广东省湛江市第一中学2022-2022学年高二英语上学期第一次大考试题.doc

湛江一中20222022学年度第一学期第一次大考高二级英语科试卷考试时间：120分钟 总分值：150分 第一局部：阅读理解共两节，总分值40分第一节共15小题；毎小题2分，总分值30分阅读以下四篇短文，从每题后所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出最正确选项，并在答題卡上将该选项涂黑。A“Cant hold a candle to is a popular expression. When there wasnt electricity, someone would have a servant light his way by holding a candle. The expression meant that the person who cannot hold a candle to you is not fit even to be your servant. Now it means such a person cannot compare or compete.Another expression is “hold your tongue. It means to be still and not talk. “Hold your tongue is not something you would tell a friend. But a parent or teacher might use the expression to quiet a noisy child.“Hold out is an expression one hears often in sports reports and labor news. It means to refuse to play or work. Professional football and baseball players “hold out if their team refuses to pay them what they think they are worth.The expression “hold up has several different meanings. One is a robbery. A man with a gun may say, “This is a hold up. Give me your money. Another meaning is to delay. A driver who was held up by heavy traffic might be late for work. Another meaning is for a story to be considered true after an investigation. A story can hold up if it is proved true.“Hold on is another expression, which means to wait or stop. As you leave for school, your brother may say, “Hold on, you forgot your book. It is used to ask a telephone caller to wait and not hang up his telephone.Our final expression is “hold the line. That means to keep a problem or situation from getting worseto hold steady. For example, the president may say he will “hold the line on taxes. He means there will be no increase in taxes.1.The expression “cant hold a candle to can be used when _. A. some footballers refuse to play a gameB. someone else is wanted on the phoneC. someone is not qualified for a position D. someone was delayed by heavy traffic2. If you cant get your ideal salary, you can_.A. hold a candle. B. hold out C. hold up D. hold on 3.Which of the following sentences can convey positive meanings? A.I was late as I was held up by a hold up. B. Hold on! You have to pay the bill, sir.C. You cant even hold a candle to Michael.D. I promise to hold the line on house prices.BTwo of the saddest words in the English language are “if only. I live my life with the goal of never having to say those words, because they convey regret, lost opportunities, mistakes and disappointment. My father is famous in our family for saying, “Take the extra minute to do it right. I always try to live by the “extra minute rule. When my children were young and likely to cause accidents, I always thought about what I could do to avoid an “if only moment, whether it was something minor like moving a cup full of hot coffee away from the edge of a counter, or something that required a little more work such as taping padding (衬垫) onto the sharp corners of a glass coffee table.I dont only avoid those “if only moments when it comes to safety. Its equally important to avoid “if only in our personal relationships. We all know people who lost a loved one and regretted that they had foregone an opportunity to say “I love you or “I forgive you. When my father announced he was going to the eye doctor across from my office on Good Friday, I told him that it was a holiday for my company and I wouldnt be here. But then I thought about the fact that hes 84 years old and I realized that I shouldnt give up an opportunity to see him. I called him and told him I had decided to go to work on my day off after all.I know there will still be occasions when I have to say “if only about something, but my life is definitely better because of my policy of doing everything possible to avoid that eventuality. And even though it takes an extra minute to do something right, or it occasionally takes an hour or two in my busy schedule to make a personal connection, I know that Im doing the right thing. Im buying myself peace of mind and thats the best kind of insurance for my emotional well-being. 4.Which of the following is an example of the “extra minute rule? A. Start the car the moment everyone is seated. B. Leave the room for a minute with the iron working. C. Wait for an extra minute so that the steak tastes better. D. Move an object out of the way before it trips someone.5. The underlined word “foregone in Paragraph 3 is closest in meaning to _. A. avoided B. abandoned C. lacked D. took6. The author decided to go to her office on Good Friday to _. A. keep her appointment with the eye doctor B. meet her father who was already an old manC. join in the holiday celebration of the companyD. finish her work before the deadline approached7. What is the best title for the passage? A. The Peace of Mind B. The Most Useful RuleC.The Two