2019-2020学年三明市第九中学高三英语第四次联考试卷及参考答案

2019-2020学年三明市第九中学高三英语第四次联考试卷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
Book reading is certainly one of the most absorbing habits. For young adults who love to read, finding some good books to read is very essential. Writing a book review can help you to improve your language and writing skills.
The Book Thief
Listed onThe New York Times Children’s Best Seller List for over 100 weeks, The Book Thief by Markus Zusak is the story of a young girl in the Nazi camps set during World War II. So, if you love history and wish to learn how the life was during Adolf Hitler’s time, read this historic book.
The Diary of Young Girl
Even Anne Frank can not have imagined that her personal diary written during World War II would become such a popular book. It’s a must read that describes the situation of a family in the evils of wars through the eyes of a teenager.
Animal Farm
Animal Farm is one of the most popular books by George Orwell. It is just a reflection of the Stalin and World War II period that has been so creatively presented in this book. It is an interesting example of how literature can be used to present conditions common in the society.
Adventures of Huckleberry Finn
Mark Twain’s Adventures of Huckleberry Finn is one of the great American novels in history, and is certainly a great pick for young adults. Young Huck Finn and his mischief along with the color1 ful description of people around theMississippi Rivermake this novel a great book to read.
1.Which book describes the author’s own experiences according to this passage?
A.The Book Thief
B.The Diary of Young Girl
C.Animal Farm
D.Adventures of Huckleberry Finn
2.What do the first three books have in common?
A.All of them are about wars.
B.All of them are about farms.
C.All of them are intended for history lovers.
D.All of them were written during World War II.
3.The purpose of this passage is to _________.
A.instruct youngsters how to improve skills
B.tell youngsters some wonderful reading habits
C.introduce several good books to youngsters
D.give youngsters advice on writing a book review
B
Nina Wygant, 11, sits in front of a long table in a classroom that looks more like a trendy coffee shop than an elementary school classroom. Some of her fifth-grade classmates at Hopewell Memorial Junior High School sit on high-top chairs at counters. Others choose to sit in club chairs or soft bean bags in comfortable. "I like it because it gives us an environment we like or need to settle down and read a book that we would like to concentrate on instead of having desks and being all quiet," said Vivian Garcia, 10. “You can just space out and have your own little area. I find it very amazing that you can pick your own books instead of being told what to read.”
That’s the end goal, said teacher Heather Shadish. Reading has always been a passion for this English language arts and science teacher, a passion she instills（灌输）in her pupils. Back then, in her literature class in graduate school at Chatham University, a professor read aloud the first chapter ofBecause of Winn-Dixieby Kate DiCamillo, a Newbery Medalist. "That was the moment I knew I wanted to some day teach reading. There was a spark there. I just felt these are the kind of books I need to share with kids ---the books that are going to make them feel something and make them fall in love with reading instead of reading being achore.”
But information in children's workbooks is limited, so they open tablets and connect to Epic - a digital library that's free to educators and librarians, but $7.99 a month for parents — giving kids unlimited access to approximately 35,000 books（both print and audio）, quizzes and videos to enhance learning.
“Epic gives students access to information not found in a textbook and presents it in a more interesting way," she said.
4. What does Vivian think of the reading experience?
A. She favors club chairs and free discussion.
B. She feels comfortable to be told what to read.
C. She enjoys the environment and reading choice.
D. She finds it easy to pick a book in a crowded area.
5. What does the underlined word “chore" in paragraph 2 mean?
A. Task.
B. Process.
C. Habit.
D. Skill.
6. What can children get from Epic?
A. Free audio books.
B. Tasks on reading levels.
C. Advice from educators.
D. Useful learning resources.
7. Which of the following is the best title of the passage?
A. A Teacher's New Reading Method
B. Pupils' love of Reading Room
C. Options of Teaching Reading
D. Easy Access to Digital Reading
C
Learning to say “yes, and”
When I first heard about the improvisation (即兴交流) class, I was hesitating. As a quiet and shy girl, I feared improvising in front of strangers. However,I knew I wanted to work as a science communicator after finishing my Ph.D., so it seemed like a perfect opportunity to learn how to speak and communicate with others effectively. I signed up, knowing the experience would give me help.
During our first class, we learned an important concept of improvisation: “yes, and.” It means that, as improvisers, we’d better accept what fellow performers say. If someone says that rhinos (犀牛) are librarians, for example, then rhinos are librarians. We do not question the logic; we say “yes” and then continue with the scene as if nothing is wrong.
The first few scenes were hard, but as weeks turned into months, I became more comfortable andeven started to enjoy our classes. I became better at listening, relating to my conversation partners, and communicating clearly in the moment. Once when I was giving a presentation about my science, an audience member surprised me with a question that didn’t grow out of the information I’d presented. Instead of getting confused and nervous, I took the “yes, and” approach—accepting the question and letting my mind focus on why it was asked. That helped me find an appropriate answer. I got pretty excited about it.
