2024年广州市普通高中毕业班冲刺训练题（三）试题.docx

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1、启用前注意保密 试卷类型：B2024年广州市普通高中毕业班冲刺训练题（三）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，考生务必用黑色字迹的钢笔或签字笔将自己的姓名、考生号、试室号和座位号填写在答题卡上。用2B铅笔将试卷类型（A）填涂在答题卡相应位置上。并在答题卡相应位置上填涂考生号。因笔试不考听力，试卷从第二部分开始，试题序号从“21”开始。2.作答选择题时，选出每小题答案后，用2B铅笔把答题卡对应题目选项的答案信息点涂黑；如需改动，用橡皮擦干净后，再选涂其他答案。答案不能答在试卷上。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各题目指定区

2、域内相应位置上；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。不按以上要求作答无效。4.考生必须保持答题卡的整洁。考试结束后，将试卷和答题卡一并交回。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。AIf you have a passion for music, art, history and more, indulge it on a Yoyo Odyssey Cultural Tour!How we travel can make the difference

3、between just visiting a place, or really experiencing it from the inside out, which is why Yoyo has created its new Odyssey Cultural Tours collection.These small-group, luxury tours offer a deep dive into history, art, music, literature, dance and astronomy, while enjoying everything that a destinat

4、ion has to offer, from exceptional places to stay to the best of local food.Each holiday has the service of a Yoyo tour manager and well take care of you every step of the way, providing a VIP car service to your UK departure point for overseas trips, flights and transfers, all transports to accommo

5、dations, travel insurance and much more.For music lovers, Yoyo has partnered with the Royal Academy of Music to create unique short breaks in London with concerts by talented young musicians from the Academy.Youll be in expert hands each tour is accompanied by a specialist in their field whos skille

6、d at sharing their expertise through insight-packed talks throughout the holiday. Backstage, behind-the-scenes visits give a fascinating perspective on new places as well as cities that you may alreadyknow and love, all in the stimulating company of like-minded travellers.ABC Music readers will rece

7、ive an exclusive 5 per cent discount on all Yoyo Cultural Odyssey Tours just quote the code ABCR when booking. To find out more, please visit yoyo.uk/COT.21. Why does Yoyo create the Cultural Odyssey Tours? A. To create a music collection of Odyssey. B. To help music lovers find like-minded friends.

8、 C. To guide tour guests through a cultural experience. D. To promote the ABC Music Magazine to new readers.22. What can guests do during the tour? A. Share their expert skills. B. Enjoy talks by a specialist. C. Visit the backstage after a play. D. Play in a concert with musicians. 23. What should

9、the ABC Music readers do for a discount when booking? A. Use the required code. B. Find one more company. C. Visit the website yoyo.uk/COT. D. Quote a comment about the ABC Music.BThe top-selling album (唱片) Songs of the Humpback Whale was released in 1970. This collection of nature recordings change

10、d the way many people thought about whales and eventually helped save thousands of whales lives. The album might never have been made if it hadnt been for a sound engineer named Frank Watlington. In the 1960s, Watlington was making underwater recordings when he noticed some strange, deep sounds, whi

11、ch he realized were coming from whales. Watlington played the recordings for a pair of biologists named Roger and Katy Payne. When they listened, they were instantly hooked on the beauty of the whales voices. Katy Payne studied music as well as biology, and she was amazed by how the whales communica

12、te like an opera singer. She also noticed another interesting detail: they had recognizable patterns. In biology terms, an animal call with a repeating pattern is called a song. The songs of whales are so complex that some scientists have even compared them to composers and poets. The Paynes thought

13、 that other people needed to hear the beauty of the whales songs, so Roger organized the recordings into an album. At the time when the album came out, whales were often hunted and traded for money and some whale species were dying out. Most people had never thought of whales as creatures that could

14、 communicate through songs. But after hearing the album, many people began to think differently. The album led people to start the Save the Whales movement. Musicians began using whale songs in their music, and whales were included in movies and television shows. In 1982, the deep-sea whaling was ba

15、nned. Before the ban, more than 50,000 whales per year were killed. After it, the number went down below 2,000. It might seem incredible that just one album could help save the lives of so many whales. But this one-of-a-kind album revealed secrets long hidden beneath the waves and allowed these amaz

