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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 Hotel CastawaysEstablished 1992Specialist tailor ﹣ made holidays to Mallorca，Yakamoz is a small and friendly hotel situated Spain， Madeira ， Portugal， The Canary near Fethiye in South ﹣ West Islands， Cyprus and France．Turkey ． Offering traditional Turkish﹡﹡﹡﹡﹡hospitality ， fabulous Mediterranean cuisine ， Quote Lonely Planet magazine to save 50 per￡and charming gardens， Yakamoz delights all person on your 2019 holiday ．who enter its gates．?All rooms have bathrooms and balconies ；﹡﹡﹡﹡﹡? Open April to late October ；01737 812255?2019 rates ﹣ twin rooms ￡20 per person www ． castaways． co． uk﹣ incl ． breakfast；? Show this ad to get an exclusive 10%LonelyPlanet magazine discount．www ． yakamozhotel． comEmail ： info@yakamozhotel ． comONCE IN A LIFETIME PERU ADVENTURE Rail Holidays of the WorldThe Desert， the Andes and the Amazon on a? Discover Peru and Brazil's cultural spectacular 2﹣ week Self Drive guided highlights by train ；holiday ．?Explore California by steam and railroad；Reach locations in South America others can? Travel by rail into Eastern Canada's remote only dream of with Peru Safari ．wilderness；～～～～～?Take a fabulous rail tour of Australia & NewPERU SAFARI Zealand in early 2019 ．The heart of adventure～～～～～Over 40Years of Unforgettable Rail Journeys T ：01744 889819orM ：07522 776160FFestingiog TravelE：info@perusafari ． com www ．ffestingiogtravel ．com0017 512400W ：www ． perusafari． com（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．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 whiteletters． 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 singleand 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 Anytimefor avoiding tax was forced to leave his position after news stories suddenly appeared claiminghe 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 themafter opposing or criticising Anytime ．By lunch ，he had more than one hundredexamples．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 at4a． 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．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"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 technologyD ． 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 ．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；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 Hotel CastawaysEstablished 1992Specialist tailor ﹣ made holidays to Mallorca，Yakamoz is a small and friendly hotel situated Spain， Madeira ， Portugal， The Canary near Fethiye in South ﹣ West Islands， Cyprus and France．Turkey ． Offering traditional Turkish﹡﹡﹡﹡﹡hospitality ， fabulous Mediterranean cuisine ， Quote Lonely Planet magazine to save 50 per￡and charming gardens， Yakamoz delights all person on your 2019 holiday ．who enter its gates．?All rooms have bathrooms and balconies ；﹡﹡﹡﹡﹡? Open April to late October ；01737 812255?2019 rates ﹣ twin rooms ￡20 per person www ． castaways． co． uk﹣ incl ． breakfast；? Show this ad to get an exclusive 10%LonelyPlanet magazine discount．www ． yakamozhotel． comEmail ： info@yakamozhotel ． comONCE IN A LIFETIME PERU ADVENTURE Rail Holidays of the WorldThe Desert， the Andes and the Amazon on a? Discover Peru and Brazil's cultural spectacular 2﹣ week Self Drive guided highlights by train ；holiday ．?Explore California by steam and railroad；Reach locations in South America others can? Travel by rail into Eastern Canada's remote only dream of with Peru Safari ．wilderness；～～～～～?Take a fabulous rail tour of Australia & NewPERU SAFARI Zealand in early 2019 ．The heart of adventure～～～～～Over 40Years of Unforgettable Rail Journeys T ：01744 889819orM ：07522 776160FFestingiog TravelE：info@perusafari ． com www ．ffestingiogtravel ．com0017 512400W ：www ． perusafari． com（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 samematerial ， 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 ？BA ． 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 ？CA ． 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 ．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 thesame 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 cardwas 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 theThe 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 Anytimefor avoiding tax was forced to leave his position after news stories suddenly appeared claiminghe 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 themafter 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 at4a． 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 ．。

2019年广东省广州市高考英语一模试卷及答案

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 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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．。

广州黄埔区2019年中考英语一模(带答案)

广东省广州市黄埔区2019年中考一模英语试卷一、语法选择Since my mother moved to live with us in the city, she had been much heavier than before. As time went by, her health got 1 . So I had to take her to see a doctor. My mother 2 to lose weight by doing exercise every day. She had no choice but to follow 3 the doctor said. I told her that I 4 with her every morning.On the first morning, she got up very early and ran with me in 5 neighborhood. I tried to run slowly 6 she could follow me. After ruuning for 7 minutes, I told her proper ways of exercise and the importance of eating healthy food. She listened to me carefully. It made me 8that she told me everything very patiently when I was a kid. 9 the second morning, I praised her for keeping 10 with me.But after two weeks, she wanted to 11 running because she thought the two-week exercise didn't work at all. To encourage her, I taught her 12 to use the facilities (设施) for exercise in the gym 13 is not far away. She began to exercise again.With my help, it 14 her one month to develop a good habit of daily exercise. “ Thank you, my dear daughter. Exercise brings health and happiness to me. I will never worry about my health.” Her words touched my heart 15 . I felt happy to make a big difference to my mother's life.1.A. better B. worst C. worse D. well2.A. tell B. telling C. had told D. was told3.A. what B. that C. which D. where4.A. would exercise B. did exercise C. will exercise D. had exercised5.A. we B. us C. our D. ours6.A. but B. so that C. that D. so7.A. few B. some C. any D. little8.A. to remember B. remembered C. remember D. remembering9.A. In B. On C. With D. For10.A. run B. to run C. running D. ran11.A. give up B. keep on C. set up D. take up12.A. where B. when C. what D. how13.A. whose B. where C. who D. which14.A. has taken B. taking C. took D. takes15.A. deeper B. deep C. deepest D. deeply二、完形填空My friends and I joined a two-day survival training course in the mountains. The first day was really 16 ——there was so much to do! Arriving at the campsite, we were divided into groups and given a tent, some food, a 17 and a compass(指南针). Standing next to a small river, Fanny 18 camping in the grassy area nearby. However, our instructor, Mr. Lee, pointed out that it might flood if it rained. In the end, we found a 19 area. Putting up the tent was very hard. 20 , Mr. Lee helped us a lot.By the time we had put up the tent, everyone was really 21 . "We wouldn't have got this hungry if we had brought some snacks." Peter said. We all told him to 22 complaining and help us start a fire to cook our food instead. Realizing we were having trouble making the fire, he finally helped out.The next day started early. Woken by a strange 23 . Peter went to see what was happening. "Some cows have eaten our breakfast!" he shouted. "That's all because you didn't 24 the food properly last night." said Mr. Lee.Worried that Mr. Lee was angry with us, we tried very hard on our next 25 --using the map and compass to find a secret location. We made it to the location before the other group did. We all felt very proud of ourselves.The survival training course was a great. Now I feel I could survive anywhere!16.A. disappointing B. difficult C. different D. boring17.A. map B. book C. light D. knife18.A. suggested B. finished C. imagined D. enjoyed19.A. nearer B. lower C. bigger D. higher20.A. Surprisingly B. Suddenly C. Luckily D. Usually21.A. hungry B. tired C. thirsty D. excited22.A. start B. mind C. stop D. continue23.A. music B. noise C. woman D. bird24.A. throw off B. put away C. eat up D. sell out25.A. plan B. lesson C. problem D. task三、阅读第一节阅读理解(A)I've been skiing since I was eight or nine years old. I've been on expeditions (探险) in many places like China, Pakistan and so on. But it was in my home country, the USA, that I came closest to death.It was April, 2011. I was skiing in the Tetons with my friends Jeremy and Xavier. They were both excellent snowboarders. That day, I was the last person to ski. They were watching me from a safe area. Suddenly, I heard someone cry loudly. I turned around and saw the whole mountain start to move behind me. It was a massive avalanche (大雪崩). The kind of avalanche that destroys trees, cars, buses, even houses! Tens of thousands of tons of snow was coming straight down the mountain behind me. I felt the snow push me forward, hundreds of metres, and then cover me. It was so heavy that I couldn’t breathe. And then it pushed me forward again and up. I looked around, and for a few seconds, I actually stopped being frightened. I had a moment to stop and to look at the power of the avalanche.I looked down into the bottom of the valley (峡谷). I could see trees that were 30m tall because I was so far away, and they looked tiny to me. "OK, I'm going all the way to the bottom!" I thought. Then the snow pushed me again down the mountain another 450m. I thought the force of the snow would destroy me; it was powerful. But in the end. I felt the valance slow down and I just fell heavily over the snow at the bottom of the valley.It took Jeremy and Xavier about 20 minutes to reach me. There was a pile of debris (碎雪) across the bottom of the mountain 300m wide. They couldn't believe it when they saw me. I was so lucky.Has the experience changed me? Do I think about life differently? I don't know, maybe. But I do know that it's important to live your life with meaning. Life is a gift, so be grateful to God.26. From the passage, it's true that_______________________.A. the writer came closest to death when he skied in PakistanB. the avalanche pushed the writer down about 300m awayC. the writer's friends came to learn skiing with the writerD. the writer couldn't breathe because of the weight of the snow27. Which word can best describe the writer's feeling towards the avalanche?A. Excited.B. Scared.C. Happy.D. Patient28. The underlined word "they " in Paragraph 3 refers to_________.A. the mountainsB. the treesC. Jeremy and XavierD. the valleys29. In what order did the following events take place in the story?a. The snow pushed me hard down into the bottom of the valley.b. Jeremy and Xavier were seeing me in a safe place.c. I stopped for a while to see the avalanche.d My friends came to my side.e. I heard a loud voice and saw a huge avalanche coming behind me.A. b-e-c-a-dB. b-e-a-c-dC. d-c-a-b-eD. d-e-c-a-b30. According to the writer, __________.A. his experience and his friends have changed himB. it's impossible to know the force of the snowC. one should not live a meaningless lifeD. he doesn't mind the matter of life or death(B)Language changes all the time. New words and phrases appear and grow. The words and pronunciations used by young people in the UK can be very different from those used by adultsLiving in a multi (多元的)-cultural society has an effect on language, especially on young people, whose friends are often from a mix of backgrounds. TV and music also influence the language of the young.Young British people use lots of language that you usually can't find in most dictionaries. These very informal(不正规的) words and expressions are known as “slang”. It is not possible to make a complete list of modern British slang. By the time the list was finished, it would be out of date! However, here are a few examples:◆“Safe”,“ sorted”;“ sound”,“cool” and “wicked” all mean “That' s good" or “I understand”.◆“Whatever ”means “I don’t care”.(e.g. A: But the teacher says we can't leave until we've finished. B: Whatever. I'm going)◆“He's fine". And “He's fit ” both mean “He's good-looking”. Fine and fit can describe a boy or a girl.Not everybody uses slang and not everybody likes it. A school in Sheffield, has recently required its pupils to stop using slang words such as hiya (hello), cheers and ta(both mean “thank you "). The head teacher says that If young people learn to speak“correctly”, this will help them get a place at university and a good job。