Saddest Words D. The Emotional Well-beingCIts rare that you see the words “shyness and “leader in the same sentence. After all, the common viewpoint is that those outgoing and sociable guys make great public speakers and excellent networkers and that those shy people are not. A survey conducted by USA Today referred to 65 percent of executives who believed shyness to be a barrier to leadership. Interestingly, the same article stresses that roughly 40 percent of leaders actually are quite shythey're just better at adapting themselves to situational demands. Bill Gates, Warren Buffet and Charles Schwab are just a few "innies".Unlike their outgoing counterparts who are more sensitive to rewards and risk-taking, shy people take a cautious approach to chance. Rather than the flashy chit-chat that defines social gathering, shy people listen attentively to what others say and absorb it before they speak. They're not thinking about what to say while the other person is still talking, but rather listening so they can learn what to say. Along the same lines, shy people share a common love of learning. They are intrinsically内在地 motivated and therefore seek content regardless of achieving an outside standard.Being shy can also bring other benefits. Remember being in school and hearing the same kids contribute, until shy little Johnny, who almost never said a word, cut in? Then what happened? Everyone turned around to look with great respect at little Johnny actually talking. This is how shy people made good use of their power of presence: they "own" the moment by speaking calmly and purposefully, which translates to a positive image.Shyness is often related to modesty. Not to say that limelight-seekers aren't modest, but shy people tend to have an accurate sense of their abilities and achievements. As a result, they are able to acknowledge mistakes, imperfections, knowledge gaps and limitations.Since shy people have a lower sensitivity to outside rewards than outgoing ones, they're more comfortable working with little information and sticking to their inner desires. Shy people are also more likely to insist on finding solutions that aren't primarily apparent. Don't believe me? Maybe you'll believe Albert Einstein, who once said, "It's not that I'm so smart, it's that I stay with problems longer." Obviously, finding certainty where uncertainty is typically popular is a huge plus for any successful person.The myth that shy people are less effective leaders than their outgoing fellows is just a misunderstanding. Make wise use of your personality strengths to lead your business no matter what side of the range you fall on.8.We can learn from Paragraph 2 that_.A. shy people are sensitive to rewards B. shy people care more about contentC. outgoing people are more careful about chances D. outgoing people consider what to learn while listening9.The example of Johnny shows_.A. shy people are likely to be modest B. hardworking students speak little in publicC. some students keep silent on purpose at school D. shy people may have an advantage in discussion10.We can learn from the underlined sentence in Paragraph 5 that_.A. success results from devotionB. shyness contributes to popularity C. outside reward leads to insistence D. uncertainty counts more than certainty11.The author supports his ideas mainly by_.A. making contrasts and giving examples B. explaining problems and providing solutionsC. giving definitions(定义) and presenting research results D. quoting(引用) authorities and making evaluations(评价) DWhat is the most common cause for people in the UK to ask for leave due to illness? The answer is not the common cold or flu, but back pain. Back pain affects one in three British adults, costs the country over 5 billion pounds every year and is very difficult to treat. But now Britains National Health Service (NHS) will be offering a new solution: acupuncture(针灸). The ancient Chinese needle treatment has been around in the UK for many years, but this is the first time it has been officially approved by the NHS.Traditionally, doctors in the UK have advised back pain sufferers to stay active, do stretching exercises and take painkillers when necessary. In more serious cases some people are given X-ray treatment or injections with medicines. However, there is evidence that acupuncture may be more effective than expensive X-rays or injections, so patients who have been suffering for over six weeks should be given a choice. As an alternative to acupuncture, patients will be able to choose either a course of spinal manipulation (脊柱推拿), or a series of special exercise sessions. In the UK, acupuncture is regarded as an aiding treatment, which means medical procedure hasnt experienced serious experiments by which scientists prove some treatments work. While many experts have welcomed the policy to make