2023届广东省韶关市高三下学期4月综合测试（二）英语试题含答案.pdf

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1、秘密启用前韶关市韶关市 2023 届高三综合测试届高三综合测试（二二）英语英语本试卷共 10页,卷面满分 120分。考试用时 120 分钟。注意事项：1.答卷前,考生务必用黑色字迹的钢笔或签字笔将自己的姓名、准考证号和班级填写在答题卡指定的位置上。2.选择题每小题选出答案后,用 2B 铅笔把答题卡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。写在本试卷上无效。3.非选择题必须用黑色字迹的钢笔或签字笔作答,答案必须写在答题卡指定区域内的相应位置上；如需改动,先划掉原来的答案,然后再写上新答案；不准使用铅笔和涂改液。写在本试卷上无效。4.考生须保持答题卡的整洁,考试结束后,将本

2、试卷和答题卡一并交回。第一部分 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。AStaying at home and watching Netflix is quite cozy.To help you figure out whatto watch,we take a dive into the collection and list some options released in the lastyear or so that are well-worth a watch.Pen

3、guin Bloom（2021）95 mins,directed by Glendyn IvinNaomi Watts stars in this emotional roller-coaster of a film about a womanstruggling to recover from a catastrophic injury.After her children bring home aninjured bird,her characters efforts to nurse the magpie nicknamed“Penguin”back to health unfold i

4、n parallel with her own healing journey.Metal Lords（2022）97 mins,directed by Peter SollettJaeden Martell and Adrian Green smith play a pair of teenage friends who decideto form a heavy metal band and enter their high school s Battle of the Bandscompetition.What they dont expect,however,is to have th

5、eir friendship tested andto learn a lot more than about music when they recruit a shy cellist to join them.The Sea Beast（2022）115 mins,directed by Chris WilliamsChris Williams directs this animated high-sea adventure about a young girl whoboards a famous monster-hunting ship secretly,only to discove

6、r that everything shethought she knew about monsters and hunters might be wrong.Karl Urban voiceslegendary hunter Jacob Holland in this all-age feature.Guillermo del Toros Pinocchio（2022）117 mins,directed by Guillermo delToro,Mark GustafsonOne of Hollywood most visionary filmmakers turns his attenti

7、on to one of themost beloved tales in childrens literature in this animated adaptation of CarloCollodis 1883 novel The Adventures of Pinocchio.The film records Pinocchioschase to become a living boy-a journey that brings him through one adventure afteranother.21.What is the purpose of this passage?A

8、.To introduce famous directors.B.To give instructions on diving.C.To advertise for Netflix company.D.Tooffermovierecommendations.22.Which film would probably encourage viewers who suffer from pain?A.Penguin Bloom.B.Metal Lords.C.The Sea Beast.D.GuillermodelTorosPinocchio.23.What do the last two film

9、s have in common?A.They are animations.B.They last over two hours.C.They are based on real adventures.D.They are adapted from childrens novels.BMy father,Michael,led me through the outside shed hed filled with hispaintings.“When I have an exhibition.”he began,pointing to the artworks hedcreated,befo

10、re stopping.Poor Pa,I thought.In 1994 hed been diagnosed with Parkinsons disease only in his forties.Butafter finding the right medication,he could continue on as normal and so had ourfamily-Parkinsons just wasnt something we spoke about.A husband and father to three,he had had a successful career a

11、nd had alwaysbeen extremely creative.Even when his Parkinsons advanced,my father decided toattend a painting course.In art lessons,the class practised painting still life objects,like pears,but my father had other ideas.Inspired by his favourite artist,JacksonPollock,a leading abstract expressionist

12、,he began producing abstract pieces.Hethought that it helped us to see the world in a different way.Soon,I realized he wasright.When I observed my fathers works,I could interpret each of them in manyways.While in 2019,my father was diagnosed with kidney cancer and given justthree months to live.We a

13、ll couldnt contain our sadness,but we soon received greatnews that a new form of immunotherapy shrunk the cancer considerably.As weeksturned to months,it felt like my father was a walking miracle.To our sadness,hishealth battles had started to take a toll on him,and as he continued speaking aboutwan

14、ting to share his paintings with the world,I knew what had to be done.In October this year,we welcomed the public to“My Kids Could Do That,myfathers first public showing.Everyone loved his works.His eyes lit up with pridewhen he saw the walls filled with his works.Ive got three of his pieces in my h

15、omeand I couldnt be more proud of what hes achieved.24.What can we learn about Michael from Paragraph 1?A.He imagined his future life.B.He held an exhibition in the shed.C.He dreamed of sharing his paintings.D.He showed off his masterpieces before his child.25.Which do you think matches Michaels pai

16、nting style?26.What does the underlined phrase in Paragraph 4 mean?A.Play a trick on.B.Cause suffering to.C.Take advantage of.D.Leave an impression on.27.Which of the following best describes Michael?A.Proud and selfless.B.Caring and generous.C.Devoted and responsible.D.Productive and optimistic.CIn

