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第二部分 阅读理解（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和D 四个选项中，选出最佳答案。
A
Train the important skills modern editors use to evaluate and enhance writing for clarity, precision and accuracy.
In this course, students will learn how an editor approaches a submitted piece, going beyond sentence-level error
and looking at the big picture around accuracy, style and organization. Understanding the different challenges in an
editor's job, students will get a behind-the-scenes look at this sometimes busy and often exciting career. Meanwhile,
students will grow their own technical editing skills and return home a more competent editor.
Using Gen Z Era as their case study, students will meet and study under the people who decide what topics are
relevant and valuable to the audience and who determine the overall editorial strategy, ensuring that the content meets
the standards and tone of the publication.
Course Highlights
Visit the media city and attend lectures by award-winning guest speakers.
Assess articles as well as question and coach the authors to get the best piece possible.
Connect with professionals who manage the development and publication of accurate and worthy content.
Edit one piece into a well-written and fact-checked article in the style of Gen Z Era.
Price
Residential Program (Students live on campus):$6,600
Day Program(Students commute to class every day): $5,500
(Graduating seniors can have a $400 discount if applying before May 2,2024.)
Term Date: July 9-July 21,2024
Application Deadline: Friday, May 31,2024
Contact Admission:info@gzeeditor.net
21. Which is the probable name of the course?
A. Career Development in Media. B. Editorial Decision-making.
C. Fundamentals of Editing. D. Introduction to Publication.
22. What will students do in the course?
A. Interview award-winning guests. B. Help authors improve their articles.
C. Connect with professional publishers. D. Edit one article for Gen Z Era.
23. A graduating senior applying for a Day Program on April 30, 2024 should pay _______.
A.$5,100 B.$5,500 C.$6,200 D. $6,600
B
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Courage is a huge theme in my life, a quality I constantly seek, appreciate, and analyze. The root of“courage”
is “cor,” the Latin word for heart. Originally, courage meant“to speak one’s mind by telling all one's heart.”While
courage is often associated with heroism nowadays, I believe true courage lies in being open and honest about who we
are and how we feel.
I recently witnessed an example of true courage. During a mountain-climbing trip with my15-year-old daughter
and some college students, I noticed her struggling to keep up with the group. Despite my suggestions to rest, she
persisted until she couldn't breathe properly.
Panicked, I called out to the front for help, but there was no response, and we had no cellphone signal. Fortunately,
two students just came back to check out on us. They offered assistance and calmed us down. As we continued at a
slower pace, they shared their own experiences, from starting out as beginners like my daughter to becoming
consistently among the first to reach the peak.
“You know,” one of them said, looking at my daughter,“I was just like you when I started. But with practice
and proper pace, you'll get there too.”
“Yeah, don't let your lack of experience stop you,” the other added. “It's okay to admit when you're struggling or
not feeling alright. In fact, it's important to speak up and ask for help when you need it. That's how we improve and
grow.”
Reaching the mountain top was a huge relief for both my daughter and me. However, the two students addressed
the celebrating group directly, emphasizing the importance of staying together in tough environments. Their words led
the group to apologize to us for overlooking our struggle.
I was totally amazed at their bravery, and my daughter learned that it's okay to be the least experienced in a group.
Courage, I've come to realize, has a ripple effect. Each time we choose courage, we inspire those around us to be a
little brave r and make the world a little better.
24. Why does the author mention the original meaning of courage?
A. To argue for the true essence of courage. B. To question the common belief of courage.
C. To show the changing meaning of courage. D. To compare different interpretations of courage.
25. What did the two students suggest the daughter do?
A. Challenge her own limits. B. Seek help whenever possible.
C. Keep to a suitable pace. D. Stick with experienced climbers.
26. Which action in the mountain-climbing story is an example of true courage?
A. The mother asked the girl to rest. B. The girl tried hard not to fall behind.
C. The group celebrated the reach of the top. D. The two students pointed out the group's fault.
27. What does the author intend to tell us?
A. Kindness connects us all. B. Being a beginner takes courage.
C. With courage, everyone can be perfect. D. We don't have to be a hero to be brave.
C
“It's not unusual for guests to feel emotional when they discover the story behind our food,” says Patrick Navis.
“Not to mention when they taste it. One even cried with happiness.” The setting for these tearful scenes? Navis's
restaurant in a Dutch city. Here, the owner and his team create experimental food using herbs, roots, flowers and
nuts—some common, others less so.
