广州二模英语试题及参考答案

2016年广州市普通高中毕业班综合测试（二）

英语

第I卷

第二部分阅读理解（共两节，满分40分）

第一节（共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分）

阅读下列短文，从每题所给的四个选项（A、B、C和D）中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。

A

The best of adventure and sport in NSW

If you want adventure, then the state of New

South

Wales (NSW) in Australia is the place to go. No

matter

what the season, you can choose from a wide

variety of

landscapes, climates, activities and experiences

all with

easy access to tour operators and local guides.

For snow lovers, there’s no better place than the

Snowy Mountains. Skiers and snowboarders can hit the

slopes for some downhill thrills in Kosciuszko National. Park. Non-skiing adventure-seekers will enjoy hiking or snowshoeing.

If water sports are more your thing, there are plenty of places to go. Surfers you’re your surfboards and head to Byron Bay, Shellharbour, or Newcastle's Merewether Beach. To see spectacular sea life up close, visit Lord Howe Island, a world-famous destination for underwater diving.

The oceans, lakes and rivers around NSW offer a lifetime’s worth of exciting fishing and boating challenges. Want more Experience the rush of whitewater rafting in Jindabyne and Penrith, or go barefoot waterskiing in Port Stephens.

For adventure in NSW, the sky’s the limit! Book a hot-air-balloon or helicopter ride over the stunning vineyards of the Hunter Valley, go skydiving in Wollongong, or try hang-gliding in Stanwell Park.

Get to know the State’s unique and tough landscapes on a caving, canoeing or rock climbing adventure. Four-wheel-driving and off-roading tours are popular in both Country NSW and Outback NSW. Or explore parts of the State on horseback ―you’Il find great horse riding options in Sydney and throughout NSW.

21. What is the purpose of this article

A. To advertise a new holiday tour.

B. To describe the geography of NSW.

C. To promote NSW's tourist attractions.

D. To encourage people to move to NSW.

22. Where can you go barefoot waterskiing

A. Port Stephens.

B. The Hunter Valley

C. Stanwell Park.

D. Wollongong.

23. Who are the intended readers

A. Families.

B. Local guides.

C. Photographers.

D. Adventure travellers

B

The United States of America was founded in 1776 after the 13 independent American states rose up against the ruling British, defeated them in the American Revolutionary War, and signed the Declaration of Independence, the document which declared the creation of the new country.

The men who led the revolution, drafted the Declaration of Independence, and wrote the first American laws are known as " founding fathers". Benjamin Franklin, whose picture is on the US 100-dollar note, was appointed to prepare the Declaration that was eventually signed by the other founding fathers.

Franklin was born in 1706 in Boston to a soap maker named Josiah Franklin. His father could not afford full schooling for all his children, but Benjamin loved books and worked in his elder brother's printing business before starting a newspaper called the Pennsylvania Gazette in 1729. He wrote and drew cartoons for the newspaper. In addition, he worked to improve living conditions in the city: introducing street lights, cleaning the roads and building libraries. In the 1740s, Franklin retired from his newspaper and turned to science with great success. He was a very smart man and his work on electricity, including the “kite experiment”which confirmed the nature of lightning, made him famous throughout the world.

Franklin earned the title of the “First Ameri can” for his efforts to unite the 13 American states, and to win their independence. This part of the story starts in London. He was sent to the city to persuade the British to treat the American states more fairly. It was here that he began interacting with important political thinkers and activists of the time and developing his own political ideas.

Following his return to America in 1761 he became much more active in American politics and in the battle against British rule.

After the United States of America was established, Franklin held several important positions such as the first United States Postmaster General, Ambassador to France and President of Pennsylvania. He is also famous today for his wise sayings, including “a penny saved is a penny earned” and “an ounce of prevention is worth

a pound of cure”.

24. What is the article mainly about

A. The American Declaration of Independence.

B. Franklin's contributions to American society.

C. The American War of Independence.

D. Benjamin Franklin's early life.

25. How did Franklin begin developing his own political thinking

A. By discussing ideas with political activists in Britain.

B. By persuading the 13 American states to unite.

C. By fighting against British rule in America.

D. By writing articles for his own newspaper.

26. What can be inferred about Franklin from the article

A. His most important contribution was in science.

B. He was th e leader of the “founding fathers”.

C. He was successful in many different areas.

D. He came from a very wealthy family.

27. What is the correct order for the following events from Franklin’s life

a. He started a newspaper business.

b. He carried out the kite experience on electricity.

c. He worked for his brother in a printing company.

d. He was appointed the Ambassador to Franc

e.

e. He helped write the Declaration of Independence.

f. He visited England to discuss independence.

