广东省六校联合体高三第三次统测英语试题

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第一部分（共20小题，每小题1.5分，满分30分）1．I ______ football since I left university.A．didn’t play B．don’t playC．won’t play D．haven’t played2．After ________________ a sandstorm warning on Sunday evening, meteorologists forecast that dusty weather will continue in parts of the country on Monday.A．breaking off B．calling off C．leaving off D．putting off3．-----Good evening. Huangshan Hotel.-----Good evening. ______________?A．Do you still have a room for tonight B．What would you like, pleaseC．Is there anything I can do for you D．Who is that speaking, please4．I refuse to accept the blame for something ________ was someone else's fault.A．who B．thatC．as D．what5．A grand banquet was held by Elizabeth II _____ President Xi’s current state visit to the UK.A．in terms of B．in honor ofC．in favor of D．in memory of6．The majority of new businesses fail because, ________ they have a product or service that fills a gap in the market, they usually lack the skills in sales, marketing, and administration.A．now that B．even ifC．as long as D．as though7．Faced with the dilemma, the company committee ________ a public statement, appointing the capable man to be its new global chief financial officer.A．pulled out B．put outC．reached out D．drew out8．The financial damage is nothing compared to what _______ if there had been children in the classroom in time of thefire.A．would happen B．happenedC．would have happened D．should have happened9．It’s difficult for us to learn a lesson in life ________ we’ve actually had that lesson.A．while B．since C．until D．when10．By the time we ________ from our school, we have been close friends for more than ten years.A．graduated B．will graduateC．are graduating D．graduate11．The Winter Olympics ________ in 2024 will surely bring in many international tourists.A．held B．having held C．holding D．to be held12．Many gases in the atmosphere actually heat energy that escapes from the E arth’s surface back to the earth.A．finding; reflecting B．found; reflectedC．found; to reflect D．found; reflect13．The new local law in Nanjing says parents not physically harm young children or expose them tolong-term hunger as a punishment.A．can B．shallC．will D．need14．—Where on earth have they gone?—I have no idea, but I wish I .A．know B．knew C．would know D．would have known15．With the number of homecoming overseas students ________ up in recent years, the attraction of foreign degree holders has gradually faded.A．shot B．being shotC．shooting D．to shoot16．In some countries, people eat with chopsticks, while in ________, knives and forks.A．another B．otherC．others D．the other17．One should accomplish tasks____________ instead of always tuning to others for help.A．independently B．activelyC．skillfully D．voluntarily18．--- Are you free now? I have something interesting to tell you.---OK, you make it short I will have to work on this term paper due tomorrow.A．now that B．as soon asC．every time D．as long as19．Communication can help you gain more respect from your parents, and you may be able to reach ____ that make everyone happy.A．compromises B．contributions C．congratulations D．competitions20．---Will you be_____________ this evening，Mary？---That depends. I am afraid I will be with my manager，discussing a plan.A．convenient B．suitableC．available D．efficient第二部分阅读理解（满分40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。

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第一部分阅读理解（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，从每题所给的四个选项（A、B、C和D）中，选出最佳选项。

AShenzhen, one of the biggest cities in the south of China, is nicknamed the heaven of shopping. It attracts millions of visitors every year from all over the world. There are a large number of shopping malls to suit different tastes for tourists and guests to shop. Here are some great places where you can shop in Shenzhen.MixCThe magnificent MixC shopping mall is one of Shenzhen’s oldest shopping malls, providing an electric mix of exciting stores and fun amusements! MixC is located at No.1881 Shen Nan East Road and owns a mixture of retail boutiques （时装店）, like Footlocker and Ashley Stewart. You can visit MixC Mondays through Saturdays from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m., and Sundays from noon to 10:00 p.m.KK MallThe newest and trendiest shopping destination in the city is KK Mall. This shopping mall has all your national favorites like Dillard’s, Barnes & Noble and Target as well as a great restaurant selection. KK Mall is open from 10:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. Mondays through Saturdays and 11:00 a.m. to 9:00 on Sundays.Coco ParkOn the crossing of Fuhua Road and Jintian Road stands the Coco Park shopping mall. Children like riding on the mall’s mini train while adults like to shop and socialize. Movie fans will like knowing that the Broadway Cinema in Coco Park has a 24 screen AMC theatre. You can visit this mall from 10:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. Mondays through Saturdays, and Sundays from noon to 9:30 p.m.Coastal CityCoastal City shopping mall, located in Nanshan District of Shenzhen, is the largest shopping mall in the city with 70 shops including such stores as Lowes, Wal-Mart Super Center, Pet Smart and Old Navy. All these shops can be found at the open-air plaza. The mall’s 14 modern theaters are a great attraction for movie buffs. Coastal City’s hours of operation are 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. Mondays through Saturdays and 11:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. on Sundays.1.If you want to enjoy a good dining during shopping you can go to __________.A.KK MallB. Coastal CityC. Coco ParkD. MixC2.Children would like to visit Coco Park probably because________.A.they can buy a lot of wonderful toysB. they can take the mini train thereC.they can play their favorite computer gamesD. they can make many friends there3.What is probably a good time to visit Coastal City on Sundays？A. 10:00 a.m.B. 8:30 a.m.C. 9:00 a.m.D. 6:30 p.m.BTwo girls are getting closer to achieving their dream, and their inspirational story is already a big success. On Oct 3, the US TV show2 Broke Girls celebrated its 100th episode, and its fifth seasonbegan on Nov 12. The show has been successful because it shows how difficult it is for those on a low income to realize the American Dream. In the show, Max Black is a diner waitress in Brooklyn, New York. Despite her strong personality, Max feels she is going to live a life of debt, bad jobs and no future. The other main character in the show is newly-hired waitress Caroline Channing, who was a billionaire’s daughter with no real job. But now she is broke and homeless because her father was arrested for financial fraud （诈骗）. While Max had been poor for a long time when the show began, Caroline was not ready for the hard reality of being broke. On her first day of work, Caroline made just $2 in tips through incompetent job performance. However, as a clever graduate of the Wharton School of Business, she also made more than $300 selling Max’s cupcakes at a high price. The two soon became friends, roommates and business partners with the goal of earning $250,000 to open their own cupcake shop. To let fans know how the girls are doing, each episode ends with a title card showing the current total of the money they have saved. The situation that the two girls find themselves in comes from the 2008 economic crisis, a problem that meant that people in the US who once had a lot of money ended up in the same position as people who never had anything at all. As Alyssa Rosenberg noted in The Atlantic magazine, “2 Broke Girls is about how people （not the super-rich） began to see themselves as part of the same uncertain economy, rather than divided into working-class, middle-class and others.”4. What is the passage mainly about ？A. The pure friendship of two American girls from different classes.B. The unique characteristics of two American girls from different classes .C. How two American girls overcome their parents’ disapproval to do business.D. How two American girls from different classes struggle to start a business.5. In the TV show, Max Black and Caroline Channing _____________.A. have more or less similar families and education backgrounds.B. are both clever, optimistic and ambitious school graduates.C. have different personalities but share the same dream.D. save a large amount of money by working in a cupcake shop.6. What is the social problem reflected in this TV show according to the passage？A. In the US, the poor suffered more than the wealthy in the 2008 economic crisis.B. The 2008 economic crisis put everybody in the US in the same position.C. The 2008 economic crisis somewhat bridged the gap between the rich and the poorD. Some people suffered from the 2008 economic crisis, but others benefited greatly.7. The best title of the passage can be _____________.A. An American DreamB. Two Dreaming GirlsC. Poor American’s DreamD. Waitresses of The DreamCMany years later as he faced the firing squad, Colonel Aureliano Buendía was to remember that distant afternoon when his father took him to discover ice. At that time Macondo was a village of twenty mud brick houses, built on the bank of a river of clear water that ran along a bed of polished stones. The world was so recent that many things lacked names.Every year during the month of March a family of ragged gypsies （吉普赛人） would set up their tents near the village, and with a great sound of pipes and kettledrums they would display new inventions. First they brought the magnet. A heavy gypsy with a wild beard and sparrow hands, who introduced himself as Melquíades, put on a public presentation he himself called the eighth wonder of the learned alchemists （炼金术士） of Macedonia. He went from house to house dragging two metal pieces and everybody was amazed to see iron things drop down from their places and even iron objects that had been lost for a long time appeared from where they had been searched for most. "Things have a life of their own," the gypsy said, "It's simply a matter of waking up their souls."José Arcadio Buendía thought it would be possible to make use of that u seless invention to extract gold from inside the earth. Melquíades warned him："It won't work for that." But José Arcadio Buendía did not believe in the honesty of gypsies, so he traded his horse and a pair of goats for the two magnetized pieces. José Arcadio Buendía’s wife, úrsula Iguarán, who relied on those animals to increase their poor family condition, was unable to persuade him.For several months he worked hard to explore every inch of the region, even the riverbed, with a shovel, dragging the two i ron pieces along and reciting Melquíades' incantation （咒语）aloud. The only thing he succeeded in doing was to unearth a suit fifteenth-century armor （铠甲） which had all of its pieces connected together with rust. When he managed to take the armor apart, he found inside a skeleton with a copper box containing a woman's hair around its neck.8. Which of the following about José Arcadio Buendía is TRUE？A. He was a villager from Macondo, a remote village where gypsies lived.B. He wanted to make money with the two metal pieces bought from the gypsy.C. He lived in Macondo with úrsula Iguarán for several months to extract gold.D. He traded his horse and a goat for magnets and finally found a valuable armor.9. What can we infer from Paragraph 2？A. Colonel Aureliano Buendía missed his father.B. Melquíades settled in the village with his family.C. úrsula Iguarán was unwilling to buy the metal pieces.D. Melquíades was proud of the two metal pieces.10.The underlined word in the last paragraph means______________.A. knock outB. find outC. dig outD. turn out11. According to the passage, which of the following is WRONG？A. Macondo was a village built on the riverside with a small population.B. A skeleton inside the old armor was discovered b y José Arcadio Buendía.C. Some gypsies thought that things in the world had souls of their own.D. Macondo villagers hated gypsies because they always cheated them.DThe word “super-material” gets thrown around a lot these days：ceramic super-materials, aerogel super materials, elastomeric super material. But one super-material beats them all, earning its discoverers a Nobel Prize and defining the upper limit for scientific excitement. It’s called graphene （石墨烯）, the granddaddy of the modern boom in materials science.Graphene was accidentally discovered in 2010 by two scientists, Andre Geim and KostyaNovoselov, at Manchester University, UK. What exactly is it？ The idea is easy enough to come up with：what if we could take a diamond and cut it into pieces just one atom thick？This would make it a so-called “two-dimensional” substance, made entirely out of carbon, yet flexible in a way that diamond cannot be. It not only has the incredible physical properties you’d expect from the strongest materials, but also has unbelievably high electrical conductivity （传导性）.Being atomically small, graphene is suitable for a wide range of applications - not least in electronics. It allows many industries to take huge steps forward. There’s bioengineering, where scient ists hope to use graphene’s unbelievably small size to enter cell walls, potentially put a molecule （分子）of the researchers’ choice. Graphene could also be used to create an ultra-fine, anti-biotic water filter （过滤器）for quick, easy filtration of possibly dangerous drinking water. It’s not surprising that designers and engineers are letting their imaginations run wild at the thought.Graphene will change the world — the only question is whether it will do so directly, or indirectly. Definitely, it is inspiring a new generation of two-dimensional material science, and will be incredibly important in shaping the face of the modern world.12. Which of the following best describes graphene？A. It is a super-material with low flexibility and high conductivity.B. It was discovered by two scientists in the UK 3 years ago.C. It has incredible physical properties and electrical conductivity.D. It is one-atom thick and can get into cell walls easily.13. What is the writer’s attitude toward graphene？A. indifferentB. doubtfulC. positiveD. suspicious14. How does the writer develop Paragraph 3？A. By explaining causesB. By giving examplesC. By listing statisticsD. By drawing conclusions15. What does the underlined sentence in the last paragraph mean？A. Graphene might be very useful in a limited variety of fields.B. Graphene and graphene-related industries will advance the world.C. Scientists are still questioning whether grapheme is useful or not.D. There exists a disadvantage about graphene although it is very useful.第二节（共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分）根据短文内容，从选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。

