广东省广州市八区2022-2023学年高二上学期期末联考英语试题含解析.docx

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1、广东省广州市八区2022-2023学年高二上学期期末联考英语试题2022学年第一学期期末教学质量监测高二英语(试题)本试卷共10页, 卷面满分130分。考试用时120分钟。注意事项：1. 答卷前, 考生务必在答题卡上用黑色字迹的钢笔或签字笔填写学校、班级、姓名、试室号、座位号及准考证号, 并用2B铅笔在答题卡的相应位置填涂考生号。2. 全部答案必须在答题卡上完成, 答在本试卷上无效。3. 回答选择题时, 选出每小题答案后, 用铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑。如需改动, 用橡皮擦干净后, 再选涂其他答案。写在本试卷上无效。4. 回答非选择题时, 必须用黑色字迹的钢笔或签字笔作答, 答案必须

2、写在答题卡指定区域内的相应位置上;如需改动, 先划掉原来的答案, 然后再写上新答案;不准使用铅笔和涂改液。写在本试卷上无效。5. 考试结束, 将本试卷和答题卡一并交回。第二部分 阅读(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)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。AChina Science and Technology MuseumNo. 5 Beichen Dong Lu, Chaoyang District, Beijing Zip code:100101 For more information call (010)5

3、9041000 E-mail: ticketHoursOpening Hours: 9:30-17:00 from Tuesday to Sunday, ticket selling stops at 16:00. Closing time: Monday (except national holidays), Chinese New Years Eve and the following two daysAdmissionFees for main exhibition halls (except Science Paradise Hall): CNY 30; Free for childr

4、en under 1. 3 meters if accompanied by adult. Fees for Science Paradise Hall: CNY 20 for children; CNY10 for adults. Science Paradise HallThis hall is an attractive place for children who like science and hands-on activities where they can have great fun. It consists of seven theme exhibition areas:

5、 Happy Farm, Cheerful Water Bay, Science Castle, Exploring Mountains, Safety Island, Performance Scene and Hands-on Activities. It is set up for three-to-eight-year-old children, aiming at inspiring their interest in science in various educational ways, including games, discussions and interaction.

6、Exploration and Discovery HallExploration and discovery is a lasting theme in the process of human civilization. This hall focuses on scientific exploration in many areas: the origin of the universe, microscopic matter, natural phenomenon such as motion, sound, light and electricity, life and math.

7、It displays the wonder and mystery of science and helps visitors experience the joy brought by exploration and discovery. Sci-tech and Life HallThis hall exhibits the development of sci-tech in agriculture, health, housing, information exchange, transportation and machines which are inextricably bou

8、nd to the ordinary life of people. It is science and technology that make a more convenient and better life for us. This hall consists of six sections, including Source of Our Daily Life, Healthy Life, Household, Information and Traffic, and Smart Tools and Machinery. Challenge and Future HallThis h

9、all has an area of 5, 100 square meters. It concentrates on some crucial issues and challenges that human beings face. It shows the contributions made by technological innovation and imagines the future.1. Why is Science Paradise Hall attracted to children? They can _.A. play with other childrenB. d

10、o a lot of science researchesC. discuss and interact with scientistsD. enjoy themselves by doing hands-on activities2. How much may they pay if a 1.2-meter-tall girl and her working parents visit the main exhibition halls including Science Paradise Hall?A. 60B. 80C. 100D. 1203. If youre interested i

11、n healthy ways of living, which would you prefer to visit?A. Science Paradise HallB. Challenge and Future HallC. Sci-tech and Life HallD. Exploration and Discovery HallBSince I was born and brought up in a rural town, I have a great interest in nature. Using the chance of studying abroad in my secon

12、d year at college, I decided to go to Canada just because I wanted to see the beautiful phenomena there. So after I finished the study, I went to Yellowknife in the Northwest. I clearly remember the sixth night in Yellowknife. Suddenly my host mother came to my room around 8 p. m. and told me to cha

13、nge clothes and go outside quickly carrying her camera. The northern lights were flickering (闪烁)in the sky! I was amazed and just stood there with my mouth open. I forgot to take pictures of the mysterious lights. Since that night, whenever it was sunny, I went outside at night and looked at the sky

14、. It was so cold that my hands and feet were numb with cold. Actually, the time of my being able to be out was limited. I had to bring her camera back to the house in one hour at the most, for the camera was going to be broken because of the cold temperature. As I took pictures of the northern light

