2024届广东广州高考英语学情调研试卷冲刺模拟训练(三模)含答案

2024届广东广州高考英语学情调研试卷冲刺模拟训练（三模）
一、阅读理解
1、A
If you have a passion for music, art, history and more, indulge it on a Yoyo Odyssey Cultural Tour!
How we travel can make the difference between just visiting a place, or really experiencing it from the inside out, which is why Yoyo has created its new Odyssey Cultural Tours collection.
These small-group, luxury tours offer a deep dive into history, art, music, literature, dance and astronomy, while enjoying everything that a destination has to offer, from exceptional places to stay to the best of local food.
Each holiday has the service of a Yoyo tour manager and we'll take care of you every step of the way, providing a VIP car service to your UK departure point for overseas trips, flights and transfers, all transports to accommodations, travel insurance and much more.
For music lovers, Yoyo has partnered with the Royal Academy of Music to create unique short breaks in London with concerts by talented young musicians from the Academy.
You'll be in expert hands – each tour is accompanied by a specialist in their field who's skilled at sharing their expertise through insight-packed talks throughout the holiday. Backstage, behind-the-scenes visits give a fascinating perspective on new places as well as cities that you may alreadyknow and love, all in the stimulating company of like-minded travellers.
ABC Music readers will receive an exclusive 5 per cent discount on all Yoyo Cultural Odyssey Tours – just quote the code 'ABCR' when booking. To find out more, please visit /COT.
(1) Why does Yoyo create the Cultural Odyssey Tours?
A. To create a music collection of Odyssey.
B. To help music lovers find like-minded friends.
C. To guide tour guests through a cultural experience.
D. To promote the ABC Music Magazine to new readers.
(2) What can guests do during the tour?
A. Share their expert skills.
B. Enjoy talks by a specialist.
C. Visit the backstage after a play.
D. Play in a concert with musicians.
(3) What should the ABC Music readers do for a discount when booking?
A. Use the required code.
B. Find one more company.
C. Visit the website /COT.
D. Quote a comment about the ABC Music.
2、B
The top-selling album （唱片） Songs of the Humpback Whale was released in 1970. This collection of nature recordings changed the way many people thought about whales and eventually helped save thousands of whales' lives.
The album might never have been made if it hadn't been for a sound engineer named Frank Watlington. In the 1960s, Watlington was making underwater recordings when he noticed some strange, deep sounds, which he realized were coming from whales.
Watlington played the recordings for a pair of biologists named Roger and Katy Payne. When they listened, they were instantly hooked on the beauty of the whales' voices.
Katy Payne studied music as well as biology, and she was amazed by how the whales communicate like an opera singer. She also noticed another interesting detail: they had recognizable patterns. In biology terms, an animal call with a repeating pattern is called a song. The songs of whales are so complex that some scientists have even compared them to composers and poets.
The Paynes thought that other people needed to hear the beauty of the whales' songs, so Roger organized the recordings into an album. At the time when the album came out, whales were often hunted and traded for money and some whale species were dying out. Most people had never thought of whales as creatures that could communicate through songs. But after hearing the album, many people began to think differently.
The album led people to start the Save the Whales movement. Musicians began using whale songs in their music, and whales were included in movies and television shows. In 1982, the deep-sea whaling was banned. Before the ban, more than 50, 000 whales per year were killed. After it, the number went down below 2, 000.
It might seem incredible that just one album could help save the lives of so many whales. But this one-of-a-kind album revealed secrets long hidden beneath the waves and allowed these amazing creatures to finally share their songs with the human world.
(1) What is the purpose of the passage?
A. To call on people to save whales.
B. To prove that whales are born singers.
C. To explain how a good album was made.
D. To introduce a popular album and its stories.
(2) Who first found the special voices of the whales?
A. A song recorder.
B. An opera singer.
C. A sound engineer.
D. A pair of biologists.
(3) What surprised Katy Payne about the whales?
A. They could talk with scientists.
B. They could sing like an opera singer.
C. They could repeat interesting sounds.
D. They could communicate through songs.
(4) Which is one of the values of the album?
A. It successfully stopped deep-sea whaling.
B. It helped people understand whales better.
C. It made some music and movie stars popular.
D. It encouraged musicians to work with scientists.
3、C
Last Saturday, when my grandfather got frustrated at the name of the singer of a song, I grabbed my smartphone and found it in seconds. This astonished my grandfather, who didn't understand how I'd checked the information so quickly. I laughed and explained, but afterwards, it made me think about how much I depend on technology.
