1、广东省惠州2023-2024高三上学期第二次调研考试(2023.10)英语试卷共 8 页，卷面满分 120 分。考试用时 120 分钟。注意事项：1答卷前，考生务必将自己的姓名、准考证号填写在答题卡上，并将准考证条形码粘贴在答题卡上的指定位置。2.回答选择题时，选出每小题答案后，用铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑。如需改动，用橡皮擦干净后，再选涂其他答案标号。回答非选择题时，用签宇笔直接将答案写在答题卡上对应的答题区域内。写在试题卷、草稿纸和答题卡上的非答题区域均无效。3.考试结束后，将本试卷和答题卡一并交回。第一部分阅读理解（共两节，满分50分）第一节（共 15 小题；每小题 2.5 分
2、，满分 37.5 分）阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。A Bike-friendly cities around the world Cycling is kind to the environment so it is an excellent way to take in the city.Here are 4 bike-friendly cities having adopted this green mode of transport to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.Montreal,Canada Montreal
3、 has already established protected bike paths since the 1980s.BIXI is the citys bike-sharing system with 9,600 bikes and almost 800 stations.Cyclists can make their visit to the Tour de Llle Montreal,a yearly bike ride where cyclists take to the streets for a day without any other vehicles being all
4、owed on the roads.Malmo,Sweden Cycling in Malmo is enjoyable due to the relaxed and easy-going manner of most cyclists The calming atmosphere makes it a great experience,even for nervous riders.A highly recommended bike route is from Ribersborg park to Limhamn Harbour,where riders can take a few goo
5、d photos of the famous Oresund Bridge.Beijing,China In the 1970s,bicycles were the main mode of transportation for people in Beijing.However,dedicated（专用的）cycle paths for cyclists were limited.Only in May 20 I 9,did the city launch its first specific cycle path.This achievement in cycling facility i
6、s worth a shout-out for a city with over 21 million people.Bogota,Colombia Bogota first introduced the concept of cycle path in 1974.The idea sees cars being banned from city roads every Sunday from 7 a.m.to 2 p.m.,helping cyclists,runners and walkers exercise safely.Since then,the city has slowly b
7、ut steadily expanded the program,including setting up dedicated cycle paths.As a result,Bogota now has 550km of bike paths and is the most bike-friendly city in Latin America.笫1页共8页21.What make(s)Montreal different from other cities?A.A well-developed bike-sharing system.B.The oldest protected bike
8、paths.C.An annual bicycle eventD.The most calming effect on cyclists.22.Which city will attract cyclists interested in photography?A.Beijing.B.Malmo.C.Montreal.23.What do Beijing and Bogota have in common?A.Improvement in cycling facility B.Shift in primary means of transportationC.Regular investmen
9、t in building bicycle paths.D.Multiple specific cycle paths connecting districtsB D.Bogota.The input Dad has on my career is incomparable.My earliest memories are of Dad sitting in the kitchen playing the guitar,listening to his favourite song by his favourite singer,and encouraging his little girl
10、to poke（戳）keys randomly on the piano.Even watching Top of the Pops,he would get so passionate about music in it.We werent a religious family,but there was something spiritual about Dads connection with music.Music also became a source of comfort for me.I failed to do well academically at school and
11、had no和ends.Being at school consumed so much of my emotional energy.Instead of going to school to learn stuff,I felt as though I was simply trying to get people to like me.Things were better,but the only time I truly felt happy was when I was at home listening to music with Mum and Dad or writing so
12、ngs on the piano and the older I got,the more powerful music felt Dad was always my biggest supporter.When I started giving live performances at the local bar,he was the one who drove me there and back.Freeing up that time wasnt easy for an actor His job might mean three weeks in the C龙ch Republic o
