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广东省广州市2017届高考英语二模试卷(解析版)

26．What can we guess about Australian coins？
A．They are different in size or shape．
B．They are required in school cafeterias．
C．They are more frequently used than notes．
24．Which picture does NOT move when the banknote is tilted？
A．The bird．B．The number．C．The plants．D．The building．
25．What was the main reason the Australian government created the new banknote？
The road to recovery
Gradually，most visitors realize they must accept the differences and not fight against them．This change encourages them to improve their language skills and slowly they manage to do the things they could easily do at home，such as opening a bank account．This new﹣found confidence enables them to see a side of life which very few tourists get to witness．
B．Culture shock．

广州市综合测试(二)英语试题资料

2017年广州市普通高中毕业班综合测试（二）英语2017.4 本试卷10页，满分120分，考试时间120分钟。

注意事项：1.本试卷分第I卷（选择题）和第II卷（非选择题）两部分。

答卷前，考生务必将自己的姓名、考生号、考场号和座位号填写在答题卡上。

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用2B铅笔在“考生号”处填土考生号信息点，修改时须用橡皮擦干净，因笔试不考听力，第I卷从第二部分的阅读理解开始，试题序号从“21”开始。

2.作答第Ｉ卷时，选出每小题答案后，用2B铅笔在答题卡上对应题目选项的答案信息点涂黑；如需要改动，用橡皮擦干净后，再选涂其它答案。

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3.第II卷必须用黑色字迹的钢笔或签字笔作答，答案必须卸载答题卡各题目指定区域内相应位置上；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。

