广东省部分学校2024-2025学年高二上学期1月联考英语试卷（含答案）
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广东高二教学期末检测
英语
注意事项：
1. 答题前，考生务必将自己的姓名、考生号、考场号、座位号填写在答题卡上。
2. 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。
3. 考试结束后，将本试卷和答题卡一并交回。
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。
A
Best places to camp in the world
New Zealand - Mount Cook
New Zealand’s highest mountain Mount Cook has great camping potential. During a hike in Mount Cook National Park, you will be able to witness breathtaking views of Mount Cook and the nearby Tasman Glacier, and that is why it is named a UNESCO World Heritage site.
Finland - Hossa National Park
The place is full of fun activities from hiking to fishing, canoeing (划独木舟), and biking. You can learn history from the rock art of Varikallio and Julma-Olkky. It’s a scenic and quiet park with many rural cabins, forest trails, and rivers where you can relax your mind and body.
Kenya - Maasai Mara National Reserve
Africa is a continent full of a lot of beautiful scenery. Kenya’s Maasai Mara National Reserve is the place to go on a safari (游猎). At the entrance, you will get once in a lifetime exceptional welcome performance. One excellent reason to visit Maasai Mara is the wild beast migration. Visitors can see many hippos swimming in the river and also walk through nature. The tradition and wildlife of the Maasai Mara will amaze you.
Peru - Cordillera Huayhuash
The Cordillera Huayhuash is the best place to camp if you are into hiking. The lakes are beautiful, and the mountain peaks are endless. In these mountains, however, hiking is only for advanced hikers. It’s one of the best places for you since it is not overrun with tourists. Campers in the Cordillera Huayhuash should always have a local guide accompany them when hiking.
1. Which of the following may a historian be interested in
A. Mount Cook. B. Hossa National Park.
C. Cordillera Huayhuash. D. Maasai Mara National Reserve.
2. What can you experience in Maasai Mara National Reserve
A. Going on a safari and fishing.
B. Being welcomed by the show of hippos.
C Witnessing the wildlife migration on a canoe.
D. Watching an impressive welcome performance.
3. Where is the text most probably taken from
A. An essay about tourism. B. A guidebook to camping.
C. Instructions to traveling. D. Reflections in a travel journal.
B
For many, denim (牛仔布) is a type of cloth; but for London-based artist Ian Berry, it’s a creative medium. For the last two decades, Berry has used the navy blue cloth to create various portraits (肖像), and even photorealistic descriptions of California. And his latest creation continues to reveal the unexpected and innovative ways denim can be used. Titled Secret Garden and recently on display at the Garden Museum in London, this work reimagines a peaceful setting with a fish pond, flowers, and plants — all made from recycled denim jeans.
The Secret Garden show was first exhibited at the Children’s Museum of the Arts in New York in 2017 and has since been displayed in various site-specific locations and galleries worldwide. Originally designing it for a young audience, Berry aimed to inspire children to reflect on our interaction with nature.
“The idea came from thinking many kids don’t have their own gardens and thinking of community gardens located between buildings and trying to inspire them to seek them out,” Berry says. “It also gave the opportunity to talk about sustainability as well as helping young minds think about where things come from.” The artist even showed the kids a cotton plant to explain where jeans come from. “It was amazing to see so many confused at the idea,” he recalls. “It enabled educators to talk about how in the show plants were turned into pants, then back to plants again.”
While the most recent Secret Garden show isn’t specifically designed for children, it still arouses a childlike sense of wonder. Visitors can walk through the denim garden path and find plants hanging above them. Various plants and flowers are depicted in shades of indigo (靛蓝色). There’s even a peaceful pond at the heart of the garden, featuring denim koi fish, and a central water feature. Every area of the garden showcases such an impressive level of details that it’s easy to forget that the entire show is handmade from denim.
4. What did Ian Berry use denim for
A. A kind of cloth for clothing. B. Covers for various portraits.
C. Bags for flowers and plants. D. Materials for his works of art.
5. What’s the aim of the Secret Garden show
A. To raise children’s awareness of nature. B. To get children in New York interested in art.
C. To tell the great use of denim in daily life. D. To explain how to recycle denim jeans.
6. What does paragraph 3 mainly talk about
A. Children’s lack of nature knowledge. B. People’s confusion about Berry’s art.
C. Motivation of Berry’s artistic creation. D. Process of plant of different periods.
7 What is the characteristic of the show described in the last paragraph
A. Costly. B. Complicated. C. Abstract. D. Lifelike.
C
The first thing most of us do when working with people from a new culture is to learn about differences. And there are very sensible reasons to do so. It helps you avoid cultural misunderstandings. But focusing on differences alone can have its downsides. For one thing, there’s a likely chance you’ll be wrong. Focusing on differences can also be quite mentally taxing. So, if you don’t focus on differences, what then can you do to be more effective across cultures In our experience, an equally reasonable and highly effective alternative technique is to focus on similarities. And this change in perspective can have some pretty powerful effects.
