1、江苏省前黄高级中学2022届高二英语限时训练八AMy mother didnt set out to be a civil rights activist. In fact, she had no intention of becoming a pioneer of any sort. But because of the kind of person she was, and the times she lived through, she turned out to be both. She gave a whole group of black Alabama girls opportu
2、nities they otherwise wouldnt have had, and became a role model for all of us.In 1941 she bought an old Victorian house to operate as a preschool. The huge, sunny rooms and breezy porches also served as a meeting place for my mothers first Girl Scout troop.Though this may seem a small thing now, at
3、the time it was a watershed (分水岭）event. Racism was a fact of life in the 1940s, and African American girls were barred from joining white troops. My mother, who was only five feet tall but could beat you on a fast-paced hike, decided it was time for a change. Her troop was the first for African Amer
4、icans in Alabama. When Mama saw a need, she filled it.In 1950, the Girl Scouts sent a group of women-all of them white-from headquarters in New York to help my mother with an overnight training camp. The women met in a wilderness area outside Birmingham where, unknown to them, the Ku Klux Klan (3K党)
5、was active. It never occurred to the women, black and white, that they were violating the rules of segregation (种族隔离）by camping together. That night, my mother awoke to the sound of mens voices. She stole out of her tent and saw them, dressed in their horrible uniforms. They offered what must have b
6、een a terrifying warning: Be gone by sunrise.She never shared this story with me; people protected their children from some of the uglier sides of racism. But I over-heard my parents talking about it later that night and I realized there was something remarkable about Mama. I felt an obligation to g
7、ive back, to seek solutions and create opportunities as she did.“Its not something you choose to do; its just something you do,” she would say. And what Ive found is this: In giving to others, you get as much as you give.21. What made the authors mother an advocate for civil rights?A. Her passion an
8、d educational background. B. Her race and financial condition.C. Her personality and social background. D. Her occupation and religious belief.22. Why does the author mention her mothers height in the third paragraph?A. To indicate her deeply-rooted sympathy for her mother.B. To emphasize her mother
9、s surprising strength.C. To illustrate what a role model should look like.D. To show her mother differs from average black women.23. What does the author think of her mothers meeting with the Ku Klux Klan?A. It proves to be dangerous and unworthy. B. It reveals the danger of racism.C. It violates th
10、e rules of segregation. D. It inspires her to be brave and caring.BOur brain doesnt know how to be happy, or even content. It simply lacks the genetic instructions to carry out that task. It knows how to do a million other less important things, from writing a letter to maintaining our balance; from
11、 appreciating the music of Bach to smelling a rose, but if you ask the brain to be happy, it simply doesnt know how to respond.This is because the genetic code is only concerned with survival and reproduction, which happiness does not necessarily have anything to do with, and therefore belongs in a
12、different realm. Nature doesnt want us to always feel content and satisfied, let alone happy, as this would lower our guard against possible threats to our survival.Happiness, as the Brazilian poet Vinicius de Moraes put it, is “like a feather flying in the air. It flies light, but not for very long
13、.” It is so elusive that it has also been compared to a butterfly, which “when pursued, is always just beyond your grasp, but which, if you will sit down quietly, may alight upon you,” according to 19th-century American novelist Nathaniel Hawthorne. In any case, what is clear is that happiness is, a
14、t best, fleeting (飞逝的）and inconstant. In this blog, we will look at the myth of happiness from many perspectives and, in the process, we will touch on topics such as happy personalities, the unhappy workings of the brain, evolution, dreams, and even fairy tales. I explore all these issues in detail
15、in my book, which shares its title with this blog. Happiness is a crucial concept. We spend all of our lives pursuing it, so it deserves a very careful analysis.We are determined by our biological design to experience mixed and messy emotions. But the silver lining is the knowledge that having diffi
16、cult emotions doesnt represent a personal failure. The inevitable unhappiness that we all suffer from time to time is not a shortcoming that demands urgent repair. Far from it. This unhappiness is, in fact, what makes us human.24. Why does our brain lack the genetic instructions to be happy?A. Becau
