2022汕尾高一下学期期末考试英语含解析

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汕尾市

2021—2022 学年度第二学期全市高中一年级教学质量监测

英 语

本试题共10页, 考试时间120分钟, 满分120分

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第一部分 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。

A

Pick Up Something You Can't Put Down

1. What is special about How to Help Yourself to Be Who You Want to Be?

A. It has an audio version.     B. It was published in 2020.

C. It is designed for children.    D. It is a novel about self-improvement.

2. What do Johnny Catching Fire and Ting Ting, the Girl Who Saved China have in Common?

A. They are both about school life.   B. They both have 48 pages in total.

C. They are both about Chinese culture.  D. They are available on the same website.

3. Which book is suitable for those who want to lift their spirits?

A. Johnny Catching Fire     B. Quotes from the Quiver

C. Ting Ting, the Girl Who Saved China D. How to Help Yourself to Be Who You Want to Be

B

I had graduated from college with an engineering degree and was working at Xerox, but I'd always dreamed of a career in comedy. For this reason I had taken Claire's comedy class. According to her website, Claire was a" world-known" teacher of "comedy arts". "So You Want to Do Stand-Up（单口相声）?"She was telling me, in front of the entire class, that my comedy wasn’t any good.

"The problem with you, " she said, "is that you don't act like an comedian. "I wasn't exactly sure what Claire meant, but I understood that there were a lot of different ways to be funny and I wanted my comedy to be a reflection of myself: warm and easy-going. Most of all, I wanted to make jokes about the world I saw around me, like the crazy things that happened at work every day.

I learned an important lesson that night. Claire-the supposed comedy "expert"-didn't know a thing about me or what I could do onstage. All Claire knew was what I looked like. For her, that was enough to decide who I should be.

Claire was the first industry expert to try to make me fit her expectations. But she surely wasn't the last. Fighting against other people's assumptions is a challenge I've had to face for most of my career. I'm hardly alone.

No matter who you are or where you go in this life, people are going to try to put you in a box. Once they put you there, they're going to try to convince you that it's the best place for you. But if they are wrong about you, you've got to stand up and let them know it. In comedy and in life, you can't expect people to give you permission to be yourself. You have to march onstage, claim your space, tell your story, and live your truth. If you don't do it, who will?

4. What can be inferred about the author from paragraph 1?

A. She was eager to learn comedy.   B. She was a famous comedy artist.

C. She majored in comedy in university.  D. She was admired by her comedy teacher.

5. How may the author describe herself?

A. Funny and crazy.      B. Warm and friendly.

C. Crazy and stubborn.      D. Warm and admirable.

6. What kinds of jokes did the author want to make?

A. Those that fit experts' expectation.   B. Those that reflected real daily life.

C. Those that met the audience's need.   D. Those that fought against others' assumptions.

7. What might the author respond if she was wrongly judged?

A. Bear it.    B. Ignore it.  C. Make it clear.  D. Make up for it.

C

Shi Wenlan said the only thing that interests her is dealing with smelly centuries-old books. "I don't want to drink, I don't want to eat or move. I like sitting alone under the warm lights, mending holes and cutting pages. Im a boring person, but I'm doing an interesting thing, " she said. In the past 26 years, the 51-year-old restorer of ancient books at the Hunan Library in Changsha, capital of Hunan province, has brought about 100, 000 pages of ancient books back to life. Her work helps to ensure that ancient knowledge can be read and appreciated by people today. Shi has great faith in her little-known job. "Ancient books are precious documents and important achievements of Chinese civilization. To restore them is to rescue cultural relics that are dying out, "she said.

Books age and decay（腐烂）over time. Though technology, such as accurately controlled temperatures and humidity levels, can be used to slow the process, a number of old books are on the edge of withering away forever, experts said. At the Hunan Library alone, a third of its 680, 000 ancient books are in urgent need of restoration, which means each of its eight restorers needs to complete 3, 000 pages a year, said Liu Xueping, director of the library's special collection department. More young restorers must be trained to promote the protection of ancient books, so human civilization can be preserved despite the damage of time, experts said.

In recent years, the government has attached great importance to the restoration of ancient books and has put forward many policies to encourage more people to take up the work. The number of restorers has now reached about 1, 000. They have better educational backgrounds and receive more systematic training, as well as better salaries and higher social status, Shi said.

