天一大联考2020届高三阶段性测试(四) 英语

2020届高三英语天一大联考阶段性测试试题（四）考生注意：1.答题前，考生务必将自己的姓名、考生号填写在试卷和答题卡上，并将考生号条形码粘贴在答题卡上的指定位置。

2.回答选择题时，选出每小题答案后，用铅笔把答题卡对应题目的答案标号涂黑。

如需改动，用橡皮擦干净后，再选涂其他答案标号。

回答非选择题时，将答案写在答题卡上。

写在本试卷上无效。

3.考试结束后，将本试卷和答题卡一并交回。

第一部分听力(共两节，满分30分}做题时，先将答案标在试卷上。

录音内容结束后，你将有2分钟的时间将试卷上的答案转涂到答题卡上。

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。

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。

例：How much is the shirt?A.￡19.15.B.￡9.18.C.￡9.15.答案是C。

1. What did the woman do today?A. She practiced the piano.B. She wrote some letters.C. She made a travel plan.2. What will the woman do tomorrow afternoon?A. Go to the dentist.B. Go to a physics class.C. Meet with her trainer.3. What has the man been doing this weekend?A. Visiting museums.B. Reading some science books.C. Trying to come up with an idea.4. How do the speakers feel?A. Tired.B. Enjoyable.C. Frightened.5. What does the woman mean?A. She doesn't want to leave.B. She will take all the files away.C. She has enough time to deal with her work.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。

2020年无锡天一实验学校高三英语第四次联考试题及答案第一部分阅读（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AOur Teen Summer Spanish Program is two weeks of fun, educational excitement that helps students learn Spanish fast. Our Spanish summer program allows our students to learn from highly trained, certified teachers and be absorbed in the language and theculture of Costa Rica.Features include:* Intensive(强化的) daily Spanish classes* Extracurricular classes in dance, cooking, music, and handiwork* Outdoor activities including hiking, camping, rafting, and ziplining(高空滑索)* Homestay with a local Costa Rican family* Volunteer work in needy neighborhoodsOur Teaching Methods:We are proud to use TPRS---Total Physical Response Storytelling---in our curriculum. This innovative method uses strange and amusing stories to teach new vocabulary, increase fluency, and get students involved by giving them the opportunity to alter the details themselves. Because of the silliness, creativity, and repetition involved, TPRS allows students to learn easily and remember information effortlesslyMemorizing vocabulary and listening to lectures on grammar are slow, inefficient ways to learn a new language. The best way to truly learn and commit new material to memory is through conversation. In our Spanish classes, students can expect to speak up to 80% of each class. By speaking in the new language freely and consistently, students can see progress faster because they are using the new grammar and vocabulary that they have learned at the same time. This helps the brain remember the new words and grammar structures for future use, making it much easier to progress.1.What does the program do?A.It offers weekly Spanish classesB.It focuses more on outdoor activitiesC.It gives teachers a chance to receive trainingD.It provides activities about the Spanish culture2.What is the best way to learn a language according to the text?A.Memorizing a larger vocabularyB.Speaking more in the new language.C.Mastering more grammar structuresD.Writing stories to share with others3.What is the purpose of the text?A.To employexperienced Spanish teacherB.To hire foreign volunteers for a programC.To attract teen foreigners to a programD.To introduce language learning methodsBFor as long as I can remember, my body and I have shared a relationship of discontent. Growing up, I was skinnier than the other kids and at five I was told I wasn't attractive and that I must put on some weight. But no matter how much I ate, I stayed thin for years until adolescence. Then I started putting on weight almost immediately. I remember feeling happy as I began to fill out. However, my joy didn't last long.I was thirteen when I was first called fat. Friends and neighbours would make jokes on my big size. As I entered my late teens, I had completely lost confidence in my body and, subsequently, in myself. Having failed to live up to conventional beauty standards, I was convinced that if I wanted to be loved, I needed to offer more, doing anything to please everyone around.I entered adulthood thinking I wasn't “enough”—an idea that was seeded not only by the fact that “skinny” is celebrated, but also by the language associated with accounts of losing weight—self­improvement, discipline—all virtues. Being fat quickly categorizes you as lazy and undisciplined. Consumed by thoughts of the way my body looked, I didn't notice the other ways my body needed attention. I failed to realize, for example, that my period was much heavier and more painful than ever before. Actually I developed a rare disease and later I had two surgeries.I was always made to feel that my weight was the root of a lot of problems in my life; I have learnt this is not true. After a lot of self­reflection and some professional help, I realized I never learnt to like myself. While two decades of self­hatred cannot be undone overnight, I have taken first steps to acceptance.I am now much lighter than before, in body and mind. There are days I find voices on social media saying I am too fat to be loved or to be worthy, but I am learning not to focus on that thought for long. As long as I like myself,just the way I am, opinions at the end of the day are just water off a duck's back.4. What can we learn about the author from the first two paragraphs?A. She could change her weight at will.B. She had different beauty standards from others.C. She tried to love others to build her confidence.D. She was greatly influenced by others' opinions.5. Why did the author think she wasn't “enough”?A. She was poorly disciplined.B. She failed to celebrate “skinny”．C. She was labelled as lazy for her weight.D. She put on more weight after entering adulthood.6. What caused the author to make a change?A. Her lighter body.B. A troublesome illness.C. Popular beauty standards.D. Others' critical comments.7. What is the best title for the text?A. Beauty matters.B. Opinions vary.C. Worth your weight.D. Beyond your limits.CTOKYO—Japanese Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga told the media on Monday if any places hosting events of the Tokyo Olympics and Paralympics declare a state of emergency due to the COVID-19 epidemic during the games, the events will continue to beheld but without spectators (观众). With one month to go before the games are due to begin on July 23, Suga is again showing his administration’s determination to hold the Olympic Games as planned, despite so much pressure from various parties urging it tocancel the event.Although the Japanese government regards the Tokyo Olympics as an important opportunity to improve its soft power, the Japanese people’s enthusiasm for the Games has been continuously dented (挫伤) since they were postponed last year. The resurgence (再猖獗) of the novel coronavirus in some places is Japan in recent months has cast a shadow over people’s confidence that the Olympics will not give rise to new clusters (群) of infections, and there are fears that the Games will provide new channels for the virus’ global transmission.Some torchbearers from Japan have withdrawn from the Olympic torch relay in the country. And the latest survey indicates only 34 percent of Japanese people support holding the games as scheduled. Predictably, theSuga administration will do all it can to try to ensure the games go ahead. But it remains to be seen whether it can stand the tests of the uncertainties related to epidemic prevention and control that might happen during the Games.Since it has not yet got the virus under control at home, the people have reasons to question is ability to deal with the prevention and control work when large numbers of participants will be flocking to Japan from around the world in a short time. It is to be hoped that Japan can draw lessons from the organization of epidemic prevention and control work during the ongoing UEFA European Championship, carry out strict epidemic prevention and control measures, and be prepared for emergencies to guarantee the safety and success of the Olympics at this special time.It should be a common wish of the whole world that the Tokyo Olympics can become a stage showing unity and resolve of human beings in their fight against the virus. That willendowthe games with special meaning beyond sports.8. What is the second paragraph mainly about?A. The virus’ global transmission.B. People’ worry about the infections.C. The resurgence of the novel coronavirus.D. The benefit of holding the Tokyo Olympics.9. How do about one third of Japanese people like holding the games as planned?A. Uncertain.B. Negative.C. Approving.D. Indifferent.10. Which of the following words can replace the underlined word “endow” in the last paragraph?A. Compare.B. Equip.C. Provide.D. Charge.11. What can be the best title for the news report?A. Japan can ensure Olympics go aheadB. Olympics big test for Japanese governmentC. Japanese people’s enthusiasm for the GamesD. Japan to carry out strict epidemic prevention during the GamesDI cried the first time I saw the Notre Dame（巴黎圣母院）years ago. I'd waited my entire life to see this great French architecture, and experienced it in its full glory on a bright sunny day. Last night, I again cried for the centuries-old church while watching it burn.I hadn't expected to spend my evening that way. My friend and I were having dinner at a cafe a block or so away from the Notre Dame, choosing to skip going inside with the intention to go back the next day.However, we heard that it caught fire, so we left the cafe and ran towards the church, following heavy smoke from it, and soon we joined a nearly silent crowd. Some were praying, some were crying, but most were staring in disbelief at the disaster happening before us. The fire continued to get worse. About 400 firefighters were working to control the fire. We could see their flashlights shining as they inspected the front from a balcony.The Notre Dame is part of the heartbeat ofParis, I reflected on the experiences I've had there, from attending a bread market out front to admiring the beautiful windows and architecture inside. It is a spot that helps makeParismagical. And here we were, watching it burn down. It was too much to handle, but it was impossible to look away.About 9：30 pm, the gathered crowd spontaneously（自发地）began to sing Hymns（圣歌）to the church. We sang along with the group, feeling at once less like tourists and more like members of them. I hadn't imagined all that before.For hundreds of years, the Notre Dame hasseen the most joyous and the most terrible moments in the lives of both France and her people. And when everyone was able to become one emotional force, it showed that even in her darkest hour, the Notre Dame was still there to bring us all together.12. Why did the author cry for the Notre Dame for the first time?A. She was touched by its greatness.B. She was sorrowful to watch it burn.C. She was regretful for missing its glory.D. She was excited about French cultures.13. What was the author doing when the Notre Dame caught fire?A. Heading for a faraway cafe.B. Visiting a church with a friend.C. Eating nearby with a friend.D. Wandering along the street alone.14. What can we know about the fire scene?A. People expressed their sadness in different ways.B. People were nervously rushing in different directions.C. Hundreds of volunteers joined in putting out the fire.D. Firefighters kept people away with shining flashlights.15. What impressed the author most?A. The church allowed visitors to gaingreat experiences.B. Many foreign tourists became members of the church.C. The church survived disasters for hundreds of years.D. People were brought together to sing to the church.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。

