广东省2019届高三六校第二次联考英语试题

2019 届广东省六校高三第二次联考英语试卷（2019.11.3 ）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其相关小题, 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，回答第 1 ~ 3 题。

1. Which of the following does the man compare before making his decision?A ．Weight and cost. B．Price and time. C ．Forms and value.2. How much does the man eventually pay?A . ¥7.30. B.Y 11.70. C.Y 19.70.3. What does the woman advise the man to do?A ．Put down a return address.B ．Buy some extra stamps.C ．Evaluate the object first.听第二段对话，回答第 4 ~ 6 题。

4．What is the relation between the two speakers?A ．Close friends. B．Teacher and student. C．Mother and son. 5．What did the boy often do at school?A ．He often stayed after class.B ．He often fell asleep in class.C ．He often made much noise in class.6．Which of the following statement is true?A ．The boy is encouraged because he won ' t fail any exam.B ．The boy shows interest neither in his lesson nor in work.C ．The boy prefers to go to work rather than go to school.听第三段独白，回答第7 ~ 9题。

//////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////// //////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////高中英语2019广东省高三下学期高考六校联考总分数:120 总时长（分钟）:120分钟姓名____________一、完形填空(每小题30分，共1题，共30分)1This happened just a few minutes ago and now I want to share it with you. It was not a big ___1___, but it made me feel very grateful.I ___2___ to my local store, which is located at a petrol station. As I entered the forecourt, Inoticed that all the pumps were blocked off with tape. I ___3___ they had just run out of fuel. I went into the store and noticed that the refrigerated and frozen sections were ___4___.Something was definitely off, but I briefly stopped to ___5___ with the cashier as usual and ___6___ that a cleaner earlier on the day had ___7___ tripped the wrong fuse(保险丝). I grabbed what I ___8___ and went to pay, but even the card reader didn't ___9___ I tried again and, again without any luck.I ___10___ the cashier that I would go outside to use their ATM, but it was also ___11___ Icould only go back to the store where the cashier was dealing with the second ___12___ He looked up and gave me an inquiring ___13___ I told him that the ATM had broken down. I suggested leaving the goods there and ___14___ home to grab some cash.To my ___15___, the second customer insisted on ___16___ the cost of my goods and sending me on my way. It wasn't a massive amount, but what ___17___ me the most was that he offered assistance to a ___18___ stranger. He said it was ___19___ to help someone out. Thanks to him, I didn't have to run back home, back to the ___20___ and back home again.(1)A．issue B．deal C．action D．business(2)A．headed B．turned C．replied D．stuck(3)A．assessed B．declared C．admitted D．figured(4)A．sold B．clear C．robbed D．empty(5)A．chat B．argue C．bargain D．exchange(6)A．gave out B．set out C．ran out D．found out(7)A．occasionally B．accidentally C．constantly D．directly(8)A．needed B．expected C．ordered D．intended(9)A．use B．act C．work D．perform(10)A．suggested B．told C．warned D．reminded(11)A．out of order B．out of work C．out of date D．out of sight(12)A．passenger B．visitor C．customer D．consultant(13)A．accent B．judgment C．look D．instruction(14)A．running B．walking C．driving D．calling(15)A．delight B．amusement C．surprise D．satisfaction(16)A．taking B．covering C．spending D．involving(17)A．inspired B．attracted C．influenced D．touched(18)A．curious B．nervous C．perfect D．funny(19)A．generous B．nice C．willing D．wise(20)A．street B．courtyard C．station D．store二、选择性阅读(共4题，共30分)////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////// 2 (6分)(1)How much may they pay at least if Mr. and Mrs. Smith from Chicago visit a beach? ________A ．$364B ．$435C ．$579D ．$657(2)Siesta Beach is different from other three beaches in that________.A ．tourists enjoy an exciting sportB ．fine sugar ﹣white sand covers itC ．children have more great funD ．many famous persons visit it(3)Charlie is eager to meet his favourite movie star, which beach would you recommend? ________ World's best beaches: 2018 Trip Advisor award winnersNO.1 Clearwater BeachIt lies in America, about a forty ﹣minute drive west of Tampa. It impresses travelers with two and a half miles of sugar ﹣white sand, crystal ﹣clear waters and gentle Gulf wind. The beach offers calm, shallow water, making it an ideal playground for tourists.*Bargain hotel nearby: Pier House 60 Marina Hotel, from $293 per night (double bed)*Airfare: As low as $71 round ﹣trip from ORD (Chicago) to TPA (Tampa)No.2 Siesta BeachJust south of Sarasota, Siesta Beach on Siesta Key is known for its eight ﹣mile stretch of sugar ﹣fine, quartz ﹣white sand. It's also a great spot for kids to collect seashells and sand dollars.*Bargain hotel nearby: Tropical Beach Resorts, from $295 per might (double bed)*Airfare: As low as $238 round ﹣trip from EWR (Newark) to SRQ (Sarasota)No.3 Ka'anapali BeachAmong the most visited beach in West Maui, this area is a popular spot for quiet relaxation or water sports. It's also famous for the daily cliff diving ceremony off of the beach's northernmost cliffs known as Black Rock.*Bargain hotel nearby: Lahaina Shores Beach Resort, from $289 per night (double bed)*Airfare: As low as $382 round ﹣trip from SFO (San Francisco) to OGG (Kahului)No.4 South BeachPeople watching is a great pastime in Miami's South Beach, which draws celebrities and models. Travelers love the wide, fine, white sand ﹣covered beaches as well as the surrounding area, known for wild nightlife and excellent restaurants.