1、高二级上学期英语学科中段质量检测试题第 1 页共 8 页 广州天省实验学校 20222023 学年（上）中段质量检测 高高二二级级 英语试题英语试题 命题：欧阳芳 审核：黄同梅 校对：欧阳芳 注意注意：1考试时间为 120 分钟满分为 150 分 2试卷分为第卷（选择题）与第卷（非选择题）两部分 3选择题答案必须用 2B 铅笔在答题卡对应题号答题框内填涂，非选择题需在问卷指定位置作答 第一部分阅读理解（共两节第一部分阅读理解（共两节,满分满分 35 分）分）第一节（共第一节（共 10 小题小题;每小题每小题 2.5 分分,满分满分 25 分）分）阅读下列短文，从每题所给的阅读下列短文，从每题所
2、给的 A、B、C 和和 D 四个选项中选出最佳选项四个选项中选出最佳选项,并在答题纸上将该项并在答题纸上将该项涂黑。涂黑。A One day after more than a month of classes,I read aloud a paragraph from my book,recognizing all of the characters smoothly except one.I sat back and started to register a sense of achievement:I was actually reading Chinese.The language
3、was starting to make sense.But before the sense of satisfaction was half formed,Teacher Liao said,“Budui!”It meant,literally,“Not correct.”You could also translate it as“no”,“wrong”,“nope”,“uh-uh”and“flatly and clearly incorrect”.There were many Chinese words that I didnt know,but I knew that one we
4、ll.A voice in my head whined“All of the rest of them were right;isnt that worth something?”But for Teacher Liao it didnt work like that.If one character was wrong,it was simply budui.“Whats this word?”I asked,pointing at the character I had missed.“Zhethe zhe in Zhejiang.”“The third tone?”“The fourt
5、h tone.”I breathed deeply and read the section again,and this time I did it perfectly.That was a victoryI turned to Teacher Liao and my eyes said(or at least I imagined them saying)“How do you like me now?”There seemed to be some satisfaction in her eyes,but she simply said,“Read the next one.”It wa
6、s her way of teaching.Success was expected and failure was criticized and immediately corrected.You were right or you were budui;there was no middle ground.I grew to hate budui.The bu was a rising tone and the dui dropped abruptly,just as my confidence was built and then it broke down all at once.An
7、d it bothered me all the more because I knew that Teacher Liao was only telling the truth:everything I did with the language was budui.I was an adult,and as an adult I should be able to accept criticism where it was needed.But that wasnt the American way;I wanted to be praised for my effort;I didnt
8、mind criticism as long as it was candy-coated.For Teacher Liao,the single B on the report card matters 高二级上学期英语学科中段质量检测试题第 2 页共 8 页 much more than all the As that surround it:Keep working;you havent achieved anything yet.And so I worked harder.I was frustrated but I was also stubborn;I was determine
9、d to show Teacher Liao that I was dui.1.Which of the following can best replace“whined”in Paragraph 3?A.Returned.B.Gave in.C.Complained.D.Burst out.2.What did the author expect from Teacher Liao after he tried again?A.Immediate correction.B.A new challenge.C.A strict comment.D.An encouraging respons
10、e.3.How did the writer feel about Teacher Liaos way of teaching?A.Weakness-focused.B.Candy-coated.C.Interest-driven.D.Criticism-absent.B Weve all had a guilty pleasure or two.Maybe it was an awkward TV show that we enjoyed a bit too much,maybe a song we listened to ironically until it became a bit t
11、oo unironic.Perhaps a snack so disgusting it wound up coming back around to be delicious,or a movie so egregious that it ended up being a fantastic watch.Though we often wonder why we enjoy these things,we should really be asking ourselves why we feel guilty for enjoying them.With the obvious except
12、ion of things that are harmful to people,our harsh judgment toward ourselves and others over what we enjoy does nothing but harm our individual expression and enjoyment.Its natural to want to appear“cool”to other people whatever that may mean to you.With the cultural tendency and the means to share
13、literally anything and everything you enjoy via social media,we perfectly curate(管理)the media we consume to match some sort of imagined ideal aesthetic(美学)a trap thats easy to fall into.Dont fall into the trap!My point is,the things that hold us back from openly enjoying our“guilty pleasures”often c
14、ome from completely unfounded places.This is especially true that a teenage girl would rather be misunderstood than admit she likes pink.Frankly,whats the point?Who are you proving yourself to,and why do you feel the need to?If youre not harming anyone,and you are getting happiness from something,th
15、en why bother holding yourself back from it just to preserve some kind of curated image of who youre supposed to be?Life is hard enough.If youve found something that eases the stress of life even just a little bit,hold onto it for dear life.Marathon the Twilight movies.Read a super tacky(俗气的)romance
16、 novel.Throw that guilt right out of the window with absolutely no regrets,and do whatever it is that makes you happy.4.What can we learn from paragraph 3?A.Most people want to gain recognition from others.B.Social media has a bad impact on self-recognition.高二级上学期英语学科中段质量检测试题第 3 页共 8 页 C.Cultural te
17、ndency sets a standard for ideal aesthetic.D.People enjoy curating the media that they consume.5.What would hold us back from enjoying“guilty pleasure”?A.The desire to lead a simple life.B.The intention to show off ourselves.C.The purpose to guard our ideal image.D.The need to admit that we like pin
