2018-2019学年广州市高三一模英语试题含答案
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2019年广东省广州市高考英语一模试卷第二部分阅读理解（共两节）第一节（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．1．（6分）Turkey ﹣Yakamoz HotelEstablished 1992Yakamoz is a small and friendly hotel situated near Fethiye in South﹣WestTurkey．Offering traditional Turkish hospitality，fabulous Mediterranean cuisine，and charming gardens，Yakamoz delights allwho enter its gates．•All rooms have bathrooms and balconies；•Open April to late October；•2019 rates ﹣twin rooms £20 per person﹣incl．breakfast；•Show this ad to get an exclusive 10%LonelyPlanet magazine discount．www．yakamozhotel．comEmail：info@yakamozhotel．com CastawaysSpecialist tailor﹣made holidays to Mallorca，Spain，Madeira，Portugal，The CanaryIslands，Cyprus and France．﹡﹡﹡﹡﹡Quote Lonely Planet magazine to save £50 perperson on your 2019 holiday．﹡﹡﹡﹡﹡01737 812255www．castaways．co．ukONCE IN A LIFETIME PERU ADVENTURE Rail Holidays of the WorldThe Desert，the Andes and the Amazon on a spectacular 2﹣week Self Drive guidedholiday．Reach locations in South America others can only dream of with Peru Safari．～～～～～PERU SAFARI•Discover Peru and Brazil's culturalhighlights by train；•Explore California by steam and railroad；•Travel by rail into Eastern Canada's remotewilderness；•Take a fabulous rail tour of Australia & New Zealand in early 2019．The heart of adventure～～～～～T：01744 889819orM：07522 776160E：info@perusafari．com W：www．perusafari．comOver 40Years of Unforgettable Rail JourneysFFestingiog Travel www．ffestingiogtravel．com 0017 512400（1）What is the cost for 2nights of accommodation for 2people at the Yakamoz Hotel with the Lonely Planet discount？A．£88．B．£80．C．£72．D．£64．（2）Rail holidays are available for．A．North America，Europe and AustraliaB．North America，South America and AsiaC．Australia，Asia and EuropeD．North America，South America and Australia（3）How many advertisements offer holidays to Peru？A．One．B．Two．C．Three．D．Four．2．（8分）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 theirparents．So how can parents and educators help bridge this socially﹣engineered gap for boys' reading？To improve boys' reading performance，parents and educators may look 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 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'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．（1）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．（2）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．（3）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．（4）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．3．（8分）"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．One found its way to the desk of Chris Lin，a business reporter at The Post．The card was beautifully designed ﹣a black background with the words printed 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："Anytime：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，"What do you want？" All you 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 night，an exhausted Chris finally fell asleep at his desk at 4 a．m．．When he woke a few hours later，there was a message flashing on his computer screen："Stop making trouble．" Chris smiled．He had no intention of stopping now that he knew he was on the right track．（1）What was on the front of the card sent to Chris Lin？A．An invitation to a company opening．B．The website address of a new company．C．The words "Anytime：Starting tomorrow"．D．The words "Anything you want，anytime you need it"．（2）Why did the company choose to send the cards to many news reporters？A．Because it didn't have enough money for traditional advertising．B．Because it wanted to attract the reporters as customers．C．So the reporters would write stories about the new company．D．So people would find the new company interesting．（3）What did Chris' s research suggest about Anytime？A．It may be very dangerous．B．Its popularity would soon decrease．C．It was doing business all over the world．D．It was being widely criticised by journalists．（4）How did Chris feel at the end of the story？A．Scared that he would get into trouble．B．Confident that he would find the truth．C．Nervous about what the company would do．D．Satisfied that he had discovered the company's secret．4．（8分）Inside a secured room in a beautiful castle near 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 than a century，its rest only occasionally disturbed when the room's three key holders perform a coordinated 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 steamed with pure water．Finally，the 1kg cylinder is returned，carefully，to its resting 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 international prototype，or standard，of the kilogram．The IPK，in short．Dozens of carefully weighted copies of the original have been made．They are stored around the world and used to standardise individual nations' weights and measures systems．But the days of the IPK，in its current form，are numbered．The International Bureau of Weights and Measures has decided to replace this single physical specimen with a more fundamental measurement ﹣based on electric current ﹣in order to define the mass of an object．The king of kilograms is about to be dethroned．"One key reason for doing this work is to provide international security，" says Bureau spokesman Paul Robinson．"If the castle burned down tomorrow and the kilogram was destroyed，we would have no reference 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 need to be prepared to weigh substances with that kind of accuracy．"（1）What do we know about the IPK from the first two paragraphs？A．It's cared for with great devotion．B．It's used in religious ceremonies．C．It's beautifully designed and decorated．D．It's the most valuable metal in the world．（2）Which of the following best explains "dethroned" underlined in paragraph 5？A．rebuiltB．removedC．destroyedD．upgraded（3）What is a reason for replacing the current IPK？A．To protect the metal cylinder from damage．B．To make taking measurements more economical．C．To provide all countries with the same standard．D．To satisfy the increasing demand for exactness．（4）What can be a suitable title for the text？A．No more kilosB．A heavy technologyC．The future of the kiloD．The history of measures第二节（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．选项中有两项为多余选项．5．（10分）It was the 2015 "super storm" in New South Wales that restored my faith in people．During a break in the weather，I stupidly decided to drive into town to buy some groceries．However，as I left the supermarket and drove back，the weather took a turn for the worse．（1）Having nowhere to go，I spotted a young man in his front yard assessing the situation．He quickly waved to me to come and park in his driveway．（2）The man，who introduced himself as Trent，then invited me to wait inside his house with his wife，Kayti and their two daughters．I told him I was concerned about the damage to my car，as the continuing rain was starting to turn into hail （冰雹）．Trent then grabbed a blanket from his garage and covered my car．（3）Fortunately，his efforts saved my car from being damaged by the hail．By 11：00 a．m．，the electricity and phone services had both gone．（4）Trent made me a cup of tea and Kayti gave me a towel to dry myself off．The three of us chatted while waiting for the weather to get better．I learned that Trent had lost his job and was struggling to feed the family．When the hail stopped，I shook Trent's hand and kissed Kayti goodbye．（5）I was very moved by their kindness and it renewed my faith in people．As I went out the door，I asked Trent for two of his business cards．My father has since called to offer him a job as a clerk at his company．A．It began pouring so heavily that I was forced to stop．B．The couple were so modest as I thanked them for their help．C．I was surprised that he didn't ask for anything in return for his assistance．D．I was grateful to escape the running water that was about to drown my car．E．I tried driving faster to escape the heavy downpour that was sure to come．F．As a result，I couldn't contact my parents，despite knowing they'd be worried．G．He was wet but he didn't seem to mind being out in the wild weather on my behalf．第三部分：英语知识运用（共两节）第一节（每小题1.5分，满分30分）阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的四个选项（A、B、C和D）中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑．6．（30分）Why study history？People live in the present．They plan for the （1）．History，however，is the study of the past．Given all the（2）and pressures that come from living in the present and （3）what is yet to come，why bother with what has been？Given all the available branches of knowledge，why insist ﹣as most （4）systems do ﹣on history？And why urge many students to study even more history than they are（5）to？Any subject of study needs （6）：supporters must explain why it is worth （7）．Like most widely accepted （8），history attracts people who simply （9）the information and modes of thought involved．But for people who are less interested in the subject and more （10）about why they should bother with it，a clearer explanation of its purpose is required．（11）do not perform heart transplants，improve highway design，or arrest criminals．In a society that quite correctly expects education to serve （12）purposes，history's functions can seem more difficult to （13）than those of engineering or medicine．History is in fact very useful，actually （14），but the products of historical study are often less （15）and immediate than those of other subjects．History helps us understand people，societies and how they （16）．For example，how can we（17）past wars （and future threats）without using historical materials？Unfortunately，major aspects of a society's operation cannot be set up as precise experiments．（18），history must serve，however imperfectly，as our （19），helping us understand who we are and why we do what we do．This，fundamentally，is why we cannot （20）history．（1）A．process B．result C．future D．environment（2）A．causes B．demands C．choices D．orders（3）A．avoiding B．fearing C．celebrating D．anticipating （4）A．financial B．social C．educational D．political（5）A．required B．invited C．forced D．permitted （6）A．direction B．exploration C．justification D．revolution （7）A．assessment B．attention C．expectation D．mention（8）A．subjects B．concepts C．topics D．concerns（9）A．provide B．receive C．share D．like（10）A．doubtful B．worried C．thoughtful D．certain（11）A．Supporters B．Historians C．Audiences D．Teachers（12）A．public B．multiple C．different D．useful（13）A．define B．expect C．satisfy D．ignore（14）A．optional B．attractive C．accessible D．essential（15）A．valuable B．interesting C．obvious D．instructive （16）A．imagine B．behave C．fight D．fade（17）A．prevent B．remember C．evaluate D．declare（18）A．Consequently B．Alternatively C．Fortunately D．Admittedly （19）A．library B．laboratory C．clinic D．museum（20）A．make up for B．give in to C．get close to D．stay away from 第二节（每小题1.5分，满分15分）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．7．（15分）A few years ago，after a long morning of sightseeing in New York，my children andI took a rest on a park bench in Central Park．"Look!" my son said，（1）（point）to a nearby rubbish bin．That's when we saw our first raccoon （浣熊）．Quite at home in the big city，he paid us no attention，concentrating only on finding a （2）（taste）lunch．