*Bargain hotel nearby: Room Mate Lord Balfour, from $264 per night (double bed)*Great airfare: As low as $107 round ﹣trip from LGA (New York) to MIA (Miami)//////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////// ////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////// A．Clearwater BeachB．Siesta BeachC．Ka'anapali BeachD．South Beach3 (8分)I attended a writer's group to get feedback (反馈) on my book.But there were somany people there that the discussion was limited. After getting home, my 13﹣year﹣old son asked me to read one chapter to him. So I read the chapter about spending my pocket money asa nine﹣year﹣old child.The story took place at a lunch counter, where I dreamed of ordering a banana split Colorful balloons were hung above the counter and a sign said "Pop(使爆裂) a balloon and pay I cent to63 cents for a banana split! "As I was given only 50 cents for cleaning the doghouse, I didn't dareto ask my parents for any more pocket money without doing more work. So I kept my wish to myself.Frankie listened carefully, as I read the final sentences of the chapter, "I watched as others selected a balloon to pop and dreamed about the opportunity to take my chance. But it never happened."The next morning, Frankie led me to the kitchen. I couldn't believe my eyes. The table was covered in a pile of balloons. Frankie handed me 50 cents and a fork. "Pop one!" he urged. With tears in my eyes, I broke one. A piece of paper fell out of the balloon."What does it say, Mom?" Frankie asked. "Fifty cents," I whispered, too choked to speak loudly. Frankie asked," Well, do you have 50 cents?" I handed him the money. "OK!" Then FrankieI hugged Frankie hard. We took turns popping the other balloons until I finally got the I﹣cent balloon. It was a long﹣time coming but worth the wait.It hit me that the first step in making any wish come true is to give it a voice.(1)The author read the chapter to Frankie because________.A．she wanted to get feedback from FrankieB．Frankie asked the author to read it to himC．she was used to telling a bedtime story to himD．Frankie had a strong desire for knowledge(2)What can we infer about the author from the second paragraph?________A．She spent money wisely when she was a kid.B．She had enough money to do whatever she liked.C．She earned her pocket money by doing housework.D．She had no close friends to share her secret wish.(3)Seeing what Frankie did for her, the author felt________.A．comfortable and happyB．puzzled and excitedC．awkward and satisfiedD．surprised and moved(4)The author learned that________.A．it is important to express one's wishesB．it is comforting to have a kid aroundC．experiences in childhood affect us later in lifeD．wishes can come true by just voicing them4 (8分)In February, FEDEX launched a robot capable of replacing a pizza delivery driver by bringing food right to your door, which indicates more companies may soon automate (使自动化)not only processes, but full business lines.These types of moves could be disastrous to work. Between 1987 and 2017, manufacturing output grew 80 percent, but the number of workers dropped dramatically. This hit cities hard, leading to shrinking populations and the wide difference between urban places we see now. Numerous studies show that automation isn't equally affecting the workforce across all sectors. While it has negatively impacted a portion of the economy, it has helped to lift up other sectors, such as computer science and health care.The real question is how you counteract inequality.To start with, we should train people with the skills they need. To minimize job losses and embrace positive changes, we need to focus on the great value humans bring to the table. Jobs requiring soft skills like time management, active listening, cooperation, and judgment and decision﹣making, and jobs that are in high﹣touch industries are much less likely to be automated.We must make joint efforts to strengthen and fix the holes in the safety net. While the 2020 presidential candidates are starting a conversation about how to accomplish this, cities are already leading by experimenting with basic income, passing higher minimum wage laws, carrying out paid family leave and driving policy solutions that support workers and families.In the end robots won't take all the jobs, but they might take yours. What we do about it, though, is up to us.(1)What will possibly happen if companies use robots in full business lines? ________B．There will be a shrink in population across China.C．The negative impacts will outweigh the positive ones.D．The workforce in various fields may be affected differently.(2)Which of the following is more likely to be automated? ________A．Bringing dishes to the table in a restaurant.B．Helping to manage one's time efficiently.C．Communicating effectively with co﹣workers.D．Helping make the right judgment and decision.(3)How is Paragraph 5 developed? ________A．By providing data.B．By giving examples.C．By comparison.D．By analyzing.(4)What does the underlined sentence in the last paragraph mean? ________A．It is up to us whatever we do with the robots.B．It is up to us what jobs the robots will replace.C．We need to adapt ourselves to the changes accordingly.D．