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2024年广州市普通高中毕业班综合测试(二)
英 语
本试卷共8页，满分120分。考试用时120分钟。 注意事项:
1.答卷前考生务必将自己的姓名、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(B)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。
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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。
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CHAMBORD CASTLE, LOIR-ET-CHER, FRANCE
A remarkable example of classical French architecture, Chambord Castle is the largest castle in the Loire Valley of France. Built in 1519 as a hunting lodge for the royal courts, the building was rarely lived in. There are one hundred rooms (of 440) open to the public and dozens of staircases, including one said to have been designed by Leonardo da Vinci. The surrounding 21-square-mile nature park entertains with hiking and biking routes and boat rentals.
LEEDS CASTLE, KENT, UNITED KINGDOM
Situated on islands in the middle of a lake, Leeds Castle provides a grand and romantic experience. It has served as a royal residence for most of its 900-year history. The 500-acre English castle now hosts year-round cultural events, with three restaurants, a bed-and-breakfast and a yew tree maze. MOSZNA CASTLE, POLAND
Moszna Castle was originally designed in Baroque style in the 17th century, but the later addition of a neo-Gothic brought Hogwarts appeal to the castle, especially at night when its 99 towers and glowing windows twinkle in the outdoor reflecting pool. Nowadays, art exhibits and indoor concerts attract visitors to the 365-room castle. BRAN CASTLE, BRASOV, ROMANIA
Bran Castle originally dates back to the year 1212 and is mistakenly believed to be the home in Bram Stoker's Dracula.The author never visited this fortress, commonly known as Dracula's Castle, but it still attracts Literature fans to its weakly-lit hallways for night tours and an annual Halloween party.
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21. What can visitors to Chambord Castle do? A. Hunt in the nature park. B. Go boating with friends. C. Live in any of its rooms. D. Admire da Vinci's paintings.
22. Visitors interested in beautiful night-time views can go to_________. A. CHAMBORD CASTLE B. LEEDS CASTLE C. MOSZNA CASTLE D. BRAN CASTLE 23. Which castle has the longest history? A. CHAMBORD CASTLE. B. LEEDS CASTLE. C. MOSZNA CASTLE. D. BRAN CASTLE.
B
Tourists to the North Antrim Coast come for its breathtaking beauty. On this stretch of coast, myth and history live side by side, and running out of things to do is near impossible: Giant's Causeway, Carrick-a-Rede, the Iron Isles' filming locations.
However, when I make my way to the north of the country in October, none of them are on my mind. What brings me to the coastal town of Portrush are the waves. Located on a peninsula, Portrush is home to three brilliant beaches and all the usual points of interest of a coastal town. But what makes the North Antrim Coast so special is the promise of the consistent waves hitting its shores. Although still relatively unknown, it's a surfer's dream destination. This is the home of six-time Irish national surfing champion, Andrew Hill, after all.
I meet Andrew at his surf shop, the most popular in Portrush. After hiring a surf board and jumping in the water at West Strand, I quickly realize that my trusted wetsuit is not enough. Within just 30 minutes, I've lost all feeling in my feet and hands, and my ears are burning. I retreat to a nearby cafe and gulp down steaming tea before popping by Andrew's shop again. Surf boots are what I need, we decide. I leave with a new determination to master the icy Atlantic waves. I’m invited to surf a different spot with Andrew and his friend that afternoon, but I decline his generous offer. My head is set on one thing only: taking revenge on the same waves that almost turned me into an ice block that very morning.
Even with boots, surfing the cold waters of Portrush leaves my feet purple. I become covered in bruises that don't register until I thaw out each night, and it takes a couple of days to fully regain feeling in my hands. But it's worth it, and I would gladly do it all over again.
24. What does the underlined word “them” in paragraph 2 refer to? A. The popular attractions. B. Coastal towns. C. The filming locations. D. Passionate tourists. 25. Why is the author attracted to the North Antrim Coast? A. It has internationally famous beaches. B. It's home to the usual seaside interests. C. It produces excellent waves for surfing. D. It's the hometown of a surfing champion.
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26. The author goes back to the surf shop to ____________. A. better equip himself for the challenge B. consult with some experienced surfers C. accompany the owner on a later surf trip D. quickly warm himself up with some hot tea 27. What is the tone of the passage? A. Narrative and serious. B. Persuasive and critical. C. Descriptive and positive. D. Informative and objective.
C
When the Chinese spacecraft(航天器) Chang'e-5 returned to Earth on December 17, 2024, it brought back something not seen on our planet since the 1970s: moon rock samples. This precious cargo, collected by Chang'e-5's robotic research vehicle in the northwest region of the lunar near side, is now being studied by scientists in Beijing. The success of the latest Chinese space mission also showcased technology that may be used in future years to create human settlements on Earth's near neighbour.
The returned lunar samples will \the moon, particularly its volcanoes,\says Xiao Long, a planetary scientist at China University of Geosciences. The rocks sent back by Chang'e-5 \ask us to rethink about why and how the moon's volcanic history lasted this long,\
The Chang'e-5 mission was more than just a trip to collect moon rocks. It was also the latest stage of a long, planned sequence of robotic lunar explorations by China that have grown ever more scientifically advanced.
The program began with the 2007 launch of Chang'e-1 and Chang'e-2 three years later. These craft circled the moon collecting data used to help guide Chang'e-3 and Chang'e-4, the first Chinese spacecraft to land on the moon surface, and to direct their robotic vehicles. The robot on Chang'e-5 was able to collect rock and soil samples and return them to Earth. In the near future, an identical spacecraft called Chang'e-6 will attempt a sample-return mission from the moon's south pole—an area of intense scientific interest—given the large amount of water ice present.
The more advanced Chang'e-7 and Chang'e-8 spacecraft are also planned to land near the south pole to carry out analysis of the region and test new technologies, including detecting and obtaining materials that could be useful to future human explorers, such as water and hydrogen, and testing 3-D printing on the lunar surface.
The long-term aim of the Chang'e program is to establish an International Lunar Research Station around 2030 to support robotic and, eventually,crewed missions. 28. What is paragraph 2 mainly about?
A. The moon's recent volcanic activities.
B. The significance of the moon rock samples. C. New knowledge of the history of the moon. D. Further studies of the returned lunar samples.
29. What distinguishes the mission of Chang'e-6 from that of Chang'e-5? A. The technology they use.
B. The time they spend on the moon. C. The specific locations they explore. . D. The amount of material they bring back.
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2024广州高三英语二模(校对版)