2020届无锡天一实验学校高三英语第四次联考试题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AWashingtonD.C.SightseeingWith the information below, you’re not missing anything in D.C.! Click Here to find the perfect hotel for your stay as well.TheOldTownTrolley TourIt offers something for the whole family. Not only will it give them something fun to do, but it will give them a history lesson. This tour will last about three hours and it’s proper for people of all ages.African American History TourBe sure to take this tour because African Americans have had an important role in the making of our country. Take this historical four-hour tour, where you will visit some important sites includingMuseumofAfrican American Historyand Culture.Comedy WalksWashingtonD.C.This is a great experience allowing you to enjoy the capital in a new way. The walking tour lasts for about one hour and thirty minutes, which takes place in less than a mile journey from the starting place.D.C. Twilight TourCheck out the D.C. Twilight Tour for a unique view of some of the most famous sites! What makes this two-hour guided tour truly unique is that you can view many wonderful sites at night time!1. Which tour is recommended to a tourist who is fond of hiking?A. TheOldTownTrolley TourB. African American History TourC. Comedy WalksWashingtonD.C. D. D.C. Twilight Tour2. Which tour lasts longest?A. TheOldTownTrolley TourB. African American History TourC. Comedy WalksWashingtonD.C. D. D.C. Twilight Tour3. Where will you read this text most likely?A. In a guidebook.B. In a magazine.C. In a newspaper.D. On the Internet.BRock and pop hitmaker Jim Steinman, who wrote and composed music for Meat Loaf, Bonnie Tyler, Celine Dion, and more, died Monday in Danbury, Connecticut. He was 73. Steinman's brother Billconfirmed that the cause of death was kidney (肾) failure.A statement posted on Steinman's Facebook page read, “It's with a heavy heart that I can confirm Jim's passing. There will be much more to say in the coming hours and days as we prepare to honor this giant of a human being and his glorious legacy.”Steinman's wholly unique career found him working as a composer, lyricist, and producer for many artists in a variety of styles. According to a biography on his website, the records he's worked on have sold more than 190 million copies worldwide. He was nominated (提名) for four Grammys, and won Album of the Year for his work on Dion's 1996 smash,Falling Into You.Steinman began his career in a musical theater while in college, writing and starring in a rock musical calledThe Dream Engine, which gained the attentionof New York theatrical producer Joe Papp. After graduating, Steinman worked at the Public Theater (which was established by Papp). In 1973, Yvonne Elliman recorded Steinman's song “Happy Ending”, which became Steinman's first commercially released tune. That same year, the Public Theater staged his musicalMore Than You Deserve.One of the actors who auditioned forMore Than You Deservewas Meat Loaf, and he and Steinman soon struck up a close personal and professional relationship. The two began working on Meat Loaf's solo album,Bat Out of Hell, in the early 70s, but it wouldn't be released until 1977. It wasn't until about one year later — after Meat Loaf performed onSaturday Night Live— that the album became a hit.“There is no other songwriter ever like him,” Meat Loaf said. “I can never repay him. He has been such an influence, in fact, the biggest influence on my life, and I learned so much from him that there would be no way I could ever repay Mr. Jim Steinman.”4. What caused Jim Steinman's death?A. A hit on the head.B. A kidney problem.C. A failed operation.D. A lack of blood supply.5. What is the correct order of the following events?a. Meat Loaf performed onSaturday Night Live.b. Jim released his first commercial tuneHappy Ending.c. Jim and Meat Loaf released the albumBat Out of Hell.d. Jim starred in a rock musical calledThe Dream Engine.e. Jim's musicalMore Than You Deservewas put on show.f. Jim won Album of the Year for his work onFalling Into You.A. dbecafB. dbcfaeC. fdcaebD. fbceda6. Why was Jim Steinman important to Meat Loaf?A. Because Jim was an extraordinary songwriter.B. Because Jim allowed him not to repay his debt.C. Because Jim was influential in the music industry.D. Because Jim gave him friendship and career support.7. What do we learn about Jim Steinman?A. He mainly focused his career on acting in musicals.B. He is a well-known and widely respected musician.C. His closest friends were Bill, Papp and Meat Loaf.D. He won four Grammys in the course of his career.CThe AI research arm of Alibaba created a machine learning model that received a higher score on the Stanford Question Answering Dataset than humans. The database consists of more than 100,000 questions to test reading comprehension.In early January this year the Alibaba AI software machine scored 82.44 on the test while humans scored 82.304. Besides, computers and AI have already defeated humans, for example in games such as chess. However, it seemed that language skills were superior in humans as machines find languages hard to master.A large number of call center employees, often in developing countries, may be out of work soon if the AI robots are cheaper and as effective as human labor. Soon when you phone a company for information the conversation will go like this: “ We are sorry but all our robots are busy right now. We value your call. Please stay on the line until a robot is free to serve you. There are just 12 callers ahead of you.” A robot will serve you some popular tunes while you wait.Si Luo, who is a chief scientist of natural language processing at Alibaba’s AI research group noted that questions such as “What causes rain?” can now be answered with a high degree of accuracy by robots. Si Luo said, “ We believe the foundational technology can be gradually applied to a lot of applications such as customerservice, museum tutorials, and online responses to inquiries from patients, freeing human efforts in a new way.”Si Luo’s team is working closely with Ali Xiaomi, a mobile customer service chatbot. Ali Xiaomi can be customized to be used on Alibaba’s platforms such as Taobao and Tmall. The new AI robots could answer consumers’ questions as they did the Stanford questions. The robots would look for the answers from prepared information. However, there are limits to what the system will be able to do. If questions do not have clear-cut answers, or the questions asked are too unclear or ungrammatical, the robot may not be able to deal with them.8. What can we learn about the Alibaba AI software machine?A. It has been tested in some areas.B. It has become popular since January.C. It has offered a special learning style.D. It has made people interested in reading.9. What does the example in paragraph 3 show about the AI robots?A. They should have better language skills.B. They may replace humans in some fields.C. They need to be customized to serve customers.D. They will be widely used in developing countries.10. How does Si Luo feel about the foundational technology?A. Doubtful.B. Worried.C. Curious.D. Confident.11. What can we infer from the lastparagraph about Ali Xiaomi?A. It needs to improve in some ways.B. It is connected with another system.C. It is a platform to show good service.D. It can answer any questions accordingly.DEver wondered if dogs can learn new words? Yes, say researchers as they have found that talented dogs may have the ability to grasp new words after hearing them only four times.While previous evidence seems to show that most dogs do not learn words, unless eventually very well trained, a few individuals have shown some extraordinary abilities, according to a study published in the journal Scientific Reports.“We wanted to know under which conditions the gifted dogs may learn novel words” said researcher xuekw Claudia Fugazza from theEötvösLorándUniversityinHungary. For the study, the team involved two gifted dogs, Whisky and Vicky Nina. The team exposed the dogs to the new words in two different conditions.In the exclusion-based task, presented with seven known toys and one new toy, the dogs were able to select the new toy when presented with a new name. Researchers say this proves that dogs can choose by exclusion whenfaced with a new word, they selected the only toy which did not have a known name.However, this was not the way they would learn the name of the toy. In fact, when they were presented with one more equally new name to test their ability to recognize the toy by its name, the dogs got totally confused and failed.The other condition, the social one, where the dogs played with their owners who pronounced the name of the toy while playing with the dog, proved to be the successful way to learn the name of the toy, even after hearing it only 4 times. “The rapid learning that we observed seems to equal children’s ability to learn many new words at a fast rate around the age of 18 months,” Fugazza says. “But we do not know whether the learning mechanisms(机制) behind this learning are the same for humans and dogs. ”To test whether most dogs would learn words this way, 20 other dogs were tested in the same condition, but none of them showed any evidence of learning the toy names, confirming that the abilityto learn words rapidly in the absence of formal training is very rare and is only present in a few gifted dogs.12. What was the purpose of the study published in Scientific Reports?A. To better train dogs’ ability to learn new words.B. To further confirm previous evidence about dogs.C. To prove extraordinary memory abilities of gifted dogs.D. To explore favorable conditions for gifted dogs’ new-word learning.13. How did the dogs react when exposed to two new names in the first condition?A. Slow to understand.B. Quick to learn.C. At a loss.D. In a panic.14. What was found about dogs’ new-word learning in the social condition?A. Learning through playing applied to most dogs.B. The social condition helped dogs learn new words.CDogs’ new-word learning turned out to be less effective.D. Dogs shared similar learning mechanisms with children.15. Which of the following is the best title for the text?A. Gifted Dogs Can Learn New Words Rapidly.B. Dogs Identify Newly-named Toys by Exclusion.C. Dogs Can Acquire Vocabulary through Tons of Training.D. Gifted Dogs Have Similar Learning Abilities to Humans.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。

