2019届广州市高三年级调研测试英语试题

秘密★启用前试卷类型:A2019届广州市高三年级调研测试英语2018.12 本试卷共10 页，满分120 分。

考试用时120 分钟。

第二部分阅读理解( 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A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。

A21. What is the cost for 2 nights of accommodation for 2 people at the Yakamoz Hotel with the LonelyPlanet discount?A. £88.B. £80.C. £72.D. £64.22. Rail holidays are available for __________.A. North America, Europe and AustraliaB. North America, South America and AsiaC. Australia, Asia and EuropeD. North America, South America and Australia23. How many advertisements offer holidays to Peru?A. One.B. Two.C. Three.D. Four.BAcross the world, studies have consistently found that girls perform significantly better than boys in reading. These studies show that girls typically read more frequently than boys, and have a more positiveattitude toward reading.There are several reasons that help explain these gender-based differences. Parents read more with their daughters. This sends a strong and early message that books are for girls, as well as equipping girls with a significant advantage. Recent research has found even though boys read less frequently than girls, girls still receive more encouragement to read from their parents.So how can parents and educators help bridge this socially-engineered gap for boys’ reading?To improve boys’ reading performance, parents and educators m ay look for ways to connect boys with reading. This has led to discussion about the importance of promoting so-called “boy-friendly” books that boys supposedly “prefer”. These are typically assumed to be non-fiction works, as many people believed that boys prefer to read non-fiction.But this belief is not supported by recent research, which in fact suggests boys are more likely to choose to read fiction than non-fiction. Encouraging all boys to read non-fiction under the mistaken belief that it is their preference may actually be harmful. Fiction readers read more frequently and demonstrate faster language learning and higher language ability.Besides encouraging more fiction reading, there are a number of ways that we can help connect boys with bo oks. Firstly, don’t assume that boys of the same age have the same interests or that their interests stay the same over time. To match boys with suitable reading material, have regular discussions about reading for pleasure in order to keep up with their interests.Schools should also provide access to libraries during lessons throughout the years of schooling. Girls visit the library in their free time more than boys, and as students move to higher grades they often have less access to libraries during class. Access to books for boys is essential to promote reading.In addition, we should keep paper books available because research shows that boys are less likely to choose to read on screens than girls. Finally we should promote reading as an enjoyable pastime by being a role model. Let your children or students see you read for pleasure.24. According to the author, what is the main cause of the difference in boys’ and girls’ reading ability?A. Social factors.B. Teaching methods.C. Personal preferences.D. Psychological differences.25. Why does the author recommend that adults regularly talk to boys about reading?A. To persuade boys to read more often.B. To learn what boys are most interested in.C. To help boys improve their language ability.D. To show that adults are good reading role models.26. When should schools give students additional library access according to the author?A. Before and after class.B. At any time of the school day.C. At regular times during class.D. When they are in the lower grades.27. What is the main purpose of the text?A. To show students ways to improve their reading.B. To explain why boys are not as good at reading as girls.C. To urge governments to provide more reading resources.D. To provide strategies that can help improve boys’ reading ability.C“Anything you want, anytime you need it.”The message appeared on computer screens across the country at the same time, on the same day: December 12th, at 12 p.m.. Simultaneously, important looking envelopes containing cards with the same message were hand-delivered to the offices of all the major news companies.One found its way to the desk of Chris Lin, a business reporter at The Post. The card was beautifully designed – a black background with the words printed out in crisp white letters. There was no explanation on the back, just a website address. Chris went to the website. Its style was identical to the card’s and said: “Anytime: Starting Tomorrow.”The next day websites and blogs were filled with articles theorising about Anytime. Was it a shoppingwebsite like Tao Bao or Amazon? A joke? Something illegal? Anytime’s marketing had worked – it was a household name before it’d even made a single sale.When the opening came, that day at noon, the Anytime website suddenly had a single field that read, “What do you want?” All you had to do was type the words into that box, and then specify how quickly you wanted your item delivered: within one, ten, or twenty-four hours.Bloggers were the first to test the service. And their reviews were glowing. Within weeks, Anytime had become a part of daily life. Nobody used other delivery sites or the post anymore as Anytime was much cheaper and faster.Chris still wondered what exactly Anytime was. He tried to find out who owned the company, but it was registered in a small country that did not require such information to be made public. He did find some interesting facts, though. Anyone who challenged the company, it seemed, met with serious trouble. A government official critical of Anytime for avoiding tax was forced to leave his position after news stories suddenly appeared claiming he was dishonest. The head of another company taking Anytime to court died in a car accident just days before the case was to begin.Chris began making a list of all the people who had something terrible happen to them after opposing or criticising Anytime. By lunch, he had more than one hundred examples. Something was definitely wrong. Chris worked on his list the rest of the day, emailing people who could provide more information and looking through newspaper records. After working through the night, an exhausted Chris finally fell asleep at his desk at 4 a.m..When he woke a few hours later, there was a message flashing on his computer screen: “Stop making trouble.” Chris smiled. He had no intention of stopping now that he knew he was on the right track.28. What was on the front of the card sent to Chris Lin?A. An invitation to a company opening.B. The website address of a new company.C. The words “Anytime: Starting tomorrow”.D. The words “Anything you want, anytime you need it”.29. Why did the company choose to send the cards to many news reporters?A. Because it didn’t have enough money for traditional advertising.B. Because it wanted to attract the reporters as customers.C. So the reporters would write stories about the new company.D. So people would find the new company interesting.30. What did Chris’ s research suggest about Anytime?A. It may be very dangerous.B. Its popularity would soon decrease.C. It was doing business all over the world.D. It was being widely criticised by journalists.31. How did Chris feel at the end of the story?A. Scared that he would get into trouble.B. Confident that he would find the truth.C. Nervous about what the company would do.D. Satisfied that he had discovered the company’s secret.DInside a secured room in a beautiful castle near Paris, a small metal cylinder (圆柱体) rests on a shelf beneath a double set of bell jars. It has lain there for more than a century, its rest only occasionally disturbed when the room’s three key holders perform a coordinated opening ceremony to let technicians enter and clean this precious piece of metal.First, the cylinder is rubbed with a piece of soft, alcohol-soaked cloth. Then it is steamed with pure water. Finally, the 1kg cylinder is returned, carefully, to its resting place.Such attention to a lump of metal is unusual, but has a purpose. The castle houses the International Bureau of Weights and Measures and that piece of shining, circular metal is its holiest relic. It is thedefining mass (质量) against which all other kilograms are measured. This is the international prototype, or standard, of the kilogram. The IPK, in short.Dozens of carefully weighted copies of the original have been made. They are stored around the world and used to standardis e individual nations’ weights and measures systems.But the days of the IPK, in its current form, are numbered. The International Bureau of Weights and Measures has decided to replace this single physical specimen with a more fundamental measurement –based on electric current – in order to define the mass of an object. The king of kilograms is about to be dethroned.“One key reason for doing this work is to provide international security,” says Bureau spokesman Paul Robinson. “If the castle burned down tomorrow and the kilogram was destroyed, we wou ld have no reference left for the world’s metric weights system. There would be chaos. The current definition of the kilogram is the weight of that cylinder in Paris, after all.”Another major motivation for the replacement of the IPK is the growing need to be able to carry out more and more precise measurements. “Drug companies will soon be wanting to use ingredients that will have to be measured in terms of a few millionths or even billionths of a gram,” says Robinson. “We need to be prepared to weigh substances with that kind of accuracy.”32. What do we know about the IPK from the first two paragraphs?A. It’s cared for with great devotion.B. It’s used in religious ceremonies.C. It’s beautifully designed and decorated.D. It’s the mos t valuable metal in the world.33. Which of the following best explains “dethroned” underlined in paragraph 5?A. rebuiltB. removedC. destroyedD. upgraded34. What is a reason for replacing the current IPK?A. To protect the metal cylinder from damage.B. To make taking measurements more economical.C. To provide all countries with the same standard.D. To satisfy the increasing demand for exactness.35. What can be a suitable title for the text?A. No more kilosB. A heavy technologyC. The future of the kiloD. The history of measures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。