If you think about it, this is probably exactly how you establish connections and relationships in your own culture. You don’t approach a person thinking about all the potential ways you could be different; instead, you naturally gravitate to similarities, finding things you might have in common to form the basis of a relationship. Although we tend to approach cross-cultural interactions quite differently, the same technique actually works just as well across cultures. When focused on similarities, you’re open to — and, in fact, looking for — a potential connection. Perhaps it’s a hobby you share in common with a coworker, or maybe both of you at a business meeting abroad have families you’re trying to connect with. By focusing on similarities you have the power to create connections and build relationships that either eliminate cultural differences or make them irrelevant.
Another advantage of this approach is that your coworkers are more likely to feel that you see them as an individual. On the other hand, focusing on similarities means you are suited to the particularities of the specific person you are interacting with. This is more likely to result in the other party feeling seen and heard for who they are, and can kick off a positive lift of mutual (相互的) openness and trust.
8. Why do people focus on differences in a multicultural company
A. To emphasize their own culture. B. To reduce unnecessary troubles.
C. To take advantage of other culture. D. To make the workplace multicultural.
9. What’s the significance of focusing on similarities in a multicultural company
A. The origin of the hobbies. B. The start of work efficiency.
C The foundation of connections. D. The improvement of your family.
10. What does the underlined word “eliminate” in paragraph 2 mean
A. Maintain. B. Strengthen. C. Remove. D. Worsen.
11. Which is the advantage of focusing on similarities in the last paragraph
A. Making others feel valued. B. Making yourself centred.
C. Indicating your interest. D. Making others adapt to your culture.
D
More than 3 million square kilometers of the Asian elephant’s historic habitat range has been lost in just three centuries, a new report from an international scientific team led by a researcher at University of California San Diego reveals. This dramatic decline may underlie present-day conflicts between elephants and people, the authors argue.
Developing new insights from a unique data set that models land-use change over three centuries, the research team led by Shermin de Silva found that habitats suitable for Asian elephants have been cut by nearly two-thirds within the past 300 years.
The largest living land animal in Asia, endangered Asian elephants inhabited grasslands and rainforest ecosystems that once crossed the continent. Analyzing land-use data from the years 850 to 2015, the researchers describe in the journal Scientific Reports a troubling situation in which they estimate that more than 64% of historic suitable elephant habitat across Asia has been lost. While elephant habitats remained relatively stable prior to the 1700s, land-use practices in Asia, including forest decrease, farming and agriculture, cut the average habitat size more than 80%, from 99,000 to 16,000 square kilometers.
The study also suggests that the remaining elephant populations today may not have enough habitat areas. While 100% of the area within 100 kilometers of the current elephant range was considered suitable habitat in 1700 the proportion (比例) has since declined to less than 50% by 2015. This sets up a high potential for conflicts with people living in those areas as elephant populations change their behavior and adjust to more human-dominated spaces.
“In the 1600s and 1700s there is evidence of a dramatic change in land use, not just in Asia, but globally,” said de Silva, an assistant professor in the School of Biological Sciences’ Department of Ecology, Behavior and Evolution, and founder of the nonprofit Trunks &Leaves. “Around the world we see a really dramatic transformation that has serious consequences that last even to this day.”
12. What did the new report focus on
A. The number of conflicts between elephants and people.
B. Changes of the living habitats for Asian elephants.
C. The measures taken for agricultural models of land-use.
D. Ways to deal with conflicts between man and animals.
13. What’s the main cause of elephant habitat loss
A. The increase of elephant population.
B. People’s living styles in the past 300 years.
C. Human activities in elephants’ ecosystems.
D. Endangered elephants’ bad health conditions.
14. What’s de Silva’s attitude towards the environment
A. Positive. B. Concerned.
C. Tolerant. D. Indifferent.
15. What is the text mainly about
A. Conflicts between elephants and humans.
B. Human activities’ influence on Asian elephants.
C. Necessary change for elephant populations.
D. Loss of Asian elephants’ habitat range.
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。
Have you ever felt lonely Feeling lonely can be painful, and can make it difficult to figure out how to move forward. ____16____ According to a report, 36% of Americans feel “serious loneliness”. Dealing with loneliness isn’t always easy. However, there’s much you can do to try to regain that sense of connection. Here are some effective ways.
