吉林省实验中学2020-2021学年度高三年级第四次诊断考试英语试卷
吉林省实验中学2020-2021学年度高三年级
期末考试外语试卷
出题人：郑宇审题人：梁学鹏
本试卷分第Ⅰ卷（选择题）和第Ⅱ卷（非选择题）两部分，共150分。
第I卷（客观题，共100分）
第一部分：听力（共两节，满分30分）
第一节（共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分）
听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关
小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。
1. What does Lisa want to drink?
A. Coffee.
B. Juice.
C. Milk.
2. Who is interested in fashion designing?
A. Lily.
B. Michael.
C. James.
3. Why does Susan go to the art school?
A. To do part-time work.
B. To take painting class.
C. To pick up her grandma.
4. What is the man doing?
A. Renting a car.
B. Buying a car.
C. Booking tickets.
5. What are the speakers mainly talking about?
A. Some photos.
B. The forest in winter.
C. Their favorite animals.
第二节（共15小题；每小题1.5分，满分22.5分）
听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟；听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。
◆听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。
6. Why doesn’t the woman buy the jackets?
A. She doesn’t need one.
B. She finds them expensive.
C. She doesn’t think they’re beautiful.
7. What is the woman’s attitude toward the skirts?
A. Satisfied.
B. Disappointed.
C. Uninterested.
◆听第7段材料，回答第8至9题。
8. What did Lisa’s friends encourage her to do?
A. Take writing classes.
B. Have a story published.
C. Write about their stories.
9. What does the man want to be in the future?
A. A poet.
B. An actor.
C. A director.
◆听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。
10. When will the winter camp begin?
A. On January 2nd.
B. On January 5th.
C. On January 8th.
11. How much will it cost two kids to join the winter camp?
A. $216.
B. $324.
C. $432.
12. What relation is Mary to Jim?
A. His cousin.
B. His sister.
C. His classmate.
◆听第9段材料，回答第14至16题。
13. At what age did Thomas get married?
A. 22.
B. 25.
C. 32.
14. Where did the old couple first meet?
A. In a classroom.
B. At a library.
C. At a party.
15. What was Thomas like?
A. Serious.
B. Kind.
C. Hot-tempered.
16. What was Jane’s purpose of going to Norway again?
A. To study there.
B. To find work there.
C. To be with Thomas.
◆听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。
17. What was the result of the fire?
A. Many people were injured.
B. Many factories were destructed.
C. Around 10,000 people were homeless.
18. What do people in Mirpur mainly do to make a living?
A. Make clothing.
B. Produce plastic.
C. Sell woods.
19. What made the fire fighters’ work more difficult?
A. The hot weather.
B. The lack of water.
C. The terrible traffic.
20. Where are the homeless people now?
A. On the street.
B. In a factory.
C. At nearby schools.
第二部分：阅读理解（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，从每题所给的四个选项中，选出最佳选项。
A
Jacksonville is the largest city in Florida and has a large number of shopping malls to suit different tastes for tourists and guests to shop. Here are some great places where you can shop in Jacksonville.
Gateway Town Center
The venerable Gateway Town Center is on e of Jacksonville’s oldest shopping malls, providing an electric mix of exciting stores and fun amusements! Gateway Town Center is located at 5184 Norwood Avenue and owns a mixture of retail boutiques(时装店), like Footlocker and Ashley Stewart. You can visit Gateway Town Center Mondays through Saturdays from 10:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., and Sundays from noon to 6:00.
St. Johns Town Center
The newest and trendiest shopping destination in the city is St. Johns Town Center. This center has all your national favorites like Dillard’s, Barnes & Noble and Target as well as a great restaurant selection. St. Johns Town Center is open from 10:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. Mondays through Saturdays and 11:00 a.m. to 6:00 on Sundays.
Regency Square Shopping Center
On 9501 Arlington Expressway stands the Regency Square Mall. Children like riding on the mall’s mini train while adults like to shop and socialize. Movie fans will like knowing that the Regency Square Mall has a 24 screen AMC theatre. You can visit this mall from 10:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. Mondays through Saturdays, and Sundays from noon to 6:00 p.m..
River City Marketplace
River City Marketplace located in Jacksonville is the largest shopping mall in the city with 70 shops including such stores as Lowes, Wal-Mart Super Center, Pet Smart and Old Navy. All these shops can be found at the open-air plaza. The mall’s 14 screen Hollywood theaters are a great attraction for movie buffs. River City Marketplace’s hours of operation ar e 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. Mondays through Saturdays and 11:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. on Sundays.
