广州二模英语试题及参考答案

2019-2020学年广州市第二中学高三英语二模试题及答案第一部分阅读（共两节，满分40分）第一节（共15小题；每小题2分，满分30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ALook at Some Greatest BookstoresAnother CountryKreuzberg, Berlin, Germany. Another Country is an English Language second hand bookshop which is mostly used as a library. They have about 20, 000 books that you can buy or borrow. Some regular events are held at the shop, such as readings, cultural events, social evenings and film nights.Atlantis BooksOia, Santorini, Greece. Atlantis Books is an independent bookshop on the island of Santorini, Greece. It was founded in 2004 by a group of friends from Cyprus, England, and the United States. Throughout the year it has hosted literary festivals, film screenings, book readings, and good old fashioned dance parties.Bart’s BooksOjai, California. U. S. A. “The World’s Greatest Outdoor Bookstore”, a bookstore founded by Richard Bartinsdale in 1964. Shelves of books face the street, and regular customers are asked to drop coins into the door’s coin box to pay for any books they take whenever the store is closed.Adrian Harringtonsince 1971. Rare books: rare first editions; leather bound sets and general antiquarian(古玩).Address: 64a Kensington Church Street, Kensington, London, England, UK.Corso Como BookshopMilan, Italy. Extensive selection of publication on art architecture, design graphics and fashion, along with a strong emphasis on photography. It was founded in 1990 in Milan, Italy, by Carla Sozzamil.The BookwormChina. A bookshop, library, bar, restaurant and event space, now with four divisions in three cities — Beijing, Suzhou and Chengdu. The interconnecting rooms with floor-to-ceiling books on every wall are light and airy in summer, yet warm and comfortable in winter.1.What can you do in Atlantis Books?A.Enjoy rare books.B.Attend a festival.C.Learn photography.D.Buy books anytime.2.Which bookstore has the longest history?A.Adrian Harrington.B.Atlantis Books.C.Bart’s Books.D.Corso Como Bookshop.3.How is The Bookworm different from the others?A.It is used as a library.B.It focuses on photography.C.It hosts all sorts of activities.D.It has branches in different cities.BOne Sunday morning, my family and I went to a popular restaurant for breakfast. As soon as we walked into Restaurant Happy Meal, a young waitress showed us to a table.We ordered our food and soon after, our food came. Just as we were about to begin our meal, we heard someone shouting for the boss.“What is this? A dead fly in my food!’’ a man with a deep scar (疤) acrosshis face shouted angrily. He strongly hit his fist on the table and swept the plates and cups off it.Thesecame crashing to the floor, breaking into pieces. His companion, a huge man with a tattoo on his arm, stared angrily at the boss who stood nervously in front of the two gangsters (歹徒).The boss apologized repeatedly to the angry customers and tried to calm them down by offering to replace their food. He even told them that they could have their meal for free.The commotion(混乱) affected the business of the restaurant. Fearing that aquarrel would happen, many customers quickly paid for their meals and left the restaurant hurriedly. Some of them had not even finished their breakfast.My father told us to eat our food quickly and not to look at the two angry men. We obeyed him and finished our food within minutes. That was probably the quietest and fastest breakfast my family ever had.Although my father warned us not to look at the two unruly (任性的) customers, I could not help stealing a glance at them.I saw that the boss had managed to calm the two angry customers. Fresh food and drinks were brought to their table. They sat down again and continued their breakfast. Meanwhile the waitress who had shown us to our table earlier swept up the broken china.4. What does the underlined word “These” refer to?A. Tables.B. Cups and plates.C. Two angry customers.D. Dead fly and the food.5. What can we know about the owner from paragraph 4?A. He was sorry for what had happened.B. He was angry with the two customers.C. He was pardoned by the two customers.D. He was disappointed that the men caused problems here.6. What can we infer about the writer and his family?A. They might often talk while they ate.B. They ordered a lot of food each time they ate out.C. They often ate silently and that day was no exception.D. They usually did not like to be disturbed while they ate.7. What did the writer think of the boss?A. Foolish.B. Active.C. Hardworking.D. Wise.CWhen visitors enter Planet Word, a new museum in Washington, D. C , they will see Speaking Willow, a tall art piece representing a tree. As they pass under the artwork, they can hear recordings of speech in hundreds of languages coming from the tree. Most words sound foreign to the listeners. The different voices also speak at the same time. The resultingclamoris similar to that made in a crowded theater before a show begins.Rafael Lozano-Hemmer completed the piece last year. On his website, the artist says that Speaking Willow “reminds us that language is what defines our specific communities and connects our many cultures.” Lozano-Hemmer made the piece specially for the museum.It is the first of many immersive (身临其境的) experiences for visitors at Planet Word, a museum all about words and language. The exhibits playfully explore the lager and complex subject of language.In one room, a video plays, showing babies saying their first words. Another room, called “Where Do Words Come From”, teaches the history of some common English words. The space includes a 22-foot-tali “Wall of Words”, where visitors speak into devices and learn about the roots of the English language.Another room invites listeners to speak and learn about different languages. Native speakers of 28 languages and two sign languages teach people sayings in those languages. They also explain how language shapes their understanding of the world and how words cannot be separated from culture.Other rooms explore the different ways language is used — from humor and song writing to public speakingand advertising. Visitors can sing karaoke while learning about song writing, record a famous speech, play a joke-telling game, and teach a computer how to make cartoons. Almost every exhibit is interactive and most ask visitors to speak aloud.One exhibit room is all about books. It is designed to look like an old, rich library. Books line the shelves. When a book is placed on the table, a recorded reading begins and pictures appear.8. What does the underlined word “clamor” in paragraph 1 probably mean?A. Scene.B. Noise.C. Language.D. Appearance.9. The SpeakingWillowwas created ______.A specially B. accidentallyC. on requestD. out of curiosity10. What can we learn from the video in the room?A. Words and cultures.B. Different languages.C. The history of words.D. The first words newborns say.11. In which paragraph can you find the methods of using languages?A. 3.B. 4.C. 6.D. 7.DWhen girls play with cars, they're serious. It was at primary school that Gu Huijing first became interested in cars after watching some car-themed movies. Born in2004 inShenzhen, Guangdong province, Gu decided to major in automobiles (汽车) when she was in junior high.She's driven by interest, but she is also a realist. “I think the future of the automobile industry is bright because we cannot live without food, clothes, houses and cars,” she said.In April, she won first prize at a competition for vehicle maintenance (车辆维修) in Dongguan city, which drew 33 teams from different cities across the province.“I thought it couldn't be that hard to repair cars when I started to take courses, but I was totally wrong,” Gu said. When she started learning in 2019, she was frequently confused by various problems. “And competition within our school is intense, so I had to work extra hard,” she said.Her teacher once tried to persuade her to give up as she was a sophomore (大二学生), and wasn't as knowledgeable as the seniors, and no women had ever been selected for the competition before. “But I insistedthat I would carry on,” she said. Finally, her training and hard work won her the only place to stand for her school at the competition.A woman winning first prize in a vehicle maintenance competition became a hot topic on-line, causing heated discussions over gender (性别) and career choices. “Women should not be influenced by old-fashioned thinking, and should do whatever it takes to discover their interests and strengths. There are more possibilities out there,” one netizen wrote.Gu said, “Many people think vehicle maintenance is a job for men. That's wrong. I don't think gender has anything to do with choice of jobs.” “I have a goal and I will work harder to make it happen,” she added. “I will be responsible for my choices.”12. What was a cause of Gu's choosing automobiles as her major?A. The love for automobiles.B. The guidance from her parents.C. The high popularity of automobiles.D. The determination to contribute to society.13. Why did Gu's teacher advise her to quit the competition?A. She lacked the knowledge related to it.B. She had never taken part in a competition before.C. She was unlikely to win the competition.D. Women were not allowed to enter the competition.14. Which of the following best describes Gu Huijing?A. Creative and caring.B. Determined and hard-working.C. Independent and humorous.D. Honest and courageous.15. What would be the best title for the text?A. There Is No End To LearningB. Teenage Girl Wins Car Repair ContestC. Vehicle Maintenance Catches OnD. Taking Challenge Leads To Success第二节（共5小题；每小题2分，满分10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。