17、se being happy is less important than appreciating and creating art.B. Because happiness has little to do with the continuation of a species.C. Because we tend to be more aware of the threats when we are unhappy.D. Because feeling good isnt one of our concerns in living a life.25. What does the unde
18、rlined word in paragraph 3 most probably mean?A. Difficult to achieve. B. Easy to expose.C. Unable to explain. D. Likely to remain.26.What can we learn from the passage?A. We should make happiness our top concern no matter what.B. Negative emotions always require immediate attention.C. Social failur
19、es are more likely to be troubled by negative feelings.D. We should accept difficult emotions as a natural part of life.CLoneliness is a widespread problem with complex roots.There has been a quiet pandemic developing while most peoples attention has been on covid-19. The lockdown has worsened a pro
20、blem that has been spreading in many developed nations for decades: loneliness.It is a complex issue which covers not only social lives, but the way you work and the way you vote. Noreena Hertz, an academic, deals with the subject in an important new book, “The Lonely Century”. Loneliness increases
21、the risk of heart disease, strokes and dementia (痴呆症）. Those who say they are lonely are likelier to be depressed five years later. In addition, lonely people can become more hostile towards others and more attracted to extremist politics.Part of the problem stems from contemporary employment. Globa
22、lly, two in five office workers feel lonely at work. This rises to three in five in Britain. Gig-economy (零工经济）jobs can leave people with insecure incomes and without the companionship of colleagues. The pandemic has made it more difficult to make, and maintain, friendships, particularly for new emp
23、loyees.Ms.Hertz points her finger at other recent developments. One of them is social media. The internet has led to much cyber-bullying (although it has also been a source of companionship during the lockdown). And people glued to their smartphones spend less time interacting socially.Some changes
24、in behavior are caused by individual choice. Before the pandemic no one was stopping people going to church or taking part in sports. They simply preferred to do other things. American fathers spend three times as much time with their children as they did in the 1960s. That is surely a welcome devel
25、opment.So recreating a communal society may be difficult. When the pandemic ends, people may enjoy the chance to be with their neighbors and colleagues for a while. But the trend is clear. Technology means that people can get their entertainment at home, and work there, too. It is convenient but it
26、also leads to loneliness.27.What does the underlined phrase “a quiet pandemic” refer to in the second paragraph?A. Covid-19. B. Loneliness.C. The lockdown. D. A complex issue.28.Why is the new book mentioned in Paragraph 3?A. To show the seriousness of loneliness. B. To advertise a new book.C. To gi
27、ve an example of loneliness. D. To introduce what to be discussed.29. Which of the following is NOT one of the reasons for the trend of loneliness?A. Contemporary employment. B. Social media.C. Individual choice. D. Extremist politics.30. Which of the following is the best title for the text?A. Lone
28、liness: Good or Not? B. A Common DiseaseC. Loneliness: A Clear Trend D. Pandemic and Loneliness第二节（共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分）根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。Resolving (解决）Conflict in FriendshipsConflict is surely a common problem in life and friendships. 31 Thats because there isnt enough depth to g
29、uarantee all the trouble it takes to smooth over the disagreement. Unfortunately, even when the friendship reaches a deeper level, conflict continues to happen and can break apart a relationship. Here are some resolutions.Resolve it the day it happens. One rule my parents follow in their marriage is
30、 that they dont go to bed angry with each other. They always attempt to resolve things the day it happens so that in the morning, its a fresh start with no past grudge (怨恨). Ive found I need a short cool down period so that I dont act in anger. _32 _ Whatever you do, dont let things ride for too lon
31、g. _33_ Sometimes if you sit down and talk things over, you begin to see where the other person is coming from. Realize that everyone has been created differently with various talents, abilities, and personality traits. For example, you might be a leader while your friend is more of a follower. You
