2020-2021学年广州市第二中学高三英语二模试题及参考答案
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
A
Thank you. It’s my great honor to be given this award.
You cannot imagine that I have always been a late starter. Years ago, when I was 16, I took an important exam — GCE(General Certificate of Education), which turned out to be a failure. My dad was reading my report card and saw that my position in class was 29th, but the number in class was 29. It meant that I had achieved the distinction of being bottom of my class.
I wasn’t lazy, and I was really trying. You can picture how I felt. Dad put his hand on my shoulder and said, “You can only do the best you can, but whatever you decide to do, make sure you love it.” He was a really sweet guy and a great man. I knew his attempt to hide his disappointment with some of his encouraging words. I was depressed for a week, but his advice was a wake-up call.
Fortunately I love working with my hands, and I was good at two things: woodwork and art, and I really loved to draw and paint. I was quite talented. Dad strongly encouraged me to go to art school, which in those days wasn’t the obvious place that a father would suggest.
So I got into Hartlepool College of Art. The college was a revelation (出乎意料), the passionate teachers there, who were extremely interested in the students, not just tolerating them but actually engaging with them. It was a world apart from my schooling until then. It’s extraordinary what an enthusiastic teacher can do, drawing the student out, lighting independence, and encouraging a design of your own future, rather than waiting for something to happen. I’m honored to have become one of these passionate teachers years later.
My teachers inspired me, and thanks to my dad, here I am tonight. I think I should mention all the talents I have worked with over time, and to my kids and my wife Giannina, thank you.
Thank you for this great award. I shall find a very special place for it.
1. How did the author feel after taking GCE?
A. Happy.
B. Upset.
C. Tired.
D. Relieved.
2. What didHartlepoolCollege of Art impress the author most?
A. The teachers were strict with students.
B. The students set good examples for each other.
C. The teachers inspired students’ passion for learning.
D. The students got prepared for their lessons independently.
3. The author gave this speech to ________.
A. share his career choice
B. explain his teaching methods
C. describe his life experience
D. show his appreciation
B
The measurable threat to the environment has been worsened by the spread of COVID-19 that increases the need for plastic protective equipment. Most plastic is made from fossil fuels. Millions of tons of greenhouse gas are released from the development of these resources and plastic production and burning.
The end life of plastic is just worrisome. Less than 10% of the plastic produced has been recycled. Even more of it has been burned. But the vast majority of plastic has been buried inland, and it is increasingly polluting the environment. We hear mostly about ocean plastic and the harm done to sea creatures that mistake plastic bags and bits for food. But microplastic is even more worrisome. Plastic doesn't break down biologically but instead breaks down into tiny particles（a very small piece of something）, which have been found in every corner of the planet, on land and in the air, in drinking water and food sources.
Yet the public has not given this global environmental disaster the attention it requires. Instead, they have viewed single-use plastic—which makes up about 40% of plastic used each year—as a litter issue that can be solved through better recycling and waste management. That attitude must change because the recent global breakdown of the market for recycling has made it clear that it has never been, nor ever will be, able to keep up with plastic trash use.
California has been the forerunner of plastic waste reduction—it was the first state to ban single-use plastic bags and may be the first state to transform the way goods are packaged. The state also came close to passing an act which would have required that products sold in plastic packaging in the state have a proven recycling rate of 75% by 2032. California, though influential, can't solve this crisis alone. The US has long been producing a great amount of plastic trash and it should engage in reducing the use of plastic as well.
4. Why does the author mention the release of greenhouse gas in paragraph 1?
A. To show the harm of plastic
B. To warn of the climate change.
C. To call for the development of fossil fuels.
D. To highlight the importance of plastic equipment.
5. What's the author's attitude towards the public opinion on single-use plastic?
A. Favorable.
B. Tolerant.
C. Curious.
D. Opposed.
6. What's California's role in reducing plastic waste?
A. A pioneer.
B. A failure.
C. An objector.
D. A predictor.
7. What can be the best title for the text?
A. Microplastic Products Are Harmful
B. Waste Recycling Is an Urgent Matter
C. Plastic Waste Pollution Is a Wake-up Call
D. Global Environmental Disasters Are Increasing
C
Starting at university or college can be a big challenge, especially if you’re living away from home for the first time. You arefaced with big questions such as, “Who’s going to do my washing?” “Who’s going to tidy my room?” And, most importantly, “How am I going to eat?” Yes, living on your own means cooking for yourself, and when you’re living a student lifestyle, this could be a recipe for disaster.
