广东省广州市从化中学2022-2023学年高二上学期期末考试英语试题

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2022 学年第一学期期末教学质量监测
高二英语笔试试题 2023.01
本试卷共 9 页，卷面满分 120 分，折算成 130 分计入总分。考试用时 120 分钟。
第一部分 阅读（共两节，满分 60 分）
第一节 阅读理解（共 19 小题；每小题 2.5 分，满分 47.5 分）
阅读下列短文，从每题所给的 A、B、C、D 四个选项中选出最佳选项。
A
Here’re some famous places of interest in Beijing for you to visit.
The Great Wall of China
It’s one of the greatest sights in the world — the longest wall in the world, an awe-inspiring feat of ancient defensive architecture. Its winding path over rugged country steep mountains takes in some great scenery. It shows us not only China’s culture of national pride, grand projects, and determined resistance, but also China’s extravagant architecture and creativity.
Open time:
Apr.1 - Oct.31(high season) 7:30-16:00 Ticket: 40 yuan for adult; half for student
Nov.1 - Mar.31(low season) 7:30-16:00 Ticket: 35 yuan for adult; half for student
Website: badaling.cn Tel: 86-10-69122222
The Summer Palace
It’s the largest and most complete imperial garden existing in China. It was first built in the 12th century as an imperial palace. Occupying an area of 304 hectares, the Summer Palace features hilly and water scenery. The Kunming Lake makes up four-fifths of this royal park. The Long Corridor running east-west along the lake as well as the Pavilion of the Fragrance of Buddha, the Sea of Wisdom, and the Hall of Dispelling the Clouds and Suzhou Street standing south to north on the Longevity Hill are the major scenic spots.
Open time:
Apr.1 - Oct.31 6:30-18:00 Ticket: 30 yuan for adult; Child under 6, for free Nov.1 - Mar.31 7:00-17:00 Ticket: 20 yuan for adult; child under 6, for free E-mail: webmaster@china.org.cn Tel: 86-10-68326688
The Forbidden City
It was the Chinese imperial palace during the mid-Ming and the Qing Dynasties. It’s listed by UNESCO as the largest collection of preserved ancient wooden structures in the world. Added to the World Heritage in 1987 as the “Imperial Palace of the Ming and Qing Dynasties”, the Forbidden City is now officially called the Palace Museum.
Open time: 8:30-16:00; (Closed on Monday but open during national holidays)
Ticket: 60 yuan for adult; half for student; child less than 1.2m tall, for free Website: www.dpm.org.cn Tel: 86-10-85007938
1. Fond of climbing and enjoying greatest hilly sights, Mike should best choose to visit.
A. the Long Corridor
B. the Forbidden City
C. the Great Wall of China
D. the Summer Palace
2. If a couple with their daughter Anna aged 5, visits the Summer Palace on May Day, how much should they pay?
A. 50 yuan. B. 40 yuan. C. 90 yuan. D. 60 yuan.
3. An international collector wants to know more about the Palace Museum, he should connect
.
A. Website: www.dpm.org.cn B. Tel: 86-10-68326688
C. Website: badaling.cn D. Tel: 86-10-69122222
B
On Monday, August 21, millions of Americans across the country wore their protective eyeglasses to watch the highly expected total solar eclipse ( 日 食 ). Though the eclipses, which
occur about every 18 months, are not rare, this one was historic. It was not only the first total solar eclipse visible from the mainland US in more than 38 years, but also the first to be seen coast to coast in almost a century.
The crowds were thrilled as the moon briefly blocked the sun, covering cities all the way from Oregon to South Carolina(SC) with darkness. A cold ran down many spines ( 脊 柱 ) as the
temperatures dropped dramatically, by up to 12 degrees Fahrenheit, during totality (全食). Those fortunate enough to have clear skies not only saw the corona, the sun’s outer atmosphere, which is
usually not visible in the sun’s glare, but also the bright stars and planets.
Unfortunately, the weather was not cooperative everywhere. The crowds who gathered in Charleston, SC, the last big city in the path of totality, had to struggle against a thick cloud cover when the partial eclipse began at 1:17 pm. It did thin out a little as totality took place at 2:46 pm, allowing for a good view of the eclipse, but not the sun’s corona! However, some splendid flashes of lightning that occurred just as the moon covered the sun helped ease the disappointment somewhat.
All in all, the rare event, believed to be the most observed and most photographed eclipse in history, was a huge success. As Bill Nye, aka “the Science Guy” briefly put it, “Experiencing an eclipse changes the way we feel about space and how we are connected. This moment will remind us all that we share a common origin among the stars and that we are all citizens of the same planet.”
4. What do we know about the eclipse on August 21?
A. It was first viewed by the citizens in Carolina.
B. It caused a temperature decrease in some cities.
C. It was the first total solar eclipse visible in the US.
D. It cheered astronomy lovers from all over the world.