广州市2022年中考第二次模拟考试英语（本试卷共四大题，总分值90分。

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一、语法选择（共15小题：每题1分，总分值15分）阅读下面短文，按照句子结构的语法性和上下文连贯的要求，从1〜15各题所给的A、B、C和D项中选出最正确选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。

It was one of the hottest days of the dry season. We had not seen rain 1 almost a month. The crops were dying. If we2 see some rain soon, we would lose everything.I was making lunch in the kitchen when I saw my 3 son, Billy, walking towards the woods. He was walking with a great effort... trying to be as still as possible. Minutes later, he was once again walking towards the woods. I 4 stand it any longer. I went out of the house and followed him.He was cupping both hands in front of him as he walked, being very careful not to spill （溢出）the water he carried.As I came closer, I saw 5 sight. Several large deer stood in front of him. Billy walked straight up to them. I almost screamed for him to get away. But the deer 6 hurt him nor even moved as Billy got down. And then I saw a baby deer 7 on the ground, thirsty, lift its head to lap up（舔）the water in my boy's hands. When the water was gone, Billy jumped up to run back to the house. I followed him back to a tap. Billy opened it and let the drip slowly fill up his "cup”.8 he stood up and began to turn back, I was there in front of him. His little eyes 9 with tears. Very quickly, he explained 10 he was not wasting water. The week before, he had made 11 same trouble with our horses, 12 caused him a lecture from his father about the importance of not wasting water.一、语法选择（共15小题：每题1分，总分值15分）阅读下面短文，按照句子结构的语法性和上下文连贯的要求，从1〜15各题所给的A、B、C和D项中选出最正确选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。