2019届广东省广州南沙区九年级综合测试(一模)英语试卷【含答案及解析】

2019届广东省广州南沙区九年级综合测试（一模）英语试卷【含答案及解析】姓名___________ 班级____________ 分数__________一、完形填空1. Jane was walking round the department store. She remembered how difficult ____ was to choose a suitable Christmas present for her father. Shethat he was as easy to please as her mother, who was always happy withbeautiful clothes.Besides, shopping Christmas Day is quite busy, and at this time of theyear it was not_________ great fun: people stepped on your feet or pushed youwith ________ elbows(肘部), they just wanted to get to the cheapest goodsbefore .Jane stood in front of a counter and some attractive ties were on display.“They are real silk，”the assistant tried her. “They worth doublethe price.” but Jane knew that her father hardly liked this kind ofpresent before.Jane stopped at a small counter. She found some good cigarettes on sale.her father smoked only once a week, she knew that they were the presents belonged to him. Without for long, she bought them.When Jane got home, with her small but well-chosen presents in her bag, herparents supper at table with lots of dishes. Jane asked theyhad supper so early. Her mother was , “Your father has at lastdecided to stop smoking.” Jane by her.1.A. it B. this C. that D. there2.A. wish B. wished C. wishing D. to wish3.A. on B. in C. at D. from4.A. an B. a C. the D. /5.A. their B. them C. theirs D. they6.A. other B. the other C. others D. the others7.A. to attract B. attracting C. attract D. attracted8.A. clear B. clearly C. clearer D. more clearly9.A. Because B. But C. Although D. So10.A. what B. whom C. who D. which11.A. think B. thinks C. to think D. thinking12.A. are having B. had C. were having D. have had13.A. what B. when C. how D. why14.A. exciting B. excitement C. excite D. excited15.A. tells B. told C. was told D. is told2. When I was a small boy, something happened to me that made me never put any wild creature in a cage.We lived near a forest, and every evening the mockingbird would come and . I decided to catch a youngand keep it in a cage, and in this way, I would havemy own private musician. Then I succeeded in catching oneand put it in a cage. At first, the bird was ,so it fluttered (扑腾) in the cage. But finally it wasused to living in its new home. I felt very excited with myself and some beautiful singing.On the second day, the little bird’s mother flew to the cage with in her mouth. The baby bird ate everything.I was to see this. Certainly the mother bird knewhow to feed her baby better than I did.The following morning when I went to see my bird, Ifound it on the floor of the cage. I was terribly surprised and sad! What had happened?Arthur Wayne, a famous biologist, happened to myfather at that time. After she knew my story, sheexplained to me, “A mother mockingbird, finding her youngin a cage, will bring it poison berries. She thinksit better for her baby to die than to lose ”Since then I have never caught any living creature and put it in a cage. All living things have a right to live free.1. A. dance______________ B. fly ______________ C. sing ________ D. jump2. A. bird ______________ B. boy ______________ C. fish ________ D. thief3. A. happy ______________ B. careful ______________ C. active ________ D. afraid4. A. looked forward to B.looked out of C.looked for D.looked up5. A. water ______________ B. food ______________ C. songs ________ D. stones6. A. worried ______________ B. pleased___________ C. bored ________ D. tired7. A. alone ______________ B. alive ______________ C. dead ________ D.sick8. A. invite ______________ B. visit ______________ C.challenge D. introduce9. A. never ______________ B. seldom ______________ C.sometimes D. ever10. A. friends ______________ B. parents ______________ C.freedom D. happiness二、阅读理解3. Teenager Jake Deham was skiing with his family in the US when he fell over and lost one of his skis. His family didn’t know that he had a problem. They kept on skiing. When they got to the foot of the mountain, there was no signof Jake.Jake couldn’t find his ski anywhere. In the end, he decided to take offhis other ski and walk down the mountain. But he couldn’t work out the right way to go.It was now getting dark and he was a long way from any place of safety. He knew that he might die that night in the cold temperatures. But Jake kept calm. At home, Jake watched a lot of programmes about living in difficult situations. He remembered the advice from these programmes and knew that he should build a hole in the snow. He made a hole so the wind couldn’t blow into it. Outsidehis hole, the temperature fell to a dangerous-15℃ that night, but inside it Jake was safe from the cold.After the long evening passed, Jake began to think his way out. He had to get down the mountain. The TV programmes always said,“ If you are lost, you should find someone else’ s tracks(足迹) through the snow and follow them.” “I wanted to live my life.” Remembered Jake. “So I got up and I found some ski tracks and I followed those.” He walked and walked and finally saw lights. ……His mum was very happy when she heard his son was saved. Amazingly, Jake didn’t even have to go to hospital. He got through the terrible experience without any injuries.So, the next time someone says that watching TV is a waste of time, think ofJake. Sometimes TV can save your life!1. Jake’s parents didn’t know that he was missing until__________.A. Jake contacted them on the phoneB. they began to ski down the mountainC. they reached the foot of the mountainD. Jake lost one of his skis2. What was the most important decision Jake made for his safety?A. To go skiing with his family in the US.B. To search for the ski that he had lost in the snow.C. To take off his other ski and walk down the mountain.D. To build a hole in the snow to keep himself warm.3. In what order did the following take place in the story?a. Jake made a hole in the snow.______________b. Jakelost one of his skis.c. Jake finally saw lights.________ ___________d. Jake followed some tracks.e. Jake took off his other ski.A. b-e-a-d-cB. a-b-e-c-dC. d-e-b-a-cD. b- c-e-a-d4. What probably happen to Jake when he saw lights?A. Jake’s parents came to search and saved him.B. Jake went back to the hole and waited there.C. Jake found his lost ski and skied down by himself.D. Jake found a team of men who came to save him.5.What can we learn from the story？A. It is dangerous for us to travel alone.B. Keep calm when facing difficulties.C. Never give up and you will be successful.D. It is a waste of time to watch TV.4.Isabel Allende’s novels are enjoyed all over the world.She is famous for her creativity and imagination. And her own personal story is as amazing as any she has evertold in a novel. Born in 1942, Allende’s family movedoften during her childhood. She went to school in South America, Europe, and Asia. As a young woman, she became a journalist in Santiago, Chile’s capital city. Then, she got married and had two children. In 1970, everything began to change.² Leaving homeIsabel All ende’s uncle was a political leader named Salvador Allende. In 1970, her uncle was elected president of Chile. In 1973, President Allende was killed during the fighting. When Isabel Allende began to fear for her life,she and her family decided to move to Venezuela.² From Newspaper to NovelsIt was really a painful experience for Isabel Allende to leave her country. Without this experience, however, Allende said she never would have begun writing novels. Then shegot a phone call from Chile. Her grandfather was dying.She knew she could not return home to be with him, but she wanted to respect him in some way. “I decided towrite a letter about all the things he told us when we were young,” Allende explained. Later, she wrote a longletter which became Allende’s first novel, The House of the Spirits .² The Writ ing Life“I spent ten, twelve hours a day in a room, writing,” Allende says, “Idon’t talk to anybody; I don’t answer the phone.” When she finished thefirst draft of a new novel, Allende mailed a copy to her strictest critic (评论家).“I send it to my mot her. She read it and came here with a red pen. We fight for a month at least .” Allende then went back to work until she feltthe book was finished. “The storytelling is the fun part,” she said. “The writing can be a lot of work!”1.What does the writer think of Isabel Allende’s story?A. interestedB. movingC. painfulD. amazing2.What was Isabel Allende before she got married?A. She was a journalist.B. She was a teacher.C. She was a political leader.D. She was a president.3.According to the last paragraph, the underlined words “ strictest critic” refer to__________.A. Isabel Allende’s father________________________B. Isabel Allende’s motherC. Isabel Allende’s grandfatherD. Isabel Allende’s uncle4.Why did Isabel Allende start writing her first novel?A. Because she wanted to make money.B. Because she liked writing novel.C. Because she wanted to respect her grandfather.D. Because she wanted to write against the government.5. In Paragraph 4, when Allende said “ We fight for a month at least ”,she meant that “___________”.A. Isabel Allende and her mother discussed and argued alot about the draft.B. Isabel Allende and her mother often fought because ofthe draft.C. Isabel Allende and her mother didn’t have a good relationship.D. Isabel Allende’s mother didn’t like Isabel Allende’sdraft at all .5.China’s new hot word, tuhao , may be in next year’sOxford English Dictionary.In Chinese, tu means rude and hao means rich. In recent years, people use this term to describe those who spend money in an unreasonable way. The word became more popular with the newest Apple’s gold-colored iPhone, which is lovedby China’s rich people. The color became know n as“ tuhaogold ”. The word is now often used to refer to people who have the cash but lack taste.There are two other Chinese hot words: dama and NoZuoNoDie , which may also be taken in the dictionary. Dama , meaning middle-aged women, was first used in the Western media bythe Wall Street Journal . Thousands of Chinese women were buying a large amount of gold when the gold price hadgone down. Another phrase NoZuoNoDie means if you don’t do stupid things, they won’t come back to bite you, is alsovery popular. Other words, such as Maotai , Chinglish and "dim sum " have also been included in the dictionary.“Words like dama and tuhao are so vivid. My friends andI use them a lot—it’s so much fun,” said an American student who studies in Beijing.BBC World News recently made a special program called“ Tuhao , let’s be friends !” “The frequent use ofChinglish by foreign media suggests that foreign people are looking more to the lifesty le and popular culture of China,” says Zhang Yiwu, professor of Peking University.What does this trend suggest about the Chinese language's influence?Xing Hongbing, professor from Beijing Language and Culture University (BLCU)said “These show that Chinglish is now being accepted by the rest of theworld and they play important roles in daily life of Chinese. Behind these Chinglish words and phrases is the Chinese culture. They are reflections ofthe changes and trends in the Chinese society and they help people from other countries to understand what's happening in China.”1.__________can be called “tuhao” according to the passage.A. The rich who like iPhone made of goldB. The people who bought a lot of goldC. People who can be friendsD. The rich people who lack taste2.Which of the following word is NOT Chinglish hot word?A. damaB. karaokeC. tuhaoD. dimsum3.Why does the word “Dama” become so popular now?A. They bought gold crazily when the gold price were down.B. They are wealthy middle-aged women.C. They made the gold prices up.D. They worked on the Wall Street.4.According to the passage, Xing Hongbing agreed that______.A. Chinglish hot words tell some funny things about China.B. Chinglish plays important roles in daily life of Chinese.C. Chinglish hot words are so vivid that people likeusing them a lot.D. foreigners want to know more about the culture of China from Chinglish.5.What is the purpose of writing this article__________.A. To describe the hot words in Oxford English dictionary.B. To explain the meanings of some Chinese hot words .C. To describe the use of Chinglish hot words and their influence.D. To show the different opinions about Chinglish hot words.6.1. How old were the twin sisters when they received the Harvard offers?A.19B. 20C. 22D. 232.Which country does Lee-Se-Dol come from?A. The US________B. China________C. South Korea________D. South Africa3.Which of the following are the best spots to sight and observe birdsexcept__________.A. Yuexiu ParkB. Nansha Wetland Park.C. Liuhuahu Wetland ParkD. Baiyun Mountain Scenic Area4. According to the website, which of the following is NOT TRUE about Zootopia ?A. Zootopia is a great success.B. Frozen sells better than Zootopia .C. Zootopia is a movie about animal.D. Zootopia is the latest Disney movie.5.What can we learn from the website?A. Google AlphaGo computer beat the professional player 5to 4 at last.B. The twin sisters study Chinese at Fudan University.C. The Guangzhou Forestry Department cited five best spotsto observe birds.D. Readers can get information about business from the website.三、任务型阅读7. 阅读填空阅读短文及文后选项，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。

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2019年白云区一模试题一、语法选择 (共15小题;每小题1分，满分15分）Although he is one of China’s most famous scientists， Yuan Longping considers 1 a farmer, for he works the land to do his research。