Try to make the most of your loneliness. While loneliness can be an opportunity for reflection, it shouldn’t be a chore (苦差事). You can use this time for some personal activities. For example, you might take up a new hobby like painting or writing. ____17____
Talk to someone you trust. Talking about your feelings with others can help you feel less alone and more connected. They can be your friends, family members, or any people who make you feel comfortable. ____18____ By opening up and talking about loneliness with them, you can find support when you need it most.
____19____ Make time for pastimes and social activities that make you happy. This could be anything from joining a club to volunteering. Meeting new people and participating in activities you enjoy can help you feel more connected. Start by setting small goals, like talking to one new person a week or attending one social event a month.
Be kind to yourself. Becoming comfortable with loneliness won’t happen overnight. ____20____ This means getting enough sleep, eating healthy foods, and exercising regularly. Paying attention to your physical and mental health can help you feel better overall and make it easier to cope with loneliness when it arises.
A. Make some changes.
B. You need to look after your self-care.
C. Spare some time to do something interesting.
D. If you’re experiencing this, you are not alone.
E. You may find that life is so hard for a long time.
F. Make an effort to stay connected with your loved ones.
G. With time and patience, alone time can even become enjoyable.
第三部分 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。
Richard has endured a complicated life, who grew up in a village in Kenya, with no running water, electricity, or health care. He watched ____21____ as neighbors died for lack of hospitals nearby. Therefore, Richard dreamed to become a(n) ____22____. After graduating from primary school, he attended a boarding school.
In his second year at the school, Richard participated in an exchange program with an American school. Richard had never been on a plane before, so ____23____ to America was a big opportunity for him. ____24____ at the school, he was surprised by how different the country was from Kenya, which ____25____ him to return for college.
Richard applied to many colleges, but he ____26____ to be accepted because the mail system was slow in Kenya, and his applications were ____27____. The following year he applied earlier and was ____28____ to Dartmouth College. Unfortunately, Richard’s parents couldn’t afford the plane ticket. When the villagers heard this, they sold their cows, goats and sheep to ____29____him with the plane ticket. When Richard was about to depart, they said to him, “Once you get there, please don’t _____30_____ us. Remember to come back!”
Richard studied hard in America. He was ready to graduate, then news came that his _____31_____ died. The sad Richard decided to build a _____32_____ in his village to keep the other kids from losing their parents. He worked on the project with his father. Yet, when the hospital was almost completed, his father suddenly died. Despite the _____33_____ news, Richard continued the work. Finally he _____34_____ enough money, and the hospital was opened. The villagers were grateful to Richard and he was proud of making a (n) _____35_____ in his village.
21. A. nervously B. curiously C. carelessly D. helplessly
22. A. lawyer B. engineer C. teacher D. doctor
23. A. swimming B. driving C. flying D. running
24. A. Studying B. Sleeping C. Living D. Struggling
25. A. advised B. encouraged C. promised D. required
26. A. desired B. demanded C. failed D. refused
27. A. expensive B. late C. difficult D. complex
28. A. divided B. introduced C. admitted D. led
29. A. thank B. accompany C. follow D. assist
30. A. forget B. leave C. blame D. cheat
31. A. brother B. grandfather C. mother D. father
32. A. hospital B. school C. kindergarten D. company
33. A. strange B. terrible C. ridiculous D. funny
34. A. pursued B. designed C. raised D. found
35. A. discovery B. invention C. decision D. difference
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。
Have you ever heard of bamboo houses Bamboo houses are the ____36____ (tradition) housing of the Dai ethnic group in Xishuangbanna. This kind of building is mainly made ____37____ bamboo. The Xishuangbanna area ____38____ (belong) to the tropical (热带的) rainforest climate, and the rainfall is huge. For this reason, the roof of the bamboo house is ____39____ (special) designed to drain (排空) rain. The bamboo house is double-layered. The Dai people always live upstairs, while downstairs can be used for ____40____ (store) items and housing animals.
The civilization of the Dai ethnic group ____41____ (represent) by the bamboo house. Every part of a bamboo house represents a different meaning. The main support of a bamboo house is called a “falling stake”, ____42____ is the most sacred part of the bamboo house. People cannot lean on or put other things near the “falling stake”, because it is a symbol that can bless the bamboo house ____43____ (be) free of disaster. People always put some ____44____ (leaf) under the stable when they build a new bamboo house, because ____45____ is said that this can make the house firmer. Besides the “falling stake”, the bulkier stake in the middle of the room represents male, while the shorter stake at the side of the room represents female.