17、ternational demand for black rhinos horn has seen the animals killed cruellyfor decades in countries such as Namibia,Zimbabwe and South Africa.In 1960 therewere an estimated 100,000 left,and by 1995 fewer than 2,500 remained.Conservation efforts have brought the number up to around 5,600 today,but t

18、hespecies is still critically endangered,and poaching（非法捕猎）is among its biggestthreats.Scientists have worked to protect these rare creatures by tracking them withGPS devices tied to their necks or ankles or implanted in their horns.The resultingdata let researchers monitor the rhinos numbers and wh

19、en they enter poaching hotspots.But the devices can fail,and drugging the animals to attach them may causeharm.A recent study describes a new tracking technology that uses smart phones torecord rhino footprints.Called the footprint-identification technique（FIT）,thissystem includes software that can

20、analyze the animals movements from a distance tohelp keep them safe from poachers.The idea came from working with local trackersin Zimbabwe.These footprint-reading experts can identify individual black rhinosfrom the shape of their feet and,when visible,the impressions left by cracks in theanimals h

21、eel pads,which are as distinctive as a human fingerprint.“We probablywouldnt even have looked at the footprints in the first place if we didnt have localtrackers,says Sky Alibhai,co-founder of WildTrack.To use the system,scientists gather rhino footprint images with a smart phoneapplication and uplo

22、ad the pictures to a global database.FIT software analysis canthen identify the individual animal and determine its age and sex with up to 99percent accuracy.Researchers can also estimate the number of black rhinos in an areaand watch their movements.Researchers have adapted the technology for diver

23、se animals,including Africanlions,Bengal tigers.“I think this is great for monitoring animals and countingindividuals,”says Ciska Scheijen,a conservation scientist in South Africa.Hewonders about FITs performance during the rainy season,when footprints are oftenindistinct,and if it can track larger

24、herds as opposed to the 35-odd individuals thisstudy monitored.28.What is mainly described in Paragraph 1?A.Illegal hunting is on the rise.B.Black rhinos horn is a major business.C.Black rhinos are at risk of extinction.D.Conservation efforts are getting nowhere.29.What is the function of FIT?A.To c

25、heck rhino footprints.B.To analyze black rhinos daily routines.C.To keep track of black rhinos for their safety.D.To monitor the rhinos numbers at poaching spots.30.What does Ciska Scheijen think of FIT?A.It may fail with footprints unclear.B.It will monitor animals on rainy days.C.It can be used fo

26、r tracking larger herds.D.It can track other animals besides rhinos.31.Which of the following might be the best title for the passage?A.How Does the Tracking System Work?B.Why Are Black Rhinos Endangered?C.Measures Are Taken to Protect Black RhinosD.New App Tracks Black Rhinos Through FootprintsDMan

27、y of us seem to have lives that follow a certain path.From kindergarten allthe way to marriage,every stage of our lives seems to be preset.Although this workswell for many people,according to British motivational philosopher Jay Shetty,thereis no“right”schedule to live our lives by.A few months ago,

28、a video of Shettys speech Before You Feel Pressure wentviral on the Internet across the world.In the video,he sends an important messagethat we should think“outside of the path”and have the courage to follow ourhearts.Shetty adds that,we dont have to get stressed and put ourselves in a race withour

29、peers or judge our lives based on others.Everything in life happens according toour time,our clocks.In his inspiring speech,Shetty points out that UK author J.K.Rowling got herfamous Harry Potter series published at age 32,after being turned down by 12publishers.Shetty also mentions that Chinese bus

30、inessman Jack Ma didnt even startthe Alibaba Group until he was 35 and US actor Morgan Freeman didnt get his bigbreak until he was 52 years old.We shouldnt let anyone rush us.As Albert Einstein once said,“Not everythingthat counts can be counted,and not everything thats counted truly counts.”The key

31、 to staying on our own tracks is to be patient and embrace our ownpassions.In Australian nurse Bronnie Wares best-selling book,she recorded theregrets of her dying patients,and the top one on the list was,“I wish l had thecourage to live a life true to myself,not the one others expected of me.”Indee

32、d,weare all unique in our personalities and gifts,and theres no perfect fit for all.Weshould listen to our inner voices and unlearn what the world has taught us.It is important to allow people to go back to being self-aware of their owninterests,needs and concerns,Shetty told National Geographic.“It

33、s disconnectingfrom what makes sense to what actually moves you and what makes sense internally.32.What is many peoples life path like according to Paragraph 1?A.It suits everyone fine.B.It is preset by parents.C.It includes two major stages.D.It seems to be a fixed pattern.33.What does Shetty want