When I reflected on its impact on my education, I saw that technology has been significant in many ways. Returning to the story of my grandfather, he had asked me more about how I used it and about university life. He said he thought we had an easy life compared to previous generations. I could see his point.
Not only are we lucky enough to have the same educational benefits as those of previous generations, but we have so many more. We still have walk-in libraries; however, the only option for studying used to be sitting in these libraries with as many books from your reading list as you could
find, yet now a single search online can immediately provide access to a huge range of resources. Interaction between students and university staff is another area that has changed considerably. We can have face-to-face time with our tutors, and also communicate using our electronic devices. The most popular means is via social media, and it has become unacceptable for messages to be unanswered for any length of time. While this puts an extra stress on the university's academic support team, we students are greatly benefited.
When we compare the student life of the past and the present, it is tempting to focus on the obvious differences in technology. In fact, students are doing what they've always done: embracing the resources available and adapting them to work more efficiently and to live more enjoyably. The pace of change in technology continuously gathers speed, so we have to value each innovation as it happens.
(1) Why does the author mention the story of his grandfather?
A. To share an interesting experience.
B. To draw readers' attention to the topic.
C. To provide an example for his opinion.
D. To arouse readers' concern about a problem.
(2) What is the grandfather's attitude towards the role of technology?
A. Favourable.
B. Tolerant.
C. Doubtful.
D. Unclear.
(3) What is a new challenge technology brings to the academic support team?
A. Using various electronic devices.
B. Scheduling online communication.
C. Providing more flexible reading lists.
D. Responding to all inquiries from students.
(4) What can be concluded from the last paragraph?
A. Students should make full use of technology.
B. Students should value the time and enjoy their life.
C. We should take technological differences seriously.
D. We should resist the temptation of up-coming innovation.
4、D
Calling vegetables and fruits "ugly" can be a recipe for sales success, according to a new study.
A French supermarket chain made international headlines when it began marketing misshapen produce as "ugly" in 2014. Since then, food stores around the world have launched campaigns to sell "imperfect produce" . Some have been successful, while others haven't—but until now, researchers hadn't adequately explained why consumers rejected imperfect produce, or what marketing approach was most likely to whet their appetites.
The researchers conducted seven studies that tested the effects of "ugly" labeling by having participants purchase produce at a farmer's market and online, and by examining people's impressions about misshapen foods. Interestingly, they found that consumers expected the imperfect produce to be less tasty and even less nutritious than more traditionally attractive foods.
But it's not all bad news for unattractive foods. The researchers also found that when the produce is labeled "ugly" , consumer hesitancy disappears—and it's not because of humor or originality. Calling items "ugly" signals to consumers that the only difference between items is appearance, which makes them aware of their bias （偏见）and significantly increases their willing-ness to buy the less attractive produce.
"We're pointing to the source of the rejection, " explains John Meredith, the lead researcher. "It makes people aware of the limited nature of their objection to the unattractive produce and makes it clear to consumers that there are no other problems in the produce other than attractiveness."
The research also found consumers spent more on the misshapen produce labeled "ugly" instead of "imperfect" . And even though the ugly produce was sold at a 25 percent discount, it turned out to be more profitable for sellers, as the cost of acquiring the ugly produce was lower. However, if the price reduction was too sharp, participants expected the "ugly" foods to be of low quality.
(1) What is the new study mainly about?
A. Food quality.
B. Consumer demand.
C. Marketing approach.
D. Bias against appearance.
(2) What does the underlined phrase "whet their appetites" in paragraph 2 refer to?
A. Satisfy their need to eat better.
B. Stimulate their desire of buying.
C. Encourage them to risk trying out.
D. Raise their concerns about nutrition.
(3) Why are people willing to buy ugly-labeled produce without hesitation?
A. They are happy to spend less and have more.
B. They are curious about the special shapes of produce.
C. They are attracted by the funny and creative idea of labeling.
D. They are led to believe ugly produce has no quality problems.
(4) Which way helps food sellers make more profit according to the study?
A. Call the ugly produce “ugly".
B. Label the ugly produce "imperfect".
C. Group the produce by its attractiveness.
D. Price the ugly produce at a sharp discount.
二、七选五
5、
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。

