1、广东省揭阳市普宁市2022-2023学年高二上学期2月期末英语试题学校:_姓名：_班级：_考号：_一、阅读理解Dark Sky Parks around the WorldWarrumbungle National ParkSituated in the central west slopes of New South Wales is Australias only dark sky park, Warrumbungle. The park has served as a dark sky park since July 2016. Its crystal-clear night skies
2、 and high altitude make it a natural, educational, and astronomical heritage site in the southern half of the earth. Tourists can use Australias largest optical telescope within the park boundaries to view the auroras(极光)，the Milky Way, and faint shooting stars.SarkSark is a Channel Island near the
3、coast of Normandy under the protection of the UK. It was the Worlds First Dark Sky Island set up in January 2011. Its historical and cultural blend attracts over 40,000 tourists annually. With no motor vehicles and public lighting on the island, there is an exceptional view of the dark skies. A rich
4、 Milky Way is visible in the dark night skies from the shores of the island.Pic du Midi de BigorrePic du Midi de Bigorre in France was designated as a dark sky park in December 2013 making it the second largest dark sky park in the world. The park covers 3.112 square kilometers spread across the Pyr
5、enees National Park and UNESCOs World Heritage site, Pyrenees-Mont Perdu. The park attracts over one hundred star watchers every year. The Observatory Midi-Pyrenees, which was built in 1870, is one of the worlds highest museums at a height of 2,877 meters above sea level.Ramon Crater/Makhtesh RamonR
6、amon Crater is a unique 1,100-square-kilometer nature reserve located in the Negev Desert in Israel. In 2017, the Ramon Crater became the first designated dark sky park in the Middle East. Its location, rough climate, and forbidding landscape that are characteristic of the Negev have largely defeate
7、d historical attempts for human settlement, making it a great place to view the night skies. Stargazers usually camp in the desert to have an uninterrupted view of the stars, planets, and the Milky Way.1Which park serves as a heritage site for astronomy?ASark.BPic du Midi de Bigorre.CWarrumbungle Na
8、tional Park.DRamon Crater/Makhtesh Ramon.2What do we know about Sark from the passage?ANot a single car runs there.BIt was an island belonging to Normandy.CThe Milky Way can only be seen there.DVisitors like to stay on the island in groups.3What makes it difficult for humans to live in Ramon Crater?
9、AHigh altitude.BThe large area.CGeographical conditions.DCultural features.When we moved into our home in Maui, Hawaii, 16 years ago, one good thing about this house was the huge avocado tree growing in the backyard. This tree gave the most delicious avocados I have ever tasted. I lived on these avo
10、cados when nursing my first child. Fresh avocado was the very first food for my kids. This tree was so huge that it cast a massive shadow over our backyard. It was truly our magical tree. Until one day, someone from the Health Department came to tell us that our avocado tree was too large and needed
11、 trimming. In New York, you get in trouble if you dont clear the snow off your sidewalk. Here, its when your trees are too high. So along came the trimmer, leaving just the trunk and a few branches. I was sad. The kids were all sad. Some friends who knew it would say, “Its going to grow back. Your n
12、ext avocados will be crazy!” Yeah, whatever. The tree is gone, so stop doing that. It just didnt work. But a few days later, I noticed some unusual butterflies flying around the yard. And then, the sun came in the kitchen, creating this pleasant warmth once blocked by the huge tree. After about a mo
13、nth, I started to notice some tiny green shoots coming out of the cut branches, which eventually turned into full-on bright green leaves. I started to feel like all was going to be fine, kind of like life. Little do we know what seems really difficult is actually lifes way of making us stronger. Its
14、 lifes way of bringing in the butterflies, the sunshine, and the delightful flowers. We all know that saying, “It will be OK in the end. If its not, its not the end.”4What is mainly conveyed in paragraph 2 about the avocado tree?AHer kids love for it.BIts fruits good taste.CHer expectation of it.DIt
15、s benefits for her family.5Why did the authors friends say the words in paragraph 3?ATo laugh at her.BTo cheer her up.CTo show their regret.DTo express their excitement.6What happened to the avocado tree in the end?AIt had no branches.BIt blocked the sunshine.CIt was full of life again.DIt bore more
16、 avocados.7What message does the author seem to convey in the text?AYou harvest what you sow.BLuck and Misfortune comes in turn.CSuccess wont come unless you go to it.DThe important thing in life is to have a dream.What does music mean to you? Do you use it to help relieve stress, anxiety and fall a
