广州高考二模英语试卷及答案WORd版式

2023年高考英语模拟试卷注意事项1．考试结束后，请将本试卷和答题卡一并交回．2．答题前，请务必将自己的姓名、准考证号用0．5毫米黑色墨水的签字笔填写在试卷及答题卡的规定位置．3．请认真核对监考员在答题卡上所粘贴的条形码上的姓名、准考证号与本人是否相符．4．作答选择题，必须用2B铅笔将答题卡上对应选项的方框涂满、涂黑；如需改动，请用橡皮擦干净后，再选涂其他答案．作答非选择题，必须用05毫米黑色墨水的签字笔在答题卡上的指定位置作答，在其他位置作答一律无效．5．如需作图，须用2B铅笔绘、写清楚，线条、符号等须加黑、加粗．第一部分（共20小题，每小题1.5分，满分30分）1．China’s BeiDou Navigation Satellite System, whose positioning ________ will reach 2.5 meters by 2020, will soon provide services for more countries.A．accuracy B．categoryC．function D．reference2．—Tony, do remember to send the report to the sales manager!—________.A．Made it B．Got itC．Heard it D．Followed it3．To make extra-class education run on the right track, China is tightening _____ of after-school training institutions. A．application B．regulationC．adaptation D．cooperation4．Jess was sad and her friend helped her ___ the first awful weeks after her husband Bill died.A．break through B．break downC．get through D．get rid of5．I'm calling to enquire about the position __________in yesterday's China Daily.A．advertised B．to be advertised C．advertising D．having advertised6．Michelle Obama wears clothes that anyone can buy in a mall and ________ she may have a larger effect on consumers than ordinary models.A．furthermore B．otherwise C．nevertheless D．therefore7．—The terrible accident is under investigation.—Actually, quicker action _________ those workers trapped in the mine.A．might have saved B．must have saved C．should have saved D．could have saved8．It is so difficult a question_______ none of the kids could work it out.A．as B．that C．which D．X9．Please remind your grandpa to take medicine on time, for a man of his age ____be very forgetful．A．need B．must C．shall D．can10．Try to be independent, for your parents can't do ________ for you all your life.A．something B．nothingC．everything D．anything11．Many thought that after starring in the immensely popular drama，Nirvana in Fire，Hu Ge would ________ and actively seek new roles．A．make a mountain out of a molehillB．have too many irons in the fireC．strike while the iron is hotD．put the cart before the horse12．一When he know the result of today’s job interview?一In a couple of days．A．should B．may C．shall D．must13．According to the report, people in the ________ areas are rebuilding their homes and many roads ________ to the area have been repaired.A．flooded; lead B．flooding; leading C．flooding; to lead D．flooded; leading14．___________ and they will finish off the challenging job.A．In a week B．A week later C．After a week D．Another week15．Have you read the book Life and Death Are Wearing Me Out by Mo Y an, _____ that won him the 2012 Nobel Prize in Literature?A．the one B．one C．those D．ones16．Since we can do nothing about it, we _________ as well consult Mr. Smith about the matter.A．can B．mustC．need D．may17．After class, the teacher couldn’t leave,by the students.A．surrounded B．to surroundC．was surrounded D．surrounding18．—I'm going to order chicken and salad．What about you?—.I'll have the same.A．I'm afraid not B．It's up to youC．That sounds good to me．D．That depends19．—Would you please wait for a moment while I telephone the reception desk to check?—________.A．I wouldn't mind that B．Sound like funC．I mean it D．Y ou wish20．Some experts think, ________ genes, intelligence also depends on an adequate diet, a good education and a nice home environment.A．instead of B．except forC．apart from D．far from第二部分阅读理解（满分40分）阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。

2020-2021学年广州市第二中学高三英语二模试题及答案解析第一部分阅读（共两节，满分40分）第一节（共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分）阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项AUNUSUAL ATTRACTIONS ON THE WATERBangkokFloating MarketsThere are many floating markets where goods are sold from boats. While modem markets are more popular, floating markets still are huge attractions for local tourism. In Bangkok Floating Markets,Thailand, one of the most popular ones, any visitors can buy local foods and traditional hand-made souvenirs.Bregenzer Festspiele（Opera festival）The Bregenz Festival is held every year from July to August inVorarlberg,Austria. It has the world's largest stage on the water. The performances are different every year but they are usually united by one theme. The decorations（装饰）are very impressive and are worth seeing.Viva, ArtificialIslandArtificial islands are not something new. What makes this island special is that . it is floating. Viva is the largest out of three man-made islands along with Vista and Tera, all situated inSeoul,South Korea. The island weighs 2,000-tons and is technically a buoy（浮标）.The island unfortunately is not carbon-neutral（碳中和）but it has solar panels which can generate electricity to power the hall, restaurants and shopping malls. MarinaBayFloating Platform StadiumThis stadium was built as a temporary solution while Singapore National Stadium was rebuilt. Now it is usedfor different sporting events, concerts, and festivals. In particular, it was once used for the opening and closing ceremonies during the 2010 Summer Youth Olympics.1. What can visitors do at Bangkok Floating Markets?A. Performing.B.Boating.C. Shopping.D. Swimming.2. What do you know about Viva?A. It is the biggest island inSouth Korea.B. It has the equipment to harness solar energy.C. It is the largest floating stage on the water.D. It is a man-made island only for low-carbon life.3. Which attraction should you choose to watch a basketball match?A. Bangkok Floating Markets.B. Bregenzer Festspiele.C. Viva, ArtificialIsland.D.MarinaBayFloating Platform Stadium.BThere is an old Chinese proverb that states “One generation plants the trees; another gets the shade,” and this is how it should be with mothers and daughters. The relationship between a mother and a daughter is sometimes confusing. The relationship can be similar to friendship. However, the mother and daughter relationship has unique characteristics that distinguish it from a friendship. These characteristics include responsibilities and unconditional love, whichprecludemothers and daughters from being best friends.Marina, 27 years old, said, “I love spending time with my mom, but I wouldn’t consider her my best friend. Best friends don’t pay for your wedding. Best friends don’t remind you how they carried you in their body and gave you life! Best friends don’t tell you how wise they are because they have been alive at least 20 years longer than you.” This doesn’t mean that the mother and daughter relationship can’t be very close and satisfying. This generation of mothers and adult daughters has a lot in common, which increases the likelihood of shared companionship. Mothers and daughters have always shared the common experience of being homemakers, responsible for maintaining(保持) and passing on family values and traditions. Today contemporary mothers and daughters also share the experience of work and technology, which may bring them even closer together.Best friends may ormay not continue to be best friends, but for better or worse; the mother and daughter relationship is permanent, even if for some unfortunate reason they aren’t speaking. Sometimes this is not an equal relationship. Daughters don’t always feel responsible for their mother’s emotional well-being. But mothers never stop being mothers, which includes frequently wanting to protect their daughters and often feeling responsible for their happiness. The mother and daughter relationship is a relationship that is not replaceable by any other. Mothers always “trump(胜过)” friends.4. What does the underlined word “preclude” in paragraph 1 probably mean?A. differ.B. benefit.C. prevent.D. change.5. What can we learn from what Marina said?A. Best friends will not spend money on her wedding.B. Best friends will not remind her of important issues in life.C. Her mother is wiser on account of her age.D. Her mother is definitely not her best friend.6. Why can a mother and a daughter build a even closer relationship today?A. Because they share advanced technology with each other.B. Because they work together to support the whole family.C. Because they experience the same values and traditions.D. Because they have common experience in life and work.7. What is the text mainly about?A. How to build a good mother and daughter relationship.B. A mother-daughter relationship is irreplaceable.C. Mothers want to be daughters’ friends.D. A daughter is a mother’s best friend.CSomeday soon an emoji (表情符号)might really save lives.Hiroyuki Komatsu is a Google engineer who suggested adding a series of new emojis to the standard emoji library. It could help those with food allergies (过敏)understand what they are eating anywhere inthe world. Emojis should cover characters representing major food causing allergies. They make people understand what are used in foods even in foreign countries and safely select meals.Emojis are universal because they are chosen and developed by the Unicode Consortium, a non-profit company that oversees, develops and maintains how text is represented. This is in regards to all software products and standards. It's thanks to the Unicode Standard that when you text a friend six pizza emojis, they’ll see those six pizza pieces on their phone. This is true regardless of whether they use an iPhone or an Android.Because emojis are everywhere and visual(视觉的),they could be helpful for restaurants and food packaging designers. They can communicate whether a product is made with common causing-allergy food. But as Komatsu’s advice argues, many of the most common causing-allergy foods are missing or poorly represented by the present emoji library. For example, there is an emoji for octopus, but nothing for squid. There is a loaf of bread that could symbolize grain, but a picture of wheat could be clearer. The emojis can be more direct when symbolizing foods.It’s not uncommon for the Unicode Consortium to add new emojis to the library: several food-related emojis were put into use last June, including some long-waited food emojis. Apple included support for multiracial emojisin a recent iOS update. An artist even recreated Moby-Dick in emoji characters. Some might be sorry for the continuing death of the written word if Komatsu’s suggestion is accepted, but look on the bright side: if you ever see that happy poop on a box, you’ll know to stay away.8. How will emojis save lives according to the text?A. By showing what the food contains visually.B. By telling the safest places in the world.C. By teaching people how to treat allergies.D. By adding standard emojis about safety.9. What does paragraph 3 mainly tell us?A. Emojis have the same meanings around the world.B. The Unicode Consortium is a non-profit company.C. What emojis represent is different in different places.D. Different mobile operating systems have different emojis.10. What can be the reason for Komatsu’s advice?A. Emojis are easy to mix up.B. Present emojis are not enough.C. Emojis can't interest most users.D. Emojis can't