The benefits of improvisation go beyond communication. Before attending the class, I would get stuck when
my experiments produced unexpected data, thinking that I had made a mistake. But now, instead of getting discouraged, I will stay open to the possibility that the results are real, keep exploring the data and end up identifying a new type of cell—one that isn’t behaving as expected.
I think all scientists can benefit from this lesson. If the data say rhinos are librarians, then it’s worth findingout whether rhinos are, in fact, librarians. As scientists, our job isn’t to challenge data that support a preconceived (先入为主的) story, but to say “yes, and.”
8. Why did the author attend the improvisation class?
A. To get a different experience.
B. To finish her Ph.D. at university.
C. To give up her job as a science communicator.
D. To improve her speaking and communicating ability.
9. What was the author’s change after attending the improvisation class?
A. She formed her own idea quickly.
B. She came up with lots of creative responses.
C. She paid more attention to the logic of answers.
D. She became a good listener before giving an opinion.
10. The author mentions applying the “yes, and” approach to her scientific experiments to ______.
A. explain the process of using the method
B. prove the benefits of the improvisation class
C. share her own research experiences with readers
D. attract fellow scientists to attend the improvisation class
11. What can be inferred about scientists from the last paragraph?
A. They should attend the improvisation class.
B. They should question all preconceived ideas.
C. They should carry on research by admitting earlier data.
D. They should try to improve their professional knowledge.
D
Experts are warning about the risks of extremely picky(挑剔的)eating after a teenager living on a diet of chips and crisps developed lasting sight loss. Eye doctors inBristolcared for the 17-year-old after his sight had gone to the point of blindness. Tests showed he had serious vitamin deficiency(缺乏). Dr. Denize Atan, who treated him at
the hospital, said, “His diet was basically a portion of chips from the local fish and chip shop every day. He also used to snack on crisps and sometimes white bread and ham, and not really any fruit and vegetables.”
The teenager saw his doctor at the age of 14 because he had been feeling tired and unwell. At that time he suffered from vitamin B12 deficiency, but he did not stick with the treatment or improve his poor diet. Three years later, he was taken to theBristolEyeHospitalbecause of progressive sight loss.
He was not overweight or underweight, but he had lost minerals from his bones, which was really quite shocking for a boy of his age. In terms of his sight loss, he met the standards of being blind. “He had blind spots right in the middle of his sight,” said Dr Denize Atan, “That means he can’t drive and would find it reallyarduousto read, watch TV or recognize faces.”
Dr Denize Atan said that parents should learn about the harm that can be caused by picky eating, and turn to experts for help. For those who are concerned , she advised, “It’s best not to be anxious about picky eating , and instead calmly introduce one or two new foods with every meal.” She said multivitamin tablets can supplement(补充) a diet, but cannot take the place of eating healthily. “It’s much better to take in vitamins through a varied and balanced diet,” she said, adding that too manycertain vitamins , including vitamin A, can be harmful ,“so you don’t want to overdo it.”
12. What does Dr Denize Atan imply in paragraph 1?
A. The diet of the boy is not balanced.
B. Fruit and vegetables are rich in vitamins.
C. Picky eating is common among teenagers.
D. The cause of the boy’s disease is unknown.
13. Why did the boy go to see his doctor at the age of 14?
A. To improve his poor diet.
B. To get some help to lose weight.
C. To be treated for his discomfort.
D. To slow down his progressive sight loss.
14. What does the underlined word “arduous” in paragraph 3 probably mean?
A. Important.
B. Easy.
C. Necessary.
D. Difficult.
15. What does the last paragraph mainly talk about?
A. Reasons why the boy is seriously ill.
B.Suggestions for the boy’s family to care for him.
C. Advice for parents worried about picky eating.
D. Waysof taking in enough vitamins and minerals.
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Some shy people find that they can talk fine with their old friends, but struggle with strangers. They want to “fit-in” with new people, but it’s really not easy for them.___16___.
Work on Raising Self-confidence
Having high self-confidence helps you to be outgoing because you get recognition from yourself.___17___
Be in the Present Moment
Shy people spend too much time in their heads.___18___. Being mindful of the present moment increases social ability because you have “more to work with”. This improves your confidence, making you more likely to be outgoing.
Say No to Limiting Beliefs
Some people are so careful in conversations. They don’t want to say “wrong things”. They don’t like themselves around new people and can’t stand out because they’re afraid even to try.___19___. So, plan to say something a little embarrassing about yourself in a conversation. The point is, you’ll prove to yourself it’s OK to be not always right. That way you’ll feel free to be social with people.
Little by little you’ll get better. As you succeed, you’ll grow confident to be more outgoing, which will lead to more social success.___20___.
A. Then, you’re in a positive state of finding more friends.
B. The real problem is that the feeling is based on completely false beliefs.
C. When you feel good about yourself, what others think of you doesn’t matter so much.
D. Here are some tips on how to be more outgoing and be social with people.
