广东省茂名市电白区2022-2023学年高二上学期期末考试英语试卷.docx

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1、广东省茂名市电白区2022-2023学年高二上学期期末考试英语试卷第一部分阅读（共两节，满分35分）第一节 阅读理解（共10小题；每小题2. 5分，满分25分）阅读下列短文，从每题所给的四个选项（A、B、C和D）中，选出最佳选项，并在答题 卡上将该项涂黑。AEtiquette Matters Centre presents 2-Day Confidence and Manners WorkshopAlways wanted to give yourself the cutting edge that sets you apart from your peers （同龄 人）？Our 2-Day

2、 Confidence and Manners Workshop will give you much needed improvement and empower you with the soft skills that will set you apart from your peers and serve you well into adulthood.This highly-respected, incredibly effective workshop is a hot favorite among parents and children. Through this worksh

3、op, our center aims to empower you with confidence in your interaction in various social situations.Highlight of the WorkshopDay 1Building self-esteem （自尊）through positive self-talk.Recognizing the importance of effective listening.Mastering the art of public speaking with confidence.Obstacle Course

4、 Confidence Challenge.Day 2Manners in social media.Dining manners experience.Observing respectful manners in social settingsPresentation of certificates of completion to participants.Hurry! Slots are Limited!Dates: 12 December （Saturday） &. 13 December （Sunday）Hearing all of this, I thought of the $

5、 200 cash and felt this could be someone I could help. I went up to sit beside him and told him that if he felt comfortable accepting my offer, I would buy him whatever food on the menu he wanted. He refused because he didnt want to trouble me and put me out of money.注意：1 .续写词数应为150左右；2 .请按如下格式在答题卡的

6、相应位置作答。I strongly suggested he accept my offer.When I stood up to leave, he thanked me for the meal and the conversation.一参*考*答*案,.一一、阅读理解1-3 BCA 4-6DCA7-10 DDBC 11-15 GCEAF二、完形填空16-20 BADBC21-25DCBAC26-30AADBC三、语法填空31. to eat 32. had been recommended 33. a 34. best 35. entirely 36. in37. served 38.

7、 where 39. joining 40. onions四、词汇，语法与句子41. stuck42. without43. desperately44. was/is stuffed45. association46. had been collected47. expenses48. Strengthening49. consisting, flavoured50. What, that51. to participate; participation52. denying; exposure/being exposed53. Are; qualified for54. urge; to

8、study/work55. take; breath away五、书面表达（一）56. 应用文Dear teachers and fellow students:Its my great honor to stand here and present a speech about the worrying situation of nearsightedness among Chinese students. Nowadays in China, huge numbers of students are near-sighted, college students included. Wors

9、e still, the tendency is still on the rise. So, it is high time we took immediate and proper measures right now. Here, I do appeal to you all to stick to the practice of eye exercises at least twice a day. Besides, dont read in an environment where it is too dim or too bright. As you know, too much

10、screen time contributes a lot to poor eyesight, so youd better stay away from digital devices as well. Last of all, please remember to give your eyes a short rest between classes by looking far outside. Take good care of the window of your heart, and youre bound to enjoy a bright future.Thats all! T

11、hanks for all your attention!六、书面表达（二）57. 读后续写I strongly suggested he accept my offer. I told him everyone deserves a warm meal. He eventually accepted it but just ordered something simple. During the meal, we had a Conversation-I learned he was 45 and had previously worked as a driver. Unfortunatel

12、y, about a year earlier he fell while working and badly hurt his back. He was no longer able to work until his back recovered.When I stood up to leave, he thanked me for the meal and the conversation. I shook his hand, looked him in the eye, and handed him the $ 200. I told him he was a good man who

13、 had had some terrible luck and nothing more. He burst into tears and asked for my address or phone number so he could repay me some day. I told him that I was once in a bad spot and someone helped me, and that if he wanted to repay me, just try to do as much as possible to help someone else who nee

14、ded help.Timing: 9 a. m. to 6 p. m.Age of participants: 9 to 12 years oldFees: $ 650 per child (inclusive of course material and lunch and tea for 2 days) Early bird discounts: 5% off for participants who register before 1 November and a free goodie bag worth $60.To register:Book through sistick. co

15、m or come down to our head office at 65 Bras Basin Road.For more information, please visit our website, call us or follow us on social media.1. Participants in the workshop can.A. experience the joy of learningB. build social skills and confidenceC. promote their relationship with peersD. equip them

