1、保密启用前肇庆市2022届高中毕业班第一次统一检测英语2021.10注意事项：1.答卷前，考生务必将自己的姓名、准考证号填写在答题卡上。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。第一部分 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。AFlorida Theme Parks and Amusement ParksFun Spo
2、t America(Two locations: Orlando and Kissimmee)The two small amusement parks offer two great wooden roller coasters: White Lightning and Mine Blower. They also feature lots of spinning(快速旋转)rides, one of the worlds tallest Skycoasters, go-karts, and other attractions. For 2021, the Orlando Fun Spot
3、America is debuting Sky Hawk, a 90-foot-tall swing ride.Discovery Cove (Orlando)SeaWorld Orlandos sister attraction lets guests get up close and personal with dolphins and other animals for a unique theme park experience. Its somewhat expensive admission price includes all attractions, the swim-with
4、-dolphins experience, meals, and a 14-day pass to either SeaWorld Orlando, Busch Gardens Tampa, or Aquatica water park.Disneys Hollywood Studios(Lake Buena Vista)The smallest of the four Walt Disney World parks, with the Twilight Zone Tower of Terror and the Rock n Roller Coaster, Disneys Hollywood
5、Studios is home to Disney Worlds most thrill-packed rides. Two of its more recent additions, Toy Story Land and, especially, Star Wars: Galaxys Edge, have made Disneys Hollywood Studios much more popular.Legoland Florida(Winter Haven)The delightful Lego-themed park is designed for the 12-and-under s
6、et. Among the best things to do at Legoland Florida are Lego Ninjago the Ride, Miniland USA, the funny Lego Movie 4D, and the lovely Cypress Gardens, which is an ode to the park that once stood on the site. For 2021, the park introduced a new 4D movie, Journey to Mythica.1. What can visitors do in D
7、iscovery Cove?A. Watch a 4D movie. B. Get close to dolphins.C. Visit Toy Story Land. D. Experience a swing ride.2. Where is the smallest Walt Disney World park?A. In Kissimmee. B. In Orlando.C. In Lake Buena Vista. D. In Winter Haven.3. Which park is specially built for children?A. Fun Spot America.
8、 B. Discovery Cove.C. Disneys Hollywood Studios. D. Legoland Florida.BFor us, one of the many cultural shocks we experienced was during our time in Bolivia. We spent five months traveling around South America but Bolivia surprised us most. Tourism and the approach to service in Bolivia are, to some
9、extent, underdeveloped, which is not necessarily bad. However, you might get the feeling that the locals dont like your presence. At times we didnt feel welcome at all.Bolivians will stare at you, give angry looks, and often wont even say hi when you come to their stores and restaurants. After some
10、conversations with locals, we were told that the negative attitude had nothing to do with us. Bolivians are just not used to foreigners and dont really know how to handle tourists. But we cant even blame them. After a long and hard time as a Spanish colony (殖民地), people are still very suspicious of
11、foreigners.What we loved most and surprised us is how Bolivians keep their traditions alive, which is truly amazing. We often saw locals wearing their traditional clothes and marketing their self-made medicine. These and other efforts to preserve their customs deserve respect. You just cant see that
12、 in many countries in the world.I loved their clothes so much that I borrowed a traditional Bolivian dress to try to overcome the tourist vs local barrier and show the locals on the island that we truly love their culture and appreciate it. The experience was absolutely wonderful. We walked to the s
13、unset point and locals were smiling and waving at us, cheering and we felt like we had a connecting moment.Even though we had this cultural shock and despite the negative feelings at the beginning of our travels in Bolivia, we have to say that we will never forget how special Bolivia was to us.4. Ho
14、w might newcomers feel about Bolivians?A. They are cold. B. They are gentle. C. They are clever. D. They are generous.5. What shaped Bolivians attitude to foreigners?A. Foreigners rude manners. B. The location of the country.C. Local peoples lack of knowledge. D. The unpleasant history of the countr
15、y.6. Whats the authors favorite about Bolivians?A. They seldom blame foreigners. B. They are good at doing business.C. They have many self-made items. D. They preserve their traditions well.7. Which of the following best describes the authors trip to Bolivia?A. Restless. B. Eye-opening. C. Fruitless
16、. D. Awkward.CAfter years of intense public pushback, the Ringling Bros, and Barnum & Bailey Circus finally announced the retirement of their Asian elephant performers in 2016. While the decision was a victory for animal lovers and activists, it raised a new issue. The elephants were raised in a sma
17、ll closed area and lacked the skills to survive in the wild. Now, thanks to Florida-based White Oak Conservation, the animals have a new home-one where they can wander freely.Located about 30 miles north of Jacksonville, Florida, the 17, 000-acre(英亩) facility is home to between 350 and 400 animals i
18、ncluding 35 endangered species. The conservation center welcomed the first group of retired circus elephants in May 2021. The 12 female elephants range from 8 to 38 years old. To make the move easier, they were socialized together for several months before they came to the center. The animals will b
19、e joined by the remaining 20 as soon as the additional areas to house them are completed.The elephants new home is modeled after the elephants natural habitat in the wild. The diverse environments include forests, grassland and wetlands, all connected for easy passage by foot. The elephants can wand