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2019-2020届备考
广东省广州市2019届高三第一次质量检测
英语试题
第Ⅰ卷
第一部分：听力（共两节，满分30分）
第一节（共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分）
听下面5段对话。

每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。

听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。

每段对话仅读一遍。

1. What makes the girl study harder?
A. To get a toy.
B. To be a model.
C. To buy a car.
2. What does the man intend to do?
A. Stop to ask for directions.
B. Drive to the tall building.
C. Take down the address.
3. Which skirt does the woman prefer?
A. The yellow one.
B. The white one.。

2019届广州市高三年级调研测试英语2018.1221. What is the cost for 2 nights of accommodation for 2 people at the Yakamoz Hotelwith the Lonely Planet discount?A. £88.B. £80.C. £72.D. £64.22. Rail holidays are available for __________.A. North America, Europe and AustraliaB. North America, South America and AsiaC. Australia, Asia and EuropeD. North America, South America and Australia23. How many advertisements offer holidays to Peru?A. One.B. Two.C. Three.D. Four.BAcross the world, studies have consistently found that girls perform significantly better than boys in reading. These studies show that girls typically read more frequently than boys, and have a more positive attitude toward reading.There are several reasons that help explain these gender-based differences. Parents read more with their daughters. This sends a strong and early message that books are for girls, as well as equipping girls with a significant advantage. Recent research has found even though boys read less frequently than girls, girls still receive more encouragement to read from their parents.So how can parents and educators help bridge this socially-engineered gap for boys’ reading?To improve boys’ reading performance, parents and educators may look for ways to connect boys with reading. This has led to discussion about the importance of promoting so-called “boy-friendly” books that boys supposedly “prefer”. These are typically assumed to be non-fiction works, as many people believed that boys prefer to read non-fiction.But this belief is not supported by recent research, which in fact suggests boys are more likely to choose to read fiction than non-fiction. Encouraging all boys to read non-fiction under the mistaken belief that it is their preference may actually be harmful. Fiction readers read more frequently and demonstrate faster language learning and higher language ability.Besides encouraging more fiction reading, there are a number of ways that we can help connect boys with books. Firstly, don’t assume that boys of the same age have the same interests or that their interests stay the same over time. To match boys with suitable reading material, have regular discussions about reading for pleasure in order to keep up with their interests.Schools should also provide access to libraries during lessons throughout the years of schooling. Girls visit the library in their free time more than boys, and as students move to higher grades they often have less access to libraries during class. Access to books for boys is essential to promote reading.In addition, we should keep paper books available because research shows that boys are less likely to choose to read on screens than girls. Finally we should promote reading as an enjoyable pastime by being a role model. Let your children or students see you read for pleasure.24. A ccording to the author, what is the main cause of the difference in boys’ andgirls’ reading ability?A. Social factors.B. Teaching methods.C. Personal preferences.D. Psychological differences.25. Why does the author recommend that adults regularly talk to boys about reading?A. To persuade boys to read more often.B. To learn what boys are most interested in.C. To help boys improve their language ability.D. To show that adults are good reading role models.26. When should schools give students additional library access according to the author?A. Before and after class.B. At any time of the school day.C. At regular times during class.D. When they are in the lower grades.27. What is the main purpose of the text?A. To show students ways to improve their reading.B. To explain why boys are not as good at reading as girls.C. To urge governments to provide more reading resources.D. To provide strategies that can help improve boys’ reading ability.C“Anything you want, anytime you need it.”The message appeared on computer screens across the country at the same time, on the same day: December 12th, at 12 p.m.. Simultaneously, important looking envelopes containing cards with the same message were hand-delivered to the offices of all the major news companies.One found its way to the desk of Chris Lin, a business reporter at The Post. The card was beautifully designed – a black background with the words printed out in crisp white letters. There was no explanation on the back, just a website address. Chris went to the website. Its style was identical to the card’s and said: “Anytime: Starting Tomorrow.”The next day websites and blogs were filled with articles theorising about Anytime. Was it a shopping website like Tao Bao or Amazon? A joke? Something illegal? Anytime’s marketing had worked –it was a household name before it’d even made a single sale. When the opening came, that day at noon, the Anytime website suddenly had a single field that read, “What do you want?” All you had to do was type the words into that box, and then specify how quickly you wanted your item delivered: within one, ten, or twenty-four hours.Bloggers were the first to test the service. And their reviews were glowing. Within weeks, Anytime had become a part of daily life. Nobody used other delivery sites or the post anymore as Anytime was much cheaper and faster.Chris still wondered what exactly Anytime was. He tried to find out who owned the company, but it was registered in a small country that did not require such information to be made public. He did find some interesting facts, though. Anyone who challenged the company, it seemed, met with serious trouble. A government official critical of Anytime for avoiding tax was forced to leave his position after news stories suddenly appeared claiming he was dishonest. The head of another company taking Anytime to court died in a car accident just days before the case was to begin. Chris began making a list of all the people who had something terrible happen to them after opposing or criticising Anytime. By lunch, he had more than one hundred examples. Something was definitely wrong. Chris worked on his list the rest of the day, emailing people who could provide more information and looking through newspaper records. After working through the night, an exhausted Chris finally fell asleep at his desk at 4 a.m..When he woke a few hours later, there was a message flashing on his computer screen: “Stop making trouble.” Chris smiled. He had no intention of stopping now that heknew he was on the right track.28. What was on the front of the card sent to Chris Lin?A. An invitation to a company opening.B. The website address of a new company.C. The words “Anytime: Starting tomorrow”.D. The words “Anything you want, anytime you need it”.29. Why did the company choose to send the cards to many news reporters?A. Because it didn’t have enough money for traditional advertising.B. Because it wanted to attract the reporters as customers.C. So the reporters would write stories about the new company.D. So people would find the new company interesting.30. What did Chris’ s research suggest about Anytime?A. It may be very dangerous.B. Its popularity would soon decrease.C. It was doing business all over the world.D. It was being widely criticised by journalists.31. How did Chris feel at the end of the story?A. Scared that he would get into trouble.B. Confident that he would find the truth.C. Nervous about what the company would do.D. Satisfied that he had discovered the company’s secret.DInside a secured room in a beautiful castle near Paris, a small metal cylinder (圆柱体) rests on a shelf beneath a double set of bell jars. It has lain there for more than a century, its rest only occasionally disturbed when the room’s three key holders perform a coordinated opening ceremony to let technicians enter and clean this precious piece of metal.First, the cylinder is rubbed with a piece of soft, alcohol-soaked cloth. Then it is steamed with pure water. Finally, the 1kg cylinder is returned, carefully, to its resting place.Such attention to a lump of metal is unusual, but has a purpose. The castle houses the International Bureau of Weights and Measures and that piece of shining, circular metal is its holiest relic. It is the defining mass (质量) against which all other kilograms are measured. This is the international prototype, or standard, of the kilogram. The IPK, in short.Dozens of carefully weighted copies of the original have been made. They are stored around the world and used to standardis e individual nations’ weights and measures systems.But the days of the IPK, in its current form, are numbered. The International Bureau of Weights and Measures has decided to replace this single physical specimen with a more fundamental measurement –based on electric current –in order to define the mass of an object. The king of kilograms is about to be dethroned.“One key reason for doing this work is to provide international security,” says Bureau spokesman Paul Robinson. “If the castle burned down tomorrow and the kilogram was destroyed, we would have no reference left for the world’s metric weights system. There would be chaos. The current definition of the kilogram is the weight of that cylinder in Paris, after all.”Another major motivation for the replacement of the IPK is the growing need to be able to carry out more and more precise measurements. “Drug companies will soon be wanting to use ingredients that will have to be measured in terms of a few millionths or even billionths of a gram,” says Robinson. “We need to be prepared to weigh substances with that kind of accuracy.”32. What do we know about the IPK from the first two paragraphs?A. It’s cared for with great devotion.B. It’s used in religious ceremonies.C. It’s beautifully designed and decorated.D. It’s the most valuable metal in the world.33. Which of the following best explains “dethroned” underlined in paragraph 5?A. rebuiltB. removedC. destroyedD. upgraded34. What is a reason for replacing the current IPK?A. To protect the metal cylinder from damage.B. To make taking measurements more economical.C. To provide all countries with the same standard.D. To satisfy the increasing demand for exactness.35. What can be a suitable title for the text?A. No more kilosB. A heavy technologyC. The future of the kiloD. The history of measures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。

