2022-2023學(xué)年廣東省廣州十六中高二（下）期中英語(yǔ)試卷
發(fā)布：2024/12/10 9:30:2
第一部分閱讀（共兩節(jié)，滿(mǎn)分37.5分）第一節(jié)（共4小題；每小題2.5分，滿(mǎn)分37.5分）閱讀下列短文，從每題所給的A、B、C、D四個(gè)選項(xiàng)中選出最佳選項(xiàng)。
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1．The United Kingdom is a land of natural beauty and history，with many of its finest attractions discovered through hiking.Now，dust off your boots，plan according to the following routes presented by a survey of senior hikers and an incredible experience will wait for you.
Wales Coastal Path
Wales is the only country in the world that has an official walking path covering its whole borders.The Wales Coastal Path is a footpath stretching 870 miles from Chester to Chepstow.Walking the whole thing might be demanding，but there are plenty of stretches that can be enjoyed over a day or two.
Southwest Coast Path
You need a fair amount of annual leave，a casual 52 days or so，to undertake this in one go.The route runs from Somerset all the way to Dorset，via rugged cliffs，cute fishing villages and surfing spots along the coastline.You can surely jump on to any point as you like，but you can't afford to miss all the pubs full of jokes and laughter on the way!
Coast to Coast Walk
This long-distance trail isn't official，but popular in the country，taking hikers from the Irish Sea to the North Sea as it rolls into historic Robin Hood's Bay in Yorkshire.Following local footpaths，the route takes you through three UK National Parks：the Lakes，the Yorkshire Dales and the North York Moors.
Cleveland Way
You'll want nine days to folly complete this hike，which explores both the North York Moors and the county's world-famous coastline.Just make sure you allow enough time to properly enjoy spots like Roseberry Topping hill and pick up a gentle afternoon walk at Whitby's clifftop church.
（1）Who will be more interested in the routes？
A．Explorers in the UK.
B．Hiking lovers.
C．Nature photographers.
D．Field researchers.
（2）What is highly recommended about Southwest Coast Path？
A．Fishing villages.
B．Surfing spots.
C．Local pubs.
D．National parks.
（3）What do the four routes have in common？
A．They include cliffs worth visiting.
B．They are official and demanding.
C．They run along the coast.
D．They can be completed in a month.組卷：6引用：7難度：0.5 -
2．The Forbidden City is well known for being full of Chinese cultural and historical relics．But Masters in the Forbidden City （《我在故宮修文物》）does not just focus on the stories of the past．
Instead，the documentary movie，which came out in Chinese cinemas on Dec．16，focuses on ordinary people-the restorers（修復(fù)者）of relics and antiquities（古董）．
The stories are told at a slow and relaxed pace，reflecting the restorers' work．Restoration of cultural relics and antiques can be time-consuming，and sometimes boring．Yet these restorers' patience and peace of mind are especially precious in a society where everything is changing so fast．
"If you choose this job，you have to stand hours of work sitting on a chair．You need to be quiet and get used to being quiet，" says Wang Jin'an ancient clock repair expert．
A touching part of the documentary is the spirit of craftsmanship （工藝）in the restorers． "Years of humdrum work requires not only skill，but also faith and spirit，China Daily commented．Looking for preciseness and perfection，devoting yourself to work，patience，endurance（忍耐），loneliness…All these qualities come from the craftsman spirit．"
But unlike the popular idea of serious experts who sit around being serious，the documentary shows off the enthusiasm of the restorers．They play their guitars and make jokes about each other after a long day of restoration work．
One scene that has been very popular with Internet users features a young female restorer riding a bicycle through the empty Forbidden City on a Monday．While she is doing this，a narrator says，"The last person to do this was Puyi，the last emperor of the Qing Dynasty．"
Masters in the Forbidden City has proved wrong many people's ideas about antique restorers，allowing them to realize that they are not old，dull professors，but people in their 40s，30s and even 20s who can be quite pleasing to the eye．
（1）According to the text，what's the main purpose of the documentary Masters in the Forbidden City？
A．To show people how antiques are restored．
B．To display relics seldom seen by ordinary people．
C．To draw attention to Chinese antique restorers' lives．
D．To praise the craftsmanship of Chinese antique restorers．
（2）According to Wang Jin，we can learn that．
A．he often gets tired with his work
B．there is no need to do restoration work fast
C．a(chǎn)ntique restorers need to be patient and peaceful
D．it takes years of hard work to adapt to antique restoration
（3）The underlined word "humdrum" probably means．
A．boring
B．different
C．relaxing
D．unusual
（4）The bicycle-riding scene in the documentary is used to．
A．remind the audience of the last Qing emperor
B．show the strange hobbies of young antique restorers
C．encourage the young to consider a career in antique restoration in the future
D．show that the documentary breaks from the old，dull image of antique restorers組卷：12引用：3難度：0.5 -
3．On September 29，2021，the US Fish and Wildlife Service declared it would be removing 23 species from its Endangered Species Act，including the ivory-billed woodpecker，various Hawaiian birds and freshwater fish，not because they had pulled back from the edge of extinction，but because the USFWS believed these species would never recover，and were most likely extinct，therefore not requiring protection.
