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1、甘肃省天水市第一中学2022-2023学年高二上学期第一学段检测英语试题学校:姓名：班级：考号：一、阅读理解Shakespeares Globe Exhibition & Theatre Tour is a special international visit to enjoy Shakespeares work. Open all year round, it gives you an opportunity to learn more about the most famous playwright, Shakespeare, and helps you have a bette
2、r understanding of him.Group Visits to the Exhibition & Theatre Tour* Opening HoursExhibition: Monday - Friday: 9:00 a.m.- 5:00 p.m.Weekends: 9:00 a.m.- 4:30 p.m.Theatre Tours: Monday - Sunday: 9:30 a.m.- 5:00 p.m.Groups of 15 people or more are required to pre-book their visit, and each group will
3、have its own guide for free. To make a reservation, please fill in a Group Request Form and return it to us via email.* Exhibition and Tour PricesAdult: $15.00 Senior (60+): $13.50Student (with valid ID): $11.50 Child (5-15): $8.00Complimentary: Every 16th person is free* Getting hereShakespeares Gl
4、obe 21 New Globe Walk, London SEI9DT, UK .Visitors are advised to arrive by public transport or by taxi. There is a car park on ThamesExchange on the north side of Southwark Bridge (open 24 hours, seven days a week). Taxis may be found all year round on Southwark Bridge.* Where to eatSwan at Shakesp
5、eares Globe offers modem British seasonal food fbr dinner, afternoon (ea or drinks in our beautiful bar and restaurant set over two floors, available for pre- and post-theatre dining.Brown to read them and correct them for him. Mrs. Brown always corrected the mistakes he had made and gave him good a
6、dvice to improve them. One year later, David joined the school newspaper and became an editor of it. He was no longer that boy who lacked self-confidence. He gained his confidence and was hopeful about his future.He succeeded in entering college and kept writing. Several years after graduating from
7、college, he had his first book published. With some more books coming out, he became famous as a writer in his country. And he attributed his success to Mrs. Browns encouragement. Without her encouragement, his life might be very different now. 注意：1 .所续写短文的词数应为150左右；2 .续写部分分为两段，每段的开头语已为你写好。Paragraph
8、 I:Inspired by his own life story, David decided to do something for that boy.Paragraph 2:The mother was ashamed when she heard (hat.1. When can you pay a visit to the exhibition?A. 8 a.m. on Sunday.B. 11:30 a.m. on Friday.C. 4:40 p.m. on Saturday.D. 6 p.m. on Tuesday.2. If a group of 16 adults visi
9、t it, how much money should they pay?A. $240.B.$225.C. $184.D.$216.3. Where can we probably read the text?A. A theater poster. B.A history textbook.C. A fiction novel.D.A travelguide.Hua Sheng and Lu Sheng, a retired Tibetan couple, have become trailblazers （开拓者）of grape growing and winemaking in th
10、eir old ages.Lu Sheng learned grape planting and winemaking from her grandmothers sister. Since they retired, the couple have moved to Lhasa from the village of Yakhadi. Though the fact that the regions capital, which is 3,600 meters above sea level, is considered unfit for growing grapes, Lu Sheng
11、and Hua Sheng began an ambitious project in 2015, planting grapes in Tsalna, a town in the suburb of Lhasa.They received support from the local government, which is committed to developing business and the economy. The couples project provides jobs for rural residents, and, as a result, the governme
12、nt has considered the project part of its poverty relief program.“Lhasa is an ideal place fbr planting French grape varieties that are resistant to cold, drought and disease, and adaptable to high-altitude and open-air planting,* Lu Sheng said.“Thanks to the plateaus sunshine and organic planting, o
13、ur grapes grow very well here in Lhasa. The grapes arc a bit sour and sweet, and they have a high anthocyanin （花青素） content,“ she said. Anthocyanins, which accumulate （积累）in grape cells and contribute rich color to wine, are waler-soluble（水溶性的）.In 2018, Hua Sheng and Lu Sheng expanded their project,
14、 planting on nearly 6.67 hectares. In order to familiarize Tibetan farmers with grape planting and winemaking, they （aught the skills to local villagers.“We have successfully taught the local farmers how to grow grapes and make wine over the three years. They now have a new source of income besides
15、traditional farming and herding,“ Hua Sheng said.Yudron, a resident of Nam, said she was grateful to the grape planting project in her village, which has contributed to her income and quality of life. After working in the vine-yards fbr years, now we know how to make wine. We drink both barley and g
16、rape wine now. We love grape wine more, though, as it is healthier.”4. What did the couple do after (heir retirement?A. They grew grapes and made wine in Lhasa.B. They made friends with a French expert.C. They moved to another city from Lhasa.D. They learned grape planting from Hua Shengs grandmothe