2020-2021学年广州市六中学高三英语第三次联考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AIt was a weeknight and one of my twin daughters marched into the room, waving a book she'd finished. “Dad, why are books with science in them always about boys?” she asked.I told her that simply wasn't true; there were loads of great science fictions with girls in them. She agreed, but argued that in those stories it was the boys who were doing science, and the girls were justalong for the ride. My other daughter took her sister's side and challenged me to give an example.This left me in a difficult position. I could either go through our library to point out some wonderful examples of female-led science fictions, or just admit they were right and remain in my comfortable chair.I've been asked several times how I came up with the idea forA Problematic Paradoxand my answer is always the same: it came to me in a moment of inspiration. I like that answer because it's simple and makes me seem very creative. The fact that this explanation is not true bothers me from time to time. Here's the truth: the story wasn't my idea. It was my daughters who suggested I write something for them that had a girl doing science.My daughters were at an age when many young women turn away from STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math), believing those areas of study unfriendly or out-of-the-norm for girls. I also read about how important role models can be to young people. It's one thing to tell a person they can do something, but seeing someone like them doing that thing can be more powerful.So, I kept two guidelines for the book in mind: First, the story had to be fun for anyone, because it's as important for boys to understand that science is for everyone. Second, I wanted the main character, Nikola, to be imperfect. She should be someone with shortcomings as we all have. I think this not only makes a story more interesting to read, but also helps make it clear that the most extraordinary things can be done by ordinary people.1. What does the underlined phrase “along for the ride” in paragraph 2 probably mean?A. Entering a bike race.B. Offering vital help.C. Doing unimportant things.D. Playing the leading role.2. What do we know about the bookA Problematic Paradox1?A. Its main character is perfect.B. It is a female-led science fiction.C. It is intended to appeal to girls only.D. Its idea comes from the author's inspiration.3. Which of the following best describes the author's book?A. Serious and abstract.B. Simple and practical.C. Creative and well-organized.D. Inspiring and interesting.BAs I work in theLarkwhistle Garden in Dyer's Bay, Ontario, I take my time and the garden is teaching me about working with the earth. I recognize that there will be both successes and failures and there are many variables(变量)that affect them both.The quality of the seeds planted has a bearing on how the plants will grow. The weather can be too hot, too cold, or exactly right, and usually varies between all three. Weeds seem to grow in the garden and need to be taken care of, pulled, and removed to ensure they do not eat into the fruits, vegetables, and flowers we have so lovingly planted.I take time to stand back and rest, and to observe the plants and how they are growing. Each plant is unique and develops in the way that is best for them. Some have large broad leaves to shadow their fruit from the severe rays of the sun, while other plants are more open, their fruit needing the light to grow and ripen.Getting my hands dirty, feeling the sweat on my forehead, and the strength and flexibility of my body as I dig, bend and work under the warm summer sun, reminds me I am alive in ways I would not have remembered sitting on the couch.It is attractive to move things around, to transplant, and to disturb the natural order of how plants grow. The garden teaches me that it is important to know when to disturb things and when to let them be. The garden's life cycle follows a pattern that is repeated according to laws of nature, birth, growth, and then dies and it teaches us to accept this fact.4. How many variables may affect the growth of plants in the garden?A. Two.B. Three.C. Four.D. Five.5. What can we learn about the author?A. He feels exhausted while gardening.B. He enjoys life from working practice.C. He takes pleasure in harvesting fruits.D. He dreams away his time in the garden.6. How is the garden tended by the author?A. Its rank grass is got rid of.B. Its plants are left to grow freely.C. Its temperature is controlled properly.D. Its plants with large broad leaves are cut off.7. What fact does the author learn from gardening?A. Life takes its course.B. Hard work benefits health.C. Time is short and precious.D. Gardening brings good harvest.CTourism is often about seeking deeper emotional and personal connections with the world around us. Not all travel experiences, however, need to take place in the real world. With the evolution of virtual reality(VR) technology, tourism will increasingly become a combination of physical and virtual worlds. VR may even remove the need to travel entirely.But can a VR experience really equal a real world one? Many experts believe it can. Studies have shown that our brains have an inbuilt VR-like mechanism that enables us to live imagined experiences. Much of our waking life is spent thinking about either the past or the future. This is known as" mind wandering". During these events we' re not paying attention to the current world around us. Instead, we' re recalling memories, or creating and processing imagined futures.When engaged in mind wandering, our brains process these mental images using the same pathways used to receive inputs from the real world. So, the imagined past or future can create emotions and feelings similar to how we react to everyday life. VR can create these same feelings.While critics might argue that a virtual experience will never match reality, there are several ways VR tourism could make a positive contribution. Firstly it could help protect sensitive locations from over-tourism. In recent years famous sites such as Maya Bay in Thailand, and Cambodia's Angkor Wat Temples have had to limit the number of visitors because of their negative impact. These places are now producing their own VR experiences that will allow tourists to pass through virtual models of the sites.Virtual reality may also allow people back in time, to experience historical events, visit ancient cities, and even to walk among dinosaurs.Finally, in a world where many people suffer from stress and depression due to overwork, virtual tourism may provide a cheap and convenient way for people to take brief holidays to otherwise unreachable destinations and recharge their batteries, without ever leaving their homes.It sounds like science fiction but it's already happening. As virtual technology improves and as people continue to demand new and interesting experiences, expect more virtual tourism, both in combination with the real world and instead of it.8. What is driving the development of virtual tourism?A. Companies seeking to make more money.B. Improvements in virtual reality technology.C. People's demand for more shared experiences.D. People's deeper understanding of the physical world.9. Which of the following best describes "mind wandering"?A. The brain processes which help people think VR is real.B. The way the brain processes inputs from the real world.C. Brain activities focusing on past or future events.D. Experiences coming from a person's imagination.10. What does the underlined word "it" in the last paragraph refer to?A. Science fiction.B. Virtual technology.C. Virtual tourism.D. The real world.11. What is the purpose of the passage?A. To describe the advantages of VR tourism.B. To give suggestions for reducing over-tourism.C. To encourage people to develop VR technology.D. To argue VR tourism will replace the real world travel.DA former UPS driver and his wife have made history by donating $20 million to Morgan State University – the largest gift any historically black college or university (HBCU) has ever received from a former student. The money, pledged by Calvin Tyler Jr and his wife Tina, will fund scholarships that were established under the Tylers’ name in 2002.Tyler grew up in a low-income family and was forced to drop out of Morgan State University in 1963 because he could no longer afford to study. The following year, Tyler saw a job advertisement in a Baltimore newspaperfrom United Parcel Service and got a job with the company as a driver. He rose through the ranks during his 34-year career at the global shipping company to become its senior vice president of US operations and a member of the board of directors before retiring in 1998.Tyler and his wife, also a Baltimore native, have lived all across the country but he said they have never forgotten their humble beginnings.Their latest pledge follows a $5million commitment they made in 2016 for the fund, which to date has supported 222 students with full or partial scholarships.Marybeth Gasman, a professor at Rutgers University who studies HBCUs, said the gift is significant because public HBCU’s like Morgan State University tend to have a lower alumni giving rate compared to private ones.“For a long time, they weren’t asking alumni to give,” she said. But that has changed in the past couple of decades, she added, and the schools have “started asking alumni to give and creating a culture of philanthropy (慈善) on campus.”David K. Wilson, the president of Morgan State University, said the money will help students for years to come. “Morgan is so proud to call this son and daughter of the great city of Baltimore our own,” he said in a statement. “Through their historic giving, the doors of higher education will most certainly be kept open for generations of aspiring leaders whose financial shortfalls may have kept them from realizing their academic dreams.”“We are forever indebted to the Tylers”.12. Why is Tyler’s donation historic?A. He was a former UPS driver.B. The donation is large enough.C. The donation will fund his scholarships.D. He used to be a student at the university.13. What is a driving force of Tyler’s donation?A. His working experiences.B. His career achievements.C. His promise to the university.D. His past embarrassing situations.14. Which is true about HBCUs according to Gasman?A. They are mainly public universities.B. They are encouraging alumni to donate.C. They rarely accept help from the alumni.D. They have changed little over the decades.15. What can be inferred about Tyler from Wilson’s comments?A. He’s helped many city leaders.B. He’s grateful to his university.C. He’s made great contributions.D. He’s proud of his son and daughter.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。

