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2022级高二下期半期质量检测
英语学科
第I卷(共95分)
第一部分 听力(共两节,满分30分)
第一节(共5个小题;每小题1.5分,满分7.5分)
1. When does the man usually practice yoga?
A. At 5:30. B. At 6:00. C. At 6:30.
2. What is the woman probably doing?
A. Preparing for her tests. B. Planning her holiday. C. Reading a book.
3. Where does the conversation take place?
A. At home. B. At a supermarket. C. At the man's office.
4. Why is the boy's father against the trip?
A. Canada is too far away. B. The trip may be meaningless.
C. The time of the trip is unsuitable.
5. What is the main reason for doctors to recommend bike riding?
A. It can make legs slim. B. It can make you put on weight.
C. It can build up the body.
第二节(共15小题;每小题1.5分,满分22.5分)
听第6段材料,回答第6、7题。
6. What can we say about the weather on Sunday?
A. It was fine. B. It was hot. C. It was changeable.
7. What do the locals think of small balls of ice in midsummer?
A. It's beyond their expectations. B. It's a common phenomenon.
C. It's caused by climate change.
听第7段材料,回答第8至10题。
8. Why does the man call the woman?
A. To make a reservation. B. To check out of the hotel. C. To ask about the city center.
9. What does the woman say about the Imperial?
A. It is cheaper than her hotel. B. It is rated as a five-star hotel.
C. It is better known than her hotel.
10. What does the man finally want to know about the Imperial?
A. The price. B. The telephone number. C. The location.
听第8段材料,回答第11至13题。
11. What has the woman been reading?
A. A novel. B. A dictionary. C. A cookbook.
12. Why doesn't the man read books?
A. He has poor eyesight. B. He dislikes stories. C. He is too busy.
13. Where does the man usually listen to his books?
A. In the kitchen. B. In the car. C. On the plane.
听第9段材料,回答第14至17题。
14. What day is it today?
A. Friday. B. Saturday. C. Sunday.
15. What does Claire think helped her get the letter from Harvard ?
A. Forming good learning habits. B. Attending extra courses.
C. Staying up late to study.
16. Why did Claire choose Harvard University ?
A. Her aunt was studying there. B. She has won a scholarship to it.
C. She wants to be Madelyn's schoolmate.
17. What does Claire plan to do before September ?
A. Visit her aunt. B. Travel abroad. C. Visit some colleges.
听第10段材料,回答第18至20题。
18. What are the good seeds confirmed by?
A. Containers. B. X-rays. C. Freezers.
19. Why are seeds stored in frozen environment?
A. To be preserved for long. B. To tackle climate change.
C. To safeguard food supply.
20. What is the speech mainly about?
A. Where seeds are stored. B. How the seed bank works.
C. Why seed banks are important.
第二部分 阅读理解(共两节,满分50分)
第一节(共15小题;每小题2.5分,满分37.5分)
A
Healthy eating and staying fit can be difficult. You may want to eat tasty food that is easy to prepare. You may be inspired to exercise and stay in shape. The good news is that there are apps to help you.
Paprika
Paprika is an app to help users plan meals, shop and cook. You can save recipes from websites and from other apps to Paprika. The app can help keep track of the foods you have in your home so when you go shopping, you know what you need to buy.
MealBoard
MealBoard is another app that can suggest recipes and help you plan meals. This app can suggest recipes based on the food you already have in your home. MealBoard can keep a list of what food you have and what you need to buy. This app can scan bar codes to add items to your list. Using this app, you can also note the expiration dates (失效期), so you know when your food is no longer usable. MealBoard lets users save recipes from websites and then search them by foods used in the recipes. For example, you can search for recipes that have “chocolate” in them.
IEatWell
The IEatWell app supports healthy eating by giving users rewards for eating the night foods. If you like earning rewards for meeting your goals, IEatWell may work well for you. Instead of measuring how much you eat. IEatWell measures how well you eat. Tell the app what you are eating for your meal. You can even add a photo. The app will rate how healthy your meal is, and then give you a reward if you are eating well.
