2019-2020学年上海外国语大学西外外国语学校中学部高三英语第四次联考试题及答案解析

2019-2020学年上海外国语大学西外外国语学校中学部高三英语第四
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
UNUSUAL ATTRACTIONS ON THE WATER
BangkokFloating Markets
There are many floating markets where goods are sold from boats. While modem markets are more popular, floating markets still are huge attractions for local tourism. In Bangkok Floating Markets,Thailand, one of the most popular ones, any visitors can buy local foods and traditional hand-made souvenirs.
Bregenzer Festspiele（Opera festival）
The Bregenz Festival is held every year from July to August inVorarlberg,Austria. It has the world's largest stage on the water. The performances are different every year but they are usually united by one theme. The decorations（装饰）are very impressive and are worth seeing.
Viva, ArtificialIsland
Artificial islands are not something new. What makes this island special is that . it is floating. Viva is the largest out of three man-made islands along with Vista and Tera, all situated inSeoul,South Korea. The island weighs 2,000-tons and is technically a buoy（浮标）.The island unfortunately is not carbon-neutral（碳中和）but it has solar panels which can generate electricity to power the hall, restaurants and shopping malls. MarinaBayFloating Platform Stadium
This stadium was built as a temporary solution while Singapore National Stadium was rebuilt. Now it is usedfor different sporting events, concerts, and festivals. In particular, it was once used for the opening and closing ceremonies during the 2010 Summer Youth Olympics.
1. What can visitors do at Bangkok Floating Markets?
A. Performing.
B.Boating.
C. Shopping.
D. Swimming.
2. What do you know about Viva?
A. It is the biggest island inSouth Korea.
B. It has the equipment to harness solar energy.
C. It is the largest floating stage on the water.
D. It is a man-made island only for low-carbon life.
3. Which attraction should you choose to watch a basketball match?
A. Bangkok Floating Markets.
B. Bregenzer Festspiele.
C. Viva, ArtificialIsland.
D.MarinaBayFloating Platform Stadium.
B
Jack was 11 months old in the spring of 2015 when his parents, Erika and Christopher, recognized his development was not progressing as it should. The feeling was familiar to the couple. Just a few months earlier, Jack’s brother Chase, who is 16 months older, had been diagnosed with autism(自闭症) after he did not reach motion and language standards as expected.
Jack’s behaviors were similarly delayed, and his parents moved quickly to seek help. Today, Jack is 5 — he celebrated his birthday on May 13 — and he can speak in full sentences and read. After two years at a preschool that specializes in services for children with developmental disabilities, he will start kindergarten in theSmithtownschool district in September. “Our family’s experience is a good example of the power and effectiveness of early intervention. The services our boys have received made all the difference,” the parents said.
According to scientists, autism can be detected at 18 months or younger, and by age 2 a diagnosis can be considered “very reliable.” The parents said they were happy with Chase’s success at the learning center, but still had concerns for Jack because he was not speaking. Developing social and communication skills can be among the greatest challenge for individuals with autism, even if they are able to say a few words early on. “We didn’t know if he was ever going to talk,” Erika said. “That was my biggest fear. We just didn’t know.”
Looking ahead, the parents are cautiously optimistic about Jack’s next educational move. He doesn’t handle change well, they said, and he likes to know his routine. Still, they expressed confidence that his time at the learning center has given him the skills he needs to be successful.
4. How did Jack’s parents know he suffered from autism?
A. They found the baby clever.
B. They judged by their experience.
C. They found he didn’t develop.
D. They checked on him in the hospital.
5. What did the parents think of the early intervention?
A. It made no difference to the babies.
B. It benefitted the babies greatly.
C. It got their babies more disabled.
D. It helped their babies speak fluently.
6. What can we learn from the third paragraph?
A. Autism can be confirmed at 18 months old.
B. Jack’s parents were confident about his motor skills.
C. Chase’s parents were doubtful about his development
D. Jack’s parents worried about his language skills most.
7. What is the text mainly talking about?
A. Autism can be curedif parents take actions early.
B. Parents should be confident about their children’s future.
C. Early intervention in autism could improve children’s life.
D. Communication skills should be developed as early as possible.
C
Texas has been one of the most restrictive gun-rights states in America.Thanks to a new law,however,the state will be one of the most relaxed,to the degree that police are discouraged from even asking about someone's guns. And if they do, they may not have much power to do anything if the person refuses to show a license.
