2016届广州市普通高中毕业班综合测试(二)(英语)

2016 届广州市普通高中毕业班综合测试（二） 英 语 注意事项： 1、本试卷分第 I 卷（选择题）和第 II 卷（非选择题）两部分。答卷前，考生务必将自 己的姓名、考生号、考场号和座位号填写在答题卡上。因测试不考听力，第 I 卷从第二部 分的“阅读理解 ” 开始，试题序号从“21”开始。 2、回答第 I 卷时，选出每小题答案后，用 2B 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，写在本试卷上无效。 3、回答第 II 卷时，将写在答题卡上。写在本试卷上无效。 4、考试结束后，将本试卷和答题卷一并交回。 第 I 卷 第二部分 阅读理解 （共两节，满分 40 分） 第一节 （共 15 小题；每小题 2 分，满分 30 分） 阅读下列短文，从每题所给的四个选项 （A 、B 、C 和 D ）中 ，选出最佳选项， 并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。 A The best of adventure and sport in NSW If you want adventure, then the state of New South Walse (NSW) in Australia is the place to go. No matter what the season, you can choose from a wide variety of landscapes, climates, activities and experiences all with easy access to tour operations and local guides. For snow lovers, theres no better place than the Snowy Mountains. Skiers and snowboarders can hit the slopes for some downhill thrills in Kosciuszko National Park. Non-skiing adventure- seekers will enjoys hiking or snowshoeing. If water sports are more your thing, there are plenty of places to go. Surfers grab your surfboards and head to Byron Bay, Shellharbour, or Newcastles Merewether Beach. To see 2 spectacular sea life up close, visit Lord Howe Island, a world-famous destination for underwater diving. The oceans, lakes and rivers around NSW offer a lifetimes worth of exciting fishing and boating challenges. Want more? Experience the rush of whitewater rafting in Jindabyne and Penrith, or go barefoot waterskiing in Port Stephens. For adventure in NSW, the skys the limit! Book a hot-air-balloon or helicopter ride over the stunning vineyards of the Hunter Valley, go skydiving in Wollongong, or try hang-gliding in Stanwell Park. Get to know the States unique and tough landscapes on a caving, canoeing or rock climbing adventure. Four-wheel-driving and off-roading tours are popular in both Country NSW and Outback NSW. Or explore parts of the State on horseback youll find great horse riding options in Sydney and throughout NSW. 21What is the purpose of this article? ATo advertise a new holiday tour. BTo describe the geography of NSW. CTo promote NSWs tourist attractions. DTo encourage people to move to NSW. 22Where can you go barefoot waterskiing? APort Stephens. BThe Hunter Valley. CStanwell Park. DWollongong. 23Who are the intended readers? AFamilies. BLocal guides. CPhotographers. DAdventure travellers. B The United States of America was founded in 1776 after the 13 independent American states rose up against the ruling British, defeated them in the American Revolutionary War, and signed the Declaration of Independence, the document which declared the creation of the new country. The men who led the revolution, drafted the Declaration of Independence, and wrote the first American laws are known as “founding fathers Benjamin Franklin, whose picture is on the US 100-dollar note, was appointed to prepare the Declaration that was eventually signed by the other founding fathers. Franklin was born in 1706 in Boston to a soap maker named Josiah Franklin. His father could 3 not afford full schooling for all his children, but Benjamin loved books and worked in his elder brothers printing business before starting a newspaper called the Pennsylvania Gazette in 1729. He wrote and drew cartoons for the newspaper. In addition, he worked to improve living conditions in the city：introducing street lights, cleaning the roads and building libraries. In the 1740s, Franklin retired from his newspaper and turned to science with great success. He was a very smart man and his work on electricity, including the “kite experiment which confirmed the nature of lightning, made him famous throughout the world. Franklin earned the title of the “First American” for his efforts to unite the 13 American states, and to win their independence. This part of the story starts in London. He was sent to the city to persuade the British to treat the American states more fairly. It was here that he began interacting with important political thinkers and activists of the time and developing his own political ideas. Following his return to America in 1761 he became much more active in American politics and in the battle against British rule. After the United States of America was established, Franklin held several important positions such as the first United States Postmaster General, Ambassador to France and President of Pennsylvania. He is also famous today for his wise sayings, including “a penny saved is a penny earned” and “an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure”. 