2020届河南省天一大联考高考英语模拟试题四答案第一部分听力（共两节，满分7.5分）做题时，先将答案标在试卷上．录音内容结束后，你将有2分钟的时间将试卷上的答案转涂到答题卡上．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．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．例：How much is the shirt？A.₤19.15. B. ₤9.18. C. ₤9.15.答案是C．1．；2．；3．；4．；5．；第二节（共5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．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，各小题给出5秒钟的作答时间．每段对话或独白读两遍．6．；7．；8．；9．；10．；第二部分阅读理解（共两节，满分30分）第一节（共4小题；每小题6分，满分30分）阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A.B、C和D四个选项中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑．11．A；B；C；12．C；D；A；B；13．D；D；A；C；14．D；A；B；B；第二节（共1小题；每小题10分，满分10分）根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填人空白处的最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑．选项中有两项为多余选项．15．G；C；A；D；F；第三部分语言知识运用（共两节，满分30分）第一节（共1小题；每小题1.5分，满分30分）阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出可以填人空白处的最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑．16．B；D；C；C；B；A；C；D；A；B；D；A；C；B；D；C；A；D；B；C；第二节（共1小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分）阅读下面短文，在空白处填人1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式，并将答案填写在答题卡上．17．for；various；are；done；them；whether；to perform；suggestion；have been taken；fewer；第四部分写作（共两节，满分10分）第一节短文改错（共1小题；每小题10分，满分10分）18．；第二节书面表达（满分25分）19．；第1页（共1页）。

绝密★启用前天一大联考2019－2020 学年高中毕业班阶段性测试（四）英语考生注意：1. 答题前，考生务必将自己的姓名、考生号填写在试卷和答题卡上，并将考生号条形码粘贴在答题卡上的指定位置。

2. 回答选择题时，选出每小题答案后，用铅笔把答题卡对应题目的答案标号涂黑。

如需改动，用橡皮擦干净后，再选涂其他答案标号。

回答非选择题时，将答案写在答题卡上。

写在本试卷上无效。

3. 考试结束后，将本试卷和答题卡一并交回。

第一部分听力（共两节，满分30 分}做题时，先将答案标在试卷上。

录音内容结束后，你将有 2 分钟的时间将试卷上的答案转涂到答题卡上。

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。

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。

例：How much is the shirt?A. ￡19.15.B.￡9.18.C.￡9.15.答案是C。

1. What did the woman do today?A. She practiced the piano.B. She wrote some letters.C. She made a travel plan.2. What will the woman do tomorrow afternoon?A. Go to the dentist.B. Go to a physics class.C. Meet with her trainer.3. What has the man been doing this weekend?A. Visiting museums.B. Reading some science books.C. Trying to come up with an idea.4. How do the speakers feel?A. Tired.B. Enjoyable.C. Frightened.5. What does the woman mean?A. She doesn't want to leave.B. She will take all the files away.C. She has enough time to deal with her work. 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。