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考试结束后，将试卷和答题卡一并交回。

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。

AMany people would love to leave their jobs behind and have a life-changing adventure overseas. They imagine lying under palm trees as the sun goes down. However, life overseas is not always easy, and many are not prepared for the shock of living in an alien culture.The honeymoon periodAt first, for those who actually decide to move abroad, life is an exciting adventure. They enjoy exploring their new surroundings, and life seems like an extended holiday. They don’t mind trying the local cuisine and discovering the local culture. They can even afford to practice their foreign-language skills without fear of making mistakes.Trouble in paradiseIn many cases, when people consider moving to another country, they often fail to realize how different life will be. As time goes by, they become frustrated when language and cultural misunderstandings become a daily headache. In this stage, the visitors begin to withdraw from life in the host country and avoid spending time with local people in favor of mixing with others from their own cultural background.The road to recoveryGradually, most visitors realize they must accept the differences and not fight against them. This change encourages them to improve their language skills and slowly they manage to do the things they could easily do at home, such as opening a bank account. This new-found confidence enables them to see a side of life which very few tourists get to witness.Adjusting to life abroad can often be a real problem. The secret to overcoming it is to stop trying to change your host country: you will not succeed. If not, you risk losing your dream and having to return to the old life you wanted to leave behind.21. Why do people moving abroad feel excited at first?A. They find foreign living much easier.B. They have the necessary language skills.C. They love the adventure and exploration.D. They enjoy meeting people from different cultures.22. According to the author, what is the main problem many people moving abroad face?A. Homesickness.B. Culture shock.C. Health problems.D. Lack of employment.23. What would the author suggest people moving abroad do?A. Study the local language.B. Go on holidays frequently.C. Learn how to open a bank account.D. Seek out people from their home country.BAustralia loves interesting money. In 1988, it was the first country to replace paper money with special plastic banknotes. Now it’s introduced a new five-dollar bill so technologically advanced that many experts are calling it the money of the future!At first glance, the new note looks much like the old one. It has the same pink colour andmain pictures on the front and back. But look closer, and you will notice a clear window running down the middle, surrounded by images of the yellow Prickly Moses, a type of Australian plant.Tilt(使倾斜) the note a little and you will see the Eastern Spinebill, an Australian bird, beating its wings as if trying to fly away. Turn the bill from side to side, and you will notice the picture of a small building at the bottom of the note s pins, and the image of “5” changes position. While these moveable features are impressive and entertaining, that was not the reason Australian government officials spent ten years developing them. Their primary purpose was to make it impossible for criminals to produce their own fake notes.The new five-dollar note also has something to help blind people easily identify the money. It has s raised bump alongside the top and bottom, enabling blind people to quickly determine its value.The credit for persuading the Australian government to add this all-important bump goes to 15-year-old Connor McLeod. The blind Sydney teenager came up with the idea in 2014 after being unable to tell how much money he had received for Christmas. Connor says he was so embarrassed at not being able to see the difference between notes that he only carried coins to pay for food at not being able to see the difference between notes that he only carried coins to pay for food at the school cafeteria. To convince the government officials of his idea, Connor started a website that got huge public attention.The government will add this feature to the new $10 bill which comes out in late 2017, as well as the updated $20, $50, and $100 bills that are still being designed.24. Which picture does NOT move when the banknote is tilted ?A. The bird.B. The number.C. The plants.D. The building.25. What was the main reason the Australian government created the new banknote?A. To make the note more difficult to copy.B. To show the count ry’s advanced technology.C. To help blind people more easily use money.D. To make the not’s appearance more attractive.26. What can we guess about Australian coins?A. They are different in size or shape.B. They are required in school cafeterias.C. They are more frequently used than notes.D. They are more convenient for young people.27. What did Connor do to persuade the government?A. He wrote a letter to the leaders.B. He organized an online meeting.C. He sought support on the Internet.D. He requested a special Christmas gift.CAt this year’s Technology Forum, speakers include world-famous people, such as Steve Wozniak, co-founder of Apple Computer, and lesser-known individuals with great ideas to change the world. One of the latter is Jonny Cohen, a high school senior, green businessman and creator of GreenShields.Since Cohen was a child, he has been innovating and inventing. When he was 12 and took science classes at Northwestern University, he saw a school bus and had an idea: what if the shape of school bus was improved to make it more fuel efficient? This would greatly reduce the amount of pollution it produced. He set about making a wind tunnel in his parents’ garage and placed small metal plates or shields on toy school buses to test them. The result: his shields redirected the airflow over and around the bus, decreased wing drag, and produced better fuel economy and less pollution.Cohen went through various experiments to improve his GreenShields invention. With thehelp of MIT and Cook-Illinois Bus Company, which donated a full-sized bus for Cohen’s experiments, he now has a shield model that is inexpensive and easy to attach, enabling widespread adoption.How much of an impact can these shields have on climate change? Fuel consumption for the average US school bus is seven miles per gallon. GreenShields increases fuel efficiency by 10-20%, saving about $600 per bus per year, and costs only $30 to attach. Cohen and his partners are now trying to persuade the government to put GreenShields on all school buses.With almost half-a-million school buses in America using nearly $2.5 billion of fuel per year, a consumption reduction of 10-20% would make a big difference in pollution. Not to mention the roughly $285 million in annual savings on fuel.28. What can we learn about Jonny Cohen from the text?A. He has produced GreenShields independently.B. He has been employed to improve school buses.C. He is a world-famous businessman and inventor.D. He has a talent for finding and solving problems.29. How does GreenShields make a bus more fuel efficient?A. By reducing the amount of wind drag.B. By improving the quality of fuel used.C. By providing a wind tunnel for the bus.D. By changing the shape of the bus engine.30. Where did Cohen begin testing his shields?A. At Northwestern University.B. In his parents’ garage.C. At a local bus company.D. In an MIT lab.31. What’s the intended benefit of Cohen’s invention?A. To provide school buses with cheaper fuel.B. To reduce the cost of producing school buses.C. To increase the profits of the school bus industry.D. To make school buses more environmentally-friendly.DWe all know the feeling: looking at the computer screen, pretending to be interested in our homework, even though we really feel bored. But such feelings may soon be at an end, says Dr. Harry Witchel, head of the Essex Medical School. He believes that computers of the future will notice when people feel bored and even take action to stop it.Before you get concerned, the machine won’t be reading your mind. It will be observing the many movements you make while using a computer. It’s not interested in the big movements needed to use the machine 一like moving a mouse or touching a screen —but small, barely noticeable movements like closing your eyes，moving in your seat or rubbing your face. Witchel calls these “boredom movements" and says they show how interested the person is in what they are reading or watching. The higher the interest level, the less movement!To test his theory, Witchel invited 27 people to perform various computer-based tasks. The activities ranged from playing online games (an interesting task) to reading documents like government laws that most people would find boring.A special video camera followed the participants’ movements as they completed each task. Just as the researcher expected, the “boredom movements" greatly decreased, by as much as 42%，when the subjects were very interested in what they were reading or seeing.Fortunately, Dr Witchel isn’t planning to use his results to create machines that report students who are not paying attention at school. Instead, he wants “movement sensing” technology to be built into future computers in order to improve students' computer-based learning experience.The scientist says that by measuring the students' interest level as they work, educators will be able to adjust their materials in real-time to keep students focused. Witchel also believes that the technology can provide filmmakers with honest audience opinions and in the future, help to develop more intelligent robots.32. What does the underlined word “it” in Paragraph 1 refer to?A. Homework.B. A computer.C. Boredom.D. The future.33. Why did Dr Witchel carry out his research?A. To discover how bored people move.B. To find out what makes people bored.C. To see if interested people are more active.D. To test the link between boredom and movement.34. Which movement would Witchel's technology most likely pay attention to?A. Turning off the machine.B. Typing words on a keyboard.C. Surfing quickly between webpages.D. Moving one’s head from side to side.35. How will the new technology help education, according to Witchel?A. By reducing teachers' workload.B. By maintaining students' learning interest.C. By reporting students' misbehavior in class.D. By making learning more like a computer game.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。

