2022-2023學(xué)年廣東省荔灣區(qū)華南師大附中、實(shí)驗(yàn)中學(xué)、廣雅中學(xué)、深圳高級(jí)中學(xué)四校高二（下）聯(lián)考英語(yǔ)試卷

閱讀（共兩節(jié)，滿分50.0分）

• 1．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)。
      Welcome to the breathtaking land of New Zealand，where nature's wonders and adventure await at every turn.Prepare to start an unforgettable journey as we introduce you to some of the country's most iconic attractions.
      Fiordland National Park
      Located in the South Island，F(xiàn)iordland National Park will leave you awe-inspired.Marvel at the majestic fiords （峽灣），such as Milford Sound and Doubtful Sound，where towering cliffs meet unspoiled waters.Cruise along these dramatic fiords and witness grand waterfalls and an abundance of wildlife.Don't forget to explore the world-famous Milford Track，for an up-close encounter with the region's unparalleled natural beauty.
      Aoraki/Mount Cook
      Rising majestically in the heart of the Southern Alps，Aoraki/Mount Cook is New Zealand's highest peak and a paradise for outdoor enthusiasts.Hiking along the Hooker Valley Track offers breathtaking views of the iconic Mueller Glacier.For an exciting experience，take a scenic flight and witness the awe-inspiring landscape from above.The clear night skies also make Aoraki/Mount Cook a haven for stargazers and astrophotographers.
      Abel Tasman National Park
      Escape to the coastal paradise of Abel Tasman National Park，renowned for its golden sandy beaches and crystal-clear waters.Hop aboard a kayak and paddle along the stunning coastline，exploring hidden coves（海灣） and observing the abundant marine life.Embark on the Abel Tasman Coast Track，a multi-day hiking trail that winds through lush forests，revealing breathtaking views of the Tasman Sea.
      Rotorua
      Discover Rotorua，the geothermal wonderland of NewZealand's North Island.Immerse yourself in the fascinating geothermal activity，from boiling mud pools to geysers （間歇泉）.Hike along Pohaturoa Track to command a fine view of the Lake Rotoru a and the Whakarewarewa Geothermal Reserve.Experience the unique Maori culture through traditional performances and a traditional hangi feast .Indulge （沉迷） in a relaxing bath in one of the natural geysers or treat yourself to a refreshing mud bath.
  
  （1）Which is the best attraction for astronomy enthusiasts？

  
  A．Fiordland National Park.
  B．Aoraki/Mount Cook.
  C．Abel Tasman National Park.
  D．Rotorua.
  （2）What may visitors enjoy in Rotorua？

  
  A．A bath in hot springs.
  B．A view from the mountain top.
  C．A visit to the Maori village.
  D．An interaction with wildlife.
  （3）What do the four attractions have in common？

  
  A．Visitors can experience diverse cultures.
  B．Visitors can observe abundant wildlife.
  C．Visitors can hike to enjoy the natural beauty.
  D．Visitors can witness grand waterfalls.
  組卷：6引用：1難度：0.5

  解析

• 2．    Herbert George Wells was born in England in 1866.He did not come from a rich family.His parents had a small shop but it was not successful and closed when he was thirteen.He worked at different times in a clothes shop and a chemist's.He always read a lot and later managed to get a place at a science college.After he left there he became a teacher，but he was badly hurt while playing football and this meant that he could not continue.He then worked in London，writing for newspapers and doing some teaching of small groups.None of this made him much money.
      The Time Machine was his first fictional work.It appeared in weekly parts in a magazine in 1894 and as a book the following year.At the time，Wells was married to his second wife and was trying to support both her and her motjye.air.He needed to make money，so he wrote it quite quickly.Although he was never really happy with the finished book，it was a great success and allowed him to continue as a writer.
      It is not easy for us to understand how different this book was from others of the time.It is the first real science fiction book.It introduces the reader to the idea of time as the fourth dimension，with the three dimensions of space ten years before Einstein made it part of scientific thinking.Well s also describes a simple mechanical answer to the problem of time travel—a time machine.Nobody had ever described time travel in a machine before，and the words 'time machine' entered the English language.
      After the great success of this book，Wells wrote more science fiction.His most famous books are The Island of Dr Moreaui （1896），The Invisible Man （1897），The War of the Worlds （1898）and The First Man in the Moon（1901）.All of them have been filmed，some more than once.H.G.Wells died in London in 1946.
  
