1、秘密启用前韶关市2023届高三综合测试（二）英语本试卷共10页, 卷面满分120分。考试用时120分钟。注意事项：1. 答卷前, 考生务必用黑色字迹的钢笔或签字笔将自己的姓名、准考证号和班级填写在答题卡指定的位置上。2. 选择题每小题选出答案后, 用2B铅笔把答题卡对应题目的答案标号涂黑。如需改动, 用橡皮擦干净后, 再选涂其他答案。写在本试卷上无效。3. 非选择题必须用黑色字迹的钢笔或签字笔作答, 答案必须写在答题卡指定区域内的相应位置上；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。写在本试卷上无效。4. 考生须保持答题卡的整洁, 考试结束后, 将本试卷和答题卡一
2、并交回。第一部分 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。AStaying at home and watching Netflix is quite cozy. To help you figure out what to watch, we take a dive into the collection and list some options released in the last year or so that are well-worth a watch. Pengui
3、n Bloom （2021） 95 mins, directed by Glendyn IvinNaomi Watts stars in this emotional roller-coaster of a film about a woman struggling to recover from a catastrophic injury. After her children bring home an injured bird, her characters efforts to nurse the magpie nicknamed “Penguin” back to health un
4、fold in parallel with her own healing journey. Metal Lords （2022） 97 mins, directed by Peter SollettJaeden Martell and Adrian Green smith play a pair of teenage friends who decide to form a heavy metal band and enter their high schools Battle of the Bands competition. What they dont expect, however,
5、 is to have their friendship tested and to learn a lot more than about music when they recruit a shy cellist to join them. The Sea Beast （2022） 115 mins, directed by Chris WilliamsChris Williams directs this animated high-sea adventure about a young girl who boards a famous monster-hunting ship secr
6、etly, only to discover that everything she thought she knew about monsters and hunters might be wrong. Karl Urban voices legendary hunter Jacob Holland in this all-age feature. Guillermo del Toros Pinocchio （2022） 117 mins, directed by Guillermo del Toro, Mark GustafsonOne of Hollywood most visionar
7、y filmmakers turns his attention to one of the most beloved tales in childrens literature in this animated adaptation of Carlo Collodis 1883 novel The Adventures of Pinocchio. The film records Pinocchios chase to become a living boy-a journey that brings him through one adventure after another. 21.
8、What is the purpose of this passage?A. To introduce famous directors. B. To give instructions on diving. C. To advertise for Netflix company. D. To offer movie recommendations. 22. Which film would probably encourage viewers who suffer from pain?A. Penguin Bloom. B. Metal Lords. C. The Sea Beast. D.
9、 Guillermo del Toros Pinocchio. 23. What do the last two films have in common?A. They are animations. B. They last over two hours. C. They are based on real adventures. D. They are adapted from childrens novels. BMy father, Michael, led me through the outside shed hed filled with his paintings. “Whe
10、n I have an exhibition. . ” he began, pointing to the artworks hed created, before stopping. Poor Pa, I thought. In 1994 hed been diagnosed with Parkinsons disease only in his forties. But after finding the right medication, he could continue on as normal and so had our family-Parkinsons just wasnt
11、something we spoke about. A husband and father to three, he had had a successful career and had always been extremely creative. Even when his Parkinsons advanced, my father decided to attend a painting course. In art lessons, the class practised painting still life objects, like pears, but my father
12、 had other ideas. Inspired by his favourite artist, Jackson Pollock, a leading abstract expressionist, he began producing abstract pieces. He thought that it helped us to see the world in a different way. Soon, I realized he was right. When I observed my fathers works, I could interpret each of them
13、 in many ways. While in 2019, my father was diagnosed with kidney cancer and given just three months to live. We all couldnt contain our sadness, but we soon received great news that a new form of immunotherapy shrunk the cancer considerably. As weeks turned to months, it felt like my father was a w
14、alking miracle. To our sadness, his health battles had started to take a toll on him, and as he continued speaking about wanting to share his paintings with the world, I knew what had to be done. In October this year, we welcomed the public to “My Kids Could Do That, my fathers first public showing.
