广东省广州市2024-2025学年高三上学期8月开学考试英语试题(无答案)

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广州市2024年高考第三次模拟训练
英语
本试卷共11页，满分120分。考试用时120分钟。
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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。
A
The backpack you take can make or break your trip when you go travelling. Here are the four best travel backpacks on the market.
Amazon Basics 70L
It is much cheaper than many travel bags on the market and does not sacrifice any of the practical uses or space that comes with more expensive bags. The bag may not be as luxurious as some of the more high-end bags, but its simple style lets you focus on the main thing you need to focus on when travelling: the moment.
Eurohike Nepal 65L
The Eurohike Backpack is an excellent choice because of how adaptable it is. Besides having a great amount of storage, it comes with an internal security pocket. It weighs just 1.38kg as opposed to other backpacks, which can weigh up to nearly 2kg. If you are going to go hiking when you travel, then it is perfect.
Mountain Warehouse Tor 65L
First, its brand is one of the most trusted in the industry, so quality is guaranteed. Second, the backpack’s adjustable back allows you to change how the bag fits according to your needs. Available in both blue and green, this is a great choice if you want a bag that you can depend on.
Osprey Europe Farpoint 70L
Osprey is one of the best brands for backpacks. Its frame （框架） suspension, which can be adjusted to different needs, allows you to travel more comfortably. Whether you are visiting Switzerland in a thick wool coat or the south of France in shorts and a T-shirt, the bag will match your look. This bag does say it is marketed for men, but, of course, it can be unisex.
21．What is the selling point of the Amazon Basics
A．Its luxury style. B．Its fashionable design.
C．Its huge space for use. D．Its good value for money.
22．What do Mountain Warehouse Tor 65L and Osprey Europe Farpoint 70L have in common
A．They are rich in color. B．They have the same capacity.
C．They can be adjusted as needed. D．They are targeted for male customers.
23．Which will you choose if anti-theft function is a concern
A．Amazon Basics 70L. B．Eurohike Nepal 65L.
C．Mountain Warehouse Tor 65L, D．Osprey Europe Farpoint 70L.
B
George Gershwin, born in 1998, was one of America’s greatest composers. He published his first song when he was eighteen years old. During the next twenty years, he wrote more than five hundred songs.
Many of Gershwin’s songs were first written for musical plays performed in theatres in New York City. These plays were a popular form of entertainment in the1920s and 1930s. Many of his songs have remained as popular as ever. Over the years, they have been sung and played in every possible way—from jazz to country.
In the 1920s, there was a debate in the United States about jazz music. Could jazz, some people asked, be considered serious music In 1924, jazz musician and orchestra leader Paul Whiteman decided to organize a special concert to show that jazz was serious music. Gershwin agreed to compose something for the concert before he realized he had just a few weeks to do it. In that short time, he composed a piece for piano and orchestra, which he called Rhapsody in Blue. Gershwin himself played the piano at the concert. The audience were thrilled when they heard his music. It made him world-famous and showed that jazz music could be both serious and popular.
In 1928, Gershwin went to Paris. He applied to study composition （作曲） with the well-known musician Nadia Boulanger, but she rejected him. She was afraid that classical study would ruin his jazz-influenced style. While there, Gershwin wrote An American in Paris. When it was first performed, critics （评论家） were divided over the music. Some called it happy and full of life; to others, it was silly and boring. But it quickly became popular in Europe and the United States. It still remains one of his most famous works.
George Gershwin died in 1937, just days after doctors learned he had brain cancer. He was only thirty-nine years old. Newspapers all over the world reported his death on their front pages. People mourned the loss of the man and all the music he might have still written.
24．Many of Gershwin’s musical works were ______.
A．written about New Yorkers. B．composed for Paul Whiteman.
C．played mainly in the countryside. D．performed in various ways.
25．What do we know about the concert organized by Whiteman
A．It attracted more people to theatres. B．It proved jazz could be serious music.
C．It made Gershwin leader of the orchestra. D．It caused a debate among jazz musicians.