21. What do the apps Paprika and MealBoard have in common?
A. They can scan bar codes.
B. They can let you know what you need to buy.
C. They can keep a record of the meals you eat outside.
D. They can tell if the food has passed the expiration dates.
22. If you eat a healthy diet, IEatWell can ________.
A. give you a picture B. give you a reward
C. provide you with recipes D. measure how much you eat
23. Where is the text probably taken from?
A. A science report. B. A cooking recipe. C. A health blog. D.Amedical journal.
B
Cathy Brennan calmly paddled her bright yellow kayak (皮艇) down the Potomac River, continuing her voyage, the latest of her solo trips on major waterways. It was tough, but it allowed Brennan to let go of everything else, empty her brain of the everyday chores and focus on the now. “I’m in the moment, looking at the waves.” said Brennan.
The journey is a minimalist style: sleeping bag, small tent, rain jacket, change of clothes, first aid kit, apples and cheese sticks. When she’s thirsty, she scoops water from the rivers and pumps it through a filter. “I always drink the river,” she says. Brennan loves being on the rivers, seeing the bald eagles above, deer on the banks and a fascinating array of bugs and insects that never find their way into homes.
However, every few days Brennan will find a hotel for the night where she can get a shower and eat a cheeseburger. She’ll also check in with her husband John, who has helped her select the river and research the trips at their home. “He’s my virtual Sherpa(夏尔巴人) with benefits,” Brennan says, laughing. She has a phone with her but rarely calls or texts anyone. Her children usually keep track of her via the transponder that sends them her location every 10minutes or so.
Brennan knows that solo kayaking is not for everyone and she’s not reckless. Brennan grew up on a lake and was a strong swimmer and boater from an early age. When going through rough rapids, she watches the weather carefully. She is cautious about where she camps and who is around her. She has packed up her gear and headed back out on the river when she has felt unsafe.
Surely, she is alone on these journeys but she isn’t lonely. She suggested that we all need some disconnection from the wired world to find the wider world around us.
24. What can be learned about Cathy Brennan from paragraph 1?
A. She seeks inner peace. B. She is bad at being calm.
C. She is fond of travelling. D. She is tired of everyday housework.
25. Why does Brennan regard her husband as “virtual Sherpa with benefits”?
A. Because he keeps track of her.
B. Because he contacts her with calls and texts.
C. Because he accompanies her on the river.
D. Because he arranges the route for her.
26. What does the underlined word “reckless” in paragraph 4 mean?
A. Prepared. B. Fearless. C. Thoughtless. D. Ambitious.
27. How is Brennan’s kayak trip according to the passage?
A. Odd and instructive. B. Romantic and thrilling
C. Costly and relaxing D. Tough and rewarding.
C
If, as the saying goes, you are what you eat, then it stands to reason you also excrete (排泄) what you are. If we follow this rule, it means that our bodily waste reflects our diet and overall health. For instance, analyzing human excreta can help find abnormal levels of certain chemicals, which might show signs of some diseases.
A new study shows that analysis of a city’s wastewater can also provide insights into the health and behavior of its residents. Such surveillance (监测) can be applied to sample (取样) all toilet users without knowing their names. It is much cheaper than alternative sampling techniques, and flexible enough to monitor everything from drug use to diet and even mental health.
Wastewater surveillance has become an important tool in over 70 countries for monitoring and managing public health. This new approach involves analyzing wastewater samples to look for and track the presence of various viruses, bacteria and parasites. By monitoring the genetic material of these pathogens (致病菌) in wastewater, scientists and public health officials can gain valuable insights into the spread of diseases within communities. This is especially true in poor countries, where alternative means of testing are expensive.
It could also be applied to many other areas. For example, the police can adopt the tool to spot criminal behavior. Anything from consuming illegal drugs to handling bomb ingredients could potentially he detected in wastewater.
But for wastewater surveillance to fulfil its potential, today’s systems must be transformed into something more stable and organized. In addition, testing bodies should be open about the extent of their capabilities, and exactly how data will be used. They should also consult with the people being monitored. It would be a shame if privacy worries caused support for it to disappear.
