2019-2020学年广州市越秀区二中应元学校高三英语第二次联考试卷及参考答案

2019-2020学年广州市越秀区二中应元学校高三英语第二次联考试卷
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
A
The following 4 famous paintings, from Jan van Eyck’s portrait to Pablo Picasso’s masterpiece, have stood the test of time.
The Arnolfini Portrait
Jan van Eyck’s Arnolfini Portrait, an oil painting on wood produced in 1434, is undoubtedly one of the masterpieces in the National Gallery,London. This painting is as visually interesting as it is famed. It is also an informative document on fifteenth-century society, through van Eyck’s heavy use of symbolism-while husbands went out to engage in business, wives concerned themselves with domestic duties.
The Starry Night
Vincent van Gogh painted The Starry Night, oil on canvas, a moderately abstract landscape painting of an expressive night sky over a small hillside village, during his 12-month stay at the mental hospital nearSaint-Remy-de-Provence,Francebetween 1889 and 1890. When theMuseumofModern ArtinNew York Citypurchased the painting from a private collector in 1941, it was not well known, but it has since become one of van Gogh's most famous works.
The Harvesters
The Harvesters is an oil painting on wood completed by Pieter Bruegel the Elder in 1565. It depicts the harvest time which most commonly occurred within the months of August and September. Nicolaes Jonghelinck, a merchant banker and art collector fromAntwerp, commissioned this painting. The painting has been at the Metropolitan Museum of Art inNew York Citysince 1919.
Guernica
Guernica,a large black-and-white oil painting, was painted by the Cubist Spanish painter, Pablo Picasso in 1937. The title ‘Guernica’ refers to the city that was bombed by Nazi planes during the Spanish Civil War. The painting depicts the horrors of war and as a result, has come to be an anti-war symbol and a reminder of the tragedies of war. Today, the painting is housed at the Museo National Centro de Arte ReinaSofiainMadrid.
1. What do the four paintings have in common?
A. They are oil paintings.
B. They are kept inNew York.
C. They show different people’s lives.
D. They are created during 10th century to 19th century.
2. What do we know about The Starry Night?
A. It shows the scenery of a small hillside village.
B. Van Gogh produced it when living in his home.
C. A private collector gave it away to the museum.
D. It was not famous before 1941.
3. Whose painting shows the destruction of war?
A. Jan van Eyck.
B. Vincent van Gogh.
C. Pieter Bruegel.
D. Pablo Picasso.
B
In the past, most people received their news from newspapers, magazines, radio and TV. But now, almost anyone can report and publish on the Internet and share it as news through social media. But the problemis that not all of the information is true and not all of the reporting is trustworthy.
Howard Schneider, a former editor of the newspapersNewsday,started the Center for News Literacy (素养) at Stony Book University in 2007. The center has multiple projects, but the most famous one is a course to teach news literacy. The course trains students to look for various details that may indicate the truth of the story.
Michelle Sheng is a third-year student at theUniversityofMichigan. Sheng finds that students either just stop reading the news or only take news from one source that they trust. "A lot of people are tired of the news. People are too busy to keep up with the news, and it is really easy to take whatever news is given to you because you don’t have the time to figure it out yourself,“ she says.
For her part, Sheng recently created a digital exhibit for the university library of images to educate students on steps they can take to better analyze the news.
It is important to educate an even larger audience, beyond American university students. The Center for News Literacy has developed teaching resources, as well as a free online news literacy course. It is also trying to reach a younger audience. It has partnered with several secondary schools in the American state ofNew Yorkto teach news literacy.
People should research and confirm what they read online. However, to change human behavior is a difficult thing, but that really is the only thing that is going to help. The biggest problem is not getting people to be able to recognize bad journalism or false news, but getting people to want to recognize it. Our brains are wired to the
Internet to seek out information that agrees with our current beliefs.
4. What’s purpose of the course “News Literacy”？
A. To get rid of false information on the Internet.
B. To make people realize the risk on the Internet.
C. To train students to tell true information from the false.
D. To teach students good habits of using information online.
5. Why do students have difficulty judging the truth of news?
A. They are too lazy.
B. They are bored with news.
C. They lack news resources.
D. They lack time to check its realness.
6. What does the Center try to do besides teaching university students?
A. Educate the public.
B. Improve the service online.
C. Prevent children going online.
D. Set up several secondary schools.
7. What did the author suggest doing to solve the problem of false news?
A. Believing whatever you see.
B. Changing human behaviors.
C. Questioning all the news online.
D. Only trusting reliable information.
C
The Gata used to look annoyed when they received power bills that routinely topped $200. Last September the couple moved into a 1,500-square-foot home in Premier Gardens, an area of 95 “zero-energy homes” (ZEH) just outside town. Now they're actually eager to see their electricity bills. The grand total over the 10 months they've lived in the three-bedroom house: $75. For the past two months, they haven’t paid a cent.
