2021-2022學(xué)年廣東省揭陽市華僑高級中學(xué)高二（上）期中英語試卷

第一部分 閱讀（共兩節(jié)，滿分37.5分）第一節(jié)：閱讀理解（共4小題；每小題2.5分，滿分37.5分）閱讀下列短文，從每題所給的四個選項（A、B、C和D）中，選出最佳選項，并在答題卡上將該項涂黑。

• 1．The most popular of the amusement parks in Canada is Paramount Canada's Wonderland.This park frequently gets the most visitors of any seasonal park in North America.One reason is its numbers of wild rides.For younger kids，the television characters are very exciting.You can see Fred Flintstones，SpongeBob Square Pants or Dora the Explorer.There are often rides starring these characters that are more popular among younger children.There are plenty of fantastic shows for families to watch as well.What's more，the admission to the park includes the nearby Splash Works.
     Another popular theme park is Galaxyland Amusement Park.Amusement park's fun shouldn't be limited to just the summer months，and Galaxyland is aware of this.As the world's largest indoor amusement park，Galaxyland packs in it 25 breath-taking rides and attractions.It is also home to one of the world's largest indoor roller coasters.Galaxyland remains one of the most popular theme parks in Canada for older children because of attractions like the Rock 'N' Ride Dance Party.This party combines music，music videos and unlimited rides from 8 p.m.to midnight.
     One of the most visited amusement parks in Canada on the west coast is Playland.Playland，unlike other Canadian theme parks，has a long history in its city.Playland has all the fun of a carnival，with scary houses，merry-go-rounds（旋轉(zhuǎn)木馬） and a ferris wheel.There are also modern additions in the park，like a climbing wall for kids and a video game room.Playland is open from spring through fall，though only on weekends and holidays before June 18 and after September lst.
  
  （1）What makes Playland different from other Canadian theme parks？

  
  A．Its large indoor roller coaster.
  B．Its video game room.
  C．Its location.
  D．Its long history.
  （2）What do these three popular theme parks have in common？

  
  A．They all have attractions for children.
  B．They all open throughout the year.
  C．They all have parties at night.
  D．They are all outdoor parks.
  （3）The text is mainly intended to

  .
  A．encourage people to travel in Canada
  B．compare different theme parks in Canada
  C．introduce some popular Canadian theme parks
  D．offer some tips on visiting theme parks in Canada
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• 2．The morning had been a disaster.My tooth was aching，and I'd been in an argument with a friend.Her words still make me feel deeply hurt： "The trouble with you is that you won't put yourself in my place.Can't you see things from my point of view？" I shook my head stubbornly—and felt the ache in my tooth.I'd thought I could hold out till my dentist came back from holiday，but the pain was really unbearable.I started to call the dentists in the phone book，but no one could see me immediately.Finally，at about lunchtime，I got lucky.
     "If you come right now，" the receptionist said， "the dentist will fit you in."
     I took my purse and keys and rushed to my car.But suddenly I began to doubt about the dentist.What kind of dentist would be so eager to treat someone at such short notice？Why wasn't he as busy as the others？
  In the dentist's office，I sat down and looked around.I saw nothing but the bare walls and I became even more worried.The assistant noticed my nervousness and placed her warm hand over my ice cold one.
     When I told her my fears，she laughed and said， "Don't worry.The dentist is very good."
     "How long do I have to wait for him？" I asked impatiently.
     "Come on，he is coming.Just lie down and relax.And enjoy the artwork." the assistant said.
     "The artwork？" I was puzzled.
     The chair went back.Suddenly I smiled.There was a beautiful picture，right where I could enjoy it：on the ceiling.How considerate the dentist was!At that moment，I began to understand what my friend meant by her words.
     What a relief!
  
  （1）Which of the following best describes the author's feeling that morning？

  
  A．Cheerful.
  B．Nervous.
  C．Satisfied.
  D．Upset.
  （2）What made the author begin to doubt about the dentist？

  
  A．The dentist's agreeing to treat her at very short notice.
  B．The dentist's being as busy as the other dentists.
  C．The surroundings of the dentist's office.
  D．The laughing assistant of the dentist.
  （3）Why did the author suddenly smile？

  
  A．Because the dentist came at last.
  B．Because she saw a picture on the ceiling.
  C．Because she could relax in the chair.
  D．Because the assistant kept comforting her.
  （4）What did the author learn from her experience most probably？

