广东侨中2023学年第二学期高二年级3月月考英语科试题
试卷满分130分 考试用时120分钟
第一部分 阅读（共两节，满分50分）
第一节 阅读理解（共15小题；每小题2.5分，满分37.5分）
A
If you are crazy about paintings, you shouldn’t miss the following four famous masterpieces which have stood the test of time.
The Arnolfini Portrait
Jan van Eyck’s Arnolfini Portrait, an oil painting on wood produced in 1434, in which a man and a woman hold hands with a window behind him and a bed behind her, is undoubtedly one of the masterpieces in the National Gallery, London. This painting is as visually interesting as it is famed. It is also an informative document in fifteenth-century society, through Van Eyck’s heavy use of symbolism—while husbands went out to engage in business, wives concerned themselves with domestic duties.
The Starry Night
Vincent van Gogh painted The Starry Night, oil on canvas, a moderately abstract landscape painting of an expressive night sky over a small hillside village, during his 12-month stay at the mental hospital near Saint-Rémy-de-Provence, France between 1889 and 1890. When the Museum of Modern Art in New York City purchased the painting from a private collector in 1941, it was not well known, but it has since become one of Van Gogh’s most famous works.
The Harvesters
The Harvesters is an oil painting on wood completed by Pieter Bruegel the Elder in 1565. It depicts the harvest time which most commonly occurs within the months of August and September. Nicolaes Jonghelinck, a merchant banker and art collector from Antwerp, commissioned this painting. The painting has been at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City since 1919.
Guernica
Guernica, a large black-and-white oil painting, was painted by the Cubist Spanish painter, Pablo Picasso in 1937. The title “Guernica” refers to the city that was bombed by Nazi planes during the Spanish Civil War. The painting depicts the horrors of war and as a result, has come to be an anti-war symbol and a reminder of the tragedies of war. Today, the painting is housed at the Museo Nacional Centro de Arte Reina Sofaí in Madrid.
1.Which of the following paintings was produced earliest
A.The Arnolfini Portrait. B.The Starry Night.
C.The Harvesters. D.Guernica.
2.What do we know about the painting The Starry Night
A.It was painted on wood in oil.
B.It wasn’t widely recognized before 1940s.
C.It described the painter’s life in hospital.
D.It was given away to the museum by a private collector.
3.Who created the painting representing the massive catastrophe the Nazism brought to people
A.Pieter Bruegel the Elder. B.Vincent van Gogh.
C.Jan van Eyck. D.Pablo Picasso.
B
For us, one of the many cultural shocks we experienced was during our time in Bolivia. We spent five months traveling around South America but Bolivia surprised us most. Tourism and the approach to service in Bolivia are, to some extent, underdeveloped, which is not necessarily bad. However, you might get the feeling that the locals don't like your presence. At times we didn't feel welcome at all.
Bolivians will stare at you, give angry looks, and often won't even say hi when you come to their stores and restaurants. After some conversations with locals, we were told that the negative attitude had nothing to do with us. Bolivians are just not used to foreigners and don't really know how to handle tourists. But we can't even blame them. After a long and hard time as a Spanish colony, people are still very suspicious of foreigners.
What we loved most and surprised us is how Bolivians keep their traditions alive, which is truly amazing. we often saw locals wearing their traditional clothes and marketing their self-made medicine. These and other efforts to preserve their customs deserve respect. You just can't see that in many countries in the world.
I loved their clothes so much that l borrowed a traditional Bolivian dress to try to overcome the “tourist vs local barrier” and show the locals on the island that we truly love their culture and appreciate it. The experience was absolutely wonderful. we walked to the sunset point and locals were smiling and waving at us, cheering and we felt like we had a “connecting moment”.
Even though we had this cultural shock and despite the negative feelings at the beginning of our travels in Bolivia, we have to say that we will never forget how special Bolivia was to us.
4. How might newcomers feel about Bolivians
A. They are cold. B. They are gentle.
C. They are clever. D. They are generous.
5. What shaped Bolivians' attitude to foreigners
A. Foreigners' rude manners. B. The location of the country.
C. The unpleasant history of the country. D. Local people's lack of knowledge .
6. What's the author's favorite about Bolivians
A. They seldom blame foreigners. B. They are good at doing business.
C. They have many self-made items. D. They preserve their traditions well.
7. Which of the following best describes the authors trip to Bolivia
A. Comforted. B. Fruitless. C. Eye-opening. D.Embarrassed.
C
Nearly 40 years ago, Peter Harrison, a marine ecologist witnessed the first recorded large-scale coral bleaching(珊瑚白化) event. Diving in the Great Barrier Reel（大堡礁）, he was shocked by the scene before him. “The reef was made up of healthy corals and badly bleached white corals, like the beginning of a ghost city,” he says. Just months before, the same site was filled with colorful tropical life.