ZEH communities are the leading edge of technologies that might someday create houses that produce as much energy as they consume. Premier Gardens is one of a half-dozen subdivisions (住宅开发项目) in California where every home cuts power consumption by 50%, mostly by using low power appliances and solar panels.
Aside from the panels on the roof, Premier Gardens looks like a community of traditional homes. But inside,
special windows cut power bills by blocking solar heat in summer and keeping indoor warmth winter.
The rest of the energy savings comes from the solar units. They don't just feed the home they serve. If they generate more power than the home is using, the excess flows into the utility's power grid(电网). The residents are billed by “net metering”: they pay for the amount of power that they get from the grid, minus the kilowatts(千瓦) they feed into it. If a home generates more power than it uses, the bill is zero.
That sounds like a bad deal for the power company, but it's not. Solar homes produce the most power on the hot sunny afternoons when everyone rushes home to turn up the air conditioner. "It helps us lower usage at peak power times," says solar expert Mike Keesee. “That lets us avoid building costly plants or buying expensive power at peak usage time.”
What’s not to like? Mostly the costs. The special features can add $25,000 or more to the purchase price of a house. Tax breaks bring the cost down, especially in California, but in many states ZEHs can be extremely expensive. For the consumer, it's a matter of paying now for the hardware to save later on the power bill.
8. Why is the Gata eager to see their electricity bills now?
A. They want to cut down their utility' expenses.
B. They want to know if they are able to pay.
C. They want to see how much they have saved.
D. They want to avoid being overcharged.
9. What is special about the ZEH communities?
A. They are built in harmony with the environment.
B. They have created cutting edge technologies.
C. They are subdivided into half a dozen sections.
D. They aim to be independent in power supply.
10. What does the "net metering" practice mean to the power company?
A. More pressure at peak time
B. Reduced operational costs.
C. Increased electricity output.
D. Less profits in the short term.
11. The author believes that buying a house in a ZEH community __________.
A. is a worthy investment in the long run
B. is but a dream for average consumers
C. gives the owner great tax benefits
D. contributes toenvironmental protection
D
"Sorry, but I don't agree with you..."This is usually followed by unbearable silence and angry tears. I've always
found it difficult to disagree with someone, because I don't want to lose a friend. I've found it even harder to accept it when someone disagrees with me, because my ego（自尊心）ishurt.
Before the other person gets a chance to explain why she disagrees with me, my usual response would be," If you aren't able to see my point of view, then what you think isn't worth my time or consideration, either." But now I've come to realize that when a friend disagrees with me, sometimes she is simply saying, "I don't agree with the way things are done." She still respects me as a person, and is only pointing out a better way to look at a matter. However, there may be times when my friend disagrees with me because I'm against the truth. That's when need to listen to what she says.
I've learned that one way to help my friend is for me to be open and honest with the other to voice my thoughts and listen to the other carefully. While we can't control how a person will respond to our views, we must learn to disagree with our friends in love. We will never feel that we are better than the other person.And that will help us to be less emotional, and more objective in the way we express our opinions.In the same way, we can also stay open to feedback（反馈）from others,knowing that our friends may be correcting us in love.
Good friendships build each other up, sometimes through disagreements and honest opinions. Though I don't like being disagreed with, I'm starting to see the value of such disagreements.
12. The author has found it difficult to disagree with someone because .
A. he is a friendly person
B. he usually hides his ideas
C. he has no mind of his own
D. he wants to keep the friendship
13. When a friend disagreed with him,the author used to .
A. be unhappy
B. argue with the friend
C. break up with the friend
D. explain things calmly
14. The author will listen to a friend when .
A. he is against the truth
B. he doesn't tell the truth
C. he is respected by a friend
D. he does things in the wrong way
15. What does the author mainly talk about in the text?
A. How to keep friendship.
B. How to avoid hurting a friend.
C. How to express disagreements.
D. How to deal with disagreements.
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Today we discuss what to wear asa wedding guest. Basically, your goal is to make the wedding couple shine
and to highlight your personal style.
____16____It's their day. They're the center of attention and you're there to celebrate it with them, not to outshine them or outdo them. So what does that mean? Basically, you tone it down. You don't wear wild color1 s, and you don't wear (大胆的)patterns or accessories like a top hat or something that makes other people uncomfortable.
You should dress within the requested dress code.____17____As a man, you can wear a dark suit, either a navy blue suit or a dark grey suit to fit in such a situation. I will stay clear of black unless it's a tuxedo.