  
  A．Strike while the iron is hot.
  B．A friend without faults will never be found.
  C．Put oneself in others' shoes.
  D．A friend in need is a friend indeed.
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• 3．The meaning of silence varies among cultural groups.Silences may be thoughtful，or they may be empty when a person has nothing to say.A silence in a conversation may also show stubbornness，uneasiness，or worry.Silence may be viewed by some cultural groups as extremely uncomfortable；therefore attempts may be made to fill every gap （間隙）with conversation.Persons in other cultural groups value silence and view it as necessary for understanding a person's needs.
     Many Native Americans value silence and feel it is a basic part of communicating among people，just as some traditional Chinese and Thai persons do.Therefore，when a person from one of these cultures is speaking and suddenly stops，what may be implied （暗示） is that the person wants the listener to consider what has been said before contjye.aiujye.aig.In these cultures，silence is a call for reflection.
     Other cultures may use silence in other ways，particularly when dealing with conflicts among people or in relationships of people with different amounts of power.For example，Russian，F(xiàn)rench，and Spanish persons may use silence to show agreement between parties about the topic under discussion.However，Mexicans may use silence when instructions are given by a person in authority rather than be rude to that person by arguing with him or her.In still another use，persons in Asian cultures may view silence as a sign of respect，particularly to an elder or a person in authority.
     Nurses and other care-givers need to be aware of the possible meanings of silence when they come across the personal anxiety their patients may be experiencing.Nurses should recognize their own personal and cultural construction of silence so that a patient's silence is not interrupted too early or allowed to go on unnecessarily.A nurse who understands the healing （治愈） value of silence can use this understanding to assist in the care of patients from their own and from other cultures.
  
  （1）What does the author say about silence in conversations？

  
  A．It implies anger.
  B．It promotes friendship.
  C．It is culture-specific.
  D．It is content-based.
  （2）Which of the following people might regard silence as a call for careful thought？

  
  A．The Chinese.
  B．The French.
  C．The Mexicans.
  D．The Russians.
  （3）What does the author advise nurses to do about silence？

  
  A．Let it continue as the patient pleases.
  B．Break it while treating patients.
  C．Evaluate its harm to patients.
  D．Make use of its healing effects.
  （4）What may be the best title for the text？

  
  A．Sound and Silence
  B．What It Means to Be Silent
  C．Silence to Native Americans
  D．Speech Is Silver；Silence Is Gold
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• 4．Their cheery song brightens many a winter's day.But robins are in danger of wearing themselves out by singing too much.Robins are singing all night — as well as during the day，British-based researchers say.
     David Dominoni，of Glasgow University，said that light from street lamps，takeaway signs and homes is affecting the birds' biological clocks，leading to them being wide awake when they should be asleep.
     Dr Dominoni，who is putting cameras inside nesting boxes to track sleeping patterns，said lack of sleep could put the birds' health at risk.His study shows that when robins are exposed to light at night in the lab，it leads to some genes being active at the wrong time of day.And the more birds are exposed to light，the more active they are at night.
     He told people at a conference， "There have been a couple of studies suggesting they are increasing their song output at night and during the day they are still singing.Singing is a costly behaviour and it takes energy.So by increasing their song output，there might be some costs of energy."
     And it is not just robins that are being kept awake by artificial light.Blackorids and seagulls are also being more nocturnal.Dr Dominoni said， "In Glasgow where I live，gulls are a serious problem.I have people coming to me saying 'You are the bird expert.Can you help us kill these gulls？' During the breeding（繁殖）season，between April and June，they are very active at night and very noisy and people can't sleep."
     Although Dr Dominoni has only studied light pollution，other research concluded that robins living in noisy cities have started to sing at night to make themselves heard over loud noise.
     However，some birds thrive（興旺）in noisy environments.A study from California Polytechnic University found more hummingbirds in areas with heavy industrial machinery.It is thought that they are capitalising on their predators（天敵）fleeing to quieter areas.
  
  （1）According to Dr Dominoni's study，what causes robins to sing so much？

  
  A．The breeding season
  B．The light in modern life
  C．The dangerous environment
  D．The noise from heavy machinery
  （2）What is the researchers' concern over the increase of birds' song output？

  
  A．The environment might be polluted．
  B．The people's hearing might be affected．
  C．The industry cost might be increased．
  D．The birds' health might be damaged．
  （3）What does the underlined word "nocturnal" in Paragraph 5 mean？

  
  A．Inactive at night.
  B．Active at night.
  C．Active during the day.
  D．Inactive during the day.
  （4）Why do some birds thrive in noisy environments？