第四部分 写作(共两节，满分40分)
第一节(满分15分)
46. 你校将举办以“Let’s help the elderly when they fall”为主题的英语演讲比赛。请你写一篇演讲稿参赛，内容包括：
1. 提出倡导；
2. 分析其重要性；
3. 列出具体措施和注意事项。
注意：
1. 写作词数应为80个左右；
2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
Hello, everyone,
____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Thank you for listening
第二节(满分25分)
47. 阅读下面材料，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。
I recently received an email from Jack, one of my students, who said that he graduated from university and became a teacher in a secondary school. He is passing on the same love and warmth that his teacher gave him to his 32 students. This letter took me back 15 years.
One afternoon in April, I walked into a classroom as usual to guide my students, when an eight-year-old boy named Jack suddenly caught my attention. On his desk were glue and a lot of colored paper, which he was carefully folding. Jack was an introverted, dyslexic (诵读困难) child who rarely spoke. He was also slow to remember words.
When I saw Jack at work with his paper and glue, I didn’t disturb him. After a while, a beautiful paper plane emerged, then he wrote something on the wings with a pen, smiling happily.
As soon as the bell rang, he rushed out of the classroom, tightly holding the paper plane in his hand. He went to the playground and threw the paper plane with all his might. Jack ran back and forth on the playground with excitement and shouted, “I did it! I did it!” This was the first time I’d seen Jack happy.
In the following week, I began to observe Jack quietly and found that he carried a small bag in which there were many different kinds of paper planes, from point y ones to long-tailed ones to wide-winged ones. Every day after school, he would go to the playground and fly his planes, each with different words written on the wings. These observations showed me that Jack had strong hands-on abilities and a rich imagination. I felt that there was a huge potential hidden in his little body.
How could I use this knowledge to build his confidence I bought some origami (折纸艺术) books for him and started flying paper planes with him after school. Jack told me his dreams of going to space were written on the wings of each paper plane. He said that every time he flew a paper plane, his dream would be one step nearer. Suddenly, I had an idea of having a paper plane competition in class.
注意：
1. 续写词数应为150个左右;
2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
I started working with Jack every day to find out what kind of paper plane would fly higher and farther.
____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
In the competition, Jack threw his paper plane at full force, making a beautiful are (弧线) upward.
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广东高二教学期末检测
英语
注意事项：
1. 答题前，考生务必将自己的姓名、考生号、考场号、座位号填写在答题卡上。
2. 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。
3. 考试结束后，将本试卷和答题卡一并交回。
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。
A
【1~3题答案】
【答案】1. B 2. D 3. B
B
【4~7题答案】
【答案】4. D 5. A 6. C 7. D
C
【8~11题答案】
【答案】8. B 9. C 10. C 11. A
D
【12~15题答案】
【答案】12. B 13. C 14. B 15. D
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。
【16~20题答案】
【答案】16. D 17. G 18. F 19. A 20. B
第三部分 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。
【21~35题答案】
【答案】21. D 22. D 23. C 24. A 25. B 26. C 27. B 28. C 29. D 30. A 31. C 32. A 33. B 34. C 35. D
第二节(共10小题;每小题1.5分，满分15分)
【36~45题答案】
【答案】36. traditional
37. of 38. belongs
39. specially
40. storing
41. is represented
42. which 43. to be
44. leaves 45. it
第四部分 写作(共两节，满分40分)
第一节(满分15分)
【46题答案】
【答案】范文
Hello, everyone,
Imagine you’re walking down the street and you see the elderly lose their balance and fall. What would you do I believe it’s our duty to help them up. It’s not just about physical assistance; it’s about showing compassion and respect for our elders. Helping the elderly when they fall is important because it demonstrates our community’s values and ensures the safety and dignity of our seniors.
When we extend a helping hand, we must also be mindful of safety. We should check if the person is injured before we help them up to avoid causing more harm. It’s not just about helping in the moment; it’s about fostering a culture of care and support for all members of our community.
Thank you for listening.
第二节(满分25分)
【47题答案】
【答案】I started working with Jack every day to find out what kind of paper plane would fly higher and farther. I guided Jack to record the altitude and distance of different planes in his notebook, so as to improve and perfect them. Jack had particular difficulty in writing, but he worked hard to overcome it and kept learning and practicing. Day by day, Jack could finally form and read full sentences without losing any words. And his airplanes could fly higher and farther by properly using the wind and his own skill.
In the competition, Jack threw his paper plane at full force, making a beautiful arc (弧线) upward. The plane sailed through the air and landed at a distance of 15.12 meters. The children cheered and congratulated Jack for being the winner. I saw Jack’s eyes glistening with tears and a happy smile on his face. He gestured a love heart to me in the crowds. From then on, Jack became more and more confident, smiled more and more, and was willing to open his heart and communicate with every classmate in the school.