In April，195 countries are getting together in China for a UN conference to discuss global agreements to protect nature and biodiversity，with the hope of finalizing an agreement to safeguard plants，animals，and ecosystems.However，the new strain（毒株）of Covid-19，Omicron，has potentially thrown the plans into a mess，and negotiators may switch to online talks if travel restrictions to China are put in place again.
"We can't go another four months without any progress" said Georgina Chandler，senior international policy officer at the Royal Society for the Protection of Birds.Conservationists are urging the talks to go ahead - online if necessary - as the biodiversity crisis shows no sign of slowing up.
"Nature loss has not gone away and threatens both human lives and the global economy，" said Lin Li，director of global policy at the organization. "With one million species currently in danger of extinction，delaying action is not an option."
Improving conservation and management of natural areas，such as oceans，forests，and wildernesses is crucial to safeguarding the ecosystems on which humans depend.However，forests are still being devastated，often for farming or commercial use.As trees absorb about a third of planet-warming emissions produced worldwide，stopping deforestation is key.At COP26 in Glasgow last November，world leaders plan to invest ＄19 billion in public and private funds to protect and restore global forests.
It's easy to feel disheartened by the disappointing news，but the only way to stop more species suffering the same fate is to pay attention and take actions.
（1）Why would the 23 species be removed from the Act？
A．Because they are less endangered.
B．Because they have already died out.
C．Because more fund is in need to protect them.
D．Because nothing can save them from extinction.
（2）What do Georgina Chandler and Lin Li urge to do？
A．Take immediate actions.
B．Put off the conference.
C．Have online talks.
D．Improve global economy.
（3）What does the underlined word "devastated" mean in the fifth paragraph？
A．Abandoned.
B．Destroyed.
C．Rearranged.
D．Disturbed.
（4）What does the author intend to do by writing the text？
A．To explain why some species have disappeared.
B．To recommend ways to protect and restore forests.
C．To describe the present situation of global ecosystem.
D．To call for attention and action against biodiversity crisis.組卷：5引用：4難度：0.7 -
4．Around the country and around the world，there is no shortage of human suffering.Poverty，disease，violence，hurricanes，wildfire and more are constantly troubling humanity，and even our best efforts thus far can't address all of everybody's needs.Many are looking for places to cut funding，and one of the first places that comes up in conversation is excessive spending on space exploration.What good is it to conduct microgravity experiments repeatedly when children are starving？Why launch so many space-related projects when nuclear war threatens our planet？
This is a line of thinking that has been coming up throughout history.Yes，it's short-sighted，in that it fails to recognize that our greatest problems require long-term investment，and that society's greatest advances come about through hard work，research，development of decades after that is made.Investing in science is investing in the betterment of humanity.
Over these years，much of the results of the space research have been adapted to be applicable to our daily lives.For example，NASA's advancements in the areas of robotics have given manufacturers an additional basis for the development of more advanced artificial limbs.Additionally，certain nutritional enrichment ingredients that were developed by NASA have been integrated into baby food formula.
Space technology has also helped improve economies.Within the next three years，the space exploration and space tourism industry are expected to be valued at 3 trillion USD.It is true that for every dollar we spend on the space program，the US economy receives about ＄8 of economic benefit.Space exploration can also serve as a motivation for children to enter the fields of science and engineering.
To many people，the idea of space travel may still seem far from practical.However，I believe that it is important that we keep going forward or we'll risk delaying further discoveries and technological advancements that will be beneficial for us.
（1）According to paragraph 1，what do some people think of space exploration？
A．Useless.
B．Wasteful.
C．Beneficial.
D．Harmful.
（2）What does the underlined word "that" in the second paragraph refer to？
A．The advance.
