2020届揭阳市华侨高级中学高三英语第四次联考试题及答案.pdf

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1、20202020 届揭阳市华侨高级中学高三英语第四次联考试题及答案届揭阳市华侨高级中学高三英语第四次联考试题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 AAlex Palmer says hell never forget his 13th birthday,not because of a gift or a party,but fire.“It made merealize how va

2、luable life is,”said Alex,a seventh grader atMonroeDemonstrationSchoolinTulsa,Oklahoma.On April 18,Alex and many other kids from his school were riding home on a school bus when they suddenlysaw smoke coming from the bus engine.“It was jaw-dropping,”he told reporters.By the time Alex and some other

3、kids made it out the bus back door,the bus was already on fire.And someof their schoolmates were still inside.So he and some of the other older kids took action.“One little kid was slowing everyone down with his big backpack,”eighth grader Destiny Fain said,“so I got itoff and threw it to the side a

4、nd helped to make sure all the little kids werent fighting or pushing.”As that was going on,sixth grader Marketez Doyle-Smith reportedly helped another classmate who hadtrouble in breathing because of the smoke.“We saw our friend lying on the ground,”he said,“so we took ourshirts off and waved them

5、to get him some air to breathe.”Marketez also reportedly stopped a younger kid trying to get back on the bus to search for something hedleft behind.“Were all a family,”he told reporters.“So I went back to help the little kid.”Finally everyone made it off safely,thanks to Alex,Destiny,Marketez and se

6、veral other kids.By later that day,they were already being called heroes.“I really dont see it as being a hero,”Alex said,according to The World.“Isee it as the right thing to dohelping others before you help yourself.”1.What happened on Alex s way home?A.The school bus was on fire suddenly.B.There

7、was a party for Alexs birthday.C.He received a gift from his classmate.D.Some classmates quarreled with each other.2.By saying Were all a family.”Marketez probably meantA.Were brothers in the same family.B.Its our duty to help each other.C.Were classmates in the same class.D.The thing left on the bu

8、s is mine.3.According to the last paragraph,Alex thought that heA.was not a brave student.B.had the right to do anything.C.had just done what he should do.D.hated to be called a hero by others.BDengue is a very painful illness spread by mosquitoes.In severe cases,dengue can even be deadly.Dengue isa

9、 serious disease affecting people in around 120 countries.It can cause high fevers,headaches,and severe pain.Its caused by a virus spread by bites from mosquitoes.Therefore,dengue is more common in warm areas.Everyyear,roughly 390 million people get dengue,and as many as 25,000 die from it.Now scien

10、tists seem to have found a way to protect humans from dengue by first protecting mosquitoes.Dengue fever is caused by a virus.Though it may seem strange to think of it this way,the mosquitoes that spreadthe dengue virus are also infected with it.But the virus doesnt seem to hurt the mosquitoes.Wolba

11、chia is a kind of bacteria commonly found in many insects.In some insects,Wolbachia can keep someviruses fromduplicatingthemselves,which is how viruses grow inside a body.Wolbachia isnt naturally found inmosquitoes.But by infecting these mosquitoes with Wolbachia,scientists can keep the mosquitoes f

12、rom catchingthe dengue virus.Even better,the young mosquitoes coming from the eggs of the infected mosquitoes also carryWolbachia.Researchers working with the World Mosquito Program(WMP)ran a 27-month study in Yogyakarta,Indonesia.They split a 10-square-mile area up into 24 smaller areas.In half of

13、the areas,the scientists did nothing.In the other half,they set out containers of eggs from mosquitoes that had Wolbachia.They did this every twoweeks for just 4 to 6 months.Ten months later,80%of the mosquitoes in the treated areas carried Wolbachia.The researchers report thenumber of dengue cases

14、in the treated areas was reduced by 77%and that the number of people needing hospitalcare for dengue dropped by 86%.Because the results of the experiment were so good,the WHO has placed Wolbachia-infected mosquito eggsin all parts of Yogyakarta and surrounding areas.The WHO says that within a year,t

15、heir efforts will protect 2.5million people against dengue and that their efforts will be turned into a program that can be repeated worldwide.4.What kind of disease is dengue?A.It is likely to cause death.B.It causes no pain but fevers.C.It happens less often in hot areas.D.It hurts both people and

16、 mosquitoes.5.The underlined word“duplicating”in paragraph 3 most probably means“_”.A.worsening the harm ofB.expanding the size ofC.increasing forces ofD.making copies of6.What can be inferred about the method from the figures listed in paragraph 5?A.Its wide use.B.Its effectiveness.C.Its complexity