13、r working with George Lucas on The Adventures of Young Indiana Jones in Hollywood.Dad has been involved with some amazing stuff,but Daddy Pig is the one thats had the biggest impact all over the world.When I was flying to Australia for my first tour,I was trying to find something to watch on the lit
14、tle screen and I noticed they had Peppa Pig.If Im missing home and family,I always put it on.Daddy Pig is a fairly real version of my dad-he loves chocolate cake,hes funny and usually breaks things when hes trying to mend them.Mum and Dad were friends with one of the producers o fthe show and I ofte
15、n wonder ifhe looked at my dad and thought,Thats him.thats Daddy Pig.24.What can we learn about the authors father?A.He was good at writing songs.B.He was attached to music in his soul.C.He encouraged her to play the guitarD.He was passionate about watching TV senes.25.How did the authors father sup
16、port her career?A.By pic伈ng her up in a tight scheduleB.By doing a demanding job as an actor.C.By watching her musical performancesD.By giving live performances at the local bar.第2页共8页26.Why did the author mention Peppa Pig?A.Its her favourite childhood cartoon.B.She saw her father through Daddy Pig
17、.C.She took pride in this world famous cartoon.D.Its a cartoon about her hometown and motherland.27.Which of the following can best describe the authors Dad?A.Funny and honest.B.Strict and hardworking.C.Famous and patient.D.Supportive and influential.C During the 2020 Olympics in Tokyo,there was a l
18、ot of talk about the environmental efforts taken.Athletes slept on beds made from recycled cardboard.The medals were produced out of old appliances such as smartphones and laptops.Over 90%of Japanese cities,towns and villages participated in the two-year effort to collect recycled materials to produ
19、ce 5000 medals.Eighty tons of small electrical devices were collected to make this project successful With the 2024 Olympics Games underway in Paris,new environmental efforts are coming into play.Observers will sit on chairs made of plastic recycled from local bins.This decision was made due to a la
20、ck of unused raw materials to make new seats,so the eco-construction finn Le Pave turned to make the seats out of waste.Around 11,000 seats will be made from recycled materials.The plastic collection for Paris 2024 has been carried out in the regions schools,and over five million coloured bottle cap
21、s have been recovered.Moreover,80%of the 100 tons of recycled plastic needed to make the seats come from the yellow bins collections.This is all part of the Paris 2024 zero waste strategy to limit single-use plastic usage and encourage a circular economy.The Olympic Games organizers are planning to
22、make the Paris 2024 Games the greenest Olympic Games yet.They intend to employ a that will lessen the climate impact of the Games by predicting,avoiding,reducing and balancing emissions and encouraging others to get involved.The Summer Games have emitted 3.6 million tons of carbon emissions in previ
23、ous years.The Paris 2024 Games has set a carbon budget of 1.5 million tons which includes the emissions from construction,transportation and operations of the Games.These plans are ambitious but are achievable.If Paris 2024 successfully reduces emissions and promotes a circular economy,it might set
24、the standard for future Olympic and Paralympic Games,regardless of where they are held.28.What were the 2020 Olympics medals made from?A.Raw metal.B.Recycled cardboard.C.Reused plastic.D.Used electronic devices.29.What is the purpose of the Paris 2024 zero waste strategy?A T o stop carbon emissions.