A. e, c, a, b, f, d

B. c, a, b, f, e, d

C. a, c, f, b, d, e

D. f, d, a, b, c, e

C

Whether or not you believe Professor Stephen Hawking's alarming theory that building a “strong” artificial intelligence (AI) could lead to the end of the human race, it’s clear that AI is reaching the point where soon it will affect almost every aspect of how we work with computers. We must get used to computers that talk back.

Last year, investment bank Deep Ventures attracted much media attention when it announced that it had appointed an AI computer to its board of directors to help make important business decisions. What actually happened was that the company used a program called VITAL to analyse potential investments (授资) in different businesses. But VITAL doesn't attend board meetings or vote ―it’s just a program. While it's not quite the evil robot we see in science fiction movies, it shows us how far computers and AI have advanced.

Soon AI systems will be driving our vehicles, interpreting our facial expressions as we perform complex tasks, translating our voices into different languages and building other machines for us in factories around the world. But they won't look like us or pretend to be human.

In the new film Ex Machina, a computer scientist is asked to assess whether a beautiful human-looking robot called Ava has human intelligence. I won't spoil the film for you, but it occurred to me that one of the reasons we believe other human beings are conscious and have intelligence is that we’re told they are all .the time. Indeed, if you stopped believing other people have minds, you would quickly find yourself unable to function in the world.

Google’s Eric Schmidt argues that we shouldn't worry about AI, and that we need instead to redesign our education systems so that we learn how to get on with the machines. As powerful computer-based intelligences continue developing, we must let go of the belief that only humans have intelligence and consciousness. Just as we

have accepted the reality that the self-awareness that makes minds possible exists within the animal world, we may soon accept that it can also exist within the machine world.

28. According to Professor Stephen Hawking, human beings .

A. may be endangered by strong AI

B. are still more intelligent than machines

C. will benefit greatly from the advances in AI

D. will never be able to build a strong AI system

29. According to Paragraph 2, VITAL can .

A. attend board meetings to vote

B. make final decisions for the bank

C. attract more investments to the bank

D. assess the value of different businesses

30. The author predicts that AI machines will soon be able to .

A. control people's facial expressions

B. construct other intelligent machines

C. have a human-like physical appearance

D. change people's speeches into different languages

31. Which of the following would the author most probably agree with

A. It is too late to stop the danger of artificial intelligence. . .

B. Humans should learn to live with intelligent machines.

C. Intelligent machines will eventually control the world.

D. Only humans can have intelligence and consciousness.

D

Mature-age university students are annoying, I know. I understand that when you're 18 or 19, and already know everything, there's no need to do the readings or show up prepared for class. I also understand that there are these old people in class who should be doing other things — maybe retiring, or gardening in the backyard. They are eagerly asking questions (or worse, answering them) and generally loud.

I understand because I used to be one of them. I dropped out of high school in Year 11 and after playing guitar in a band for a few years, I spent the next ten years working different jobs. Then a friend, who thought I was wasting my life, suggested I enrol at his university. Although afraid, I eventually took a university preparation course and a year later became a 35-year-old university freshman.

Like many mature-age students, after completing my degree, I continued studying and eventually attained my PhD.

Now I’m a lecturer at Toronto University in Canada. In fact, I have just finished preparing a group of mature-age students to annoy next year’s young first years. My students come from many different backgrounds. But they all share an enthusiasm for knowledge and learning.

I know they are ridiculous and show up to class with folders full of readings, minds overflowing with ideas and concepts they want to discuss. I was the same. But,

contrary to the stereotype of the annoying mature-age students occupying the airtime

in class, most don't want to control the discussion.

They’re likely to be waiting, counting away the seconds silently in the hope

that someone will want to talk about all of these amazing ideas we’re learning about. Only after waiting for younger voices to speak. ( but which often remain silent)

do they begin talking.

Speaking for myself, I love students who come prepared and ready to discuss stuff. So let's celebrate all of those “annoying”mature-age students.