17、sleep to? For many, the value of music is endless, and scientists and Nobel winners are no exception. From seeing problems in a new way to developing discipline (自律), expressing creativity to working as a team, music has helped many winners in both work and life.Music has often helped Nobel winners
18、think and process scientific information in a new way. Albert Einstein was influenced by his mother who taught him to play the violin at a very early age. He was especially fond of Mozart, Bach and Schubert. For Einstein, music worked as a brainstorming technique to help him reflect on his theories
19、and solve difficulties he met with. Einsteins scientific ideas were often firstly created in the shape of images and intuition (直觉), which music later helped to turn into mathematics, logic (逻辑) and words.Besides helping them reflect on scientifically complex problems, music has helped Nobel winners
20、 learn discipline and the importance of a creative mind. For Thomas Sdhofs awarded the 2013 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine, music gave him important inputs and ideas. Sdhof mostly enjoys classical music by masters like Mozart, which requires a creative mind as well as great discipline. It is
21、said that these two factors shaped Sdhofs development as a scientist.Furthermore, the cooperation between the members of a music band can be compared with the team effort found within a research group. According to Medicine winner James Allison, it is necessary in both fields to build a team where e
22、ach individual makes their own contribution to the overall work. However, it is important that the communication between the members work so smoothly that each individual also knows what needs to be done to achieve breakthroughs. As James Allison states, “Every now and then my lab has been as well t
23、unedit feels like a really good band”the concept of great team work leading to great success can be applied to both science and music.8What does the passage mainly tell us?AMusic inspires a team to work together.BMusic helps to relieve stress and anxiety.CScientists worked together with the help of
24、music.DMusic helps scientists to achieve scientific success.9What did Einstein and Sdhof have in common?AThey both valued discipline.BThey both liked classical music.CThey studied the same area of science.DIntuition often came first to their mind.10What does the underlined part in the last paragraph
25、 mean?AThe lab members enjoy music.BThe lab has made breakthroughs.CThe lab works through great teamwork.DThe lab members understand each other.11How did the author prove his or her opinion?ABy comparing different ideas.BBy giving supporting examples.CBy doing musical experiments.DBy referring to fa
26、mous sayings.Jason, a straight-A student from the University of Pennsylvania, uses the term “pseudo-working” to describe how some students study. The pseudo-worker looks and feels like someone who is working hardhe or she spends a long time in the library and is not afraid to stay up late into the n
27、ightbut, because of a lack of focus and concentration, he or she doesnt actually achieve much.This phenomenon can be seen in most colleges. For example, a roommate looks through her chemistry notes on the couch while watching TV. The guy brings meals and packs of Red Bull to the study zone preparing
28、 for a paper-writing marathon.By placing themselves in distracting environments and working long hours, the students are damaging their brains ability to think clearly and efficiently to achieve the task at hand. In the end, they get half the results with twice the effort.The bigger problem is that
29、most students dont even realize theyre pseudo-working. To them, pseudo-working is work - its how they and their friends have always done it. They never think there might be a better way. On the other hand, straight-A students know all about pseudo-working. They fear it, and it not only wastes time,
30、but its also mentally tiring.In fact, the most important skill in becoming a better student is the ability to get work done quickly and with a smallest amount of wasted effort. Some cognitive (认知的) science research concludes that about 50 minutes is the optimal learning period to maximize(最大化) the m
31、aterial integrated per time unit. To understand this better, just consider the following simple formula: work achieved = time spent * degree of focus.Pseudo-working features a very low degree of focus. Therefore, to achieve something by pseudo-working, you need to spend a lot of time. The straight-A
32、 student s approach, on the other hand, increases his degree of focus in order to use less time.12Which of the following phenomenon is pseudo-working?ATom is busy taking notes while attending a lecture.BAlice and Sara are sitting on the couch reading their favorite books.CMike is sitting at a study
