2020年淮安中学高三英语第四次联考试卷及答案解析

2020年淮安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
Personal Time Off(PTO)is something my wife and I created after having kids. We learned that，over time，a full life can leave little time for personal rest and for reflection，hanging out with friends，or just being“off. ”So，after a number of years，we make a change. If I can persuade you to take your own PTO，then these might help.
■Schedule it
First of all，one of our favorite family sayings is“schedule it. ”Sounds easy enough，but life gets complicated managing full-time work and full-time family. Put yourPTO time on the calendar and you make it a real thing.
■Be flexible and strict
If you can schedule PTO at the same time each week，then all the better. Because our calendar can get rather full，flexibility in scheduling becomes a necessity. But being strict in actually taking the time each week is more important. Skipping it once makes it easier to skip again.
■Take enough time
My typical PTO lasts a couple of hours or longer. Sometimes it might be half the day depending on what I’m doing. The goal is to spend enough time away to1et your shoulders drop.
■Do what you want to do
Remember，PTO time is about personal time to do what you want to do，not what you have to do. PTO time is about relaxation. Grab a friend and get a beer. Work can wait until tomorrow.
1.What can be the first step to take the PTO?
A.Persuade the family.
B.Have a personal rest.
C.Ask friends for advice.
D.Make a time plan.
2.What does the underlined part“let your shoulders drop”probably mean?
A.Get you more focused.
B.Have you feel relaxed.
C.Shake your shoulders often.
D.Make you feel more stressed.
3.What does the text mainly talk about?
A.Tips on how to take your time off
B.Skills to manage work and family
C.Advice on how to free yourself
D.Ways of scheduling your work
B
Everyone can be angry. But if you take the time to actually examine your anger instead of just “feeling” angry, you’ll have a better understanding of yourself. Knowing why you feel so angry can provide you with some surprising answers. These answers can enable you to suddenly grow spiritually and mentally.
I can give you a personal example. I went to a meeting once and I was verbally attacked over an application I supported at my workplace. Various people went on and on about how terrible this system was and that it never worked. That didn’t bother me that much. I was used to that but one of the comments that was said was, “Your job is pointless.” This really upset meand at the time, I was ly furious(发怒地) with that comment.
I was so angry and upset that they would treat me that way. Once I took the time to think about what was really making me so mad. I learned a lot. I realized that the comment was more truethan I wanted to admit. In the big scheme of things, my job was pointless. It wasn’t what I really wanted to be doing with my life and this was what frustrated me the most. Here I was pouring part of my heart and soul into a job I didn’t even really want to do. I was using it as a crutch(拐杖) because I didn’t have the confidence in myself to take the scary road towards what I really wanted to do. As soon as I realized that, a lot of my anger just melted away. I also realized that I needed to start focusing on what I really wanted to do.
I now consider this incident as a great gift It got me back on track to moving in the direction I wanted to go with my life. I probably wouldn’t be where I am today if I hadn’t taken the time to figure out why I was really so angry.
4. What made the author angry at the meeting?
A. The system of the company was terrible.
B. Someone said his job is insignificant.
C. The policy of the company didn’t work.
D. The application he supported was of no effect.
5. What brought down the anger of the author?
A. The apology someone made at the meeting.
B. The crutch he used to take the scary road.
C. His awareness of the fact that the comment was true.
D. The courage he had to overcome the challenges.
6. Why did the author consider the incident as a gift?
A. It brought him back on track to the goal.
B. It helped him get promoted to a higher position.
C. It helped him change his character since then.
D. It provided him with confidence in his career.
7. What can be the best title of the passage?
A. How to Cope with Verbal Attack in a Company
B. Avoid Being Pointless at Work
C. Anger Is Harmful to Health
D. Understanding Yourself Better Through Anger
C
Hundreds of children are being treated for sleep problems in Wales every year. In some cases，babies，infants (婴儿)and teenagers have been admitted to hospital in north Wales alone.
The Children’s Sleep Charity said many children were suffering from lack of sleep mainly because of technology use. Public Health Wales said sleep was as important to a child’s health as healthy eating and exercise，and children with poor sleep patterns were more likely to be fat.
Statistics obtained (获得) under the Freedom of Information Act by BBC Wales found at least 408 children have been admitted to hospitals across Wales suffering from sleep disorders since March 2013.
Children aged between 0 and 4 made up the highest number of inpatients (住院病人)，with some newborns being treated for sleep-related problems from the day of birth.
Vicki Dawson，who set up the Children’s Sleep Charity (CSC)，said sleepless nights were putting both children and parents in anxiety. “Their weight and growth may also be affected as well as their mental health，”she said.
Teachers said children showing signs of sleep shortage and tiredness in class were a concern as they couldn’t concentrate for long periods.
Psychologist Amy McClelland，of Sleep Wales，saida common problem was that children were “over excited”before bed and that families should get back to basics. “Think 1950s family home. Dinner as a family，read，chat，a film maybe，lights off and then bed. ”She added.
8. What’s the mainreason why children are short of sleep？
A. Less exercise.
B. Eating habits.
C. Technology use.
D. Sleep patterns.
9. Who are the majority of the inpatients with sleep-related disorders？
A. Infants.
B. Teenagers.
C. Teachers.
D. Parents.
10. What can we infer from what Amy McClelland said？
A. Chatting and films make children sleep more.
B. It is difficult for children to read before bed.
C. Being too excitedis good for sleep habits.
D. Relaxation has a bad effect on children.
11. What is the best title forthe text？
A. Ways to Treat Sleep Problems
B. Sleep Problems of Welsh Children
C. Sleep Habits of Welsh Children
D. The Problems of Welsh Children
D
Jules Verne was born on 8 February1828 inthe French city of Nantes. From an early age, he had a fascination with exploration and discovery. When he was six, his teacher, Madame Sambin, told him stories about her husband, who disappeared while traveling the world on a ship 30 years before. She told her class that he was like Robinson Crusoe, a fictional castaway who lived on a desert island. Verne would later write stories about similar characters.
In 1847, Verne was sent by his family to study law at a university in Paris, but he preferred to write novels, poems and plays. After graduating, he realized he wanted to write adventure stories based on science and technology.Thishad never been done before, but Verne was sure that it would be a success. His first story, Five Weeks in a Balloon, was published in September 1862. His career lasted for more than 40 years, during which time he wrote more than 60 gripping stories.
