2023年廣東省梅州市大埔縣高考英語二模試卷
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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(gè)選項(xiàng)中選出最佳選項(xiàng)。
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1．Features Editor
We are looking for a talented features editor to join our team.We are especially keen to hear from those with a specialism in technology and consumer health.
This role is based in London，but could potentially be worked remotely from the US.
Main Responsibilities：
●Develop ideas for commission and edit at least 23 timely and compelling features each year
●Build contacts with writers and scientists to make sure we're commissioning the best，most attractive and up-to-date biological-medical science and technology stories
●Monitor traffic statistics and subscriptions data
●Work closely with the art and design team to make our features attractive and work with the digital team to come up with the best way to sell our stories on digital platforms
Person Specification：
●Significant editing experience at a popular science publication or similar
●Excellent writing and editing skills
●Excellent knowledge of the cutting edge，and a demonstrable experience of science journalism
●Great relationships with scientists and writers
●A degree in a science or technology，ideally，and a passionate interest in both science and technology
●A good ability to work together with others
Package Description：
In return for employees' energy and ideas，we ensure our people are well rewarded.The longer are with us，the more benefits you will get.Here's what to expect：
●29 days' holiday
●Upon joining，you'll be naturally enrolled onto the Pension （養(yǎng)老金） Plan
●Our Employee Assistance Program
●Discounted dining cards
●Flexible working policy
●Free gym membership at Northcliffe House Gym
（1）What should the features editor do？
A．Manage the design team.
B．Offer marketing strategies.
C．Update subscriptions data.
D．Interview experts regularly.
（2）What is one of the requirements for the position？
A．Strong leadership.
B．A degree in editing.
C．Great editing ability.
D．Good time management skills.
（3）What is one of the benefits of getting the position？
A．Free meals.
B．Flexible holidays.
C．A secure retirement.
D．Better medical services.組卷：11引用：4難度：0.3 -
2． I could not have been better prepared for the talk，my first conference presentation as a PhD student.I had learned my speech by heart，and I had practiced the answers to potential audience questions.The day before the talk，alone in my room，I felt confident.But as soon as the moderator invited me on stage，I felt like I was walking the plank.I was overwhelmed by a fear I had experienced too many times before — the fear of getting stuck because of my stutter （口吃）.
Looking for a strategy to deal with my stutter，I realized I could speak smoothly when I recited text I had learned by heart.But this wasn't a realistic approach for the entirety of my university training.I needed another tool.I tried speech therapy（治療），but the exercises I learned there didn't make much of a difference.To stop my stutter from affecting my new career，I would need a more drastic intervention.
After much hesitation，I decided to finally try psychoanalysis （心理療法） to confront my deep feelings of shame related to my stutter.With the help of my therapist，I slowly realized the real problem was not the stutter itself；it was my fear of stuttering.I decided to get rid of that fear.It took me about a year to spit out during one of the weekly sessions that I love myself as I am.Stutter or not，I was going to pursue my desired career in science.
My first chance to test my newfound confidence by speaking in public arrived at a departmental meeting at the institute where I was a research assistant.I presented my data to 25 or30 people — and received compliments for my speech for the very first time.I returned home excited，relieved，and，most of all，proud.
Now，I no longer shun public speaking；instead，I actively seek opportunities to be on the stage.It is rewarding and inspiring，and I feel excited to have a good story to share.And if I happen to stutter along the way，so be it.
（1）What can be learned about the author？
A．He had a poor memory.
B．He was often misunderstood.
C．He was ashamed to try any therapy.
D．He focused much on whether he could speak smoothly.
（2）What really helped the author solve his problem？
A．Speech therapy.
B．Mental treatment.
C．Making new friends.
D．Talking more with others.
（3）What did the author think of his speech at the departmental meeting？
A．Instructive.
B．Successful.
C．Awkward.
D．Ridiculous.
（4）What does the author's story tell us？
A．If you think you can，you can.
B．The shortest answer is doing.
C．All things come to those who wait.
D．You're unique，and nothing can replace you.組卷：2引用：2難度：0.3 -
3． Cerebral palsy（腦癱）is the most common motor disability in children.The condition，which affects about 1 in 345 children，can make daily activities like walking，eating，or even lifting a cup difficult.A team of researchers from the University of California，Riverside （UCR） hopes to reduce the daily struggles with robotic clothing that will allow kids with cerebral palsy to better control their arm movements.