2020届高三六校第三次联考英语试题试卷共10页，卷面满分120分，折算成135分计入总分。

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第一部分阅读理解（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，从短文后每题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。

AHow cool can libraries be in an era of iPods and Kindles? More than you think. Only if you know where to go.Central Library: Seattle, Washington, United StatesThe Central Library in Seattle is modern and fashionable and has tourists from around the world paying visits and taking tours. It was designed by Dutch architect Rem Koolhaas and American designer Joshua Ramus. Tours began in 2006, two years after its opening. The library holds various art exhibitions, book signings and other events, while visitors can stop by the Chocolate cart for a coffee and scan through the gift shop anytime.Trinity College Library: Dublin, IrelandThe Trinity College Library in Dublin is in Ireland, founded at the end of the 16th century by Queen Elizabeth I. It is the largest single library in the world, also known as the Long Room, which contains more than 200,000 of the library's oldest books. The Long Room houses one of the oldest harps（竖琴）in Ireland. Dating to the 15th century, the old harp is the model for the symbol foreland.Geisel Library, University of California: San Diego, United StatesAt first glance, it looks like a spaceship. Architect William Pereira, who helped design actual space launch facilities at Cape Canaveral in Houston, Texas, designed the library in 1970. It has been featured in sci-fi films, short stories and novels.The library hosts “Dinner in the Library,” which invites readers for cocktails, and also special speeches from dis tinguished authors．TU Delft Library: The NetherlandsThe library at the Delft University of Technology was constructed in 1997 and has more than 862,000 books, 16,000 magazine subscriptions and its own museum. The building itself exists beneath the ground, so you can't really see the actual Library. What makes it interesting is the roof, which is a grassy hill. The roof covers 5,500 square meters. And it hasbecome one of the most striking and greenest structures in the area.1. Which of the four libraries has the longest history?A. Central LibraryB. Trinity College LibraryC. Geisel LibraryD. TU Delft Library2. What makes Geisel Library different from the others is that _____.A. a spaceship designer founded the libraryB. it has a roof of grassy hillC. famous writers often deliver speeches thereD. it is the largest single library in the world3. In Central Library, you can _____.A. drink cocktailsB. buy souvenirsC. create paintingsD. book eventsBThe cracked step four years ago was the start of it. That day, I awoke tired—the children were tiny and needing so much—and I had a golden afternoon of rest ahead, my mother stepping in to allow me to catch up on my sleep. I dropped them off and drove home—the sun shining and my bed signaling. As I was about to enter the house, I caught sight of a deep crack beneath my feet.Without thinking, I turned around, walked back to the car and drove to a DIY store. Four hours later, I had all the tools, mixed my own cement, filled in the crack and repaired the foundation. Perfect. As I stood up to take a photo of my handiwork, I realized that I was trembling. I’d forgotten my shot at a nice long nap, and my children were already on their way home. That sleep... that promise to self was broken, because I had focused, instead, on the crack in the step.Suddenly, everything started to hurt. My head, my throat, my back. I couldn’t stop shaking. What earned then is that when we break the promises we make to our bodies they will not be silenced. This is when we overwork and overthink to the point of breaking down. Ironically (讽刺地), for many of us, it is only when we have no choice— when we fall ill—that we learn to listen. For me, when that crack ended in a hospital stay which sent me to bed for two unmoving weeks when my body worked to clear two different infections, the lesson is ever present. I did it to myself—a whole twisted spin on DIY.Sadly it took another two ridiculous DIY projects to finally get through. The cracks will never be fully filled. Focus, then, on your own inner core, the feeding of light, fire and strength.4．What made the author so sleepy in the first place?A. Taking care of the kids.B. Asking her mother for help.C. Driving to her mother’s houseD. Dealing with DIY projects.5．How did the author feel as soon as she finished her repair work?A. RegretfulB. UpsetC. ProudD. Thankful6．What can be implied from Paragraph 3?A. Our health is ignored deliberately.B. Our body will respond to what we do.C. The author took her mother’s advice.D. The author was infected before the DIY.7．What is the author’s purpose in writing the text?A. To describe an unfortunate event.B. To show the danger of DIY.C. To stress the importance of sleep.D. To encourage focusing on oneself.CI used to think the whole purpose of life was pursuing happiness. Everyone said the path to happiness was success, so I searched for that ideal job, that perfect boyfriend, and that beautiful apartment. But instead of ever feeling fulfilled, I felt anxious and lost. Eventually. I decided to go to graduate school for positive psychology to learn what truly makes people happy.And what's the difference between being happy and having meaning in life? Many psychologists describe happiness as a state of comfort and ease, feeling good in the moment. Meaning, though, is deeper. The famous psychologist Martin Seligman says meaning comes from belonging to and serving something beyond yourself and from developing the best within you. Our culture is obsessed with happiness, but I came to see that seeking meaning is the more fulfilling path.There are four pillars of a meaningful life.The first pillar is belonging. Belonging comes from being in relationships where you're valued for who you are and where you value others as well. For many people, belonging is the most essential source of meaning.For others, the key to meaning is the second pillar: purpose. Finding your purpose is not the same thing as finding that job that makes y ou happy. A doctor told me her purpose is healing sick people. Many parents tell me, “My purpose is raising my children.” The key to purpose is using your strengths to serve others. Without something worthwhile to do, people flounder, thus losing the aim of life.The third pillar of meaning is also about stepping beyond yourself, but in a completely different way: transcendence (超然). Transcendent experiences can change you. Transcendent states are those rare moments when you're lifted above the hustle and b ustle of daily life, your sense of self fades away, and you feel connected to a higher reality. For me, I’m a writer, and it happens through writing. Sometimes I get so in the zone that I lose all sense of time and place.The fourth pillar is storytelling, the story you tell yourself about yourself. Creating a narrative from the events of your life brings clarity. It helps you understand how you became you. But we don’t always realize that we're the authors of our stories and can change the way we’re tellin g them. Your life isn't just a list of events. You can edit, interpret and retell your story, even as you're constrained by the facts.That’s the power of meaning. Happiness comes and goes. But when life is really good and when things are really bad, having meaning gives you something to hold on to.8. What can we know from the first two paragraphs？A. Life might be fulfilled by landing ideal jobs．B. Life dilemma is challenging for us to get out of．C. Meaning is highly valued in our culture．D. Happiness is what most people try to achieve．9. Which word is the closest to the underlined word?A. ConfusedB. DistractedC. DisappointedD. Saddened10. Which pillar can describe an artist obsessed with her work despite repeated failures?A. BelongingB. PurposeC. TranscendenceD. Storytelling11. The passage aims to tell us that _______________．A. meaning is superior to happinessB. meaning is the way to successC. chasing meaning can make people happyD. meaning has deeper psychological significanceDIt often happens that a number of applicants with almost identical qualifications and experience all apply for the same position. In their educational background, special skills and work experience, there is little, if anything, to choose between half a dozen candidates. How then does the employer make a choice? Usually on the basis of an interview.There are many arguments about the interview as a selection procedure. One argument is that it gives rise to a wholly subjective decision. As often as not, employers do not choose the best candidate, but the one who makes a good first impression on them. Some employers, of course, reply to this argument by saying that they have become so experienced in interviewing s taff that they are able to make a sound assessment of each candidate’s likely performance. Unfortunately, both for the employers and applicants, there are many people of great ability who simply do not interview well. There are also, of course, people who interview extremely well, but are later found to be very unsatisfactory employees.Those in favour of the interview insist that the well-structured procedure is valid in assessing a candidate’s ability, an essential guarantee for the future job. They also argue that an employer is concerned not only with a candidate’s ability, but with the suitability of his or her personality for the particular work situation. Many employers, for example, will overlook occasional inefficiencies from their secretary so long as she has a pleasant personality. Perhaps the real purpose of an interview is not to assess the assessable aspects of each candidate but to make a guess at the more intangible things, such as personality and social ability.Today, interview is still a common section of the entire selection procedure, though different employers have different standards for competence. Generally speaking, candidates who interview well tend to be quietly confident, but never boastful; direct and straight-forward in their questions and answers; cheerful and friendly, but never over-familiar; and sincerely enthusiastic and optimistic. Candidates who interview badly tend to be at either end of the spectrum of human behaviour. They are either very shy or over-confident. They show either a lack of enthusiasm or an excess of it. They eithertalk too little or never stop talking. They are either over-polite or rudely abrupt.12. According to the passage, which of the following statements is TRUE?A. Employers are experienced in a ssessing the interviewees’ performance.B. Interview is not always recognized as a sensible way to choose employees.C. The interview helps the employers to pick the desired employees.D. The remarkable candidates often distinguish themselves in an interview.13. Which may not be considered in an interview?A. PersonalityB. Communication skillsC. BackgroundD. Capability14. What is the author’s attitude towards the interview as a selection procedure?A. SupportiveB. NegativeC. ObjectiveD. Unconcerned15. The last paragraph indicates _________________.A. a link between success in interview and characterB. connections between work abilities and characterC. differences in interview experienceD. differences in personal behaviour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。