  
  A．Because there is less light pollution.
  B．Because there is more food to eat.
  C．Because there are fewer dangers.
  D．Because there are more places to take shelter.
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第二節(jié)：七選五（共1小題；每小題2.5分，滿分12.5分）根據(jù)短文內(nèi)容，從選項中選出能填入空白處的最佳選項。選項中有兩項為多余選項。

• 5．Before there was the written word，there was the language of dance.Dance expresses love and hate，joy and sorrow，life and death，and everything else in between.
     （1）

  We dance from Florida to Alaska，from north to south and sea to sea.We dance at weddings，birthdays，office parties and just to fill the time.
     "I adore dancing，" says Lester Bridges，the owner of a dance studio in Iowa. "I can't imagine doing anything else with my life." Bridges runs dance classes for all ages. "Teaching dance is wonderful.（2）

  It's great to watch them.For many of them，it's a way of meeting people and having a social life."
     （3）

  "I can tell you about one young couple，" says Bridges. "They're learning to do traditional dances.They arrive at the class in low spirits and they leave with a smile. （4）

  "
     So，do we dance in order to make ourselves feel better，calmer，healthier？Andrea Hillier says， "Dance，like the pattern of a beating heart，is life.Even after all these years，I want to get better and better.（5）

  I find it hard to stop!Dancing reminds me I'm alive."
  
  A.So why do we dance？
  B.My older students say it makes them feel young.
  C.If you like dancing outdoors，come to America.
  D.Dance in the U.S.is everywhere.
  E.Dancing seems to change their feeling completely.
  F.I keep practicing even when I'm extremely tired.
  G.They stayed up all night long singing and dancing.
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第二部分 語言知識及應(yīng)用（共兩節(jié)，滿分15分）第一節(jié)：完形填空（共1小題；每小題15分，滿分15分）閱讀下面短文，從短文后各題A、B、C、D四個選項中，選出可以填入空白處的最佳選項，并在答題卡上將該項涂黑。

• 6．My husband and I were serving in Peace Corps in a remote village in northern Thailand.There were many（1）

  and difficulties，particularly around our housing.We moved into our house this June.Shortly after，while we were away at Peace Corps training，the owner ripped out（扯掉） all the surrounding banana groves to raise the ground level—she had planned on（2）

  our house and building a new one after we left.
     She brought in tons of dirt.This（3）

  our house in a kind of moat（壕溝），and when the heavy rain came，our house（4）

  .This，needless to say，was upsetting，but it turned into a（5）

  ，because when the headmaster at my school became（6）

  of it，he got my eighth-grade class to come to help clean up.The boys（7）

  into the moat to drain（排水） the water，while the girls mopped up the water（8）

  ，spread newspapers to（9）

  it and cleaned up.Before（10）

  was truly solved，however，we had another flood.This turned into a party，with teachers and students（11）

  helping clean up，and our host mother bringing lunch for everyone.
     There were countless other less dramatic（引人注目的）（12）

  of care and generosity.This community is（13）

  to us，and there is no way we can ever（14）

  them.I plan to pay it forward as best I can，by（15）

  looking for people in need of some kind of help，remembering how kind and compassionate my Thai community has been.
  
  

  （1）	A．sights	B．challenges	C．thoughts	D．surprises
  （2）	A．tearing down	B．selling out	C．doing up	D．putting down
  （3）	A．forced	B．moved	C．left	D．changed
  （4）	A．collapsed	B．floated	C．leaned	D．flooded
  （5）	A．disaster	B．blessing	C．misfortune	D．success
  （6）	A．a(chǎn)ware	B．a(chǎn)fraid	C．considerate	D．certain
  （7）	A．broke	B．burst	C．dug	D．divided
  （8）	A．a(chǎn)long	B．inside	C．a(chǎn)round	D．outside
  （9）	A．maintain	B．make	C．dry	D．protect
  （10）	A．mystery	B．condition	C．puzzle	D．problem
  （11）	A．a(chǎn)gain	B．still	C．a(chǎn)lso	D．just
  （12）	A．a(chǎn)dventures	B．a(chǎn)chievements	C．instances	D．means
  （13）	A．a(chǎn)ttractive	B．comfortable	C．rare	D．precious
  （14）	A．guard	B．repay	C．request	D．follow
  （15）	A．consciously	B．suddenly	C．perfectly	D．differently
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第二節(jié)：語法填空（共1小題；每小題1.5分，滿分15分）閱讀下面短文，按照句子結(jié)構(gòu)的語法性和上下文連貫的要求，在空格處填入一個適當(dāng)?shù)脑~或使用括號中詞語的正確形式填空。