2023-2024学年广东省广州市从化区中考二模英语试题含答案注意事项1．考试结束后，请将本试卷和答题卡一并交回．2．答题前，请务必将自己的姓名、准考证号用0．5毫米黑色墨水的签字笔填写在试卷及答题卡的规定位置．3．请认真核对监考员在答题卡上所粘贴的条形码上的姓名、准考证号与本人是否相符．4．作答选择题，必须用2B铅笔将答题卡上对应选项的方框涂满、涂黑；如需改动，请用橡皮擦干净后，再选涂其他答案．作答非选择题，必须用05毫米黑色墨水的签字笔在答题卡上的指定位置作答，在其他位置作答一律无效．5．如需作图，须用2B铅笔绘、写清楚，线条、符号等须加黑、加粗．Ⅰ. 单项选择1、— Who is the girl under the tree?—She _______ be Tom’s sister. But it’s too far, I’m not sure.A．may B．can’t C．must D．shouldn’t2、— Is there anything to drink in the fridge? — No, there is _____ left.A．all B．both C．neither D．none3、一He seems terribly ill. I'm afraid we have to take him to hospital right now.一I don't think it . Maybe he's caught a bit of a cold.A．works B．matters C．cares D．minds4、I looked down to the river, a silver stream _______ one mile below me.A．lonely B．nearly C．properly D．recently5、－The young writer is still unknown to people, isn’t he?－______________. His books sell well both at home and abroad.A．Y es; he isn’t B．No; he isn’t C．Yes; he is D．No; he is6、--Could you ask him if he_____ to my birthday party next Sunday?--I will if I_____him this afternoon.A．comes,meet B．will come,will meet C．comes,will meet D．will come, meet7、--I hear there will be______ talk on teenage problems next Monday.--Do you mean______ talk our teacher asked us to listen to?A．the; a B．a; the C．the; an D．an; the8、Don’t worry about your illness. The doctors will _____ you.A．treat B．double C．believe D．change9、Many green parks in our city last year.A．build B．built C．were built D．are built10、Guo Degang is a famous crosstalk performer. He always makes people __________.A．laughs B．laugh C．laughing D．to laughⅡ. 完形填空11、My father was a hard-working man. He spent all his evenings taking classes after work. He hoped to learn morebecause he wanted to 1 a better job one day. Except Sundays, my father 2 ate a meal with his family. For his wife and three children, he 3 and studied very hard.We all complained that he didn’t spend some 4 with us. But he said that he was doing all these for us and he hoped to spend 5 time with us.To his joy, father passed the test! Soon, he found a good job. Father’s 6 came true. He could buy some 7 clothes and good food for mother and us.However, the 8 still didn’t get to see father in most time of the week. He continued to work very hard. In fact, to make himself better, he 9 in the open university again.Again, 10 the family complained about it, he still said that he was doing all these for us and he hoped to spend more time with his family.Father’s 11 work got return. So he 12 to find a maid (佣人) to do housework. 13 also felt that the three-room house was no longer big. But after that, father decided to go on with his studies and work at a good place again. The family still didn’t get to 14 him most of time. In fact, sometimes father had to work on Sundays to meet his customers. Again, when we complained, he still answered 15 the same words.Oh, father, we didn’t want you to be so tired, we only hoped you could have a good rest and spend some time with us. 1．A．improve B．find C．lose D．hear2．A．often B．usually C．always D．hardly3．A．worked B．played C．taught D．ate4．A．money B．skills C．time D．meals5．A．bigger B．more C．smaller D．fewer6．A．paper B．plan C．work D．dream7．A．cheap B．beautiful C．warm D．special8．A．parents B．teachers C．students D．family9．A．asked B．studied C．opened D．made10．A．because B．if C．and D．when11．A．far B．hard C．same D．easy12．A．decided B．thought C．stopped D．used13．A．They B．He C．She D．It14．A．think B．miss C．ring D．see15．A．for B．from C．with D．ofⅢ. 语法填空12、Have you ever been cycling(骑自行车运动)? This spring my elder brother and I 1．(spend) a long weekend cycling in the countryside. We rode2．(slow) along because we hadn't come to break any speed records, or to do sports. We just wanted3．(get) some fresh air and a break from schoolwork. We really had a great time4．(ride) along country roads. And there was one of the best things about our trip that made us happy: every few5．(kilometer) there was a village where we could find everything we needed.All the local people were really friendly. However, on the 6．(two) day, something happened. We were going down the hill when my brakes(剎车)started making a 7．(noisy), but I didn't mind at all. At midnight we were woken by the noise in the hotel. We were tired when we set off the next morning, but soon felt 8．(cheer) when the sun came out.What we enjoyed9．(our) most about cycling is—it's simple and fun. I think nothing is10．(good) than cycling if you're looking for a break that is active and cheap. Why not have a try?Ⅳ. 阅读理解A13、All our food comes from the soil (土壤). Some of us eat meat, but animals live on plants. If there were no plants, we should have no animals and meat. So the soil is necessary for life.The top of ground is usually covered with grass or other plants. Plants grow in soil, which has a dark color. This dark soil is humus, dead leaves, dead plants and animal waste make it, but this takes a long time. When the humus has been made, plants can grow well in it.All soil needs food. If we d on’t give it, any plants will be weak. Animals waste is the best food for the soil, but chemical fertilizers (化肥) are also very useful. The same crop should not be grown in the same place every year; it is better to have a different crop. A change of crop and the use of good fertilizer will keep the land in good condition.When the soil is dry, the wind blows it away. Sometimes heavy rain carries the humus down to a river. People should grow more and more trees and grass to stop wind from carrying the humus away. It takes hundreds of years to make humus, and so we must save every bit of it. Without soil, where can we grow food?1．From the text, we know people live on _______.A．animal B．plant C．soil2．The word “humus” means _____ in Chinese.A．微生物B．腐殖土C．粘土3．We should _______ to keep the soil.A．give more fertilizersB．make more humusC．grow more trees and grass4．We should save every bit of humus, because ______.A．it takes a long time to make humusB．the more humus in the soil, the better plants growC．A and B5．The best title of this text should be ______.A．Soil is necessary to peopleB．Soil’s food is chemical fertilizersC．Humus is hard to makB14、When I was a boy growing up in New Jersey in the 191s，we had a milkman delivering milk to our doorstep. His name was Mr. Basille. He wore a white cap, and drove a white truck. As a five-year-old boy, I couldn’t take my eyes off the coin changer(硬币兑换器) fixed to his belt. He noticed this one day during a delivery, and gave me a quarter out of his coin changer.Of course, he delivered more than milk. There was cheese and eggs and so on. If we needed to change our order, my mother would pen a note, “Please add a bottle of buttermilk next delivery,” and put it in the box along with the empty bottles. And then, the buttermilk would magically appear.All of this was about more than convenience. There was a close relationship between families and their milkmen. Mr Basille even had a key to my house, for those times when it was so cold outside that we could box indoors, So that the milk wouldn’t freeze. And I remember Mr Basille from time to time, taking a break at our kitchen table, having a cup of tea and telling stories about his delivery.There is sadly no home milk delivery today. Big companies allow the production of cheaper milk, so making it difficult for milkmen to compete. Besides, milk is for sale everywhere. And it may just not have been practical to have a delivery service.Recently, an old milk box in the countryside I saw brought back my childhood memories. I took it home and fixed it on the back porch(门廊). Every so often my son’s friends will ask what it is, so I start telling stories of my boyhood, and of the milk man who brought us friendship along with his milk.1．Mr. Basille gave the boy a quarter out of his coin changer______.A．to please his motherB．to pay for the deliveryC．to show his magical powerD．to satisfy the boy’s curiosity(好奇心)2．If they needed to change their order, they should____A．call the milkmanB．wait for the milkC．leave a note in the boxD．leave a note on the door3．Why is there no longer milk delivery today?A．It is not allowed by the law.B．Its service is getting poor.C．It has been driven out of the market.D．Nobody wants to be a milkman now.4．Why did writer bring back home an old milk box?A．He planted flowers in it.B．