B．The development.
C．The investment.
D．The problem.
（3）How does NASA's advancements contribute to the development of artificial limbs？
A．By providing a foundation.
B．By adding certain materials.
C．By acting as a driving force.
D．By helping realize the mass production.
（4）What can we infer from the last two paragraphs？
A．The payback of space programs is very high.
B．Space travel appears to be within people's reach.
C．More and more children are interested in science.
D．New technological discoveries have been delayed.組卷：6引用：4難度：0.5
第二節(jié)（共1小題；每小題2.5分，滿(mǎn)分12.5分）閱讀下面短文，從短文后的選項(xiàng)中選出可以填入空白處的最佳選項(xiàng)。選項(xiàng)中有兩項(xiàng)為多余選項(xiàng)。
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5．The dictionary defines "hobby" as an activity done regularly in one's leisure time for pleasure.Hobbies are a great way to forget about your worries. （1）
So the stuff you do outside your money-making business is important.
Bird watching could be a great hobby for you. （2）They can include listening for bird calls，finding and identifying birds by sight.There are bird-watching clubs if you want to make it a social activity.If you have kids，it's an ideal hobby to share with them.Children enjoy being able to spot birds and can learn identifications quickly.
（3）Working in the soil can be a particularly rewarding hobby.You get some great side benefits from it，like improving the value of your home，making your living environment more pleasant and attractive，and growing food you can eat.
Making beer is complex and variable enough to be interesting.The basic reward of a good bottle of beer is easy to enjoy and from there you can create your own personal variety.If you're someone who likes to experiment，this could be a fun hobby for you. （4）
Taking photos is an easier hobby to get into than before. （5）Now a good digital camera means you can get into photography with low cost and low risk.Starting with the camera on your phone will get you knowledgeable about the basics of how light works.You can also learn about more complex camera features from how-to videos.
A.The activity combines several senses.
B.This hobby has grown in popularity in recent years.
C.Gardening involves creativity and time outside in nature.
D.Developing film used to be time-consuming and expensive.
E.Studies have looked at how hobbies make you better at your job.
F.Plus，you'll always have a great homemade gift to give friends and family.
G.In fact，a lot of research has looked at the stress-reducing properties of hobbies.組卷：5引用：3難度：0.7
第二部分語(yǔ)言運(yùn)用（共兩節(jié)，滿(mǎn)分15分）第一節(jié)（共1小題；每小題15分，滿(mǎn)分15分）閱讀下面短文，從每題所給的A、B、C、D四個(gè)選項(xiàng)中選出可以填入空白處的最佳選項(xiàng)。第一節(jié)（共1小題；每小題15分，滿(mǎn)分15分）閱讀下面短文，從每題所給的A、B、C、D四個(gè)選項(xiàng)中選出可以填入空白處的最佳選項(xiàng)。
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6．Some years ago，I was stuck on a crosstown bus during rush hour.The bus was filled with cold，tired people（1）
with one another.Two men（2）at each other for an unintentional push.An elderly woman got on，and nobody offered her a（3）.Anger was in the air；no（4）could be found here.
As the bus approached Seventh Avenue，the driver's words came from the speaker. "Folks，" he said. "I know you've had a（n）（5）day and that you are depressed，but I will（6）.When each of you walks by before getting off，drop your（7）into my palm （手掌）.My route goes right by the Hudson River，into which I'll（8）them."
It seemed as if a spell had lifted.Everyone burst out laughing，their faces shining with（9）.The passengers who had been（10）each other's existence were suddenly grinning （咧嘴笑） at each other — is this guy serious？
At the next stop，just as（11），the driver held out his hand，palm up，and waited.All the（12）passengers performed the gesture of dropping something into his palm.The driver（13）the same action at every stop that followed.
