2021年广州市普通高中毕业班综合测试(二)英语试题

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2021年广州市普通高中毕业班综合测试(二)

英语

本试卷共10页，满分120分。考试用时120分钟。

注意事项：

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第二部分 阅读（共两节，满分50分）

第一节（共15小题；每小题2.5分，满分37.5分）

阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。

A

CHAMBORD CASTLE, LOIR-ET-CHER, FRANCE

A remarkable example of classical French architecture, Chambord Castle is the largest castle in the Loire Valley of France. Built in 1519 as a hunting-lodge for the royal -court, the building-was rarely lived in. There are one hundred rooms (of 440) open to the public and dozens of staircases； including one said to have been designed by Leonardo da Vinci. The surrounding 21-square-mile nature park entertains with hiking；and-biking routes and boat rentals.

LEEDS CASTLE, KENT, UNITED KINGDOM

Situated on two islands in the middle of a lake, Leeds Castle provides a grand and romantic experience. It has served as a royal residence for most of its 900-year history. The 500-acre English castle now hosts year-round cultural events, with three restaurants, a bed-and-breakfast and a yew tree maze.

MOSZNA CASTLE, POLAND

Moszna Castle was originally designed in Baroque style in the 17th century, but the later addition of a neo-Gothic brought Hogwarts appeal to the castle, especially at night when its 99 towers and glowing windows twinkle in the outdoor reflecting pool. Nowadays, art exhibits and indoor concerts attract visitors to the 365-room castle,

BRAN CASTLE, BRASOV ROMANIA

Bran Castle originally dates back to the year 1212.and is mistakenly believed to be the home in Bram Stoker’s Dracula. The author never visited this fortress commonly known as Dracula's Castle, but it still attracts literature fans to its weakly-lit hallways for night tours and an annual Halloween party.

21. What can visitors to Chambord Castle do?

A. Hunt in the nature park.

B. Go boating with friends.

C. Live in any of its rooms.

D. Admire da Vinci’s paintings.

22. Visitors interested in beautiful night-time views can go to       .

A. CHAMBORD CASTLE      B. LEEDS CASTLE

C. MOSZNA CASTLE.      D. BRAN CASTLE

23.  Which castle has the longest history?

A. CHAMBORD CASTLE.      B. LEEDS CASTLE.

C. MOSZNA CASTLE.       D. BRAN CASTLE.

B

Tourists to the North Antrim Coast come for its breathtaking beauty. On this stretch of coast, myth and history live side by side and running out of things to do is near impossible：Giant’s Causeway Carrick-a-Rede, the Iron-Isles’ filming locations ...

However, when I make my way to the north of the country in October, none of them are on my mind. What brings me to the coastal town of Portrush are the waves.

Located on a peninsula, Portrush is home to three brilliant beaches and all the usual points of interest of a coastal town. But what makes the North Antrim Coast so special is the promise of the consistent waves hitting its shores. Although still relatively unknown, it's a surfer's dream destination. This is the home of six-time Irish national surfing champion, Andrew Hill, after all.

I meet Andrew at his surf shop, the most popular in Portrush. After hiring a surf board and jumping in the water at West Strand, I quickly realise that my trusted wetsuit is not enough. Within just 30 minutes, I’ve lost all feeling in my feet and hands, and my ears are burning. I retreat to a nearby cafe and gulp down steaming tea before popping by Andrew's shop again. Surf boots are what I need, we decide. I leave with a new determination to master the icy Atlantic waves. I’m invited to surf a different spot with Andrew and his friend that afternoon, but I decline his generous offer My head is set on one thing only: taking revenge on the same waves that almost turned me into an ice block that every morning.

Even with boots, surfing the cold waters of Portrush leaves my feet purple. I become covered in bruises that don’t register until I thaw out each night, and it takes a couple of days to fully regain feeling in my hands. But it's worth it, and t would gladly do it all over again.