28. Why does the author mention the example in paragraph 1?
A. To show some signs of physical illness.
B. To introduce a method of detecting diseases.
C. To explain the importance of diet to health.
D. To present the value of studying bodily waste.
29 What is an advantage of wastewater surveillance?
A. It serves more purposes. B. It requires less effort to do.
C. It protects residents’ privacy. D. It needs little professional knowledge.
30. What is paragraph 3 mainly about?
A. The development of wastewater surveillance.
B. The means of wastewater testing for poor areas.
C. The application of wastewater in disease detection.
D. The potential of wastewater in discovering dangerous goods.
31. What is the author’s attitude towards wastewater surveillance?
A. Doubtful. B. Careful. C. Unclear. D. Unconcerned.
D
Much like our guts (内脏), cities too have various types of microorganisms(微生物) that grow in the environment. And, much like analyzing the microorganisms in our guts can show important details about our physical condition, doing the same thing with a city's microorganisms can help us understand data on the kinds of bacteria and other small life forms that are living alongside urban people.
While it's possible to use human researchers to collect data on a city's microorganisms, that kind of field research can be costly, difficult, and time-consuming. In 2010, honeybees in Brooklyn visited a nearby cherry factory, producing bright-red honey. This caused researchers to examine what other things New York’s honeybees were bringing back to their hives. It struck the researchers that this might be an easier way to collect microorganisms than to search for them on subway poles or sidewalks.So in a new study, researchers decided to seek help from the honeybee, which spends its days exploring cities all over the world, to learn about the urban microenvironments.
The team analyzed hive debris (碎片) from around the world and had some interesting findings. In Sydney, the hive debris showed DNA from microorganisms that can break down rubber, while in Melbourne, a significant amount of DNA from eucalyptus, a kind of tree originally from Australia, appeared at the bottom of hives. And the hive debris from Venice had microorganisms commonly found in rotting wood.
The analysis of Tokyo hives not only found DNA from local unique microorganisms, but also showed the presence of a microorganism that can cause disease among humans. This finding led the team to believe that using bees to learn about urban environments might be a great way to track the spread of human diseases.
While the study is still at the initial stage and it remains to be seen whether honeybees will help scientists find diseases or help city planners make cities greener one day, the insects’ great promise as little research helpers is obvious.
32.What does the author want to express in the first paragraph?
A. The significance of studying microorganisms in cities.
B. The role of small life forms in urban ecosystems.
C. The relationship between microorganisms and human health.
D. The similarities of microorganisms in our guts and those in cities.
33.Why did researchers turn to honeybees for help?
A. They are skilled at exploring remote places.
B. They are willing to be close to human researchers.
C. They can collect cities’ microorganisms in a productive way.
D. They have a natural talent for recognizing microorganisms.
34. What does the new study find out?
A. Bees in Venice primarily feed on rotting wood.
B. Hive debris from diverse places has unique DNA material.
C. Bees in Melbourne have the ability to break down rubber.
D. Bees exhibit different living habits based on their living places.
35.Which can be a suitable title for the text?
A. Honeybees Can Help Analyze DNA from Microorganisms
B. Microorganisms are Significant to Human Health
C. Honeybees Reveal Urban Microorganisms through Hive Debris
D. Urban Microenvironment’s Richness is Beyond our Imagination
第二节(共5小题;每小题 2.5分,满分12.5分)
根据短文内容,从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
Most smartphones allow you to run location-sharing software that uses the phone's GPS capability to let friends and family know your exact location. There are lots of great uses for this technology. 36 So make sure you're permitted to use an app or service, and pay attention to how you are using it. Here're some important points you may find helpful.
Choose what's best for you. Some location-sharing services are games that let you give a shout-out when you've turned up at a particular spot. 37 Still others continue to share your location until you change the setting. Be sure you know exactly how your service shares your location.
Know who your friends are. 38 This means people can search to see if you're online and add you as a friend. It's important to remember that sharing your location with people you've never met in real life is risky, so you should carefully manage friend requests and share your location only with people you know and trust.
39 Some services automatically stop sending your location after a period of time, but others will send it forever — until you stop it. Review your contact list periodically and delete anyone to whom you no longer feel comfortable revealing your location.
Update parents. Location-based services are a great way for teens to let parents know where they are without having to call or text. 40 If you're heading home late at night, you can also use a service like Glympse to share your location as you drive, so they'll know if you have car trouble or get stuck in traffic.