26．What did Gershwin do during his stay in Paris
A．He created one of his best works. B．He studied with Nadia Boulanger.
C．He argued with French critics. D．He changed his music style.
27．Which of the following best describes Gershwin
A．Talented and productive. B．Serious and boring.
C．Popular and unhappy. D．Friendly and honest.
C
Urban agriculture, the practice of farming within the restrictions of a city, is becoming increasingly popular and is viewed as a sustainable alternative to big industrial farms. By some estimates, between 20% and 30% of the global urban population engages in some form of urban agriculture. However, until recently, its carbon footprint has remained understudied.
Using data from 73 low-tech city farms, community gardens, and personal plots of land, Newell and his team compared the average carbon emissions of food produced at low-tech urban agriculture sites to those of conventionally grown crops. The team found that because of urban gardens’ relatively low yields, along with the energy used in constructing the planting beds, big-city spuds （马铃薯） were significantly more carbon-intensive than commercially grown ones. This held true even when the researchers factored in emissions from transporting commercially grown produce to often distant grocery stores. That doesn’t mean that growing vegetables in big cities is totally bad, however. “Urban farming is great, if imperfect,” says Carola Grebitus, a food choice expert. It can be a powerful tool for job creation and education, she says, and a good way to introduce fresh produce to urban “food deserts” where healthy fruits and vegetables are hard to come by. Community gardens can also provide a place to connect with nature, and the added green space can reduce the risks of heat and flooding.
Conscious of these benefits, Newell’s team highlighted several ways to make urban agriculture more sustainable. One option is to be selective about what crops are grown. For instance, tomatoes grown in the soil of open-air urban plots had a lower carbon intensity than tomatoes grown in conventional greenhouses. Another strategy is to rely on existing constructions. Include old structures into a new garden’s design instead of taking down old buildings. Finally, take the local climate, water quality and soil into account. Growing plants that are ill-suited to an area requires more water, energy and pesticides（杀虫剂）, all of which affect the environment.
28．What can we know about urban agriculture from paragraph 1
A．It is thoroughly researched. B．It is welcomed by city people.
C．It is environmentally friendly. D．It is limited to industrial farms.
29．How does the author explain the reason for urban agriculture’s higher carbon intensity
A．By making a comparison. B．By telling a story.
C．By giving a definition. D．By using a quote.
30．According to Carola, what is a benefit of urban agriculture
A．It adds variety to urban people’s diet. B．It provides recreational opportunities.
C．It strengthens the bonds of community. D．It helps to contain drought and flooding.
31．What is recommended to make urban agriculture more sustainable
A．Reconstructing gardens. B．Developing greenhouse crops.
C．Selecting pesticide-free vegetables. D．Growing plants suited to local conditions.
D
In recent years, aggression on social media has become commonplace. More than half of the victims said they didn’t know the identity of the perpetrator（作恶者）. Most people agreed that the anonymity （匿名） of the Internet provides cover for nasty and harassing（骚扰） behavior.
Does this growing aggression on social media give us a glimpse of our real human nature Are we at our core aggressive beasts It’s true that hate crimes are on the rise, and political divisions appear to be growing. The level of public bitterness, especially online, is substantial. But I don’t believe that’s because social media has unlocked our cruel human nature.
As an evolutionary anthropologist, I have spent years researching our transformation as a species. Over the past two million years, we have evolved from groups of apelike beings armed with sticks and stones to the creators of cars, rockets, and nations. Our bigger brains have allowed us to bond and cooperate in more complex and diverse ways than any other animal. Meanwhile, “you are whom you meet,” How we perceive, experience, and act in the world is shaped by who and what surround us on a daily basis. This process has deep evolutionary roots and gives humans what we call a shared reality. I would argue that the rise in online aggression is a product of our evolutionary social skills, the social media boom, and the specific political, economic and social context where we find ourselves. This explosive combination has opened up a space for increasingly more people to fan the flames of aggression and insult online. Aggressive behavior-especially to those you don’t have to confront face-to-face is easier than it’s ever been. And for the aggressor, there are often no consequences.