To begin with, Verne wrote positive and optimistic books. Many of these were to be his most popular creations. Although some included fantastical elements, they were usually based in scientific fact, making them believable. These happy stories weren’t to last. As he got older, Verne became less confident in the idea that science and technology were always good for the planet. His books started to include more scientists who used technology for their own-sometimes evil - purposes. Verne died on 24 March 1905, but new books continued to be published until 1919. These stories were based on ideas Verne had written about while he was still alive, but
featured new characters and plots created by his son, Michel.
In the 20th century, his books were translated into more than 140 languages and several successful film versions were released. His creations have been recognized as an inspiration for many scientists and inventors. Many of the futuristic ideas from his most popular books have since come true.
12. What is the purpose of Paragraph 1?
A To show Verne’s discovery.
B. To offer the background information of Verne.
C. To tell of the adventure of Sambin’s husband.
D. To explain how Verne began his writing career.
13. What does the underlined word “This” refer to in Paragraph 2:
A. Writing novels, poems and plays.
B. Studying law.
C. Graduating from university.
D. Wring adventure stories.
14. What can be learned about Verne’s late works?
A. They covered happy elements.
B. They were unbelievable stories.
C. They revealed Verne’s doubt on science.
D. They were partly written by Berne’s son.
15. Which of the following best describes Verne?
A. Talented and productive.
B. Popular and caring.
C. Optimistic and generous.
D. Friendly and honest.
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Choosing accommodation（住宿）is one of the most important considerations for students who study abroad. Dormitories（宿舍）, provided by universities can be a good choice._____16_____
Many foreign families open their homes to students across the world. In a homestay, students can observe, learn and experience a new lifestyle and culture, while practicing English skillsin a home environment.
_____17_____Students can even feel that they have found a second family who loves and cares for them. Hosts may involve their student guests in day-to-day family activities and also include them in social gatherings, such as holiday celebrations or trips to local attractions.
Homestay hosts can reflect the diversity（多样性）of the region in which they live. They may be single parents, retired couples or families with young children._____18_____
You can check university homestay programs, which will set certain standards for hosts, including transportation, facilities and access to shared rooms such as the kitchen and bathroom.
Although homestays can be convenient, host families are not completely responsible for students’ welfare._____19_____Don’t count on hosts to solve all of your problems. Also, remember that living in a homestay will require an adjustment period. There may be simple house rules or guidelines about internet usage, laundry, television viewing, meal times, cleanliness and money matters._____20_____Remember to be polite and respect the host family’s different lifestyles.
A. They are ready to help students.
B. Students still need to be independent.
C. As guests, students always need to mind their manners.
D. Good homestay can help students learn foreign culture.
E. Successful homestay experiences can help ease homesickness.
F. In addition to dormitories, homestay is another popular choice.
G. They will come from different social and cultural backgrounds.
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My grandmother stayed in the nursing home for five years.___21___all of the elders that I got to spend time with there, I couldn't___22___what it was been like for them without any visitors at all. I felt it was so___23___, of course.
That day, Isaw an old___24___alone on a bench, in the front entrance hall of the nursing home. Earlier he had been trying to___25___Jean with one leg, from his wheelchair. Jean is a woman who had cerebral palsy (中风) and couldn't___26___alone in her wheelchair.
I asked if they would mind my pushing Jean the rest of the___27___. Jean said, “Yes, please!" The old man smiled and said, “Thank you.” Then I praised him for his___28___and pushed Jean back to her___29___down the hall.
Now, this same man was____30____on the bench and as I got closer, he____31____me and smiled. I realized he had only one leg which was dry and a little dirty. Maybe because of the____32____, he was scratching (挠) the leg____33____. I had a cream (药膏) in my bag that seemed to do good to his____34____skin. So I handed the cream to him.
He couldn't speak English but spoke to me in his____35____language and tears started to come down his face. I____36____histears with a towel, He kept____37____and looking at me____38____I understood. I didn't really understand, but I listened and nodded.
We didn't____39____each other and aren't blood-related but, at that moment, we shared a____40____that went beyond blood, heart to heart. When I see him again, he may not remember me but I will remember him.
21. A. Dealing with B. Thinking about C. Turning to D. Searching for
22. A. imagine B. appreciate C. remember D. determine
23. A. useless B. secure C. sad D. reliable
24. A. nurse B. doctor C. man D. partner
25. A. harm B. calm C. entertain D. push
26. A. settle B. move C. escape D. explore
27. A. block B. yard C. street D. way
28. A. tip B. kindness C. invitation D. identity
29. A. room B. station C. office D. nation
30. A. alone B. frightened C. active D. dusty
31. A. changed B. disliked C. rescued D. recognized
32. A. dirt B. steam C. loss D. type
33. A. happily B. responsibly C. continuously D. universally
34. A. face B. hand C. leg D. head
35. A. poor B. native C. foolish D. selfish
36. A. mixed B. stopped C. hid D. wiped
37. A. debating B. talking C. bargaining D. laughing
38. A. even though B. in case C. as if D. ever since
39. A. know B. affect C. beat D. admit
40. A. medal B. disadvantage C. suffering D. connection
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
Members of the post-1990 generation apply____41.____ various positions and hold high expectations of the jobs. They are particular about jobs and it is common for them____42.____ (break) appointments for job interviews.
The only child is the characteristic of most families since 1990. His or her living condition has____43.____(great) improved from that of the post-1980 and post-1970 generations. They don’t experience much pressure in life so they pay closer attention to personal preferences and interests when____44.____（hunt）for a job.
They don’t care about the amount of money they make.____45.____, the working environment, the happiness they get from their work and respect from others are the first three things____46.____matter most.
As the saying goes, second____47.____(think) are the best. The post-1990 generation does not think twice about leaving in their first year of work. If they lose interest in a job or are not clear about their future career path, they____48.____(give ) up easily.
Members of the generation are also self-centered They want more time for____49.____(they) and are not willing to work overtime. Their attitude to life is more casual.
This generation is very sensitive and has a lot of self-respect,______50.______the employers need to be concerned about their temperaments（性情）and ways of communication.
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。

