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2019-2020学年广州中学高三英语第三次联考试卷及参考答案第一部分阅读（共两节，满分40分）第一节（共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分）阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项ALocated besideLake Geneva, the Olympic Museum houses more than 10,000 artificial objects and hours of interactive contents highlighting some of the best moments during the Olympics. Here are some of the museum’s most moving moments.The Olympic ParkThe journey through the Olympic Museum begins in the Olympic Park, an 8,000-square-meter outdoor area in front of the museum overlooking Lake Geneva and theAlps. The park contains artwork and sculptures that show respect to the world of sport.The first Olympic symbolThe “Olympic Rings” flag was designed by Coubertin in 1913. The rings represent the five continents that participate in the Olympics: Africa, Asia,America,AustraliaandEurope. The six color1 s include at least one color1 that is represented on the flag of every country.The stadiumsThe stadiums that host the Olympic Games are as much of a celebration of design as the games are a celebration of sportsmanship. Guests can explore plans and models of Olympic stadiums’ past and present, including one of the games’ most attractive stadiums, the Bird’s Nest from Beijing 2008 Olympics.The Olympic medalsHave you ever wondered what an Olympic medal looks like? The Olympic Museum has a room that houses every bronze, silver, and gold medal from every Olympic Games dating back to the first modern Olympics of 1896. Each medal design is a unique representation of the year and location in which the games were held.1.Which moment do you see first when exploring the Olympic Museum?A.The Olympic Park.B.The first Olympic symbol.C.The stadiums.D.The Olympic medals.2.What do you know from The first Olympic symbol?A.The first modern Olympics took place inGreece.B.There are six color1 s on the flag of every country.C.Australia used to be the largest continent on earth.D.The “Olympic Rings” flag was created in 1913.3.What can you do in the section of The stadiums?A.Admire the view ofLake Geneva.B.Meet some famous designers.C.Enjoy the model of the Bird’s Nest.D.Talk with guests of honour.BMy first week working in a restaurant, one of the servers said something that stuck with me: Everyone should work in a restaurant for at least a year. At the time, I didn't get it, but I took the advice to heart and worked in restaurants on and off for the next eight years. Before realizing it, I mastered many important skills, one of which is communication skill.When I was little, I was so shy that I used to hide behind my mom whenever someone spoke to me. And when I first started in restaurants, I had two personalities: Restaurant Lizzy and Home Lizzy. It was easier to pretend to be a different person while at work, since it was so different from who I actually was. But gradually, the skills I learned working in restaurants helped Home Lizzy come out of her shell in the real world.When you work in a restaurant, you don't have the luxury of hiding behind your parents to avoid talking to people. I'm still 110% an introvert, but restaurant work helped me communicate. Working in a restaurant not only helped me speak clearly, deliberately and directly but also taught me how to talk about almost everything. Some guests don't want their servers to interact too much with them, and that's fine. But some sit at the bar simply to chat with you. You learn how to judge your guests' level of interest in communicating with you, and how to exit a conversation at the appropriate time.My restaurant work is something that I'm most proud of and I know I wouldn't be the person I am today without those eight years of experience. If you're still on the fence about working in a restaurant for that long, start with one year. I doubt that you'll look back.4. What did the writer think of the server's words?A. Impressive.B. Ridiculous.C. Amusing.D. Logical.5. What do we infer from Paragraph 2?A. The writer tried different jobs.B. The writer became more sociable.C. The writer used an invented name.D. The writer had a hard time at work.6. Which of the following best describes the writer's restaurant work?A. Boring.B. Relaxing.C. Worthwhile.D. Unchallenging.7. What message does the writer try to convey in this passage?A. A strong-willed soul can reach his goal.B. Things are difficult before they are easy.C. Communication skills advance your career.D. Restaurantwork helps to achieve a better self.CIn sportthe sexes are separate. Women and men do not run or swim in the same races. Women are less strong than men.That at least is what people say.Women are called the weaker sex, or, if men want to please them, the fair sex. But boys and girls are taught together at schools and universities. There are women who are famous Prime Ministers, scientists and writers. And women live longer than men. A European woman can expect to live until the age of 74, a man only until he is 68. Are women’s bodies really weaker?The fastest men can run a mile in under 4 minutes. The best women need 4.5 minutes. Women’s time is always slower than men’s, but some facts are a surprise. Some of the fastest women swimmers today are teenage girls. One of them swam 400 meters in 4 minutes 21.2 seconds when she was only 16. The first ‘Tartan’ in film was an Olympic swimmer, Johnny Weissmuller. His fastest 400 meters was 4 minutes 49.1 seconds, which is 37.9 seconds slower than a girl 50 years later! This does not mean that women are catching men up. Conditions are very different now and sport is much more serious. It is so serious that some women athletes are given hormone injections. At the Olympics a doctor has to check whether the women athletes are really women or not. It seems sad that sport has such problems. Life can be very complicated when there are two separate sexes!8. Women are called the weaker sex because _________.A. women do as much as menB. people think women are weaker than menC. sport is easier for men than for womenD. in sport the two sexes are always together9. Which of the following is true?A. Boys and girls study separately everywhere.B Women do not run or swim in races with men.C. Famous Prime Ministers are women.D. Men can expect to live longer than women in Europe.10. The underlined part “That at least is what people say” means people _________.A. say other things, tooB. don’t say this muchC. say this but may not think soD. only think this11. In this passage the author implies that _________.A. womenare weaker than men, but fasterB. women are slower than men, but strongerC. men are not always stronger and faster than womenD. men are faster and stronger than womenDJIANLI, Hubei Province, June 2 (Xinhua) — A cruise ship carrying more than 450 people sank in the Yangtze River overnight, which could be China’s worst sinking disaster in decades. As of 6 p.m. Tuesday, 14 peoplehad been rescued from the capsized vessel, with five others confirmed dead. The rest are still missing, although rescuers said there could be more survivors. Strong winds and heavy rain are hampering rescue efforts.The Eastern Star sank in only 15 meters of water “within one or two minutes” of being caught in freak weather in Jianli, according to the ship’s captain and chief engineer who survived the incident. The ship left the eastern Chinese city ofNanjingon May 28 bound forChongqingMunicipality.The ship was carrying 403 passengers, five tour guides, and 46 crew, rather than the previously reported 47. Most passengers were tourists fromShanghaiand its neighboringprovinceofJiangsu, aged between 3 and 83, with most in their 60s and 70s.The 76.5-meter-long and 11-meter-wide vessel has been in service for nearly 20 years and can carry up to 534 people. It is owned by Chongqing Dongfang Shipping. Waterway officials said they have no record of the company being involved in any previous sinking incidents.According to weather forecast, most of the Yangtze basin will be subject to downpours over the next 10 days, with heavy rain expected in the area where the search is underway.Police, waterway authorities and fire departments have sent more than 150 boats and over 4,000 personnel to the scene. The Chinese Navy has sent diving forces to search for the missing. The team is composed of soldiers from the navy’s fleets in the North Sea, East China Sea, andSouth China Sea, as well as students of the Naval University of Engineering. In addition, five helicopters were dispatched fromBeijingandHubei’s provincial capital ofWuhanon Tuesday morning, along with an IL-76 transport plane.12. We can infer from the text that ________.A. the incident was very suddenB. the weather benefited the rescueC. the ship had bad safety recordsD. the ship’s captain was drowned13. Which of the following statements is TRUE about the Eastern Star?A. It was overloaded.B. It’s been launched recently.C. It had 454 people on board.D. Its owner met similar incidents.14. What’s the main idea of the last paragraph?A. How people came to the rescue.B. Why the rescue was quite difficult.C. What the rescue force consisted of.D. How the rescue operation went on.15. The author’s purpose of writing the text is most likely to ________.A. informB. explainC. describeD. entertain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。