2020年无锡天一实验学校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AFour remarkable inventionsFor more than half a century, the Consumer Electronics Show(CES) has been the place for companies and inventors to display their newest and coolest gadgets.Here are our picks for some of the most interesting and creative inventions.The Sweet Little Rolling RobotSamsung has released Ballie, a tennis-sized robot that can follow you around the house, answer your questions, and entertain your pets. Since it's equipped with a camera, it can keep an eye on your home while you're away. It's like a smart assistant that goes wherever you do, rolling into your bedroom to ring your wake-up alarm, rolling to the kitchen to turn on the toaster and giving you the weather report as you brush your teeth.The Insoles to Pick Up Your PactAny runner knows the right shoes are key to your speed. But Nurvv insoles promise more than mere cushioning. The insoles transmit data to a coaching app, which offers information on your technique and performance. It measures your foot strike and assesses your injury risk. The app then generates personalized workouts to set targets and help you beat your best speeds. Half marathon, here you come!The No-Studio-Needed Yoga ClassCan't keep up your commitment to a yoga studio membership? The Yoganotch personal yoga assistant lets you drop into a virtual class any time you want. Follow along with a set series while 3-D sensors tell you whether you need to straighten your legs a bit more. The idea it that it improves your form while reducing the risk of injury.The Dau-Enhanced GrillWhile working by sight, smell and feel, a chef may appreciate Weber's new Smart Grilling Hub. It can monitor your pork and turkey while an app gives advice about cooking technique and safe temperatures.1. What can the Sweet Little Rolling Robot do?A. Feed your pets.B. Hay tennis with you.C. Take you wherever you want.D. Assist you to do your housework.2. Which of the following is suitable for a runner?A. Ballie.B. Nurvv.C. Yoganotch.D. Smart Grilling Hub.3. What do we know about the Weber’s invention?A. It uses virtual reality.B. It is convenient for cooking.C. It makes meals for you automatically.D. It helps you do well in your yoga exercises.BEven as Google plans to test its fleet (车队) of self-driving cars on public roads this summer, its business model remains abit of a mystery. By 2025, as many as 250,000 self-driving vehicles could be sold each year globally, according to a study by an industry research firm.“Vehicles that can take anyone from A to B at the push of a button could transform mobility for millions of people,” said Chris Urmson, director of Google’s self-driving car project. For now, Google has no plans to sell any of its self-driving cars. They are strictly for research. But they will hit public roads this summer near Google’s headquarters inMountain View,California. Previous testing has taken place only on closed courses.The cars are built to operate without a steering wheel, accelerator (油门) or brake pedal. “Our software and sensors do all the work,” Urmson said. “The vehicles will be very basic — we want to learn from them and adapt them as quickly as possible — but they will take you where you want to go at the push of a button.” The prototype (雏形) is the first of a 100-car fleet the tech giant is building.In the long run, Urmson sees a future of safer roads — the majority of auto accidents are caused by human error — and fewer traffic jams. Robotic cars could also shuttle people who can’t drive because of age or illness.Google has said that self-driving cars could launch new business models in which people buy the use of vehicles they don’t own. The company has already tested other types of self-driving cars on public streets, including modified Lexus sport-utility vehicles, under a special permit program by the California Department of Motor Vehicles that requires a human driver at the controls.The state has issued six other companies permits to operate such cars, includingDelphi, Mercedes-Benz, Volkswagen, Tesla, Bosch and Nissan. The vehicles that will be tested on open roads this summer will have removable steering wheels, accelerators and brake pedals to allow “safety drivers” to take control if needed.4. According to Chris Urmson, __________.A. self-driving cars can give driving orders to humansB. self-driving cars are specially designed for the elderlyC. software and sensors are vital for self-driving carsD. ordinary vehicles will be replaced by self-driving cars5. Paragraph 4 is meant to tell us that __________.A. many traffic accidents are caused by human errorB. some people can’t drive because of illness or ageC. Urmson has promised to create safer roads in the futureD. self-driving cars will probably help to make safer roads and decrease traffic jams6. The underlined word “issued” in the last paragraph can probably bereplaced by__________.A. givenB. claimedC. awardedD. prohibited7. What’s the author’s attitude towards self-driving cars?A. Objective.B. Indifferent.C. Subjective.D. Favorable.CItaly's fashion capital is gray — not only because of the blocks of stone buildings，but also due to its often-gray sky, which traps pollution. ButMilannow wants to change it.The city has an ambitious plan to plant 3 million new trees by 2030 - a move that experts say could offer relief from the city's hot weather. Some projects have already contributed to environmental improvements. Architect Stefano Boeri’s Vertical Forest residential (居民的) tower, completed in 2014, aims to improve not only air quality but the quality of life for Milan residents. Boeri created a smallisland of greenery in the heart ofMilan, filling every balcony with plants that absorb carbon dioxide.“I think forestation is one of the best chances that we have today. It is one of the most effective ways we have to fight climate change, because everyone can plant trees, Boeri said.Damiano Di Simine, a member of the environmental group Legambiente , said the greenMilanproject will lower temperatures in a city where the nighttime temperature can be 6 degrees Celsius higher than in the surrounding area. City show thatMilanexperiences 35 hot nights a year. Because the city lies close to theAlps, Milin gets very little wind to lower the city's temperatures. "Planting trees will help this," Di said.TheVerticalForesthas attracted more than 20 species of birds. And the shade provided by the 800 trees and 15,000 plants means that residents rarely have to put on air conditioning, even in hot summers.TheVerticalForest's total greenery- can absorb 30 metric tons of carbon dioxide every year. The presence of green trees has a very important effect on people's health and psychological state, as has already been proved.8. What change doesMilanplan to make?A. Planting more trees.B. Creating a new fashion style.C. Pulling down more gray stone buildings.D. Doing more surveys to study global wanning.9. What's Boeri's opinion on the city's plan?A. It costs a lot.B. It is unpractical.C. It fails to attract people's attention.D. It is helpful to fight against climate change.10. What is Di Simine's attitude toward the city's plan?A. Doubtful.B. Supportive.C. Disappointed.D. Unconcerned.11. What does the last paragraph focus on?A. Specifics of the city's plan.B. Challenges faced by the city.C. The aim of theVerticalForestproject.D. The positive effect of theVerticalForestproject.DMark Bertram, 46, lost the tips of two fingers at work in 2018 when his hand became trapped in a fan belt. “It's life-changing but it's not life-ending,” he says. “Doing work is harder now. Everything is just a little different.”After two surgeries and occupational therapy, Bertram decided to make light of his condition by asking Eric Catalano, a tattoo (纹身) artist, to create fingernail tattoos. The idea made everyone in the studio laugh—until they saw the final result. “The mood changed,” Catalano recalls from his Eternal Ink Tattoo Studio. “Everything turned from funny to wow.”When Catalano posted a photo of the tattoos, a pair of fingernails that looked so real that no one could believe their eyes, he had no idea the image would eventually be viewed by millions of people around the world.The viral photo pushed Catalano, 40, further into the world of paramedical (辅助医疗的) tattooing. Nowpeople with life-altering scars come from as far away as Ireland to visit his shop. They enter Eternal Ink looking for the artistic healing they saw online. Using flesh-toned (肉色的) inks and a needle, Catalano transforms his clients' view of themselves.Leslie Pollan, 32, a dog breeder in Oxford, was bitten on the face by a puppy in 2014. She underwent countless surgeries to correct a scar on her lip.“Plastic surgery gave me no hope,” she says. “So I looked for other options.” She ultimately traveled six hours to meet with Catalano. He hid Pollan's lip scar, giving her back a piece of her confidence.“ You don't understand until you've been through it,” Pollan says. “It made me have a different look on life.”Catalano performs up to eight reconstructive tattoos. While he charges $100 per regular tattoo, he doesn't charge for paramedical tattoos. “Financially, it doesn't make sense,” Catalano says. “But every time I see that emotion from my customers, I'm 100 percent sure this is something that I can't stop doing.”12. What best describes people's attitude when first hearing of fingernail tattoos?A. Indifferent.B. Ridiculous.C. Confident.D. Surprised.13. What did Catalano do to help Leslie Pollan?A. He drew an artistic puppy.B. He inked scars on her face.C. He created a lip tattoo.D. He performed plastic surgeries on her.14. What can we infer from the passage?A. Cosmetic surgery is of no use.B. Tattoos earn Mark Bertram a good fame.C. Catalano is a kind and generous person.D. Fingernail tattoos are popular around the world.15. What could be the best title for the text?A. A Life-changing EventB. Miracle TattoosC. An Amazing ArtistD. A Promising Business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。

