2020届景德镇昌江一中高三英语第四次联考试卷及答案.pdf

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1、20202020 届景德镇昌江一中高三英语第四次联考试卷及答案届景德镇昌江一中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 ASome colleges have started offering their own gap year programs to support students who want to take ayear off in a meaningf

2、ul way.Below,well look at four of these programs.American University Gap ProgramWhen to apply:By July 15 or November 15Is there funding available?No.In American University Gap Program,students spend three days per week with a government or businessorganization in the city.Students go on field trips,

3、listen to guest speakers,take part in hands-on lessons and workon service projects as a group.Students who complete the program can earn seven credits.Duke University Gap Year ProgramWhen to apply:By early May of each yearIs there funding available?Yes,$5,000 to$15,000.Though Duke University has no

4、course of study or experience for its gap year program,it encourages studentsto have an independent plan for their year off,particularly one that promotes personal growth.Independentexperiences may include community service,personalized experiential learning opportunities and others.Florida State Un

5、iversity Gap YearWhen to apply:By February 24Is there funding available?Yes,up to$5,000.Florida State University offers gap year funding to students wishing to work or volunteer before startingcollege.In order to get the momey,students must explain their plans for their gap year.The experience must

6、lastover one year.St Norbert College Bridge Year ExperienceWhen to apply:not specifiedIs there funding available?Not specified.Students taking part in the Bridge Year Experience can travel to locations such as New Mexico,Wisconsin andGuatemala during the fall term,where they learn about the local cu

7、ltures,take courses and get serviceopportunities.1.What does Duke University advise students to do during their gap year?A.Focus on their personal growth.B.Be independent of their parents.C.Apply before the end of November.D.Contact some off-campus organization.2.How can students get gap year fundin

8、g from Florida State University?A.By having extra credits.B.By organizing several projects.C.By showing their gap plans.D.By doing volunteer work.3.If you are interested in travelling,you can choose _.A.Florida State University Gap YearB.American University Gap ProgramC.Duke University Gap Year Prog

9、ramD.St.Norbert College Bridge Year ExperienceBI started out in life with few advantages.I didnt graduate from high school.I worked at menial(不体面的)jobs.I had limited education,limited skills and a limited future.And then I began asking,Why are some people more successful than others?This question ch

10、anged my life.Over the years,I have read thousands of books and articles on the subjects of success and achievement(成就).It seems that the reasons have been discussed and written about for more than two thousand years,in everypossible way.One quality that most philosophers,teachers and experts agree

11、on is the importance ofself-discipline(自律).As Al Tomsik summarized it years ago,Success is tons of discipline.Some years ago,I attended a conference in Washington.It was the lunch break and I was eating at a nearbyfood fair.The area was crowded and I sat down at the last open table by myself,even th

12、ough it was a table for four.A few minutes later,an older gentleman and a younger woman who was his assistant came along carrying trays offood,obviously looking for a place to sit.With plenty of room at my table,I immediately invited the oldergentleman to join me.He was hesitant(犹豫),but I insisted.F

13、inally,thanking me as he sat down,we began to chatover lunch.It turned out that his name was Kop Kopmeyer.As it happened,I immediately knew who he was.He was alegend in the field of success and achievement.Kop Kopmeyer had written four large books,each of whichcontained 250 success principles that h

14、e had obtained from more than fifty years of research and study.I had readall four books from cover to cover,more than once.After we had chatted for a while,I asked him the question that many people in this situation would ask,Ofall the one thousand success principles that you have discovered,which

15、do you think is the most important?”He smiled at me,as if he had been asked this question many times,and replied,without hesitating,Themost important success principle of all was stated by Thomas Huxley many years ago.He said,Do what youshould do,when you should do it,whether you feel like it or not

16、.He went on to say,There are 999 other success principles that I have found in my reading and experience,but without self-discipline,none of them work.4.Why did the writer ask the question in Paragraph 2?A.Because he wasnt satisfied with himself.B.Because he was a person of self-discipline.C.Because

17、 he dislike those successful people.D.Because he wanted to share his idea on success.5.What made the writer invite the older gentleman to join him?A.His great kindness.B.The gentlemans fame.C.His eagerness for success.D.The gentlemans habit.6.What are the four large books about?A.Personal changesB.T