He missed the good old days.C．He needed it for his milk bottles.D．He wanted to tell interesting stories.5．What can be inferred(推断) from the fact that the milkman had the key to the boy’s house? A．He was a funny person.B．He wanted to have tea there.C．He was fully trusted by the family.D．He was treated as a family member.C15、We always regard dogs as man’s best friends. But wh at about cats?Cats can also do us a favor sometimes.Here is a comparison of the two animals.A Friend Helps You When You’re Sick.A Friend Saves Your Life1．When Alana is about to faint, Tee will ________.A．stare at her and keep sniffing B．jump onto her chest suddenly C．sit and stare directly into her face D．scream and run2．What can we learn about Ryan?A．He likes swimming in rivers.B．He has a lovely dog, Zion.C．Chelsea helped him swim back to the bank.D．He was in danger when he was found by Chelsea.3．What happened when Bernice was sleeping?A．She was badly hurt in a big fire.B．She found the brave cat in a mailbox.C．A fire broke out when she was sleeping.D．She ran out of the burning house with the help of firemen.D16、“Sometimes you just get a strict teacher. Instead of letting others know that this isn’t your favorite class, make an effort to show your teacher you are doing your best.”—Jocelyn Howard, 16“Learn to put your activities in order of importance. School comes first, and if you just study as soon as you get home, it’s OK. You can also relax and play computers or do other things you enjoy. But don’t lose yourself in just getting by. Try hard! And don’t be afraid to get help from teachers.”—April Madlangbanyan, 17“If you have trouble getting along with a specific teacher, pray about it. Ask God to help you see that teacherthrough HIS EYES, not your own. And talk with that teacher. Good communication can strengthen anyrelationship-even with a hard-to-get-along-wit h teacher.”—Lisa Shaw, 21“Being a good student means being organized. Remember to bring all your supplies, everythin g to each class every day. Make sure that you’ll never skip (逃) class. And when you're in class, really pay attention! Don’t let yourself daydream or write notes to friends. Completing your homework on time is also important.”—Victoria Walsh, 16“When you’re having trouble getting along with a certain teacher, stay calm! You may not agree with him or her, but you’ve got to remember t he teacher is the authority (权威) figure. So make sure that you’re respectful and open-minded. Ask for a specific time when the two of you can talk. Explain yourself and address (探讨) the problem, not the teacher.”—Amanda Baken, 18“Being a good student means studying often, not just cramming (填鸭式的用功) before a test. Identify (识别) your weak areas. For example, maybe you don’t have good reading skills or it’s hard for you to take notes. Once you identify whatyour weakness is, ask for help in these specific areas. Be willing to go in early or stay after school to get extra help. Go into the school year knowing that being a good student will r equire time and effort!”—Tiffany Irving, 201．According to Lisa Shaw, _______if you have trouble getting along with a specific teacher.A．you should try to understand himB．you should avoid seeing him againC．you should ask God for helpD．you should look on him as God2．“Being a good student means being organized.” Victoria Walsh means _______.A．sleeping all the time in your classB．not finishing your homework on timeC．writing notes to your best friends in your classD．bringing all your study things to each class, not escaping from class, listening carefully in class3．What does the underlined expression “getting by” most probably mea n?A．Continuing one's way of life without aim.B．Wasting one's time.C．Doing opposite things.D．Having gone.4．Which of the following is TRUE according to the text?A．Tiffany Irving advises studying hard before a test.B．Victoria Walsh advises completing your homework on time.C．Amanda Baken thinks that teachers should respect students.D．April Madlangbanyan thinks that a good student should be the first to come to school.5．According to passage, we can infer (推断) that_________.A．some students praised their teachersB．some teachers said something about schoolC．some students talked about something about schoolD．some teachers talked about specific studentsE17、Which of your hands do you use most ? Very few of us use both of our hands well. Most of us are right-handed.Only about five people out of a hundred are left-handed. New-born babies can take things with either of their hands, but in about two years they like to use their right hands. Scientists don’t know why this happens. They have studied it. They think our animal ancestors(祖先) are right-handed. This may not be true. Monkeys are our closest relations(近亲) in the animal world. Scientists have found that monkeys like to use one of their hands more than the other—but it can be either hand. There are as many right-handed ones. Next time you visit the zoo, watch the monkeys carefully. You’ll see that some of them will swing(摆动)from their right hands and others will use their left hands. But most human beings(人类) use their right hands better and this makes life difficult for the left-handed ones. We live in a right-handed world. 1．Very few of us can use both of our hands well. It means ________ .A．we can’t use one as well as the other B．we can’t use both handsC．many people can use one as well as the other. D．some of us can use both hands2．New-born babies ________ at first.A．can only use their right hands B．can only use their left handsC．can’t use their hands D．can use both their hands3．Which of the following is true ?A．Monkeys are left-handed. B．Monkeys are right-handedC．Some of the monkeys are left-handed, and others are right-handed. D．There are much more right-handed monkeys than left-handed monkeys.4．We live in a _________ .A．left-handed world B．right-handed worldC．monkey world D．animal world5．The left-handed people are difficult in life because __________A．they can’t use their right hands at allB．most people use their right hands better.C．they can’t use both of their handsD．they can’t use their left handsF18、Library ProgramsI. SATURDAY CINEMAOn two Saturdays the library will hold Saturday Cinema. Recent movies as well as classic ones will be on. We are allowed to advertise the movies we show in the library building only. Read below to learn what is planned! There is no cost and all are invited.● Know the film in which Bai baihe plays Xiao Lan, a master who hunts monsters (妖怪)? 115 minutes.PARENT-GUIDED Youhaveachancetohaveagoodseatifyouguessright.Email:**********.—Main Library Saturday, November 21, 2015 2:30 p.m.● Gene Wilder in the 1971 film based on the book by Roald Dahl, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory. 100minutes. GENERAL—South Hall Saturday, December 5, 2015 2:30 p.m.II. SECOND SATURDAY MUSIC SERIESThese free concerts are held at 3:00 p.m. in the East Hall.November 21, 2015: Sean Smith ( Singer / Songwriter )December 12, 2015: Dan Landrum ( Pianist )January 16, 2016: Chattanooga Symphony and OperaFebruary 13, 2016: Sweet Georgia SoundIII. GENEALOGY(家谱) CLASSESThis one-time class is for the beginners. Children can gather family history information by looking through the records in the library and on the Internet. You can learn things like where your great-grandparent came from. Instructions are given on using the library book Ancestry Library Edition, and the website Heritage Quest Online. Below are the date and time for the scheduled (已排的) classes. The number of students in each class is limited to 20, so you need to call the **********************************************.Scheduled Classes: Saturday, December 12, 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 a.m.1．This is most probably a(n) .A．poster B．timetableC．invitation D．advertisement2．Where should Johnson go if he wants to enjoy the concert after he finishes the Genealogy Class?A．Main Library B．East HallC．South Hall D．Northwest Hall3．What can we learn from the article?A．Y ou can watch two foreign films in November in the library.B．Y******************************************************.C．Y ou can enjoy both the movie and the concert on November 21, 2015.D．Y ou may learn some family history information by using the library book.Ⅴ.书面表达19、书面表达每个人生活中都要面对各种各样的困难。