He sorted through a few options before coming out with a wrapped sandwich （3）（hold）between his paws．（4）（surprise），rather than run away，he jumped down and walked casually to a spot on the path，not a metre from（5）we sat．The children were spellbound，the raccoon providing better （6）（entertain）than any museum．He glanced at us，perhaps checking to see （7）we were about to steal his lunch．（8）delicate fingers，he peeled back the layers of plastic wrap until the half ﹣eaten sandwich （9）（uncover）．Then he surprised us all．Instead of starting his food，he turned to a nearby pool of water and（10）（dip）his paws in．With a casual air，he rubbed his paws together underwater for a moment，brushed his fur，then started gracefully picking at his meal．第四部分写作（共两节）第一节短文改错（满分10分）8．（10分）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：在错的词下画一横线，并在该词下面写出修改后的词．注意：1．每处错误及其修改均仅限一词；2．只允许修改10处，多者（从第11处起）不计分．I can well remember an incident that happened on a rain Sunday afternoon．I was waitingfor the green lights that a girl of about ten was knocked down by a pass car．The car then drives off quickly．A man immediately rushed to the girl to give him first aid，but I joined in without any hesitation．Luckily she was not bad injured and we sent her to the near hospital．I am proud of what I did for the girl．As member of the society，I am aware of thatbeing responsible is what it takes to make a better community．第二节书面表达（满分25分）9．（25分）你校英语节组织"你最喜爱的卡通电影人物"英语征文评选．你打算推荐"花木兰"，请你根据以下提示写一篇短文参加评选．1．简述木兰代父从军的故事；2．你喜欢这一角色的理由．注意：1．词数100左右；2．可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯；3．文章的开头已为你写好，不计入词数．2019年广东省广州市高考英语一模试卷参考答案与试题解析第二部分阅读理解（共两节）第一节（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．1．（6分）Turkey ﹣Yakamoz HotelEstablished 1992Yakamoz is a small and friendly hotel situated near Fethiye in South﹣WestTurkey．Offering traditional Turkish hospitality，fabulous Mediterranean cuisine，and charming gardens，Yakamoz delights allwho enter its gates．•All rooms have bathrooms and balconies；•Open April to late October；•2019 rates ﹣twin rooms £20 per person﹣incl．breakfast；•Show this ad to get an exclusive 10%LonelyPlanet magazine discount．www．yakamozhotel．comEmail：info@yakamozhotel．com CastawaysSpecialist tailor﹣made holidays to Mallorca，Spain，Madeira，Portugal，The CanaryIslands，Cyprus and France．﹡﹡﹡﹡﹡Quote Lonely Planet magazine to save £50 perperson on your 2019 holiday．﹡﹡﹡﹡﹡01737 812255www．castaways．co．ukONCE IN A LIFETIME PERU ADVENTURE Rail Holidays of the WorldThe Desert，the Andes and the Amazon on a spectacular 2﹣week Self Drive guidedholiday．Reach locations in South America others can only dream of with Peru Safari．•Discover Peru and Brazil's culturalhighlights by train；•Explore California by steam and railroad；•Travel by rail into Eastern Canada's remotewilderness；～～～～～PERU SAFARIThe heart of adventure～～～～～T：01744 889819orM：07522 776160E：info@perusafari．com W：www．perusafari．com •Take a fabulous rail tour of Australia & New Zealand in early 2019．Over 40Years of Unforgettable Rail JourneysFFestingiog Travel www．ffestingiogtravel．com 0017 512400（1）What is the cost for 2nights of accommodation for 2people at the Yakamoz Hotel with the Lonely Planet discount？CA．£88．B．£80．C．£72．D．£64．（2）Rail holidays are available for D．A．North America，Europe and AustraliaB．North America，South America and AsiaC．Australia，Asia and EuropeD．North America，South America and Australia（3）How many advertisements offer holidays to Peru？AA．One．B．Two．C．Three．D．Four．【考点】O3：广告布告类阅读．【分析】本文主要介绍了四个出国旅行的度假计划．【解答】1．C．推理判断题：从第一则的twin rooms £20 per person ，Show this ad to get an exclusive 10% Lonely，20每人每天，10%的优惠，可知两个人两晚是80，优惠完是72，选C．2．D．细节理解题：从第四则的Discover Peru and Brazil's cultural highlights by train，乘火车探索秘鲁和巴西的文化亮点；Explore California by steam and railroad，通过蒸汽和铁路探索加州；Travel by rail into Eastern Canada's remote wilderness，乘火车进入加拿大东部偏远的荒野；Take a fabulous rail tour of Australia & New Zealand in early 2019.2019年初，乘坐火车游览澳大利亚和新西兰，可知有北美，南美和澳大利亚，选D．3．A．推理判断题．从第四则的Discover Peru and Brazil's cultural highlights by train，乘火车探索秘鲁和巴西的文化亮点，可知有一个旅程是秘鲁的，故答案为A．【点评】做这类题材阅读理解时要求考生对文章通读一遍，做题时结合原文和题目有针对性的找出相关语句进行仔细分析，结合选项选出正确答案．推理判断题也是要在抓住关键句子的基础上合理的分析才能得出正确答案，切忌胡乱猜测，一定要做到有理有据．2．（8分）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 look 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 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't assume that boys of the same age have the sameinterests 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．（1）According to the author，what is the main cause of the difference in boys' and girls' reading ability？BA．Social factors．B．Teaching methods．C．Personal preferences．D．Psychological differences．（2）Why does the author recommend that adults regularly talk to boys about reading？B 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．（3）When should schools give students additional library access according to the author？C 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．（4）What is the main purpose of the text？DA．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．【考点】O5：科教类阅读．【分析】本文是提供有助于提高男孩阅读能力的策略．作者建议父母多和男孩子讨论阅读，以此了解男孩子的兴趣爱好．【解答】BBCD1．B．细节理解题．根据第一段"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"可知，父母对子女的教育方法，是造成男女阅读能力差异的主要原因，通常女儿阅读量更大．故选A．2．B．细节理解题．根据第六段" To match boys with suitable reading material，have regular discussions about reading for pleasure in order to keep up with their interests．"可知，作者建议父母多和男孩子讨论阅读，以此了解男孩子的兴趣爱好．故选B．3．C．细节理解题．根据倒数第二段"Schools should also provide access to libraries during lessons throughout the years of schooling"可知，根据作者的说法，学校在上课的时间，即上学期间，给学生额外的图书馆资源．故选C．4．D．细节理解题．根据第四段"To improve boys' reading performance "可知，本文是提供有助于提高男孩阅读能力的策略．故选D．【点评】阅读理解考察学生的细节理解和推理判断能力，做细节理解题时一定要找到文章中的原句，和题干进行比较，再做出正确的选择．在做推理判断题不要以个人的主观想象代替文章的事实，要根据文章事实进行合乎逻辑的推理判断．3．（8分）"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．One found its way to the desk of Chris Lin，a business reporter at The Post．The card was beautifully designed ﹣a black background with the words printed out in crisp white letters．There was no explanation on the back，just a website address．Chris went to thewebsite．Its style was identical to the card's and said："Anytime：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，"What do you want？" All you 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 night，an exhausted Chris finally fell asleep at his desk at 4 a．m．．When he woke a few hours later，there was a message flashing on his computer screen："Stop making trouble．" Chris smiled．He had no intention of stopping now that he knew he was on the right track．（1）What was on the front of the card sent to Chris Lin？DA．An invitation to a company opening．。
2018-2019学年广东省高三模拟试卷(一)英语试卷
2018-2019学年广东省高三模拟试卷（一）英语试卷一、阅读理解1.Nightlife Downtown Crested Butte is home to some fun adventure nightlife! With many different options for enjoying a night, you’re sure to have a great time! Enjoy the free bus system between the mountain and town to get around.Kids’ Night OutOn vacation, kids and parents deserve a special night out. But sometimes; what’s special for the kids isn’t quite what you have in mind. We created Kids’ Night Out so you can all have the night you’re looking for. Our fun-loving kids’ instructors host your kids for a visit to the Adventure Park, followed by dinner and games while you head out of the town. Ages 8-12 are welcome, $75 per child. Kids’ Night Out takes place nightly in the coldest.Majestic FunIt is small and personal and it offers a wide range of movies, from new releases to classics, action etc. All natural snacks and alcoholic drinks are available. For movie show times and more information, call 970-349-8955 or visit our website.Princess Wine BarEscape the ordinary and experience the Princess Wine Bar in downtown Crested Butte. Enjoy the coffeehouse featuring Belgian snacks, baked eggs, apple-wood smoked bacon, and coffee drinks. Live entertainment makes the Princess Wine Bar the perfect choice. Open daily from 8:00 p.m. to midnight, but advance reservations are required. For more information you can call 970-349-0210.Talk of the TownIf you are looking for a good time, the Talk offers football, pinball, video games, good music, and pool tables any night of the week. Located in the center Of Crested Butte on Elk Avenue, open daily at 3:00 p.m., the Talk’s Happy Hour is from 3:00 to 8:00 p.m.. For further information, you can call 970-349-6809.（1）What is special about Kids’ Night Out?A.It opens only in winter.B.It’s in the town center.C.It offers many games.D.It gives parents an interesting night.（2）What should you do if you plan to go to Princess Wine Bar?A.Read some extraordinary stories.B.Know the names of different snacks.C.Contact it ahead of time.D.Arrive before 8:00 pm.（3）What is the purpose of the text？A.To advertise the free bus system.B.To promote some fun programs.C.To compare the night life items.D.To encourage more outdoor activities.【答案】ACB【考点】目的意图应用文阅读细节理解广告布告类阅读【解析】本文是一篇应用文，向读者推荐了几种有趣的夜间活动，包括其特色和联系方式。
2019届广州市高三年级调研测试试题(附答案及作文参考)
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。
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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。
21. What is the cost for 2 nights of accommodation for 2 people at the Yakamoz Hotel with theLonely Planet discount?A. £88.B. £80.C. £72.D. £64.22. Rail holidays are available for __________.A. North America, Europe and AustraliaB. North America, South America and AsiaC. Australia, Asia and EuropeD. North America, South America and Australia23. How many advertisements offer holidays to Peru?A. One.B. Two.C. Three.D. Four.BAcross 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 look 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 learning and higher language ability.Besides encouraging more fiction reading, there are a number of ways that we can help conne ct 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’ readingability?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.