2021届佛山第十中学高三英语第四次联考试题及参考答案.pdf

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1、2021 届佛山第十中学高三英语第四次联考试题及参考答案 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 Speaking with people on the phone is pretty rare these days.Most people use e-mail or messaging apps when they need to communicate with someone.Sometimes,though,making a call is unavoidab

2、le.This simple act can actually be a nightmare for some people.Their hearts race and their hands sweat at the very thought.If this sounds familiar to you,you might be one of the millions of people who suffer from telephobiathe fear of speaking over the phone.Telephobia is a form of social anxiety,al

3、though people who feel perfectly comfortable in social situations may also experience telephobia.When speaking face-to-face,we give off lots of facial or bodily cues that help each other follow the conversation.This is not the case over the phone.And the idea of speaking into this void（真空）makes peop

4、le terrified that they will freeze up,stumble over their words（失言）,or lose control of the conversation and look foolish In fact,telephobia is very similar to thefear people feel before putting on a performance in front of a big audience.However,there are things that one suffering from thin condition

5、 can do to reduce this fear and make phone calls at least somewhat bearable.One thing that those with telephobia can do before a call in smile.It may sound silly,but smiling before doing something stressful can help you feel more relaxed.It wont delete the anxiety altogether,but it will take the edg

6、e off it.Similarly,imagining how the call will go before you make it can also help things go more smoothly.Running through a positive conversation in your head will make you feel less nervous and may help you predict any possible problems.Theres no need to spend hours on this,just a few minutes thin

7、king up a general idea of what you want to say.You can even write down some brief notes to remind yourself of your talking points.This is particularly useful for dealing with the fear of not being able to express yourself naturally.And finally,when faced with receiving a call,you dont always have to

8、 pick up.Theres nothing wrong with calling the person back later when you feel more comfortable.So the next time your phone starts ringing,rememberspeaking on the phone doesnt have to make you sweat.The important thing is to be aware of your fear and take steps to deal with it.1.According to the art

9、icle,which situation can cause a feeling similar lo telephobia?A.Speaking face-to-face to a good friend.B.Performing in front of a large audience.C.Running in a race without proper shoes.D.Using a messaging app while on the subway.2.Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a way to deal with telep

10、hobia?A.Imagining how the call will go before you make it.B.Standing on the edge of a tall building while making a call.C.Calling someone back later instead of answering their phone calls right away.D.Writing down some brief notes to remind yourself of your talking points.3.What is the main purpose

11、of the passage?A.To present ways to ease telephobia.B.To explain the development of telephobia C.To introduce the influence of telephobia.D.To give the reason why someone suffers from telephobia.B One-year-old Tallulah turned purple and stopped moving after the sweet became stuck in her throat.Her m

12、um Leigh-Anne said the drama began during a visit to her grandmas house when her grandparents gave her older kids some sweets.“Then at about 4:45 pm,Tallulah started to chokewe all went into a panic.”“It seemed like it went on for ages.Not one of us knew what to do.”“I rang an ambulance while my gra

13、ndma and granddad tried to get the sweet to come up.”“Tallulah was panicking at first but then she started to go purpleshe almost had no oxygen left in her.”With her daughter limp(无力的)and time running out,LeighAnne knew she couldnt afford to wait for the ambulance to arrive.“The only thing I could t

14、hink was to go out into the street.”She said.“I rushed out and screamed for someone to help while my grandma rushed out crying with Tallulah.”At exactly the moment,Caitlin,who is studying public services atRedcarCollege,was passing byQueen Street.She said,“I was waiting to go to work when I heard so

15、meone screaming for help,so I ran straight over.”The 17-year-old girl added,“Something just clicked and I went into auto mode.The little girl was completely limp,so I checked her airways and tilted(使倾斜)her over and started hitting her back.I turned her round and tapped on her chest,then after what f

16、elt like forever she coughed up the sweet and spat it out.As soon as she started crying I felt a huge relief.I was just so pleased I was able to help.”Caitlin was taught her lifesaving skills when she joined the Army Cadets four years ago.4.When did Tallulah get choked?A.While eating sweets.B.While

17、enjoying a drama.C.While having a meal.D.While taking some medicine.5.Why did the family go out into the street?A.To buy some needed tools.B.To search for timely help.C.To get a breath of fresh air.D.To wait for the ambulance to arrive.6.Which of the following can best describe Caitlin?A.Brave and s