【市级联考】广东省广州市2019届高三普通高中毕业班综合测试（三）英语试题学校:___________姓名：___________班级：___________考号：___________一、阅读选择RulesAny media (paints, crayon, pencil etc) may be used but no computer generated posters are allowed.Poster size must be between 18 cm × 25 cm and 50 cm × 65 cm.Remember, larger posters have more impact!A completed entry form must be attached to the back of the poster(Download from /comp/forms).All posters must be created by an individual student rather than a team of students.The 2019 competition title “Watersheds-Our Water, Our Home” must appear on the poster.No adult help permitted.POSTER EV ALUATION:Conservation messages (50%)Visual effectiveness (30%)Originality (10%)Universal/Popular appeal (10%)PRIZES:Cash prizes will be awarded for first, second and third place winners in each of the five categories. Each first place poster goes to the national poster competition.WHO CAN PARTICIPA TE?The poster contest is open to all students in grades 1 to 12. Students in public or private schools can take part.Categories: Grades 1-2, 3-4, 5-6, 7-9, 10-12.RESEARCH THE TOPIC：The Internet and library are great places to visit to come up with an idea for your poster. You can also visit to get ideas on what makes a great poster and view posters that have previously won.If your poster is in the top 3 in its category and you would like to receive it back, please call 130-767-3070.1．What is the main function of the paragraph under the “POSTER CONTEST” heading? A．To announce the start of a new competition.B．To describe the competition’s terms and prizes.C．To state who is entitled to take part in the competition.D．To explain why the competition’s theme is important.2．What is the most important criterion for judging the posters?A．The audience response to the poster.B．The effectiveness of the message.C．The graphics and colours used.D．The originality of the design.3．How many prizes will be awarded in total?A．3. B．5.C．15. D．20.When I met a f riend recently, I asked him how work was. “Oh, not that busy, I’m just coasting,” he said. He’s not alone. According to a recent poll, one third of the 3,000 people surveyed said they were “coasting” at work. This may come as a surprise in an age when so many people spend so much time complaining about how busy they are. But most of this talk about busyness is nonsense. According to a study by researchers at Oxford University, we donot, in fact, spend more time working than we have in the past. On some measures, the amount we work has gone down. Instead, many people just have jobs filled with tasks that don’t really need to be done.The way we look at coasting has radically changed. In the past, being relaxed and not burdened with too much work within your organisation was a sign of status. Now, being extremely busy shows you are important. If you are not extremely overburdened, then you are seen as a slacker, a lazy person.This does not make sense. Most people are not as busy as they say they are. In fact, most pressing tasks at work are often unrelated to productivity. Many busy people are actually overburdened with telling others how busy they are. Being overly-focused on your job may make you feel important, but it’s likely to annoy friends, co-workers a nd your family. What’s more, being super-busy all the time is not good for you. A Cornell University study found that people who are overburdened with work tend to have a worse sense of wellbeing than those who are more relaxed. The researchers also found that being super-busy is bad for your career. Those who reported working very intensely were associated with poorer career outcomes.So, perhaps coasters are not a drag on productivity. Maybe they have worked out that the secret to a productive and healthy life is not being too busy, and certainly not talking continuously about how busy you are. We should remember Bertrand Russell’s adage: “One of the symptoms of an approaching nervous breakdown is the belief that one’s work is terribly important.”4．What can we infer from the findings of the Oxford University study?A．People have a false impression about how busy they are at work.B．Less busy employees have a greater likelihood of promotion.C．One third of employees don’t consider themselves to be busy.D．People overburdened at work are likely to feel more energised.5．In the 19th century which of these people would probably have been the LEAST busy in their job?A．A bank clerk.B．A bank owner.C．An office cleaner.D．An office secretary.6．Why might “coasters” actually be successful in their work?A．They do not feel threatened by a challenging task.B．They work more co-operatively with their colleagues.C．They are able to focus on the most important and necessary tasks.D．They are often more intelligent and able to complete their work faster.7．Which of the following best summarizes the author’s attitude?A．He expresses no personal opinion about the topic.B．He thinks that lazy people are in fact the best workers.C．He is sympathetic towards difficulties of super-busy workers.D．He believes that busyness at work does not equal effectiveness.Most children are full of the most impractical schemes for becoming policemen, firemen or train drivers when they grow up. When I was a child, however, I did not have such ordinary ambitions. I was going to have my own zoo.At the time, this did not seem to me, and still does not seem, an unreasonable idea. My friends and relatives, who had long found me strange because I showed little interest in anything that did not have fur or feathers, accepted this as just another example of my strangeness. They felt that, if they ignored my often-repeated remarks about owning my own zoo, I would eventually grow out if it.As the years passed, however, my determination to have my own zoo grew increasingly strong, and eventually, after going on a number of trips to bring back animals for other zoos, I was ready to start my own.From my latest trip to West Africa, I had brought back a considerable collection and animals which were living, temporarily I assured her, in my sister’s suburban garden in Bournemouth. After a number of unsuccessful attempts to convince the local council to support my plans, I began to investigate the possibility of starting my zoo on the island of Jersey in the English Cannel.I was introduced to a man named Hugh Fraser who, I was told, was a broad-minded, kindly soul. He would show me around the island and point out suitable sites. So, my wife and I flew to Jersey and were met by Hugh who drove us to his family home, probably one of the most beautiful old houses on the island. There was a huge walled garden with lots of outbuildings all built in the beautiful local stone. Turning to my wife, I said, “What a marvelous place for a zoo!”To my relief, Hugh Fraser did not think my idea absurd, and asked whether I really meant what I said. Slightly embarrassed, I replied that I had meant it, but added hastily that I realized it was impossible. Hugh said he did not think it was as impossible as all that.He went on to explain that the house and grounds were too big for him, and so he wanted to move to a smaller place in England. Would I care to consider renting the property for the purpose of establishing my zoo? I could not imagine more attractive surroundings for my purposes, and by the time lunch was over, the bargain had been sealed.The alarm displayed by all who knew me when this news was announced was intense. The only exception to the general chorus of disapproval was my sister. Although she thought it a mad scheme, at least it would rid her back garden of the assorted jungle creatures who were straining her relationship with her neighbours.8．How did the author’s friends and relatives respond to his childhood dream?A．They approved of his idea.B．They paid no attention to him.C．They believed he’d give it up later on.D．They thought he was overly ambitious.9．What made the author decide to start his zoo on the island of Jersey?A．Refusal by the local council to support his idea.B．Inspiration from his last trip to West Africa.C．Failure to get donation from other zoos.D．The need for a larger suburban garden.10．Why did Hugh eventually agree to rent his property to the author?A．Hugh also loved animals very much.B．Hugh found it hard to manage the property by himself.C．Hugh didn’t like the place so decided to move to England.D．Hugh was moved by the author’s eagerness to establish a zoo.11．What can be inferred about the author’s sister?A．She was fond of chorus.B．She was sure of his success.C．Sh e didn’t get on well with her parents.D．She was being troubled by his animals.Amid growing global condemnation of elephant riding as a tourist activity, Yok Don National Park in southern Vietnam has ended the practice and replaced it with the first ethical (伦理的) elephant experience of its kind in the country.The formally captive group of four elephants were released from their chains earlier this month and no longer carry tourists on rides through the park. Visitors can instead observe the animals roaming freely in their natural habitat.The park worked on the initiative with Animal Protection Asia, which campaigns for long-term changes in animal welfare and tourism in Vietnam. The official agreement between the charity and the state-run park was signed on 13 July, and runs until April 2023, with the first tours taking place earlier this month. Over the next five years, it is hoped that the new model will provide as much or even more revenue for owners as riding, and encourage mahouts (管象人) and elephant tourism companies to follow.This project has entirely changed the lives of the elephants at the park and it also provides a much better experience for the tourists. Misuse has been replaced with respect, and the animals look much healthier and happier than before.Awareness of the adverse effects of elephant riding has increased in recent years, with a growing number of tourists avoiding cruel attractions and supporting welfare centres and animal protection instead, alongside an increasing number of tour operators refusing to sell elephant treks that include riding.Many of the elephants used in riding and other activities, such as painting or performing tricks, are caught as babies from the wild, their mothers often killed. Once captured, they typically undergo intensive conditioning known as “crushing the spirit”, where they are kept in tiny pens and beaten and starved, sometimes for weeks. Once trained, many of the animals eventually die from exhaustion. Campaigners and charities hope to continue to educate the industry in Vietnam and around the world, and show how profitable ethical elephant experiences, with retired and rescued animals, can be, instead.12．What is true for most working elephants in Vietnam?A．They are allowed to roam freely.B．They are chained up and cruelly treated.C．They outnumber those found in the wild.D．They are kept with their mothers during training.13．What is the goal of Animal Protection Asia?A．It seeks to raise money for national parks’ operation.B．It wants to organize more sightseeing tours in Vietnam.C．It hopes to set a new model for elephant tourism companies.D．It expects to eventually free all the working elephants in Asia.14．Which of the following best explains “adverse” underlined in paragraph 5? A．Practical. B．Unexpected.C．Financial. D．Negative.15．What can be a suitable title for the text?A．Say no to elephant ridingB．A new profitable modelC．Vietnam takes the leadD．Negative effects of elephant tourism二、七选五EarwormMost people have had songs stuck in their heads at some point. The scientific name for this is involuntary musical imagery (INMI), which simply means that people do not choose to keep the songs in their heads, but that it happens unconsciously. Experts have nicknamed this condition “earworm,” even though it is not an actual worm, and it does not take place in the ear. 16．It occurs when a catchy tune “sticks” in a person’s mind. What makes a song stick depends on the individual. Some people get stuck on their favorite songs, while others end up fixated on songs they find annoying.17．It can be brought on after recently hearing a song, or it can be triggered by a memory. Although earworm can happen to anyone at any time, certain people are more likely than others to suffer from it. Most commonly, musicians experience it, but people who simply listen to music more frequently than others are also more prone to earworm.No evidence has proven one effective cure, but anything that disturbs the brain can help. 18．