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1、2021年广东广州高三二模英语试卷-学生用卷一、阅读理解(本大题共15小题，每小题2.5分，共37.5分)1、【来源】2021年广东广州高三 二 模(A 篇)第 2123题 7.5分(每题2.5分)CHAMBORD CASTLE,LOIR-ET-CHER,FRANCEA remarkable example of classical French architecture,Chambord Castle is the largest castle in theLoire Valley of France.Built in 1519 as a hunting-lodge for the roya
2、l court,the building was rarely livedin.There are one hundred rooms(of 440)open to the public and dozens of staircases,including one said tohave been designed by Leonardo da Vinci.The surrounding 2 1-square-mile nature park entertains withhiking and biking routes and boat rentals.LEEDS CASTLE,KENT,U
3、NITED KINGDOMSituated on two islands in the middle of a lake,Leeds Castle provides a grand and romanticexperience.It has served as a royal residence for most of its 900-year history.The 500-acre English castlenow hosts year-round cultural events,with three restaurants,a bed-and-breakfast and a yew t
4、ree maze.MOSZNACASTLE,POLANDMoszna Castle was originally designed in Baroque style in the 17th century,but the later addition of aneo-Gothic brought Hogwarts appeal to the castle,especially at night when its 99 towers and glowingwindows twinkle in the outdoor reflecting pool,Nowadays,art exhibits an
5、d indoor concerts attract visitorsto the 365-room castle.BRAN CASTLE,BRASOV,ROMANIABran Castle originally dates back to the year 1212 and is mistakenly believed to be the home in BramStokers Dracula.The author never visited this fortress,commonly known as Draculas Castle,but it stillattracts literat
6、ure fans to its weakly-lit hallways for night tours and an annual Halloween party.(1)What can visiters to Chambord Castie do?A.Hu n t i n t h e n a t u r e p a r k.B.Go b o a t i n g w i t h f r i e n d s.C.Li v e i n a n y o f i t s r o o m s.D.Ad m i r e d a V i n c i s p a i n t i n g s.(2)Visito
7、rs interested in beautiful night-time views can go to.A.CHAMBORD CASTLEB.LEEDS CASTLEC.MOSZ NA CASTLED.BRAN CASTLE(3)Which castle has the longest history?A.CHAMBORD CASTLE.B.LEEDS CASTLE.C.MOSZ NA CASTLE.D.BRAN CASTLE.2、【来源】2021年广东广州高三二模(B 篇)第 2427题 10分(每题2.5分)Tourists to the North Antrim Coast come
8、 for its breathtaking beauty.On this stretch of coast,mythand history live side by side,and running out of things to do is near impossible:Giants Causeway,Camcka Rede,the Iron Isles*filming locations.However,when I make my way to the north of the country in October,none of them are on my mind.What b
9、rings me to the coastal town of Portrush are the waves.Located on a peninsula,Portrush is home to three brilliant beaches and all the usual points of interestof a coastal town.But what makes the North Antrim Coast so special is the promise of the consistentwaves hitting its shores.Although still rel
10、atively unknown,its a surfer*s dream destination.This is thehome of six time Irish national surfing champion,Andrew Hill,after all.I meet Andrew at his surf shop,the most popular in Portrush.After hiring a surf board and jumping inthe water al West Strand,I quickly realise that my trusted wetsuit is
11、 not enough.Within just 30 minutes,Fve lost all feeling in my feet and hands,and my ears are burning.I retreat to a nearby cafe and gulp downsteaming tea before popping by Andrew*s shop,again.Surf boots are what I need,we decide,I leave with anew determination to master the icy Atlantic waves.Im inv
12、ited to surf a different spot with Andrew andhis friend that afternoon,but I decline his generous offer.My head is set on one thing only:taking revenge:on the same waves that almost turned me into an ice block that very morning.Even with boots,surfing the cold-waters of Portrush leaves my feet purpl