16、selves with excellent academic knowledge.2. Which activity might be beneficial to those who want to deliver a speech?A. Dining manners experience.B. Manners in social media.C. Mastering the art of public speaking with confidence.D. Recognizing the importance of effective listening.3. Which of the fo

17、llowing is included for all participants attending the workshop?A. Course material.B. Tea and supper.C. A free goodie bag.D. A discount for workshop.BAs a student at a medical school, Sam thinks poetry is a big part of his life, thanks to his new teacher, Rafael Campo, who believes poetry can benefi

18、t every doctors education and work. Rafael is a physician, professor and a highly respected poet.“Poetry is in every encounter with my patients. If we do anything when we re with our patients, were really immersed in their stories, really hearing their voices. And, certainly, thats what a poem does

19、J he said.Rafael worries that something important has been lost in medicine and medical education today: humanity, which he finds in poetry. To end that, he leads a weekly reading and writing workshop for medical students and residents. He thinks medical training focuses too much on distancing the d

20、octor from his or her patients, and poems can help close that gap.Third-year resident Andrea Schwartz was one of the workshop regulars. She said, I think theres no other profession other than medicine that produces as many writers as it does. And I think that is because there9s just so much pow- er

21、in doctors and patients interacting when patients are at their saddest moments.Not everyone believes thats what doctors should do, though.Rafael said, “I was afraid of how people might judge me, actually. In the medical profession, as many people know, we must always put the emergency first. But, yo

22、u know, that kind of treatment, if its happening in the hospital, very regrettably, sadly, results in a bad outcome. The family is sitting by the bedside. The patient hasnt survived the cancer. Dont we still have a role as healers there?”In a poem titled Health”, Rafael writes of the wish to live fo

23、rever in a world made painless by our incurable joy. He says he will continue teaching students, helping patients and writing poems, his own brand of medicine.4. What does the underlined word “immersed“ in paragraph 2 mean?A. Committed.B. Forced. C. Persuaded.D. Absorbed.5. What does Andrea Schwartz

24、 think of poetry?A. It has nothing to do with doctors.B. It is mostly produced by doctors.C. It contributes to medical work.D. It keeps doctors away from patients.6. Which words can best describe Rafael Campo?A. Capable and responsible.B. Gifted but overconfident.C. Honest and modest.D. Cold but res

25、pected.CThis year, new technologies will enable more drivers to take their hands off the steering wheel （方向盘）while on the road. But that doesnt mean their cars will be fully self-driving-that day still remains far in the future.Automakers like General Motors （GM） , Ford and Stellates are introducing

26、, or upgrading existing technologies. But in the words of Kay Stepper, an automated driving expert, these systems are “feet off and hands off, but they will not be “eyes off or mind off.For the time being, these systems will only be used on limited-access highways, where there are no pedestrians （彳亍

27、人）or bicyclists. Vehicles with this technology will be able to drive at relatively high speeds, but only in simple traffic situations.Bryan Reimer, a researcher with the Massachusetts Institute of Technologys Age Lab, said it will be decades before people can buy truly self-driving cars in which hum

28、ans ride as passengers.Still, the technology that will be rolled out by the major automakers this year will do more than most so-called Advanced Driver Assistance Systems, or ADAS, do now.GMs Super Cruise system allows drivers to completely let go off the steering wheel while driving on selected hig

29、hways. It was introduced in 2017 on the Cadillac CT6 sedan, which was discontinued last year. An improved version is coming this year on the Cadillac Escalade SUV and the Cadillac CT4 and CT5 sedans.Super Cruise only works on highways that have been previously laser-mapped in three dimensions. GPS p

30、ositioning and the vehicles9 radar sensors and cameras are used to enable drivers to unhand all the controls.Drivers still need to pay attention, however. A camera in the car makes sure the driver is looking at the road at all times. If the driver looks away from the road for more than a few seconds

31、, the system will stop working.7. At present, what can the self-driving cars do?A. They can drive freely on city streets.B. They can run without human drivers.C. They handle complex （复杂的）road conditions on their own.D. They allow drivers to take their hands off the steering wheel.8. What can we infe

32、r from the words of Kay Stepper?A. People need to trust new technology.B. Super Cruise Does More than Most ADAS.C. People can look away from the road.D. People cant unhand all the controls.9. What does Paragraph 6 mainly talk about?A. GMs latest car models.B. GMs Super Cruise system.C. GMs developme

