2022-2023學(xué)年廣東省廣州市越秀區(qū)高二（上）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(gè)選項(xiàng)中選出最佳選項(xiàng)。

• 1．Given that breathtaking views await around every green comer，it's no surprise that the UK is home to a treasure of great journeys.
     Route No.1
     This has been the world's shortest flight - just 53 seconds.For this journey，on board there is only room for the pilot and eight passenger seats.If it is busy，you may end up in the co-pilot seat up front.The experience of this great journey is a short，but dramatic one.You zoom off the runway and almost instantly the plane starts to land.
     Route No.2
     The Caledonian Sleeper，a train with a mission to sweep you from London all the way to the Scottish Highlands，just as everyone else is going to bed，has all the drama of a great journey.The experience begins with a relaxing drink.The Caledonian Sleeper includes options for double beds and shower rooms，plus the Club Bar - open to anyone with a room rather than a seat.In the morning，guests can either have breakfast delivered to their cabin，or enjoy a cooked Highlands breakfast.
     Route No.3
     The UK's another overnight sleeper train，from London to Cornwall，operates six nights a week，and is best enjoyed in a twin or single sleeper compartment （隔間）.The journey takes you from London at night，delivering you to the very edge of the UK by morning，where you'll be served a bacon roll shortly after waking.The first sleeper train on this route ran in 1877.In 2018，the train was refurnished with buffet counters.
     Route No.4
     The Snowdon Mountain Railway bills itself as an "unforgettable adventure"，soaring you off towards the summit of the highest mountain in Wales.The journey takes you past surging waterfalls to look out for the world s fastest bird.By the way，the summit station and visitor centre are currently being refurnished and will be open to service in 2023.
  
  （1）What is one distinctive feature of Route No.1？

  
  A．Big seats.
  B．High speed.
  C．Short duration.
  D．Experienced pilots.
  （2）Which route is mostly recommended for wildlife enthusiasts？

  
  A．Route No.1.
  B．Route No.2.
  C．Route No.3.
  D．Route No.4.
  （3）In which column of a magazine is this text probably from？

  
  A．Leisure.
  B．Transport.
  C．Health.
  D．Education.
  組卷：4引用：1難度：0.5

  解析

• 2．The cat Bubby showed up on the doorstep of Wiseman's father，Abbott，who was putting out food for a different stray cat （流浪貓）.
     Wiseman recalls that one day her father found a little three-legged cat in the kitchen eating the other cat's food.Dad was kind of really surprised by this animal.It melted his heart to see this little cat with three legs looking after himself.Since then，her father and Bubby formed an unbreakable bond.They helped each other：Bubby got food and frequent visits to the house，while Abbott got a companion through a time of change in his life.
     After Abbott died in 2017，Bubby's visits to her family home stopped.The family couldn't locate Bubby for almost two years until they saw his furry face in an online post.
     According to volunteer McLeod，Bubby was brought to the shelter after a community effort to find the three-legged cat.McLeod remembers when she met Bubby for the first time，he was laying face down in his cage，exhausted.McLeod featured the cat in an online post，asking anyone if they knew of the animal's history.Wiseman leapt at the opportunity to reunite with Bubby.Once Bubby was recovered enough to leave the shelter，the two decided McLeod would adopt Bubby and give him his forever home.
     In a twist of fate，Wiseman revealed McLeod had actually met Abbott and Bubby previously，but had forgotten the encounter. "It's like it came full circle.It was a very sad thing that turned into a beautiful thing. " Wiseman said.Wiseman still visits Bubby whenever she can，often helping with the cat's special food and treats.She is thrilled that Bubby was able to find his forever home，and knows her father would feel the same.
  