Students, in the UK at least, often rely on generally available food such as baked beans or cheese on toast. And for the more adventurous, there’s “spag bol” — spaghetti bolognaise(肉酱意粉), that is, cooked spaghetti served with a ground beef and tomato sauce — a budget-friendly solution. If you make a huge pan of it, it can probably last you a whole week! Other low-cost options include jar sauces and oven pizzas.
Recently, a British supermarket suggested that rose harissa paste, organic cider vinegar and Swiss bouillon powder were the important food materials needed for the “student cupboard”. But are these items considered essential and affordable for someone on a budget?
As a matter of fact, living on a budget is certainly one barrier to eating a well-balanced diet. What’s more, some young people don’t know much about cooking, and for many young students, there are more fun things to go and do than just stay inside and cook. That’s where takeaways and microwave meals come in.
What should a health-conscious student really have in his or her food cupboard? Jack Monroe, a food writer and campaigner, has words to say: baked beans, lemon juice, canned tomatoes and tomato ketchup, described as
“salt, sugar, vinegar and tomato all in one handy squeezy bottle”. And should that not appeal, you can always wait till your next visit to your mum and dad for a square meal!
8. What does the author indicate by “this could be a recipe for disaster”?
A. Cooking is difficult for a student.
B. Students must cook if they live alone.
C. It is important to live independently.
D. Learning to cook will cause disasters.
9. What is the feature of “spag bol”?
A. It is delicious.
B. It is healthy.
C. It saves money.
D. It needs little skill.
10. What is paragraph 4 mainly about?
A. How well-balanced diets can be realized.
B. How students can eat healthily with limited money.
C. Why living on a budget is common among students.
D Why students choose takeaways and microwave meals.
11. Why does the author write the last paragraph?
A. To advocate visiting parents.
B. To offer some tips.
C. To promote health consciousness.
D. To introduce a writer.
D
Nostalgia (怀旧) has become increasingly common in our current climate of accelerated, unexpected change. More and more Americans are turning back with longing towhat feels like simpler, sweeter times. They collect cassette tapes, manual typewriters even decades-old video games.
Is it a mistake to get too obsessed with the past? Some psychologists warn that too much devotion to the so-called good old days is an escape from reality; it can indicate loneliness or that a person is having a difficult time coping in the present. Psychologist Stephanie Coontz argues that nostalgia distracts us from addressing the problems of modern life and contribute to anxiety, depression , insomnia etc.
But new studies suggest that a modest dose of nostalgia is not only harmless, but actually beneficial. They suggest it helps strengthen our sense of identity and makes us feel more optimistic and inspired. It is also a tool for self — discovery and memories are a psychological immune response that is triggered when you want to take a break from negativity. Interestingly, those happy memories can be particularly beneficial both to kids in their teens and to society's elders. Recalling our childhood reminds us of “the times when we were accepted and loved unconditionally," says Krystine Batcho, a psychologist. "That is such a powerfully comforting phenomenon,
knowing that there was a time in life when we didn't have to earn our love." Nostalgia can transform even the most ordinary past into legends which warms the heart and the body. Let's not forget that nostalgia has been a source of inspiration to innumerable American writers. Mark Twain recalled his boyhood, writing, "after all these years, I can picture that old time to myself now, just as it was then：The white town drowsing in the sunshine of a summer's morning."