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Take a fabulous rail tour of Australia & NewPERU SAFARI Zealand in early 2019 ．第 1 页（共 31 页）The heart of adventure～～～～～ Over 40Years of Unforgettable RailJourneys T ： 01744 889819orM： 07522 776160FFestingiog TravelE ： info@perusafari ． com www ．ffestingiogtravel ．com0017 512400W ：www ． perusafari ． com（ 1）What is the cost for 2nights of accommodation for 2people at the Yakamoz Hotel withthe 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 betterthan 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 asignificant advantage ．Recent research has found even though boys read less frequently than girls ， girls still receive more encouragement to read from their第 2 页（共 31 页）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﹣c alled "boy ﹣ friendly" books that boys supposedly "prefer" ． These aretypically assumed to be non﹣fiction works ， as many people believed that boysprefer to read non ﹣ fiction ．But this belief is not supported by recent research ， which in fact suggests boys aremorelikely to choose to read fiction than non ﹣ fiction ． Encouraging all boys to read non ﹣ fictionunder the mistaken belief that it is their preference may actually be harmful ． Fiction readersread more frequently and demonstrate faster language learning and higher language ability ．Besides encouraging more fiction reading ， there are a number of ways that we canhelpconnect boys with books ． Firstly ， don't assume that boys of the same age have thesameinterests or that their interests stay the same over time ． To match boys with suitablereadingmaterial ， have regular discussions about reading for pleasure in order to keep up with theirinterests．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 ， andas students move to higher grades they often have less access to libraries duringclass ． Access to books for boys isessential to promote reading ．In addition ， we should keep paper books available because research shows thatboys areless likely to choose to read on screens than girls ． Finally we should promote reading as anenjoyable pastime by being a role model． Let your children or students see you read forpleasure．（ 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．第 3 页（共 31 页）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， onthesame day： December 12th， at 12 p．m.. Simultaneously ， important lookingenvelopes 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． Thecardwas beautifully designed ﹣ a black background with the words printed out in crisp whiteletters． There was no explanation on the back ， just a website address． Chriswent 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 singlefield that read ， "What do you want ？ " All you had to do was type the words into that box ，第 4 页（共 31 页）and then specify how quickly you wanted your item delivered ： within one ， ten， ortwenty﹣ four hours ．Bloggers were the first to test the service ． And theirreviews were glowing ． Withinweeks， Anytime had become a part of daily life ． Nobody used other delivery sites or thepostanymore 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 Anytimefor avoiding tax was forced to leave his position after news stories suddenly appeared claiminghe was dishonest． The head of another company taking Anytime to court died in a caraccidentjust 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 A nytime ． By lunch ， he had more than one hundredexamples． Something was definitely wrong ． Chris worked on his list the rest ofthe day ，emailing people who could provide more information and lookingthrough newspaper records．After working through the night ，an exhaustedChris finally fell asleep at his desk at4a． m．．When he woke a few hours later ， there was a message flashing on his computerscreen："Stop making trouble ．" Chris smiled ． He had no intention of stopping now that heknew hewas 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．第 5 页（共 31 页）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 acentury ，its rest only occasionally disturbed when the room's three key holders perform acoordinatedopening ceremony to let technicians enter and clean this precious piece of metal ．First， the cylinder is rubbed with a piece of soft ， alcohol ﹣ soakedcloth． Then it issteamed with pure water ． Finally ， the 1kg cylinder is returned ， carefully ， to itsrestingplace．Such attention to a lump of metal is unusual ， but has a purpose． The castlehouses theInternational Bureau of Weights and Measures and that piece of shining ， circularmetal is itsholiest relic ．It is the defining mass （质量）against which all other kilograms aremeasured． This is the international prototype ， or standard， of the kilogram ． TheIPK ，in short ．Dozens of carefully weighted copies of the original have been made ． They arestoredaround 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 InternationalBureauof 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 anobject ． The king of kilograms is about to be dethroned ．第 6 页（共 31 页）"One key reason for doing this work is to provide international security ， " saysBureauspokesman Paul Robinson ． "If the castle burned down tomorrow and the kilogram wasdestroyed， we would have no reference left for the world's metric weights system． Therewould 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 tocarry out more and more precise measurements． "Drug companies will soon be wanting to useingredients that will have to be measured in terms of a few millionths or even billionths of agram， " says Robinson ． "We need to be prepared to weigh substances with that kind ofaccuracy． "（ 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 kilo第 7 页（共 31 页）D ． 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 turnforthe worse．（1）Having nowhere to go ，I spotted a young man in his front yard assessingthesituation ． 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 hishousewith his wife ， Kayti and their two daughters ． I told him I was concerned about thedamage tomy car， as the continuing rain was starting to turn into hail （冰雹）． Trent thengrabbed ablanket from his garage and covered my car ．（3）Fortunately ， his efforts saved mycar from being damaged by the hail ．By 11 ：00 a．m．， the electricity and phone services had both gone ．（ 4）Trentmade me a cup of tea and Kayti gave me a towel to dry myself off ． The three of uschattedwhile waiting for the weather to get better． I learned that Trent had lost his job and wasstruggling 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 hassincecalled 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 8 页（共 31 页）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 ，isthe study of the past ． Given all the （ 2）and pressures that come from living in thepresent and （ 3）what is yet to come ， why bother with what has been ？ Given allthe available branches of knowledge ， why insist ﹣ as most（ 4）systems do ﹣ onhistory ？ 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 lessinterested in the subject and more （ 10）about why they should bother with it ， aclearer explanation of its purpose is required ．（11）do not perform heart transplants ， improve highway design ，or arrestcriminals ． In a society that quite correctly expects education toserve （ 12）purposes，history's functions can seemmoredifficult to （ 13）than thoseofengineering ormedicine ． Hist ory is infact veryuseful ， actually（ 14）， but theproducts ofhistorical study are oftenless （ 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 usinghistorical materials ？Unfortunately ， major aspects of a society's operation cannot be set up as preciseexperiments．（ 1 8）， history must serve ， howeverimperfectly， as our （ 19），helping us understand who we are and why we do what we do ． This ， fundamentally ，is whywe cannot （ 20）history ．（1） A． process B ． result C． future D ． environment第 9 页（共 31 页）（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 ． ConsequentlyB ． AlternativelyC． Fortunately D ． Admittedly（19） A ． library B ． laboratory C． clinic D ． museum（20） A ． make upfor B ． give in to C． get closetoD ． stay awayfrom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 whenwe 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 optionsbefore coming out with a wrapped sandwich （ 3）（hold ） between his paws．第 10 页（共 31 页）（4）（ surprise）， rather than run away， he jumped down and walkedcasuallyto 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 poolofwater and（ 10）（ dip ） his paws in ． With a casual air， he rubbed his pawstogetherunderwater 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 waswaitingfor the green lights that a girl of about ten was knocked down by a pass car ． The car thendrives off quickly ． A man immediately rushed to the girl to give him first aid ， but Ijoined inwithout any hesitation ． Luckily she was not bad injured and we sent her to the nearhospital ．I am proud of what I did for the girl ． As member of the society ， I am aware ofthatbeing 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．第 11 页（共 31 页）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．第 12 页（共 31 页）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 HotelCastawaysEstablished 1992Specialist tailor ﹣ made holidays to Mallorca ，Yakamoz is a small and friendly hotel situatedSpain ， Madeira ， Portugal ， TheCanarynear Fethiye in South ﹣ West Islands ， Cyprus and France ．Turkey ． Offering traditionalTurkish ﹡﹡﹡﹡﹡hospitality ， fabulous Mediterranean cuisine ， Quote Lonely Planet magazine to save 50 per￡ and charming gardens ， Yakamozdelights all person on your 2019 holiday ．who enter its gates ．? All rooms have bathrooms andbalconies ；﹡﹡﹡﹡﹡? Open April to late October ；01737 812255? 2019 rates ﹣ twin rooms ￡20 per person www ． castaways ． co ． uk﹣ incl ． breakfast ；? Show this ad to get an exclusive10%LonelyPlanet magazine discount ．www ． yakamozhotel ． comEmail ：info@yakamozhotel ． comONCE IN A LIFETIME PERU ADVENTURERail Holidays of the World The Desert ， the Andes and the Amazon on a? Discover Peru and Brazil'sculturalspectacular 2﹣ week Self Driveguidedhighlights by train ；holiday ．? Explore California by steam and railroad ； Reach locations in South America others can? Travel by rail into Eastern Canada'sremoteonly dream of with Peru Safari ．wilderness ；～～～～～? Take a fabulous rail tour of Australia &New 第 13 页（共 31 页）PERU SAFARI Zealand in early 2019 ．The heart of adventure～～～～～Over 40Years of Unforgettable RailJourneysT ：01744 889819orM：07522 776160 FFestingiog TravelE：info@perusafari ． com www ．ffestingiogtravel ．com0017 512400W ：www ． perusafari． co m（1）What is the cost for 2nights of accommodation for 2people at the Yakamoz Hotel with theLonely 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 getan 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 ，乘第 14 页（共 31 页）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 inearly 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 betterthan 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． Parentsreadmore with their daughters ． This sends a strong and early message that books are forgirls ， aswell as equipping girls with a significant advantage ． Recent research has found eventhoughboys 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 ﹣c alled "boy ﹣ friendly" books that boys supposedly "prefer" ． These aretypically assumed to be non﹣fiction works ， as many people believed that boysprefer to read non ﹣ fiction ．But this belief is not supported by recent research ， which in fact suggests boys aremorelikely to choose to read fiction than non ﹣ fiction ． Encouraging all boys to read non ﹣ fictionunder the mistaken belief that it is their preference may actually be harmful ． Fiction readersread more frequently and demonstrate faster language learning and higher language ability ．Besides encouraging more fiction reading ， there are a number of ways that we canhelpconnect 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第 15 页（共 31 页）material ， have regular discussions about reading for pleasure in order to keep up with theirinterests．Schools should also provide access to libraries during lessons throughout the yearsofschooling ． Girls visit the library in their free time more than boys ， and as students move tohigher grades they often have less access to libraries during class ． Access to books for boys isessential to promote reading ．In addition ， we should keep paper books available because research shows thatboys areless likely to choose to read on screens than girls ． Finally we should promote reading as anenjoyable pastime by being a role model． Let your children or students see you read forpleasure．（ 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 ？ BA ． 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 theauthor ？ CA ． 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 ．第 16 页（共 31 页）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 earlymessage 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 regulardiscussions 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 thesame day： December 12th， at 12 p．m.. Simultaneously ， important lookingenvelopes containing cards with the same message were hand ﹣ delivered to theoffices of all the major news companies．One found its way to the desk of Chris Lin ， a business reporter at The Post． The card。

2019年广东省英语一模 (1)

绝密★启用前2019年普通高等学校招生全国统一考试广东省英语模拟试卷(一)本试卷分第I卷(选择题)和第Ⅱ卷(非选择题)两部分,共8页。

全卷满分120分,考试用时120分钟。

注意事项：1.因本试卷不考听力,第I卷从第二部分的“阋读理解”开始,试题序号从“21”开始。

2.答卷前,考生须认真核对条形码上的姓名、考生号、考场号和座位号,并将其贴在指定位置,然后用毫米黑色宇迹签字笔将自己所在的县(市、区)、学校以及自己的姓名、考生号、考场号和座位号填写在答题卡和试卷的指定位置,并用2B铅笔在答题卡的“考生号”处填涂考生号。

3.回答选择题时,选出每小题答案后,用2B铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑;回答非选择题时,将答案写在答题卡上,写在本试卷上无效。