acupuncture available on the NHS, some are still doubtful about its effectiveness.Research from the US earlier this month found that similar acupuncture using toothpicks (牙签) which do not stick into the skin could be as good as using real needles. So while some are yet to be convinced, back pain sufferers will be hoping that acupuncture helps get them feeling healthy again.12. According to the passage, which is the best way to treat back pain?A. To stay active. B. To be acupunctured.C. To do stretching exercises. D. To take X-ray treatment or injections.13. Why are some people still doubtful about the effectiveness of acupuncture?A. Because they have other choices. B. Because acupuncture costs too much.C. Because using toothpicks is as good as using real needles.D. Because acupuncture hasnt been tested by scientists strictly.14. What does the author want to prove in the last paragraph?A. Needles are not better than toothpicks. B. Toothpicks is a useful tool for acupuncture.C. Toothpicks will take place of needles in the future.D. Acupuncture can be an effective treatment for back pain.15. What does the passage mainly talk about?A. The magic needles.B. Acupuncture in the UK.C. The ways to treat back pain.D. The reasons for people to ask for leave.第二节共5小题；毎小题2分，总分值10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正确选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。选项中有两项为多余选项。Most people are a little bit nerves before presenting a speech. When you don't handle these nerves properly, they can negatively affect your speech 16 . But you can learn how to reduce your speech anxiety by following the tips below.Remove the negative thoughts from your mind. When you think negative thoughts about your performance, your anxiety will grow. If you dont have confidence in yourself, how will your audience have confidence in you? When you catch yourself thinking negatively, stop it. 17 Know that youre not alone. About 80% of the population gets anxious about speaking in public. This group feels nervous and has a racing heartbeat. 18 While it can be an uncomfortable experience, know that you will get through it. And each time you give a speech, youll get more accustomed to the experience.19 The more you know your topic, the less nervous you will feel when you talk about it in front of others. Choose something about which you are passionate to address in your speech. If you do not get to choose the topic, at least try to find an angle that interests you and which you know something about.Get to know your audience beforehand. Be sure to know who your audience is. 20 For example, the speech you give to experts is not suitable for freshmen. Generally speaking, experts are rich in skills, experience and professional knowledge, while the freshmen are on the contrary. Therefore, the speech needs to be easy and clear for freshmen to understand.A Get to know your topic. B Replace it with a positive thought. C Find out the guidelines for your speech.D It may be difficult to get rid of these nerves entirely.E Know that its perfectly normal to feel this way before a speech.F This is important because your speech needs to be fit for your listeners.G Knowing these elements from the very beginning will help reduce your anxiety.第二局部：英语知识运用 共两节,总分值45分第一节：完形填空共20小题；每题1.5分，总分值30分阅读下面短文，掌握其大意，然后从第2140 各题所给的四个选项A、B、C 和D中，选出最正确选项，并在答题卷上将该项涂黑。It was my pre-medical student days when I was highly motivated to be a doctor. However, I was diagnosed with some auto-immunity disease. This led me to be in 21 for almost 3 months, unwell and 22 sad poems. 23 , I heard the doctor announce to my parents that medicines couldnt improve my 24 . Slowly and sadly, I 25 dreaming to be a doctor. Rather, I became a sad poet in the state where I would 26 move or talk but write.A(n) 27 happened after 3 months when I showed signs of recovery and I could walk out of the bed. This was just the time when my 28 went ahead and I 29 them. With no aim, I joined a BA degree and later an MA. I wrote almost 300 sad and romantic 30 . Poetry books in MA inspired me a lot. 31 , I came out to top the Masters degree .I also wrote articles, and was selected as student editor of the college magazine. Then I went ahead to do Mass Communication with a(n) 32 . My aim was to read my bylines(署名) regularly, 33 that was my real excitement. I 34 the job of a copy-editor and reporter in one of the leading daily newspapers. 35 then, I have never looked back.I always thought that I was a 36 in life who couldnt serve people by being a doctor. But this new life and new 37 taught me that I was still 38 others by being their tongue and voice. I was a winner! There are many advisers around us, but life itself is the 39 teacher that teaches us in the most beautiful manner. Only when we understand things 40 and stay strong can we move ahead.21. A. homeB. house C. sc