  （1）How did Abbott feel when he first found the three-legged cat？

  
  A．Caring.
  B．Interested.
  C．Touched.
  D．Upset.
  （2）How did Wiseman relocate the cat？

  
  A．She found the cat accidentally when it was posted online.
  B．She reached the cat through hard work of the community.
  C．She was told the cat was brought to a shelter by a volunteer.
  D．She turned to a website helping lost animals find their owners.
  （3）When was Bubby given his permanent home？

  
  A．After Bubby made a full recovery.
  B．Two years before Abbott died.
  C．When Bubby was found by McLeod.
  D．The moment McLeod met Wiseman.
  （4）What does the underlined word "it" refer to in the last paragraph？

  
  A．Wiseman's frequent visits to the cat.
  B．The cat's final settlement in McLeod's house.
  C．The meeting and adoption of the cat and McLeod.
  D．McLeod's experience of meeting Abbot and the cat.
  組卷：2引用：2難度：0.5

  解析

• 3．Scientists have developed a new type of smart bandage that can signal the type of bacterial infection it s protecting，just like a traffic light，as well as release the right type of drugs on demand.The traffic light system works just like this：Green means no bacteria or a low concentration of bacteria，yellow means drug-sensitive （DS） bacteria responsive to standard antibiotics （抗生素）and causes antibiotic release，and red means drug-resistant （DR） bacteria that need extra help to be wiped out.
     In testing the bandage on mice，the research team was able to successfully treat both DS and DR infections using the new method.However，the common methods of sensing resistance are limited by time，the requirement for professional personnel，and expensive instruments.Moreover，the abuse of antibiotics causes the accelerated process of bacterial resistance.
     It's easy to see how a simple bandage and light could overcome some of these limitations.Treatment doesn't have to wait for a doctor to make a diagnosis，and the bandage can get the right sort of drugs applied at the earliest opportunity.What's more，the person wearing the bandage gets real-time feedback on what's happening with the infection，if there's an infection at all.The researchers say it offers numerous benefits over existing treatments that make use of light.
     We've been seeing quite a few upgrades to the traditional bandage in recent years，thanks to advances in science-like the nanofibre mesh （納米纖維網(wǎng)）that attracts bacteria and draws some of it out，speeding up the healing process.Then there's the novel bandage for treating burns，which stops bacteria from multiplying and lowers the risk of infection.
     The more work that a bandage can do while it's protecting a wound，the better.Efforts to improve bandages continue and now we've got a bandage that not only releases antibiotics，but also tells the patient exactly what's going on too.
  
  （1）Which of the following advantages is NOT mentioned for the smart bandage？

  
  A．It prevents bacterial resistance.
  B．Much time and cost can be saved.
  C．Bacterial infections can be detected soon.
  D．Antibiotic can be released if a DS light shows.
  （2）What can we infer from the third paragraph？

  
  A．The advantages of the new bandage outweigh those of traditional ones.
  B．A person with the smart bandage can cure himself of any wound.
  C．Doctors can make a diagnosis with the help of the new bandage.
  D．The new smart bandage still has a lot of drawbacks.
  （3）What does the underline word "novel" mean in the fourth paragraph？

  
  A．Useful.
  B．New.
  C．Virtual.
  D．Fashionable.
  （4）What's the best title of the passage？

  
  A．Prevention of Abuse of Antibiotics
  B．A Successful Test on Bacterial Infection
  C．Introduction to A Color-changing Bandage
  D．A New Treatment on Drug-resistance Bacteria
  組卷：4引用：3難度：0.5

  解析

• 4．Vertical farming，as the name suggests，is a form of agriculture that is specifically designed to help agricultural production inside vertical structures like buildings.
     It is a revolutionary，and arguably more sustainable，method of farming for several reasons.For example，it tends to require much less water than regular farming by some estimates up to 95% less.It also takes up less space and has little or no impact on local natural soils.Generally speaking，vertical farms can be operated without the use of pesticides that are potentially very damaging to the environment.Because of the controlled conditions provided by vertical farms，all-year-round growing of crops is also usually made possible.
     Vertical farms tend to consist of one of several models，ranging from wooden shelves to greenhouses that are able to produce enough food for entire communities.Some consist of specially designed towers with plant cups.For larger，purpose-built vertical farms，hydroponic （水培）systems are often employed to help control the indoor climate all year round.Other aspects of vertical farms can also be regulated，including automated control of temperature and light A high level of control is usually vital for the success of the farm，as failure to maintain specific conditions can lead to the loss of entire crops.
     If you are interested in starting your own vertical farm，you have a few options.For example，for domestic-scale kind of strategies，simple vertical farms can be created using old pallets （托盤），or other custom-made solutions.For larger-scale vertical farming options，you can either directly invest in existing vertical farms，or raise enough money to set up your own.This will，obviously，require large amounts of money，but the potential for such solutions is predicted to rise dramatically over the coming years.
  