A. Check back often.
B. Keep sending your location.
C. However, these services are not for all children.
D. With its help, you can easily share your location with them.
E. Check-ins ease worries so they don't have to follow your every move.
F. Others show where you are all the time or for a period of time you set.
G. Some location services operate like Facebook, where you invite and accept friends.
第三部分 语言运用(共两节,满分30分)
第一节 完形填空(共15小题;每小题1分,满分15分)
Barre is a workout that includes movements from ballet and yoga, and it's been sweeping the world. But it seems that the trend never quite 41 in Malaysia until a new studio, Rebarre, popped up a month ago. Its 42 Carmen has always been passionate about fitness and dance, having spent 15 years getting trained as a ballet dancer.
__43 she loved dancing, she never 44 pursuing dance as a career. Instead, she chose to study economics in Imperial College Business School and graduated with 45 .
Because of this, she was 46 by a top consulting company in London. However, Carmen realized there had always been a 47 within her that she would make her mark in the field of fitness. Despite her strong belief, it was still a 48 decision to quit for passion. Thus, Carmen spent a long time 49 her options. Carmen eventually left her job, returned to Malaysia, and 50 Rebarre.
But why barre? To Carmen, the 51 of barre is that there is no 52 to entry to barre; anyone can do it.
Although some people in Malaysia have 53 the barre concept, most people are still 54 with it and its benefits. Thus, building awareness about barre continues to be a great 55 for Rebarre.
41. A. gave in
B. wore out
C. show up
D. took off
42. A. customer
B. founder
C. trainee
D. member
43. A. Unless
B. Although
C. Since
D. Once
44. A. compared with
B. slowed down
C. accounted for
D. thought of
45. A. choices
B. honors
C. missions
D. promises
46. A. rejected
B. introduced
C. welcomed
D. inspired
47. A. leisure
B. prediction
C. conflict
D. voice
48. A. quick
B. tough
C. flexible
D. wise
49. A. weighing
B. limiting
C. denying
D. exercising
50. A. invented
B. transferred
C. expanded
D. launched
51. A. appeal
B. format
C. symbol
D. contrast
52. A. need
B. way
C. barrier
D. chance
53. A. criticized
B. removed
C. accepted
D. invented
54.A. unfamiliar
B. disappointed
C. upset
D. impressed
55.A. pleasure
B. puzzle
C. challenge
D. success
第Ⅱ卷(共55分)
第二节 阅读下面短文,在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。(共10题,每小题1.5分,满分15分)
The Ganqiu Festival is one of the oldest traditional celebrations and social activities of the Miao ethnic group in China. It falls on the first day of “Liqiu", 56 indicates the end of summer. Miao people 57 (settle) down in Huayuan County, Fenghuang County, Jishou County, Luxi County and several other counties in Hunan Province hold a series of grand 58 (ceremony) to celebrate the day. The festival is not only an opportunity for Miao people to celebrate a good harvest, but 59 important social occasion for young Miao men and women as well.
According to local tales, Miao people drove out demons (恶魔) from their lands and began planting rice to build up their homeland. And due to their hard work, they were blessed 60 a harvest every autumn. Since then, the festival has remained a celebration of their victory, an expression of their 61 (appreciate) for the harvest season, and a way to send blessings to others.
Having a long history, the Ganqiu Festival observes many customs 62 (pass) down from generation to generation. 63 (traditional), during the day, Miao people wear colorful costumes and gather for a feast featuring 64 (attract) shows and sports activities. The festival ___65___(list) as national intangible cultural heritage in 2014 and later as UNESCO intangible cultural heritage in 2016.
第四部分 写作(共两节,满分40分)
第一节 (满分15分)
假定你是李华,你校将举办以“Protect Wild Animals”为主题的英语演讲比赛。请你根据以下提示写一篇英语演讲稿。
1. 野生动物的现状;
2. 保护建议;
3. 发出倡议。
注意:1. 词数80左右;
2. 可以适当增加细节,以使行文连贯;
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第二节 (满分25分)
阅读下面材料, 根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段, 使之构成一篇完整的短文。
Daniel’s mother, Debbie Ashworth struggled to raise her two kids. As the older child at home, Daniel was a good help to his mother, cleaning the room and caring for his younger brother, Tony.
