2021-2022学年广东省清远市高二下学期5月第三次月考英语试题word版

1、2021-2022学年广东省清远市高二下学期5月第三次月考英语试题注意事项:1.本试卷分选择题和非选择题两部分。满分 120分,考试时间为 120分钟。2.答题前,考生务必将自己的姓名、准考证号填写在答题卡。3.回答选择题时,选出每小题答案后,用铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑。如需改动,用橡皮擦干净后,再选涂其他答案标号。回答非选择题时,将答案写在答题卡上。写在本试卷上无效。4.考试结束后,将答题卡交回。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。AThe follow

2、ing four world-famous artists have stood the test of time. You can see their artworks in most important galleries.Botticelli（1445-1510）Sandro Botticelli was an extremely successful Italian painter during the Early Renaissance.As well as standard religious works, his paintings are filled with imagina

3、tive mythological（神学的） figures. Realism was ignored in his paintings because he used allegories （寓言） withindelicate color and poetic lines.Michelangelo Merisi（1573-1610）Probably the most revolutionary artist of his time, the Italian painter Michelangelo abandonedthe rules that had guided a century o

4、f artists before him. He is known for his desire to show the realism and the emotion in the paintings. He used ordinary working people with irregular, rough and characterful faces as models.Edouard Manet（1832-1883）One of the first nineteenth century artists to approach modern-life subjects,he was a

5、vital painter in changing from Realism to Impressionism. Almost all the paintings of Edouard Manet represent scenes of the streets of Paris. His paintings of cafe scenes are observations of social life in nineteenth century Paris.Pablo Ruiz Picasso （1881 - 1973）He is probably the most important figu

6、re in 20th Century art. No painter before him had had such an effect on the art world in his own lifetime. Known as the father of modern art, Picasso experimented with different colors and shapes. His greatness lies in his role both as revolutionary and traditionalist at once.1.Whats the main theme

7、of Botticellis works？ _A. Religion. B. Reality. C. Streets. D. Shapes.They were revolutionary artists.2.Who showed social life in France in his paintings？ _A. Botticelli. B. Edouard Manet.C. Michelangelo Merisi D. Pablo Ruiz Picasso.3.What do Michelangelo and Picasso have in common？ _They were conte

8、mporary artists.They preferred to paint working people.They were known as the father of modern art.BHe is a 62-year-old superior court judge,but they are former addicts and criminals.All of them,however,are part of one team: the Skid Row Running Club in Los Angeles （L.A.）.Twice a week,before the sun

9、 comes up,Judge Craig Mitchell runs the mile from his office atthe country courthouse to The Midnight Mission,a social service organization centered in Downtowns Skid Row-the well-known area where the citys largest homeless population lives.At the organization,he meets a group of 30 to 40 people and

10、 together they run through EastL.A.The group includes runners from all walks of life and all levels of athleticism.Some members are homeless or in recovery,and others are lawyers,social workers or students.Mitchell developed the program in 2012 after a man hed once sentenced to prison returned totha

11、nk him. He was paroled（假释）to The Midnight Mission and decided to come back and saidThank you,Judge Mitchell,for treating me like a human being. The president of the organization at the time asked me if there was something that I could do to contribute to the organization,and I thought of starting a

12、running club.That was the inception. Mitchell said.Every year,Mitchell takes his most devoted Skid Row runners on a free trip to participate inan international marathon. I come back to the courthouse after any run and check off who is there.And so,I know exactly who has been faithful to the running

13、program and who just comes once in a while, he said.Mitchell says hes been some participants turn their lives around,attending college,securingfull-time employment and possessing calmness. Running is a way for the participants to build relationships, he said.You can be an amazing runner and benefit

14、as much as our fast runners,because at the end of the day youre going to be surrounded by people who really careabout you and want to spend time with you.Everybody is welcome.We believe.We listen.Wesupport.4.What can we learn about the Skid Row Running Club？ _It was set up to make a profit.It consis

15、ts of all sorts of members.It failed to win popularity in L.A.D.It was designed mainly for court judges.高二英语卷 第 1页 共 4页5.What does the underlined word inception in Paragraph 4 most probably mean？ _A. Origin. B. Standard. C. Contribution. D. Commitment.6.Why does Mitchell check off runners after any

16、run？ _A. To check their health. B. To compare their speed.C. To set himself apart. D. To make sure of their presence.7.What does Mitchells story tell us？ _Running can highly educate criminals.We can gain admiration if we work hard.We can make a difference when we care.Running can help build a charit

17、y for the poor.CJournalists are the major group of people who make their living from writing. Many young people who see themselves as future novelists choose journalism as a way of earning a living while developing their writing skills. Although writing for newspapers and writing for books requiredi