绝密★启用前
广东省广州市2019届高三年级上学期期末调研测试
英语试题
（解析版）
2018年12月
本试卷共10页，满分120分。

考试用时120分钟。

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第二部分 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A 、B 、C 和D 四个选项中,选出最佳选项。

A
1. What is the cost for 2 nights of accommodation for 2 people at the Yakamoz Hotel with the Lonely Planet discount?。

【市级联考】广东省广州市2019届高三普通高中毕业班综合测试（三）英语试题学校:___________姓名：___________班级：___________考号：___________一、阅读选择RulesAny media (paints, crayon, pencil etc) may be used but no computer generated posters are allowed.Poster size must be between 18 cm × 25 cm and 50 cm × 65 cm.Remember, larger posters have more impact!A completed entry form must be attached to the back of the poster(Download from /comp/forms).All posters must be created by an individual student rather than a team of students.The 2019 competition title “Watersheds-Our Water, Our Home” must appear on the poster.No adult help permitted.POSTER EV ALUATION:Conservation messages (50%)Visual effectiveness (30%)Originality (10%)Universal/Popular appeal (10%)PRIZES:Cash prizes will be awarded for first, second and third place winners in each of the five categories. Each first place poster goes to the national poster competition.WHO CAN PARTICIPA TE?The poster contest is open to all students in grades 1 to 12. Students in public or private schools can take part.Categories: Grades 1-2, 3-4, 5-6, 7-9, 10-12.RESEARCH THE TOPIC：The Internet and library are great places to visit to come up with an idea for your poster. You can also visit to get ideas on what makes a great poster and view posters that have previously won.If your poster is in the top 3 in its category and you would like to receive it back, please call 130-767-3070.1．What is the main function of the paragraph under the “POSTER CONTEST” heading? A．To announce the start of a new competition.B．To describe the competition’s terms and prizes.C．To state who is entitled to take part in the competition.D．To explain why the competition’s theme is important.2．What is the most important criterion for judging the posters?A．The audience response to the poster.B．The effectiveness of the message.C．The graphics and colours used.D．The originality of the design.3．How many prizes will be awarded in total?A．3. B．5.C．15. D．20.When I met a f riend recently, I asked him how work was. “Oh, not that busy, I’m just coasting,” he said. He’s not alone. According to a recent poll, one third of the 3,000 people surveyed said they were “coasting” at work. This may come as a surprise in an age when so many people spend so much time complaining about how busy they are. But most of this talk about busyness is nonsense. According to a study by researchers at Oxford University, we donot, in fact, spend more time working than we have in the past. On some measures, the amount we work has gone down. Instead, many people just have jobs filled with tasks that don’t really need to be done.The way we look at coasting has radically changed. In the past, being relaxed and not burdened with too much work within your organisation was a sign of status. Now, being extremely busy shows you are important. If you are not extremely overburdened, then you are seen as a slacker, a lazy person.This does not make sense. Most people are not as busy as they say they are. In fact, most pressing tasks at work are often unrelated to productivity. Many busy people are actually overburdened with telling others how busy they are. Being overly-focused on your job may make you feel important, but it’s likely to annoy friends, co-workers a nd your family. What’s more, being super-busy all the time is not good for you. A Cornell University study found that people who are overburdened with work tend to have a worse sense of wellbeing than those who are more relaxed. The researchers also found that being super-busy is bad for your career. Those who reported working very intensely were associated with poorer career outcomes.So, perhaps coasters are not a drag on productivity. Maybe they have worked out that the secret to a productive and healthy life is not being too busy, and certainly not talking continuously about how busy you are. We should remember Bertrand Russell’s adage: “One of the symptoms of an approaching nervous breakdown is the belief that one’s work is terribly important.”4．What can we infer from the findings of the Oxford University study?A．People have a false impression about how busy they are at work.B．Less busy employees have a greater likelihood of promotion.C．One third of employees don’t consider themselves to be busy.D．People overburdened at work are likely to feel more energised.5．In the 19th century which of these people would probably have been the LEAST busy in their job?A．A bank clerk.B．A bank owner.C．An office cleaner.D．An office secretary.6．Why might “coasters” actually be successful in their work?A．They do not feel threatened by a challenging task.B．They work more co-operatively with their colleagues.C．They are able to focus on the most important and necessary tasks.D．They are often more intelligent and able to complete their work faster.7．Which of the following best summarizes the author’s attitude?A．He expresses no personal opinion about the topic.B．He thinks that lazy people are in fact the best workers.C．He is sympathetic towards difficulties of super-busy workers.D．He believes that busyness at work does not equal effectiveness.Most children are full of the most impractical schemes for becoming policemen, firemen or train drivers when they grow up. When I was a child, however, I did not have such ordinary ambitions. I was going to have my own zoo.At the time, this did not seem to me, and still does not seem, an unreasonable idea. My friends and relatives, who had long found me strange because I showed little interest in anything that did not have fur or feathers, accepted this as just another example of my strangeness. They felt that, if they ignored my often-repeated remarks about owning my own zoo, I would eventually grow out if it.As the years passed, however, my determination to have my own zoo grew increasingly strong, and eventually, after going on a number of trips to bring back animals for other zoos, I was ready to start my own.From my latest trip to West Africa, I had brought back a considerable collection and animals which were living, temporarily I assured her, in my sister’s suburban garden in Bournemouth. After a number of unsuccessful attempts to convince the local council to support my plans, I began to investigate the possibility of starting my zoo on the island of Jersey in the English Cannel.I was introduced to a man named Hugh Fraser who, I was told, was a broad-minded, kindly soul. He would show me around the island and point out suitable sites. So, my wife and I flew to Jersey and were met by Hugh who drove us to his family home, probably one of the most beautiful old houses on the island. There was a huge walled garden with lots of outbuildings all built in the beautiful local stone. Turning to my wife, I said, “What a marvelous place for a zoo!”To my relief, Hugh Fraser did not think my idea absurd, and asked whether I really meant what I said. Slightly embarrassed, I replied that I had meant it, but added hastily that I realized it was impossible. Hugh said he did not think it was as impossible as all that.He went on to explain that the house and grounds were too big for him, and so he wanted to move to a smaller place in England. Would I care to consider renting the property for the purpose of establishing my zoo? I could not imagine more attractive surroundings for my purposes, and by the time lunch was over, the bargain had been sealed.The alarm displayed by all who knew me when this news was announced was intense. The only exception to the general chorus of disapproval was my sister. Although she thought it a mad scheme, at least it would rid her back garden of the assorted jungle creatures who were straining her relationship with her neighbours.8．How did the author’s friends and relatives respond to his childhood dream?A．They approved of his idea.B．They paid no attention to him.C．They believed he’d give it up later on.D．They thought he was overly ambitious.9．