25、B.To make seats for athletes.C.To collect coloured bottle caps.D.T o restrict single-use plastic usage.30.What do the underlined words carbon neutral approach in paragraph 4 refer to?A.Limitation to single-use plastics.B.Reduction of carbon emissions.C.Promotion ofrecycling in school.D.Encouragement
26、 of a circular economy.31.What is the authors attitude to the plans for the Paris 2024 Games?A.Favorable.B.Intolerant.C.Doubtful.D.Unclear.笫3页共8页D Handing your baby a phone or a tablet to play with may seem like a hannless solution when youre busy,but it could actually affect their development,a new
27、 study has found.Having anywhere from one to four hours of screen time per day at age 1 is linked with higher risks of developmental delays in communication sk仆Is,fine motor skills,personal and social sk仆Is,and problem-solving skiJls by age 2,according to a study of 7,097 children published in the j
28、ournal JAMA Pediatrics.The study measured how many hours children used screens per day at age 1 and how they perfonned in these developmental domains（领域）at ages 2 and 4.Both measures were according to the mothers self-reports By age 2,those who had had up to four hours of screen time per day were up
29、 to 3 times more likely to experience developmental delays in communication and problem-solving skills Those who had spent four or more hours with screens were 4.78 times more likely to have underdeveloped communication sk仆Is,1.74 times more likely to have poor performances in fine motor skills and
30、two times more likely to have underdeveloped personal and social skills by age 2.By age 4,risk remained only in the communication and problem-solving categoriesOne of the areas that is relatively understudied in the whole screen time literature is looking at the impacts of screen exposure on very yo
31、ung kids,especially when screens are introduced to babies,said Dr.John Hutton,an associate professor of general and community pediatrics(儿科）at Cincinnati Childrens Hospital Medical Center.Its definitely a global concern,and I think the findings should really be applied to other countries as well.Tec
32、hnology use can take time away from interpersonal relationships that develop social skills since real people are more multidimensional than characters on a screen.Hutton added.Looking at peoples faces is when our brains turn on to figure out how to interact with them.32.What does the new study focus
33、 on?A.A babys mental health.B.Childrens developmental skills.C.Akid s academic performance.D.Students creative abilities.33.What is the main research method used in the study?A.Analyzing data.C.Reviewing literature.34.What does Dr.John Hutton suggest?B.Giving examples.D.Doing experiments.A.The impac
34、t of screen exposure should be studied.B.The findings should be applied to certain countries.C.Global attention should be paid to kids screen hours.D.Screens should be introduced to more and more babies.35.What can be a suitable title for the text?A.What Faults Can Be Found with ScreensB.What Diffic
35、ulties A Young Kid Will FaceC.How Screens Change Developmental SkillsD.How Screen Time Influences KidsDevelopment笫4页共8页第二节（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能埴入空白处的砐佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。How colour psychology influences your dinner party guests After spending hours cooking and preparing the tabl
36、e setting for your guests,you hope that everyone enjoys your recipes.But its not all about the quality of the ingredients and the skills of the cook.36.Whether it is a plate,a glass,a bowl or a cup,colour makes a significant impact on your guests.37.After that first impression,the brain integrates t
37、he visual information and affects perception（认知），making you think that the same food is excellent,good or average.Thus,the goal for dinner parties is to ensure that the food looks pleasing to the eye,so your guests will think it tastes as good as it looks.Bowl colour influences the desirability of f
38、ood for picky eaters,as well as the perception of saltiness.Picky eaters tend to perceive meals in red and blue bowls as saltier compared to white.And they are more unwilling to try new food in a red bowl.38.You can never go wrong with a white plate.Just avoid it when the food served is pale.For des
39、serts,white is ideal because it increases flavors and enhances sweetness.39.Serving food in a black bowl can increase perceptions of its saltiness and portion size.To bring extra aesthetic（审美的）appeal,creativity and to highlight foods lacking in colour,you can serve you meal on bright plates.But be c