2024届高三第三次六校联考英语试题（答案在最后）（满分120分；考试用时120分钟）第二部分阅读（共两节，满分50分）第一节（共15小题；每小题2.5分，满分37.5分）阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。

AImmersive Disney Animation SingaporeSince its world debut in Toronto in December2022,Immersive Disney Animation has already drawn audiences across13North American cities and made an intercontinental splash in Tokyo.Now,this much-awaited journey is about to hit South East Asia for the first time on18th November2023at the Sands Theatre,Marina Bay Sands!HIGHLIGHTSThe doors open up to a stunning360-degree environment that will transport you into the world of Disney’s storytelling.From classic hits to the latest blockbusters like Frozen,Encanto,Zootopia,and Big Hero6,you can journey through iconic scenes and meet the timeless characters.The experience goes beyond mere visual delights.There’ll be lots of interactive elements too,including floors that move with you as you explore the galleries,bubble snowfall,wristbands that light up in different colors,and more.Of course,children will be provided with protective gear when they are exploring with parents.It is also a hands-on adventure that will ignite your creativity and deepen your understanding of the art of animation.Inside the gallery filled with rarely seen exhibits from the Walt Disney Animation Research Library,you can discover animator’s character sketches and get to know some of the incredible animators behind Disney’s legacy.There is also an interactive drawing table to try your hand at drawing your own cartoon characters and make them move.EVENT DETAILSDate:From18th Nov2023(Sat)Opening hours:Mon–Thu&Sun:10am–10pmFri-Sat:10am–11:30pmDuration:90minutes per slot(时间段)Exhibition Time-Slots:10am;11:30am;lpm;2:30pm;4pm;5:30pm;7pm;8:30pm10pm(Only applicable to Fridays and Saturdays)Tickets:From$41CLICK HERE TO BOOK NOW.1.What can you experience in the Immersive Disney Animation Singapore?A.Feasting your eyes on fantastic magic shows.B.Interacting with Disney characters face to face.C.Creating your own animated cartoon characters.D.Enjoying a90-minute newly-released Disney film.2.What is a suitable time to go to Sands Theatre for the exhibition?A.10am,19th Nov2023.B.11am,17th Nov2023.C.10pm,20th Nov2023.D.11pm,18th Nov2023.3.Where is this text most probably taken from?A.A travel brochure.B.An official website.C.A local newspaper.D.An online shopping platform.【答案】1.C 2.A 3.B【解析】【导语】本文是一篇应用文。

广东省2009届高三第三次六校联考试题-英语本试卷共9页, 四大题, 满分150分。

考试用时120分钟。

注意事项：1. 答卷前，考生务必分别将答题卡和答卷上的姓名、考试号用黑色字迹的签字笔填写, 用2B铅笔将考试号对应的信息点涂黑。

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选项的答案信息点涂黑，如需改动，用橡皮擦干净后，再选涂其他答案，答案不能答在试卷上。

3. 非选择题必须用黑色字迹钢笔或签字笔作答，答案必须写在答卷各题目指定区域内相应位置上；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。

I 听力（共两节，满分35分）第一节听力理解（5段共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分）每段播放两遍。

各段后有几个小题，各段播放前每小题有5秒钟的阅题时间。

请根据各段播放内容及相关小题，在5秒钟内从题中所给的A、B、C项中选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。

听第一段对话，回答1-3题。

1.Where did the woman and her son plan to have lunch?A.On the top of a hill.B.By the seaside.C.In a country restaurant.2.What made them change their plan?A. A sudden rain.B.Dirty rubbish.C.Strong sunshine.3.Why was the woman so unhappy?A.Because her plastic bags were broken.B.Because she couldn’t find a dustbin.C.Because she had to work instead of relaxing.听第二段对话，回答4-5题。

4.What color of the shoes does the man’s daughter dislike?A. BlackB. WhiteC. Red5. How much did the man pay for the shoes?A. $59B. $63C. $70听第三段独白，回答6-9题。

绝密*启用前广东省2021 届高三六校第三次联考英语试卷（附答案）命题：中山纪念中学2021.2.24注意事项：1. 答卷前，考生务必将自己的姓名、考生号、考场号、座位号填写在答题卡上。

2. 回答选择题时，选出每小题答案后，用铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑。

如需改动，用橡皮擦干净后，再选涂其他答案标号。

回答非选择题时，将答案写在答题卡上，写在本试卷上无效。

3. 考试结束后，将本试卷和答题卡一并交回。

第二部分阅读（共两节，满分50分）第一节（共15小题；每小题2.5分，满分37.5分）阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。