What made the author decide to start his zoo on the island of Jersey?A．Refusal by the local council to support his idea.B．Inspiration from his last trip to West Africa.C．Failure to get donation from other zoos.D．The need for a larger suburban garden.10．Why did Hugh eventually agree to rent his property to the author?A．Hugh also loved animals very much.B．Hugh found it hard to manage the property by himself.C．Hugh didn’t like the place so decided to move to England.D．Hugh was moved by the author’s eagerness to establish a zoo.11．What can be inferred about the author’s sister?A．She was fond of chorus.B．She was sure of his success.C．Sh e didn’t get on well with her parents.D．She was being troubled by his animals.Amid growing global condemnation of elephant riding as a tourist activity, Yok Don National Park in southern Vietnam has ended the practice and replaced it with the first ethical (伦理的) elephant experience of its kind in the country.The formally captive group of four elephants were released from their chains earlier this month and no longer carry tourists on rides through the park. Visitors can instead observe the animals roaming freely in their natural habitat.The park worked on the initiative with Animal Protection Asia, which campaigns for long-term changes in animal welfare and tourism in Vietnam. The official agreement between the charity and the state-run park was signed on 13 July, and runs until April 2023, with the first tours taking place earlier this month. Over the next five years, it is hoped that the new model will provide as much or even more revenue for owners as riding, and encourage mahouts (管象人) and elephant tourism companies to follow.This project has entirely changed the lives of the elephants at the park and it also provides a much better experience for the tourists. Misuse has been replaced with respect, and the animals look much healthier and happier than before.Awareness of the adverse effects of elephant riding has increased in recent years, with a growing number of tourists avoiding cruel attractions and supporting welfare centres and animal protection instead, alongside an increasing number of tour operators refusing to sell elephant treks that include riding.Many of the elephants used in riding and other activities, such as painting or performing tricks, are caught as babies from the wild, their mothers often killed. Once captured, they typically undergo intensive conditioning known as “crushing the spirit”, where they are kept in tiny pens and beaten and starved, sometimes for weeks. Once trained, many of the animals eventually die from exhaustion. Campaigners and charities hope to continue to educate the industry in Vietnam and around the world, and show how profitable ethical elephant experiences, with retired and rescued animals, can be, instead.12．What is true for most working elephants in Vietnam?A．They are allowed to roam freely.B．They are chained up and cruelly treated.C．They outnumber those found in the wild.D．They are kept with their mothers during training.13．What is the goal of Animal Protection Asia?A．It seeks to raise money for national parks’ operation.B．It wants to organize more sightseeing tours in Vietnam.C．It hopes to set a new model for elephant tourism companies.D．It expects to eventually free all the working elephants in Asia.14．Which of the following best explains “adverse” underlined in paragraph 5? A．Practical. B．Unexpected.C．Financial. D．Negative.15．What can be a suitable title for the text?A．Say no to elephant ridingB．A new profitable modelC．Vietnam takes the leadD．Negative effects of elephant tourism二、七选五EarwormMost people have had songs stuck in their heads at some point. The scientific name for this is involuntary musical imagery (INMI), which simply means that people do not choose to keep the songs in their heads, but that it happens unconsciously. Experts have nicknamed this condition “earworm,” even though it is not an actual worm, and it does not take place in the ear. 16．It occurs when a catchy tune “sticks” in a person’s mind. What makes a song stick depends on the individual. Some people get stuck on their favorite songs, while others end up fixated on songs they find annoying.17．It can be brought on after recently hearing a song, or it can be triggered by a memory. Although earworm can happen to anyone at any time, certain people are more likely than others to suffer from it. Most commonly, musicians experience it, but people who simply listen to music more frequently than others are also more prone to earworm.No evidence has proven one effective cure, but anything that disturbs the brain can help. 18．For example, actively chewing gum might switch the brain’s focus from the repeating song to the moving jaw. Engaging in a task that requires concentration can remove the pesky earworm as well. However, if the task requires too much effort, it can actually prolong the earworm. 19．While earworm can be very annoying, there is no evidence that suggests it is actuallyharmful. 20．After all, these songs repeat automatically with no effort. What if science could apply this information to learning? What if everyone could learn new things without having to try so hard? If scientists can figure out how to tap into this type of memory, learning might look different in the future.A．We have a tendency to move to earworms.B．Rather, it takes place in the memory centers of the brain.C．One possibility to help shift the brain is to occupy it with a new activity.D．Nobody knows exactly why a particular song gets caught in a person’s brain.E.This is because the mind tends to wander to escape the difficulty of the job at hand.F.Psychologists have long been looking for ways to turn off those unwelcome thoughts.G.In fact, some experts are studying earworm to see what they can learn about memory centers.三、完形填空I’m sitting in a quiet hotel room. It’s just past noon, late July, and I’m listening to the 21 sounds of a life-or-death struggle going on a few feet away. There’s a small fly burning out the 22 of its short life’s energies in a fruitless attempt to 23 through the glass window. The beating wings tell the moving story of the fly’s 24 : Try harder.But it’s not 25 .The crazy effort offers no hope for 26 . Ironically, the struggle is part of the27 . It is 28 for the fly to try hard enough to succeed in breaking through the glass. This fly is doomed. It will die there on the windowsill. Across the room, ten steps away, the door is 29 . Ten seconds of flying time and this small creature could 30 the outside world it seeks. With only a fraction of the effort now being 31 , it could be free of this self-created trap. Why doesn’t the fly try another approach, something dramatically32 ? How did it get so 33 in the idea that this particular route offers the most promise for success? What logic is there in continuing to seek a/an 34 by repeating the same failed action?There is no doubt that the approach of “keep trying hard” makes sense to the fly. Regrettably, it’s the same idea that will eventually 35 the fly. Trying harder isn’t 36 the solution to achieving more. It may not offer any real 37 for getting what you want out of life. Sometimes, trying harder is the problem. If you 38 your hopes for a breakthrough on trying harder than ever, you may 39 your chances for success. Youshould try harder by trying 40 .21．A．sweet B．desperate C．mysterious D．curious 22．A．last B．first C．best D．Worst 23．A．put B．run C．see D．fly 24．A．performance B．strategy C．contribution D．dream 25．A．working B．improving C．moving D．living 26．A．pleasure B．return C．peace D．escape 27．A．prize B．design C．trap D．success 28．A．irresponsible B．impossible C．reasonable D．practical 29．A．bright B．broken C．open D．wide 30．A．reach B．see C．own D．leave 31．A．done B．tried C．sought D．wasted 32．A．dangerous B．demanding C．different D．powerful 33．A．concerned B．worried C．frustrated D．locked 34．A．breakthrough B．explanation C．improvement D．guarantee 35．A．interrupt B．kill C．encourage D．Persuade 36．A．completely B．importantly C．necessarily D．appropriately 37．A．experience B．promise C．position D．challenge 38．A．follow B．shift C．get D．risk 39．A．miss B．increase C．abandon D．substitute 40．A．simpler B．sooner C．smarter D．braver四、用单词的适当形式完成短文阅读下面材料，在空白处填写1个适当的单词或用括号内单词的正确形式。