24What is the article mainly about? AThe American Declaration of Independence. BFranklins contributions to American society. CThe American War of Independence. DBenjamin Franklins early life. 25How did Franklin begin developing his own political thinking? ABy discussing ideas with political activists in Britain. BBy persuading the 13 American states to unite. CBy fighting against British rule in America. DBy writing articles for his own newspaper. 26What can be inferred about Franklin from the article? AHis most important contribution was in science. BHe was the leader of the “founding fathers CHe was successful in many different areas. 4 DHe came from a very wealthy family. 27What is the correct order for the following events from Franklins life? aHe started a newspaper business. b. He carried out the kite experience on electricity. c. He worked for his brother in a printing company. d. He was appointed the Ambassador to France. e. He helped write the Declaration of Independence. f. He visited England to discuss independence. Ae, c, a, b, f, d Bc, a, b, f, e, d Ca, c, f, b, d, e Df, d, a, b, c, e C Whether or not you believe Professor Stephen Hawkings alarming theory that building a “strong” artificial intelligence (AI) could lead to the end of the human race, its clear that AI is reaching the point where soon it will affect almost every aspect of how we work with computers. We must get used to computers that talk back. Last year, investment bank Deep Ventures attracted much media attention when it announced that it had appointed an AI computer to its board of directors to help make important business decisions. What actually happened was that the company used a program called VITAL to analyse potential investments (投资) in different businesses. But VITAL doesnt attend board meetings or vote 一 its just a program. While its not quite the evil robot we see in science fiction movies, it shows us how far computers and AI have advanced. Soon AI systems will be driving our vehicles, interpreting our facial expressions as we perform complex tasks, translating our voices into different languages and building other machines for us in factories around the world. But they wont look like us or pretend to be human. In the new film EX Machina, a computer scientist is asked to assess whether a beautiful human-looking robot called Ava has human intelligence. I wont spoil the film for you, but it occurred to me that one of the reasons we believe other human beings are conscious and have intelligence is that were told they are all the time. Indeed, if you stopped believing other people have minds, you would quickly find yourself unable to function in the world. Googles Eric Schmidt argues that we shouldnt worry about AI, and that we need instead to redesign our education systems so that we learn how to get on with the machines. As powerful computer-based intelligences continue developing, we must let go of the belief that only humans have intelligence and consciousness. Just as we have accepted the reality that the self-awareness 5 that makes minds possible exists within the animal world, we may soon accept that it can also exist within the machine world. 28According to Professor Stephen Hawking, human beings . Amay be endangered by strong AI Bare still more intelligent than machines Cwill benefit greatly from the advances in AI Dwill never be able to build a strong AI system 29According to Paragraph 2, VITAL can . Aattend board meetings to vote Bmake final decisions for the bank Cattract more investments to the bank Dassess the value of different businesses 30The author predicts that AI machines will soon be able to . Acontrol peoples facial expressions Bconstruct other intelligent machines Chave a human-like physical appearance Dchange peoples speeches into different languages 31Which of the following would the author most probably agree with? AIt is too late to stop the danger of artificial intelligence. BHumans should learn to live with intelligent machines. CIntelligent machines will eventually control the world. DOnly humans can have intelligence and consciousness. D Mature-age university students are annoying, I know. I understand that when youre 18 or 19, and already know everything, theres no need to do the readings or show up prepared for class. I also understand that there are these old