AThank you for lending us your support by planning a visit to Ravenglass & Eskdale Railway. Please note, in order to manage capacity (容量) and ensure the safety of our passengers and staff, all passengers are required to purchase a dated and limed ticket beforehand. Do bear in mind that the tickets are never sold on-site. Departure stations are Ravenglass or Dalegarth. Our intermediate stations will be closed until further notice.There are lots to explore from our two station stop; find out more with our online itinerary (行程) planner. If you are a wheelchair user, please call us ahead of your visit to pre-book your space. Visit our website for more details and to plan your visit, ravenglass-railway. co. uk. Tel: 01229717171.Timetable A (from RAVENGLASS)Timetable B (from DALEGARTH)Fared1. Which of the following should passengers pay special attention to?A. Child safety should be ensured.B. Tickets must be booked in advance.C. New stations are being constructed.D. The capacity will soon be improved2. How long does the railway trip between Ravenglass and Dalegarth last?A. Half an hourB. Forty minutesC. One hourD. Eighty-five minute.3. How much should a family of two parents and a baby pay for a round trip?A. 24 poundsB. 32 pounds.C. 36 poundsD. 4 pounds.BI entered a cabinetmaking (家具制造) program. I didn't think I would be good at making furniture. I'm not handy. Nobody in my family is.I had great teachers, but making furniture is hand. There are so many steps and something can go wrong at each one. I couldn't even get organized. My toolbox always looked as if a hurricane had gone through it.I didn't fully know what I was committed lo in the beginning, but I kept attending class. I tried to be wrapped up in ninth. The projects forced me to solve new kinds of problems. My brain started to build new connections. Working in this new physical manner and giving it 100 percent of my effort had huge benefits for my mental health.I got over my fear of embarrassment and asked for help at every opportunity.I spent that truly learning. True leaning is the most challenging experience, especially for those of us who are learning a new set of skills. I could understand exactly what was wrong with the furniture I made, but 1 couldn't fix those problems. And yet, I kept trying. I failed again and again, until I teamed to fail better.In the end, I finished the program—with honors, no less! My grades were helped by my good written work. I also learned how to use took. Having to constantly push myself to step outside my comfort zone has made me a more well-rounded person.Maybe most importantly, the school gave me a more realistic idea of my strengths and limitations. I'm stronger than I thought!4. What can we know about the author from the first two paragraphs?A. She had a gift for making furniture.B. She lacked practical skills.C. She disliked making everything in a mess.D. She went to the program to surprise her family.5. What was the biggest challenge the author encountered?A. Physical condition.B. Psychological preparation.C. To know how to correct mistakes.D. Not being good at math.6. What do you think of the author?A. Hard-working and determined.B. Confident and efficient.C. Cooperative and creative.D. Modest and talented.7. What did the author benefit most from the project?A. She won an award for good writing.B. She became stronger both mentally and physically.C. She became skillful at making furniture.D. She had a better understanding of herself.CHuman-like cars have been grown on the backs of mice using 3D priming. The technique could potentially be used to construct new curs or other body pails in people without the need for surgery.It's getting more common to see customized body paints, like jaws, ribs and spinal vertebrae built by 3D printing. But these parts must be printed outside the body before they are implanted through surgery, which carries an infection risk.Now, Mailing Gou at Sichuan University, China, and his colleagues have shown that body ports can be 3D printed inside the body, at least in mice, without the need for surgery.Initially, the researchers injected a “bio-ink” made of hydrogel particles (水凝胶微粒) and cartilage (软骨) cells into the backs of mice. Next, the bio-inks were exposed to the ear-shaped patterns of near-infrared (近红外的)light. This critical step allowed the hydrogel particles to stick together and develop layer-by-layer into car-shaped structures. Over the next month, the cartilage cells grew around the hydrogel structures, eventually creating structure similar to the cartilage structures of real human cars. Throughout the process, the mice experienced no significant side effects.The famous Vacanti mouse of the 1990s also had a human-like ear grown on its back, but it was made by implanting a pre-made plastic structure seeded with cartilage cells underneath the skin, rather than 3D printing the structure directly at the site.The researchers hope the new technique could be used to construct new ears for people born with microtia, a condition that prevents the cars from developing properly. “We are making effort improve this technique for future treatment of human ear defects,” says Gou.The nonsurgical 3D printing technique could also potentially be used to repair damaged cartilage in noses, fingers, toes or elbows, says Derek Rosenzweig at McGill University in Canada. In contrast, hip and deep knee cartilage defects may be harder to fix, because near-infrared light usually only penetrates about 2 centimeters into the body, he says.Gou’s team hopes to eventually adapt the technique to fix other damaged organs like the heart or lungs. However, this will be more challenging because the heart and lungs contain multiple cell types, which are deeper in the body and arc constantly contracting and relaxing, says Rosenzweig.8. What is special about the new 3D technique?A. It requires new surgical methods.B. It causes unexpected side effects.C. It produces many customized body parts.D. It allows new body parts to grow in the body.9. According to the passage, which of the following matters most in the experiment process of Gou’s team?A. The hydrogel particles.B. The cartilage cells.C. The near-infrared light.D. The pre-made plastic structure.10.What does Rosenzweig think of the technique?A. It's life-saving.B. It needs improving.C. It’s still impossible.D. It’s getting common.11. What is the best title for the text?A. New Method of Constructing Body Parts.B. A Breakthrough in Treating Body Defects.C. A New Technique Requiring No Surgery.D. Body Parts Can Be 3D-Printed Inside the Body.DIn the UK we often equate life experience, especially amongst younger generations, with the number of stamps in your passport. Travel is not simply a pursuit of leisure but also “character-building”, “defining” and potentially,“career-boosting”.Most of the people I know here at university experience that same itch to get in a plane, train, bus or car and escape the hectic stress of deadlines and seminars that usually surrounds us. But I don't think, as UK student, we can blame our addiction to international travel simply on a stressful life. Yes, I have a lot to handle and it’s a fine balancing act managing my part-time job, my degree and my social life to a perfect level. But really I think we are the first generation in a truly open world, where we can get anywhere, see anything and experience every culture under the sun, at the click of n button, the purchase of a ticket.Many people I met while working in Chinn were surprised at the number of countries I’d travelled to, which came as a surprise. Compared to friends and family I consider myself vastly under-travelled. I’ve yet to even set foot across the pond in the U. S. A and Canada. let alone South America and even within Europe, my checklist of destinations is far from complete. But more eye opening for me, I was also met by astonishment at how little geographical traversing I had done within my own borders. This was something I had not really considered before and as I left Beijing I felt an overwhelming appreciation not just for the rich culture of Chinn but also for the diverse localities within the UK. How much of my own country had I redly seen and experienced? To those from a place as vast and varied as China, Britain was really so small in comparison and so to have spent 20 years there and not seen every nook and cranny of it was quite surprising.I spent a while engaged in a convention with a Chinese colleague over the difference in building style, in architecture from the Highlands of Scotland to the Cornish const. Now for most people this sounds dreary and dull, and I guess I am biased as a student of history who finds anything remotely historical fascinating. Howler it was not the geological variety of stone within British cities I found interesting. We continued our discussion, yeti was left embarrassed that I could not provide a concrete answer to her question. In China, as well as a wealth of new culture that fascinated me, I discovered thot there were parts of the UK's culture, history, the very structure of my identity that were so different, so unique from China that I also gained a new found interest in my own heritage.In this respect, travelling enables you with two things. Firstly, you develop an overwhelming fascination with new cultures, understanding customs, experiencing cuisines and absorbing the sights and smells of every new city. For many employers this adaptability to new locations is seen as a tremendous asset to your personal resume. But alongside increased employ ability, through international, cross-cultural conversations, you develop an interest in your own history, culture, and customs. You return to your home filled with an understanding of other people's fascination with it and imbued with your own sense of love for its peculiarities.12. What information can we get from Paragraph 1 in the UK?A. The number of stamps shows someone’s life experience.B. Travel experience is a important criterion in selecting applicants.C. Travel is regarded as an enriching life experience that will make your C.V. stand out.D. Travel is simply a way of gaining relaxation.13. According to the passage, which statement is correct?A. British university students travel for getting rid of busy life.B. The author is on experienced traveller who has been to diverse localities and completed her checklist of destinations.C. It's not surprising that 20 more years' living in UK makes the author walk around every part of it.D. Travelling can enable you to be competent in employ ability.14. What is the author's purpose of exampling her conversation with her Chinese colleague?A. Inadequate travelling experience restricted her sights at work.B. Her colleague had a prejudice on her for she was a student of history.C. Not answering the question in detail embarrassed her so much.D. She got interested in Chinese culture by comparing it with that of UK.15.Which is the best title for this passage?A. Travel, a self-finding tourB. Travel, a home coming tourC. Travel, a leisure-pursuing tourD. Travel, a cultural recognition tour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。

