2022-2023學(xué)年廣東省廣州市黃埔區(qū)黃廣中學(xué)高二（上）月考英語試卷（10月份）

第一部分閱讀 閱讀下列短文，從每題所給的A、B、C、D四個(gè)選項(xiàng)中選出最佳選項(xiàng)

• 1．If you have no difficulty in understanding what native English speakers say in daily life，there is a whole new world of brilliant podcast （播客）series to explore.If you aren't sure where to start，have a look at these：
  

  	The Joc Rogan Experience ★★★★★ The Joc Rogan Experience is a great learning device because of its interesting English conversations between Rogan and his guests.At the time of writing there have been over 1，660 episodes with subjects ranging from comedy and science to politics and sports.Rogan is also a famous stand-up comedian，so the show is full of cultural references and idioms.
  	This American Life ★★★★★ This American Life is a great choice for English learners who want an insight into the culture of the USA.It is a mixture of journalism and storytelling，focusing on real-life tales from citizens of all regions of the country.The stories are new and varied.One episode was taped for 24 hours in an all-night restaurant；another interviewed workers on strike.
  	The Writer's Voice ★★★★☆ The New Yorker is a famous American magazine，and every week it prints a new short story.In this podcast，the week's story is read aloud by its writer.The published work covers a wide range of life experiences across the United States and beyond.It's a great way to enjoy some of the best new fiction in the country.
  	Overheard at National Geographic ★★★★★ National Geographic is a much-loved American magazine （and TV channel）famous for incredible stories and photography related to science and the environment.Overheard is about the discussions Nat Geo employees have had while taking breaks.Expect crazy stories from explorers，photographers，and scientists from around the world.

  （1）In order to fully enjoy these podcasts，you should

  .
  A．have interaction with hosts
  B．have good English competence
  C．be interested in being a podcaster
  D．be familiar with American social life
  （2）Which podcast gives you more stories behind the scene？

  
  A．The Writer's Voice.
  B．This American Life.
  C．The Joe Rogan Experience.
  D．Overheard at National Geographic.
  （3）What do these podcasts have in common？

  
  A．They enjoy great popularity.
  B．Their stories are set in America.
  C．They are attached to magazines.
  D．Their works are updated weekly.
  組卷：24引用：14難度：0.6

  解析

• 2．Queen Elizabeth National Park is a place of outstanding beauty and extreme biodiversity.On a previous underwater assignment with my wife and photographic partner，Jennifer Hayes，we'd documented healthy coral reefs surrounded with fish，sharks，and crocodiles.We knew that time，increased tourism and climate change could make the park different—so 15 years later，we returned to see how it was going.
     We were photographing some jellyfish.Jennifer，her back to me，was focused on something above her.Out of the corner of my viewfinder，I saw a sizable crocodile coming.As I began to take its photograph，I realized that the crocodile was going to swim directly between Jennifer and me.I started to make loud noises through my regulator and moved towards Jen，firing a burst of flash-lit shots to warn her that we had company.She quickly detected my signal and turned to meet our visitor.
     She gave me a quick thumbs-up，nodded OK，and said "Hello，handsome" as she bent closer to take its photos.I admired her for treating the crocodile with respect，calm curiosity，and absolute joy.She didn't feel threatened.She was familiar with this kind of crocodile in this particular place—and she had a big underwater camera housing that could double as a mighty shield （盾牌） if needed.After a few pictures the crocodile，unimpressed with us，swam downstream on its way to do other crocodile things.We continued our search for jellyfish.
     There is always risk in our line of work.But this encounter highlighted the good news that we saw all around us here.The crocodile is an indicator animal，a symbol of a healthy ecosystem that can support top predators （捕食性動(dòng)物）.The easing of travel restrictions is bound to bring more tourists—so it's vital to maintain a balance among ecotourism，exploration，and conservation.That's possible if visitors adopt the same philosophy that we hold toward that curious crocodile. We enter Earth's oceans on their terms，not our own.
  