32. According to the article, a mature-age student is a person .

A. who behaves like an adult B . studying for a higher degree

C. not yet qualified to enter university

D. who starts university

at an older age

33. In the first paragraph, the author .

A. shows that he is opposed to mature-age students

B. describes the problems mature-age students create

C. makes fun of the attitude held by many young students.

D. explains why many teachers dislike mature-age students

34. What does the underlined word “them” in Paragraph 2 refer to

A. Retired people.

B. Early high school leavers.

C. Mature-age university students.

D. University students aged below 20.

35. Why do mature-age students often wait before speaking in class

A. They are not very familiar with the topic being discussed.

B. They want to give the younger 'students more chances to speak.

C. They lack the ability to give their opinions.

D. They are more interested in hearing others' opinions.

第二节（共5小题，每小题2分，满分10分）

根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余

选项。

Alone But Not Lonely

In today’s fast-paced society, we've become uncomfortable with silence. We try

to find different types of activities that can help us escape feelings of laziness

or boredom, 36 Solitude（独处）does not have to be uncomfortable or lonely.

In fact, solitude and loneliness are very different things.

The death of a loved one or the inability to find people who understand you can leave you feeling lonely. Even if you are surrounded by other people, it's natural

to experience an emptiness while longing for love or acceptance. 37

Geoffrey F. Fisher once said, “In cities, no one is quiet but many are lonely. 38 We often fill loneliness with all types of unsatisfying activities. Young people would rather spend a Friday night out with strangers, than spend the night alone. They're looking for a way to kill time while they await true friendship. Then there

are young adults in gangs where they don't really like their companions. 39 Why

does being alone scare us

Do not be afraid of silence. 40 It teaches you how to truly listen. It teaches you to pay attention to what's going on inside of you. Only when we are alone can we have the space and peace we need to think without being outwardly influenced. It therefore becomes easier to make important decisions as well as to reflect on how we are feeling.

A. Loneliness is therefore a feeling that can be experienced whether or not one is physically alone.

B. They would rather feel accepted on a shallow level than risk feeling alone.

C. The problem of loneliness can be easily solved in a modern world.

D. But, when doing so, the main thing trying to avoid is loneliness.

E. In the country, people are quiet but few are lonely.

F. It can provide you with amazing benefits.

G. It guides you through hardships.

笫三部分英语知识运用（共两节，满分45分）

第一节完形填空（共20小题；每小题分，满分30分）

阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的四个选项（A、B、C和D）中，选出可以填入空

白处的最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。

Eco-tourism involves people traveling to beautiful but environmental sensitive places. Such trips are 41 carried out with an experienced guide. Over recent years, this type of travel has been steadily gaining 42 as more people search for new travel experiences.

Eco-tourism has many benefits. First, all the 43 spent by the tourists is used to 44

the important environmental spots they visit. Second, it helps 45 to better understand the environment, thereby 46 their knowledge of the world. Furthermore, this style of travel is also more 47 of the local culture.

Compared to 48 tourists, eco-tourists use energy more efficiently, save water and produce less rubbish by finding ways to 49 it. These behaviours have a 50 and lasting effect on the local environment.

Two things are needed to make eco-tourism a/an 51 . First, it should be done in small groups. And second, because it requires considerable effort, both eco-tourists and locals must be 52 in their commitment to improving the environment.

Green travel provides local people with jobs in parks, 53 and shops. One great achievement of eco-tourism has been the 54 of illegal hunting. Former hunters can now work as guides to help keep the animals 55 in their natural surroundings. Green travel also 56

local people's quality of life, especially children's.

Peru is one country using eco-tourism to promote respect for the 57 . It's now able to take better care of its rainforests because of a/an 58 on more sustainable(可持续的)travel.

59 this, local people's living-standards have improved. Many others are now following Peru's 60 and using eco-tourism to preserve their environment for the future generations.

41. A. finally B. usually D. roughtly

42. A. pleasure C. popularity D. freedom

43. A. money B. time C. energy D. effort

44. A. pollute B. protect C. purchase D. explore

45. A. scientists B. hunters C. guides D. visitors

46. A. approving B. confirming C. enriching D. supporting

47. A. respectful B. aware C. uncertain D. independent

48. A. rich B. curious C. lazy D. normal

49. A. use B. recycle C. copy D. resstrict

50. A. challenging B. disappointing C. positive D. risky

51 A. success B. adventure C. tool D. symbol

52. A. polite B. sincere C. doubtful D. grateful

53. A. mines B. factories C. schools D. hotels

54. A. ban B. result C. decline D. appearance

55. A. close B. safe C. friendly D. active

56. A. influences B. examines C. balances D. improves

57. A. environment B. law C. economy D. hosts

58. A. effect B. theory C. focus D. discussion

59. A. But for B. According to C. In spite of D. In addition to

60. A. example B. rule C. advice D. tradition

第Ⅱ卷

第三部分英语知识运用（共两节；满分45分）

第二节（共10小题；每小题分，满分15分）

阅读下面材料，在空白处填入适当的内容（1个单词）或括号内单词的正确形式。

Each week New York-based hairstylist Mark Bustos tries to make a small difference in people's lives 61 giving haircuts to homeless people.