We have the confidence that robots will replace no jobs.5 (8分)DNA analysis has revealed family relationships between more than 10 generations of Stone Age people at megalithic (巨石的) tombs in Ireland and Sweden.The evidence suggests that megaliths, prehistoric large stone structures, sometimes acted as graves for family groups in northwestern Europe thousands of years ago. The latest findings throw new light on the origins and social structure of the groups that built megaliths in this region﹣a history that has long been hidden in mystery.For their study, the international team of researchers analyzed the genomes﹣the complete set of genetic material in a cell﹣of 24 Stone Age individuals from five megalithic burial sites in Ireland, Scotland and Gotland, a large Swedish island in the Baltic Sea.This analysis showed that many of the individuals buried at each megalith, who all lived between 3,800 B.C. and 2,600 B.C., according to radiocarbon﹣dating of their remains, were closely related via family ties.The results also showed that the individuals buried at the megaliths were related to Neolithic farmers in northern and western Europe but genetically distinct from other hunter﹣gatherers. This was particularly noticeable at the Ansarve site on the island of Gotland."The people buried in the Ansarve tomb are remarkably different on a genetic level compared to the individuals dug out from hunter﹣gather contexts, showing that the burial tradition in this megalithic tomb, which lasted for over 700 years, was performed by distinct groups with roots in the European Neolithic expansion," Magdalena Fraser, co﹣first author from Uppsala University, said in the statement.(1)What's the significance of the new findings? ________A．It reveals the family ties between people in Ireland and Sweden.B．It implies that many people buried in the tombs were closely related.C．It indicates the long﹣hidden mystery concerning DNA analysis.D．It suggests that the megaliths became tombs thousands of years ago.(2)How did the researchers reach their findings? ________A．By interviewing individuals.C．By analyzing genes.D．By studying the burial sites.(3)Which is true according to the latest findings? ________A．Some people buried in the tombs were related to farmers.B．Few people buried in the tombs were genetically different.C．All the people buried at megaliths had family relationships.D．People buried in the Ansarve tomb were dug out 700 years later.(4)What's the main idea of this passage? ________A．Megaliths served as tombs thousands of years ago.B．People buried at the megaliths were recently analyzed.C．Latest findings shed light on a mystery about burials.D．Stone﹣Age people in Ireland and Sweden had close ties.三、7选5(每小题10分，共1题，共10分)6根据短文内容,从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项．选项中有两项为多余选项．Camping essentials (必需品)Camping can be a fun and cheap family activity or vacation. But you do need quite a few supplies to manage life in the great outdoors. (1)________. And remember to check your camping essentials.TentUnless you're sleeping under the stars or you have a camper or an RV, don't forget the obvious one: a tent! Check the measurements and user reviews when you are buying one. Sleeping Bag and PillowEven if the weather looks hot for your camping trip, bring a sleeping bag for every camper. Without a pillow, you would be facing a rocky night's sleep. (2)________.(3)________ Flashlights are another camping item. Bring multiple flashlights and extra batteries, and also consider buying a camping lantern. Lanterns are great because they shed more light in all directions and stand on their own so that you can play cards or games at night. The Anti﹣itch CreamKeep away from mosquitoes, black flies and other biters. Don't forget the anti﹣itch cream to apply after insect bites. (4)________. Ask doctors for which products to use.Campfire SuppliesMatches stored in a plastic bag, dry firewood and dry newspapers are all you need for a campfire. (5)________. Each campfire should have its own stone campfire spot and many also provide a cast﹣iron shelf for cooking on. In addition, there are other camping essentials, such as kitchen items, bottled food and water, toilet paper, first﹣aid kits, and books and games. All the above can enrich your outdoor camping.//////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////四、语法填空(每小题15分，共1题，共15分)7 阅读下面材料,在空白处填入适当的内容(1个单词)或括号内单词的正确形式．Confucianism (儒家思想),(1)________(develop) from thoughts by Confucius during the Spring and Autumn Period, is a philosophical system which has become (2)________ important part of Chinese culture. It was first set up by Confucius (551﹣479BC) and later was developed by philosophers, including Mencius, Dong Zhongshu, Wang Yangming and others.Confucianism means a lot not only to China, but also to the world. In 1988, 75 Nobel prizewinners said that (3)________ mankind is to survive it must go back 25 centuries in time to tap the (4)________ (wise) of Confucius. Today, sentences from Confucianism are (5)________ (frequent) heard in speeches or talks given by famous foreign people. Besides, people around the globe can have access (6)________ Confucius ideas in Confucius Institutes and Chinese Culture Centers abroad. The institutes and centers serve as non ﹣profit public institutions to help foreigners (7)________ (well) understand China than before through language teaching and culture introduction.So far China (8)________ (open) 465 Confucius Institutes in 123 countries and regions. There are also 713 Confucius Classrooms operating in middle and primary schools. What's more, Chinese Culture Centers in Cairo, Paris, Berlin, Tokyo and Denmark, to name a few, are introducing China by holding cultural (9)________ (activity), opening training classes, and(10)________ (build) libraries.