For example, actively chewing gum might switch the brain’s focus from the repeating song to the moving jaw. Engaging in a task that requires concentration can remove the pesky earworm as well. However, if the task requires too much effort, it can actually prolong the earworm. 19．While earworm can be very annoying, there is no evidence that suggests it is actuallyharmful. 20．After all, these songs repeat automatically with no effort. What if science could apply this information to learning? What if everyone could learn new things without having to try so hard? If scientists can figure out how to tap into this type of memory, learning might look different in the future.A．We have a tendency to move to earworms.B．Rather, it takes place in the memory centers of the brain.C．One possibility to help shift the brain is to occupy it with a new activity.D．Nobody knows exactly why a particular song gets caught in a person’s brain.E.This is because the mind tends to wander to escape the difficulty of the job at hand.F.Psychologists have long been looking for ways to turn off those unwelcome thoughts.G.In fact, some experts are studying earworm to see what they can learn about memory centers.三、完形填空I’m sitting in a quiet hotel room. It’s just past noon, late July, and I’m listening to the 21 sounds of a life-or-death struggle going on a few feet away. There’s a small fly burning out the 22 of its short life’s energies in a fruitless attempt to 23 through the glass window. The beating wings tell the moving story of the fly’s 24 : Try harder.But it’s not 25 .The crazy effort offers no hope for 26 . Ironically, the struggle is part of the27 . It is 28 for the fly to try hard enough to succeed in breaking through the glass. This fly is doomed. It will die there on the windowsill. Across the room, ten steps away, the door is 29 . Ten seconds of flying time and this small creature could 30 the outside world it seeks. With only a fraction of the effort now being 31 , it could be free of this self-created trap. Why doesn’t the fly try another approach, something dramatically32 ? How did it get so 33 in the idea that this particular route offers the most promise for success? What logic is there in continuing to seek a/an 34 by repeating the same failed action?There is no doubt that the approach of “keep trying hard” makes sense to the fly. Regrettably, it’s the same idea that will eventually 35 the fly. Trying harder isn’t 36 the solution to achieving more. It may not offer any real 37 for getting what you want out of life. Sometimes, trying harder is the problem. If you 38 your hopes for a breakthrough on trying harder than ever, you may 39 your chances for success. Youshould try harder by trying 40 .21．A．sweet B．desperate C．mysterious D．curious 22．A．last B．first C．best D．Worst 23．A．put B．run C．see D．fly 24．A．performance B．strategy C．contribution D．dream 25．A．working B．improving C．moving D．living 26．A．pleasure B．return C．peace D．escape 27．A．prize B．design C．trap D．success 28．A．irresponsible B．impossible C．reasonable D．practical 29．A．bright B．broken C．open D．wide 30．A．reach B．see C．own D．leave 31．A．done B．tried C．sought D．wasted 32．A．dangerous B．demanding C．different D．powerful 33．A．concerned B．worried C．frustrated D．locked 34．A．breakthrough B．explanation C．improvement D．guarantee 35．A．interrupt B．kill C．encourage D．Persuade 36．A．completely B．importantly C．necessarily D．appropriately 37．A．experience B．promise C．position D．challenge 38．A．follow B．shift C．get D．risk 39．A．miss B．increase C．abandon D．substitute 40．A．simpler B．sooner C．smarter D．braver四、用单词的适当形式完成短文阅读下面材料，在空白处填写1个适当的单词或用括号内单词的正确形式。
2019届天河区高三年级二模英语参考答案阅读(每小题2分，共40分)21-23 BCD24-27 CABB28-31CDDC32-35ADBA36-40 GDFEA完形填空（每小题1.5分，共30分）41-60 ACCBA46-50 DDBDB51-55 CBBAD56-60 BAACD语法填空（每小题1.5分，共15分）61. encouragement62. remaining63. but64. as65.a66.they67. was broken68. would ter70. who短文改错（每小题1分，共10分）1. a改为the2. feel改为felt3. been去掉4. equipments改为equipment5. they改为we6. there改为where或者前加and7. Stood改为Standing8. greatly改为great9. climbing后加to10. so改为such书面表达（共25分）Dear Mike，GladtoknowyouareinterestedinChineseidioms.HereI’dliketosharethestoryof“Yug ongRemoved Mountains”.Once upon a time, an old man named Yugong was bothered by the two huge mountains in frontof his house. They were so high that it took him a long time to walk to the other side, so he called onhis family to remove them. They kept doing it despite the fact that other people laughed at them.Finally, the Mighty God of Heaven was moved and sent two gods to take the mountains away.1/ 2I am alsotouched by Yugong’s courage, determinationand perseverance. As a Senior Threestudent, I think I should learn from Yugong. No matter what difficulties, I believe, with thecouragetoovercomethem,Iwillnevergiveup.Alittlebitprogresseverydaywillhelpmeachi evemydream one day.Hope you will enjoy this story.YoursLi Hua2/ 2。
2019届广州市高三年级调研测试英语2018.12 本试卷共10页，满分120分。
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How many advertiseme nts offer holidays to Peru?A. One.B. Two.C. Three.D. Four.BAcross the world, studies have con siste ntly found that girls perform sig ni fica ntly better tha n boys in read ing. These studies show that girls typically read more freque ntly tha n boys, and have a more positive attitude toward read ing.There are several reasons that help explain these gender-based differences. Parents read more with their daughters. This sends a strong and early message that books are for girls, as well as equipp ing girls with a sig ni fica nt adva ntage. Recent research has found eve n though boys read less freque ntly tha n girls, girls still receive more en courageme nt to read from their pare nts.So how can pare nts and educators help bridge this socially-e ngin eered gap for boys ' readi ng?To improve boys ' readi ng performa nceepts and educators may look for ways to connect boys with reading. This has led to discussion about the importanee of promoting so-calledghlightss remote英语试题第 4 页共 3 页“ bo-yfriendly ” books that boys supposedly “ prefer ” . These are typically a-sfsicutmioned to be non works, as many people believed that boys prefer to read non-fiction.But this belief is not supported by recent research, which in fact suggests boys are more likely to choose to read fiction than non-fiction. Encouraging all boys to read non-fiction under the mistaken belief that it is their preference may actually be harmful. Fiction readers read more frequently and demonstrate faster language learning and higher language ability.Besides encouraging more fiction reading, there are a number of ways that we can help connect boys with books. Firstly, don' tassume that boys of the same age have the same interests or that their interests stay the same over time. To match boys with suitable reading material, have regular discussions about reading for pleasure in order to keep up with their interests.Schools should also provide access to libraries during lessons throughout the years of schooling. Girls visit the library in their free time more than boys, and as students move to higher grades they often have less access to libraries during class. Access to books for boys is essential to promote reading.In addition, we should keep paper books available because research shows that boys are less likely to choose to read on screens than girls. Finally we should promote reading as an enjoyable pastime by being a role model. Let your children or students see you read for pleasure.24. According to the author , what is the main cause of the difference in boys ' and girlsability?A. Social factors.B. Teaching methods.C. Personal preferences.D. Psychological differences.25. Why does the author recommend that adults regularly talk to boys about reading?A. To persuade boys to read more often.B. To learn what boys are most interested in.C. To help boys improve their language ability.D. To show that adults are good reading role models.26. When should schools give students additional library access according to the author?A. Before and after class.B. At any time of the school day.C. At regular times during class.D. When they are in the lower grades.readi n27. What is the main purpose of the text?A. To show students ways to improve their reading.B. To explain why boys are not as good at reading as girls.C. To urge governments to provide more reading resources.D. To provide strategies that can help improve boys ' reading ability.C“ Anything you want, anytime you need it. ”The message appeared on computer screens across the country at the same time, on the same day: December 12th, at 12 p.m.. Simultaneously, important looking envelopes containing cards with the same message werehand-delivered to the offices of all the major news companies.One found its way to the desk of Chris Lin, a business reporter at The Post. The card was beautifully desig ned —a black backgro und with the words prin ted out in crisp white letters. There was no explanation on the back, just a website address. Chris went to the website. Its style was identical to the card's and said:Anytim“e: Starting Tomorrow. ”The next day websites and blogs were filled with articles theorising about Anytime. Was it a shopping website like Tao Bao or Amazon? A joke? Something illegal? Anytime's marketing had worked —it was a household name before it'd even made a single sale.When the opening came, that day at noon, the Anytime website suddenly had a single field that read, “Whatdo you want? ” Allyou had to do was type the words into that box, and then specify how quickly you wanted your item delivered: within one, ten, or twenty-four hours.Bloggers were the first to test the service. And their reviews were glowing. Within weeks, Anytime had become a part of daily life. Nobody used other delivery sites or the post anymore as Anytime was much cheaper and faster.Chris still wondered what exactly Anytime was. He tried to find out who owned the company, but it was registered in a small country that did not require such information to be made public. He did find some interesting facts, though. Anyone who challenged the company, it seemed, met with serious trouble. A government official critical of Anytime for avoiding tax was forced to leave his position after news stories suddenly appeared claiming he was dishonest. The head of another company taking Anytime to court died in a car accident just days before the case was to begin.Chris began making a list of all the people who had something terrible happen to them after opposing or criticising Anytime. By lunch, he had more than one hundred examples. Something was definitely wrong. Chris worked on his list the rest of the day, emailing people who could