广州市2021届普通高中毕业班综合测试(二)(英语)

1 广州市2021届普通高中毕业班综合测试（二）

英 语

本试卷共10页，满分120分。考试用时120分钟。

注意事项：

1． 答卷前，考生务必将自己的姓名、考生号、试室号和座位号填写在答题卡上。用2B铅笔将试卷类型(B)填涂在答题卡相应位置上，并在答题卡相应位置上填涂考生号。因笔试不考听力，试卷从第二部分开始，试题序号从“21”开始。

2． 作答选择题时，选出每小题答案后，用2B铅笔把答题卡对应题目选项的答案信息点涂黑。如需改动，用橡皮擦干净后，再选涂其他答案。答案不能答在试卷上。

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

4．考生必须保持答题卡的整洁。考试结束后，将试卷和答题卡一并交回。

第二部分 阅读 (共两节, 满分50分)

第一节 (共15小题；每小题2.5分, 满分37.5分)

阅读下列短文, 从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。

A

CHAMBORD CASTLE, LOIR-ET-CHER, FRANCE

A remarkable example of classical French architecture, Chambord Castle is the largest castle in the Loire

Valley of France. Built in 1519 as a hunting lodge for the royal court, the building was rarely lived in.

There are one hundred rooms (of 440) open-to the public and dozens of staircases, including one said to

have been designed by Leonardo da Vinci. The surrounding 21-square-mile nature park entertains with

hiking and-biking routes and boat rentals.

LEEDS CASTLE, KENT, UNITED KINGDOM

Situated on two islands in the middle of a lake, Leeds Castle provides a grand and romantic experience. It

has served as a royal residence for most of its 900-year history. The 500-acre English castle now hosts

year-round cultural events, with three restaurants, a bed-and-breakfast and a yew tree maze. 2 MOSZNA CASTLE, POLAND

Moszna Castle was originally designed in Baroque style in the 17th century, but the later addition of a

neo-Gothic brought Hogwarts appeal to the castle, especially at night when its 99 towers and glowing

windows twinkle in the outdoor reflecting pool. Nowadays, art exhibits and indoor concerts attract visitors

to the 365-room castle.

BRAN CASTLE, BRASOV, ROMANIA

Bran Castle originally dates back to the year 1212 and is mistakenly believed to be the home in Bram

Stoker’s Dracula. The author never visited this fortress, commonly known as Dracula’s Castle, but it still

attracts literature fans to its weakly-lit hallways for night tours and an annual Halloween party.

21.What can visitors-to Chambord Castle do?

A. Hunt in the nature park.

B. Go boating with friends.

C. Live in any of its rooms.

D. Admire da Vinci’s paintings.

22. Visitors interested in beautiful night-time views can go to ______.

A. CHAMBORD CASTLE B. LEEDS CASTLE

C. MOSZNA CASTLE D. BRAN CASTLE

23.Which castle has the longest history?

A. CHAMBORD CASTLE. B. LEEDS CASTLE.

C. MOSZNA CASTLE. D. BRAN CASTLE.

B

Tourists to the North Antrim Coast come for its breathtaking beauty On this stretch of coast, myth and

history live side by side, and running out of things to do is near impossible. Giant’s Causeway,

Carrick-a-Rede, the Iron Isles’ filming locations ...

However, when I make my way to the north of the-country in October, none of them are on my mind.

What brings me to the coastal town of Portrush are the waves.

Located, on a peninsula, Portrush is home to three brilliant beaches and all the usual points of interest

of a coastal town. But what makes the North Antrim Coast so special is the promise of the consistent waves

hitting its shores. Although still relatively unknown, it’s a surfer’s dream destination. This is the home of

six-time Irish national surfing champion, Andrew Hill, after all. 3 I meet Andrew at his surf shop, the most popular in Portrush. After hiring a surf board and jumping in

the water at West Strand, I quickly realise that my trusted wetsuit is not enough. Within just 30 minutes,

I’ve lost all feeling in my feet and hands, and my ears are burning. I retreat to a nearby café and gulp down

steaming tea before popping by Andrew’s shop again. Surf boots are what I need, we decide. I leave with a

new determination to master the icy Atlantic waves. I’m invited to surf a different spot with Andrew and his

friend that afternoon. but I decline his generous offer. My head is set on one thing only: taking revenge on

the same waves that almost turned me into an ice block that very morning.

Even with boots, surfing the cold waters of Portrush leaves my feet purple. I become covered in

bruises that don’t register until I thaw out each night, and it takes a couple of days to fully regain feeling in

my hands. But it’s worth it, and I would gladly do it all over again.

24. What does the underlined word “them” in paragraph 2 refer to?

A. The popular attractions. B. Coastal towns.

C. The filming locations. D. Passionate tourists.

25.Why is the author attracted to the North Antrim Coast?

A. It has internationally famous beaches.

B. It’s home to the usual seaside interests.

C. It produces excellent waves for surfing.