2020届揭阳市普宁市城东中学高三英语第四次联考试卷及答案.pdf

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1、20202020 届揭阳市普宁市城东中学高三英语第四次联考试卷及答案届揭阳市普宁市城东中学高三英语第四次联考试卷及答案第一部分第一部分阅读（共两节，满分阅读（共两节，满分4 40 0 分）分）第一节（共第一节（共 1515 小题；每小题小题；每小题 2 2 分，满分分，满分 3030 分）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 AWashingtonDCBusToursDC Highlights TourThis is their base tour.It begins at 10 am daily and lasts for 5 hours.This part

2、-bus,part-walking tour includesguided stops in theUS.All of their tours include a driver as well as a tour guide,and yourtour guide will get off thebus and give you walking tours of each stop,while your bus and driver wait for you.Capitol Building,the WhiteHouse,Washington Monument as well as the Li

3、ncoln and MLK Memorials and the Vietnam War and Korean WarVeterans Memorials.$54Adult I$44Child(312)Discover DC TourIf you want pretty much to explore every famous monument and landmark in DC and take a 1-hour cruise onthePotomac River,then consider the Discover DC Tour.This 6-hour tour will take yo

4、u to all locations(景点)listedon their DC Highlights Tour as well as the World WarMemorial,the Franklin Delano Roosevelt Memorial,and theThomas Jefferson Memorial.TIP:If you are planning on visiting NYC,you will get 30%off the Discover NYC Tour(normally$100)if you buyit at the same time as your Discov

5、er DC Tour.$74Adult I$54Child(312)VIP ExclusiveWashingtonDCCity TourThis 8-hour tour is actually the Discover DC Tour above with a VIP add-on at the beginning and the end.You*11 meet your guide early for reserved(预留)tickets to tour inside the US Capitol Building.The 45-minute tour andfilm have reser

6、ved tickets so you dont have to worry about it being sold out.After your day of sightseeing,you llbe dropped off at the National Archives,again with reserved time tickets so you dont have to worry about waitingin line.$125 for Adults and ChildrenSkyview Changeable Bus TourOn this changeable mini bus

7、,you get to experience a guided tour with panoramic views(全景)without theglare of a window in the photos!A guided bus tour takes you not only through all locations listed on the DCHighlights Tour,but also Old Town Alexandria andNationalHarbor.$69Adult I$59Child(312)Time:9 am4 pm1.Whats special about

8、the DC Highlights Tour?A.It uses mini buses.B.It has the fewest locations.C.It has the most tour guides.D.It provides reserved tickets.2.How much should a man pay if he buys the Discover DC Tour and the Discover NYC Tour at the same time?A.$128.B.$174.C.$104.D.$144.3.Which tour lasts the longest?A.D

9、C Highlights Tour.B.Discover DC Tour.C.VIP ExclusiveWashingtonDCCity Tour.D.Skyview Changeable Bus Tour.BThe early life of the green sea turtle(海龟)is full of danger.Only one in 1,000 baby sea turtles survive toadulthood(成年).From its home in the sand,it breaks its egg with an egg tooth.Its mother is

10、not there to help it.Instead,it is greeted by crabs,coyotes,and dogs waiting to eat it for dinner.To survive,the baby turtle must hide inthe sand until night.Then,it moves slowly to the sea.The small turtle must swim hard to reach the ocean waters.In the sea,it tries hard to find food.It must alsoke

11、ep itself from being food for fish.As dangerous as the sea turtles life is in the natural world,its most dangerous enemies are humans.Therubbish left by humans in the ocean causes problems for the small green sea turtle.A little turtle might eat a pieceofplastic(塑料)in the sea.It might also eat oil o

12、n the oceans surface.Young turtles also get caught in fishing nets.There are laws against hunting sea turtles.Still,many are hunted,both for their meat and for their shells(壳).Allof these dangers must be prevented.Sea turtles that do survive to grow into adulthood go through many changes.For example

13、,adult green seaturtles weigh about 500 pounds.They stop eating jellyfish and other meat and eat only plants.And they may plana trip to go back home again.A mother sea turtle goes back to the beach where she was born.This is the onlyplace where she will lay eggs.Even if it has been forty years since

14、 she was a baby,she always knows her way backhome.4.Why do baby turtles move to the sea at night?A.They dislike sunshine.B.They prefer lower temperatures.C.They can find food easily then.D.They need to avoid enemies.5.What does the author think of the young turtles in Paragraph 3?A.Pitiful.B.Careles

15、s.C.Interesting.D.Courageous.6.What can we learn about sea turtles?A.They mainly feed on fish and meat.B.They always produce eggs at their birthplaces.C.They can live for around forty years.D.They visit their beach homes several times a year.7.What is the text mainly about?A.The homes of green sea t