【市级联考】广东省广州市2019届高三普通高毕业班综合测试（二）英语试题学校:___________姓名：___________班级：___________考号：___________一、阅读选择The country is India. A large dinner party is being given in an up-country station by ac olonial official and his wife. The guests are army and government officers and their wives, and an American naturalist.At one side of the long table, a spirited discussion springs up between a young girl and an army officer. The girl insists women have long outgrown thejumping-on-a-chair-at-the-sight-of-a-mouse era, and that they are not as anxious as their grandmothers were. The officer says they are, arguing women haven't the actual nerve control of men.“A woman's reaction in any crisis,” the officer says, “is to scream. And while a man may feel like it, h e has that ounce more of control than a woman has. ”The American scientist does not join in the argument but sits and watches the faces of the other guests. As he stares, he sees a slight, though strange look of anxiety come over the face of the hostess. With a small gesture she summons the servant standing behind her chair. She whispers to him. The servant's eyes widen. He turns quickly and leaves the room. No one else sees this, nor the servant when he puts a bowl of milk on the balcony outside the glass doors.The American understands. In India, milk in a bowl means only one thing. It is bait fora snake. He realizes there is a cobra in the room. The American's eyes move across the room but he sees nothing. He realizes the snake can only be in one place - under the table.His first reaction is to jump back and warn the others. But he knows any sudden movement will frighten the cobra and it will strike. He speaks quickly, the quality of his voice so arresting that it quietens everyone. “I want to know just what control everyone at this table has. I will count three hundred - that's five minutes - and not one of you is to move a single muscle. Now! Ready!”The 20 people sit like stone images while he counts. He is saying “…two hundred and eighty…”. when, out of the corner of his eye, he sees the snake emerge and make for the bowl of milk. Four or five screams ring out as he jumps to slam shut the balcony doors.“There is your proof!” the host says. “A man has just shown us real control.”“Just a minute,” the American says, turning to his hostess, “How did you know that cobra was in the room?”A faint smile comes across the woman's face as she replies. “Because it was lying across my foot.”1．What is the argument between the army officer and the young girl about?A．Whether women are afraid of mice.B．Whether men are calmer than women.C．Whether men are cleverer than women.D．Whether women would make suitable soldiers.2．Why is the servant asked to put out some milk?A．To play a trick.B．To serve the guests.C．To attract the snake .D．To feed the hostess's pet.3．Why does the scientist suggest the guests play a game?A．He doesn't want anyone to panic.B．He intends to test the officer's theory.C．He sees there was a snake in the room.D．He wants to entertain the other guests.4．What does the author imply through the hostess's final statement?A．The army officer's opinion is wrong.B．The hostess understood the American's intention.C．The American was surprised by the snake's presence.D．The hostess has had previous experience dealing with snakes.5．What caused musicals to move in a new direction during the 1930's? A．The development of new musical instruments.B．The audience s demand for more realistic art forms.C．The rising popularity of other types of entertainment.D．The greater acceptance of black performers by white audiences.6．In which period did musical theatre become more complex and dramatic?A．Pre - 1900. B．1900- 1929.C．1940- 1949. D．1950- 1959.7．What can be reasonably inferred about the musical West Side Story?A．It told its story in a new way.B．It was based on a true story.C．It was a non-Broadway show.D．It was not very successful at first.In 1874 Francis Galton, a British professor, analysed a sample of English scientists and found the vast majority to be first-born sons. This led him to theorise that first-born children enjoyed a special level of attention from their parents that allowed them to advance intellectually. Half a century later Alfred Adler, an Austrian psychologist, made a similar argument relating to personality. First-born children, he suggested, were more diligent, while the later-born were more outgoing and emotionally stable. Many subsequent studies have explored these ideas, but their findings have been varied - some supporting and some rejecting the original conclusions.The main problem with the previous studies is that they were too small - often limited to a few dozen individuals. This would be true even if the statistical methods needed to analyse the data were simple, but they are not. Distinguishing birth-order effects from those caused by family size complicates matters, meaning still bigger samples must be analysed to obtain meaningful results.To overcome the limitation of these earlier studies, German social scientist Dr. Helmet Schmukle and his colleagues analysed three huge sets of data from America, Britain and Germany. These data sets, though collected for other purposes, included personality and intelligence tests on 20, 186 people at different stages of their lives. The American tests were on individuals aged between 29 and 35. The British tests were conducted on 50-year-olds. The German tests ran the whole span of adult life, from 18 to 98.Birth order, they found, had no effect on personality: first-borns were no more, nor less, likely than their younger siblings to be hardworking, outgoing or anxious. But it did affect intelligence. In a family with two children, the first child was more intelligent than the second 60% of the time, rather than the 50% that would be expected by chance. On average, thistranslated to a difference of 1.5 IQ points between first and second siblings. That figure agrees with previous studies, and thus looks confirmed.It is, nevertheless, quite a small difference - and whether it is enough to account for Galton's original observation is unclear. In any event, it is certainly not deterministic. Galton was the youngest of nine.8．Alfred Adler concluded that first-born children were ________.A．more stableB．more sociableC．more intelligentD．more hardworking9．What does the underlined “they” in paragraph 2 refer to?A．The data.B．The analyses.C．The previous studies.D．The statistical methods.10．Why was Schmukle's study considered superior to previous research?A．It involved a wider age range.B．It had a much larger sample size.C．It included a larger number of countries.D．It was conducted over a longer period of time.11．Why does the author mention Galton's family background in the last paragraph?A．To confirm Galton's difficult upbringing.B．To suggest Galton's theory may not be correct.C．To compare his experience with Galton's parents.D．To explain why Galton was interested in birth order.Photography has opened our eyes to a multitude of beauties, things we literally could not have seen before the invention of the frozen image. It has greatly expanded our notion of what is beautiful, what is aesthetically(审美上) pleasing. Items formerly considered trivial, and not worth an artist's paint, have been revealed and honored by the photograph: things as ordinary as a fence post, a chair, a vegetable. And as technology has developed, photographers have explored completely new points of view: those of the microscope, the eagle, the cosmos.What is it that delights the human eye and allows us to claim that a photograph is beautiful? Photography depends on the trinity of light, composition, and moment. Light literally makes the recording of an image possible, but in the right hands, light in a photograph can make the image soar. The same is true with composition. What the photographer chooses to keep in or out of the frame is all that we will ever see - but that combination is vital. And the moment that the shutter is pressed, when an instant is frozen in time, provides the whole image with meaning. When the three - light, composition, and moment - are in balance, there is visual magic.Light, composition, and moment come together in a photograph to bring us the ultimate reality: a view of the world unknown prior to the invention of the camera. Before photography, the basic artistic rules of painting were rarely broken. Images were made to please, not to capture reality. But as photography evolved, painterly rules were often reacted in the pursuit of fresh vision. Photographers became interested in the real world, good and bad, and it was the accidental detail that was celebrated. Photography invited the world to see with new eyes - to see photographically - and all of the arts have drawn new inspiration from this change.With these basic aesthetic tools, photographers have evolved from scientists longing to “fix” an image — any image — to artistic revolutionaries. Photographs have created a new way of seeing, changed our ideas of beauty and, most importantly, made art more democratic. They have given us visual proof that the world is grander than we imagined, and that there is beauty, often overlooked,in nearly everything.12．Before the invention of photography, which of the following was least likely to appear in an artistic work?A．A great person.B．A lovely insect.C．A grand building.D．A beautiful landscape.13．What is the function of paragraph 2?A．To argue that photographic beauty is subjective.B．To explain the evolution of the concept of beauty.C．To describe the elements that make a successful photo.D．To illustrate different types of photographic techniques.14．How has photography affected other art forms?A．It has reduced their popularity.B．It has forced them to change their rules.C．It has changed their methods of composition.D．It has provided them with new points of view.15．What does the author mean by saying photography has “made art more democratic" ? A．It has expanded the concept of artistic beauty.B．It has challenged the status of traditional art forms.C．It has enabled the development of new artistic tools.D．It has allowed more people to take part in creative activities.二、七选五What is culture?Culture is too complex to define in simple terms.16．One is that culture is a total pattern of behaviour that is consistent in its components. Another fundamental is that culture is learned behaviour. The third is that culture is behaviour that is shared by a group of people.To understand the culture of a particular country or region, one could examine its components, among which are material culture, language, and social organisation. Material culture includes the tools and symbols in a society, not including those physical things found in nature, unless they have undergone some change or have been given meaning by people. 17．The way we consume and what we consume are heavily influenced by material culture.18．Linked with all other aspects of culture, it reflects the nature and values of that culture. Industrialised societies have a rich vocabulary for commercial and industrial activities, while less industrialised societies may have richer vocabularies for matters important to their societies. The Eskimos in Alaska have many words to describe snow whereas English has only one general term.Social organisation differs somewhat from society to society. The primary kind of community association is based on blood ties. 19．. It provides mutual protection, psychological support, and a kind of economic insurance or social security for its members. The term "brothers" in Zaire includes those whom we call cousins and uncles.Cultural analysis serves a variety of purposes. Understanding the various dimensions and their inter- relatedness helps promote cross-cultural awareness. 20．A．Some scholars even suggest that it is useless to try.B．Language is the most obvious difference between cultures.C．However, there are certain agreed- on fundamentals that can be easily identified. D．The values represented within a culture can also change with the passing of time.E.For example, a mouse running on a street is not part of a culture, but the Mickey Mouse is.F.In many developing countries, the extended family fulfills several social and economic roles.G.It leads on to the promotion of goodwill, social and economic planning and harmony between social groupings or societies.三、完形填空Always wished the Earth had a second moon? Then you will be 21 to hear that the Chengdu Aerospace Science Institute has plans to launch multiple mini moons over the next few years.Similar to our 22 satellite, the light of the artificial orb (球体) will be obtained from the sun and 23 to Earth by its mirror-like coating. According to its designers, the24 of light being reflected can be controlled from Earth and the light can even be25 , if necessary.While the multiple mini moons will certainly appear picturesque, their main purpose is to conserve 26 The Chengdu Aerospace experts claim the mini moon's dusk-like glow will allow the government to eventually 27 costly streetlights in cities. They estimate that using the artificial satellite to light up Chengdu's streets at night will 28 the city 1.2 billion yuan anally. Since the orb's location can be 29 moved, it could also be used to shine light over disaster-struck areas that have lost 30Once the first mini moon is 31 successfully, the experts plan to launch three32 ones. Together, the satellites, which will take turns depending on their 33 in relation to the sun, are expected to 34 an area of 3,600 to 6,400 square kilometers. While the orbs will be 35 through a telescope from anywhere on the globe, their real beauty will only be seen by visiting Chengdu. Officials, 36 , believe they will be a huge tourist attraction, helping improve the city's 37 .As is often the case with major 38 , some experts are concerned. They 39 that the moons will impact on the sleep patterns of humans and animals. However, officials believe the satellites will cause little, if any, 40 .21．A．pleased B．surprised C．alarmed D．relieved22．A．traditional B．unique C．natural D．famous 23．A．carried B．reflected C．introduced D．transformed 24．A．colour B．speed C．source D．amount 25．A．sent out B．switched off C．given away D．turned down 26．A．resources B．animals C．farmland D．space 27．A．rebuild B．expand C．improve D．remove 28．A．bring B．leave C．save D．cost 29．A．hardly B．easily C．frequently D．normally 30．A．money B．home C．contact D．power 31．A．travelling B．appearing C．working D．signaling 32．A．additional B．special C．bright D．colourful 33．A．size B．importance C．position D．function 34．A．pick up B．take up C．hold up D．light up 35．A．reliable B．visible C．available D．testable 36．A．therefore B．however C．otherwise D．moreover 37．A．population B．education C．evolution D．conflict 38．A．drawback B．breakthroughs C．technology D．economy 39．A．doubt B．conclude C．worry D．agree 40．A．disturbance B．destruction C．satisfaction D．discussion四、用单词的适当形式完成短文阅读下面材料，在空白处填写1个适当的单词或用括号内单词的正确形式。