represent foods directly.11. What is the author’s attitude to Komatsu's suggestion?A. Doubtful.B. Worried.C. Supportive.D. Uninterested.DParents and math teachers regularly asked by their school-aged charges whether math matters inreal life now have an answer.In a study published by the National Bureau of Economic Research this week, Harvard Kennedy School Policy Professor Joshua Goodman took a look at what happened to students whose high schools were required in the 1980s to increase the minimum level of coursework required to graduate. What he found is that the students were more likely to increase the number of math courses they took as a result of the change in standards and that translated into higher earnings down the line.Put simply: About 15 years after they graduated, the high school graduates who went to school when these changes took effect saw their average earnings increase about 10% for every extra year of math coursework. The findings may add fuel to the steady drum of education experts, policy makers and others calling for an increasedfocus on science and math education.The increase in required math courses didn’t necessarily produce rocket scientists, Goodman notes, because the extra coursework wasn’t at a particularly high level. But becoming familiar with and practicing ly basic math skills allowed high school graduates to pursue and excel at jobs that required some level of computational knowledge, he said.Goodman acknowledged that the earnings boost for the students connected with the up tick （上升）in math education may be dependent on the state of the economy. When Goodman checked in the late 1990s and early 2000s on the earnings of the students who graduated in the late 1985，he found that their earnings increased significantly if they took more math.12. What does Joshua Goodman’s study find?A. High school graduates earn more.B. High school students prefer math.C. Math matters a lot in one’s income.D. Math is a compulsory course in school.13. Why is increase in required math courses useful?A. It produced rocket scientists.B. It makes high school students smarter.C. It meets the requirements of the government.D. It enables high school graduates to get better jobs.14. What might be the author’s purpose in writing the text?A. To give a warning to policy makers.B. To seek help for high school students’ problems.C. To show the great importance of learning math.D. To tell a struggling history of high school students.15. What could be the best title for the text?A. Efforts matter mostB. Math makes moneyC. Earnings of different graduatesD. Changes of high school courses第二节（共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分）阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。

2020年广州华美英语实验学校高三英语二模试卷及参考答案第一部分阅读（共两节，满分40分）第一节（共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分）阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项AMy Biggest ChallengeAs a writer on an adventure sports magazine, I’dalways fought shy of doing the adventurous stuff myself, preferring instead to observe the experts from a safe distance and relay their experiences to readers in the form of written language. Thus, when I was challenged to take part in a mountain climb in aid of raising money for charity-and to write about it afterwards-I was unwilling, to say the least.I was lucky enough to have a brilliant climbing coach called Keith, who put me through my paces after my daily work. He gave me knowledge about everything from the importance of building muscle groups to how to avoid tiredness through nutrition. It quickly became apparent that the mechanics of climbing were more complex than I had imagined. There was the equipment and techniques I’d never even heard of, all of which would come in handy on the snow-capped peak I’d be climbing.Aware of the challenge, Keith made a detailed action plan and I forced myself to stick to it, doing a daily workout at the gym and going on hikes with a heavy pack. I perfected my technique on the climbing wall and even went to climb the mountains to get vital experience. My self-belief increased alongside my muscle power and I became confident about finishing the climb.All too soon I was on a plane to my destination. On that day, when I looked up at the mountain, I thought of abandoning it. But then I remembered all the hard work I’d done and how disappointed Keith would be if I gave up at the last minute-not to mention letting down the charity and the sense of failure I’d experience myself. With a deep breath I gathered my equipment and headed out into the sunshine to meet the rest of the group.And as I sit here now, tapping away on my laptop, I’m amazed at the details in which I can recall every second of the climb: the burning muscles, the tiredness, the minor problems along the way. Could I have been better prepared? Possibly. Would I be back for another go? Thankfully not. The feeling of being excited when I stood on top of the world is a never-to-be-repeated experience but one I will enjoy forever nevertheless.1. At the beginning of the activity, the author revealed his ______.A. disappointment in the coming adventure.B. expectation of writing about his experience.C. lack of enthusiasm for the challenge he’d been offered.D. curiosity about taking part in the mountain climb for charity.2. What did the author realise during his climb training?A. The knowledge about climbing was really confusing.B. The equipment was the key factor to reach the peak.C. Climbing was much more complicated than expected.D. Hard training was far more important than making plans.3. How did the author feel after he succeeded in climbing the mountain?A. He was relieved that he wouldn’t have to do it again.B. He was well satisfied that he had done his best for it.C. He was surprised that he had managed to complete it.D.He was regretful that it wasn’t as smooth as imagined.BWe all know that a healthy lifemeans getting both plenty of exercise and enough good-quality sleep, but reality often gets in the way. The new research indicates that doing enough exercise could make up for some of the unhealthy impacts of bad sleep. While the health benefits of exercise and sleep are nothing new, it's the relationship between them that is interesting in this particular study — it could even give doctors another option to suggest for patients dealing with sleep problems.“We found those who had both the poorest sleep quality and who exercised the least were most at risk of death from heart disease, stroke, and cancer,” says epidemiologist Bo-Huei Huang, from the University of Sydney in Australia.Participants were grouped into three levels of physical activity (high, medium or low) and were also given a sleep quality score from 0-5 based on the amount of shut-eye they got, how late they stayed up, insomnia, snoring and daytime sleepiness.Those with the highest risk of dying from cancer or heart disease during the study period were those with the worst quality sleep and who didn't meet the WHO recommended guidelines for exercise. That risk went down for people with poor quality sleep but who did meet the exercise guidelines.In the case of all forms of cancer, for example, those at the unhealthiest end of the sleep and exercise scale had a 45 percent higher risk of dying from cancer than those with good sleep scores who kept physically active. However, that risk just about disappeared for those who didn't score well on sleep but did score well on physicalactivity.For now it's not clear why more exercise might make up for poor sleep, as far as our health goes. It could be that the increased activity iscounteractinginflammation (炎症), or reducing irregularities in glucose metabolism, suggest the researchers.“Considering that physical activity is perhaps more modifiable than sleep, our study offers people more health incentives to be physically active.” says population health researcher Emmanuel Stamatakis, from the University of Sydney.4. This research is of particular interest in that ________.A. it’s in this study that exercise is known to be beneficial to sleep.B. this study offers people more health treatments to be physical active.C. it could enable doctors to cure patients of their sleeping condition.D. the relationship between exercise and sleep is updated in this study.5. Which of the following statements istrueaccording to the passage?A. Those who had the poorest sleep quality were most at risk of death from heart disease.B. Those scoring lowest on sleep and exercise scale were more likely to die from cancer.C. There’s no risk of cancer for those who didn't sleep well but did score well on physical activity.D. It's evident that in terms of health more exercise could make up for poor sleep.6. What does the underlined word in Paragraph 6 mean?A. interactingB. increasingC. preventingD. causing7. Where can this passage most probably be taken from?A. A research findings reportB. A medical examination reportC. A poor sleep study reportD. A physical activity study reportCThe climate change is already eating into the output of the world's agricultural systems, with productivity much lower than it would have been if humans hadn't rapidly heated the planet, new research has found.Advances in technology, fertilizer (化肥)use and global trade have allowed food production to keep pace with an increasing global population since the 1960s. But rising temperatures in this time have acted as a handbrake (手刹) to farming productivity of crops, according to the new research, published in Nature Climate Change. Productivity has actuallyslumpedby 21% since 1961, compared to if the world hadn't been affected by global heating.With the global population set to rise to more than 9 billion by 205, the UN'S Food and Agriculture Organization has estimated that food production will have to increase by about 70%,with annual crop production increasing by almost 1 billion tons and meat production by more than200mtons a year by this point. Meanwhile, global temperatures are rising at a rate that scientists warn is extremely dangerous for human civilization.“The impact already is larger than I thought it would be,” said Ariel Ortiz-Bobea, an economist atCornellUniversitywho led the research. “It was a big surprise to me. The worry I have is that research and development in agriculture takes decades to translate into higher productivity. The projected temperature increase is so fast that I don't know if we are going to keep pace with that.”Weston Anderson, a researcher of food security (安全) and climate at Columbia University who didn't take part in the study, said the new research provides fresh insight into the importance of the impact upon agriculture.