1、汕尾市20222023学年度第一学期高一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域内作答, 超出答题区域书写的答案无效。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。第一部分阅读(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。AAs
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4、king a 3-hour family-friendly hike is a good way to enjoy the Li Rivers beauty. We can take you to less-crowded sites to get away from the touristy parts of Yangshuo and enjoy the painting-like scenes in peace. The Yellow Mountains and Villages NearbyI RECOMMENDED Yellow Mountains Tours:n3-Day Ancie
5、nt Villages and Yellow Mountains Tourn3-Day Escape to Huangshan from Shanghai or Hangzhoun4-Day Trekking in the Yellow MountainsThe Yellow Mountains have their classic “four natural wondersn: peculiar pines (奇松), oddly-shaped rocks, seas of clouds, and hot springs. The villages around the Yellow Mou
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8、ountains When the sun shines on the mountains, their colors look like an oil painting when the sun shines on the mountains, their colors look like an oil painting when the vast rocks are simply set against a pure blue sky. See it by yourself and you will fall in love with it. Do remember to register
9、 for discounted accommodations!1. What is recommended to do in Guilin?A. Hiking.B. Boating.C. Climbing mountains.D. Admiring rocks.2. If you plan for a 3-day tour, which place should you visit?A. Yangshuo.B. The Yellow Mountains.C. Zhangye.D. All the above.3. What is the text probably intended to do
10、?A. To attract tourists.B. To sell products.C. To offer suggestions.D. To educate readers.BAt the age of 17 years 64 days, Mack Rutherford has become the youngest person to fly around the world alone! Macks journey around the world lasted five months and he flew across 52 countries in total. His rec
11、ord-breaking flight began in Sofia, the capital of Bulgaria, on 23 March, 2022. He was 16 years old when he took off and celebrated his 17th birthday by himself in his plane. Mack faced many challenges during his adventure. Because of his small-sized aircraft, he had to land whenever the weather got
12、 too rough. However, at some points he literally (确实地) couldnt land, such as when flying non-stop for 10 hours over an ocean. At other points, he faced extremely hot weather, such as in Dubai. In Sudan, a country in Africa, Mack also faced sandstorms which made it hard for him to see where he was go
13、ing. Mack battled strong winds and pouring rain during his flight, but he never stopped smiling, joking and updating his flowers on his social media account along the way, and managed to expertly pilot his plane to safety. And if Macks surname “Rutherford” sounds familiar, its because his elder sist
14、er Zara also flew around the world earlier this year, and still holds the female version of the record! The Rutherford siblings (兄弟姐妹) were inspired by their parents to become pilots. “I have known for certain I wanted to fly since I was eleven,” Mack said, “My dad Sam is a professional ferry pilot,
15、 my mum Beatrice is a recreational private pilot.”Mack hopes to inspire young people to begin working towards their own goals, “No matter what background you have, I believe it is never too early to work towards your dreams and you shouldnt limit yourself by others expectations.” With both feet firm
16、ly back on the ground now, its time for Mack to turn his attention towards catching up on his schoolwork!4. What can we know about Macks flight?A. It began when he was 17 years 64 days old.B. It made him the youngest person to fly alone.C. It was a successful record-breaking attempt.D. It took off i
17、n the capital of his home country.5. What challenges did Mack face?A. Limitation of flight hours.B. Darkness and safety issues.C. Loneliness of flying alone.D. Bad weather and long distance.6. Why did Mack and his sister want to be pilots?A. To model themselves on their parents.B. To encourage each
18、other to dream big.C. To serve as examples for their siblings.D. To live up to their parents expectations.7. What does Mack hope to do with his attempt?A. To encourage young people to become pilots.B. To inspire young people to fight for their dreams.C. To warn young people of the dangers of flying.