8. Which of the following best describes a book restorer's job?

A. Boring.    B. Well-paid.   C. Demanding.   D. Dangerous.

9. What does the underlined phrase "withering away" mean in paragraph 2?

A. Falling.    B. Reducing.   C. Weakening.   D. Disappearing.

10. What can be inferred from the last paragraph?

A. It is important to restore books.   B. Restorers will receive better education.

C. Restorers are receiving more attention.  D. It will be easier to be a restorer in the future.

11. Which of the following is a suitable title for the text?

A. Human Civilization Can Be Preserved

B. Ancient Books Have Been Brought Back to Life

C. Ancient Books Are in Urgent Need of Restoration

D. Restorers Preserve Ancient Books for Descendants

D

Thanks to high-speed rail, the travel time between major cities in China has already been reduced to only a few hours, making travel within China much more convenient, both for Chinese citizens and travelers from overseas. This convenience in turn should accelerate development within China, as the time and expense of long-distance transportation has been greatly lowered. Without doubt, it will also bring the people of the country closer together, and in time bring about deep social changes, the full nature of which no one can fully guess.

Now that China has gained skill and knowledge in high-speed rail, it is seeking to export its technology to other countries. Its first venture on the international market was the development of a new high-speed rail line connecting Istanbul with Turkey's capital, Ankara, 530 kilometers away. This was followed by projects in Saudi Arabia, Hungary and Serbia, Thailand, and Indonesia, among other countries. Perhaps its most ambitious project is a Trans-Asian network linking China with Europe, which is hoped to be completed by 2030 as a part of China's Belt and Road Initiative. Already, China has agreed to build a 762-kilometer high-speed rail line in Russia linking Moscow to Kazan.

While rail travel between China and Europe has been possible for over a century with links to the Trans-Siberian Express, the time involved has made it impractical. For instance, from Beijing to Moscow alone it takes more than a week traveling by train. However, using high-speed rail, the time from Beijing to London could potentially be cut to two or three days, making high-speed rail a fast and cost-efficient way to travel between China and Europe.

12. What directly makes traveling within China more convenient?

A. Social changes.   B. High-speed rail. C. Lower expense.  D. Technology development.

13. Which word can best describe the international market of China's high-speed rail?

A. Promising.   B. Convenient.  C. Impractical.  D. Adventurous.

14. How is paragraph 3 developed?

A. By giving examples.      B. By sharing experience.

C. By making explanation.     D. By making comparison.

15. What is the author's attitude to China's high-speed rail?

A. Positive and content.     B. Indifferent and neutral.

C. Favorable and confident.     D. Negative and concerned.

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。

More Than Just Food

There are a few ways in which Chinese restaurants are different from Western restaurants. Consider how Westerners go about eating at restaurants. Everyone always gets their own menu and orders their own food. 16__________, it is quite difficult to talk to-or even see-more than a few people during the meal.

17_____________. Usually, everyone sits at large and round tables where it is easy to see and talk with each other, even if it is a rather large group. One person orders the food for everyone, after considering the likes and dislikes of the other people in the group. 18__________. Everyone then serves themselves by taking a small bit of food and putting it on their own plates.

Just as in the West, people can choose what they want to eat. However, while in the West, importance is placed on the individual and having one's own preferences, in China importance is placed on sharing and community. Instead of seeing themselves as individuals first, and part of the group second, Chinese people generally see themselves as part of the group first and individuals second. 19______________

Finally, since people are seated at a round table, everyone is treated equally. 20._________ However, respect is sill shown to older people or people of higher status, as they always sit at the far end of the room facing the door.

A. China has many different styles of food

B. And, since the tables are usually small

C. No one is given greater importance over another

D. You should make an effort to enjoy Chinese food

E. Everyone still gets what they want, but it is a shared experience

F. Then, when the food comes, all of it is put in the middle of the table

G. However, the traditional Chinese restaurant experience is quite different

第二部分 语言运用（共三节, 满分40分）

第一节（共15小题;每小题1分, 满分15分）

I always wanted to play the piano, but never thought I'd be able to learn. Desperate for something to 21 my mind off the non-stop COVID-19 news, I decided to teach myself, armed with nothing but a newcomer's 22 and my son's basic keyboard. After two months, my slightly noticeable 23 inspired me to buy a digital piano. Playing the piano 24 my meditation（冥想疗法）. More than a year later, I still learn something 25 each day.

I am so 26 with my growth and hope it can inspire others to learn new things at any 27. In April 2021, in my late fifties, I created a YouTube channel, "Jane's Hobbies", to 28 my piano progress and other hobbies. I also learn chess, and play with my husband or son almost every night.

And now, my most 29 challenge is: English. It's my second 30 and I'm still learning it every day. Reading magazines written in English is one of my favorite ways to practice English, 31 skills, knowledge, tips, and ways to share love along the process. This has been my most 32 year yet.

Every cloud has a silver lining. 33 new things is my pandemic silver lining. If you wish you'd had a fast-forward 34 to push in March 2020, you're not alone. Remember you can’t also find a 35_ side.