32、may be frustrated with him or her for not being very decisive. Yet it is important to understand that each person is unique and needs to be appreciated. Initiate resolution. 34 Even when you think the other person is wrong, its not a bad thing to say “Im sorry if I offended you in that way.” If your
33、e honest and genuine in delivering your words, theres a good chance your friend will respond positively. Most importantly, be loving in what you do. Try to focus on peacefully resolving the disagreement. It is not a most pleasant task to resolve conflict in any friendship. 35 A. Dont expect too much
34、.B. Try to see the other persons perspective.C. Be the first person in a fight to say sorry for your part.D. Many shallow friendships end up being ruined after an argument.E. To say sorry bravely when a conflict breaks out is a better resolution.F. However, it is worth the efforts because it results
35、 in a deeper friendship.G. For some, counting to one hundred before saying anything may be an option.第三部分 语言运用（共两节，满分45分）第一节（共20小题；每小题1.5分，满分30分）阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。“Going, going, gone, for $3 to the lady in the last row.” The auctioneer (拍卖人）announced. I had just won the bid
36、ding for a 1950s cookie tin full of 36 at a house sale.Delighted at my victory, I 37 the lid and took a glance. Inside were hundreds of buttons, pins, and other items, all shining in the sunlight. Then my eye caught the 38 of an older woman who was watching the happenings in her yard, her eyes _39 o
37、ver the crowd, looking for the familiar faces of friends and neighbors.As I went up to chat with her, she told me she was selling almost all her 40 because she was moving to a nursing home in town. Her eyes fell to the button box, and when she looked 41 ,they were glittering with tears.I took the li
38、d off the tin, and her fist closed around a delicate pearl button, now yellow with 42 . She smiled as she told me about the 43 of her first child and the special pearl-buttoned christening outfit (洗礼服） that would be worn by five more babies before time 44 the garment thin.I noticed a large, dark mil
39、itary button and asked her about it. “From my late husbands uniform,” she said. “Its one of the few things I had to 45 me of him when he didnt return home 46 .” They had been married seven months before he left to 47 his country in World War II. Wooden nickels, snaps, and ruby buttons took her furth
40、er down memory lane. I learned about her father being a faithful churchgoer, her mother dying of cancer and much more of the 48 shed led for 89 years. After our chat, I 49 the womans box of memories and 50 my hands into hers. I knew we would talk again, when I went to visit her at her new home.36.A.
41、 love B. memories C. happiness D. sadness37.A. removed B. seized C. shook D. moved38.A. voice B. gesture C. emotion D. figure39.A. rolling B. searching C. wandering D. flashing40.A. goods B. possessions C. furniture D. clothes41.A. down B. back C. about D. up42.A. age B. damage C. history D. use43.A
42、. death B. growth C. birth D. talent44.A. destroyed B. changed C. wore D. allowed45.A. convince B. inform C. warn D. remind46.A. alive B. lively C. healthy D. timely47.A. admire B. betray C. serve D. attack48.A. life B. way C. team D. family49.A. turned down B. put away C. picked up D. handed over50
43、.A. pulled B. squeezed C. pushed D. slid第二节 语法填空（共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分）阅读下面材料，在空白处填入适当的内容（1个单词）或括号内单词的正确形式。We need to lower the Green Premiums (绿色溢价). The term 51 （refer) to the difference in cost between a product that involves emitting carbon and an alternative that doesnt. 52 (lower) these premiums
44、 is the only way to zero out emissions without making things significantly 53 （expensive). There are two levers (杠杆）that governments can pull: reduce the cost of zero-carbon alternatives or charge for the hidden costs of pollution. 54 (ideal), any plan 55 (address) climate change does both. Governme
45、nts must take the lead if were going to lower the Green Premiums, but as 56 individual, there are things you can do to help too. You can use your purchasing power as a consumer to buy green 57 (alternative), which sends a signal to companies 58 there is a market for these products. You can also use
46、your voice as a citizen to urge your 59 (elect) officials to take the steps I outlined above. The next time someone asks you 60 they can do to fight climate change, I hope you tell them: Do whatever you can to lower the Green Premiums.第四部分写作第一节(满分15分)假如你是李华，你校上月举行了主题是“经典文学”的“读书节”活动，持续一个月。请你为校英文报写一篇报道，内容包括：1.活动目的; 2.具体活动; 3.活动反响。注意: 1.写作词数应为80左右; 2.请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。Reading Festival goes off with a bang!答案阅读：CBD BAD BADC （2.5）七选五：DGBCF （2.5）完型：BADCB DACCD ACABD （1）语法填空：refers Lowering more expensive Ideally to address an alternatives which elected what