16、urtles.B.How sea turtles find their food.C.The dangers faced by sea turtles.D.How young turtles become adults.CIvy League schools are considered to be the most prestigious of all colleges in the United States.Theseschools are primarily located in the Northeastern part of the country.There are eight

17、total colleges that areconsidered to be Ivy League.These schools are Brown,Harvard,Cornell,Princeton,Dartmouth,Yale,andColumbia universities and the University of Pennsylvania.Of all institutions of higher learning,these elite schoolsare considered to be the most outstanding and the most sought-afte

18、r in terms of acceptance and graduation.The term“Ivy League”came about in 1954 when the NCAA athletic conference for Division I was formed.Atthe time,the elitism of these schools was really due to their prestige in the realm of sports like basketball.Although the term“Ivy League”was not created unti

19、l the 1950s,many of these schools were in existence as farback as 1636,when John Harvard became the first benefactor of Harvard University.Although this group of elite schools is considered to be part of one big league of the elite,there have beenplenty of internal rivalries over the years.The sport

20、s that these colleges play were so popular that some teamsbegan playing games in New York City so spectators could come from far away and watch the games.Thepopularity of both the athletes who played and the college team rivalries brought in a good deal of attention tothe schools as well as revenue

21、from ticket sales.There have also been academic rivalries between schools.Mostly,these rivalries are a matter of opinion in terms of which school has the most honor graduates,which schools offerthe most prestigious scholarships,and what famous graduates have come from each school.Each Ivy League col

22、lege has its own unique accomplishments that make it important.All carry a certainreputation with them,and each school has programs that excel primarily in the medical and law fields,makingthem some of the most sought-after schools in the world.Their admission process is very selective,which helpsth

23、e schools ensure that they only accept the best and brightest.Many famous people have graduated from IvyLeague schools,including recent presidents George W.Bush,Bill Clinton,and Barack Obama.This prestige leadsmany to believe that these colleges are only for the wealthy and elite.Often,companies loo

24、k for Ivy Leaguegraduates as potential employees,usually preferred by law firms,medical facilities,and large corporations.It haslong beencovetedto have earned a degree from an Ivy League school.Today,the Ivy League schools are stillexcellent in both academia and in sports,and they have left a legacy

25、 of higher education with an exceptional trackrecord and reputation to go along with them.8.Which of the following statements is true according to the passage?A.Ivy League schools were initially famous for their reputation in sports.B.Ivy League schools didnt come into existence until the 1950s.C.Iv

26、y League schools do not compete with each other within the league.D.Ivy League schools are most popular for their excellence in the medical and law fields.9.Which of the following aspects is NOT mentioned in the passage?A.The history of the Ivy LeagueB.The rivalry of the Ivy LeagueC.The accomplishme

27、nts and cultural impacts of the Ivy LeagueD.The future development of the Ivy League10.Why do many people believe that Ivy League colleges are only for the wealthy and elite?A.Because they are the most sought-after schools in the world.B.Because they have selective admission process to help ensure t

28、he quality of their students.C.Because many famous people have graduated from Ivy League schools.D.Because manycompanies look for Ivy League graduates as potential employees.11.What does the underlined word“coveted”in the last paragraph probably mean?A.advocatedB.DesiredC.restrictedD.sponsoredD DWha

29、t a day!I started at my new school this morning and had the best time.I made lots of new friends andreally liked my teachers.I was nervous the night before,but I had no reason to be.Everyone was so friendly andpolite.They made me feel at ease.It was like Id been at the school for a hundred years!The

30、 day started very early at 7:00 am.I had my breakfast downstairs with my mom.She could tell that I wasvery nervous.Mom kept asking me what was wrong.She told me I had nothing to worry about and that everyonewas going to love me.If they didnt love me,Mom said to send them her way for a good talking t

31、o.I couldnt stoplaughing.My mom dropped me off at the school gates about five minutes before the bell.A little blonde girl gotdropped off at the same time and started waving at me.She ran over and told me her name was Abigail.She wasvery nice and we became close straight away.We spent all morning to

32、getherand began to talk to another girlcalled Stacey.The three of us sat together in class all day and we even made our way home together!It went soquickly.Our teacher told us that tomorrow we would really start learning and developing new skills.I cannot wait until tomorrow and feel as though I am

33、really going to enjoy my time at my new school.I onlyhope that my new friends feel the same way too.12.How did the author feel the night before her new school?A.Tired.B.ConfidentC.Worried.D.homesick13.What did the author think of her mothers advice?A.Clear.B.Funny.C.OptionalD.Respectable14.What happ

34、ened on the authors first day of school?A.She met many nice people.B.She had a hurried breakfast.C.She learned tome new skills.D.She arrived at school very early.15.What can we infer about Abigail?A.She disliked Stacey.B.She was shy and quiet.C.She got on well with the author.D.She was an old friend