13、e.I become covered inbruises that dont register until I thaw out each night,and it takes a couple of days to fully regain feeling inmy hands.But its worth it,and I would gladly do it all over again.(1)What does the underlined word them in paragraph 2 refer to?A.Th e p o p u l a r a t t r a c t i o n
14、 s.B.Co a s t a l t o w n s.C.Th e f i l m i n g l o c a t i o n s.D.Pa s s i o n a t e t o u r i s t s.(2)Why is the author attracted to the North Antrim Coast?A.It h a s i n t e r n a t i o n a l l y f a m o u s b e a c h e s.B.It s h o m e t o t h e u s u a l s e a s i d e i n t e r e s t s.C.It
15、p r o d u c e s e x c e l l e n t w a v e s f o r s u r f i n g.D.It s t h e h o m e t o w n o f a s u r f i n g c h a m p i o n.(3)The author goes back to the surf shop to.A.b e t t e r e q u i p h i m s e l f f o r t h e c h a i l e n g eB.c o n s u l t w i t h s o m e e x p e r i e n c e d s u r
16、f e r sC.a c c o m p a n y t h e o w n e r o n a l a t e r s u r f t r i pD.q u i c k l y w a r m h i m s e l f u p w i t h s o m e h o t t e a(4)What is the tone of the passage?A.Na r r a t i v e a n d s e r i o u s.B.Pe r s u a s i v e a n d c r i t i c a l.C.De s c r i p t i v e a n d p o s i t i
17、 v e.D.In f o r m a t i v e a n d o b j e c t i v e.3、【来源】2021年广东广州高三二模(C 篇)第 2831题 10分(每题2.5分)When the Chinese spacecraft(航天器)Chang*e-5 returned to Earth on December 17,2020,itbrought back something not seen on our planet since the 1970s:moon rock samples.This precious cargo,collected by Change-5s
18、robotic research vehicle in the northwest region of the lunar near side,is nowbeing studied by scientists in Beijing.The success of the latest Chinese space mission also showcasedtechnology that may be used in future years to create human settlements on Earths near neighbor.The returned lunar sample
19、s will absolutely add new knowledge of the history of the moon,particularly its volcanoes,says Xiao Long a planetary scientist at China University of Geosciences.Therocks seat back by Chang*e-5 will ask us to rethink about why and how the moons volcanic historylasted this long,he says.The Change-5 m
20、ission was more than just a trip to collect moon rocks.It was also the latest stage of along,planned sequence of robotic lunar explorations by China that have grown ever more scientificallyadvanced.The program began with the 2007 launch of Change-1 and Change-2 three years later.These craftcircled t
21、he moon collecting data used to help guide Change-3 and Change-4,the first Chinese spacecraftto land on the moon surface,and to direct their robotic vehicles.The robot on Change-5 was able to collectrock and soil samples and return them to Earth.In the near future,an identical spacecraft called Chan
22、ge-6will attempt a sample-return mission from the moons south pole一an area of intense scientific interest一given the large amount of water ice present.The more advanced Change-7 and Change-8 spacecraft are also planned to land near the south poleto carry out analysis of the region and test new techno
23、logies,including detecting and obtaining materialsthat could be useful to future human explorers,such as water and hydrogen,and testing 3-D printing on thelunar surface.The long-term aim of the Change program is to establish an International Lunar Research Stationaround 2030 to support robotic and,e
24、ventually,crewed missions.(1)What is paragraph 2 mainly about?A.The moon,s recent volcanic activ ities.B.The significance of the moon rock samples.C.New knowledge of the history of the moon.D.Further studies of the returned lunar samples.(2)What distinguishes the mission of Change-6 from that of Cha
25、nge-5?A.The technology they use.B.The time they spend on the moon.C.The specific locations they explore.D.The amount of material they bring back.(3)Change 7 and Chang*e-8 space missions are mainly intended to.A.transport researchers to the moon stationB.build up an International Lunar Research Stati