Yes, it seems that the world is getting more aggressive, but that’s not because we are more aggressive at our core. It’s because we haven’t been standing up against bullying, abuse, and aggressive harassment, and promoting pro-social attitudes and actions our contemporary world demands. In person and on social media, we must do both.
32．What does the underlined word “that” in paragraph two refer to
A．Hate crimes on the rise. B．Growing political divisions.
C．Considerable online bitterness. D．The transformation of humans.
33．What’s the author’s attitude toward social media
A．Critical. B．Objective. C．Approving. D．Ironic.
34．What does the author propose to address the issue of growing aggression
A．Embracing our aggressive nature to compete in today’s world.
B．Strengthening laws to hold perpetrators responsible for their online actions.
C．Promoting positive behaviors and interactions in both real-life and digital spaces.
D．Focusing only on reducing anonymity on the internet to reduce offensive behavior.
35．What is mainly discussed in this passage
A．The impact of social media on society. B．The influence of evolution on our behavior.
C．The reasons behind rising online aggression. D．The factors in the social media development.
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。
Around the globe, about 1 in 4 adults says they’re lonely. And the consequences of long-term social disconnection can be everything from an increased risk of heart attacks to dementia（痴呆）. The following offers a road map to make connections.
Be curious. It’s easier to connect with people if you have shared interests or experiences, so start paying attention to what’s in your mind. What motivates you What excites you 36 If you know what’s meaningful or fun for you, it may lead you to an activity that connects you to others.
Make something. When experts advise making something, people will say, “Well, I’m not Picasso. I don’t know how to do a fancy painting.” Of course, you’re not! 37 You can try your grandma’s pie recipe or plant an herb garden that puts your thoughts and feelings about who you are and express those thoughts and feelings to others.
38 Whether it’s volunteering for a cause or playing frisbee （飞盘）, try to find others who share your interests. There’s even an online group that has a quirk y shared interest: a fascination with brown bears in Alaska, which led to Fat Bear Week. In interactions with others, you can begin to reveal yourself and share the unique things that matter to you. 39
Other people’s loneliness matters too. 40 If loneliness go unaddressed, people can end up in a world of hurt. If you see someone experiencing loneliness, ask them how they’re doing. Share your own experience of Ioneliness and how you get rid of it. Thus, helping others can also benefit yourself.
A．Pour out your hard feelings.
B．Loneliness can be infectious.
C．Find a group that matches your interests.
D．You should tolerate the risk of being lonely.
E．But the opportunities for creative expression are endless.
F．Knowing yourself can be a first step to bonding with others.
G．Then, other people recognize that and share their story in return.
第三部分 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）
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。
In a remote village lived an elderly woman named Amelia. Despite the passing years, she remained as 41 as ever. Amelia’s dearest 42 was her faithful dog, Rufus, who had been by her side through thick and thin.
One cool autumn morning, tragedy 43 the village—a fierce storm swept through, leaving damage on its way. Homes were damaged, fields 44 , and many of the villagers found themselves in need of help.
Amelia realized she had to do something to 45 her neighbors. With Rufus by her side, she 46 offering aid wherever it was needed. They worked 47 , clearing ruins, mending roofs, and providing 48 to those who had lost so much.
As days turned into weeks and the village slowly began to 49 , word of Amelia’s selfless acts 50 far and wide. The community applauded for her as a hero, praising her unyielding determination and kindness in the face of 51 . But Amelia remained modest, 52 that she had simply done what anyone would do in such a situation.
As winter 53 upon the village, bringing with it a blanket of snow, Amelia sat by the fireplace with Rufus at her feet. Though they were 54 from their efforts, their hearts were full, knowing they had made a (an) 55 in the lives of those around them.