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.One found its way to the desk of Chris Lin, a business reporter at The Post. The card was beautifully designed – a black background with the words printed 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: “Anytime: 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, “What do you want?” All you 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 thenight, an exhausted Chris finally fell asleep at his desk at 4 a.m..Whe n he woke a few hours later, there was a message flashing on his computer screen: “Stop making trouble.” Chris smiled. He had no intention of stopping now that he knew he was on the right track.28. What was on the front of the card sent to Chris Lin?A. An invitation to a company opening.B. The website address of a new company.C. The words “Anytime: Starting tomorrow”.D. The words “Anything you want, anytime you need it”.29. Why did the company choose to send the cards to many news reporters?A. Because it didn’t have enough money for traditional advertising.B. Because it wanted to attract the reporters as customers.C. So the reporters would write stories about the new company.D. So people would find the new company interesting.30. What did C hris’ s research suggest about Anytime?A. It may be very dangerous.B. Its popularity would soon decrease.C. It was doing business 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. Confident that he would find the truth.C. Nervous about what the company would do.D. Satisfied that he had discovered the company’s secret.DInside a secured room in a beautiful castle near Paris, a small metalcylinder (圆柱体) rests on a shelf beneath a double set of bell jars. It has lainthere for more than a century, its rest only occasionally disturbed when theroom’s three key holders p erform a coordinated opening ceremony to lettechnicians enter and clean this precious piece of metal.First, the cylinder is rubbed with a piece of soft, alcohol-soaked cloth. Then it is steamed with pure water. Finally, the 1kg cylinder is returned, carefully, to its resting 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 international prototype, or standard, of the kilogram. The IPK, in short.Dozens of carefully weighted copies of the original have been made. They are stored around the world and used to standardis e individual nations’ weights and measures systems.But the days of the IPK, in its current form, are numbered. The International Bureau of Weights and Measures has decided to replace this single physical specimen with a more fundamental measurement – based on electric current – in order to define the mass of an object. The king of kilograms is about to be dethroned.“One key reason for doing this work is to provide international security,” says Bureau spokesman Paul Robinson. “If the c astle burned down tomorrow and the kilogram was destroyed, we would have no reference 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 need to be prepared to weigh substances 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’s used in religious ceremonies.C. It’s beautifully designed and decorated.D. It’s the most valuable metal in the world.33. Which of the following best explains “dethroned” underlined in paragraph 5?A. rebuiltB. removedC. destroyedD. upgraded34. What is a reason for replacing the current IPK?A. To protect the metal cylinder from damage.B. To make taking measurements more economical.C. To provide all countries with the same standard.D. To satisfy the increasing demand for exactness.35. What can be a suitable title for the text?A. No more kilosB. A heavy technologyC. 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。
2018年12月广东省广州市2019届高三上学期期末调研测试英语试题(解析版)
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广东省广州市2019届高三年级上学期期末调研测试
英语试题
（解析版）
2018年12月
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。
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1. What is the cost for 2 nights of accommodation for 2 people at the Yakamoz Hotel with the Lonely Planet discount?。
2018-2019年广东省广州市质检一：广州市2018届高三第一次质量检测英语试题-附答案精品
广东省广州市2018届高三第一次质量检测英语试题第Ⅰ卷第一部分：听力（共两节，满分30分）第一节（共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分）听下面5段对话。
每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。
听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。
每段对话仅读一遍。
1. What makes the girl study harder?A. To get a toy.B. To be a model.C. To buy a car.2. What does the man intend to do?A. Stop to ask for directions.B. Drive to the tall building.C. Take down the address.3. Which skirt does the woman prefer?A. The yellow one.B. The white one.C. The orange one.4. What is the woman concerned about?A. The man，s memory.B. The house condition.C. The future reunion.5. What does the woman think of the man’s life?A. Relaxing.B. Meaningful.C. Stressful.第二节（共15小题；每小题1.5分，满分22.5分）听下面5段对话或独白，每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。
听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟；听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。
每段对话或独白读两遍。
【精品】广东省近两年(2018,2019)高考英语试卷以及答案(word解析版)
绝密★启用前广东省2018年高考英语试卷注意事项：1．答卷前，考生务必将自己的姓名、准考证号填写在答题卡上。
2．回答选择题时，选出每小题答案后，用铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑。
如需改动，用橡皮擦干净后，再选涂其它答案标号。
回答非选择题时，将答案写在答题卡上。
写在本试卷上无效。
3．考试结束后，将本试卷和答题卡一并交回。
第一部分听力(共两节，满分30分)做题时，先将答案标在试卷上。
录音内容结束后，你将有两分钟的时间将试卷上的答案转涂到答题卡上。
第一节（共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分）听下面5段对话。
每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。
听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。
每段对话仅读一遍。
例：How much is the shirt?A. £ 19. 15.B. £ 9. 18.C. £ 9. 15.答案是C。
1.What will James do tomorrow ?A.Watch a TV program.B.Give a talk.C.Write a report.2.What can we say about the woman?A.She's generour.B.She's curious.C.She's helpful.3.When does the train leave?A.At 6:30.B.At8:30.C.At 10:30.4.How does the woman go to work?A.By car.B.On foot.C.By bike5.What is the probable relationship between the speakers?A.Classmates.B.Teacher and student.C.Doctor and patient.第二节（共15小题；每小题1.5分，满分22.5分）听下面5段对话或独白。
2019年徐汇区高三英语一模(含答案)
2018-2019学年第一学期徐汇区学习能力诊断卷高三英语试卷考生注意：1. 考试时间120分钟，试卷满分140分。
2. 本考试设试卷和答题纸两部分。
所有答題必须涂（选择题）或写（非选择题）在答题纸上，做在试卷上一律不得分。
3. 答題前，务必在答題纸上填写准考证号和姓名，并将核对后的条形码貼在指定位置上，在答題纸反面清楚地填写姓名。
I. Listening ComprehensionSection A Short ConversationsDirections: In Section A, you will hear ten short conversations between two speakers. At the end of each conversation, a question will be asked about what was said. The conversations and the questions will be spoken only once. After you hear a conversation and the question about it, read the four possible answers on your paper, and decide which one is the best answer to the question you have heard.1. A. At a special party. B. At a hair-dressing salon.C. At a night club.D. At a fashion show.2. A. Finland. B. Egypt. C. Mexico. D. Zambia.3. A. Camping. B. Travelling. C. Sporting. D. Shopping.4. A. She is also a fan of Argentina.B. She is also working very hard.C. She loves American football so much.D. She works for the World Cup.5. A. She threw something at a truck.B. She threw herself out of window and broke her leg.C. She moved a truck to save a little boy.D. She rushed to a moving truck to save a kid.6. A. They planned to go skiing in the rain.B. They just want to grab the chance.C. They will probably change their mind.D. They’ll go skiing even in the rain.7. A. Lisa likes the messy situation.B. Lisa made the mess.C. He and Lisa are settling a problem.D. Lisa likes the new place.8. A. The lady should stop being patient.B. He can’t understand the lady’s feeling.C. The lady should not blame others.D. Nobody may be interested in her problem.9. A. Certain gift from Hawaii.B. A grand wedding party.C. Two plane tickets to Hawaii.D. A picture of the moon.10. A. They went to see a movie.B. The dancers impressed them both.C. The woman is also a dancer.D. The man invited the lady to the show.Section BDirections: In Section B, you will hear several longer conversation(s) and short passage(s), and you will be asked several questions on each of the conversation(s) and the passage(s). The conversation(s) and the passage(s) will be read twice, but the questions will be spoken only once. When you hear a question, read the four possible answers on your paper and decide which one would be the best answer to the question you have heard.Questions 11 through 13 are based on the following passage.11. A. Aircraft design. B. Mathematics.C. Engineering.D. Science.12. A. 40. B. 14.C. 4.D. 0.13. A. She stuck to studying engineering at college.B. She addressed to students at high schools and colleges.C. She tried to persuade women not to do engineering for its hard work.D. She researched defense systems of satellites and rockets.Questions 14 through 16 are based on the following passage.14. A. The South Atlantic Ocean.B. The coast of South America.C. African continent.D. The coast of Angola.15. A. He studies the similarities between ancient and modern animals.B. He discovers the remains of ancient sea animals on the coast.C. He studies the cause of separation of South America and Africa.D. He helps do the arrangement of the ancient animal remains in a museum.16. A. Because the remains were exposed on the coast.B. Because these animals used to live close to each other in one place.C. Because these animals were driven to one place and killed.D. Because these animals were all eaten by one large, fierce ancient sea animal.Questions 17 through 20 are based on the following conversation.17. A. A saving account in a single name.B. A saving account in joint names.C. A checking account in a single name.D. A checking account in joint names.18. A. 4. B. 3 C. 2 D. 119. A. The lady and her brothers or sisters.B. The lady’s parents.C. The lady and her father.D. The lady and her mother.20. A. Identification paper, photograph, a letter of introduction and some money.B. Identification paper, some clarifications, a letter of introduction and some money.C. A letter of introduction, photographs, a check book and some money.D. Driving license, identification paper, photos, and a letter of introduction.II. Grammar and vocabularySection ADirections: After reading the passage below, fill in the blanks to make the passage coherent and grammatically correct. For the blanks with a given word, fill in each blank with the proper form of the given word; for the other blanks, use one word that best fits each blank.The Battle of Chancellorsville, one of the most famous battles of the Civil War, took place in Virginia in the spring of 1863. For months, the two armies had been staying on opposite banks of a narrow river. The Confederate（南方联盟）troops were led by perhaps (21) _______ (honored) military tactician（战略家）in American history, General Robert E. Lee. The Union （北方联盟）soldiers were led by “Fighting” Joe Hooker.In appearance, personality, and lifestyle, these men were nearly perfect opposites. Lee, an older man in poor health with a gray beard, had a solemn, measured character. Hooker was a blond, broad-shouldered young man (22) _______ pride over his appearance was but one aspect of his self-centeredness. Whereas Lee was loyal and principled, Hooker was known for his rollicking enjoyment of both women and whiskey.Despite the fact that the Confederacy (23) _______ (win) the last four major battles and the Union soldiers were starving, (24) _______ (exhaust), and demoralized, Hooker proclaimed, “My plans are perfect. And when I start to carry them out, (25) _______ God have mercy on Bobby Lee, for I shall have none.” Why was Hooker so confident? Hooker had used spies, analysts, and even hot air balloons to compile a vast amount of intelligence about Lee’s army. He had already been aware, for example, (26) _______ Lee had only 61,000 men to Hooker’s own 134,000. Supported by his superior numbers, Hooker secretly moved 70,000 of his men fifteen miles up and across the river, and then ordered them to sneak back down to position themselves (27) _______ Lee’s army. In effect, Hooker had cut off the Confederate soldiers in front and behind. They were trapped. Satisfied with his advantage, Hooker became convinced that Lee’s only option was to retreat to Richmond, thus (28) _______ (assure) a Union victory.Yet Lee, despite his disadvantages of both numbers and position, did not retreat. Instead, he moved his troops into position to attack. Union soldiers who tried