21. A. keep   B. make    C. change   D. inspire

22. A. experience  B. enthusiasm   C. experiment  D. emotion

23. A. progress  B. patience   C. project   D. production

24. A. impressed   B. provided   C. became  D. helped

25. A. significant  B. practical    C. equal   D. new

26. A. lucky   B. curious   C. pleased  D. surprised

27. A. occasion  B. moment   C. place   D. age

28. A. train   B. find    C. share   D. afford

29. A. amazing  B. difficult   C. annoying  D. funny

30. A. chance   B. progress   C. hobby   D. language

31. A. picking up  B. taking up   C. making up  D. building up

32. A. productive  B. important   C. independent D. successful

33. A. Playing   B. Producing   C. Creating  D. Learning

34. A. window   B. door    C. billion   D. line

35. A. clear   B. bright    C. obvious  D. extra

第二节（共10小题;每小题1. 5分, 满分15分））

阅读下面材料、在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。

Closely related to the development of hanzi was the development of Chinese calligraphy. While calligraphy began merely as a way Io pass on information, it quickly developed as a form of art. This 36___________(be) in part due to the fact that the characters began as pictographs (象形文字)，and in part because calligraphy used 37___________ same medium and techniques used in Chinese ink-wash painting. Literally, through calligraphy one would be painting word pictures. Given this close relationship between paintings 38__________ calligraphy, it's common to see that ancient Chinese landscape paintings have a poem 39________ (write) in calligraphy in one comer. The poem, the painting, the artist's seal, and the calligraphy all work together to form a complete piece.

In ancient society, being able to produce good calligraphy 40__________ (consider) the mark of being educated and cultured. Since calligraphic skills were rated so 41________ (high), in Chinese history there were many people who were famous 42______ calligraphers in their own day and are still admired even today. One is Ouyang Xun (557— 641) , 43_______ was a master of regular script. Hi，calligraphy became influential for future 44.________ ( generation) and not just in China. For centuries, beginners have learned calligraphy by 45_________ (copy) his works.

第三节（共5小题;每小题2分, 满分10分）

根据篇章意思, 选择合适短语并用其正确形式填空。

Humans have always had a natural curiosity about space. Long before the mid-20th century, many scientists 46_________ help humans realize their dreams. And space travel became a reality with the success of American and Soviet space missions. Mankind is exploring space in the hope of 47________ more about the universe. Space travel has always involved great risks. One of the most dangerous parts of space exploration is helping people to escape the earth's gravity. If something goes wrong during the launch, it can 48_________ an accident that kills everyone on board. Despite the huge risks, scientists 49 ___________ exploration. So far, China 50__________ in space exploration, becoming only the third country to send humans to space. The future of space exploration looks bright as many countries are planning further missions.

第三部分 写作（共两节, 满分 30分）

第一节（满分15分）

假定你是李华, 学校将于下周举办好书共读活动, 你将代表班级在读书交流活动中分享马克·吐温的《百万英镑》, 请你写一篇发言稿, 内容包括;

1. 小说的概况; 2. 你的感想和评价;3. 推荐大家阅读。

注意∶

1. 写作词数应为80左右;

2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。

Hello, everyone!

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第二节（满分15分）

阅读下面材料, 根据其内容和所给段落开头语和结束语续写一段话, 使之构成一篇完整的短文。

It had been a hard year for Anna and her twin girls. A few months before the pandemic hit, her parents had moved out of Kansas. No other relatives lived nearby. As COVID-19 spread, the family felt lonely, scared, and isolated.

On a particularly tough day last December, Anna came up with an idea of having the girls send letters to Santa by balloon. She told them that Santa would catch the balloon while he flew through the air on his sled（雪桃）. The twins, at the age of six, named Atlas and Emma, were excited at their mother's idea. They clapped and hopped around. Then Anna took out a note and a pen. "Now, girls, let's make our Christmas wish list to tell Santa what you are eager to get. I will help you with the note. "Finally, the handwritten note read "Dear Santa, we are Atlas and Emma. We live in Liberal, Kansas. This year we have been nice. We would like candies, Spider-Man balls, Frozen dolls, and a puppy. With love. "Atlas and Emma checked their wish list by counting the words as their mother read it out loud. Made sure that there was nothing wrong, Atlas folded the note into a small piece and Emma attached it to a balloon. It was a cold, windy but sunny morning one week before Christmas. Anna dressed the girls in identical pink sweatshirts, and then she took them outside to release their wishes to the universe. "Bye, balloon!" the girls called, waving as the balloon floated away, sailing above the trees and into the sky.

The family enjoyed a modest Christmas together, and then the calendar turned to a new year. One day in early January, Anna noticed that a friend had been calling her all morning. When Anna finally called her back, the friend cried out, "Someone found your balloon and posted it on Facebook. "

注意∶

1. 续写词数应为80左右;

2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。

Anna was surprised and logged on Facebook to find out what happened.

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Kindness from strangers drives away the cold weather and the haze of the pandemic.

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