24. What does the underlined word "them” in paragraph 2 refer to?

A. The popular attractions.    B. Coastal towns.

C. The filming locations.   D. Passionate tourists.

25. Why is the author attracted to the North Antrim Coast?

A. It has internationally famous beaches.

B. It’s home to the usual seaside interests.

C. It produces excellent waves for surfing.

D. It’s the hometown of a surfing champion.

26. The author goes back to the surf shop to _

A. better equip himself for the challenge

B. consult with some experienced surfers

C. accompany the owner on a-later surf trip

D. quickly warm himself up with some hot tea

27. What is the tone of the-passage?

A. Narrative and serious.

B. Persuasive and critical.

C. Descriptive and positive.

D. Informative and objective.

C

When the Chinese spacecraft (航天器) Chang'e-5 returned to Earth on December 17, 2020, it brought back something not seen on our planet since the 1970s: moon rock samples. This precious cargo, collected by Chang'e-5's robotic research vehicle in the northwest region of the lunar near side, is now being studied by scientists in Beijing. The success of the latest Chinese space mission also showcased technology that may be used in future years to create human settlements on Earth's near neighbour.

The returned lunar samples will “absolutely add new knowledge of the history of the moon, particularly its volcanoes,” says Xiao Long, a planetary scientist at China University of Geosciences. The rocks sent back by Chang’e-5 “will ask us to rethink about why and how the moon's volcanic history lasted this long,” he says.

The Chang’e-5 mission was more than just a trip to collect moon rocks. It was also the latest stage of a long, planned sequence of robotic lunar explorations by China that have grown ever more scientifically advanced.

The program began with the 2007 launch of Chang'e-1 and Chang'e-2 three years later These craft circled the moon collecting data used to help guide Chang’e-3 and Chang'e-4, the first Chinese spacecraft to land on the moon surface, and to direct their robotic vehicles. The robot on Chang'e-5 was able to collect rock and soil samples and return them to Earth. In the near future, an identical spacecraft called Chang’e-6 win attempt a sample-return mission from the moon’s south pole — an area of intense scientific interest-- given the large amount of water ice present.

The more advanced Chang’e-7 and Chang’e-8 spacecraft are also planned to land near the south pole to carry out analysis of the region and test new technologies, including detecting and obtaining materials that could be useful to-future human explorers, such as water and hydrogen, and-testing 3-D printing on the lunar surface.

The long-term aim of the --Chang'e program is to establish an International Lunar Research Station around 2030 to support robotic and, eventually, crewed missions.

28. What is paragraph 2 mainly about?

A. The moon's recent volcanic activities.

B. The significance of the moon rock samples.

C. New knowledge of the history of the moon.

D. Further studies of the returned lunar samples.

29. What distinguishes the mission of Chang,e-6 from that of Changes-5?

A. The technology they use.

B. The time they spend on the moon.

C. The specific locations they explore.

D. The amount of material they bring back.

30. Chang-e-7 and Chang'e-8 space missions are mainly intended to       .

A.  transport researchers to the moon station

B. build up an International Lunar Research Station

C. collect data necessary to guide moon-landing spacecraft

D. find and test resources and means to support living on the moon

31. Which of the following best summarizes the Chang'e space program?

A. A project to study the surface of the moon.

B. A plan to improve human settlements on the moon.

C. A set of experiments to test the possibility of manned spacecraft.

D. A series of increasingly challenging scientific lunar explorations.

D

What makes people so special? Tool use, self-consciousness, language, and culture are high on the list, but in fact all of these characteristics can be found elsewhere in the animal kingdom. Humans and apes are close relatives, so it is perhaps not surprising that chimpanzees use tools or that gorillas (大猩猩)have a sense of fair play, even rejecting carrots (which they normally accept) when they see their neighbors getting grapes. But the qualifies that we often think of as uniquely human exist not just on land, but in the ocean as well；

Among the invertebrates, octopuses (八爪鱼) are known for their intelligence, even exhibiting evidence of playfulness, tool use, and personality. But these skilled predators live alone and consequently lack culture. Dolphins, on the other hand, are large-brained, long-living, social-group-based predators, and it is here that we find the greatest similarity to human-like culture and awareness.