  （1）What was the author's purpose in returning to Queen Elizabeth National Park？

  
  A．To enjoy its beauty.
  B．To assess a document.
  C．To check its ecosystem.
  D．To photograph jellyfish.
  （2）Why did Jennifer feel at ease with the crocodile？

  
  A．She met it before.
  B．She trusted her husband.
  C．She could protect herself.
  D．She longed for its company.
  （3）What is the implied meaning of the underlined part in the last paragraph？

  
  A．Explore nature with curiosity.
  B．Respect nature while exploring it.
  C．Study nature while developing tourism.
  D．Protect nature through biological research.
  （4）Which of the following can be the best title for the text？

  
  A．A Narrow Escape
  B．A Risky Job
  C．An Underwater Assignment
  D．A Chance Meeting
  組卷：1引用：4難度：0.3

  解析

• 3．Have you ever suddenly developed an appetite （食欲） from a brightly colored cheeseburger，or decided to step into a candy or ice cream store displaying a window full of lively shades and hues （色調(diào)） of sweet treats？If so，you are in good company.Unless we are medically instructed or strictly dieting，we are not likely to keep away from the attraction of the food by simply realizing its shortage of nutritional value.
     Devina Wadhera and Elizabeth D.Capaldi-Phillips in "A Review of Visual Cues Associated with Food" recognize the impact of sensory cues （信號(hào)） on food consumption and enjoyment，and the potential they have to encourage healthy eating behavior.They cite previous research in providing some interesting examples of the visual impact of different color schemes （方案） on appetite and food enjoyment.They note that pink food on a white plate was considered sweeter and more flavorful than the same food on a black plate.Apparently，we consume with more of our senses than we realize.
     So given the rainbow of colors around us when faced with so many appealing food choices，is there any way to control our appetite？Thankfully，some research says yes.
     Oliver Genschow proved that when it comes to eating less，colors impact consumption.They researched the effect of the color red and found that people ate fewer pretzels when using a red plate，as opposed to white or blue，and drank less from a red cup than a blue cup.They suggest that the color red reduces food and drink intake by functioning as a stop signal.
     But when it comes to healthy eating，instead of putting on a pair of sunglasses to block the attractive colors of food，consider the value of discipline.Healthy eating involves intentional choices，not mindless responses to sensory cues.And before you invest in red tableware to slim down，remember that what goes onto those plates is much more important.
  
  （1）What may be a major reason for us to refuse eye-catching food？

  
  A．Advertisements everywhere.
  B．The doctor's instructions.
  C．The rich color of food display.
  D．The shortage of nutrition.
  （2）What might be dealt with in "A Review of Visual Cues Associated with Food"？

  
  A．Benefits of different color schemes.
  B．Interesting examples of food service.
  C．Potentials to encourage food consumption.
  D．Effects of sensory cues on food choices.
  （3）What does the author suggest people do in the last paragraph？

  
  A．Avoid any colorful food.
  B．Follow the sensory response.
  C．Make proper food choices.
  D．Wear sunglasses to block colors.
  （4）What is the best title for the text？

  
  A．How People can Control Their Appetite
  B．How People are Confused by Color Schemes
  C．How Colors Impact Food Attraction and Appetite
  D．How Bright Colors Make Food More Attractive to People
  組卷：20引用：9難度：0.5

  解析

• 4．Artificial intelligence carries the promise of making industry more efficient and our lives easier.With that promise，however，also comes the fear of job replacement，increased income inequality，and overall dissatisfaction.According to the quarterly CNBC/Survey Monkey Workplace Happiness survey last year，37% of workers between the ages of 18 and 24 were worried about AI stealing their jobs.
     But a recent study from two researchers working for the Stanford Institute for Human-Centered Artificial Intelligence（HAI） challenged this public perception（看法） of AI's impact on social welfare.The study found a relationship between AI-related jobs and increases in economic growth，which in return improved the well-being of the society.
     Demand for Al-related jobs has been growing constantly in recent years，but this growth has been widely variable between cities and industry.Arizona State University assistant professor Christos Makridis and Saurabh Mishra，HAI AI Index manager and researcher，wanted to understand the effects of AI on society independent of these variables.
     For this，they examined the number of AI-related job listings by cities in the U.S. ，using Stanford HAI's AI Index，an open source project that tracks and visualizes data on AI.They found that，between 2014 and 2018，cities with greater increases in AI-related job postings exhibited greater economic growth.This relationship was dependent on a city's ability to take advantage of its natural capabilities in industry and education to create AI-based employment opportunities.This meant that only cities with certain infrastructure，such as high-tech services and more educated workers，benefited from this growth.
     Next，the researchers studied how this growth was translated into well-being at a macro（宏觀） level using data from Gallup's U.S.Daily Poll，which surveys 1，000 different people each day on five parts of well-being：physical，social，career，community and financial.They found that AI-related job growth was positively associated with improved state of being，especially for physical，social and financial parts.
     This was a surprising finding given the public's concern over AI's potentially unfavorable effects on quality of life and overall happiness.
  
