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2021届南宁市第三十七中学高三英语第二次联考试题及答案

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Some colleges have started offering their own gap year programs to support students who want to take a

year off in a meaningful way. Below, we’ll look at four of these programs.

American University Gap Program

When to apply: By July 15 or November 15

Is there funding available? No.

In American University Gap Program, students spend three days per week with a government or business

organization in the city. Students go on field trips, listen to guest speakers, take part in hands-on lessons and work

on service projects as a group. Students who complete the program can earn seven credits.

Duke University Gap Year Program

When to apply: By early May of each year

Is there funding available? Yes, $5,000 to $15,000.

Though Duke University has no course of study or experience for its gap year program, it encourages students

to have an independent plan for their year off, particularly one that promotes personal growth. Independent

experiences may include community service, personalized experiential learning opportunities and others.

Florida State University Gap Year

When to apply: By February 24

Is there funding available? Yes, up to $5,000.

Florida State University offers gap year funding to students wishing to work or volunteer before starting

college. In order to get the momey, students must explain their plans for their gap year. The experience must last

over one year.

St Norbert College Bridge Year Experience

When to apply: not specified

Is there funding available? Not specified.

Students taking part in the Bridge Year Experience can travel to locations such as New Mexico, Wisconsin and

Guatemala during the fall term, where they learn about the local cultures, take courses and get service

opportunities.

does Duke University advise students to do during their gap year?

on their personal growth. independent of their parents.

before the end of November. t some off-campus organization.

can students get gap year funding from Florida State University?

having extra credits. organizing several projects.

showing their gap plans. doing volunteer work.

you are interested in travelling, you can choose ________.

a State University Gap Year

an University Gap Program

University Gap Year Program

. Norbert College Bridge Year Experience

B

Kamikatsu, a small town in Japan, has shown the world that our garbage has far-reaching effects, and not just

on our environment.

Theexperiment in going zero waste started when the town built a new incinerator 20 years ago. But almost

immediately, the incinerator was determined to be a health risk due to the poisonous gases when garbage was

burned in it. It was too expensive to send waste to other towns, so locals had to come up with a new plan. Then

the Zero Waste Academy was born, which helped perform this plan.

Now Kamikatsu people separate their waste into 45 different categories. But in the beginning, it wasn't easy

to convince local people to do all this work, and there was somepushback. Only after that initial education period

did most residents come on board.

This is all great news for waste reduction of course, but it has also had some unexpected social benefits as

well. Like much of Japan, Kamikatsu's population is aging, and about 50 percent of the locals are elderly. The fact

that the whole community takes their trash in to be recycled has created a local action and interaction between

generations.

That idea has been purposefully expanded to include a circular shop where household goods are dropped off

and others can take them, and a tableware "library" where people can borrow extra cups, glasses, silverware and

plates for celebrations.

"The elderly see this not as a waste-collection service, but an opportunity to socialize with the younger

generation and to chat. When we visit them, they prepare lots of food and we stay with them for a while, we ask

how they are," Sakano, the founder of the Zero Waste Academy, said.

Sakano's ideas are truly revolutionary if you think about it. She's proving that community can be found

through handling the stuff we no longer want and need.

4. What is mainly talked about in paragraph 2?

A. What harmful effects garbage burning has.

B. Why garbage sorting is necessary in Japan.

C. How the idea of zero waste was put forward.

D. What the Zero Waste Academy functions as.

5. What does the underlined word "pushback" probably mean?

A. Inactive response. B. Generous reward.

C. Bitter suffering. D. Beneficial guidance.

6. What is a bonus of the zero waste project?

A. Reducing waste. B. Creating community.

C. Increasing people's income. D. Developing a new technology.

7. Which part of a newspaper is this text most likely from?

A. Technology. B. Health. C. Workplace. D. Lifestyle.

C

Sometimes people make history. George Washington became the first president of theUnited Statesand

made history. Sometimes wars make history. The two World Wars are examples. Sometimes nature even becomes

part of history. Shaking earthquakes are recorded in history books.