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；
只允许修改10处，多者（从第11处起）不计分。

In order to reduce our pressure of learning, on May 28, our school organized all the Senior 2 student to go hiking through the mountain outside the city. At 6 am, all of us have set off. At first, we felt very exciting and confident. After several hours, therefore, some of us were tired and discouraged. When deal with this problem, we inspired and supported each other. Eventual, at 12:30 pm, all the participants arrived at the top of the mountain, that we had lunch and took pictures to mark this activity. At 8:00 pm, we returned school. This activity
impressed us a lot. They developed our determination to overcome difficulties, promoted our teamwork and build up our health.
第二节书面表达（满分25分）
52.阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。

My 10-year-old daughter and I were driving fromLos AngelestoDallas. We were running low on gas somewhere inNew Mexicoand figured we’d see a gas station soon enough to fill up.
But that didn’t happen and we realized we were not going to make it to the next town. So my daughter made up a sign that read “Low on gas. Can u help?” and held it outside her window in the hope that a driver in the next lane would notice it and stop.
There weren’t too many vehicles passing us at the time. It was a desolate (荒凉的) stretch of road and about 3:30 pm on a weekday. A suburban was driving along happily in the neighboring lane ahead of us. We caught up with it in the hope the driver would notice the sign.
An elderly gentleman was driving it and after a brief expression of confusion on his face, he seemed to have noticed the sign and slowed down to pull over. We pulled over right behind him.
He was friendly and was eager to help us. At first he thought we didn’t have enough money to buy gas, so he offered to buy us gas at the next townRoswellthat was about 10 miles away!! Awfully sweet of a stranger to offer that.
When we explained our difficulty of not having enough gas to get to Roswell, he said he was a ranch (牧场) hand that was returning home from work. His ranch was about 20 minutes away and they had a gas pump on there, so if we could give him 40 minutes, he would head back there, get a can of gasoline and fill up our tank for us.
注意：
1.续写词数应为150左右；
2.请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。

It was a long wait.
_____________________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________________ _________
Filled with gratitude, we decided to do something.
_____________________________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________________________ _________
参考答案
1. D
2. B
3. A
4. B
5. C
6. A
7. D
8. C 9. A 10. A 11. B
12. B 13. D 14. C 15. A
16. F 17. E 18. G 19. B 20. C
21. B 22. A 23. C 24. C 25. D 26. B 27. D 28. B 29. A 30. A 31. D 32.
A 33. C 34. C 35.
B 36. D 37. B 38.
C 39. A 40. D
41. for
42. to break
43. greatly
44. hunting
45. Instead##However
46. that 47. thoughts
48. will give
49. themselves
50. so
51.(1). student→students;
(2). 将have去掉;
(3). exciting→excited;
(4).therefore→however;
(5). deal→dealing;
(6).Eventual→Eventually;
(7). that→where;
(8). 在returned后加to;
(9). They→It;
(10). build→built.
52.略。