英语
注意事项：
1. 答题前，考生务必将自己的姓名、考生号、考场号、座位号填写在答题卡上。
2. 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。
3. 考试结束后，将本试卷和答题卡一并交回。
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。
A
Best places to camp in the world
New Zealand - Mount Cook
New Zealand’s highest mountain Mount Cook has great camping potential. During a hike in Mount Cook National Park, you will be able to witness breathtaking views of Mount Cook and the nearby Tasman Glacier, and that is why it is named a UNESCO World Heritage site.
Finland - Hossa National Park
The place is full of fun activities from hiking to fishing, canoeing (划独木舟), and biking. You can learn history from the rock art of Varikallio and Julma-Olkky. It’s a scenic and quiet park with many rural cabins, forest trails, and rivers where you can relax your mind and body.
Kenya - Maasai Mara National Reserve
Africa is a continent full of a lot of beautiful scenery. Kenya’s Maasai Mara National Reserve is the place to go on a safari (游猎). At the entrance, you will get once in a lifetime exceptional welcome performance. One excellent reason to visit Maasai Mara is the wild beast migration. Visitors can see many hippos swimming in the river and also walk through nature. The tradition and wildlife of the Maasai Mara will amaze you.
Peru - Cordillera Huayhuash
The Cordillera Huayhuash is the best place to camp if you are into hiking. The lakes are beautiful, and the mountain peaks are endless. In these mountains, however, hiking is only for advanced hikers. It’s one of the best places for you since it is not overrun with tourists. Campers in the Cordillera Huayhuash should always have a local guide accompany them when hiking.
1. Which of the following may a historian be interested in
A. Mount Cook. B. Hossa National Park.
C. Cordillera Huayhuash. D. Maasai Mara National Reserve.
2. What can you experience in Maasai Mara National Reserve
A. Going on a safari and fishing.
B. Being welcomed by the show of hippos.
C Witnessing the wildlife migration on a canoe.
D. Watching an impressive welcome performance.
3. Where is the text most probably taken from
A. An essay about tourism. B. A guidebook to camping.
C. Instructions to traveling. D. Reflections in a travel journal.
B
For many, denim (牛仔布) is a type of cloth; but for London-based artist Ian Berry, it’s a creative medium. For the last two decades, Berry has used the navy blue cloth to create various portraits (肖像), and even photorealistic descriptions of California. And his latest creation continues to reveal the unexpected and innovative ways denim can be used. Titled Secret Garden and recently on display at the Garden Museum in London, this work reimagines a peaceful setting with a fish pond, flowers, and plants — all made from recycled denim jeans.
The Secret Garden show was first exhibited at the Children’s Museum of the Arts in New York in 2017 and has since been displayed in various site-specific locations and galleries worldwide. Originally designing it for a young audience, Berry aimed to inspire children to reflect on our interaction with nature.
“The idea came from thinking many kids don’t have their own gardens and thinking of community gardens located between buildings and trying to inspire them to seek them out,” Berry says. “It also gave the opportunity to talk about sustainability as well as helping young minds think about where things come from.” The artist even showed the kids a cotton plant to explain where jeans come from. “It was amazing to see so many confused at the idea,” he recalls. “It enabled educators to talk about how in the show plants were turned into pants, then back to plants again.”
While the most recent Secret Garden show isn’t specifically designed for children, it still arouses a childlike sense of wonder. Visitors can walk through the denim garden path and find plants hanging above them. Various plants and flowers are depicted in shades of indigo (靛蓝色). There’s even a peaceful pond at the heart of the garden, featuring denim koi fish, and a central water feature. Every area of the garden showcases such an impressive level of details that it’s easy to forget that the entire show is handmade from denim.
4. What did Ian Berry use denim for
A. A kind of cloth for clothing. B. Covers for various portraits.
C. Bags for flowers and plants. D. Materials for his works of art.
5. What’s the aim of the Secret Garden show
A. To raise children’s awareness of nature. B. To get children in New York interested in art.
C. To tell the great use of denim in daily life. D. To explain how to recycle denim jeans.
6. What does paragraph 3 mainly talk about
A. Children’s lack of nature knowledge. B. People’s confusion about Berry’s art.
C. Motivation of Berry’s artistic creation. D. Process of plant of different periods.
7 What is the characteristic of the show described in the last paragraph
A. Costly. B. Complicated. C. Abstract. D. Lifelike.
C
The first thing most of us do when working with people from a new culture is to learn about differences. And there are very sensible reasons to do so. It helps you avoid cultural misunderstandings. But focusing on differences alone can have its downsides. For one thing, there’s a likely chance you’ll be wrong. Focusing on differences can also be quite mentally taxing. So, if you don’t focus on differences, what then can you do to be more effective across cultures In our experience, an equally reasonable and highly effective alternative technique is to focus on similarities. And this change in perspective can have some pretty powerful effects.
