2020届广州增城区荔城中学高三英语第二次联考试题及参考答案.pdf

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1、20202020 届广州增城区荔城中学高三英语第二次联考试题及参考答案届广州增城区荔城中学高三英语第二次联考试题及参考答案第一部分第一部分阅读（共两节，满分阅读（共两节，满分4 40 0 分）分）第一节（共第一节（共 1515 小题；每小题小题；每小题 2 2 分，满分分，满分 3030 分）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 AExciting Adventure Options to Choose From!BIRD WALK(Any time of year)-Join us for a private bird walk through our sa

2、nctuary(保护区）。The Bentsgrasslands,trees and woods provide great habitat(栖息地）for birds moving from one place to another,such asWarblers,Vireos,Indigo Buntings,Thrushes,Orioles,and more.This walk will be made to the members in yourparty.Suitable for ages 5 and upProgram Fee:$150NATURE HIKE(Any time of

3、year)-Take a private hike with Bent of the River!Your personal guide will show younotable habitats and wildlife around the center trails.Nature is exciting and always changing,so you never knowwhat we will find along the way!This program is ideal for people who want to enjoy beautiful scenery whileh

4、iking.Suitable for ages 8 and upProgram Fee:$150POMPERAUG RIVER EXPLORATION(June and July only)-Many fascinating creatures live in and around thePomperaug River!During this recreational(休闲的)program,an Audubon naturalist will share the human andnatural history of the river and teach you how to catch

5、fish and animals.The Bent will supply you with necessarytools,such as nets,containers,and field guides.Once the animals are caught,we will observe and identify(确定身份)them and learn how they can help show the health of the river before we put them back to the wild.Suitable for ages 8 and upProgram Fee

6、:$150OWL PROWL(January and February only)-Enjoy a special guided adventure in search of one of the mostbeloved groups of birds-owls(猫头鹰）！We will be prowling for owls on awalk through the grassland and forests inhopes of seeing one of the three owl species known to live in Connecticut:the Great-horne

7、d Owl,Barred Owl,orEastern Screech-Owl.Evening eventSuitable for ages 10 and upProgram Fee:$2251.Which of the programs is suitable for the Browns with a girl of five years old?A.BIRD WALK.B.NATURE HIKE.C.POMPERAUG RIVER EXPLORATION.D.OWL PROWL.2.What will you do with the fish you catch in POMPERAUG

8、RIVER EXPLORATION?A.Find out their health.B.Do a scientific research.C.Cook them as food on the table.D.Set them free back to the river.3.Whom is this text written for?A.Students.B.Teachers.C.Scientists.D.Adventurers.BAmerica-that glorious symbol of multiculturalism,the great melting pot-qualifies a

9、s part of the developedworld,right?Not quite,if we consider the state of second language learning in schools across the country.According to a 2018 study,Europe often tops the U.S.in foreign language education in school.92%of Europeanstudents are learning a foreign language in school.In America its

10、only 20%.In more than 20 European countries,studying a foreign language for at least one year is compulsory.In comparison,only 10 states and D.C.requirelearning a foreign language for graduation.I went to a public school in Pennsylvania that ranked onNewsweeks list of Americas top high schools in 20

11、15.Foreign language learning was not a graduation requirement.A common response to such stories and statistics is:So what?Why should Americans care about learning another language when English has recently seemed todominate as the official language of the world?The world is globalizing faster than w

12、e can imagine.More than half of the worlds population speaks morethan one language.It is also increasingly becoming the need for success in this globalizing world.Having the abilityto speak a second language opens up the possibility of travelling and immersing yourself in another part of theworld.Th

13、is means people can feel other cultures,and traditions in places you were previously kept away becauseyou could not communicate in the language.The teaching of foreign languages can be instrumental in bringing about peace and unity in the country welive in.Learning a second language can be an effici

14、ent vehicle to help to bridge communities.To speak anotherlanguage means having access to a universe of different experiences and world views of another community ofpeople.4.Why does the writer mention Europe?A.America makes studying a foreign language compulsory.B.America is the glorious symbol of

15、multiculturalism.C.America isnt really qualified as the developed world.D.America doesnt focus on foreign language education5.What is Americans attitude towards education of foreign languages?A.Less concerned.B.More worried.C.Quite doubtful.D.Very supportive.6.What can visiting people do if they can

16、 speak the language where they visit?A.Make the world globalizing.B.Achieve success in business.C.Experience peoples real life there.D.Keep away their own culture.7.What is the main idea of the last paragraph?A.Using a second language can bring harmony.B.Communities of people enjoy the great views.C