Most of these ingredients(食材) come from the Ketelbroek Food Forest nearby. To the untrained eye, it's like
an ordinary wood. But there's one key difference: everything in it is edible. It was set up in 2009 by Dutch botanist
and environmentalist Noah Eck as an experiment in slow farming, to see what would happen if the right combination
of food plants were left to grow together like a natural forest, without chemicals.
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“ It's the first ‘food forest’ of its kind in Europe and we’re one of the few restaurants around the world
cooperating in this way,”says Navis.“We have over 400 different species of edible plants we plan our menus
around, including some we previously knew little about. He harvests the ingredients and, with his fellow chefs,
works them into beautifully presented tasting menus, served in a dining room hidden in the backstreets of the city,
“To us, fine dining is not about the fame of a restaurant, its location, expensive decoration, fancy cooking and
wine list,”says Navis.“It's about adding value through creativity and using ingredients nobody knows of, which are
grown with great attention.”However, he adds, luxury cooking can be about enhancing everyday ingredients, too.
“When looking at cooking in this way, who can argue that caviar(鱼子酱 ), for example, is more valuable than a
carrot grown with specialist knowledge?”
Experimentation is extremely important to Navis. In the next five years, he hopes to open an outdoor restaurant.
But for now, the most important thing is to continue focusing on how plants are being grown and the perennial
system used in the Food Forest, reducing the need for replanting each season.
28. What can we learn about Navis's restaurant?
A. It is well received by its guests. B. It serves food with moving stories.
C. It offers experimental food for free. D. It is known for its rare food sources.
29. How is Ketelbrock Food Forest different from ordinary woods?
A. It is a natural forest. B. Diverse plants coexist in it.
C. Plants there take longer to grow. D. It provides safe food ingredients.
30. What is the key element of fine dining according to Navis?
A. Convenient locations. B. Expensive ingredients.
C. Innovative menus. D. Fancy cooking techniques.
31. What does “the perennial system” in the last paragraph probably refer to?
A. The sustainable farming practice. B. Farming with proper use of chemicals.
C. Natural farming without human intervention. D. An experimental farm for an outdoor restaurant.
D
My father started learning French at 57, drawn by the potential benefits of bilingualism in delaying dementia
(失智症). Now,20 years later, he's on his third teacher. Many people like my father have attempted to pick up a new
language. But can this really boost brain health?
According to experts, regularly using a new language brings cognitive(认知的) benefits. If you're trying to recall
the right words in another language, your brain is forced to inhibit your mother tongue. This process, called cognitive
inhibition, helps improve your brain function. Repeating this process makes your brain more resistant to diseases like
dementia. The more you challenge your brain, the better it functions, even if your brain health starts to decline.
However, evidence for the benefits of learning a second language in your 60s is weaker. Research by Dr. Leo
Antoniou found that older Italians who took English lessons for four months didn't see any difference in their
cognition scores, but people who didn't saw their scores decline. Prof. Diana Smith's 2023 studies found similar
results.
Researchers offered a few potential explanations for their disappointing results. One is that the participants were
highly motivated volunteers, probably of high cognitive level for their age, making it hard to see any improvements.
“When choosing participants, we have to be careful, are they really representative of the population?” said Dr. Judith
Ware. Another is that the language interventions were perhaps too short. These studies have used language lessons
that “were very different in their length and frequency,” said Prof. Laura Grossman.
To Dr. Antoniou, the limited findings are not entirely surprising. No one would say that learning a new language
for six months would be the same as having used two languages for your entire life. But he does think that language
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lessons can provide cognitive benefits by being cognitively stimulating.
Perhaps more important, Prof. Grossman said, learning another language offers other potential advantages, like
traveling or connecting with new communities. My father, for example, has remained pen friends with his first teacher
and traveled to France numerous times.
And at 76, he's as sharp as ever.
32. What happens in the process of “cognitive inhibition” ?
A. Memory improves. B. Native language is held back.
C. Dementia is cured. D. Brain health worsens.
33. Which is a possible explanation for the disappointing research results?
A. The intervention of the first language. B. The great length of the language course.
C. The poor choice of research participants. D. The age difference of the research subjects.
34. Whose opinion does the author support by mentioning his father's experience?
A. Leo Antoniou's. B. Diana Smith's. C. Judith Ware's. D. Laura Grossman's.
35. Which of the following is a suitable title for the text?
A. Is it never too late to learn a new language?
B. Can learning a new language delay dementia?
C. Why does my father start learning a new language?
D. How does learning a new language benefit aging brain?
第二节（共5 小题；每小题 2.5 分，满分 12.5分）
根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
Have you ever wondered why it feels so satisfying to sing in the shower? You are alone. You are warm. The air
is moist, making your throat(喉咙) feel wet.___36___You're at once relaxed and pleasantly energized by the water.
