2021年北京市第四中学高三英语第二次联考试题及答案解析

2021年北京市第四中学高三英语第二次联考试题及答案解析
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
Last summer, Katie Steller pulled off the freeway on her way to work inMinneapolis. She stopped at a traffic light, where a man was sitting with a sign asking for help. She rolled down her window and shouted. “Hey. I’m driving around giving free haircuts. Do you want one right now?” The man laughed, then paused. “Actually,” he said, “I was really hoping to get a haircut.” Steller pulled out a red chair from her car and helped the man cut his hair immediately. After the work was done, the man looked in a mirror. “I look good!” he said.
Up to now, Steller has given 30 or so such haircuts around the city to people with little influence, and she is strongly aware of the power of her cleanup job.
As a teen, she suffered from a severe disease, causing her hair to get thinned, so her mother arranged for Steller’s first professional haircut. “To sit down and have somebody look at me and talk to me like a person and not just an illness, it helped me feel cared about and less alone,” she says. After that, Steller knew she wanted to have her own barbershop so she could help people feel the way she’d felt that day. Not long after finishing cosmetology (美容术) school in 2009, she began what she now calls her Red Chair Project, reaching out to people on the streets. Her aim was that by doing some kind acts, others would be inspired to spread their own.
“Part of what broke my heart was just how lonely peoplelooked,” she said. “I thought maybe I’d go around and ask if people want free haircuts. I can’t fix their problems, but maybe I can help them feel less alone for a moment.”
It all began with a belief in simple acts of kindness, such as a free haircut. “The way you show up in the world matters,” said Steller. “You have no idea what people are going to do with the kindness that you give them.”
1. How does the writer begin the passage?
A. By making a comparison.
B. By giving a reason.
C. By raising a question.
D. By describing a scene.
2. What made Stellar start the Red Chair Project?
A. Her mother’s love for her.
B. Her interest in cosmetology.
C. Her care for those in need.
D. Her wish to fight severe diseases.
3. What did Stellar expect from the project?
A. To spread kindness.
B. To solve social problems.
C. To deal with relationships.
D. To make people look smarter.
B
The founder of Earth Day was Gaylord Nelson, a U.S. Senator fromWisconsin. During the late 1960s, Americans witnessed the uninvited side effects of high productivity. Factories and power plants were sending out smoke and industrial waste while Americans were using petrol for their massive(大量的) cars, making air pollution almostsynonymous withthe nation’s development.
What moved Senator Nelson to action was the 1969 massive oil spill inCalifornia, the largest in theUnited Statesat that time. The spill proved to be an environmental nightmare as it had a significant effect on marine life, killing about 3,500 sea birds, as well as marine animals such as dolphins, elephant seals and sea lions, fueling public anger. Inspired by the student antiwar movement at that period of time, Nelson found it an appropriate time to direct the energy of the students towards a fight for environmental protection. He decided that it was time to educate the Americans on the need to protect the environment. Thus Earth Day was born in 1970, and public environmentalawareness took centre stage.
On 22ndApril 1970, millions of Americans took to the street and thousands of students marched to appeal for a healthy, sustainable environment. There was now a new synergy(协同作用) among different groups which had previously been fighting their causes related to the environment. Their fight for environmental conservation became so overwhelming that affected businesses were forced to follow environmental standards if they wanted to continue their operations.
As it became more apparent that environmental issues were not just localized ones but a global concern, the year 1990 saw Earth Day reach out to many more around the world. Earth Day 1990 helped pave the way for the 1992 United Nations Earth Summit inRio de Janeiro, bringing together many nations for a united effort towards protecting the environment.
4. Which of the following can replace the underlined phrase “synonymous with” in paragraph 1?
A. familiar with
B. opposite to
C. different from
D. equal to
5. Why did Nelson found Earth Day?
A. To support students’ antiwar movement.
B. To draw people’s attention to the seriousness of the oil spill.
C. To arouse American’s awareness of environmental conservation.