4.考试结柬后,将本试卷和答题卡一并交回。

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,并在答题卡上将该项涂黑AHawaii, 2nd EditionOriginal price: $Sale price: $20. 95Summary: Hawaii is one of the world’s premier vacation destinations, and this practical and fact- packed book shows why. Like other Traveler guides, it's atreasure of special features- walking and driving tours, in-depth Hawaiian history, a sample of the best of each island’s activities, plus a selection of hotels and restaurants in every price range.Be the Pack LeaderOriginal price: $Sale price: $Summary: Bestselling author Cesar Millan takes principles of dog psychology a step further, showing you how to develop the calm energy of a successful leader and use it to improve your dog’s life and your own life. With practical tips and techniques, Cesar helps you understand and read your dog’s energy as well as your own energy so that you can take your connection with your dog to the next level.Celebrate HanukkahOriginal price: $Sale price: $Summary: The US astronaut Jeffrey Hoffman brought a menorah(烛台)and a dreidel(陀螺)on his Space Shuttle mission in 1993. Hoffman observed the traditional spinning of the dreidel, but wisely left the menorah unlit in several thousand liters of rocket fuel. Also included is the author’s sure-to-please potato pancakes’ recipe.A New Perspective of EarthOriginal price:$Sale price: $Summary: The author Benjamin Grant describes a unique collection of satellite images of the earth that offer an unexpected look at humanity. More than 200 images of industry, agriculture, architecture and nature highlight incredible patterns while also revealing a deeper story about human influence. This extraordinary photographic journey around our planet captures the sense of wonder gained from a new, aerial point and creates a perspective of the earth as it has never been seenbefore.21. Who is Be the Pack Leader most beneficial toA. Gog lovers.B. Human psychologists.C. People who love travelling.D. Adults who highlight family connections.22. What is A New Perspective of Earth mainly aboutA. A space journey.B. The earth’s satellite.C. Our home planet.D. Photography techniques.23 Which book offers the maximum discountA. Hawaii, 2nd EditionB. Be the Pack LeaderC. Celebrate HanukkahD. A New Perspective of EarthBRecently whenever I turned on my computer or my mobile phone, news about the great effect of Hurricane Harvey on thousands of people caught my eyes. We saw many unfortunate events. However, there were also the bright news that confirmed the goodness of mankind. As a journalist, I wrote many human interesting stories during my career. That's why the story about the guys in the bakery caught my eyes.When the staff at a Mexican bakery chain in Houston were trapped inside the building for two days, they didn’t sit there feeling sorry for themselves. They used their time wisely after flooding caused by Hurricane Harvey. While they were waiting for the eventual rescue that came on Monday morning, four decided to makeas many loaves of bread as possible for their community.The flood water rose in the street outside. They took advantage of their emergency power supply to bake bread. They used more than 4,200 pounds of flour to create hundreds of loaves and sheets of sweet bread. Although the water kept rising, they continued baking to help more people. By the time the owner managed to get to them, they had made so much bread that we took the loaves to loads of emergency centers across the city for people affected by the floods.The store manager, Brian Alvarado, told The Independent, “Whenever a disaster occurs, nobody should just feel forlorn. Instead, we should take positive action to save ourselves and help others. Our acts of kindness will make a big difference.”24. What did the bakery store workers do after flooding caused by Hurricane HarveyA. They volunteered to make bread for their community.B. They managed to live by selling more bread in the store.C. They felt sorry that they couldnt escape from the store.D. They ate nothing but to wait for their community to rescue them.25. Which of the following best explains"forlorn"underlined in the last paragraphA. Fortunate.B. Hopeful.C. Shallow.D. Desperate.26. What can we infer from the textA. Alvarado organized his workers to bake much bread.B. Hurricane Harvey caused a power failure in Houston.C. The staff in the bakery sent enough flour to emergeney centers.D. The author preferred to write stories about people facing disasters.27. What can be the best title for the textA. A Popular Mexican Bakery Chain in HoustonB. Wait for the Eventual Rescue in a Big DisasterC. All Kinds of Disasters Caused by Hurricane Harvey in HoustonD. Bake Bread to Make a Difference in Face of Hurricane HarveyCMore and more people in America are celebrating the Indian holiday Diwali. Diwali is Hindi for"row of lights". It is the most important holiday in India.Many people around the world are beginning to celebrate it as well. The United States is one of the places where the festival is becoming more common. Diwali celebrations can now be found at American landmarks like Disneyland in California and New York City's Times Square. They are also held in many parks and museums.Neeta Bhasin created the Times Square event. She said Indian immigrants have found great success in America, But, she said, many Americans still do not know much about India. So, she decided to act. "I felt it's about time that we should take India to mainstream America and show India's rich culture, heritage, arts and variety to the world, " she said, "and I couldn’t find a better place than Times Square. "Bhasin came to the United States from India 40 years ago. She is president of ASB Communications, the marketing firm behind Diwali at Times Square. Tens of thousands of people attend the event, now in its fourth year.In India, Diwali is a five-day harvest festival held just before the Hindu New Year. The exact dates change from year to year but Diwali is always in the fall. Celebrations include lighting oil lamps or candles called “diyas”.A Diwali celebration will light up Disney California Adventure Park in Anaheim this year. Visitors can watch performances of traditional Indian dances and take part in a Bollywood dance party. The event is part of a Festival of Holidays program at the theme park to show cultural traditions from around the world. The program takes place on November 10th through January 7th.San Antonio, Texas, also holds a Diwali celebration. And it is one of the nation’s largest celebrations, with more than 15,000 people in attendance each year. Visitorscan enjoy Indian dance, food and fireworks. Organizers also plan to float hundreds of lighted candles in the San Antonio River, along the city’s famous River Walk. is the main symbol in the Indian holiday DiwaliA. Dances.B. Lamps.C. Food.D. Clothes.29. Why did Neeta Bhasin set up the Times Square eventA. To make the American culture richer.B. To create a new business for the firm.C. To make Indian culture better known in the US.D. To show the achievements of Indian immigrants.30. What do we know about DiwaliA. It is held in autumn in India.B. It lasts five days in America.C. It has been held for 40 years in America.D. It happens from November 10th to January 7th in India.31. What is the main idea of the textA. Diwali is mainly celebrated in Disney Parks.B. Many American cities compete to hold Diwali.C. Indian Holiday Diwali lights up America, too.D. Diwali has become the most important holiday in India.DScientists have found what they believe are pieces of a meteor(流星) that fell to the earth last year. The objects were discovered off the coast of the United States in the Pacific Ocean.The crew of the Nautilus, a private research ship, recovered the rock particles(颗粒). The Nautilus is operated by the Ocean Exploration Trust. The group says its aim at present is to examine areas of the ocean that have never been explored before.The search was launched after US government weather stations observed a large meteorite exploding some months ago. The explosion lit up the sky and sent the rock particles to the earth. The meteorite fall was the largest recorded over the United States in at least 20 years. The team includes scientists from NASA, the Olympic Coast National Marine Sanctuary and the University of Washington. The scientists examined what they believe were two small meteorite fragments. Further testing is needed before they can confirm that the material came from the explosion.The Nautilus is equipped with two remotely operated vehicles(ROVs), called Hercules and Argus. These robotic submarines help researchers find and collect materials from the seafloor. The fact that the particles landed in the ocean, instead of on land, means larger pieces may have survived and can be studied. For this reason, scientists decided to launch the first intentional search for meteorites from the ocean. Until the latest rescarch, scientists had only accidentally discovered a small number of meteorites from drilling operations.The objects recovered from the bottom of the sea likely came from the recent explosion or two main reasons. First, meteorite particles are basically made of glassy materials that do not tend to last long in seawater. Secondly, they came from what looked like a small hole on the seafloor. Some evidence shows that they came from something that fell.32. What is the current goal of the crew of the Ocean Exploration TrustA. To recover the rock particles.B. To observe movements of the universe.C. To study unexplored places of the ocean.D. To examine creatures of the explored ocean.33. What mainly caused the start of the search in the seaA. A huge meteor shower.B. Business value of meteors.C. Plenty of natural resources.D. The brainstorm of researchers.34. Why do the scientists prefer to search for meteors in the oceanA. They can find meteors more easily.B. They may find bigger rock particles.C. They like to explore strange sea areas.D. They have better submarine equipment.35. What does the author intend to do in the last paragraphA. Offer clues for the search.B. Give reasons to support a guess.C. Stress the importance of the event.D. Describe the process of the search.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,并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。