21. If you want to enjoy a good dining during shopping you can go to _______.
A. Regency Square Shopping Center
B. River City Marketplace
C. Gateway Town Center
D. St. Johns Town Center
22. Why do children would like to visit Regency Square Shopping Center?
A. they can make many friends
B. they can take the mini train there
C. they can buy a lot of wonderful toys
D. they can play their favorite computer games
23.This passage is probably taken from _______.
A. a textbook
B. an advertisement
C. a science magazine
D. an announcement
B
In one of my favorite photographs of my mother, she's about 18 with long, blond hai r. It’s the 1970s and my dad is there, too, hugging her from behind.
I haven’t seen this photo for years. I have no idea where it is now, but I still think of it—and, specifically, my mom is in it. She looks so young and innocent. At that time she hasn't yet dropped out of college, or got married. The young woman in this photo has no idea that life will bring her five children and five grandchildren, one divorce, two marriages and a move across the country.
For me, as for many daughters, the time before my mother became a mother is a string of stories, told and retold: the time she sold her childhood Barbie doll to buy a ticket to Woodstock; the time she worked as a waitress at Howard Johnson's, struggling to pay her way through her first year at Rutgers. The old photos of her are even more appealing than the stories because they're a historical
records carrying the weight of fact.
It is always a comfort from those photos to know that time, aging and motherhood cannot take away a woman's essential identity. For daughters who closely resemble their moms, it must be an even bigger comfort: these mothers and daughters are twins, separated by a generation, and an old photo serves as a kind of mirror.
For daughters, these old photos of our mothers feel like both a chasm(巨大差异) and a bridge. The woman in the picture is someone other than the woman we know. She is also exactly the person in the photo — still, right now. Finally, we see that the woman we’ve come to think of as Mom —whether she’s nurturing(养育), or disapproving, or thoughtful, or supportive, or sentimental—is also a mysterious, fun, brave baby.
She’s been here all this time.
24. What can we know about the author's mother from paragraphs 2&3?
A. She was good at storytelling.
B. She divorced twice all her life.
C. She traveled across the country in her youth.
D. Life was tough for her during her first year at college.
25. Why does the author find the photo of her mother appealing?
A. The photo reminds her of her mother.
B. Her mother looks young and happy in the photo.
C. The photo tells a lot about her mother in her youth.
D. She wonders why her mother dropped out of college.
26. Some photos of mothers bring comfort to their daughters because ________.
A. the photos are kept well even after generations
B. the photos record the life of the mothers faithfully
C. the photos help daughters to learn more about their mothers
D. the photos show the essential part of the mothers remains unchanged
27. Which one could be the best title of the passage?
A. The Pictures of Our Mothers.
B. My Favorite Picture of My Mother.
C. Our Mothers as We Never Saw Them.
D. The Way to Learn About Our Mothers.
C
A new device works like a solar panel, except it doesn't harvest energy from the sun. It captures energy from the cold night sky.
A prototype(雏形) of the device produced enough electricity at night to power a small light bulb.
A bigger version might one day light rooms or charge phones. It could also power electronics in remote or low-resource areas that lack electricity.
The device makes use of the temperature difference between the earth and outer space to create
electricity. As long as one side of it is cooler than the other, the generator can produce electricity. The cooler side faces the sky and is attached to an aluminum(铝) plate. That plate is sealed beneath a transparent cover and surrounded with insulation(隔热材料) to keep out heat. The bottom of the generator is attached to an exposed aluminum plate. That plate is warmed by the local air. At night, the top plate can get a couple of degrees Celsius cooler than the bottom of the generator.
Researchers tested a 20-centimeter prototype one clear December night in Stanford University, California. The generator produced up to 25 milliwatts of power per square meter of the device. That was enough power to light a small light emitting diod e(发光二极管)，or a LED bulb. Further improvements might increase its production to at least 500 milliwatts per square meter. The system might need more insulation around the cool, top plate to do that.
“The device could also help power remote weather stations or other environmental devices,”says Aaswath Raman. He is a material scientist who works on the device at the University of California, Los Angeles. “This may be useful in polar regions where people can’t see sunlight for months,” Raman says. “If you have some low-power devices and you need to power them through three months of darkness, this might be a way.”