15、s, I came to find a characteristic movement of the lights. They first appear in the north part of the sky and then they gradually come down to the south. After that, suddenly, they come in the middle of the north and south only for a while, which is the time when the best northern lights can be seen

16、. Since it is only a few seconds for the northern lights to come down to the middle of the sky, it is very hard to get good pictures. The stronger the sun acts, the better and stronger northern lights flicker in the sky. Thats because they occur from the collision(碰撞)between atmospheric gases and so

17、lar wind. Much more solar wind comes to the earth when the sun is active, leading to the best northern lights.4. Why did the author forget to take pictures?A. It was freezing cold outside.B. He was shocked by the wonderful sights.C. The lights were flickering in the sky.D. He lost all his feeling in

18、 his hands and feet.5. What can we infer from the passage?A. The northern lights came out every night.B. The author took lots of pictures with his camera.C. The author could stay as long as he liked outdoors.D. Cameras will be damaged if exposed too long to coldness.6. When is the best time to see t

19、he northern lights?A. They appear in the north part of the sky.B. They rise in the east and set in the west.C. They are between the north and south.D. They come down to the south part of the sky.7. Why is it hard for the author to take good pictures?A. The lights stay in the middle for a very short

20、time.B. The lights of the sun affect the northern lights.C. The lights are caused by the collisions of gases.D. The colours of the lights are determined by the height.CBy drawing patterns on the surface of a cup of tea, chabaixi (茶百戏), an ancient Chinese tea trick displayed in a recent TV drama, has

21、 gone viral for its apparent similarity with modern coffee art. However, ten years ago, this distinctive technique was close to disappearing. Zhang Zhifeng, a practician of chabaixi, found scenes of chabaixi in the drama aroused great interest among ordinary people. Chabaixi can create endless patte

22、rns such as bamboos and mountains or even calligraphy. There are over a dozen steps, from grinding (碾碎)tea for fine powder, to pouring boiled water, stirring the mixture for thick froth, and finally drawing the patterns. It is different from making latte because people use clear water as the object

23、to put into the cup instead of milk. But when the water touches the surface of whipped tea, it turns into a white color and disappears in 20 minutes. The process before the drawing is known as the tea-making technique, diancha. The quality of diancha is crucial to whether patterns can be successfull

24、y produced later. “Chabaixi is one of the countless forms of tea-making techniques in China. The importance of chabaixi is not only that this technique is unique in the world, but also it gives us a window into peoples lifestyle in the Song Dynasty, a period of time when leisure activities in some w

25、ays resemble what we have now, ”Zhang said. Before chabaixi was discovered by TV audiences, the technique was listed as part of Chinas Intangible Cultural Heritage in 2017, after it was recovered by Zhang Zhifeng. He started researching the origins of chabaixi in the 1980s and brought the technique

26、back in 2009 after decades of trials and practice. Zhang spent nearly 30 years studying and researching the origins and making of tea, but for him it was all worthwhile. “This technique is key to the tea culture of the Song Dynasty, and it would be a shame to let it fade. This technique must be pass

27、ed on to the next generations so they can understand its history, ” Zhang said.8. What do the underlined words “gone viral” in paragraph 1 probably mean?A. Become popular quickly.B. Received good protection.C. Started declining gradually.D. Maintained highly competitive.9. What do we know about chab

28、aixi?A. It develops based on coffee art.B. It is painted with whipped milk.C. It mainly describes beautiful scenery.D. It involves complicated tea-making skills.10. What is paragraph 3 mainly about?A. The origin of chabaixi.B. The significance of chabaixi.C. The uniqueness of chabaixi.D. The develop

29、ment of chabaixi.11. What can be the best title for this passage?A. Zhang Zhifeng - A Practician of ChabaixiB. Chabaixi - A Famous Tea-making TechniqueC. Ancient Chinese Tea Trick Starting New TrendsD. Ancient Tea Technique Finds New Popular RecognitionDMore than 30% of the worlds population lives i

30、n drylands areas that experience significant water shortages. Engineers and scientists at the University of Texas at Austin have developed a unique solution to help people in these areas access clean drinking water. They developed a low-cost gel film (凝胶膜) that can pull water from the air in even th

31、e driest climate. Combining two simple ingredients, cellulose and konjac gum (魔芋胶), the gel is inexpensive to produce. Just one kilogram of gel can absorb up to six liters of water in a dry climate. For those living in a climate with relative humidity (潮湿), one kilogram of gel can collect up to 13 l

32、iters of water a day. As the gel is so inexpensive and easy to make, it may offer a way of providing drinking water to countries with water shortages. Previously, researchers have harvested fresh water from fog and dew, but that only serves areas with high humidity. Other attempts at pulling water f