provide more information and looking through newspaper records. After working through the ni ght, an exhausted Chris fin ally fell asleep at his desk at 4 a.m..When he woke a few hours later, there was a message flashi ng on his computer scree n: making trouble. ” Chris smiled. He had no inten ti on of stopp ing no that he knew he was on the right track.28. What was on the front of the card sent to Chris Lin?A. An in vitatio n to a compa ny ope ning.B. The website address of a new compa ny.C. The words Any time: Starti ng tomorrow ”.D. The words Anyth ing you want, any time you n eed it ”.29. Why did the compa ny choose to send the cards to many n ews reporters?A. Because it did n ' t have eno ugh money for traditi onal advertis ingB. Because it wan ted to attract the reporters as customers.C. So the reporters would write stories about the new compa ny.D. So people would find the new company interesting.30. What did Chris s research suggest aboutAnytime?A. It may be very dangerous.B. Its popularity would soon decrease.C. It was doing bus in ess all over the world.D. It was being widely criticised by journalists.31. How did Chris feel at the end of the story?A. Scared that he would get into trouble.B. Con fide nt that he would find the truth.C. Nervous about what the compa ny would do.D. Satisfied that he had discovered the company ' s secretIn side a secured room in a beautiful castle n ear Paris, a small metal cylinder （圆柱体）rests on a shelf beneath a double set of bell jars. It has lain there for more tha n a cen tury, its rest only occasi on ally disturbed whe n the room' three key holders perform a coord inated opening ceremony to let technicians enter and clean this precious piece of metal.First, the cylinder is rubbed with a piece of soft, alcohol-soaked cloth.Then it is steamedwith pure water. Fin ally, the 1kg cyli nder is retur ned, carefully, to its resti ng place.Such attention to a lump of metal is unusual, but has a purpose. The castle houses the International Bureau of Weights and Measures and that piece of shining, circular metal is its holiest relic. It is the defining mass （质量）against which all other kilograms are measured. This is the intern atio nal prototype, or sta ndard, of the kilogram. The IPK, in short.Doze ns of carefully weighted copies of the origi nal have bee n made. They are stored around the world and used to sta ndardise in dividual n ati ons ' weights and measures systems.But the days of the IPK, in its current form, are numbered. The International Bureau of Weights and Measures hasdecided to replace this single physical specimen with a more fun dame ntal measureme nt -based on electric curre nt —in order to defi ne the mass of an object. The king of kilograms is about to be dethroned.“ On ekey reas on for doing this work is to provide intern ati onal security, says Bureau spokesma n Paul Robinson. "If thistle burned dow n tomorrow and the kilogram was destroyed, we would have no referenee left for the world ' s metric weights system. There would be chaos. The current definition of the kilogram is the weight of that cylinder in Paris, after all.Another major motivation for the replacement of the IPK is the growing need to be able to carry out more and more precise measurements. Drug companies will soon be wanting to use ingredients that will have to be measured in terms of a few millionths or even billionths of a gram, says Robinson.“ We n eed to be prepared to weigh substa nces with that kind of accuracy. ”32. What do we know about the IPK from the first two paragraphs?A. It ' s cared for with great devotion.B. It 'u s ed in religious ceremonies.C. It beautifully desig ned and decorated.D. It ' s the most valuable metal in the world.33. Which of the follow ing best expla ins “ dethr on edunclerl ined in paragraph 5?A. rebuiltB. removedC. destroyedD. upgraded34. What is a reas on for replaci ng the curre nt IPK?A. To protect the metal cyli nder from damage.B. To make tak ing measureme nts more econo mical.C. To provide all coun tries with the same sta ndard.D. To satisfy the in creas ing dema nd for exact ness.35. What can be a suitable title for the text?A. No more kilosB. A heavy tech no logyC. The future of the kiloD. The history of measures第二节（共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分）根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。
试卷类型： A绝密★启用前2019 年广州市普通高中毕业班综合测试（一）英语2019.3 本试卷共12 页，三大题，满分135 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15 小题；每小题 2 分，满分30分）阅读下面短文，掌握其大意，然后从1—15 各题所给的 A 、B、C 和 D 项中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
As the world 's population grows, so does our consumption of all kinds of materials.Scientists and environmental groups are increasingly 1. __ about conserving two important natural resources: our fresh water and our rainforests.Water supports every form of life. Neither plants nor animals can 2. without it. It is also the most 3. __ used resource in industry. Our quality of life, as well aslife itself, depends on a continual 4. _ of clean, fresh water.However, clean water supplies are now decreasing rapidly. The main 5. _ of this are overpopulation, water pollution, and deforestation. It is predicted that future water shortages could reduce global farm production by as much as twenty-five percent, leading to widespread 6. _________________________________ . Possible solutions to this problem include 7. __________________________ water recycling methods and limiting population growth.Another 8. ________ but endangered resource is the world's rainforests. The Amazonrainforest has often been called the “Lungs of the Planet”, because it 9. takes incarbon dioxide and puts out oxygen, which helps keep our atmosphere 10. . TheAmazon rainforest is home to millions of plant, animal and insect species and the only source of the raw materials used in many important medicines.Rainforests once covered fourteen percent of the earth's land. Now they cover only six percent, and experts believe that we may 11. these rainforests completely in lessthan forty years. One clear solution is using 12. products instead of cutting treesfor wood. Another is reducing people's consumption of meat, since manyrainforests are destroyed to 13. farmland to raise animals.We must work together to find solutions to these resource 14. and develop sustainable ways of living that _________ resources for future1. A. curious B. optimistic C. concerned D. embarrassed2. A. survive B. struggle C. expand D. benefit3. A. reliably B. overly C.expensively D. widely4. A. base B. supply C. growth D. location5. A. cases B. results C. functions D. causes6. A. anger B. hunger C. failure D. pollution7. A. returning B. removing C. improving D. collecting8. A. valuable B. forgotten C. expected D. renewable9. A. usually B. naturally C. obviously D. unfortunately10. A. light B. friendly C. clean D. warm11. A. destroy B. cut C. remove D. reproduce12. A. replaced B. reserved C. adapted D. recycled13. A. save B. provide C. change D. reduce14. A. problems B. demands C.discoveries D. preferences15. A. promote B. produce C. preserve D. prevent第二节语法填空(共10 题；每小题 1.5分，满分15分) 阅读下面短文，按照句子结构的语法性和上下文连贯的要求，在空格处填入一个适当的词或使用括号中词语的正确形式填空，并将答案填写在答题卡标号为16—25 的相应位置上。
2019-2020年广东省广州市某校高三高考模拟英语试卷一、阅读理解1.British MuseumWhen the British Museum opened in 1759 it was the first of its kind in the world: the only national museum open to the public. It was—and still is—free to visit. The displays are organised by location and time period: Ancient Iran, Greece, China from 5000 BC onwards, Roman Britain and so on. Overwhelmed? Follow a free eye-opener tour on your smart phone or book onto the Around the World in 90 Minutes guided tour.National GalleryYou can't miss this artistic institution in Trafalgar Square. There you can see some of the world's finest works of art for free. Founded in 1824 to display a collection of just 36 paintings, today the National Gallery is home to over 2,000 works from artists such as da Vinci, van Gogh and Picasso. The National Gallery hosts free after-work events for adults. So if you want to learn more about these famous artworks over a glass of wine, come along. Science MuseumOne of London's favourite hands-on museums, the Science Museum features seven floors of entertaining and educational exhibits, including the Apollo 10 Spaceship! If you're going with little ones, head to Pattern Pod or The Garden, where children can directly explore basic scientific principles with sound and water.Cartoon MuseumThis highly entertaining London tourist attraction covers the history and development of British cartoons from the 18th Century to the present day. See how artists portrayed important events and the great and the good over the centuries. It's great value atonly ￡7.00 for entry.（1）Which museum provides a free digital guide?A British Museum.B National Gallery.C Science Museum.D Cartoon Museum.（2）How is the Science Museum different from the other three?A It is the only one where entry is free.B It offers free events after regular working hours.C It allows visitors to carry out simple experiments.D It is the museum with the longest history in London.（3）Where would you most likely find this passage?A In a British school book.B On a London street map.C In a London tourism guide book.D On the British Museum Entrance Board.2.Adriana put down the knife, stepped back and looked at her finished painting. She was usually her own worst critic, but today Adriana was pleased with what she saw. Sunset was her best work yet! Not that her classmates would agree. Their reaction to her abstract art was always "What's that supposed to be?" or "Artists use brushes to paint, not knives, string and cloth." Still, she didn't care. Adriana painted to please herself, not others.When she showed the work to Mr. Marcus, her middle school art teacher, the next day, he shook his head and said sternly, "Please Adriana, I've had enough of this." Anyone hearing this comment and its tone would naturally think Mr. Marcus was criticizing her work, but it was his frustration speaking. He loved Adriana's paintings and had repeatedly begged her to show them publicly. She always refused.As her middle school graduation approached, however, Adriana began worrying about university. Her parents would cover her study fees, but Adriana planned to pay for her university books, art supplies and accommodation herself. So, this time, when Mr. Marcus made the suggestion, Adriana agreed. A disbelieving grin appeared on Mr. Marcus's face. The following day, after checking the newspapers and visiting several local real estate offices, Adriana and Mr. Marcus wandered around the town looking for a suitable location. Finally, though, they could not find anything within their price range.At the day's end, the pair entered a small coffee shop to rest. Mr. Marcus could see the disappointment on Adriana's face and, as a woman came to take their order, said, "Don't worry. We'll find somewhere to show your art." On hearing this, the woman said, "Did you say art? You know we show local artists' works right here in the café," pointing to the paintings hanging on the walls. "Bring a few of your pieces around tomorrow for me to look at. I'm Susan by the way, the owner." After thanking Susan for her offer, Adriana and Mr. Marcus left the café in amazement.The next morning Adriana brought along Sunse t and Mr. Marcus the two paintings of Adriana's he'd purchased earlier that year. Susan studied the paintings in silence, concentrating hard on each one. After what felt like a lifetime, she turned to Adriana and said, "I'd be honoured to hang these in my café."