5. Paragraph 3 is mainly about .
A. where people could enjoy a good eclipse
B. when the total solar eclipse happened in Charleston
C. what people saw in Charleston during the eclipse
D. why the weather was bad in Charleston
6. How does Bill comment this rare event?
A. Astonishing. B. Disappointing. C. Troublesome. D. Meaningful.
7. What is the best title for the text?
A. US People Celebrate the Rare Solar Eclipse
B. Imperfect Weather Disappoints Eclipse Lovers
C. Astronomy Experts Analyze Total Solar Eclipse
D. Historic Total Solar Eclipse Attracts People in US
C
Masks that helped to save lives are proving a deadly danger for wildlife, with birds and sea creatures trapped in the shocking number of thrown-away facial coverings. Single-use masks have been found around pavements, waterways and beaches worldwide. Worn once, the thin protective materials can take hundreds of years to decompose. “Face masks aren’t going away any time soon
— but when we throw them away, these items can harm the environment and the animals,” Ashley
Fruno of animal rights group PETA said.
In Britain, a gull was rescued by the RSPCA after its legs became tangled in the straps (带子) of a mask for up to a week. The animal welfare charity took it to a wildlife hospital for treatment before its release.
The biggest effect may be in the water. More than 1.5 billion masks made their way into the world’s oceans last year, accounting for around 6200 extra tonnes of ocean plastic pollution, according to environmental group Oceans Asia.
Conservationists in Brazil found one mask inside the stomach of a penguin after its body was washed up on a beach, while a dead pufferfish was discovered caught inside another of the coast of Miami. French campaigners found a dead crab trapped in a mask near the Mediterranean. Masks and gloves are “particularly problematic” for sea creatures, says George Leonard, chief scientist from NGO Ocean Conservancy. “When those plastics break down in the environment, they then enter the food chain and impact entire ecosystems,” he added.
There has been a shift towards greater use of reusable cloth masks as the pandemic (疫情) has
worn on, but many are still using the lighter single-use varieties. Campaigners have urged people to bin them properly and cut the straps to reduce the risk of animals becoming trapped. Oceans Asia has also called on governments to increase fines for littering and encourage the use of washable masks.
8. What does the underlined word “decompose” mean?
A. Break down. B. Burn down. C. Turn down. D. Fall down.
9. What can we learn from George Leonard’s words?
A. The environmental group saves many animals.
B. Sea wildlife is fond of feeding on face masks.
C. Measures should be taken to protect sea wildlife.
D. Masks thrown around will finally harm humans.

10. How is paragraph 4 developed?
A. By analysing causes.
B. By giving examples.
C. By providing explanations.
D. By making comparisons.
11. According to the author, how might the mask problems be solved?
A. By washing the reusable cloth masks more frequently.
B. By stopping the public from using the single-use masks.
C. By encouraging the use of reusable masks and increasing fines.
D. By cutting the straps of the masks and reusing them properly.
D
Rayner Loi keeps a note on his iPhone with details of the fruit and vegetables that go bad every week at his home. That way, when he goes to the supermarket, he has a better idea of how many apples or bananas he actually eats in a week, and can adjust his shopping accordingly. He believes individual action like this is important to tackle the problem of food waste. But he also has higher goals.
In 2017, Loi founded Lumitics, a company that tracks food waste with the aim of helping hotels and airlines, which serve thousands of meals a day, figure out how much avoidable waste they are generating. Loi says most chefs can’t easily monitor all the food that never gets eaten and find it very hard to develop strategies and implement measures to reduce food waste.
Lumitics uses garbage cans equipped with weight sensors, cameras, and Al technology that can identify and track the type and amount of food that gets thrown out--including whether it’s spoiled, uneaten or kitchen waste. Later, Lumitics’ customers use the waste data to adjust the amount of food put out at a breakfast buffet, or cut back on buying certain ingredients. Loi points to company data that shows he has helped the hotels he work with reduce food waste significantly. That’s not only green, it’s good for the bottom line. Hotel restaurants often operate on relatively thin profit, “so any savings for them actually is really immense for their business” he says.
Loi and his small team are already working with major clients like the Four Seasons hotel in Singapore and airlines including Etihad Airways. Now, Loi is expanding his ambitions beyond Singapore: Lumitics is working to begin operations next year in hotels in the Middle East and in other cities across Asia. What they want to achieve is really tangible in terms of the number of meals saved and the amount of carbon emissions avoided.
12. What does the underlined word “this” in paragraph 1 refer to?
A. keep track of his food consumption.
B. buy less apples and bananas.
C. buy food in supermarket every week.
D. handle the problem of food waste.
13. How does Lumitics work to reduce food waste?
A. It develops strategy and implements measures.
B. It makes full use of the garbage cans.
C. It recognizes and traces the food waste.
D. It analyzes the waste data from hotels.

