广东省广州2022高三英语上学期第二次阶段考试试题

第1页 共9页 广东省广州2022高三上学期第二次阶段考试

英语试题

本试卷分第I卷（选择题）和第II卷（非选择题）两部分，共 8页，满分120分。考试用时120 分钟。

注意事项：

1. 答卷前，考生务必用黑色字迹的钢笔或签字笔将自己的校名、姓名、考号、座位号等相关信息填写在答题卡指定区域内。

2. 选择题每小题选出答案后，用 2B 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，再选涂其它答案；不能答在试卷上。

3. 非选择题必须用黑色字迹的钢笔或签字笔作答，答案必须写在答题卡各题目指定区域内的相应位置上；如需改动，先划掉原来的答案，然后再写上新的答案；不准使用铅笔和涂改液。不按以上要求作答的答案无效。

4. 考生必须保持答题卡的整洁。

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，从每题所给的四个选项 （A 、B 、C 和D）中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该题涂黑。

A

Marathon is the supreme discipline of long-distance running. They are not only attractive

for top athletes, but also for hobby runners. The choice of events is almost endless. Now we

have put together some most breathtakingly beautiful ones that you’ll be tempted (诱惑) to run

holding a camera.

Ultra-trail Angkor, Cambodia

The newest of a series of Angkor marathons, this endurance test offers 32-km, 64-km and

128-km routes around the famous temples, including Bayon and Angkor Wat. Watch out for

monkeys, and the gigantic tree vines that memorably hug some of the great buildings.

Dodo Trail, Mauritius

Crossing rugged coastline and tropical forests, the Dodo Trail is full of wildlife, although

the famous dodo bird remains, sadly, extinct. While the demanding 50km Xtreme route covers

828m-high Black River Peak, a beginner-friendly Mini Dodo Trail (10 km) is easier.

Great Ocean Road marathon, Australia

Another well-known scenic coastal drive, southern Australia’s Great Ocean Road stages

a footrace every May. Neck-ache could be a problem: in one direction lies the scenic South Sea,

and in another handsome forest and, if you’re lucky, a koala or two. Be warned, however, that

the series of steep slopes make this one of the toughest marathons.

Big Five marathon, South Africa

Marathon meets safari at the privately owned Entabeni Game Reserve every June. The

start time is dependent on the race-day location of the Big Five members – African elephants,

Cape buffalo, lions, leopards and rhinos – as organizers try to guarantee sightings.

1. Which marathon is suitable for less experienced runners?

A. Ultra-trail Angkor. B. Dodo Trail.

C. Great Ocean Road marathon. D. Big Five marathon.

2. Why does the writer mention “neck-ache” in Great Ocean Road marathon?

A. To highlight the wonderful scenery.

B. To present the difficulty of the event.

C. To attract attention to physical health.

D. To warn runners of dangerous animals. 第2页 共9页 3. What do the four marathons have in common?

A. Risky and tiring routes. B. Beautiful coastal views.

C. Chances to see wild animals. D. Fixed time for annual events.

B

Many people believe that working to the maximum is the secret to success, but research

has found that moderation(适度) also gets results on the job.

In a study led by Ellen Langer of Harvard University, researchers asked people to translate

sentences into a new a made-up language. Subjects who practiced the language moderately

beforehand made fewer errors than those who practiced extensively or not at all. High levels of

knowledge can make people too attached to traditional ways of viewing problems across fields

the arts, sciences, and politics. High conscientiousness is related to lower job performance,

especially in simple jobs where it doesn’t pay to be a perfectionist.

How long we stay on the clock and how we spend that time are under careful examination

in many workplaces. The young banker who eats lunch at his desk is probably seen as a go-getter, while his colleagues who chat over a relaxed conference-room meal get dirty looks

from the corner office. “People from cultures that value relationships more than ours does are

shocked by the thought of eating alone in front of a computer”, says Art Markman, a professor

of psychology at the University of Texas, Austin. Social interaction has been shown to lift

mood(情绪) and get people thinking in new directions and in ways that could help improve any

post-lunch effort.

Markman also promotes off-task time. “Part of being a good thinker is experiencing things

that are seemingly unrelated to what you are working on at the moment but give you fresh ideas

about your work,” he says. “Also, there is a lot of research showing that a positive mood leads

to higher levels of productivity and creativity. So, when people do things to increase their life

satisfaction, they also make themselves more effective at work.”

4. What does Ellen Langer’s study show?

A. It is worthwhile to be a perfectionist B. Translation makes people knowledgeable.

C. Simpler jobs require greater caution. D. Moderate effort produces the best result.