17、r.5. Why was the couples project thought of as part of a poverty relief program?A. They donated grapes to local schools.B. They employed local residents as workers.C. They provided free wine for villagers.D. They expanded the project with the local government.6. Which is the function of anthocyanins
18、?A. They make grapes more delicious.B. They provide adequate colors fbr wine.C. They make grapes a bit sour and sweet.D. They can accelerate the growth of grapes.7. For the project conducted by the couple, Yudron is.A. indifferentB. cautiousC. appreciativeD. concernedIn 1955, at age 12,1 became obse
19、ssed (着迷)with the idea of recording an album fbr our parents to do something in celebration of their wedding clay. My sister, brother, and I would sing our favourite songs for them.The recording was to be kept a secret from our parents. I found a local studio, Dunford Recordings, not too far from wh
20、ere we lived in Christchurch. I rang and asked the cost of making a record.To pay for the recording, I saved (he money I earned from helping my aunty Mae in ihe school holidays. I called a family friend and persuaded her to accompany us on the piano. We couidift practise with her fbr fear of being f
21、ound out, so I got my sister and brother together and we worked out a routine.I arranged with Aunty Mae, in strictest secrecy, to take us to the studio at the appointed (ime. We sang our first two songs a couple of times so they could select (he best version, but by the time we got to the third song
22、 we were rather tired, so only recorded it once.Outside the studio door, I had been holding the record very carefully but my sister snatched it from me and it rolled out of its jacket, down the stairs, bouncing onto the pavement and then onto the road. Gasp! Honor! Mercifully, it was undamaged.The d
23、ay came and wc excitedly gave our precious present to our parents. They were surprised indeed. However, it never occurred to me that my parents bought a brand-new radiogram to play the record on.My parents had been secretly warned by my aunt about our surprise, and unknown to us, they were downstair
24、s in the appliance shop buying the radiogram while we were upstairs recording. They actually saw the record roll out onto the street.Our recording has become a wonderful memory of the past.8. Why did the author want to record an album at age 12?A. To celebrate their parents wedding day. B. To make m
25、oney to support his family.C. To found a local studio to play music.D. To satisfy his curiosity about radiogram.9. How did the author get the money to pay for the recording?A. He got his sister and brother to earn money.B. He borrowed money from a family friend.C. He earned the money needed on his o
26、wn.D. He raised some money with his aunty Mae.10. What were their parents doing when the record was being made in the studio?A. They were listening next to the door.B. They were watching the record rolling.C. They were playing in the appliance shop.D. They were buying the radiogram downstairs.11. Wh
27、ich of the following best describes the author?A. Enthusiastic and generous.B. Loving and considerate.C. Hardworking and responsible.D. Talented and fashionable.Learning a second language is difficult at any age and it only gets harder the longer you wait to open that dusty French book. Now, in a ne
28、w study, scientists have pointed the exact age at which your chances of reaching fluency (流利)in a second language seem to rise： 10.The study, published in the journal Cognition, found that its nearly impossible fbr language learners to reach native-level fluency if they start learning a second langu
29、age after 10. But that doesnt seem to be because language skills go downhill 4tIt turns out youre still learning fast. Its just that you run out of time, because your ability to learn starts dropping at around 17 or 18 years old,“ says study co-author Joshua Hartshorne, an assistant professor of psy
30、chology at Boston College.Kids may be better than adults at learning new languages for many reasons. Childrens brains are more plastic than those of adults, meaning theyre better able lo adapt and respond to new information, All learning involves the brain changing,44 Hartshorne says, “and childrens
31、 brains seem to be a lot more skilled at changing. *These findings may seem discouraging, but it was heartening for scientists to learn that the critical （关键的）period for fluent language acquisition might be longer than they previously thought. Some scientists believed that the brief window closes sh
32、ortly after birth, while others stretched it only to early adolescence. Compared to those estimates, 17 or 18 when language learning ability starts （o drop offseems old.“People progress better when they learn by immersion （沉 浸）rather than simply in a classroom. And moving to a place where your desir