2020届广东省六校联盟高三第三次联考英语试题一、阅读理解(★)1 . How cool can libraries be in an era of iPods and Kindles? More than you think. Only if you know where to go.Central Library: Seattle, Washington, United StatesThe Central Library in Seattle is modern and fashionable and has tourists from around the world paying visits and taking tours. It was designed by Dutch architect Rem Koolhaas and American designer Joshua Ramus. Tours began in 2006, two years after its opening. The library holds various art exhibitions, book signings and other events, while visitors can stop by the Chocolate cart for a coffee and scan through the gift shop anytime.Trinity College Library: Dublin, IrelandThe Trinity College Library in Dublin is in Ireland, founded at the end of the 16th century by Queen Elizabeth I. It is the largest single library in the world, also known as the Long Room, which contains more than 200,000 of the library's oldest books. The Long Room houses one of the oldest harps（竖琴）in Ireland. Dating to the 15th century, the old harp is the model for the symbol foreland.Geisel Library, University of California: San Diego, United StatesAt first glance, it looks like a spaceship. Architect William Pereira, who helped design actual space launch facilities at Cape Canaveral in Houston, Texas, designed the library in 1970. It has been featured in sci-fi films, short stories and novels. The library hosts “Dinner in the Library,” which invites readers for cocktails, and also special speeches from distinguished authors．TU Delft Library: The NetherlandsThe library at the Delft University of Technology was constructed in 1997 and has more than 862,000 books, 16,000 magazine subscriptions and its own museum. The building itself exists beneath the ground, so you can't really see the actual Library. What makes it interesting is the roof, which is a grassy hill. The roof covers 5,500 square meters. And it has become one of the most striking and greenest structures in the area.【小题1】Which of the four libraries has the longest history? A．Central Library B．Trinity College LibraryC．Geisel Library D．TU Delft Library【小题2】What makes Geisel Library different from the others is that _____. A．a spaceship designer founded the libraryB．it has a roof of grassy hillC．famous writers often deliver speeches thereD．it is the largest single library in the world【小题3】In Central Library, you can _____. A．drink cocktails B．buy souvenirsC．create paintings D．book events(★★)2 . The cracked step four years ago was the start of it. That day, I awoke tired—the children were tiny and needing so much—and I had a golden afternoon of rest ahead, my mother stepping in to allow me to catch up on my sleep. I dropped them off and drove home—the sun shining and my bed signaling. As I was about to enter the house, I caught sight of a deep crack beneath my feet.Without thinking, I turned around, walked back to the car and drove to a DIY store. Four hours later, I had all the tools, mixed my own cement, filled in the crack and repaired the foundation. Perfect. As I stood up to take a photo of my handiwork, I realized that I was trembling. I’d forgotten my shot at a nice long nap, and my children were already on their way home. That sleep... that promise to self was broken, because I had focused, instead, on the crack in the step.Suddenly, everything started to hurt. My head, my throat, my back. I couldn’t stop shaking. What earned then is that when we break the promises we make to our bodies they will not be silenced. This is when we overwork and overthink to the point of breaking down. Ironically (讽刺地), for many of us, it is only when we have no choice— when we fall ill—that we learn to listen. For me, when that crack ended in a hospital stay which sent me to bed for two unmoving weeks when my body worked to clear two different infections, the lesson is ever present. I did it to myself—a whole twisted spin on DIY.Sadly it took another two ridiculous DIY projects to finally get through. The cracks will never be fully filled. Focus, then, on your own inner core, the feeding of light, fire and strength.【小题1】What made the author so sleepy in the first place? A．Taking care of the kids.B．Asking her mother for help.C．Driving to her mother’s house D．Dealing with DIY projects.【小题2】How did the author feel as soon as she finished her repair work? A．Regretful B．UpsetC．Proud D．Thankful【小题3】What can be implied from Paragraph 3? A．Our health is ignored deliberately.B．Our body will respond to what we do.C．The author took her mother’s advice.D．The author was infected before the DIY.【小题4】What is the author’s purpose in writing the text? A．To describe an unfortunate event.B．To show the danger of DIY.C．To stress the importance of sleep.D．To encourage focusing on oneself.(★★★★)3 . I used to think the whole purpose of life was pursuing happiness. Everyone said the path to happiness was success, so I searched for that ideal job, that perfect boyfriend, and that beautiful apartment. But instead of ever feeling fulfilled, I felt anxious and lost. Eventually. I decided to go to graduate school for positive psychology to learn what truly makes people happy.And what's the difference between being happy and having meaning in life? Many psychologists describe happiness as a state of comfort and ease, feeling good in the moment. Meaning, though, is deeper. The famous psychologist Martin Seligman says meaning comes from belonging to and serving something beyond yourself and from developing the best within you. Our culture is obsessed with happiness, but I came to see that seeking meaning is the more fulfilling path.There are four pillars of a meaningful life.The first pillar is belonging. Belonging comes from being in relationships where you're valued for who you are and where you value others as well. For many people, belonging is the most essential source of meaning.For others, the key to meaning is the second pillar: purpose. Finding your purpose is not the same thing as finding that job that makes you happy. A doctor told me her purpose is healing sick people. Many parents tell me, “My purpose is raising my children.” The key to purpose is using your strengths to serve others. Without something worthwhile to do, people flounder, thus losing the aim of life.The third pillar of meaning is also about stepping beyond yourself, but in a completely different way: transcendence (超然). Transcendent experiences can change you. Transcendent states are those rare moments when you're lifted above the hustle and bustle of daily life, your sense of self fades away, and you feel connected to a higher reality. For me, I’m a writer, and it happens through writing. Sometimes I get so in the zone that I lose all sense of time and place.The fourth pillar is storytelling, the story you tell yourself about yourself. Creating a narrative from the events of your life brings clarity. It helps you understand how you became you. But we don’t always realize that we're the authors of our stories and can change the way we’re telling them. Your life isn't just a list of events. You can edit, interpret and retell your story, even as you're constrained by the facts.That’s the power of meaning. Happiness comes and goes. But when life is really good and when things are really bad, having meaning gives you something to hold on to.【小题1】What can we know from the first two paragraphs？A．Life might be fulfilled by landing ideal jobs．B．Life dilemma is challenging for us to get out of．C．Meaning is highly valued in our culture．D．Happiness is what most people try to achieve．【小题2】Which word is the closest to the underlined word? A．Confused B．DistractedC．Disappointed D．Saddened【小题3】Which pillar can describe an artist obsessed with her work despite repeated failures? A．Belonging B．PurposeC．Transcendence D．Storytelling【小题4】The passage aims to tell us that _______________．A．meaning is superior to happinessB．meaning is the way to successC．chasing meaning can make people happyD．