2017届广州市高三调研考英语试卷-含解析

2017届广州市普通高考毕业班模拟考试第I卷第一部分阅读理解(共两节，满分40分)APassenger InformationCarry on Bag RulesWhen travelling on China Southern planes, we ask our customers to follow our simple bag rules.- Each passenger is allowed to bring one bag onto the plane.- Weight limit: Each carry-om bag may weigh up to 10 kilos.- Size limit: Each carry-on bag can be up to 110 cm long, 60 cm high and 30 cm wide.- Additional bags and oversized / overweight bags may be allowed on the plane if there is enough room. There will be a fee for such bags (see the table below). Please note that if your bag breaks more than one rule then you must pay a fee for each rule broken.Saftey RulesFor the safety of our passengers, the following items must not be taken onto the plane:- Bottles containing gas (e.g. cigarette lighter)- Bottles containing any cream, oil or other liquid that are over 100ml.Note:If you have any liquid medicines over 100ml that you must use during your flight, please contact our customer service manager on 34533566 to make arrangements at least 24 hours before your daparture. You will need to have a doctor’s letter explaining why you need the medicine.**No bag over 150cm long or 80cm high may be taken on the plane. Passengers must put such bags in the plane’s storage.21. What is not allowed to be taken onto the plane by a passenger?A. A gas bottle.B.Medical equipment.C. A 100ml bottle of cream.D. A bag that is 120cm long.22. When must a passenger speak with the manager about taking over 100ml of liquid medicine onto theirflight?A. After they get on the plane.B. Six hours before their flight.C. When they arrived at the airport.D. At least one day before their flight.23. How much will a passenger pay for a carry–on bag that is 110cm*50cm*25cm in size and weighs 13kilos?A. 250 yuan.B. 300 yuan.C. 550 yuan.D. 850 yuan.The sun was rising when Daryl’s delivery truck reached the highway. This was the best time of day to drive, when the roads were wide open and empty. He felt sure he was going to make it to Los Angeles before midnight. It looked like it was going to be a good day.Then he saw it, a large lump in the middle of the road. Daryl often passed dead animals on the roadside but he knew that this was something different. He slammed on his brakes and the truck screeched to a halt.The lump was a girl. He tried shaking her awake but she wouldn’t move, so he picked her up and carried her to the side of the road. At least she wouldn’t be run over there.Now she was someone else’s problem. He had to make it to Los Angles by midnight and didn’t have time to be a hero. He climbed back into his truck but as he looked in his mirror and saw the girl lying still by the side of the road, he knew he couldn’t leave her. Daryl put her into his truck and drove to the next town.An hour later he pulled up at the police station. After explaining what had happened, he prepared to leave, only for the policeman to say that he needed to make a report. Daryl knew this would take several hours, but he had no choice. There was no way he’d get to Los Angeles on time now.Three hours later the report was done and the girl had recovered somewhat. She explained that she had fallen on the highway, weak from hunger, but could remember nothing else. She also thanked Daryl for saving her life. Daryl told her that he had been happy to help, but as he got back into his truck he knew his boss wouldn’t be.Just as he was about to pull back onto the road, his mother called. “Have you seen?” she said, “A bridge collapsed two hours ago, the one that you drive over on the way to Los Angeles.”Daryl’s blood ran cold. If he had been on time, he would have been on that fallen bridge about two hours ago. Daryl realized how lucky he was.24. What did Daryl plan to do in Los Angeles?A. Go on holiday.B. Deliver some goodsC. Visit his mum.D. Report to his boss.25. Why did Daryl first leave the girl by the side of the road?A. He didn’t want to be late.B. He thought the girl would be fine.C. He knew that someone else would help.D. He worried the police would blame him.26. How did Daryl feel after he left the police station?A. Confident that he would be on time.B. Angry that he had to make the report.C. Proud that he had saved that girl’s life.D. Worried that his boss would be angry.27. What does the underlined expression “Daryl’s blood ran cold” in the last paragraph suggest?A. Daryl was now feeling more relaxed.B. Daryl thought he would be in trouble.C. Daryl was greatly shocked by the news.D. Daryl felt the sudden change in temperature.Have you ever wondered when dogs first became “man’s best friend” and the world’s favorite pet? If you have then you’re not alone. When and where dogs first began living side-by-side with humans are questions that have stirred hot debate among scientists. There are a few hard facts that all agree on. These include that dogs were once wolves and they were the first animal to be domesticated(驯养) by humans. They came into our lives some 15,000 years ago. before the dawn of agriculture.Beyond that, there is little agreement. The earliest bones found that are unquestionable dogs and not wolves date from 14, 000 years ago. However, 30,000-year-old skulls have been discovered in France and Belgium that are not pure wolf and some scientists think could be dogs.With such puzzling evidence, many scientists are now turning to DNA to find out when and where dogs where first domesticated. In one research project, tens of thousands of blood samples have been taken from street dogs around the world. The plan is to compare them with those of wolves. It’s even possible to analyze DNA from ancient bones. Tiny pieces of the 30, 000-year-old skulls mentioned earlier are currently being studied, and another DNA study has already shown that ancient dogs preserved in the Alaskan ice-fields evolved from Asian wolves, not American ones.Indeed, the ancient DNA may turned out to be more informative than the DNA of living dogs. Because dogs have accompanied humans around the world for thousands of years, their current distribution may tell us very little of their origins. This is why different groups of scientists believe that dogs variously originated in eastern Asia, Mongolia, Siberia, Europe or Africa.But why were the animals domesticated in the first place? The most recent theory is that dogs domesticated themselves, initially living in and around our ancient villages to eat any food grown out. Today, this is a way of life still shared by three-quarters of a billion unowned dogs worldwide.28. Which is the only statement generally agreed on by scientists studying dogs?A. They originally were used as farm animals.B. They evolved from wolves found in Europe.C. They helped the development of agriculture.D. they were the first animals to be kept as pets.29. Why does the writer fist mention the 30,000-year-old –animal skulls?A. To show that dogs were much larger in the past.B. To prove that dogs developed from Asian wolves.C. To suggest that dogs may have evolved much earlier.D. To argue that dogs were first kept in France and Belgium.30. How did scientists determine the origins of the ancient dogs found in Alaska?A. By examining the animals’ DNA.B. By analyzing the age of their bones.C. By studying the shaped of their skulls.D. By comparing them with modern dogs.31. Why did dogs start living with humans?A. Because they were attracted by food.B. Because they were trapped by humans.C. Because they couldn’t survive in the wild.D. Because they were trained to protect villages.Many people believe that the only way to make our communities safer is to build more prisons. But there's a way to better protect cities and towns by doing just the opposite.In many countries throughout the world, prison populations have risen dramatically over the past decade. One of the main reasons for this is the large number of repeat offenders; that is people who break the law again once freed from jail. Statistics show that about one in four prisoners freed every year return to jail within three years.This is partly because ex-prisoners face hue difficulty finding employment. More than a third of them cannot find any job at all. Data show that having a job greatly reduces the changes that a person will commit at crime again or commit one in the first place. Released prisoners who do manage to find steady employment are 50 percent less likely to return to prison. Rather than harming a community, having a job helps ex-prisoners to change their ways and make a positive and productive contribution to their community.What’s more, helping these men and women find jobs would also save taxpayers lot of money. Fewer prisoners would save governments millions or possibly even billions of dollars annually: the costs of building and operating jails.There are many things that the government can do to help ex-prisoners find work. More job raining programs should be introduced to provide prisoners with work skills before they are freed Companies and factories should also be given tax benefits if they employ ex-prisoners. Such programs have been shown to work in several countries.Such policies of course assume that freed criminals actually want to work. But shouldn’t they be given the chance? Our goal, after all, shouldn’t be to incarcerate as many criminals as possible, but to build a society that doesn’t need to put such a large percentage of its population in jail. We should take a step in that direction and help prisoners find self-respect and purpose through work.32. What percentage of freed prisoners return to prison within three years?A. 65%B. 50%C. 33%D. 25%33. Which of the following best describes the content of the fifth paragraph?A. Facts.B. ArgumentsC. RecommendationsD. Requirements34. What does the underlined word “incarcerate” in the last paragraph mean?A. set freeB. lock upC. employ D separate35. Which of the following would the author agree with?A. Tougher punishment will reduce crime.B. Most prisoners do not deserve to be in prison.C. Economic conditions are a major cause of crime.D. Prison populations are likely to increase in the future.第二节(共5小题，每小题2分，满分l0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。