“Many of the hundreds of corals that had been carefully labelled and monitored finally died,” he says. “It was shocking and made me aware of just how weak these corals really are.”
Coral exists together with photosynthetic algae（藻类）, which live in its tissues and provide essential nutrition(and coloration). But high temperatures and other stresses can turn algae poisonous. When this occurs, the algae may die or be removed by the coral, a process known as bleaching because the coral’s clear tissue and white calcium carbonate skeleton（碳酸钙骨骼）are exposed. If the coral can’t reestablish its link with algae, it will starve or become ill.
The widespread destruction Harrison saw in 1982 was repeated on many other Pacific Ocean reefs that year and the next. In 1997 and 1998 the phenomenon went global, killing some 16 percent of the world’s corals. With rising temperatures, pollution, disease, increased ocean acidity, invasive species, and other dangers, Harrison’s ghost cities are expanding.
Scientists suppose that about four decades ago severe bleaching occurred roughly every 25 years, giving corals time to recover. But bleaching events are coming faster now — about every six years— and in some places soon they could begin to happen annually.
“The absolute key is dealing with global warming,” says marine biologist Terry Hughes. “No matter how much we clean up the water, the reefs will die.” In 2016, a record-hot year in a string of them, 91 percent of the reefs that consist of the Great Barrier Reef bleached.
8. Peter Harrison was shocked when diving in the Great Barrier Reef, because__________.
A. the reefs were made up of precious corals
B. he saw the corals he had tagged before
C. the corals were ruined badly and quickly
D. he found a ghost city with tropical life
9. Paragraph 3 is mainly about _________.
A. the weakness of corals and algae B. the causes of coral bleaching
C. the elements that make algae die D. the process of building a link with algae
10. The phrase “Harrison’s ghost cities” in Paragraph 4 most probably refers to _________.
A. the coral bleaching B. invasive species
C. global warming D. the polluted ocean
11. What can be learned from the passage
A. With algae living in its tissues, coral’s white skeleton is exposed.
B. The reefs die because the water hasn’t been cleared thoroughly.
C. The severest coral bleaching occurred about four decades ago.
D. Solving global warming is the real solution to coral bleaching.
D
When John was growing up, other kids felt sorry for him. His parents always had him weeding the garden, carrying out the garbage and delivering newspapers. But when John reached adulthood, he was better off than his childhood playmates. He had more job satisfaction, a better marriage and was healthier. Most of all, he was happier. Far happier.
These are the findings of a 40-year study that followed the lives of 456 teenage boys from Boston. The study showed that those who had worked as boys enjoyed happier and more productive lives than those who had not. “Boys who worked in the home or community gained competence and came to feel they were worthwhile members of society,” said George Vaillant, the psychologist who made the discovery. “And because they felt good about themselves, others felt good about them.”
Vaillant’s study followed these males in great details. Interviews were repeated at ages 25, 31 and 47. Under Vaillant, the researchers compared the men’s mental-health scores with their boyhood-activity scores. Points were awarded for part-time jobs, housework, effort in school, and ability to deal with problems.
The link between what the men had done as boys and how they turned out as adults was surprisingly sharp. Those who had done the most boyhood activities were twice as likely to have warm relations with a wide variety of people, five times as likely to be well paid and 16 times less likely to have been unemployed. The researchers also found that IQ and the family social and economic class made no real difference in how the boys turned out.
Working—at any age—is important. Childhood activities help a child develop responsibility, independence, confidence and competence—the underpinnings(基础) of emotional health. They also help him understand that people must cooperate and work towards common goals. The most competent adults are those who know how to do this. Yet work isn’t everything. As Tolstoy once said, “One can live magnificently in this world if one knows how to work and how to love, to work for the person one loves and to love one’s work.”
12.What do we know about John
A.He enjoyed his career and marriage.
B.He had few childhood playmates.
C.He received little love from his family.
D.He was envied by others in his childhood.
13.Vaillant’s words in Paragraph 2 serve as .
A.a description of personal values and social values
B.an analysis of how work was related to competence
C.an example for parents’ expectations of their children
D.an explanation why some boys grew into happy men
14.What does the underlined word “sharp” probably mean in Paragraph 4
A.Quick to react. B.Clear and definite.