五、改错题(每小题10分，共1题，共10分)8 假定英语课上老师要求同桌之间交换修改作文,请你修改你同桌写的以下作文．文中共有10处语言错误,每句中最多有两处．每处错误仅涉及一个单词的增加、删除或修改．增加:在缺词处加一个漏字符号(∧),并在其下面写出该加的词．删除:把多余的词用斜线(\)划掉．修改:在错的词下划一横线,并在该词下面写出修改后的词．注意:1．每处错误及其修改均仅限一词;2．只允许修改10处,多者(从第11处起)不计分．Last summer, I was invited to a Chinese summer camp. I had a great time there because I made many friends with other countries. The camp covered a variety of programs, ranged from learning daily Chinese to Chinese history and traditional culture. In a party, we take turns to make a self ﹣introduction in the English. However, I was so shy to speak before other people. I stood there for five minute without saying anything, which made me feel very embarrassing. When I finally opened my mouth, someone couldn't help laughing at my poorly English. I couldn't feel A ．Cards or gamesB ．Flashlights and lanternsC ．Kids also like having a pillow for the long car rideD ．Bring clothes for all types of weather, from hot to rainy daysE ．Find out what you'll need to pack for your camping adventureF ．You and your kids can do a quick hunt for dry wood for your fireG ．Just keep in mind that many sprays contain high levels of chemicals//////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////// ////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////// anything except my face was burning. It was then that we decided to practise spoken English.六、应用文写作(每小题25分，共1题，共25分)9假定你是李华,你的美国朋友Justin得知你想提高英文写作能力,给你寄来一本《英文写作要素》(The Elements Of Style)．请你回一封信．内容包括:1．感谢对方;2．会认真研读;3．你的回礼．注意:1．词数100左右;2．可以适当增加细节,以使行文连贯;3．开头和结尾已给出,不计入总词数．Dear Justin,How is everything going with you? ______________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Best wishes.Yours,Li Hua。

2019届高三六校第二次联考英语试题命题学校：东莞中学六校分别为:广州二中、中山纪中、东莞中学、珠海一中、深圳实验、惠州一中Ⅰ. 语言知识及应用（共两节，满分45分）第一节完形填空(共15小题；每小题2分，满分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，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑.A king in Africa had a close friend with whom he had grown up。

The friend had a habit of looking at every bad situation that occurred in his life and 1 ，“This is good!"One day the king and his friend were out on a hunting 2 . The friend would 3 the guns for the king. But this time he had 4 done something wrong in preparing one of the guns, for after taking the gun from his friend, the king fired it and his thumb was blown off.Examining the 5 the friend remarked as usual, “This is good!" to which the king replied，“No，this is NOT good!” and 6 imprisoned his friend。

About a year later，the king was hunting in an area where he should have known not to hunt. Cannibals（食人者) __7 him and took him to their village。

赣湘粤三省六校2019届高三联考试卷英语第一部分听力(共两节，满分 30 分)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。

ASummer is time for family fun and the creation of lifelong memories. Do not miss out on the opportunity to have an unforgettable vacation when booking activities, hotels, and more in these fantastic cities.San Antonio, TXWhether you are looking for a historic look into this fantastic city, or seeking to spend the day getting some sun at one of the theme parks in the area, there’s something for everyone. San Antonio is home to Sea World, Six Flags Fiesta Texas, the San Antonio Aquarium(水族馆), and other fun, family-friendly attractions. For a more historic look into the city, go on the San Antonio Grand Tour, the Alamo Trolley Tour, or book the San Antonio Explorer Pass.Mackinac Island, MIFor an adventure, Mackinac Island is the destination of choice. Sitting on Lake Huron, Mackinac Island is inviting, with the Grand Hotel Luncheon Buffet and Self-Guided Tour or a Mackinac Island Carriage Tour. If your attention is on a family vacation, admission to the Wings of Mackinac Tropical Butterfly Conservatory or a water adventure with Great Turtle Kayak Tours is a great addition.Orlando, FLIt wouldn’t be summer without a trip to Orlando. For those who want to visit some of the hottest theme parks of all time, Orlando is home to Walt Disney World Theme Parks, Sea World Orlando, and Universal Orlando Resort. If you would rather skip the amusement parks and experience the more natural side of Orlando, there are options such as deep sea fishing in Gulf of Mexico and Orlando Zipline Tours at Florida EcoSafaris!21. What can you enjoy in San Antonio?A. Play in the hottest theme parks of all time.B. Visit a butterfly conservatory.C. Go deep sea fishing in a gulf.D. Have a taste of the city’s history.22. Where should you go if you want to explore nature in Orlando?A. Florida EcoSafaris.B. Sea World Orlando.C. Walt Disney World Theme Parks.D. Wings of Mackinac Tropical Butterfly Conservatory.23. What do the three places have in common?A. They are famous for an adventure.B. They are fit for summer holidays.C. They lie in the same state.D. They all have a theme park.【答案】21. D 22. A 23. BBA mother, Carrie Cort, 51, from Sussex, and her nine-year-old son have been named the UK’s most environmentally friendly family after winning an award for their environmental achievements.Now every aspect of her life is envi ronmentally friendly, from her son Adam’s birthday parties to her clothing, and she recycles everything from empty pens to milk bottle tops. “Changing our family lifestyle to green has saved us around £ 11, 000 every year, which has given us more financial stability,” Carrie says. “Living green has made us healthier and I feel younger now. It is fun seeing what you can make with unwanted or broken things. Growing your own food is great exercise, good for wildlife, and the food is much more nutritious and ta stier.”