2020年江苏省天一中学高三英语第四次联考试题及答案第一部分阅读（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AGet up to 19% off the cover pricePlus, get digital access with your paid print subscription●Up-to-date news that touches your lifeFrom money-saving tips and quick reports on the latest healthcare, to inspiring articles on world events, you'll discover hundreds of ideas for living a richer, more satisfying life.●Read it anytime, anywhereGet a l-year-print subscription ofReader's Digestmagazine today and you'll also get free digital instantly. With digital access, you can read the latest issue ofReader's Digestanytime, anywhere! Plus, you can quickly access your past issues online, too.●Continuous renewal serviceYour subscription will automatically renew at the end of each term until you cancel. You authorize us to charge you credit/debit cardat the discounted rate on the renewal service unless you cancel. 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If you subscribe toReader’s Digest, you can ________.A. have as many issues as possible every yearB. renew your subscription at the original rateC. get back your money for the issues not mailedD. obtain all the past issues online anytime, anywhereBBeing a teacher is a rewarding career when it comes to changing lives, but it’s obviously one that comes with plenty of stresses and difficulties too.Seeking help for a child who is so obviously in need isn’t easy. Often, you feel ignored by the government. You feel upset that there isn’t anything you could personally do to help a needy and sensitive member of your class.That’s exactly how Chelsea Haley, aged 24 at the time, felt when she met fourth-grade student Jerome Robinson while working for Teach forAmericainLouisianafor the first time.The pair didn’t get off to the best start, with Jerome, the “problem child”, almost drivingChelseafrom teaching. But whenChelseaput her foot down and became determined to work more closely with Jerome, she learned the cause of his rude behavior: a bad home situation.Chelseawas eager to help Jerome, and realized that he needed more than just academic support.By 2016, a year after meeting him, Chelsea had adopted (收养) Jerome and his brother Jace.Adopting a child doesn’t come cheap, andChelseaspent all the money in her bank to see the process through.In her first few years of raising the boys, she lived on credit cards and postponed her student loan.AsChelsealived with her two adopted sons, she worked hard to repay her debts. She took on extra tutoring jobs outside of school hours, moved in with her parents, and even delivered groceries for cash. Along the way, she was learning how to be the best mom to Jerome and Jace, cooking for them and cheering them on at football matches.And now, just five years later,Chelseacan proudly say that she has paid off nearly $50, 000 of debt. Now that she’s finally out of debt,Chelseahas plans to buy a house and save up for the boys’ college education.“It allows me to focus on the boys’ future,” she said. “Saving money for them, and not spending it on my past.”4. What do we know from paragraph 4?A. Jerome’s family was less fortunate.B. The brothers were in the same class.C. When helping Jerome,Chelseafelt hopeless.D.Chelseagot along well with Jerome from the very start.5. What didChelseado to pay off her debts?A. Borrow money from her parents.B. Do part-time jobs.C. Train students to play football.D. Cook for customers.6. How old wasChelseawhen she paid off nearly all of her debts?A. 24.B. 28.C. 29.D. 30.7. Which of the following can best describeChelsea?A. Lucky and lovely.B. Sensitive and ambitious.C. Selfless and determined.D. Warmhearted and strict.CWe have most friends at the age of 26 afterhaving spent the first quarter of our lives building up our friendship circle, new research has claimed.The research into friendship shows that our social circle peaks at 26 years and 7 months, at which we typically have five close friends. Women are most popular at 25 years and 10 months, with men hitting the highest friendship point a little later at 27 years and 3 months.The research, by Forever Friends, shows that about a third of adults meet their closest friends while at school, with about a fifth saying they meet them at work.Social networks such as Facebook and Twitter now also play a major role in building new friendship. The research points out that 25 to 34-year-olds make 22 friends via Facebook, compared to 18 to 24-year-olds who make 12, and 35 to 44-year-olds who make just four.Forever Friends' relationship coach Sam Owen says, “It is no coincidence that over a third of us meet our best friends at school. It is a key time in our lives when friendship is growing through sharing notes, giving gifts, seeing each other regularly and laughing a lot. As adults we can often forget how powerful these small things are and how the little things can make a difference."Later in life we find ourselves losing friends. Over half of us lose friendship through moving, while 36% say that over time they grow apart from close pals. Having children also causes 19% todrift away fromchildhood friends.With growing pressure being put on friendship these days, it's important to make time for our friendship.8. How many friends can a 20-year-old college student make via Facebook?A. 22.B. 18.C. 12.D. 4.9. In Paragraph 5, the author is trying to tell the readers ________.A. how important making friends isB. school time is an important period to develop friendshipC. how much has been done to keep friendshipD. that friendship is not easy to keep10. The underlined phrase "drift away from" in Paragraph 6 means ________.A. make sense ofB. make up withC. feel sorry forD. lose touch with11. This passage is mostprobably taken from ________.A. a newspaperB. an advertisementC. a textbookD. Facebook or TwitterDThe idea of low material desire, low consumption and refusing to work, marry and have children, concluded as a “lying down” lifestyle, recentlystruck a chord withmany young Chinese who are eager to take pause to breathe in this fast-paced and highly-competitive society.Many millennials (千禧一代) and generation Zs complained to the Global Times that burdens, including work stress, family disputes (纷争) and financial strains, have pushed them “against the wall”. They said they hate the “involution (内卷),” joking that they would rather give up some of what they have than get trapped in an endless competition against peers.“Instead of always following the ‘virtues’ of struggle, endure and sacrifice to bear the stresses, they prefer a temporary lying down as catharsis (宣泄) and adjustment,” said a scholar. “It is no wonder that some young people, under the growing pressures from child-raising to paying the mortgage (按揭) today, would try to live in a simple way and leave the worries behind.”Interestingly, the majority of millennials and Gen Zs reached by the Global Times, who claim to be big fans of the lying down philosophy, acknowledged that they only accept a temporary lying down as a short rest. It is true that with the great improvement of living conditions, some Chinese youth have partially lost the spirit of hardship and are not willing to bear too much hard work. But in fact, lying down is not entirely comfortable. Young people who lie down always feel guilty about their constant loss of morale (士气) far beyond their reach.“Young people on campus have both aspirations and confusion about their future, but most of us have rejected setting ourselves up in chains to waste opportunities and challenges,” a postgraduate student told the Global Times. “It’s no use running away. I have to ‘stand up’ and face the reality sooner or later.”12. What does the underlined phrase in paragraph 1 mean?A. Warned.B. Criticized.C. Touched.D. Amused.13. What might have caused the “lying down” lifestyle among the young?A. Improvements in living conditions.B. Growing pressure from family and social life.C. Increasing material possessions from families.D. Temporary adjustment to failure in competitions.14. What’s the scholar’s attitude toward the “lying down” group?A. Understanding.B. Intolerant.C.Supportive.D. Unclear.15. What can be inferred about the young generation from the text?A. They never really drop their responsibilities.B. They really enjoy the “lying down” lifestyle.C. They find their dreams far beyond their reach.D. They would rather escape than take challenges.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。