28. What does the author mainly talk about in Paragraph 3?
A. Application fields of the device.
B. Significant effects of the device.
C. The working principle of the device.
D. The developing process of the device.
29. How can researchers make the device produce more electricity?
A. By putting more insulation around the top plate.
B. By using it in extremely cold and clear nights.
C. By attaching the bottom plate to a warm plate.
D. By covering the top plate with a transparent lid.
30. What is the limitation with the tested device?
A. It won't be expanded to be much larger.
B. It fails to produce electricity fast enough.
C. It is unable to power small electric lamps.
D. It produces a limited amount of electricity.
31. What's Raman's attitude to the new device?
A. Hopeful.
B. Doubtful.
C. Negative.
D. Ambiguous.
D
Climate change is taking its toll on one of the world’s coldest places. A study suggests that the Arctic “may be essentially ice-free during summer within 15 years.”The study used statistical models to predict the future amount of Arctic ice, which suggested that the Arctic could be ice-free in the summer during the decade of the 2030s.
Sea ice is frozen ocean water that melts each summer, then refreezes each winter. Arctic ice has
long been considered a canary(金丝雀)in a coal mine for climate scientists. Climate scientists believe it is a valuable message showing potential danger. The amount of summer sea ice in the Arctic has been steadily shrinking over the past few decades because of global warming. It reached its second-smallest level on record in 2019. the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) said.
Sea ice affects Arctic communities and wildlife such as polar bears and walruses(海象), and it is helpful to adjust the planet’s temperature by influencing the circulation of the atmosphere and ocean. ‘The extent of Arctic ice is important to Arctic people, whose lands are being affected by increased coastal loss,”NOAA said in a statement.”However, the disappearance of ice creates economic opportunities, including the opening of oil fields and new shipping routes." What scientists refer to as the first “ice-free”Arctic summer year will occur when the Arctic has less than 1 million square kilometers of sea ice.
As the climate changes, the Arctic is warming more than twice as fast as the rest of the planet. Arctic air temperatures were about 3.4 degrees above average in 2019, and were the second-warmest since records began in 1900. Scientists also said the results of the study indicate that the ice may disappear even more quickly than current models suggest.
32. Which year will see an ice-free summer most likely?
A. 2030.
B. 2035.
C. 2040.
D. 2045.
33. Which i s closest in meaning to the underlined phrase “a canary(金丝雀) in a coal mine” ?
A. A danger.
B. A conclusion.
C. A disaster.
D. A warning.
34. What can we infer from Paragraph 3?
A. The disappearance of sea ice can be double-edged.
B. Sea ice has created many economic opportunities.
C. Sea ice does good to Arctic people and wild animals.
D. The planet’s temperature adjusts the atmosphere and ocean.
35. What is the text mainly about?
A. Climate change causes ice melting.
B. The Arctic may face ice-free summers.
C. Sea ice has affected the Arctic greatly.
D. Arctic ice is disappearing quickly.
第二节：（共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分）
根据对话内容，从对话后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
What do the world’s most successful people all have in common?
By examining the work habits of over 150 greatest writers and artists and scientists, the researchers including Stanford Professor Jeffrey Pfeffer found that high achievers like Robert Moses turn out to be all alike:
Busy! Busy!
36 In a study of general managers in industry, John Kotter reported that many of them
worked 60 to 65 hours per week—which translates into at least six 10-hour days. The ability and willingness to work difficult and tiring hours has characterized many powerful figures. Energy and strength provide many advantages to those seeking to build power.
Just Say No!
The difference between successful people and very successful people is that very successful people say “no” to almost everything. And that’s what gives them the time to accomplish so much. 37 And focus means saying “no” to a lot of distractions (分神).
Know What You Are!
Ignore your weakness and k eep improving your strengths. Don’t waste time exploring skill areas where you have little competence. Instead, focus on—and build on—your strengths. 38 Create Good Luck!
Luck is not magical—there is a science to it. Richard Wiseman studied lucky people for his book Luck Factor, and broke down what they do right. 39 By being more outgoing, open to new ideas, following the feeling that something is true, being optimistic, lucky people create possibilities.
Does applying these principles to your life actually work? Wiseman created a “luck school” to test the ideas—and it was a success. In total, 80 percent of people who attended Luck School said that their luck had increased. 40
A. Spend enough time to improve your weakness.
B. Achievement requires focus.
C. On average, these people reported that their luck had increased by more than 40 percent.
D. They never stop working and they never lose a minute.
E. Busy people are more likely to be lucky.
F. This means knowing who you are, what you are and what you are good at.
G. Certain personality types are luckier because they behave in a way that offers
the chance for good opportunities.
第三部分：完形填空（共20小题；每小题1.5分，满分30分）
阅读下面短文，掌握其大意，然后从各题所给的四个选项中，选出最佳选项。
“Nobody else knows what they are doing eit h er.” I read this quote about six years ago when I was in college．
I lived through college life without any 41 . When professors said it was time to hand in my homework, I handed it in. When I was told that I hadn’t enough 42 to get my degree, I studied hard to 43 examinations to complete several courses．
One day, I was having dinner with some classmates. On e said suddenly, “I plan to buy a 44 within three years after graduation.”