广东省广州市白云区2019年中考一模英语试卷含答案及解析

广东省广州市白云区2019年中考一模英语试卷【含答案及解析】姓名___________ 班级____________ 分数__________1. Nowadays many people enjoy ___ things, especially young people. In the school, waste can ____ everywhere. Some students ask for ___ food than they can eat and others often forgetto turn off the lights __ they leave the classroom. Waste can bring a lot of problems. Someone ___ China is rich in some resources, such as coal, oil, trees and so on.They even say “ ___ rich our country is!” But actually, we ___ no coal or oil to use in 100 years if we go on wasting. We really feel ___ about what we can u se in the future. I don’t know ___ we can go on living without these resources. Think about it ____ I think we should say“no” to the students ____ waste things every day. And we should help do something good to the environment.In our daily life, we can do things ____ waste from happening, for example, we should turn off taps after using it. Don’t throw the used paper ____ we can recycle it. Let’s start out smallfrom now on. Little ___ little, everything will be changed. Waste can be stopped one day if we do ____ best. The nature will be more harmonious and our country will become more and more beautiful.1. A. waste B. wasting C. to waste D. to wasting2. A. be seeing B. are seen C. see D. be seen3. A. more B. many C. much D. most4. A. after B. before C. since D. whether5. A. say B. be said C. says D. is saying6. A. How B. How a C. What D. What a7. A. have B. has C. had D. will have8. A. worry B. worries C. worried D. worriedly9. A. what B. when C. that D. how10. A. care B. carefulness C. carefully D. careful11. A. who B. what C. where D. which12. A. stop B. to stop C. stopping D. stopped13. A. because B. although C. Until D. if14. A. in B. on C. by D. with15. A. we B. us C. our D. ours2. When I was 14 years old, I made some friends in school but they turned out to be bad. They were some boys who stole ____ and sold them. Whenever we were stealing a bike, a boy namedJohn would breakthe lock while two other boys were watching out. Then one of us would ___ the bike to a cave. The next day, we would meet there and repaint the bike. When we stole four or five bikes, we would sell them for a few hundred dollars.One ____ afternoon, we went to an apartment in Bukit Batok. We found a bike on the fifth floor and started to work on the ____ . It was hard to break. We spent 10 minutes ____ it. We were about to escape with the bike when the owner of the bike came out of the elevator. “My bike!”he shouted We ran away ____ , but two policemen nearby caught us. Our parents were _____ and our teachers were told what had happened.The police took down what we had done. The next day, a bright Sunday, I was sent to the Boys’ Home.Life in the Boys’ Home was very hard but it ____ me a very important lesson. I learnt thatstealing was not right. At the Boys’ Home, the officers helped me and encouraged me to change my ways.I decided to ____ stealing.To this day, I feel so ____ for what I have done. I hope you will learn something from my story.1. A. bikes B. books C. suitcases D. backpacks2. A. make B. pull C. fill D. take3. A. Tuesday B. Friday C. Saturday D. Sunday4. A. floor B. lock C. elevator D. bike5. A. breaking B. to break C. break D. broken6. A. sadly B. happily C. easily D. quickly7. A. happy B. busy C. sad D. excited8. A. offered B. taught C. told D. passed9. A. pick up B. put up C. look up D. give up10. A. bored B. sorry C. confident D. lucky二、阅读理解3. Hold your head up highI was 15 months old, a happy carefree kid, until the day I fell. It was a bad fall. I landed on a piece of glass that cut my eye badly. From then on, so my injured sightless, cloudy gray eye lived on with me. Sometimes people asked me embarrassing questions. When kids played games, I was always the “monster”. I grew up imagining that everyone looked down on me.Yet Mom would say to me, “Hold your head up high and face the world.” I began to rely on that saying. As a child, I thought mum meant, “Be careful or you will fall down or bump into something because you are not looking.”As a teenager, I usually looked down to hide my shame. But Ifound that when I held my head up high, people liked me.In high school I even became the class president, but on theinside I still felt like a monster.All I really wanted was to look like everyone else. When thingsgot really bad, I would cry to my mom andshe would look at me with loving ey es and say, “Hold your head up high and face the world. Let them see the beauty that is inside instead of your appearance.”My mom’s love was the spark that gave me confidence. I had faced hardships, and learned not only to appreciate myself but to have deep compassion ( 同情 ) for others.“Hold your head up high” has been heard many times in my home. I say it to my children. The gift myMom gave me lives on.1. The word carefree in the first line probably means “__________” in Chinese.A. 无忧无虑的________B. 无拘无束的________C. 小心翼翼的________D. 与众不同的2. Why did the writer imagine that everyone looked down on her?A. She felt bad about her appearance.B. She found it hard to act as a monster.C. Kids refused to play games with her.D. People always asked her embarrassing questions.3. Why did the writer’s mum say “Hold your head up high” to her?A. To tell her to be careful.B. To help her hide the shame.C. To stop her from getting hurt.D. To make her more confident.4. From the story, we can know that__________.A. the writer understood the saying very well as a child.B. the writer felt like everyone else in high school.C. the writer is living with a warm and brave heart now.D. the writer has deep compassion for other all her life.5. The passage is mainly about__________.A. what the writer experienced when she was 15.B. what the writer did to show thanks for mum’s gift.C. how the writer changed herself with mum’s love.D. the writer has become confident with her great efforts.4. There are many colors in nature. But do you know if a color has weight? I think you’ll say “no”. But I am afraid you are wrong. If you don’t believe, you may do a small experiment.First, put two objects with the same weight into two boxes. Then cover the box. Third, wrap one box with a red piece of paper, the other with a white piece of paper. OK. Now hold the boxes with your hand one by one ． It is certain that you will think the redone is a little heavier.Why do you think so? A scientist found that different colors have different weight in a man’s mind. So he did many tests and at last he got the result. That is to say, every color has its own weight in our mind' and their order is the same. The heaviest color is red, then blue, green, orange, yellow and white.The scientist told us that colors also have smell. Can you smell the color? Of course not. Then why did the scientist say so? That is because every color stands for a kind of light with a certain wavelength. It reaches our brain through sense organs.According to this discovery, scientists say that people accept the colors they like, and refuse the colors they hate. So your body and mind will be healthy by using the colors you like. Or you’ll be nervous or even get ill. For example, if you stay in a room with red windows, wallpapers and furniture for two hours, you’ll feel you have been there for four hours. But if the room is blue, you’ll feel you have been there for only an hour. Another example, if a person walks out of a red room and into a blue room, his temperature will fall. That means our body temperature will change with different colors.1. The purpose of the second paragraph is to tell us __________.A. a red box is heavier than a white oneB. a color has weight in one’s mindC. white paper is lighter than red paperD. you can know the weight of a color by holding it2. Why did the scientist say colors have smell?A. Because people can sense the light from colors.B. Because we can smell colors with our nose.C. Because every color has its own sweet smell.D. Because every color can give off light of the same length.3. If a person walks from a blue room to a red room, his body temperature will __________.A. riseB. fallC. stay the sameD. change now and then4. It can be implied from the text that __________.A. colors have orders in weightB. colors can change the weight of an objectC. people would stay longer in a room with red windowsD. colors can affect our mood and health5. This passage is probably a __________.A. book reviewB. fiction novelC. fairy taleD. science report5. With long curly blond hair and an amazing voice, Taylor Swift has stolen the hearts of millions of people around the world.Born on December 13th, 1989, Taylor grew up in Pennsylvania, in the US. Singing seems to be inher blood because she started writing songs and singing them at the age of ten. At about eleven years old she was asked to perform at the U.S. Open Tennis Tournament. She started to become well-knownfrom then on and gave her first concert at Bloomsbury Fair at the age of 12. When Taylor was 13 years old, she began to work with a famous record company, RCA Records. Two years later, she left, because the company wanted her to sing the work of other songwriters, but she wanted to sing her own songs. At 15, Swift signed with Scott Borghetto, who planned to start a new recording company, Big Machine Records. Swift’s first song with Big Machine Records was Tim McGraw in 2006. Later in the same year she released （发行） her first album, Taylor Swift.The album broke many records and reached the top of the Billboard Top 200 Album charts. Her second song, Teardrops on My Guitar released in February 2007, reaching Number 2 on Billboard Hot Country Songs charts. The third song, Our Song, was reached Number 16 on Billboard’s Hot 100 charts.Her second album, Fearless, released on November 11th, 2008, was well received by people around the world. The most famous songs from that album were Love Story and Romeo and Juliet. So far, she has achieved a lot, both as a songwriter and singer. What’s more, she acted in the movie Valentine’s Day, in 2010.1. How long did Taylor work with RCA Records?A. One year.B. Two years.C. Three years.D. Four years.2. What does the underlined sentence in paragraph 2 probably mean?A. Taylor is a hard-working girl.B. Taylor has a great talent for music.C. Taylor suffers from a strange illness.D. Taylor practises singing every day.3. Why did Taylor leave the company, RCA Records?A. Because she wanted to sing her own songs.B. Because she was too young to write songs.C. Because the company didn’t give her very much money.D. Because RCA Records was a new recording company.4. Which song is included in Taylor’s album, Fearless?A. Teardrops on My Guitar.B. Tim McGraw.C. Our Song.D. Love Story.5. In what order did the following take place in Taylor’s life?a.Released （发行） her first album.b.Signed with Big Machine Records.c.Acted in the movie Valentine’s Day.d.Gave her first concert at Bloomsbury Fair.e.Performed at the U.S. Open Tennis Tournament.A. b, e, d, c, aB. b, e, c, d, aC. e, b, d, a, cD. e, d, b, a, c6. Suppose you work in a big firm and find English very important for your job because you often deal with foreign businessmen. Now you are looking for a place where you can improve your English. Here are some information you need.p7. ly:'Times New Roman'; font-size:10.5pt"> Global English CentreGeneral English in all four skills：listening，speaking，reading，and writing．3﹣month （700yuan ），6﹣month （1200yuan ）and one﹣year （2000）course．Choice of morning or evening classes，3hours per day．Mon～Fri．Experienced college English teachers．Close to city centre and bus stops．Tel：Add：105Zhongshan Road，100082 Modern Language SchoolSpecial courses in English for business，travel，banking hotel management and office skills．Small classes （12﹣16students ）on Sat．Sun．from 2：00﹣5：00p．m．Native English teachers from Canada and USA．Language lab NDS computers supplied．3﹣month course：1050yuan；6=month course：1850yuan．Write or phone：Modern Language School，675Park Road，100056Tel：67383019 The 21 st Century English Training Centre We specialize in effective teaching at all levels．We offer morning or afternoon classes，both of which last three months and a half at a cost of 800yuan．We also have a six﹣week TOEFL preparation class during winter and summer holidays．Entrance exams：June I and Dec.1．Only 15﹣minute walk from city centre．Call 67801642for more information． The International House of EnglishA six﹣month English course for students of all levels at a very low cost：60yuan for 12hours per week．Class hours：9：00﹣12：00a．m．and 2：00﹣5：00p．m．A four﹣month evening programme for developing speaking skills （same cost as day classes ）．Well﹣trained Chinese and foreign teachers with experience in teaching English as a second foreign language．Free sightseeing and social activities．Very close to the Central Park．For further information call 67353109．1. The 21st Century English Training Centre is different from the other three. It __________.A. its teaching quality is betterB. it is near to the city centreC. its courses are more advancedD. it requires an entrance examination2. Mr. Black want to learn English, but he works in the daytime every day. Which one will he choose bellow?A. Global English CentreB. Modern Language School.C. The 21st Century English Training CentreD. The International House of English.3. Miss White works as a secretary, if she wants to improve her English, she will call __________.A. 67605272B. 67383019C. 67801642D. 673531094. If you attend the course at The International House of English, you will pay about__________.A. 60 yuanB. 240 yuanC. 720 yuanD. 1,440 yuan5. Where can you probably find the information?A. English bookB. TVC. NewspaperD. Magazine三、七选五8. Ben is a 15-year-old schoolboy from the UK. _______ However, what he did on a train made a lot of people know him.One day, Ben was on a train to Oxenholme, England. _______ Later the man opened his bag and tried to take out some paint. Suddenly, a few paint brushes fell out of his bag. _______ To Ben’s surprise, the man wrote Banks on a picture and gave it to him. “Do you know who Robin Banks is?” asked the man.Ben said no, and then the man told him, “This will be worth about ￡20,000. Have a good life, brother.”Since Ben didn’t know who Banks was, he searched for it on the Internet as soon as he got home. _______ However, perhaps Ben would be disappointed because the spokeswoman for Banks said it wasn’t the real artist after she heard the story. _______ No matter what the result they got,Ben said it would always be his pleasure to help those in need of help.四、单词拼写9.1. If we don’t protect the earth, we will l __________ our home.2. --Where are you going to spend your holiday, Mary?--I have no idea. But I plan to go a __________ because I want to make some foreign friends.3. We’re tired of working inside. Let’s go out to breathe some f __________ air.4. The little girl is badly ill. She is too w __________ and needs some more rest to get better.5. A __________ it rained heavily yesterday, he still arrived at school on time yesterday.6. My d __________ is to be a writer and I never give it up, so I must study hard to make it.五、翻译10.1. 我们期待暑假参观美丽的泰晤士河。

广州一模英语(word)

2019 年广州市一般高中毕业班综合测试(一 )英语本试卷共10 页 ,满分 120 分。

考试用时120 分钟。

注意事项 : 1.答卷前 , 考生务势必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 铅笔在答题卡的相应地点填涂考生号及试卷种类(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”始。

开2.回答选择题时, 选出每题答案后, 用铅笔把答题卡对应题目的答案信息点涂黑 . 如需变动 , 用橡皮擦洁净后, 再选涂其余答案。

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3.回答非选择题时, 一定用黑色笔迹的钢笔或署名笔作答, 答案一定写在答题卡指定地区内的相应地点上;如需变动 , 先划掉本来的答案, 而后再写上新答案;禁止使用铅笔和涂改液。

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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 ;每题 2 分 ,满分 30 分 )阅读以下短文 ,从每题所给的A,BC 和 D 四个选项中 ,选出最正确选项。

AAdult Education CoursesComputer Studies WoodworkTechnology is advancing at a rapid pace,and we rely more and more on computers for everything from cooking to organising our taxes.This six-week course will give you anunderstanding of computer fundamentals,including the use of software packages (Word, Excel and Powerpoint) and how to use the Internet.Start: May 2,2019Time: Wed 7 pm-9 pmCost:$300Length:6 weeksPlace: Sydney College Learn the basics of woodworking with simple hands-on projects to build your confidence and skills. Each lesson explores a different area of woodworking that will provide you with the skills needed for any woodworking project. Flexible learning allows you to choose only the lessons that interest you.use the Internet.Start: April 15,2019Time: Mon 5 pm-7 pmCost: $30 per lessonLength: 12 weeksPlace:Adult Learning CentreWeb Design ArtProvides advanced training in software, design,and coding for the web. Students must have already completed a recognised basic web design course or have at least 2 years' relevant work experience. Students completing the course will receive the Diploma in Advanced Web Design.Start: June 1,2019Time: Weekdays 9 am-4 pmCost: $4,990Length: 40 weeksPlace: University of Technology21.Which courses are suitable for beginners?A.Web Design and Art.puter Studies and Art.C.Woodwork and Web Design.puter Studies and Woodwork. This practical course is intended to help established artists take their creativityfurther.From sketching and colour,to composition,painting and experimenting with style,you will study and explore an engaging variety of creative media and subject matter.Start: April 21,2019Time: Thur 3 pm-6 pmCost:$750Length: 15 weeksPlace: City Art22.Which course awards students an official certificate?A.Art.B.Woodwork.C.Web Design.puter 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,hiddenin 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.“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,theysaw 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. Studieshave 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 feelings.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?panies 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 of 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.DDeborah M.Gordon,a biologist at Stanford Univ ersity,says, “aren'tAnts 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 theother 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 them the 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 they 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 ;每题 2 分 ,满分 10 分 )依据短文内容 , 从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最正确选项。

