广东省汕尾市2021-2022学年高二上学期期末考试 英语

汕尾市2021-2022 学年度第一学期全市高中二年级教学质量 监测 英 语 本试题共10 页，考试时间120 分钟，满分120 分 注意事项： 1.答题前，考生先将自己的信息填写清楚、准确，将条形码准确粘贴在条形码 粘贴处。 2.请按照题号顺序在答题卡各题目的答题区城内作答，超出答题区城书写的答 案无效。 3.答题时请按要求用笔，保持卡面清洁，不要折叠，不要弄破、弄皱，不得使 用涂改液、修正带、刮纸刀。考试结束后，请将本试题及答题卡交回。 第二部分阅读（共两节，满分50 分） 第一节（共15 小题：每小题2.5 分，满分37.5 分） 阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D 四个选项中选出最佳选项。 A The whole idea behind the US National Parks system was to preserve natural and historic locations, and the wildlife that lives there. That goal allows for inclusion of anyplace that features natural beauty, unique geological features, or an interesting ecosystem,plus the sites of national monuments and other places of historical or archaeological significance. We've selected three US National Parks that are as different from each other as possible. Let's start in the Northeastern corner of the US, with a beautiful park called Acadia. Acadia National Park Acadia National Park is in Eastern Maine, near the town of Bar Harbor. The park is unique, in that it features a wide variety of landscapes, including mountains, ocean coastline, woodlands, lakes, and wetlands. It covers a total of 49,075 acres. The park is home to 37 species of mammals, including black bears, moose, and deer. There are 33 fish species and 331 bird varieties. Everglades National Park Unlike many national parks, Everglades National Park was initially created to protect a fragile and disappearing ecosystem. The Everglades consist of a network of wetlands and forests that are fed by a river flowing slowly out of Lake Okeechobee. The Everglades cover a massive area, and Everglades National Park protects only the southern twenty percent. It's the United States' largest tropical( 热带的) wilderness;in fact,it's the largest wilderness of any kind east of the Mississippi River. Hawaii Volcanoes National Park Hawaii Volcanoes National Park is located on "the big island", Hawaii. It was created in 1916. The park features two active volcanoes, one of which, Mauna Loa, is the world's largest shield volcano. The other, Kilauea, is one of the world's most active volcanoes. Hawaii Volcanoes National Park lets visitors get up close and personal with the two volcanoes.Odd-looking lava(岩浆）fields and dramatic landscapes captivate the eye,and you can learn about the rare plants and animals that thrive in the tough environment. 1. What is the US National Parks system aimed to do? A. To protect natural and historic resources. B. To rebuild old and important constructions. C. To appreciate natural and geological beauty. D. To make ecosystems entertaining for people. 2. In which park can you experience a rich diversity of landscapes and wildlife? A. None of them. B. Acadia National Park. C. Everglades National Park. D. Hawaii Volcanoes National Park. 3. What do visitors do in Hawaii Volcanoes National Park? A. Learn about ecosystem protection. B. Enjoy tropical wilderness landscapes. C. Witness two different kinds of volcanoes. D. Study lava samples in a tough environment. 【答案】1. A 2. B 3. C B A lot of people ask this question: "Why is body language so important?" Studies have shown that in the process of communication, non-verbal expression has 65% to 93% more influence than actual text. This means that "how to say" is more important than "what to say". Of course, this does not mean that you don't need to do preparation for your interviews, nor does it mean that you can take any short cuts. On the contrary, this means that you have more things to pay attention to and prepare for. In the real workplace, body language is much more important than you think. Without proper body language, you may find yourself trapped in a circle where you can't integrate with the external environment, not to mention the difficulties in the absence of body language in the workplace. "People can often make inferences from actions, and the results of these inferences directly affect lives: for example. who will be employed and who will be promoted."Academician Amy Cuddy said in a TV talk show. She also said that "our body language will also affect our perception ( 感知, 看法)of ourselves. When you try to make more authoritative actions,your brain will inadvertently（不经意地）receive signals and actually create an idea that you are more authoritative, so that you have more confidence in yourself". Therefore, before interviews or important meetings, try not to lean on any object or have a hunched back. Instead, you should try to keep your body relaxed. You can even stand with a relatively authoritative posture (姿势） -of course, you may need to do these things in the bathroom or places where no one could see you. Body language plays a crucial role in your job interviews, careers, and everyday life. Paying attention to body language could make strong impacts on your behavior,which could help you achieve better results. So, every time you are nervous or feel that you can't do it, stretch your body, smile, and tell yourself "Fake it till you become it!" 4. What does Paragraph 1 mainly tell us? A. What we say in a conversation is not so important. B. Practicing body language is a short cut to success. C. We should attach great importance to body language. D. Body language carries 93% of conversation messages. 5. According to Amy Cuddy, why is body language important for us? A. It decides whether we are promoted. B. It influences people's impression of us. C. It makes us look more authoritative. D. It helps people understand who we are. 6. What does the underlined word "hunched" possibly mean? A. Broken down. B. Tied behind. C. Bent forward. D. Straightened up. 7. Who might be the intended readers of the passage? A. New arrivals in the workplace. B. Body language researchers. C. Working adults to be promoted. D. Viewers of a TV talk show. 【答案】4. C 5. B 6. C 7. A C Compared with some other parts of the world, Canada is not a country with a lot of particularly flashy traditions - which isn't to say none exist. In general, it's the aging process, and the various "key dates" that occur as a Canadian moves from babyhood to adulthood that tend to be the most celebrated and ritualized(仪式化了的）moments in mainstream Canadian culture. Canadian couples will generally announce their pregnancy with great pride to friends and family as soon as they're aware, and it's common for girlfriends of the expecting mother to organize a baby shower-a small, lighthearted house party - to honour the new mom sometime before she gives birth. Shortly after the child is born, it's similarly customary for friends of the parents to visit and give at least one baby gift, usually a toy or clothes, to express congratulations. If there's one thing Canadians love celebrating,it's the anniversary(周年纪念日)of their own birth. In recent years, birthdays have risen to become one of the most tradition-rich spectacles of Canadian culture. During childhood, most parents will arrange birthday parties for their children on the special day (or the closest available weekend), a fun excuse for the birthday boy or girl to gather up all their schoolyard friends and spend the afternoon hanging out. In their teenage years and adulthood, they begin to assume greater control over their own birthday plans. Completing a phase of school in Canada is almost always celebrated with a fancy graduation ceremony. In their final year of high school (and sometimes middle school as well), students will celebrate the completion of their studies with some sort of party organized by the school, usually known as "grad night". These usually take the form of a fancy dress gala(庆典，盛会,演出）held at a local hotel, complete with a dinner, dancing and lots of awkwardly-posed photographs. 8. Which is a birth tradition in Canada? A. Keeping the pregnancy a secret to others. B. Holding a baby shower by the elders. C. Gathering friends and relatives for a party. D. Visiting the newly-born with a present. 9. What do we know about birthday celebrations in Canada? A. They are only held on that very day of birth. B. They are popular a