  （1）Why did Wells begin to write for newspapers in London？

  
  A．He wanted to make more money.
  B．He was never happy with his former job.
  C．He was seriously injured in sport.
  D．His second wife asked him to do so.
  （2）How different was The Time Machine from other books of the time？

  
  A．It introduced the idea of four dimensions of space.
  B．It first described time travel in a machine.
  C．Readers felt it easier to read and understand.
  D．It was the first fiction book in the world.
  （3）Which of the following statements is true about The Time Machine？

  
  A．It was Wells' most famous work.
  B．It first appeared as a book.
  C．Wells was very satisfied with it.
  D．Its success helped to support Wells' family.
  （4）What is the writing purpose of the passage？

  
  A．To introduce Wells' life experiences and his works.
  B．To describe the plot of The Time Machine.
  C．To convince readers that Wells was a good writer.
  D．To illustrate the great and famous works of Wells.
  組卷：7引用：1難度：0.5

  解析

• 3．    The phrase Stolen Generation refers to the countless number of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children who were forcibly removed from their families under government policy and direction.This was active policy during the period from the 1910s into the 1970s，and arguably still continues today under the banner of child protection.
      The removal of Indigenous （本土的） children was rationalized（合理化） by various governments by claiming that it was for their protection.A further reason used by the government of the day was that it was believed that "Pure Blood"Aboriginal people would die out and that the "Mixed Blood"children would be able to assimilate into（融合） society much easier，this being based on the prejudice that Aboriginal and Torres Strait Island er peoples were racially inferior to people with Caucasian（白人）background.
      Once a child was removed from their family，they were forced to assimilate into the White Society.This included being forbidden to speak their traditional language or participate in any form of cultural practice or activity，and having to adopt new names and identities.Many of these children were informed that their families had either given them up or had died.For some of them，they developed a shame of their Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander heritage and as they grew older and started their own families，they continued to hide their heritage from their family.
      On the 13th February 2008，Kevin Rudd，the then Prime Minister of Australia，made an apology to the members of the Stolen Generation.Although the period known as the Stolen Generation technically ended in 1969，the effect of the Stolen Generation is still being felt by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples today.Many Aboriginal families have experienced inter-generational trauma（創(chuàng)傷）.The Stolen Generation has resulted in traditional knowledge being lost as this knowledge was not able to be passed down to the next generation.
  
  （1）What does the underlined part "under the banner of"in Paragraph 1 mean？

  
  A．with the aid of
  B．with the intention of
  C．in the name of
  D．in the hope of
  （2）What can be inferred about the removed children from the text？

  
  A．They have succeeded in assimilating into the White Society.
  B．They have failed to pass down their own tradition and heritage.
  C．They had been abandoned by their families or had lost them.
  D．They have forgotten the trauma caused by the removal policy.
  （3）Which of the following statements is true according to the text？

  
  A．The Indigenous children were racially secondary to Caucasians.
  B．The removed children could keep their own original identities.
  C．The government still denied what they did to the removed children.
  D．Some removed children were not willing to reveal their heritage.
  （4）What can be the best title for the text？

  
  A．The Removal Policy.
  B．The Lost Children.
  C．The Stolen Generation.
  D．The Abandoned Children.
  組卷：9引用：1難度：0.5

  解析

• 4．    When it comes to risky behavior，adolescence is the perfect storm.In fact，teens are hardwired to seek challenge.According to a study by University College London （UCL），risk-taking behavior peaks during adolescence.As an adolescent's social-emotional system matures，they long for stimulation and teen challenge.
      Moreover，the study found that teens took risks because they enjoyed the thrill.In fact，they often understood the consequences of their behavior.However，the desire to take risks was stronger than their common sense.That's because the teen brain is not fully developed.Therefore，the areas controlling impulses（沖動(dòng)） and decision-making are still immature.
      The study involved adolescents and adults aged 9 to 35 years.Participants chose between risky and safe options in a computer gambling game.Scientists found that the teenagers took the most risks compared with the other groups.In fact，14-year old teens demonstrated the most risky behavior.In other words，they were constantly seeking challenge and excitement.
      In another study at the University of Texas at Austin，participants aged 8 to 30 were given money as a reward for correctly identifying an image.Scientists measured how their brains responded when they found out whether their answers were right or wrong.The teenagers' brains released the highest levels of dopamine，a chemical associated with pleasure.Dopamine motivates the brain to seek rewards and is linked to addiction.Thus，the researchers concluded that teens are more willing to take risks in order to experience rewards.
      Risk-taking isn't always a bad thing if it takes place with in safe boundaries.In fact，a certain level of safe，positive risk-taking is essential for teens to develop their sense of self and gain self-esteem（自尊）.Healthy risk-taking activities include playing sports，outdoor adventures，performing on stage，and reaching out to make new friends.
      In conclusion，there's no getting around it：Teens will always seek thrills and push the limits.They're made that way.But parents can help them find healthy challenges that support growth and reduce risk.
  