41．A．energetic B．gentle C．stubborn D．humble
42．A．present B．companion C．possession D．defender
43．A．embraced B．ruined C．polished D．struck
44．A．polluted B．flooded C．occupied D．deserted
45．A．welcome B．consult C．assist D．inform
46．A．got down to B．came up with C．went on with D．got close to
47．A．hesitantly B．attentively C．tirelessly D．fruitfully
48．A．reward B．comfort C．pleasure D．guidance
49．A．recover B．collapse C．transform D．decline
50．A．accumulated B．doubled C．echoed D．spread
51．A．temptation B．adversity C．glory D．success
52．A．boasting B．promising C．clarifying D．insisting
53．A．fell B．rested C．landed D．depended
54．A．motivated B．annoyed C．exhausted D．thrilled
55．A．conclusion B．agreement C．difference D．comment
第二节（共10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。
China is a country with a rich cultural heritage 56 (stretch) back thousands of years. However, with the passage of time and other factors such as natural disasters and wars, many of its cultural treasures have been damaged or destroyed. In recent years, China has used technology to protect its cultural heritage through digitalization so that it can 57 (preserve) for future generations to enjoy and study.
One of the most notable 58 (example) of China’s digital preservation effort is the Dunhuang Mogao Cave Project, the goal of which is 59 (create) a digital profile of the Mogao Caves with the help of 3D scanning and virtual reality software. Another example is the Palace Museum Project. Through the use of technology, the Palace Museum is now able to showcase the relics to visitors from all around the world 60 risking damage to the precious artworks.
Digital technology has the potential to aid in the restoration of damaged artworks. A 3D printing technology enabled Chinese researchers to recreate the cultural relics, including ancient Buddha statues and 61 bronze （青铜） lion from the Qing Dynasty.
62 (additional), China’s digitalization of cultural heritage has been instrumental in research and education. The digital achievements have enabled researchers to study the artworks in greater detail 63 ever before.
Digitalization has made cultural heritage more 64 (access) to the public, particularly to people living in rural areas 65 would otherwise be unable to visit these sites in person.
第四部分 写作（共两节；满分40分）
第一节（满分15分）
66．你校与国外友好学校拟举行以“Farming on Campus”为主题的线上交流会，作为项目负责人，你被邀请介绍你班菜地的种植方案。请你写一篇陈述稿，内容包括：
1．你的方案；
2．设计理由。
注意：
1．写作词数应为80个左右：
2．请按如下格式在答题纸的相应位置作答。
Hi, everyone! Thank you for your attention.
第二节（满分25分）
67．阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之成为一篇完整的短文。
An A for Mrs. B
I was sitting next to Missy in my ninth-grade world history class when Mrs. Bartlett announced a new project. In groups, we were to create a newspaper around the culture we were studying.
On a piece of paper, we wrote the names of three friends we wanted in our group. After collecting all the requests, Mrs. B. informed us that she would take into consideration the names we chose and would let us know the results the next day. I had no doubt I would get the group of my choice. Only a few people behaved normally in the class, and Missy was one of them. I knew we had chosen each other.
The next day, I anxiously waited for the class. After the bell rang, Missy and I stopped talking as Mrs. B called for our attention. She started to call out names. When she reached group three, Missy’s name was called. So, I’m in group three, I thought. The second, third and fourth members of the group were called. My name was not included. There had to be some mistake!
Then I heard it. The last group: “Mauro, Juliette, Rachel, Karina.” I could feel the tears well in my eyes. How could I face being in that group—the boy who rarely spoke English, the one girl who was always covered by skirts that went down to her ankles, and the other girl who wore weird clothes. Oh, how badly I wanted to be with my friends.
I fought back tears as I walked up to Mrs. B. She looked at me and knew what I was there for. I was determined to convince her I should be in the “good” group. “Why... ” I started.
She gently placed a hand on my shoulder. “I know what you want, Karina,” she said, “but your group needs you. I need you to help them get a passing grade on this assignment. Only you can help them.”
I was stunned. I was confused. I was amazed. She had seen something in me I hadn’t seen.
“Will you help them ” she asked.
I stood straighter. “Yes,” I replied. I couldn’t believe it came out of my mouth, but it did. I had committed.
注意：
1．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。
I bravely walked to where the others in my group sat.
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In the end, Mrs. B gave us an A on that assignment.
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