20、er in the woods, relax in the mud, or swim in one of the eleven specially-built water holes. The elephants can also spend their days relaxing inside the specially-built barns(畜棚)close to their human caregivers.We are excited to give these elephants a place to wander and explore, said the conservatio
21、n centers owner Kimbra Walter. We are working to protect wild animals in their native habitat. But for these elephants that cant be released, we are pleased to give them a place where they can live comfortably for the rest of their lives.8. What problem do the retired elephants face?A. They are stil
22、l locked. B. They lack natural habitat.C. They are unable to live in the wild. D. They are in danger of being caught.9. What can we learn about the White Oak Conservation from Paragraph 2?A. It is transformed from a circus. B. It houses over 300 hundred elephants.C. The retired elephants are its fir
23、st residents. D. Some part of it is still under construction.10. Whats the third paragraph mainly about?A. The reserves efforts to protect the animals.B. The elephants new life in the natural habitat.C. The environment of the elephants new home.D. The daily activities of the animals in the reserve.1
24、1. What does Kimbra Walter think of their effort to protect the animals?A. Its unique. B. Its suitable. C. Its helpless. D. Its temporary.DA completely stress-free life seems like a much better alternative. But it isnt necessarily a good thing, research is now showing. A small amount of stress may a
25、ctually help kids build mental toughness. David Lyons is a behavioral neuroscientist at Stanford University in California. His team reported causal evidence for this connection in a November 2019 paper Scientific Reports.The team studied young monkeys. These monkeys experienced varying degrees of st
26、ress. No-stress monkeys enjoyed a typical life in the lab. They were housed in a cage with their mother and siblings(兄弟姐妹). There was plenty of water and food. They also got toys. The second group faced a mild stressor. They spent an hour a day away from their siblings on 10 straight days. The stres
27、s level went up for the third group. These monkeys had daily separation from siblings and no access to mothers during that hour. Two more groups experienced daily separation from both their mothers and siblings.A fortnight later, all the monkeys were moved with their mothers to some unfamiliar cages
28、. The researchers examined the monkeys willingness to leave their mothers and explore the new surroundings. The team also analyzed levels of the stress cortisol(皮质醇)in the animals blood. That blood had been collected before, during and after their time in the new cage.Generally, monkeys faced with o
29、ne or two stressors(groups 2 and 3)depend less on their mothers than those in groups 4 and 5. They were also more willing to explore the new environment. On the whole, they behaved less anxiously than both the no-stress and high-stress groups. The monkeys cortisol patterns also reflected this trend.
30、 Animals that were exposed to mild stress lowered their cortisol level faster than the other monkeys.Growing up healthy means learning how to deal with mild challenges and changes, Lyons concludes.12. What stress did the second group of monkeys face?A. Being offered few toys. B. Lacking access to mo
31、thers.C. Being housed in a cage for 10 days. D. Living without their siblings temporarily.13. What may show the monkeys level of stress?A. The cortisol types in their blood.B. Their tendency to try new things.C. The length of time they spend in a new cage.D. Their willingness to live with unfamiliar
32、 monkeys.14. What can we learn about the monkeys in groups 2 and 3?A. They experienced the high level of cortisol.B. They felt quite uneasy without their mothers.C. They showed little interest in the surroundings.D. They expressed the least anxiety among the monkeys.15. Which of the following is a s
33、uitable title for the text?A. Mild Stress Helps Build up Toughness B. Stress and Anxiety Go Hand in HandC. Report Reveals the Stress of Animals D. Monkeys Learn How to Tackle Stress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。If you would like to work in the medical field, ther
34、e are many types of companies, organizations, and medical employers from which to choose. 16 Whether you want to work for a large organization or a small private medical office practice, there is an employer that would fit your needs. Read on to learn more about a variety of interesting practice env
35、ironments and medical employers.Hospitals are one of the first places people may think of when deciding to work in the health care field, but there are many different types of hospitals available. 17 Just like companies in any other industry, each hospital has a different culture and environment. Th
36、erefore, consider the different features of the hospitals before making your decision. 18 There are people who are unable to take care of themselves due to age, serious illness or trauma. Patients in nursing homes are often unable to handle basic care such as bathing。feeding, and dressing. Therefore
37、, nursing homes employ a lot of nursing assistants to help with the many labor-intensive tasks.Besides, a variety of medical job opportunities are available in educational field, such as colleges, university medical centers, or teaching hospitals. 19 Non-profit organizations are groups that have bee
38、n formed to promote a cause.There are hundreds of non-profit organizations that advocate health-related causes or 20 So it is necessary to do some research to find one thats suitable for you.A. Not all hospitals are the same.B. Nursing homes provide a home for patients and the elderly.C. Medical off