广东省广州市2017届高考英语二模试卷(解析版)

C．Learn how to open a bank account．
D．Seek out people from their home country．
24．（8分）Australia loves interesting money．In 1988，it was the first country to replace paper money with special plastic banknotes．Now it's introduced a new five﹣dollar bill so technologically advanced that many experts are calling it the money of the future!
The honeymoon period
At first，for those who actually decide to move abroad，life is an exciting adventure．They enjoy exploring their new surroundings，and life seems like an extended holiday．They don't mind trying the local cuisine and discovering the local culture．They can even afford to practice their foreign﹣language skills without fear of making mistakes．
B．Culture shock．
C．Health problems．
D．Lack of employment．

2017年广州市普通高中毕业班模拟考试英语

2017年广州市普通高中毕业班模拟考试英语阅读理解（共两节，满分60 分）第一节（共15 小题；每小题3 分，满分45 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。

APassenger InformationCarry-on Bag RulesWhen travelling on China Southern planes, we ask our customers to follow our simple bag rules.---Each passenger is allowed to bring one bag onto the plane.---Weight limit: Each carry-on bag may weigh up to 10 kilos.---Size limit: Each carry-on bag can be up to 110cm long, 60cm high and 30cm wide.---Additional bags and oversized/overweight bags may be allowed on the plane if there is enough room. There will be a fee for such bags (see the table below). Please note that if your bag breaks more than one rule then you must pay a fee for each rule broken.Safety RulesFor the safety of our passengers, the following items must not be taken onto the plane:---Bottles containing gas (e.g. cigarette lighter)---Bottles containing any cream, oil or other liquid that are over 100ml.Note:If you have any liquid medicines over 100ml that you must use during your flight, please contact our customer service manager on 34533566 to make arrangements at least 24 hours before your departure. You will need to have a doctor’s letter explaining why you need the medicine.Bag FeesRule FeeOverweight*Bags heavier than 10 kilos￥100 per kilo over limitOversized**Bags larger than 110cmX60cmX30cm￥250 per bagExtra bags￥400 per extra bag*No bag over 15 kilos will be allowed on the plane. **No bag over 150cm long or 80cm high may be taken on the plane. Passengers must put such bags in the plane’s storage.21. What is not allowed to be taken onto the plane by a passenger?A. A gas bottleB. Medical equipmentC. A 100ml bottle of creamD. A bag that is 120cm long22. When must a passenger speak with the manager about taking over 100ml of liquid medicine onto their flight?A. After they get on the planeB. Six hours before their flightC. When they arrive at the airportD. At least one day before their flight23. How much will a passenger pay for a carry-on bag that is 110cmX50cmX25cm in size and weighs 13 kilos?A. 250yuanB. 300yuanC. 550yuanD. 850yuanBThe sun was rising when Daryl’s delivery truck reached the highway. This was the best time of day to drive, when the roads were wide open and empty. He felt sure he was going to make it to Los Angeles before midnight. It looked like it was going to be a good day.Then he saw it, a large lump in the middle of the road. Daryl often passed dead animals on the roadside but he knew than this was something different. He slammed on his brakes and the truck screeched to a halt.The lump was a girl. He tried shaking her awake but she wouldn’t move, so he picked her up and carried her to the side of the road. At least she wouldn’t be run over there.Now she was someone else’s problem. He had to make it to Los Angeles by midnight and didn’t have time to be a here. He climbed back into his truck but as he looked in his mirror and saw the girl lying still by the side of the r oad, he knew he couldn’t leave her. Daryl put her into his truck and drove to the next town.An hour later he pulled up at the police station. After explaining what had happened, he prepared to leave, only for the policeman to say that he needed to make a report. Daryl knew this would take several hours, but he had no choice. There was no way he’d get to Los Angeles on time now.Three hours later the report was done and the girl had recovered somewhat. She explained that she had fallen on the highway, weak from hunger, but could remember nothing else. She also thanked Daryl for saving her life. Daryl told her that he had been happy to help, but as he got back into his truck he knew his boss wouldn’t be.Just as he was about to pull back onto the road, his mo ther called. “Have you seen?” she said, “A bridge collapsed two hours ago, the one that you drive over on the way to Los Angeles.”Daryl’s blood run cold. If he had been on time, he would have been on that fallen bridge about two hours ago. Daryl realized how lucky he was.24. What did Daryl plan to do in Los Angeles?A. Go on holiday.B. Deliver some goods.C. Visit his mum.D. Report to his boss.25. Why did Daryl first leave the girl by the side of the road?A. He didn’t want to be late.B. He thought the girl would be fine.C. He knew that someone else would help.D. He worried the police would blame him.26. How did Daryl feel after he left the police station?A. Confident that he would be on time.B. Angry that he had to make the report.C. Proud that he had saved the girls life.D. Worried that his boss would be angry.27. What does the underlined expression “Daryl blood ran cold” in the last paragraph suggest?A. Daryl was now feeling more relaxed.B. Daryl thought he would be in trouble.C. Daryl was greatly shocked by the news.D. Daryl felt the sudden change in temperature.CHave