2021-2022學(xué)年廣東省清遠市高二（下）期末英語試卷

第二部分 閱讀（共兩節(jié)，滿分37.5分）第一節(jié)（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A、B、C、D四個選項中選出最佳選項。

• 1．Top-Rated Tourist Attractions in New Zealand Nature has shaped New Zealand with the beauty of a movie set.Few destinations boast so many natural wonders packed into such a small area.Here are the best attractions travelers can explore.
     Kaikoura，South Island
     Birders，wildlife and seafood enthusiasts will love the charming coastal village of Kaikoura.Between the Seaward Kaikoura Range and the Pacific Ocean，Kaikoura offers excellent coastal hikes and popular whale watching tours.In addition to whales，passengers may spot fur seals，dolphins and a wide variety of birds.
     Queenstown，South Island
     Queenstown is New Zealand's adventure capital.Bungee jumping，jet boating，rock climbing，mountain biking and downhill skiing are just some of the thrilling things to do here.In addition to the adventure sports，Queenstown offers all the comforts，with first-class hotels，spas，restaurants，galleries and shops.
     Rotorua，North Island
     This is a land where the Earth speaks.Boiling mud pools，volcanic craters and steaming thermal springs（溫泉） reveal the forces of New Zealand's dramatic landscapes.Visitors can take a walking tour of these geothermal wonders and bathe in the springs while visiting the interesting attractions to learn about the region's rich Maori history and culture.
     Bay of Islands，North Island
     A three-hour drive north of Auckland，the beautiful Bay of Islands is one of the most popular vacation destinations in the country.There are more than 144 islands on the bay，making it a perfect place for sailing.Penguins，dolphins，and whales live in these fertile waters，and the region is a popular sport-fishing spot.The odd towns in the area such as Russell，Opua and Paihia are great bases for exploring this scenic bay.
  
  （1）Where can visitors experience extreme sports？

  
  A．In Kaikoura.
  B．In Queenstown.
  C．In Rotorua.
  D．At Bay of Islands.
  （2）What is special about Rotorua？

  
  A．It offers coastal hike tours.
  B．It offers popular whale watching tours.
  C．It is the best known for varieties of wildlife.
  D．It is a good place to have a thermal spring bath.
  （3）What do we know about Bay of Islands？

  
  A．It is suitable for fishing.
  B．There are several islands there.
  C．There are many educational bases there.
  D．It belongs to South Island of New Zealand.
  組卷：1引用：4難度：0.5

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• 2．Running is undoubtedly a healthy lifestyle，but it is difficult to stick to it.I still remember one 50-minute run in particular in the spring of 2018.I made a detailed plan at first and immediately began creating a long list of excuses as to why this was simply just not going to work，why I wasn't fit enough and why I would fail.I was afraid that I had no confidence in my plan.Before I even tied my shoes，I'd already convinced myself I couldn't do that.
     How would it go？I had quit the workout mentally before I even started.Who knows how many times I stopped and restarted my watch？I spent an awfully long afternoon sitting by the road feeling sorry for myself.One bad workout would even upset me for days.I questioned my fitness gradually and cut more workouts short.And pretty soon，my fitness gradually came to a steady level or moved backward.
     The problem I gradually realized was that I treated my entire training plan like a tempo （節(jié)奏） run—hard，fast，strict.In a tempo run，if you don't hit your pace early，it's nearly impossible to catch up.Therefore，I realized I needed to treat my training like my favorite workout：the long run.I love ignoring my watch，settling into a relaxing pace，enjoying the route and focusing on only one goal—finishing.I love that I can have a bad mile in the middle and still end up strong.
     Now，when I set a new goal and write a new training plan，I have what I call "the long-run mindset".I find success and value in my training because I'm not eager for immediate results as before.Yes，there is still an important place for hard fast tempo runs，but I have shifted my attitude to thinking bigger than short-term outcomes and work towards lifelong success.
  
  （1）How did the author first feel about his running plan？

  
  A．Positive.
  B．Convinced.
  C．Unafraid.
  D．Unsure.
  （2）What can we infer about the author from paragraph 2？

  
  A．He had a poor-quality watch.
  B．He had a loser's mental state.
  C．His health was improving rapidly.
  D．His training plan was easy to follow.
  （3）How did the author manage to solve his problem？

  
  A．By ignoring the finishing line.
  B．By finding a tense workout pace.
  C．By forgetting his previous achievements.
  D．By treating the training in a different way.
  （4）What message does the author try to tell us？

  
  A．It's an attitude of mind that counts.
  B．A good plan makes a good ending.
  C．Think twice before you leap.
  D．Doing is better than saying.
  組卷：1引用：2難度：0.6