34、to convey in the video?A.Run your own race.B.Follow the preset path.C.Think outside the box.D.Integrate our ideas with others.34.How does Shetty prove his idea in Paragraph 3?A.By using quotes.B.By giving examples.C.By making comparison.D.By analyzing figures.35.Which statement does the author most

35、probably agree with?A.Accept what others teach us.B.Stick to our own internal thoughts.C.Live up to others expectations of us.D.Reflect on what we undergo in our life.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。When people think about ways to help the environment,encourage

36、 biodiversityand decrease greenhouse gases,they dont usually think about the impact of foodwaste.36Producing food for a.growing global population is a complex challenge with alot of negative environmental consequences,so food waste creates unnecessary stresson our fragile environment.Here are four t

37、hings you can do to cut food waste.37 This can help increase the shelf life of many of the most commonly wastedfoods,including fruit,vegetables and dairy products.About 90%of milk wastehappens in the home.Adjusting your fridge to the right temperature can save 50,000tons of milk waste every year.Sin

38、gle-use plastics.Many of us are seeking to decrease the amount of single-useplastics in our lives,and in our shopping baskets.This is good.but often these plasticsand packaging keep food fresh for longer.38 Scientists are working on developingmethods of treating and storing food that can extend its

39、shelf life.Dish up smaller portions.This results in up to 20%less food waste.Many of usput our leftovers in the fridge,then forget about them.Fortunately.there are manyways to manage our fridge contents effectively and decrease food waste.39 Labelingleftovers reminds us when they went in-and when th

40、ey need to be eaten by.Try andfreeze meat.dairy and bread if they are close to spoiling-this will extend their life.Buy directly from local suppliers.Our food systems and supply chains areincredibly complex,which leads to high levels of food loss and waste.In contrast,buying directly from local supp

41、liers results in less waste.40A.Set your freezer to below 5.B.Store the food in the fridge.C.These range from apps,to the humble Post-it note,or pen.D.Support a local business,eat quality food,and decrease waste.E.The most commonly wasted foods are fresh fruit and vegetables.F.Fortunately,there are

42、significant developments towards a post-plastic world.G.Yet food waste is responsible for up to 10%of global greenhouse gasemissions.第二部分 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。I had never been more anxious in my life.I had just arrived at the airport tot

43、ravel home.As I watched the bus driver set my luggage on the airport sidewalk,Irealized my 41 had just begun.This was my first visit alone to the international terminal（航站楼）of theairport,and nothing was 42.I couldnt make sense of any of the 43 Where was thecheck-in counter?I felt as if I were deaf a

44、nd blind and stupid.I began to 44.I had tofind help!I tried to ask a passing businessman for help,but my 45 came out wrong.Hefrowned and walked away.I had been in this country for a semester,but could noteven remember how to ask for directions.Awful!Another 46 arrived at the terminal,and the passeng

45、ers came out carrying lots of luggage.Right!I could 47 them to theright place.I dragged my enormous suitcase,went after them and reached the elevators.Oh,no!They all fit in it,but not enough room for me.I watched 48 as the elevator doorsclosed.I was abandoned again!I got on the elevator when it retu

46、rned and 49 all thebuttons.Which one could it be?I pressed button 3 because I thought I saw thosepassengers pressed 3,though only a quick glance.The elevator climbed up to the thirdfloor and stopped.A high,unpleasant noise 50 the opening of the doors,and I lookedaround 51.Tears formed as I saw the e

47、mpty hall and realized I would 52 my plane.Just thenan elderly airport employee walked towards me.He guessed I was 53 and offered tohelp.He patted my shoulder to ease my anxiety.We walked up some stairs,turned acorner,and reached the check-in counter!When I turned to thank him,he was gone.I never go

48、t an opportunity to knowthat mans name,but I would always remember his unexpected 54 Without his timelyhelp,I would have missed my plane.I hope I will be able to do the same for anothertraveler experiencing a（n）55 journey.41.A.anxietyB.excitementC.curiosityD.liberty42.A.specialB.wrongC.familiarD.per

49、fect43.A.countersB.destinationsC.regulationsD.signs44.A.doubtB.panicC.weepD.inquire45.A.mannersB.instructionsC.wordsD.tones46.A.busB.planeC.businessmanD.employee47.A.leadB.followC.guideD.direct48.A.in surpriseB.in reliefC.in delightD.in despair49.A.tried outB.clicked onC.stared atD.sorted out50.A.an

50、nouncedB.stressedC.suggestedD.promised51.A.joyfullyB.firmlyC.calmlyD.cautiously52.A.aboardB.missC.catchD.abandon53.A.lostB.upsetC.disturbedD.embarrassed54.A.encounterB.disappearanceC.kindnessD.guidance55.A.awesomeB.unforgettableC.tiringD.terrible第二节（共 10小题；每小题 1.5分,满分 15 分）阅读下面短文,在空白处填入 1个适当的单词或括号内单