you ever wondered when dogs first became “man’s best friend” and the world’s favourite pet? If you have then you’re not alone. When and where dogs first began living side-side with humans are questions that have stirred hot debate among scientists. There are a few hard facts that all agree on. These include that dogs were once wolves and they were the first animal to be domesticated(驯养) by humans. They came into lives some 15000 years ago, before the dawn of agriculture.Beyond that, there is little agreement. The earliest bones found that are unquestionable dogs and not wolves date from 14,000 years ago. However, 30,000-year-old skulls have been discovered in France and Belgium that are not pure wolf and some scientists think could be dogs.With such puzzling evidence, many scientists are now turning to DNA to find out when and where dogs were first domesticated. In one research project, tens of thousands of blood samples have been taken from street dogs around the world. The plan is to compare them with those of wolves. It’s even possible to analyse DNA from ancient bones. Tiny pieces of the 30,000-year-old skulls mentioned earlier are currently being studied, and another DNA study has already shown that ancient dogs preserved in the Alaskan ice-fields evolved from Asian wolves, not American ones.Indeed, the ancient DNA may turn out to be more informative than the DNA of living dogs. Because dogs have accompanied humans around the world for thousands of years, their current distribution may tell us very littleof their origins. This is why different groups of scientists believe that dogs variously originated in eastern Asia, Mongolia, Siberia, Europe or Africa.But why were the animals domesticated in the first place? The most recent theory is that dogs domesticated themselves, initially living in and around our ancient villages to eat any food thrown out. Today, this is a way of life still shared by three -quarters of a billion unowned dogs worldwide.28. Which is the only statement generally agreed on by scientists studying dogs?A. They originally were used as farm animalB. They evolved from wolves found in EuropeC. They helped the development of agricultureD. They were the first animal to be kept as pets29. Why does the writer first mention the 30,000-year-old animals skulls?A. To show that dogs were much larger in the pastB. To prove that dogs developed from Asian wolvesC. To suggest that dogs may have evolved much earlierD. To argue that dogs were first kept in France and Belgium30. How did scientists determine the origins of the ancient dogs found in Alaska?A. By examine the animals’ DNAB. By analyzing the age of their bonesC. By studying the shape of their skullsD. By comparing them with modern dogs31. Why did dogs start living with humans?A. Because they were attracted by foodB. Because they were trapped by humansC. Because they couldn’t survive in the wildD. Because they were trained to protect villagesDMany people believe that the only way to make our communities safer is to build more prisons. But there’s a way better protect cities and towns by doing just the opposite.In many countries throughout the world, prison populations have risen dramatically over the past decade. One of the main reasons for this is the large number of repeat offenders; that is people who break the law again once freed from jail. Statistics show that about one in four prisoners freed every year return to jail within three years.This is partly because ex-prisoners face huge difficulty finding employment. More than a third of them cannot find any job at all. Data show that having a job greatly reduces the chances that a person will commit a crime again or commit one in the first place. Released prisoners who do manage to find steady employment are 50 percent less likely to return to prison. Rather than harming a community, having a job helps ex-prisoners to change their ways and make a positive and productive contribution to their communities.What’s more, helping these men and women find jobs would also save taxpayers a lot of money. Few prisoners would save governments millions or possibly even billions of dollars annually: the costs of building and operating jails.There are many things that the government can do to help ex-prisoners find work. More job training programs should be introduced to provide prisoners with work skills before they are freed. Companies and factories should also be given tax benefits if they employ ex-prisoners. Such programs have been shown to work in several countries.Such policies of course assure that freed criminals actually want to work. But shouldn’t they be given the chance? Our goal, after all, sh ouldn’t be to incarcerate as many prisoners as possible, but to build a society that doesn’t need to put such a large percentage of its population in jail. We should take a step in that direction and help prisoners find self-respect and purpose through work.32. What percentage of freed prisoners returns to prison within three years?A. 65%B. 50%C. 33%D. 25%33. Which of the following best describes the content of the fifth paragraph?A. FactsB. ArgumentsC. RecommendationsD. Requirements34. What does the underlined word “incarcerate” in the last paragraph?A. set freeB. lock upC. employD. separate35. Which of the following would be author agree with?A. Tougher punishment will reduce crimeB. Most prisoners do not deserve to be in prisonC. Economic conditions are a major cause of crimeD. Prison populations are likely to increase in the future [from ]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。