Culture depends on the ability of animals to pass on things they have learned to others. Many animals have culture in this sense, but what sets dolphins apart is what they pass on. Some bottlenose dolphins hold sponges in their mouths that they use as tools to sweep for fish hiding on the ocean floor. This ability is handed down through generations (especially in females), with some families -- grandmother, mother; and daughter --all feeding in this highly specialized way.

Another characteristic that dolphins share with humans is their ability to recognize themselves in a minor When facing a mirror; most animals behave as though they are interacting with another individual. Even in humans, the ability to recognize that the image in a mirror is oneself does not occur before the age of 18 months. Dolphins not only recognize themselves, but if a black mark is put on the body of a dolphin, it will spend extra time at the mirror to look at the mark.

32. The example of gorillas rejecting carrots shows they_______.

A.  are not easy to fool

B. prefer fruits to vegetables

C. have a special taste for food

D. have an awareness of equality

33. What do octopuses lack compared with dolphins?

A. Social interaction      B. Intelligence.

C. Tool using ability;      D. Fun-loving spirits.

34. What makes dolphin culture special?

A. They tend to hunt in groups.

B. Their hunting skills are passed down.

C. Their learning environment is favourable.

D. Their families are typically female-controlled.

35. What can be inferred from the last paragraph?

A. Dolphins enjoy looking at their own reflection in the mirror.

B. Dolphins are as intelligent as a typical 18-month-old human baby.

C. Dolphins are generally regarded as the most advanced non-human species.

D. Dolphins’ ability to recognize their own reflection is a higher-order mental.

第二节（共5小题；每小题2.5分，满分12.5分）

阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项，

Critical thinking is making an effort to improve the way you think.  36   We use this process to solve problems, make arguments and evaluate claims, It’s important in just about every area of life.

Most of our thinking is not critical thinking. We don't need to make many judgments to travel to work or cook dinner.   37   Critical thinking can save us from blindly making poor choices. So how can you improve your critical thinking skills? You need to practise. There are many ways of doing that. Here are a few:

• 38  Look at articles or books written by people on all sides of the issue. For each source, evaluate the argument: What claim is it making? What reasons does it give? Are the reasons logical?

• When you see or hear a claim, ask questions about it Who is making the claim and why? What is the claimant's background and how does this motivate their opinion?

•         Evaluate your own thinking. Where do you tend to not think critically? Why don't you?

How can you improve?

 • Question things you assume. What claims do you accept without knowing the reasons for

them?   39   Try to find out what others believe about that claim and why.

As you grow in critical thinking, you'll become a wiser and more thoughtful person.  40_

A. Stick to your claim.

B. Read about a topic people disagree on.

C. When you think of one, do some research.

D. It’s analyzing facts separately so you can make decisions.

E. And it may help you to succeed at work or school as well.

F. We'll only use it if we make a conscious effort to ask questions about what we see.

G. But when a problem comes our way, we need to think critically to decide how to solve it.

第三部分 语言运用（共两节：满分30分）

第一节（共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分）

阅读下面短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。

A famous theorist once said, “I don't divide the world into the weak and the strong, or the successes and the failures ... I divide the world into the learners and the non-learners.”

What on earth would make someone a non-learner? Everyone is born with an intense 41 to learn. Babies rise to the learning challenge daily. Not just for 42. tasks, but the most difficult ones of a lifetime, like learning to walk and talk. They never decide it’s too hard or not worth the 43 . Babies don’t worry about making mistakes or 44 themselves. They walk, they fall, they 45.

What puts an end to this fearless learning? A fixed mindset. As soon as children become able to evaluate themselves, some of them become 46 of challenges. They worry about not being 47 . My research team have studied thousands of people from preschoolers on, and it's breathtaking how many 48 an opportunity to learn.

We offered four-year-olds a 49 : they could redo an easy jigsaw(拼图) or try a harder one. Even at this young age, children with a fixed mindset stuck with the 50 one. They believe smart kids don't make 51 .