15、 Everyone loved his works. His eyes lit up with pride when he saw the walls filled with his works. Ive got three of his pieces in my home and I couldnt be more proud of what hes achieved. 24. What can we learn about Michael from Paragraph 1?A. He imagined his future life. B. He held an exhibition in
16、 the shed. C. He dreamed of sharing his paintings. D. He showed off his masterpieces before his child. 25. Which do you think matches Michaels painting style?26. What does the underlined phrase in Paragraph 4 mean?A. Play a trick on. B. Cause suffering to. C. Take advantage of. D. Leave an impressio
17、n on. 27. Which of the following best describes Michael?A. Proud and selfless. B. Caring and generous. C. Devoted and responsible. D. Productive and optimistic. CInternational demand for black rhinos horn has seen the animals killed cruelly for decades in countries such as Namibia, Zimbabwe and Sout
18、h Africa. In 1960 there were an estimated 100, 000 left, and by 1995 fewer than 2, 500 remained. Conservation efforts have brought the number up to around 5, 600 today, but the species is still critically endangered, and poaching（非法捕猎） is among its biggest threats. Scientists have worked to protect
19、these rare creatures by tracking them with GPS devices tied to their necks or ankles or implanted in their horns. The resulting data let researchers monitor the rhinos numbers and when they enter poaching hot spots. But the devices can fail, and drugging the animals to attach them may cause harm. A
20、recent study describes a new tracking technology that uses smart phones to record rhino footprints. Called the footprint-identification technique （FIT）, this system includes software that can analyze the animals movements from a distance to help keep them safe from poachers. The idea came from worki
21、ng with local trackers in Zimbabwe. These footprint-reading experts can identify individual black rhinos from the shape of their feet and, when visible, the impressions left by cracks in the animals heel pads, which are as distinctive as a human fingerprint. “We probably wouldnt even have looked at
22、the footprints in the first place if we didnt have local trackers, says Sky Alibhai, co-founder of WildTrack. To use the system, scientists gather rhino footprint images with a smart phone application and upload the pictures to a global database. FIT software analysis can then identify the individua
23、l animal and determine its age and sex with up to 99 percent accuracy. Researchers can also estimate the number of black rhinos in an area and watch their movements. Researchers have adapted the technology for diverse animals, including African lions, Bengal tigers. “I think this is great for monito
24、ring animals and counting individuals, ” says Ciska Scheijen, a conservation scientist in South Africa. He wonders about FITs performance during the rainy season, when footprints are often indistinct, and if it can track larger herds as opposed to the 35-odd individuals this study monitored. 28. Wha
25、t is mainly described in Paragraph 1?A. Illegal hunting is on the rise. B. Black rhinos horn is a major business. C. Black rhinos are at risk of extinction. D. Conservation efforts are getting nowhere. 29. What is the function of FIT?A. To check rhino footprints. B. To analyze black rhinos daily rou
26、tines. C. To keep track of black rhinos for their safety. D. To monitor the rhinos numbers at poaching spots. 30. What does Ciska Scheijen think of FIT?A. It may fail with footprints unclear. B. It will monitor animals on rainy days. C. It can be used for tracking larger herds. D. It can track other
27、 animals besides rhinos. 31. Which of the following might be the best title for the passage?A. How Does the Tracking System Work?B. Why Are Black Rhinos Endangered?C. Measures Are Taken to Protect Black RhinosD. New App Tracks Black Rhinos Through FootprintsDMany of us seem to have lives that follow
28、 a certain path. From kindergarten all the way to marriage, every stage of our lives seems to be preset. Although this works well for many people, according to British motivational philosopher Jay Shetty, there is no “right” schedule to live our lives by. A few months ago, a video of Shettys speech
29、Before You Feel Pressure went viral on the Internet across the world. In the video, he sends an important message that we should think “outside of the path” and have the courage to follow our hearts. Shetty adds that, we dont have to get stressed and put ourselves in a race with our peers or judge o
30、ur lives based on others. Everything in life happens according to our time, our clocks. In his inspiring speech, Shetty points out that UK author J. K. Rowling got her famous Harry Potter series published at age 32, after being turned down by 12 publishers. Shetty also mentions that Chinese business
31、man Jack Ma didnt even start the Alibaba Group until he was 35 and US actor Morgan Freeman didnt get his big break until he was 52 years old. We shouldnt let anyone rush us. As Albert Einstein once said, “Not everything that counts can be counted, and not everything thats counted truly counts. ”The