C. Having a thin edge. D.Sudden and rapid.
15.What can be inferred from the last paragraph
A.Competent adults know more about love than work.
B.Love brings more joy to people than work does.
C.Emotional health is essential to a wonderful adult life.
D.Independence is the key to one’s success.
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。
Oscar Wilde once said, “Man is least himself when he talks in his own person. Give him a mask, and he will tell you the truth.” Art provides a way to communicate experiences when people lack verbal (语言的) skills. 16._________ Art therapy(疗法) is founded on the assumption that everyone is creative and capable of self-expression.
17.__________ As a restorative practice, it allows people to express themselves in non-verbal ways, such as drawing and painting. Even a 45-minute creative activity can change a person's mental state. Working with an art therapist does even more:18.__________
Young children typically draw and sing and dance without worrying about their abilities. Adults, however, often have complex feelings about art and art making. They begin to evaluate the quality of their art instead of focusing on self-expression itself. 19.__________ However, art therapists can guide people in expressing themselves without concerning whether their artwork is technically brilliant, so that they can connect or reconnect with the artworks that help them deal with life challenges.
What are art therapists' superpower They can channel dangerous thoughts into imaginative artworks. For instance, people with violent tendencies might let out their anger by hitting another human being. 20.__________ These artistic choices satisfy the brain's desire for novelty without compromising personal safety.
A. Art therapy is a double-edged sword.
B. Thus, the many benefits of creative self-expression are lost.
C. They develop art as an expressive skill for solving problems.
D. But, obviously, releasing their anger in this way isn't a good choice.
E. It can significantly enhance positive moods and boost measures of well-being.
F. Art therapy, in its own ways, can influence a range of human functioning.
G. However, with art therapists’ help, their energy could be changed into creative products.
第二部分 语言运用（共两节，满分30分）
（共15小题，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's the textbook beginning of a nightmare: lost on a hiking track, with no water, and an injured dog too heavy to carry. 21_______, for the family of three this story happened to, they 22_______ a kind-hearted boy.
For JD, Aimee, and their dog Smokey, a two-mile hike had become a 23_______.The dog's paw(爪子)had many cuts on it, and it must have been 24_______when it walked. 25_______ , their phone was dead, and it was getting dark. That's when they met 12-year-old David King and his mom Christine.
Although David had finished a 15-mile-hike and 26_______ a soccer match earlier that day, he decided to lend a hand without 27_______. He suggested they build a stretcher(担架) with sticks and T-shirts. “We didn't think it would 28_______ because we didn't think the dog would get onto it. 29_______, Smokey was just happy to and we just 30_______him out,” said Christine.
David and his mother worked together with the couple to get Smokey to 31_______. Smokey occasionally hopped(跳行)off to give some 32_______to the tired hikers, despite his 33_______.
David 34_______that when you're off on a hike, a good way to be prepared should be to 35_______ what could go wrong, and plan for that.
21. A. Originally B. Obviously C. Actually D. Fortunately
22. A. crashed into B. ran into C. consulted with D. beg for
23. A. failure B. memory C. disaster D. battle
24. A. painful B. tired C. flexible D. sleepy
25. A. Above all B. After all C. Worse still D. At last
26. A. watched B. played C. reported D. lost
27. A. instruction B. permission C. exception D. hesitation
28. A. matter B. work C. fit D. improve
29. A. Therefore B. Though C. Besides D. However
30. A. put B. figured C. carried D. called
31. A. happiness B. safety C. peace D. success
32. A. relief B. courage C. treatment D. care
33. A. hunger B. curiosity C. injuries D. efforts
34. A. demanded B. argued C. ordered D. recommended
35. A. imagine B. describe C. record D. avoid
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。
Traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) is a health care system in which patients __36____ (treat) with natural plant, animal, and mineral remedies (药物). It is assumed, for a person to be healthy, __37__ yin and yang forces should he in balance. Imbalance causes illness or injury. TCM is about __38__ (restore) the balance between yin and yang forces in patients. It has been a major part of traditional Chinese culture and continues to play __39__ vital role in medical treatment in China today.
According to the World Health Organization, nearly 80 percent of the world's population depends for its primary health care needs __40__ medicines from plants and animals. This is especially true in countries where traditional medicines are __41__(wide) used.