E. They could improve their social skills through these ways.
F. Because of this, they don’t catch helpful details of the moment.
G. You’ll know you can fit in whenever and wherever you like.
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The summer after my firstyear of college, I got my first job as a waiter in a restaurant. For me, it was a step moving from a___21___child to a more independent adult. I had never___22___a day in my life when I was in
high school because my____23____wanted me to focus on study.
I printed out a recently updated resume(简历)I first___24___in my senior year and filled out dozens of applications. I sent applications____25____to get my first couple of choices. I got no calls or emails back.____26____, halfway through the third week, I finally got a call back from one of theplaces I applied to. We had____27____a meeting time, and after my___28___, I was more than ready to start working the following Monday.
When working, it was very___29___that I was the new guy. My parents_____30_____that I would not last the first two weeks, and that I would be______31______looking for more jobs. However, I stuck with it.I made sure to put a_____32_____on my face every day no matter what_____33_____. At times, some customers were always asking to speak with my______34______. Every time I heard that, I thought if I had a dollar, I would_____35_____work a day in my life. However, I______36______to get the hang of things after a couple of weeks. I always suggested the suitable_____37_____for customers.
A couple of weeks later, I had been told by the manager that I had received the______38______employee of the month. At that moment, I felt like I had truly_____39_____it, and this was the first ofmany achievements I would receive while working. It taught me a lot about responsibility and the______40______of insisting on the work.
21. A. free B. dependent C. naughty D. cheerful
22. A. spent B. worked C. saved D. wasted
23. A. friends B. s C. parents D. teachers
24. A. wrote B. improved C. planned D. tried
25. A. agreeing B. promising C. managing D. hoping
26. A. Besides B. Meanwhile C. However D. Therefore
27. A. set up B. put up C. taken up D. made up
28. A. contribution B. interview C. experience D. experiment
29. A. lucky B. terrible C. likely D. obvious
30. A. figured B. advised C. proved D. admitted
31. A. unhappy B. alone C. back D. crazy
32. A. flower B. sign C. note D. smile
33. A. appeared B. happened C. rose D. operated
34. A. manager B. partner C. roommate D. waiter
35. A. only B. nearly C. never D. regularly
36. A. started B. refused C. wanted D. pretended
37. A. tickets B. plans C. cases D. choices
38. A. friendly B. best C. hopeful D. amazing
39. A. got B. had C. kept D. made
40. A. truth B. power C. importance D. way
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
Ant Forest, a green project by the world's leading payment and lifestyle platform Alipay,____41.____(receive) the “U.N. Champions of the Earth” award in September, 2019.
The award is the United Nation's highest environmental honor and was given to Ant Forest for inspiring more than half a billion people to adopt an eco-friendly and greener lifestyle, thus greatly____42.____(contribute) to ecological protection with the help of digital technology.
Alipay achieved this____43.____(remark) success by motivating its users to choosefrom various low-carbon____44.____(option) in their daily lives, such as limited usage ofpaper and plastic, online payment of bills____45.____green travel using public transportationor bicycles instead____46.____driving cars.
“Green energy points” are also given to users each time they choose an eco-friendly option, and once enough points____47.____(accumulate), users are allowed to grow a virtual tree in their Ant Forest app. Afterwards, a real tree is planted by Alipay and____48.____(it) partners in some of the country's most dry areas. Users can view their trees in real-time via satellite.
The publicity Ant Forest gained is creating a positive cycle by____49.____an increasing number of people are encouraged to adopt an energy-saving lifestyle. Alipay Ant Forest shows that it is possible for people_____50._____(make) collective efforts while relying on digital technology for a better and greener future.
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.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.每处错误及修改仅限一词
只允许修改10处，多者（从第11处起）不计分
Dear Sir,
Thank you for invite me to the summer English course in your school. As for your choice between the two courses, I prefer a four-week course because it will give me more time to do some traveling and make a few new friends. Of all the subject I’m learning at school, I like English best. I had learned English for 6 years but my spoken English remains poorly. So I hope to take this chance improve it. If possible, I’d like to stay with a family for a few days in order that I can learn about any customs in England, what I’m particularly interested in. I believe I will have a wonderful time in this summer.
第二节书面表达（满分25分）
52.2021年世界地球日主题为“修复我们的地球”。

请以“Restore Our Earth”为题写一篇演讲稿。

内容要点：(1)说明“修复我们的地球”的重要性；(2)对“修复我们的地球”提出行动建议。

注意：(1)词数100左右；
(2)可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。

Restore Our Earth
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参考答案
1. B
2. A
3. C
4. C
5. A
6. D
7. A
8. D 9. D 10. B 11. C
12. A 13. C 14. D 15. C
16. D 17. C 18. F 19. B 20. A
21. B 22. B 23. C 24. A 25. D 26. C 27. A 28. B 29. D 30. A 31. C 32.
D 33. B 34. A 35. C 36. A 37. D 38. B 39. D 40. C
41. received
42. contributing
43. remarkable
44. options
45. and 46. of
47. are accumulated/have been accumulated
48. its 49. which
50. to make
51.(1). invite → inviting
(2). your → my
(3). a → the
(4).subject → subjects
(5). had → have
(6).poorly → poor
(7). chance后加to
(8). any → some
(9). what → which
(10). 去掉in
52.略。