2016届广州市高考模拟考试英语

2016届广州市高考模拟考试英语2016．01本试卷分第Ⅰ卷（选择题）和第Ⅱ卷（非选择题）两部分。

考试结束后，将本试卷和答题卡一并交回。

第Ⅰ卷第一部分阅读理解（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。

AMake a difference with your photographyTake the chance to make a real difference with your photography and contribute to One Minute on Earth, a project aiming to help street children around the world.We all live on the planet Earth, in different time zones and different parts of the world. When you read this, it will be night in one part of the world and morning somewhere else. A sunset and a sunrise is always there at any minute on earth.In 2015 on the 6th of April at 13:00 (New York time), 200 photographers all around the world clicked on the button of their cameras all within the same minute on earth. From all these amazing landscape photos and stories, a photobook was made which was sold to raise money for charity.100% of this profit was donated to the Ashalayam Deutschland organisation which used this money to support a street children center in Kolkata India. You can still buy this book from our website, which will help us continue to support the kids.We plan to hold this event annually, with the next one scheduled on June 21st 2016 at 21:00 (New York time). Money raised from the sale of the new photobook will go to a home in South Africa where 75 parentless children live. This year’s event will include not only landscape photos but also street photos. The main rule is that the sky must be shown in the photo, so all can see at wh at time it was shot when this year’s One Minute on Earth got to you.1. What is the main goal of One Minute on Earth?A. To raise money for children.B. To publish a photobook.C. To find the best picture.D. To take pictures of different places.2. What do the 2015 and 2016 events have in common?A. They take place on the same date.B. They each produce a photobook.C. They require the same type of picture.D. The money raised goes to the same children.3. What is the main rule of the 2016 event?A. All photos must be landscapes.B. The photos must be taken in Africa.C. The sky must appear in every photo.D. Each photographer can submit only one photo.BFor many people, leisure time is an opportunity to get outdoors, have some fun and meet interesting people. Add two pieces of advanced 21st century technology — global positioning system (GPS) devices and the Internet —to get “geocaching”.The word geocaching comes from “geo” (earth) and “cache” (hidden storage). Geocachers log onto a website to find information about the location of a cache — usually a waterproof plastic box containing small items such as toys and CDs —along with a notebook where “finders” can enter comments and learn about the cache “owner”, the person who created and hid the cache. Finders may take any of the items in the cache but are expected to replace them with something of similar value. They then visit the website again and write a message to the owner.Geocaching became possible on May 1, 2000, when a satellite system developed by the U.S. Department of Defense was made public. Using an inexpensive GPS device, anyone on earth can send a signal to the satellites and receive information about their position. This is basically a high-tech version of orienteering, the traditional pastime which uses maps and compasses instead of GPS to determine one’s location.Geocachers are a very considerate group. Owners carefully choose a cache’s location to give finders an enjoyable experience, such as a beautiful view or a good campsite. They also consider the environmental impact of their cache since it could result in an increased number of visitors to an area. As for the content of the caches, owners and finders must only use items that are suitable for the whole family, as caches are found by geocachers of all ages.4. According to the passage, geocaching is __________.A. an outdoor leisure activityB. a new type of technologyC. a game used to teach geographyD. a program to protect environment5. How can finders learn about the cache owners?A. By meeting them.B. By going to a website.C. From the notebook.D. From the satellite.6. Which of the following is NOT used in geocaching?A. A GPS device.B. A compass.C. A plastic container.D. The Internet.7. Which of the following is true according to the passage?A. Most geocachers are adults.B. Any item can be placed in the caches.C. The caches should be put in a remote place.D. Geocachers try to avoid damaging the environment.CAs a child, visiting the zoo was more a punishment than a treat. I didn’t find the chimps’ tea parties funny, nor the bird shows entertaining. Feeding time for seals was less painful, but their performances still seemed like they belonged more in a circus.And I hated circuses, especially the animal acts —men teasing lions, girls balancing on elephants and monkeys playing football. I knew that every trick a circus animal did was unnatural, achieved through strict training and quite possibly cruelty.Happily, during my lifetime public attitudes and the law have changed. Circuses using wild animals are now almost extinct, and zoos have definitely evolved.When my children were young, I occasionally took them to our local zoo. The elephants were in tiny cages and the gorillas looked bored as they sat peeling bananas and staring at teasing visitors. Each