19、D. To free young people of worries about school work.CIn todays world, cultural heritagea term Yale University President Peter Salovey referred to as “the record of humanity”is increasingly under attack by threats ranging from climate change, theft, mass tourism, and war. Historic buildings, works o
20、f art, traditions, and even local languages are disappearing at an increasingly rapid rate. Yale is leading a new organization, the Global Consortium for the Preservation of Cultural Heritage (GCPCH), to work on the preservation of cultural heritage. The first official meeting of the organization to
21、ok place in Milan, Italy, which gathered 36 international university officials and experts from around the world to determine next steps for advancing GCPCHs mission (使命). During the meeting, experts and officials determined that the mission of GCPCH is to share knowledge and to promote relationship
22、s between the parties that seek to protect various forms of cultural heritage worldwide. More specifically, GCPCH will create a map of education programs and field experiences, research projects, and funding sources. The two-day meeting of GCPCH was hosted by Bocconi University. It kicked off with a
23、n address by UNESCO DirectorGeneral Irina Bokova. “Knowledge-sharing gets all stakeholders (有利益关系者)involved at a global level,”said Bokova in her inspiring speech. “Together we need to strengthen the networks and build more bridges between all actors,”Stefano Baia Curioni, vice-president of ASK Rese
24、arch Center of Bocconi University, commented on what an honor it was for Bocconi to host the meeting. “It is with great pleasure that we gather such a set of leaders who bring so many valuable points of view on challenges related to the preservation of cultural heritage,” Baia Curioni said. “We know
25、 how important the work of this body is to advancing our collective work, and are honored to support such efforts.”8. Why is cultural heritage in need of protection?A. Cultural heritage sites are disappearing in wars.B. It is under attack by some forms of illegal conduct.C. It is faced with threats
26、from both nature and human.D. Some traditions are not identified as cultural heritage.9. What did Yale do to help protect cultural heritage?A. It hosted a meeting.B. It invited a UNESCO official.C. It gathered some experts.D. It formed a new organization.10. What is the mission of GCPCH?AOrganizing
27、educational courses field trips and fund-raising activities.B. Spreading preservation knowledge and bridging gaps in preservation efforts.C. Creating different forms of heritage protection and teaching them to students.D. Sharing research findings and promoting communication between universities.11.
28、 What does “address” in Paragraph 4 possibly mean?A. A formal speech.B. A meeting place.C. An official report.D. An important mission.DPoaching (偷猎) is the leading threat to many of Africas species. It is reported that over the last ten years, a $23 billion global black market for illegal wildlife p
29、roducts has formed, and then the problem has turned into a race against extinction. This new challenge means that new methods are needed. Luckily, WWF has been able to start the Wildlife Grime Technology Project (WCTP) to explore technological solutions to poaching. Through the WCTP, WWF set out to
30、create an umbrella of technology tools to support rangers (护林人) in their anti-poaching efforts. A number of technologies have been tested over the years with different degrees of success, among which the thermal camera (热传感相机) has won its fame. Poachers primarily operate at night under cover of dark
31、ness, getting into parks and reserves without being noticed. Some are killing wildlife for personal profit, while others are armed and backed by organized crime. Often equipped with little more than flashlights, government and community rangers have no chance of stopping them. But what if park range
32、rs could see in the dark? In an attempt to find a technology that can help rangers “see” at night, the WCTP identified thermal cameras as a solution. The technology has completely changed the way rangers operate at night. Since they began to use the camera in 2016, the reserve of Lake Nakuru has not
33、 had any elephants poached over the past 6 years. In Kenyas 580-square-mile Maasai Mara National Reserve, long-range thermal cameras mounted on ranging vehicles allowed rangers to set up mobile outposts where poachers may appear. Since 2016, Mara Conservancy rangers have caught more than 300 poacher