meaning has deeper psychological significance(★★★★)4 . It often happens that a number of applicants with almost identical qualifications and experience all apply for the same position. In their educational background, special skills and work experience, there is little, if anything, to choose between half a dozen candidates. How then does the employer make a choice? Usually on the basis of an interview.There are many arguments about the interview as a selection procedure. One argument is that it gives rise to a wholly subjective decision. As often as not, employers do not choose the best candidate, but the one who makes a good first impression on them. Some employers, of course, reply to this argument by saying that they have become so experienced in interviewing staff that they are able to make a sound assessment of each candidate’s likely performance. Unfortunately, both for the employers and applicants, there are many people of great ability who simply do not interview well. There are also, of course, people who interview extremely well, but are later found to be very unsatisfactory employees.Those in favour of the interview insist that the well-structured procedure is valid in assessing a candidate’s ability, an essential guarantee for the future job. They also argue that an employer is concerned not only with a candidate’s ability, but with the suitability of his or her pers onality for the particular work situation. Many employers, for example, will overlook occasional inefficiencies from their secretary so long as she has a pleasant personality. Perhaps the real purpose of an interview is not to assess the assessable aspects of each candidate but to make a guess at the more intangible things, such as personality and social ability.Today, interview is still a common section of the entire selection procedure, though different employers have different standards for competence. Generally speaking, candidates who interview well tend to be quietly confident, but never boastful; direct and straight-forward in their questions and answers; cheerful and friendly, but never over-familiar; and sincerely enthusiastic and optimistic. Candidates who interview badly tend to be at either end of the spectrum of human behaviour. They are either very shy or over-confident. They show either a lack of enthusiasm or an excess of it. They either talk too little or never stop talking. They are either over-polite or rudely abrupt.【小题1】According to the passage, which of the following statements is TRUE? A．Employers are experienced in assessing the interviewees’ performance.B．Interview is not always recognized as a sensible way to choose employees.C．The interview helps the employers to pick the desired employees.D．The remarkable candidates often distinguish themselves in an interview.【小题2】Which may not be considered in an interview? A．Personality B．Communication skillsC．Background D．Capability【小题3】What is the author’s attitude towards the interview as a selection procedure? A．Supportive B．NegativeC．Objective D．Unconcerned【小题4】The last paragraph indicates _________________. A．a link between success in interview and characterB．connections between work abilities and characterC．differences in interview experienceD．differences in personal behaviour二、七选五(★★)5 . Making Peace with Your ParentsAs a teen, you’re going through big changes physically and mentally. Your interests are increasing. 【小题1】 Here is the challenge: Kids need to explore the world in new ways, and parents need to protect them from the dangers that are all out in that world. These conflicts can easily set off fireworks in otherwise calm houses. Sometimes conflicts can’t be avoided. But by paying attention to the building blocks of successful relationships, you can work towards making home a happy and healthy place for you and your parents.For example, try to find a time to talk when your parents are not angry, tired, distracted or hungry. A good time to talk is when you’re all relaxed. Timing is everything. If the conversation begins to turn into an argument, you’d better calmly and coolly ask to stop the conversation for now. 【小题2】 Listen to what your parents are saying, and repeat it back to them. This shows them that you’re listening. 【小题3】Respect is the building block of good communication. People who respect each oth er and care about each others’ feelings can disagree without getting things ugly. 【小题4】 How do you build trust? Trust comes by actually doing what you say you’re going to do. Some teens find that doing fun activities with their parents can improvetheir relationships. Sometimes we forget that parents are more than rule-maker—they’re interesting people who like to watch movies and go shopping—just like their teenagers!What do you do if you are trying your best, but your relationship with your parents continues to be rocky? 【小题5】 You can find supportive adults, such as a teacher or a coach, who can lend an ear. Remember you can only change your own behavior. Your parents are the only ones who can change theirs.A．You may consider seeking outside help.B．And then you’ll be able to accept what your parents say.C．You can pick it up again when everyone’s more relaxed.D．Faced with the challenge, children don’t know what to do.E．And your desire to take control of your own life is growing.F．It also gives them a chance to clear things up if you’re not on the same page.G．You are more likely to get along with your parents and have more independence if your parents believe in you.三、完形填空(★★★★)6 . My cousin is nine years old, a little bit fat and doesn't do really well at school. She is heavily ____________, and thus has developed some resistance and ________ towards adults, who usually don't put high hopes in her.Yesterday we went to an art ________ together. There were paintings from kids with disabilities. My little girl has a ________ eye, for the paintings she liked most were also the best of the show. She voluntarily helped to ________ the chairs and table for a sharing session, painted by herself alongside new friends while I attended the sharing, and also ________ helped me to get my bag from another room, something that doesn't happen often at ________ as she’s usually ___________ to her iPad.In the afternoon, we went to buy books together. I bought a book written by a mom ________ her journey with her autistic (自闭的) son. On the bus back home, I briefly ________ the book to my cousin, and to my surprise she was ________ interested. She kept asking me to tell more stories about the boy in the book who ________ with small things in life. Even when the subject strayed (偏离) elsewhere, she ________ hearing more about this boy. This is the first time I've seen her so interested in a(n) ________. Usually when she talks to me she describes events at schooland at home without a ________ focus. I'm ________ that the life of a ________ has found its way into this little girl’s heart.I'm very thankful for the ________ of books, for the beauty that my cousin revealed to me, and for the time we had together. I ________ that I can keep seeing clearly the wonderful things in her, so that whenever unkindness ________, I can remind her how truly wonderful she has always been.【小题1】A．abused B．envied C．teased D．amused【小题2】A．dishonesty B．dependence C．confusion D．distrust【小题3】A．exhibition B．performance C．competition D．course【小题4】A．curious B．sharp C．doubtful D．critical【小题5】A．remove B．borrow C．distribute D．arrange【小题6】A．casually B．unwillingly C．cheerfully D．cautiously【小题7】A．home B．school C．night D．weekends【小题8】A．adjusted B．attached C．committed D．opposed【小题9】A．observing B．recording C．promoting D．preserving【小题10】A．sent B．lent C．took D．introduced【小题11】A．truly B．hardly C．mildly D．mostly【小题12】A．deals B．plays C．struggles D．meets 【小题13】A．made up for B．insisted on C．carried on D．objected to【小题14】A．book B．journey C．illness D．topic【小题15】A．clear B．simple C．natural D．special【小题16】A．touched B．satisfied C．hopeful D．excited【小题17】A．relative B．passer-by C．traveler D．stranger【小题18】A．writers B．content C．power D．characters【小题19】A．agree B．suppose C．pray D．determine【小题20】A．continues B．arises C．affects D．works四、语法填空(★★★★) 7 . 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。