  （1）What can we learn about vertical farming？

  
  A．It tends to require little water.
  B．It helps enrich the local natural soil.
  C．It may potentially harm the environment.
  D．It may make year round crop planting a reality.
  （2）What is paragraph 3 mainly about？

  
  A．How vertical farming works.
  B．What vertical farms produce.
  C．Why vertical farms appear.
  D．Where vertical farms exist.
  （3）What can be the key to a successful vertical farm？

  
  A．Various models.
  B．Financial support.
  C．Indoor temperature.
  D．High-leveled control.
  （4）What's the writing purpose of the text？

  
  A．To set a new standard of farming.
  B．To introduce a new way of farming.
  C．To present modest reform in farming.
  D．To raise money for larger vertical farms.
  組卷：5引用：1難度：0.5

  解析

第二節(jié)（共1小題；每小題2. 5分，滿分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)。

• 5．In recent years，more Chinese students have been choosing art school as their first choice when applying for universities overseas，according to a report on Chinese students' overseas study in 2021.Anyone applying to art school should know that one's portfolio （資歷證明材料）is a crucial part of the application process.（1）

  
     Focus on original，recent work.Admissions officers see so many portfolios on a regular basis，so it's important to make yourself stand out as an individual.（2）

  Presenting work that you've done within the last one or two years also provides a more relevant and accurate portrayal（描述）of your skills.
     （3）

  You don't want to do too many things at the same time，but working with a variety of media and different techniques can convey that you are able to express yourself in diverse ways.
     Include images that reflect the progress of your work unless the school requires that only finished work be included in your portfolio.（4）

  It gives admissions officers insight into the thought that has gone into the work.
     Make sure that your work shows your true talent.（5）

  Remember never try to make up anything excellent，which will in turn be a mirror of your dishonesty.However，it is always helpful to look at samples of other art portfolios to see their approach.
  
  A.Prepare your portfolio in different languages.
  B.Show a wide range of work in your portfolio.
  C.Be proud of what you submit and your own strengths.
  D.A good portfolio is important to your successful application.
  E.This may include images from a workbook behind the finished product.
  F.Here are some tips to help you through this process and put your best work out there.
  G.It's more impressive to express your personal opinion rather than copying others' work.
  組卷：8引用：1難度：0.6

  解析

第三部分 語言運(yùn)用（共兩節(jié)，滿分15分）第一節(jié)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)。

• 6．William may have been scared in the moment，but he said it didn't stop him from jumping into action when he noticed his teacher Jack needed（1）

  help.
     After 1 p.m.Jack was giving a class when students（2）

  he was having trouble speaking.A few students called 911 while William and another classmate ran to find another teacher，Pam，who took（3）

  of the scene.Pam had the students empty the room in（4）

  for medical staff to arrive.
     Jack，71，retired in 2014.He now works as a substitute teacher and（5）

  to coach school sports.Jack told the reporters the students noticed changes in his face and（6）

  . "I've .no previous history of anything and I've been active all my life， " Jack said. "So when the stroke was occurring，I directly（7）

  it.That's why I give the students so much（8）

  .They trusted their judgments and they stayed on the situation. "
     The principal Joshua said， "We are very（9）

  that our students responded decisively（果斷地）and（10）

  in this moment of crisis.Any.（11）

  could have had terrible consequences for Jack，and our students' decisions made all the（12）

  ""While I am extremely proud of our students，I'm not at all（13）

  that they rose to the occasion， " he added.
     "As the principa1，I have the pleasure to see and hear about daily acts of（14）

  and courage from our students. "
     William said it was "amazing" to be（15）

  in saving his teacher's life. "It's a good feeling， "he added.
  
