2021年廣東省廣州市高考英語二模試卷

第二部分 閱讀（共兩節(jié)，滿分37.5分）第一節(jié)（共4小題；每小題2.5分，滿分37.5分）閱讀下列短文，從每題所給的A、B、C、D四個選項中選出最佳選項。

• 1．CHAMBORD CASTLE，LOIR-ET-CHER，F(xiàn)RANCE
     A remarkable example of classical French architecture，Chambord Castle is the largest castle in the Loire Valley of France.Built in 1519 as a hunting lodge for the royal court，the building was rarely lived in.There are one hundred rooms （of 440）open-to the public and dozens of staircases，including one said to have been designed by Leonardo da Vinci.The surrounding 21-square-mile nature park entertains with hiking and-biking routes and boat rentals.
     LEEDS CASTLE，KENT，UNITED KINGDOM
     Situated on two islands in the middle of a lake，Leeds Castle provides a grand and romantic experience.It has served as a royal residence for most of its 900-year history.The 500-acre English castle now hosts year-round cultural events，with three restaurants，a bed-and-breakfast and a yew tree maze.
     MOSZNA CASTLE，POLAND
     Moszna Castle was originally designed in Baroque style in the 17th century，but the later addition of a neo-Gothic brought Hogwarts appeal to the castle，especially at night when its 99 towers and glowing windows twinkle in the outdoor reflecting pool.Nowadays，art exhibits and indoor concerts attract visitors to the 365-room castle.
     BRAN CASTLE，BRASOV，ROMANIA
     Bran Castle originally dates back to the year 1212 and is mistakenly believed to be the home in Bram Stoker's Dracula.The author never visited this fortress，commonly known as Dracula's Castle，but it still attracts literature fans to its weakly-lit hallways for night tours and an annual Halloween party.
  
  （1）What can visitors-to Chambord Castle do？

  
  A．Hunt in the nature park.
  B．Go boating with friends.
  C．Live in any of its rooms.
  D．Admire da Vinci's paintings.
  （2）Visitors interested in beautiful night-time views can go to

  .
  A．CHAMBORD CASTLE
  B．LEEDS CASTLE
  C．MOSZNA CASTLE
  D．BRAN CASTLE
  （3）Which castle has the longest history？

  
  A．CHAMBORD CASTLE.
  B．LEEDS CASTLE.
  C．MOSZNA CASTLE.
  D．BRAN CASTLE.
  組卷：1引用：1難度：0.5

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• 2．Tourists to the North Antrim Coast come for its breathtaking beauty On this stretch of coast，myth and history live side by side，and running out of things to do is near impossible.Giant's Causeway，Carrick-a-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 brings 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 interest of a coastal town.But what makes the North Antrim Coast so special is the promise of the consistent waves hitting its shores.Although still relatively unknown，it's a surfer's dream destination.This is the home 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 in the water at West Strand，I quickly realise that my trusted wetsuit is not enough.Within just 30 minutes，I've lost all feeling in my feet and hands，and my ears are burning.I retreat to a nearby café and gulp down steaming tea before popping by Andrew's shop again.Surf boots are what I need，we decide.I leave with a new determination to master the icy Atlantic waves.I'm invited to surf a different spot with Andrew and his friend that afternoon.jye.ai 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 purple.I become covered in bruises that don't register until I thaw out each night，and it takes a couple of days to fully regain feeling in my hands.But it's worth it，and I would gladly do it all over again.
  
  （1）What does the underlined word "them" in paragraph 2 refer to？

  
  A．The popular attractions.
  B．Coastal towns.
  C．The filming locations.
  D．Passionate tourists.
  （2）Why is the author attracted to the North Antrim Coast？

  
  A．It has internationally famous beaches.
  B．It's home to the usual seaside interests.
  C．It produces excellent waves for surfing.
  D．It's the hometown of a surfing champion.
  （3）The author goes back to the surf shop to

  .
  A．better equip himself for the challenge
  B．consult with some experienced surfers
  C．a(chǎn)ccompany the owner on a later surf trip
  D．quickly warm himself up with some hot tea
  （4）What is the tone of the passage？

  
  A．Narrative and serious.
  B．Persuasive and critical.
  C．Descriptive and positive.
  D．Informative and objective.
  組卷：0引用：1難度：0.5