On a cold winter morning, Debbie asked the kids to go to the supermarket for some groceries. A toy panda on the shelf caught Tony’s eyes. It was so adorable that he could hardly tear himself away from it. Knowing that they couldn’t afford it, Daniel told his brother to put it back. But Tony really wanted it and was unwilling to leave. “Please, I can wait until Mom’s salary came in on June 15th,” Tony said. Daniel hesitated for a while, then took out a pen and wrote a note, which read, “Please keep the toy panda for my little brother until June 15th, when my mother gets her salary to pay for it. Thanks.” Placing the note on top of the box, they left the supermarket relieved.
One of the staff spotted the note, who then showed it to the manager. The note melted everyone there and they decided to do something thoughtfully. They put away the toy panda so that it wouldn’t be purchased by other shoppers. After that, they tried their best to search for the two boys, but in vain. There was no other clue(线索)on the note to identify them. It appeared that they had no alternative but to wait until June 15th, which was about half a month away.
The big day finally arrived. Unexpectedly, the two boys didn’t show up. “Maybe they have forgotten all about the toy,” one clerk whispered. “Impossible. A toy animal might not mean much to an adult. But for a child, it could mean the world,” the manager said. “We must come up with a way to contact them.” They decided to turn to the Internet by posting the note and their phone number online, hoping it could bring a surprise.
注意:1.续写词数应为150左右; 2.请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
The post eventually attracted the attention of Debbie. __________________________________
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“I lost my job last month,” Debbie sighed(叹气). _____________________________________
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高二下期半期质量检测英语参考答案
1、 听力
1—5 CAACC 6—10 CBAAB 11—15 ACBCA 16—20 CBBAB
二、阅读
21-23 BBC 24-27 ADCD 28-31 DACB 32-35 ACBC 36-40 CFGAE
三、完型
41-45 DBBDB 46-50 CDBAD 51-55 ACCAC
四、语法填空
56. which 57. settling 58. ceremonies 59. an 60. with
61. appreciation 62. passed 63. Traditionally 64. attractive 65. was listed
五、写作
应用文:
Good morning everyone!
I’m very glad to give a speech today, the topic of which is “Protect Wild Animals’’. As we all know, wild animals play a part in keeping the balance of nature. Unfortunately, they are in danger, some of which are dying out.
Thus, it is urgent to take some measures to protect them. First of all, establishing natural reserves is a must, where they can be undisturbed by human race. Additionally, we should raise our awareness of animal protection, deeply understanding to harm animals is to harm ourselves.
let’s take the responsibility and do what we can to protect them. I’m looking forward to the future when we can live harmoniously together with wild animals.
读后续写:
The post eventually attracted the attention of Debbie. She immediately recognized that it was her son’s handwriting. Full of gratitude, she phoned the supermarket and thanked for their kindness. The manager invited the mom and her two sons back to the supermarket, presenting the toy panda to little Tony. Holding his beloved toy, Tony’s face lit up and his eyes were shining with great joy. “But why didn’t you come for the toy on June 15th?” the manager asked the two boys in a gentle voice. Hearing this, both of them lowered their heads.
“I lost my job last month,” Debbie sighed(叹气). She explained that knowing the news, the boys decided to keep the toy as a secret. So she had no idea about the case until she spotted the post online. Hearing this, everyone present was deeply moved. Turning to Debbie, the manager said, “I wonder if you are willing to work here as an assistant?” Hearing this, tears of gratitude welled up in Debbie’s eyes, and she held the manager’s hands, saying, “I couldn’t thank you enough.” Due to their help, the whole family felt warmth in the cold weather and believed that there was kindness in every corner of the world.
听力原文:
Text 1
W: Harry, what time do you get up?
M: I normally get up at 6 o'clock but sometimes I have to be up by five.
W: Do you practice yoga in the morning?
M: Yes. I usually practice it half an hour later after I get up.
Text 2
M: Maggie, our holiday's coming soon. What are you going to do?
W: Well, I've been thinking about nothing but the coming exams. I've gone over half my notebook.
Text 3
W: Tim, have you seen my umbrella? The one I bought at the supermarket last week.
M: Oops, I must have left it at my office, sorry. I'll bring it home on Monday.
W: OK. I'll pick up another umbrella today.
Text 4
M: I might be going to Canada for a short study trip.
W: That sounds meaningful.
M: It still isn't for sure yet. The camp starts during our school term. So my dad's against the idea.
