1、2023届广东省广州市普通高中毕业班综合测试（二）英语试题学校:_姓名：_班级：_考号：_一、阅读理解It goes without saying that sitting at a desk for a majority of the day will hurt our health. But dont worry because there is a solution! After spending much time investigating the different offers when it comes to exercise equipment suitable for th
2、e office, Id like to reveal some of my top recommendations. Stability CushionThese cushions are excellent to relieve back pain and shoulder aches, stabilize joints and strengthen muscles.Pros & ConsSmall and lightweight.Works well for lower back and posture Inflating isnt easy for some Under-des
3、k EllipticalKeeping your feet in motion while seated can go a long way to keep you happier, reduce stress, and increase your productivityPros & ConsEasy to carry like a briefcaseWhisper quiet and easy to useThe rubber around the metal bar can wear out over time Fitness TrackerWhat gets measured
4、gets managed, and one great way to keep track of your fitness data is a fitness tracker. A fitness tracker records your energy levels, steps, distance, hourly activity and morePros & ConsVery comfortable to wearLots of apps can be operated togetherVarious customized optionsSometimes there are co
5、nnectivity issues Balance Ball ChairSitting on a balance ball leads to increased energy and productivity. In that way, its perfect for completing tasks at home or in the office. This chair promotes micro-movements, core strength, and stimulationPros & ConsStraightforward to buildA great solution
6、 if you experience back painNeeds to be reinflated often1Who are the intended readers of the text?AFitness trainers.BRecovering patients.COffice workers.DFurniture designers.2Which equipment promises to improve work efficiency?AStability Cushion and Fitness Tracker.BStability Cushion and Balance Bal
7、l Chair.CUnder-desk Elliptical and Fitness Tracker.DUnder-desk Elliptical and Balance Ball Chair.3What may be the problem of Fitness Tracker?AIt wears out easily over time.BIt may fail to get linked at times.CIt offers few personalized choices.DIt doesnt allow the use of other apps.Well, well, well.
8、 It looks like robots are now coming for our beloved furry friends. According to a new study, animal robots may be just as effective, if not better, at providing therapeutic (治疗的) benefits to children as real pets. As someone who has both interacted with real dogs and robots, I can tell you that thi
9、s is quite a bold claim.Sure, robots may have some benefits over real dogs. They can work for longer hours and wont cause allergies (过敏) or pass on diseases. But can a robot give you that wet-nosed, tail-wagging, slobber-filled experience that a real dog can? I think not.Now, Im not saying that robo
10、ts dont have their place in therapy. In fact, I can see how an animal robot could be helpful in certain situations where a real dog might not be possible. But lets not go replacing all the good boys and girls with robots just yet.As for the study, its interesting to see that while the kids said they
11、 loved real-life dogs better, they actually spent more time interacting with the robot. I can only imagine that it was doing some pretty impressive tricks, some robot dance or robot jokes maybe, to hold the kids attention for that long.In all seriousness, though, I do think its important to consider
12、 the welfare of therapy dogs. Visiting hospitals can be stressful and tiring for them, and we should be exploring all options to make therapy experiences as positive and enjoyable as possible for both the animals and the patients.So, while I may not be ready to trade in my furry friends for robots j
13、ust yes, I am open to the idea of introducing animal robots into therapy programs. Who knows? Maybe one day well all have our own personal robot pets that can provide us with just as much love and companionship as the real thing. But until then, Ill stick with my trusty furry friends.4What is the te
14、xt?AA response to a recent study.BA summary of a scientific study.CA news report of a new invention.DA review on a medical experiment.5What does the writer mean by saying “this is quite a bold claim” in paragraph 1?AThe new study is quite a breakthrough.BHis personal experience supports the study.CR
15、obots have no therapeutic benefits to children.DRobots cannot replace real pets at present stage.6Which of the following is a finding of the new study?AThe kids preferred robot pets to real dogs.BRobots kept the kids interest for a longer time.CThe kids concentration was effectively improved.DRobots
16、 had more tricks to impress kids than real dogs.7Why is the author open to the idea of using robots in therapy?AThey can share some of therapy pets work.BThey can guarantee the welfare of therapy pets.CThey provide us with just as much love as real pets.DThey are better at releasing patients stress