广东省广州外国语大附属中学2024届中考二模英语试题含答案注意事项：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，再选涂其它答案标号。

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。

Ⅰ. 单项选择1、— My house is very near a busy street.— So it ________ be very quiet.A．may not B．mustn’t C．can’ t2、The weather forecast doesn’t say _________.A．if it rains tomorrow B．if does it rain tomorrowC．if it will rain tomorrow D．if will it rain tomorrow3、In some cases, the relatives of patients who were not __________ with their treatment may attack the doctors. Laws are needed to protect the doctors.A．satisfied B．scared C．serious D．suitable4、—I haven't been to the Palace Museum. What about you?—I am planning to go there this weekend.A．Me too B．Me neither C．So did I D．Neither did I5、It ________ them about one hour to get to the center of the city by underground.A．used B．paid C．spent D．took6、Not only his friends but also he ________ always interested in science fiction.A．show B．shows C．are D．is7、_Would you like some green tea?—No, thanks. I drink green tea. It hurts my stomach.A．always B．often C．seldom8、—Did Lisa notice you enter the house?—I don’t think so. She ________ to the music with her eyes shut.A．listens B．listened C．was listening D．is listening9、---Linda, have you heard _________ song Little Apple?---Is it the one Chopsticks Brothers sang last year? Maybe it’s ___most popular song in 2014.A．a; the B．the; the C．a; an D．the; a10、- My dream is to build______________university on the moon some day-It sounds like _________unusual dream. I wish you could realize itA．a a B．an,a C．an,an D．a anⅡ. 完形填空11、My Unexpected TeacherOne cold, rainy evening last October, I was going to interview an old lady in the hospital to gather information for my medical thesis(论文）.The old lady was lying on bed 4B．I sat down on a chair next to her bed, and in a low voice I introduced myself and asked how she was doing. She 1 replied that she was getting better. When I told her that I wanted to gather some information from her, she agreed.After I finished the questionnaire, I prepared to leave so I could get more medical records. Before I could get up, the old lady spoke up in her 2 voice, “I haven’t seen you before, Doctor. Are you new?”“Not really, ma’ma. It’s just that I don’t come here every day,” I replied. She started 3 , asking where I was from and why I was working so late in the evening. I was surprised someone in her condition would want to talk. “Doctor, do you think I can get back to my normal life?” the old lady asked at one point.I replied that while I didn’t know much about her case, I could tell her what I had learnt about the recovery of the patients of her kind. However, I was unwilling to go into too much detail 4 I was only a medical student.The old lady started talking about herself. She shared her difficulties and sufferings, talked about her husband, who was killed in a car accident, and her struggle to earn money. All I did was to nod my head as a way of showing my sympathy(同情）.5 , I discovered that the old lady had been allowed to go out of the hospital as her condition had improved, though she would still need treatment.The old lady taught me one of the most important 6 a doctor can learn. Sometimes patients do not need expensive treatment. They just need someone with the patience and willingness to lend an ear to them and spend some time to be with them.1．A．angrily B．carefully C．directly D．softly2．A．strong B．loud C．weak D．sick3．A．making conversation B．losing temperC．playing arick D．jumping to a conclusion4．A．when B．as C．unless D．though5．A．In a few days B．Before a few daysC．A few days later D．A few days ago6．A．stories B．lessons C．experiences D．factsⅢ. 语法填空12、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。

