1、Unit 1Friendship.阅读理解A2023年广州综合检测一When Lina was awoken by the sound of thunder, she was alone on the island. The air was cool and bullfrogs croaked (呱呱叫). It was that brief moment when the summer sun had set but the stars hadnt yet appeared. Lina rubbed her eyes and looked around.“Hello？” she called
2、.“Celia? Marie？”There was no response.The moon was rising now, shedding light on the island. They had always called it “Forgotten Island” because only they seemed to remember its existence. It wasnt on any of the maps they could find, and even the forest rangers didnt know about it. Lina loved that
3、the island, hidden in a heavily wooded side stream of the river, was a secret among the three friends Celia, Marie, and her. But now Lina was here alone, and it was night. Worse still, it was her own fault.“Come on, Lina, let Marie row the boat，” Celia had said. Marie was two years older than Lina,
4、but she was a hopeless rower. Thats why Lina refused and rowed the boat to the island. The argument that followed the refusal took the usual form. Celia took Maries side, as she always did. Lina had exploded and yelled at them to just leave. So they got back in the boat and left.A bolt of lightning
5、crossed the darkened sky, accompanied by a deafening thunder clap. The storm was here. As the first cold raindrop slid down her neck, Linas mind returned to her current problem. She was stuck here by herself. She just hoped she didnt become as forgotten as the island. The thought of it sent a chill(
6、寒意) down her back.Suddenly, Lina spotted something in the water. It was a boat, and inside it were Celia, Marie, and Maries dad, who was steering through the fast flowing water. As the boat approached, they saw Lina waving and the worried expressions on their faces turned to relief.In her excitement
7、 Lina jumped into the river. Only once she was in the icy water did she remember how fast the water was moving. Luckily a strong arm reached into the water and pulled her out. She smiled weakly at Maries dad and, without a word, hugged Celia and Marie. They didnt seem to mind becoming wet.1What can
8、be inferred about the island?AIt is very near the ocean.BIt is a popular place for boating.CIt is surrounded by thick forest.DIt has never been reached by others.2Why did Lina get angry?AMarie would not help row the boat.BShe was left alone on the island.CMarie didnt know how to row the boat.DCelia
9、supported Marie in the disagreement.3What caused Lina to feel a chill?AHer shame about the unnecessary argument.BThe first raindrop of the approaching storm.CThe idea that no one would come to save her.DThe drop in temperature as the sun went down.4Who pulled Lina out of the water?AMaries father. BL
10、ina herself.CMarie. DCelia.B2023年惠州市高三第一次调研Being “young” is associated with all the good things in life beauty, hope, and energy. But youth also has negative associations impulsiveness, troublemaking, and irresponsibility. This negative side seems to be what society focuses on more, which is why you
11、ng people have mostly been considered as idle and difficult.But when it comes to Generation Z those born between 1995 and 2010 this_stereotype doesnt seem to apply anymore.In Japan, for example, Gen Zers are less likely to buy on impulse, but take into consideration more a products true value.“Theyr
12、e looking at the companies, not just the products，” Masahiko Uotani, CEO of Japanese cosmetics company Shiseido, told Bloomberg.“Theyre asking，Are they really delivering value to the society? Are they promoting diversity and inclusiveness？”Gen Zers are also more grounded than weve expected them to b
13、e. According to a recent survey by Bank of America, more than half of young adults aged between 18 and 23 said they were planning to buy a house within five years. And theyre not just saying itthey are willing to make sacrifices for it, including getting a second job and saving money for a down paym
14、ent instead of spending it on a vacation.“Despite their young age, this group is pragmatic and actively planning for their future，” DSteve Boland, head of Consumer Lending at Bank of America, told USA Today.“They have a clear vision of how they are willing to help themselves in order to make it happ
15、en.”Social issues are also at the center of concern of Gen Zers, who take themselves as a changing force of the world. In India, for example, young people who have just reached the voting age are eager to vote for a new leader who is capable of solving problems that matter the most to them, includin
16、g pollution, unemployment and womens safety.As a Gen Zer yourself，what is your plan for the future? 5What do the underlined words “this stereotype” in paragraph 2 refer to?ABeing young is good.BGen Zers are born after 1995.CThe traditional poor impressions on the youth.DThe associations with young people.6We can infer from t