2020届河南省天一大联考高考英语模拟试题四第一部分听力（共两节，满分7.5分）做题时，先将答案标在试卷上．录音内容结束后，你将有2分钟的时间将试卷上的答案转涂到答题卡上．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．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．例：How much is the shirt？A.₤19.15. B. ₤9.18. C. ₤9.15.答案是C．1．（1.5分）What did the woman do today？A．She practiced the piano．B．She wrote some letters．C．She made a travel plan．2．（1.5分）What will the woman do tomorrow afternoon？A．Go to the dentist．B．Go to a physics class．C．Meet with her trainer．3．（1.5分）What has the man been doing this weekend？A．Visiting museums．B．Reading some science books．C．Trying to come up with an idea．4．（1.5分）How do the speakers feel？A．Tired．B．Enjoyable．C．Frightened．5．（1.5分）What does the woman mean？A．She doesn't want to leave．B．She will take all the files away．C．She has enough time to deal with her work．第二节（共5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．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，各小题给出5秒钟的作答时间．每段对话或独白读两遍．6．（3分）（1）What did the woman say about the man's brother？A．He has changed a lot．B．He was very impolite to her．C．She can never understand him．（2）What's the man's explanation？A．His brother has a pain in his neck．B．High school life is too stressful．C．That is the way teenagers are．7．（4.5分）（1）What are the speakers doing？A．Looking for something．B．Talking about a trip to France．C．Checking their luggage at the airport．（2）Where was the woman's passport？A．In her wallet．B．Under the desk．C．In her make﹣up bag．（3）What is the woman like？A．She is forgetful．B．She is impatient．C．She is very organized．8．（4.5分）（1）Where does the conversation take place？A．In Thailand．B．In Hawaii．C．In Mexico．（2）What do we know about the camera？A．It can be used underwater．B．It cannot be dropped．C．It's pretty heavy．（3）How much did the man spend on his camera equipment in total？A．＄200．B．＄300．C．＄350．9．（4.5分）（1）What does the man want the woman to do by Monday？A．Call the models．B．Finish the files．C．Send out the invitations．（2）When is the charity party？A．This weekend．B．Next week．C．Next month．（3）Where do the speakers probably work？A．At a baking company．B．At a fashion company．C．At a housing company．10．（6分）（1）What is the speaker's attitude？A．No one is born a genius．B．Too much practice is not useful．C．Talented people needn't work hard．（2）When did Mozart begin composing？A．At the age of three．B．At the age of five．C．At the age of eight．（3）How did Jimi Hendrix learn to play the guitar？A．His father taught him．B．He learned at school．C．He taught himself．（4）What happened to Einstein after graduation？A．He couldn't find a job．B．He was an immediate success．C．He gave up his studies for a while．第二部分阅读理解（共两节，满分30分）第一节（共4小题；每小题6分，满分30分）阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A.B、C和D四个选项中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑．11．（6分）Futurology （未来学）explores how organizations can look at uncertainty，risk，and opprtunity in a way that produces more value than just marching forward with yesterday's assumptions．Here are four well．received books about it．AbundanceThis is a 243﹣page book by American writers Peter H．Diamandis and Steven Kotler that was published in 2012．The writers refer to the book's title as being a future where nine billion people have access to clean water，food，energy，health care，education，and everything else that is necessary for a first﹣world standard of living，thanks to technological developments．SuperitelligencePublished in 2011，this is a 416﹣page book by the Swedish philosopher Nick Bostrom from the University of Oxford．It argues that if machine brains surpass human brains in geneal inelligence，then this new superitelligence could replace humans as the major life form on Earth．Sufficiently itelligent machines could improve their own abilities faster than human computer scientists，and the outcome could be a disasler for humans．Plysics of the FuturePublished in 2014，this is a 352﹣page book by the Japanese theoretical physicist Michio Kaku，author of Hyperspace and Physics of the Impossible．In it，Kaku prediets possible future technological developments over the next 100 years．He interviews notable scientists about their fields of research and lays out his vision of coming developments in medicine，computing，artificial itelligence，and energy production．The Next DecadePublished in 2010，this is a 400﹣page book by George Friedman，who adresses the United States' relationships with other countries and the state of the world in general throughout the2010s．The book also discusses the paradox（悖论）of "the empire and the republic"，and addresses some demographic，technological，and economic issues，primarily those that will affect the 2010s．（1）What's the text intended to introduce？A．Some popular futurology books．B．Some predictions about the future．C．Some future technological developments．D．Some famous writers and their typical works．（2）In which way is Abundance different from the other three？A．It discusses future resource supplies．B．It is not finished by one single writer．C．It is written by a non﹣native English speaker．D．It is based on interviews with famous scientists．（3）Which book talks about politics？A．Super intelligence．B．Abundance．C．The Next Decade．D．Physics of the Future．12．（8分）In the late 1940s，we were living in a little country town called Monta Vista near San Jose，California．Dad worked on and off，so we were generally low on money．But this particular year we would even go without a Christmas tree．The tradition Mom loved most was decorating the Christmas tree，which always stood ina place of honor in our living room．From Thanksgiving on，she would start dragging outboxes filled with all kinds of decorations that had been used in previous years．Mom was almost in mourning（哀悼）about not having a tree that year．We tried to cheer her up but nothing seemed to work．As the holiday got closer，she often stayed in her bedroom，praying．A few days before Christmas，we woke up to see a delighted mother singing Christmas carols in the backyard．" Mom，" I asked her，"why are you so happy all ofa sudden？" She said，"Come and see for yourself，son．"I went out to the backyard and sawa huge tumbleweed （风滚草）against the garage door．But Mom didn't see atumbleweed．She saw a beautiful Christmas tree．We couldn't get it in through the front or back doors，so we opened both the French doors on the side of the house and brought the "tree" in that way．Somehow we got it fastened to the Christmas tree stand，and we set it up in the living room．Then we began to decorate it together．Its branches were much too weak to support lights，so we tied just one string close to the trunk where the lights would shine upward．We all stood back and looked at our "tree"．My mom began to cry softly．I heard her say under her breath，"Thank you，God，for providing us with a tree to bless us this Christmas．"（1）What happened to the author's family in that particular year？A．His father lost his job suddenly．B．They moved to a little country town．C．They couldn't afford a Christmas tree．D．His father's health worsened abruptly．（2）What habit did the author's mother have？A．Singing Christmas carols in her bedroom．B．Storing the Christmas tree for future use．C．Crying for all kinds of sufferings in life．D．Recycling Christmas tree decorations．（3）Why didn't the author's family bring in the tumbleweed through the front or back doors？A．Because it was too big in size．B．To show their great respect for it．C．To avoid being witnessed by others．D．Because they were far from the living room．（4）What made the author's mother cry after having the tumbleweed decorated？A．That it looked like a real tree．B．That her prayer was answered．C．That she had difficulty breathing．D．That it was a gift from her family．13．（8分）Long，relaxing bathroom breaks that allow people to read the news or visit their social media may be coming to an end due to a new toilet seat design that is supposed to make sitting on the toilet for more than seven minutes become uncomfortable．Called the Standard Toilt，the new design，thought up by English consulting engineer Mahabir Gill，slopes（倾斜）at a downwards angle of 13 degrees，forcing the person sitting on it to use their leg muscles to keep from sliding off．According to its creator，the longest someone can comfortably sit on such a toilet seat is 5 to 7 minutes．Gill said the angle is enough to cause some feelings of strain in the users' legs，making them want to get up faster than they would from a horizontal （水平的）toilet seat，but not enough to cause serious health problems．Gill also added that the Standard Toilet would be great for businesses wanting to maximize employee work hours．The Standard Toilet has already received the backing of the British Toilet Association （BTA），but has come．under fire on social media，where people either joked about ways to "defeat" the design，or called it a shame．Gill told Wired magazine that as a consulting engineer he sometimes discovered workersasleep on the toilet，and that he also became increasingly annoyed by queues for public toilets．The final straw came one morning，after a heavy night of drinking，when in desperate need of a toilet，he only found locked cubicles．He started working on a solution，and the Standard Toilet was born．While the sloped toilet apparently offers some health benefits to users，like improving posture and lowering the risk of developing some health problems，Mr．Gill admits that the main purpose of the Standard Toilet is to reduce the financial losses of businesses．（1）Why is the Standard Toilet designed at a downwards angle of 13 degrees？A．To exercise its users' leg muscles．B．To reduce its users' health problems．C．To guarantee its users' great comfort．D．To shorten its users' bathroom breaks．（2）Which of the following words can best describe the Standard Toilet？A．Fashionable．B．Ridiculous．C．Widespread．D．Controversial．（3）W hat does paragraph 4 mainly talk about？A．Why Gill designed the Standard Toilet．B．The biggest advantage of the Standard Toilet．C．The most common problem of using public toilets．D．Where Gill's design for the Standard Toilet came from．（4）What can be known about Mahabir Gill from the text？