1、秘密啟用卷 試卷類型：A2023屆廣州市高三年級調(diào)研測試英 語2023.12本試卷共10頁，總分值120分。考試用時120分鐘。考前須知：本試卷分第I卷選擇題和第II卷非選擇題兩局部。答卷前，考生務必將自己的姓名和考生號、試室號、座位號填寫在答題卡上，并用2B鉛筆在答題卡的相應位置填涂考生號。因不考聽力，第I卷從第二局部的“閱讀理解開始，試題序號從“21開始。答復第I卷時，選出每題答案后，用2B鉛筆把答題卡上對應題目的答案信息點涂黑。如需改動，用橡皮擦干凈后，在選涂其他答案。寫在本試卷上無效。答復第II卷時，必須用黑色字跡的鋼筆或簽字筆作答，答案必須寫在答題卡指定區(qū)域內(nèi)的相應位置上；如需改動，

2、先劃掉原來的答案，然后再寫上新答案；不準使用鉛筆和涂改液。寫在本試卷上無效?？忌仨毐３执痤}卡的整潔。考試結(jié)束后，將本試卷和答題卡一并交回。第二局部 閱讀理解共兩節(jié)，總分值40分第一節(jié)共15小題，每題2分，總分值30分閱讀以下短文，從每題所給的A、B、C和D四個選項中，選出最正確選項。A劉鍵Metropolis Book ClubMembership: All you need to do is to fill out the order form at the bottom of the page, select your first order from our book list and

3、 then post the completed form back to us.Special offers for new members:As a special offer, you may choose any reduce-price books from our new members book list, to the value of 100 yuan in total.Tick the box on your form to order a free watch.Join before the end of this month and you receive anothe

4、r free book carefully chosen by our staff.Order an audio-book from the many on offer, at half the recommended retail price.When youve joined:As a member you get around 50% off the publishers price of every book you buy, and whats more, they come straight to your door. Your free club magazine arrives

5、 once a month to keep you up to date with the latest best-sellers weve added to our list. On the Internet, you can find all our titles for the year at our exclusive members website. Our website also has a book swap service where members can request or offer books for exchange.Being a member:All you

6、have to do is order four books during your first years. After that, you can decide on the number of books you wish to take. In each of your monthly club magazines, our experienced staff choose a “Book of the Month for you, which is offered at an extra-special price. If you do not want this book, jus

7、t say so in the space provided on the form and send it back to us. We always send the book if we do not receive this form.Once we receive your order, your books are delivered within one week. And remember, you have up to a fortnight to decide if you wish to keep the books you have ordered. If they a

8、rent what you expected just send them back!21. How can you become a member of the Metropolis Book Club?A. By ordering a watch free of chargeB. By sending the advertisement to the clubC. By choosing books with special pricesD. By returning the completed order form22. What information does the monthly

9、 magazine give members?A. The percentage saved on each bookB. The names of all the books sold by the clubC. The list of the newest books available to buyD. The books that can be swapped by club members23. What can we infer from the last part of the passage?A. At least four books should be bought eac

10、h yearB. Members can look at the books before they buy themC. Members need to buy the“Book of the MonthD. The more books bought, the higher the members gradeB朱麗樺Paloma sat at a computer in the school library.She stared at the blank screen and the blinking cursor.She rummaged around in her backpack f

11、or a rubber band,and then she pulled her hair into a thick porrytail.Paloma looked at the computer screen.It was still blank.She sighed and flipped through her notebook to reread the assignment Mr.Molina had given theclass three weeks ago.It was due in just two days,and Paloma knew that she couldnt

12、procrastinate any longer.Write a creative short story using an experience that you have bad recently,Paloma read Your story should include two examples of figurative language.Paloma and her family had recently taken a trip along North Carolinas coast.They had visited four different lighthouses,and P