To be sure, the law is strict in its own way,offering a model for regulation. Under the law, open-carry citizens have to be licensed, a process that includes safety and shooting tests. They also have to show no prior psychological problems, and they have to be at least 21 years old.
It is true that gun violence dropped sharply after restrictive laws were put in place in countries like Great Britain and Australia. However,the US public seems more interested than ever in weapons and the power they convey,despite gun control groups' concern over the increase of violence. Most states in America have steadily expanded gun rights since the end of a 10-year assault(攻击)weapons ban in 2004. Black Friday this year saw the biggest gun cache(贮存)ever purchased in one day.
Considering those trends,there's a heated debate about whether the new Texas law is a model piece of legislation(立法)for a changing America,or a walking disaster just begging for trouble. As the law doesn't provide any punishment for those who refuse to show a license to a police officer, critics fear that officers may find it tough to handle potentially deadly situations. After all, armed citizens will no longer be considered suspicious, even though a lot of people might be alarmed by the sight. Most police in Texas have been told to not engage gun carriers unless they are doing something questionable or appear drunk.
For sure,New Year's Day will be an exciting one for Texas gun owners. What's not yet known is how the rest of
Texas will respond.
8. All of the following are required in the new Texas law for open carry EXCEPT
A. age limit
B. mental condition
C. online registration
D. gun-operating skills
9. What is mainly talked about in Paragraph 3?
A. The reason for putting forward the new Texas law.
B. The present situation of gun possession in America.
C. The impact of the assault weapons ban in 2004.
D. The inaction of the US government as to gun control.
10. What do critics think the new Texas law will probably lead to?
A. Heavier workload for policemen.
B. Disrespect for officers.
C. Lack of trust among citizens.
D. Difficulty in crime prevention.
11. What is the author's attitude towards the new Texas law?
A. Negative.
B. Cautious.
C. Indifferent.
D. Approving.
D
Joy Mangano is now an American inventor. She was divorced and had three kids under age 7 when she was 33, and was barely keeping up payments on her small two-bedroom home by working extra hours as a waitress. “There were times when I would lie in bed and think. I didn't know how I was going to pay that bill,” Mangano says.
But she had a special ability for seeing the obvious thing. She knew how hard it was to mop the floor. “I was tired, of bending down, putting my hands in dirty water, wringing (拧) out a mop,” Mangano says. “So, There's gotta be a better way.”
How about a “self-wringing” mop? She designed a special tool you could twist in two directions at once, and
still keep your hands clean and dry. She set out to sell it, first a few at flea markets.
Then Mangano met with the media. But would couch potatoes (电视迷) buy a mop? The experts on shopping TV were less than certain. They gave it a try, and it failed Mangano was sure it would sell if they'd let her do the on-camera display. She said, “Get me on that stage, and I will sell this mop because it's a great item.”
So QVC, a multinational corporation specializing in televised home shopping, took a chance on her. “I got onstage and the phones went crazy. We sold every mop in minutes.”
Today she's president of Ingenious Designs, a multimillion-dollar company, and one of the stars of HSN, the Home Shopping Network. Talking about the household invention, Mangano says, “It is as natural for me as it is for
a parent to talk about their child.”
12. What is the first paragraph mainly about?
A. Mangano's small home.
B. Mangano's work experience.
C. Mangano's unhappy marriage.
D. Mangano's hard living conditions.
13. Mangano sold the mop successfully with the help of ________.
A. HSN
B. QVC
C. couch potatoes
D. experts on shopping TV
14. What does Mangano think of her invention?
A. Normal.
B. Special.
C. Unsatisfactory.
D. Unbelievable.
15. What can we learn from the text?
A. HSN is a business organization that sells goods on the Internet.
B. The experts on shopping TV were confident about Mangano's mop.
C. Mangano got the idea of self-wringing mop from her own experience.
D Mangano once had to work seven days a week to support her family.
