2024届广东省韶关市高三下学期综合测试（二）英语试题

韶关市2024届高三综合测试（二） 英语 本试卷共10页，卷面满分120分。考试用时120分钟。 注意事项： 1.答卷前，考生务必用黑色字迹的钢笔或签字笔将自己的姓名、准考证号、学校和班级填写在答题卡指定的位置上。 2.选择题每小题选出答案后，用2B铅笔把答题卡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。写在本试卷上无效。 3.非选择题必须用黑色字迹的钢笔或签字笔作答，答案必须写在答题卡指定区域内的相应位置上；如需改动，先划掉原来的答案，然后再写上新答案；不准使用铅笔和涂改液。不按以上要求作答无效。 4.考生必须保持答题卡的整洁。考试结束后，将本试卷和答题卡一并交回。 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，从每小题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。 A The cuisine that marks Christmas is as diverse as the people feasting on it. Here’s a look at how the locals celebrate Christmas through cuisine in their countries, which will give you a glimpse of the celebrations. England The real festivities start on Christmas morning with champagne and smoked salmon. After the King’s or Queen’s annual Christmas speech, it’s time for the main meal, typically including a turkey or roast beef accompanied by various side dishes. France The French celebrate their Christmas Eve with a lavish meal, with seafood served first. The main course usually consists of a rooster that’s renowned for its tenderness. Fine red wine from Burgundy can’t be missed of course. Italy Similar to France, Italians celebrate Christmas on the eve. The locals typically attend midnight Mass and then indulge in a lavish meal before heading to church. For the main course, northern Italians often have stuffed turkey, while those in seaside areas may feast on a large baked sea bass accompanied by roasted potatoes and vegetables. Greece After attending an early morning holy communion in church on Christmas, Greeks go home for an all-day eating gathering. Families gather around the fireplace, feasting on a special wheat bread only made at Christmas. Later, the main course may include roast chicken stuffed with chestnuts. 1. What activity distinguishes England in Christmas celebration? A. The seafood-themed dinner. B. The yearly Royal address. C. The religious ceremony. D. The main course featuring turkey. 2. To experience the religious atmosphere, you’d better spend Christmas in ________