2023年广州市普通高中毕业班综合测试（二）英语试题参考答案第二部分阅读第一节（共15小题；每小题2.5分，满分37.5分）21. C 22. D 23. B 24. A 25. D26. B 27. A 28. D 29. A 30. C31. B 32. C 33. D 34. A 35. B第二节（共5小题；每小题2.5分, 满分12.5分）36. B 37. A 38. D 39. E 40. G第三部分语言运用第一节（共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分）41. A 42. D 43. B 44. C 45. D46. A 47. D 48. C 49. B 50. C51. B 52. B 53. A 54. C 55. D第二节（共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分）56. conditions 57. stronger 58. Faced 59. was convinced 60. survival 61. an 62. to enjoy 63. tirelessly 64. on / forward 65. where说明：1. 有拼写或大小写错误的作答不给分。

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第四部分写作第一节（满分15分）一、评分原则1.本题总分为15分，按五个档次进行评分。

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2024年中考第二次模拟考试（广州卷）英语（全解全析）（考试时间：100分钟试卷满分：90分）一、语法选择(本题15小题；每小题1分，共15分)One day, I had a meal in 1 expensive restaurant. A young couple with a small boy ordered a piece of the cheapest beef steak. “Sir, anything else? One piece is not enough for all of you!” The waiter said.The dad was a little 2 . He said, “Thanks. It’s enough. We just want to bring the guy to have beef steak, and we 3 supper.”I watch 4 for a while. I found that the parents not only took the boy to have beef steak, but also regarded as a process of 5 . The parents taught the kid 6 to use the knife and fork and told him some table manners.I’d like 7 good friends with the family. Then I walked over and asked 8 . “ 9 I offer each of you a cup of coffee?” They accepted my coffee with a smile. We began to chat. “To be honest, we are very poor, 10 we can’t afford any expensive food at all. However, we have every confidence in our boy. He lives in a poor family, but I believe he 11 great success in the future. That’s why we teach him the good table manners,” said the dad. “We hope our kid can be a person 12 respects himself and others.”We became friends and got on well 13 each other. Afterwards, great progress 14 by the kid, and he succeeded. And I have the honor to drink a cup of coffee from him, especially in 15 restaurant in England.1．A．a B．an C．the D．/2．A．embarrass B．embarrassed C．embarrassing D．embarrassment3．A．eat B．are eating C．have eaten D．will eat4．A．they B．them C．their D．theirs5．A．learn B．learns C．to learn D．learning6．A．how B．what C．why D．who7．A．become B．becoming C．to become D．becomes8．A．polite B．politeness C．politely D．politer9．A．May B．Must C．Need D．Should10．A．but B．or C．because D．so11．A．achieves B．has achieved C．achieved D．will achieve12．A．who B．which C．when D．where13．A．of B．with C．from D．in14．A．makes B．made C．has made D．was made15．A．expensive B．more expensive C．the most expensive D．most expensive【答案】1．B 2．B 3．C 4．B 5．D 6．A 7．C 8．C 9．A 10．D 11．D 12．A 13．B 14．D 15．C【导语】本文讲述了作者看见一对夫妇带着自己儿子去餐厅吃牛排。

2019-2020学年广州市第二中学高三英语二模试卷及参考答案第一部分阅读（共两节，满分40分）第一节（共15小题；每小题2分，满分30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APlan Your Visit to the British MuseumWe've made a few changes to ensure you can safely enjoy your visit:How to book tickets·Tickets for the permanent collection can only be hooked online in advance.·To book tickets for exhibitions, visit our exhibition pages. If you want to guarantee your visit to the permanent collection as well as the exhibition on your visit, you will need to book a separate ticket.·We are limiting numbers of people in the museum to ensure there is room for you to safely enjoy your visit. Everyone, including members and volunteers, will therefore need to book a free, timed ticket in advance.Important information about your ticket booking·You can book up to six tickets for people who live in the same family.·We will email yourticket to you, and you will need to show it either printed out or on your device (设备) when you arrive.·Please arrive at the time stated on your ticket-we cannot guarantee admission before or after it.Following the routeWe have created a new one-way route through the museum which will allow you to safely explore world cultures from the Mediterranean to the Middle East and from the Americas to Africa.·View a map of the route (Open in a new window).·Our audio guides (音频指南) are not available. However, youcan pay to download the audio introductions from iTunes (Open in a new window) or Google Play (Open in a new window) to each of the galleries and listen on your own device. Please remember to bring along your own headphones.1.Why does the museum offer timed tickets?A.To earn more money.B.To hire more volunteers.C.To save room for collections.D.To control the number of visitors.2.How can a visitor learn about the new route in advance?A.View an online map.B.Buy a new headphone.C.Buy audio guides from the museum.D.Download video introductions from iTunes.3.Where can you probably find the text?A.In a newspaper.B.In a magazine.C.On a website.D.In a report.BIn Copenhagen, an 8-year dream was realized when the first paid skiers took their runs down a one-third-mile course (路线)．They skied on what is possibly the greenestpower factory in the world．The factory is so clean and safe that designers were able to turn its buildings into a new center for social life．The waste-to-power factory itself opened in 2017 under the name Amager Bakke．Bjarke Ingels is the architect whosecompany came up with the idea eight years ago of designing a power plant building that would join mountain sports into its very nature．“It is the cleanest waste-to-energy power plant in the world．It is not only better for the environment, it is also moreenjoyable for the lives of its citizens.” Ingels says 97% of city people get their heating as a by-product of energy production．It comes from a system where the electricity, heating, and waste disposal (处理) are mixed into a single process．He dreams that it is also becoming an example that others can look to and say, “IfCopenhagencan do it why can' t we?"There are no hills in this island city, but now people can ski locally, while enjoying the best views ever seen of the harbor．Another thing missing hereis snow cover throughout the winter, so designers set up a kind of special "plastic grass" that provides the perfect friction (摩擦力) for downhill winter sports．In a country where 600, 000 skiers always had to travel to practice sking, to be able to finally ski in their backyard-and, all year round - is, as one skier said, “AMAZING．”The company hopes to see 300, 000 visitors enjoying the experience of Copen hill each year, with the ski slope costing $ 22 an hour or just $ 366 for a full season pass．Meanwhile, the city is one step closer to its final goal of becoming the world's first carbon-neutral city by 2025．We thinkit might be all “down hill” from here．4. How does the power factory produce electricity?A. By using oil．B. By using coal．C. By usingwind．D. By using waste．5. What' s Ingels' dream according to the passage?A. To make more tall buildings in different big cities．B. To help more skiers to ski in high mountains．C. There will be more green power factories in the world．D. More and more people will ski in the power factory．6. Where do the skiers ski in the power factory?A. On man-made snow．B. On man-made ice．C. On plastic grass．D. On real sand．7. The underlined part “it might be all 'downhill' from here" means that________.A. they will soon reach their final goalB. they will soon draw many visitorsC. they will produce more electricityD. they have difficulties reaching the goalCI dropped out of college after my first year. Three years later, I returned to college after having been stuck in a dead-end job, working at a department store. I saw school as my way out. But I quickly found myself up against the same problems that had caused me to give up before. I was in over my head with college-level algebra (代数) and a heavy workload of reading and writing homework. In addition, I was still unsure of my career (职业) direction。