17、.D.Its easyoperation.7.Whats the WHOs attitude towards the method?A.Ambiguous.B.Positive.C.Tolerant.D.Skeptical.CThe man who invented the World Wide Web a few decades ago is calling for major changes to make it betterfor humans.In an open letter published on Tuesday,Berners-Lee said that the web was

18、 used by half the worldspopulation.Berners-Lee said the web had clearly created great opportunities for humans to progress and had made lifeeasier for millions of people.Actually,it also has offered opportunities to groups traditionally not heard a newvoice in society.However,he added that the web h

19、ad also provided new ways for cheats to commit crimes(犯罪).“Against the background of news stories about how the web is misused,its understandable that manypeople feel afraid and unsure if the web is really a force for good,”he wrote.Berners-Lee created a group called the World Wide Web Foundation.He

20、 islooking for help from governments,companies and people to become more involved in shaping the web to do more good for humans.His actual planis called the“Contract(合同)for the Web”.Under this contract,governments are called on to take steps to makesure all people can connect to theInternet and that

21、 personal privacy is respected.Businesses are asked to keep the Internet prices low so morepeople can use the web.In addition,companies should respect privacy and develop technologies that aim to putpeople first.The plan also calls on people to create materials for the web and work with others to ma

22、ke sure that is rich,quality information for everyone.Besides,people should seek to“build strong communities that respect personalspeech and human equality.”“The path to make the Internet better is the responsibility of everyone who uses it,”Bermers-Lee added,“Making big changes will not be easy,but

23、 will be very well worth it in the end.”8.What does Berners-Lee think of the World Wide Web?A.It is his greatest regret.B.It stops the progress of humans.C.It needs improving.D.It does more harm than good.9.Whats wrong with the web according to Berners-Lee?A.It is misused for bad purposes.B.It is mi

24、sunderstood by all people.C.It blocks out a new voice in society.D.It is expensive for half the worlds population.10.What are governments called on to do under the“Contract for the Web”?A.Put technology first.B.Create materials for the web.C.Popularize the Internet.D.Make the Internet free of charge

25、.11.What should people do with the Internet in Berners-Lees opinion?A.Be responsible for it.B.Absolutely reject it.C.Completely rely on it.D.Be unconcerned about it.DRichard Campbell is a secondary school student.He is15 years old.He lives in a small town in the northofEngland.Every morning,he gets

26、up at eight oclock,puts on his uniform and walks to school.One hour later,the lessons start.The students usually study maths,English,history and geography in themorning.They usually study music and drawing and they play sports after lunch.They have a ten-minute breakbetween classes.They also spend a

27、 long time in the school library,reading books and doing their homework.Richard likes his school very much.His favourite subjects are English and geography,but he doesnt like mathsbecause he is not good at it.Richard and all his friends spend the whole day at school.Lunch is at one oclock.He doesnt

28、like the foodthat the school serves.This is why he often brings a packed lunch from home.He always has his lunch in the dininghall,but some of his friends sometimes eat in the courtyard or outside the school gate.At weekends,he always goes out with his friends because he doesnt go to school.On Satur

29、day,he alwaysgoes to the cinema or to the sports centre.On Sunday,he just goes for a walk with his dog.12.What time do Richards lessons begin in the morning?A.At 8:00.B.At 8:30.C.At 9:00.D.At 9:10.13.What does Richard like best?A.Maths and English.B.English and geography.C.History and maths.D.Geogra

30、phy and history.14.Where does Richard have lunch on weekdays?A.In the dining hall.B.At home.C.In the courtyard.D.Outside his school gate.15.What does Richard always do on Saturday?A.He reads and does homework.B.He goes to see films or does sports.C.He walks his dog or does exercise.D.He spends a lon

31、g time in the library.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Now and then,youll meet someone and instantly feel like youve known each otherforever.Yourpersonalities and sense of humor attract the other._16_But most friendships take some time to g

32、etgoing.If there is someone in your circle of friends that youd like to be friends with,then you can take a chanceand reach out to this person and possibly even make a new friend.Make eye contactWhile you dont need to stare directly into someones eyes when you first meet,making natural occasionaleye

33、 contact can show that you are attracted and interested.This is especially important when you are having aconversation with someone._17_Smile at peopleSmiling can boost your mood and make the people around you feel happier as well.Smiling can even causeyour brain to release endorphins,a chemical tha

34、t acts like natural pain killers._18_For example,youcould smile at someone you pass on the sidewalk or in a grocery store._19_Try to find something you genuinely like about this person so that your compliment doesnt sound fake orforced.Obviously,there is something you like about this person,or you w

35、ouldnt want to become friends.Complimenting a person on their shoes,bag,or necklace is a safe bet.Show your interest_20_If you find yourself stuck in a conversation that you cant contribute to,see if you can changethe topic.Try not to interrupt,but when your friend gets to a stopping point,you can b