17、.Speaking another language is reallynecessary.D.Learning a second language can be difficult.CWhile space travel still gets lot of attention,not enough attention has been paid to the exploration of oceans,about which we know much less than the dark side of the moon.Ninety percent of the ocean floor h

18、as not even been recorded and while wehave been to the moon,thetechnology to explore the oceans floors is still being developed.For example,a permanent partially-underwatersea exploration station,called the Sea Orbiter,is currently in development.The oceans play a major role in controlling our clima

19、te.But we have not learned yet how to use them to coolus off rather than contribute to our overheating.Ocean organisms are said to hold the promise of cures for a wideof the unique eyes of skate(ray fish)led to advances in conquering blindness,the horseshoe crab was important indeveloping a test for

20、 bacterial pollution,and sea urchins helped in the development of test-tube fertilization(人工授精).The toadfishs ability to regenerate its central nervous system is of much interest to neuroscientists.Arecent Japanese study concluded that the drug Eribulin,which was taken from sea sponges,is effective

21、in fightingwith breast,colon,and Urinary cancer.Given the approaching crisis of water insufficiency,we badly need to improve current methods,ofdesalinating(淡化)ocean water and make them more efficient and less costly.By 2025,1.8 billion people areexpected to suffer from severe water shortage,with tha

22、t number jumping to 3.9 billion by 2050-well over a thirdof the entire global population.If the oceansdo not make your heart go beating faster,how about engineering a bacterium that eats carbondioxide and thus helps protect the world from overheating and produces fuel which will allow us to drive ou

23、rcars and machines,without oil?I cannot find any evidence that people young or old,Americans or citizens ofother nations would be less impressed or less inspired with such a breakthrough than with one more set of photosof a faraway galaxy or a whole Milky Way full of stars.8.What does the author thi

24、nk about the ocean exploration?A.It is equal to the space exploration.B.It is well developed.C.It deserves more attention and devotion.D.It is beyond our knowledge.9.What technology has been developed to make use of the oceans?A.Curing human diseases with ocean organisms.B.Preventing the world getti

25、ng warmer.C.Mapping the global ocean floor.D.Removing salt from sea water.10.What does the author imply in the last paragraph?A.The temperature rise will be overcome by a bacterium.B.Solving the existing problems is more significant.C.The space exploration is worth the efforts.D.The ocean exploratio

26、n is not inspiring.11.What is the best title of the passage?A.Oceans,the Last Hope.B.Oceans,the Hidden Treasure.C.Space,the Final Frontier.D.Space,the Faraway Dream.DThe herd of elephants moving north after leaving the Xishuangbanna National Nature Reserve in Yunnanprovince has drawn widespread publ

27、ic attention,with tens of millions of people following its movement on TVprograms and social media platforms.But this is not because its the first time wild Asian Elephants have wandered away from their habitat andheaded northward,but for only this time the herd has traveled more than 400 kilometers

28、 as far as Kunming.Photographs,videos and stories of the herds movement have sparked widespread discussions even overseas.However,there is a need to go behind the“cute photos”and the seemingly“fantastic”event and identify thereasons why wild elephants are leaving their habitat,and find ways to estab

29、lish harmonious human-animalrelationship within habitats and the surrounding forests and human settlements.It is important to scientificallymark the limits of the habitats for elephants and other animals in Xishuangbanna and elsewhere in the country forecological reasons as well.Planting trees is a

30、key and fundamental step toward restoration of nature.Yet long-term investment and amore scientific approach are needed to maintain the remaining forests as well as to extend the forest cover andstrengthen conservation.Nevertheless,tree cover alone doesnt mean a suitable habitat for all animals,for

31、different species needdifferent types of vegetation to survive and breed.The elephant herd in Yunnan is a reminder that we have toscientifically conserve the existing forests and turn them into suitable habitats for different species of animals andbirds,which will ultimately benefit humans.More ambi

32、tious targets should be set to rebuild or improve the food chain,and measures taken to ensureforest resources help wildlife flourish,in order to establish a harmonious human-animal relationship.Forests around the globe are still shrinking,particularly those in tropical and developing countries.The n

33、extdecade therefore will be extremely important for the worlds forests and wildlife,and China can play a leading rolein saving them by better protecting its forests and expanding its forest cover.12.Why has the herd of elephants caused so much public interest?A.There exist heated discussions in the

34、whole country even overseas.B.TV programs and social media platforms want to benefit from them.C.They are the first wild Asian Elephants to leave their natural habitat.D.The elephants has traveled a long distance and lived in harmony with humans.13.What can we infer from the third paragraph about th