18、elfless.B.Kind and energetic.C.Determined and generous.D.Quick-thinking and helpful.7.What may be the best title for the text?A.First aid skill sounds important.B.Screaming for help makes sense.C.Eating sweets endangers baby girl.D.Heroic teenager saves baby girls life.C The Nez Perce Indians are a

19、tribe that lived in the Pacific Northwest of theUnited States.At the time of the Lewis and Clark expedition(探险队),which was one of the first journeys by Americans from the Atlantic coast to the Pacific coast and back again,the Nez Perce territory(领土)covered about 17 million acres,covering parts of Wa

20、shington,Oregon,and Idaho.Butthat was a brief sweet history.In September 1805,when Lewis and Clark came off theRockieson their westward journey,the entire exploring party was hungry and ill-too weak to defend themselves.Had the Nez Perce chosen to attack them,they could have put an end to the Lewis

21、and Clark expedition there on the banks ofClearwater River.Instead the Nez Perce welcomed the white Americans and looked after them until they made a full recovery.Thus began a long friendship between the Nez Perce and white Americans.But white mens greed for land and gold finally broke the friendsh

22、ip.In 1855 Governor Isaac Stevens ofWashingtonTerritoryinvited the Nez Perce to a peace conference.He said there were a great many white people in the country,and many more would come.But the Chief of the tribe at that time,Old Joseph,replied,“Take away your paper.I will not touch it with my hand.”T

23、hings were quiet for a while after that,but not for long.When Old Joseph died,the chiefship was passed onto Young Joseph.In the late 1870s,government officials came to order the Nez Perce to leave theWallowaValleyand then began hard battles between the Nez Perce and the white soldiers.After the trib

24、e had fought thirteen battles and moved 1,600 miles to-wards Canada in an attempt to retreat(撤退)north,Young Joseph,gave in to the United States Army.Here was his famous statement,“Hear me my chiefs.I am tired;my heart is sick and sad.From where the sun now stands I will fight no more forever.”In 188

25、5,Chief Joseph was sent along with manyof his band to the Colville Reservation inWashingtonwhere Joseph continued to lead his band for another 25 years,at times coming into conflict with the leaders of 11 other tribes living on the reservation.(保留地，居留地)8.What isTRUEabout the Lewis andClark expeditio

26、n?A.They were well cared for by the Nez Perce.B.They ended their expedition on the banks ofClearwater River.C.They started the first battle with the Nez Perce.D.They were the first Americans to travel from theAtlanticto the Pacific.9.What ended the friendship between the Nez Perce and the Whites?A.O

27、ld Josephs proud manner B.White mens increasing demand for land and gold C.A growing number of white men in the land D The breakdown of the peace talk 10.Young Joseph gave in at last because _.A.he grew older B.he was terribly ill C.he hated the war D.he lost other chiefs support 11.The passage migh

28、t be followed by a paragraph about _.A.the customs and traditions of the Nez Perce Indians B.the last years of Chief Joseph in the Colville Reservation C.lasting fights between the Nez Perce and the whites D.constant conflicts between the Nez Perce and other tribes D Humans are the only creature tha

29、t gets around by standing up and putting one foot in front of the other.Our ability to walk upright has allowed humankind to travel great distances and survive changing climates,environments and landscapes.Countless scientific studies have found that walking is really good for us and this simple act

30、 can provide a number of healthimplications,which help people live longer.In fact,a walking routine,if done properly,might be the only exercise people need.How much walking should one aim for?Youve likely heard we need 10,000 steps a day.Thats about 5 miles.But contrary to popular belief,this recomm

31、endation doesnt come from science.Instead,itis from a 1960s advertising campaign to promote a pedometer(计步器)in Japan.Perhaps because its a round number and easy to remember,it stuck.Since the 1960s,researchers have studied the 10,000-steps-a-day standard and have turned up mixed results.Although 10,

32、000 steps is certainly a healthy and worthwhile goal,its not fit for all.For instance,a recent Harvard University study involving more than 16,000 senior women found that those who got at least 4,400 steps a day greatly reduced their risk of dying early when compared with less active women.The study

33、 also noted that these benefits continued up to 7,500 steps.This 7,500 mark isnt surprising:Its similar to common public health recommendations,such as the Centers for Disease Control and Preventions recommendation of 150 minutes of moderate(适度的)physical activity a week for adults.12.What does the u

34、nderlined word“implications”in Paragraph 2 refer to?A.Benefits B.Problems.C.Habits.D.Manners.13.Where does the 10,000-steps-a-day standard come from?A.A Harvard University study.B.Science research on health.C.A pedometer advertisement.D.Public health recommendation.14.What can we know from the last