Increasingly, however, modern medicines also contain substances from animals and plants. Given growing populations, increasing wealth, and the spreading __42__ (popular) of natural remedies around the world, the demand for these medicines and remedies __43__ (rise) now. The rising demand, __44__ (combine) with reduced habitat, has caused an alarming increase in the number of plant and animal species used for medicinal purposes at risk for many years. For instance, TCM uses about 1,000 plant and 36 animal species, including the tiger, rhinoceros, and sea horse, __45___ are all in danger.
第三部分 基础知识与写作 （共三节，满分50分）
第一节 单词拼写 （共10小题，每小题1分，满分10分）
根据句意，用选择性必修二Unit5和选择性必修三Unit1—Unit2单词的正确形式完成句子。
Johnson was ____________（有很大影响力的）in persuading the producers to put money into the film.
The prices of goods, _______________（购买）from the Internet, can be lower than those from commercial stores.
Social workers must always consider the best interests of their __________（委托人）.
The pictures of British troops apparently ____________（虐待）prisoners set off a storm in Britain.
The overall quality of water remains very poor in that area, therefore ___________（促使）the spread of the disease.
They appeared surprisingly _____________（悲观的）about their chances of winning.
She put her hand over her mouth to stop herself from _________(尖叫).
The game was ___________(打断) several times by rain.
Our ________________(代表) are ready to help you at all times.
I heard sounds of a ___________(绝望的) struggle in the next room.
第二节 补全句子（共18空，每空0.5分，满分9分）
根据句意，用选择性必修二Unit5和选择性必修三Unit1—Unit2词组和表达式的正确形式完成句子。
众所周知，英格兰、苏格兰和威尔士构成大不列颠岛。
As we all know, the island of Great Britain 56._________ 57.________ 58._______England, Scotland and Wales.
这部电影值得再看一次。
The film 59._______ 60._______ 61.________ 62. ________ 63.________ a second time.
人类自古以来就有爱好艺术的传统。
To 64._______ 65._______66.________art has been the human's tradition since the ancient time.
学习汉语，我就能从别的求职者中脱颖而出。By learning Chinese, I can 67._______myself 68.________ 69._______other job applicants.
有一名运动员特别值得表扬。
One player 70.________ 71._______ deserves a mention.
两种方法都依赖于对气体压力的准确测定。
Both methods 72.________ 73._______ the accurate determination of the pressure of the gas.
第三节 句子翻译（共2小题，每小题3分，满分6分）
请根据中文及括号内的提示翻译下列句子。将每一题的答案写在答题卷相应的横线上。
艺术不仅能够给他人带来快乐，而且也可以用创造力让简单的材料产生活力。(not just …but…as well ；bring …to life)
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75.被严重的交通堵塞耽搁了数个小时后，他们终于驶离了高速公路。(v-ing做状语；delay)
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第四节 读后续写（共1题，满分25分)
阅读下面短文，根据所给情节进行续写，使之构成一个完整的故事。
A young and successful manager had a new Jaguar, whose side* door was dented （凹陷的）. The damage was very noticeable, but the manager never bothered to repair it. He kept the dent there to remind him of one afternoon as well as this message： Don't go through life so fast that someone has to throw a brick at you to get your attention!
The manager was traveling down a neighborhood street, going a bit too fast in his new. Jaguar. He was watching for kids rushing out from between parked cars and slowed down when he thought he saw something. As his car passed, no children appeared. Instead, a brick crashed into the Jag's side door! He braked sharply and drove the Jag backward to the spot where the brick had been thrown. The angry driver then jumped out of the car, grabbed the nearest kid and pushed him up against a parked car, shouting, “What was that all about and who are you ”
The young boy apologized. "Please mister ... please, I’m sorry. . . I didn't know what else to do," he begged.
“I threw the brick because no one else would stop. . ." With tears corning down his face, the little boy pointed to a spot just around a parked car.
“My elder brother fell out of his wheelchair and I can't lift him up. he said.
Still crying, the boy asked the astonished manager, "Would you please help me get him back into his wheelchair He's hurt and he's too heavy for me. ”
Moved beyond words, he hurried to the spot with the boy. Another boy was lying on the, ground bleeding. He took out his clean handkerchief and touched lightly at the fresh scrapes （擦 伤）and cuts. A quick look told him that the wound was serious, the disabled must be taken to the hospital at once.
注意：1.续写词数应为150左右； 2.请按如下格式在相应位置作答。
Para1
Luckily, he had a first-aid kit in the car.___________________________________________
Para2
In fifteen minutes, they arrived at the nearest hospital. ______________________________