14. Which one is not the benefits of Lumitics?
A. It is environmentally-friendly.
B. It can help hotel restaurants cut their cost.
C. It can reduce food waste.
D. It can attract more customers.
15. What can we learn about Loi from the text?
A. He loves cooking in hotel restaurants.
B. B. He is the manager of hotel restaurants.
C. He is ambitious to reduce food waste.
D. He is working with hotels in Middle East.
E
A national engineering laboratory in Tianjin is the base of the world’s largest and most advanced sound source identification system for commercial use. At first sight, the equipment, known as a sound camera and consisting of a big wheel with a supporting frame, resembles a mini Ferris wheel that lacks seats and cannot turn around. A closer look at the 5-meter-diameter wheel reveals high-tech features like an array of 144 sensors used to capture, identify and analyze the
source of noise on railways.“It is like a sound radar (雷达) for discovering noise,” said Hu Wenlin,
vice head of the National Engineering Laboratory for Noise Control and Reduction at China Railway Design Corporation.
Hu said that the data produced by the machine allows engineers to better understand the sounds generated when a train passes by, e.g. which part produces the most noise. After analyzing the data, engineers can draw up precise plans to reduce noise and make construction plans accordingly. For example, if a railway passes a residential area with stricter noise abatement requirements, engineers can come up with a plan to minimize noise, usually at greater expense. But if a railway passes a place with more relaxed noise control requirements, designers can make a cheaper plan.
Noise control technologies have been applied to dozens of major railway projects across the country. The sound camera, fully developed in China, is advanced by world standards, said Wang Changjin, the director of the National Engineering Laboratory. Before the sound camera was available, engineers usually used a pole fitted with sensors to collect sound data along railway lines.“It cannot be compared to the technique we are using now, which is far more precise,” Wang said.
The machine is just one of many innovations developed by the laboratory. It has conducted many research projects on railways, leading to the development of key noise control equipment for high-speed railways and bringing quieter lives to people living near the lines.
16. What can we learn about the sound camera?
A. It’s invented by Hu Wenlin for business use.
B. It translates sound information into images.
C. It’s a sound radar in the shape of a wheel.
D. It’s fitted with many sensors to study noise.


17. What can we infer from paragraph 2?
A. The data of the sound camera assist engineers to make better plans.
B. Engineers can control the noise requirements.
C. Engineers can make precise plans to reduce noise.
D. The stricter the noise control requirements, the cheaper the expenses.
18. What highlights the sound camera according to the 3rd paragraph?
A. It’s easier to move than other sound collectors.
B. It has been widely used in railway projects.
C. It operates much more accurately.
D. It’s available for railway workers.
19. What is the main idea of the passage?
A. China’s noise control technology leads the world.
B. Sound cameras make railway lines quieter.
C. Advanced technology rids people of much noise.
D. Conducting sound research is of great importance.
第二节 七选五（共 5 小题；每小题 2.5 分，满分 12.5 分）
根据下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多
余选项。
High school is a great time to start thinking about careers, yet many high schoolers don’t know what they want to do. 20 . In fact, students are likely to change their minds many times, perhaps even after they enter the workforce. And some of tomorrow’s careers might not exist today.
21 . However, they should know how to explore careers and put time into investigating them and learning about their skills and interests.
Understanding what you enjoy — and what you’re good at — is the first step in exploring
careers. “ 22 , the question is, ‘What do you like to learn about?’” says Schneider, a school counselor (规划师) at Sheboygan South High School in Sheboygan, Wisconsin. “If you really like
science, what do you enjoy about it — the lab work, the field research?” 23 . High school junior Kate Sours, for example, loves spending time with kids as a babysitter and enjoys helping
people, so she focused on those two interests when she began considering potential careers.
Once you’ve thought about the subjects and activities you like best, the next step is to look for careers that put those interests to use. If you love sports, for example, you might consider a career as a gym teacher or a coach. 24 . There are hundreds of occupations, most of which are related to more than one skill area. School counselors, teachers, and parents can help point you in the direction of occupations that match your interests and skills.
A. High school students don’t have to know the exact career they want
B. If you don’t know what you want to do
C. But school counselors say that’s perfectly fine
D. But they aren’t the only options for people interested in sports
E. It’s important to think about what you like to do
F. When you get job experience
G. Use the answers to those questions to identify careers that may have similar tasks