35、paragraph?A.7,500-steps-a-day standard is the best choice for all.B.More than 16,000 old people were involved in the study.C.Those who walk at least 4,400 steps a day wont die early.D.150-minute moderate exercise a week for adults is advised.15.What does the author mainly want to tell readers?A.The

36、more you walk a day,the healthier you will be.B.We can benefit from continuous and proper walking.C.Walking upright helps humankind to explore the world.D.Advertisements can always tell us some scientific suggestions.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 Every child sh

37、ould know some basic first aid skills.This is true whether your child is four or fourteen._16_ Calling for help Once your child reaches the age of four,he should know all about calling 911 in the event of an emergency._17_For example,he should call 911 if an adult asks him to,if an adult passes out

38、and cannot be woken,if there is a fire and he cant findan adult,or if people are hurt.As I am typing this,I just realized that although my kids are taught about 911,the telephones inthe house are out of reach for all but my oldest child(to prevent the other two from playing with the phone).Dont make

39、 this mistake yourself.You do hope your children can get in touch with the police intime._18_ Teach children about basic care for cuts and scrapes.In my house,the kids all know that cuts must be cleaned and know where the bandages are._19_Asking an adult for help is necessary.Also they should know a

40、 bit about self-care.Believe it or not,I had to help a teenage neighbor once who had no idea what todo when he cut his hand on broken glass.He just ran around in a circle.Burns Tell your child that ifhe ever gets aburn,he should immediately call for help.Meanwhile,he should run the cool but not cold

41、 water for the burn.Getting a burn cooled down quickly can reduce the damage to the skin._20_ A.Cuts and scrapes B.Tell them what 911 is about.C.Set an example for your children.D.Explain all about what a real emergency is.E.You should teach your children something useful.F.This is important if no a

42、dult is with your child when a burn occurs.G.They also know how to put pressure on a cut to make it stop bleeding.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 Have you ever given a thought to inspiration？In fact,inspiration can be a strange thing.You

43、never know when it might_21_,and sometimes,it can come from the most_22_places.I recently read about an author named Nnedi Okorafor.When she was in college,she had a serious spine disorder.Okorafor was told that a simple operation could_23_it.But when she woke up from her_24_,she found that she coul

44、dnt move her legs and was in great pain.Okorafor got_25_later.But before she did,she saw strange things in her hospital room.She imagined her_26_as a beast that hunted her from the shadows.But she also_27_a woman-a woman who could fly,in fact.This_28_woman inspired her and helped her_29_her pain.“I

45、felt myself become_30_,”she wrote in her book Broken Places&Outer Spaces:Finding Creativity in the Unexpected.We_31_know where we might find the inspiration to create.As a_32_,most of my inspiration comes from other peoples music.But I also find_33_in other places.Books,movies and_34_just moments in

46、 everyday life can lead to new creations._35_,I recently rewatched the film Blade Runner.Ive seen it plenty of times before;its one of my favorite movies.But this time,for some reason,I saw it_36_.I decided to make music that could create the same feeling as the_37_.Its not done yet,but the music Im

47、 working on now is heavily_38_by the movies setting and characters.Anything can_39_us.You just have to be_40_to catch inspiration when it hits.21.A.work B.hit C.exist D.pass 22.A.interesting B.ordinary C.unexpected D.dangerous 23.A.fix B.make C.remove D.control 24.A.dream B.shock C.recovery D.operat

48、ion 25.A.well B.bad C.worried D.annoyed 26.A.curiosity B.pain C.anger D.fear 27.A.asked B.met C.imagined D.visited 28.A.confident B.smart C.honest D.magical 29.A.forget B.recognize C.describe D.practice 30.A.richer B.better C.busier D.quieter 31.A.always B.never C.sometimes D.still 32.A.director B.d

49、ancer C.musician D.writer 33.A.tips B.messages C.examples D.ideas 34.A.even B.again C.not D.only 35.A.In short B.In addition C.For example D.After all 36.A.differently B.perfectly C.vividly D.smoothly 37.A.story B.song C.play D.film 38.A.changed B.supported C.disturbed D.influenced 39.A.impress B.in

50、spire C.amuse D.challenge 40.A.free B.thankful C.ready D.careful 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 LakeHillieris a saltwater lake on the edge ofMiddleIsland,a large island off the south coast ofWestern Australia.It is pink in color1,due_41._a plant that causes the salt_