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1、汕 尾 市 2021-2022学 年 度 第 一 学 期 全 市 高 中 二 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 城 内 作 答，超 出 答 题 区 城 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
2、 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 二 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 whole idea behind the US National Parks system was to preserve natural and historiclocations,and the wildlife that lives there.
3、That goal allows for inclusion of anyplace that featuresnatural beauty,unique geological features,or an interesting ecosystem,plus the sites of nationalmonuments and other places of historical or archaeological significance.We*ve selected three US National Parks that are as different from each other
4、 as possible.Letsstart in the Northeastern corner of the US with a beautiful park called Acadia.Acadia National ParkAcadia National Park is in Eastern Maine,near the town of Bar Harbor.The park is unique,inthat it features a wide variety of landscapes,including mountains,ocean coastline,woodlands,la
5、kes,and wetlands.It covers a total of 49,075 acres.The park is home to 37 species of mammals,including black bears,moose,and deer.There are33 fish species and 331 bird varieties.Everglades National ParkUnlike many national parks,Everglades National Park was initially created to protect a fragileand
6、disappearing ecosystem.The Everglades consist of a network of wetlands and forests that arefed by a river flowing slowly out of Lake Okeechobee.The Everglades cover a massive area,and Everglades National Park protects only the southerntwenty percent.Its the United States largest tropical（热 带 的）wilde
7、rness;in fact,its the largestwilderness of any kind east of the Mississippi River.Hawaii Volcanoes National ParkHawaii Volcanoes National Park is located on the big island,Hawaii.It was created in 1916.The park features two active volcanoes,one of which,Mauna Loa,is the worlds largest shieldvolcano.
8、The other,Kilauea,is one of the worlds most active volcanoes.Hawaii Volcanoes National Park lets visitors get up close and personal with the twovolcanoes.Odd-looking lava（岩 浆）fields and dramatic landscapes captivate the eye,and you canlearn about the rare plants and animals that thrive in the tough
9、environment.1.What is the US National Parks system aimed to do?A.To protect natural and historic resources.B.To rebuild old and important constructions.C.lb appreciate natural and geological beauty.D.To make ecosystems entertaining for people.2.In which park can you experience a rich diversity of la
10、ndscapes and wildlife?A.None of them.B.Acadia National Park.C.Everglades National Park.D Hawaii Volcanoes National Park.3.What do visitors do in Hawaii Volcanoes National Park?A Learn about ecosystem protection.B.Enjoy tropical wilderness landscapes.C.Witness two different kinds of volcanoes.D.Study
11、 lava samples in a tough environment.BA lot of people ask this question:Why is body language so important?Studies have shownthat in the process of communication,non-verbal expression has 65%to 93%more influence thanactual text.This means that how to say is more important than what to say.Of course,t
12、his doesnot mean that you dont need to do preparation for your interviews,nor does it mean that you cantake any short cuts.On the contrary,this means that you have more things to pay attention to andprepare for.In the real workplace,body language is much more important than you think.Without properb
13、ody language,you may find yourself trapped in a circle where you cant integrate with the externalenvironment,not to mention the difficulties in the absence of body language in the workplace.MPeople can often make inferences from actions,and the results of these inferences directlyaffect lives:for ex
14、ample,who will be employed and who will be promoted.Academician AmyCuddy said in a TV talk show.She also said that nour body language will also affect our perception（感 知，看 法）of ourselves.When you try to make more authoritative actions,your brain willinadvertently（不 经 意 地）receive signals and actually
15、 create an idea that you are more authoritative,so that you have more confidence in yourself1.Therefore,before interviews or important meetings,try not to lean on any object or have ahunched back.Instead,you should try to keep your body relaxed.You can even stand with arelatively authoritative postu
16、re（姿 势）-of course,you may need to do these things in the bathroomor places where no one could see you.Body language plays a crucial role in your job interviews,careers,and everyday life.Payingattention to body language could make strong impacts on your behavior,which could help youachieve better res
17、ults.So,every time you are nervous or feel that you cant do it,stretch your body,smile,and tell yourselfTake it till you become it!”4.What does Paragraph 1 mainly tell us?A.What we say in a conversation is not so important.B.Practicing body language is a short cut to success.C.We should attach great
18、 importance to body language.D.Body language carries 93%of conversation messages.5.According to Amy Cuddy,why is body language important for us?A.It decides whether we are promoted.B.It influences peoples impression of us.C.It makes us look more authoritative.D.It helps people understand who we are.