Little can take you away from the simple tasks at hand. You control the speed and pitch. And the bathroom provides
wonderful resonance(共鸣).
Now imagine singing while driving. You are sitting, stuck by a tight seat belt that limits airflow. Without any
warm-up, you probably start right in with the first song you hear. The air is drier. And to stay awake, you may be
drinking coffee, which can make you thirsty. ___37___ While singing along to the radio, your voice may get lost in
the noise of the song and the car.
From my personal experience, I realize the importance of not only focusing but also setting the right conditions
during practice.___38___ This is why some argue against baseball players practising hitting before a game. They try
hitting different types of throws, even slower ones that they wouldn't see in a real game.
___39___ To warm up, I practise deep breathing exercises and relax my tongue with“blah blah blahs.”
Brightening my face helps make my sound more energetic. My voice becomes richer and stronger when I practise
opening up my mouth by yawning, imagining the back of my mouth expanding like a frog's. I also adjust the way I
stand. ___40___
A. Practice makes perfect.
B. You are standing up straight.
C. You are loudly clearing your throat.
D. Poor training may lead to poor results.
E. The stress of driving and staying safe keeps you tense.
F. After all, an upright guitar wouldn't sound right if it was bent.
G. I always try to recreate the great feeling of singing in the shower wherever I am.
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第三部分 语言知识运用（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，从短文后各题所给的A、B、C和D 四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
I have had no interest in football for as long as I can remember. While my classmates played, I ___41___ to stay
in the library. I never ___42___ the passion for the game and would throw away the sports section of the newspaper,
as if it ___43___ the rest of it. As I grew up, I proudly wore my ___44___ .
But occasionally, whether in a taxi or when meeting a friend's father, I found myself faced with a ___45___
opener like,“Terrible season we're having, eh?”or simply, “Who do you support?” My heart sank, knowing my
response would unavoidably ___46___ them, despite their good intentions.
I realized that my ___47___ had closed off many conversations, outings, and even potential friendships I might
have ___48___ enjoyed. Although I couldn't change the fact that I found football boring, I began to regret being a(n)
___49___ .
Then I became a father. I didn't want my boy to ___50___ this valuable social experience, so I took him to watch
the Lions play. During those matches, we sat close to the field, surrounded by families who had a genuine
___51___ with the players. My kid's questions kept me somewhat ___52___ in the game. Slowly, I started
to___53___ for the Lions.
During one victorious match, we even met David, the Captain, who happily ___54___ for a photo with my son.
___55___, I had an answer to the question,“Who do you support?”
41. A. preferred B. intended C. wished D. pretended
42. A. believed B. understood C. noticed D. hid
43. A. confused B. poisoned C. defended D. preserved
44. A. doubt B. smile C. confidence D. dislike
45. A. well-informed B. well-prepared C. well-meant D. well-presented
46. A. challenge B. disturb C. amuse D. disappoint
47. A. attitude B. personality C. interest D. habit
48. A. otherwise B. ever C. still D. therefore
49. A. loser B. fan C. outsider D. passer-by
50. A. go wild for B. turn away from C. get the hang of D. miss out on
51. A. agreement B. conversation C. competition D. connection
52. A. stressed B. engaged C. successful D. busy
53. A. cheer B. change C. vote D. play
54. A. danced B. waved C. posed D. clapped
55. A. Gradually B. Finally C. Unexpectedly D. Luckily
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。
Over a decade ago, Wu Kai, an enthusiast of ancient pagodas(塔 ), was looking for a book ___56___
comprehensively detailed the total number and locations of pagodas with quality introductions and images.
“I read extensively but found the books available had limited information and few good pictures,” he explains.
Dissatisfied with the ___57___ (exist) options, Wu decided to create his own. Despite an estimated 10,000 ancient
pagodas nationwide, many remain unaccounted for due to ___58___ (they) remote locations and poor conditions.
Visiting hilltop or cliff-top pagodas, or those hidden in deep forests, ___59___ (require) great determination,
physical strength and even luck, ___60___ few people get to see them in person. For those who do, there's the added
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challenge of taking good pictures, especially those suitable ___61___ print.