第二部分 语言运用 (共两节, 满分 60 分)
第一节 完形填空（共 2 篇 30 小题；每小题 1 分，满分 30 分）
阅读下面短文，从每题所给的 A、B、C、D 四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
A
If you’re feeling that life just can’t be any worse for you, it can be challenging to think positive thoughts. When you’re stressed, depressed, 25 , or in a negative state of mind because you feel “bad things” 26 happening to you, it’s important to change those 27 thoughts to something positive. If not, you’ll only attract more “bad things”.
It’s often very hard to think positive when so many things are negative, but be 28 that someone, somewhere is worse off than you. You can choose to think 29 by beginning with the smallest of steps.
If you start one small, positive thing and 30 it during the course of your day, you’ll begin to move into a more positive 31 : positive thoughts, feelings and opportunities. With practice, you will find that over time, you will change your outlook and choose to be 32 , regardless of the events around you.
Here are some examples for you to 33 . Begin and end each day with a “Thank you for this wonderful day!” When you see gas prices rising, say “I’m so glad to have a 34 in which to get around.” When your boss is too hard on you, say “I am grateful for my job as I know that many don’t have one.” If you are having health problems, be 35 for what does work: “I do appreciate it that my eyes see, my ears hear, my mouth tastes, my legs walk, and my 36 write.” Write down whatever you’re thankful for each day. In moments when you’re feeling really down, read aloud what you 37 beforehand. This will certainly help uplift your spirits. If you practice this 38 , you will find your list getting longer and longer.
The 39 to making it a moment of joyful peace is to move yourself into a positive thought and keep it there long enough. The more you practice, the happier you’ll be.
25. A. upset
B. serious
C. terrible
D. curious
26. A. avoid
B. keep
C. prevent
D. try
27. A. relative
B. positive
C. negative
D. sensitive
28. A. disappointed
B. anxious
C. interested
D. sure
29. A. stubbornly
B. differently
C. carelessly
D. actively
30. A. sing
B. speak
C. catch
D. repeat
31. A.situation
B. attention
C. ambition
D. conclusion
32. A.depressed
B. peaceful
C. happy
D. confused
33. A. announce
34. A. wheelchair
B. make
B. car
C. follow
C. ship
D. learn
D. jetplane
35. A. beautiful
B. grateful
C. merciful
D. wonderful
36. A. arms
B. legs
C. hands
D. shoulders
37. A. recorded
B. talked
C. heard
D. noticed
38. A. rapidly
B. occasionally
C. slightly
D. regularly
39. A. design
B. key
C. project
D. chance

B
Would you buy something you can’t see? That’s the question posed by two New York brothers who’ve lost much of their 40 to a rare eye disorder and have 41 their lives
— and livelihoods — to raising money for a cure.
Bradford Manning, 35, and his 30-year-old brother, Bryan, are the 42 of the clothing brand Two Blind Brothers. They’ve 43 a strategy that’s helped raise $700,000 for the cause: selling mystery boxes full of a variety of their soft shirts, comfortable 44 , knit beanies and sweaters.
And the sale of their boxes, costing from $30 to $200, is now a social 45 phenomenon. Among their customers are parents with vision-damaged children. Some have 46 unboxing videos on TikTok, Facebook and Instagram. The two turn over all 47 from the boxes to groups like the Foundation Fighting Blindness, funding research on eye diseases like the one they’ve 48 from.
Brad was diagnosed at 7 after a doctor 49 that Stargardt disease was the cause of his
50 vision. The doctor told the mother to “take him 51 , get him a magnifier (放大镜) and maybe teach him Braille, and “good luck”. But the parents would not give up their son. Today, the two brothers’ condition has 52 , leaving both with peripheral (外围的) vision.
The brothers 53 their story in every mystery box, with some special thanks.“When people shops blind, they prove something 54 ,” they write. “They prove that genuine trust is real.”