19、6.What does the underlined word hunched possibly mean?A.Broken down.B.Tied behind.C.Bent forward.D.Straightened up.7.Who might be the intended readers of the passage?A.New arrivals in the workplace.B.Body language researchers.C.Working adults to be promoted.D.Viewers of a TV talk show.cCompared with
20、 some other parts of the world,Canada is not a country with a lot of particularlyflashy traditions-which isnt to say none exist.In general,its the aging process,and the variouskey dates*that occur as a Canadian moves from babyhood to adulthood that tend to be the mostcelebrated and ritualized（仪 式 化
21、了 的）moments in mainstream Canadian culture.Canadian couples will generally announce their pregnancy with great pride to friends andfamily as soon as theyre aware,and its common for girlfriends of the expecting mother to organizea baby shower-a small,lighthearted house party-to honour the new mom som
22、etime before shegives birth.Shortly after the child is born,its similarly customary for friends of the parents to visitand give at least one baby gift,usually a toy or clothes,to express congratulations.If theres one thing Canadians love celebrating,its the anniversary（周 年 纪 念 日）of their ownbirth.In
23、 recent years,birthdays have risen to become one of the most tradition-rich spectacles ofCanadian culture.During childhood,most parents will arrange birthday parties for their children onthe special day（or the closest available weekend）,a fun excuse for the birthday boy or girl to gatherup all their
24、 schoolyard friends and spend the afternoon hanging out.In their teenage years andadulthood,they begin to assume greater control over their own birthday plans.Completing a phase of school in Canada is almost always celebrated with a fancy graduationceremony.In their final year of high school（and som
25、etimes middle school as well）,students willcelebrate the completion of their studies with some sort of party organized by the school,usuallyknown as grad night.These usually take the form of a fancy dress gala（庆 典,盛 会，演 出）held ata local hotel,complete with a dinner,dancing and lots of awkwardly-pose
26、d photographs.8.Which is a birth tradition in Canada?A.Keeping the pregnancy a secret to others.B.Holding a baby shower by the elders.C.Gathering friends and relatives for a party.D.Visiting the newly-born with a present.9.What do we know about birthday celebrations in Canada?A.They are only held on
27、 that very day of birth.B.They are popular among Canadian families.C.The parties are always planned by parents.D.Adults dont celebrate their own birthdays.10.What preparation might students need to do for their graduation ceremony?A.They need to wear fancy clothes.B.They need to organize a party.C.T
28、hey need to complete a study.D.They need to learn photography.11.How does the author organize the description of Canadian traditions?A.From general features to specific.B.By comparing traditions worldwide.C.According to regional differences.D.In the order of a childs growth process.DWith the commerc
29、ial sale of its AI-enabled precision spraying（喷 洒）technology to a largefarming operation in Israel,Greeneye Technology has reached a major milestone in its mission tosignificantly reduce herbicide（除 草 剂|）use in agriculture,increasing productivity and profitabilityfor farmers.This is the first stage
30、in the companys global rollout,which will continue in early2022 with itslaunch in the US market.Initially,Greeneye plans to work with corn and soybean farmers in theMidwest and will increase availability to other states in 2023.Within days of announcing its earlyadopter program in the US,the company
31、 was oversubscribed,indicating the growing interest fromfarmers for a commercially viable precision spraying solution.Backed by Syngenta,Greeneye says its precision spraying technology has been proven to cutherbicide use by 78%and reduce herbicide costs by more than 50%（average figures）,while alsoim
32、proving weed control efficacy（功 效，效 力）compared to traditional broadcast spraying.This isachieved through Al technology that can detect and spray weeds in crops with 95.7%accuracy.Weeds represent one of the greatest threats to global crop production/*says Nadav Bocher,CEO of Greeneye Technology.In th
33、e US alone,they are estimated to cost farmers more than$33billion annually.Today,farmers address this challenge by spraying herbicides across the entire field.As a result,not only are fanners spending far more money on herbicides than they need to,butmillions of gallons of herbicides are being needl
34、essly sprayed each year.This is contributing to themounting challenges posed by herbicide-resistant weeds and worse still,polluted soil and water.MWe are incredibly proud to announce the commercial launch of our precision sprayingtechnology,but reducing herbicide use is just the beginning/Bocher say