to warn H ooker that Lee was on the offensive (29) _______ (dismiss) as cowards. Having become convinced that Lee had no choice but (30) _______ (retreat), Hooker began to ignore reality. When Lee’s army attacked the Union soldiers at 5:00 p.m., th ey were eating supper, completely unprepared for battle. They abandoned their rifles andfled as Lee’s troops came shrieking out of the brush, bayonets drawn. Against all odds, Lee won the Battle of Chancellorsville, and Hooker’s forces withdrew in defeat. Section BDirections: Fill in each blank with a proper word chosen from the box. Each word can be used only once. Note that there is one word more than you need.A. inadequateB. repeatedlyC. processD. achieveE. directedF. reactionsG. raising H. eliminate I. characterizedJ. immediate K. mechanismThe human body can tolerate only a small range of temperature, especially when the person is engaged in vigorous activity. Heat (31) _______ usually occur when large amounts of water and/or salt are lost through over sweating following exhausting exercise. When the body becomes overheated and cannot (32) _______ this overheatedness, heat exhaustion and heat stroke are possible.Heat exhaustion is generally (33) _______ by sweaty skin, tiredness, sickness, dizziness, plentiful sweating, and sometimes fainting, resulting from a(n) (34) _______ intake of water and the loss of fluids. First aid treatment for this condition includes having the victim lie down, (35) _______ the feet 8 to 12 inches, applying cool, wet cloths to the skin, and giving the victim sips of salt water (1 teaspoon per glass, half a glass every 15 minutes) over a 1-hour period.Heat stroke is much more serious; it is a(n) (36) _______ life-threatening situation. The characteristics of heat stroke are a high body temperature (which may reach 106° F or more); a rapid pulse; hot, dry skin; and a blocked sweating (37) _______. Victims of this condition may be unconscious, and first-aid measures should be (38) _______ at quickly cooling the body. The victim should be placed in a tub of cold water or (39) _______ sponged with cool water until his or her temperature is sufficiently lowered. Fans or air conditioners will also help with the cooling (40) _______. Care should be taken, however, not to over-chill the victim once the temperature is below 102° F.III. Reading ComprehensionSection ADirections: For each blank in the following passage there are four words or phrases marked A, B, C and D. Fill in each blank with the word or phrase that best fits the context.For centuries, time was measured by the position of the sun with the use of sundials. Noon was recognized when the sun was the highest in the sky, and cities would set their clock by this apparent (41) _______ time, even though some cities would often be on a slightly different time. Daylight Saving Time (DST), sometimes called summer time, was (42) _______ to make better use of daylight. Thus, clocks are set forward one hour in the spring to move an hour of daylight from the morning to the evening and then set back one hour in the fall to return to (43) _______ daylight.Benjamin Franklin first conceived the idea of daylight saving during his term as an American delegate in Paris in 1784 and wrote about it (44) _______ in hi s essay, “An Economical Project.” It is said that Franklin awoke early one morning and was surprised to see the sunlight at such an hour. Always the (45) _______, Franklin believed the practice of moving the time could save on the use of candlelight, as candles were expensive at the time.In England, builder William Willett (1857–1915) became a strong supporter for Daylight Saving Time upon noticing blinds(百叶窗) of many houses were (46) _______ on an early sunny morning. Willet believed everyone, including himself, would appreciate longer hours of light in the evenings. In 1909, Sir Robert Pearce (47) _______ a bill in the House of Commons to make it obligatory（义务）to (48) _______ the clocks. A bill was drafted and introduced into Parliament several times but met with great opposition, mostly from farmers. (49) _______, in 1925, it was decided that summer time should begin on the day following the third Saturday in April and close after the first Saturday in October.The U.S. Congress passed the Standard Time Act of 1918 to establish standard time and (50) _______ and set Daylight Saving Time across the continent. This act also devised （制定）five time (51) _______ throughout the United States: Eastern, Central, Mountain, Pacific, and Alaska. The first time zon e was set on “the mean astronomical time of the seventy-fifth degree of longitude west from Greenwich” (England). In 1919, this act was abandoned.President Roosevelt established year-round Daylight Saving Time (also called War Time) from 1942–1945. However, after this period, each state (52) _______ its own DST, which proved to be (53) _______ to television and radio broadcasting and transportation.In 1966, President Lyndon Johnson created the Department of Transportation and signed the Uniform Time Act. As a result, the Department of Transportation was given the responsibility for the time laws. During the oil embargo（禁运）and energy crisis of the 1970s, President Richard Nixon (54) _______ DST through the Daylight Saving Time Energy Act of 1973 to conserve energy further. This law was (55) _______ in 1986, and Daylight Saving Time was reset to begin on the first Sunday in April (to spring ahead) and end on the last Sunday in October (to fall back).41. A. popular B. solar C. particular D. singular 42. A. employed B. evaluated C. distributed D. contributed43. A. fruitful B. full C. beautiful D. normal44. A. negatively B. alternatively C. extensively D. aggressively45. A. journalist B. physicist C. chemist D. economist46. A. closed B. opened C. fixed D. installed47. A. introduced B. restricted C. donated D. deleted48. A. stop B. adjust C. wind D. mend49. A. Permanently B. Eventually C. Unfortunately D. Theoretically50. A. reserve B. persevere C. preserve D. observe51. A. places B. districts C. zones D. territories52. A. interrupted B. tempted C. imported D. adopted53. A. pleasing B. confusing C. convincing D. comforting54. A. extended B.afforded C.abandoned D. defended55. A. assembled B. combined C. abused D. modifiedSection BDirections: Read the following three passages. Each passage is followed by several questions or unfinished statements. For each of them there are four choices marked A, B, C and D. Choose the one that fits best according to the information given in the passage you have just read.AThe lives of the Ancient Greeks revolved（运转）around Eris, a concept by which they defined the universe. They believed that the world existed in a condition of opposites. If there was good, then there was evil；if there was love, then there was hatred; joy, then sorrow; war, then peace; and so on. The Greeks believed that good Eris occurredwhen one held a balanced outlook on life and coped with problems as they arose. It was a kind of ease of living that came from trying to bring together the great opposing forces in nature. Bad Eris was evident in the violent conditions that ruled men’s lives. Although these things were found in nature and sometimes could not be controlled, it was believed that bad Eris occurred when one ignored a problem, letting it grow larger until it destroyed not only that person, but his family as well. The Ancient Greeks saw Eris as a goddess: Eris, the Goddess of Discord, better known as Trouble.One myth that expresses this concept of bad Eris deals with the marriage of King Peleus and the river goddess Thetis. Zeus, the supreme ruler, learns that Thetis would bear a child strong enough to destroy its father. Not wanting to father his own ruin, Zeus convinces Thetis to marry a human, a mortal（凡人）whose child could never challenge the gods. He promises her, among other things, the greatest wedding in all of Heaven and Earth and allows the couple to invite whomever they please. This is one of the first mixed marriages of Greek Mythology and the lesson learned from it still applies today. They do invite everyone . . . except Eris, the Goddess of Discord. In other words, instead of facing the problems brought on by a mixed marriage, they turn their backs on them. They refused to deal directly with their problems and the result is tragic. In her fury （狂怒）, Eris arrives, ruins the wedding, causes a jealous argument between the three major goddesses over a golden apple, and sets in place the conditions that lead to the Trojan War. The war would take place 20 years in the future, but it would result in the death of the only child of the bride and groom, Achilles. Eris would destroy the parents’ hopes for their future, leaving the couple with no legal heirs (继承人) to the throne. Hence, when we are told, “If you don’t invite trouble, trouble comes,” it means that if we don’t deal with our problems, our problems will deal with us . . . with a revenge! It is easy to see why the Greeks considered many of their myths learning myths, for this one teaches us the best way to defeat that which can destroy us.56. Bad Eris is defined in the passage as _______.A. the violent conditions of lifeB. the problems man encountersC. the evil goddess who has a golden appleD. the murderer of generations57. Zeus married Thetis off because _______.A. he needed to buy the loyalty of a great king of mankindB. he feared the gods would create bad Eris by competing over herC. he feared the Trojan War would be fought over herD. he feared being a father of a boy who would kill him in the future58. Zeus did not fear a child of King Peleus because _______.A. he knew that the child could not climb Mt. Olympus and manage to kill a godB. he knew that the child would be killed in the Trojan War which would happen in 20 yearsC. he knew that no matter how strong a mortal child was, he couldn’t overthrow an immortal godD. he knew that Thetis would always love him above everyone else59. What does the myth in the passage want to tell us?A. Do not consider a mixed marriage.B. Do not anger the gods.C. Do not ignore the problems that arise in life.D. Do not take myths seriously.BThe National Storytelling Youth Olympics is an event where thousands of kids fro m grades 6 to 12 compete against each other by telling stories. It is sponsored by the Master’s Degree Program in Reading and Storytelling at East Tennessee State University. The sole purpose of this event is to promote and encourage both the art and scien ce of storytelling among middle school and high school students. Although this event is competitive, its underlying intent and goal is to provide students across the nation with a reason to practice numerous noncompetitive skills.Those skills include skillful sportsmanship, responsible behavior, and an attitude of respect for others and the storytelling genre. The eventual goal of the National Storytelling Youth Olympics is to encourage every classroom in America to discover (or rediscover) the beauty of storytelling and story performance.The National Storytelling Youth Olympics takes place usually around the first