17、and tiredness.The best ideas are often so smart, so simple and so clearly needed; its strange to discover they dont already exist. So it is with Farm My School, a program thats turning underused land at secondary schools into commercially achievable, regenerative market gardens farmed by and for loc
18、al communities.Co-founded by permaculturist Ben Shaw and regenerative educator James McLennan, Farm My School connects local people and organizations through volunteering that helps establish a schools market garden. Students learn about community networks, healthy eating, ecological responsibility,
19、 waste reduction, and climate relief while helping with food production. Schools integrate all these into their courses while producing vegetable boxes every week that feed local families, supply the schools food needs and ultimately pay the farmers salary.Farm My School has gained the extraordinary
20、 enthusiasm of the locals, who answered an online shout-out to buy tickets to the programs launch event at Bell Secondary School last October. Called Build A Farm in a Day Festival, the event featured workshops by Ben and James to share the skills required to build what they say is the worlds larges
21、t no-dig garden. “It was such a powerful event, and I think that comes down to people wanting to act now,” says James. “We charged for the experience and 600 guys turned up! They didnt even need free drinks to get excited. We were gardening till midnight. It was amazing. Weve got true community buy-
22、in.”Volunteers have since begun beneficial planting throughout the school. Next steps include further discussions with local communities, employing a farmer, and bringing in a teacher to develop courses. “Weve seen this huge push towards seeing schools as regenerative spaces, not just for planting b
23、ut for kids to be more connected to the outside world, and really seeing the school in a whole new light,” James says. “For us, the big excitement is that by allowing a professional farmer to take the responsibility of growing food, its not only on the school to look after that farm anymore, which e
24、ventually makes it much more sustainable,” adds Ben.8Why was Farm My School founded?ATo raise the income of the local people.BTo advocate a commercial farming plan.CTo provide free food for local communities.DTo turn underused campus land into market gardens.9How do schools involve students into the
25、 program?ABy developing program-based courses.BBy organizing voluntary work in communities.CBy offering them part-time jobs in the market gardens.DBy encouraging them to produce daily vegetable boxes.10What does the underlined word “buy-in” mean in paragraph 3?ACompetition.BInvestment.CSupport.DProt
26、ection.11What is the highlight of the program according to Ben?AIt brings in money to support the school.BThe school farm will be able to last long.CThe local people will take care of the farm.DStudents connect more with the outside world.In 1977, Irene Pepperberg, a Harvard graduate, decided to inv
27、estigate the thought processes of another creature by talking to it. To do this, she would teach a one-year-old African gray parrot (鹦鹉), Alex, to reproduce the sounds of the English language.Pepperberg bought Alex in a pet store, where she let the stores assistant choose him because she didnt want
28、other scientists to say that she bad intentionally chosen an especially smart bird. Given that Alexs brain was just the size of a walnut, most researchers thought Pepperbergs communication study would be futile.But with Pepperbergs patient teaching, Alex learned how to follow almost 100 English word
29、s. He could count to six and had learned the sound for seven and eight. But the point was not to see if Alex could learn words by heart. Pepperberg wanted to get inside his mind and learn more about a birds understanding of the world.In one demonstration, Pepperberg held up a green key and a green c
30、up for him to look at. “Whats the same?” she asked. “Co-lor,” Alex responded without hesitation. “Whats different?” Pepperberg asked. “Shape,” Alex quickly replied. His voice had the sound of a cartoon character. But the words and what can only be called the thoughts were entirely his. Many of Alexs
31、 skills, such as his ability to understand the concepts of “same” and “different”, are rare in the animal world. Living in a complex society, parrots like Alex must keep track of changing relationships and environments.During the demonstration, as if to offer final proof of the mind inside his birds
32、 brain, Alex spoke up. “Talk clearly!” he commanded, when one of the younger birds Pepperberg was also teaching mispronounced the word “green”.Alex knew all the answers himself and was getting bored. “Hes moody,” said Pepperberg, “so he interrupts the others, or he gives the wrong answer just to be