33、lounge in preparation for a final exam quietly.DJack spends a long time in the library on his essay while listening to music.13Compared with straight-A students, the major problem of most students is that they_.Awant to spend more time on study.Bare eager to follow their friends way.Chave got used t
34、o their study approach.Dare unaware of their pseudo-working.14What does the underlined word “optimal” probably mean in paragraph 5?ABest.BPossible.CLeast.DAccurate.15Why does the author mention the formula in the text?ATo show the benefit of working hard.BTo prove the necessity of achieving work.CTo
35、 emphasize the importance of concentration.DTo explain the reason for spending much time.二、七选五Do you wish to be liked by people around you? Of course! Our likability is not entirely up to us. It depends on many things. Here are some tips you can follow to make yourself more likable.Be a better liste
36、nerPeople like being listened to. To be a good listener, you have to actually listen to what the other person is saying, instead of rushing to tell them your story once they finish speaking. _16_For example, some head nods, ohs and ahs can make you look like paying close attention._17_When someone t
37、ells you he has to work all weekend, its a bad idea to say “Well, thats why you make so much money!” It may be better to say “Ah, thats terrible.” If someone tells you about something they achieved, offer sincere congratulations instead of saying “You are really a lucky dog”.Follow upThis is an oppo
38、rtunity most people miss. If someone tells you they have taken an exam, ask them how it went._18_When people gave you information and you follow up the next time you see them or by text, they know that you listened and that you cared enough to ask about it._19_Find common ground_20_So when meeting p
39、eople you dont know well or are meeting for the first time, try to find common interests, hobbies, opinions, taste in movies, books, shows, music or fashion, vacation destinations, or anything else that might create connections between you.ABe supportiveBBe communicativeCThey will be glad to share i
40、t with you.DPeople connect to others who are similar to them.EDoing this can earn you significant likability points.FYou have to find ways to show that youre being attentive.GIf you know they went on vacation, ask whether they had fun.三、完形填空A video about a homeless man went viral. Johal, a video-mak
41、er who is especially known for his social_21_, decided to give a homeless man some money and_22_his reaction.In the video, approaching a_23_homeless man, Johal carefully places some money on his bag. Minutes later, when the man wakes up, hes surprised to see the cash and looks excited and grateful.
42、The man walks to a store, steps out with a bag of_24_, probably to face the cold nights, and returns to his bench (长凳).Johal sits beside the man, talking on the phone with a friend, asking if he can borrow some money for his daughter. The homeless man_25_listens to their conversation. After Johal ha
43、ngs up, the man asks if hes okay. Johal says hes getting his daughter some_26_while having a hard time financially.In a (an)_27_turn of events, the man asks Johal to_28_his bag and leaves with the shopping bag. He comes back_29_after returning the items and offers the money to Johal, who is a total_
44、30_, comforting he can go by without a blanket but the girl needs the treatment. Touched by the homeless mans kindness, Johal_31_this is an experiment and offers $500 to the man, leaving him in_32_._33_but true, the result proves that those with less are the ones_34_most. Indeed, heroes are the ones
45、 with a _35_.21AserviceBskillCactivitiesDexperiments22AfilmedBpredictedCdevelopedDcommented23AhungryBsleepingCfreezingDdepressed24AblanketsBfoodCclothesDcandles25AcasuallyBrespectfullyCpatientlyDattentively26AgiftsBtoysCmedicinesDmeals27AluckyBunexpectedCroughDawkward28Awatch forBpack upCtie upDlook
46、 for29Ahard-headedBheavy-footedCempty-handedDlow-spirited30AactorBparentCfailureDstranger31AcontinuesBexplainsCconductsDfinishes32AdisbeliefBreliefCpainDanger33AHeartbrokenBImaginativeCUnbelievableDArtificial34AlosingBaskingCowningDgiving35AwillBheartCthoughtDcause四、用单词的适当形式完成短文阅读下面材料，在空白处填入适当的内容(1个
47、单词)或括号内单词的正确形式。A group of big elephants rush down a river and towards a man. _36_(obvious) these elephants seem happy when rushing towards the man, _37_greets them with loud shouts. Then the elephants surround the man, with their cars shaking and long noses raised.This scene is from _38_video recently shared online with words “Elephants reunite with their caretaker 14 months after separation.” Their caretaker is Darrick Thomson, a former Toronto fireman who has n