2023年广东省广州市白云区中考二模英语试题学校:___________姓名：___________班级：___________考号：___________一、语法选择阅读下面短文，按照句子结构的语法性和上下文连贯的要求，从各题所给的A、B、C 和D项中选出最佳选项。

Jim, a successful businessman, told an experience of his childhood.When he was 12, his parents died. He was alone and didn’t get on well with ___1___. No one showed kindness to him. People always laughed ___2___ him. His only friend was a dog named Bobby. He gave his dog enough to eat and drink, ___3___ he was a little rude to it sometimes.One day when he ___4___ down the street, he saw a young lady walking in front of him. Suddenly one of her bags dropped from her arms. As she stopped ___5___ it up, she dropped other bags. Jim came to help her. “Thank you, dear! You are a nice little boy!” The lady said kindly and politely, smiling.A special feeling came to him. He had ___6___ heard such kind words before. He watched her until she went far away. He was so ___7___ that he whistled (吹口哨) to his dog.“Thank you? dear! You are a nice little boy!” He repeated the woman’s words. Then in ___8___ low voice he said to his dog, “You are a nice little dog!” Bobby raised its ears. It seemed that the dog had understood ___9___ he said, “Even a dog likes it!” he thought.“Well, Bobby, I ____10____ unkind words to you anymore.” he said. Bobby waved its tails ___11___. Later, they went directly to the river nearby. When he arrived at the riverside, he looked at ____12____ in the river. He saw ____13____ but a dirty boy. He washed his face carefully. After that, he saw a nice clean boy. From then on, he started a new life.After ____14____ this story, the businessman stopped for a while. Then he said, “Ladies and gentlemen, it was that kind woman ____15____ planted the first seed of kindness in me. All of us should learn about kindness. What great power it has!”1．A．other B．others C．another D．the other 2．A．at B．on C．in D．to3．A．so B．because C．though D．but4．A．is going B．goes C．was going D．has gone 5．A．pick B．to pick C．picking D．picked6．A．even B．never C．ever D．often 7．A．excite B．exciting C．excited D．excitedly 8．A．a B．an C．the D．/ 9．A．when B．how C．where D．what 10．A．haven’t said B．didn’t say C．won’t say D．don’t say 11．A．happy B．happily C．happier D．happiest 12．A．he B．him C．his D．himself 13．A．something B．anything C．everything D．nothing 14．A．telling B．to tell C．told D．tell 15．A．which B．whose C．who D．whom二、完形填空This English grandmother has spent a whole year cleaning all of the rubbish off 52each week.70-year-old Pat Smith spent all of 2018 on Devon and Cornwall’s beaches each week, armed with bags, rubber gloves and a litter picker. She traveled without ___17___ from one end of the South West to the other, collecting ___18___ in beauty spots from Coverack, Cornwall, to Blackpool Sands, Devon.But the mother-of-two has no plan to ___19___ just because the year is over. “Doing 52 beach cleans in 2018 was my New Year’s decision and it’s ___20___ done,” said Smith. “I won’t stop, as our ___21___ need me. I’ll try my best to protect our living planet for my children and grandchildren and I will continue to do everything in my power to ___22___ that.”During her year-long cleanup, she said that she was often joined by other ___23___ — but at times, people would mistake her for doing community service. “A lot of the rubbish I have ___24___ is everyday items. These things are used by all of us and it is ___25___ to find them polluting our beautiful beaches.” she added. “Please let’s try to be more thoughtful in the new year.”16．A．clean B．build C．introduce D．travel 17．A．doubt B．trouble C．difficulty D．fail18．A．litter B．sand C．food D．water 19．A．return B．follow C．stop D．prepare 20．A．carefully B．finally C．hardly D．firstly 21．A．factories B．countries C．children D．beaches 22．A．support B．take C．achieve D．face 23．A．officers B．volunteers C．neighbours D．companies 24．A．taken up B．pulled up C．made up D．picked up 25．A．terrible B．wonderful C．satisfied D．bored三、阅读单选Last week I was in the boarding area of the airport, very excited about my trip home to see my parents. I had many plans for the weekend. But my daydream was interrupted by an elderly woman talking loudly into her cellphone. She kept asking the person to meet her where she was and was repeating the gate number into the phone. With each repeat she got a little louder. All the people around were trying to avoid laughing.Then I heard her say, “I’m sorry, I can’t hear you. There seems to be something wrong with my hearing aid.” As I waited for my turn to board, I noticed her tone was becoming increasingly frantic (狂躁的) as she tried to understand the person on the other end of the phone.It was almost my turn to board. I couldn’t stop looking back at the woman. It made me think how lucky I was to have my hearing. Then I realised I could do something to help her.I walked over to the woman and shouted, “Let me help you hear. I’ll tell you what the person is saying.” The doubt that flickered (闪烁) across her face was quickly replaced with understanding, then relief (欣慰).I took the phone from her, listened for a moment, and then told the woman that her husband was waiting for her in the baggage area as he could not enter the gate area. Then I pointed her in the right direction.It took me less than two minutes to help the woman, but my pride in having been able to help her remains strong.26．When the author met the woman, he was ________.A．having a rest on the planeB．waiting for someone in the airportC．on a trip to visit his familyD．calling his family on the phone27．The woman spoke loudly and repeatedly on her cellphone because ________. A．there was too much noise in the airportB．she didn’t have good hearingC．she wasn’t wearing her hearing aidD．the person on the other end of the phone spoke in a low voice28．When the author offered to help the woman, her first reaction was ________.A．joy B．thanks C．doubt D．anger 29．What can we learn from this passage?A．The people around were angry at the woman’s loud voice.B．The author became angry because his daydream was interrupted.C．The woman was going to spend her holiday with her husband.D．The woman and her husband were probably separated in the crowd.Are people less happy or more happy the older they get? A study found that people generally become happier and experience less worry after age 50. In fact, it found that by the age of 85, people are happier with their life than they were at 18.The finding came from a Gallup survey of more than 340,000 adults between the age of 18 and 85 in the United States.Arthur Stone in the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Science at Stony Brook University in New York led the study. His team found that levels of stress were highest among adults between the ages of 22 and 25. Stress levels dropped sharply after people reached their fifties.Happiness was highest among the youngest adults and those in their early seventies. But the people least likely to report feeling negative emotions were those in their seventies and eighties. The survey also found that men and women had similar emotional patterns as they grow older. However, women at all ages reported more sadness, stress and worry than men did.The researchers also considered possible influences like having young children, being unemployed or being single. But they found that influences like these did not affect the levelsof happiness and well-being related to age.So why would happiness increase with age? One theory is that, as people get older, they become more thankful for what they have and have better control of their emotions. They also spend less time thinking about bad experiences.The original goal of the study was to confirm the popular belief that aging is connected with increased sleep problems. The survey did find an increase during middle age, especially in women. But except for that, people reported that they felt their sleep quality improved as they got older.30．Old people may be happier probably because ________.A．their children have grown up B．they don’t have to work every day C．they can do whatever they like best D．they are most likely satisfied with life 31．According to the survey, when will adults feel most stressful?A．In their twenties.B．In their fifties.C．In their seventies.D．In their eighties.32．What may make Arthur Stone a bit surprised?A．Women usually live longer than men.B．Middle-age men mostly are very rich. C．Old people usually have a better sleep.D．Most of old people can’t sleep well at night.33．Which of the following may be the topic of this passage?A．The difference between men and women.B．Old people’s feeling of happiness. C．The young people and the old people.D．The connection of sleep and happiness.Yao Ming was born in Shanghai in 1980. At 229 centimeters, he was the third tallest player in NBA history. Yao made his first appearance in the NBA during the 2000 Sydney Olympics. He surprised many critics with his first games, and was fast becoming an international fan favorite, as he broke Michael Jordan’s record for votes (投票) received. In July 2011 Yao announced his retirement from the NBA due to frequent problems in his left foot.He continuously works to raise awareness of endangered species and even went as far as to stop using shark fin soup at his wedding in 2007. Yao has been saying no to shark fin soup since 2006 when he was appointed Goodwill Ambassador (亲善大使) for wildlife protection. “Sharks are friends of human beings. They are not our food.” Since his retirement he hasbecome a surprise international force in the field of wildlife protection, and he is using his fame to tell us the difficulties faced by sharks.Most recently he went to Houston Zoo, as part of his continuing effort to educate young people about the importance of wildlife protection. He is part of a large campaign (运动) by the wildlife protection charity WildAid, and has traveled through Africa to see and document the difficulties facing elephants and rhinos in the wild. With elephant and rhinoceros poaching (偷猎) on the rise, Yao also said, “When the buying stops, the killing can too. Get rid of the demand for rhino horn and ivory right at the source. That’s what I want to do.”Although Yao is not the first Chinese player in the NBA, it could be argued that he is the most important one, not just for his taking part in charity and wildlife protection work. He built a bridge between two completely different worlds and introduced millions to the Chinese way of life, and the American lifestyle separately.34．The first paragraph mainly tells us ________.A．the history of MBA B．how high Yao Ming isC．the life of Michael Jordan D．Yao Ming’s basketball life35．Why did Yao Ming stop using shark fin soup at his wedding?A．Because he wants to set a good example.B．Because shark fin soup is not food.C．Because sharks are not endangered speciesD．Because shark fin soup is too expensive for him.36．What do we know about what Yao Ming said in the Paragraph 3?A．The demand for wildlife leads to killing.B．He wants to appeal to others to stop illegal selling.C．WildAid plays an important role in wildlife protection.D．Young people make a difference in wildlife protection.37．What is the best title for this passage?A．The first Chinese player in the NBAB．A super basketball star — Yao MingC．Yao Ming and his wildlife protectionD．When the buying stops, the killing can tooWhich is your favorite museum? You can send letters to us and share it with others. Here38．Which museum provides special food for children?A．Chertsey Museum.B．Tullie House, Carlisle.C．The Collection Museum, Lincoln.D．Boness and Kinneil Railway Museum. 39．Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage?A．Chertsey Museum is a wonderful place for little boys.B．You can create a work of art in Tullie House, Carlisle.C．Children can paint or play creative games in the Collection Museum, Lincoln. D．Children can play Museum Monkeys game in the Bo’ness and Kinneil Railway Museum. 40．What is the purpose of this text?A．To call on people to protect museums.B．To call on people to visit museumsC．To give advice to parents on taking their children out.D．To encourage people to share their favorite museums.四、阅读还原5选5阅读短文及文后A~E选项, 选出可以填入1~5各题空白处的最佳选项, 并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。