26、onC.collect data necessary to guide moon landing spacecraftD.find and test resources and means to support living on the moon(4)Which of the following best summarizes the Change space program?A.A p r o j e c t t o s t u d y t h e s u r f a c e o f t h e m o o n.B.A p l a n t o i m p r o v e h u m a n
27、 s e t t l e m e n t s o n t h e m o o n.C.A s e t o f e x p e r i m e n t s t o t e s t t h e p o s s i b i l i t y o f m a n n e d s p a c e c r a f t.D.A s e r i e s o f i n c r e a s i n g l y c h a l l e n g i n g s c i e n t i f i c l u n a r e x p l o r a t i o n s.4、【来源】2021年广东广州高三 二 模(D 篇)第
28、 1215题 10分(每题2.5分)What makes people so special?Tool use,self-consciousness,language,and culture are high on the list,but in fact all of these characteristics can be found elsewhere in the animal kingdom.Humans and apes areclose relatives,so it is perhaps not surprising that chimpanzees use tools or
29、that gorillas(大猩猩)have asense of fair play,even rejecting carrots(which they normally accept)when they see their neighborsgetting grapes.But the qualities that we often think of as uniquely human exist not just on land,but in theocean as well.Among the invertebrates,octopuses(八爪鱼)are known for their
30、 intelligence,even exhibitingevidence of playfulness,tool use,and personality.But these skilled predators live alone and consequentlylack culture.Dolphins,on the other hand,are large-brained,long-living,social-group-based predators,andit is here that we find the greatest similarity to human-like cul
31、ture and awareness.Culture depends on the ability of animals to pass on things they have learned to others.Many animalshave culture in this sense,but what sets dolphins apart is what they pass on.Some bottlenose dolphins holdsponges in their mouths that they use as tools to sweep for fish hiding on
32、the ocean floor.This ability ishanded down through generations(especially in females),with some familiesgrandmother,mother,anddaughterall feeding in this highly specialized way.Another characteristic that dolphins share with humans is their ability to recognize themselves in amirror.When facing a mi
33、rror,most animals behave as though they are interacting with another individual.Even in humans,the ability to recognize that the image in a mirror is oneself does not occur before the ageof 18 months.Dolphins not only recognize themselves,but if a black mark is put on the body of a dolphin,it will s
34、pend extra time at the mitTor to look at the mark.(1)The example of gorillas rejecting carrots shows they.A.a r e n o t e a s y t o f o o lB.p r e f e r f r u i t s t o v e g e t a b l e sC.h a v e a s p e c i a l t a s t e f o r f o o dD.h a v e a n a w a r e n e s s o f e q u a l i t y(2)What do o
35、ctopuses lack compared with dolphins?A.So c i a l i n t e r a c t i o n.B.In t e l 1i g e n c e.C.To o l u s i n g a b i l i t y.D.Fu n-l o v i n g s p i r i t s.(3)What makes dolphin culture special?A.Th e y t e n d t o h u n t i n g r o u p s.B.Th e i r h u n t i n g s k i l l s a r e p a s s e d
36、d o w n.C.Th e i r l e a r n i n g e n v i r o n m e n t i s f a v o u r a b l e.D.Th e i r f a m i l i e s a r e t y p i c a l l y f e m a l e-c o n t r o l l e d.(4)What can be inferred from the last paragraph?A.Do l p h i n s e n j o y l o o k i n g a t t h e i r o w n r e f l e c t i o n i n t h
37、 e m i r r o r.B.Do l p h i n s a r e a s i n t e l l i g e n t a s a t y p i c a l 18-m o n t h-o l d h u m a n b a b y.C.Do l p h i n s a r e g e n e r a l l y r e g a r d e d a s t h e m o s t a d v a n c e d n o n-h u m a n s p e c i e s.D.Do l p h i n s，a b i l i t y t o r e c o g n i z e t h e