If you think about it, this is probably exactly how you establish connections and relationships in your own culture. You don’t approach a person thinking about all the potential ways you could be different; instead, you naturally gravitate to similarities, finding things you might have in common to form the basis of a relationship. Although we tend to approach cross-cultural interactions quite differently, the same technique actually works just as well across cultures. When focused on similarities, you’re open to — and, in fact, looking for — a potential connection. Perhaps it’s a hobby you share in common with a coworker, or maybe both of you at a business meeting abroad have families you’re trying to connect with. By focusing on similarities you have the power to create connections and build relationships that either eliminate cultural differences or make them irrelevant.
Another advantage of this approach is that your coworkers are more likely to feel that you see them as an individual. On the other hand, focusing on similarities means you are suited to the particularities of the specific person you are interacting with. This is more likely to result in the other party feeling seen and heard for who they are, and can kick off a positive lift of mutual (相互的) openness and trust.
8. Why do people focus on differences in a multicultural company
A. To emphasize their own culture. B. To reduce unnecessary troubles.
C. To take advantage of other culture. D. To make the workplace multicultural.
9. What’s the significance of focusing on similarities in a multicultural company
A. The origin of the hobbies. B. The start of work efficiency.
C The foundation of connections. D. The improvement of your family.
10. What does the underlined word “eliminate” in paragraph 2 mean
A. Maintain. B. Strengthen. C. Remove. D. Worsen.
11. Which is the advantage of focusing on similarities in the last paragraph
A. Making others feel valued. B. Making yourself centred.
C. Indicating your interest. D. Making others adapt to your culture.
D
More than 3 million square kilometers of the Asian elephant’s historic habitat range has been lost in just three centuries, a new report from an international scientific team led by a researcher at University of California San Diego reveals. This dramatic decline may underlie present-day conflicts between elephants and people, the authors argue.
Developing new insights from a unique data set that models land-use change over three centuries, the research team led by Shermin de Silva found that habitats suitable for Asian elephants have been cut by nearly two-thirds within the past 300 years.
The largest living land animal in Asia, endangered Asian elephants inhabited grasslands and rainforest ecosystems that once crossed the continent. Analyzing land-use data from the years 850 to 2015, the researchers describe in the journal Scientific Reports a troubling situation in which they estimate that more than 64% of historic suitable elephant habitat across Asia has been lost. While elephant habitats remained relatively stable prior to the 1700s, land-use practices in Asia, including forest decrease, farming and agriculture, cut the average habitat size more than 80%, from 99,000 to 16,000 square kilometers.
The study also suggests that the remaining elephant populations today may not have enough habitat areas. While 100% of the area within 100 kilometers of the current elephant range was considered suitable habitat in 1700 the proportion (比例) has since declined to less than 50% by 2015. This sets up a high potential for conflicts with people living in those areas as elephant populations change their behavior and adjust to more human-dominated spaces.
“In the 1600s and 1700s there is evidence of a dramatic change in land use, not just in Asia, but globally,” said de Silva, an assistant professor in the School of Biological Sciences’ Department of Ecology, Behavior and Evolution, and founder of the nonprofit Trunks &Leaves. “Around the world we see a really dramatic transformation that has serious consequences that last even to this day.”
12. What did the new report focus on
A. The number of conflicts between elephants and people.
B. Changes of the living habitats for Asian elephants.
C. The measures taken for agricultural models of land-use.
D. Ways to deal with conflicts between man and animals.
13. What’s the main cause of elephant habitat loss
A. The increase of elephant population.
B. People’s living styles in the past 300 years.
C. Human activities in elephants’ ecosystems.
D. Endangered elephants’ bad health conditions.
14. What’s de Silva’s attitude towards the environment
A. Positive. B. Concerned.
C. Tolerant. D. Indifferent.
15. What is the text mainly about
A. Conflicts between elephants and humans.
B. Human activities’ influence on Asian elephants.
C. Necessary change for elephant populations.
D. Loss of Asian elephants’ habitat range.
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。
Have you ever felt lonely Feeling lonely can be painful, and can make it difficult to figure out how to move forward. ____16____ According to a report, 36% of Americans feel “serious loneliness”. Dealing with loneliness isn’t always easy. However, there’s much you can do to try to regain that sense of connection. Here are some effective ways.
