2021年茂名市电白县观珠中学高三英语第四次联考试卷及答案解析.pdf

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1、2021 年茂名市电白县观珠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 Sahara Marathon 2021-Around the World The Sahara Marathon is organized by the Saharawi Ministry of Youth and Sports and a group of volunteers from different countries.During the last

2、twenty years,thousands of runners from all continents have traveled to the Algerian desert to live the experience provided by this race and to bond with refugee families.In this unique edition of 2021,the experience will be different.The race will be held in a virtual way and the donations collected

3、 through the event will go to the most needy families in the Saharawi Camps of Tindouf.Rules of the 2021 Sahara Marathon Participation All those people over 16 years of age(16 included)may take part in this virtual competition,as long as they are correctly registered,both in time and in form.The reg

4、istered runner must download the Official Sahara Marathon APP to take the race.Distance and Travel The distance options selectable in the APP are:5k,10k,21k and 42k.As it is a virtual test,it is very important to make sure that the chosen route allows good mobile coverage for the correct functioning

5、 of the GPS.Registration Registration has a cost of 15 euros,which includes participation in the race and a donation of 5 euros to refugee families.Participants can,if they choose,purchase the official pack of the test(T-shirt,scar,and bib)for the price of 25 euros.Acceptance Registration is persona

6、l and non-transferable and implies acceptance of these regulations.Runners who are not registered or run without the APP will not be admitted.1.What can we learn about the 2021 Sahara Marathon?A.It is a big family event.B.It provides a virtual tour.C.It raises money for charity.D.It will be held in

7、the desert.2.How much should a runner pay if he wants to register for the race?A.15 euros.B.20 euros.C.25 euros.D.40 euros.3.What are runners required to do in the race?A.Choose safe routes.B.Wear casual clothes.C.Run with the official app.D.Transfer registration in time.B“One persons trash is anoth

8、er persons treasure.”Thats a common expression,but the next time you throw something away,think about a twist on the old saying.What if your trash could become your own treasure?Many creative,thrifty,and environmentally minded people have come up with a way to makethathappen.Its called upcycling.Our

9、 world would be a better place if everyone would begin upcycling.Upcycling is the practice of taking an unwanted item and turning it into something useful.For example,how about that pair of jeans with a hole in one knee?It could become a new pillow for your bedroom.Upcycling is not the same as recyc

10、ling.Upcycling is actually much better for the environment.Recycling takes an item made of glass,paper,metal,or plastic,breaks it down to its base material,and then uses that material to make another product.This requires a great deal of energy.On the other hand,when you choose to upcycle,the only e

11、nergy you use is your own.And upcycling not only reduces the amount of trash that goes into our landfills,but it also protects natural resources,such as oil and gas.Recycling is good for the environment,but upcycling is even better.Upcycling also makes a familys budget stretch further.Of course,the

12、idea of reusing items to save money is not new.During the Great Depression in the 1930s,many families lived on a tight budget.People had to use what they already had in order to meet their needs.As responsible citizens,we should all be concerned with protecting our environment and budgeting our reso

13、urces.Upcycling is a fun and creative way to help.The next time you go to toss something into the trash can,stop and think about what it could become.Chances are,theres a brand-new item in your hand just waiting to be upcycled.4.Why does the author mention an old saying in the first paragraph?A.To a

14、rise readers awareness of upcycling.B.To stress the importance of upcycling.C.To lead in the topic of upcycling.D.To show the idea of upcycling.5.Which one below belongs to upcycling?A.An old ladder is transformed into a bookshelf.B.Old tin cans are transported to landfill.C.A broken wooden door is

15、chopped up.D.Old cloth is made into a paper bed.6.What is the difference between recycling and upcycling?A.Upcycling is much more creative.B.Recycling is much easier to achieve.C.Recycling is much more cost-saving.D.Upcycling is much more energy-efficient.7.What can be inferred from the text?A.Upcyc

16、ling is popular at present.B.Upcycling is replacing recycling.C.Upcycling is worth recommending.D.Upcycling is a tradition in daily life.C Kids often admire well-known celebrities,putting posters of their favorite musicians,movie stars and athletes on their bedroom walls.But rarely does a young pers

17、on get to meet or talk to their idol.Yet for one young tennis player-Coco Gauff-her chance to do just that happened in an amazing way!Coco was born on March 13,2004.At the age of 4,she developed an interest in tennis after watching Venus Williams win the Australian Open on TV.Coco began playing at 7