39、ices are often owned and operated by physicians.D. Each offers challenges and bonuses depending upon the setting.E. Additionally, primary, middle and high schools hire nurses and doctors.F. Government organizations may be a great choice for you in your medical career.G. Many of these organizations m
40、ay he familiar to you, and others may he lesser-known.第二部分 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。I moved to a new neighborhood in the fifth grade. It was a(n) 21 situation for me. To make it worse, I had to 22 school halfway through the school year. Its hard to
41、 23 in.One day, when I was playing in the alley(小巷)outside our house, a boy rode by on an orange bike. He looked 24 , and he nodded to me. The alley was narrow, so I stepped out of his 25 . But neither of us spoke to each other and I didnt 26 I would see him again.A few days later, I 27 him again on
42、 his orange bike. This time he stopped. I 28 that he was a grade below me. It meant a lot that he had 29 to say hello to me. No one from the new school had really made a(n) 30 to befriend me, and I was so shy that I didnt know how to 31 . My new friend took the trouble to 32 me. He started asking me
43、 to go on bike rides around the neighborhood. 33 , I started meeting other kids in the neighborhood.The following year, when I went to middle school, I made it a point to look for the 34 kids in my class. I stayed friends with the boy on the orange bike for years. He taught me to believe in myself a
44、nd my ability to make friends. It was just a matter of 35 .21. A. satisfactory B. ideal C. tough D. risky22. A. finish B. change C. attend D. quit23. A. fit B. give C. cut D. check24. A. patient B. annoyed C. anxious D. friendly25. A. house B. way C. vision D. mind26. A. expect B. admit C. remember
45、D. realize27. A. visited B. urged C. met D. caught28. A. decided B. learned C. insisted D. assumed29. A. refused B. desired C. promised D. stopped30. A. appointment B. commitment C. effort D. investment31. A. reach out B. drop out C. set off D. pay off32. A. challenge B. attract C. include D. comfor
46、t33. A. Hopefully B. Eventually C. Fortunately D. Actually34. A. odd B. shy C. helpful D. bright35. A. time B. principle C. preference D. communication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。The music from an upcoming musical by musician Li Dun and composer San Bao, Flying Apsaras(飞天
47、), was performed 36 the first time in Shanghai on September 5.The concert included 14 songs 37 were created by writer Guan Shan and composer San Bao for the musical. 38 (inspire) by the cultural treasures of the Dunhuang murals(壁画), the musical tells a story about a guardian who watches over the mur
48、als and a scholar who travels over a long 39 (distant)to Dunhuang.A religious(宗教的)and cultural crossroads on the Silk Road, Dunhuang has 40 number of caves that house a vast collection of murals describing religious stories and life scenes. Li Dun said he 41 (move) to tears during his first visit to
49、 the caves in Dunhuang by these 42 (extreme)fine paintings. He hoped to tell a story about the 43 (astonish)beauty of Dunhuang to the world in the form of a musical.According to Li Dun, the title Flying Apsaras came from the flying apsaras in the Dunhuang murals. These female spirits dance in the sk
50、y, 44 (give)people a dreamlike impression. Painted from the Jin Dynasty(265-420)to the end of the Yuan Dynasty(1279-1368), the ancient treasures 45 (be)also a symbol of Chinese culture.第三部分 写作(共两节，满分40分)第一节(满分15分)你校英文报正在开展征文活动，主题是“观看英文电影对英语学习的帮助”。请你写一篇英语短文投稿，内容包括：1.喜爱的电影类型；2.心得和收获；3.个人建议。注意：1.写作词数应为
51、80左右；2.请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。English Movies and English Study第二节(满分25分)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。One day, I went out of my house and found a medium-sized dog sitting in my yard. The dog stood up and wagged(摇)his tail when he spotted me. I checked him for a collar or an ID tag. He had neither.
52、 Where did you come from? I asked. I lived in a small, rural town. I knew all the dogs in the neighborhood, but Id never seen this fellow before.Half-heartedly, I told him to sit. To my surprise, he sat as I said. Stay, I said, as I made my way into the garage(车库)where we kept the dry dog food for o
53、ur dog. I really didnt expect the dog to stay. But when I returned, he was sitting in the exact spot where I had left him. Wow! You sure are trained, I told him. I set out a bowl of food, and the dog started eating. I left him in the yard and went inside to read through the newspapers Lost and Found
54、 column. Unfortunately, nobody had reported a missing brown-and-white dog.Later that afternoon, when my brother and I went out of the house the dog jumped to his feet and started wagging his tail. My brother threw a stick across the yard, and the dog raced after it. Why dont you play with him while
55、I go to the store? I suggested.After I got back from the store, my brother called me out into the yard. Watch this, he said. The dog knows tricks. Sure enough, the dog would fetch, sit, stay, roll over, and lie down following the orders. He also loved jumping to catch a tennis ball in midair. I was
56、impressed-and a little suspicious. This was no ordinary dog. Someone had trained him pretty well. So, I had to wonder: why werent his owners looking for him?We gave him a comfortable place to sleep in the garage. The next day, I called the newspaper and ran a Found ad describing our new friend.注意：1.续写词数应为150左右；2.请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。Several days later, we got a call from a woman.When the womans pickup truck pulled into the driveway, the dog raced to greet her.