2023届广东省广州市越秀区育才中学高三下学期三模英语试题

广州市育才中学高三英语5月模拟演练

 

第二部分 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

Fathers are the best. Sometimes dads can be hard to shop for ---as it feels like they have everything. But surely they are missing out on something and that's exactly where our list of extraordinary gifts comes in.

Thermocare Blanket

Perhaps your dad needs the perfect warm blanket on those freezing winter days. If so, he'll love the Thermocare Blanket. Made from soft and comfortable material, this blanket is perfect to settle oneself into. Plus, its smart design means your dad can easily wrap it around himself. Temperature can be shown on a small digital screen and stay at a certain level. $66. 89 at amazon. com

MerryTime Modern Set

This decent 14-piece tea set, including an electric teapot, six cups, six plates and a metal storage stand, will help host a proper high tea event. The smooth appearance will make it a great home decoration, and it's also very easy to hold, store and wash: Your dad will surely enjoy having guests with this set on the table. S69. 90 at Walmart

CATCH:3 Classics

This stylish wireless charging stand features a 10W output so that your dad can charge devices quickly and easily just place the devices on the stand and press the button to start charging. This most popular choice is made from good-quality materials that will last for years. $70. 00 at Walmart

Bonding Lamp

These electric devices are a great way to keep your loved ones close by, no matter where they are. They also help bridge any gaps between the two of you. Whether you're missing your dad or just want to show him how much you care just touch your lamp at hand, and the other lamp in your dad's range will light up automatically, letting him know you're thinking of him. $128. 00 at amazon. com

21. Which gift is used for a father to host his friends?

A. Thermocare Blanket.       B. MeryTime Modem Set.

C. CATCH:3 Classics.       D. Bonding Lamp.

22. What do the four gifts have in common?

A. They work by electricity.      D. They have lower price online.

C. They are environmentally friendly.    D. They can make good home decoration.

23. Who may the text be intended for?

A. A father who is keen on fashion

B. A blogger who provides advice on gifts.

C. A family that shop for daily necessities.

D. A daughter who is browsing for Father's Day.

B

Caroline Tegeret comes from a small village in the remote area of Kenya. Her academic journey began like many others though filled with tremendous difficulties. The biggest challenges Tegeret had to face was the financial one since seeking law as a career is expensive. Coming from a community where girls barely get past high school doesn't lighten the load in any way either.

Upon graduating in 2017, she joined Kenya School of Law in 2018. After college, she qualified herself as a lawyer of the High Court of Kenya on July 2, 2020. "My dream to pursue a career in law began way back in high school when I developed an interest in law, " she said. What was her driving force? For Tegeret, it was the fact that in terms of development. Her community was, and still is, far behind.

Her community has high illiteracy levels where plenty of girls have no opportunity to attend school. Terrible cultural practices like early marriage are still very common, robbing the youth of the opportunities to be educated. She knew quite early that for her to be able to bring change to the community, she-needed to be equipped with the-right. tools through education and knowledge of the law.

As she burned the midnight oil, studying piles of history books and law cases, the memory of her father further inspired her. Her father's determination gave her strength and motivation to pursue her dream. Coming from a humble background, he stood out for her as an example of life's possibilities as he was able to succeed in his teaching carcer.  

Tegeret wants to work with NGOs and government agencies to promote the rights of the minority. Her desire grows stronger when she finds many people can't speak for themselves. She wants to raise their voice and make them heard by the authorities.

Her remarkable achievement is a source of encouragement to many young girls whose dreams look too big compared to their life's circumstances. She wants to let them know they, too, have rights to choose their intended life.

24. What problem did Caroline Tegeret have in pursuing her dream?

A. Her poor financial condition.    B. Her early marriage engagement.

C. The remote location of her family.   D. High illiteracy levels of the community.

25. Why did Caroline seek to be educated in law?

A. To pursue her dream of law career.   B. To live up to her father's expectation.

C. To entitle herself with lots of rights.  D. To change her community for the better.

26. What adjectives can best describe Caroline?

A. Humble and consistent.     B. Hardworking and ambitious.

C. Enterprising and humorous.    D. Considerate and helpful.

27. What can be the suitable title of the passage?

A. Pursue a law career     C. Meet a female lawyer

B. Be a community reformer    D. Struggle for female rights

C

China 's fertility （生育 ） rate is on a downward trend and the average family size has been shrinking over the years, a senior official said on Saturday, calling for comprehensive measures to encourage marriage and childbearing.

Data shows that there was 2. 62 people per family in China in 2020, down by 0. 48 from 2010, according to Wang Pei' an, deputy director of the China Family Planning Association.

"Currently, the perspective on marriage and starting a family among young generations is changing, and the trend toward having smaller families is becoming more obvious, " he remarked at the third China Population and Development Forum held in Beijing.

The shift has resulted in delays in marriage, having children and even a resistance of such rituals, which he said is the primary reason for China's declining fertility level.