2019年广州二模英语试题及答案

第二节（共5小题；每小题2分, 满分10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。

What is culture？

Culture is too complex to define in simple terms. 36 One is that culture is a total pattern of behaviour that is consistent in its components. Another fundamental is that culture is learned behaviour. The third is that culture is behaviour that is shared by a group of people.

To understand the culture of a particular country or region, one could examine its components, among which are material culture, language, and social organisation. Material culture includes the tools and symbols in a society, not including those physical things found in nature, unless they have undergone some change or have been given meaning by people. 37 The way we consume and what we consume are heavily influenced by material culture.

38 Linked with all other aspects of culture, it reflects the nature and values of that culture. Industrialised societies have a rich vocabulary for commercial and industrial activities, while less industrialised societies may have richer vocabularies for matters important to their societies. The Eskimos in Alaska have many words to describe snow whereas English has only one general term.

Social organisation differs somewhat from society to society. The primary kind of community association is based on blood ties. 39 It provides mutual protection, psychological support and a kind of economic insurance or social security for its members. The term "brothers" in Zaire includes those whom we call cousins and uncles.

Cultural analysis serves a variety of purposes. Understanding the various dimensions and their inter-relatedness helps promote cross-cultural awareness. 40

A. Some scholars even suggest that it is useless to try.

B. Language is the most obvious difference between cultures.

C. However, there are certain agreed-on fundamentals that can be easily identified.

D. The values represented within a culture can also change with the passing of time.

E. For example, a mouse running on a street is not part of a culture, but the Mickey Mouse is.

F. In many developing countries, the extended family fulfils several social and economic roles.

G. It leads on to the promotion of goodwill, social and economic planning and harmony between social groupings or societies.

第三部分：英语知识运用（共两节, 满分45分）

Always wished the Earth had a second moon？Then you will be 41 to hear that the Chengdu Aerospace Science Institute has plans to launch multiple mini moons over the next few years.

Similar to our 42 satellite, the light of the artificial orb（球体）will be obtained from the sun and 43 to Earth by its mirror-like coating.According to its designers, the 44 of light being reflected can be controlled from Earth and the light can even be 45 , if necessary.

While the multiple mini moons will certainly appear picturesque, their main purpose is to conserve 46 .The Chengdu Aerospace experts claim the mini moon's dusk-like glow will allow the government to eventually 47 costly streetlights in cities.They estimate that using the artificial satellite to light up Chengdu's streets at night will 48 the city 1.2 billion yuan annually. Since the orb's location can be 49 moved, it could also be used to shine light over disaster-struck areas that have lost 50

Once the first mini moon is 51 successfully, the experts plan to launch three 52 ones.Together, the satellites, which will take tums depending on their 53 in relation to the sun, are expected to 54 an area of 3, 600 to 6, 400 square kilometers. While the orbs will be 55 through a telescope from anywhere on the globe, their real beauty will only be seen by visiting Chengdu. Officials, 56   , believe they will be a huge tourist attraction, helping improve the city's 57 .

As is often the case with major 58 , some experts are concerned. They 59 that the moons will impact on the sleep patterns of humans and animals. However, officials believe the satellites will cause little, if any, 60

41. A. pleased B. surprised C. alarmed D. relieved

42. A. traditional B. unique C. natural D. famous

43. A. carried B. reflected C. introduced D. transformed

44. A. colour B. speed C. source D. amount

45. A. sent out B. switched off C. given away D. turned down

46. A. resources B. animals C. farmland D. space

47. A. rebuild B. expand C. improve D. remove

48. A. bring B. leave C. save D. cost

49. A. hardly B. easily C. frequently D. normally

50. A. money B. home C. contact D. power

51. A. travelling B. appearing C. working D. signaling

52. A. additional B. special C. bright D. colourful

53. A. size B. importance C. position D. function

54. A. pick up B. take up C. hold up D. light up

55. A. reliable B. visible C. available D. testable

56. A. therefore B. however C. otherwise D. moreover

57. A. population B. education C. technology D. economy

58. A. drawbacks B. breakthroughs C. evolution D. conflict

59. A. doubt B. conclude C. worry D. agree

60. A. disturbance B. destruction C. satisfaction D. discussion