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- 1 -Attitude determines altitude. 态度决定高度The motto of the Olympic----Swifter, Higher and Stronger.- 2 -21. What is the cost for 2 nights of accommodation for 2 people at the Yakamoz Hotel with the Lonely Planet discount?A.€88.B. €80.C. €72D. €6422 Rail holidays are available for ____________.A . North America, Europe and Australia B. North America, South America and AsiaC. Australia, Asia and EuropeD. North America, South America and Australía23. How many advertisements offer holidays to Peru?A. One.B. Two.C. ThreeD. FourBAcross the world, studies have consistently found that girls perform significantly better than boys in reading. These studies show that girls typically read more frequently than boys, and have a more positive attitude toward reading.There are several reasons that help explain these gender-based differences Parents read more with their daughters. This sends a strong and early message that books are for girls, as well as equipping girls with a significant advantage. Recent research has found even though boys read less frequently than girls, girls still receive more encouragement to read from their parents.So how can parents and educators help bridge this socially-engineered gap for boys' reading?To improve boys" reading performance, parents and educators may 1ook for ways to connect boys with reading. This has led to discussion about the importance of promoting so-called "boy-friendly" books that boys supposedly prefer". These are typically assumed to be non-fiction works, as many people believed that boys prefer to read non-fiction But this belief is not supported by recent research, which in fact suggests boys are more likely to choose to read fiction than non-fiction. Encouraging all boys to read non-fiction under the mistaken belief that it is their preference may actually be harmful. Fiction readers read more frequently and demonstrate faster language leaning and higher language ability.Besides encouraging more fiction reading, there are a number of ways that we can help connect boys with books. Firstly, don't assume that boys of the same age have the same interests or that their interests. stay the same over time. To match boys with suitable reading material, have regular discussions about reading for pleasure in order to keep up with their interestsSchools should also provide access to libraries during lessons throughout the years of schooling. Girls visit the library in their free time more than boys, and as students move to higher grades they often have less access to libraries during class, Access to books for boys is essential to promote readingIn addition, we should keep paper books available because research shows that boys are less likely to choose to read on screens than girls. Finally we should promote reading as an enjoyable pastime by being a role model. Let your children or students see you read for pleasure.24. According to the author, what is the main cause of the difference in boys' and girls reading ability?A. Social factors.B. Teaching methods.C. Personal preferences.D. Psychological differences25. Why does the author recommend that adults regularly talk to boys about reading?A. To persuade boys to read more often.B. To learn what boys are most interested in.C. To help boys improve their language ability.D. To show that adults are good reading role models.26. When should schools give students additional library aces according to the author?A. Before and after class.B. At any time of the school day.C. At regular times during class.D. When they are in the lower grades.27. What is the main purpose of the text?A. To show students ways to improve their reading.B. To explain why boys are not as good at reading as girls.C. To urge governments to provide more reading resources,D. To provide strategies that can help improve boys' reading ability.C"Anything you want, anytime you need it."The message appeared on computer screens across the country at the same time, on the same day: December 12th, at 12 p.m. Simultaneously, important looking envelopes containing cards with the same message were hand-delivered to the offices of all the major news companies.One found its way to the desk of Chris Lin, a business reporter at The Post. The card was beautifully designed - a black background with the words printed out in crisp white letters. There was no explanation on the back, just a website address. Chris went to the website. Its style was identical to the card's and said: Anytime: Starting Tomorrow."The next day websites and blogs were filled with articles theorizing about Anytime, Was it a shopping website like Tao Bao or Amazon? A joke? Something illegal Anytime's marketing had worked - it was a household name before it'd even made a single sale.When the opening came, that day at noon, the Anytime website suddenly had a single field that read, What do you want?" All you had to do was type the words into that box, and then specify how quickly you wanted your item delivered: within one, ten, or twenty-four hoursBloggers were the first to test the service. And their reviews were glowing. Within weeks, Anytime had become a part of daily life. Nobody used other delivery sites or the post anymore as Anytime was much cheaper and faster.Chris still wondered what exactly Anytime was. He tried to find out who owned the company,but it was registered in a small country that did not require such information to be made public. He did find some interesting facts, though. Anyone who challenged the company, it seemed, met with serious trouble. A government official critical of Anytime for avoiding tax was forced to leave his position after news stories suddenly appeared claiming he was dishonest. The head of another company taking Anytime to court died in a car accident just days before the case was to begin.Chris began making a list of all the people who had something terrible happen to them after opposing or criticizing Anytime. By lunch, he had more than one hundred examples. Something was definitely wrong. Chris worked on his list the rest of the day, emailing people who could provide more information and looking through newspaper records. After working through the night, an exhausted Chris finally fell asleep at his desk at 4 a.m.- 3 -Attitude determines altitude. 态度决定高度When he woke a few hours later, there was a message flashing on his computer screen: Stop making trouble." Chris smiled. He had no intention of stopping now that he knew he was on the right track.28. What was on the front of the card sent to Chris Lin?A. An invitation to a company opening.B. 'The website address of a new company.C. The words Anytime: Starting tomorrow".D. The words Anything you want, anytime you need it".29. Why did the company choose to send the cards to many news reporters?A. Because it didn't have enough money for traditional advertising.B. Because it wanted to attract the reporters as customers.C. So the reporters would write stories about the new company,D. So people would find the new company interesting.30. What did Chris’ s research suggest about Anytime?A. It may be very dangerous.B. Its popularity would soon decrease.C. It was doing business all over the world.D. It was being widely criticized by journalists.31. How did Chris feel at the end of the story?A. Scared that he would get into trouble.B. Confident that he would find the truth.C. Nervous about what the company would do.D. Satisfied that he had discovered the company's secretDInside a secured room in a beautiful castle near Paris, a small metal cylinder (圆柱体) rests on a shelf beneath a double set of bell jars. It has lain there for more than a century, its rest only occasionally disturbed when the room's three key holders perform a coordinated opening ceremony to let technicians enter and clean this precious piece of metal.First, the cylinder is rubbed with a piece of soft, alcohol-soaked cloth. Then it is steamed with pure water. Finally, the 1kg cylinder is returned, carefully, to its resting place.Such attention to a lump of metal is unusual, but has a purpose. The castle houses the International Bureau of Weights and Measures and that piece of shining. circular metal is its holiest relic. It is the defining mass (质量) against which all other kilograms are measured. This is the international prototype, or standard, of the kilogram. The IPK, in short.Dozens of carefully weighted copies of the original have been made. They are stored around the world and used to standardise individual nations' weights and measures systems.But the days of the IPK, in its current form, are numbered. The International Bureau of Weights and Measures has decided to replace this single physical specimen with a more fundamental measurement - based on electric current - in order to define the mass of an object.The king of kilograms is about to be dethroned.One key reason for doing this work is to provide international security," says Bureau spokesman Paul Robinson. “If the castle burned down tomorrow and the kilogram was destroyed,we would have no reference left for the world's metric weights system. There would be chaos. The current definition of the kilogram is the weight of that cylinder in Paris, after all.”Another major motivation for the replacement of the IPK is the growing need to be able to carry out more and more precise measurements. Drug companies will soon be wanting to use ingredients that will have to be measured in terms of a few millionths or even billionths of a gram, "says Robinson. "We need to be prepared to weigh substances with that kind of accuracy."32. What do we know about the IPK from the first two paragraphs?A. It's cared for with great devotion.The motto of the Olympic----Swifter, Higher and Stronger. - 4 -B. It's used in religious ceremoniesC. It's beautifully designed and decorated.D. It's the most valuable metal in the world.33. Which of the following best explains "dethroned" underlined in paragraph 5?A. rebuiltB. removedC. destroyedD. upgraded34. What is a reason for replacing the current IPK?A. To protect the metal cylinder from damage.B.To make taking measurements more economical.C. To provide all countries with the same standard.D. To satisfy the increasing demand for exactness35. What can be a suitable title for the text?A. No more kilosB. A heavy technologyC. The future of the kiloD. The history of measures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。

