2022-2023學(xué)年廣東省清遠(yuǎn)市高二（下）期中英語(yǔ)試卷
發(fā)布：2024/8/28 3:0:8
閱讀（共兩節(jié)，滿分50.0分）
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1．There are many amazing sites to visit in Europe.Here are some natural wonders on the European continent that can take your breath away.
Algarve in Portugal
Known for water in endless shades of green and blue，golden beaches and tiny bays，Portugal's southern Algarve region is a paradise of sun，sea and sand.Whether you wander around the coastline，take a boat tour of the sea or sunbathe on the soft golden sand while the waves gently lap at the shore，you're sure to feel like you're in heaven.
Las Médulas in Spain
The historic mining site of Las Médulas in the northwest of Spain is a dramatic example of ancient Roman technology.The region was rich in gold mines where the Romans extracted gold using hydraulic （液壓的） power in the lst century，leaving behind a transformed landscape still visible today.With its burnt orange peaks and abundant greenery，it's a perfect mix of natural and man-made scenery.
Caves of Aggtelek Karst and Slovak Karst between Hungary and Slovakia
The Caves of Aggtelek Karst and Slovak Karst are located between Hungary and Slovakia and contain 712 caves which spread out over 55，800 hectares.The caves are made of limestone （石灰石） and have high humidity，so dripping water has formed into stalactites （鐘乳石） over millions of centuries，creating the decorations you can witness today.
Lake Hallstat in Austria
Located between Salzburg and Graz，Hallstatt is a picturesque，19th-century town in Austria's Lake District featuring cottages，salt mines and ice caves.Situated in a settlement that dates back to the early Iron Age，it is one of the oldest settlements that were occupied in Europe.
（1）How will travelers probably find a tour of Algarve？
A．Tiring.
B．Relaxing.
C．Educational.
D．Adventurous.
（2）What can travelers do in Las Médulas？
A．Look at stalactites in a gold mine.
B．Learn about the process of gold mining.
C．Know how hydraulic power is used today.
D．Enjoy the scenery of historic gold-mining sites.
（3）Where are travelers interested in ancient settlements most likely to go？
A．Algarve.
B．Hallstatt.
C．Las Médulas.
D．Aggtelek Karst.組卷：0引用：2難度：0.5 -
2．Age has never been a problem for Thessalonika Arzu-Embry.After all，she's already got her master's degree.
The North Chicago-area girl started homeschooling at the age of 4.She began having an influence on others soon after.When she was 6 years old，she was an inspirational （鼓舞人心的） speaker at an organization called Tabitha House Community Service，a shelter for people who were forced to leave their homes due to the situations such as earthquakes，flood and other natural disasters.
At the age of 11，she graduated from high school and then earned her bachelor's degree in psychology in 2013.She completed those classes online as she was traveling for leadership meetings.
She doesn't stop there，though.The girl plans to focus on aviation psychology（航空心理學(xué)） for her further study，a decision inspired by her father who is a pilot.She grew up around airplanes and took flights all the time.Her goal is to use it to determine whether pilots are dealing with problems that could have deadly results once the plane takes off- a topic that has been in the news lately.For her，it's a mix of two of her interests.
In her free time，Thessalonika enjoys playing tennis，swimming and being active in her youth group.She also has three self-published books，which are on her site.Jump the Education Barrier is written to help students finish college，and In the Future aims to help business owners deal with trends.Her third book The Genius Race has a wider appeal.It is designed to help people to be geniuses in various areas of life.
（1）What can we know about Thessalonika from the passage？
A．She majored in science and technology.
B．She gained her master's degree at the age of 11.
C．She started homeschooling when she was 6 years old.
D．She got her bachelor's degree through online courses.
（2）What is Thessalonika's next plan according to the passage？
A．Majoring in aviation psychology.
B．Being active in her youth group.
C．Making inspiring speeches for leadership meetings.
D．Writing another book to help people to be geniuses.
（3）Why does Thessalonika write the book Jump the Education Barrier？
A．To help people to be successful.
B．To raise concern about psychology.
C．To share her own experience with others.
D．To give students a hand to complete college.
（4）Which of the following can be the best title for the passage？
A．Homeschooling.
B．To Be a Genius.
C．Three Published Books.
D．The Story of Thessalonika.組卷：4引用：7難度：0.6 -
3．Americans are"always in a hurry"，wrote Alexis de Tocqueville in 1835.Until the COVID-19 pandemic，nowhere was this more evident in recent decades than in packed trains at peak times as people commuted （通勤） to work.
Almost 75% of office workers in America say the journey is what they dread most about going back to the office.Working remotely a few days a week tends to normality.Rush-hour traffic，overcrowded trains and transport strikes all argue for working from home.The outcry for lower carbon emissions adds additional weight to the argument for millions of employees not undertaking unnecessary journeys.In some emerging cities，getting to work involves traffic jam and accidents.