  （1）What shows the study result of the two researchers from the Stanford Institute for HAI？

  
  A．More AI-related jobs→higher well-being→better economic growth.
  B．More AI-related jobs→better economic growth→higher well-being.
  C．Higher well-being→more AI-related jobs→better economic growth.
  D．Higher well-being→ better economic growth→more AI-related jobs.
  （2）Which of the following would Christos and Saurabh agree with？

  
  A．Artificial intelligence steals more jobs than it creates.
  B．AI-based employment opportunities ensure income equality.
  C．Education plays a role in creating AI-related job opportunities.
  D．Economic growth leads to more AI-based employment opportunities.
  （3）What kind of feeling does the author convey in the last paragraph？

  
  A．Relief.
  B．Sympathy.
  C．Unwillingness.
  D．Disappointment.
  （4）What is the text mainly about？

  
  A．The changes brought about by artificial intelligence.
  B．The dread of falling behind in information technology.
  C．The concern about the loss of AI-related jobs.
  D．The link between AI-related jobs and well-being.
  組卷：1引用：3難度：0.5

  解析

第二節(jié)七選五 閱讀短文，從短文后的選項(xiàng)中選出可以填入空白處的最佳選項(xiàng)，兩項(xiàng)為多余選項(xiàng)。

• 5．Superman，the first American superhero，appeared in 1938 with his cape（斗篷）and an "S" on his chest.Shortly after his appearance in comics，moviemakers began trying to bring superheroes to the big screen.In the early 1940s，they made their first attempts to bring comic books to life.（1）

  Instead，they were made as 5-to 10-minute episodes that would play at movie theaters before the main feature.Unlike today's superhero films，these serials were aimed mainly at children.
     This pattern changed in 1978 when Richard Donner made his first Superman film.First of all，it was aimed at an adult audience.（2）

  Second，the film's special effects were very sophisticated（復(fù)雜的）for that time.Finally，the Superman film was a departure from earlier superhero films in that it used talented and famous Hollywood actors.（3）

  
     Yet another revolution in superhero movies came in the 1990's and 2000's，when Computer-Generated Image technology made it possible to recreate even more fantastic landscapes and more monstrous（可怕的）creatures.（4）

  These films were similar to Donners Superman in that they targeted an adult audience Watchmen（2009），for instance，was released with an R rating，meaning that it was not intended for children under the age of 17.
     （5）

  Their success at the box office continues to attract big-name Hollywood actors and directors and higher production budgets，so lovers of action and adventure should have plenty of reasons to go to the movies for years to come.
  
  A.Richard Donner was born on April 24，1930 in New York City.
  B.Most of these early superhero films were not full-length movies.
  C.The film had a complex plot，dealing with themes like love and politics.
  D.As superhero movies are popular every year，it is clear this trend is far from over.
  E.Many films used such technology to make their characters seem terrifyingly real.
  F.Some of those stars were Christopher Reeve，Margot Kidder，and Gene Hackman.
  G.The character of Superman was created by writer Jerry Siegel and artist Joe Shuster.
  組卷：2引用：2難度：0.7

  解析

第二部分語言運(yùn)用 閱讀下面短文，從每題所給的A、B、C、D四個(gè)選項(xiàng)中選出可以填入空白處的最佳選項(xiàng)。

• 6．When I was seven years old and my sister Amy was just five years old，we were playing on top of a bunk bed.I thought without help or any（1）

  from me at all，suddenly Amy disappeared off of the top of the bunk bed and（2）

  with a crash on the floor.I nervously peered over the side of the bed and saw that she had landed（3）

  on her hands and knees on the ground.I was nervous because my parents had（4）

  me with making sure that we played as（5）

  as possible.I saw my sister's painful face threatening to（6）

  from her mouth and threatening to wake up my parents.So I did the only thing my little seven-year-old（7）

  could think to do to change this（8）

  .I said， "Amy，Amy，wait.Don't cry…No human lands on all fours like that.Amy，I think this means you're a unicorn （獨(dú)角獸）. "（9）

  ，that was cheating，but there was nothing in the world my sister would want more than the unicorn.Instead of crying，instead of（10）

  our play，with all the negative consequences that would have waited for me，a smile（11）

  across her face.She climbed onto the bunk bed again with all the grace of a baby unicorn，with one（12）

  leg.
     What we（13）

  unconsciously at that tender age is something called positive psychology.It's not necessarily the reality that shapes us，but the lens （棱鏡） through which your brain（14）

  the world that shapes your reality.And if we can change the lens，believe me we can change every single educational and business（15）

  at the same time.
  