So go ahead, daydream a little about your best childhood friend, your first car, a long - gone family pct. As Dr. Sedikidessays，"Nostalgia is ly central to human experience. "But at the same time, keep these words of wisdom from the great inventor Charles Kettering in mind as well："You can't have a better tomorrow if you are thinking about yesterday all the time. "
312. What did some psychologists in paragraph 2 probably agree?
A. Nostalgia will cause some mental problems.
B. Nostalgia makes us devoted to the good old days.
C. Nostalgia shows you are trying to get rid of loneliness.
D. Nostalgia helps us cope with the difficult time we are going through.
13. There are many benefits of nostalgia except ________
A. It can enable us to know ourselves better.
B. It can bring us some comfort when we recall.
C. We are likely to gain attention if we recall the happy childhood.
D. We can sometimes break away from negativity with happy memories.
14. What will be talked about in the following paragraph?
A. The bad influence of too much devotion to nostalgia.
B. The reasons why we should avoid nostalgia.
C. The bad memories that always stick around you.
D. The great changes nostalgia will bring to you.
15. What's the best title of the passage?
A. We all have a soft spot for nostalgia.
B. Nostalgia is actually good for you.
C. Don't be carried away by nostalgia.
D. There are many times when we like to recall.
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。选项中有两项为多余选项
Poor Sleep and Loneliness: A Vicious Cycle?
The feeling of being lonely is the sense that you have less social contact with others than you want. It is not quite the same as the amount of social contact you have. Some people don’t engage that often with others, but they are perfectly fine with that, and so they don’t feel alone.____16____Being lonely is associated with poorer psychological health.
One area of research has focused specifically on the relationship between loneliness and sleep. There are several inter-related questions: Is feeling lonely related to the quality of people’s sleep? What aspects of sleep are related to loneliness? And does loneliness cause sleep problems, or do difficulties with sleeping lead to feelings of loneliness?___17___
The relationship between loneliness and sleep was explored in a paper by Melanie Hom and Caol Chu in the September 2020 issue of Clinical Psychological Science. They analyzed the data of previous studies relating sleep quality to feelings of loneliness.____18____This relationship is stronger for insomnia (失眠症) than for sleep complaints like nightmares. In addition, the more loneliness people express, the less effective they think their sleep is.
Although poor sleep and loneliness are closely related, it is hard to determine whether loneliness causes sleep difficulties or the reverse (相反).
___19___It is because you can look to see whether sleep difficulties at one time predict later feelings of loneliness or whether loneliness early on predicts later sleep difficulties. Interestingly, sleep problems predicted later loneliness and loneliness predicted later sleep difficulties. However, the connection between earlier sleep difficulties and later loneliness was generally stronger than that between earlier loneliness and later sleep difficulties. This pattern suggests that there may be a vicious cycle, though, in which poor sleep can increase feelings of loneliness, which can in turn increase sleep difficulties.
If you are someone who has trouble sleeping, be aware that poor sleep lowers your resilience (复原力) overall. Among other things, it may make it harder for you to appreciate the social contacts you have.____20____That added social engagement just might have a positive impact on your future sleep.
A. Long-term studies that follow the same people over time help.
B. If you have difficulty in social engagement, you may feel lonely.
C. Other people may spend a lot of time with others, but still long for more.
D. These issues are important because poor sleep can affect psychological health.
E. To solve the problem, you should monitor your sleeping quality and physical health.
F. If you have trouble sleeping, try spending more time reaching out to friends and loved ones.
G. The results indicate that the more sleep difficulties people express they have, thelonelier they feel.
第二部分语言运用（共两节，满分45分）
第一节（共20小题；每小题1.5分，满分30分）
阅读下面短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项
The Story of A Wandering Wallet
A few years ago, I was given a wallet. It was small, with only a single pocket for___21___, cards and coins. A zipper kept everything inside from___22___out. The wallet came to me all the way fromTanzania,___23___to me by a close friend. I fell in love with it immediately, which was the perfect size and came from a place I hoped to someday visit. I___24___it everywhere; it was always uncertainly hanging out of one pocket or___25___.
I seem to have a habit of___26___things-jackets,water bottles, text books, even my favorite wallet; I lost it almost weekly. Fortunately the most common___27___for me to lose it was in my own house, so of course I would___28___find it.