cage had a sign which listed the animal’s name and where it came from. But, back then, there was little infor mation included about the environmental challenges they faced.As a result, environmentalists and animal lovers often oppose zoos. “Animals belong in the wild,” is a common — and understandable — complaint. But what do the animals themselves prefer?Generally speaking, zoo animals have a longer life. But — you may protest — they are not free. What? Free to be hunted and killed, free to die of hunger or thirst? Maybe sitting in a cage eating bananas isn’t so bad.Not that such conditions are acceptable in modern zoos, due to the work of BIAZA, the British and Irish Association of Zoos and Aquariums. These days every zoo requires BIAZA’s approval to operate, and the association sets the standards, observes conditions in zoos and develops animal-research programmes, both in the UK and abroad. BIAZA also organises the animal exchanges between zoos all over the world.Consequently, today, most zoo animals are born and raised in zoos, live in large, comfortable enclosures and are cared for by well-trained, knowledgeable and caring zoo employees. Of course it’s no substitute for living in the wild but unfortunately this isn’t always possible. Meanwhile, why not visit your local zoo and decide for yourself?8. The passage is mainly about __________.A. how zoos have improvedB. whether a zoo should be closed downC. a new environmental organisationD. the difference between zoos and circuses9. From Paragraph 2, we can guess that the writer believes circus animals __________.A. had much shorter lives than those in the wildB. were not treated well by their trainersC. should have been placed in zoosD. were not as intelligent as those in zoos10. Which of the following roles are performed by BIAZA?A. Organising animal study projects and training zoo workers.B. Checking zoo conditions and arranging animal exchanges.C. Designing zoos and approving zoo operations.D. Caring for ill animals and setting zoo standards.11. Which of the following statements about zoos would the writer agree with?A. Zoo animals should be freed into the wild.B. Zoos are more popular now than in the past.C. Zoo animals are more restricted than in the past.D. Zoos now provide caring living conditions for animals.DFar out in the lake was a large wooden platform on which stood an improbably high diving board — a kind of wooden Eiffel Tower. It was, I’m sure, the county’s tallest wooden structure and no one had ever been known to jump from it.So it was quite a shock when our teacher, Mr. Milton, announced that he would dive off the high board that very afternoon.Word of his questionable plan was already spreading through town as Mr. Milton swam out to the platform. He was just a tiny, stick figure when he got there but even from such a distance the high board seemed almost to touch the clouds. Once at the top, he paced the enormously long board, then took some deep breaths and finally stood at edge. He was going to do it.Several hundred people had gathered at the shore to watch. Mr. Milton stood for quite a long time, then he raised his arms, took one massive bounce and launched himself into a perfect dive. It was beautiful. He fell with perfect style for what seemed minutes. The crowd fell silent. The only sound to be heard was the faint whistle of his body tearing through the air toward the water far, far below.But about three quarters of the way down he seemed to have second thoughts and began suddenly to panic, waving his arms and legs like someone having a bad dream. When he was perhaps thirty feet above the water, he gave up on waving and spread his arms and legs wide, apparently hoping that it would somehow slow his fall.It didn’t.He hit the water at over six hundred miles an hour. The impact was so loud that it made birds fly out of their trees three miles a way. I don’t think he entered the water at all. He just bounced off it, about fifteen feet back into the air. After that, he lay still on the surface, spinning like an autumn leaf.He was brought to shore by two passing fishermen in a rowboat and placed on an old blanket where he spent the rest of the afternoon. Occasionally he accepted small sips of water, but otherwise was too shocked to speak. From head to toe, he was covered with deep red bruises.... It was the best day of my life.12. What did the writer think of Mr. Milton’s plan to jump from the diving board?A. Crazy.B. Disappointing.C. Heroic.D. Confused.13. In Paragraph 3, Mr Milton is described as “a tiny, stick figure” because he was __________.A. tired after swimmingB. very small and thinC. very far awayD. sure to be broken14. Why did Mr. Milton suddenly start swinging his arms and legs during the dive?A. He thought it was the best way to slow his fall.B. He lost his confidence and started to panic.C. He was signalling the crowd for help.D. He wanted to show his courage.15. Which of the following sentences from the passage is an example of a fact?A. He hit the water at over six hundred miles an hour.B. The impact was so loud that it made birds fly out of trees up to three miles away.C. He just bounced off it, about fifteen feet back into the air.D. He was brought to shore by two passing fishermen in a rowboat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。