18、 and showed a real talent for the sport.When young Coco turned 10,she began training at a tennis centre run by Venuss coach,Patrick Mouratoglou.He still remembers the first time he met Coco.He says,“She impressed me with her determination and fighting spirit.”Convinced of her talent,Mouratoglou spon

19、sored（资助）Coco to attend his academy in France.While she was preparing to go to the academy in 2019,she received a call that would change her plans and her life!Wimbledon（温布尔顿网球比赛）organizers called and offered Gauff entry to the tournament（联赛）as a wildcard（外卡选手）.This madeher one of the youngest playe

20、rs to ever qualify.Before she knew it she was on her way to London.After arriving,she received another surprise.For her Wimbledon debut（首次登场），she would be playing her lifelong hero,Venus Williams!The tennis legend is 24years older than Gauff.The world watched with amazement as young Gauff beat Venus

21、 in two straight sets!Afterwards,Gauff shook Venuss hand,thanked her and said,“I wouldnt be here if it wasnt for you.After the match,Venus said of Gauff,“I think the sky is the limit；it really is.Venus said,“I feel honored that I was on her wall as a poster at some point in her life.Soon she will be

22、 on other girls walls.Its nice because it will keep going from the next generation to the next generation.8.What can we learn about Coco from the text?A.She took up tennis as career at the age of 4.B.She went to academy at the age of 7.C.She had played against William before 10.D.She beat William at

23、 the age of 15 9.Which of the following can best describe Coco?A.Talented and modest.B.Lucky and responsible.C.Proud and hard-working.D.Respectful and cheerful.10.What can we infer from Venuss words?A.Coco had reached her limits.B.Coco would rise to fame after the match.C.Cocos poster would be passe

24、d on.D.Coco had once visited her home.11.What can be a suitable title for the text?A.Coco Gauff：Tenniss Next Superstar.B.Coco Gauff：A Poster on the Wall.C.What Posters Mean to a Young Girl.D.The Significance of Admiring an Idol.D Craig Blackburn,a father and car fan,built a Batmobile for his sons ho

25、pe for using the vehicle to brighten the lives of sick children.And now he hopes to use it for more than just his sons hope after seeing the childrens reaction to the Batmobile.Based on the number of failures he had seen in car groups,he estimated that only about one in 50 attempted constructions wa

26、s actually finished and he realized what an incredible opportunity he had.Mr.Blackburn started the project at the beginning of 2018 after hearing a friend in the US was doing the same thing.It started with importing an outer shell overseas,before picking brains of a friend who had a background as a

27、worker in a car factory to gain knowledge of how to build the car.With the help of his friend,Mr.Blackburn built the Batmobile in 18 months with the cost reaching six figures.Mr.Blackburn hoped to add a flamethrower(喷火器)onto the back of the vehicle and said he had thought about building the more rec

28、ent Batman Tumbler from the series film Dark Knight.Though Mr.Blackburn encountered plenty of difficulties to get over during the construction,in September 2019,the carmade its first show at the Carnival of Flowers in Toowoomba,before being used by Blackburns son for his hope.“It was great.It was so

29、 good to see the kids and adults excitement at seeing the Batmobile.”Mr.Blackburn said.As a result,the car lovers hope to make the car work on the roads as soon as possible,so he can visit sick children and take them out with his son.12.What is Craig Blackburns initial purpose of making the Batmobil

30、e?A.To realize his sons dream.B.To donate it to sick children.C.To pay his respects to the film Dark Knight.D.To show off at the Carnival of Flowers in Toowoomba.13.How did Blackburn feel about the car-making at first?A.Hopeful.B.Confused.C.Impossible.D.Unsure.14.How did Blackburns friend help him?A

31、.By making an outer shell for him.B.By offering him financial support.C.By sharing the knowledge of building cars.D.By telling him the background of the car factory.15.What is the car lovers expectation of the Batmobile?A.It will be driven soon on the roads.B.It can be displayed around the world.C.I

32、t can change the lives of sick children.D.It will appear in the next film about Batman.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 keep a Relationship Healthy and Strong Areyou new to experiencing relationships?Well，let me give you advice on how to have a healthy rela

33、tionship with your partners._16_.Dont hide things from them，and dont lie.Dont be afraid to say things that arent very flattering about yourself.Getting them to trust you is the most important element in any relationship.If theres no trust，theres nothing there.So please be honest and they will learn

34、to open up to you.Make sure you give them respect.Now，respect isnt just simply treating them nicely.There is a lot more to it.You have to learn to adjust to their liking._17_.Dont just think about yourself，but think about what your partners need out of it as well._18_.Always be willing to help them