16、ing creatures to finally share their songs with the human world.24. What is the purpose of the passage? A. To call on people to save whales. B. To prove that whales are born singers. C. To explain how a good album was made. D. To introduce a popular album and its stories.25. Who first found the spec

17、ial voices of the whales? A. A song recorder. B. An opera singer. C. A sound engineer. D. A pair of biologists.26. What surprised Katy Payne about the whales? A. They could talk with scientists. B. They could sing like an opera singer. C. They could repeat interesting sounds. D. They could communica

18、te through songs.27. Which is one of the values of the album? A. It successfully stopped deep-sea whaling. B. It helped people understand whales better. C. It made some music and movie stars popular. D. It encouraged musicians to work with scientists.CLast Saturday, when my grandfather got frustrate

19、d at the name of the singer of a song, I grabbed my smartphone and found it in seconds. This astonished my grandfather, who didnt understand how Id checked the information so quickly. I laughed and explained, but afterwards, it made me think about how much I depend on technology.When I reflected on

20、its impact on my education, I saw that technology has been significant in many ways. Returning to the story of my grandfather, he had asked me more about how I used it and about university life. He said he thought we had an easy life compared to previous generations. I could see his point.Not only a

21、re we lucky enough to have the same educational benefits as those of previous generations, but we have so many more. We still have walk-in libraries; however, the only option for studying used to be sitting in these libraries with as many books from your reading list as you could find, yet now a sin

22、gle search online can immediately provide access to a huge range of resources. Interaction between students and university staff is another area that has changed considerably. We can have face-to-face time with our tutors, and also communicate using our electronic devices. The most popular means is

23、via social media, and it has become unacceptable for messages to be unanswered for any length of time. While this puts an extra stress on the universitys academic support team, we students are greatly benefited. When we compare the student life of the past and the present, it is tempting to focus on

24、 the obvious differences in technology. In fact, students are doing what theyve always done: embracing the resources available and adapting them to work more efficiently and to live more enjoyably. The pace of change in technology continuously gathers speed, so we have to value each innovation as it

25、 happens.28. Why does the author mention the story of his grandfather? A. To share an interesting experience. B. To draw readers attention to the topic. C. To provide an example for his opinion. D. To arouse readers concern about a problem. 29. What is the grandfathers attitude towards the role of t

26、echnology? A. Favourable.B. Tolerant.C. Doubtful.D. Unclear. 30. What is a new challenge technology brings to the academic support team? A. Using various electronic devices. B. Scheduling online communication. C. Providing more flexible reading lists. D. Responding to all inquiries from students.31.

27、 What can be concluded from the last paragraph? A. Students should make full use of technology. B. Students should value the time and enjoy their life. C. We should take technological differences seriously. D. We should resist the temptation of up-coming innovation.DCalling vegetables and fruits “ug

28、ly” can be a recipe for sales success, according to a new study.A French supermarket chain made international headlines when it began marketing misshapen produce as “ugly” in 2014. Since then, food stores around the world have launched campaigns to sell “imperfect produce”. Some have been successful

29、, while others havent but until now, researchers hadnt adequately explained why consumers rejected imperfect produce, or what marketing approach was most likely to whet their appetites.The researchers conducted seven studies that tested the effects of “ugly” labeling by having participants purchase

30、produce at a farmers market and online, and by examining peoples impressions about misshapen foods. Interestingly, they found that consumers expected the imperfect produce to be less tasty and even less nutritious than more traditionally attractive foods.But its not all bad news for unattractive foo

31、ds. The researchers also found that when the produce is labeled “ugly”, consumer hesitancy disappears and its not because of humor or originality. Calling items “ugly” signals to consumers that the only difference between items is appearance, which makes them aware of their bias (偏见)and significantl

32、y increases their willing-ness to buy the less attractive produce.“Were pointing to the source of the rejection,” explains John Meredith, the lead researcher. “It makes people aware of the limited nature of their objection to the unattractive produce and makes it clear to consumers that there are no