广东广州2019高三上调研测试-英语试卷类型：B2017.12本试卷共10页，三大题，总分值135分。

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I 语言知识及应用 (共两节，总分值45分)第一节完形填空 (共15小题；每题2分，总分值30分)阅读下面短文，掌握其大意，然后从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。

Steve Jobs on life and deathWhen I was 17, I read a quote that went something like: “If you live each day as if it was your last, some day you'll most certainly be right.” It made an 1 on me, and since then, for the past 33 years, I have looked in the mirror every 2 and asked myself: “If today were the last day of my life, would I want to do what I am about to do today?”And whenever the 3 has been “No” for too many days in a row, I know I need to 4 something.1. A. expectation B. impression C. imagination D. examination〔固定搭配 madeo impression on sb.〕2. A. minute B. night C. day D. morning(常识〕3. A. answer B. solution C. result D. chance〔结构复现，回答——问题〕4. A. accept B. hide C. change D. avoidRemembering that I'll be 5 soon is the most importanttool I've ever used to help me make the big 6 in life. Because almost everything — all external expectations, all pride, all 7 of embarrassment or failure — these things just fall away in the face of death, leaving only what is 8 important. Remembering that you are going to die is the best way I know to avoid the trap of thinking you have something to 9 . You are already naked. There is no reason not to 10 your heart.Your time is limited, so don't 11 it living someone else's life. Don't be 12 by dogma — which is living with the results of other people's thinking. Don't let the noise of others' opinions drown out your own inner voice. And most importantly, have the 13 to follow your beliefs and goals. They somehow already know what you really want to 14 . Everything else is 15 .当我十七岁的时候, 我读到了一句话:“假如你把每一天都当作生命中最后一天去生活的话,那么有一天你会发明你是正确的。

2019届广州高三调研测试英语2018.12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和D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。