A．He used to fall asleep on the toilet．B．He used to be heavily addicted to drinking．C．His design is likely to be well received by employers．D．He thinks toilet time reflects a person's health condition．14．（8分）Bird eggs come in a variety of colors，but new research shows that diversity followsa simple pattern﹣﹣the colder the climate，the darker the egg．Darker eggs take in more heatthan lighter ones．This could help developing chicks stay warm while their parents look for food．That's the conclusion of the study．Biologists have long tried to understand why birds' eggs come in so many shapes and colors．There could be many reasons．The color may help make eggs less likely to be discovered by their natural enemies．The egg shape or color might also somehow protect eggs against bacteria or signal their quality．The shape or color might even help keep an egg warm．" Scientists have discovered some evidence to support all of these assumptions，" says Phillip Wisocki，who worked on the research．Wisocki and his colleagues turned to collections of birds' eggs in museums．They compiled （汇编）data from 634 species．These represented all but four of the 40 living orders of birds．Then they plotted the data on a global map．The brightness and color of eggshells were closely related to a region's temperature，they showed．That was true even after considering that closely related species can have similarly colored eggs．Birds in the far north﹣﹣which tends to be colder﹣﹣had darker，browner eggs．Eggs became lighter and slightly bluer for birds closer to the equator．Egg colors，however，tended to be more varied in the tropics（热带）．Darker eggs may be an adaptation to the cold ，the research now suggests．Like a dark car parked in the sun，a dark egg should take in more heat from the sun than a lighter egg．To test this theory，Wisocki's group exposed chicken eggs to direct sunlight and tracked how well they assimilated heat．Some were white．Others were brown or blue．Sure enough，brown eggs warmed faster and cooled more slowly than the lighter eggs．（1）According to the assumptions about birds' eggs ，their shapes and colors．A．can reflect the appetites of birdsB．are determined by the ages of birdsC．aren't the result of natural evolutionD．can act as a measure of self﹣defence（2）Where do the bird eggs Wisocki's group researched on come from？A．Museum collections．B．Color﹣painted bird eggs．C．Their own worldwide search．D．Birds kept in many regions．（3）The underlined word "assimilated" in the last paragraph is closest in meaning to．A．blockedB．absorbedC．reflectedD．produced（4）What is the best title for the text？A．How Do Birds Lay Eggs of Different Colors？B．What Contributes to the Different Colors of Bird Eggs？C．Why Are Bird Eggs in Cold Climates Darker Colored？D．What Are the Functions of the Different Colors of Bird Eggs？第二节（共1小题；每小题10分，满分10分）根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填人空白处的最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑．选项中有两项为多余选项．15．（10分）Your fitness level depends on getting regular exercise，but pushing yourself too hard or using the wrong equipment，even the wrong shoes can injure yourself．So，how can you exercise safely？●Warm up，cool down．You need to prepare your body for exercise by going througha warm﹣up period to get your blood flowing，increase the temperature of your muscles，andstart your breathing faster，all of which help your body adjust to the demands you'll be placing on it during exercise．After intense exercise，cool down by gradually decreasing your pace，allowing your heart rate and your breathing to return to normal．（1）●Get the right equipment．You don't have to buy expensive exercise clothing to workout，but you should have the right equipment for the activity you've chosen．（2）In general，what you'll need includes athletic shoes appropriate to the activity ，weather﹣appropriate clothing and any necessary protective equipment．●（3）Overuse injuries can occur when you do the same type of exercise over andover again．For example，swimmers place much repeated stress on their shoulders，while runners pound away at their knees，ankles，and feet．Besides，your body will adapt if you do only one type of exercise，and you'll find yourself getting less benefit from it．●Drink water．（4） A good rule of thumb is to drink 2 cups of water about 15minutes before your exercise program and another 2 cups after you cool down．Remember to drink during exercise，too．●Listen to your body language．It's normal for your muscles to feel painful 12 to 24hours after a good workout．But if you have pain that occurs during your workout or immediately afterward，talk to your doctor．The same goes for muscle pain that lasts for more than a week or two．It's good to be devoted to your exercise program．（5）A．Add variety．B．Start slowly．C．This is both for your comfort and safety．D．Be sure to replace the liquid you lose through sweat．E．Every workout session should end in much the same way．F．However，don't work out when you're not feeling well or are extremely tired．G．Stretching immediately after your warm﹣up can make you benefit most from your fitness routine．第三部分语言知识运用（共两节，满分30分）第一节（共1小题；每小题1.5分，满分30分）阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出可以填人空白处的最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑．16．（30分）Katie always wanted to be a performer．She was（1）of musicals and Disney movies from an early age and her mum，Karen，would often（2）her to watch them singing．When she was nine，her happy childhood took a（3）when her mother was diagnosed （诊断）with cancer．When the doctor（4）the Whetsell family that Karen's disease was terminal，they made a decision．Disney World had been a longtime dream vacation for Karen．（5），in November 1997，the family（6）and headed to Disney World．The Whetsells spared no（7）for their once﹣in﹣a﹣lifetime vacation and stayed at Disneyland for eight nights．They spent their days in the parks，seeing the sights，greeting characters，all the while（8）Karen in her wheelchair and watching her face light up with joy．They all（9）the joy of experiencing the park for the first time withKaren．The trip to Disney World at the height of Karen's（10）with cancer allowed them to escape into a world of magic and laughter．Katie says she'll never forget the moment that changed her（11）on that trip：After a long day at the parks，the Whetsells（12）to see one of Disney World's nightly light shows．While watching，a Disney performer came up to her mom and rested her hand on Karen's shoulder．They（13）smiles and，to this day，Katie still remembers how（14）her mom looked．The whole family was touched by the performer's （15）．This was the day Katie decided she wanted to work for Disney to bring smiles to every visitor' s face．Katie went on to pursue （追求）（16）for a living．After she received her degree in musical theatre from Otterbein University，she（17）moved to New York．Katie（18）for years，trying to make it as an actress．Her hard work and determination finally（19）when she was hired to work as a（n）（20）Disney performer．（1）A．short B．fond C．aware D．proud（2）A．force B．remind C．persuade D．accompany （3）A．turn B．risk C．break D．chance（4）A．impressed B．convinced C．informed D．promised（5）A．Instead B．Therefore C．Besides D．However（6）A．packed up B．fixed up C．kept up D．showed up （7）A．choice B．patience C．expense D．courage（8）A．leading B．dragging C．leaving D．pushing（9）A．shared B．lost C．refused D．explained （10）A．charge B．battle C．agreement D．acquaintance （11）A．belief B．luck C．profession D．life（12）A．decided B．swore C．forgot D．declined（13）A．offered B．harvested C．exchanged D．presented（14）A．ashamed B．delighted C．curious D．ambitious（15）A．comfort B．reaction C．motivation D．behavior（16）A．designing B．teaching C．performing D．engineering （17）A．instantly B．constantly C．typically D．unwillingly （18）A．paused B．hesitated C．continued D．struggled（19）A．paid back B．paid off C．paid away D．paid out（20）A．serious B．honest C．official D．cautious第二节（共1小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分）阅读下面短文，在空白处填人1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式，并将答案填写在答题卡上．17．（15分）It's reported that about one in three American teens is overweight．The extra weight is harmful（1）almost every organ in the body．It can lead to（2）（variety）diseases，including heart disease ，high blood pressure and even some types of cancer．Children under the age of 13 who（3）（be）overweight may start developing heart disease as early as the age of 25．So，how can you know if you' re at a healthy weight？If you had height and weight measurements recently（4）（do）by a doctor or healthcare provider，you can use （5）to determine your Body Mass Index （BMI）．The U．S．Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has an online BMI calculator and growth charts to help healthcare providers determine（6） a person is at a healthy body weight．Keeping track of your weight is a good way to make sure your weight is staying in healthy ranges．Everyone needs a certain amount of calories （卡路里）（7）（perform）normal daily activities．If you've gained weight，it is a（8）（suggest）that some calories have been stored as fat and that more than enough calories（9）（take）in．If you absorb（10）（few）calories than your body needs，you can lose weight．第四部分写作（共两节，满分10分）第一节短文改错（共1小题；每小题10分，满分10分）18．（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；2．只允许修改10处，多者（从第11处起）不计分．Since the new school term is approaching，my children are excitedly to go to school with new schoolbags，books and clothes．As parents，they feel happy for our children，either．But there are some children who hardly managed to have two meals a day．I know such a child whom parents work very hard for those two meals a day．Because public schools provide free education，the school things like pens aren't supplying．Therefore，this morning I boughta schoolbag，dozens of pen，and a box of crayons for the boy I' m familiar．He was veryglad to get all the new things．It also brought a plenty of joy to me !第二节书面表达（满分25分）19．（25分）假定你是李华，你的英国网友Peter 擅长漫画创作，请你给他写一封邮件，邀请他参加将于5月16号在杭州举办的第16届国际青年漫画大赛，内容包括：1．发出邀请；2．漫画大赛的时间、地点和相关情况介绍；3．期待回复．注意：1．词数100左右；2．可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯．。