35、 of the author.第二节（共第二节（共 5 5 小题；每小题小题；每小题 2 2 分，满分分，满分 1 10 0 分）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There is a collection of positive habits that make a person so successful in class._16_.Here are some habits of top students that you can use as tips to do better at school:First,_17_.In colle

36、ge,homework assignments generally make up 5-20%of your grade,but can be thebiggest time-suck for most students.Working problems is one of the best ways to turn new concepts into workingknowledge,but youll never see on an exam a large majority of those problems that take you hours and hours towork th

37、rough.Second,they never“read through”the textbook.Per time spent,reading the textbook is one of the least effectivemethods for learning new materials._18_,but otherwise use Google,lecture notes,and old exams forstudy materials.Third,they test themselves frequently.Testing yourself strengthens your b

38、rains connections to new materials._19_.Bottom line,repeated self-testing significantly improve long-term memory of new materials.Last,they study in short bursts,not long marathons.Studying in short burst tends to help you focus stronglybecause you know there is at least a short break coming._20_,wh

39、ich makes studying continuously formultiple hours on end.A.It helps relax our mind.B.they always focus on their homeworkC.they dont always do all of their homeworkD.Top students use examples and practice problemsE.This also fits in nicely with our natural activity or rest cycle of our bodiesF.It giv

40、es you immediate and clear feedback on whether you know something or notG.An accumulation of such habits can combine to produce high-level academic performance第二部分第二部分语言运用（共两节，满分语言运用（共两节，满分4545 分）分）第一节（共第一节（共 2020 小题；每小题小题；每小题 1.51.5 分，满分分，满分 3030 分）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It was a

41、 hot,humid summer day,and I had just pulled into the local gas station to fill my tank(油箱).Afterpumping the_21_,I started to walk inside to pay.That is when I_22_them.Two elderly women werestanding back from their car.There was a mixture of shock and_23_on their faces.I looked and saw what theysaw:f

42、ive yellowjackets(小黄蜂)building a nest(巢)around their gas cap.My eyes widened.I_24_the ladiesfear.Yellow jackets had_25_been friends of mine.Several times these wasps(黄蜂)had_26_me while Iwas cutting the grass,giving me many stings(蛰)each time I ran over their ground nests.The_27_time,however,happened

43、 when I was a young boy.A friend of mine and I were running and playing in my backyard.Imust have_28_on one of their hidden nests again because_29_I knew it,both of us were being chasedand stung over and over by the yellowjackets while we ran away_30_.I ran to my mom with_31_inmy eyes.She_32_ran a c

44、old bath and put us both in it to_33_the pain and itching before giving usmedicine to_34_all the poison(毒素)in our little bodies from the stings.Still,I knew I couldnt let fear stop me now.I_35_into my back pocket for a paper towel I had there,removed the_36_from the gas cap and stepped on it while t

45、he angry wasps buzzed around me.Both oftheladies thanked me,and I said,Youre welcome!with a smile and a happy heart.In life,you cant let the fear of being stung either physically or emotionally_37_you from doing what isright.We need to love each other and to change the world for the_38_.And the only

46、 way you can do this isone loving_39_,one kind word and one shared smile at a time.Dont let the yellowjackets in your life holdyou_40_.Live!Love!Do good today!21.A.waterB.gasC.electricityD.energy22.A.discoveredB.observedC.watchedD.noticed23.A.fearB.painC.joyD.excitement24.A.causedB.sharedC.sufferedD

47、.expressed25.A.alwaysB.sometimesC.neverD.seldom26.A.attractedB.hitC.beatD.attacked27.A.worstB.bestC.funniestD.strangest28.A.touchedB.steppedC.advancedD.crashed29.A.afterB.whenC.beforeD.until30.A.sweatingB.screamingC.protestingD.laughing31.A.anxietyB.laughterC.tearsD.anger32.A.confidentlyB.naturallyC

48、.obviouslyD.immediately33.A.increaseB.reduceC.standD.treat34.A.fightB.takeC.spreadD.destroy35.A.searchedB.reachedC.checkedD.swept36.A.nestB.towelC.habitatD.wasps37.A.recoverB.protectC.keepD.reserve38.A.goodB.betterC.badD.worse39.A.impressionB.honourC.measureD.act40.A.upB.onC.offD.back第二节（共第二节（共 1 10

49、 0 小题；每小题小题；每小题 1.51.5 分，满分分，满分 1515 分）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Stephon Sanders is like any other teenager.He loves basketball,hanging out with friends,and playing videogames.But the rising eighth-grade student has turned his love of gaming into a_41._(success)business.He started Street Gam

50、ez,a mobile gaming business_42._allows kidslike himself to become entrepreneurs(企业家).Stephon_43._(come)up with the idea for a mobile video gaming business after his mom asked_44._(he)what he wanted for his birthday.Before his mom made an investment(投资)in the business，Stephon raised money_45._his own