茂名市2020年高三第二次综合测试英语试题及答案

茂名市2020年高三第二次综合测试

英语试卷

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。

A

There are many reasons to choose a career. Talent ranks highly, as does interest- and of course, you need to get paid enough money to live on. For some, their career path is also guided by a sense of altruism （利他主义）. They are looking for a job where they can make a difference in their communities and the world. There are some jobs here for every altruistic soul.

Occupational Therapist（疗法专家）

People with this job help patients young and old improve the sill they need for everyday living.

Patients might be children on the autism（自闭症），mature adults recovering from physical illness or injury, and everyone in between. This job requires a master’s degree and profes sional license.

Median Annual Salary：$65，185

Job Outlook（2016-26）：24 percent growth

Dietitian

Dietitians advise clients on healthy eating with a variety of goals，from supporting medical treatment, weight loss to managing illnesses like diabetes（糖尿病）.Dietitians typically have a bachelor's degree, and their pay may rise with specific skill sets.

Median Annual Salary：$51，982

Job Outlook（2016-26）：15 percent growth

Registered Nurse

Nurses provide patient care in a variety of in-patient and out-patient settings, including hospitals, doctor’s offices, clinics, and patients' homes. They also help care and educate patients and their families about health and disease management. Many hospitals now require bachelor's degrees for their nurses. All registered nurses must be licensed.

Median Annual Salary：$62，962

Job Outlook（2016-26）：15 percent growth

Doctor

Physicians and surgeons obviously make a real difference in patients' lives and contribute to the health of the community at large. They also get paid well：depending on their specialty, they can earn well over $200,000 a year. On the other hand, they may need that money to pay off their school fees: doctors undergo nine years or more of post- secondary education and training.

Median Annual Salary：$140,506

Job Outlook（2016-26）：13 percent growth

21. If you want to become an occupational therapist, you should________.

A. have a bachelor’s degree

B. have a master's degree

C. be experienced in curing the autism

D. be only aware of the medical condition

22. Which kind of job has the lowest outlook?

A. An occupational therapist.

B. A dietitian.

C. A registered nurse.

D. A doctor.

23. What do the four jobs have in common?

A. They need social skills.

B. They are related to medicine.

C. They require nine years for degrees.

D. They are suitable for selfish self-seekers.

B

Sir David Attenborough is set to host a brand new natural history series, named A Perfect Planet. The noted documentarian is back, and will be starring in a five-part BBC One series which will take a look at “the intricate（复杂）systems” that allow Ea rth to boom.

The show is set to explain how the planet operates, looking at everything from ocean currents to solar energy to the weather, and risking all around the world, from India to the Arctic.

Plus, in showing how the earth works, the documentary will also seek to display how animals adapt to their natural environments as they continue to change. As ever, it sounds like a truly fantastic watch.

It won’t be a surprise to hear that the new Attenborough series is set to feature some wonderful film scenes, too.

Speaking of the brand new series, from Our Planet producers Silverback Films, Sir David said:“Oceans，sunlight, weather and volcanoes - together these powerful yet fragile forces allow life to flourish（茂盛）in astonishing diversity. They make Earth truly unique-a perfect planet. Our planet is one in a billion, a world filled with life. But now, a new determining force is changing the face of Earth: humans. To preserve our perfect planet we must ensure we become a force for good.”

While an exact first-show date has not yet been announced, the show is set to land on BBC One later this year.

24. What do we know about Sir David Attenborough?

A. He will direct the series.

B. He will host a space series.

C. He enjoys a good popularity.

D. He will explore all around the world.

25.A Perfect Planet covers the following EXCEPT______.

A. fantastic shots

B. performances of film stars

C. animals’ adaptation to environmental change

D. how the natural forces in the world work overall