广东省广州市培正中学2022-2023学年高二英语下学期4月月考试卷（Word版附答案）.docx

1、广州市培正中学2022学年第二学期三月段考（Book 6 Unit 24）高二英语试题笫二部分 阅读理解（共两节，满分50分）第一节（共15小题；毎小题2.5分，满分37.5分）阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。AA new collection of photos brings an unsuccessful Antarctic voyage back to life.Frank Hurleys pictures would be outstandingundoubtedly firstrate photojournalismif the

2、y had been made last week.In fact，they were shot from 1914 through 1916, most of them after a disastrous shipwreck(海难), by a cameraman who had no reasonable expectation of survival.Many of the images were stored in an ice chest, under freezing water, in the damaged wooden ship.The ship was the Endur

3、ance, a small, tight, Norwegianbuilt threemaster that was intended to take Sir Ernest Shackleton and a small crew of seamen and scientists, 27 men in all，to the southernmost shore of Antarcticas Weddell Sea.From that point Shackleton wanted to force a passage by dog sled (雪橇) across the continent.Th

4、e journey was intended to achieve more than what Captain Robert Falcon Scott had done.Captain Scott had reached the South Pole early in 1912 but had died with his four companions on the march back.As writer Caroline Alexander makes clear in her forceful and wellresearched story The Endurance, advent

5、uring was even then a thoroughly commercial effort.Scotts last journey，completed as he lay in a tent dying of cold and hunger, caught the worlds imagination, and a film made in his honor drew crowds.Shackleton, a onetime British merchantnavy officer who had got to within 100 miles of the South Pole

6、in 1908, started a business before his 1914 voyage to make money from movie and still photography.Frank Hurley, a confident and gifted Australian photographer who knew the Antarctic，was hired to make the images, most of which have never before been published.1. What do we know about the photos taken

7、 by Hurley?A. They were made last week.B. They showed undersea sceneries.C. They were found by a cameraman.D. They recorded a disastrous adventure.2. Who reached the South Pole first according to the text?A. Frank Hurley.B. Ernest Shackleton.C. Robert Falcon Scott.D. Caroline Alexander.3. What does

8、Alexander think was the purpose of the 1914 voyage?A. Artistic creation.B. Scientific research.C. Money making.D. Treasure hunting.BWilliam Butler Yeats, a most famous Irish writer, was born in Dublin on June 13, 1865. His childhood lacked the harmony that was typical of a happy family. Later, Yeats

9、 shocked his family by saying that he remembered little of childhood but its pain. In fact, he inherited (继承) excellent taste in art from his family both his father and his brother were painters. But he finally settled on literature, particularly drama and poetry. Yeats had strong faith in the comin

10、g of new artistic movements. He set himself the fresh task in founding an Irish national theatre in the late 1890s. His early theatrical experiments, however, were not received favorably at the beginning. He didnt lose heart, and finally enjoyed success in his poetical drama. Compared with his drama

11、tic works, Yeatss poems attract much admiring notice. The subject matter includes love, nature, history, time and aging. Though Yeats generally relied on very traditional forms, he brought modern sensibility to them. As his literary life progressed, his poetry grew finer and richer, which led him to

12、 worldwide recognition. He had not enjoyed a major public life since winning the Nobel Prize in 1923. Yet, he continued writing almost to the end of his life. Had Yeats stopped writing at age 40, he would probably now be valued as a minor poet, for there is no other example in literary history of a

13、poet who produces his greatest works between the ages of 50 and 75. After Yeatss Death in 1939, W. H. Auden wrote, among others, the following lines: Earth, receive an honoured guest:William Yeats is laid to rest. Let the Irish vessel (船) lieEmptied of its poetry.4. Which of the following can descri

14、be Yeatss family?A. It filled Yeatss childhood with laughter.B. It was shocked by Yeatss choice.C. It was a typically wealthy family.D. It had an artistic atmosphere.5. According to the passage, what do we know about Yeatss life?A. Yeats founded the first Irish theater.B. Yeats stuck to modern forms

15、 in his poetry.C. Yeats began to produce his best works from the 1910s.D. Yeats was not favored by the public until the 1923 Noble Prize.6. What kind of feeling is expressed in W. H. Audens lines?A. EnvyB. SympathyC. EmptinessD. Admiration7. What is the passage mainly about?A. Yeatss literary achiev