广东省2022届高三六校第三次联考英语第一部分阅读（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）AWhat is PayQwiq?PayQwiq is a fast and secure payment service that helps you go quickly through the Tesco checkout. It lets you add your credit or debit card details to the app so you can use your smart phone to pay for your shopping with just one scan. Not only that but it collects your Clubcard points automatically. This means you can now go wallet-free in all UK Tesco stores. So why not give it a go? It only takes a moment to download and you will receive these benefits.●Collect your Clubcard points automatically●Pay for your weekly shop up to £250●Use PayQwiq offline, even with no signal●Track your spending in TescoSign up to PayQwiq and collect 100 extra Clubcard points for each week you pay with the app, for up to 5 weeks—that’s up to 500 extra points.Available to new customers who sign up by 3 September 2020 and make all payment by 31 October 2020. One offer per customer. Only one qualifying deal per week will collect the extra points. Additional payments in the same week will not receive extra points. Clubcard points will be added to a future Clubcard statement.How does it work?Head to the App Store or Google Play to download the PayQwiq app.As soon as you’ve added your card details, you’ll be ready to shop using just your phone.And there’s no need to worry about your bank details being stored on your phone—they’re all securely protected in our data centers. So not only is it quicker and easier, it’s safer too.1. If customers use PayQwiq in UK Tesco stores, they can________.A. get Clubcard points automatically.B. obtain extra points in the same week.C. pay for their weekly shop without limit.D. win credit card points unconditionally.2. From the passage we can learn that________.A. users cannot pay without signal.B. users must sign up by 3 September 2020.C. PayQwiq can guarantee convenience and safety.D. PayQwiq can be downloaded only from Google Play.3. What is the purpose of the passage?A. To stress the importance of PayQwiq.B. To show the progress of PayQwiq.C. To introduce the benefits of PayQwiq.D. To popularize the use of PayQwiq.B17-year-old Dasia Taylor was named one of 40 finalists in the Regeneron Science Tale nt Search (STS), the nation’s most famous Science and math competition for high school seniors.Dasia’s sutures (缝合线) work by changing color if the patients’ pH level changes, indicating an infection. pH is one of the most common parts of wound healing, Da sia said. It changes very quickly, so it’s one of the fastest ways to recognize infection.So, she started experimenting with root vegetables. “I found that beet changed color at the perfect pH point,” says Taylor. “That’s perfect for an infected wound. An d so, I was like, ‘Oh, okay. So beet is where it’s at’.” Beet provided the perfect dye for her invention, changing from bright red to dark purple when a surgical wound becomes infected. After more than a year of research, Taylor is working on getting her sutures patented.She imagines these sutures being used in developing countries where they can save lives and money. “The goal of my project is to reduce the number of deadly surgical site infections in developing countries because developing countries suff er from the most number of deaths due to surgical site infections,” she said. “I was like there is no way that that should be happening. The equity part of my brain and all the work that I do around equity was like ‘That shouldn’t be happening. They should have the resources to save their citizens in their country.’ So, my goal is to work on that and make sure that it can actually discover those types of infections and stuff.” After graduation, Dasia hopes to attend Howard University, study political science and finally become a lawyer.4. How can a patient quickly know if a wound is infected?A. By observing the pH test paper.B. Through the doctors’ examination.C. By looking at sutures’ color changing.D. By observing how the wound changes.5. What did Dasia discover in her experiment?A. Beet has the same pH level.B. Beet can change color at different times.C. Beet therapy is good for wound healing.D. Beet can be used to help her with the invention.6. What can we learn about Dasia?A. She has won the invention patent.B. She became the winner of the Regeneron STS.C. She made contributions to surgical infection recognition.D. She helped save lots of lives and money in developing countries.7. Wh at will Dasia’s future career probably involve?A. Medical and health work.B. Medical device development.C. Something about the legal aid.D. Medical and science research.CThere’s something so wonderfully easy about reading t his column in a physical newspaper. You turned the page, and here it is, with few annoyances or distractions, in an ultra-high-definition (超高清的) typeface which was custom-designed with pleasurable reading in mind. Or-wait-are you reading this on a phone? D id you follow a link from Twitter or Facebook? Or maybe you’re on a train, or a plane, or you’re trying to use your laptop on your cousin’s crappy Wi-Fi connection out in the countryside somewhere. In which case, there’s a pretty good chance that even getting this far is some kind of minor miracle.When talking about the economics of online publishing, the first thing to remember is that job No. 1 isn’t to get the news to you. Rather, it is to monetise you, by selling you off, in real time, to the highest bidder. This happens every time you click on a link, before the page has even started to load on your phone. Once upon a time, if you and I both visited the same web page at the same time using the same web browser, we would end up seeing the same thing. Today, however, an almost unthinkably enormous ecosystem of scripts and cookies and auctions and often astonishingly personal information is used to show you a set of brand messages and sales pitches which are tailored almost uniquely to you.That ecosystem raises important questions about privacy and just general creepiness－the way that the minute you look at a pair of shoes online, for instance, they then start following you around every other website you visit for weeks. But whether or not you value your privacy, you are damaged, daily, by the sheer weight of all that technology.Online ads have never got less annoying over time, and you can be sure that mobile ads are going to get more annoying as well, once Silicon Valley has worked out how to better identify who you are. The move to greater privacy protections might help slow the pace with which such technologies are adopted. But there’s no realistic hope that websites will actually improve from here. If you want to avoid the dreadful experience of the mobile web, you’ll only have one choice－which is to start reading your articles natively, in the Facebook or Apple News app. But it won’t be Facebook and Apple who killed the news brands. It’ll be ad tech.8.What is the main purpose of the first paragraph?A. To introduce various reading styles.B. To lead to the topic to be talked about.C. To show the strengths of physical newspapers.D. To compare physical newspapers with electronic reading.9. Which of the following statements is closest in meaning to the underlined sentence?A. The reader is taken advantage of.B. The reader’s demand is satisfied.C. The reader’s interest is motivated.D. The reader is cheated by the news.10. What is the author’s attitude towards the economics of onli ne publishing?A. Critical.B. Neutral.C. Supportive.D. Ambiguous.11. What could be learned from the last paragraph?A. Silicon Valley is as famous as Facebook.B. Online ads have become less troublesome.C. Ad tech is a good solution to privacy protection.D. It is tough to be rid of the annoyances brought about by ads.DWhile the arts can’t stop the COVID-19 virus or the social unrest we see in the world today, they can give us insight into the choices we make when moving through crises and chaos. The arts invite everyone to think in new ways.We often experience works of art as something that’s pleasing to our senses without a full understanding of the creative effort. Great art often shows us contradictions and crises, and we can learn a great deal from their resolutions. Through our understanding of art, we can gain a deeper understanding of how we might overcome our own challenges. In understanding extremes of contrast, we can see the beauty in art with themes that are not simply pleasing for their magnificent features or qualities.Beethoven offers a wonderful example of moving artfully through crises and chaos. He composed his Symphony No. 9 as his hearing loss became more and more pronounced. The opening of the symphony seems to come out of nowhere, from near silence in the opening to a full expression of what many consider to be the joy of freedom and universal brotherhood with Schiller’s Ode to joy (欢乐颂). Beethoven appears to have created a work of art that not only freed him from his personal struggles, but one that also speaks to the joy of living together in peace and harmony.Have a dialogue between the two opposing parts and you will find that they always start out fighting each other until we come to an appreciation of difference—a oneness of the two opposing forces. The arts offer many lessons that can help us gain the knowledge we need to move more confidently in today’s competitive and uncertain environment. An openness to a rts-based solutions will give you more control over your future.12.What value does art have beyond pleasing people’s senses?A.It brings people inner peace.B. It contributes to problem-solving.C. It reduces the possibility of crises.D. It deepens understanding of challenges.13. What can we learn abo ut Beethoven’s Symphony No. 9?A. It celebrates freedom and unity.B. It aims to show crises and chaos.C. It opens with Schiller’s Ode to Joy.D. It is unfinished due to his hearing loss.14. What is the author’s suggestion on dealing with conf licting forces?A. Leaving things as they are.B. Making a choice between them.C. Separating them from each other.D. Engaging them in a conversation.15.Which of the following can be the best title for the text?A. How COVID-19 changes artB. Moving artfully through crisesC. Essentials of Symphony No. 9D. How to appreciate arts in new ways第二节（共5小题；每小题2.5分，满分12.5分）The brain drain is characterized as the emigration of highly skilled laborers to other countries. 16 In the EU countries such as Poland, Italy and Portugal are especially affected by the brain drain, while other countries such as Sweden, Ireland and Denmark notice the opposite effect, namely brain gain.There are both push and pull factors affecting the brain drain. Pull factors include higher employment rates, higher salary and an increase in quality of life, while the push factors are high youth unemployment and high enterprise death rates.17 These effects include a reduction in human capital, limited capacity to innovate, reduced economic growth, and a higher cost of public goods. There are positive side effects as well, such as return migration and incentives (动机) for investment in education.This calls for a territorial approach. The European Committee of the Regions, therefore, suggests that local and regional authorities develop instruments and promote measures to increase the attractiveness of the regions facing the brain drain. They should also set up local alliances (联盟). 18 The brain drain’s negative effects have been key concerns of the EU. As current economic and social differences between European regions are the main cause of the brain drain, the need for a strong association between Europe’s cohesion (凝聚) policies has been stressed. 19 This will also help in adopting the measures expected to fight against the problem of the brain drain including investing in education and employment in European regions.A study launched by an organization of the EU analyzed several programs across Europe. 20 These are steps like understanding the need for skilled workers, creating mechanisms for cooperation between governments, corporations and universities, removing structural barriers, etc.A.It is a problem faced by many parts of Europe.B.These can help in drafting and carrying out local policies.C. The brain drain can have a negative impact on the sending region.D. Brain waste happens in the meantime in most European countries.E. Two of the key objectives are also necessary to reduce the brain drain.F. It came up with a list of best practices for fighting against the brain drain.G. Such a policy should help in promoting an even development across the regions of Europe.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）On a Sunday morning, Tim Abernathy walked off the dance floor at the Barn to rest with his wife, Rachel. Then’s hand, then“HSomeone 挥动) his fingers ’s mouth, thinking he could be choking. He started beating on Tim’s chest and More 26 . Moremouth-to-mouth. Then finally, Tim 护理人员) came, and Johnny quietly left.“If Johnny hadn’t been there, I would be hu sband now, “saidit’s because he knows more than most how30 .Johnny is a gravedigger. He has dug the final resting places for about 20, 000 people, each grave 31 a half feet deep in 32 , frozen ground. “I treat everybody as if it were my family I’m burying,” he said. He is so33 .So maybe it’s notlend a hand. That and his wife were the bandthe gravedigger saved a life.21. A. fingers B. muscle C. stomach D. throat22. A. crashed B. landed C. jumped D. settled23. A. rubbed B. narrowed C. dropped D. rolled24. A. backed off B. stepped forward C. moved on D. set out25. A. gradually B. instantly C. finally D. clearly26. A. yelling B. pounding C. pushing D. weighing27. A. held B. heard C. felt D. drew28. A. abandoning B. joining C. burying D. hiding29. A. easy B. precious C. extraordinary D. simple30. A. death B. danger C. sadness D. fortune31. A. controlling B. measuring C. crossing D. covering32. A. hard B. vast C. protected D. ruined33. A. availability B. popularity C. responsibility D. generosity34. A. common B. reasonable C. disappointing D. surprising35. A. dancing B. walking C. leaving D. talking第二节（共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分）The official medals of the Beijing 2022 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games were displayed on October 26th. The organizing committee introduced the medals—called tong xin, 36 means togetherness that day.The medals are inspired by yu bi, a Chinese jade artifact 37 (date) back 5,000 years. A total of five of this kind of jade 38 (unearth) from a tomb up to now.Each medal has carvings of the Olympic rings on one side. The rings represent the pursuit of unity and harmony, and they also represent the Olympic 39 (value) of solidarity and inclusiveness. Carvings of cloud patterns, 40 element used on the torch of the 2008 Beijing Summer Olympics, snowflakes and ice markings fill the outer rings. The 41 side of the medals has the Beijing 2022emblem at the center. 42 (visual), it looks quite plain at first glance, while details such as the carving of clouds and snowflake patterns as well as the uneven surface have made it 43 (special) than expected, according to the committee.Gaining 44 (inspire)from jade for a second time honors the Chinese capital’s unique position as the first city45 （host) the Summer and Winter Olympics.第三部分书面表达(共两节满分40分)第一节（满分15分）假定你是某国际学校学生会李华, 你校正在开展垃圾分类活动，请你代表学生会用英语写封倡议信，向全校学生发出“垃圾分类，从我做起”的倡议。