weekend in March. Students from all over the country arrive by bus, plane, or automobile in Johnson City, Tennessee. They usually arrive on Thursday or Friday. Those that arrive on Thursday take advantage of their early arrival by telling stories at local schools. On Friday, an evening meal is prepared for all contestants, coaches, and parents. Games are played, stories are told, and lifetime friendships begin. Saturday is the day of the bigevent. A luncheon（午餐会）is held in the afternoon so contestants can familiarize themselves with the surroundings and do a sound check.The event is divided into three categories separated by grades. Contestants are judged not only by their storytelling performance, but also by the attitude and behavior they display during the entire weekend. A winner is picked from each of the three categories; however, there is an overall winner who is granted the name of Grand Torch Bearer. This person is selected not only by the judges, but also by the contestants. After the winners have been announced, the contestants retreat back to their hotel where a celebratory ice cream party is held; and believe it or not, they tell more stories! This is what the National Storytelling Youth Olympics is all about: developing a love for the art of storytelling.56. Which of the following sets of words best describes the Grand Torch Bearer?A. competitive, ambitious, talentedB. respectful, responsible, skilledC. athletic, determined, creativeD. imaginative, individualistic, pessimistic57. Why would someone MOST LIKELY choose to attend the National Storytelling Youth Olympics?A. To refine storytelling skills while meeting new friends.B. To compete fiercely with the best storytellers in the country.C. To earn money and fame.D. To develop one’s personal skill in lecture only.58. When is dinner prepared for all contestants, coaches, and parents?A. Wednesday.B. Friday.C. Thursday.D. Saturday.CPhilosophy of Education is a label applied to the study of the purpose, process, nature and ideals of education. It can be considered a branch of both philosophy and education. Education can be defined as the teaching and learning of specific skills, and the。
2018届广州市普通高中毕业班综合测试(一) 英语一模试题及答案
2018届广州市普通高中毕业班综合测试（一）英语本试卷10页，满分120分，考试用时120分钟。
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第I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。
Ifs no secret that your personal characteristics directly affect how you interact with the world—but you might be surprised at just how deep it goes.Experts think that your personality can even affect how you exercise and influence what sports are suitable for you.Highly SensitiveHighly sensitive people may be more uncomfortable with group exercise classes or team sports where they feel their every move is being observed.Additionally,they may feel more upset over an ineffective or poor workout,says researcher Elaine Aron.For such people,individual or non-competitive activities like biking,running and hiking are ideal.Type A PersonalityType A individuals often have an4t all or nothing approach71to exercise.This personality type is known for sticking closely to their plan,not to mention being super competitive.However,this can cause them to stick too closely to a fitness routine,which means they might try to push past an injury.To get better exercise results,Type A people need to be aware that following an exercise plan too strictly may limit their progress.They should be more flexible and listen to their body, especially when they are in pain.Type B PersonalityThis laid-back group may get too lazy about their exercise plan,which prevents them from seeing results.They are often less willing to deVote enough time and energy to their fitness goals, especially if exercise is something that makes them anxious.Type B individuals succeed in creative and co-operative environments,so team sports and group gym classes may be perfect.Remember,there are plenty of ways you can adapt a fitness plan to suit your needs, regardless of your characteristics.Just keep in mind what you like.21.Why might highly sensitive people be unwilling to take part in group sports?A.They will feel like they are being evaluated.B.They don't like socialising with other people.C.They don't consider themselves to be athletic.D.They fear they511be let down by their teammates.22.Type A personalities can be best described as_.mittedB.flexibleC.independentD.sensitive23.What is the purpose of the text?A.To help people understand what personality type they are.B.To explain how personal characteristics affect exercise habits.C.To identify the dangers of doing the wrong type of exercise.D.To describe diflcrent types of workouts that are available today.typical pre-teen.She loves to skip rope,read and play with her younger sister.But this modest youngster,who composed her first musical work at age six,first short opera at age seven,and first full-length opera based on Cinderella at age ten,is anything but average.Though her parents downplay her extraordinary talent,young Alma is being described as"little Mozart"by the music world.Alma's operatic take on the classic fairy tale,which she began writing at age eight,has a slight twist.Her Cinderella is a musician who meets her Prince Charming through a song.t4In my Cinderella,she sings the beginning of a ballad—but at midnight she flees.Eventually,the prince finds her after asking all the maidens of the land to sing the end of the ballad.^^ The opera was first performed in Vienna,Austria on December29,2016,where the then eleven-year-old skillfully switched between the piano and the violin and received enthusiastic reviews. The young genius has since performed two new piano works,one in Austria and the other in China.While this may appear to be a lot for someone so young,Alma is not worried.She says,"Of course1have to work hard.But all children have to work hard for exams,and at least when I work hard,I work hard for something incredibly exciting,like seeing my whole opera put on stage."Alma's musical talent first came to light before she could even talk.Her parents recall that as an18-month-old toddler,she was able to hum a pitch perfect version of the children's rhyme Twinkle Twinkle Little Star.However,Alma's abilities only gained international attention in2012,after a family friend posted a video online comparing her to Mozart.The family was suddenly swamped with media requests and Alma became an overnight star,dubbed/'little Mozart".This nickname makes her parents unhappy because they believe it puts added pressure on the young girl.They would instead prefer her to be called“a composer and musician^^.Alma does not want to be compared to the famous artist either,saying,'There was only one Mozart,and I prefer to be little Alma."Regardless of what she calls herself,the twelve-year-old is changing the world of music forever!24.What do we know about Alma Deutscher?A.She comes from a famous musical family.B.She has shown great musical talent from a young age.C.She regularly performs the classical music of Mozart.D.She has adapted some famous works of classical music.25.How did Alma get to be widely known?A.Through an online video.B.By performing on television.C.By putting on an opera.D.Through her parents*promotion.26.What is Alma's attitude towards her success?A.She is still unsatisfied with her performance.B.She is uncomfortable with so much pressure.C.She is modest about her musical achievements.D.She is proud to have become a professional musician.27.What can we infer about Alma's parents?A.They are very well-educated people.B.They are protective of their daughter.C.They have pushed Alma to take up music.D.They have made a good life plan for Alma.cThe belief that new technologies are causing the death of work is the idea that never goes away.Despite evidence to the contrary,we still view technological change today as being more rapid and dramatic in its consequences for work than ever before.But this is nothing new.People have always viewed the technological changes that take place during their lives as the most dramatic and dangerous that ever have happened in history.In the1930s,the British economist（经济学家）John Maynard Keynes predicted the widespread use of electricity would produce a world where people spent most of their time doing nothing.In the United States during the1960s,the government repeatedly investigated fears that automatic machines would permanently reduce the amount of work available.In1988,one Australian historian claimed that at least a quarter of the workforce would be without jobs within10years because of computers.Of course,none of these disasters came to pass in the United Kingdom,the United States and Australia,or anywhere else.Yet today,we are seeing the return of these predictions,with some experts claiming the world of work is once more undergoing radical and unprecedented change.They argue that robots and other workplace technologies are causing a reduction in the total amount of work available,or are bringing a more rapid pace of substitution of machines for humans than has been seen previously.But there is little evidence to support such beliefs.Statistics show that the percentage of people in work,the number of hours they work,and how frequently they change jobs have remained remarkably constant over the past20years.This stability should not come as a surprise.There are good reasons why we should not expect new technologies to cause the death of work.New technologies always cause job losses, but that is only part of the story.What also needs to be understood is how they increase the amount of work available.One way this happens is through the increases in incomes that accompany the use of new technologies.With the introduction of these technologies,goods and services can be produced faster,which results in higher real incomes for workers.Higher incomes then increase demand for other products and consequently more workers are needed to make them.Additionally,while new technologies are likely to substitute for some types of workers,they will also increase demand for other types of workers,especially those with higher level skills and expertise.So,the end of work is no closer today than at any time in the past.But there is still a need to keep disproving the prediction,to reduce people's fears.28.What is the function of the second paragraph?A.To explain the importance of developing new technology.B.To show how technology affected employment in the past.C.To argue that technological dangers are becoming more serious.D. To give historical examples of unnecessary fear about new technology.29.How can employment statistics over the past20years best be described?A.Confusing.B.Reliable.C.Stable.D.Variable.30.According to paragraph7,why does demand for products often increase after new technology isintroduced?A.There are more goods for people to choose from.B.There is more demand for new skills in the economy.C.Productivity improvements help raise workers*salaries.D.Higher quality goods at lower prices encourage consumption.31.What is the author's opinion about the introduction of new technology?A.It does not have an effect on most people's jobs.B.Its benefits are usually not worth the introduction.C.It usually leads to a significant increase in employment.