Occasionally we may sink into a grey world，but someone can（14）it like a ray of light，showing us hope.What if we are the light？（15），anyone possesses the power to shine on others' dark days.（1） A．satisfied B．a(chǎn)ssociated C．impressed D．a(chǎn)nnoyed （2） A．waved B．nodded C．barked D．shot （3） A．reminder B．seat C．ride D．choice （4） A．mercy B．fortune C．courage D．security （5） A．tough B．a(chǎn)verage C．important D．fruitful （6） A．make comments B．show up C．help out D．take risks （7） A．memories B．troubles C．faults D．tips （8） A．transform B．stretch C．a(chǎn)ccompany D．cast （9） A．envy B．greed C．pleasure D．pride （10） A．suspecting B．ignoring C．expecting D．a(chǎn)ppreciating （11） A．ordered B．promised C．requested D．reported （12） A．chosen B．fooled C．sitting D．exiting （13） A．repeated B．designed C．interpreted D．evaluated （14） A．divide B．explore C．reward D．brighten （15） A．However B．Instead C．Actually D．Consequently 組卷：109引用：10難度：0.3
第二節(jié)（共1小題；每小題1.5分，滿(mǎn)分15分）閱讀下面短文，在空白處填入1個(gè)適當(dāng)?shù)膯卧~或括號(hào)內(nèi)單詞的正確形式。
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7．A CCTV journalist succeeded in arousing a heated discussion among netizens by asking people whether they were happy.The responses to the question were various，even some quite funny ones（1）
（ include）.Although people played jokes （2）the answers，it did not take long （3）they began to figure out the true meanings of happiness.
It is certain that people's views on happiness （4）（ affect） greatly by their own life experience.Unluckily，too many people refer to being rich as happiness and there is no sign of （5）decrease in the number of those who are voluntarily at the mercy of wealth.Some people whose（6）（ intend） is to make big money appreciate being given any chance （7）（ multiply） their income，believing that is（8）their happiness lies.Some are eager to inherit their parents' property，especially those who are known as silver-spoon kids.Even worse，some would rather break the law to satisfy their financial desire or seek their fortune（9）（ legal）.
In my opinion，happiness is not about pursuing wealth merely but about admiring the beautiful things in life.Therefore，live your life （10）the fullest and be happy.組卷：3引用：1難度：0.5
第三部分寫(xiě)作（共三節(jié)；滿(mǎn)分30分）第一節(jié)（共15小題，每小題2分，滿(mǎn)分30分）根據(jù)三個(gè)證思以及中文提示，寫(xiě)出單詞的正確形式。（范圍：選擇性必修三Unit 1-Unit 5）
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8．The applications must be
（呈遞） by April 29th.組卷：1引用：1難度：0.5
第二節(jié)（滿(mǎn)分15分）
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23．你校將以六月八日世界海洋日為主題，舉辦英語(yǔ)征文比賽。請(qǐng)你寫(xiě)一篇短文投稿。
內(nèi)容包括：
1.海洋的重要性；
2.保護(hù)海洋的倡議。
注意：
1.詞數(shù)100左右；
2.短文的題目和首句已為你寫(xiě)好。組卷：170引用：2難度：0.4
第三節(jié)（滿(mǎn)分25分）閱讀下面材料，根據(jù)其內(nèi)容和所給段落開(kāi)頭語(yǔ)續(xù)寫(xiě)兩段，使之構(gòu)成 篇完整的短文、
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24．One fall，my wife Elli and I had a single goal：to photograph polar bears.We were staying at a research camp outside "the polar bear capital of the world" - the town of Churchill in Manitoba，Canada.
Taking pictures of polar bears is amazing but also dangerous.Polar bears - like all wild animals - should be photographed from a safe distance.When I'm face to face with a polar bear，I like it to be through a camera with a telephoto lens.But sometimes，that is easier said than done.This was one of those times.
As Elli and I cooked dinner，a young male polar bear who was playing in a nearby lake sniffed，and smelled our garlic bread.
The hungry bear followed his nose to our camp，which was surrounded by a high wire fence.He pulled and bit the wire.He stood on his back legs and pushed at the wooden fence posts.
Terrified，Elli and I tried all the bear defense actions we knew.We yelled at the bear，hit pots hard，and fired blank shotgun shells into the air.Sometimes loud noises like these will scare bears off.Not this polar bear though - he just kept trying to tear down the fence with his massive paws （爪子）.
I radioed the camp manager for jye.ailp.He told me a helicopter was on its way，but it would be 30 minutes before it arrived.Making the best of this close encounter （相遇），I took some pictures of the bear.
Elli and I feared the fence wouldn't last through 30 more minutes of the bear's punishment.The camp manager suggested I use pepper spray.The spray burns the bears' eyes，but doesn't hurt them.So I approached our uninvited guest slowly and，through the fence，sprayed him in the face.With an angry roar（吼叫），the bear ran to the lake to wash his eyes.
Para 1：
A few minutes later，the bear headed back to our camp.----------
Para 2：
At that very moment，the helicopter arrived.---------------組卷：8引用：3難度：0.4