  

  （1）	A．hug	B．drag	C．risk	D．push
  （2）	A．perceived	B．completed	C．landed	D．exploded
  （3）	A．crazily	B．painfully	C．happily	D．widely
  （4）	A．provided	B．a(chǎn)warded	C．shared	D．charged
  （5）	A．safely	B．warmly	C．loudly	D．mildly
  （6）	A．jump	B．erupt	C．complain	D．mourn
  （7）	A．face	B．head	C．brain	D．soul
  （8）	A．tragedy	B．chance	C．shock	D．legend
  （9）	A．Oppositely	B．Obviously	C．Similarly	D．Consequently
  （10）	A．ceasing	B．continuing	C．envying	D．replacing
  （11）	A．proceeded	B．slid	C．spread	D．stretched
  （12）	A．broken	B．slim	C．freezing	D．dead
  （13）	A．a(chǎn)dapt to	B．come across	C．pay for	D．point out
  （14）	A．changes	B．imagines	C．views	D．creates
  （15）	A．a(chǎn)ppearance	B．person	C．protest	D．outcome
  組卷：1引用：3難度：0.3

  解析

第二節(jié)應(yīng)用文寫作（共15分）

• 18．假定你是某國(guó)際學(xué)校高一學(xué)生李華，你的美籍同學(xué)Alice在課堂上看起來非常沮喪，放學(xué)后，她匆忙離開教室．請(qǐng)你寫封信表達(dá)關(guān)心．內(nèi)容包括：
  （1）描述你注意到的身體語言；（2）詢問情況并表達(dá)關(guān)心；（3）表示愿意提供幫助．
  注意：
  1． 100詞左右；2． 可以適當(dāng)增加細(xì)節(jié)，以使行文連貫．
  Dear Alice，
  ________
  Yours sincerely，
  Li Hua
  組卷：1引用：3難度：0.6

  解析

第三節(jié)讀后續(xù)寫（共25分）閱讀下面材料，根據(jù)其內(nèi)容和所給段落開頭語續(xù)寫兩段，使之構(gòu)成一篇完整的短文。

• 19．閱讀下面材料，根據(jù)其內(nèi)容和所給段落開頭語續(xù)寫兩段，使之構(gòu)成一篇完整的短文。
      The average present merely satisfies a temporary desire；the great one becomes more precious with time going by.
      When I was a boy of fourteen，I needed to have 80 hours of community service per year and I used to take care of Mrs.Long's garden，which was near the Presbyterian Church.As a junior high school student，I devoted myself to it，sweeping the fallen leaves and mowing the lawn （修剪草坪）.There I learnt how to cut away dry branches and even helped to plant a sapling （小樹苗）.Tired as I was every time I finished my work，I did enjoy the time there for learning something new.I clearly remembered that Mrs Long，a nice and caring elder，always treated me to delicious meals and drinks.She also loved taking photos，always with an old camera in hand.It was said that the camera was passed down from her father and she cherished it a lot.
      Several days before Christmas，she whispered to me， "When Christmas comes，I shall have a present for you." I spent much time wondering what it would be.The boys I played with had baseball gloves，ice skates and bicycles，and I was so eager to acquire any one of these that I convinced myself that she intended to choose from among them.But at the same time，I had some doubts whether she would buy me such things because she was not that well-off.
      The day before Christmas，I went there as before.With the work done，I was going to leave when she pulled me aside. "Kid，wait for a minute，" she said，leading me into her living room.She seated me on a chair，went to another room，and in a moment stood before me holding a small package that under no circumstances could hold a bicycle or a pair of skates or even a baseball glove.It weighed almost nothing.
  注意：
  1.續(xù)寫詞數(shù)應(yīng)為150左右；
  2.請(qǐng)按如下格式在答題卡的相應(yīng)位置作答。
  
  Paragraph 1：
      I took the package with disappointment._________
  Paragraph 2：
      Opening the package，I was totally astonished._________
  組卷：4引用：4難度：0.5

  解析