13、aloma wondered what it would be like to live in a lighthouse.She knew that before lighthouses were automated,they were run by a lighthouse keeper who lived on the premises.Paloma thought shed love to be a lighthouse keeper.Without thinking about it any longer,Paloma began to write the story.I sat wi

14、th my cat Sadie curled on my lap and looked at the window at the crashing waves.The heavy rain beat against my lighthouse like a thousand footsteps racing up and down the walls.I held Sadie closer,and she let out a small meow of still acting normally.I had read that animals cad sense changes in weat

15、her and will seek shelter from a tornado or hurricane.I was relying on Sadie;s calmness to get me through my first hurricane on the island.I knew that my lighthouse was sturdily built.It had survived more than one hundred years worth of hurricanes and tropical storms.There was no reason to believe t

16、hat it couldnt survive another.I looked up at the staircase that spiraled above me and worried as I felt the tower sway slightly in a gust of wind.Paloma stopped and reread what she had just written.She smiled to herself in delight,saved her story,and then settled into her chair to continue writing.

17、She wasnt sure what was going to happen next,but she knew that if she kept going,the story would continue to tell itself Paloma couldnt wait to find out where it would take her.24.Why is Paloma feeling anxious at the beginning of the passage?A.She hasnt much time left to do her writing task.B.She do

18、esnt know the details of her writing task.C.She has completely forgotten about her writing task.D.She doesnt know what is wrong with her computer.25. What is the inspiration for Palomas story idea?A. Her cat. B. Her teacher. C. Her trip. D. Her dream.26. In Palomas story how does the lighthouse keep

19、er decide if the storm is dangerous?A. By listening to the weather report.B. By watching the crashing waves.C. By observing the cats behaviour.D. By measuring the movement of the lighthouse.27. As described in the final paragraph, how does Paloma feel after she has written the first part of her stor

20、y?A. Confused. B. Excited. C. Relieved. D. Determined.C朱麗樺For many years, Bruce Bexler dreamed of going where no human had gone before. He wanted to cut a path through unexplored lands and discover rare, exotic species.That might sound like an impossible dream, but Bexler turned it into a reality.In

21、 December 2023, he and a team of Australian and American scientists ventured into an isolated tropical rain forest on the island of New Guinea. They were the first people ever to enter the mist-covered region. “As time was limited, we were dropped in by helicopter. Once we were on the ground, there

22、were no trails anywhere; it was really hard to get around, Bexler says.Within minutes of leading, the team spotted a black chicken-like bird with strange orange skin hanging from its neck. The scientists soon determined that the unusual creature was a type of honeyeater-the first new bird species to

23、 be sighted on New Guinea in 60 years.The honeyeater wasnt the only surprise for the scientists. They discovered more than 40 previously unknown plant and animal species13 birds of paradise, 20 frogs, four butterflies, and five palms. “We were like kids in a candy store, Bexler recalls. “Everywhere

24、we looked, we saw amazing things we had never seen before.The newfound species didnt shy away from the scientists. Two long-nosed echidnasprimitive egg-laying mammalslet the visitors pick them up and take them back to camp to study them. An echidna looks like a hedgehog and it also called a spiny an

25、teater.Bexler thinks the animals werent scared because they had never seen humans before. “In almost all parts of New Guinea, animals are hunted for food, and because of this, they are very cautious of people, he explains. “This area gives scientists a place where they can go to study the behaviours

26、 of animals that have not yet learned to be afraid of people.Scientists believe the area is probably the largest untouched forest in Asia. Local people called Kwerba hunt and collect plants from the outer-edges of the forest but told Bexler that not even their ancestors had gone so far into the wood

27、s. The wooded area is approximately a 10-day walk from the nearest village.Bexler and his team did not have enough time during the expedition to study the area completely. They hope to return and expect to record many more undiscovered species. “We just scratched the surface, Bexler says. “Anyone wh

28、o goes there will come back with a mystery.28. Which word best describes Bruce Bexler?A. Adventurous. B. Cautious. C. Optimistic. D. Thorough.29. What does Bruce Bexler mean in paragraph 5 when he says the scientists “were like kids in a candy store?A. They didnt have enough food and were hungry.B.