33、 other problems in the produce other than attractiveness.”The research also found consumers spent more on the misshapen produce labeled “ugly” instead of “imperfect”. And even though the ugly produce was sold at a 25 percent discount, it turned out to be more profitable for sellers, as the cost of a

34、cquiring the ugly produce was lower. However, if the price reduction was too sharp, participants expected the “ugly” foods to be of low quality.32. What is the new study mainly about?A. Food quality. B. Consumer demand.C. Marketing approach.D. Bias against appearance.33. What does the underlined phr

35、ase “whet their appetites” in paragraph 2 refer to? A. Satisfy their need to eat better. B. Stimulate their desire of buying. C. Encourage them to risk trying out. D. Raise their concerns about nutrition.34. Why are people willing to buy ugly-labeled produce without hesitation? A. They are happy to

36、spend less and have more. B. They are curious about the special shapes of produce. C. They are attracted by the funny and creative idea of labeling. D. They are led to believe ugly produce has no quality problems.35. Which way helps food sellers make more profit according to the study? A. Call the u

37、gly produce “ugly”. B. Label the ugly produce “imperfect”. C. Group the produce by its attractiveness. D. Price the ugly produce at a sharp discount.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。Climate change refers to long-term shifts in temperatures and weather patterns. 36

38、But since the 1800s, human activities have been the main driver of climate change, primarily due to burning fossil fuels like coal, oil and gas. Climate change can cause extreme events like wildfires and floods. 37 How does climate change make you feel? The news of melting glaciers and oil spills ma

39、y seem overwhelming and can make you feel angry, frightened, hopeless or upset. This is called climate anxiety. 38 If you feel worried about whats happening to the world, good for you. Its normal to be upset when things you care about are getting hurt. 39 There are lots of things you can do to help

40、adults take better care of the world. Turn your fear into power by doing something. Breaking the problem into bite-sized chunks is a good way to start. Think of something you feel passionate about, such as protecting ocean life or saving forests, and join a community group or charity that supports t

41、hat cause. Local charities like Plastic Free Coast organize beach cleans, and the Rainforest Team has lots of planet-saving ideas, such as reducing food waste. Positive action can inspire others too. Sisters Kim and Stella King from the charity Fights Against Plastic have picked up 90,000 pieces of

42、plastic. They ask schools, businesses and organizations to follow their lead. 40 .A. Why is there climate anxiety?B. And it is a normal, healthy response.C. This risks the lives of humans, animals and plants.D. Remember, its important to get support from people around.E. No one can fix climate chang

43、e on their own but we can all play a part.F. These shifts may be natural, such as through variations in the solar cycle.G. So, tell friends and family what youre up to and encourage them to join in.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。The doctor examined

44、Nualas leg. Nuala tried not to cry, but it was a(n) 41 . Her leg really ached. “How did you 42 yourself?” asked the doctor. “I jumped off a swing,” said Nuala. “Is it 43 ?”“It sure is,” said the doctor, holding out the X ray. “See right here?”Two hours later, Nuala left the hospital on crutches (拐杖)

45、. Her leg was in a cast (石膏). “What will I tell Ms. Chang? I shouldnt have ” She felt a deep 44 . Ms. Chang was Nualas dance teacher. The spring dance performance was 45 two weeks away. Nualas cast would be on for at least six weeks!“Shes going to be so 46 with me!” groaned Nuala. But Ms. Chang wasn

46、t. She said, “Well think of something.”Nuala felt 47 going on stage with her crutches. “I look stupid,” she 48 . “I cant dance with these.”“Have you ever heard of the 49 , The show must go on?” said Ms. Chang. Together, they 50 the dance. They thought of how Nuala could move to the music. They brain

47、stormed ways for her to dance on 51 .The night of the 52 , Ms. Chang almost had to 53 Nuala onto the stage. Nualas cast looked 54 and awkward, but she went out and danced. At the end, the audience went wild clapping. They threw roses at Nualas feet! The show did 55 !41. A. accidentB. challengeC. burdenD. escape42. A. exerciseB. protectC. hurtD. remind43. A. alrightB. brokenC. complicatedD. clear44. A. lossB. regretC. sorrowD. disappointment45. A. alreadyB. nearlyC. onlyD. still46. A. angryB. bored