Climate change refers to long-term shifts in temperatures and weather patterns. 1 But since the 1800s, human activities have been the main driver of climate change, primarily due to burning fossil fuels like coal, oil and gas. Climate change can cause extreme events like wildfires and floods. 2
How does climate change make you feel? The news of melting glaciers and oil spills may seem overwhelming and can make you feel angry, frightened, hopeless or upset. This is called climate anxiety. 3 If you feel worried about what's happening to the world, good for you. It's normal to be upset when things you care about are getting hurt.
4 There are lots of things you can do to help adults take better care of the world. Turn your fear into power by doing something. Breaking the problem into bite-sized chunks is a good way to start. Think of something you feel passionate about, such as protecting ocean life or saving forests, and join a community group or charity that supports that cause. Local charities like Plastic Free Coast organize beach cleans, and the Rainforest Team has lots of planet-saving ideas, such as reducing food waste.
Positive action can inspire others too. Sisters Kim and Stella King from the charity Fights Against Plastic have picked up 90, 000 pieces of plastic. They ask schools, businesses and organizations to follow their lead. 5 .
(1)
A. Why is there climate anxiety?
B. And it is a normal, healthy response.
C. This risks the lives of humans, animals and plants.
D. Remember, it's important to get support from people around.
E. No one can fix climate change on their own but we can all play a part.
F. These shifts may be natural, such as through variations in the solar cycle.
G. So, tell friends and family what you're up to and encourage them to join in.
(2)
A. Why is there climate anxiety?
B. And it is a normal, healthy response.
C. This risks the lives of humans, animals and plants.
D. Remember, it's important to get support from people around.
E. No one can fix climate change on their own but we can all play a part.
F. These shifts may be natural, such as through variations in the solar cycle.
G. So, tell friends and family what you're up to and encourage them to join in.
(3)
A. Why is there climate anxiety?
B. And it is a normal, healthy response.
C. This risks the lives of humans, animals and plants.
D. Remember, it's important to get support from people around.
E. No one can fix climate change on their own but we can all play a part.
F. These shifts may be natural, such as through variations in the solar cycle.
G. So, tell friends and family what you're up to and encourage them to join in.
(4)
A. Why is there climate anxiety?
B. And it is a normal, healthy response.
C. This risks the lives of humans, animals and plants.
D. Remember, it's important to get support from people around.
E. No one can fix climate change on their own but we can all play a part.
F. These shifts may be natural, such as through variations in the solar cycle.
G. So, tell friends and family what you're up to and encourage them to join in.
(5)
A. Why is there climate anxiety?
B. And it is a normal, healthy response.
C. This risks the lives of humans, animals and plants.
D. Remember, it's important to get support from people around.
E. No one can fix climate change on their own but we can all play a part.
F. These shifts may be natural, such as through variations in the solar cycle.
G. So, tell friends and family what you're up to and encourage them to join in.
三、完形填空
6、
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 doctor examined Nuala's leg. Nuala tried not to cry, but it was a(n) 1 . Her leg really ached. "How did you 2 yourself? " asked the doctor.
"I jumped off a swing, " said Nuala. "Is it 3 ? "
"It sure is, " said the doctor, holding out the X ray. "See right here? "
Two hours later, Nuala left the hospital on crutches （拐杖）. Her leg was in a cast （石膏）. "What will I tell Ms. Chang? I shouldn't have …" She felt a deep 4 .
Ms. Chang was Nuala's dance teacher. The spring dance performance was 5 two weeks away. Nuala's cast would be on for at least six weeks!
"She's going to be so 6 with me!" groaned Nuala. But Ms. Chang wasn't. She said, "We'll think of something."
Nuala felt 7 going on stage with her crutches. "I look stupid, " she 8 . "I can't dance with these."
"Have you ever heard of the 9 , 'The show must go on'? " said Ms. Chang. Together, they
10 the dance. They thought of how Nuala could move to the music. They brainstormed ways for her to dance on 11 .
The night of the 12 , Ms. Chang almost had to 13 Nuala onto the stage. Nuala's cast looked 14 and awkward, but she went out and danced. At the end, the audience went wild clapping. They threw roses at Nuala's feet! The show did 15 !
(1)
A. accident
B. challenge
C. burden
D. escape
(2)
A. exercise
B. protect
C. hurt
D. remind
(3)
A. alright
B. broken
C. complicated
D. clear
(4)
A. loss
B. regret
C. sorrow
D. disappointment
(5)
A. already
B. nearly
C. only
D. still
(6)
A. angry
B. bored
C. careful
D. strict
(7)
A. amazed
B. confident
C. dangerous
D. foolish
(8)
A. announced
B. admitted
C. complained
D. explained
(9)
A. expression
B. lesson
C. rule
D. tradition
(10)
A. improved
B. practised
C. replayed
D. reviewed
(11)
A. crutches
B. chairs
C. hands
D. wheels
(12)
A. concert
B. contest
C. game
D. performance
(13)
A. invite
B. lead
C. push
D. throw
(14)
A. big
B. special
C. hard
D. unnecessary
(15)
A. settle down
B. go on
C. take off
D. turn over
四、语法填空
7、 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。