Traditionally, you should always have some forms of neckwear.____18____Bow ties can be a bit too flashy unless the groom loves bow ties and he wants you to wear one as well.
Definitely avoid monochrome(单色的)looks of a black shirt, a black tie, and a black suit or any other color1 s that are very similar.____19____Your best bet for a wedding is a white dress shirt although light blue may work as well. Of course, if you're at a beach wedding or if the couple's style is very relaxed, then these rules don't apply.
These are guidelines you can use to look well-dressed. When in doubt, always communicate with the people that invited you.____20____
A. That looks strange and there's not enough contrast.
B. As a result, you may be overdressed or underdressed.
C. If the wedding is an indoor event, you can wear lighter color1 s.
D. You never ever want to overshadow either the bride or the groom.
E. Personally, I think a necktie that is long is the best, but there is exception.
F. If the wedding is an evening event, it's going to be more formal than a day event.
G. That will ensure you look great, and that you honor them, and they will remember you very fondly.
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Early in my career,I was always shocked by the fact that “expensive” hotels charged extra money for things like Internet access and movies. At the same time, many___21___hotels included everything. Although these less expensive hotels did not have___22___lobbies(大堂), they did offer the things that a young and tired___23___would want: a clean room and a quiet environment.
For the high prices you pay at nice hotels, everything should be___24___. They should give refunds(退款)for the things you don’t___25___instead of tricking their customers.
I once read an article about a government officer who was invited to a very expensive restaurant
inWashington. The restaurant’s food and service were both___26___. But there was something that ruined his___27___: the officer was charged＄1 for the ice in his＄7 mixed drink. The fact that he was charged the extra dollar___28___----instead of just being charged＄8---made him so___29___that instead of talking about how wonderful everything was at the restaurant, he___30___talked about the＄21.___31___, he never went back to that restaurant again.
I see the___32___thing is starting to happen in the airline industry. For example, American Airlines is charging＄22. 50 for snacks and＄7 for meals. Unbelievably, sodas and water are still___33___. The airline should just charge a___34___price and give you a refund for what you don’t want or use. This will put more power in the hands of a___35___----the airline might be surprised to find that people are willing to____36____extra services. Just imagine what could happen if you just trust your customers to make their own___37___?
So remember, don't___38___your customers. Instead, charge what you think your service or product is worth and take it from there. This way, you can remove___39___services in exchange for lower prices. It becomes a win-win for you and your customers by sharing buying decisions and therefore giving your customers more___40___.
23. A. brilliant B. affordable C. comfortable D. international
24. A. well-developed B. well-organized C. well-decorated D. well-known
25. A. businessman B. explorer C. student D. traveler
26. A. charged B. accepted C. included D. improved
27. A. use B. buy C. eat D. like
28. A. tasty B. ordinary C. disappointing D. excellent
29. A. activity B. excitement C. adventure D. experience
30. A. completely B. exactly C. separately D. totally
31. A. annoyed B. satisfied C. ashamed D. stressed
32. A. still B. indeed C. hardly D. only
33. A. After all B. As a result C. So far D. To be honest
34. A. same B. different C. funny D. strange
35. A. fresh B. average C. free D. available
36. A. higher B. lower C. better D. cheaper
37. A. employer B. customer C. visitor D. manager
38. A. ask for B. prepare for C. apply for D. pay for
39. A. plans B. minds C. choices D. changes
40. A. embarrass B. cheat C. lose D. puzzles
41. A. terrible B. basic C. unnecessary D. public
42. A. freedom B. support C. warmth D. discount
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
Sometimes, people live with pain from different diseases. Amanda Greene says her pain comes from a disease___41.___hits her badly. She tried taking medicine, but she suffered an allergic(过敏的) reaction___42.___a strong pain killer, opioids. Now Amanda Greene is trying something different. It___43.___(call) “virtual reality” treatment. For Greene, her virtual experience helped her feel more___44.___(relax) and trained her to breathe in a special way. She saw a tree as she was told how to breathe in and out, and her pain was___45.___(great) reduced with this.
Doctor Spiegel says these patients’ disorders are sometimes connected to mental health. VR can help, he explains, by changing___46.___messages in the brain and nervous system to reduce pain.
Opioid abuse (镇定剂上瘾)has led to many___47.___(death) across the United States. But, unlike opioids, Spiegel does not think that patients___48.___(seek) pain relief would become physically___49.___(depend) on VR treatment. Now, more than 100 hospitals nationwide____50.____(use) VR and helping patients control pain and nervousness, and more countries are taking an interest in VR.
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.假定英语课上老师要求同桌之间交换修改作文，请你修改你同桌写的以下作文。

