfect Planet covers the following EXCEPT______. A．fantastic shots

B．performances of film stars

C．animals’ adaptation to environmental change D．how the natural forces in the world work overall

26．In Sir David’s opinion, who/what is mainly responsible for changing the face of the planet? A．Man.

C．Climate change.

B．The animal. D．The power of nature.

27．In which part of a website will you find the text? A．Health and Lifestyle. C．TV and Films.

B．Sports and Games. D．Fashion and Beauty. C

As the climate warms, birds are shrinking and their wingspans are growing, according to a new study. Researchers analyzed 70,716 birds from 52 kinds of North American migratory（迁徙的）bird species collected over 40 years. The authors say the study is the largest of its kind and that the findings are important to understanding how animals will adapt to climate change.

\professor at the University of Michigan.

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He said studies of animal responses to climate change often focus on shifts in geographical range or timing of life events, like migration and birth. But this study suggests body morphology（形态）is a crucial third aspect.

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\three of these things into consideration.\

The findings showed that from 1978 to 2016, the length of the birds' lower leg bone shortened by 2.4%. Over the same time, the wings lengthened by 1.3%.

The evidence suggests warming temperatures caused the decrease in body size, which in turn caused the increase in wing length.

\means less energy available for the birds to complete their long journeys.

He says the birds most likely to survive migration were the ones with longer wingspans and smaller bodies.

The scientists aren't exactly sure why warmer temperatures cause birds to shrink. One theory is that smaller animals are better at cooling off, losing body heat more quickly. 28．What's the best title for the text? A．All of the Birds Are Getting Smaller B．Animals Are Adapting to Climate Change C．Climate Change Is Causing Birds to Shrink D．Scientists Are Finding Causes of Warm Climate 29．What made Brian Weeks feel astonished?

A．It took 40 years to collect 70,716 birds from North America. B．Many birds are shrinking when responding to the climate change. C．All migratory bird species were collected to do the important research. D．So many researchers take part in the largest study to work out the findings. 30．What does the underlined word \

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