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• 3．When the Chinese spacecraft （航天器） Chang'e-5 returned to Earth on December 17，2020，it brought back something not seen on our planet since the 1970s：moon rock samples.This precious cargo，collected by Chang'e-5's robotic research vehicle in the northwest region of the lunar near side，is now being studied by scientists in Beijing.The success of the latest Chinese space mission also showcased technology that may be used in future years to create human settlements on Earth's near neighbour.
     The returned lunar samples 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.The rocks sent back by Chang'e-5 "will ask us to rethink about why and how the moon's volcanic history lasted this long，" he says.
     The Chang'e-5 mission was more than just a trip to collect moon rocks.It was also the latest stage of a long，planned sequence of robotic lunar explorations by China that have grown ever more scientifically advanced.
     The program began with the 2007 launch of Chang'e-1 and Chang'e-2 three years later.These craft circled the moon collecting data used to help guide Chang'e-3 and Chang'e-4，the first Chinese spacecraft to land on the moon surface，and to direct their robotic vehicles.The robot on Chang'e-5 was able to collect rock and soil samples and return them to Earth.In the near future，an identical spacecraft called Chang'e-6 will attempt a sample-return mission from the moon's south pole -an area of intense scientific interest-given the large amount of water ice present.
     The more advanced Chang'e-7 and Chang'e-8 spacecraft are also planned to land near the south pole to carry out analysis of the region and test new technologies，including detecting and obtaining materials that could be useful to future human explorers，such as water and hydrogen，and testing 3-D printing on the lunar surface.
     The long-term aim of the Chang's program is to establish an International Lunar Research Station around 2030 to support robotic and，eventually，crewed missions.
  
  （1）What is paragraph 2 mainly about？

  
  A．The moon's recent volcanic activities.
  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 Chang'e-6 from that of Chang'e-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）Chang'e-7 and Chang'e-8 space missions are mainly intended to

  .
  A．transport researchers to the moon station
  B．build up an International Lunar Research Station
  C．collect data necessary to guide moon-landing spacecraft
  D．find and test resources and means to support living on the moon
  （4）Which of the following best summarizes the Chang's space program？

  
  A．A project to study the surface of the moon.
  B．A plan to improve human settlements on the moon.
  C．A set of experiments to test the possibility of manned spacecraft.
  D．A series of increasingly challenging scientific lunar explorations.
  組卷：1引用：1難度：0.5

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第四部分 寫作（共兩節(jié)，滿分15分）第一節(jié)（滿分15分）

• 8．為迎接國外姐妹學(xué)校來訪師生， 學(xué)校準(zhǔn)備選拔"文化交流小使者（Young Ambassador for Cultural Exchange） "， 你打算參加。請寫一份英語競選演講稿， 內(nèi)容包括：
  1．自我介紹；
  2．競選理由。
  注意：
  1．寫作詞數(shù)應(yīng)為80左右；
  2．請按如下格式在答題卡的相應(yīng)位置作答。
      Good morning， dear judges. I'm Candidate No.1._________
  組卷：15引用：4難度：0.5

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第二節(jié)（滿分25分）

• 9．閱讀下面材料，根據(jù)其內(nèi)容和所給段落開頭語續(xù)寫兩段，使之構(gòu)成一篇完整的短文。
  Aram and Rossi's Bakery Walking along the narrow brick sidewalk，Aram took a deep breath.The air smelled of lemons and baked bread and coffee，coming from Rossi's Italian Bakery.He was almost there.
      Aram still couldn't believe his luck.All his friends were working boring summer jobs-waiting tables and babysitting.And here he was，about to start as an actual baker's assistant.jye.ai what he loved.It was all thanks to his Aunt Rita.She knew Mrs Rossi and had arranged everything.It was the perfect experience for his future career.Rossi's Bakery，he was sure，would one day be known as the place where he got his start.
      Ah，here he was-the bakery.A faded wooden sign over the door read "Rossi's Bakery." Aram straightened his shoulders and entered.Mrs Rossi was sitting at the counter，looking old and wise.Aram greeted her and stuck out his hand.Mrs Rossi looked at it for a second before turning around and waving him inside. "I'm ready to learn everything，" Aram said.
      "Great.Let's start with the cash register，" Mrs Rossi said，"because that's what you'll be doing." She showed him how to use the cash register.It wasn't hard.The pastry trays were all marked by price，and there weren't that many choices anyway. "That's it？" Aram said，his heart sinking. "But when do we bake？"
      "Bake？I order wholesale jye.aiw.No more baking.I'm too old." Then Mrs Rossi silently held up her hands.Aram took in her knotted，swollen fingers，and he understood.A wave of disappointment struck him.Sadness overwhelmed him so suddenly that he couldn't think of a word to say.
      He sighed，and Mrs Rossi sighed，too. "I used to bake it all.Bread and cakes.And no one did it better than me.But that was when these things worked，" said Mrs Rossi holding up her hands once more and glancing across the shelves filled with empty bottles labelled with names of the various ingredients（配料）she once used.Suddenly she came alive，waving her arthritic （關(guān)節(jié)炎的） hands. "People used to line up around the corner.Everyone wanted my baked bread."
  注意：
  1．續(xù)寫詞數(shù)應(yīng)為150左右；
  2．請按如下格式在答題卡的相應(yīng)位置作答。
      Then a thought occurred to Aram that he could ask Mrs Rossi to teach him.______
      Mrs Rossi finally said， "Let's buy the ingredients first."________
  組卷：4引用：1難度：0.2

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