40、areful!40.Similar ingredient colors to the tableware make everything integrate together and your guests think they have less food.A.It starts with your sight.B.But the result of dark plates can vary a little.C.However,the rules of colour may not apply to all.D.Besides,colourful plates are preferred
41、by choosy eatersE.Food should only look more vivid depending on the mealF.The tableware is also an essential element,especially the colour.G.So,for demanding guests,choose the colour of the tableware first.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 分，满分 15 分）Kathy Xu,a high school teacher,had always wan
42、ted to see a shark in the wild.The opportunity finally _41_ in 2011,when she went on a snorkelling trip to the Ningaloo Reef.She was so inspired by its beauty and grace that tears _12._ to her eyes 第5页共8页After returning home,Xu learned about the shark trade _1L_ at one of Indonesias largest fish mar
43、kets,on the island of Lombok.Shark parts including meat,cartilage（软骨）andteeth are cut up for export.The most prized are the fins,which _M_ high prices Curious,Xu-1L her bags and headed to the fish market.There,she spoke with several fishermen.Shark fishing is _1L risky and involves hard physical wor
44、k,but it is one of few ways for them to _AL for their families.I told them Id pay them to take _4L out to see these snorkelling havens,she says.Together,Xu and the fishennen came up with the idea of snorkelling boat trips,and a deal was _A2_.In late 2012,Xu _2Q_ her full-time job to focus on buildin
45、g The Dorsal Effect,an ecotourism business she hoped would help save the declining shark _il_.In 2019,Xu found a female Rhynchobatus cooki,a relative of the shark.The species had not been seen for more than 20 years and was believed to be-The discovery gave scientists hope,and it could be 53 ti or a
46、n in-depth conservation study In the past decade,global demand for shark fins has -a promising result of conservation campaigns.For now,Kathy,41,is proud of the small changes she sees happening on Lombok,from the fishermen who now have a new way to an income t o the school children who learn about s
47、harks on tours with The Dorsal Effect.41.A.existedB.approachedC.cameD.scheduled42.A.bouncedB.sprangC.droppedD.fell43.A.taking placeB.coming alongC.taking offD.coming out44.A.cutB.payC.agreeD.fetch45.A.purchasedB.filledC.packedD.opened46.A.slightly8.rarelyC.terriblyD.partly47.A.careB.provideC.account
48、D.strive48.A.competitorsB.touristsC.hostsD.participants49.A.changedB.discussedC.cancelledD.made50.A.continued8.accomplishedC.lostD.quit51.A.populationB.lifeC.speciesD.production52.A.extinct8.missingC.valuelessD.hidden53 A.knowledgeB.groundsC.necessitiesD.stress54.A.declined8.increasedC.fimedD.boomed
49、55.A.offerB.distributeC.useD.earn笫6页共8页第二节（共IO小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分）阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。The silver jewelry produced by the Miao ethnic group has been key to driving rural development in Taijiang County,area located in the Qiandongnan Miao and Dong Autonomous Prefecture（自治州）of Guizhou Province
50、.The jewelry is a magnificent treasure of Miao culture,-21._(present)delicate silver jewels and trad山onal craftsmanship.The Miao ethnic group(keep)the tradition of decorating themselves with handmade silver ornaments for over 400 years.In May 2011,the silver forging skill of the Miao ethnic group wa
51、s recognized and included in the third group of(nation)intangible cultural heritage list Q.Q_(drive)by the popularity of ethnic festivals and peoples growing interest in silver jewelry,the local tourism industry has enjoyed a boost in recent years.To-2.L_(far)encourage development,Taijiang County ha
52、s focused _Q_ developing the ethnic folk handicraft industry,aiming to enhance the promotion of traditional Miao silver jewelry,create more job _Q2_(opportunity)and boost regional tourism.By the end of 2021,there were 102 local enterprises devoted to making silver jewelry,total output value reached
53、more than 100 million yuan($13.68 million).This significant growth in the silver jewelry industry has laid a strong foundation for the county (promote)rural revitalization 第三部分写作（共两节，满分40 分）第一节（满分15分）假定你是李华，你校英文校报“体育”版正在征栠稿件，主题为“我喜爱的一项体育运动”，请你写一篇短文投稿，内容包括：1介绍该体育运动；2喜欢它的理由；3.呼吁更多同学参与该运动。注意：1 词数80左右；2
54、可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。My Favourite Sport 笫7页共8页第二节（满分25分）阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。Ella loved her new life in Skagway,Alaska,except for one thing-Grandmother wasnt happy.In Kansas,Ella went to Grandmothers house every day after school,and they baked or gardened or sewed（缝纫）Then Papa announced he