__Supermarket shelves are filled with plant-based alternatives to cow milk,including soy,nut, and coconut milk.These products are popular with consumers who cannot drink cows'milk for health reasons,as well as with those concerned about animal welfare and environmental sustainability.While the dairy-free（非乳制的）options work well with cereal or in coffee,they fail miserably when it comes to making milk-based products like cheese or yogurt.However,these shortcomings may soon be a thing of the past,thanks to a new company in California,which has figured out how to create animal-free milk in a laboratory!Perumal Gandhi and Ryan Pandya founded the company in2014after becoming increasingly annoyed with the lack of cows'milkalternatives,particularly for cheese.For Gandhi,who stopped consuming animal products five years earlier due to environmental and animal welfare concerns,the motivation to create a better alternative stemmed from his love of cheesy pizza.Pandya was spurred into taking action after being forced to eat some^really bad" dairy-free cream cheese on his sandwich.The two MIT biomedical engineering scientists decided to join forces to create a more realistic alternative to dairy-based products.In their university lab,the pair spent nine months first isolating cow DNA then inserting it into yeast（酵母）.This genetic modification enabled the yeast to produce the necessary milk proteins.The final step of the process involved mixing the proteins with some plant nutrients and fats.The dairy milk not only tastes like the real thing but is also healthier,has a longer shelflife and,most important of all,is Earth friendly.According to the company's website,when compared to conventional milk production,their process uses65%less energy,creates84%less greenhouse gas emissions and requires91%less land and an amazing98%less water!Best of all,since it contains real milk proteins,the product behaves like the cow-produced version,which means vegetarian consumers will no longer have to deal with soggy cheese on their sandwiches and pizzas.The company plans to bring their creation to market later this year and their first product will most likely be cheese since there are already numerous good cows'milk alternatives available to i32.The underlined word"those"in paragraph1refers to_______.A.alternativesB.peopleC.productsD.reasons33.The company^founders were motivated to make the new product because of______.A.their deep concern for the environmentB.their worry that farm animals were poorly treatedC. the over-consumption of the dairy-based productsD.the poor taste of dairy-free cheese presently available34.What can be inferred from paragraph4?A.The dairy-free products cannot be stored for a long time.B.The new products will taste better than dairy-based ones.C. Cow farming causes considerable environmental damage.D.The dairymilk will be more expensive than cow's milk.35.Which of the following can be the best title for the text?A.Healthier CheeseB.New Milk Saves PlanetC. Fresher Milk,Better FutureD.Making Milk without Cows第二节供5小题海小题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。
广东省“四校”2018-2019学年高三第一次联考英语试题.pdf
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ADuring the cold winter days, there are some interesting festivals in the world. Look at the following ones.Harbin Ice and Snow FestivalPlace: ChinaTime: January 5 to February 5People build incredible things out of ice and snow, decorating them with lights.The Carnival of VenicePlace: ItalyTime: between February and MarchOne of the most beautiful festivals in the world, people wear masks and elaborate costumesto hide differences among classes, and there are contests for the best costumes.Holi FestivalPlace: IndiaTime: late February/ March, on the last full moon dayHindus and Sikhs, in India, Nepal, and Sri Lanka celebrate the main day of this incrediblyfun 16-day festival by throwing colored powder and water at each other.Sundance Film FestivalPlace: Utah, the USTime: end of FebruaryThe largest independent film festival in the US. Watch both feature films and shorts. Youneed to buy a ticket.1. Which of the following festivals can’t be celebrated at the end of February?A. Sundance Film Festival.B. Harbin Ice and Snow Festival.C. Holi Festival.D. The Carnival of Venice.2. If you want to watch wonderful films, you may go to _______.A. IndiaB. ChinaC. AmericaD. Italy3. If you go to Europe, which festival can you celebrate?A. Sundance Film FestivalB. Holi FestivalC. The Carnival of VeniceD. Harbin Ice and Snow Festival.BThomas James Hanson will remember for a long time the snowstorm that hit the state ofNew York on November 22. The 47-year-old man from Niagara Falls was stuck in his car on the highway for almost eight days after his vehicle was accidentally pushed to the side of the roadand covered with snow by workers employed to remove the snow from the streets.Driving on the Interstate Highway 190 during the worst of the snowstorm, Mr. Hanson decided to pull over his old 1993 Volkswagen Passat to the side of the road and wait for the weather conditions to improve. He remained motionless for approximately five hours before asnow plow arrived to clear the way. Unfortunately for the poor man, the driver of the giganticsnow removal vehicle did not see the small car, pushing it into the ditch and covering it withmore than 2 meters of snow.Fortunately for the father of two children, the snow that was stacked over his vehicle wasnot very dense and allowed for enough fresh air to get through to enable him to survive. He was able to drink water that he obtained by melting snow with his lighter in an aluminum coffee cup,and he ate the few items of groceries he had bought before going home.―If I had known I would be stuck for eight days, I would have bought more than a jar of dill pickles(咸菜), a bottle of ketchup and two sticks of beef jerky(牛肉干),‖ said the survivor with a smile.Thomas Hanson had almost lost all hope of being rescued when his car was hit once againthis morning by another snow plow, which revealed the poor man’s location.4. What caused Thomas James Hanson to fall into the ditch according to the passage?A. His drunk driving.B. The strong wind.C. The slippery road.D. A snow removal vehicle.5. It can be learned from the passage that _______.A. Mr. Hanson had bought some food before the accident.B. Mr. Hanson got rescued on November 22 eventuallyC. Mr. Hanson had enough bottled water to drink in the carD. Mr. Hanson was stuck in the car with his children.6. Which of the following can best describe Thomas James Hanson?A. Quick-minded.B. Hard-working.C. HumorousD. Careless7. Which of the following would be the best title of the passage?A. Heavy Snowstorm Caused Disaster to New YorkB. Man Found Alive after Being Stuck 8 Days under SnowC. Thomas James Hanson – a Black Sheep in the SnowD. Wonderful Eight Days of Experience in the SnowCThe Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) is a private research university in Cambridge, Massachusetts, founded in 1861 in response to the increasing industrialization of theUnited States. The institute stressed laboratory instruction in applied science and engineering.MIT’s early emphasis on applied technology at the undergraduate and graduate levels led toclose cooperation with industry. Curricular reforms under Karl Compton and Vannevar Bush inthe 1930s emphasized basic science. MIT was elected to the Association of American Universities in 1934. Today, the institute comprises various academic departments with a strongemphasis on scientific, engineering, and technological education and research.MIT is one of the most selective higher learning institutions, and received 18,357 undergraduate applicants for the class of 2018 —only admitting 1,419, an acceptance rate of7.73%.MIT’s 168-acre campus spans approximately a mile of the north side of the Charles Riverbasin in the city of Cambridge. The campus is divided roughly in half by Massachusetts Avenue,with most dormitories and student life facilities to the west and most academic buildings to theeast. MIT’s on-campus nuclear reactor is one of the most powerful university-based nuclearreactors in the United States. In 1999 Bill Gates donated $20 million to MIT for the constructionof computer laboratory named the ―William H. Gates Building‖. While Microsoft had previo given financial support to the institution, this was the first personal donation received from Gates.Other notable campus facilities include a pressurized wind tunnel and a towing tank for testingship and ocean structure designs.8. From the passage, we know MIT _______.A. is a public research university in Cambridge, Massachusetts.B. became a member of the Association of American Universities in 1934C. was founded to improve the development of agriculture of the United StatesD. at present puts emphasis on applied technology9. If there are 30,000 undergraduates applying for admission to MIT, only about ______ of themwill succeed.A. 1,319B. 2,319C. 3,319D. 4,31910. On MIT’s campus, you can’t find _______.A. Massachusetts AvenueB. a nuclear reactorC. a pressurized wind tunnelD. the Charles River11. The passage is written mainly to _______.A. present Bill Gate’s contributions to MITB. encourage more students to apply to MITC. give a brief introduction of MITD. attract more visitors to MassachusettsDSee a cellphone cover that you like on Taobao? Forget about placing an order, paying thebill online and waiting for days for it to be delivered to you. In the near future, you'll be able toget it in minutes just by hitting ―print‖ on your computer.You might find it hard to believe that you cou ld actually ―print‖ an object like you would a picture. But it is not that hard to understand how it would work. Just as a traditional printer sprays (喷) ink onto paper line by line, modern 3D printers spread material onto a surface layerby layer, from the bottom to the top, gradually building up a shape.Instead of ink, the materials the 3D printer uses are mainly plastic, resin(树脂) and certain metals. The thinner each layer is—from a millimetre to less than the width of a hair—the smoother and finer the object will be.This may sound like a completely new technology, but the truth is that 3D printing has been around since the late 1980s. Back then, it was barely affordable for most people, so few knewabout it.Last year, though, saw a big change in the 3D printing industry—printers became much cheaper. For example, 10 years ago a desktop 3D printer might have cost ￡20，000, while nowthey cost only about ￡1，000, according to the BBC.Taken out of the factory and introduced to more diverse and common uses, 3D printing cancreate just about anything you can think of—flutes (笛子), bikinis, jewelry, aircraft parts and even human organs. In fact, scientists from Cornell University in New York have just made anartificial ear using a 3D printer, according to Science Daily. The fake ear looks and acts exactlylike a natural one.However, as 3D printing becomes more common, it may bring about certain problems—such as piracy. ―Once you can download a coffee maker, or print out a new set of kitchen utensils (餐具) on your personal 3D printer, who will visit a retail (零售的) store again？‖ an expert in 3D printing told Forbes News. Even more frightening, what if anyone inthe world could use a 3D printer to print out a fully functioning gun?12. According to the article, in the future, the 3D printing technology will _______.A. enable people to make better purchases onlineB. change the way we make many productsC. be applied as widely in our daily life as computersD. shorten the time it takes for people to get what they buy online13. What happened in the 3D printing industry last year?A. The 3D printing technology was taken out of the factory.B. The 3D printing technology began to be used in various fields.C. The 3D printer was used for medical treatment for the first time.D. The 3D printer became more affordable for consumers.14. How is the last paragraph developed?A. By giving examples.B. By making comparisons.C. By analyzing the cause and effect.D. By presenting research findings.15. What is the best title of the passage?A. Great Demand for 3D PrintersB. Technology in the FutureC. Online Shopping DisappearingD. Printing out Everything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。