“My concern for the way we humans are treating the planet was really roused in 2008 when Adam was born. When he arrived, I suddenly had this huge, greater awareness of the kind of planet we’re bringing our children into though I learnt something about it in university.” She began going to talks, reading books, watching documentaries and attending green meetings in order to educate herself in the details of green living.Carrie set up the local campaign group Sussex Green Living six years after her s on’s birth. Later, she gave up her high-powered job, as she ran a video company with her brother, to do her job full-time. Today, she organizes talks and workshops. She runs a repair café, where people can bring everything to be fixed. Her recycling program helps people reuse wastes. Toothpaste tubes, for example, which Carrie sends to the Philippines, are turned into purses by an organization. “My goal is to inspire more people to lead greener, more environmentally friendlylives, to enable us to live in greater harmony with nature, now and for future organizations.I achieve this using various Sussex Green Living communication programs and working with other organizations who have the same goals and values.”24. How did Carrie feel about her environmentally friendly lifestyle?A. unwanted.B. unhealthy.C. expensive.D. economical.25. Which of the following is true about Carrie?A. She made good preparations for living green.B. She recycled what people ignored for fun.C. She does daily exercise by growing food.D. She majored in planet protection in university.26. When did Carrie begin to form her environmentally friendly lifestyle?A. After winning an award.B. After giving birth to her son.C. After being stuck in poverty.D. After attending green meetings27. What does Carrie rely on to make her achievements?A. Her repair café and workshops.B. Her own programs and others’ work.C. Her well-paid job and her brother’s support.D. Her independence of realizing her green dream.【答案】24. D 25. A 26. B 27. BCThe alarm sounds. Students swing their backpack over their shoulder, board the school bus, make their way to their homeroom and the bell rings—school is back. But for more homes in America, school looks more like students waking up, making their way to the dining room or home office, setting up laptops and learning in the comfort of home.Virtual(虚拟)schooling, described as “a public school that offers only instruction in which students and teachers are separated by time and/or place, and interaction occurs via computers and/or telecommunications(电信)technologies”, has increased over the past decade. According to the National Education Policy Center, enrollments(注册人数)in virtual schools was 278,518 between the 2015 —2016 school year and the 2016 —2017 school year increased by 17,000.For Arizona Virtual Academy, a full-time online public K-12 school, they use K12 Inc. curriculums. K12 Inc. serves students in all 50 states and more than 100 countries with digital learnin g platforms and technology, providing online education. “We always are improving our platforms and the technology that we use to make sure that we’re keeping up with the changing trends, not only with education but also with technology,” Dr. Kelly Van Sand e said. Another piece of new technology they’ve rolled out is a new app where parents can find virtual schools available in their area.Carrie Faulkner chose to enroll two of her children in Arizona Virtual Academy. She says they’ve done schooling online in Chicago, in California, at restaurants and on her cousin’s floor in Kansas. “It doesn’t matter whether he (her son) is on the couch, in his bed or at the kitchen table, he can do schooling wherever he wants to,” Faulkner said. “I wish they had it for me back when I was in school. That would have been awesome.”28. Why does the author compare the two kinds of schooling in the first paragraph?A. To attack real schooling.B. To give an example of virtual schooling.C. To introduce the topic “virtual schooling”.D. To describe vividly students’ going to school.29. How many students attended virtual schools during the 2016 — 2017 school year?A. 295, 518B. 17, 000.C. 278, 518.D. 147, 759.30. What can we infer about Arizona Virtual Academy?A. They provide both online and offline education.B. They’re intended for students in the United States.C. Their new app lets people find schools worldwide.D. Their platforms and technology are very advanced.31. What is Carrie Faulkner’s attitude to virtual schooling?A. Ambiguous.B. CautiousC. Supportive.D. Disapproving.【答案】28. C 29. A 30. D 31. CDAn experimental cleanup device called RemoveDEBRIS has successfully cast a net around a dummy (仿真的) satellite, imitating a technique that could one day collect spaceborne garbage.The test, which was carried out this week, is widely believed to be the first successfuldemonstration of space cleanup technology, experts told CNN. And it symbolizes an early step toward solving what has already been a critical issue: junk in space.Millions of pieces of junk are turning around in orbit, the result of 50 years of space travel and few regulations to keep space clean. At orbital speeds, even a small bit of paint crashing with a satellite can cause critical damage.Various companies have plans to send thousands of new satellites into low-Earth orbit, already the most crowded area.The RemoveDEBRIS experiment is run by a company and researchers led by the U. K.’s Surrey Space Center and includes