16、ementsB. Yeatss historical influenceC. Yeatss artistic ambitionD. Yeatss national honorCThe African elephant, the largest land animal remaining on earth, is of great importance to African ecosystem (生态系统). Unlike other animals, the African elephant is to a great extent the builder of its environment

17、. As a big plant-eater, it largely shapes the forest-and-savanna (大草原) surroundings in which it lives, therefore setting the terms of existence for millions of other animals that live in its habitat (栖息地).It is the elephants great desire for food that makes it a disturber of the environment and an i

18、mportant builder of its habitat. In its continuous search for the 300 pounds of plants it must have every day, it kills small trees and underbushes, and pulls branches off big trees. This results in numerous open spaces in both deep tropical forests and in the woodlands that cover part of the Africa

19、n savannas. In these open spaces are numerous plants in various stages of growth that attract a variety of other plant-eaters.Take the rain forests for example. In their natural state, the spreading branches overhead shut out sunlight and prevent the growth of plants on the forest floor. By pulling

20、down trees and eating plants, elephants make open spaces, allowing new plants to grow on the forest floor. In such situations, the forests become suitable for large hoofed plant-eaters to move around and for small plant-eaters to get their food as well.What worries scientists now is that the African

21、 elephant has become an endangered species. If the elephant disappears, scientists say, many other animals will also disappear from vast areas of forest and savanna, greatly changing and worsening the whole ecosystem.8. What is the passage mainly about?A. Disappearance of African elephants.B. Forest

22、s and savannas as habitats for African elephants.C. The effect of African elephants search for food.D. The eating habit of African elephants.9. What does the underlined phrase “setting the terms” most probably mean?A. Fixing the time.B. Worsening the state.C. Improving the quality.D. Deciding the co

23、nditions.10. What do we know about the open spaces in the passage?A. They result from the destruction of rain forests.B. They provide food mainly for African elephants.C. They are home to many endangered animals.D. They are attractive to plant-eating animals of different kinds.11. The passage is dev

24、eloped mainly by_.A. showing the effect and then explaining the causesB. pointing out similarities and differencesC. describing the changes in spare orderD. giving examplesDWhen you bite into a loaf of bread, youre eating a little slice of history, with roots that stretch back for millennia. But thi

25、s basic and important food, which has dominated tables for thousands of years, is in a dangerous decline.According to a study, 32 percent of the purchased bread is being dumped in the UK. And in France-a country whose breads are internationally well-known-young people are cutting 30 percent less tha

26、n a decade ago.Traditionally, bread has been a cornerstone of many cultures around the world. Wherever wheat was grown, bread was sure to follow. Its roles were just as varied as its origins. Bread could be used as an appetizer, a palate(味蕾)cleaner, a post-meal palate cleaner-even as an entire meal

27、itself. As its popularity grew, so too did its symbolic value, Christianity adopted bread as are presentation of Christ during religious ceremonies. “Breaking bread” with someone became a common symbol of friendship. The French even used to bring baguettes(法棍面包)home as a symbol of love to the family

28、.But recently, the worlds love with bread came to fade. Some guess that the fast pace of modern life is changing peoples eating habits. Others believe its a reflection of health concerns. Bread is rich in complex carbobydrates(碳水化合物), a fact that could alienate anyone who practices a low-carbon or g

29、luten-free(不含麸质物的)lifestyle.The shift against bread is also associated with its mass production. Extra yeast(酵母)and additives are added to the dough, to extend its shelf life. In the process, bread ends up being blanched(变白)and nutritious stripped.But dedicated bakers around the world have rushed fo

30、rward to rescue breads good reputation. They say no to mass production-in-favor-of-baking-flavorful loaves the old-fashioned way. British baker Mark Newman is a good example. His loaves take up to 18 hours from start to finish. “In terms of nutrition and eating satisfaction, a handmade loaf of real

31、bread and mass-produced bread are completely different products.” he said. Artisanal bakers hope to build on the popular enthusiasm to grow their industry. With a little luck-and some fresh, whole grains-bread might return to its traditional glory.12. From the traditional view, bread _.A. could be m