【word+答案解析】2023年广州一模英语试题
2023年广州市普通高中毕业班综合测试(一)英语第二部分阅读(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。
ASummer is coming.Are you looking for a part-time job? Here are some possible options. LifeguardAre you a strong swimmer and a good communicator? Would you like a challenge? We are looking for lifeguards for our busy summer season. No experience is necessary as you will get two weeks of training before you start the job.As well as being physically fit, you need to be available for work Mon-Fri,7- 11 a.m.Store assistantWe are looking for store assistants for our busy gift store. Applicants need to be reliable, friendly, and enjoy speaking to customers. A second language is preferred as many of our customers are tourists from other countries. The positions are part-time and you need to work from Thursday to Sunday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.Fashion designerAre you interested in the latest styles? Are you creative and good at art? If so, Dresswise is looking for a young person to create new looks for our teen department. This is a great opportunity to gain experience in the clothing industry. You will need to work four days a week and we'll pay you for each design we use. We'll also give you samples of your designs to wear.Game testerAre you into technology and creative? Would you like to play and test educational games and get paid for it? This is an exciting part-time job for somebody who loves playing games. We offer flexible hours. If this is for you, write a description of your favorite game and why you like it in no more than 150 words.If you are interested in any of the above jobs, please contact us at studentunrion @.21.What is a shared requirement for lifeguard and store assistant?municative ability.B. A second language.C.Professional experience.D. A strong body.22. Which job can you apply for if you can only work on weekends?A.Lifeguard.B.Store assistant.C.Fashion designer.D.Game tester.23.What can you get from the job as a fashion designer?A. Samples of the latest styles.B. Payment for each of your designs.C.Experience in the fashion industry.D. Chances to design clothes for adults.21.A 细节题。
2018年广东广州高三一模英语试卷-学生用卷
2018年广东广州高三一模英语试卷-学生用卷一、阅读理解1、【来源】 2018年广东广州高三一模（A篇）第21~23题6分2017~2018学年4月吉林长春汽车产业开发区长春汽车经济技术开发区第六中学高二下学期月考第21~23题6分2018~2019学年内蒙古鄂尔多斯东胜区鄂尔多斯市第一中学高二下学期期中第1~3题6分It's no secret that your personal characteristics directly affect how you interact with the world—but you might be surprised at just how deep it goes. Experts think that your personality can even affect how you exercise and influence what sports are suitable for you.Highly SensitiveHighly sensitive people may be more uncomfortable with group exercise classes or team sports where they feel their every move is being observed. Additionally, they may feel more upset over an ineffective or poor workout, says researcher Elaine Aron.For such people, individual or non-competitive activities like biking, running and hiking are ideal. Type A PersonalityType A individuals often have an "all or nothing approach" to exercise. This personality type is known for sticking closely to their plan, not to mention being super competitive. However, this can cause them to stick too closely to a fitness routine, which means they might try to push past an injury.To get better exercise results, Type A people need to be aware that following an exercise plan too strictly may limit their progress. They should be more flexible and listen to their body, especially when they are in pain.Type B PersonalityThis laid-back group may get too lazy about their exercise plan, which prevents them from seeing results. They are often less willing to devote enough time and energy to their fitness goals, especially if exercise is something that makes them anxious.Type B Individuals succeed in creative and operative environments, so team sports and group gym classes may be perfect.Remember, there are plenty of ways you can adapt a fitness plan to suit your needs, regardless of your characteristics. Just keep in mind what you like.(1) Why might highly sensitive people be unwilling to take part in group sports?A. They will feel like they are being evaluated.B. They don't like socializing with other people.C. They don't consider themselves to be athletic.D. They fear they'll be let down by their teammates.(2) Type A personalities can be best described as.A. committedB. flexibleC. independentD. sensitive(3) What is the purpose of the text?A. To help people understand what personality type they are.B. To explain how personal characteristics affect exercise habits.C. To identify the dangers of doing the wrong type of exercise.D. To describe different types of workouts that are available today.2、【来源】 2018年广东广州高三一模第24~28题8分2017~2018学年4月吉林长春汽车产业开发区长春汽车经济技术开发区第六中学高二下学期月考第24~27题8分2020~2021学年9月广东广州荔湾区广州市协和中学高三上学期月考第4~7题10分(每题2.5分) At first sight, Alma Deutscher, a twelve-year-old girl from England appears to be like any other typical pre-teen. She loves to skip rope, read and play with her younger sister. But this modest youngster, who composed her first musical work at age six, first short opera at age seven, and first full-length opera based on Cinderella at age ten, is anything but average. Though her parents downplay her extraordinary talent, young Alma is being described as "little Mozart" by the music world.Alma's operatic take on the classic fairy tale, which she began writing at age eight, has a slight twist. Her Cinderella is a musician who meets her Prince Charming through a song. "In my Cinderella, she sings the beginning of a ballad—but at midnight she flees. Eventually, the prince finds her after asking all the maidens of the land to sing the end of the ballad."The opera was first performed in Vienna, Austria on December 29, 2016, where the then eleven-year-old skillfully switched between the piano and the violin and received enthusiastic reviews. The young genius has since performed two new piano works, one in Austria and the other in China.While this may appear to be a lot for someone so young, Alma is not worried. She says, "Of course I have to work hard. But all children have to work hard for exams, and at least when I work hard, I work hard for something incredibly exciting, like seeing my whole opera put on stage."Alma's musical talent first came to light before she could even talk. Her parents recall that as an 18-month-old toddler, she was able to hum a pitch perfect version of the children's rhyme Twinkle Twinkle Little Star.However, Alma's abilities only gained international attention in 2012, after a family friend posted a video online comparing her to Mozart. The family was suddenly swamped with media requests and Alma became an overnight star, dubbed "Little Mozart". This nickname makes her parents unhappy because they believe it puts added pressure on the young girl. They would instead prefer her to be called "a composer and musician".Alma does not want to be compared to the famous artist either, saying, "There was only one Mozart, and I prefer to be little Alma." Regardless of what she calls herself, the twelve-year-old is changing the world of music forever!(1) What do we know about Alma Deutscher?A. She comes from a famous musical family.B. She has shown great musical talent from a young age.C. She regularly performs the classical music of Mozart.D. She has adapted some famous works of classical music.(2) How did Alma get to be widely known?A. Through an online video.B. By performing on television.C. By putting on an opera.D. Through her parents' promotion.(3) What is Alma's attitude towards her success?A. She is still unsatisfied with her performance.B. She is uncomfortable with so much pressure.C. She is modest about her musical achievementsD. She is proud to have become a professional musician(4) What can we infer about Alma's parents?A. They are very well-educated people.B. They are protective of their daughter.C. They have pushed Alma to take up music.D. They have made a good life plan for Alma.3、【来源】 2018年广东广州高三一模（C篇）第29~31题8分2017~2018学年4月广东广州越秀区广州大学附属中学高一下学期月考（C篇）第28~31题8分(每题2分)The belief that new technologies are causing the death of work is the idea that never goes away. Despite evidence to the contrary, we still view technological change today as being more rapid and dramatic in its consequences for work than ever before. But this is nothing new. People have always viewed the technological changes that take place during their lives as the most dramatic and dangerous that ever have happened in history.In the 1930s, the British economist（经济学家） John Maynard Keynes predicted the widespread use of electricity would produce a world where people spent most of their time doing nothing. In the United States during the 1960s, government repeatedly investigated fears that automatic machines would permanently reduce the amount of work available. In 1988, one Australian historian claimed that at least a quarter of the workforce would be without jobs within 10 years because of computers.Of course, none of these disasters came to pass in the United Kingdom, the United States and Australia, or anywhere else.Yet today, we are seeing the return of these predictions, with some experts claiming the world of work is once more undergoing radical and unprecedented change. They argue that robots and other workplace technologies are causing a reduction in the total amount of work available, or are bringing a more rapid pace of substitution of machines for humans than has been seen previously.But there is little evidence to support such beliefs. Statistics show that the percentage of people in work, the number of hours they work, and how frequently they change jobs have remained remarkably constant over the past 20 years.This stability should not come as a surprise. There are good reasons why we should not expect new technologies to cause the death of work. New technologies always cause job losses, but that is only part of the story. What also needs to be understood is how they increase the amount of work available.One way this happens is through new increases in incomes that accompany the use of new technologies. With the introduction of these technologies, goods and services can be produced faster, which results in higher real incomes for workers. Higher incomes then increase demand for other productsand consequently more workers are needed to make them. Additionally, while new technologies are likely to substitute for some types of workers, they will also increase demand for other types of workers, especially those with higher level skills and expertise.So, the end of work is no closer today than at any time the past. But there is still a need to keep disproving the prediction to reduce people's fears.