“The regions that this paper highlights as experiencing the largest reductions in agricultural productivity-CentralAmericaand theSahel- contain some of the least food secure countries in the world, which is a real concern,” he said.8. What does the underlined word “slumped” in paragraph 2 mean?A. Fallen.B. Gathered.C. Approached.D. Benefited.9. What is Ariel Ortiz-Bobea worried about?A. Fertilizer is used in food production.B. Population will rise to over 9 billion.C. Global temperatures are rising too fast.D. Agricultural research needs many years.10. What can we learn about Weston Anderson?A. He puts forward a different solution.B. He proposes carrying on with the research.C. He pays more attention to food insecure regions.D. He supports improving agricultural productivity.11. What is the best title for the text?A. The Impact of Growth in Farm ProductivityB. Productivity in Agriculture is GrowingC. Causes and Effects of Global HeatingD. Rapid Global Heating is Hurting Farm ProductivityDA cheap printed sensor could transmit wildfire warnings. Wildfires have recently destroyed regions across the world, and theirgravityis increasing. Hoping to reduce harm, researchersled by Yapei Wang, a Chinese chemist ofRenminUniversity, say they have developed an inexpensive sensor to detect such fires earlier with less effort.Current detection methods rely heavily on human watchfulness, which can delay an effective response. Most wildfires are reported by the general public, and other alerts come from routine foot patrols and watchtower observers. Passing planes and satellites also occasionally spot something, but “the fire first appears on the ground," Wang says. “ When you see the fire from the sky, it is too late. ”The team says its new sensor can be placed near tree trunks' bases and send a wireless signal to a nearby receiver if there is a dramatic temperature increase. That heat also powers the sensor itself, without replacing batteries. The team printed the substances onto ordinary paper to create a sensor for just $ 0.40.But improving coordination among the different agencies involved in firefighting is even more crucial to address, says Graham Kent, an earthquake expert at theUniversityofNevada,Reno, who was not part of the study.Kentis director of ALERTWildfire, a network that uses cameras and crowd sourcing to watch for fires inCalifornia,NevadaandOregon. “The whole way that you respond to a fire until it's put out is like a ballet," he says. “You'd have to choreograph (设计) it just so, with resources precisely used at the right time and place and in the right order from detection to confirmation to assignment to extinguishment (熄灭).Fire detection is just step one.Wang says his team's next steps are to extend the device'ssignal range beyond the current 100 meters, which can limit practical use, and to develop a protective shield for it. The transmitter's effectiveness, he notes, will also need to be examined in the field ahead.12. What does the underlined word “gravity” in paragraph 1 probably mean?A. Pull.B. Extinction.C. Popularity.D. Severity.13. What do we know about the sensor?A. Its price remains high.B. Its batteries are replaceable.C. It can detect fires earlier and easier.D. It can reduce firefighters' pain.14. What doesKentmean in paragraph 4?A. Firefighting is easy but crucial.B. Fire detection resources are rich.C. Putting out a fire is an orderly activity.D. Technology is the key to extinguishing a fire.15. What's the plan for the new sensor according to Wang?A. Improving and testing it.B. Limiting its use and transmission.C. Examing and reducing its signal range.D. Getting it on the market ahead of time.第二节（共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分）阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。

20 1 3年广州市普通高中毕业班综合测试(二)英语本试卷共1 2页，三大题，满分1 35分。

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I 语言知识及应用(共两节，满分45分)第一节完形填空(共1 5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1～1 5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。

Teachers and parents usually call attention to the pictures when reading storybooks to preschool children. But a new study suggests that calling attentionto the print the words and letters on the page may lead to 1 readers.The two-year study 2 children aged 3 to 5 who were regularly read to this way in class with children who were not. In all, over three hundred students, who were considered to be at serious risk of 3 reading problems in future life, were 4 in a classroom setting. After reviewing the recorded lessons, the researchers found that those students whose teachers most often 5 the print showed clearly higher skills in reading, spelling and understanding.Professor Shayne Piasta, the study's author, says most teachers would find this method 6 because it needs only a small change in the way they teach. They already read storybooks in class. The only 7 in the new method would be increased attention to the print.Ms. Piasta says if adults can 8 children in the stories and get themto pay attention to letters and words, it makes sense that they will do better at 9 recognition. But few parents and teachers do this in a 10 way starting first with letters, then 11 moving to words, sentences and paragraphs.Teachers and parents can point to a letter and outline its 12 with a finger. They can point out a word and 13 , "This is ‘dog’". They can discuss the 14 of the print to find how the words combine to tell the story. And they can talk about the 15 of the print for example, how words are written from leftto fight.1. A. clearer B. better C. higher D. happier2. A. compared B. paired C. related D. involved3. A. avoiding B. solving C. developing D. forcing4. A. found B. locked C. interviewed D. observed5. A. studied B. discussed C. saw D. ignored6. A. reliable B. illogical C. unbelievable D. manageable7. A. difference B. concern C. problem D. challenge8. A. annoy B. leave C. interest D. puzzle9. A. word B. voice C. story D. number10. A. easy B. systematic C. different D. typical11. A. silently B. suddenly C. gradually D. mostly12. A. route B. shape C. move D. sound13. A. guess B. think C. explain D. answer14. A. size B. style C. form D. meaning15. A. organization B. development C. information D. improvement第二节语法填空(共1 O小题；每小题1．5分，满分1 5分)阅读下面短文，依照句子结构的语法性和上下文连贯的要求，在空格处填人一个适当的词或利用括号中词语的正确形式填空，并将答案填写在答题卡标号为16～25的相应位置上。

2021年广东省广州市高考英语模拟试卷（二）一、阅读理解（本大题共15小题，共37.5分）ACHAMBORD CASTLE，LOIR-ET-CHER，FRANCEA 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 KINGDOMSituated 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.MOSZNA CASTLE，POLANDMoszna 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，ROMANIABran 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.1.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.2.Visitors interested in beautiful night-time views can go to ______ .A. CHAMBORD CASTLEB. LEEDS CASTLEC. MOSZNA CASTLED. BRAN CASTLE3.Which castle has the longest history？______A. CHAMBORD CASTLE.B. LEEDS CASTLE.C. MOSZNA CASTLE.D. BRAN CASTLBTourists 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.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.4.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.5.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.D. It's the hometown of a surfing champion.6.The author goes back to the surf shop to ______ .A. better equip himself for the challengeB. consult with some experienced surfersC. accompany the owner on a later surf tripD. quickly warm himself up with some hot tea7.What is the tone of the passage？______A. Narrative and serious.B. Persuasive and critical.C. Descriptive and positive.D. Informative and objective.CWhen the Chinese spacecraft （航天器）Chang'e-5 returned to Earth on December 17，2020，it brought back something not seen on our planet since the 1970s：moon rock samples. This precious cargo,collected by Chang'e-5's robotic research vehicle in the northwest region of the lunar near side,is now being studied by scientists in Beijing. The success of the latest Chinese space mission also showcased technology that may be used in future years to create human settlements on Earth's near neighbour.The returned lunar samples will "absolutely add new knowledge of the history of the moon,particularly its volcanoes," says Xiao Long, a planetary scientist at China University of Geosciences. The rocks sent back by Chang'e-5 "will ask us to rethink about why and how the moon's volcanic history lasted this long," he says.The Chang'e-5 mission was more than just a trip to collect moon rocks. It was also the latest stage of a long, planned sequence of robotic lunar explorations by China that have grown ever more scientifically advanced.The program began with the 2007 launch of Chang'e-1 and Chang'e-2 three years later. These craft circled the moon collecting data used to help guide Chang'e-3 and Chang'e-4，the first Chinese spacecraft to land on the moon surface, and to direct their robotic vehicles. The robot on Chang'e-5 was able to collect rock and soil samples and return them to Earth. In the near future, an identical spacecraft called Chang'e-6 will attempt a sample-return mission from the moon's south pole -an area of intense scientific interest-given the large amount of water ice present.The more advanced Chang'e-7 and Chang'e-8 spacecraft are also planned to land near the south pole to carry out analysis of the region and test new technologies, including detecting and obtaining materials that could be useful to future human explorers, such as water and hydrogen,and testing 3-D printing on the lunar surface.The long-term aim of the Chang's program is to establish an International Lunar Research Station around 2030 to support robotic and, eventually, crewed missions.8.What is paragraph 2 mainly about？______A. The moon's recent volcanic activities.B. The significance of the moon rock samples.C. New knowledge of the history of the moon.D. Further studies of the returned lunar samples.9.What distinguishes the mission of Chang'e-6 from that of Chang'e-5？______A. The technology they use.B. The time they spend on the moon.C. The specific locations they explore.D. The amount of material they bring back.10.Chang'e-7 and Chang'e-8 space missions are mainly intended to ______ .A. transport researchers to the moon stationB. build up an International Lunar Research StationC. collect data necessary to guide moon-landing spacecraftD. find and test resources and means to support living on the moon11.Which of the following best summarizes the Chang's space program？______A. A project to study the surface of the moon.B. A plan to improve human settlements on the moon.C. A set of experiments to test the possibility of manned spacecraft.D. A series of increasingly challenging scientific lunar explorations.DWhat makes people so special？