During the week, Mark works in his high-class salon, but each Sunday, he walks

around the

city asking people 62 they'd like a haircut. He then gives them a stylish haircut ― 63

same kind he would give to any paying customer, except these are done for free for those who are homeless or cannot afford a haircut 64 (them).

Mark's work began in 2012 when visiting family in the Philippines. Instead of just 65

( take ) a typical, relaxing vacation, he decided to give poor local children haircuts.“I felt so happy doing it that I've continued since returning,” Mark explains.

Changing someone’s appearance can have a huge impact on their life. Remember the homeless retired soldier who received a make-over He found a job, 66 (rent) a house and

quit drinking alcohol afterwards. 67 (simple) changing how a person looks can give them a huge increase in 68 (confident).

Mark Bustos proves that there are many ways 69 (give), and that you can easily use your 70 (person) abilities to make a difference in somebody's life.

笫四部分写作（共两节；满分35分）

第一节短文改错（共10小题；每小题1分，满分10分）

假定英语课上老师要求同桌之间交换修改作文，请你修改你同桌写的以下作文。文中共有10处语言错误，每句中最多有两处。每处错误仅涉及一个单词的增加、删除或修改。

增加：在缺词处加一个漏字符号（∧)，并在其下面写出该加的词。

删除：把多余的词用斜线(＼)划掉。

修改：在错的词下划一横线，并在该词下面写出修改后的词。

注意：1．每处错误及其修改均仅限一词；

2．只允许修改10处，多者（从第11处起）不计分。

The old saying “The early bird catches the worm.”show us the importance of

planning, working hard and trying constant. To achieve outstanding results, the most people must plan ahead and work diligently to overcome all kind of difficulties.

That has been my own experience, either. When I first started at high school, I seldom passed my exams, so I never prepared well. Later, my teacher, Mr. Black, advised me plan everything in advance. She asked me to study hard as well. After a year of putting his advice onto practice, I can now easily pass all my exams.

There are no shortcuts to succeed.

第二节书面表迭（满分25分）

英国姐妹学校的老师Dr. Smith将要来你们学校开展教学活动。来华前，他给你们年级的学生写了一封公开信，调查需求情况。

假定你是李华，请根据来信内容代表同学们写一封回信，内容包括：

1．表达对Dr. Smith到来的期盼。

2．回复信中提出的问题。

注意：

1．词数100左右；

2．可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。

2016届广州市普通高中毕业班综合测试（二）

英语（）

第二部分：

21. C 22. A 23. D 24. B 25. A 26. C 27. B 28. A 29. D 30. D

31. B 32. D 33. C 34. C 35. B 36. D 37. A 38. E 39. B 40. F

第三部分：

第一节完形填空

41. B 42. C 43. A 44. B 45. D 46. C 47. A 48. D 49. B 50. C

51. A 52. B 53. D 54. C 55. B 56. D 57. A 58. C 59. D 60. A

第二节语法填空

61. by 62. whether / if 63. the 64. themselves 65. taking 66. rented 67. Simply 68. confidence 69. to give 70. personal

第四部分：

第一节短文改错：

The old saying “The early bird catches the worm.” show us the importance of planning,

shows

working hard and trying constant. To achieve outstanding results, the most people must plan ahead

constantly

and work diligently to overcome all kind of difficulties.

kinds

That has been my own experience, either. When I first started at high school, I seldom passed

too

my exams, so I never prepared well. Later, my teacher, Mr. Black, advised me∧ plan everything

because to

in advance. She asked me to study hard as well. After a year of putting his advice onto practice,

He into

I can now easily pass all my exams.

There’re no shortcuts to succeed.

success / succeeding

第二节书面表达：

Dear Dr. Smith,

My classmates and I can’t wait for you to arrive. We’re really looking forward to your les sons. As for what we hope to get out of your classes, we’re most interested in improving our spoken English and increasing our vocabulary. We are also keen to learn more about the customs and culture of your country, and especially what kids of our own age there are interested in ―the movies and music they like, their school life and so on. Our teachers here in China are usually very kind and hardworking,

but also very strict, so we hope that our lessons with you will be a little freer and more fun than those we are used to.

Yours sincerely,

Li Hua