D. To educate Americans to protect marine life threatened by oil spill events.
6. What can be inferred from the passage?
A. Businesses would like to follow environmental standards.
B. Earth Day united people to fight for environmental protection.
C. It was the side effects of high productivity that led Nelson to take action.
D. The 1992 United Nations Earth Summit made Earth Day known to more countries.
7. The passage mainly talks about_______.
A. how Earth Day came into being
B. why Earth Day was so significant
C. who the founder of Earth Day was
D. what Earth Day meantto the world
C
I am a part of the Windward Robotics team known as the Omnicats, one of the many clubs offered at my school. My eight teammates and I started out by watching the robotics qualifiers and finals of Chinese teams. We used these robotics videos for inspiration and drew up mind maps of what our team wanted to do.
We meet every day for two hours after school in order to build our robots. Typically, adultsoverseewhat students are building, but my school lets teens take control. It leaves room for more errors, but we're prouder of our final product.
Before our first real match, a practice was offered at the actual site. My sub-team had been further along than other teams but quickly fell behind. When we arrived on that big day, I immediately felt my teammates' nervousness. Our first match was in three minutes. All of us glanced around at each other since we were not prepared at all. Our robot was still sitting in a box. Two of our teammates rushed to take the robot for an official examination as the rest of us discussed our strategy (策略).
Our team captain explained that we all should try driving the robot now, while it was early in the season. She gave me the remote. I had only driven for a limited amount of time in practice so I was extremely nervous. Our autonomous code (自动代码) beganto run almost immediately after our short discussion. Despite all the drama, we ended up winning the match.
Not too bad for the first match! I was so proud. I did not enjoy the pressure of driving but liked building the robot behind the scenes instead.
We have transferred to a different type of robotics at the end of the semester, which involves the whole team
designing one giant robot with large tools. I am a part of the electrical team now, so I make sure the motherboard (母板) can supply the robot's energy needs. We have all enjoyed the rest of the season and learned that robotics it never dull!
8. What does the underlined word in paragraph 2 probably mean?
A. Inspect
B. Admire
C. Overlook
D. Assume
9. Why did her teammatesfed so nervous before first match?
A. Because it was really too difficult for them.
B. Because they didn't prepare for it at all.
C. Because they didn't know what the match would be like.
D. Because they didn't make full preparations before the match.
10. How did the author feel about their first robotics match?
A. It was tiring but exciting.
B. It was stressful but wonderful.
C. It was terrible but powerful.
D. It was boring but professional
11. What is the best title for the text?
A. A Girl Who Loves Robots
B. My First Robotics Match
C. Teamwork for Robots
D. Robotics Is Never Dull
D
A 10-year-old swimmer with sky-high dreams and a name to match them has broken a record previously held by Olympian Michael Phelps.
Clark Kent Apuada, whose friends call him“Superman", swam the 100-meter butterfly in 1:09.38 at the Far Western Long Course Championships in his home state of California this Sunday. That's a second faster than the record Phelps set at the same event in 1995 with a time of 1: 10. 48 in the same category of boys under 10.
Clark, a rising fifth-grader who is Filipino-American, told HuffPost he's been dreaming about breaking Phelps' record ever since he started swimming competitively at age 7."I was so motivated,"Clarksaid about his win."I was so happy that I was able to beat that record.”
Phelps competed in his first Olympics at age 15. He went on to become the mostdecoratedOlympian in history, with 28 medals overall. “Everyone in the crowd was excited when they realized what a special swim they had just seen when we announced the long-standing record had been broken,"Cindy Rowland,Pacific Swimming's director, wrote in an email.
Clarkwon first place for all the swimming events he competed in at this year's Far Western Championships. Pacific Swimming or PacSwim, a regional association that is part of USA Swimming, organizes the Far Western Long Course Championships. Cynthia Apuada,Clark' s mother,said that her child seems to be “living by his name at this point”。