Airbus, Airbus-owned Surrey Satellite Technology Ltd. and France’s ArianeGroup.Guglielmo Aglietti, the director of Surrey Space Center, said that an operational version of the RemoveDEBRlS technology would cast a net that remains fastened to the main satellite so the debris can be dragged out of orbit. It could target large pieces of junk, including dead satellites up to 10 meters long.The RemoveDEBRIS satellite will conduct a few more experiments in the coming months, including testing navigation features that could help guide the satellite to a specific piece of debris.Jonathan McDowell, an astrophysicist at the Harvard-Smithsonian Center for Astrophysics, said the success of this week’s experiment was exciting, but he cautioned against “over- publicizing” it.There are still enormous barriers to clear before operational cleanup tasks are underway, he said, and the most discouraging is figuring out how to fund such projects.Aglietti, the Surrey professor who helped lead the RemoveDEBRIS project, said “The challenge will lie in persuading the relevant authorities to sponsor these tasks.”Aglietti said he hopes RemoveDEBRIS will conduct a few cleanup tasks per year, targeting the largest pieces of junk in the most crowded orbits.32. What is the use of the RemoveDEBRIS satellite?A. Demonstrating space technology.B. Imitating a developing technique.C. Collecting wastes existing in space.D. Symbolizing great progress in space.33. How does the RemoveDEBRlS satellite work?A. By throwing a net to take the junk from orbit.B. By fastening it to the main satellite tightly.C. By dragging satellites up to 10 meters long.D. By targeting large pieces of junk carefully.34. What does the underlined word “sponsor” in the last paragraph probably mean?A. Accomplish.B. Support.C. Oppose.D. Provide.35. What’s the best title for the text?A. The RemoveDEBRIS Project Is PerfectB. How RemoveDEBRIS Is Invented in the LabC. Why the RemoveDEBRIS Satellite Is InventedD. Satellite Collects Space Junk for the First Time【答案】32. C 33. A 34. B 35. D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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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，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。

ASmart Kids Festival EventsSmart Kids is a collection of one hundred events scheduled in October. This year, it is experimenting with Pay What You Decide (PWYD). That is, you can decide to pay what you want to or can afford, after you have attended an event. You can pre-book events without paying for a ticket in advance. Here are some of the director’s picks.Walk on the Wild SideNot ticketed, FreeJoin storyteller Sarah Law to hear science stories about animals. Along the way you’ll meet all sorts of beautiful creatures and discover life cycles and food chains. Best suited to children aged 5-9. Children under 8 must be accompanied by an adult. Introduction to WavesPre-book, PWYDSubjects range from sound waves to gravity waves, and from waves of light to crashing waves on the ocean. Mike Goldsmith explores the fundamental features sharedby all waves in the natural world.Science in the FieldNot ticketed, FreeThis storytelling night features a scientist sharing his favourite memories of gathering first-hand data on various field trips. Come along for inspiring and informative stories straight from the scientist’s mout h. Join Mark Samuels to find out more in this fun-filled workshop.Festival DinnerPre-book, £25 per personWhether you want to explore more about food, or just fancy a talk over a meal, join us to mark the first science festival in London. Which foods should you eat to trick your brain into thinking that you are full? Find out more from Tom Crawford.1. In which event can you decide the payment?A. Walk on the Wild SideB. Introduction to WavesC. Science in the FieldD. Festival Dinner2. Who will talk about experiences of collecting direct data?A. Sarah Law.B. Mike Goldsmith.C. Mark Samuels.D. Tom Crawford.3. What do the four events have in common?A. Family-based.B. Science-themed.C. Picked by children.D. Filled with adventures.【答案】1. B 2. C 3. B【解析】这是一篇说明文。

2019届高三六校第二次联考英语试题命题学校：东莞中学六校分别为：广州二中、中山纪中、东莞中学、珠海一中、深圳实验、惠州一中Ⅰ. 语言知识及应用(共两节，满分45分)第一节完形填空(共15小题；每小题2分，满分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，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。

A king in Africa had a close friend with whom he had grown up. The friend had a habit of looking at every bad situation that occurred in his life and 1 , “This is good!”One day the king and his friend were out on a hunting 2 . The friend would 3 the guns for the king. But this time he had 4 done something wrong in preparing one of the guns, for after taking the gun from his friend, the king fired it and his thumb was blown off.Examining the 5 the friend remarked as usual, “This is good!” to which the king replied, “No, this is NOT good!” and 6 imprisoned his friend.About a year later, the king was hunting in an area where he should have known not to hunt. Cannibals(食人者) __7 him and took him to their village. They tied his hands, set up a wooden post and 8 him to it. As they came close to set fire to burn the king, they 9 that the king was missing a thumb. Being superstitious, they never ate anyone who was less than whole. So 10 the king, they sent him on his way.As he returned home, he was 11 of the event that had taken his thumb and felt sorry for his treatment of his friend. He went immediately to the 12 to speak with his friend. “You were right,” he said, “it was good that my thumb was blown off.” Then he 13 to tell the friend all that had just happened.