55、d gotten a job in Alaska.She protested for weeks but finally decided to go too.Ella was overjoyed.She couldnt imagine living anywhere without Grandmother.By autumn,they were in Skagway.Ella had never known so much excitement.Grandmother,however,didnt share Ellas enthusiasm.As winter had set in,Grand
56、mother mostly stayed inside and complained about the cold.I wish you were happy,Ella whispered.I wish I had a garden of sunflowers peeking through my window right now,Grandmother said.Ella worried that if Grandmother didnt cheer up soon,she might return to Kansas.So she went to her friend Sara who h
57、ad lived in Skagway with her Aunt Grace for three years.Ella asked her if sunflowers could grow here.Maybe,Sara said.Lets ask my aunt.Ella liked Aunt Grace.She reminded her of how Grandmother used to be in Kansas.Ella explained her problem and Aunt Grace told her sunflowers could grow here only in s
58、ummer.Maybe theres another way,Aunt Grace said.We can make your grandmother some sunflower quilt blocks（几何拼布）that will be cheery and wann.Ella chose the brightest fabrics in Grandmothers scrap bag and brought them to Saras house.Every afternoon Ella,Sara,and Aunt Grace sewed sunflower quilt blocks.I
59、t was slow going but enjoyable.The finished blocks reminded her of Grandmothers garden in Kansas.It was fun to talk with Sara while they sewed,and Aunt Grace told them stories about when she was young.They always took a break for tea and cookies,too Lately Ella hadnt spent much time with Grandmother
60、.She worried that the quilt wouldnt be finished soon enough.Meanwhile,Grandmother seemed sadder and sadder,always talking about her home and friends in Kansas.Ella wished she could tell Grandmother about the quilt,but she wanted to surprise her.注意I.续写词数应为150左右，2.请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。One day when Ella c
61、ame home,Grandmother was cryingWhen Aunt Grace opened the door,Ella explained why Grandmother was there 第8页共8 页高三英语参考答案第一部分第 一节21-23 CBA 24-27 BABD 28-31 DDBA 32-35 BACD 第二节36-40 FAG BE 第二部分第一节41-45 CBADC 46-50 CBBDD 51-55 AABAD 第二节56.an61.further 第三部分第一节One possible version 57.presenting 62.on 58.h
62、as kept59.national 63.opportunities 64.whose60.Driven65.to promoteAmong the various sports,I am especially fascinated by basketball.It is a team sport played with two teams,each consisting of five players.The primary objective is to score points by shooting the basketball through the opponents hoop.
63、The team that scores the most points wins the game.The reasons why I am so passionate about it are as follows.Initially,the immense excitement it provides is what I cant resist.Secondly,as a physically demanding sport,it helps me stay fit and energetic when I play it regularly.Last but not least,pla
64、ying it with my friends makes me realize the valuable life lesson about cooperation with others.In short,basketball is so attractive a sport that I call on you to participate in it.It not only offers us physical benefits but also teaches us the importance of perseverance.You will never know what you
65、 will gain until you try!第二节One day when Ella came home,Grandmother was crying.Dont mind me,Grandmother said,dabbing her eyes.I was just thinking of home and feeling lonely.On hearing these words,Ella approached her beloved Grandmother and hugged her tightly.Suddenly,memories of their baking,gardeni
66、ng and sewing together in Grandmothers old house crossed her mind.Had I spent too little time with Grandmother recently?Maybe what Grandmother needed wasnt sunflower quilts but company.A surge of guilt seized her.She couldnt help saying to Grandmother,Come with me to Saras house.Weve been making a s
67、urprise for you.Before long,they arrived and knocked at the door.When Aunt Grace opened the door,Ella explained why Grandmother was there with her.Of course!Aunt Grace said,I shouldve invited you myself.They showed her the blocks theyd sewn.Holding the handmade quilts,Grandmother couldnt contain her
68、 tears,murmuring with a trembling voice You did this for me?She insisted on helping,so four of them sat down,sewed and chatted together.Ella hadnt heard Grandmother sound so cheerful since theyd left Kansas.It seemed as if they were back to the good old days.While Aunt Grace and Sara made tea for a break,she said,Im sorry.I just wanted to make you happy.Grandmother stroked her head and smiled,You have,Ella.You have.