29、They were very excited about what they saw.C. They were misbehaving like naughty children.D. They knew that if they kept searching, theyd find sugar.30. Why did some of the animals allow the scientists to pick them up?A. The scientists seemed to be very friendly.B. The scientists were skilled in han

30、ding animals.C. The animals had been well-trained by the local people.D. The animals had no experience or fear of people.31. What can we conclude about the area Bruce Bexler explored?A. The best way to explore the area is by helicopter.B. The area has not been visited by scientists for many years.C.

31、 The area still contains many plants and animals unknown to science.D. The locals are unwilling to allow the scientists to enter the deep woods.D鄭滋雅Petrol and diesel cars may still dominate our roads,but their days are numbered.A recent university study found that current electric cars could be used

32、 for 87 per cent of daily car journey in the US.That figure culd rise to 98 per cent by 2023.One hurdle to the widespread adoption of electric cars has been “range anxietydrivers concerns about running out of juice on a journey.While petrol stations are conveniently located across national road syst

33、ems,the necessary network of electric charging stations is still being developed.That said,charging points are becoming increasingly common throughout the USA.Attitudes towards electric vehicles have changed quite considerably over the last few years.Not that long ago,electric cars were met with dis

34、trust,and their large price tags drove customers away.Thanks to improvements in battery capacity,recharging times,performance and price,the current generation of electric cars are starting o persuade critics.Plug-in cars will soon give internal combustion engine models a run for their money.As well

35、as advancements on the road,electric vehicles are taking to the seas and skies.Electric boats are among the oldest methods of electric travel,having enjoyed several decades of popularity from the late 19th to the early 20th century before petrol-powered outboard motors took over.Now,the global derve

36、 for renewable energy sources is bringing electric boats back.Steps towards electric air travel are also being made,with Airbus and NASA among the organisations developing and testing battery powered planes.The experiments could soon make commercial electric flight a reality.Electric vehicles do not

37、 produce any emissions.Were the US to act on the studys fingdings and replace 87 percent of its cars with electric vehicles,it would reduce the national demand for petrol by 61 per cent .However,because of the production processes and the generation of electricity required to charge these vehicles,t

38、hey cannot claim to be completely emission-free.That said,as many countries continue to increase their use of renewable energy sources,electric vehicles will become even cleaner.32.Which is the best title for this passage?A.My Dream CarB.History of Electric CarsC.Problems with Petrol CarsD.Driving i

39、nto the Future33.As used in Paragraph2 ,the underlined word “hurdlemeans _.A.aimB.barrierC.consequenceD.step34.In the past,why did many people refuse to buy the electric cars?A.They were not good value.B.They were very poorly made.C.They were not widely promoted.D.They couldnt travel at a high speed

40、.35.What is the function of Paragraph 4?A.To introduce the history of electric travel.B.To explain why the world needs more electric cars.C.To show why more people have interest in electric carsD.To describe different ways electric vehicles can be used第二節(jié)共5小題，每題2分，總分值10分余俊根據(jù)短文內(nèi)容，從短文后的選項中選出能填入空白處的最正確

41、選項。選項中有兩項為多余選項。China has been the birthplace of many of the worlds greatest inventions. It was, for example, the first country to produce paper money. Before the invention of paper money and coins, people used many different kinds of things for buying and selling. _36_ This exchange of goods and ser

42、vices for other goods and services is called bartering. _37_ In 1200 BC, people in China began to use shells貝殼as money. Usually the shells used as money were very small. This made it easier for people to carry money over long distances, and allowed for trade to develop between different parts of the

43、 country. In the years which followed this invention, many other countries around the world began to do the same._38_.The next development was in 1000BC, when China started making bronze and copper shells. It was not long before the Chinese made round coins out of metal. _39_. By 500 BC，metal coins