广州黄埔区2019年中考英语一模(带答案)

英语_广东省广州市荔湾区2019届中考一模英语试题（含答案）

英语_广东省广州市荔湾区2019届中考一模英语试题（含答案）广东省广州市荔湾区2019届中考一模英语试题一、完型填空1. Rosa hurried home from work. It _______ quite warm that day, and it hadn't rained since last week. She was worried ____ her tiny plants might have got too much sun. When she got to her building, she ran up the stairs, two at a time, up to _____ third floor."Oh, you poor things!" thought Rosa when she saw even the_________tomato plant looked hopeless. It just looked like a_________one. Rosa got her watering bottle and began _______. She watered each pot _______the water began to come out from the holes in the bottom. She made sure___________plant got just enough water before she went to cook something to eat.In the kitchen, Rosa bit into an apple and imagined that _____was a big sweet tomato. Later she carried her dinner out to the balcony ______ was also her secret little garden to grow many tomato plants. The roof of the apartment building kept the day's hot sun ______, cooling down the little plants. Rosa sat down ________ imagined taking her tomatoes to her friends at work. Just imagine how surprised they would be. They ______ why she had so many juicy tomatoes.Rosa watched her garden grow until after dark. Then, she went inside and dreamed of______ her own shop filled with green vegetables and baskets of her own garden.____beautiful the dream was!（1）A isB wasC has beenD will be （2）A thatB whatC whichD where （3）A aB anC theD /（4）A strongB strongerC strongestD more strong （5）A dieB deadC deathD deadly （6）A workB workedC to workD to working （7）A untilB whileC afterD since （8）A oneB noC anyD each （9）A theyB heC sheD It （10）A whereB whichC whenD who （11）A awayB downC backD up （12）A butB andC orD yet （13）A wonderB wonderedC would wonderD have wondered（14）A runB to runC runningD ran（15）A HowB How aC WhatD What a2. In our kitchen, there's a wooden table and three chairs. The chair for my dad is always ____.Thanksgiving Day is coming. How can I be thankful without my dad? Every night I go to sleep, whispering, "Maybe tomorrow, maybe tomorrow."That morning, the smell of coffee__________ me. I run into the kitchen. There he is. Dad lifts me onto his shoulders. "How's my boy? You've got so big that I can _____ lift you up anymore." Mum says she's going to make an apple pie for dad's homecoming dinner. "Go to the shelf and get that jar of apples for me, please, Jimmy." That's the ___ jar of apples on shelf.Every time I passed the shelf, I looked at the jar, ______for dad to come home earlier. My mouth waters just at the word apple.I take the jar from the shelf and run to my dad and mum, so _____ to be with them. But then I stumble and _______. When I put out my hand to steady(稳住)myself, the jar drops through my ______. It is broken, and bits of apple fly everywhere.Then I hear my mum's steps and _____ "Are you hurt?" She checks me for cuts. That's the last jar we've been saving to welcome dad home with weeks of no dessert. I want her to shout at me, but all she said was "Don't worry. I am going to make my Mama SugarPie _____ apple."（1）A brokenB emptyC seatedD big（2）A wakesB supportsC killsD drives（3）A easilyB seldomC alwaysD hardly（4）A firstB lastC bestD biggest（5）A lookingB thankingC hopingD planning（6）A boredB surprisedC excitedD tired（7）A fall overB run awayC jump upD set off（8）A fingersB shouldersC chairsD shelves（9）A theoryB opinionC voiceD answer（10）A withB aroundC besidesD without二、阅读单选3. Jessica looked anxiously at the notice on the pet shop window． Printed in big, white letters were the words: CLOSING DOWN SALE HUGE PRICE CUTSEVERYTHING MUST GOFrom the look of the windows, everything had already gone．There was no sign of the cute little dogs or the colorful fish that had been there a week before．Jessica pushed open the door and hurriedly made her way past the empty boxes． At the back of the shop, a large red and blue parrot was standing on its perch（栖木）．As soon as it saw Jessica, it gave a loud sound and flew over to sit on her shoulder．"Oh, Zebedee, " she cried, "Thank goodness, you're still here!I thought you'd been sold．""Polly put the kettle on, " the bird replied immediately．Mr．Menagerie, the pet shop owner, appeared from the back office． He greeted Jessica with a cheerful smile． "I was hoping you'd call in．""I haven't missed a Saturday yet．But what's going on? Why are you selling everything? "asked Jessica．"I'm going to Africa, " Mr． Menagerie said, "My brother, Tom, the famous explorer, has asked me to join him on his new journey．""Africa! You are lucky, " said Jessica． "I've always wanted to have adventures．Nothing exciting ever happens to me．""Well, here is something exciting! I can't take my old friend Zebedee and I think you might like to have him．"Oh! I'd love to…but, I can't． I don't have any money．""I didn't mean 'buy him', " laughed Mr． Menagerie, "I meant 'have him', as a gift．Youvisit him so often and it is you who taught him to talk． Anyway, I'll be glad to know he's going to a good home．""I promise I'll look after him carefully．Thank you , Mr． Menagerie． Enjoy Africa!"Jessica jumped all the way down the street, across the road and into the Botanical Gardens．Zebedee flew by her side, crying out, "Polly put the kettle on" every now and then．（1）From the notice on the pet shop window，we know________．A no one could buy from the shop any moreB everything would be soldcheaply C huge animals would suffer D the shop had been closed．（2）Jessica felt nervous at the beginning because she worried that________．A the owner had sold ZebedeeB the owner had gone to AfricaC she could not see the fish and dogsD the parrot forgot what she taught．（3）How often did Jessica visit the pet shop？________A Every day．B Every week．C Every month．D Every year．．（4）With whom would Mr．Menagerie go to Africa？________A Tom．B Zebedee．C Jessica．D Polly．（5）How did Jessica feel on her way back from the pet shop？________A Anxious．B Safe．C Relaxed．D Excited．．4.At 19 years old, John Kraus is a professional photographer. He has been taking photos of rocket launches（发射）for different magazines since 2016, as well as selling them to different buyers. He's even traveled to California just to take photos of two different rocket launches.He started his journey in early 2015. At that time he was a 15-year-old boy living in Satellite Beach, Florida, near the Kennedy Space Center. He had used his birthday and Christmas cash to buy a DSLR camera and began practice.However, he wasn't sure his hobby was going to be his life's work, "When I first started in early 2015, photo-graphing rockets was just like 'Oh, look, there's a launch tomorrow night. I guess I'll take photos!'" Kraus wrote.But online attention and increasing photo sales led him to take a look deeper at his hobby. Could he really turn his hobby into his career? After graduating high school, he decided to work as a full-time photographer.Kraus spoke about some of the challenges of deciding what kind of job he wanted to do. "Parents, teachers and all of those around us often say we should know as soon as possible what we want to do with our life," he said. "It's OK to not know what you want to do! But it's important to try new things. Never pass down a chance to try or experience something new. You'll never know when you find the aim of your life; it could be right in front of you."（1）When did Kraus a professional photographer?A When he was 15 years old.B After he finished high school.C Before he went to Florida.D When he first shot rockets.（2）Which of the following is the main reason why Kraus works as a photographer?A His home near the space center.B Encouragement from people around.C His ability to save money for buying camera.D Online attention to his photos and photo sales.（3）When he was facing the challenges in choosing jobs, Kraus ________.A was sure what he really wantedB gave up the chances to find his dream jobC was brave enough to try everything new to himD talked about his dream with parents and teachers（4）The underlined phrase "pass down" is closest in meaning to ________.A compareB refuseC catchD notice（5）What is the main idea of the passage?A Krus grew up in Satellite Beach, Florida.B Krus had a change of jobs because of his interests.C Kraus was encouraged by his teachers to take photos.D Kraus has turned his hobby into a successful Career.5. The coast redwood is the unchallenged tallest of North American's trees． But do you know it grows from a seed （种子）that is smaller than a pea?What's special about redwoods?Redwoods are special for a couple of reasons． The first is their size． Imagine standing next to a tree which is the height of a 30﹣floor building． The second is theirage．Redwoods usually grows to about 600 years old． Some are even more than 2000 years old．Where do redwoods grow?To find a coast redwood, you'll have to go to Oregon or California． The land along the west coast, about 450 miles long and up to 35 miles wide, is home to the redwoods．Coast redwoods do not grow anywhere else in the world．Why do redwoods grow there?The coast of the Pacific Ocean provides a special environment for theredwoods． Cool, wet air comes from the ocean and keeps the trees wet all year． That is important because most of the rain falls between October and May．During the dry summer months, the trees depend on the wet air over the coast．How do redwoods survive?Redwoods have a couple of protection systems（系统）． The skin of an adult redwoodtree can grow to as thick as 12 inches． The thick covering protects the lower part of the tree from fire damage．Also, most of a redwood's branches and leaves are high up on the tree． This keeps them safe from forest fires．Redwoods are safe from insect damage because the wood has a bitter﹣tasting chemical．What should 1 do?If you ever get a chance, visit a redwood forest．Look among the tree trunks and imagine who might have camped there a thousand years ago． Look upward and just imagine how high the trees might grow if we protect them．（1）T o see a redwood tree， you should go to________．A the west coast of North AmericaB the coast of the Atlantic OceanC South American coastD anywhere in the world．（2）What is important for redwoods to grow in dry seasons？________A Rain fall．B Sea water．C Wet air．D Ocean life．．（3）Redwoods are safe from forest fires because of________．A their tasteB their chemicalC their systemsD their colors．（4）If you want to know how big coast redwoods are，under which question should you look？________A What's special about redwoods？B Where do redwoods grow？C Why do redwoods grow there？D How do redwoods survive？．（5）What is the author's main purpose for writing this passage？________A To praise．B To suggest．C To introduce．D To question．．6. Here is the Wall Paper stuck on the back wall of the classroom．It is a place for the students to introduce theirfavorite books to the class． This week it's Ann's Group's turn to post their book introductions．TimSaraBen（1）_______The Wall Paper allows the students to________．A, share the books they likeB, learn about different studentsC, introduce their favorite moviesD, show their reading experience（1）If one likes travelling， which two of the books can be chosen？________A The Wandering Earth and Grand Canyon．B The Wandering Earth and Linnea in Monet's Garden．C The Innocents Abroad and Grand Canyon．D The Innocents Abroad and Linnea in Monet's Garden．．（2）What do we know about the book The Wandering Earth from Tim？________（3）Which student is a fan of art？________A BenB TimC AnnD Sara．（4）In how many books can you find many great photos？________A OneB TwoC ThreeD Four．三、补全短文5选57. What topic do more than 13 million American kids like？Soccer! The Soccer Industry Council of America reported in 1999 that all those kids were playing organized soccer． Add adults into the number， and you come up with more than 18 million Americans playing soccer．（1）_______First，I think there's the international interest．（2）_______The excitement must be catching．Another reason is that soccer takes less equipment than some other sports．So it's not very costly for a kid to join a soccer team．（3）_______Though accidents may happen， body touching usually isn't part of the game．Therefore，fewer injuries are caused．Soccer attracts both boys and girls． Though soccer was at first only a male sport （just like all other sports）， soccer has caught on with girls．（4）_______Interest in the sport extends to whole families， so there are more players， more fans， more coaches， and so on．Finally， I think there is the running factor．（5）_______Kids love it， and few parents can say no to it．A．This is good for the sport．B．What makes soccer so popular？C．Moreover， parents consider soccer as a safer sport than some other sports．D．Running up and down a field chasing a ball is such a healthy thing to do．E．Americans see that people in many other countries are so excited about soccer．四、根据首字母填空8. 单词拼写（1）The p________ of the ticket is 20 yuan each and the children's are half.（2）The old man lives a________ in the country because all his children work in the city. （3）The funny films make us l________ all the time.（4）Clean water and f________air are important to good health.（5）Father always pays the b________ when we eat out.（6）My uncle will never f________the soldier who saved his life.五、完成句子9. 完成句子（1）我们最好每天喝足够水。