18、k.6.Which of the following may the author agree with?A.Find ways to overcome hard life.B.Set ourselves free from fixed opinions.C.Have an in-depth self-talk to find our souls.D.Talk with people and make our own decisions.C Emerging economies(新兴经济体)struggled to grow through the 2010s and pessimism cl
19、ouds them now.People wonder how they will pay debts piling up and grow rapidly.The solution is the fast-spreading digital revolution.The worlds largest emerging market has already demonstrated the enormous effects of digital technology.As Chinas old industries have slowed sharply over the past decad
20、e,the booming technology industry has kept the economy growing steadily.Now Chinas emerging market peers are getting a push from the same digital engines.Since 2014,more than 10,000 tech firms have been launched in emerging markets.From Bangladesh to Egypt,it is easy to find entrepreneurs(企业家)who wo
21、rked for Facebook or other US giants before coming home to start their own companies.How can the emerging market countries adopt common digital technologies faster than the richer countries?In societies filled with stores and services,customers are accustomed to using the providers they have.However
22、,in countries where people have difficulty even finding public facilities,a bank or a hospital,they will jump at the first digital option.Though only 5%of the Kenyans carry credit cards,more than 70%have access to digital banking.The digital impact on productivity is visible.Many governments are mov
23、ing services online to make them more transparent(透明的)and less affected by corruption(腐败),perhaps the most feared obstacle to doing business in the emerging world.Since 2010,the cost of starting a business has been steady in developed countries while falling sharply in emerging market countries,from
24、 66%to just 27%of the average annual income.Entrepreneurs can now launch businesses affordably,organizing much of what they need on a smartphone.The era of rapid digitization has only just begun.This offers many developing economies a revolutionary new path to catching up with the living standards o
25、f the developed world.7.Which is a result of digital technology for China?A.Stable economic growth.B.Accumulated debts.C.Struggling new industries.D.Booming old industries.高二级上学期英语学科中段质量检测试题第 4 页共 8 页 8.Why does the author mention Kenyans in paragraph 3?A.To present emerging markets digital technolo
26、gies.B.To show rich nations abandon what they own unwillingly.C.To present emerging markets accept digital options warmly.D.To show poor nations have difficulty building public facilities.9.What plays a key role in the boom of digital businesses in emerging markets?A.The steady annual income.B.The l
27、ow cost of launching businesses.C.The simplified procedure of setting up a business.D.The thorough removal of the most feared obstacle.10.Which of the following is a suitable title for the text?A.Emerging Economies Are Seeking Their Fortune B.The Digital Impact Is Huge on Global Productivity C.The E
28、ra of Rapid Digitization Is Around the Corner D.Digital Technology Will Save Slow Emerging Markets 第二节（共第二节（共 5 小题小题;每小题每小题 2 分满分分满分 10 分）分）根据短文内容根据短文内容,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。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。Words have the power to build us up or tear us down.It doesnt matter if the wor
29、ds come from ourselves or someone else.The positive and negative effects are just as lasting.We all talk to ourselves sometimes.11 In fact,we really shouldnt be because more and more experts believe talking to ourselves out loud is a healthy habit.This“self-talk”helps us motivate ourselves,remember
30、things,solve problems,and calm ourselves down.Be aware,though,that as much as 77%of self-talk tends to be negative.12 Often,words come out of our mouths without us thinking about the effect they will have.But we should be aware that our words cause certain responses in others.13 And the clerk will p
31、robably respond in a similar manner.However,critical language may cause anger and defense.14Many of us regret something we once said.We remember unkind words said to us as well.Before speaking,we should always ask ourselves:Is it loving?Is it needed?If what we want to say doesnt pass this test,then
32、its better left unsaid.Words possess power:both positive and negative.Those around us receive encouragement when we speak positively.We can offer hope,build self-esteem and motivate others to do their best.Negative words destroy all those things.15 The choice is ours.A.How should I say it?高二级上学期英语学科
33、中段质量检测试题第 5 页共 8 页 B.Will we use our words to hurt or to heal?C.Generally people like positive and pleasant words.D.Were usually too embarrassed to admit it,though.E.Words possess power because of their lasting effect.F.So in order to stay positive,we should only speak encouraging words to ourselves