Children with a growth mindset, however; thought it was a 52 choice. Why would anyone want to keep doing the same puzzle 53  ?They chose increasingly difficult ones instead.

Believing that success is about learning, children-with a growth mindset seized the chance. But those with a fixed mindset didn’t want to expose their 54 . This is how a fixed mindset makes people into 55 .

第二节(共10小题'每小题1.5坊满分15分)

阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式.

The glass harp is one of the most extraordinary instruments in the world. It doesn't even appear to be  56    instrument at first glance, and it isn't actually a harp at all. Instead, it's just a set of glasses on a table. The glasses are of different sizes and some are filled with water.

57   (play) the glass harp, performers wet and rub their fingers along the tops of the glasses. Each glass will then produce a high   58   low sound, depending on its shape and how much water it   59   (contain). Many people think the sound   60   (create) is delightful, like music you would hear in heaven.

It’s a mystery who invented the glass hasp. Some say it first appeared in China. while others say Persia, but it was in Europe  61   it became the most popular. By the 1700s,  62  (Europe) glass harp masters could play works by Mozart and Beethoven on the instruments. This love for

glass harps didn’t last long, however, as people lost interest   63  a while.

Glass harps haven’t entirely disappeared. though. You can still find some street  64  (music) playing them to entertain large crowds. If you're lucky enough to catch such a performance, sit back, relax, and enjoy the beautiful sounds of this   65   (usual) instrument.

第四部分 写作 (共两节， 满分40分)

第一节 (满分15分)

为迎接国外姐妹学校来访师生，学校准备选拔“文化交流小使者(Young Ambassador for Cultural Exchange)”,你打算参加。请写一份英语精选演讲稿。内容包括：

1.自我介绍

2.竞选理由

注意：

1. 写作词数应为80左右：

2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。

Good morning, dear judges. I'm Candidate No.1________________________________

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第二节 (满分25分)

阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。

Aram and Rossi's Bakery

Walking along the narrow brick sidewalk, Aram took a deep breath. The air smelled of lemons and baked bread and coffee, coming from Rossi's Italian Bakery He was almost there.

Aram still couldn’t believe his luck. All his friends were working boring summer jobs --waiting tables and babysitting. And here he was, about to start as an actual baker's assistant doing what he

loved. It was all thanks to his Aunt Rita. She knew Mrs. Rossi and had arranged everything. It was the perfect experience for his future career. Rossi's Bakery, he was sure, would one day be known as the place where he got his start.

Ah, here he was-- the bakery. A faded wooden sign over the door read "Rossi's3akeiy.'' Aram straightened his shoulders and entered. Mrs. Rossi was sitting at the counter; looking old and wise. Aram greeted her and stuck out his hand. Mrs. Rossi looked at it for a second before turning around and waving him inside. “I’m ready to learn everything,” Aram said.

“Great. Let's start with the cash register,” Mrs. Rossi said, “because that's what you’ll be doing.” She showed him how to use the cash register. It wasn’t hard. The pastry trays were all marked by price；and there weren’t that many choices anyway. “That's it?” Aram said, his heart sinking! “But when do we bake?”

“Bake? I order wholesale now. No more baking. I'm too old.” Then Mrs. Rossi silently held up her hands. Aram took in her knotted, swollen fingers, and he understood. A wave of disappointment struck him. Sadness overwhelmed him so suddenly that he couldn’t think of a word to say.

He sighed, and Mrs. Rossi sighed, too. “I used to bake it all. Bread and cakes. And no one did it better than me. But that was when these things worked,” said Mrs. Rossi holding up her hands once more and glancing across the shelves filled with empty bottles labelled with names of the various ingredients (配料) she once used. Suddenly she came alive, waving her arthritic (关节炎的) hands. “People used to line up around the comer. Everyone wanted my baked bread.”

注意：

1. 续写词数应为150左右；

2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。

Then a thought occurred to Aram that he could ask Mrs. Rossi to teach him.______________________________________________________________________

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Mrs. Rossi finally said” let's buy some ingredients first”._____________________________________________________________________

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