  

  （1）	A．physical	B．mental	C．professional	D．medical
  （2）	A．labeled	B．noticed	C．remarked	D．a(chǎn)dmitted
  （3）	A．control	B．hold	C．care	D．possession
  （4）	A．service	B．preparation	C．desire	D．order
  （5）	A．expects	B．favors	C．continues	D．employs
  （6）	A．movement	B．speech	C．pressure	D．look
  （7）	A．forget	B．name	C．deny	D．face
  （8）	A．credit	B．Reward	C．blessing	D．thinking
  （9）	A．qualified	B．thankful	C．complex	D．reliable
  （10）	A．steadily	B．relevantly	C．continuously	D．effectively
  （11）	A．delays	B．potentials	C．objections	D．limits
  （12）	A．progress	B．sense	C．room	D．difference
  （13）	A．depressed	B．panicked	C．surprised	D．pleased
  （14）	A．security	B．kindness	C．independence	D．fortune
  （15）	A．motivated	B．overwhelmed	C．settled	D．involved
  組卷：3引用：1難度：0.3

  解析

第二節(jié)（滿分15分）

• 18．假定你是李華。你的外國(guó)朋友Smith對(duì)中國(guó)飲食文化很感興趣。新年臨近，他寫信向你了解新年的傳統(tǒng)食物，請(qǐng)你給他寫一封回信。內(nèi)容包括：
  （1）年夜飯經(jīng)典的食物；
  （2）食物的寓意；
  （3）邀請(qǐng)他來中國(guó)體驗(yàn)。
  注意：
  （1）寫作詞數(shù)應(yīng)為80左右（開頭已給出，不計(jì)入總詞數(shù)）；
  （2）請(qǐng)按如下格式在答題卡的相應(yīng)位置作答；
  參考詞匯：年夜飯 family reunion dinner
  Dear Mr.Smith，
  __________
  Yours，
  Li Hua
  組卷：11引用：1難度：0.5

  解析

第三節(jié)（滿分15分）閱讀下面材料，根據(jù)其內(nèi)容和所給段落開頭語續(xù)寫一段，使之構(gòu)成一篇完整的短文。

• 19．Mrs.Klein taught the first grade in a poor neighborhood.She was the kind of teacher who was so gentle，caring，and encouraging to her students from every aspect.She treated every child like they were her own kid with affection from her heart.She was careful enough to find out the children's problems and was also patient to teach the children the subjects which they were interested in，even if some kids were having difficulties in learning.
      One day，Mrs.Klein told her first graders to draw a picture of something for which they were.thankful.She thought how little these children actually had to be thankful for.But she knew that most of the class would draw pictures of candies or their favorite toys given by their beloved ones.
      What made Mrs.Klein surprised was Dan's picture.Dan was so shy and likely to be found away from the others as they went outside for games.His drawing was simply this：
      A hand，obviously，but whose hand？The class was attracted by his picture. "I think it must be the hand of his mum or dad that brings him food， " said one student.
      "It looks more like a policeman，and they protect us. " "I think， " said a girl，who was always so serious， "that it is supposed to be all the hands that help us，but Dan could only draw one of them. "
      Mrs.Klein was very happy to see that the class showed so much interest in Dan's picture.When she had the others finish their own pictures，she went over to Dan.
  注意：
  （1）續(xù)寫詞數(shù)應(yīng)為80詞左右；
  （2）請(qǐng)按如下格式在答題卡的相應(yīng)位置作答。
  She bent over his desk and asked， "My dear，could you please tell me whose hand it was？"________
  組卷：1引用：1難度：0.5

  解析