32、key to staying on our own tracks is to be patient and embrace our own passions. In Australian nurse Bronnie Wares best-selling book, she recorded the regrets of her dying patients, and the top one on the list was, “I wish l had the courage to live a life true to myself, not the one others expected o
33、f me. ” Indeed, we are all unique in our personalities and gifts, and theres no perfect fit for all. We should listen to our inner voices and unlearn what the world has taught us. It is important to allow people to go back to being self-aware of their own interests, needs and concerns, Shetty told N
34、ational Geographic. “Its disconnecting from what makes sense to what actually moves you and what makes sense internally. 32. What is many peoples life path like according to Paragraph 1?A. It suits everyone fine. B. It is preset by parents. C. It includes two major stages. D. It seems to be a fixed
35、pattern. 33. What does Shetty want to convey in the video?A. Run your own race. B. Follow the preset path. C. Think outside the box. D. Integrate our ideas with others. 34. How does Shetty prove his idea in Paragraph 3?A. By using quotes. B. By giving examples. C. By making comparison. D. By analyzi
36、ng figures. 35. Which statement does the author most probably agree with?A. Accept what others teach us. B. Stick to our own internal thoughts. C. Live up to others expectations of us. D. Reflect on what we undergo in our life. 第二节（共5小题；每小题2. 5分, 满分12. 5分）阅读下面短文, 从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。W
37、hen people think about ways to help the environment, encourage biodiversity and decrease greenhouse gases, they dont usually think about the impact of food waste. 36Producing food for a. growing global population is a complex challenge with a lot of negative environmental consequences, so food waste
38、 creates unnecessary stress on our fragile environment. Here are four things you can do to cut food waste. 37 This can help increase the shelf life of many of the most commonly wasted foods, including fruit, vegetables and dairy products. About 90% of milk waste happens in the home. Adjusting your f
39、ridge to the right temperature can save 50, 000 tons of milk waste every year. Single-use plastics. Many of us are seeking to decrease the amount of single-use plastics in our lives, and in our shopping baskets. This is good. but often these plastics and packaging keep food fresh for longer. 38 Scie
40、ntists are working on developing methods of treating and storing food that can extend its shelf life. Dish up smaller portions. This results in up to 20% less food waste. Many of us put our leftovers in the fridge, then forget about them. Fortunately. there are many ways to manage our fridge content
41、s effectively and decrease food waste. 39 Labeling leftovers reminds us when they went in-and when they need to be eaten by. Try and freeze meat. dairy and bread if they are close to spoiling-this will extend their life. Buy directly from local suppliers. Our food systems and supply chains are incre
42、dibly complex, which leads to high levels of food loss and waste. In contrast, buying directly from local suppliers results in less waste. 40A. Set your freezer to below 5. B. Store the food in the fridge. C. These range from apps, to the humble Post-it note, or pen. D. Support a local business, eat
43、 quality food, and decrease waste. E. The most commonly wasted foods are fresh fruit and vegetables. F. Fortunately, there are significant developments towards a post-plastic world. G. Yet food waste is responsible for up to 10% of global greenhouse gas emissions. 第二部分 语言运用（共两节, 满分30分）第一节（共15小题；每小题1
44、分, 满分15分）阅读下面短文, 从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。I had never been more anxious in my life. I had just arrived at the airport to travel home. As I watched the bus driver set my luggage on the airport sidewalk, I realized my 41 had just begun. This was my first visit alone to the international termin
45、al（航站楼）of the airport, and nothing was 42 . I couldnt make sense of any of the 43 Where was the check-in counter? I felt as if I were deaf and blind and stupid. I began to 44 . I had to find help!I tried to ask a passing businessman for help, but my 45 came out wrong. He frowned and walked away. I h
46、ad been in this country for a semester, but could not even remember how to ask for directions. Awful! Another 46 arrived at the terminal, and the passengers came out carrying lots of luggage. Right! I could 47 them to the right place. I dragged my enormous suitcase, went after them and reached the e
47、levators. Oh, no! They all fit in it, but not enough room for me. I watched 48 as the elevator doors closed. I was abandoned again! I got on the elevator when it returned and 49 all the buttons. Which one could it be? I pressed button 3 because I thought I saw those passengers pressed 3, though only
48、 a quick glance. The elevator climbed up to the third floor and stopped. A high, unpleasant noise 50 the opening of the doors, and I looked around 51 .Tears formed as I saw the empty hall and realized I would 52 my plane. Just then an elderly airport employee walked towards me. He guessed I was 53 and offered to help. He patted my shoulder to ease my anxiety. We walked up some stairs, turned a corner, and reached the check-in counter!When I turned to thank him, he was gone. I never got an opportunity to know that mans name, but I would always rememb