One day, however, as I was___29___a football stadium at a school, the wallet once again leaped from my pocket. I___30___the loss when I got home that evening. I___31___the house and prayed as usual. Nothing.
Around a week later, my parents___32___a message on their business voicemail. A___33___stranger was calling with___34___of my wallet. I couldn't believe it. This man, in an attempt to find who the wallet___35___, looked inside of it, and found a___36___which my parents had written to me. It happened to have their___37___phone number on it.
I don't know if I believe in luck, but I do know I believe in the___38___acts of kindness, which filled my life. Every day my hope for the world is renewed___39___I remember people who go out of their way to___40___whomever they can.
21. A. books B. bill C. cases D. cash
22. A. falling B. finding C. breaking D. running
23. A. lent B. gifted C. borrowed D. purchased
24. A. showed B. saw C. carried D. felt
25. A. another B. others C. else D. above
26. A. hiding B. losing C. forgetting D. handling
27. A. reason B. way C. time D. place
28. A. eventually B. generally C. never D. seldom
29. A. leaving B. arriving C. approaching D. heading
30. A. understood B. expected C. missed D. discovered
31. A. visited B. searched C. changed D. cleaned
32. A. sent B. cancelled C. received D. ignored
33. A. different B. complete C. perfect D. familiar
34. A. paper B. comment C. news D. picture
35. A. turned to B. turned off C. dropped off D. belonged to
36. A. check B.call C. account D. document
37. A. personal B. work C. business D. local
38. A. special B. careful C. shameless D. selfless
39. A. as B. when C. because D. once
40. A. believe B. lead C. help D. beat
第二节（共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分）
阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式
A 25-year-old American with a university degree can expect to live longer than those who dropped out of high school.____41.____the average American's expected span has been flat in recent years, and____42.____surprising）even fell between 2015 and 2017, that of the one- third with a bachelor's degree has continued to lengthen.
This difference is growing, according to the new research____43.____（publish）in the National Academy of Sciences. Scientists found that the life spans（寿命）of those with and without a bachelor's degree started to____44.____（different）in the 1990s and 2000s. This gap grew even____45.____（wide）in the 2010s.
What is the link____46.____schooling and longevity? Some argue that better-educated people develop various healthier____47.____（lifestyle）：each additional year of study reduces the chances of being a smoker and of being overweight. The better-educated earn more,____48.____in turn is associated with greater health.
Researchers argue that changes in labour markets____49.____（reduce）the supply of well-paid jobs for____50.____（that）without a degree in the past few years. This may be contributing to higher rates of alcohol and drug use, suicide and other "deaths of despair" .
第四部分写作（共两节，满分40分）
第一节短文改错（满分10分）
51.改错（共10小题；每小题2分,满分20分）
注意：
增加：在缺词处加一个漏字符号（∧），并在右边横线上写出该加的词。
删除：把多余的词写在右边横线上并用斜线（＼）划掉。
修改：在错的词下划一横线，并在右边横线上写出修改后的词。
His parents earn the living by farming.
Many people go to big cities in the hope of find a good job.
He got up early so as to getting there in time .
By now his restaurant ought to being full of people .
We should not judge a person at his appearance .
His carelessness resulted from the accident .
As a matter of fact, I landed in Britain by an accident.
Tom helped the girl . She gave him a gift as return.
He was about to go out then it began to rain.
I am will to help those in trouble .
第二节书面表达（满分25分）
52.百度百科打算创建英文版的百度人物词条，请你结合以下信息，为袁隆平编写词条。
要点如下：
姓名：袁隆平
职业：科学家
出生：1930年，北京
毕业院校：西南农学院
爱好：听音乐，游泳
生活态度：生活简朴，淡泊名利
主要成就：
（1）提高水稻产量，消除世界饥饿
（2）杂交水稻之父
注意：1）词数100左右；
2）可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
参考词汇：
西南农学院Southwest Agricultural College；
杂交水稻之父Father of Hybrid Rice
参考答案
1. B
2. C
3. D
4. A
5. D
6. A
7. C
8. A 9. C 10. D 11. B
12. A 13. C 14. A 15. B
16. C 17. D 18. G 19. A 20. F
21. D 22. A 23. B 24. C 25. A 26. B 27. D 28. A 29. A 30. D 31. B 32.
C 33. B 34. C 35.