2019年广东省广州市高考英语一模试卷(附名师点评)

2019年广东省广州市高考英语一模试卷

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﹣West Turkey．Offering traditional Turkish hospitality，fabulous Mediterranean cuisine，and charming gardens，Yakamoz delights all who enter its gates．•All rooms have bathrooms and balconies；•Open April to late October；•2019 rates ﹣twin rooms £20 per person 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 Canary Islands，Cyprus and France．﹡﹡﹡﹡﹡Quote Lonely Planet magazine to save £50 per person 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 guided holiday．Reach locations in South America others 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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 So how how how can can can parents parents parents and and and educators educators educators help help help bridge bridge bridge this this this socially socially ﹣engineered engineered gap gap gap for for for boys' boys' reading ？To To improve improve improve boys' boys' boys' reading reading reading performance performance ， parents parents and and and educators educators educators may may may look look look for for for ways ways ways to 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 Schools should should should also also also provide provide provide access access access to to to libraries libraries libraries during during during lessons lessons lessons throughout throughout throughout the the the years years years of 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 enjoyable pastime pastime pastime by by by being being being a a a role role role model model ． Let Let your your your children children children or or or students students students see see see you you you read read read for 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 preferencesD ． 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 same day day ： December December 12th 12th ， at at 12 12 12 p p ．m.. m.. Simultaneously Simultaneously ， important important looking looking looking envelopes 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 was beautifully beautifully beautifully designed designed ﹣ a a black black black background background background with with with the the the words words words printed printed printed out out out in in in crisp crisp crisp white 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 it a a a shopping shopping shopping website website website like like like Tao Tao Tao Bao Bao Bao or or or Amazon Amazon ？ A A joke joke ？ Something Something illegal 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 boxand 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 Chris still still still wondered wondered wondered what what what exactly exactly exactly Anytime Anytime Anytime was was ． He He tried tried tried to to to find find find out out out who who who owned owned owned the the company ， but it was registered in a small country that did not require such information to be made made public public ． He He did did did find find find some some some interesting interesting interesting facts facts ， though ． Anyone Anyone who who who challenged challenged challenged the 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 customersC ． 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 holiest relic relic ． It It is is is the the the defining defining defining mass mass （质量） against against which which which all all all other other other kilograms kilograms kilograms are 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 of Weights Weights Weights and and and Measures Measures Measures has has has decided decided decided to to to replace replace replace this this this single single single physical physical physical specimen specimen specimen with with with a a a more 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 spokesman Paul Paul Paul Robinson Robinson ． "If "If the the the castle castle castle burned burned burned down down down tomorrow tomorrow tomorrow and and and the the the kilogram kilogram kilogram was 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 says says Robinson Robinson ． "We "We need need need to to to be be be prepared prepared prepared to to to weigh weigh weigh substances substances substances with with with that that that kind kind kind of 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 ． rebuilt B ． removed C ． destroyed D ． 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 kilos B ． A heavy technology C 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 During a a a break break break in in in the the the weather weather ， I I stupidly stupidly stupidly decided decided decided to to to drive drive drive into into into town town town to to to buy buy buy some some groceries ． However ， as I left the supermarket and drove back ， the weather took a turn for the worse ．（1）Having Having nowhere nowhere nowhere to to to go go ， I I spotted spotted spotted a a a young young young man man man in in in his his his front front front yard yard yard assessing assessing assessing the 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 while waiting waiting waiting for for for the the the weather weather weather to to to get get get better better ． I I learned learned learned that that that Trent Trent Trent had had had lost lost lost his his his job job job and and and was 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 historyPeople 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 And why why why urge urge urge many many many students students students to to to study study study even even even more more more history history history than than than they they they are are （5） toAny Any subject subject subject of of of study study study needs needs （6）： supporters supporters must must must explain explain explain why why why it it it is is is worth 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 history's functions functions functions can can can seem seem seem more more more difficult difficult difficult to to （13） than than those those those of of of engineering engineering engineering or or medicine ． History History is is is in in in fact fact fact very very very useful useful ， actually （14）， but but the products 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 ． processB ． resultC ． futureD ． 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 and I 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 waiting for 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 that being 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﹣West Turkey．Offering traditional Turkish hospitality，fabulous Mediterranean cuisine，and charming gardens，Yakamoz delights all who enter its gates．•All rooms have bathrooms and balconies；•Open April to late October；•2019 rates ﹣twin rooms £20 per person 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 Canary Islands，Cyprus and France．﹡﹡﹡﹡﹡Quote Lonely Planet magazine to save £50 per person 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 guided holiday．Reach locations in South America others can only dream of with Peru Safari．～～～～～•Discover Peru and Brazil's cultural highlights by train；•Explore California by steam and railroad；•Travel by rail into Eastern Canada's remote wilderness；•Take a fabulous rail tour of Australia & New PERU SAFARIThe heart of adventure～～～～～T：01744 889819orM：07522 776160 E：info@perusafari．com W：www．perusafari．comZealand 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 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 So how how how can can can parents parents parents and and and educators educators educators help help help bridge bridge bridge this this this socially socially ﹣engineered engineered gap gap gap for for for boys' boys' readingTo To improve improve improve boys' boys' boys' reading reading reading performance performance ， parents parents and and and educators educators educators may may may look look look for for for ways ways ways to 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 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during during lessons lessons lessons throughout throughout throughout the the the years years years of 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 enjoyable pastime pastime pastime by by by being being being a a a role role role model model ． Let Let your your your children children children or or or students students students see see see you you you read read read for 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 ？ CA ． 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。

