英语2023广东省惠州市高三第二次调研考10.27-28.pdf

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1、绝密启用前惠州市 2023 届高三第二次调研考试试题英语（2022.10）试卷共 8 页，卷面满分 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、准考证号填写在答题卡上，并将准考证条形码粘贴在答题卡上的指定位置。2.回答选择题时，选出每小题答案后，用铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑。如需改动，用橡皮擦干净后，再选涂其他答案标号。回答非选择题时，用签字笔直接将答案写在答题卡上对应的答题区域内。写在试题卷、草稿纸和答题卡上的非答题区域均无效。3.考试结束后，将本试卷和答题卡一并交回。第一部分阅读理解(共两节，满分 50 分)第一节（共 15 小题；每小题 2.

2、5 分，满分 37.5 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。AIts said that architecture should speak of its time and place,but long for timelessness.Itsno wonder that some of the most creative designs are implemented on college campuses,wherestudents learn from the past and grow from new perspectives.As stud

3、ents from all over theworld meet again for the school year,these campuses offer different points of view,not onlythrough their courses,but also through their unconventional building styles.Here are collegebuildings around the world that present different angles.On Island TimeVenice International Uni

4、versityVENICE,ITALYAt VIU,located in a lagoon(泻湖)on the island of San Servolo,the only way to get tocampus is by water.The architecture is symbolic of the islands rich historytransformed frommonastery(修道院)to hospital,with remains of the vineyards and gardens that once coveredmuch of the land.Mountai

5、n ConstructionUniversity of Cape TownCAPE TOWN,SOUTH AFRICANestled just below Devils Peak,this university uses geography as architecture,with thebuildings melding(融合)into a mountainous backdrop.Its a setting that comes with risk,though;last year,a wildfire on the slope raged through the campus,destr

6、oying several historic buildings,including the library and its special collections.Restoration efforts are still in progress.英语试题第 1 页共 8 页Dean of DumplingsNanyang Technological UniversitySINGAPOREIf this student center has you desire dumplings,youre not alonethe building,actuallynamed The Hive,is a

7、lso referred to as the“dim sum building”for its similarity to piles ofsteamer baskets.Not everyone agrees though;The Architectural Review compared the buildingto“something of a deserted car-park aesthetic(美感，美学).”21.How can you get to Venice International University?A.By bike.B.By train.C.By taxi.D.

8、By boat.22.What happened to University of Cape Town last year?A.The campus was damaged by accident.B.The buildings survived a natural disaster.C.The library and collections were restored.D.The campus was built below Devils Peak.23.Which description of The Hive will The Architectural Review probably

9、agree to?A.Simple.B.Lonely.C.Historical.D.Lifelike.BSam is autistic(自闭症).Thus,dining out can be tricky.Though he loves to eat,he dislikesthe loud noise during restaurant dining.So he has a solution:overpower all noise with a muchlouder noise of his own.Faced with a possibility of dining alone all th

10、e time,I decided to workon dining skills at a trendy new spot early one Tuesday night.To my delight,we arrived at an empty restaurant.So far,so good.Everything went welluntil two older and elegantly-dressed women entered.They were seated two tables away from us.I felt a sense of impending doom.The w

11、omen began to chat,paying little notice to us.Sam happily took this as his cue(暗示)to start talking and drown them out.I leaned into Sam and asked for a quiet voice,butunfortunately Sam had left that voice at home.I glanced at the neighboring table,knowing we wouldnt go unnoticed much longer.Iquickly

12、 used Plan B:eat quickly and leave.Sam,who normally inhales food,suddenly embracedthe concept of leisurely dining and refused to rushall while chattering away endlessly.“SHUSH!”I said,a little annoyed.Sam responded by giggling loudly.“Be quiet!”Now the two women were watching us.The older of the two

13、 women leaned over.“Here itcomes!”I thought.She completely surprised me when she said,“Honey,stop shushing that boy.He has something important to say.I have friends that talk way more than he does,and theyarent nearly as interesting.”Then she asked Sam,“Now,boy,Dont you listen to your mom.You talk a

14、s much as youwant.I want to hear everything you have to say.”Turning to me,she added,“You have adelightful boy.Relax and enjoy your dinnerand dont let him skip the chocolate cake.It sunmissable.”英语试题第 2 页共 8 页I will always remember those two lovely ladies.Their kindness meant the world to astressed-

15、out mom.Wherever they are,were sending them lots of love and hopes for chocolatecake.24.What can we learn about the author and Sam from paragraph 1?A.Few like to have dinner with them.B.Sam suffers physically and mentally.C.The author has no idea how to dine out.D.Sam enjoys talking loudly when dini

16、ng out.25.How did the author feel about their being noticed by the two women?A.Thrilled.B.Annoyed.C.Regretful.D.Embarrased.26.What did one of the women suggest Sam do?A.Express himself freely.B.Follow his moms order.C.Listen to everything she said.D.Relax and enjoy the dinner.27.What could be the mo

