2021届乳山市育黎镇高级中学高三英语第四次联考试卷及答案解析.pdf

2021 届乳山市育黎镇高级中学高三英语第四次联考试卷及答案解析 第一部分 阅读（共两节，满分 40 分）第一节（共 15 小题；每小题 2 分，满分 30 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 Its time to put your two-wheeler to good use on these fun bike paths each varying in distance and difficulty.Just choose one fit for you.Paulinskill Valley Trail Check out Paulinskill Valley Trail,filled with forests,wetlands,and small townsalong this 25-mile route.While the trail is mostly flat,you can do a quick ride.Youre likely to catch sight of beautiful birds,considering more than 100 species find a home in the land near the path.Check out the trail in the fall-prime time for pretty sights.AlaHele Makalae On theislandofKaui,youll find a bike path with lots of beachy views thatll leave you feeling accomplished yet calm.The name translates to“The Path that Goes By Coast,”and,as you might guess,the seven-mile path hugs the shoreline.Start early enough and youll witness an incredible sunrise to make it even more amazing,TheCheaha Route This ride covers up to 126 miles,with steep climbs and extreme downhills along the way.So prepare for a thrilling ride-one thats not necessarily for the inexperienced or those looking for an easy,casual ride.Along the route,youll pedal through five towns.The journey is worth it,though,because you get some of the most scenic views in the state.The Whitefish Trail Famous for its countless route options,whether youre a new biker looking for smooth tracks or you have more experience and want to play around on rocky,more technical land,this bike path brings in lots of visitors.The 43-mile route offers beautiful green scenery.Around every comer,youll see a new jaw-dropping landscape,from glassy lakes to green mountains.1.When is the best time to visit Paulinskill Valley Trail?A.In Autumn.B.All year round.C.On early mornings.D.On sunny days.2.Which route is not fit for someone new to cycling?A.The Whitefish Trail.B.Ala Hele Makalae.C.Paulinskill Valley Trail.D.TheCheaha Route.3.Whats the common feature of the four routes?A.They are full of challenges.B.Various route options are offered.C.They have beautiful scenery.D.Different species can be found there.B After almost an entire year of not going shopping and vacationing,you find the numbers reflected by your bank account meet your heart s desire.Now the most important question comes,what to do with the earnings?Should you fulfill dreams of the present,invest in preserving the future or perhaps keep saving it for a rainy day?Our elders always try to teach us the value of money and its moral weakness.One may be on a winning streak(连续成功)now,but it will not always be so.One will have days when there will be no sunshine but only rain,and their luck will hide behind those thick grey clouds.Save for those rainy days,they say.Do not spend too much,live within a budget,refrain fromcredit no matter how small and save for the future.Since the very first time we earn our own money from a summer job or earning our first salary,the lessons start.In fact,the pocket money that we receive when we are children begins the process of learning how to best manage one s money.People often think like this one day when I have enough money,I will travel the world.Then,once we do earn enough money,tomorrow s plans start shadowing our present ones.However,is it wise to keep living for that future?Will we still enjoy or even be able to backpack in our 50s?How will we ever enjoy our present if we are constantly living for the future?Good questions,aren t they?I say travel but don t let yourself run dry,treat yourself to some luxuries but also keep enough for your necessities,and enjoy your present but with a plan for the foreseeable future.Life is for the living,so live it sensibly.4.Why do elders teach us to save money?A.Because there are more rainy days in life.B.Because no one can win streak.C.Because good days may end.D.Because money cant buy everything.5.What does the underlined phrase“refrain from”mean in Paragraph 3?A.select from B.hold back C.rely on D.prefer to 6.Which of the following opinions would the author agree?A.To enjoy yourself in the right time.B.To wait to travel until we have enough money.C.To go backpacking in our 50s.D.To live for the future.7.What should we do with the earnings according to the author?A.We should save all for rainy days.B.We should fulfill our dreams.C.We should entertain ourselves.D.We should live the present wisely.C JIANLI,Hubei Province,June 2(Xinhua)A cruise ship carrying more than 450 people sank in the Yangtze River overnight,which could be Chinas worst sinking disaster in decades.As of 6 p.m.Tuesday,14 peoplehad been rescued from the capsized vessel,with five others confirmed dead.The rest are still missing,although rescuers said there could be more survivors.Strong winds and heavy rain are hampering rescue efforts.The Eastern Star sank in only 15 meters of water“within one or two minutes”of being caught in freak weather in Jianli,according to the ships captain and chief