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• 3．Over the last 50 years，the environmental movement has become so closely associated with the color green that it's almost impossible to see a green poster，label or recycling bag without thinking about our plane's future.But though that connection is the product of a very recent crisis，its origins go back some way.We have identified green with nature and its processes for thousands of years.Indeed，the very word "green" comes from the ancient Proto-Indo-European word ghre，meaning "grow".
     The human species has a special biological bond with green.Unlike most mammals，which are red-green color blind，we developed a third cone cell.This additional photoreceptor （光感受器） enabled our ancestors to spot ripe red and yellow fruits against the green ones，and to distinguish different green leaves from each other.In daylight conditions，human eyes are more sensitive to green than any other colors.
     All over the world，people shared feelings with nature through green materials.Jade，for instance，was used to make objects that would guarantee a successful harvest.The Maya buried their leaders with jade masks for this reason.The ancient Egyptians，who were farming the banks of the Nile from about 8000 BC，identified their crops with green.Their term for the color was wadj，which also meant flourish （繁榮）.Egyptian painters often described their god of agriculture，Osiris，as a bright green being.
     While the future of our planet remains uncertain，many scientists are convinced that leaves will prove to be a decisive weapon in our battle against climate change.This is as it should be.After all，for early farmers waiting for schools to emerge from the soil and for modern-day activists determined to bring about a sustainable future，green was，and is，a color of hope—after a long cold winter or a drought-ridden summer，the arrival of green will signal a new beginning.
  
  （1）What has happened over the past 50 years according to the text？

  
  A．People have been used to buying recycled paper bags.
  B．A large number of posters have been designed by artists.
  C．Many factories have closed down due to the serious pollution.
  D．The environmental movement has greatly affected the Earth's future.
  （2）Why are most mammals red-green blind？

  
  A．They have a special bond with red.
  B．Their eyes are more sensitive to red.
  C．They lack a kind of photoreceptor cell.
  D．Their brains have additional photoreceptors.
  （3）How does the author state his opinion in paragraph 3？

  
  A．By making a comparison.
  B．By giving examples.
  C．By raisin a question.
  D．By using statistics.
  （4）What does the underlined word "decisive" in the last paragraph mean？

  
  A．Crucial.
  B．Abstract.
  C．Complex.
  D．Distant.
  組卷：1引用：4難度：0.5

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第四部分 寫作（共兩節(jié)，滿分15分）第一節(jié)（滿分15分）

• 8．假定你是李華，最近你校組織大家參觀了你市舉辦的文化展覽。請你寫一篇報道，并分享在校英文網(wǎng)站上，內(nèi)容包括：
  1.展覽時間、地點；
  2.展覽主題：中國書畫；
  3.你的感悟。
  注意：
  1.寫作詞數(shù)應(yīng)為80左右；
  2.請按如下格式在答題卡的相應(yīng)位置作答。
  

  An exhibition of Chinese paintings and calligraphy ________________________________________________
  組卷：2引用：4難度：0.6

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第二節(jié)（滿分25分）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。

• 9．I have always loved libraries ever since I was a boy.Over the years I have read more books than I can count and I have visited the local libraries more times than I can remember.Now in the age of the Internet and with so many faces in screens instead of books，I am concerned that places like these will begin to fade away and we will lose all the joy they bring.
      I stopped at the library nearest my home just the other day.It was right off from the local grade school and had been my home since I was young.I opened the door and walked inside.The librarian，David，greeted me warmly， "Good afternoon，Jane.Welcome to the library again." On the desk next to him sat a beautiful，black cat. "Good afternoon，Mr David.What a cute cat!" I patted the cat gently on the head and smiled.
      I gave David a book I wanted to donate and then wandered into the back room to look at the books for sale.The black cat had returned to the room.She stretched.She sharpened her claws for a moment on the furniture.Then she jumped up on the shelf.She meowed（喵喵叫） and let her head up against my hand hoping that I would start petting her again.I smiled and petted her head，and spoke sweetly to her while she rolled on her back.
      I thought that if only we could let our guard down as easily and openly as this cat then this world would be a lot more beautiful.I gave my new furry friend some food and then walked out.Then I picked out a book about animal protection，where I learned a lot.The world is full of life，wisdom and love.Let's benefit from people，nature，books and libraries，and occasionally friendly cats.
  注意：
  1.續(xù)寫詞數(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。
  
  After that，I brought food for the cat every time I went to the library._________________
  One day，when I came to the library，the cat greeted me with five little cats._______________
  組卷：1引用：3難度：0.4

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