Try to make the most of your loneliness. While loneliness can be an opportunity for reflection, it shouldn’t be a chore (苦差事). You can use this time for some personal activities. For example, you might take up a new hobby like painting or writing. ____17____
Talk to someone you trust. Talking about your feelings with others can help you feel less alone and more connected. They can be your friends, family members, or any people who make you feel comfortable. ____18____ By opening up and talking about loneliness with them, you can find support when you need it most.
____19____ Make time for pastimes and social activities that make you happy. This could be anything from joining a club to volunteering. Meeting new people and participating in activities you enjoy can help you feel more connected. Start by setting small goals, like talking to one new person a week or attending one social event a month.
Be kind to yourself. Becoming comfortable with loneliness won’t happen overnight. ____20____ This means getting enough sleep, eating healthy foods, and exercising regularly. Paying attention to your physical and mental health can help you feel better overall and make it easier to cope with loneliness when it arises.
A. Make some changes.
B. You need to look after your self-care.
C. Spare some time to do something interesting.
D. If you’re experiencing this, you are not alone.
E. You may find that life is so hard for a long time.
F. Make an effort to stay connected with your loved ones.
G. With time and patience, alone time can even become enjoyable.
第三部分 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。
Richard has endured a complicated life, who grew up in a village in Kenya, with no running water, electricity, or health care. He watched ____21____ as neighbors died for lack of hospitals nearby. Therefore, Richard dreamed to become a(n) ____22____. After graduating from primary school, he attended a boarding school.
In his second year at the school, Richard participated in an exchange program with an American school. Richard had never been on a plane before, so ____23____ to America was a big opportunity for him. ____24____ at the school, he was surprised by how different the country was from Kenya, which ____25____ him to return for college.
Richard applied to many colleges, but he ____26____ to be accepted because the mail system was slow in Kenya, and his applications were ____27____. The following year he applied earlier and was ____28____ to Dartmouth College. Unfortunately, Richard’s parents couldn’t afford the plane ticket. When the villagers heard this, they sold their cows, goats and sheep to ____29____him with the plane ticket. When Richard was about to depart, they said to him, “Once you get there, please don’t _____30_____ us. Remember to come back!”
Richard studied hard in America. He was ready to graduate, then news came that his _____31_____ died. The sad Richard decided to build a _____32_____ in his village to keep the other kids from losing their parents. He worked on the project with his father. Yet, when the hospital was almost completed, his father suddenly died. Despite the _____33_____ news, Richard continued the work. Finally he _____34_____ enough money, and the hospital was opened. The villagers were grateful to Richard and he was proud of making a (n) _____35_____ in his village.
21. A. nervously B. curiously C. carelessly D. helplessly
22. A. lawyer B. engineer C. teacher D. doctor
23. A. swimming B. driving C. flying D. running
24. A. Studying B. Sleeping C. Living D. Struggling
25. A. advised B. encouraged C. promised D. required
26. A. desired B. demanded C. failed D. refused
27. A. expensive B. late C. difficult D. complex
28. A. divided B. introduced C. admitted D. led
29. A. thank B. accompany C. follow D. assist
30. A. forget B. leave C. blame D. cheat
31. A. brother B. grandfather C. mother D. father
32. A. hospital B. school C. kindergarten D. company
33. A. strange B. terrible C. ridiculous D. funny
34. A. pursued B. designed C. raised D. found
35. A. discovery B. invention C. decision D. difference
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。
Have you ever heard of bamboo houses Bamboo houses are the ____36____ (tradition) housing of the Dai ethnic group in Xishuangbanna. This kind of building is mainly made ____37____ bamboo. The Xishuangbanna area ____38____ (belong) to the tropical (热带的) rainforest climate, and the rainfall is huge. For this reason, the roof of the bamboo house is ____39____ (special) designed to drain (排空) rain. The bamboo house is double-layered. The Dai people always live upstairs, while downstairs can be used for ____40____ (store) items and housing animals.
The civilization of the Dai ethnic group ____41____ (represent) by the bamboo house. Every part of a bamboo house represents a different meaning. The main support of a bamboo house is called a “falling stake”, ____42____ is the most sacred part of the bamboo house. People cannot lean on or put other things near the “falling stake”, because it is a symbol that can bless the bamboo house ____43____ (be) free of disaster. People always put some ____44____ (leaf) under the stable when they build a new bamboo house, because ____45____ is said that this can make the house firmer. Besides the “falling stake”, the bulkier stake in the middle of the room represents male, while the shorter stake at the side of the room represents female.