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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 HotelCastaways Established 1992 Specialist tailor ﹣ madeholidays to Mallorca ， Yakamoz is a small and friendly hotel situated Spain ， Madeira ， Portugal ， The Canarynear Fethiye in South ﹣ West Islands ， Cyprus andFrance ．Turkey ． Offering traditional Turkish ﹡﹡﹡﹡﹡hospitality ， fabulous Mediterranean cuisine ， Quote Lonely Planet magazine to save 50 per ￡ and charming gardens ， Yakamoz delights all person on your 2019holiday ．who enter its gates ．? All rooms have bathrooms and balconies ； ﹡﹡﹡﹡﹡? Open April to lateOctober ；01737 812255 ? 2019 rates ﹣ twin rooms ￡20 per person www ． castaways ． co ． uk ﹣ incl ． breakfast ；? Show this ad to get anexclusive 10%LonelyPlanet magazine discount ．www ． yakamozhotel ． comEmail ：info@yakamozhotel ． comONCE IN A LIFETIME PERU ADVENTURERail Holidays of the World The Desert ， the Andes and the Amazon on a? Discover Peru and Brazil's cultural spectacular 2﹣ week SelfDrive guided highlights by train ；holiday ． ? Explore California by steamand railroad ；Reach locations in South America others can ? Travel by rail into Eastern Canada's remoteonly dream of with PeruSafari ． wilderness ；～～～～～ ? Take a fabulous rail tour ofAustralia & NewPERU SAFARIZealand in early 2019 ．第 1 页（共 31 页）The heart of adventure～～～～～Over 40Years of UnforgettableRail JourneysT ：01744 889819orM ：07522776160 FFestingiog TravelE ：info@perusafari ．comwww ．ffestingiogtravel ．com0017 512400W ：www ． perusafari． com（1）What is the cost for 2nights of accommodation for 2people at the Yakamoz Hotel with theLonely 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 betterthan 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 theirdaughters ．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第 2 页（共 31 页）parents．So how can parents and educators help bridge this socially ﹣engineered gap for boys'reading？To improve boys' reading performance， parents and educators maylook for ways toconnect boys with reading ． This has led to discussion about the importance ofpromoting so﹣called "boy ﹣ friendly" books that boys supposedly"prefer" ． These are typically assumed to be non﹣fictionworks ， as many people believed that boys prefer to read non ﹣fiction ．But this belief is not supported by recent research ， which infact suggests boys are morelikely to choose to read fiction than non ﹣ fiction ． Encouragingall boys to read non ﹣ fictionunder the mistaken belief that it is their preference may actually beharmful ． Fiction readersread more frequently and demonstrate faster language learning and higher languageability ．Besides encouraging more fiction reading ， there are a number ofways that we can helpconnect boys with books ． Firstly ， don't assume that boys of thesame age have the sameinterests or that their interests stay the same over time ． To matchboys with suitable readingmaterial ， have regular discussions about reading for pleasure in order to keepup with theirinterests．Schools should also provide access to libraries during lessons throughout the years of schooling ．Girls visit thelibrary in their free time more than boys ，and as studentsmove to higher grades they often have less access to librariesduring class ． Access to books for boys isessential to promote reading ．In addition ， we should keep paper books available becauseresearch shows that boys areless likely to choose to read on screens than girls ． Finally we should promote reading as anenjoyable pastime by being a role model． Let your children or students see you read forpleasure．（ 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．第 3 页（共 31 页）D ． Psychological differences ．（2）Why does the author recommend that adults regularly talk toboys 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 accessaccording 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 thesame time， on thesame day： December 12th， at 12 p．m.. Simultaneously ， importantlooking envelopescontaining cards with the same message were hand ﹣ delivered to the offices ofall the majornews companies．One found its way to the desk of Chris Lin ， a business reporterat The Post． The cardwas beautifully designed ﹣ a black background with the words printedout in crisp whiteletters． There was no explanation on the back ， just a websiteaddress． Chris went to the website． Its style was identical tothe card's and said ： "Anytime ： Starting Tomorrow ． "The next day websites and blogs were filled with articles theorisingabout Anytime ． Wasit a shopping website like Tao Bao or Amazon ？ A joke？ Something illegal ？ Anytime'smarketing 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 singlefield that read ， "What do you want ？ " All you had to do was type the words into that box ，第 4 页（共 31 页）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 theirreviews were glowing ． Withinweeks， Anytime had become a part of daily life ． Nobody used otherdelivery sites or the postanymore as Anytime was much cheaper and faster．Chris still wondered what exactly Anytime was． He tried to findout who owned thecompany， but it was registered in a small country that did not require suchinformation to bemade public ． He did find some interesting facts， though ． Anyonewho challenged thecompany， it seemed， met with serious trouble ． A government officialcritical of Anytimefor avoiding tax was forced to leave his position after news stories suddenlyappeared claiminghe was dishonest． The head of another company taking Anytime to courtdied in a car accidentjust days before the case was to begin．Chris began making a list of all the people who had somethingterrible happen to themafter opposing or criticising Anytime ． By lunch ，hehad more than one hundredexamples． Something was definitely wrong ． Chris worked on hislist the rest of the day ，emailing people who could providemore information and looking through newspaper records．Afterworking through the night ，an exhausted Chris finally fellasleep at his desk at4a． m．．When he woke a few hours later ， there was a message flashing onhis computer screen："Stop making trouble ．" Chris smiled ． He had no intention ofstopping now that he knew hewas 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．第 5 页（共 31 页）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 smallmetal cylinder （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 the room's three key holdersperform a coordinatedopening ceremony to let technicians enter and clean this precious pieceof metal ．First， the cylinder is rubbed with a piece of soft ， alcohol﹣ soaked cloth． Then it issteamed with pure water ． Finally ， the 1kg cylinder is returned ，carefully ， to its restingplace．Such attention to a lump of metal is unusual ， but has apurpose． The castle houses theInternational Bureau of Weights and Measures and that piece of shining， circular metal is itsholiest relic ．It is the defining mass （质量）against which all other kilograms aremeasured． This is the international prototype ， or standard， ofthe kilogram ． The IPK ，in short ．Dozens of carefully weighted copies of the original have been made． They are storedaround the world and used to standardise individual nations' weights and measuressystems ．But the days of the IPK ， in its current form ， are numbered． TheInternational Bureauof Weights and Measures has decided to replace this single physicalspecimen with a morefundamental measurement ﹣ based on electric current ﹣ in order to definethe mass of anobject ． The king of kilograms is about to be dethroned ．第 6 页（共 31 页）"One key reason for doing this work is to provide internationalsecurity ， " says Bureauspokesman Paul Robinson ． "If the castle burned down tomorrow and the kilogram wasdestroyed， we would have no reference left for the world's metric weights system ． Therewould be chaos． The current definition of the kilogram is the weightof that cylinder in Paris ，after all ． "Another major motivation for the replacement of the IPK is thegrowing need to be able tocarry out more and more precise measurements． "Drug companies will soon be wanting to useingredients that will have to be measured in terms of a few millionths or even billionths of agram， " says Robinson ． "We need to be prepared to weigh substances with that kind ofaccuracy． "（ 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 kilo第 7 页（共 31 页）D ． 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 myfaith in people ．During a break in theweather， I stupidly decided to drive into town to buy somegroceries． However ， as I left the supermarket and drove back ， theweather took a turn forthe worse．（1）Having nowhere t o go ，I spotted a youngman in his front yard assessing thesituation ． He quickly waved to me to come and park in his driveway．（2）The man， who introduced himself as Trent ， then invited me towait inside his housewith his wife ， Kayti and their two daughters ． I told him I wasconcerned about the damage tomy car， as the continuing rain was starting to turn into hail （冰雹）． Trent then grabbed ablanket from his garage and covered my car ．（3）Fortunately ， hisefforts saved mycar from being damaged by the hail ．By 11 ：00 a．m．， the electricity and phone services had bothgone ．（ 4）Trentmade me a cup of tea and Kayti gave me a towel to dry myself off． The three of us chattedwhile waiting for the weather to get better． I learned that Trenthad lost his job and wasstruggling to feed the family ．When the hail stopped ， I shook Trent's hand and kissed Kaytigoodbye ．（ 5）Iwas 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 businesscards ． My father has sincecalled 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 8 页（共 31 页）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 ， isthe study of the past ． Given all the （ 2）and pressures that come from living in thepresent and （ 3） what is yet to come ， why bother with what hasbeen ？ Given allthe available branches of knowledge ， why insist ﹣ as most（ 4）systems do ﹣ onhistory ？ And why urge many students to study even more historythan they are（ 5）to？Any subject of study needs （ 6）： supporters must explainwhy 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 lessinterested in the subject and more （ 10）about why they should bother with it ， aclearer explanation of its purpose is required ．（11）do not perform heart transplants ， improvehighway design ， or arrestcriminals ． In a society that quite correctly expectseducation to serve （ 12）purposes，history's functions can seemmoredifficult to （ 13）thanthose ofengineering ormedicine ．History is infactveryuseful ，actually （ 14）， but theproducts ofhistorical study areoften 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 asociety's operation canno be up ast set preciseexperiments．（ 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 whywe cannot （ 20）history ．（1） A． process B ． result C． future D ． environment第 9 页（共 31 页）（2） A． causes B ． demands C． choices D ． orders（3）A． avoiding B ． fearing C． celebratingD ． anticipating（4）A． financial B ． social C． educationalD ． political（5）A． required B ． invited C． forced D ． permitt ed（6）A． direction B ． explorationC． justificationD ． revolution（7）A． assessment B ． attentionC． expectation D ． mention（8）A． subjects B ． concepts C． topicsD ． concerns（9） A． provide B ． receive C． share D ． like（10）A ． doubtfulB ． worried C． thoughtful D ． certain（11）A ． SupportersB ． HistoriansC． AudiencesD ． Teachers（12）A ． publicB ． multipleC． different D ． useful（13）A ． defineB ． expect C． satisfy D ． ignore（14）A ． optionalB ． attractiveC． accessibleD ． essential（15）A ． valuableB ． interestingC． obviousD ． instructive（16）A ． imagineB ． behave C． fight D ． fade（17）A ． preventB ． rememberC． evaluate D ． declare（18）A ． ConsequentlyB ． AlternativelyC． FortunatelyD ． Admittedly（19）A ． libraryB ． laboratory C． clinic D ． museum（20） A ． make up for B ． give intoC． getclose toD ． stayaway 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 rubbishbin ． That's whenwe 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 optionsbefore coming out with a wrapped sandwich （ 3）（hold ） between his paws．第 10 页（共 31 页）（4）（ surprise）， rather than run away， he jumped down andwalked casuallyto a spot on the path， not a metre from（ 5）we sat． The childrenwere spellbound ，the raccoon providing better （6）（ entertain） than anymuseum． 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 plasticwrap until the half﹣ eaten sandwich （ 9）（ uncover）．Then he surprised us all ． Instead of starting his food ， heturned to a nearby pool ofwater and（ 10）（ dip ） his paws in ． With a casual air， he rubbedhis paws togetherunderwater for a moment ， brushed his fur ， then started gracefully pickingat 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 Sundayafternoon ． I was waitingfor the green lights that a girl of about ten was knocked down by apass car ． The car thendrives off quickly ． A man immediately rushed to the girl to give himfirst aid ， but I joined inwithout any hesitation ． Luckily she was not bad injured and we senther 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．第 11 页（共 31 页）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．第 12 页（共 31 页）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 HotelCastaways Established 1992 Specialist tailor ﹣ madeholidays to Mallorca ， Yakamoz is a small and friendly hotel situated Spain ， Madeira ， Portugal ， The Canarynear Fethiye in South ﹣ West Islands ， Cyprus andFrance ．Turkey ． Offering traditional Turkish ﹡﹡﹡﹡﹡hospitality ， fabulous Mediterranean cuisine ， Quote Lonely Planet magazine to save 50 per ￡ and charming gardens ， Yakamoz delights all person on your 2019holiday ．who enter its gates ．? All rooms have bathrooms and balconies ； ﹡﹡﹡﹡﹡? Open April to lateOctober ；01737 812255 ? 2019 rates ﹣ twin rooms ￡20 per person www ． castaways ． co ． uk ﹣ incl ． breakfast ；? Show this ad to get anexclusive 10%LonelyPlanet magazine discount ．www ． yakamozhotel ． comEmail ：info@yakamozhotel ． comONCE IN A LIFETIME PERU ADVENTURERail Holidays of the World The Desert ， the Andes and the Amazon on a? Discover Peru and Brazil's cultural spectacular 2﹣ week SelfDrive guided highlights by train ；holiday ． ? Explore California by steamand railroad ；Reach locations in South America others can ? Travel by rail into Eastern Canada's remoteonly dream of with PeruSafari ．wilderness ；～～～～～? Take a fabulous rail tour of Australia & New第 13 页（共 31 页）PERU SAFARI Zealand in early 2019 ．The heart of adventure～～～～～Over 40Years of UnforgettableRail JourneysT ：01744 889819orM ：07522776160 FFestingiog TravelE ：info@perusafari ．comwww ．ffestingiogtravel ．com0017 512400W ：www ． perusafari． com（1）What is the cost for 2nights of accommodation for 2people at the Yakamoz Hotel with theLonely 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 getan 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 ，乘第 14 页（共 31 页）火车探索秘鲁和巴西的文化亮点； Explore California by steam andrailroad ，通过蒸汽和铁路探索加州； Travel by rail into EasternCanada'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 early2019.2019 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DiscoverPeru 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 betterthan boys in reading ． These studies show that girls typically readmore frequently than boys ，and have a more positive attitude toward reading ．There are several reasons that help explain these gender﹣ baseddifferences． Parents readmore with their daughters ． This sends a strong and early message thatbooks are for girls ， aswell as equipping girls with a significant advantage ． Recentresearch has found even thoughboys read less frequently than girls ， girls still receive moreencouragement 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 maylook for ways toconnect boys with reading ． This has led to discussion about the importance ofpromoting so﹣called "boy ﹣ friendly" books that boys supposedly"prefer" ． These are typically assumed to be non﹣fictionworks ， as many people believed that boys prefer to read non ﹣fiction ．But this belief is not supported by recent research ， which infact suggests boys are morelikely to choose to read fiction than non ﹣ fiction ． Encouragingall boys to read non ﹣ fictionunder the mistaken belief that it is their preference may actually beharmful ． Fiction readersread more frequently and demonstrate faster language learning and higher languageability ．Besides encouraging more fiction reading ， there are a number ofways that we can helpconnect boys with books ． Firstly ， don't assume that boys of thesame age have the sameinterests or that their interests stay the same over time ． To matchboys with suitable reading第 15 页（共 31 页）material ， have regular discussions about reading for pleasure in order to keepup with theirinterests．Schools should also provide access to libraries during lessonsthroughout the years ofschooling ． Girls visit the library in their free time more than boys， and as students move tohigher grades they often have less access to libraries duringclass ． Access to books for boys isessential to promote reading ．In addition ， we should keep paper books available becauseresearch shows that boys areless likely to choose to read on screens than girls ． Finally weshould promote reading as anenjoyable pastime by being a role model． Let your children orstudents see you read forpleasure．（ 1）According to the author ， what isthe 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 aboutreading ？ BA ． 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 accessaccording to the author ？ CA ． 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 ．第 16 页（共 31 页）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 helpexplain these gender ﹣based differences． Parents read more with their daughters ． Thissends a strong and earlymessage 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 readingmaterial ， have regulardiscussions about reading for pleasure in order to keep up with theirinterests ． " 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 tolibraries duringlessons 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 thesame time， on the。

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2019年广州市普通高中毕业班综合测试(一)英语2019.3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2B 铅笔在答题卡的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。

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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。

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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,BC和D四个选项中,选出最佳选项。

A21.Which courses are suitable for beginners?A.Web Design and Art.puter Studies and Art.C.Woodwork and Web Design.puter Studies and Woodwork.22.Which course awards students an official certificate?A.Art.B.Woodwork.C.Web Design.puter 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 itForgotten 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 thanLina,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 asmind 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 feelings. While critics might argue that a virtual experience will never match reality,there areseveral 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,visitancient 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 andas 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?panies 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 describesmind 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 worditin the last paragraph refer to?A.Science fiction.B. Virtual technology.C.Virtual tourism.D.The real world.31.What is the purpose of 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 surviveby 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 牡? 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 dangeror 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 adance”. 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 ofsameness”anddifference”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 them the 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 they 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。