Asked about the champion swimmer's unusual name,she said she'd always loved the nameClark. And her husband's favorite superhero just happened to be Superman. So when their child was born, they decided to give him the name“ClarkKent". The nickname “Superman" appeared naturally.
12. What can be learned about Clark Kent Apuada?
A. He is in grade four now.
B. He dreams big and is promising.
C. He is a native American.
D. He broke Phelps' record at age 7.
13. Which of the following is closest in meaning to the underlined word“decorated”in Paragraph 4?
A. Being popular.
B. Being respected.
C. Being talked about most.
D. Being awarded medals.
14. How didClarkget his nickname?
A. His friends called him the name.
B. He lived by his name at that point.
C. His father named him after his superhero.
D. His mother loved the name.
15. What is the best title of the text?
A. A 10-Year-Old Beats Michael Phelps'Previous Swimming Record
B. A 10-Year-Old Swimmer with Sky-high Dreams
C. Phelps and His Amazing Swimming Record
D. Clark Kent-the Greatest Athlete of All Time
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 family needs routines (常规).___16___Children do best when routines are regular, predictable, and
consistent. Here are some tips from theAmericanAcademyof Pediatrics (AAP).
Weekday Mornings
To make the household function well in the morning, everyone needs to know what has to be done to get ready for the day.___17___Keep wake-up routines cheerful and positive.
Evenings
Dinner should be an important time for your family.___18___During dinner the family can share the day’s activities and participate in enjoyable conversation. Everyone should be encouraged to take part, and negative comments and criticism should be discouraged.
Bedtime
On school nights, children need a regular time to go to sleep. Lights can go out at different times for different children in the family, depending on how much sleep each child needs. Nighttime routines can help ease a child to sleep.___19___Try to avoid exciting play and activities before bedtime.
Weekends
Weekends are good times for family togetherness. You might go grocery shopping as a family, visit museums and zoos, do chores that everyone participates in, or go on hikes or bike rides.___20___Keep in mind that, although family time is essential, it is equally important for parents to set aside some time just for themselves, too.
A. Put as many things in order as possible the night before.
B. They help to organize life and keep it from falling into confusion.
C. Doing the same thing at the same time every day causes boredom.
D. These can include storytelling,reading aloud, conversation, and songs.
E. Children can also be allowed a later bedtime than during the weekdays.
F. Some parents have their children return each afternoon to an empty home.
G. All family members should eat together without the distraction (分心) of television or radio.
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Anthony was running to the field to play baseball with his friends, He_____21_____a boy with disheveled (凌乱的)hair. His shirt was not tucked into his trousers and there was even a hole in his schoolbag. Anthony was___22___that the boy did not seem to be bothered by how___23___he looked.
Suddenly someone ran past the boy, pushing him___24___. The boy fell on the ground. Everyone around
just___25___the boy and laughed. Anthony himself stood by to watch with a（n）___26___of fascination and amusement as the boy put on his shoes which had___27___fallen off. He tried to___28___himself up. He was so thin that the heavy schoolbag seemed to throw him off___29___. Having tried several times, he finally stood up. It was then that Anthony____30____ that the boy was limping (跛行). He was holding something black in his____31____. It was the sole (鞋底)of his left shoe. He had uneven (不平的)legs and one of shoes was thicker than the other.
Anthony walked towards the boy and____32____him to remove his left shoe. Anthony____33____the sole into the shoe for the boy and then walked away. How he wished his friends had witnessed his____34____!
Anthony ran to the toilet and tears welled up in his eyes. He looked down at one of his own shoes and____35____the additional sole glued (粘住)to the shoe____36____it would never fall out. In fact, nobody knew about his physical____37____.
“This is it! I am not going to____38____myself anymore!" declared Anthony. He took a deep____39____and went out, ready to face the world. He was____40____to accept his situation. "My friends need to know about my situation and accept me for who I am.”
21. A. noticed B. refused C. searched D. surveyed
22. A. depressed B. disgusted C. delighted D. devoted
23. A. untidy B. unlucky C. tired D. excited
24. A. smoothly B. differently C. roughly D. gently
25. A. called on B. took on C. shouted at D. stared at
26. A. chance B. mixture C. average D. purpose
27. A. merely B. hardly C. somehow D. somewhat
28. A. pick B. pack C. bring D. wake
29. A. ground B. balance C. support D. center
30. A. decided B. expected C. proved D. realised
31. A. leg B. foot C. head D. hand
32. A. allowed B. forced C. gestured D. ordered
33. A. changed B. accepted C. admitted D. slipped
34. A. belief B. kindness C. courage D. curiosity
35. A. tested B. threw C. checked D. chose
36. A. so that B. as if C. although D. because
37. A. power B. strength C. health D. disability
38. A. pity, B. addict C. forgive D. enjoy
39. A. risk B. nap C. breath D. smile
40. A. worried B. determined C. confused D. surprised
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
Have you ever had the desire to try skydiving or bungee jump off a bridge? Some find such adventurous activities quite attractive____41.____others avoid them like the deadly disease. Vida, a communication specialist from thePhilippineswho now lives inBeijing, is no doubt____42.____former. Having gone bungee jumping and ziplining, Vida clearly has a passion for these adventurous activities.
One of the____43.____(scare) moments came from zorbing (太空球运动)－an activity in which the participants are strapped (捆住) inside a large, plastic, inflatable ball and roll downhill. “One of my straps____44.____(fall) off 'mid-zorb' so I was afraid I'd get unstrapped and end up____45.____(bounce) around a ball and banging into my friend who was also strapped inside."
While there is____46.____(definite) fear in these activities, there is also an opportunity to gain a sort of independence and____47.____(confident). For Sarah, aUSnative living inBeijing, her experience of bungee jumping atVictoria Falls,Zambia, was incredibly rewarding. Unlike paragliding (滑翔伞运动) or skydiving,____48.____you may be partnered with an experienced professional, she has to do it all____49.____herself. “It required me to be brave enough_____50._____(get) up on that bridge and jump, without the help or assistance of anyone else," Sarah said.
Vida often thinks of the Helen Keller quote: “Life is either a daring adventure or nothing.” She added that “I'd rather have an adventure than experience nothing.”
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.短文改错（共10小题；每小题1分，满分10分）
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的增加、删除、或修改。