35、and give them honesty and positive atthe time.Make them feel you are someone they can really count on and build a future with.This is an important step in a relationship.Your partner needs out of it as well.Make sure you have a good sense of humor with them.Laughter is the key to happiness.Laugh a l

36、ot with them，and joke with them.Laughter may seem silly，but its the secret to a lot in life.It will keep the sparks alive._19_ Make sure the communication is good.This goes along with trust，but always communicate how you feel even if its something that upsets you.Instead of screaming,talk to them._2

37、0_.Its important to communicate this to them，not to keep it bottled up.A.Show them your personality.B.Be an honest person with them.C.Make sure you are reliable to your partners.D.Laughter keeps therelationship strong and lasting.E.Dont start to neglect them and make them feel unwanted.F.Basically,l

38、earn to study your partners moods,wants and needs.G.If they did something that made you happy,tell them about it in a respectful manner.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 This past summer,I applied for my very first job at a small bakery in

39、my neighborhood.I knew thatif I were_21_there,I would learn how to use a cash register,prepare sandwiches,and_22_cake orders.I imagined that my biggest struggle would be_23_demanding New Yorkers,but I never thought that the act of tying a box would become both my biggest_24_and greatest teacher.On m

40、y first day of work in late August,one of the employees quickly explained the_25_.It seemed simple:wrap the string(绳子)around your hand,then wrap it three times around the box both ways,and fasten it.I_26_the message in my head,“three times,turn it,three times,_27_it”until it became my habit.After ob

41、serving several employees,it was_28_that anyone tying the box could complete it in a matter of seconds.For weeks,I_29_endlessly,only to watch the strong and small pieces of my pride unravel(散开)each time I tried.As I_30_to push half-tied cake boxes into plastic bags withembarrassment,I could not help

42、 but_31_what was wrong with me._32_the weeks progressed,my skills slowly began to improve._33_there were days when I just wanted to throw all of the_34_in thetrash and use tape(胶带)instead;this sense of defeat was never_35_,but remarks like“Oh,you must be_36_”from impatient customers made me angry an

43、d determined to try even harder.Gradually I began to realize that I should not be_37_if it takes me longer to learn.I kept on,and I continued to tie boxes every weekend at work.Even though I occasionally fell back into_38_,I always rewrapped the string around my hand and_39_over because I learned th

44、at the most satisfying victoriescome from not_40_.21.A.impressed B.hired C.kept D.promoted 22.A.fill B.cancel C.place D.take 23.A.identifying B.memorizing C.guiding D.serving 24.A.friend B.wish C.challenge D.hobby 25.A.process B.meaning C.puzzle D.theory 26.A.sent B.repeated C.applied D.weighed 27.A

45、.try B.cut C.turn D.tie 28.A.possible B.clear C.funny D.interesting 29.A.prayed B.labored C.explored D.applied 30.A.rushed B.deserved C.offered D.requested 31.A.ask B.wander C.admit D.recognize 32.A.Until B.As C.Once D.Before 33.A.In general B.In time C.Above all D.Of course 34.A.emotion B.cake C.fa

46、ilure D.string 35.A.wanted B.recognized C.forgiven D.treasured 36.A.young B.lazy C.new D.talented 37.A.sympathetic B.ashamed C.unsatisfied D.relaxed 38.A.desperation B.dependence C.hesitation D.terror 39.A.handed B.turned C.started D.took 40.A.showing up B.giving up C.bringing up D.taking up 第二节（共 1

47、0 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 The iceberg_41._was for a time the biggest in the world is no more.A68,as it was known,_42._(cover)an area of nearly 6,000 square kms when it broke away_43._Antarctica in 2017.Thats like_44._small country._45._satellites show the mega-berg has

48、 now virtually(实际上)gone,broken into_46._(count)small fragments(碎片)that the US National Ice Center says are no longer worth tracking.Most glaciologists(冰川学家)regard A68 as the product of a very natural process,and it has nothing to do with human-induced climate change.British Antarctic Survey also put

49、 a couple of robots in the ocean in February_47._(study)up close some of A68s latter-day segments(碎片).One went missing soon after,and the other_48._(actual)got stuck under the ice for two weeks before managing to free_49._(it)and continue its observations.This robot will be recovered in May to pull

50、down(收 集)its data.It should reveal information about_50._icebergs affect their surroundings by,for example,dumping fresh water into the ocean as they melt.第四部分 写作（共两节，满分 40 分）第一节短文改错（满分 10 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。短文中共有 10 处错误，每句中最多有两处。错误涉及一个单词的增加删除或修改。增加：在缺词处加一个漏词符号（），并在此符号下面写出该加的词。删