“I feel 14 for sending you to jail for so long. It was bad for me to do this.”“No,” his friend replied, “this is good!”“What do you mean? How could it be good that I sent my friend to jail for a year?”“If I had NOT been in jail, I would have been with you, and I would have been ___15 !”1. A. joking B. remarking C. announcing D. whispering2. A. expectation B. experience C. expedition D. experiment3. A. prepare B. arrange C. carry D. hold4. A. deliberately B. apparently C. naturally D. specially5. A. thumb B. king C. gun D. situation6. A. angrily B. calmly C. regretfully D. joyfully7. A. caught B. warned C. robbed D. hunted8. A. connected B. related C. wrapped D. fastened9. A. observed B. understood C. noticed D. complained10. A. untying B. forgiving C. overlooking D. beating11. A. recalled B. accused C. informed D. reminded12. A. house B. jail C. village D. kingdom13. A. stopped B. hesitated C. continued D. refused14. A. fortunate B. foolish C. guilty D. painful15. A. burnt B. cooked C. fired D. eaten第二节语法填空（共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分）阅读下面短文，按照句子结构的语法性和上下文连贯的要求，在空格处填入一个适当的词或使用括号中词语的正确形式填空，并将答案填写在答题卡括号为16-25的相应位置上。

【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。

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ASmart Kids Festival EventsSmart Kids is a collection of one hundred events scheduled in October. This year, it is experimenting with Pay What You Decide (PWYD). That is, you can decide to pay what you want to or can afford, after you have attended an event. You can pre-book events without深圳市2019年高三年级第二次调研考试英语试题第1页（共8页）pa ying for a ticket in advance. Here are some of the director’s picks.Walk on the Wild SideNot ticketed, FreeJoin storyteller Sarah Law to hear science stories about animals. Along the way you’ll meet all sorts of beautiful creatures and discover life cycles and food chains. Best suited to children aged 5-9. Children under 8 must be accompanied by an adult.Introduction to WavesPre-book, PWYDSubjects range from sound waves to gravity waves, and from waves of light to crashing waves on the ocean. Mike Goldsmith explores the fundamental features shared by all waves in the natural world.Science in the FieldNot ticketed, FreeThis storytelling night features a scientist sharing his favourite memories of gathering first-hand data on various field trips. Come along for inspiring and informative stories straight from the scientist’s mouth. Join Mark Samuels to find out more in this fun-filled workshop.Festival DinnerPre-book, £25 per personWhether you want to explore more about food, or just fancy a talk over a meal, join us to mark the first science festival in London. Which foods should you eat to trick your brain into thinking that you are full? Find out more from Tom Crawford.21.In which event can you decide the payment?A.Walk on the Wild SideB.Introduction to WavesC.Science in the FieldD.Festival Dinner22.Who will talk about experiences of collecting direct data?深圳市2019年高三年级第二次调研考试英语试题第2页（共8页）A.Sarah Law.B.Mike Goldsmith.C.Mark Samuels.D.Tom Crawford.23.What do the four events have in common?A.Family-based.B.Science-themed.C.Picked by children.D.Filled with adventures.BAlmost none of us have the time to read everything we’d like to read. Yet we lose countless hours to daily activities that bring us little joy like taking buses and waiting in line. What if we could turn these little blocks of unoccupied time into precious and rewarding moments for learning and reflection?Founded in 2012, iReader, a micro-learning app on mobile phones, brings the biggest ideas from best-selling books through 15-minute audio (音频) and text. So far, more than 3,000 books have been included, ranging from psychology and parenting to management and economics, with new titles added every day.iReader is pioneering a new method of reading, with over 9 million users enjoying the benefits already. According to the Pew Research Center (PRC), the British read just 4 paper books a year and over 25% haven’t read a single paper book this year, but reading isn’t dying.There are now more ways for the British to read than ever before, due to the widespread use of e-books and audio books.The books in iReader are rewritten to ensure it is easy to remember the main content. The way the content is edited has been specifically designed to ensure it is useful in practice. Besides, the content is rewritten with relevant examples in real life, which means users are more likely to remember and apply what is helpful to them.Holger Seim, German co-founder of this app, declares, “iReader gives you the biggest ideas in the shortest possible time. It transforms great ideas into little packs you can listen to or read in深圳市2019年高三年级第二次调研考试英语试题第3页（共8页）just 15 minutes.”24.What does the author suggest people do in the unoccupied time?A.Read and think.B.Write and share.C.Avoid taking buses.D.Bring joy to daily routines.25.What can we infer from the PRC findings?A.The British benefit a lot from reading.B.Reading methods are more important than before.C.Digital technology are taking the place of paper books.D.New forms of books are changing the way the British read.26.How does iReader make the content easy to remember?A.By bringing fun to it.B.By making it useful.C.By using artistic designs.D.By taking users as examples.27.What is the best title for the text?A.iReader Prevents Reading from DyingB.iReader Unites Worldwide Book-loversC.iReader: The Best New App CreationD.iReader: Big Ideas in Small PackagesCI visited Elba last June, joining Mary and John on a bicycling vacation. They made the arrangements for the car, hotel and bicycles. I studied the history of the island, which of course particularly features Napoleon.