(1) What is the function of the second paragraph?A. To explain the importance of developing new technology.B. To show how technology affected employment in the past.C. To argue that technological dangers are becoming more serious.D. To give historical example of unnecessary fear about new technology.(2) How can employment statistics over the past 20 years best be described?A. ConfusingB. ReliableC. StableD. Variable(3) According to paragraph 7, why does demand for products often increase after new technology is introduced?A. There are more goods for people to choose from.B. There is more demand for new skills in the economy.C. Productivity improvements help raise workers' salaries.D. Higher quality goods at lower prices encourage consumption.(4) What is the author's opinion about the introduction of new technology?A. It does not have an effect on most people's jobs.B. Its benefits are usually not worth the introduction.C. It usually leads to a significant increase in employment.D. Its danger to people's employment possibilities is overstated.4、【来源】 2018年广东广州高三一模（D篇）第32~35题8分2018~2019学年5月四川成都锦江区锦江区树德中学高一下学期月考第9~12题8分(分,2分,2分,2分)Supermarket shelves are filled with plant-based alternatives to cow milk, including soy, nut, and coconut milk. These products are popular with consumers who cannot drink cows' milk for health reasons, as well as with TAL#NBSP those concerned about animal welfare and environmental sustainability. While the dairy-free （非乳制的） options work well with cereal or in coffee, they fail miserably when it comes to making milk-based products like cheese or yogurt. However, these shortcomings may soon be a thing of the past, thanks to a new company in California, which has figured out how to create animal-free milk in a laboratory!Perumal Gandhi and Ryan Pandya founded the company in 2014 after becoming increasingly annoyed with the lack of cows' milk-free alternatives, particularly for cheese. For Gandhi, who stopped consuming animal products five years earlier due to environmental and animal welfare concerns, the motivation to create a better alternative stemmed from his love of cheesy pizza. Pandya was spurred into taking action after being forced to eat some "really bad" dairy-free cream cheese on his sandwich.The two MIT biomedical engineering scientists decided to join forces to create a more realistic alternative to dairy-based products. In their university lab, the pair spent nine months first isolating cow DNA then inserting it into yeast（酵母）. This genetic modification enabled the yeast to produce the necessary milk proteins. The final step of the process involved mixing the proteins with some plant nutrients and fats.The dairy-free milk not only tastes like the real thing but is also healthier, has a longer shelf life and, most important of all, is Earth friendly. According to the company's website, when compared to conventional milk production, their process uses 65% less energy, creates 84% less greenhouse gas emissions and requires 91 % less land and an amazing 98% less water! Best of all, since it contains real milk proteins, the product behaves like the cow-produced version, which means vegetarian consumers will no longer have to deal with soggy cheese on their sandwiches and pizzas.The company plans to bring their creation to market later this year and their first product will most likely be cheese since there are already numerous good cows' milk alternatives available to consumers.(1) The underlined word "those" in paragraph 1 refers to.A. alternativesB. peopleC. productsD. reasons(2) The company's founders were motivated to make the new product becauseof.A. their deep concern for the environmentB. their worry that farm animals were poorly treatedC. the over-consumption of the dairy-based productsD. the poor taste of dairy-free cheese presently available(3) What can be inferred from paragraph 4?A. The dairy-free products cannot be stored for a long time.B. The new products will taste better than dairy-based ones.C. Cow farming causes considerable environmental damage.D. The dairy-free milk will be more expensive than cow's milk.(4) Which of the following can be the best title for the text?A. Healthier CheeseB. New Milk Saves PlanetC. Fresher Milk, Better FutureD. Making Milk without Cows二、七选五5、【来源】 2018年广东广州高三一模第36~40题2017~2018学年广东广州越秀区广州市第七中学高一下学期期中第36~40题10分2019~2020学年福建福州仓山区福建师范大学附属中学高二上学期期末第32~36题10分2017~2018学年4月广东广州越秀区广州大学附属中学高一下学期月考第36~40题10分(每题2分) 2018~2019学年10月辽宁大连沙河口区辽宁师范大学附属中学高三上学期月考第36~40题10分Imagine that you are in a remote village somewhere with no medicalclinic.1Once the doctors get to you, they examine you and take blood samples, but they won't be able to help you until they take the samples back to the hospital to find out what is wrong.2Thanks to engineer Andy Ozcan, many people may never be in this situation. He has invented an app that turns your mobile phone into a diagnostic（诊断的） tool.Ozcan's invention is important because it is very accurate and easy to use. In many remote places, even if doctors have microscopes and other instruments to help them make diagnoses, there may still be other problems. Many doctors, for example, don't have enough training to correctly interpret what they see.3With Ozcan's mobile phone app, health workers can take a special photo of a blood sample and send it to a central computer at a hospital. The computer will then automatically interpret the photo and send a diagnosis back in a few minutes4His technology only requires a mobile phone and an Internet connection. As more than four billion people already have cell phones, the cost of establishing the diagnostic system is fairly low.By inventing a medical tool that uses existing technology—mobile phones—Ozcan has developed a medical tool that is both practical and economical. Therefore, it can be used effectively almost anywhere.5A. Another reason that Ozcan's invention is important is that it is inexpensive.B. Even though you may only have a simple infection（感染）, you might die because of the delay.C. People are trying to reduce the cost of this new medical tool.D. Ozcan's simple, cost-effective tool might just save millions of lives around the world.E. This tool has become much more popular all around the world.F. You become very sick and must wait days until a mobile medical unit arrives to help.G. As a result, they may diagnose illnesses incorrectly.三、完形填空6、【来源】 2018年广东广州高三一模第41~60题15分2017~2018学年4月广东广州越秀区广州大学附属中学高一下学期月考第41~60题30分One of my teammates said it best on our last day of the season: "Guys, you are my family. We are all brothers." Our tennis team is more than just a group of individual playersthrown1; there is a friendship2by no other group with which I have been involved. We are3, yet connected. We have student-athletes from all four years of high school, from different parts of the city, and from differentfamilies and social4. Nevertheless, we areall5by a shared love of tennis. The tennisteam6to me because it combines two things that I treasure most: tennis and7.Ever since I was ten years old, the8aspect of tennis attracted me to an otherwise physical sport. My first tennis coach always used to say, "Tennis is 10% physical and 90% mental."9the mental strength to stay10and controlled under pressure, skills are11. Sometimes I feel like I havetwo12in a match: me against the person on the other side of the net, and me against the person inside my head, telling me to hit a better shot.However, despite the13pressures of tennis, thebrotherhood14by working together as a team helps spreadthe15of the pressure over an entire group.We16each other on and off the court. We do this because we have become a/an17away from home. I play my best tennis when I have my team's full support,18in the knowledge that they are always backingme19. I know that each one of us puts everything we have intoevery20, whether we are playing or cheering.A. aroundB. backC. forwardD. togetherA. learnedB. followedC. matchedD. noticedA. courageousB. diverseC. motivatedD. skillfulA. activitiesB. backgroundsC. responsibilitiesD. servicesA. disturbedB. sponsoredC. trainedD. unitedA. continuesB. returnsC. mattersD. occursA. brotherhoodB. childhoodC. entertainmentD. societyA. physicalB. environmentalC. mentalD. technicalA. According toB. BeyondC. In spite ofD. WithoutA. activeB. calmC. hopefulD. silentA. contradictoryB. difficultC. uselessD. powerfulA. opponentsB. friendsC. goalsD. risksA. unavoidableB. unreasonableC. unexpectedD. unwelcomeA. allocatedB. createdC. imaginedD. suspectedA. areaB. controlC. valueD. weightA. supportB. fightC. recogniseD. teachA. audienceB. familyC. reasonD. surpriseA. anxiousB. curiousC. sensitiveD. secureA. enthusiasticallyB. differentlyC. graduallyD. intentionallyA. dreamB. personC. matchD. team四、语法填空7、【来源】 2018年广东广州高三一模第61~70题15分阅读下面材料，在空白处填写1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
2018-2019学年人教版高中英语高一上学期期末考试模拟测试题及答案-精编试题
2018-2019学年人教版高中英语高一上学期期末考试模拟测试题及答案-精编试题第一学期期末学业水平监测高一英语注意事项：1．本试卷分为第Ｉ卷﹙选择题﹚和第Ｉ卷﹙非选择题﹚两部分，共10页。
第Ｉ卷第1至第8页；第Ｉ卷第9至10页。
满分150分，考试时间120分钟。
2．答题前，请你务必将自己的姓名，准考证号用黑色墨水的0.5毫米签字笔填写在答题卡（卷）密封线内。
3．作答选择题必须用２Ｂ铅笔并把答题卡（卷）上对应的答案标号涂黑。
如需改动，用橡皮擦干净后，再选涂其它答案标号。
答第Ｉ卷时必须使用0.5毫米的黑色墨水签字笔书写在答题卡（卷）上的指定位置，在其它位置作答一律无效。
4．考试结束时，只交答题卡（卷）。
第Ⅰ卷（共三部分，满分90分）第一部分听力（共两节，满分30分）第一节（共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分）听下面５段对话。
每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。
听完每段对话后，你都有１０秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。
每段对话仅读一遍。
1.What will the woman do?A。
Stay in doors.B。
Have a walk.C。
Get a coat.2.What will the speakers order?A。
XXX andcoke.3.How did the woman know about the fire?A。
She read about it.B。
She witnessed it.C。
She saw it on TV.4.What is the man worried about?A。
The match may be delayed.B。
Their car may go out of control.C。
They arrive late for the game.5.What does the man mean?A。
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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。
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。
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?” she 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 themthe 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。