2016年广东广州高三二模英语试卷-学生用卷

2016年广东广州高三二模英语试卷-学生用卷一、阅读理解1、【来源】 2016年广东广州高三二模(A篇）第21~23题6分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'll find great horse riding options in Sydney and throughout NSW.(1) 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.(2) Where can you go barefoot waterskiing?A. Port Stephens.B. The Hunter Valley.C. Stanwell Park.D. Wollongong.(3) Who are the intended readers?A. Families.B. Local guides.C. Photographers.D. Adventure travellers.2、【来源】 2016年广东广州高三二模（B篇）第24~27题8分2016~2017学年广东广州高二上学期期末广州市天河外国语学校第5~8题8分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 American" 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" .(1) 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.(2) 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.(3) What can be inferred about Franklin from the article?A. His most important contribution was in science.B. He was the leader of the “founding fathers”.C. He was successful in many different areas.D. He came from a very wealthy family.(4) 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 France.e. He helped write the Declaration of Independence.f. He visited England to discuss independence.A. e, c, a, b, f, dB. c, a, b, f, e, dC. a, c, f, b, d, eD. f, d, a, b, c, e3、【来源】 2016年广东广州高三二模（C篇）第28~31题8分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.(1) According to Professor Stephen Hawking, human beings.A. may be endangered by strong AIB. are still more intelligent than machinesC. will benefit greatly from the advances in AID. will never be able to build a strong AI system(2) According to Paragraph 2, VITAL can.A. attend board meetings to voteB. make final decisions for the bankC. attract more investments to the bankD. assess the value of different businesses(3) The author predicts that AI machines will soon be able to.A. control people's facial expressionsB. construct other intelligent machinesC. have a human-like physical appearanceD. change people's speeches into different languages(4) 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.4、【来源】 2016年广东广州高三二模第32~35题8分2019~2020学年9月广东深圳南山区深圳大学附属中学高三上学期月考（深圳科学高中联考）（B）篇第24~27题8分(每题2分)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 TAL#NBSP 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 enroll 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.(1) According to the article, a mature-age student is a person.A. who behaves like an adultB. studying for a higher degreeC. not yet qualified to enter universityD. who starts university at an older age(2) In the first paragraph, the author.A. shows that he is opposed to mature-age studentsB. describes the problems mature-age students createC. makes fun of the attitude held by many young studentsD. explains why many teachers dislike mature-age students(3) What does the underlined word "TAL#NBSP 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.(4) 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.二、七选五5、【来源】 2016年广东广州高三二模第36~40题10分2016~2017学年广东广州高二上学期期末广州市天河外国语学校第16~20题10分Alone But Not LonelyIn 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 orboredom.1Solitude（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.2Geoffery F. Fisher once said, "In cities, no one is quiet but many arelonely.3"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.4Why does being alone scare us?Do not be afraid of silence.5It 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 we are 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.三、完形填空6、【来源】 2016年广东广州高三二模第41~60题30分Eco-tourism involves people traveling to beautiful but environmental sensitive places. Such tripsare1carried out with an experienced guide. Over recent years, this type of travel has been steadily gaining2as more people search for new travel experiences.Eco-tourism has many benefits. First, all the3spent by the tourists is used to4the important environmental spots they visit. Second, ithelps5to better understand the environment,thereby6their knowledge of the world. Furthermore, this style of travel is also more7of the local culture.Compared to8tourists, eco-tourists use energy more efficiently, save water and produce less rubbish by finding ways to9it. These behaviours have a10and lasting effect on the local environment.Two things are needed to make eco-tourism a/an11. First, it should be done in small groups. And second, because it requires considerable effort, both eco-tourists and locals must be12in their commitment to improving the environment.Green travel provides local people with jobs in parks,13and shops. One great achievement of eco-tourism has been the14of illegal hunting. Former hunters can now work as guides to help keep the animals15in their natural surroundings. Green travel also16local people's quality of life, especially children's.Peru is one country using eco-tourism to promote respect for the17. It's now able to take better care of its rainforests because of a/an18on more sustainable（可持续的）travel.19this, local people's living-standards have improved. Many others are now following Peru's20and using eco-tourism to preserve their environment for the future generation s.A. finallyB. usuallyC. suddenlyD. roughlyA. pleasureB. satisfactionC. popularityD. freedomA. moneyB. timeC. energyD. effortA. polluteB. protectC. purchaseD. exploreA. scientistsB. huntersC. guidesD. visitorsA. approvingB. confirmingC. enrichingD. supportingA. respectfulB. awareC. uncertainD. independentA. richB. curiousC. lazyD. normalA. useB. recycleC. copyD. restrictA. challengingB. disappointingC. positiveD. riskyA. successB. adventureC. toolD. symbolA. politeB. sincereC. doubtfulD. gratefulA. minesB. factoriesC. schoolsD. hotelsA. banB. resultC. declineD. appearanceA. closeB. safeC. friendlyD. activeA. influencesB. examinesC. balancesD. improvesA. environmentB. lawC. economyD. hostsA. effectB. theoryC. focusD. discussionA. But forB. According toC. In spite ofD. In addition toA. exampleB. ruleC. adviceD. tradition四、语法填空7、【来源】 2016年广东广州高三二模第61~70题15分2020~2021学年广东高二下学期开学考试第51~60题10分(每题1分)2016~2017学年内蒙古包头昆都仑区包头市第九中学高二下学期期中第61~70题15分Each week New York-based hairstylist Mark Bustos tries to make a small difference in people's lives1giving haircuts to homeless people.During the week, Mark works in his high-class salon, but each Sunday, he walks around the city asking people2they'd like a haircut. He then gives them a stylish haircut —3same kind he would give to any paying customer, except these are done for free for those who are homeless or cannot afford a haircut4（them）.Mark's work began in 2012 when visiting family in the Philippines. Instead ofjust5（ 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,6（rent） a house and quit drinking alcohol afterwards.7（simple） changing how a person looks can give them a huge increase in8（confident）.Mark Bustos proves that there are many ways9（give）, and that you can easily use your10（person） abilities to make a difference in somebody's life.五、短文改错8、【来源】 2016年广东广州高三二模第71题10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.六、书面表达9、【来源】 2016年广东广州高三二模第72题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。

广东省广州市2017届高考英语二模试卷（解析版）

广东省广州市 2017 届普通高中毕业班综合测试(二模)英语试题
（俗称广州二模）
2017 年 4 月 22 日下午考试英语
2017 年高考广州一模、二模的考试时间及相关事宜，广州一模将于 3 月 16-17 日进阅读理解
21．（6 分）Many people would love to leave their jobs behind and have a life﹣ changing adventure oversea．s They imagine lying under palm trees as the sun goes down．However，life overseas is not always ea，syand many are not prepared for the shock of living in an alien cult．ure The honeymoon period At ﬁrst ， for those who actually decide to move abroad ， life is an exci ng adventure ．They enjoy exploring their new surroundings ，and life seems like an extended holiday．They don't mind trying the local cuisine and discovering the local culture．They can even aﬀord to prac ce their fore﹣iglnanguage skills without fear of making mistake．s Trouble in paradise In many case，s when people consider moving to another coun，trythey o en fail to

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2016-2017广东省广州市高三二模英语
2017年广州市普通高中毕业班综合测试（二）
英语
2017.4
本试卷10页，满分120分，考试时间120分钟。

注意事项：
1.本试卷分第I卷（选择题）和第II卷（非选择题）两部分。