Tool use, self-consciousness, language, and culture are high on the list, but in fact all of these characteristics can be found elsewhere in the animal kingdom. Humans and apes are close relatives, so it is perhaps not surprising that chimpanzees use tools or that gorillas （大猩猩）have a sense of fair play, even rejecting carrots （which they normally accept）when they see their neighbors getting grapes. But the qualities that we often think of as uniquely human exist not just on land, but in the ocean as well.Among the invertebrates, octopuses （八爪鱼）are known for their intelligence, even exhibiting evidence of playfulness, tool use, and personality. But these skilled predators livealone and consequently lack culture. Dolphins, on the other hand, arelarge-brained,long-living,social- group-based predators, and it is here that we find the greatest similarity to human-like culture and awareness.Culture depends on the ability of animals to pass on things they have learned to others. Many animals have culture in this sense, but what sets dolphins apart is what they pass on. Some bottlenose dolphins hold sponges in their mouths that they use as tools to sweep for fish hiding on the ocean floor. This ability is handed down through generations （especially in females），with some families- grandmother, mother, and daughter - all feeding in this highly specialized way.Another characteristic that dolphins share with humans is their ability to recognize themselves in a mirror. When facing a mirror, most animals behave as though they are interacting with another individual. Even in humans, the ability to recognize that the image in a mirror is oneself does not occur before the age of 18 months. Dolphins not only recognize themselves, but if a black mark is put on the body of a dolphin,it will spend extra time at the mirror to look at the mark.12.The example of gorillas rejecting carrots shows they ______ .A. are not easy to foolB. prefer fruit to vegetablesC. have a special taste for foodD. have an awareness of equality13.What do octopuses lack compared with dolphins？______A. Social interaction.B. Intelligence.C. Tool using ability.D. Fun-loving spirits.14.What makes dolphin culture special？______A. They tend to hunt in groups.B. Their hunting skills are passed down.C. Their learning environment is favourable.D. Their families are typically female-controlled.15.What can be inferred from the last paragraph？______A. Dolphins enjoy looking at their own reflection in the mirror.B. Dolphins are as intelligent as a typical 18-month-old human baby.C. Dolphins are generally regarded as the most advanced non-human species.D. Dolphins' ability to recognize their own reflection is a higher-order mental skill.二、阅读七选五（本大题共5小题，共12.5分）Critical thinking is making an effort to improve the way you think.（1）______ We use this process to solve problems, make arguments and evaluate claims. It's important in just about every area of life.Most of our thinking is not critical thinking. We don't need to make many judgments to travel to work or cook dinner. （2）______ Critical thinking can save us from blindly making poor choices. So how can you improve your critical thinking skills？You need to practise. There are many ways of doing that. Here are a few：•（3）______ Look at articles or books written by people on all sides of the issue. For each source, evaluate the argument：What claim is it making？What reasons does it give？Are the reasons logical？• When you see or hear a claim, ask questions about it. Who is making the claim and why？What is the claimant's background and how does this motivate their opinion？• Evaluate your own thinking. Where do you tend to not think critically？Why don't you？How can you improve？• Question things you assume. What claims do you accept without knowing the reasons for them？（4）______ Try to find out what others believe about that claim and why.As you grow in critical thinking, you'll become a wiser and more thoughtful person. （5）______A. Stick to your claim.B. Read about a topic people disagree on.C. When you think of one, do some research.D. It's analyzing facts separately so you can make decisions.E. And it may help you to succeed at work or school as well.F. We'll only use it if we make a conscious effort to ask questions about what we see.G. But when a problem comes our way, we need to think critically to decide how to solve it.16. A. A B. B C. C D. D E.E F.F G. G17. A. A B. B C. C D. D E.E F.F G. G18. A. A B. B C. C D. D E.E F.F G. G19. A. A B. B C. C D. D E.E F.F G. G20. A. A B. B C. C D. D E.E F.F G. G三、完形填空（本大题共15小题，共15.0分）A famous theorist once said, "I don't divide the world into the weak and the strong：or the successes and the failures...I divide the world into the learners and the non-learners."What on earth would make someone a non-learner？Everyone is born with an intense（1）______ to learn. Babies rise to the learning challenge daily. Not just for（2）______ tasks, but the most difficult ones of a lifetime,like leaning to walk and talk. They never decide it's too hard or not worth the（3）______ . Babies don't worry about making mistakes or（4）______ themselves. They walk,they fall,they（5）______ .What puts an end to this fearless learning？A fixed mindset. As soon as children become able to evaluate themselves,some of them become （6）______ of challenges. They worry about not being（7）______ . My research team have studied thousands of people from preschoolers on,and It's breathtaking how many （8）______ an opportunity to learn.We offered four-year-olds a（9）______ ：they could redo an easy jigsaw（拼图）or try a harder one. Even at this young age, children with a fixed mindset stuck with the （10）______ one. They believe smart kids don't make（11）______ .Children with a growth mindset, however, thought it was a（12）______ choice. Why would anyone want to keep doing the same puzzle（13）______ ？They chose increasingly difficult-ones instead.Believing that success is about learning, children with a growth mindset seized the chance. But those with a fixed mindset didn't want to expose their （14）______ . This is how a fixed mindset makes people into（15）______21. A. fear B. drive C. competition D. concentration22. A. crucial B. mental C. ordinary D. particular23. A. attention B. effort C. interest D. time24. A. confusing B. behaving C. punishing D. hurting25. A. get up B. give up C. show up D. shut up26. A. afraid B. ashamed C. confident D. ignorant27. A. adorable B. curious C. modest D. smart28. A. seize B. ruin C. reject D. require29. A. lesson B. choice C. gift D. game30. A. challenging B. interesting C. new D. simple31. A. decisions B. jigsaws C. mistakes D. predictions32. A. strange B. promising C. profitable D. difficult33. A. repeatedly B. unwillingly C. automatically D. properly34. A. secrets B. thoughts C. preferences D. weaknesses35. A. theorists B. perfectionistsC. non-learnersD. risk-takers四、语法填空（本大题共1小题，共15.0分）36.The glass harp is one of the most extraordinary instruments in the world. It doesn't evenappear to be（1）______ instrument at first glance, and it isn't actually a harp at all. Instead, it's just a set of glasses on a table. The glasses are of different sizes and some are filled with water.（2）______ （play）the glass harp, performers wet and rub their fingers along the tops of the glasses. Each glass will then produce a high（3）______ low sound, depending on its shape and how much water it （4）______ （contain）. Many people think the sound （5）______ （create）is delightful,like music you would hear in heaven.It's a mystery who invented the glass harp. Some say it first appeared in China,whileothers say Persia. but it was in Europe （6）______ it become the most popular. By the 1700s,（7）______ （Europe）glass harp masters could play works by Mozart and Beethoven on the instruments. This love for glass harps didn't last long, however, aspeople lost interest （8）______ a while.Glass harps haven't entirely disappeared, though you can still find some street（9）______ （music）playing them to entertain large crowds. If you're lucky enough to catch such a performance, sit back, relax, and enjoy the beautiful sounds of this（10）______ （usual）instrument.五、书面表达（本大题共2小题，共40.0分）37.为迎接国外姐妹学校来访师生，学校准备选拔"文化交流小使者（YoungAmbassador for Cultural Exchange）"，你打算参加。

2019-2020学年广州市第二中学高三英语二模试题及答案第一部分阅读（共两节，满分40分）第一节（共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分）阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项AFine art fairs（艺术博览会）are the trend of the 21st century, with new art and antique（古玩）fairs and festivals springing up in diverse parts of the world. Here is a list of four noteworthy art fairs.Art Basel, Basel, SwitzerlandThe granddaddy of art fairs, Art Basel, was established in 1970 by a group of local art gallerists and is the biggest contemporary art fair in the world. Art Basel takes place over a 5-day period each June in Basel, Switzerland. The high cost of renting space for gallery owners is offset（抵消）by the huge attendance at the fair. For example in 2010, about 60,000 visitors attended Art Basel.Frieze Art Fair, London“Frieze Art Fair was established in 2003 and is one of the few fairs to focus only on contemporary art and living artists.v"Thefair takes place every October in Regent's Park, London. It features over 170 of the most exciting contemporary art galleries in the world. ”In addition to the fair which began in 2003, the fair owners Matthew Slotover and Amanda Sharp publish Frieze, an international art magazine established in 1991 and devoted to contemporary art.TEFAF Maastricht, the NetherlandsEstablished in 1975 as The Pictura Fine Art Fair, and renamed The European Fine Art Foundation（TEFAF）, Maastricht in 1996, the fair includes 260 of the world's most famous art and antique dealers from 16 countries.The 24th edition of the TEFAF fair held March 18 — 27, 2011 featured 260 dealers exhibiting approximately 30, 000 artworks and antiques with an overall value of $ US 1. 