18、fferent qualities, the aspiration (志向) to be a great writer is not one to be discouraged in awouldbe journalist.Most people want their work to be recognized by others. This helps to give it value. Some people also want themselves to be recognized, so that they have status (地位) in the eyes of society

19、.It is not a bad motive to wish to be famous, but this must never become your main reason for beinga journalist. You will not be a good journalist if you care more for impressing your audience than for serving their needs.Knowing the power of the printed or spoken word or image, some people enter jo

20、urnalism forthe power it will give them to influence people. There is a strong belief that journalists control themass media but the best journalists recognize their role as servants of the people. There is a difference between the desire to influence events for your own sake, and the desire to do i

21、t forother people. You should never use journalism for selfish ends, but you can use it to improve thelife of other people.Curiosity is a natural part of most peoples characters and an important ingredient for any journalist. Lots of young men and women enter the profession with the desire to know m

22、ore about the world without needing to specialize in limited fields of study. Most journalists tend to know a little bit about a lot of things, rather than a lot about one subject. Knowledge has many uses. It can simply help to make you a fuller and more interesting person. It can also give you powe

23、r over people, especially people who do not have that particular knowledge. Always bear in mind that power can be used in a positive way to improve peoples lives.What can we know from the first paragraph?Journalists are most likely to become great writers.Writing for newspapers is similar to writing

24、 for novels.Journalism can be used as a means to improve writing.Most of the journalists make a living by writing books.Why do some people want themselves to be recognized?A. To earn much wealth. B. To get great power.C. To gain high position. D. To learn rich knowledge.What is most necessary for jo

25、urnalists according to Paragraph 4?Having a wide range of knowledge.Being specialized in a certain field.Being good at making friends with others.Being able to speak a foreign language well.What does the text mainly talk about?The development of journalism.The challenges journalists face now.Why peo

26、ple choose a career in journalism.How to become a qualified journalist.DTheir cheery song brightens many a winters day. But robins are in danger of wearing themselves out by singing too much. Robins are singing all night as well as during the day, British-based researchers say.David Dominoni, of Gla

27、sgow University, said that light from street lamps, takeaway signsand homes is affecting the birds biological clocks, leading to them being wide awake when they should be asleep.Dr Dominoni, who is putting cameras inside nesting boxes to track sleeping patterns, saidlack of sleep could put the birds

28、 health at risk. His study shows that when robins are exposed to light at night in the lab, it leads to some genes being active at the wrong time of day. And the more birds are exposed to light, the more active they are at night.He told people at a conference, “There have been a couple of studies su

29、ggesting they areincreasing their song output at night and during the day they are still singing. Singing is a costly behaviour and it takes energy. So by increasing their song output, there might be some costs of energy.”And it is not just robins that are being kept awake by artificial light. Black

30、orids and seagullsare also being more nocturnal. Dr Dominoni said, “In Glasgow where I live, gulls are a seriousproblem. I have people coming to me saying You are the bird expert. Can you help us kill these gulls? During the breeding(繁殖)season, between April and June, they are very active at night a

31、nd very noisy and people cant sleep.”Although Dr Dominoni has only studied light pollution, other research concluded that robins living in noisy cities have started to sing at night to make themselves heard over loud noise.高二英语卷 第 2页 共 4页However, some birds thrive( 兴 旺 )in noisy environments. A stud

32、y from California Polytechnic University found more hummingbirds in areas with heavy industrial machinery. It isthought that they are capitalising on their predators(天敌)fleeing to quieter areas.According to Dr Dominonis study, what causes robins to sing so much?A. The breeding season B. The light in

33、 modern lifeC. The dangerous environment D. The noise from heavy machineryWhat is the researchers concern over the increase of birds song output?The environment might be pollutedThe peoples hearing might be affectedThe industry cost might be increasedThe birds health might be damagedWhat does the un

34、derlined word nocturnal in Paragraph 5 mean?A. Active at night. B. Inactive at night.C. Active during the day. D. Inactive during the day.Why do some birds thrive in noisy environments?Because there is less light pollution.Because there is more food to eat.Because there are fewer dangers.Because the

35、re are more places to take shelter.第二节 (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。How to Feel ConnectedIts easy to feel disconnected from what is going on around you in todays fast-paced world. _16_ You can get in touch and feel connected, however, by following the tips below

36、:Consider why you feel disconnected. Knowing what is making you feel disconnected canhelp you choose the best ways to address it. _17_ Ask yourself these questions: Are you keeping yourself occupied with work too much? Do you rely on electronic communication instead of face to face communication? Do

37、 you lack friendships that are satisfying?Interact with people in person. Technology is a great way to stay in touch, but sometimesyou need to spend time with other people in person. _18_ You can also take steps to feel more connected by making small-talk with strangers who are sharing parts of your