32、ass producedB was not used for religious purposesC. symbolized some close relationshipsD. could not be served before a big meal13. In the mass prod action of bread, whats the purpose of over using yeast and additives?A. To blanch bread.B. To help bread keep longer.C. To speed the process of producti

33、on.D. To make bread more nutritious.14. What is the structure of the passage?A. B. C. D. 15. What is the main idea that the writer wants to convey?A. Bread is becoming less consumed.B. Handmade bread enjoys great popularity nowadays.C. Bread plays an important role throughout the world.D. Bread has

34、along history as main food dominating tables.笫二节 阅读填空（共5小题，毎小题2.5分，满分12.5分）根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。If anyone had told me three years ago that I would be spending most of my weekends camping, I would have laughed heartily. Campers, in my eyes, were people who enjoyed insect bites, il

35、l-cooked meals, and uncomfortable sleeping bags. They had nothing in common with me. _16_The friends who introduced me to camping thought that it meant to be a pioneer. _17_ We slept in a tent, cooked over an open fire, and walked a long distance to take the shower and use the bathroom. This brief v

36、isit with Mother Nature cost me two days off from work, recovering from a bad case of sunburn and the doctors bill for my sons food poisoning.I was, nevertheless, talked into going on another fun-filled holiday in the wilderness. _18_ Instead, we had a pop-up camper with comfortable beds and an air

37、conditioner. My nature-loving friends had remembered to bring all the necessities of life._19_ We have done a lot of it since. Recently, we bought a twenty-eight-foot travel trailer complete with a bathroom and a built-in TV set. There is a separate bedroom, a modern kitchen with a refrigerator. The

38、 trailer even has matching carpet and curtains._20_ It must be true that sooner or later, everyone finds his or her way back to nature. I recommend that you find your way in style.A. This time there was no tent.B. Things are going to be improved.C. The trip they took me on was a rough one.D. I was t

39、o learn a lot about camping since then, however.E. I must say that I have certainly come to enjoy camping.F. After the trip, my family became quite interested in camping.G. There was no shade as the trees were no more than 3 feet tall.第二部分 语言运用（共两节，满分30分）笫一节（共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分）阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的A、B、C和D

40、四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项，并在答题纸上将该项涂黑。Wildlife has been greatly threatened in the modem age. There are species (物种) that are _21_ every day. The white-naped crane is a typical example. So scientists are trying their best to _22_ the species from going out of existence.Chris and Tim work at a zoo, helping

41、 endangered cranes with their _23_ . Emma, a female crane, has been in their _24_ since she arrived in 2004.Born at an international crane foundation, Emma was _25_ by human caretakers. This led to an unexpected consequence, though she had a wonderful time there. Emma had _26_ taken herself as a cra

42、ne and become deeply attached to humans. She refused to live with male cranes, and even had a _27_ for killing some of them, which made it impossible for her to become a mother._28_ , the two zookeepers didnt want to see the extinction (灭绝) of this precious species. With their patience and efforts,

43、they successfully developed a _29_ of artificial breeding (人工繁殖) and natural reproduction. This _30_ Emma to give birth to five baby cranes.The two keepers are proud of their productive work. But before they can be _31_ , more efforts must be made, because the population of the crane in the wild is

44、on the _32_ , and many other species appear headed toward extinction. _33_ , not everyone has realized that wildlife has thoughts, feelings, and most importantly, equal rights to survive.How can we bridge the ever-widening gap that separates us from other animals? Chris and Tim offered us the _34_ :

45、 human beings took it for granted that their brains held all the solutions, but maybe their hearts can be a better _35_.21. A. growingB. migratingC. competingD. disappearing22. A. banB. saveC. splitD. remove23. A. abortionB. recreationC. reproductionD. administration24. A. careB. eyeC. mindD. story2

46、5. A. foundB. chosenC. raisedD. seized26. A. neverB. alwaysC. unluckilyD. cheerfully27. A. giftB. skillC. concernD. reputation28. A. ThereforeB. MoreoverC. HoweverD. Instead29. A. combinationB. collectionC. strategyD. system30. A. forcedB. forbadeC. taughtD. enabled31. A. defeatedB. gratefulC. assur