___62___ (fortunate), Wu's plan was applauded by like-minded enthusiasts, who generously contributed great
___63___ (photo). In 2019, Wu published a 500-page book introducing over 300 ancient pagodas in Beijing. He then
continued to work with Wang Xuebin, one of the enthusiasts. In 2023, their weighty 960-page book___64___
(release), entitled The l,001 Chinese Ancient Pagodas You Must See Before You Die.
“In each pagoda, I see the beauty of our heritage and the ___65___ (lose) values of simplicity, perfection, and
respect for nature in modern life,”Wu writes in the introduction.“Across the vast land of China, no two pagodas are
completely identical.”
第四部分 写作（共两节，满分 40分）
第一节（满分 15分）
你校英文报将增设主题为“讲好中国故事”的栏目。你是栏目负责人李华，请给外教 Kate 写邮件咨询
她对栏目的建议。内容包括：
1. 介绍设想;
2. 咨询建议。
注意：
1．写作词数应为 80 左右；
2．请按如下格式在答题卡相应位置作答。
Dear Kate,
Yours sincerely,
Li Hua
第二节（满分 25分）
阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。
This Friday brought a mix of emotions—both excitement and disappointment—all because of a flyer from
school. When I got home, Mum saw the flyer in my hand and asked, “What's this?”
“A flyer for a five-day art camp,” I explained. “But Emily can't go.”
“Would you like to attend?”Mum asked. “You've always loved art.” Her words reminded me of what Emily
had said earlier: “Tessa, you're the real artist. My brother thought the roses I painted were rocket ships.”I sighed.
Mum patted my back. She knew I had a hard time jumping into something with no familiar faces around. “Maybe
next year.”
“Maybe,” I echoed. Then I told Mum I wanted to go outside to draw the Westons' pine tree( 松树 ). She nodded
with an encouraging smile.
As I walked into the bright sunshine, I couldn't help but think about the art camp. I wished I felt a little bit braver.
Emily could make friends with a whole bus of kids in ten minutes, but my stomach felt like a little boat tossed in a
heavy storm when I was surrounded by strangers... By the time I started drawing, I had made up my mind to forget
about the art camp.
I began by drawing the pine tree's strong and straight trunk, and then added the beautiful branches, making sure
the upper ones lifted gently towards the sun. Lost in my work, I jumped when I heard Mr. Weston speak up, “You’ve
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done a great job showing the strength of that tree on paper.”
“Thanks,” I smiled, glancing up.
As I drew the needles to the branches, Mr. Weston told me something I never knew about pines: If you plant the
root ball too deep, the tree dies. Their roots grow out, not down—to get enough water and grow tall.
“You have a good eye, Tessa.”With these words, Mr. Weston nodded goodbye.
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。
Paragraph 1: His words made me pause and think.
Paragraph 2: The next Monday, I signed up for the camp.
2024 年广州市普通高中毕业班综合测试（二）英语试题参考答案
第二部分阅读
第一节（共 15 小题；每小题 2.5 分，满分 37.5 分）
21.C22.23.A24.A25.C26.D27.D28.A29.D30.C31.A32.B33.C34.D35.B
第二节（共5 小题；每小题 2.5 分，满分 12.5 分）
36.B37.E38.D39.G40.F
第三部分语言运用
第一节（共 15 小题；每小题1 分，满分 15 分）
41.A42.B43.B44.D45.C46.D47.A48.A49.C50.D51.D52.B53.A54.C55.B
第二节（共 10 小题：每小题 1.5 分，满分 15 分）56. which / that 57. existing / existent 58. their
59.requires60.so61.for62.Fortunately63.photos64. was released 65. lost
第一节（满分 15 分）
作答示例
(1)
Dear Kate ,
My name is Li Hua , and I ' m thrilled to lead the new column Telling China ' s Stories for our school ' s English
newspaper . I ' m writing to you for your beneficial advice on our project .
Our aim with this column is to share informative and engaging stories about Chinese culture . We want to help our
fellow students gain a better understanding and appreciation of Chinese culture while also improving their ability
to tell these stories effectively in English .
Given your expertise in storytelling and cultural exchange , we highly value your suggestions or advice regarding
the content , format , or any other aspects of the column .
Thank you for your time . We ' re eager to hear your thoughts and excited about the possibility of collaborating
with you on this exciting project .
Yours Sincerely ,
Li Hua
(2)
Dear Kate ,
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As the leader of the new column Telling China ' s Stories for our school ' s English newspaper , I ' m reaching
out to discuss and seek your valuable advice .
Our aim is to bridge cultural gaps and promote understanding of China ' s rich history and modern achievements .