40
A. ability
B. vision
C. view
D. brightness
41
A. devoted
B. spent
C. donated
D. lived
42
A. fans
B. supporters
C. founders
D. sponsors
43
A. searched for
B. met with
C. dealt with
D. hit on
44
A. socks
B. jewelry
C. backpacks
D. watches
45
A. environment
B. health
C. media
D. trade
46
A. updated
B. packed
C. downloaded
D. posted
47
A. incomes
B. profits
C. salaries
D. gains
48
A. resulted
B. suffered
C. recovered
D. consulted
59
A. calculated
B. investigated
C. doubted
D. determined
50
A. declining
B. satisfying
C. lasting
D. outstanding
51
A. home
B. away
C. here
D. abroad
52
A. worsened
B. changed
C. slowed
D. sped
53
A. broadcast
B. publish
C. include
D. record
54
A. imaginable
B. remarkable
C. affordable
D. acceptable


第二节 语法填空（共 2 篇 20 小题；每小题 1.5 分，满分
30分）

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。

A
CHINA has made ecological and environmental protection a national priority, being acutely aware that the country has to go to war against pollution. “We must 55 (firm) establish the concept of a socialist ecological civilization. We must develop a harmonious relationship between man and nature, 56 (do) everything to protect the environment for future generations,” said President Xi.
It would be fascinating to see 57 this impacts everyday life in China, in terms of the response of ordinary people, results, 58 the state of ecological awareness.
One of the popular activities is Riding for Kicks.
China’s bike-sharing companies are praised as 59 environmentally friendly alternative to the overcrowded public transportation system in most Chinese cities. The 60 (arrive) of dockless bikes in recent years is an innovation that 61 (welcome) agreeably in urban areas since its launch. Ofo Inc. was one of the first companies 62 (launch) a dockless e-bike-sharing scheme in Beijing. Shortly afterwards, other companies such as Mobike jumped on the bandwagon in major Chinese cities, and many other start-ups emerged. COVID-19 has also contributed 63 the popularity of this means of individual transportation. Hellobike reports that in all Chinese cities 64 it operates, so-called “long-distance” trips have doubled since April.
B
A modern view of ancient China
Li Ziqi, 29 ， has more than 18 million followers on Sina Weibo, and more than six million subscribers on YouTube. These numbers make Li the second most 65 (influence) vlogger from China on international video-sharing 66 (platform).
67 (inspire) by the self-sufficient lifestyle of ancient Chinese people, she started shooting short videos in 2016. As a young woman of the post-1990 generation, Li looks elegant with long braids in her hair, always dressed 68 traditional costumes. In her short videos, ripe cherries are picked to make jam and peaches 69 (harvest) to make sweet wine.
70 most viewers find wonderful is that the lifestyle and the picturesque
landscapes displayed in Li’s videos help them find inner peace 71 give them a psychological break from their stressful and busy urban routine.
Apart from showcasing how to cook, Li has even demonstrated other ancient skills, such as movable-type printing, dyeing cloth and making furniture. She 72 (impress) her viewers with the charm of China’s traditional handicrafts and techniques. She has been patient with

her work. She once spent two years 73
(make) paper from tree bark, brushes out of

rabbit hair, and other stationery with natural materials.
Li says: “As 74 increasingly popular vlogger, I hope I can show the world the wonderful cultural heritage of China.”
参考答案
第一部分 阅读（共两节，满分 60 分）
第一节 阅读理解（共 19 小题；每小题 2.5 分，满分 47.5 分）

1~3
CDA
4~7
BCDD
8~11
ADBB
12~15
ACDC
16~19
DACB






第二节 七选五（共 5 小题；每小题 2.5 分，满分 12.5 分）

20~24 CABGD
第二部分 语言运用（共两节，满分 60 分）
第一节 完形填空（共 2 篇 30 小题；每小题 1 分，满分 30 分）

25~29
ABCDB
30~34
DACCB
35~39
BCADB
40~44
BACDA
45~49
CDBBD
50~54
AACCB
第二节 语法填空（共 2 篇 20 小题；每小题 1.5 分，满分 30 分）

55. firmly; 56. do; 57. how; 58. and; 59. an

60. arrival; 61. has been welcomed; 62. to launch; 63. to; 64. where

65. influential; 66. platforms; 67. Inspired; 68. in; 69. harvested

70. What; 71. and; 72. has impressed; 73. making; 74. an