engineer who survived the incident.The ship left the eastern Chinese city ofNanjingon May 28 bound forChongqingMunicipality.The ship was carrying 403 passengers,five tour guides,and 46 crew,rather than the previously reported 47.Most passengers were tourists fromShanghaiand its neighboringprovinceofJiangsu,aged between 3 and 83,with most in their 60s and 70s.The 76.5-meter-long and 11-meter-wide vessel has been in service for nearly 20 years and can carry up to 534 people.It is owned by Chongqing Dongfang Shipping.Waterway officials said they have no record of the company being involved in any previous sinking incidents.According to weather forecast,most of the Yangtze basin will be subject to downpours over the next 10 days,with heavy rain expected in the area where the search is underway.Police,waterway authorities and fire departments have sent more than 150 boats and over 4,000 personnel to the scene.The Chinese Navy has sent diving forces to search for the missing.The team is composed of soldiers from the navys fleets in the North Sea,East China Sea,andSouth China Sea,as well as students of the Naval University of Engineering.In addition,five helicopters were dispatched fromBeijingandHubeis provincial capital ofWuhanon Tuesday morning,along with an IL-76 transport plane.8.We can infer from the text that _.A.the incident was very sudden B.the weather benefited the rescue C.the ship had bad safety records D.the ships captain was drowned 9.Which of the following statements is TRUE about the Eastern Star?A.It was overloaded.B.Its been launched recently.C.It had 454 people on board.D.Its owner met similar incidents.10.Whats the main idea of the last paragraph?A.How people came to the rescue.B.Why the rescue was quite difficult.C.What the rescue force consisted of.D.How the rescue operation went on.11.The authors purpose of writing the text is most likely to _.A.inform B.explain C.describe D.entertain D Is renting clothes greener than buying them?Sustainable(可持续的)fashion expert Elizabeth Cline isnt sure.Clothing renting is a hot new industry and businessmen are trying to attract shoppers who care about the environment.Last summer alone,Urban Outfitters,Macys,Bloomingdales American EagleandBanana Republicall announced renting services a sure sign of changing times.But is renting fashion actually more environmentally-friendly than buying it?And if so,how much more?Journalist and author Elizabeth Cline researched this question in a feature article for Elle,and she concluded that its not as sustainable as it seems.Take shipping for example,which has to go two ways if an item is rented receiving and returning.Cline writes that consumer transportation has the second largest carbon footprint of our collective fashion habit after manufacturing.Then theres the burden of washing,which has to happen for every item when its returned,regardless of whether or not it was worn.For most renting services,this usually means dry-cleaning,which is a polluting process.All the renting services that Cline looked into have replaced perchloroethylene,a carcinogenic(致癌的)air pollutants thats still used by 70 percent of US dry cleaners,with hydrocarbon(碳氢化合物)alternatives,although these arent great either.They can produce harmful waste and air pollution if not handled correctly.Lastly,Cline fears that renting services will increase our appetite for fast fashion,simply because its so easily accessible.Theres something called“share-washing”that makes people have more wasteful behaviors because a product or service is shared and thus is considered more eco-friendly.Uber is one example of this:advertised as a way to share rides and reduce car ownership,and yet it has been proven to discourage walking,bicycling and public transportation use.Renting clothes is still preferable to buying them cheap and throwing them into the bin after wearing them a few times,but we shouldnt let the availability of these services make us self-satisfied.Theres an even better step and thats wearing what we already have.12.What do we know about Elizabeth Cline from the passage?A.She is trying to attract shoppers.B.She is an expert and journalist.C.She has created“share-washing”.D.She never rents clothes.13.Why does renting services increase peoples appetite for fast fashion?A.Because it is handled correctly.B.Because it is transported easily.C.Because it is fairly eco-friendly.D.Because it is easily accessible.14.What can we infer from the passage?A.Clothing renting became popular ten years ago.B.Consumer transportation has the largest carbon footprint.C.Renting clothes deserves further consideration.D.Uber is a good example of sharing rides.15.Which section of a newspaper does the text probably come from?A.Environment.B.Technology.C.Travel.D.Medicine.