• 7．A young man，while（1）

  （ travel） through a desert，came across a spring of clear water.The water was sweet.He filled his leather container so that he could bring some back to an elder（2）

  had been his teacher.After a four-day journey，the young man presented the water to the old man.His teacher took a deep drink，smiled warmly，and thanked his student very much（3）

  the sweet water.The young man went home with a happy heart.
      After the student（4）

  （leave），the teacher let another student taste the water.He spit it out，（5）

  （say） it was awful.Obviously，it was no longer fresh because of the old leather container.He asked his teacher， "Sir，the water was awful.Why did you pretend（6）

  （like）it" The teacher replied，"You taste the water.I tasted the gift.The water was（7）

  （simple） the container for an act of kindness and love.Nothing could be （8）

  （sweet）.
      We understand this lesson best when we receive gifts of love from children.Whether（9）

  is a cheap pipe or a diamond neck lace，the proper response is（10）

  （appreciate）.We love the idea within the gift rather than the thing.
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  解析

第三部分 基礎(chǔ)知識（共15題，每題2分，滿分30分）請從下列各題所給的A，B，C，D四個選項中選出最符合題意的選項，每小題有且僅有一個最佳選項，多選、錯選均不得分。

• 8．The police think the investigation can ____ the fact that the woman is not guilty of the terrible crime.（　?。?/h2>

  A．clarify

  B．convey

  C．overcome

  D．comprise
  組卷：15引用：3難度：0.7

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第四部分 寫作（兩節(jié)，共40分）第一節(jié) 61. 應(yīng)用文寫作（15分）

• 23．假設(shè)你是李華，是北京歡樂谷的一名導(dǎo)游。請你根據(jù)以下要點，向一個英國中學(xué)生旅游團(tuán)進(jìn)行簡單的景點介紹：
  1.北京歡樂谷主題公園占地56萬平方米，于2006年7月對外開放；
  2.游客可以參與多項活動，有多種設(shè)施可以滿足不同年齡段人群的需要；
  3.可以觀看多種讓人印象深刻的精彩表演；
  4.參觀時要注意安全。
  注意：
  1.詞數(shù)80左右；
  2.可適當(dāng)增加細(xì)節(jié)，以使行文連貫。
  參考詞匯：facility 設(shè)施 Happy Valley of Beijing北京歡樂谷
  Dear friends，
  ____
  ____
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第二節(jié) 讀后續(xù)寫 （25分）

• 24．閱讀下面材料，根據(jù)其內(nèi)容和所給段落開頭語續(xù)寫兩段，使之構(gòu)成一篇完整的短文。
  The spot of red was what first caught Randy Heiss's attention on December 16，2018.He was hiking the remote land behind his farm in a small town near the U.S.-Mexico border，and there lying on the grass was a balloon（氣球）.He walked toward it with his dog，thinking he should pick it up and throw it away.
  That's when he noticed the balloon's string was attached to a piece of paper. "Dayami，" it read on one side，in a child's writing.A hand-drawn bow accompanied the word.Heiss flipped the paper over.On the back he saw a numbered list，all in Spanish.His Spanish wasn't very good，but he could see it was a Christmas list!
  Heiss was charmed.He suspected that a child had tried to send Santa Claus a Christmas wish list by balloon，something he used to do himself when he was a kid.Nobody had ever returned the letters Heiss had sent，but he wondered whether he could find the girl who had sent this one.
  It would be difficult，but Heiss had a few clues.About 20 miles to the southwest，just across the border，was the city of Nogales，Mexico，with a population of about a quarter million.Based on the wind direction，he was almost sure that was where it came from.Heiss brought the note home to his wife，who is fluent in Spanish and helped him translate the list.They determined that Dayami，probably a girl，had asked for a doll，a dollhouse，doll clothes and art supplies.
  Heiss then posted his search about finding Dayami on Facebook，attaching photos，hoping some of his friends in Nogales might know the girl's family.A few days passed with no results；Heiss worried that time was running out before Christmas.On December 19，2018，he decided to send a private Facebook message to Radio Xeny，an AM radio station based in Nogales.To his surprise，someone from the station called him back right away and promised him to post his search on the station's Facebook page immediately.
  
  注意：
  1.所續(xù)寫短文的詞數(shù)應(yīng)為150左右；
  2.請按如下格式在答題卡的相應(yīng)位置作答
  Paragraph 1：
  The next morning，Heiss awoke to a message from Radio Xeny.____
  Paragraph 2：
  Dayami's eyes were wide open with wonder.____
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