增加：在缺词处加一个漏字符号（A),并在其下面写上该加的词。

删除：把多余的词用斜线（＼）划掉。

修改：在错的词下划一横线，并在该词下面写上修改后的词。

注意：1.每次错误以及修改仅限一词；
只允许修改10处，多者（从第11处起）不计分。

Mountain climbing is a kind of sport that I am very fond. Last Sunday where we had a short holiday,my classmates and I start off to climb. The morning air was so good to breathe but we felt really energetic. We could hear many bird singing while climbing. Half the hour later,we got to the top of the mountain. We felt happily because the scenery was amazing.Seeing from the top of the mountain,our school was looked so beautiful. Though our legs hurt,they had a good time that day.
第二节书面表达（满分25分）
52.Teen Times正在组织关于生活方式的征文活动。

请你以Have a healthy lifestyle为题写一篇短文参加本次活动，内容包括:
1.不同的生活方式;
2.你的选择和原因。

注意:
1.词数100左右;
2.题目和首句已为你写好。

Have a healthy lifestyle
There are different lifestyles.
_____________________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________________ __________
参考答案
1. D
2. C
3. A
4. D
5. C
6. B
7. A
8. A 9. D 10. B 11. C
12. B 13. D 14. C 15. A
16. B 17. A 18. G 19. D 20. E
21. A 22. B 23. A 24. C 25. D 26. B 27. C 28. A 29. B 30. D 31. D 32.
C 33.
D 34. B 35. C 36. A 37. D 38. A 39. C 40. B
41. while
42. the 43. scariest
44. fell 45. bouncing
46. definitely
47. confidence
48. where 49. by
50. to get
51.(1).在fond后加of
(2). where →when
(3). start →started
(4). but →and
(5). bird→birds或many 后面加a
(6). the → an
(7). happily →happy
(8).Seeing →.Seen
(9).去掉was
(10). they →we
52.略。