深圳市2019年高三年级第二次调研考试英语试题第4页（共8页）Napoleon (now I know) picked Elba as a place for peace when he was forced to give up the throne (王权) as Emperor of France in 1814. Far from being a prison island, Elba is beautiful with towering mountains, thick forests and sweeping bays and beaches.It is also an island filled with treasure. Very early on this island, locals discovered rich deposits of iron. Soon outsiders, too, discovered the iron and 150 other valuable minerals on this little piece of land. Long before Etruscans and other Greeks set foot on it, Dorians had moved in by the tenth century B. C. and were mining the island. The Romans ruled next, obtaining the minerals and building grand houses overlooking the sea. From the twelfth century until the nineteenth, the island was traded back and forth and was passed to France in 1802. Then came Napoleon, the new ruler of Elba.I was eager to visit his house in Portoferraio. The Emperor lived with his court and his mother,Emperor of Austria. She lived safely there and showed little interest in visiting her husband in his mini-kingdom. Apparently, Napoleon wasn’t troubled much by this. He was too busy riding everywhere on horseback, building roads, modernizing agriculture and, above all, sharpening his tiny army and navy into readiness for his escape.In the formal gardens behind the house it seemed to me that I could imagine the exiled (流放的) conqueror’s anxious thoughts. He might gaze over where I stood now, toward the lighthouse of the Stella fort, the sandy bay, and across it, the green mountains of the Tuscan coast. Napoleon spent only ten months here before making his victorious return to France and the throne.28. What did the author do for the visit to Elba?A. He did research on its past.B. He arranged transportation.C. He planned bicycling routes.D. He booked accommodation.29. Who might be the earliest outsiders to Elba according to the text?A. Napoleon and his army.B. Etruscans and other Greeks.C. Dorians.D. Romans.30. What does the underlined word “ensconced” probably mean?A. Settled.B. Locked.C. Cured.D. Controlled.深圳市2019年高三年级第二次调研考试英语试题第5页（共8页）31. What came to the author’s mind during his v isit to Napoleon’s gardens?A. Beautiful views on Elba.B. Terrible living conditions on Elba.C. Napoleon’s ambition to regain power.D. Hardship of Napoleon’s return to France.DAn international team of researchers from the University of Oxford have found that the way people use the Internet is closely tied to the seasonal movements in the natural world. Their online species searches follow the patterns of seasonal animal migrations (迁徙).Migratory birds (候鸟) flood back to where they reproduce every spring. That migratory behavior is accompanied by some human behavior. “In English-language Wikipedia (维基百科), the online searches for migratory species tend to increase in spring when those birds arrive in the United States,” said the lead author John Mittermeier.And not just birds. Mittermeier and his team surveyed nearly 2.5 billion Wikipedia search records, for 32,000 species, across 245 languages. They also saw variable search rates for insects, horsetails and flowering plants. Seasonal trends seemed to be widespread in Wikipedia behavior for many species of plants and animals.This finding suggests new ways to monitor changes in the world’s biological diversity. It also shows new ways to see how much people care about nature, and which species and areas might be the most effective targets for conservation.Mittermeier is encouraged by the search results. He commented, “I think there’s a concern among conservationists (生态环境保护者) that people are losing touch with the natural world and that they’re not interacting with native species anymore. And so in that sense, it was really exciting and quite unexpected for me to see people’s Wikipedia interest closely related to changes in nature.”Richard Grenyer, Associate Professor from the University of Oxford, says search data is useful to conservation biologists, “B y using these big data approaches, we can direct our attention towards the difficult questions in modern conservation: which species and areas are changing, and where are the people who care the most and can do the most to help.”32.What have researchers found about species searches?深圳市2019年高三年级第二次调研考试英语试题第6页（共8页）A.They strengthen ties among people.B.They affect the animal movements.C.They differ in language backgrounds.D.They reflect animal migration seasons.33. What is the purpose of writing Paragraph 3?A. To summarize the research process.B. To further support the research findings.C. To show the variety of species searches.D. To present researchers’ heavy work load.34. How does Mittermeier feel about the search results?A. S atisfied with Wikipedia’s service.B. Worried about Wikipedia behavior.C. Amazed at people’s care about nature.D. Sad about people’s not getting close to nature.35. Why does Richard think such search data is useful?A. It helps to aim at conservation targets.B. It increases interest in big data approaches.C. It keeps track of trends in biologists’ work.D. It pushes people to solve difficult problems.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。