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What brings you happiness?___16___Instead of just focusing on getting your wants, ifs much easier to find happiness by ridding yourself of the things that don't serve a beneficial purpose. Here are things you should let go of if you want to lead a happy life.
Pride isn't necessarily a terrible thing. It can bring you confidence and self-assurance, which are two great qualities that can help you lead a happy life.___17___It's essential to keep your pride in check and get rid of any overload that is no longer serving you.
___18___It often arises from judgment or criticism of yourself and other people. It causes unhappiness and becomes a burden on your life. As long as you are the most honest and authentic version of yourself, no one has the right to judge you for it and that goes for you, too.
When you think about addiction, you might think of alcohol or drug addiction. But there are countless other forms of addiction, too. You could be addicted to work, sugar, video games, drama, or even a harmful relationship.___19___If you want to be happier, think about dropping your addictions.
It's also important to recognize that leaving your comfort zone is a good, although often unwanted idea. If you never leave your comfort zone, you'll never grow. Even though something can make you feel uncomfortable at first, it will benefit you in the long run.___20___
A. If you're in this situation, you,ll be much happier.
B. Always keep in mind that self-doubt has no benefits.
C. Drop the belief that your past will always be better than the future.
D. Whatever your desire is, it will always be a barrier to your happiness.
E. Many people believe if theyfulfilled their desires, they would be satisfied.
F. However, your extreme pride can ruin your personal and professional relationships.
G. Ultimately, you'll expand your horizons on who you can be and what you can achieve.
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Under the Christmas tree, I saw it — a blue tea cup set that had been on my____21____for Santa. The red gift note____22____: “To Susan from Santa.” It wasn’t china, simply a____23____toy, but I loved it as if it were the real thing.
That Christmas morning I thought I would surprise Dad by____24____him a cup of coffee with my new gift. With tea cups in hand, I____25____to the kitchen.
As a 5-year-old kid, I wasn’t allowed to touch anything hot on the stove. I broke the___26___and got the coffee pot. I carefully____27____the coffee, then added a bit of milk and sugar. I also poured myself a drop of coffee with a lot of milk, so we could have a “tea party”.
Carefully carrying the tray with our tea cups to the living room, I found Dad____28____in his favorite chair
reading a newspaper. I____29____served him his coffee. “Daddy, your coffee is OK,” I announced.
Dad_____30_____up at his little girl. “How nice, young lady,” he thanked me and____31____his tea cup.
I noticed the tea cup seemed too_____32_____for him, though it was just the right size for me. I drank my milk with coffee as Dad sipped (抿) his coffee. I could_____33_____the plastic tea cup had a_____34_____plastic taste as I sipped.
But Dad didn’t seem to mind — he just continued drinking his coffee, down to the last____35____. He smiled as he placed the_____36_____cup on the tray saying, “That’s good.” I____37____he was just being nice, drinking the bitter-tasting coffee because he didn’t want to hurt my_____38_____.
That morning I learned a_____39_____from Dad: Sometimes we need to be nice and act in good_____40_____even if life, in the moment, doesn’t really taste good.
21. A. wish B. list C. will D. plan
22. A. read B. wrote C. printed D. drew
23. A. fancy B. real C. fake D. plastic
24. A. making B. buying C. serving D. exchanging
25. A. went back B. gave away C. held on D. rushed off
26. A. rules B. door C. cups D. cupboard
27. A. boiled B. poured C. drank D. ordered
28. A. working B. sleeping C. singing D. relaxing
29. A. shyly B. proudly C. patiently D. happily
30. A. stood B. took C. looked D. put
31. A. held out B. dropped off C. turned down D. reached for
32. A. hot B. small C. cold D. light
33. A. smell B. see C. tell D. hear
34. A. bitter B. pleasant C. salty D. sweet
35. A. drop B. chance C. hope D. time
36. A. used B. dirty C. empty D. new
37. A. worried B. guessed C. hoped D. realized
38. A. mind B. feelings C. face D. behavior
39. A. trick B. skill C. lesson D. trade
40. A. taste B. faith C. interest D. attitude
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
With a big smile on her face, Gan Youqin chats with her followers in her live-stream every night, attempting____41.____(promote) sales of organs from her hometown, a small village in Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region. She, together with her teammates,____42.____(help) villagers sell nearly 500,000 kilograms of oranges every week. The 40-year-old woman, who used to be a farmer and housewife, is now admired in her hometown____43.____her great success in boosting sales of farm produce.