Sixteen years ago, nature caused just such a history-making event. In September 2005, Hurricane Katrina

came ashore inNew Orleans,Louisiana. The deadly storm floodedNew Orleans. Before Katrina, no other big

American city had ever flooded in the history of the country. This natural disaster caused great harm and death.

New Orleansis located below sea level. This location places it at great risk. Levees were built to protectNew

Orleansfrom the ocean. (A levee is like a wall between the city and the ocean.) When Hurricane Katrina came

ashore, water moved over the levees into the city. Flooding made it necessary for everyone to leave the city.

Before Katrina, Creole food (a special kind of cooking only inLouisiana) filled the air with delicious smells. The

sound of jazz music traveled through the streets. Now the city has to return to its former glory.

Before Katrina, ment had never made everyone leave a city. People inNew Orleanshad to find

shelter quickly. Some had to stay at theSuperdomeSportsCenter. Some rode on buses to other towns. Thousands

drove their cars to get away from the storm. The roads and shelters filled up fast.

The lesson learned from Katrina was that cities must be better prepared for big storms and other terrible

disasters caused by nature. Being prepared might have kept more people safe. Hurricane Katrina is one of the

history-making events that will be remembered forever. Today, history is still being made that will shape the

future.

8. What does the author tell us aboutNew Orleans?

A. It was built above sea level.

B. It had few jazz musicians after Katrina.

C. It was the that had been flooded.

D. It created a wholly new way to cook after Katrina.

9. What can we say about the levees?

A. They were almost useless for fighting Katrina.

B. They helped people leaveNew Orleansquickly.

C. They made NewOrleansa special American city.

D. They should be built to match the size ofNew Orleans.

10. What might the author advise city governments to do?

A. Put up more shelters in the city. B. Build more levees around the city.

C. Teach people how to avoid floods. D. Try to get ready for natural disasters.

11. What is the best title for the text?

A. Storms are dangerous B. Katrina makes history

C. Floods shapeLouisiana D. History must be remembered

D

Who is a genius? This question has greatly interested humankind for centuries.

Let's state clearly: Einstein was a genius. His face is almost the international symbol for genius. But we want

to go beyond one man and explore the nature of genius itself. Why is it that some people are so much more

intelligent or creative than the rest of us? And who are they?

In the sciences and arts, those praised as geniuses were most often white men, of European origin. Perhaps

this is not a surprise. It's said that history is written by the victors, and those victors set the standards for

admission to the genius club. When contributions were made by geniuses outside the club—women, or people of

a different color1 or belief—they were unacknowledged and rejected by others.

A study recently published bySciencefound that as young as age six, girls are less likely than boys to say that

members of their gender(性别)are “really, really smart.” Even worse, the study found that girls act on that belief:

Around age six they start to avoid activities said to be for children who are “really, really smart.” Can our planet

afford to have any great thinkers become discouraged and give up? It doesn't take a genius to know the answer: ly

not.

Here's the good news. In a wired world with constant global communication, we're all positioned to see

flashes of genius wherever they appear. And the more we look, the more we will see that social factors(因素)like

gender, race, and class do not determine the appearance of genius. As a writer says, future geniuses come from

those with “intelligence, creativity, perseverance(毅力), and simple good fortune, who are able to change the

world.”

12. Whatdoes the author think of victors' standards for joining the genius club?

A. They're unfair. B. They're conservative.

C. They're objective. D. They're strict.

13. What can we infer about girls from the study inScience?

A. They think themselves smart.

B. They look up to great thinkers.

C. They see gender differences earlier than boys.

D. They are likely to be influenced by social beliefs

14. Why are more geniuses known to the public?

A. Improved global communication.

B. Less discrimination against women.

ance of victors' concepts.

D. Changes in people's social positions.

15. What is the best title for the text?

A. Geniuses Think Alike B. Genius Takes Many Forms

C. Genius and Intelligence D. Genius and Luck

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