47、edD. tolerant32. A. listB. riseC. agendaD. decline33. A. In contrastB. After allC. By the wayD. On the contrary34. A. courseB. excuseC. answerD. reward35 A. guideB. treatC. exampleD. companion第II卷（非选择题部分）第二节（共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分）阅读下面材料，在空白处填入适当的内容(1个单词)或括号内单词的正确形式。Rivers are one of our most important

48、 natural resources. Many of the worlds great cities _36_ (locate) on rivers and almost every country has at least one river _37_ (flow) through it, which plays _38_ important part in the lives of its people.Since the beginning of history, people _39_ (use) rivers for transportation. The Yellow River

49、 and Changjiang River play a large role in China. The Mississippi, the _40_ (long) one in the United States, ever influenced the American people _41_ (great) in history. The lifeline of Egypt is the Nile. Rivers provide freshwater _42_ (drink), grow crops, make electricity and chances to have fun fo

50、r those _43_ live along their banks._44_ the cites growing in size, the river water is severely being polluted. It urges all countries to make _45_ (decision) and take immediate action to stop it from being polluted any more.第四部分 基础知识回顾（共三节，满分40分）第一节 单词拼写（毎空1分，满分18分）46. The whole experience was defi

51、nitely more positive than _ (有害的). (根据汉语提示单词拼写)47. Running a kitchen involves lots of _(纪律) and speed. (根据汉语提示拼写单词)48. The factory keeps _(释放) smoke, making the air dirty. (根据汉语提示单词拼写)49. There has been an upward _(趋势) in the number of confirmed cases reported. (根据汉语提示单词拼写)50. Weve talked recently a

52、bout the importance of _ (可持续的) energy. (根据汉语提示单词拼写)51. I was ready to pay for my bananas at the grocery one night when fear _(侵袭) me. (根据汉语提示单词拼写)52. The winners were given an _(热情的) welcome when they arrived home. (根据汉语意思单词拼写)53. I hope that I can get a _(体面的) job with a good salary after I gradua

53、te from college. (根据汉语提示单词拼写)54. We do not need to _(妒忌) any other person, for our existence is unique. (根据汉语提示单词拼写)55. In the end, we paid something like half price for some very expensive _(家具). (根据汉语提示单词拼写)第二节 应用文写作（满分15分）56. 假定你是国际学校学生李华，4月22日“世界地球日(Earth Day)”即将来临，请你代表学生会写一封倡议书，呼吁大家关爱地球。内容包括：1.

54、 现状说明；2. 具体措施；3. 发出倡议。注意：1. 词数80左右；2. 可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。Dear fellow students,_Students Union第三部分 读后续写（满分25分）57. 阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。Karie double-checked the words on her spelling test. If she got 100 percent today, shed win her classs First-quarter Spelling Challenge and a brand new d

55、ictionary. Plus, Ms. Smith had promised to do a handstand(倒立) if anyone got a perfect score.Two more words to go. Q-u-i-c-k-+-y. H-o-n-e-s-try. Wait! Shed spelled honesty, not honestly! She erased the t-y and wrote l-y before handing in her paper.“Ill correct these while youre at the break,” Ms. Smi

56、th said.After the break Karie moved restlessly in her seat tapping her pencil.Ms. Smith walked to the front of the room and cleared her throats. Then, as if she were an Olympic gymnast(体操运动员), Ms. Smith threw both her feet into the air. “Congratulations, Karie! You did it,” she announced while upsid

57、e down. The whole class erupted! Ms. Smith presented Karie with her prize. Karie smiled broadly as she read the note on the dictionary to Kaire, for her perfect performance.“Everything OK?” Mom asked as Karie burst through the front door after school. “Everythings PERFECT!” Karie shouted, showing Mo

58、m her spelling test and prize. Mom hugged her “Put the test on the fridge so Dad can see it when he gets home.”“And Casper, too.“ Karie lifted up her cat. ”Can you spell quickly. Casper? And honestly, and.” Karies stomach tumbled(翻滚) to the floor. Honestly? H-O-N-E-S-L-Y!“Karie, whats the matter?” a