  （1）What is the reason for teens' tendency to take risks？

  
  A．They lack common sense and decision-making ability.
  B．They don't understand the consequences of their behavior.
  C．They enjoy the excitement and actively pursue stimulation.
  D．Their brain areas controlling impulses are fully developed.
  （2）How did the researchers carry out the first study？

  
  A．By analyzing the choices of teens and adults in the gambling game.
  B．By analyzing the results of the gambling game.
  C．By measuring how brains worked in the gambling game.
  D．By observing how excited the teens were in the gambling game.
  （3）Which of the following statements is true according to para 4-5？

  
  A．The more risk-taking teens are，the more self-esteem they have.
  B．Dopamine plays an important role in teens' risk-taking activities.
  C．Making new friends shouldn't be considered as risk-taking.
  D．Taking risks makes a teenager more eager for reward.
  （4）What is the author's attitude towards risk-taking behavior of teenagers？

  
  A．Negative
  B．Approving
  C．Objective
  D．Ambiguous
  組卷：9引用：1難度：0.5

  解析

• 5．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)。
      Have you ever wondered why we often see fish tanks in the waiting rooms of dentists and doctors' offices？As a planted aquarium keeper，I would personally argue that aquariums can have a positive，calming，stress-relieving effect on both their owners and viewers，which may be helpful in a stressful environment like the dentist! （1）

  .
      Multiple studies and experiments have shown that watching a fish tank can reduce the blood pressure and heart rate of those viewing it. （2）

  .These researches have also shown that the more species of plants and fish the aquarium has，the more of a calming and relaxing effect it creates on those around it.Some of the results even revealed as high as a 4% reduction in blood pressure and 7% in heart rates.
      （3）

  .Sleep doesn't come easy for everyone.Having an aquarium in the bedroom has proven to help people fall asleep.The relaxing，trickling （流淌的） sounds of water flowing from the filter and back into the tank is very soothing. （4）

  .The sound of moving water typically calms people down.The sounds coming from an aquarium can also provide white noise which will block out other potential disruptive noises，helping you stay asleep.
      Apart from physiological （生理學(xué)的） effects，aquarium keeping also has positive effects on mental health.Fish tanks can be found in high-stress environments like office s and hospitals because they provide a calming effect.（5）

  .Many aquascapers（水族造景者） report that trimming and maintaining their aquascapes is a calming，rewarding experience.Life can be fast-paced as everyone is trying to stay on top of all of their daily tasks.Looking into an aquarium can trigger a switch in their body and mind，helping to reduce stress and provide a sense of relaxation.
  
  A.Keeping an aquarium improves people's sleep quality
  B.It's similar to people playing recordings of rainfall or a running river
  C.Spending time around the fish tank will help you relax during routine maintenance
  D.In fact，there's scientific evidence of aquariums being beneficial to both physical and mental well-being
  E.The impacts are seen to especially improve the heart health of the elderly in comparison to other age ranges
  F.Studies have reported that people generally feel happier during contact with natural environments and an aquarium
  G.Aquariums help people to redirect these negative emotions not just by looking at them but also by working to maintain them
  組卷：7引用：1難度：0.5

  解析

語(yǔ)言運(yùn)用（共兩節(jié)，滿分30分）

• 6．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)。
      Positive experiences happen to us every day，yet we don't always take full （1）

  of them.Have you ever noticed that it could be a great day，but that it takes just one unkind word from someone to （2）

  the day？Recent research suggests that we actually have three times more positive experiences than（3）

  ones.What keeps us from fully exploiting all the good in our lives，making us a（4）

  to the bad？
      Researchers have（5）

  one significant tendency that keep us from experiencing，extending，and expanding our joy— the negativity prejudice.The negativity prejudice （6）

  our mind's inborn tendency to give more weight to the negative.How can we fight this tendency to assign greater（7）

  to the negative experiences in our life？A recent study by Nathaniel Lambert and his colleagues gives us a（n）（8）

  .Their research shows that（9）

  positive experiences leads to heightened well-being，increased overall life satisfaction，and even more energy.This research may seem（10）

  because we are often（11）

  to talk about our good fortune.We don't want to show off.Or we may even feel（12）

  that good things are happening to us while other people are suffering from （13）

  in their lives.Consequently，for most people，it feels more （14）

  to bond with others by means of complaints，sympathy，or even gossip.However，Lambert and his colleague's research（15）

  that those who shared their grateful experiences with a partner，especially a supportive one，reported greater satisfaction with life，happiness，and vitality.
  