36、ring up something else.A.Compliment peopleB.Talk about your likesC.Try to smile whenever you meet someone new.D.Your communication often benefits a lot from them.E.And youre the best of friends soon without much effort.F.In conversation,always be polite and listen to what your friend is saying.G.If

37、your eyes wander all over the place,it might send a message that youre not interested.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The first-grade teacher Susan Reid atNorth BayHavenCharterAcademyhas been giving

38、reading classes online.But one night she_21_one of her students Kayla was unusually_22_.Her classmates tried talking to herbut they could tell something was_23_her.Kayla left the class a little early so Reid_24_her mom to checkwhat was the matter.Reid was told that her sweet student was unhappy but

39、didnt know the_25_.Reid askedif she could_26_Kayla the next day.Reid came over and_27_the 7-year-old girl.Mrs.Reid seated herself at the end of the driveway(私人车道)and kept a_28_from Kayla.She readseveral books to her and also_29_all of their feelings during COVID-19.She reminded Kayla that its OK to

40、getupset_30_,its OK to relaxand its even OK to cry if she needs to.She_31_Kayla that eventhough they are separated,they are all_32_the same thing at the same time.Reid has five children of her own.She is now homeschooling all of them as well as_33_readingclasses for another 18 students.She and her h

41、usband also_34_a cake business out of their home.Theykeep themselves fully_35_.Even with all of that,she sat on the drive-way talking to her student for anhour just to make sure she was OK.Seeing her student upset,Reid knew she had to show_36_.Her student didnt need more readingpractice;Kayla needed

42、 her_37_to show her that her feelings were understood and that shewasnt_38_.The girls mom,Teresa Miller,said,“When my daughter has children of her own,I want herto remember we should_39_time for the things that mattered_40_we are all busy andstressed.”21.A.forgotB.admittedC.thoughtD.noticed22.A.curi

43、ousB.afraidC.silentD.excited23.A.stoppingB.protectingC.followingD.bothering24.A.phonedB.invitedC.arrangedD.ordered25.A.excuseB.reasonC.resultD.purpose26.A.care forB.come acrossC.call onD.agree with27.A.surprisedB.embarrassedC.interestedD.disappointed28.A.planB.distanceC.diaryD.secret29.A.sharedB.acc

44、eptedC.forgaveD.reported30.A.completelyB.constantlyC.mostlyD.occasionally31.A.warnedB.answeredC.praisedD.comforted32.A.looking intoB.finding outC.going throughD.applying for33.A.takingB.givingC.cuttingD.developing34.A.loseB.wantC.runD.dream35.A.occupiedB.preparedC.informedD.abandoned36.A.concernB.fa

45、irnessC.regretD.gratitude37.A.doctorB.teacherC.grandmotherD.monitor38.A.happyB.aloneC.patientD.lucky39.A.controlB.keepC.wasteD.spare40.A.so thatB.in caseC.even thoughD.as if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The 1918 Spanishflu was the most deadly

46、 outbreak in history.It_41._(cause)by an H1N1 virus found ingenes of birds origin.Although there is no universal agreement regarding where the virus_42._(actual)originated,it spread worldwide during 1918-1919.In theUnited States,it was first identified in the armyin_43._spring of 1918.It was estimat

47、ed that about 500 million people_44._one-third of the worlds population of that timebecame infected with this virus.The number of_45._(death)was estimated to be at least 50 millionworldwide with about 675,000 occurring in theUnited States.The death rate was high in people younger than 5years old,20-

48、40 years old,and 65 years and_46._(old).The high death rate in_47._(heath)people,including those in the 20-to 40-year-old age group,was a unique feature of this disease.While the 1918 H1N1 virus has been produced and evaluated by modern science,the features that havemade it so deadly are got well un

49、derstood.With no vaccine to protectagainst influenza infection and nomedicine_48._(treat)secondary bacteria infections,control efforts worldwide were limited to non-medicalmethods,_49._separation,quarantine(检 疫),goodpersonalhygiene,andbanonpublicgatherings,_50._were applied in heavily infected areas

50、.第四部分第四部分写作（共两节，满分写作（共两节，满分4040 分）分）第一节短文改错（满分第一节短文改错（满分1010 分）分）51.假定英语课上老师要求同桌之间交换修改作文，请你修改你同桌写的以下作文。文中共有 10 处语言错误，每句中最多有两处。每处错误仅涉及一个单词的增加，删除或修改。增加：在缺词处加一个漏字符号（），并在其下面写出该加的词。删除：把多余的词用斜线（）划掉。修改：在错的词下划一横线，并在该词下面写出修改后的词。注意：1.每处错误及其修改均仅限一词；2只允许修改 10 处，多者（从第 11 处起）不计分。I wanted to make a birthday card f