18、he secret of successC.Sayings of wisdomD.The gentlemans manners.7.Whats the best title for the text?A.The Magic of ReadingB.An Unexpected ConversationC.A Question that Changed MyLifeD.The Power of Self-disciplineCOnce small farmers in Masii,a remote village in Kenya,have picked their crops,all they

19、can do is wait until abuyer trucks through.The system works fairly well for beans and corn,but mangoes-the areas other maincrop-spoil(腐烂)more quickly.If the trader is late,they rot.However,a simple coating could change that.A company,SmartTech,has created a product that doubles theshelf life of fres

20、h produce,enabling farmers to access far-off,larger markets.More time forfresh produce ongrocers shelves also means less food waste-a$2.6 trillion problem,according to the United Nations Food andAgriculture Organization(FAO).James Rogers,CEO of SmartTech,wanted to solve the problem for food much in

21、the same way that oxidebarriers preventing rust(锈)have achieved for steel.Fortunately,researchers have found when plants made thejump from water to land,they developed cutin(蜡质),a barrier which is made of fatty acids that link together toform a seal around the plant,helping keep water in.The cutin w

22、as such a grand strategy that today youll still find it across the plant kingdom.SmartTechdiscovered through researches that an orange can last longer than a strawberry not so much because of thethickness of its skin,but because of the difference in the arrangement of those cutin molecules(分子)on the

23、surface.After extensive trials,Rogers and his team developed a natural and tasteless protective coating from plantmaterial-stems,leaves and skins.The product extends the sweet spot between ripening and rot.And best of all,the treated produce doesnt require refrigeration.“SmartTech has huge potential

24、 to turn poor farmers in Africa into commercial farmers,”says Rogers.“Thatmeans more money in pockets,and more food in stomachs.”But whether the company can cost-effectively reachsmall farmers in far-off areas still remains a challenge.8.The author mentions the small farmers in Kenya to _.A.stress t

25、heir need for preserving produceB.show their challenge in harvesting cropsC.express their wish to reach larger marketsD.evaluate their loss caused by slow transport9.What can we learn about SmartTechs product?A.It is financially supported by FAO.B.It is intended to replace refrigeration.C.It is desi

26、gned to thicken produces skin.D.It is based on plantsown defence system.10.What will James Rogers probably focus on next?A.How to expand farms.B.How to earn more money.C.How to produce more tasty food.D.How to profit farmers in remote area.11.The main purpose of the passage is to _.A.promote a produ

27、ctB.present a technologyC.advertise SmartTechD.introduce James RogersDThe beach may seem like an inviting place to run on a cool summer morning,but is running on the sand goodfor your body?It can be,but its important to be aware of the challenges that some beach runners experiencebefore you get read

28、y.Running on the beach can be a good thing.Its certainly different from running on a track or a pavement.Forstarters,sand can be a challenge because it has an uneven(不平坦的)surface.As you push off,youre going tolose some of your push as the sand moves.So,youre not going to be able to push yourself for

29、ward as you wouldon a track or a pavement.But this unevenness has anupside:It gives your body an extra workout,forcing you toexercise muscles that dont get as much use during runs on firm surfaces.For example,your feet,ankles and lowerback might feel sorer and more tired than usual after a beach run

30、 just because the surface is constantly movingand changing step to step.You also might feel sore afterward because beaches tend to slope(倾斜)down to the water.If youre goingfor a long run on the beach,you might notice that one side of your body might feel sorer because youre puttingmore pressure on i

31、t due to the slope.Some beach runners prefer to run barefoot not wearing anything on feet.However,if youre not used tobarefoot running,start slowly and dont run long distances at first.Thats because running barefoot uses moredifferent muscles than running with shoes does,and its important to strengt

32、hen these muscles and adapt yourfeet.If you want to run barefoot and as long as you run carefully enough into it,go for it!Running on the sand can be a smart choice for you,because running on softer ground surfaces can reducemuscle damage.12.Why is it difficult to run on the beach for starters?A.The

33、 soft surface makes people fall over easily.B.People need to run carefully on its smooth surface.C.Running on its uneven surface takes much effort.D.Its hard to keep ones balance on its hard surface.13.Which of the following best explains“upside”underlined in Paragraph 2?A.Advantage.B.Reason.C.Chara

34、cter.D.Challenge.14.Whats the authors attitude to barefoot running?A.Critical.B.Supportive.C.Doubtful.D.Uncaring.15.The passage can probably be found in _.A.A primary school textbookB.A tourist guideC.A sports magazineD.A scientific report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