21. What is the cost for 2 nights of accommodation for 2 people at the Yakamoz Hotel with the Lonely Planet discount?A.€88.B. €80.C. €72D. €6422 Rail holidays are available for.A . North America, Europe and AustraliaB. North America, South America and AsiaC. Australia, Asia and EuropeD. North America, South America and Australía23. How many advertisements offer holidays to Peru?A. One.B. Two.C. ThreeD. FourBAcross the world, studies have consistently found that girls perform significantly better than boys in reading. These studies show that girls typically read more frequently than boys, and have a more positive attitude toward reading,There are several reasons that help explain these gender-based differences Parents read more with their daughters. This sends a strong and early message that books are for girls, as well as equipping girls with a significant advantage. Recent research has found even though boys read less frequently than girls, girls still receive more encouragement to read from their parents.So how can parents and educators help bridge this socially-engineered gap for boys' reading?To improve boys" reading performance, parents and educators may 1ook for ways to connect boys with reading. This has led to discussion about the importance of promoting so-called "boy-friendly" books that boys supposedly prefer". These are typically assumed to be non-fiction works, as many people believed that boys prefer to read non-fictionBut this belief is not supported by recent research, which in fact suggests boys are more likely to choose to read fiction than non-fiction. Encouraging all boys to read non-fiction under the mistaken belief that it is their preference may actually be harmful. Fiction readers read morefrequently and demonstrate faster language leaning and higher language ability.Besides encouraging more fiction reading, there are a number of ways that we can help connect boys with books. Firstly, don't assume that boys of the same age have the same interests or that their interests. stay the same over time. To match boys with suitable reading material, have regular discussions about reading for pleasure in order to keep up with their interests Schools should also provide access to libraries during lessons throughout the years of schooling. Girls visit the library in their free time more than boys, and as students move to higher grades they often have less access to libraries during class, Access to books for boys is essential to promote readingIn addition, we should keep paper books available because research shows that boys are less likely to choose to read on screens than girls. Finally we should promote reading as an enjoyable pastime by being a role model. Let your children or students see you read for pleasure.24. According to the author, what is the main cause of the difference in boys' and girls reading ability?A. Social factors.B. Teaching methods.C. Personal preferences.D. Psychological differences25. Why does the author recommend that adults regularly talk to boys about reading?A. To persuade boys to read more often.B. To learn what boys are most interested in.C. To help boys improve their language ability.D. To show that adults are good reading role models.26. When should schools give students additional library aces according to the author?A.Before and after class,B. At any time of the school day.C. At regular times during class.D. When they are in the lower grades.27. What is the main purpose of the text?A. To show students ways to improve their reading.B. To explain why boys are not as good at reading as girls.C. To urge governments to provide more reading resources,D. To provide strategies that can help improve boys' reading ability.C"Anything you want, anytime you need it."The message appeared on computer screens across the country at the same time, on the same day: December 12th, at 12 p.m. Simultaneously, important looking envelopes containing cards with the same message were hand-delivered to the offices of all the major news companies.One found its way to the desk of Chris Lin, a business reporter at The Post. The card was beautifully designed - a black background with the words printed out in crisp white letters. There was no explanation on the back, just a website address. Chris went to the website. Its style was identical to the card's and said: Anytime: Starting Tomorrow."The next day websites and blogs were filled with articles theorizing about Anytime, Was it a shopping website like Tao Bao or Amazon? A joke? Something illegal Anytime's marketing had worked - it was a household name before it'd even made a single sale.When the opening came, that day at noon, the Anytime website suddenly had a single field that read, What do you want?" All you had to do was type the words into that box, and then specify how quickly you wanted your item delivered: within one, ten, or twenty-four hours Bloggers were the first to test the service. And their reviews were glowing. Within weeks, Anytime had become a part of daily life. Nobody used other delivery sites or the post anymore as Anytime was much cheaper and faster.Chris still wondered what exactly Anytime was. He tried to find out who owned the company,but it was registered in a small country that did not require such information to be made public. He did find some interesting facts, though. Anyone who challenged the company, it seemed, met with serious trouble. A government official critical of Anytime for avoiding tax was forced to leave his position after news stories suddenly appeared claiming he was dishonest. The head of another company taking Anytime to court died in a car accident just days before the case was to begin.Chris began making a list of all the people who had something terrible happen to them after opposing or criticizing Anytime. By lunch, he had more than one hundred examples. Something was definitely wrong. Chris worked on his list the rest of the day, emailing people who could provide more information and looking through newspaper records. After working through the night, an exhausted Chris finally fell asleep at his desk at 4 a.m..When he woke a few hours later, there was a message flashing on his computer screen: Stop making trouble." Chris smiled. He had no intention of stopping now that he knew he was on the right track.28. What was on the front of the card sent to Chris Lin?A. An invitation to a company opening.B. 'The website address of a new company.C. The words Anytime: Starting tomorrow".D. The words Anything you want, anytime you need it".29. Why did the company choose to send the cards to many news reporters?A. Because it didn't have enough money for traditional advertising.B. Because it wanted to attract the reporters as customers.C. So the reporters would write stories about the new company,D. So people would find the new company interesting.30. What did Chris’ s research suggest about Anytime?A. It may be very dangerous.B. Its popularity would soon decrease.C. It was doing business all over the world.D. It was being widely criticized by journalists.31. How did Chris feel at the end of the story?A. Scared that he would get into trouble.B. Confident that he would find the truth.C. Nervous about what the company would do.D. Satisfied that he had discovered the company's secretDInside a secured room in a beautiful castle near Paris, a small metal cylinder (圆柱体) rests on a shelf beneath a double set of bell jars. It has lain there for more than a century, its rest only occasionally disturbed when the room's three key holders perform a coordinated opening ceremony to let technicians enter and clean this precious piece of metal.First, the cylinder is rubbed with a piece of soft, alcohol-soaked cloth. Then it is steamed with pure water. Finally, the 1kg cylinder is returned, carefully, to its resting place.Such attention to a lump of metal is unusual, but has a purpose. The castle houses the International Bureau of Weights and Measures and that piece of shining. circular metal is its holiest relic. It is the defining mass (质量) against which all other kilograms are measured. This is the international prototype, or standard, of the kilogram. The IPK, in short.Dozens of carefully weighted copies of the original have been made. They are stored around the world and used to standardise individual nations' weights and measures systems.But the days of the IPK, in its current form, are numbered. The International Bureau of Weights and Measures has decided to replace this single physical specimen with a more fundamental measurement - based on electric current - in order to define the mass of an object.The king of kilograms is about to be dethronedOne key reason for doing this work is to provide international security," says Bureau spokesman Paul Robinson. “If the castle burned down tomorrow and the kilogram was destroyed,we would have no reference left for the world's metric weights system. There would be chaos. The current definition of the kilogram is the weight of that cylinder in Paris, after all.”Another major motivation for the replacement of the IPK is the growing need to be able to carry out more and more precise measurements. Drug companies will soon be wanting to use ingredients that will have to be measured in terms of a few millionths or even billionths of a gram, "says Robinson. "We need to be prepared to weigh substances with that kind of accuracy."32. What do we know about the IPK from the first two paragraphs?A. It's cared for with great devotion.B. It's used in religious ceremoniesC. It's beautifully designed and decorated.D. It's the most valuable metal in the world.33. Which of the following best explains "dethroned" underlined in paragraph 5?A. rebuiltB. removedC. destroyed D, upgraded34. What is a reason for replacing the current IPK?A. To protect the metal cylinder from damage.B.To make taking measurements more economical.C. To provide all countries with the same standard.D. To satisfy the increasing demand for exactness35. What can be a suitable title for the text?A. No more kilosB. A heavy technologyC. The future of the kiloD. The history of measures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。