Gan____44.____(know) as one of the pioneers who shares country life and promotes sales of related products online. She was initially encouraged by her nephew, who asked Gan to be the main character in his short videos featuring country life.____45.____Gan’s popularity growing, they began to sell fruits from their family orchard (果园),____46.____were sold out soon. They then launched an e-commerce company selling various kinds of____47.____(agriculture) products from all over the region.
Gan’s company has been____48.____great success and Gan has received lots of awards for her____49.____(achieve). She is now devoted to shooting videos and live-streaming,_____50._____is also planning to offer free training to those who love the industry.
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:
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。

Mr. Smith had a 8-year-old son named Tony, who enjoyed listen to music very much. So he bought a piano to Tony, hoping that he can become a famous pianist one day. The little boy put her heart into practising the piano day after day and seemed to enjoy every minute of it. Therefore, half a year later, he told his father that he was tiring of practising the piano. Hearing this, Mr. Smith said, “Tony, it is one thing to be fond listening to music, but it is another thing to perform good by yourself. You can never play the piano well even if you don’t practise more.”
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。

续写的词数应为150左右。

When I was five years old, we lived in a small town in theMidwestin an old yellow house with a stream out back. On summer days, I used to play with a neighbor girl named Marie, who was two years older. She would take my hand and lead me down to the stream, where I could lie on the bank and stare at the muddy water. On one such day I was sitting on the bank, with my dirty toes in the soft warm mud, when Marie took something from the pocket of her overalls. It was a little boat, made of paper.
“Papa made this for me,” she boasted. I stared at it, immediately wishing that I had an equally fine object to show. I had nothing in my pocket but a small plastic truck with only three wheels.
Marie placed her boat in the water. Then, the current took hold of it and swirled it downstream. “See?” Marie said in excitement. “See my canoe drifting down the stream? After a while that little stream will turn into a bigger stream and it will go a little faster. Then that stream will turn into an even bigger stream, and the streams will keep getting bigger and bigger until finally it will reach a big river, and it will go faster and faster, and then it will come out in the ocean.”
“Have you ever seen the ocean, Willy?” she inquired softly, inclining her head so that her bright brown eyes looked straight into mine.
I looked down at my muddy toes and shook my head no.
“At the ocean,” Marie explained, “water reaches for miles and miles, as far as you can see, and it’s deep water, dark blue and green.”
“And there’s sailing ships that go on the ocean, where you can get on, and sail for days and weeks and months, until you get all the way toChina.”
“Pretend that canoe is a real boat, Willy,” she whispered. “You and I could get in that boat and sail all the way to the ocean.” She looked out at the stream, disappearing around a stand of trees.
Para. 1:
I fingered the useless toy truck in my pocket. _____________________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________________ ___________________
Para. 2:
Then, she looked at me with a sparkle in her eyes.
_____________________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________
参考答案
1. C
2. B
3. D
4. B
5. B
6. D
7. C
8. C 9. B 10. D 11. B
12. D 13. B 14. A 15. C
16. E 17. F 18. B 19. D 20. G
21. B 22. A 23. D 24. C 25. D 26. A 27. B 28. D 29. B 30. C 31. D 32.
B 33.
C 34. A 35. A 36. C 37.
D 38. B 39. C 40. A
41. to promote
42. helps 43. for
44. is known
45. With 46. which
47. agricultural
48. a 49. achievement(s)
50. but
51.(1).a→an
(2).listen→listening
(3).to→for
(4).can→could
(5).her→his
(6).Therefore→However
(7).tiring→tired
(8).fond后面加of
(9).good→well
(10).去掉even
52.略。