people in class who should be doing other things maybe retiring, or gardening in the backyard. They are eagerly asking questions (or worse, answering them) and generally loud. I understand because I used to be one of them. I dropped out of high school in Year 11 and after playing guitar in a band for a few years, I spent the next ten years working different jobs. Then a friend，who thought I was wasting my life, suggested I enroll at his university. Although afraid, I eventually took a university preparation course and a year later became a 35-year-old university freshman. Like many mature-age students, after completing my degree, I continued studying and eventually attained my PhD. Now Im a lecturer at Toronto University in Canada. In fact, I have just finished preparing a group of mature-age students to annoy next years young first years. My students come from many 6 different backgrounds. But they all share an enthusiasm for knowledge and learning. I know they are ridiculous and show up to class with folders full of readings, minds overflowing with ideas and concepts they want to discuss. I was the same. But, contrary to the stereotype of the annoying mature-age students occupying the airtime in class, most dont want to control the discussion. Theyre likely to be waiting, counting away the seconds silently in the hope that someone will want to talk about all of these amazing ideas were learning about. Only after waiting for younger voices to speak, (but which often remain silent) do they begin talking. Speaking for myself, I love students who come prepared and ready to discuss stuff. So lets celebrate all of those “annoying” mature-age students. 32According to the article, a mature-age student is a person . Awho behaves like an adult Bstudying for a higher degree Cnot yet qualified to enter university Dwho starts university at an older age 33In the first paragraph, the author . Ashows that he is opposed to mature-age students Bdescribes the problems mature-age students create Cmakes fun of the attitude held by many young students Dexplains why many teachers dislike mature-age students 34What does the underlined word “them” in Paragraph 2 refer to? ARetired people. BEarly high school leavers. CMature-age university students. DUniversity students aged below 20. 35Why do mature-age students often wait before speaking in class? AThey are not very familiar with the topic being discussed: BThey want to give the younger students more chances to speak. CThey lack the ability to give their opinions. DThey are more interested in hearing others opinions. 第二节（共 5 小题；每小题 2 分，满分 10 分） 根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多 余选项。 Alone But Not Lonely In todays fast-paced society, weve become uncomfortable with silence. We try to find 7 different types of activities that can help us escape feelings of laziness or boredom. 36 Solitude (独处）does not have to be uncomfortable or lonely. In fact, solitude and loneliness are very different things. The death of a loved one or the inability to find people who understand you can leave you feeling lonely. Even if you are surrounded by other people, its natural to experience an emptiness while longing for love or acceptance. 37 Geoffrey F. Fishier once said, “in cities, no one is quiet but many are lonely. 38 ” We often fill loneliness with all types of unsatisfying activities. Young people would rather spend a Friday night out with strangers，than spend the night alone. Theyre looking for a way to kill time while they await true friendship. Then there are young adults in gangs where they dont really like their companions. 39 Why does being alone scare us? Do not be afraid of silence. 40 It teaches you how to truly listen. It teaches you to pay attention to whats going on inside of you. Only when we are alone can we have the space and peace we need to think without being outwardly influenced. It therefore becomes easier to make important decisions as well as to reflect on how we are feeling. ALoneliness is therefore a feeling that can be experienced whether or not one is physically alone. BThey would rather feel accepted on a shallow level than risk feeling alone. CThe problem of loneliness can be easily solved in a modem world. DBut, when doing so, the main thing we are trying to avoid is loneliness. EIn the country, people are quiet but few are lonely. FIt can provide you with amazing benefits. GIt guides you through hardships. 