38、 day. _19_Your loved ones could feel shy, so you may never know how to improve your relationshipunless you ask the right questions. Asking them to open the doors can give you some insight on what you can do. Learning this information can help to strengthen your bond.Show your commitment to them. Sim

39、ply showing up and being there for your loved onessays a lot about how much you value your relationships. Putting in the time shows them that you are committed and want to stay connected. _20_Show appreciation. A simple “thank you” goes a very long way. Unfortunately, it issomething that people who

40、are close often take for granted. Telling someone you appreciate their time, love, and efforts can strengthen your bond and help you to become more connected.Ask others what they need from you.Sometimes you can feel isolated and distant from the ones you love.Be brave to express your love.Reach out

41、to people to schedule a time to get together.Attending family events, or simply visiting someone once a week can help to strengthen your relationship and keep it strong.Targeting your efforts toward those issues allows you to close that distance more effectively.You can have a gift delivered to frie

42、nds on special occasions.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四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。It was New Year time. We were travelling in a van (货车) _21_ toys to the homeless.When we _22_ the spot, something caught my eye. Something or someone was moving in the rubbish. Soon I _23

43、_ that it was the home of a poor family. There were two children, both about my age at the time, and a lady I supposed to be their mother. They sat there hopelessly.As a little girl myself I was _24_ interested in the little girl. How _25_ our liveswere. She lived for the day, _26_ through the rubbi

44、sh for something to fill her stomach. I on the other hand was well looked after and never had to worry about _27_. I had a good education and thus a _28_ future. I looked at the little girl. The only _29_ she had was the wornout dress that she was wearing.Seeing this little girl I made the decision

45、to give away a doll that had belonged to me straightaway. When the van came to a _30_, I stepped out, called the girl over and _31_ the doll in her hand. At first she looked at me with _32_ and wasnt certain what to do, but then she smiled and I saw _33_ in her eyes. I went back into the vehicle and

46、 we started to _34_ off, and thats when we realized the little girl was running behind. We stopped again and opened the door. The girl had _35_ with us. She looked directly at me and said two simple words “Thank You”.A. showing B. recommending C. distributing D. sellingA. left B. changed C. chose D.

47、 approachedA. guaranteed B. realized C. decided D. acceptedA. still B. less C. especially D. probablyA. similar B. different C. difficult D. ordinaryA. searching B. getting C. running D. breaking高二英语卷 第 3页 共 4页A. food B. safety C. health D. transportA. doubtful B. distant C. promising D. foreseeable

48、A. present B. decoration C. requirement D. possessionA. station B. stop C. street D. signalA. tore B. placed C. dropped D. threwA. anger B. disappointment C. surprise D. painA. loneliness B. astonishment C. anxiety D. hopeA. walk B. get C. lift D. driveA. got along B. come along C. caught up D. turn

49、ed up第二节 (共 10小题;每小题 1.5分,满分 15分)阅读下面短文,在空白处填入 1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。In 1883, a creative bridge engineer named John Roebling _36_ (inspire) by an idea to build a great bridge to connect New York with Long Island. However, bridge _37_ (expert) throughout the world thought it was impossible and told Roeb

50、ling to forget it. After much discussion and persuasion he managed _38_ (convince) his son Washington, also a bridgeengineer, that the bridge could in fact be built. The project started well, but an accident on the sitetook away _39_ life of John Roebling and Washington was so severely brain-damaged

51、 that he could only be able to move a finger. However, Washington was never discouraged and still had a _40_ (burn) desire to complete the bridge and his mind was still as sharp as ever. One day ashe lay in his hospital bed, _41_ (sudden) an idea hit him. By moving his finger, he slowlydeveloped a c

52、ode of _42_ (communicate) with his wife. For 13 years Washington tapped out his instructions with his finger on his wifes arm, until the bridge was finally completed. Today the Grand Brooklyn Bridge _43_ (stand) in all its glory, showing us that we can make _44_is impossible possible with determinat

53、ion and persistence. It is also regarded _45_ an honor toWashingtons determination not to be defeated by conditions.第三部分 写作(共两节,满分 40分)第一节 (满分 15分)随着手机及其他电子设备的普及，“低头族”到处可见，大街上，公交车上，以年轻人为主，针对这一问题，请写一篇倡议书，呼吁人们尽量抬起头来注意:行文连贯流畅；参考词汇:低头族:phubber词数:80词左右请在答题卡的相应位置作答。第二节 (满分 25分)阅读下面短文,根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段,使之构成一篇完整的短文。The Pet LambAlmost all the possessions had been sold to buy food and clothing for the family. At last nothing was left but the pet lamb, Daisy. At the thought of parting with the little creature, Mrs. Grant felt sad bec