D 36. A 37. C 38. D 39. B 40. C
41. Although/Though/While
42. surprisingly
43. published
44. differ 45. wider
46. between
47. lifestyles
48. which 49. have reduced
50. those
51.(1). the→a
(2). find→finding
(3). getting→get
(4). being→be
(5). at→by (6). from→in
(7). an去掉(8). as→in
(9). then→when
(10). will→willing
【56题详解】
考查冠词。句意：他的父母靠务农谋生。根据固定搭配earn a living“谋生”，可知把the改为a。
【57题详解】
考查非谓语动词。句意：许多人去大城市希望找到一份好工作。介词of后应用动词find动名词形式做宾语，故把find改为finding。
【58题详解】
考查固定搭配。句意：他起得很早以便及时赶到那里。固定搭配so as to后面跟动词原形，表示“是为了；以便”，故把getting改为get。
【59题详解】
考查情态动词。句意：到现在，他的餐馆应该已经挤满了人。ought to“应该”，是情态动词，后接动词原形，故把being改为be。
【60题详解】
考查固定搭配。句意：我们不应该以貌取人。固定搭配judge by “以……来判断，以……来看”，主要表示从音容，笑貌，衣着等进行判断，故把at改为by。
【61题详解】
考查固定搭配。句意：他的粗心造成了这次事故。固定搭配result in“造成；导致”，符合句意，故把from改为in。
【62题详解】
考查固定搭配。句意：事实上，我是意外地在英国着陆的。固定搭配by accident“意外地”符合句意，故把an去掉。
【63题详解】
考查固定搭配。句意：Tom帮助了那个女孩。她给了他一件礼物作为报答。固定搭配in return“作为报答”，符合句意，故把as改为in。
【64题详解】
考查连词。句意：他正要出去，这时突然开始下雨了。固定句型be about to do sth....when“正在做某事时突然……”，符合句意，故把then改为when。
【65题详解】
考查形容词。句意：我愿意帮助那些有困难的人。be willing to do“愿意做某事”，此短语中willing是形容词作表语，表示“愿意；乐意”，故把will改为willing。
52.略
2020-2021学年广州市天河区骏景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 A If you are looking for recommendations on biographies(传记) that will educate you, comedies that will make your belly ache or stories that present the unique challenges women face every day, read on. “Pride and Prejudice”by Jane Austen A classic thatnever gets old. Set in ruralEnglandin the early 19th century, this tale centers around the Bennet family, a family of five daughters and their two parents who are desperate to find at least one of the daughters a wealthy match. Austen’s story focuses on the tension between marrying for love instead of just for power and fame, and also the unique pressure on women to find financial security by way of marriage at the time. “Women in Science: 50 Fearless Pioneers Who Changed the WorldWomen in Science: 50 Fearless Pioneers Who Changed the World”by Rachel Ignotofsky It is a sweetly illustrated and educational book that highlights the contributions of 50 women in the fields of technology, science, engineering and mathematics, from present day all the way back to 360 AD. “Good Night Stories for Rebel GirlsGood Night Stories for Rebel Girls”by Elena Favilli It tells the stories of female heroes from years ago and present day. With color1 portraits and biographies that are short and sweet, this book is a page-turner for anyone wanting to learn about influential women in the past and present. “Becoming”by Michelle Obama We wouldn’t be able to write this list without including Michelle Obama’s memoir. “Becoming” has the former FLOTUS discussing her childhood, family, motherhood, her own FLOTUS impact, the pressures of being part of the first Black family in the White House and balancing her public life now. And of course she writes all about meeting her husband and the many unique challenges they faced too. 1. What didthe Bennetsintend to do? A.To marry their daughters to rich men. B.To lessen pressure on their daughters. C. To help their daughters marry for true love. D. To make their daughters financially independent.