Text 5
M: Now some doctors are strongly encouraging bicycle exercise.
W: Bicycle exercise? Is that because you want to make your legs slim and beautiful in this way?
M: Actually, that's not the main reason. They say riding a bike can build you up.
第二节
Text 6
W: How did you enjoy your weekend at the seaside?
M: It started very well on Saturday, but on the second day we got a very unpleasant surprise.
W: What happened?
M: That afternoon, while everyone was enjoying the sunshine on the beach or playing in the sea, the sky suddenly went dark. A strong wind started blowing. Before people could gather their stuff and run for cover, there was a heavy shower of hail. All the people got into a panic, and left their things behind and ran to the beach restaurant. The hailstones were so big that many people got hurt!
W: Really? Small balls of ice in the middle of summer?
M: Apparently, it's fairly common there. The locals said such storms sometimes blow from Iceland or Greenland.
W: It sounds like you did have a different and unforgettable weekend
Text 7
W: Adventure Reservations. Can I help you?
M: Yes, I'd like to book a single room with a bath for September 22 to 25.
W: Just a moment, please. I'm sorry, sir. We are fully booked on those dates.
M: Oh, that's too bad. Could you recommend another hotel that won't be full up to me?
W: Yes, of course. Where would you rather like to be, in the city center or in the suburbs?
M: I prefer a place close to the city center because it is more convenient.
W: In that case, I would suggest that you try the Imperial.
M: Do you know the rate per night for a single room with a bath there? And please tell me what the Imperial is like.
W: Well, a single with a bath at the moment would be between $50 to $60. It is rated as a four-star hotel. Ours is better known than the Imperial but then the Imperial is less expensive than here.
M: Uh-huh. One last thing, do you know its telephone number?
W: Yes, it is 61540928.
M: Thank you very much. I really appreciate your help, goodbye.
W: Goodbye and thank you for calling us.
Text 8
M: That's a pretty thick book. It looks like a dictionary.
W: You're right; it does. But it is actually a novel.
M: Wow! The writing is really small. This would take me a year to finish.
W: I've been reading for a while, and I read pretty fast. So, you prefer shorter stories, then?
M: I prefer books on tape. With my schedule, I don't really have the time to sit down and read.
W: I understand. That's why I do most of my reading just before bed. What do you listen to?
M: Books that inspire me and teach me new things. Most of the time, I listen to them when I'm driving. Sometimes I listen to them when I'm on along flight.
W: That sounds like a good idea. I could listen to one in the background while I'm cooking.
M: How about this? You recommend a book to me, and I'll try to read it your way. But you have to listen to one of mine.
W: Deal.
Text 9
M: Claire, I heard that you were admitted into Harvard University, right?
W: Yes, I received the letter on Friday, the day before yesterday.
M: Congratulations! You must have worked hard during your high school.
W: Well, I always got A's on my tests. I took three separate courses for four months for the SAT.
M: What do you think is the most important during learning?
W: In my opinion, it's the learning habit that helped me earn the letter from Harvard. Believe it or not, I never burned the midnight oil.
M: Why didn't you choose Princeton? I remember your aunt graduated from Princeton years ago.
W: My best friend Madelyn joined Harvard last year, I really wanted to go there because of her, although Princeton offered me a scholarship.
M: Oh, I got it. When will you go to Harvard?
W: In September. Before that, I'll fly to China and other Asian countries. I've been longing to taste food and meet people there. I've decided to work part-time to cover my expenses at college.
Text 10
W: Currently, there are over 1,000 seed banks located all over the world. How does the seed bank work? First, scientists from all over the world collect endangered and useful wild species, put them in a paper or cotton bag to prevent them from getting bad, and send them to the seed bank. Once the seeds arrive, they're dried and preserved in a special room. After that, X-rays confirm that the seeds are undamaged and that no insects are hidden inside. The seeds are then frozen, stored in special containers and then placed in huge freezers at −20℃ for long-term storage, which allows the seeds to be preserved for decades and reawakened when required. One of the most famous seed banks, Svalbard International Seed Bank, now holds more than one million seed samples. It is located deep in a frozen Arctic mountain in Norway. As Earth is facing huge challenges like climate change, these seed banks are surely significant to safeguard the future of the world's food supply.
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