I almost 45 , “Really? Do you know how 46 it is to buy one house?”
He said leisurely, “Mortgage (抵押贷款).”
Another added, “Great! I 47 to pass the examination of Chartered Financial Analyst and get the certificate within five years after graduation.”
I just seemed to hear something 48 .
I 49 like this way. I worked at a bar. Unhappily! Every day, I got up hurriedly and got on the bus to work. After work, I slept, again and aga in. I didn’t know why I led such a 50 life that I had 51 wanted, and where my life would 52 .
Like 90% of my peers, I still had no 53 what I wanted to do with my life or who I wanted to become. At the exact same time Instagram(一款社交软件)was becoming really big. I started 54 bloggers and world travelers who seemed to have it all together. How had they 55 it out? What had they been given that I hadn’t?
We were totally 56 ; the only thing 57 us was that they had plans or 58 , and they had taken action. All of a sudden, I came down to earth, _59 that if I took things into my own hands, I would figure it out. I began to think my _ 60 and just do something. Then three years later, I became a freelance writer.
41. A. experiences B. concerns C. failures D. tests
42. A. grades B. credits C. achievements D. missions
43. A. prepare B. sit C. pass D. read
44. A. car B. school C. pet D. house
45. A. approved B. denied C. quieted D. choked
46. A. hard B. fantastic C. realistic D. important
47. A. manage B. expect C. learn D. rush
48. A. funny B. normal C. real D. inspiring
49. A. moved B. succeeded C. graduated D. dreamed
50. A. meaningful B. fruitful C. economical D. miserable
51. A. never B. formally C. clearly D. always
52. A. end B. begin C. change D. lead
53. A. direction B. trip C. idea D. effort
54. A. questioning B. following C. understanding D. contacting
55. A. figured B. shown C. thought D. printed
56. A. different B. calm C. unique D. equal
57. A. separating B. freeing C. connecting D. warning
58. A. sponsors B. aims C. courses D. faults
59. A. searching B. remembering C. realizing D. doubting
60. A. misfortunes B. friends C. advantages D. stories
第II卷（客观题，共50分）
第一节语法填空（共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分）
阅读下面短文，按照句子结构的语法性和上下文连贯的要求，在空格处填入一个适当的词或使用括号中词语的正确形式填空。
One cannot talk about Chinese philosophy without mentioning Confucianism. Its founder, Confucius, was a great 61 (educate) and thinker in his times. He 62 (influence) Chinese
culture through the ages.
At the time 63 Confucius lived, education was not available to all. Confucius was a member of the upper class, 64 he believed education and knowledge belonged to anyone who had the desire 65 (learn). He opened a school in his home and provided the public 66 private and free education. From the book Lunyu we can learn that ren and li are two core 67 (concept) of Confucianism.
What is ren? Confucius 68 (simple) explains it as “love of people” He said, “Do not do towards others anything you would not want to be done to you.” This 69 ( know) as one of the "Golden Rules.”
What is li? Lunyu records: The purpose of li is to maintain harmonious relationships with others. It 70 (far)explains the details of li, which includes proper manners customs and traditions that are considered standards of an ideal Confucian society.
第二节：短文改错（共10错误；每小题1分，满分10分）
Last year, Zhang Pingyu paid visit to London. Worried about the time available, Zhang Pingyu had made a list of the site she wanted to see. It was the Tower which she visited first. Fancy! This solid stone, square tower had been remained standing for one thousand years. Many new buildings had expanded around it. Therefore, it was still part of a royal palace and prison combined. There followed St Paul’s Cathedral built after the terrible fire of London in 1666. It looked splendid ly when first built. Westminster Abbey, too, was very interesting. Then just as he came out of the abbey, Pingyu heard the famous sound of the clock Big Ben, ring out the hour.
The next day Pingyu was leaving London to Windsor Castle. “Perhaps I will see t he Queen?” she wondered as she fall asleep.
第三节：书面表达（满分 25分）
假设你是李华,你的英国朋友Jack看到中国很多地方都有茶馆(teahouse)，非常好奇，特写信向你咨询。请给Jack写封回信,介绍中国的茶馆。内容包括：
1. 茶馆的作用（品茶，休闲，聚会......）;
2. 茶馆的历史（始于西晋，兴于宋朝，当今......）;
3. 希望能够邀请Jack到茶馆品茶。
注意：
1. 词数80词左右；
2. 可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
Dear Jack,
____________________________________________________________________________________________
Yours sincerely,
Li Hua