The column will cover a wide range of topics , from traditional Chinese folklore to inspiring modern - day anecdotes ,
featuring articles by both Chinese and international student contributors . This diverse range of perspectives will
better illustrate the uniqueness and charm of Chinese culture .
Therefore , we ' re seeking guidance on incorporating bilingual elements and cultural explanations to engage our
readership among sister schools worldwide . Your insights as an educator and community member would greatly
benefit this initiative .
Thank you for considering our request . I eagerly await your thoughts and suggestions .
Yours Sincerely ,
Li Hua
(3)
Dear Kate ,
I am Li Hua and I am writing to seek your advice . As the leader of our school newspaper ' s new column , Tell
China ' s Stories , my aim is to share the rich narratives of Chinese culture , history , and contemporary
developments with our sister schools worldwide .
Each edition will focus on a specific topic , from ancient traditions shaping Chinese society to modern innovations
driving China ' s development . Stories will highlight individuals ' and communities ' craftsmanship spirit in various
fields like science , arts , or social progress . In addition to written articles , we ' ll include photos or illustrations for
a more immersive experience . I seek your evaluation of this plan and ideas for content , format , and other relevant
aspects .
Your guidance will be invaluable in making this column a great success . Looking forward to your reply .
Yours Sincerely ,
Li Hua
读后续写
(1)
His words made me pause and think . As I reflected on his wisdom , I realized that I had been burying my own
roots too deep , suffocating my growth and potential , no matter how often I was told about my talent in drawing .
I had always unknowingly turned a deaf ear , forgetting to spread my roots outward , to seek nourishment and
reach for the sky . Encouraged by Mr . Weston ' s words , Idecided to reassess my approach to life and started
branching out .
The next Monday , I signed up for the camp . Once I was there , I discovered that I didn ' t have to be like Emily ,
jumping into some unfamiliar faces around to prove I was a real artist . From landscapes to portraits , and water
color to oil painting , each brushstroke on the canvas was proof and brought me a lot of attention I had never
experienced before . I began to make friends with other kids , the boat in my stomach rocking gently in calm waters .
It was here that I truly flourished , drawing my own way to reach out for a whole new world .
(2)
His words made me pause and think . Mr . Weston ' s comment lingered in my mind as I continued sketching the
pine tree ' s needles onto the paper . If you plant the root ball too deep , the tree dies . Their roots grow out , not
down - to get enough water and grow tall . It was as if he was giving me a piece of advice without directly speaking
about the art camp . Maybe , just like the pine , I needed to reach out and grow in a different direction to flourish .
When I told Mum my decision later that evening , she pulled me into a warm hug , saying , I ' m so proud of you ,
Tessa . You ' re going to have an amazing time .
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The next Monday , I signed up for the camp . The first day of the camp was nerve - wracking . I felt like that little
boat in a storm again as I walked into a room full of unfamiliar faces . But as the days went by , I found myself
opening up , making friends with other campers who shared my love for art , and together , we explored new
techniques and styles . I even tried sculpting and created a small figure that I was proud of . The camp ended too
soon , but I left with a newfound confidence in myself and new friendships . As I looked back at the pine tree in the
Westons ' yard , I realized that , just like the tree , I had grown and reached new heights during those five days .
(3)
His words made me pause and think . As I reflected on Mr . Weston ' s words , the analogy of pine roots growing
out , not down , struck a chord with me deeply . Perhaps I could learn something valuable from stepping beyond
my comfort zone , just like the tree ' s need to spread its roots to grow tall . Surprisingly , even in the absence of my
best friend , the idea of the art camp now seemed so appealing . Fueled by this newfound understanding , I eagerly
shared my insights with Mum , who listened attentively as I poured out my thoughts . With her approving nod and
encouraging gaze , I felt a surge of determination and confidence to embrace the camp as an opportunity for artistic
exploration and growth .
The next Monday , I signed up for the camp . As I handed in my registration form , the initial disappointment I felt
gradually gave way to a thrilling sense of anticipation , fueled by the countless possibilities awaiting me . Throughout
the camp , I immersed myself in interactive workshops , eagerly absorbing new techniques and connecting with
fellow art enthusiasts like me . It turned out that the strangers I was initially afraid of were already my friends .
From this experience , I realized that embracing unfamiliarity and conquering fears can pave the way for remarkable
personal growth and opportunities . The towering pine tree in the Westons ' yard serves as a constant reminder
that the strongest growth often springs from venturing into the unknown world .
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