4 billion.ARCO, MadridARCO Madrid was established in 1982 and is one of Europe's leading and popular art fairs. In addition to the exhibiting galleries（in 2011, 197 international art galleries participated）, a seriesof lectures and specially focused exhibitions take place.1.How does Art Basel cover the expense of renting space?A.By selling tickets.B.By selling expensive exhibits.C.By donation from dealers.D.By support from the government.2.The owners of Frieze Art Fair are also in charge of____.A.170 living artists.B.An international art magazine.C.30,000 artworks and antiques.D.A series of lectures.3.Which of the following has the longest history?A.Art BaselB.Frieze Art FairC.TEFAFD.ARCOBThe air is thin and we have to rest several times on the shore hike from camp. To our left, snow-covered mountains disappear into clouds that seem almost close enough to touch. On the plain in front of us, we can just make out a herd of graceful animals. This is why we stay here.Tibetan antelopes live mainly on the plains of Tibet. Watching them move slowly across the green grass, I'm struck by their beauty. I'm also reminded of the danger they are in. They are being hunted illegally for their valuable fur.My guide is Zhaxi, a villager from Changtang. He works at the Changtang National Nature Reserve. The reserve is a safe place for the animals and plants of northwestern Tibet. To Zhaxi, protecting the wildlife is a way of life. “We're not trying to save the animals,” he says. “Actually, we're trying to save ourselves.”In the 1980s and 1990s the population of Tibetan antelopes dropped by more than 50 percent. Hunters were shooting antelopes to make money. Their living places were becoming smaller as new roads and railways were built.In order to save Tibetan antelopes, the Chinese government placed them under national protection. Zhaxi and volunteers watched over the antelopes day and night to keep them safe from attacks. Bridges and gates were added to let the antelopes move easily and keep them safe from cars and trains.The measures were effective. The antelope population has recovered and in June 2015, the Tibetan antelope wasremovedfrom the endangered species list. The government, however, does not intend to stop the protection program since the threat to the Tibetan antelope has not yet disappeared. Only when we learn to exist in harmony with nature can we stop being a threat to wildlife and to our planet.4. What can we learn from Zhaxi's words in paragraph 3?A. Protecting the animals can make money.B. Protecting the animals is protecting ourselves.C. He is not fond of protecting the animals.D. The reserve is only safe for wild animals.5. What is mainly talked about in paragraph 4?A. Why hunters hunt Tibetan antelopes.B. Why antelopes' living places changed.C. Why antelopes' number dropped greatly.D. Why the 1980s and the 1990s are unusual.6. What does the underlined word “removed” in the last paragraph probably mean?A. Deleted.B. Changed.C. Migrated.D. Recognized.7. What might be the future condition of Tibetan antelopes according to the last paragraph?A. They will be over-populated.B. They will be a threat to man and other wildlife.C. They will be on the endangered species list again.D. They will be in harmony with nature and humans.CDad’s comb was jade green. I heard he bought it when he married Mum, which made the comb two years older than I was. Every night, he wouldsmile, hand me the comb and say, “Be a good girl and help Daddy clean it, OK?”I was more than happy to do it. At age five this mundane task brought me such joy. I would excitedly turn the tap on, then brush the comb with a used toothbrush as hard as I could. Satisfied that I’d done a good job, I would proudly return the comb to Dad. He would smile at me and place the comb on top of his wallet.About two years later, Dad left his sales job and started his own wholesale business. I started primary school. That was when things started to change. He didn’t come home as much as he used to – just a couple of times a week. And when he did come home, it was always late and I’d already be in bed. I started to get mad. I stopped waiting for him to come home, and stopped going downstairs to check on him.Today, I’m no longer a kid. I’ve graduated from college and got a job. Dad’s business has got back on track. Things are better now. Yet the uncomfortable silence between Dad and me persisted.Two days before my birthday last year, Dad came home early. As usual, I helped him carry his bags into his study. When I turned to leave, he said, “Hey, would you like to help me clean my comb?” I looked at him a while, then took the comb and headed to the sink.I passed the clean comb back to Dad. He looked at it and smiled. But this time, I noticed something different. My dad has aged. He has wrinkles next to his eyes when he smiles, yet his smile is still as heartwarming as before. The smile of a father who just wants a good life for his family. Dad carefully placed his comb on top of his wallet.After so many years, he still organizes his personal items in the same meticulous way. I guess some things never change. And for that, I’m glad.8. What caused the uncomfortable silence between Dad and me?A. Generation gap.B. Dad’s failure in business.C. My ignorance of Dad.D. Dad’s absence from the family.9. Which of the following can best describe Dad?A. Gentle but strict.B. Hardworking and caring.C. Cautious and realistic.D. Demanding but patient.10. Why did Dad ask his daughter to clean his comb before her birthday?A. To give her a lesson.B. To follow his old habit.C. To fix their relationship.D. To praise her helpfulness.11. Which saying concludes the text best?A. Yesterday once more.B. Let bygones be bygones.C. Some things never change.D. Like father, like daughter.DWhen I was 9, we packed up our home in Los Angeles and arrived atHeathrow, London on a gray January morning. Everyone in the family settled quickly into the city except me. Without my beloved beaches and endless blue—sky days, I felt at a loss and out of place. Until I made a discovery.Southbank, at an eastern bend in the Thames, is the center of British skateboarding, where the continuous crashing of skateboards left your head ringing .I loved it. I soon made friends with the local skaters. We spoke our own language. And my favorite: Safe. Safe meant cool. It meant hello. It meant don't worry about it. Once, when trying a certain trick on the beam（横杆）, I fell onto the stones, damaging a nerve in my hand, and Toby came over, helping me up: Safe, man. Safe. A few minutes later, when I landed the trick, my friends beat their boards loud, shouting: “Safe! Safe! Safe!” And that's what mattered—landing tricks, being a good skater.When I was 15, my family moved to Washington. I tried skateboarding there, but the locals were far less welcoming. Within a couple of years, I'd given it up.When I returned to London in 2004, I found myself wandering down to Southbank, spending hours there. I've traveled back several times since, most recently this past spring. The day was cold but clear: tourists and Londoners stopped to watch theskaters. Weaving（穿梭）among the kids who rushed by on their boards, I found my way to the beam. Then a rail—thin teenager, in a baggy white T—shirt, skidded（滑）up to the beam. He sat next to me. He seemed not to notice the man next to him. But soon I caughta few of his glances. “I was a local here 20 years ago,” I told him. Then, slowly, he began to nod his head. “Safe, man. Safe.”“Yeah,” I said. “Safe.”12. What can we learn about the author soon after he moved to London?A. He felt disappointed.B. He gave up his hobby.C. He liked the weather there.D. He had disagreements with his family.13. What do the underlined words “Safe! Safe! Safe!” probably mean?A. Be careful!B. Well done!C. No way!D. Don't worry!14. Why did the author like to spend time in Southbank when he returned to London?A. To join the skateboarding.B. To make new friends.C. To learn more tricks.D. To relive his childhood days15. What message does the author seem to convey in the text?A. Children should learn a second language.B. Sport is necessary for children's health.C. Children need a sense of belongingD. Seeing the world is a must for children.第二节（共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分）阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。

绝密★启用前2024年广州市普通高中毕业班综合测试(二)英语注意事项：1．答卷前，考生务必将自己的姓名、准考证号填写在答题卡上。

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ATrain the important skills modern editors use to evaluate and enhance writing for clarity, precision and accuracy.In this course, students will learn how an editor approaches a submitted piece, going beyond sentence-level error and looking at the big picture around accuracy, style and organization. Understanding the different challenges in an editor's job, students will get a behind-the-scenes look at this sometimes busy and often exciting career. Meanwhile, students will grow their own technical editing skills and return home a more competent editor.Using Gen Z Era as their case study, students will meet and study under the people who decide what topics are relevant and valuable to the audience and who determine the overall editorial strategy, ensuring that the content meets the standards and tone of the publication.Course Highlights●Visit the media city and attend lectures by award-winning guest speakers.●Assess articles as well as question and coach the authors to get the best piece possible.●Connect with professionals who manage the development and publication of accurate and worthy content.●Edit one piece into a well-written and fact-checked article in the style of Gen Z Era.Price●Residential Program (Students live on campus):$6,600●Day Program(Students commute to class every day): $5,500(Graduating seniors can have a $400 discount if applying before May 2,2024.)Term Date: July 9-July 21,2024Application Deadline: Friday, May 31,202421. Which is the probable name of the course?A. Career Development in Media.B. Editorial Decision-making.C. Fundamentals of Editing.D. Introduction to Publication.22. What will students do in the course?A. Interview award-winning guests.B. Help authors improve their articles.C. Connect with professional publishers.D. Edit one article for Gen Z Era.23. A graduating senior applying for a Day Program on April 30, 2024 should pay _______.A.$5,100B.$5,500C.$6,200D. $6,600BCourage is a huge theme in my life, a quality I constantly seek, appreciate, and analyze. The root of“courage”is “cor,” the Latin word for heart. Originally, courage meant“to speak one’s mind by telling all one's heart.”While courage is often associated with heroism nowadays, I believe true courage lies in being open and honest about who we are and how we feel.I recently witnessed an example of true courage. During a mountain-climbing trip with my15-year-old daughter and some college students, I noticed her struggling to keep up with the group. Despite my suggestions to rest, she persisted until she couldn't breathe properly.Panicked, I called out to the front for help, but there was no response, and we had no cellphone signal. Fortunately, two students just came back to check out on us. They offered assistance and calmed us down. As we continued at a slower pace, they shared their own experiences, from starting out as beginners like my daughter to becoming consistently among the first to reach the peak.“You know,” one of them said, looking at my daughter,“I was just like you when I started. But with practice and proper pace, you'll get there too.”