Yang Liu, a 25-year-old inheritor of single bamboo drifting （独竹漂） , has given over 3, 000 performances of the traditional sport across China in the past 10 years. She desires 1
(familiarize) people with it not just in the country but the entire world.
Born and 2 (bring) up in Zunyi, Guizhou, Yang started learning drifting on a bamboo pole on the water when she was seven. In the 3 (begin), she treated it just as a way to keep fit. But later on, she developed 4 interest when she managed to pull off some basic dance moves while drifting on the water.
5 each brave attempt, her confidence grew. She
6 (late) applied traditional Chinese costumes, Hanfu, to her performances. A girl in Hanfu dancing on the water—it was a sight to behold.
7 Yang didn't just stop there. Having a soft corner in her heart for 8 (able) people, she integrated sign language into her dance, thus not only promoting Chinese culture, but also telling people that "as long as you are willing to make 9 (attempt), you can also find your value."
Since 2020, Yang has been actively popularizing the technique on social media platforms, where she 10 (earn) millions of followers and likes from home and abroad.
五、书面表达
8、你所在学校将举办英语演讲比赛。

请你以 "我们为什么需要幽默？"
为题写一份英语演讲稿。

注意：
1．写作词数应为80左右；
2．请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。

Why do we need humour?
六、读后续写
9、 阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。

People use the proverb "seeing is believing" to describe situations where it's hard to believe something is possible if you haven't seen it happen. I am here today to tell you that the proverb is true and to share with you how a girl and her grandmother made a positive transformation in a community.
It was a year ago when I was studying life cycles in my science class. I wrote a paper about the life cycle of the monarch butterfly （帝王蝶） and received a perfect score. I was so thrilled; I called my grandmother Nana and told her the exciting news. My talk recalled memories from Nana's childhood. "I remember when I was a girl, " she said, "those orange and black butterflies were a common sight. Come late summer, there would suddenly be hundreds of them, and before long there were so many it felt like you were standing in an orange cloud."
"It sounds like you witnessed a migration （迁徙）, but what happened to them? " I asked. "To be honest, I've never known, " Nana admitted. "But there do seem to be fewer monarchs around the neighborhood." Nana and I decided to investigate.
That weekend, we met at the public library. Our research produced plenty of information: some fascinating and some concerning. Apparently, the number of monarchs has been in decline for the last several decades. Housing developments have destroyed much of their habitat （栖息地）. Some information was hopeful, though, like how conservationists are working to save them.
The best was this—it doesn't take lots of money or equipment to do so. It takes only a little bit of land, some seeds, and dedicated people to create what's called a Monarch Waystation （驿站）.
"What if we set up our own Monarch Waystation? " I suggested. "We'll need people to help." Nana responded immediately and didn't waste time to get started.
注意：
1．续写词数应为150左右；
2．请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。

The next day, Nana presented the idea to her garden club and I talked to my friends. Nana and I created a blog and frequently updated about the community's efforts.
1 、【正确答案】 (1) C;
(2) B;
(3) A;
2 、【正确答案】 (1) D;
(2) C;
(3) D;
(4) B;
3 、【正确答案】 (1) B;
(2) A;
(3) D;
(4) A;
4 、【正确答案】 (1) C;
(2) B;
(3) D;
(4) A;
5 、【正确答案】 (1) F;
(2) C;
(3) B;
(4) E;
(5) G;
6 、【正确答案】 (1) B;
(2) C;
(3) B;
(4) B;
(5) C;
(6) A;
(7) D;
(8) C;
(9) A;
(10) D;
(11) A;
(12) D;
(13) C;
(14) A;
(15) B;
7 、【正确答案】 to familiarize;brought;beginning;an;With;later;But;disabled;attempts;has earned;
8 、【正确答案】 Good morning, ladies and gentlemen. The title of my speech today is "Why do we need humour? "
I guess all of us enjoy watching a comedy film or hearing a good joke. Humour is what plays the magic. According to recent research, humour has both physical and psychological effects. It helps us relieve our stress and anxiety, relax our whole body and give us a great sense of well-being. Also, it helps us to develop better and stronger relationships. Personally, I've become happier and got closer to my friends since I tried to add a little humour when talking with people around. And I've become more optimistic to face the challenges in life.
I hope you'll all benefit from humour in your lives too. Thank you.
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9 、【正确答案】 The next day, Nana presented the idea to her garden club and I talked to my friends. Many people started to plant flowers in their gardens. Nana's garden club convinced the city government to plant a butterfly garden next to the city fountain. My friends and I spread leaflets
telling people how to build Monarch Waystations. More and more people took action to make our community monarch-friendly. As spring turned into summer, we found our efforts started to work! A few dozen orange and black butterflies were spotted visiting the waystations. As summer progressed, the monarchs grew more plentiful.
Nana and I created a blog and frequently updated about the community's efforts. Monarch enthusiasts from across the county contacted us with their own observations, ideas, and reflections. Then it happened one day when the sun was shining and the sky was a deep blue. Just like Nana remembered, a few fluttering orange wings soon became hundreds of soaring butterflies. As monarchs sailed above and around us, Nana cried tears of happiness and gave me an enormous hug. It was truly a spectacular experience. Now I know what it means to stand in an orange cloud of monarchs. I know what people mean when they say, "seeing is believing." I learn that if we believe in something strong enough and work to make it happen, we will see our goal become a reality.
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