2020年广州市第二中学高三英语第二次联考试题及参考答案 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 A Top Four Places to Visit in and aroundBali Ubud Ubud is pretty away from the beaches. It is considered the cultural center of Bali, where you will discover the art and spirit ofBaliand learn about Balinese religion through paintings, dance, and other art forms. You could drink a beer while watching a local band perform, but most people come here for the cultural appreciation. Nusa Lembongan This tiny island off the coast of Bali is where many people miss their journey plans, but it is a must-see, It is the perfect place to stay for a couple of nights, The roads are not good, but the island itself is so beautiful and quiet. Sanur Sanur is an especially relaxing beach town. It's close to the airport and Kuta. It's also the starting place to explore Nusa Lembongan. Kuta ThebeachofKutais great for surfing. It is crowded and you won't get far without someone trying to get you to rent a surfboard or buy something. The main town is a mixture of market stands and shopping malls containing the biggest brands, from Zara to Ralph Lauren. The familiarity of the western style shops and restaurants won't give anyone too much of a culture shock. 1. Which place are you probably advised to experience Balinese culture? A. Nusa Lembongan. B. Sanur. C. Ubud. D. Kuta. 2. What is special about Kuta? A. It is a beach town near the airport. B. It has a convenient transportation means on it. C. It is a shopping center and famous for surfing. D. It is a place where you can learn Balinese history.
2021届广州市黄浦区宏岗学校高三英语二模试卷及答案 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 A Britain's brilliant bridges have supported trade, brought communities together andare always the mostexciting part of the journey. These must-see bridges are now tourist attractions in their own right. Clifton Suspension Bridge, Bristol Described byits legendary engineer Isambard Kingdom Brunel as “my first love, my darling", it was originally designed for horse-drawn traffic. Now, more than four million vehicles a year cross the 1,352ft-long toll（通行费）bridge over the Avon Gorge. The £ 1 toll for every journey pays for its maintenance. The history of the bridge, dating back to 1864, is kept alive through a programme of tours, events and exhibitions. Infinity Bridge, Stockton-On-Tees A pedestrian（行人）and cycle footbridge across the River Tees, its working title was the North Shore Footbridge, before it was given its grander name when opened in 2009. It is particularly incredible at night. The arches（拱形）of the bridge are also lit white and, on calm nights, their reflection in the water appears as an infinity（无穷大）symbol, thus inspiring the name which was chosen by the public. Tower Bridge, London An engineering wonder built from thousands of tons of Portland stone and steel, it took construction workers eight years to complete. More than 120 years old, it's a popular tourist attraction, as well as a functional bridge. Visitors can take in the views over the capital, experience seeing London life through the Glass Floor, and visit the Victorian Engine Rooms. Iron Bridge, Shropshire Opened in 1781 , this is the first arch bridge in the world made out of cast iron. Recognised as one of the great symbols of the industrial revolution, it transformed the craft of bridge building and was a crucial factor in the development of the iron trade in Shropshire. 1. Which bridge has the longest history? A. Clifton Suspension Bridge. B. Infinity Bridge. C. Tower Bridge. D. Iron Bridge. 2. What can we know about Infinity Bridge?
2020-2021学年广州中学高三英语期末考试试题及参考答案 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 A UNUSUAL ATTRACTIONS ON THE WATER BangkokFloating Markets There 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, ArtificialIsland Artificial 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 Stadium This 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.