第二节（共 5 小题；每小题 2 分，满分 10 分）阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项 How to Increase Your Distance in Long-Distance Running Running long distances is a great way to get in shape,reduce stress,and feel great.As a result,many people come to love this form of exercise._16_Here are some suggestions that might be of great help.Commit to a training plan.To help you run longer,choose a training plan that works for you.It will help you increase your mileage(里 程)gradually so youll be able to avoid injuries and build your endurance._17_Then youll be able to mentally and physically prepare._18_To help you mentally get through your runs and increase your distance,try thinking of your run as having multiple sections.Once you finish with a section,you will be motivated to keep going through the next one.If you have an exercise tracking device,you can break up your run by keeping track of your distance on your phone,watch,or other devices.Increase your mileage gradually.To avoid getting tired or injured,add mileage to your runs gradually.It is suggested that you increase your mileage by only about 10%each week._19_While it is great to push yourself,you need to give your body time to adjust.Take breaks when you need them.While your goal may be to complete your long distance run without stopping,it is more important that you listen to your body and take breaks.You can choose to walk,drink water,or eat a quick snake when necessary._20_ A.Break up your run into sections.B.They will allow you to recover and run for even longer.C.Before running,however,remember to prevent injuries.D.It also lets you know what distance you have coming up.E.Keep track of your distance on an exercise tracking device.F.However,it can be hard for both experienced and new runners.G.The majority of running injuries occur because of over-training.第二部分 语言运用（共两节，满分 45 分）第一节（共 20 小题；每小题 1.5 分，满分 30 分）阅读下面短文，从每题所给的 A、B、C、D 四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项 Real financial security and freedom is not in our job but in our passion(激情).Its easy to decide and_21_a man by his pursuit(追求).In life,we always do one of the two things:either making a living or making a_22_Pensions and salaries stop many from pursuing excellence while passion_23_hidden potentialsthat_24_us for challenges and chances.A job helps us make a living while passion enables us to make a difference.I want to help change the misguided_25_among workers that a job is a means of livelihood.Rather,it should be a means to_26_our passion.The_27_you realize the truth of life,the more clearly you can_28_ yourself in living a valuable life.The success of KFC shows how_29_it is to pursue your passion instead of your pension.Its founder Colonel Sanders,didnt realize this until he received his first social security_30_of 105 dollars.But he decided there_31_was something to do for himself and other people_32_living on that small pension.So he was_33_to devote himself to some_34_things.Drawing_35_from his mothers special recipe for fried chicken,he invented“finger-licking”seasoning with eleven spices and herbs(草药).Regardless of much_36_,he managed to promote the companys rapid expansion to_37_6,000 locations.Sanders life pointed towards two_38_about making a difference:one,there is no age that is too_39_to make a difference;two,there is nothing too small or_40_to make a difference with,as long as it is your passion.21.A.elect B.greet C.evaluate D.think 22.A.difference B.fortune C.list D.plan 23.A.does B.unlocks C.helps D.folds 24.A.get B.salute C.leave D.equip 25.A.tip B.equality C.relief D.belief 26.A.create B.fuel C.intend D.resign 27.A.better B.sharper C.earlier D.closer 28.A.position B.squeeze C.stand D.adopt 29.A.considerate B.potential C.holy D.meaningful 30.A.check B.bill C.note D.fine 31.A.hardly B.simply C.merely D.surely 32.A.because of B.instead of C.in search of D.regardless of 33.A.designed B.appointed C.determined D.strengthened 34.A.valuable B.suitable C.reasonable D.comfortable 35.A.virtue B.justice C.inspiration D.admiration 36.A.agreement B.consumption C.rejection D.sentence 37.A.less than B.more than C.other than D.better than 38.A.facts B.principles C.theories D.thoughts 39.A.young B.smart C.stupid D.old 40.A.unconscious B.insignificant C.unhappy D.incorrect 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 Ateam of biologists studied rain frogs in the forests of northern Ecuador.While doing so,they made a surprising_41._(discover):a Mindo harlequin toad(丑角蟾).It was 30 years since the creature_42._(see)alive.The scientists couldnt believe their eyes.The Mindo harlequin is the latest harlequin toad species to come back from the dead.Since 2003,eight others have ken found,three of them in Ecuador.Until_43._(recent),13 of the 25 species of harlequin toads in Ecuador have gone unseen since the 1980s or early 1990s.Scientists thought most of them had been wiped out by a disease_44._(call)chytrid,which is especially_45._(harm)to the harlequin toad.The Mindo harlequin may have developed a resistance(抵抗力)to the disease,_46._would explain their reappearance.And it could spell good news forother harlequins.Since discovering the first one,the team have found five_47._(many).They were all tested for the disease but none of them had.But t