（1）What can we learn about Adriana from the first paragraph?A She was very independent in her thinking.B She was not very popular with her classmates.C She was easily affected by other people's opinions.D She was very confident in her own artistic abilities.（2）What was Mr. Marcus's opinion of Adriana's paintings?A Strongly critical.B Very positive.C Somewhat frustrating.D A little confusing.（3）Why did Adriana finally agree to show her artwork?A Her high school graduation was getting nearer.B She felt guilty about troubling Mr. Marcus.C Her parents were in desperate need of money.D She wanted to help support herself during university.（4）Adriana finally found a place to show her artwork mainly because of ________.A friendly encouragementB strong determinationC careful planningD good luck3.As we continue to explore farther out into our solar system and beyond, the question of humans living on other planets often comes up. Manned bases on the Moon or Mars for example, have long been a dream of many. There is a natural desire to explore as far as wecan go, and also to extend humanity's presence on a permanent or at least semi-permanent basis. In order to do this, however, it is necessary to adapt to different extreme environments. On the Moon for example, a colony must be self-sustaining and protect its inhabitants from the airless, harsh environment outside.Mars, though, is different. While future bases could adapt to the Martian environment over time, there is also the possibility of modifying the surrounding environment instead of just co-existing with it. This is the process of terraforming-adjusting Mars' atmosphere and environment to make it more Earth-like. But the bigger question is, should we?One of the main issues is whether Mars has any native life or not and if it does, should it be preserved as much as possible? If the answer is yes, then large-scale human settlements on Mars should be completely off-limits. Small colonies might be fine, but living on Mars should not be at the expense of any native habitats, if they exist. If Mars is home to any indigenous life, then terraforming should be a non-issue, it simply should not be done.What if Mars is lifeless? Even if no life exists there, that untouched and unique alien environment needs to be preserved as it is as much as possible. We've already done too much damage here on our own planet. By studying Mars and other planets and moons in their current natural state, we can learn so much about their history and also learn more about our own world. We should appreciate the differences of other worlds instead of just transforming them to suit our own ambitions.（1）What is the best title for the text?A Is there life on Mars?B Can we adapt to Mars?C Should we terraformMars? D Are Mars and Earth So Different?（2）What does the author think we should do if life is found on Mars?A Ensure that it's not harmed.B Negotiate with the Martians.C Change the unpopulated regions.D Assess the advantages and disadvantages.（3）What does the underlined word "indigenous" in paragraph 3 mean?A Complex.B Native.C Foreign.D Intelligent.（4）How does the author develop his ideas in the text?A By referring to others' research.B By evaluating different planets.C By justifying the benefits of terraforming.D By arguing in support of one viewpoint.4.After 400 years, William Shakespeare (1564-1616) is still widely celebrated as a great crafter of language and playwright（剧作家）. But he was not the only great master of dramatic writing to die in 1616, and he is certainly not the only writer to have left a lasting impact on theatre. While less known worldwide, Tang Xianzu is rightly considered China's greatest playwright and is highly admired in that country of ancient literary and dramatic traditions.Tang was born in 1550 in Linchuan, Jiangxi Province, and worked as a government official until, in 1598 and aged 49, he retired to focus on writing. Unlike Shakespeare's large body of plays and poems, Tang wrote only four major plays: The Purple Hairpin, A Dream under aSouthern Bough, Dream of Handan and The Peony Pavilion—widely considered to be his masterpiece. In the latter three, much of the story is told through dream sequences. Tang used these scenes to explore human emotions in ways that challenged the feudal system of his time. It is a similar dream structure that we find in Shakespeare's A Midsummer Night's Dream.Tang lived towards the end of the Ming Dynasty (1368-1644) and, similarly to Shakespeare, his lasting success was partly due to the growth of theatre as an artistic practice during his lifetime. As in Shakespeare's England, it became hugely popular in China, with public theatres opening in different cities and traveling performance groups becoming common. Theatrical audiences started to populate open public spaces, and theatre as a popular form of entertainment found its place outside palaces. However, unlike in Shakespeare's England, there was hardly any mixing of the rich with commoners at theatrical events.During this time, the way in which play-texts were enjoyed, spread and performed also changed. Initially, Chinese dramas had an emphasis on poetic language and were distributed in book form, to be read like novels. They were seldom, if ever, performed. However, from the mid-16th century, kunqu opera, a form of musical drama, spread from southern China to become a symbol of Chinese culture.While Tang and Shakespeare lived a world away from each other, they share in common the humanity of their drama, their heroic figures, their love for language, a lasting popularity—and the anniversary during which we still celebrate them.（1）Why does the writer refer to Shakespeare throughout this article about Tang?A To compare the writing styles of the writers.B To emphasize Tang's importance in literature.C To assess the achievements of these two great writers.D To examine the different influences of Tang and Shakespeare.（2）What distinguishes The Purple Hairpin from Tang's other plays?A It does not rely heavily on dream scenes.B It is widely considered to be his best work.C It was the only play to be publicly performed.D It challenged the feudal system of ancient China.（3）What characteristic was shared by both English and Chinese theatre during Tang's lifetime?A Music and poetry were present in most performances.B The popularity of public theatrical performances grew rapidly.C Different social classes often attended the same performances.D Most plays were written to be read as novels rather than performed.（4）Which of the following would the author probably agree with?A Tang's plays were superior to his poems.B Tang is more widely read than Shakespeare.C Tang is the best playwright in Chinese history.D Tang and Shakespeare knew of each other's works.二、七选五阅读5. 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。
秘密★启用前试卷类型: A2019年广州市普通高中毕业班综合测试（一）英语2019.3本试卷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和考生号、试室号、座位号填写在答题卡上，并用2B铅笔在答题卡相应位置填涂考生号及试卷类型(A)。
因听力另考，试卷从第二部分的“阅读理解”开始,试题序号从“21”开始。
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4. 考试结束后,将本试卷和答题卡一并交回第二部分阅读理解 (共两节,满分40分)第一节(共15小题;每小题2分,满分30分)阅读下列短文,从每题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中, 选出最佳选项。
AAdult Education Courses21. Which courses are suitable for beginners?A. Web Design and Art.B. Computer Studies and Art.C. Woodwork and Web Design.D. Computer Studies and Woodwork.22. Which Course awards students an official certificate?A. Art.B. Woodwork.C. Web Design.D. Computer Studies.23. How much will a student who attends only half of all the Woodwork lessons pay in total?A. $30.B. $180.C. $250.D. $360.BWhen Lina was awoken by the sound of thunder, she was alone on the island. The air was cool and bullfrogs croaked. It was that brief moment when the summer sun had set but the stars hadn't yet appeared. Lina rubbed her eyes and looked around."Hello?” sh e called. "Celia? Marie?"There was no response.The moon was rising now, shedding light on the island. They had always called it “Forgotten Island” because no one but they seemed to remember its existence. It wasn't on any of the maps they could find, and even the forest rangers didn't know about it. Lina loved that the island,hidden in a heavily-wooded side stream of the river, was a secret between the three friends - her, Celia, and Marie.But now Lina was here alone, and it was night. Worse still, it was her own fault."Come on, Lina, let Marie row the boat, "Celia had said. Marie was two years older than Lina, but she was a hopeless rower. That's why Lina refused and rowed the boat to the island. The argument that followed the refusal took the usual form. Celia took Marie's side, as she always did. Lina had exploded and yelled at them to just leave. So they got back in the boat and left.A bolt of lightning crossed the darkened sky, accompanied by a deafening thunder clap. The storm was here. As the first cold raindrop slid down her neck, Lina's mind returned to her current problem. She was stuck here by herself. She just hoped she didn't become as forgotten as the island. The thought of it sent a chill ( 寒意 ) down her back.Suddenly, Lina spotted something in the water. It was a boat, and inside it were Marie, Celia, and Marie's dad, who was steering through the fast flowing waters. As the boat approached, they saw Lina waving and the worried expressions on their faces turned to relief.In her excitement Lina jumped into the river. Only once she was in the icy water did she remember how fast the water was moving. Luckily a strong arm reached into the water and pulled her out. She smiled weakly at Marie's dad and, without a word, hugged Celia and Marie. They didn't seem to mind becoming wet.24.What can be inferred about the island?A. It is very near the ocean.B. It is a popular place for boating.C. It is surrounded by thick forest.D. It has never been reached by others.25. Why did Lina get angry?A. Marie would not help row the boat.B. Lina was left alone on the island.C. Marie didn't know how to row the boat.D. Celia supported Marie in the disagreement.26.What