33、rom desert air are typically energy-intensive and do not produce much. In fact, this gel is a vast improvement from previous water harvesting technologies. The maximum water harvested has been 5. 87 liters in places with relative humidity. This new gel doubles this amount, uses no energy and is simp

34、le to operate and it can be molded into a shape or size that best suits the user. “This new work is about practical solutions that people can use to get water in the hottest, driest places on Earth,” said Guihua Yu, professor at the Cockrell School of Engineering. “This could allow millions of peopl

35、e without consistent access to drinking water to have simple, water generating devices at home that they can easily operate.”“This is not something you need an advanced degree to use,” the papers lead author, Youhong “Nancy” Guo said. “Its straightforward enough that anyone can make it at home if th

36、ey have the materials.” Scientists are planning on making a thicker gel that will increase the yield, making this technology a practicable solution to drought.12. What do we know about the gel film from paragraph 2?A. It can increase the humidity of the air.B. It can harvest drinking water from the

37、air.C. It has been widely applied in desert areas.D. Its quite energy-consuming to produce the gel.13. Why does the author mention previous water harvesting methods in paragraph 3?A. To introduce the advantages of the new gel.B. To state the tough living conditions in dry regions.C. To show the proc

38、ess of manufacturing the new gel.D. To present the theory of water harvesting technologies.14. What is Guihua Yus attitude towards the new water-harvesting method?A. Skeptical.B. Indifferent.C. Hopeful.D. Disapproving.15. What are the scientists planning to do next?A. Developing a thicker gel.B. Tea

39、ching people to make the gel.C. Producing the gel on a large scale.D. Raising money for further research.第二节 (共5小题;每小题2. 5分, 满分12. 5分)阅读下面短文, 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。Tips to fit gratitude in your lifeReady to begin? Here are some ways to become a more thankful person. Every day, say aloud

40、 three good things that happened. This can be a fun activity to do around the dinner table together with the whole family, but its also extremely powerful to express gratitude aloud when youre alone. Keep a gratitude journal. Write down the small things from your day that mattered to you, like the f

41、ew minutes of quiet time you had on your drive to work, or the fact that this afternoons rain storm didnt flood your basement. _16_Thank yourself. _17_ Make sure you give yourself a thank-you for the healthy habits youve cultivated in your own life, such as eating plenty of vegetables or giving your

42、self enough time for rest each night. Enjoy the good moments. If you notice youre feeling happy, stop what youre doing and pay attention for a few minutes. _18_ Later, when youre trying to inspire gratitude, you can remember this moment and experience the benefits all over again. Check for silver li

43、nings. Even the most difficult life challenges come with some benefit- you just have to look to find them. Being sick draws the compassion of friends. _19_ When things feel hard, ask yourself: Whats good here?Look outward, not inward. Robert Emmons says people are more likely to feel grateful when t

44、hey put their focus on others, rather than getting caught up in their own inner narratives about how things should have gone. Empathy (同理心) for others can arouse a sense of gratitude. _20_Change your perspective. If you struggle to come up with something to feel grateful for, put yourself in the sho

45、es of someone experiencing misfortunes greater than your own. Recalling a colleague who is in poor health, e. g, will inspire gratitude for your own healthy body, which you may have taken for granted otherwise.A. Making a mistake teaches you a lesson.B. Make it a habit to show empathy for others.C.

46、And it is wise for people to have an outward focus.D. When you feel unwell, ask yourself: What makes you being so?E. Gratitude doesnt always need to be focused on what other people have done for you!F. If youre having a hard day, you can look back through these blessings in your life.G. Notice exact

47、ly how you feel, including the sensations in your body and your thoughts.第三部分 语言运用(共两节, 满分30分)第一节 (共15小题;每小题1分, 满分15分)Some time ago, I was on the high-speed train. Two men got on and one took the seat next to me while his friend was in another set of seat. I _21_and said, “Take my seat so you can si

48、t with your friend. ” When I sat down, he said to his friend, “It _22_a hospitality (好客) award. ” I smiled, turned around and said, “Thank you, but not _23_. ”He replied, “It was cool!” He seemed so _24_by what seemed to me a rather small gesture. I reached in my wallet and _25_ a Smile card. I turned towards the young man and said. “Please pay it forward. ” He took the _26_ . I turned to face forward in my seat and heard him say, ” Smile! Yes you can! Smile! Yes we can!”The young men sitting oppo