35、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Many parents have had challenging conversations with their children Theres one more to add to the list-climate change_16_But the most important thing parents can give them is hope：there are solutions，and everyone has something to contribute no matter whattheir ages ar

36、e Here are tips that will help parents havea positive climate conversation with their childrenStart by listening_17_They first learn about climate change in the school，online or from theirfriendsBy taking time to understand how children feel about climate change，parents can help them figure outhow t

37、hey can be part of the solution_18_Being a parent is tough and the to-do list never seems to end The good news is talking aboutclimate change doesn t have to be complicated There are many websites parents can turn to for help Continuingto learn more about climate change can prepare parents themselve

38、s to answer kids questions Connect with natureEncouraging kids to play outside helps them appreciate the outdoorsA studyconducted a few years ago found that kids who play outdoors are more likely to be interested in protectingnature_19_Research suggests that kids who interact with nature are more li

39、kely to be in good health Encourage kids to act Most kids know that climate change is happening，but they might not know what theycan do to fix it Often，what holds them back from acting is a lack of efficacy（效力）：they are not convinced thatthey can make a differenceSo build childrens efficacy by looki

40、ng for examples of people，especially kids who aremaking a difference_20_A.Keep learningB.It isnt only about the futureC.Improve their learning efficiencyD.Climate change is real and the threat of it is seriousE.Tell them that kids actions are already incredibly effective F.Many children are already

41、aware that the climate is changing G.Parents should know what children have learned in the school.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Menninger took the hard way to climb Everestthe worlds tallest peak_2

42、1_hike it up,he decided toclimb as a non-native Everest porter(挑夫),which meant_22_packs weighing up to 220 pounds along rough,high altitude trails(小路).Menninger came up with such a(n)_23_after spending a season as a guide inNepal,andbecoming_24_with life of these porters.“My goal was to have the sam

43、e experience”,he explains.The physical and emotional_25_of the jobis laid_26_as Menninger is filmed struggling with a packconsisting of multiple bags tied together,_27_trying to sleep at night in crowded freezing porter houses.A typical day_28_waking up at around 7:30 am and going to the clients hot

44、el to_29_their bags andbeginning to trek(长途跋涉).Porters have to_30_for their own accommodation during treks.Some evenregularly go without_31_to keep costs down.As they arent_32_until the last day,they have noidea whether the trek has been economically worthwhile until theyve_33_it.Lifeisnever_34_for

45、them.LastyearwasoneofEverests deadliest climbingseasons,largely_35_difficult weather conditions,and lack of experience._36_the problems is a lack ofcommunication between the porters and their mostly wealthy clients.With his film shot during this tough trek,Menninger wishes more were_37_of how much p

46、orters relyon their low salaries,and how much they contribute to the overall Everest experience.“_38_,my filmcould encourage those porters by_39_what theyre able to_40_and how hard they work.”21.A.Other thanB.SimplyC.Rather thanD.Directly22.A.carryingB.preparingC.mailingD.wrapping23.A.approachB.conc

47、lusionC.suggestionD.idea24.A.pleasedB.boredC.fascinatedD.disappointed25.A.paymentB.priceC.enjoymentD.courage26.A.uncoveredB.messyC.untouchedD.understandable27.A.butB.orC.whileD.and28.A.takesB.involvesC.indicatesD.requires29.A.searchB.collectC.deliverD.repair30.A.fightB.askC.workD.pay31.A.mealsB.perm

48、issionC.moneyD.limit32.A.dismissedB.praisedC.tippedD.satisfied33.A.climbedB.experiencedC.reachedD.completed34.A.easyB.challengingC.encouragingD.tough35.A.focusing onB.owing toC.depending onD.leading to36.A.Responding toB.Bringing aboutC.Getting rid ofD.Adding to37.A.awareB.informedC.warnedD.sure38.A

49、.JoyfullyB.UnfortunatelyC.GenerallyD.Hopefully39.A.examiningB.claimingC.showingD.announcing40.A.understandB.bearC.complainD.imagine第二节（共第二节（共 1 10 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You may wonder why we have a holiday in summer_41._winter,but not in spring_42._a

50、utumn.There are some reasons_43._it.Like most people,your intelligence（智力）changes from season to season.You are properly a lot sharper in the spring_44._you are_45._any other time of the year.EllsworthHuntington,whos well known to us all concluded from other mens work and his own among people in dif