caused Lina to feel a chill?A. Her shame about the unnecessary argument.B. The first raindrops of the approaching storm.C. The idea that no one would come to save her.D. The drop in temperature as the sun went down.27. Who pulled Lina out of the water?A. Marie's father.B. Lina herself.C. Marie.D. Celia.CTourism is often about seeking deeper emotional and personal connections with the world around us. Not all travel experiences, however, need to take place in the real world. With the evolution of virtual reality (VR) technology, tourism will increasingly become a combination of physical and virtual worlds. VR may even remove the need to travel entirely.But can a VR experience really equal a real world one? Many experts believe it can. Studies have shown that our brains have an inbuilt VR-like mechanism that enables us to live imagined experiences. Much of our waking life is spent thinking about either the past or the future. This is known as "mind wandering". During these events we're not paying attention to the current world around us. Instead, we're recalling memories, or creating and processing imagined futures.When engaged in mind wandering, our brains process these mental images using the same pathways used to receive inputs from the real world. So, the imagined past or future can create emotions and feelings similar to how we react to everyday life. VR can create these same feeling.While critics might argue that a virtual experience will never match reality, there are several ways VR tourism could make a positive contribution. Firstly it could help protect sensitive locations from over-tourism. In recent years famous sites such as Maya Bay in Thailand, and Cambodia's Angkor Wat Temples have had to limit the number of visitors because of their negative impact. These places are now producing their own VR experiences that will allow tourists to pass through virtual models of the sites.Virtual reality may also allow people back in time, to experience historical events, visit ancient cities, and even to walk among dinosaurs.Finally, in a world where many people suffer from stress and depression due to overwork, virtual tourism may provide a cheap and convenient way for people to take brief holidays to otherwise unreachable destinations and recharge their batteries, without ever leaving their homes.It sounds like science fiction but it's already happening. As virtual technology improves and as people continue to demand new and interesting experiences, expect more virtual tourism, both in combination with the real world and instead of it.28.What is driving the development of virtual tourism?A. Companies seeking to make more money.B. Improvements in virtual reality technology.C. People's demand for more shared experiences.D. People's deeper understanding of the physical world.29.Which of the following best describes "mind wandering"?A. The brain processes which help people think VR is real.B. The way the brain processes inputs from the real world.C. Brain activities focusing on past or future events.D. Experiences coming from a person's imagination.30.What does the underlined word “it” in the last paragraph refer to?A. Science fiction.B. Virtual technology.C. Virtual tourism.D. The real world.31.What is the purpose pf the passage?A. To describe the advantages of VR tourism.B. To give suggestions for reducing over-tourism.C. To encourage people to develop VR technology.D. To argue VR tourism will replace the real world travel.DBoth honeybees and ants are social insects that live in groups called colonies. They survive by means of their collective intelligence. Their decision-making power is distributed throughout the group; that is, no one ant or bee makes decisions for the group. Instead, they work together. As Deborah M. Gordon, a biologist at Stanford University, says, "Ants aren't smart. Ant colonies are." The same is true for bee colonies. Although bees and ants are quite different physically, they have a lot in common in terms of their social behavior. Specifically, honeybees and ants have similar roles within the colony, both have communication systems, and both have the capacity for learning.Ants communicate by using chemicals called pheromones, which can alert others to danger or to a food source. For example, when worker ants find a promising source, they let the rest of the colony know how to find it by leaving a trail of pheromones on the way back to the colony. The other ants pick up the message using their sense of smell. Bees, on the other hand, use movement to communicate with each other. Worker bees send messages to each other by means of a "dance". Different speeds and movements send different messages. For example, when worker bees called scouts go out to find a new home for the colony, they return and do a dance for the other worker bees that indicates the location of the new home and how suitable it is. The faster the scouts dance, the better the new location is.Honeybees and ants are both capable of learning. One Chinese study found that bees can be trained to learn and remember a route to a food source. The researchers also found that bees can be taught to recognize hidden objects and use the concepts of "sameness" and "difference" to accomplish certain tasks. Ants take this one step further. Recent American research has shown that ants not only have the ability to learn, but also can teach their foraging skills to other younger ants. They observed that older ants accompany young ants in search of food and teach them the route and how to avoid obstacles.As we can see, the social behavior of honeybees and ants is quite similar. Both coordinate complex actions and accomplish crucial survival tasks by cooperating in groups consisting of many individuals. Unintelligent as the may be as individuals, as groups they often show amazing brilliance as they go about their everyday activities.32.What do ants and bees have in common?A. They live in similar-sized colonies.B. They make use of collective intelligence.C. They have small leadership groups that make all decisions.D. They use the same methods to communicate with each other.33.What does the speed of a bee's dance indicate?A. The quality of a new colony location.B. The distance to a neighboring colony.C. The discovery of a new food source.D. The direction to a potential food source.34.In paragraph 3, how does the author demonstrate the idea that Honeybees and ants are both capable of learning?A. By using statistics.B. By explaining reasons.C. By referencing opinions.D. By presenting study findings.35. What is the benefit of collective intelligence?A. It allows the colony to reproduce more rapidly.B. It improves work cooperation within the colony.C. It reduces the division of labour among members.D. It enables individuals to teach each other new skills.第二节(共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分)根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。
2019-2020学年广州市第十九中学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AProvincetown, Cape Cod RestaurantsAfter a day on the sands or exploring our charming town, enjoy local eats, from fresh seafood and lobster to authentic Italian. You’ll find many wonderful Provincetown, Cape Cod restaurants and cafes just steps away. Fanizzi’s RestaurantRight next door to our hotel, this award-winning local eatery is one of the finest Cape Cod restaurants. The menu highlights seafood, Italian, steaks, burgers, and fresh salads. Enjoy the Friday Fish Fry, Early Bird Specials, and Sunday Brunch, available from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. all year long.539 Commercial Street 508-487-1964Napi’s RestaurantNapi’s serves dinner all year round and lunch from April to October. A cozy place located just off Commercial Street and overflowing with local art, this Cape Cod, Massachusetts classic specializes in everything from freshly caught seafood to Portuguese and Brazilian dishes to vegetarian items.7 Freeman Street 800-571-6274Mews RestaurantEnjoy views of Provincetown Harbor at this waterfront restaurant just steps from Surfside Hotel & Suites. Intercontinental dishes are served in the beach-level dining room, while upstairs you’ll find a casual American bistro. Summer months bring on a brunch menu, and dinner is served year-round.429 Commercial Street 508-487-1500The Red InnA favorite among our guests, The Red Inn is located on Provincetown’s picturesque waterfront which provides diners with the most gorgeous harbor views and spectacular sunsets. The Red Inn provides historic old world charm with new world pleasure. Their menu features the finest local seafood.15 Commercial Street 508-487-73341.Which restaurant offers a special breakfast for early risers?A.Fanizzi’s Restaurant.B.Napi’s Restaurant.C.Mews Restaurant.D.The Red Inn.2.What is special about The Red Inn?A.It exhibits the good local art.B.It is the finest local restaurant.C.It offers the best local seafood.D.It serves brunch all year round.3.What does the text mainly talk about?A.Accommodation.B.Life styles.C.Sightseeing.D.Dining.BA teenager in Georgia will no longer have to walk 7 miles to work after school thanks to one woman’s act of kindness.Jayden Sutton, a high school senior, went on foot each day from school to his job at a restaurant and then back home. Sutton was determined to work and make enough money to eventually buy his own vehicle.Sutton said he’d leave school at 3:30 pm, then walk miles to his job at the restaurant. After his work, which usually lasted six to eight hours, he walked home, sometimes not arriving back until almost midnight.That all changed when Myers saw him walking down the road in the rain in December. “The young man was insistently in a rush walking to work, saying ‘I can’t be late,’” Myers said. “He begged me to give him a ride. I told him I could take him as far as I was going. I began to create small talk along the way. It wasrevealedto me that his name was Jayden, 12th grader, worked 40 hours a week, walked 5 miles to work immediately after school, got off at 10:30 pm at night and walked back home another 5 miles if co-workers didn’t offer a ride.”After dropping Sutton off, Myers said his heart and determination filled her with tears. “He was smiling in good spirits and that’s a child worth blessing,” she told Fox News. So, Myers shared Sutton’s story on the GoFundMe page, which raised more than $ 9, 000 from 186 donors.She surprised Sutton with a new car after she managed to convince the general manager to drop the price of the vehicle to meet the budget.4. Why did Sutton work so hard in his spare time?A. To gain working experience.B. To pay for his education.C. To own a car.D. To support his family.5. What difficulty did Sutton have in his work at the restaurant?A. He worked longer than other workers.B. His work was too tiring.C. His job was much less paid.D. He had to walk to work.6. What does the underlined word “revealed” in paragraph 4 mean?A. Known.B. Attached.C. Believed.D. Limited.7. What do we know about the money donated online?A. It could buy more than a new car.B. It was not enough to buy a new car.C. It was given to Myers to buy herself a new car.D It mainly came from a car sales manager.CWith graduation days being celebrated all over the country, a student who has to use a wheelchair honored his mother on his graduation day in a special way. Easley High School graduate, Alex Mays surprised people present when he got up and walked across the stage at Clemson's Littlejohn Coliseum.