35、s.nThe next generation ofour technology,which is already in development,will also be capable of precisely sprayingchemicals.HAt the same time,our Al capabilities enable us to collect ultra-high-resolution data from theentire field,providing valuable insights to farmers.With this information at our f
36、ingertips,Greeneyeis positioned to guide the global agriculture industry toward a more sustainable-and profitablefuture/112.What can we learn about Greeneyes Al-enabled precision spraying technology?A.It is slightly better than the traditional broadcast spraying method.B.Farmers are doubtful whether
37、 the technology is precise and useful.C.It has been available in the global market to bring benefits for farmers.D.It is a breakthrough for the company to reduce herbicide use in agriculture.13.According to Bocher,which is NOT a problem caused by the traditional spraying method?A.It results in an un
38、necessary waste of money and herbicides.B.It poses threats to the environment by polluting soil and water.C.It brings about a growing number of herbicide-resistant weeds.D.It reduces crop production and thus causes the hunger problem.14.What is Bochers attitude towards the new technology?A.Supportiv
39、e.B.Ambiguous.C.Cautious.D.Disapproving.15.What can be a suitable title for the passage?A.Al-enabled Precision Spraying Technology to Change the WorldB.New Adopter Program in Israel Over Subscribed by Eager FarmersC.Greeneye Launches Its Al-enabled Precision Spraying TechnologyD.CEO of Greeneye Tech
40、nology Reveals Details of Company Profits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。As much as 80 percent of premature heart disease is preventable by making specific lifestylechoices.16.But others may not have crossed your mind.A
41、small change in youreveryday routine can potentially have a big impact in the long run,“says preventive cardiologist（心 脏 病 学 家）Dr.Beth Abramson,a spokesperson for the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Canada.17Engage in volunteer work.Doing good for others helps your self-esteem（自 尊）and relievesstress.
42、Research published in Psychosomatic Medicine in 2016 showed that a feeling of purpose inlife is linked to a lower likelihood of heart attack and stroke.According to Dr.Arya Sharma,founderof the Canadian Obesity Network and a professor of medicine at the University of Alberta,loneliness is a risk fac
43、tor for heart health.18 Depending on the type of work you do,volunteering might even increase your physical activity.Treat depression.19.Not only are we more likely to drink too much alcohol and toavoid exercise there are also considerable effects of this condition on the body,such as higher levelso
44、f stress hormones（荷 尔 蒙）and blood sugar,which can be associated with poor heart health.Eat breakfast.A recent study in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology found thathealthy people who skipped breakfast were almost three times more likely to have heart disease sixyears later than those
45、who regularly ate a substantial morning meaL“One possible reason:If youreeating a proper breakfast,youre less likely to be hungry later and make poor food choices,“saysAbramson.4We need to eat a balanced diet as part of a healthy lifestyle.20A.Choose whole-grain,low-fat foods,and meanwhile,include f
46、ruitB.Volunteering gets you out of the house and creates a social networkC.Some strategies,such as exercising and managing weight,are well knownD.Heart disease such as coronary artery disease（CAD）can lead to heart attackE.Here are some of the surprising ways she puts forward to boost your heart heal
47、thF.Volunteering allows you to connect to your community and make it a better placeG.Abramson points out that the state of feeling very sad can affect the way we behave第 三 部 分 语 言 运 用（共 两 节，满 分 3 0分）第 一 节（共 1 5小 题；每 小 题 1分，满 分 1 5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
48、项。A handwritten letter a 20-year-old job seeker penned to his future employer*has reachedmillions.The note makes a simple request:Take a 21 on me.Ryan Lowry is autistic（自 闭 症 的）一 communication is 22 for him.But Lowry hadhis eye on his 23 pursuits,so he decided to post a letter in which he expressed
49、his wishto 24 a job in the animation（动 画 片）industry.After several rounds of revisions,he wrote the final draft 25 on a sheet of lined paper,and 26 it on the Internet on Feb.27.About three weeks later,the letter had been 27 more than 7 million times.Thousandsof comments 28.People said they were drawn
50、 to the bravery of the author and the clarityof his 29:Dear Future Employer:I have autism,but am good with technology and a reallyquick 30 I a m interested in a job in animation.I 31 that you will have to take achance on me,but I promise if you 32 and teach me,youll be 33 you did.Ryan Lowry has star