44、had begun to appear in countries like Persia and Greece, and later in the Roman Empire. About 1000 years later, leather was used as money in China, and in 806 AD, the first paper banknotes were produced by the Chinese people. _40_.A. People also began collecting foreign coins as souvenirs. B. Howeve

45、r, as economies developed, such exchanges became impractical. C. It was still many years before paper currency appeared in Europe. D. They also used tiny shells as money for buying and selling. E. As time went by, trade between countries increased. F. During that time, for example, buying a chicken

46、might cost several potatoes. G. The very first coins often had holes in them so that people could string them together.第三局部：英語知識運用共兩節(jié)，總分值45分第一節(jié)共20小題；每題1.5分，總分值30分閱讀下面短文，從短文后各題所給的四個選項A、B、C和D中，選出可以填入空白處的最正確選項，并在答題卡上將該項涂黑。Grady threw down his backpack and slammed the car door shut.“This is going to be

47、a really _41_ week, he said unhappily to no one _42_. He looked around the campground. Hundreds of blue-green fir trees, some as tall as church towers, _43_ mountainside, giving it the appearance of a lush green carpet. The sun would be setting soon. Then, Grady thought, maybe the _44_ wouldnt feel

48、so bad. Even up here in the _45_, the hot stickiness of July clung to him. Grady hated camping, but it was something his family _46_ every summer. His father liked cooking over an open fire, telling stories about how to _47_ things like bear attacks and swarms of bees. His mother and younger brother

49、 Jared liked to hike and take _48_ of animals Jared had a collection of bug pictures that hed _49_ to the walls in his half of their room. Grady thought they were just scary and proof that Jared was a _50_ kid. They set up camp - two _51_, one for his parents and one for himself and Jared. While eve

50、ryone else started _52_ dinner, Grady, looking for some place to cool down, set off for the nearby stream, which was deep enough to _53_ in. As he _54_ the stream, something caught his eye. There was a/an _55_ black bear cub - no more than two feet tall with a lovely face. It was playing _56_ at the

51、 waters edge, _57_ its surroundings. Grady moved closer to get a _58_ look. Then Grady heard a sound behind him. He _59_ his father saying that bear cubs would never be _60_. Then he turned around and saw the cubs mother moving swiftly towards him .A. longB. interestingC. peacefulD. riskyA. in advan

52、ceB. in briefC. in particularD. in silenceA. blockedB. coveredC. reflectedD. scarredA. dustB. campgroundC. heatD. sunA. mountainB. riverC. skyD. towerA. believed inB. insisted onC. came crossD. lived throughA. encourageB. exploreC. recognizeD. surviveA. careB. controlC. picturesD. examplesA. guidedB

53、. pinnedC. takenD. thrownA. sensitiveB. smartC. toughD. strangeA. bedsB. roomsC. tentsD. platesA. alteringB. huntingC. orderingD. preparingA. digB. swimC. hideD. sinkA. crossedB. imaginedC. leftD. nearedA. adorableB. aggressiveC. injuredD. largeA. cautiouslyB. joyfullyC. forcefullyD. nervouslyA. att

54、ackingB. destroyingC. hatingD. ignoringA. betterB. brighterC. fixedD. lastingA. found B. learnedC. rememberedD. misunderstoodA. aloneB. awakeC. cuteD. scared第II卷第三局部：英語知識運用共兩節(jié)，總分值45分第二節(jié)共10小題；每題1.5分，總分值15分趙路妹閱讀下面材料，在空白處填寫1個適當?shù)膯卧~或括號內(nèi)單詞的正確形式。Way back in 1674, a frog helped Antoni van Leeuwenhoek make a

55、n incredible discovery. Antoni was an amateur scientist from Holland, so fascinated by microscopes _61_ hed built some of his own. One rainy day, as he went for a walk, a leaping frog _62_ (draw) his attention to a puddle.Antoni collected a drop of puddle water and put it _63_ his microscope. He was