Wearable robotic units to help people with mobility issues have been around for many years.However，they are rigid and uncomfortable to wear.The UCR team plans to use light-weight materials to create a robotic sleeve that is cheap，durable，and，most importantly，comfortable to wear on a daily basis.
"Hard materials don't interact well with humans，" said Jonathan Realmuto，UCR assistant professor of mechanical engineering and project lead. "What we're going for by using materials like nylon and elastic are essentially robotic clothing."
The scientists envision the robotic sleeves to have sealed areas that can be inflated.When filled with air，they would become temporarily rigid and provide the force needed for movement.The clothing will be fitted with sensors to detect small muscle contractions and anticipate what the wearer wants to do.The inflated bladders（氣囊） will then help move the arm to complete the intended action.
"If we can help kids brush their own teeth，pour water or open doors，actions that others take for granted，it's a huge win for them，" Realmuto said. "And it's also a huge win for their families and caretakers."
The UCR engineers are not the only ones working on soft robotic clothing to help those with motor disabilities.San Francisco-based startup CIONIC is on a similar mission.The company's first product，the CIONIC Neural Sleeve，is designed to improve mobility for people with conditions like cerebral palsy，multiple sclerosis，and stroke.Jeremiah Robison，the founder of CIONIC，was inspired to develop the product after seeing his daughter struggle with cerebral palsy.
（1）What is the disadvantage of previous robotic clothing？
A．They are uncomfortable to wear.
B．They are not easy to carry around.
C．They aren't environmentally friendly.
D．They aren't affordable for most families.
（2）What improvement is being made to the existing robotic clothing？
A．Easy operation.
B．Adjustable design.
C．Soft material.
D．Simple structure.
（3）What does paragraph 4 mainly talk about？
A．Why bladders are needed in the new unit.
B．How the improved robotic clothing works.
C．What material is used in the robotic sleeves.
D．What difficulty cerebral palsy patients have.
（4）What can we infer from the last paragraph？
A．The UCR is teaming up with the CIONIC．
B．Soft robotic clothing is an emerging industry.
C．The CIONIC Neural Sleeve is quite popular.
D．Robison made robotic clothing for his family first.組卷：1引用：2難度：0.3
第四部分 寫作（共兩節(jié)，滿分15分）第一節(jié) （滿分15分）
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8．你校將以"關(guān)愛健康"為主題，舉辦英語征文比賽，請你寫一篇短文投稿，內(nèi)容包括：
（1）保持健康的重要性；
（2）保持健康的方法（至少兩條）。
注意：（1）寫作詞數(shù)應(yīng)為80左右；
（2）請按如下格式在相應(yīng)位置作答。
Keep healthy_____________組卷：4引用：2難度：0.5
第二節(jié) （滿分25分）
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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。
Gustavo's favorite sport is soccer.When he was only four years old，his older brother taught him how to kick the ball.At first，Gustavo was never able to make the ball go where he wanted it to go.Now Gustavo is eight years old，and he has had a lot of practice.Gustavo's brother likes to kick the ball with his right foot."But Gustavo doesn't.Instead，he likes to kick it with his left foot so that it makes a loud sound-thwack!Gustavo calls it his lucky left foot.When Gustavo kicks the soccer ball hard with his left foot，he can make it fly into the goal.
Gustavo lives in Rio de Janeiro，one of the biggest cities in Brazil.Rio de Janeiro is on the beach and has very warm weather.All of Gustavo's friends love to play soccer when they get out of school.Today，there is a new boy at school.His name is Felipe，and he comes from Sao Paulo.Sao Paulo is another city in Brazil and has lots of tall buildings called skyscrapers.After school，the boys invite Felipe to play soccer with them.Felipe says okay but looks very nervous，
As they walk to the soccer field，Gustavo asks Felipe，"What's wrong？" Felipe sighs and says，"I don't know how to play soccer.I tried once and everybody laughed at me." Gustavo pats Felipe on the shoulder."That's alright，" says Gustavo."I used to be really bad too.You have to keep trying."
The game starts，and Gustavo moves to the front of the field.He plays the forward position and is always trying to score a goal on the other team，Gustavo feels happy every time he plays soccer and tonight he is playing even better than usual.He steals the ball from the other team and runs with it as fast as he can.Finally he has scored two goals.
注意：
（1）續(xù)寫詞數(shù)應(yīng)為150左右；
（2）請按如下格式在相應(yīng)位置作答。
After the game，Gustavo and Felipe stay on the field to practice.
__________
The rest of the week Gustavo and Felipe practice on the soccer field after the other boys leave.
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