2020-2021学年广州市第二中学高三英语二模试题及参考答案第一部分阅读（共两节，满分40分）第一节（共15小题；每小题2分，满分30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AThank you. It’s my great honor to be given this award.You cannot imagine that I have always been a late starter. Years ago, when I was 16, I took an important exam — GCE(General Certificate of Education), which turned out to be a failure. My dad was reading my report card and saw that my position in class was 29th, but the number in class was 29. It meant that I had achieved the distinction of being bottom of my class.I wasn’t lazy, and I was really trying. You can picture how I felt. Dad put his hand on my shoulder and said, “You can only do the best you can, but whatever you decide to do, make sure you love it.” He was a really sweet guy and a great man. I knew his attempt to hide his disappointment with some of his encouraging words. I was depressed for a week, but his advice was a wake-up call.Fortunately I love working with my hands, and I was good at two things: woodwork and art, and I really loved to draw and paint. I was quite talented. Dad strongly encouraged me to go to art school, which in those days wasn’t the obvious place that a father would suggest.So I got into Hartlepool College of Art. The college was a revelation (出乎意料), the passionate teachers there, who were extremely interested in the students, not just tolerating them but actually engaging with them. It was a world apart from my schooling until then. It’s extraordinary what an enthusiastic teacher can do, drawing the student out, lighting independence, and encouraging a design of your own future, rather than waiting for something to happen. I’m honored to have become one of these passionate teachers years later.My teachers inspired me, and thanks to my dad, here I am tonight. I think I should mention all the talents I have worked with over time, and to my kids and my wife Giannina, thank you.Thank you for this great award. I shall find a very special place for it.1. How did the author feel after taking GCE?A. Happy.B. Upset.C. Tired.D. Relieved.2. What didHartlepoolCollege of Art impress the author most?A. The teachers were strict with students.B. The students set good examples for each other.C. The teachers inspired students’ passion for learning.D. The students got prepared for their lessons independently.3. The author gave this speech to ________.A. share his career choiceB. explain his teaching methodsC. describe his life experienceD. show his appreciationBThe measurable threat to the environment has been worsened by the spread of COVID-19 that increases the need for plastic protective equipment. Most plastic is made from fossil fuels. Millions of tons of greenhouse gas are released from the development of these resources and plastic production and burning.The end life of plastic is just worrisome. Less than 10% of the plastic produced has been recycled. Even more of it has been burned. But the vast majority of plastic has been buried inland, and it is increasingly polluting the environment. We hear mostly about ocean plastic and the harm done to sea creatures that mistake plastic bags and bits for food. But microplastic is even more worrisome. Plastic doesn't break down biologically but instead breaks down into tiny particles（a very small piece of something）, which have been found in every corner of the planet, on land and in the air, in drinking water and food sources.Yet the public has not given this global environmental disaster the attention it requires. Instead, they have viewed single-use plastic—which makes up about 40% of plastic used each year—as a litter issue that can be solved through better recycling and waste management. That attitude must change because the recent global breakdown of the market for recycling has made it clear that it has never been, nor ever will be, able to keep up with plastic trash use.California has been the forerunner of plastic waste reduction—it was the first state to ban single-use plastic bags and may be the first state to transform the way goods are packaged. The state also came close to passing an act which would have required that products sold in plastic packaging in the state have a proven recycling rate of 75% by 2032. California, though influential, can't solve this crisis alone. The US has long been producing a great amount of plastic trash and it should engage in reducing the use of plastic as well.4. Why does the author mention the release of greenhouse gas in paragraph 1?A. To show the harm of plasticB. To warn of the climate change.C. To call for the development of fossil fuels.D. To highlight the importance of plastic equipment.5. What's the author's attitude towards the public opinion on single-use plastic?A. Favorable.B. Tolerant.C. Curious.D. Opposed.6. What's California's role in reducing plastic waste?A. A pioneer.B. A failure.C. An objector.D. A predictor.7. What can be the best title for the text?A. Microplastic Products Are HarmfulB. Waste Recycling Is an Urgent MatterC. Plastic Waste Pollution Is a Wake-up CallD. Global Environmental Disasters Are IncreasingCStarting at university or college can be a big challenge, especially if you’re living away from home for the first time. You arefaced with big questions such as, “Who’s going to do my washing?” “Who’s going to tidy my room?” And, most importantly, “How am I going to eat?” Yes, living on your own means cooking for yourself, and when you’re living a student lifestyle, this could be a recipe for disaster.Students, in the UK at least, often rely on generally available food such as baked beans or cheese on toast. And for the more adventurous, there’s “spag bol” — spaghetti bolognaise(肉酱意粉), that is, cooked spaghetti served with a ground beef and tomato sauce — a budget-friendly solution. If you make a huge pan of it, it can probably last you a whole week! Other low-cost options include jar sauces and oven pizzas.Recently, a British supermarket suggested that rose harissa paste, organic cider vinegar and Swiss bouillon powder were the important food materials needed for the “student cupboard”. But are these items considered essential and affordable for someone on a budget?As a matter of fact, living on a budget is certainly one barrier to eating a well-balanced diet. What’s more, some young people don’t know much about cooking, and for many young students, there are more fun things to go and do than just stay inside and cook. That’s where takeaways and microwave meals come in.What should a health-conscious student really have in his or her food cupboard? Jack Monroe, a food writer and campaigner, has words to say: baked beans, lemon juice, canned tomatoes and tomato ketchup, described as“salt, sugar, vinegar and tomato all in one handy squeezy bottle”. And should that not appeal, you can always wait till your next visit to your mum and dad for a square meal!8. What does the author indicate by “this could be a recipe for disaster”?A. Cooking is difficult for a student.B. Students must cook if they live alone.C. It is important to live independently.D. Learning to cook will cause disasters.9. What is the feature of “spag bol”?A. It is delicious.B. It is healthy.C. It saves money.D. It needs little skill.10. What is paragraph 4 mainly about?A. How well-balanced diets can be realized.B. How students can eat healthily with limited money.C. Why living on a budget is common among students.D Why students choose takeaways and microwave meals.11. Why does the author write the last paragraph?A. To advocate visiting parents.B. To offer some tips.C. To promote health consciousness.D. To introduce a writer.DNostalgia (怀旧) has become increasingly common in our current climate of accelerated, unexpected change. More and more Americans are turning back with longing towhat feels like simpler, sweeter times. They collect cassette tapes, manual typewriters even decades-old video games.Is it a mistake to get too obsessed with the past? Some psychologists warn that too much devotion to the so-called good old days is an escape from reality; it can indicate loneliness or that a person is having a difficult time coping in the present. Psychologist Stephanie Coontz argues that nostalgia distracts us from addressing the problems of modern life and contribute to anxiety, depression , insomnia etc.But new studies suggest that a modest dose of nostalgia is not only harmless, but actually beneficial. They suggest it helps strengthen our sense of identity and makes us feel more optimistic and inspired. It is also a tool for self — discovery and memories are a psychological immune response that is triggered when you want to take a break from negativity. Interestingly, those happy memories can be particularly beneficial both to kids in their teens and to society's elders. Recalling our childhood reminds us of “the times when we were accepted and loved unconditionally," says Krystine Batcho, a psychologist. "That is such a powerfully comforting phenomenon,knowing that there was a time in life when we didn't have to earn our love." Nostalgia can transform even the most ordinary past into legends which warms the heart and the body. Let's not forget that nostalgia has been a source of inspiration to innumerable American writers. Mark Twain recalled his boyhood, writing, "after all these years, I can picture that old time to myself now, just as it was then：The white town drowsing in the sunshine of a summer's morning."So go ahead, daydream a little about your best childhood friend, your first car, a long - gone family pct. As Dr. Sedikidessays，"Nostalgia is ly central to human experience. "But at the same time, keep these words of wisdom from the great inventor Charles Kettering in mind as well："You can't have a better tomorrow if you are thinking about yesterday all the time. "312. What did some psychologists in paragraph 2 probably agree?A. Nostalgia will cause some mental problems.B. Nostalgia makes us devoted to the good old days.C. Nostalgia shows you are trying to get rid of loneliness.D. Nostalgia helps us cope with the difficult time we are going through.13. There are many benefits of nostalgia except ________A. It can enable us to know ourselves better.B. It can bring us some comfort when we recall.C. We are likely to gain attention if we recall the happy childhood.D. We can sometimes break away from negativity with happy memories.14. What will be talked about in the following paragraph?A. The bad influence of too much devotion to nostalgia.B. The reasons why we should avoid nostalgia.C. The bad memories that always stick around you.D. The great changes nostalgia will bring to you.15. What's the best title of the passage?A. We all have a soft spot for nostalgia.B. Nostalgia is actually good for you.C. Don't be carried away by nostalgia.D. There are many times when we like to recall.第二节（共5小题；每小题2分，满分10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。