广东六校2026-2027学年高三上学期10月月考考试英语试题

2027届高三十月考试

英语试题

试卷满分120分，折算成150分计入总分。考试时间120分钟。

注意事项：

1．答题前，考生务必用黑色字迹的钢笔或签字笔将自己的姓名和考生号、考场号、座位号填写在答题卡上。并用2B铅笔将对应的信息点涂黑，不按要求填涂的，答卷无效。

2．选择题每小题选出答案后，用2B铅笔把答题卡上对应题目选项的答案信息点涂黑，如需改动，用橡皮擦干净后，再选涂其他答案，答案不能答在试卷上。

3．非选择题必须用黑色字迹钢笔或签字笔作答，答案必须写在答题卡各题目指定区域内相应位置上；如需改动，先划掉原来的答案，然后再写上新的答案，不准使用铅笔和涂改液。不按以上要求作答的答案无效。

4．考生必须保持答题卡的整洁，考试结束后，只需将答题卡交回。

第二部分阅读（共两节，满分50分）

第一节（共15题；每小题2.5分，共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

Each year, millions of people make use of the New York Public Library (NYPL). Any person who lives, works, attends school, or pays taxes in New York State is allowed to have a free library card. Others, such as visitors from abroad, may get only a visitor card on site. Paper application forms can also be downloaded from the library’s website.

New York State applicants simply complete the online application. The library then tries to check their location online, and the result decides which card they receive at first. The flowchart below shows how the process works.

A digital card does not provide access to Culture Pass. To validate a temporary account and borrow physical books, applicants must visit any branch. Children under 13 need a parent or guardian to complete and sign their applications. All cards for New York Metro users expire every three years and must be renewed in person with proof of identity and home address.

All materials borrowed must be returned on or before the due date. The Library offers a return-anywhere service — most circulating material for borrowing can be returned to any New York Public Library branch location in the Bronx, Manhattan or Staten Island. However, circulating books cannot be returned to the Schomburg Center or the Schwarzman Building on 42nd Street. Likewise, pickup of holds and payment of fees may take place at any Library location with the exception of Schomburg and the Schwarzman Building.

21. What does a London tourist need to do to get a visitor card?

A. Complete the online application first.

B. Bring proof of educational resources.

C. Register in person with proof of address and photo ID.

D. Submit an online form and collect the card at a branch.

22. What can be learnt from the third paragraph?

A. Users may mail to renew 3-year cards.

B. Digital cards are valid for Culture Pass use.

C. Readers can borrow books after online checks.

D. Youngsters under 13 need adults’ help for applications.

23. What is the text mainly intended to do?

A. To explain card application rules.

B. To show online library service steps.

C. To clarify book return requirements.

D. To introduce different library cards types.

B

Exactly at twenty minutes to four the next afternoon Timothy and Nancy drove off in the open carriage to meet the expected guest.

Timothy was Old Tom’s son. It was sometimes said in the town that if Old Tom was Miss Polly’s right-hand man, Timothy was her left. Timothy was a good-natured youth, and a good-looking one, as well. Although Nancy had only been at the house for a short time, the two were already good friends.

Today, however, Nancy was too full of her task to be her usual talkative self; and almost in silence she took the drive to the station and got off to wait for the train. She had even brought a little blanket and some candies for the child. Over and over in her mind she was saying it “light hair, red-checked dress, straw hat.” Over and over again she was wondering just what sort of child this Pollyanna was, anyway.

“I hope, for her own good, that she’s quiet and sensible, and does not drop knives or bang doors,” she sighed to Timothy, who had walked slowly up to her.

“Well, if she isn’t, nobody knows what’ll happen to the rest of us,” laughed Timothy. “Imagine Miss Polly and a NOISY kid! Goodness! There goes the train whistle now!”

“Oh, Timothy, I… I think…” chattered the suddenly frightened Nancy, as she turned and hurried to a point where she could best watch the passengers get off at the little station.

It was not long before Nancy saw her — the slim little girl in the red-checked dress with two thick pigtails of light golden hair hanging down her back. Beneath the straw hat, an eager, freckled little face turned to the right and to the left, searching for someone. Nancy knew the child at once, but for some time she could not control her shaking knees enough to go to her. The little girl was standing quite by herself when Nancy finally did approach her.

24. What information about the guest was known before the meeting?

A. Hobby.  B. Figure.

C. Appearance.  D. Personality.

25. What can be inferred from what Timothy said?

A. He regarded the situation amusing.

B. He was annoyed by Miss Polly’s decision.

C. He feared that the child might cause trouble.

D. He was confident about dealing with the kid.

26. What can be learned from the text?

A. Pollyanna was a naughty child.

B. Timothy was helpful to Miss Polly.

C. Old Tom drove Nancy to the station.

D. Miss Polly welcomed noisy children.

27. Which words can best describe Nancy on this occasion?

A. Strict but confident.

B. Anxious but caring.

C. Careless but humorous.

D. Talkative but impatient.

C

Nations with large amounts of wind and solar in their power grids (电网) are easily affected by rapidly-rising energy bills due to sharp increases in the gas price. The relationship between decarbonisation and price swings has been a controversial issue as governments consider clean energy strategies, but an analysis of power prices in Europe has now provided evidence to inform the debate.

Vast quantities of wind and solar capacity have been built across Europe in recent years. But these power sources are intermittent, generating electricity only when the wind blows or the sky is cloudless.

Gas power plants, which can be switched on and off relatively easily, are frequently relied on to provide power when renewable generation is low. But gas is often the most expensive source of power, and electricity market rules mean the most expensive generator sets the price for the entire market.

Raúl Bajo-Buenestado at the University of Navarra in Spain and his colleagues found nations with more wind and solar in their power systems were more vulnerable (易受攻击的) to natural gas price shocks. Spain, for example, has large volumes of solar power and is particularly sensitive to power price changes. “If you have natural gas, wind and solar, this is going to make the perfect cocktail for you to be vulnerable,” says Bajo-Buenestado.