第四部分 写作(共两节，满分40分)
第一节(满分15分)
46. 你校将举办以“Let’s help the elderly when they fall”为主题的英语演讲比赛。请你写一篇演讲稿参赛，内容包括：
1. 提出倡导；
2. 分析其重要性；
3. 列出具体措施和注意事项。
注意：
1. 写作词数应为80个左右；
2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
Hello, everyone,
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Thank you for listening
第二节(满分25分)
47. 阅读下面材料，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。
I recently received an email from Jack, one of my students, who said that he graduated from university and became a teacher in a secondary school. He is passing on the same love and warmth that his teacher gave him to his 32 students. This letter took me back 15 years.
One afternoon in April, I walked into a classroom as usual to guide my students, when an eight-year-old boy named Jack suddenly caught my attention. On his desk were glue and a lot of colored paper, which he was carefully folding. Jack was an introverted, dyslexic (诵读困难) child who rarely spoke. He was also slow to remember words.
When I saw Jack at work with his paper and glue, I didn’t disturb him. After a while, a beautiful paper plane emerged, then he wrote something on the wings with a pen, smiling happily.
As soon as the bell rang, he rushed out of the classroom, tightly holding the paper plane in his hand. He went to the playground and threw the paper plane with all his might. Jack ran back and forth on the playground with excitement and shouted, “I did it! I did it!” This was the first time I’d seen Jack happy.
In the following week, I began to observe Jack quietly and found that he carried a small bag in which there were many different kinds of paper planes, from point y ones to long-tailed ones to wide-winged ones. Every day after school, he would go to the playground and fly his planes, each with different words written on the wings. These observations showed me that Jack had strong hands-on abilities and a rich imagination. I felt that there was a huge potential hidden in his little body.
How could I use this knowledge to build his confidence I bought some origami (折纸艺术) books for him and started flying paper planes with him after school. Jack told me his dreams of going to space were written on the wings of each paper plane. He said that every time he flew a paper plane, his dream would be one step nearer. Suddenly, I had an idea of having a paper plane competition in class.
注意：
1. 续写词数应为150个左右;
2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
I started working with Jack every day to find out what kind of paper plane would fly higher and farther.
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In the competition, Jack threw his paper plane at full force, making a beautiful are (弧线) upward.
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广东高二教学期末检测
英语
注意事项：
1. 答题前，考生务必将自己的姓名、考生号、考场号、座位号填写在答题卡上。
2. 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。
3. 考试结束后，将本试卷和答题卡一并交回。
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。
A
【1~3题答案】
【答案】1. B 2. D 3. B
B
【4~7题答案】
【答案】4. D 5. A 6. C 7. D
C
【8~11题答案】
【答案】8. B 9. C 10. C 11. A
D
【12~15题答案】
【答案】12. B 13. C 14. B 15. D
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。
【16~20题答案】
【答案】16. D 17. G 18. F 19. A 20. B
第三部分 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。
【21~35题答案】
【答案】21. D 22. D 23. C 24. A 25. B 26. C 27. B 28. C 29. D 30. A 31. C 32. A 33. B 34. C 35. D
第二节(共10小题;每小题1.5分，满分15分)
【36~45题答案】
【答案】36. traditional
37. of 38. belongs
39. specially
40. storing
41. is represented
42. which 43. to be
44. leaves 45. it
第四部分 写作(共两节，满分40分)
第一节(满分15分)
【46题答案】
【答案】范文
Hello, everyone,
Imagine you’re walking down the street and you see the elderly lose their balance and fall. What would you do I believe it’s our duty to help them up. It’s not just about physical assistance; it’s about showing compassion and respect for our elders. Helping the elderly when they fall is important because it demonstrates our community’s values and ensures the safety and dignity of our seniors.
When we extend a helping hand, we must also be mindful of safety. We should check if the person is injured before we help them up to avoid causing more harm. It’s not just about helping in the moment; it’s about fostering a culture of care and support for all members of our community.
Thank you for listening.
第二节(满分25分)
【47题答案】
【答案】I started working with Jack every day to find out what kind of paper plane would fly higher and farther. I guided Jack to record the altitude and distance of different planes in his notebook, so as to improve and perfect them. Jack had particular difficulty in writing, but he worked hard to overcome it and kept learning and practicing. Day by day, Jack could finally form and read full sentences without losing any words. And his airplanes could fly higher and farther by properly using the wind and his own skill.
In the competition, Jack threw his paper plane at full force, making a beautiful arc (弧线) upward. The plane sailed through the air and landed at a distance of 15.12 meters. The children cheered and congratulated Jack for being the winner. I saw Jack’s eyes glistening with tears and a happy smile on his face. He gestured a love heart to me in the crowds. From then on, Jack became more and more confident, smiled more and more, and was willing to open his heart and communicate with every classmate in the school.