文中共有10处语言错误，每句中最多有两处。

每处错误仅涉及一个单词的增加、删除或修改。

增加：在缺词处加一个漏字符号(∧)，并在其下面写出该加的词。

删除：把多余的词用斜线(\)划掉。

修改：在错词下画一横线，并在该词下而写出修改后的词。

注意：
每处错误及其修改均仅限一词；
只允许修改10处，多者(从第11处起)不计分。

Dear Sir or Madam,
I have learned of the poster that an exhibition of intelligent robots will held in your museum. Now, I'm writing
to ask for more informations about it.
Firstly, could you please tell me how many robots will be on show but what the robots are main used for? Secondly, I want to know if there will be any performances giving by the robots or any games in that we can play against the robots. What’s the more, I wonder whether I should booked tickets for the exhibition now.
I would be grateful whether you could give me an early reply.
Yours sincerely,
Li Hua 第二节书面表达（满分25分）
52.假定你是李华，你的英国网友Peter上周在邮件中提到想阅读中国著名的小说，就此请你用英语给他写封回信。

内容包括：
1.推荐一本小说；
2.此书内容简介；
3.给出阅读建议。

注意:1.词数100左右；
2.可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。

Dear Peter,
_____________________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________________ _________
Yours,
Li Hua
参考答案
1. A
2. D
3. D
4. C
5. D
6. A
7. B
8. C 9. D 10. B 11. A
12. B 13. A 14. C 15. D
16. D 17. F 18. E 19. A 20. G
21. B 22. C 23. D 24. C 25. A 26. D 27. D 28. C 29. A 30. D 31. B 32.
A 33. C 34. A 35.
B 36. D 37.
C 38. B 39. C 40. A
41. that ##which
42. to 43. is called
44. relaxed
45. greatly
46. the 47. deaths
48. seeking
49. dependent
50. are using
51.(1).of→from/in
(2).will后加be
(3).informations→information
(4).but→and
(5).main→mainly
(6).giving→given
(7).that→which
(8).删除the
(9).booked→book
(10).whether→if
52.略。