34、.G.For example,when returning an item to a store,we might use warm,friendly language during the exchange.第二部分语言运用（共两节第二部分语言运用（共两节,满分满分 45 分）分）第一节（共第一节（共 20 小题小题;每小题每小题 1.5 分分,满分满分 30 分）分）阅读下面短文阅读下面短文,从短文后各题所给的从短文后各题所给的 A、B、C 和和 D 四个选项中四个选项中,选岀可以填入空白处的最佳选岀可以填入空白处的最佳选项选项,并在答题纸上将该项涂黑。并在答题纸上将该项涂黑。I was
35、having a great morning until I sat down in front of my office computer.“Your password has expired(失效),”a server message flashed on my16,with instructions for changing it.17a new code doesnt seem like a big deal,18you work at my company,where we have to change it monthly with no less than eight chara
36、cters.Suddenly I was angry.What made it 19was that I was deeply depressed after my recent 20.Of course,that didnt mean 21to the empty input field waiting for me to 22 a password.I remembered a(n)23from my former boss.Hed said,“Im going to use a password to change my life.”It 24me，reminding me that I
37、 shouldnt let myself be a(n)25of my recent breakup and that I was strong enough to do something about it.I made my password Forgive h3r,and I had to type this26 several times a day for the next 30 days.The simple action changed the way I looked at my ex-wife.That27reminder led me to accept the way t
38、hings had happened and adopt a new way of dealing with my depression.28the month wore on,I felt a slow recovery begin to29.By the time my server reminded me of my password the following month,I felt 30.One month later,when I was asked again to 31my password，it becameQuit smoking4ever.I quit smoking
39、and 32it brings great results.Seeing how these 33helped to materialize my goals kept me excited and 34to follow my mothly goal.While its sometimes difficult to come up with your next goal,35at it brings great results.16.A.table B.mind C.screen D.behalf 17.A.Putting up with B.Coming up with C.Changin
40、g into D.Leaving out 18.A.until B.because C.although D.unless 19.A.worse B.further C.better D.less 20.A.illness B.unemployment C.quarrel D.divorce 21.A.nothing B.anything C.it D.such 22.A.type B.put away C.share D.come across 23.A.tip B.experience C.comment D.promise 24.A.interested B.confused C.ins
41、pired D.taught 25.A.witness B.victim C.agent D.volunteer 26.A.system B.technique C.statement D.secret 27.A.constant B.correct C.initial D.former 28.A.When B.If C.As D.Since 29.A.set apart B.take place C.slip away D.get across 高二级上学期英语学科中段质量检测试题第 6 页共 8 页 30.A.stressed B.cheerful C.free D.confused 31
42、.A.translate B.ensure C.seek D.reset 32.A.fluently B.straight C.fortunately D.quickly 33.A.recipes B.possessions C.reminders D.mottoes 34.A.motivated B.touched C.amazed D.devoted 35.A.struggling B.consulting C.contributing D.keeping 第二节（共第二节（共 10 小题小题;每小题每小题 1.5 分分,满分满分 15 分）分）阅读下面材料阅读下面材料,在空白处填入适当的
43、内容（一个单词）或括号内单词的正确形式。在空白处填入适当的内容（一个单词）或括号内单词的正确形式。Chinese food and the differences between Chinese and Western diets are both things that cause the 36(curious)of most people who visit China.Moreover,when 37(travel)through China,youll most likely pick up on a few differences in the way of eating food.
44、For example,soup in the West 38(enjoy)generally as an appetizer(开胃菜)at the start of a meal,while the Chinese prefer to enjoy their soup at the end of a meal.You might also notice some distinct differences in meal preparation and cooking techniques.Therefore,cooking classes are becoming an increasing
45、ly popular activity among those 39 are interested in learning more about Chinas culture through its cuisine.If youre looking to take it a step 40(far),keep an eye out for cooking classes 41(hold)in the residents own homes.When it comes to traditional Chinese games,the Chinese are sociable people.Tho
46、ugh China 42(make)super technological advancement and gained increasing popularity in personal electronic devices since the 21st century,43 majority of Chinese would rather spend time socializing with others than sit alone at home.From popular board games like Go(围棋)and Chinese chess 44 kids games l
47、ike Chinese jump rope,China offers 45(vary)options to keep people busy.Most locals are more than happy to share their traditions with foreign visitors,so dont be shy to ask the next time you go for a walk through the park!第三部分基础知识（共三节第三部分基础知识（共三节,满分满分 40 分）分）第一节 单词拼写（共 16 小题;每小题 1分,满分 16 分）根据首字母及中文提
48、示用一个单词填入下列句子，使句意完整。46.They criticized the quality of teaching,claiming pupils were not s_(伸展)enough.47.Who doesnt like the rush of solving some i_(难以置信)complex problem?48.They completely lost their a_(胃口)while eating and couldnt hit it off in their conversation either.49.The above problems were impr
49、oved a_(恰当)and some effects were achieved.50.The number on the card should be i_(相同)with the one on the chequebook.51.Species o_(占有)the same ecological niches（生态位）in the same areas usually do not cross.52.That weekend in Plattsburgh,he c_(说服)her to go ahead and marry Bud.高二级上学期英语学科中段质量检测试题第 7 页共 8 页
50、 53.The shop also offers a curtain-making and fitting service.Quotes and e_(估算)can be prepared by computer on the spot.54.I have levied(征收)on many writers for my e_（根本）conception of American culture.55.Critics have pointed out that these goals are largely c_（相互矛盾）.56.The nursery team switches him ev