59、sked Mom. “I dont feel so good,”Karie said, putting Casper down and squeezing the test paper into her backpack.“Probably too much excitement.” Mom rubbed her back. “How about some tea?” Karie swallowed. “How do you know? Tea is exactly what I needed.”Karie dragged herself to her bed after some tea H

60、ow could she tell the whole class she didnt deserve the prize? That Ms. Smith did the handstand for nothing?注意:1.续写词数应为150左右2请按如下格式在答题卡相应位置作答。Paragraph 1: Soon Karie heard her dad come in with the smell of piza floating in the air._Paragraph 2:Ms. Smith was unlocking the classroom door when Karie go

61、t to school the next morning _广州市培正中学2022学年第二学期三月段考（Book 6 Unit 24）高二英语试题笫二部分 阅读理解（共两节，满分50分）第一节（共15小题；毎小题2.5分，满分37.5分）阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。A【13题答案】【答案】1. D 2. C 3. CB【47题答案】【答案】4. D 5. C 6. D 7. AC【811题答案】【答案】8. C 9. D 10. D 11. AD【1215题答案】【答案】12. C 13. B 14. A 15. A笫二节 阅读填空（

62、共5小题，毎小题2.5分，满分12.5分）根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。【1620题答案】【答案】16. D 17. C 18. A 19. F 20. E第二部分 语言运用（共两节，满分30分）笫一节（共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分）阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项，并在答题纸上将该项涂黑。【2135题答案】【答案】21. D 22. B 23. C 24. A 25. C 26. A 27. D 28. C 29. A 30. D 31. C 32. D 33. B 34. C 3

63、5. A第II卷（非选择题部分）第二节（共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分）【3645题答案】【答案】36. are located 37. flowing 38. an 39. have used 40. longest 41. greatly 42. to drink 43. who#that 44. With 45. decisions第四部分 基础知识回顾（共三节，满分40分）第一节 单词拼写（毎空1分，满分18分）【46题答案】【答案】harmful【47题答案】【答案】discipline【48题答案】【答案】releasing【49题答案】【答案】trend【50题答案】【答

64、案】sustainable【51题答案】【答案】seized 【52题答案】【答案】enthusiastic【53题答案】【答案】decent【54题答案】【答案】envy【55题答案】【答案】furniture第二节 应用文写作（满分15分）【56题答案】【答案】Dear fellow students,With Earth Day approaching, I firmly advocate everyone to care about the planet we live on. Endless human demand for resources accounts for a dram

65、atic rise in carbon emission, bringing the global temperature to an unprecedented level. Its urgent for us to adopt a low-carbon lifestyle. Not only should we choose public transport instead of private vehicles, but we also need to apply energy-efficient equipment.Our Mother Earth is severely “sick”

66、. Its high time we acted to “heal” the world. With joint efforts, she is bound to regain her vigor!Students Union第三部分 读后续写（满分25分）【57题答案】【答案】Paragraph 1:Soon Karie heard her dad come in with the smell of pizza floating in the air. “Wheres your spelling test paper, sweetheart?” Dad asked, gazing at he

67、r eagerly. Karie gulped before trying to answer. “I.,” she fumbled in her backpack, took out the paper and handed it unwillingly to her Dad. When Dad was admiring the perfect 100 on the paper, he spotted “honesly”. Dad frowned, “Probably you dont deserve the prize.” Immediately, the scene flashed ba

68、ck when a cashier in the pizza shop gave them too much change by mistake, her father went straight back to return the unexpected money instead of keeping it. She soon understood what she should do.Paragraph 2:Ms. Smith was unlocking the classroom door when Karie got to school the next morning. “Your

69、e an early bird,” Ms. Smith smiled at her. Hands slightly trembling, Karie gave Ms. Smith her test paper as well as the dictionary. Karie confessed her spelling mistake in the test, a pink flush spreading over her cheeks. “I see.” Even though Ms. Smith tried to contain her emotions, surprise registe

70、red on her face. For a moment, Ms. Smith stood quietly reading the note on the dictionary. Then she picked up a pen, crossed out the word “perfect” and wrote “honest” instead before handing the prize back to Karie. “I get to keep this? Honestly?” Karies jaw dropped. “For honestly, no.” Ms. Smith grinned. “But for honesty, yes.”