第三部分：英语知识运用(共两节 , 满分 45 分) 第一节 完形填空（共 20 小题；每小题 1.5 分，满分 30 分） 阅读下面短文，从所给的四个选项（A 、B、C 和 D）中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳 选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。 Eco-tourism involves people traveling to beautiful hut environmental sensitive places. Such trips are 41 carried out with an experienced guide. Over recent years, this type of travel has been steadily gaining 42 as more people search for new travel experiences. Eco-tourism has many benefits. First, all the 43 spent by the tourists is used to 44 the important environmental spots they visit. Second, it helps 45 to better understand the environment, thereby 46 their knowledge of the world. Furthermore, this style of travel is 8 also more 47 of the local culture. Compared to 48 tourists, eco-tourists use energy more efficiently, save water and produce less rubbish by finding ways to 49 it. These behaviours have a 50 and lasting effect on the local environment. Two things are needed to make eco-tourism a/an 51 . First, it should be done in small groups. And second, because it requires considerable effort, both eco-tourists and locals must be 52 in their commitment to improving the environment. Green travel provides local people with jobs in parks, 53 and shops. One great achievement of eco-tourism has been the 54 of illegal hunting. Former hunters can now work as guides to help keep the animals 55 in their natural surroundings. Green travel also 56 local peoples quality of life, especially childrens. Peru is one country using eco-tourism to promote respect for the 57 . Its now able to takf better care of its rainforests because of a/an 58 on more sustainable (可持的travel. 59 this, local peoples living-standards have improved. Many others are now following Perus 60 and using eco-tourism to preserve their environment for the future generations. 41. A. finally B. usually C. suddenly D. roughly 42. A. pleasure B. satisfaction C. popularity D. freedom 43. A. money B. time C. energy D. effort 44. A. pollute B. protect C. purchase D. explore 45. A. scientists B. hunters C. guides D. visitors 46. A. approving B. confirming C. enriching D. supporting 47. A. respectful B. aware C. uncertain D. independent 48. A. rich B. curious C. lazy D. normal 49. A. use B. recycle C. copy D. restrict 50. A. challenging B. disappointing C. positive D. risky 51. A. success B. adventure C. tool D. symbol 52. A. polite B. sincere C. doubtful D. grateful 53. A. mines B. factories C. schools D. hotels 54. A. ban B. result C. decline D. appearance 55. A. close B. safe C. friendly D. active 56. A. influences B.examines C. balances D. improves 57. A. environment B. law C. economy D. hosts 58. A. effect B. theory C. focus D. discussion 9 59. A. But for B. According to C. In spite of D. In addition to 60. A. example B. rule C. advice D. tradition 第卷 第三部分英语知识运用(共两节 , 满分 45 分) 第二节（共 10 小题；每小题 1.5 分，满分 15 分） 阅读下面材料, 在空白处填入适当的内容（1 个单词）或括号内单词的正确形式。 Each week New York-based hairstylist Mark Bustos tries to make a small difference in peoples lives 61 giving haircuts to homeless people. During the week, Mark works in his high-class salon, but each Sunday, he walks, around the city asking people 62 theyd like a haircut. He then gives them a stylish haircut 63 same kind he would give to any paying customer, except these are done for free for those who are homeless or cannot afford a haircut 64 (them). Marks work began in 2012 when visiting family in the Philippines. Instead of just 65 (take) a typical, relaxing vacation, he decided to give poor local children haircuts. “I felt so happy doing it that Ive continued since returning,” Mark explains. Changing someones appearance can have a huge impact on their life. Remember the homeless retired soldier who received a make-over? He found a job, 66 (rent) a house and quit drinking alcohol afterwards. 67 (simple) changing how a person looks can give them a huge increase in 68 (confident). Mark Bustos proves that there are many ways 69 (give), and that you can easily use your 70 (person) abilities to make a difference in somebodys life. 第四部分写作（共两节，满分 35 分） 第一节 短文改错（共 10 小题；每小题 1 分，满分 10 分） 假定英语课上老师要求同桌之间交换修改作文，请你修改你同桌写的以下作文。作文中 共有 10 处错误，每句中最多有两处。错误涉及一个单词的增加、删除或修改。 增加：在缺词处加一个漏词符号（） ，并在其下面写出该加的词。 删除：把多余的词用斜线（）划掉。 修改：在错的词下画一横线，并在该词下面写出修改后的词。 注意：1. 每处错误及其修改均仅限一词； 10 2. 只允许修改 10 处，多者（从第 11 处起）不计分。 The old saying “The early bird catches the worm” show us the importance of planning, working hard and trying constant. To achieve outstanding r