34、s with the help of the camera.12. What challenge are wildlife species faced with due to poaching?A. They are losing their natural habitats.B. They are facing the danger of dying out.C. They are forced to give performances.D. They are sold to black markets for money.13. What problem did rangers have
35、in their effort to protect wildlife?A. Poachers are well-organized.B. They dont have flashlights to see things clearly.C. Poachers are armed with weapons.D. They have difficulty identifying poachers at night.14. How did WWF help rangers?A. It allowed them to drive ranging vehicles.B. It set up watch
36、towers for them.C. It equipped them with high-tech cameras.D. It observed their way of ranging.15What can be a suitable title for die text?A. New Challenges Rangers Are Faced withBTechnology Supports Wildlife ProtectionC. Poachers Punished for Illegal BusinessesD. PoachingA Crime that Must Stop Now第
37、二节(共5小题;每小题2. 5分, 满分12. 5分)阅读下面短文, 从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。Learning a language doesnt happen in a day. _16_ To get to the point when you can communicate with native speakers, you should pay attention to the following top tips given by successful language learners. Study a little bit every
38、 day but efficientlyWhen you organize to learn a lot of vocabulary or study several grammar patterns that are pretty challenging, your mind cant take all of them simultaneously (同时地). Therefore, it is better to start with little steps and learn a little bit every day. It is often more efficient to l
39、earn 10 new words every day instead of learning 100 new words in a day. _17_Dont be afraid of making mistakesNo one likes making mistakes. It affects your confidence and you are embarrassed (尴尬的) especially if there are more people around you. But when you learn a foreign language, making mistakes i
40、s something quite normal and expected. If you make mistakes, it isnt the end of the world. Try to learn from your mistakes. _18_ Look at them as a learning tool that helps you never make those mistakes again. Track Your ProgressChecking weekly or monthly progress against your language goals is highl
41、y-recommended. You might track the sentence structures learned, the phrases memorized, or the lectures followed. Being aware of your progress can help you see how much your efforts pay off. _19_ This strategy will keep you motivated (受到激励的) to continue learning. _20_ You, just like them, one day can
42、 be proud of yourself and your achievements in language learning.A. Make them useful experience.B. Try hard, and you will finally succeed.C. It takes a lot of time, organization, and effort.D. You wont remember all the 100 words, after all.E. It is not only challenging, but also full of fun when you
43、 enjoy it.F. You can also treat yourself with a small gift when you reach a new level.G. The previous tips are from successful language learners who gladly shared them with you.第二部分语言运用(共两节, 满分30分) 第一节(共15小题;每小题1分, 满分15分)阅读下面短文, 从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选岀可以填入空白处的最佳选项。Teaching is one of those jobs where pe
44、ople expect you to constantly be “on”. Its a job that you can never _21_ at work: theres always planning, marking, or thinking about your _22_一like when its 9：00 pm and youre _23_ if the feedback you gave on a class _24_ was a little too constructive (有建设性的), and make a mental note to check in with
45、them the next day. Sometimes, I felt that teaching becomes my _25_ life. In the beginning of my first year teaching in China I did not have a life outside of work. I was constantly thinking about the next days _26_ my students are going to take part in, or planning for the _27_ lesson. For the entir
46、e two months of the first term, I was a living _28_: I would wake up, go to work, stay late after school to mark or plan, come home to _29_ and then get back to planning until bedtime. I did not _30_ take one day off for the first 5 months. I knew that I should not let work _31_ my life, but despite
47、 how much effort I was putting in, I would sometimes still feel unprepared. The thought of not putting in that effort made me _32_ about going into the classroom the next day. As the months went on, that gradually _33_ I wouldnt stay so late after school and I would _34_ more at home. I would take d
48、ays off for my mental health. Sometimes, I wonder if all that is a( n) _35_ of getting better with experience, or if its just laziness . . . I say its mostly experience.21. A. leaveB. bridgeC. openD. identify22. A. familiesB. friendsC. studentsD. teachers23. A. wonderingB. summarizingC. appreciatingD. protesting24. A. presentationB. ruleC. decorationD. system25. A. comfortableB. entireC. hardD. meaningfu