33、difficult.” Pepperberg was certainly learning more about the mind of a parrot, but like the parent of a troublesome teenager, she was learning the hard way.12Why did Pepperberg let the shop assistant choose the bird?AA bird with a small brain was needed.BShe wanted a very smart bird for her study.CA
34、 research subject should be randomly chosen.DThe shop assistant was better at choosing birds.13What might most researchers think of Pepperbergs study at first?AInnovative.BPractical.CCostly.DFruitless.14Which of the following aspects of Alexs ability did Pepperbergs study focus on?AUnderstanding con
35、cepts.BCalculating.CRecognizing voices.DCreating English words.15What caused Pepperbergs struggle in her study?AHer instructions had to be easy for Alex.BAlex was sometimes too clever to control.CAlex would point out other birds mistakes.DShe had trouble understanding Alexs mood.二、七选五What makes a wo
36、rk of architecture great? Most people would argue that aesthetics are the most important. _16_However, Roman architect Marcus Vitruvius Pollio believed that we should also consider durability and function when assessing a structure. The Rostonville Library in my city is a great example of Vitruviuss
37、 principles.Constructed entirely of granite a hard and tough stone, the library is durable. It can withstand environmental pollution. For example, it is resistant to acid rain. Moreover, its granite structure is stable so its more likely to survive an earthquake._17_It uses solar energy for heating
38、and a rooftop garden for cooling._18_Providing free access to print and digital information, it conveys a feeling of openness and accessibility. Furthermore, the entire library is on one level, and it has an open design there are no inner walls or dividers. In addition, large windows let in plenty o
39、f natural light, so its easy to see and get to each department within the library.Finally, the library is beautiful, with aesthetically pleasing details both inside and out. The large windows are copper-framed (铜框的). The copper color provides an interesting contrast against the color of the granite
40、structure and it will remain as the copper ages. Growth from the rooftop garden, which reaches down the sides of the building, adds to the aesthetics of the building._19_Durability, functionality and beauty make the Rostonville Library a great structure. Architects who follow Vitruviuss principles h
41、elp to make the city more pleasant to live in._20_AThe library is also sustainable.BIt is true that beauty is critical.CThis is not the only concern of the architects.DThe library was designed with functionality in mind.EIt softens the lines of the structure and helps it to fit into its natural surr
42、oundings.FPlus, the library was built on the edge of the city park, surrounded by native plants.GBuildings that fulfill these criteria offer both peace of mind and beauty for their users.三、完形填空I used to think my life was perfect. My mom had her dream job and a beautiful office, and I had my own room
43、 with a computer and a garden to_21_ . But one Sunday, everything changed. A hurricane_22_our neighborhood while we were visiting my grandparents in Raleigh. Our kitchen was destroyed, and our clean and comfortable home was in ruins.But something_23_happened. Our neighbors, the Flores family, came t
44、o our _24_. They helped clear broken pieces and offered us a place to stay. Their_25_was most impressive. We had never_26_spoken to them before, but they _27_their home to us and made us feel like family.We started a new_28_of having weekend dinner together. We invited other families from the neighb
45、orhood to join us, and our. _29_ were filled with laughter and delicious food. It was a beautiful thing to see our_30_ come together in the wake of a disaster.I_31_knew Rosica, their daughter, before the hurricane. But she quickly became my friend. She had a gift for _32_and our evenings together we
46、re filled with adventure and laughter.Looking back, I realize that the hurricane_33_unexpected benefit. It brought us closer to our neighbors and _34_ our lives in ways we never could have imagined. Sometimes, it takes a(n)_35_to bring out the best in people.21Atend toBworry aboutCdream ofDdeal with
47、22AvisitedBskippedCapproachedDswept23AinvisibleBunexpectedCimpossibleDunlucky24AmindBknowledgeCaidDsense25AbeliefBrequestCwealthDkindness26AreallyBcarefullyCnaturallyDclearly27AsoldBrentedCshowedDopened28AbusinessBprojectCtraditionDlife29AreunionsBgatheringsCjourneysDmemories30AfamilyBvolunteersCcommunityDsupporters31AsoonBneverCalreadyDalso32Afortune tellingBstory tellingCmind readingDhouse keeping33Abrought aboutBresulted fromCmade up forDgot away with34AsavedBcontrolledCenri