Some people insist that no commute is ever worth the trouble.But in my opinion，with the right attitude，it does not have to feel like temporary brain damage.
Commuting will inevitably involve some physical activity.But whether you are cycling，or just picking up your walking pace to catch a bus or train，you actually combine being outdoors with an element of struggle-a healthy amount of which can make you energetic，not feel tired out.
Besides，in an era of remote work，the commute helps mark out the mental distance between home and the office，which disappears when the kitchen table has become your work station.As a commuter who has to take the underground to office three days a week，I totally relate to this.On the morning train to office，I tend to work out a to-do list for that day in my mind.But on the way back，I usually let my thoughts wander and still feel connected to the world.In this way，for me，this seemingly wasted time is actually fruitful.
Few people enjoy staying at one place for ever.Working remotely in an isolated village of Italy may sound like a treat for a while.Yet like all sameness，it soon begins to feel stifling （令人窒息的）.In a modern world where Alexis de Tocqueville's words ring true of everyone everywhere，it may seem strange to offer explanation for the hurriedness.But not if you think of the commute as punctuation （標(biāo)點(diǎn)符號(hào)） in the larger tale.
（1）What does the underlined word"dread"in paragraph 2 probably mean？
A．Enjoy.
B．Fear.
C．Care.
D．Regret.
（2）What does the author think of the struggle to catch a bus？
A．It is a waste of time.
B．It can be pleasant.
C．It can hardly be handled.
D．It does harm to our health.
（3）How does the author support his point in paragraph 5？
A．By listing statistics.
B．By making a comparison.
C．By referring to experts' views.
D．By sharing his own experience.
（4）What is the author's purpose in writing the text？
A．To appeal to people to live a slow life.
B．To encourage people to work remotely.
C．To change people's views on commuting.
D．To help people solve commuting problems.組卷：2引用：2難度：0.3
寫作（共兩節(jié)，滿分40分）
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8．假定你是李華，最近你參加了主題為"健康的生活方式"的冬令營(yíng)活動(dòng)。你的英國(guó)筆友Eric寫信向你詢問(wèn)相關(guān)情況，請(qǐng)給他回信，內(nèi)容包括：
（1）冬令營(yíng)的活動(dòng)情況；
（2）你的收獲。
注意：
（1）詞數(shù)80左右；
（2）可以適當(dāng)增加細(xì)節(jié)，以使行文連貫；
（3）開頭和結(jié)尾已給出，不計(jì)入總詞數(shù)。
Dear Eric，
Yours sincerely，
Li Hua組卷：1引用：3難度：0.5 -
9．閱讀下面材料，根據(jù)其內(nèi)容和所給段落開頭語(yǔ)續(xù)寫兩段，使之構(gòu)成一篇完整的短文。
Jenny lived with her poor，single mother who worked as a cleaner.One day，when Jenny was ten years old，her mom came home and said her arthritis （關(guān)節(jié)炎） was getting worse."It has been getting harder for me to clean the streets the whole day，sweetheart，"her mom，Annika，said.
"Do you need to go to the doctor，Mom？"Jenny asked.Annika shook her head and simply replied（回答）she couldn't work as much as she used to."I'll make less money.We'll need to save money，"Annika added.
Jenny realized her mother needed her help.She thought about going to work with her mom so they could sweep（清掃） the same number of streets as before，or even more，with her help.Jenny also thought，"Then，my mom will have enough money to go to the doctor."She told Annika her idea.But Annika disagreed，and said"You should study hard at school，Jenny."Jenny agreed and continued with school.
Days later，however，Annika realized she couldn't deal with her work on her own and allowed Jenny to help her after school every day.Jenny nodded （點(diǎn)頭同意）right away and helped her mom sweep streets.
To pass the time，Jenny would happily sing the songs of her favorite singer，while sweeping.Jenny loved the singer.But Jenny didn't know a lot about the singer.Actually，the singer was also a very kind person .If she knew someone needed help，she'd give a helping hand.
One afternoon，some of Jenny's classmates saw her sweeping the street.They began making fun of her，with words like："Your mother is a cleaner，and you're a cleaner，too!"Jenny paid no attention to them，and continued to happily sing her favorite song while sweeping.
Her classmates then took photos and videos of Jenny and posted （發(fā)帖子）them online. "Our classmate is a street sweeper!"they wrote in their post.While they expected others to laugh at Jenny，they were surprised at what they later saw.
注意：
1.續(xù)寫詞數(shù)應(yīng)為150左右；
2.請(qǐng)按如下格式作答。
Many people shared Jenny's story，writing words of support（支持）and raising money for her._________
Jenny was surprised when seeing her favorite singer walking to her.______________組卷：5引用：3難度：0.5