“Yeah, don't let your lack of experience stop you,” the other added. “It's okay to admit when you're struggling or not feeling alright. In fact, it's important to speak up and ask for help when you need it. That's how we improve and grow.”Reaching the mountain top was a huge relief for both my daughter and me. However, the two students addressed the celebrating group directly, emphasizing the importance of staying together in tough environments. Their words led the group to apologize to us for overlooking our struggle.I was totally amazed at their bravery, and my daughter learned that it's okay to be the least experienced in a group. Courage, I've come to realize, has a ripple effect. Each time we choose courage, we inspire those around us to be a little brave r and make the world a little better.24. Why does the author mention the original meaning of courage?A. To argue for the true essence of courage.B. To question the common belief of courage.C. To show the changing meaning of courage.D. To compare different interpretations of courage.25. What did the two students suggest the daughter do?A. Challenge her own limits.B. Seek help whenever possible.C. Keep to a suitable pace.D. Stick with experienced climbers.26. Which action in the mountain-climbing story is an example of true courage?A. The mother asked the girl to rest.B. The girl tried hard not to fall behind.C. The group celebrated the reach of the top.D. The two students pointed out the group's fault.27. What does the author intend to tell us?A. Kindness connects us all.B. Being a beginner takes courage.C. With courage, everyone can be perfect.D. We don't have to be a hero to be brave.C“It's not unusual for guests to feel emotional when they discover the story behind our food,” says Patrick Navis. “Not to mention when they taste it. One even cried with happiness.” The setting for these tearful scenes? Navis's restaurant in a Dutch city. Here, the owner and his team create experimental food using herbs, roots, flowers and nuts—some common, others less so.Most of these ingredients(食材) come from the Ketelbroek Food Forest nearby. To the untrained eye, it's like an ordinary wood. But there's one key difference: everything in it is edible. It was set up in 2009 by Dutch botanist and environmentalist Noah Eck as an experiment in slow farming, to see what would happen if the right combination of food plants were left to grow together like a natural forest, without chemicals.“It's the first ‘food forest’ of its kind in Europe and we’re one of the few restaurants around the world cooperating in this way,”says Navis.“We have over 400 different species of edible plants we plan our menus around, including some we previously knew little about." He harvests the ingredients and, with his fellow chefs, works them into beautifully presented tasting menus, served in a dining room hidden in the backstreets of the city,“To us, fine dining is not about the fame of a restaurant, its location, expensive decoration, fancy cooking and wine list,”says Navis.“It's about adding value through creativity and using ingredients nobody knows of, which are grown with great attention.”However, he adds, luxury cooking can be about enhancing everyday ingredients, too.“When looking at cooking in this way, who can argue that caviar(鱼子酱), for example, is more valuable than a carrot grown with specialist knowledge?”Experimentation is extremely important to Navis. In the next five years, he hopes to open an outdoor restaurant. But for now, the most important thing is to continue focusing on how plants are being grown and the perennial system used in the Food Forest, reducing the need for replanting each season.28. What can we learn about Navis's restaurant?A. It is well received by its guests.B. It serves food with moving stories.C. It offers experimental food for free.D. It is known for its rare food sources.29. How is Ketelbrock Food Forest different from ordinary woods?A. It is a natural forest.B. Diverse plants coexist in it.C. Plants there take longer to grow.D. It provides safe food ingredients.30. What is the key element of fine dining according to Navis?A. Convenient locations.B. Expensive ingredients.C. Innovative menus.D. Fancy cooking techniques.31. What does “the perennial system” in the last paragraph probably refer to?A. The sustainable farming practice.B. Farming with proper use of chemicals.C. Natural farming without human intervention.D. An experimental farm for an outdoor restaurant.DMy father started learning French at 57, drawn by the potential benefits of bilingualism in delaying dementia (失智症). Now,20 years later, he's on his third teacher. Many people like my father have attempted to pick up a new language. But can this really boost brain health?According to experts, regularly using a new language brings cognitive(认知的) benefits. If you're trying to recall the right words in another language, your brain is forced to inhibit your mother tongue. This process, called cognitive inhibition, helps improve your brain function. Repeating this process makes your brain more resistant to diseases like dementia. The more you challenge your brain, the better it functions, even if your brain health starts to decline.However, evidence for the benefits of learning a second language in your 60s is weaker. Research by Dr. Leo Antoniou found that older Italians who took English lessons for four months didn't see any difference in their cognition scores, but people who didn't saw their scores decline. Prof. Diana Smith's 2023 studies found similar results.Researchers offered a few potential explanations for their disappointing results. One is that the participants were highly motivated volunteers, probably of high cognitive level for their age, making it hard to see any improvements. “When choosing participants, we have to be careful, are they really representative of the population?” said Dr. Judith Ware. Another is that the language interventions were perhaps too short. These studies have used language lessons that “were very different in their length and frequency,” said Prof. Laura Grossman.To Dr. Antoniou, the limited findings are not entirely surprising. No one would say that learning a new language for six months would be the same as having used two languages for your entire life. But he does think that languagelessons can provide cognitive benefits by being cognitively stimulating.Perhaps more important, Prof. Grossman said, learning another language offers other potential advantages, like traveling or connecting with new communities. My father, for example, has remained pen friends with his first teacher and traveled to France numerous times.And at 76, he's as sharp as ever.32. What happens in the process of “cognitive inhibition” ?A. Memory improves.B. Native language is held back.C. Dementia is cured.D. Brain health worsens.33. Which is a possible explanation for the disappointing research results?A. The intervention of the first language.B. The great length of the language course.C. The poor choice of research participants.D. The age difference of the research subjects.34. Whose opinion does the author support by mentioning his father's experience?A. Leo Antoniou's.B. Diana Smith's.C. Judith Ware's.D. Laura Grossman's.35. Which of the following is a suitable title for the text?A. Is it never too late to learn a new language?B. Can learning a new language delay dementia?C. Why does my father start learning a new language?D. How does learning a new language benefit aging brain?第二节（共5小题；每小题2.5分，满分12.5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。

2020年广州大学附属中学高三英语二模试题及答案第一部分阅读（共两节，满分40分）第一节（共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分）阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项AEver wonder why there are so many people polluting the earth? Ever say to yourself：Hey, I wish that I could do more to help the environment? Have you ever thought about trying to help the earth but never really did it? Well, here are some pretty easyand skillful ideas for that green - earth desire inside you.●Turn off your computer. By leaving it on all day you are creating more CO2than a regular passenger would, driving to and from work in one day.● Ride your bike or carpool (合用汽车).Obviously, youare creating less CO2which will help the ozone(臭氧).● Make a garden. Even simply grow some plants in your kitchen, which will help produce more oxygen while eating up some of that evil CO2.● Buy local groceries. It creates less impact on the environment. Besides, you're supporting your local farmers.● Recycle. You had to see this coming. But you have no idea how much you are helping the environment by simply reusing a water bottle instead of buying a huge pack at the store.● Don't run the water while brushing. It saves you money and helps the water resources.● Open the curtains. Natural light is much prettier and it will keep the energy usage down.● Rechargeable batteries. You have no idea how much it takes to get rid of batteries. Do yourself a favor. Save some money and some energy.1. If you don't want to create more CO2, you may_______.A. turn off your computer or open the curtainsB. turn off your computer or ride your bike or carpoolC. make a garden or open the curtainsD. use rechargeable batteries or make a garden2. Which of the following can best describe the function of the first paragraph?A. Main body.B. Argument.C. Lead - in.D. Conclusion.3. The main idea of the passage is about________.A. the importance of environmental protectionB. some ways about how to prevent pollutionC. some suggestions about how to save energyD. some suggestions about environmental protectionBAvi Loeb, a scientist, believes that we are not alone in the universe. The belief fits withLoeb's alien spaceship theory that at least one alien spaceship might be flying over the orbit of Jupiter, which won the international attention last year.Astronomers inHawaiifound the first known interstellar object in late 2017. It was a bit of light moving so fast past the sun that it could only have come from another star. Almost every astronomer on the planet was trying to figure out how the object, called “Oumuamua” got to our far-away part of the Milky way galaxy. “One possibility is that ‘Oumuamua’ is debris from an advanced technological equipment,” Loeb said. “Technology comes from another solar system just showed up at our door. ”“‘Oumuamua’ is not an alien spaceship,” Paul Sutter, another scientist wrote. He suggested Loeb was seeking publicity. Most scientists think “Oumuamua” is some sort of rock. They think it could be an icy wandering comet.Loeb says that “Oumuamua's” behavior means it can't be a block of rock shaped like a long photo. He thinks it's more likely an object that's very long and thin, perhaps like a long pancake or a ship's sail. Loeb says that if someone shows him evidence thatcontradictshis beliefs, he will immediately give in.Loeb believes himself a truth-teller and risk-taker in an age of very safe, too-quiet scientists. “The worst thing that can happen to me is that I would be relieved of my management duties, and that would give me even more time to focus on science,” Loeb says. He said he wouldn't mind giving up all the titles he had and returning to the Israeli farming village where he grew up.4. What does Loeb say about “Oumuamua”?A. It is an icy comet.B. It looks like a long photo.C. It is actually some sort of rock.D. It may come from another alien civilization.5. What does the underlined word “contradicts” in paragraph 4 probably mean?A.Goes against.B. Relies on.C. Turns to.D. Searches for.6. What do you think of Loeb?A. He is foolish.B. He is unsatisfied with his titles.C. He is a firm believer