2021年广东省高三年级英语第二次调研考试 第二部分阅读(共两节，满分50分) 第一节(共15小题；每小题2.5分，满分37.5分) 阅读下列短文，每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。 A Social net working websites are an important tool for us to keep up with the world, make new friends, and share pictures, videos, or bits of interesting news. But for people who have very specific interests, a comprehensive site like Twitter is not sufficient. They want to be part of a supportive online community that shares their particular passions. The following are examples of specialized websites for these people. Stache Passions It is a social site for people who wear, admire, or have an interest in moustaches. It features photos of men with all sizes and styles of moustaches, forums for discussing the history, growing, and styling of the stache, and even a meet-up page to help you meet other moustache-lovers. Horyou It is a website for people who want to do good in the world. On the site, you can connect with other social activists and entrepreneurs(企业家), plan meetings, share fund-raising strategies, and keep up with thousands of people who are working hard to make the world a better place. There are no funny videos here, but Horyou offers its own web-based video channel that features programs and documentaries about. efforts to improve people’s lives around the globe. Watching them will warm your heart and inspire you to work harder for a better world. Purrsonals It is a specialized site for those who love cats. Here you can meet and chat with cat-loving friends, set up play-dates with local people and their pets, and even find a temporary home for a cat in need. If your friends don’t like it when you share endless cute cat videos on your regular social site, Purrsonals is where people are sure to appreciate them! 21. Which site might be useful for those who are interested in appearance? A. Twitter. B. Purrsonals. C. Horyou. D. Stache Passions. 22. What can you do on Horyou? A. Watch funny short films. B. Discuss how to raise money. C. Advertise for social activists. D. Collect ideas for making videos. 23. Which of the following is true about Purrsonals? A. It helps people find their lost pets. B. It collects beautiful photos of cats. C. It offers a great many cat videos. D. It enables people to adopt various pets. B
2021届广州二模英语试题（含答案+解析） 秘密★启用前试卷类型：B 2021年广州市普通高中毕业班综合测试(二) 英语（含答案）精校版 本试卷共10页, 满分120分, 考试用时120分钟。 注意事项： 1 答卷前, 考生务必将自己的姓名、考生号、试室号和座位号填写在答题卡上。用2B铅笔将试卷类型(B) 填涂在答题卡相应位置上, 并在答题卡相应位置上填涂考生号。因笔试不考听力, 试卷从第二部分开始,试题序号从“21”开始。 2.作答选择题时, 选出每小题答案后, 用2B铅笔把答题卡对应题目选项的答案信息点涂黑。如需改动,用橡皮擦干净后, 再选涂其他答案。答案不能答在试卷上。 3.非选择题必须用黑色字迹的钢笔或签字笔作答,答案必须写在答题卡各题目指定区域内的相应位置上；如需改动, 先划掉原来的答案, 然后再写上新答案；不准使用铅笔和涂改液。不按以上要求作答无效。 4.考生必须保持答题卡的整洁。考试结束后, 将试卷和答题卡一并交回。 第二部分阅读(共两节, 满分50分) 第一节(共15小题；每小题2.5分, 满分37.5分) 阅读下列短文, 从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。 A CHAMBORD CASTLE, LOIR-ET-CHER, FRANCE A remarkable example of classical French architecture, Chambord Castle is the largest castle in the Loire Valley of France. Built in 1519 as a hunting lodge for the royal court, the building was rarely lived in. There are one hundred rooms (of 440) open-to the public and dozens of staircases, including one said to have
2021届广州市第二中学高三英语第二次联考试题及参考答案 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 A Located 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 Park The 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 symbol The “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 stadiums The 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 medals Have 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.