17、st suitable title for the passage?A.MyAutistic Son.B.Chocolate Cake.C.Two Helping hands.D.The Pleasure of Eating.CAt Beijings Palace Museum,it sometimes seems that time stands still,but the clocks keepticking at a small workshop.This is where clock conservator Qi Haonan works.As the fourthgeneration

18、 to repair and restore antique clocks at the museum since 1949,Qi has returned morethan 100 timepieces to their former glory.“What amazes me most about these clocks is that they combine the scientific advances,technological precision and the trend in decorative art of their particular era.I want to

19、enablemore people to marvel(惊叹)at the mechanics,”Qi says,adding that through short-videoplatforms,where his accounts have attracted more than 3 million followers,he can share with awider audience just how magnificent the clocks are when they are fully functional.“These clocks are rare treasures,not

20、only serving as a plaything for emperors,but alsowitnessing the development of the mechanical weaving machine,”Qi says.He noted that the jobrequires extreme patience,because clock restoration is a dull and meticulous(一丝不苟)process,adding that it is proof positive of the proverb“haste makes waste”and,

21、in this case,haste can doa great deal of damage.Although the antique clock repairing techniques at the Palace Museum were listed as anational intangible cultural heritage in 2014,it was a little-known skill and in short supply ofcareer candidates before 2016,when three-part TV documentary,Masters in

22、 the Forbidden City,brought the profession into the national consciousness.Before the release of the documentary,for a decade it had just been he and his mentor Wang Jin doing the job.They tried to recruitgraduates from college,but nobody applied.Qi didnt expect that the documentary would makethat p

23、rofession a big hit.As a result,in 2017,Qi got two apprentices(学徒)and Wang got three.英语试题第 3 页共 8 页“With the rising attention and influence,antique clock restoration can not only be furtherdeveloped,but also be expanded to more museums that house antique clocks and watches,”Qisays.28.What impressed

24、Qi most with the antique clocks？A.The glory of serving emperors.B.The charm of decorative styles.C.The combination of multi-field skills.D.The magnificence of advanced technology.29.Why is the proverb“haste makes waste”mentioned in paragraph 3?A.To warn the possible damage.B.To explain the needed qu

25、alities.C.To popularize the wise proverb.D.To emphasize the rare treasures.30.What can we infer about Masters in the Forbidden City？A.It introduces jobs to graduates.B.It reveals unknown professions.C.It records the history of documentaries.D.It attracts tourists to the Palace Museum.31.What does Qi

26、 think of the future of antique clock restoration？A.Promising.B.Unpredictable.C.Declining.D.Stable.DYou dont have to look hard to see that the world is in crisis.The terrible floods in Pakistanhave made 33 million people the latest victims of the climate crisis.Meanwhile,in Europe,theskyrocketing co

27、st of gas is causing some in the UK to panic-buy wood to heat their homes.These crises,though very different,have a common cause:our reliance on burning fossilfuels.Clearly,we need to make the transition to renewable sources of energy and fast.We allknow the challenges.If we are to get most of our p

28、ower from renewables,we must find a way tomanage the uncertainty of wind and solar.To popularize green transport,we need more people tobuy electric vehicles.In both cases,better batteries are crucial.Todays best batteries are made with lithium ions(锂离子).But supplies of lithium arelimited and the min

29、ing process can damage the environment.That is why battery researchers arelooking beyond lithium towards all manner of alternatives.Quantum(量子)batteries are one of the most unusual of these.Like quantum computers,these would be made up of qubits(量子比特)that would offer an advantage.The key point istha

30、t the more qubits you have,the faster your battery will charge.In theory,a quantum batterymade up of 100 qubits could charge 100 times faster than a classical battery of the samecapacity.It sounds too good to be true.But earlier this year,researchers showed for the first time thatquantum batteries h

31、ave this advantage in practice.That is a huge step,even if there is noguarantee that the technology can be promoted.Some still argue that practical quantum batteries英语试题第 4 页共 8 页are a pipe dream.But batteries that charge in an instant would be transformative,not least interms of boosting the transi

32、tion to electric vehicles,which is limited by charging times that canbe painfully slow.Given the promise of instant power,quantum batteries should be takenseriously.32.What might be the shared cause of these crises?A.Our expenses on fossil fuels.B.The terrible natural disasters.C.Our dependence of f

33、ossil energy.D.The extreme climate emergency.33.In what aspect do quantum batteries outperform lithium ones?A.Larger capacity.B.Longer life span.C.Faster charging speed.D.Lower production cost.34.What does the underlined phrase“a pipe dream”in the last paragraph probably mean?A.Avain hope.B.Abrillia

34、nt plan.C.A selfish desire.D.Apractical idea.35.What is the text mainly about?A.Lithium batteries tend to be out of date.B.Quantum batteries are bound to be made.C.Renewable batteries are greatly in demand.D.Quantum batteries are worth further research.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