in scientific truth.D. He is uncertain about his career future.7. What's the best title for the text?A. Have Aliens Paid a Visit in Spaceships?B. Do We Really Know about Space Theory?C. Scientists Are Working on High TechnologyD. Astronomers Are Encouraging Space TravelC“Heavy hearts, like heavy clouds in the sky, are best relieved by the letting of a little water, the French writer Antoine de Rivarol wrote. This love letter to the cleansing beauty of a good cry is a comforting thought at atime when the continuing stress of the COVID-19 has added heaviness to each of our lives.Scientifically, de Rivarol's poetic image doesn't, if you'll forgive the words used in the poem, hold water. There's limited research on crying, partly because of the difficulty of copying the behavior of real crying in a lab. But even within the previous studies, there's little evidence to suggest that crying provides a physiological cleansing of poisons in people's body.Psychologists believe the relief of a good cry connects with a different emotional process. “It seems that crying occurs just after the peak of the emotional experience, and crying is associated with this return to homeostasis: the process of maintaining a stable psychological state,” said Lauren Bylsma. He also said holding back tears can have negative physical consequences, including headaches and muscle tension. Such restriction can also limit our experiences of joy, gratitude and other positive emotions if we avoid acknowledging our feelings.For me crying has been easier said than done during the COVID-19. Psychologists say it's normal to feel stopped up by the stresses of the past year. We should find opportunities to release and process our emotions.Watching a tear-jerking movie, having an emotional conversation with a close friend, and writing in a journal are healthy ways toelicita cry. Physical activity like light-footed walking or even dancing can also signal our bodies to release some emotional tightness. We can then open up to the flow of feelings that leave us feeling lighter and refreshed—like a clear sky after a soaking rain.8. What is the weakness of the studies ever clone on crying?A. They were clone in a laboratory setting.B. They cared little about different forms of crying.C. They were always concentrated on people's daily life.D. They showed little about the positive physical effect of crying.9. What is the function of crying according to Lauren Bylsma?A. Curing people of their diseases.B. Keeping emotionally balanced.C. Producing negative mental results.D. Expanding people's experience of joy.10. What does the underlined word “elicit” in the last paragraph mean?A. Produce.B. Postpone.C. Control.D. Repeat.11. What are people advised to do according to the text?A. Learn to hold back their tears wisely.B. Share their emotion with their colleagues.C. Have a good cry when necessary.D. Try to avoid admitting our feelings.DWe are in lack of enough sleep, according to Arianna Huffington, the co-founder and editor-in-chief of The Huffington Post. And thishas great consequences on our health, our job performance, our relationships and our happiness. What is needed, she ly declares, is nothing short of a sleep revolution. Only by renewing our relationship with sleep can we take back control of our lives.In her bestseller Thrive, Arianna wrote about our need to redefine success through wellbeing, wisdom, wonder, and giving. Her discussion of the importance of sleep as a gateway to this more fulfilling way of living struck such a powerful chord (弦) that she realized the mystery and transformative power of sleep called for a fuller investigation (调查).The result is a scientifically sweeping and personal exploration of sleep from all angles, from the history of sleep, to the role of dreams in our lives, to the consequences of sleep deprivation (剥夺), and the new golden age of sleep science that is showing the vital role sleep plays in our every waking moment and every aspect of our health — from weight gain, diabetes, and heart disease to cancer and Alzheimer’s.In The Sleep Revolution, Arianna shows how our cultural removal of sleep as time wasted damages our health and our decision-making and our work lives and shortens our personal lives. She explores all the latest science on what exactly is going on while we sleep and dream. She decides the dangerous sleeping pill industry, and all the ways of our addiction to technology disturb our sleep. She also offers a range of recommendations and tips from leading scientists on how we can get better and more restorative sleep.In today’s fast-paced, always-connected and sleep-deprived world, our need for a good night’s sleep is more important than ever. The Sleep Revolution both sounds the alarm on our worldwide sleep crisis and provides a detailed road map to the great sleep awakening that can help transform our lives, our communities, and our world.12. What is the first paragraph mainly about?A. The importance of sleep.B. The necessity of improving sleep.C. The way to improve our sleep.D. The effect of sleep on health.13. What can be inferred about Arianna’s attitude to success?A. She thinks good sleep is more important.B. She doesn’t think much of becoming successful.C. She thinks it wrong to sacrifice health to success.D. She is concerned about the nature of success.14. What can be said about Arianna’s investigation?A. It is really of great value.B. It is scientific and historical.C. It costs Arianna’s sleep in practice.D. It covers all necessary aspects scientifically,15. What influence does TheSleep Revolution have on society?A. It helps to slow down the pace of modern life.B. It warns people against taking sleeping pills.C. It warns the harm of inadequate sleep of people.D. It helps to stress the value of sleep to success.第二节（共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分）阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。

2022年广东省高考英语二模试卷一、阅读理解（本大题共15小题，共37.5分）ARiver Beach Community now offers various programs free of charge.Please call（608）7898640 for details.Coping SkillsTuesdays；December 8，December 22 1 p.m. -2 p.m.on Do you need a little help coping with life？Don't we all？Come and join us for casual conversation and helpful information.We will discuss a variety of topics、including healthy ways to cope with change and life transitions as we age.Fill Your CupFill Your Cup is a personalized one-hour session held on Mondays or Thursdays.Looking for a way to be social while still being safe？This program is designed lo help you recharge your batteries in a way suitable for you.Bring your coffee and we'll chat!Bring your exercise shoes and we can stretch together!Whatever helps you "fill your cup"，we can figure out a plan together.Connect 2 NatureFridays；December 4，December 18 11 a.m.- 12：30 p.m.on Join us as we explore a range of topics related to nature and discover how the environment impacts our health and well-being.We will learn from local experts and share in casual conversation about all things environmental.New Device Tech HelpThursdays；December 3，December 17 11 a.m.- 12 p.m.New Site at St.Andrews Street （if open,please call before attending!）Do you have questions about a new device or just need some help with your device Bring in your cell phone,tablet,iPad,or any other technology item that you may have and La Crosse Library staff will be ready to help with your questions.1.How can participants benefit from Fill Your Cup______A. By taking stretching exercises alone.B. By designing team plans to improve skills.C. By enjoying friendly talks with free drinks.D. By enlarging social circle in a relaxing way.2.Which program is suitable if you are available only on Fridays？______A. Coping Skills.B. Fill Your Cup.C. Conned 2 Nature.D. New Device Tech Help.3.What do the programs have in common？______A. They feature online activities.B. They promote social interaction.C. They provide professional instructions.D. They advocate environmental protection.BWhile some feel that bookstores are fading away,one Chinese bookstore has found new life by marching into rural areas in China to bring colorful cultural life and higher incomes lo local residents.By absorbing local rural characteristics,the village branches of the Librairie Avantgarde Bookstore（LAB）chain have transformed into important platforms to display local history,culture and folk traditions.Not just bookstores,they are foundations helping to relieve spiritual poverty（贫困）and centers for gathering and displaying rural culture.To better fit in the lives of local residents,earth village branch has its own characteristics,like the branch in Shaxi,southwest China's Yunnan province.Many of nearly 20，000 books in the store are associated with the history,geography and folk customs of Yunnan and the Bai people. "Turning in profits is not our only aim.Our bookstore has become a public gathering space for villagers.Not only young people,butt many elderly residents come here.They do not buy books,but pass the time by rending or chatting with each other in our store." Liu Xia,the bookstore owner explained.She added that this is a cultural atmosphere that bookstores offer the area.Some residents have grown accustomed to turning to the books of the store to find answers to the troubles they face,such as operating a business or controlling tourists from urban areas.The biggest benefit of opening bookstores in villages is that it helps provide a healthy environment for children's growth. "My kids often come to the store.They love reading books here.They gain knowledge and curiosity about outside world." one villager said.The arrival of the bookstore menus a lot to the village when young residents have been leaving for urban areas in recent years.During the 2020 May Day and National Day holidays,the daily number of tourists traveling to the village reached 5，000，a record high.Visitors were attracted by the bookstore.Surrounding it,several restaurants and holds have opened.4.Which of the following best describes village branches of the LAB？______A. They are disappearing gradually.B. They feature local rural cultures.C. They could make much higher profits.D. They have set up poverty-relief foundations.5.What do we know about the branch in Shaxi？______A. It specializes in history-related books.B. It creates a public gathering space for business.C. It shares the same features with oilier branches.D. It helps villagers know more about the Bai people.6.What's the greatest influence of village bookshops on the local areas______A. Attracting more people lo pay a visit.B. Offering kids a healthy atmosphere.C. Helping residents lo acquire knowledge.D. Encouraging the young to go to big cities.7.Which of the following can be the best title of the text？