33、ed language is spoken is the best way to learn as an adult. If thats not an option, you can create an immersive environment by finding ways to have conversations with native speakers in their own communities, Hartshorne says. By doing so, its possible to become conversationally fluenteven without th
34、e advantageof a childs brain.12. What is the most important finding of the new study?A. The best age lo learn a second language.B. The possibility of speaking fluent language.C. The change of language skills over the time.D. The great approaches to learning a language.13. Why do kids seem better tha
35、n adults at learning new languages?A. Their focus is language learning only.B. They are more interested in languages.C. They are more adaptable to new things.D. Their brain always ignores big changes.14. What is Hartshornes advice on becoming fluent in a second language?A.Joining friends intheir lea
36、rning.B.Turning toimmersive learning.C.Studying ina quiet classroom.D.Training thebrain toa kids brain.15. From which part of a newspaper is the text most probably taken?A.Science.B.TravelC.Health.D.Education.二、七选五Believe it or not, although success may look different to everyone, there is a common
37、list of keys to achieving success. Once you I eam how to succeed, you can apply these tools to bringing about success in different areas of your Iife. 16 They are used by successful athletes, businessmen and artists.Make a plan. This means having a clear picture of what a successful life looks like
38、and putting together a well-defined set of goal to get you to that If. Planning well starts with figuring out what you want and writing it down in detail Ifs important to have clarity on your idea of success. 17 To succeed means （o accomplish a goal. Therefore, if you dont set goals, youll never suc
39、ceed.18 This can make the difference between your plans ending in failure and succeeding despite a bump （碰撞）in （he road. So start by making a list of things that could go wrong in your plan. Then create workarounds and backups （备份）for each potential problem.Learn from your mistakes. 19 Al the same t
40、ime, each piece of failure on that road probably looks different from the other pieces. Success most likely comes by way of trying （and failing） many different ways. Failure is part of the process of becoming successful if you make it a teacher. Learning and growing after failure makes it useful.Mas
41、ter how to say no. If you listen to inten iews with successful people, youll probably hear them talk about turning down great opportunities that they know arent right for them. Saying no means knowing yourself your boundaries （界限），and being able to determine what worth your time and energy. 20A. Tak
42、e smart risks.B. Prepare fbr the unexpected.C. This is the foundation for your plan.D. 1（ leaves room for the right opportunity.E. The road to success is paved with failure.F. Success is within reach if you devote all your efforts to it.G. The keys listed below will help you unlock success in your l
43、ife.三、完形填空As a parent, controlling our tempers（脾气）can be a huge challenge. When our kids misbehave, ils 21 for us to react with anger, but thafs not a 22approach.Dr. Chae shared a story about dealing with her daughter bad attitude and it shows just how 23 it is to help our kids understand why they a
44、ct the way they do. Her 6-year-old daughter was a bit 24 to her one day, so she asked her what was wrong. “At first, she just looked at me, sol explained that I cant help her 25 I know whats wrong,n Dr. Chae said.Just trying to 26 why her daughter acted that way was such an important step. Instead o
45、f assuming she was rude because she was mean （刻薄的），Dr. Chae guessed that something had happened. Of course, she was right!“She said, I dont know/ and started 27Looking at her tearful face, I 28her. Its OK. Sometimes Mom just doesnt feel happy either. Youre not 29.1 justneed to figure out how to help
46、 you, Dr. Chae said. Her daughter was 30 to hear that other people feel the same way now and then.Dr. Chae （hen gave her daughter an important 3j that will help her throughouther life: When you arent quite feeling right but dont want to be 32, you can whisper, Im not feeling my best self; I need a33
47、They practiced the 34a few times and her daughter felt better after calming down alone. Besides, she is now equipped with something to say the next time she is in a 35 mood!21. A. easyB. hardC. funD. good22. A. wrongB. usefulC. newD. simple23. A. toughB. tiringC. necessaryD. boring24. A. closeB. gra
48、tefulC. friendlyD. impolite25. A. ifB. thoughC. unlessD. because26. A. understandB. answerC. discussD. hide27. A. smilingB. cryingC. shakingD. coughing28.A. comfortedB.remindedC.warnedD. praised29.A. in orderB.in needC.in placeD. in trouble30.A. disappointedB.shockedc.confusedD. excited31.A. tipB.inspirationc.rightD. message32.A. specialB.ashamedc.unkindD. embanassed33.A. minuteB.hugc.handD. vacation34