38、 i r o w n r e f l e c t i o n i s a h i g h e r-o r d e r m e n t a l s k i l l.二、信息匹配(本大题共5小题，每小题2.5分，共12.5分)5、【来源】2021年广东广州高三二模第3640题 12.5分(每题2.5分)Critical thinking is making an effort to improve the way you think.1 Weuse this process to solve problems,make arguments and evaluate claims.Its impor
39、tant in just about everyarea of life.Most of our thinking is not critical thinking.We don*t need to make many judgments to travel to workor cook dinner.2 Critical thinking can save us from blindly making poorchoices.So how can you improve your critical thinking skills?You need to practise.There are
40、many waysof doing that.Here are a few:3 Look at articles or books written by people on all sides of the issue.For each source,evaluate the argument:What claim is it making?What reasons does it give?Are thereasons logical?When you see or hear a claim,ask questions about it.Who is making the claim and
41、 why?What is theclaimants background and how does this motivate their opinion?Evaluate your own thinking.Where do you tend to not think critically?Why dont you?How can youimprove?Question things you assume.What claims do you accept without knowing the reasons forthem?4 Try to find out what others be
42、lieve about that claim and why.As you grow in critical thinking,youll become a wiser and more thoughtfulperson._ 5_A.Stick to your clam.B.Read about a topic people disagree on.C.When you think of one,do some research.D.It/s analyzing facts separately so you can make decisions.E.And it may help you t
43、o succeed at work or school as well.F.We*11 only use it if we make a conscious effort to ask questions about what we see.G.But when a problem comes our way,we need to think critically to decide how tosolve it.三、完形填空（本大题共15小题，每小题1分，共15分）6、【来源】2021年广东广州高三二模第2135题 15分（每 题 1分）A famous theorist once said
44、,I dont divide the world into the weak and the strong,or the successesand the failures*!divide the world into the learners and the non-leamers.1What on earth would make someone a non-leaner?Everyone is born with anintense 1 to learn.Babies rise to the learning challenge daily.Not justfor 2 tasks,but
45、 the most difficult ones of a lifetime,like learning to walk andtalk.They never decide its too hard or not worth the 3.Babies dont worryabout making mistakes or 4 themselves.They walk,they fall,they 5.What puts an end to this fearless learning?A fixed mindset.As soon as children become able toevalua
46、te themselves,some of them become 6 of challenges.They worry aboutnot being 7.My research team have studied thousands of people frompreschoolers on,and its breathtaking how many 8 an opportunity to learn.We offered four-year-olds a 9:They could redo an easy jigsaw（拼图）or try a harder one.Even at this
47、 young age,children with a fixed mindset stuck withthe 0 one.They believe smart kids dontmake H.Children with a growth mindset,however,thought it was a 12 choice.Why would anyone want to keep doing the same puzzle 13?They choseincreasingly difficult ones instead.Believing that success is about learn
48、ing,children with a growth mindest seized the chance.But thosewith a fixed mindset didn*t want to expose their 14.This is how a fixedmindset makes people into 15.A.f e a r B.d r i v e C.c o m p e t i t i o n D.c o n c e n t r a t i o nA.c r u c i a l B.m e n t a l C.o r d i n a r y D.p a r t i c u l
49、 a rA.a t t e n t i o n B.e f f o r t C.i n t e r e s t D.t i m eA.c o n f u s i n g B.b e h a v i n g C.p u n i s h i n g D.h u r t i n gA.g e t u p B.g i v e u p C.s h o w u p D.s h u t u pA.a f r a i d B.a s h a m e d C.c o n f i d e n t D.i g n o r a n tA.a d o r a b l e B.c u r i o u s C.m o d
50、e s t D.s m a r tA.s e i z e B.r u i n C.r e j e c t D.r e q u i r eA.l e s s o n B.c h o i c e C.g i f t D.g a m eA.c h a l l e n g i n g B.i n t e r e s t i n g C.n e w D.s i m p l eA.d e c i s i o n s B.j i g s a w s C.m i s t a k e s D.p r e d i c t i o n sA.s t r a n g e B.p r o m i s i n g C.p