  

  （1）	A．a(chǎn)dvantage	B．notice	C．charge	D．control
  （2）	A．promote	B．ruin	C．forget	D．dismiss
  （3）	A．passive	B．unforgettable	C．memorable	D．negative
  （4）	A．stranger	B．passer-by	C．slave	D．newcomer
  （5）	A．invented	B．identified	C．chosen	D．recommended
  （6）	A．refers to	B．turns to	C．a(chǎn)dds to	D．responds to
  （7）	A．mercy	B．a(chǎn)wareness	C．interest	D．emphasis
  （8）	A．example	B．clue	C．a(chǎn)ssumption	D．plan
  （9）	A．hiding	B．recording	C．discussing	D．writing
  （10）	A．surprising	B．a(chǎn)mazing	C．a(chǎn)bsurd	D．interesting
  （11）	A．unwilling	B．willing	C．eager	D．a(chǎn)nxious
  （12）	A．upset	B．guilty	C．discouraged	D．frustrated
  （13）	A．poverty	B．confusion	C．misery	D．routine
  （14）	A．boring	B．professional	C．a(chǎn)ppropriate	D．exhausting
  （15）	A．recommends	B．warns	C．a(chǎn)ppeals	D．reveals
  組卷：15引用：1難度：0.5

  解析

寫(xiě)作（共兩節(jié)，滿分40分）

• 18．假設(shè)你是李華，你校的英國(guó)交換生Jim對(duì)中國(guó)傳統(tǒng)文化感興趣，準(zhǔn)備學(xué)習(xí)一項(xiàng)中國(guó)傳統(tǒng)技藝，向你征詢建議。請(qǐng)你給 Jim寫(xiě)一封信，內(nèi)容包括：
  （1）推薦一項(xiàng)中國(guó)傳統(tǒng)技藝；
  （2）說(shuō)明推薦理由；
  （3）提出學(xué)習(xí)這項(xiàng)技藝的建議。
  注意：
  （1）寫(xiě)作詞數(shù)應(yīng)為 80左右；
  （2）請(qǐng)按如下格式在答題卡的相應(yīng)位置作答。
  （3）參考詞匯 中國(guó)傳統(tǒng)技藝traditional Chinese folk art
  Dear Jim，
  _____
  Yours，
  Li Hua
  組卷：3引用：2難度：0.5

  解析

• 19．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)成一篇完整的短文。
      Leaving the busy and noisy store，I hurried back to my car，my mind preoccupied with the tasks awaiting me at home.However，as I reached for my car keys in my pocket，a sinking feeling washed over me—I had locked both my keys and cell phone inside the vehicle.Frustration surged through my veins.Feeling extremely annoyed，I couldn't help but let out a string of choice words，punctuated by a swift kick to the tire.
      Just then，a teenager on his bicycle happened to pass by，his eyes catching my display of frustration.Sensing an opportunity to lend a hand，he pulled over and asked， "What's wrong？"
      I took a deep breath，grateful for a sympathetic ear，and explained my situation."I've managed to lock my keys and cell phone inside the car，"I sighed."My wife must be really worried as I should have been home by now.""Even if I could call my wife，she wouldn't be able to bring me her car key since this is our only vehicle."
      Without hesitation，the teenager extended his hand，offering me his cell phone."Here，you can use mine to call your wife，"he said，his youthful voice brimming with sincerity.
      I accepted his offer gratefully，dialing my wife's number and relaying the situation to her.I could sense her concern on the other end of the line，but she remained calm and asked for my exact position.
      "I'll need to see if I can borrow any of our neighbours' cars.""I've thought about this plan，but most of them must be in town for the carnival today."I sighed.But she just reassured me that she would find the extra key and find a way to get here as soon as possible.
      As I ended the call，I expressed my gratitude to the teenager，but a new worry crept into my mind."It's a seven-mile trip for my wife，"I said，"even if she could borrow a car，she hasn't driven for long and she's pregnant."The teenager asked，"Did you just say you live in the Medway street？My school is nearby so I'm quite familiar with the route.Just tell your wife I'm coming to get the key.""But that's seven miles!It'll take you at least an hour round trip."
  注意：
  （1）續(xù)寫(xiě)詞數(shù)應(yīng)為 150左右；
  （2）請(qǐng)按如下格式在答題卡的相應(yīng)位置作答。
      The teenager simply smiled，with a determined look on his face.
  _____
      Deeply moved，I reached into my pocket，eager to offer him some money.
  _____
  組卷：2引用：1難度：0.5

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