______A. LAB：A Bookstore on the RiseB. Local Culture Welcomed by TouristsC. Village Bookshops Promote Rural LifeD. Great Ambitions of Village BookstoresCFor people born into the Russian aristocracy（贵族）in the nineteenth century,life was full of interesting opportunities - unless they were female.At the time,women generally did not have careers,for they were expected,instead,to focus fully on marrying and raising families.Sophia Behrs was one such young woman.When Sophia married Leo Tolstoy（列夫•托尔斯泰），he was already a well-known author.Both the couple were literary in their interests：Sophia had been a gifted student and,even at a very young age,was a keen and sensitive reader.Sophia's marriage to Tolstoy gave her the opportunity to put her abilities as a good reader to use,often advising him on his work throughout the writing process.She served as her husband's copyist,writing out multiple copies of his novels by hand.She made suggestions for and edits to his work,many of which were incorporated into the final product.In addition,she served as his manager,publicist,and agent,keeping track of the financial and legal sides of her husband's writing career.If Sophia were alive today,she might have found her calling at a publishing house or literary-agency.She wrote her own Russian-language grammar textbook and translated texts from German and English.She also wrote fiction,including a revision of Leo's novella The Krcutzer Sonata.In that story,a man recounts the dramatic breakdown of his marriage；Sophia retold the narrative from his wife's point of view.The famous writer was impressed by his wife's literary talents."What force of truth and simplicity!" he wrote in his diary upon reading one of her stories. However,Sophia never sought publication for her own work.Writing was not a fantasy that she look seriously；rather,she regarded it with "a certain contempt（轻蔑）and irony." Limited by personal modesty,her domestic duties,and the expectations for women in her lifetime,Sophia never even considered seeking fame of her own.Yet Tolstoy would never have been able to produce the work he did without Sophia's vital contributions.8.What advantages did Sophia's marriage bring to her______A. A strong interest in literature.B. A superior sense of gracefulness.C. A profession at a literary agency.D. A chance to put her literary gift to use.9.What can be inferred about Sophia from paragraph 3______A. Her revision of The Kreutzer Sonata was admirable.B. Her grammar textbook was easy and simple.C. She had a dramatic and imaginative writing style.D. She almost went through a marriage breakdown.10.Which of the following words best describe Sophia according to the last paragraph？______A. Talented and selfless.B. Loving and ambitious.C. Thoughtful but strong-willed.D. Responsible but proud.11.What is the text mainly about？______A. Sophia,a delayed publisher.B. Sophia,the other Tolstoy.C. Life of Tolstoy and Sophia.D. Literature on Russian women.DIn a fascinating paper published last year in Science,a team led by Andreas Nieder of the University of Tubingen in Germany showed that crows - already known to be among the most intelligent of animals - are even more impressive than we knew.In fact,the evidence suggests that they are self-aware and,in an important sense,conscious（有意识的）.Crows had been observed previously to use tools to solve certain problems.Nieder's experiment showed that the birds were actively evaluating how to solve a particular problem；in effect,they were thinking it over.This ability to consciously assess a problem was associated with the cerebral cortex（大脑皮层）in the brains of humans,which birds don't have.Other studies support the idea that the bird brain can,in principle,support the development of higher intelligence.It had been dismissed in the past due to the small size of birds,brains.But recent research has shown that in birds,the neurons （神经元）are smaller and morelightly-packed,which makes sense to reduce weight and makes easier lo fly.The total number of brain cell in crows （about 1.5 billion）is about the same as that in some monkey species.But because they are more tightly-packed,the communication between the neurons seems to be better,and the overall intelligence of crows may be closer to that of gorillas（猩猩）.This research has important consequences for our understanding of the evolution of higher intelligence.First,a cerebral cortex is not needed,and there are other means to achieve the same outcome.Second,either the evolution of consciousness is very ancient tracing back to the last common ancestor of mammals and birds about 320 million years ago,or,equally interesting,consciousness arose at least twice later on,independently in mammals andbirds.Both options raise the possibility that higher intelligence on other planets may not necessarily be mammal or human-like,but could very well be birdlike.12.What did Andreas Nieder's team find out about crows______A. They are more intelligent than other animals.B. They have left people a very good impression.C. They are much cleverer than previously thought.D. They can use tools to solve certain problems.13.What does the underlined "it" in paragraph 3 refer to______A. The idea.B. The bird brain.C. The development.D. Higher intelligence.14.Why do crows have high-level intelligence？______A. They have more tightly-packed brains.B. They have a small number of brain cells.C. Their brain neurons could communicate well.D. Their brain cells are the same with the monkeys.15.What can be inferred from the last paragraph？______A. Cerebral cortexes are necessary for the evolution of higher intelligence.B. Both mammals and birds got their intelligence from common ancestors.C. Higher intelligence has already developed separately in different species.D. Higher intelligence on other planets might be different from what we imagine.二、阅读七选五（本大题共5小题，共12.5分）Building and supporting your learn has never been more important.A key part of a positive work environment is showing gratitude to team members. (1) Yet 81% of employees report higher motivation with a communicative manager.Tips below are strongly recommended by successful leaders.(2) 45% of employees enjoy praise such as positive feedback and encouragement as their favorite way of receiving appreciation.You can send an uplifting message before a big presentation,or congratulate peers on a job well done.Your recognition can help shape a more supportive work environment.Make time for your team.Practice to giving your coworkers your undivided attention. (3) By spending quality time with coworkers,you help ease their anxiety and make them more productive,It also creates opportunities to show your recognition of their contributions. Practice acts of service.They show rather than tell coworkers that you sincerely care.Express your appreciation with more than a helping hand. (4) Bear it in mind to check in regularly to ask "how can I help you？"，and then use their input to inspire a new idea.Consider giving your team gifts.They can be as simple as a cup of coffee for the "idea of the week".To ensure you are making everyone feel seen and included,give gifts to those who would value them. (5)e words of approval often.B.Recognize your workers' strengths.C.Work environments can be fast-paced and stressful.D.Be thoughtful with your sign of care to make it count.E.For example,volunteer to stay after hours to help with a project.F.Careful attention to work has become even more valuable in a real work environment.G.However,our survey shows most employers rarely express thanks lo their employees.16. A. A B. B C. C D. D E.E F.F G. G17. A. A B. B C. C D. D E.E F.F G. G18. A. A B. B C. C D. D E.E F.F G. G19. A. A B. B C. C D. D E.E F.F G. G20. A. A B. B C. C D. D E.E F.F G. G三、完形填空（本大题共15小题，共15.0分）Joriden's love with migrating（迁徙的）raptors（肉食鸟）started when he saw a group of strangers scanning the sky with telescope on top of a hill in his village.His(21) drove him to find out what they were doing.To his joy,the strangers(22)him to take a look.With just one quick look,Joriden was (23). "The sight is very(24)，" says Joriden. "They take away my stress.I(25)watching these mighty birds."Joriden used to hunt birds for fun or food.But the(26)with the birdwatchers shifted his mind.Now,not only did he(27)his fellow youths or even older folk to(28)birds they've caught,but he also (29)the community members to stop cutting trees in the mountains to(30)the roosts （栖息地）of the migratory birds.Raptors are(31)indicators of the health of the environment.They sit on top of the food chain,thus their health depends on the health of the whole ecosystem they live in.Declines in their population can indicate a(32)in the specific ecosystem that raptor species depend upon or visit.Raptors,which are natural predators（食肉动物），are also(33)to human food security and livelihoods.If their population (34)，the population of harmful insects and animals along their migrating path will increase, (35)agricultural productivity.21. A. joy B. curiosity C. experience D. confidence22. A. reminded B. urged C. allowed D. convinced23. A. attracted B. controlled C. rewarded D. accepted24. A. regular B. strange C. famous D. impressive25. A. imagined B. avoided C. enjoyed D. risked26. A. encounter B. discussion C. adventure D. training27. A. wait for B. send for C. rely on D. appeal to28. A. sell B. raise C. scare D. release29. A. warned B. persuaded C. forced D. expected30. A. protect B. locale C. clear D. hide31. A. natural B. statistical C. subjective D. faulty32. A. probability B. problem C. secret D. pattern33. A. familiar B. accessible C. obvious D. beneficial34. A. doubles B. decreases C. varies D. ages35. A. boosting B. maintaining C. affecting D. measuring四、语法填空（本大题共1小题，共15.0分）36.Israeli singer-songwriter Gilad Segev has devoted himself to an ambitious project topresent different views of China through music,because of his love for the country.In June 2020，he launched Project 34，through（1）______ he will release a song for each of the34 provincial-level regions in China every month.（2）______（combine）Chinese musicand global folk music,he （3）______（post）17 videos so far on social mediaplatforms,gaining millions of views."My（4）______（inspire）for the project was the great beauty I discovered in China's culture,landscapes,and more（5）______（important），the hearts of Chinese people."says Segev.He calls（6）______（he）a "passer-by" - a traveling artist who tells stories from his encounters with people from various cultures,through music.Over the past decade,the award-winning musician has travelled to most of the 34provincial-level regions,and plans to go to（7）______ rest when travel is not restricted by the COVID-19 pandemic.For each music video,he cooperates actively（8）______ a Chinese singer or musician,to include characteristics from their own home region.He and his team have listenedextensively to various types of Chinese music （9）______（figure）out what suitable elements can be used in his works. "I believe when all of our voices（10）______（hear）together,true harmony can happen," Segev says.五、书面表达（本大题共2小题，共40.0分）37.你校英文网站开辟了一个专栏：Campus Life。