35、e“fantastic”event?A.More research on the reasons behind the event is required.B.Scientists need to limit the habitats for elephants and other animals.C.People should find ways to have a good relationship with elephants.D.Theres an urgent demand for detailed information about the elephants.14.Which m

36、ethod is provided in the passage to restore nature?A.Expanding the coverage of forest.B.Getting the governments policy support.C.Bringing up various ways to protect the forests.D.Offering more kinds of vegetation to all animals.15.What does this event of elephants leaving their habitats remind us to

37、 do?A.To set more goals to change the food chain.B.To be aware of the situation of the existing forests.C.To realize harmonious coexistence of human and nature.D.To reduce the destruction of the forests around the globe.第二节（共第二节（共 5 5 小题；每小题小题；每小题 2 2 分，满分分，满分 1 10 0 分）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

38、项。选项中有两项为多余选项Nordic WalkingStarted inFinlandin the early 20th century,Nordic walking used to be a summer training exercise forcross-country skiers._16_In that year,a Finnish company invented a new wrist strap(腕带)system to makethe present-day Nordic walking technique possible.Outside ofFinland,Nordic

39、 walking has been well receivedinAustria,Germany,NorwayandSweden._17_Nordic walking is great for people who are looking for a smart physical activity with maximum health benefits,combined with fun and convenience.Nordic walking takes fitness walking to a new level by adding poles toproduce an incred

40、ible upper body workout._18_Besides,it also takes stress off your ankles,knees and hipjoints(髋关节)._19_Nordic walking is no different.For best fitness results and physical safety,ensure that you use onlyNordic walking poles which have been specifically designed for this sport.Dont try to use skiing o

41、r hiking poleswhich are designed andmeant to be for a totally different purpose.When you walk normally and carry poles with you,it is called the“2-wheel drive”.As soon as you hold thepoles properly and start using your upper body,youre now in the 4-wheel drive.Every step should begin withthe heel to

42、uching the ground._20_Just hold them tightly every time when they hit the ground,and let themgo as they are drawn back behind your body,finishing up with an open hand.A.Just remember to choose lightweight walking shoes.B.Your hands should always be in a“hold-n-go”state with the poles.C.As with any s

43、port,it is always important to have the right equipment.D.There are also many Nordic walking clubs that offer regular weekly walks.E.This strengthens your arms,chest,back and makes your body more flexible.F.The real breakthrough of Nordic walking as a practiced exercise came in 1997.G.It is now prog

44、ressing well into other countries such asJapan,Australia,theUKand theUSA.第二部分第二部分语言运用（共两节，满分语言运用（共两节，满分4545 分）分）第一节（共第一节（共 2020 小题；每小题小题；每小题 1.51.5 分，满分分，满分 3030 分）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One morning our new neighbor saw my grandfather planting two rare tree saplings(树苗）in our gard

45、en.Andhe also planted the same kind of tree saplings in his garden.My grandfather gave_21_enough amount ofwater to his plants and didnt always give them full_22_while our neighbor gave a lot of water to his plantsand_23_them too well.My grandfathers plants were simple but looked good,_24_our neighbo

46、rs plantswere much fuller and greener.Normally,in summer,we have strong thunderstorms called Kalboishakhi which can bring great damage tolife and_25_.After a Kalboishakhi,my grandparents and I came out to_26_the damage to ourgarden and saw the neighbor was in his garden,too,but look_27_as his plants

47、 were uprooted.Our plantswerent damaged and were standing_28_on the ground,our neighbor was_29_to see this,and he cameup to my grandfather and said with_30_,I actually looked after my plants better than you did foryours._31_,my trees came off from the roots,but yours didnt.How is this_32_?My grandfa

48、ther smiled and said,You gave your plants more attention and water,so they didnt havethe_33_to work themselves for anything.I gave them just the ample amount of and manure(肥料），lettingtheir_34_search for more;thus they went deeper and made their positionstronger,That is why myplants_35_With an expres

49、sion of deep_36_our neighbour nodded_37_It made me realize thenthat though my grandfather was_38_with me on many occasions even during our vacations with his dos anddonts,I became aware that anything_39_got or can go offthat much more easily and we willnot_40_the hard work it takes earn those things

50、.21.A.mainlyB.nearlyC.barelyD.exactly22.A.hopeB.supportC.timeD.attention23.A.dealt withB.looked afterC.brought upD.waited on24.A.andB.whileC.soD.or25.A.animalsB.landC.environmentD.possessions26.A.predictB.analyzeC.checkD.confirm27.A.tiredB.upsetC.boredD.ashamed28.A.firmB.stillC.bentD.abnormal29.A.di