广州市第二中学2022学年第二学期初三二模考试 英语试卷（满分90分） 出卷人：本部初三备课组审卷人：初三备课组 一、语法选择（共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分） Kids are kids, no matter where they live. On fine spring days, you find them outside looking for games to play. It's the nature of being young. 1 the game of marbles (弹珠) for example. From villages in deepest Africa to towns along the China Sea, youngsters have been playing a version of this traditional game for 2 years. There are many reasons 3 make the game of marbles so popular. It's easy to play and requires no equipment. Both the rich and the poor have 4 equal chance of winning. 5 you have at least one marble, you can get into a game. Perhaps most important of all, the rules are flexible. It means 6 the rules can be changed by the players. That's why there are no written rules for marbles. You and your friends 7 get a game going and, as long as you all agree, those are the rules for the game in your neighbourhood. However, the goal is always the same. Players put their marbles on the ground. They try to win their opponents' marbles by hitting the marbles or by knocking them out of a circle. 8 the end of a game, one player goes home with a bag full of marbles. 9 go home with bags that are far 10 than when they arrived. The first marbles were small round stones. Later, clay marbles 11 . Even later, marbles started being made from glass. The prettiest glass marbles are always the most valuable. Marble players often trade marbles, trying to get the most colourful and beautiful ones for 12 . Today, there is an International Marble Championship. 13 as any youngster knows, the best game of marbles 14 in the schoolyard. The days are warm, the marbles roll 15 , and friends gather around to see who will have the best luck that day. 1. A. Take B. To take C. Taking D. Took 2. A. two thousands B. thousand of C. thousands of D. two thousand of 3. A. which B. why C. how D. what 4. A. a B. an C. the D. / 5. A. While B. Unless C. If D. Since 6. A. what B. why C. which D. that 7. A. should B. can C. must D. need 8. A. In B. On C. By D. At 9. A. Another B. The other C. Other D. The others 10. A. light B. more light C. lighter D. lightest 11. A. are appeared B. have appeared C. were appeared D. appeared 12. A. them B. they C. themselves D. their 13. A. But B. And C. Or D. So
2020-2021学年深圳第二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 A Three Things to Do Before You Are 18 Are you bored with your daily life? Here are some things you should try before you are 18. ★Learn to swim Seriously, this is so important that it can save your life. If you can’t swim well, you won’t be able to dowater sports like waterskiing, surfing and diving. Even taking a boat trip will be dangerous for you. Make sure you do it. ★Try at least one kind of team sports Being a good team player is an important skill in life. You can’t just think of yourself, but have to work well with other people. Other advantages of team sports like basketball, football and baseball are that they keep you fit and healthy, and they are also great fun. Teams usually have a good social life too—you’ll go to lots of parties and make many friends. ★Collect something One of the best hobbies for under-18s is collecting things. You could collect kinds of stamps, or you could collect things that make you remember what you have done, like cinema tickets for films you have seen or letters from friends. The best way to collect is to have a special album to put your collection in and to write what each thing means to you. That way you won’t forget. 1. The most important reason for learning to swim is that ________. A. you might feel well B. it can make you healthy C. you might easily do lots of things D. it can save your life 2. The writer tells us that one of the best hobbies is to ________ . A. collect something B. do some water sports C. send letters to your friends D. play basketball with your friends 23. The passage is mainly about ________before you are 18. A. good habits to keep B. skills to have C. things to do D. sports to play B
2020-2021学年惠州市第二中学高三英语二模试题及参考答案 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 A When the sun shines brightly, it provides a great chance to get outdoor things done. Like making hay! At least, that is what farmers from the past would say. ―Make hay while the sun shines.This idiom is very old, dating back to Medieval times. Rain would often ruin the process of making hay. So, farmers had no choice but to make hay when the sun was shining. Today, we all use this expression, not just farmers. When conditions are perfect to get something done, we can say, ―It’s a good idea to make hay while the sun shines.In other words, you are taking advantage of a good situation or of good conditions. You are making the most of your opportunities. These all mean ―making hay while the sun shines. And sometimes we use this expression to mean we beat someone to the punch, or we got ahead of someone else. And other times you make hay while the sun shines to make good use of the chance to do something while it lasts. You are being opportunistic – taking advantage of a good opportunity. For example, my friend Ozzy was sick for a week and could not go to work. So, his co-worker Sarah -- who doesn’t like him -- took advantage of his illness and stole his project! Talk about making hay while the sun shines. Sometimes when you make hay while the sun shines you are staying ahead of a problem – like in this example: Hey, do you want to go hiking with me and my friends this weekend? The weather is going to be beautiful! I wish I could. But I have to finish my taxes. It’s the last weekend before they’re due. Oh, that’s too bad. Wait. What about your taxes? My taxes are done. I was off from work a couple of weeks ago and made hay while the sun shined. I got all of it done! I wish I would have taken advantage of my time off last week___1___All I did was lay around thehouse. And that’s all the time we have for these Words and Their Stories. But join us again next week. You can listen while you’re making dinner or riding to work. Yeah, make hay while the sun shines. 1.Which of the following best matches ―make hay whilethe sun shines in paragraph 2?