33、nt plan.D. GMs close competitors.10. What can be a suitable title for the text?A. Its High Time to Get a New Car.B. The Industrial Revolution Ts Underway.C. The Real Self-driving Remains Far.D. People still need to pay attention.第二节（共5小题；每小题2分，满分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佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项 涂黑，选项中有两项为多

34、余选项。How to Take Effective Notes During LecturesEffective note-taking is an active part of the learning process that requires you to get the main idea and write down its key words in your own way. 11Prepare for the lecture in advance.Teachers hand out outlines of their lectures before they begin. 12

35、It can help you focus on the difficulties you have in understanding and you will be able to ask better questions in class.Find your style of taking notes.13 For example, some visual learners could draw certain shapes to represent important concepts. Some people prefer writing words, and some may fin

36、d it most helpful to record a lecture and listen to it while studying. You have to find the style works best for you._14_Rather than writing complete sentences or even complete words, create a form of fast and brief writing with some signs or phrases to make note-taking easier. This will help you ta

37、ke notes quickly and keep up with the lecture.Take down key points.It is important to write down key points from the lecture. _ 15 _Things like key ideas, definitions, and descriptive phrases can help you remember the subject. For example, if the lecture is based on a specific battle in history, try

38、 to write down the date, the major characters involved and the overall outcome of the struggle.A. Develop your shorthand.B. Write questions as you are listening.C. Skimming them will warm up your brain.D. Everything you learn may be helpful in the future.E. Different people may have different ways o

39、f note-taking.F. It means you need to focus on the most meaningful information.G. With the following tips, you can become a better lecture note-taker.第二部分语言知识及应用（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）阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的四个选项（A、B、C和D）中，选出可以填入空白 处的最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。I had worried myself sick over Simons mothe

40、r coming to see me. I was a new _6 and I gave an honest account of the students work. In Simons case, the grades were awfully low. He couldnt read his own handwriting. But he was a bright student. He discussed adult subjects with nearly adult comprehension. His work couldnt reflect his 17So, when Si

41、mons mother entered the room, my palms were sweating. I was completely 18_ for her kisses on both my cheeks. I came to thank you,“ she said, surprising me beyond I speech. 19 me, Simon had become a different person. He talked of how he _20_ me, he had begun to make friends, and for the first time in

42、 his twelve years, he had recently spent an afternoon at a friends house. She wanted to tell me how _21 she was for the self-respect I had nurtured （培养）in her son. She kissed me again and left.I sat there, _22_, for about half an hour, _23_ what had just happened. How did I make such a life-changing

43、 difference to that boy without even knowing it? What I finally came to remember was one day, when some students were 24 reports in the front of the class. Jeanne spoke _25_ , and to encourage her to raise her voice, I had said. Speak up. Simon is the expert on this. He is the only one you have to c

44、onvince, and he cant hear you in the_ 26 of the room.” That was it. From that day on, Simon had sat up straighter, paid more attention, smiled more, andbecame happy. And it was all because he _27 to be the last kid in the last row. The boy who most needed _28 was the one who took the last seat that

45、day.It taught me the most _29 lesson over the years of my teaching career, and Im thankfulthat it came _30 and positively. A small kindness can indeed make a difference.16.A.bossB. teacherC. advisorD. doctor17.A. abilitiesB. courageC. feelingsD. dream18.A. desperateB. responsibleC. unsuitableD. unpr

46、epared19.A. In spite ofB. Thanks toC. Regardless ofD. In response to20.A. pleasedB. enviedC. lovedD. hated21.A. helpfulB. wonderfulC. awfulD. grateful22.A. disappointedB. excitedC. frozenD. afraid23.A. imaginingB. wonderingC. observingD. regretting24.A. givingB. reviewingC. editingD. writing25.A. qu

47、icklyB. repeatedlyC. quietlyD. firmly26.A. backB. middleC. frontD. entrance27.A. happenedB. pretendedC.refusedD. intended28.A. educationB. visitsC. thanksD. praise29.A. difficultB. valuableC. painfulD. enjoyable30.A. frequentlyB. graduallyC. earlyD. occasionally第二节：语法填空（共10小题；每小题1. 5分,满分15分）阅读下面材料，在

48、空白处填入适当的内容（1个单词）或括号内单词的正确形式，并将 本题的K答 案写在答题卡上。Later, I had a chance to experience authentic Chinese food by coming to China. When my family and I had just arrived in China, we went looking for a good place _31 _ (eat) in Beijing. A Sichuan restaurant _32 (recommend) to us by a friend, and finally, we found it. Tired, hungry, and not knowing 33 word of Chinese, we had no