“I was really happy—it made me feel good,” Alex said.Alex was not given a chance to live right from his birth. He was born at 25 weeks and weighed just 1 pound, 10 ounces at birth. When he was very young, he had a disease and lost the ability to walk. After his mother's death in 2013, Alex had several other difficult life changes until he came to live with his grandparents, Dousay and her husband, Dewayne. Dousay said that when Alex came to live with them, they decided to bring him up in the best possible way they could.Last fall, Alex said that he would walk across the stage to get his diploma to honor his late mother. He practiced hard and worked with a physical therapist for 9 months to complete his plan.The only help Alex got was from his mom's best friend, Tonya Johnson, who pushed his wheelchair to the stage wearing one of his mother's favorite shirts. “I had support from my family. I couldn't have done it without them,” Alex said.“Alex made everyone in the building feel encouraged that day” Pickens County School District public information specialist John Eby said. “The school teachers knew he was going to get up to get his diploma, but the distance he walked was a surprise, even to them,” Eby said.“Some of life's most important tests aren’t given in a classroom; Alex tested himself and passed with flying color1 s,” Eby added.8. In what way did Alex honor his late mother on his graduation day?A. By dressing like her.B. By saying sorry to her.C. By inviting her best friend.D. By walking to get his diploma.9. What can we learn from Paragraph 3?A. Alex was born healthy.B. Alex went through a lot.C. Alex had a purpose in life as a child.D. Alex has lived with his grandparents all the time.10. What did Alex also express on his graduation day?A. His big regret in life.B. His feelings for hisschool.C. His thanks for his family.D. His will to complete his study.11. Which of the following words can best describe Alex?A. Strong-minded.B. Warm-hearted.C. Cool-headed.D. Easy-going.DResearchers at CU Boulder have developed a wearable device that changes the human body into a biological battery. The device is stretchy(弹性的) enough that you can wear it like a ring, sport band or any other thing that touches your skin. It also taps into a person's natural heat-employing thermoelectric generators to change the body's internal temperature into electricity. "In the future, we want to be able to power your wearable electronics without having to include a battery," said Jianliang Xiao, an associate professor at CU Boulder.The concept may sound like something out of The Matrix film series, in which a race of robots have enslaved humansto harvest their precious organic energy. Xiao and his colleagues aren't that ambitious: Their devices can generate about 1 volt (伏特) of energy for every square centimeter of skin space-less volt per area than what most existing batteries provide but stillenough to power electronics like watches or fitness trackers.Scientists have previously experimented with similar wearable devices, but Xiao's is stretchy, can heal itself when damaged and is fully recyclable-making it a cleaner alternative to traditional electronics. "Whenever you use a battery, you're depleting(消耗) that battery and will, eventually, need to replace it," Xiao said. "The nice thing about our device is that you can wear it, and it provides you with constant power."Just pretend that you're out for a jog. As you exercise, your body heats up, and thatheat will radiate out to the cool air around you. Xiao's device captures that flow of energy rather than let it go to waste. "The thermoelectric generators are in close contact with the human body, and they can use the heat that would normally be sent into the environment," Xiao said.12. What does Xiao expect of his device at present?A. It will be used for medical purposes.B. It will be made smaller and wearable.C. It will change natural power into electricity.D. It will supply constant power to wearable devices.13. Why does the author mentionThe Matrixseries in the text?A. To give an explanation.B. To make a comparison.C. To introduce a topic.D. To analyze the cause.14. What does the third paragraph mainly talk about?A. The strengths of Xiao's device.B. The convenience of using a battery.C. The replacement of wearable devices.D. The development of traditional electronics.15. What do we know about Xiao's device from the text?A. It operates with plenty of power.B. It is designed for practical use.C. It benefits people's health in a way.D. It's based on traditional electronics.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。
2019届广州市高三英语调研测试作文试评样卷5档（1号）建议给分：24左右点评：能使用丰富多样而又紧凑的句式，把故事的概貌及想凸显的木兰的品质以叙述的方式展现出来，因此在展开推荐的原因时前后呼应，布局合理，逻辑严谨。
在立意上，选取的角度不仅停留在评价人物上，还由此推及到对自身学习、生活上的启发，更符合征文要求。
但是文章结尾有点画蛇添足，若能考虑征文的语言风格就更加完美。
（2号）建议给分：24左右点评：故事叙述干净利落，得体使用高级词块生动描述木兰的故事；评价有层次，从家、国、再到女性地位等多维度阐述推荐的理由，角度新颖，立意具有时代气息；文章结构意识强，首尾呼应，段落总起句意识好，值得学习。
但是开头句与已给开头略显重复。
（3号）建议给分：21点评：语言表达能力较强，故事叙述简练，用词精确得体，准确把握主题意义而作出推荐，有上五档高分的潜力；但是由于对两个要点间的逻辑把握不够准确导致段落结构欠清晰，两个要点混为一谈。
若能把故事简述和推荐理由分开，文章脉络会更加清晰。
4档（4号）以下2篇的建议给分：18分左右点评：字体工整美观，语言有上五档的潜力，能使用高级句型（如非谓语和定语从句等较好的表达形式）。
但是选取故事的情节未能考虑与推荐理由的内在联系，而导致故事叙述冗长，逻辑主线欠清晰。
（5号）3档（6号）建议给分：14-15点评：基本完成规定的写作任务，覆盖所有的要点，但是语法、结构和词汇的准确性较低，影响写作目的的达成，且没有积极分析要点内在的逻辑，而不恰当地生硬套用句式和关联词。
（7号）建议给分： 15分 ---（看字不及格）点评：能较准确地使用词汇和句型描述故事和表达推荐理由，但是布局不合理，没结合写作要完成的任务来预先考虑详略分布，导致没有足够的空间展开推荐理由，匆匆收尾，较为可惜。
书写卷面大大影响得分。
（8号）建议给分：11左右点评：第一段与已给首句重复，语言错误明显。
未清楚表述故事的大致内容，也未能结合要点进行段落布局，逻辑欠清晰。
广东省广州市2018-2019学度高三第一摸底考试英语试卷_Word 版含解析珠海市 2015-2016 学年第一学期高三摸底考试英语试题第 I 卷第一部分阅读理解（共两节，满分 40 分）第一节（共 15 小题：每小题 2 分，满分 30 分）阅读下列短文，从每题所给的四个选项（A、B、C 和 D）中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
ATo achieve further education, international students must take a standardized test of English. Three popular tests are TOEFL, TOEIC, and IELTS. Here are several introductions for a student applying to a school to learn which test the program requires.The TOEIC tests workplace communicationThe TOEIC test started in the 1970s. The TOEIC is based on English used in the workplace. But the test does not require knowledge of special business words. The questions come from real situations like attending a company meeting.ETS says that 14,000 organizations in 150 countries use the TOEIC.The TOEFL tests English used in the classroomThere are several versions of the TOEFL.Students take the Internet-based TOEFL, or TOEFL IBT, on a computer. Many U.S. universities require the TOEFL IBT for international student admissions.Another TOEFL is the paper-based TOEFL, or TOEFL ITP. It is part of ETS’s institutional testingprogram. TOEFL ITP is used within institutions for the purpose of placement or to evaluate progress of students. It is not accepted for entrance to universities. For young English learners, there are two new TOEFL tests. The TOEFL Junior Test is for youngpeople between 11 and 15 years old. And the TOEFL Primary Test is for those over the age of eight.IELTS tests academic and general language skillsThe IELTS has two forms. The Listening and Speaking sections are the same for both forms. In the Reading and Writing sections, however, there are two different tests. The Academic IELTS uses topics and materials covered in undergraduate, graduate, or professional programs.The General IELTS uses topics and material from everyday books, newspapers and magazines.1. Which kind of TOEFL is used within institutions for the purpose of placement or to evaluate progress of students?A. TOEFL IBT.B. TOEFL ITP.C. TOEFL Junior Test.D. TOEFL Primary Test.2. According to the passage, which description is Not right?A. The TOEIC test includes questions coming from real situations like attending a company meeting.B. Many U.S. universities require the TOEFL IBT for international student admissions.C. The Academic IELTS uses topics and materials covered in undergraduate, graduate, or professional programs.D. The Listening and Writing sections are the same for The Academic IELTS and The General IELTS.3. The writer wrote the article mainly to ___________.A. make an introduction about three popular testsB. place an advertisement for three popular testsC. give a business talk about three popular testsD. give a lesson on three popular testsBNASA on Thursday announced the discovery of Kepler-452b, the most Earth-like planet ever found.Located 1,400 light-years from our planet, NASA called it “Earth 2.0”, because it’s the first planetdiscovered in the habitable zone of a G star similar to our sun.“We can think of Kepler-452b as an older, bigger cousin to Earth, providing an opportunity tounderstand and reflect upon Earth’s evolving environment,” said Jon Jenkins, the Kepler data analysislead at NASA's Ames Research Center.The planet is 5 percent farther away from its star than Earth is to the sun, making for a slightly longer year of 385 days, but gets similar light because its sun is 20 percent brighter than our own.“The sunshine from this star would feel very similar to the sunshine from our star,” Jenkins told reporters.NASA believes the planet has a mass about five times more massive than Earth’s, with a rocky surface below a thicker atmosphere than our own. Gravity would be about twice as strong on Kepler-452b as it is on Earth, NASA said.The planet is located in the Kepler-452 system in the constellation Cygnus (天鹅座). Its sun has the same surface temperature as our own, but has a diameter that is 10 percent larger.While NASA scientists have no idea if Kepler-452b’s atmosphere is conducive to life, they do know that there has been plenty of time for organisms to develop.