35、出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。When it comes to solitary activities and bravery,going to a museum alone is something youshould seek out.When I used to work at a large,encyclopedic museum,I would often wanderthrough the galleries by myself on my lunch break or after work.36.So,why not takeyourself on an in

36、dependent date to a museum?When you visit a large museum alone,especially if there are certain artworks you have yourheart set on seeing,you can set your own plan.37.You can go directly to the galleriesyoure interested in and not waste time on art you have little or no desire to see.Enjoying a museu

37、m alone might help you enjoy solitude.Even if youre a social butterfly,being alone is an inevitable part of life,so its important to learn to be comfortable being alonewith yourself.A museum is an ideal way to intentionally practice this.38.If you go the route of remaining alone at a museum,you wont

38、 have the distraction of socialinteraction.39.A museum is the perfect place to bring a sketchbook,sit down somewhereand draw whats around you with no aim or judgment.40.The thought of going to a place as public as a museum by yourself might beintimidating(令人生畏的),but I encourage you to try it out.You

39、 might discover another side toyourself,to the art or to other people that you wouldnt have experienced otherwise.英语试题第 5 页共 8 页A.A museum is a wonderful place for self-reflectionB.You can welcome imagination in those quiet momentsC.You can be highly selective in how you plan your visitD.These were

40、some of the most quiet,thoughtful parts of my dayE.As a result,youll be better equipped for those lonelier times in lifeF.A museum can be a great place for all seeking a quiet,reflective spaceG.Instead,you can focus on self-reflection,or you could look for inspiration第二部分语言运用（共两节，满分 30 分）第一节（共 15 小题

41、；每小题 1 分，满分 15 分）阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的 A、B、C、D 四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。Ihad acceptedan invitation frommyfriend John to visithimand hisfamily on the dairy farm.Upon arrival,they told me that one of their cows would be 41_ soon,which absolutelyaroused my interest.“John,come out!”,his father yelled.We all 42_ r

42、an out to see what washappening.Surprisingly,the cow had wandered away from the field and slipped down into acreek(溪流).We dashed there while Johns brother 43_ to the barn(谷仓)to get the tractor.The poor cow was drowned up to her neck.She was in 44_ birthing mode,in the middleof the creek.Everyone was

43、 enveloped with 45_.Some tried to get a rope around the cow topull her up on the bank,but the fast running current 46_ it.Immediately,I jumped in!When I entered the water,I was 47_ by the icy coldness.Within minutes a sixty-pound calf was born right into my arms!We managed to 48_ thenewborn calf to

44、safety.The others successfully 49_the cow and pulled her up with the tractor.Then came our next 50_:how to get the calf warmed up!As I 51_ him fiercely,my thoughts were totally focused on his 52_.He made it!However,since the cow had givenbirth in the water,her afterbirth,along with her scent(气味),had

45、 washed away.The new mothermight not 53_ the baby.54_,the cow took only a short while to recognize her calf.All I had wanted was to seethe birth of the calf,but to 55_ as fully as I did was one of the most wonderful experiencesIve ever had!41.A.on boardB.in dangerC.on saleD.in labor42A.excitedlyB.ca

46、utiouslyC.anxiouslyD.voluntarily43A.pacedB.racedC.walkedD.slid44.A.fullB.silentC.commonD.conscious45.A.guiltB.delightC.panicD.dislike46.A.protectedB.releasedC.trappedD.prevented47.A.scaredB.amazedC.discouragedD.shocked48.A.dragB.floatC.driveD.push49.A.carriedB.freedC.ropedD.urged英语试题第 6 页共 8 页50.A.c

47、hoiceB.concernC.painD.opportunity51.A.rubbedB.fannedC.struckD.pressed52.A.birthB.bodyC.injuryD.survival53.A.noticeB.acknowledgeC.ignoreD.adopt54.A.To our reliefB.Without hesitationC.To our curiosityD.Without prejudice55.A.showB.planC.understandD.participate第二节(共 10 小题；每小题 1.5 分，满分 15 分)阅读下面短文，在空白处填入

48、 1 个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。A video of a 66-year-old man called Erjiu,has gone viral on Chinese social media after hisnephew Tang Hao shared the mans brief but heartwarming life story on short-video platformBilibili on Monday.In the video,Erjiu is shown as a“young genius”who always performed well 56_(acade

49、mic)at school during childhood.However,while he was a teenager,a high fever wasmisdiagnosed(误误)and he 57_(give)the wrong medicine,58_ resulted in Erjiulosing the use of his left leg.Erjiu,who 59_(lie)in bed in low spirits afterward,then learned carpentry bywatching a carpenter 60_(go)about woodworki

50、ng tasks for three days,and he later didwoodworking in the village and the town.According to Tang,it would be inaccurate to merely define Erjiu 61_a carpenter,since he demonstrated his broader 62_(skill)by fixing an electrical socket patch panel,agas stove and a toy car.He also makes erhu a traditio