“It’s awe-inspiring to consider this planet spent 6 billion years in the habitable zone of its star, which is longer the age of the Earth,” Jenkins said. “That is considerable time and opportunity for life to arise somewhere on its surface or oceans if all the necessary conditions for life exist on this planet.”4. The reason why NASA called Kepler-452b “Earth 2.0” is that ___________.A. it is 5 percent farther away from its star than Earth is to the sunB. it has a mass about five times more massive than Earth’sC. it’s the first planet discovered in the habitable zone of a G star similar to our sunD. it is longer the age of the Earth5. According to the passage, we know that ____________.A. Kepler-452b is located in the constellation CygnusB. Kepler-452b’s atmosphere is conducive to lifeC. gravity would be about twice as strong on Earth as it is on Kepler-452bD. the sunshine from Kepler-452b would feel very different from the sunshine from earth6. The underlined part “habitable zone” in the last paragraph refers to ___________.A. a large area which is different from othersB. a small area which is the same as othersC. a large area which is good enough for people to live inD. a small area which is hard for people to live in7. What type of writing is the text? It’s ____________.A. an exhibition guide.B. an art show review.C. a science fictionD.a news reportCAre you trying to learn a new language in a foreign land? You might be better off if you stopped looking at that picture of your family and friends.New research from Columbia University found that prompting someone who is learning a new language with images and reminders of their own culture could temporarily ruin everything that the brain was trying to build. When native Chinese students were asked to talk with a Caucasian avatar (白种人的虚拟头像) and a Chinese avatar, their English skills were so different. Simply exposing students to a Chinese person affected their ability to speak English. Subjects who talked with the Chinese version felt more comfortable in their speech, but they produced 11% fewer words per minute. They actually became less fluent speakers.To make sure it wasn't just the avatar, researchers also showed people random images of China while the participants told a story. When pictures of their homeland appeared, fluency dropped 16% and volunteers were 85% more likely to use a literal translation, for example, calling pistachios “happy nuts”, because that's literally what the Chinese word for pistachio means.When the students were shown pictures of fish with one swimming ahead of the others, their culture would change how they look at the photo. With Chinese prompts (提示), like photos of the Great Wall or Chinese Dragon, etc. they saw more students thinking that the fish was being chased, while an American prompt, like pictures of Marilyn Monroe or Superman, saw those students believing that it was a leader fish. Why are our cultural symbols Marilyn Monroe and Superman?The bottom line is: when attempting to learn a new culture it is far better to surround yourself withthat culture than create an island of the old one.8. Why does the author use a question in the first paragraph?A. To raise a question.B. To arouse readers’ awareness.C. To introduce the topic.D. To tell a story.9. The underlined word “pistachios” in the fourth paragraph refers to ___________.A. picturesB. a kind of foodC. volunteersD. an image10. From the passage we can infer that ___________.A. with Chinese prompts, more students thought that it was a leader fishB. with an American prompt, more students thought that the fish was being chasedC. different images would change with different peopleD. different cultures would affect how students look at the photo11. According to the research, which is a better way for a student in a foreign land to learn a new culture?A. To surround himself with that culture.B. To create an island of the old one.C. To see random images of China.D. To talk with a Caucasian avatar.DJust three days after hitting the screen across China, the Chinese animation (动画) film “Monkey King: Hero is Back” aroused enthusiasm among audience and ticket sales have exceeded（超过）100 million yuan ($16.11 million). Web celebrities and many fans even posted topics about the film on China’s Twitter-like Weibo, atwhich heated discussion are sparked.“Monkey King: Hero is Back” is based on the household legend of the Monkey King, but tells a not-so familiar story. However, it’s still a Chinese style heroic legend and an exciting adventure against evil and darkness in troubled times, according to Lu Wei, the producer.“Monkey King is China’s super hero. It is so popular among Chinese audience because they long for and cherish our own superhero,” said Tian Xiaopeng, the director. Some media also put on a lot of comments from foreigners.“He’s never dead, he’s just fallen asleep. We all need a hero to look up to, to give us hope and courage when it is needed. We grew up listening to his tales, his great adventures and heroic deeds. What makes a true hero is not just helping people when one has the power, but having the courage to stand up against the evil even without power. And this is what the film is about. When the hero loses his power and armor, when he is nothing more than an ordinary monkey, what would he do to protect the one he loves? This is also about a group of Chinese dream chasers trying to keep the beacon of hope lit even though being in the most unfavorable situations” from Tumblr.“Though the film was injected with a little bit of Hollywood, its bold and creative story has attracted several Chinese cinema aficionados.” from Yibada.One netizen posted after watching the film: “The film sets a new high-bar for the domestic animation film, when I walked out of the theater, I was crying.”12. According to the director’s opinion, the film is so popular among Chinese audience because_______.A. Chinese audience long for and cherish his own superheroB. the film is based on the household legend of the Monkey KingC. the Chinese need a hero to look up to, to give them hope and courageD. the film was injected with a little bit of Hollywood13. According to the passage, it can be inferred that _________.A. the film is still a Chinese style heroic legendB. the film is well-receivedC. the film tells us the fact that what makes a true hero is to help people when one has the powerD. the film only aroused enthusiasm among Chinese audience14. After watching the film, the netizen mentioned in the last paragraph was _________.A. very sadB. deeply moved C .very crazy D. deeply gloomy15. Why does the writer mention Weibo, Tumblr and Yibada? Because he wants to __________.A. persuade more readers to visit themB. tell readers some information about themC. make them better known to readersD. provide some evidence for readers第二节（共 5 小题：每小题 2 分，满分 10 分）根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。
秘密★启用前 试卷类型:A 2019 届广州市高三年级调研测试
英 语 2018.12 本试卷共 10 页，满分 120 分。考试用时 120 分钟。 注意事项: 1. 答卷前，考生务必将自己的姓名和考生号、试室号、座位号填写在答题卡上,并用铅笔在答题卡的相应位置填涂考生号。因听力另考，试卷从第二部分的“阅读理解”开始，试题序号从“21”开始。 2. 回答选择题时，选出每小题答案后，用铅笔把答题卡对应题目的答案信息点涂黑。如需改动。用橡皮擦干净后，再选涂其他答案。写在本试卷上无效。 3. 回答非选择题时,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。写在本试卷上无效。 4. 考试结束后，将本试卷和答题卡一并交回。
第二部 分阅读理解(共两节，满分 40 分) 第一节(共 15 小题;每小题 2 分，满分 30 分) 阅读下列短文，从每题所给的 A. B、C 和 D 四个选项中，选出最佳选项。 21. What is the cost for 2 nights of accommodation for 2 people at the Yakamoz Hotel with the Lonely Planet discount? A. €88. B. €80. C. €72 D. €64 22 Rail holidays are available for. A . North America, Europe and Australia B. North America, South America and Asia C. Australia, Asia and Europe D. North America, South America and Australía 23. How many advertisements offer holidays to Peru? A. One. B. Two. C. Three D. Four
B Across the world, studies have consistently found that girls perform significantly better than boys in reading. These studies show that girls typically read more frequently than boys, and have a more positive attitude toward reading, There are several reasons that help explain these gender-based differences Parents read more with their daughters. This sends a strong and early message that books are for girls, as well as equipping girls with a significant advantage. Recent research has found even though boys read less frequently than girls, girls still receive more encouragement to read from their parents. So how can parents and educators help bridge this socially-engineered gap for boys' reading?To improve boys" reading performance, parents and educators may 1ook for ways to connect boys with reading. This has led to discussion about the importance of promoting so-called "boy-friendly" books that boys supposedly prefer". These are typically assumed to be non-fiction works, as many people believed that boys prefer to read non-fiction But this belief is not supported by recent research, which in fact suggests boys are more likely to choose to read fiction than non-fiction. Encouraging all boys to read non-fiction under the mistaken belief that it is their preference may actually be harmful. Fiction readers read more frequently and demonstrate faster language leaning and higher language ability. Besides encouraging more fiction reading, there are a number of ways that we can help connect boys with books. Firstly, don't assume that boys of the same age have the same interests or that their interests. stay the same over time. To match boys with suitable reading material, have regular discussions about reading for pleasure in order to keep up with their interests Schools should also provide access to libraries during lessons throughout the years of schooling. Girls visit the library in their free time more than boys, and as students move to higher grades they often have less access to libraries during class, Access to books for boys is essential to promote reading In addition, we should keep paper books available because research shows that boys are less likely to choose to read on screens than girls. Finally we should promote reading as an enjoyable pastime by being a role model. Let your children or students see you read for pleasure.
24. According to the author, what is the main cause of the difference in boys' and girls reading ability? A. Social factors. B. Teaching methods. C. Personal preferences. D. Psychological differences
25. Why does the author recommend that adults regularly talk to boys about reading? A. To persuade boys to read more often. B. To learn what boys are most interested in. C. To help boys improve their language ability. D. To show that adults are good reading role models.
26. When should schools give students additional library aces according to the author? A. Before and after class, B. At any time of the school day. C. At regular times during class. D. When they are in the lower grades.
27. What is the main purpose of the text? A. To show students ways to improve their reading. B. To explain why boys are not as good at reading as girls. C. To urge governments to provide more reading resources, D. To provide strategies that can help improve boys' reading ability.
C "Anything you want, anytime you need it." The message appeared on computer screens across the country at the same time, on the same day: December 12th, at 12 p.m. Simultaneously, important looking envelopes containing cards with the same message were hand-delivered to the offices of all the major news companies.