2020-2021学年江苏省天一中学高三英语第四次联考试卷及答案第一部分阅读（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AUnique LighthousesAugust 7 is National Lighthouse Day. It's a day to celebrate the lights that guide us home and the historic importance of lighthouses and their keepers, who not only guided ships into harbor but also played key roles in naval battles across the globe. Check out these fantastic lighthouses across the globe as well as recommendations on the best places to stay near them.Cape Byron Lighthouse, Byron Bay, AustraliaThe Cape Byron Lighthouse in Byron Bay, Australia was built in the early 20th century to help protect the Australian coastline. Today, it's a beautiful location to watch the sunrise. Within walking distance is the Watermark, a perfect place to stay and get some much-needed rest and relaxation from daily life.Lighthouse of Chania, Crete, GreeceThe Lighthouse of Chania, Crete is one of the oldest surviving lighthouses in the world, dating back to the sixteenth century. Travelers can take a walk along its long pier (码头) during the sunset. Located near the pier to the lighthouse is a hotel from 1890, which offers beautiful views of the bay.Key West Lighthouse, Key West, Florida, USAThe Key West Lighthouse was built in 1825 to help guide ships entering the port. Travelers can enjoy climbing up the lighthouse to reach the wonderful sea views and can stay at the KimptonLighthouse Hotel, with easy access to the lighthouse and the Ernest Hemingway Home and Museum.Pigeon Point Lighthouse, Pescadero, California, USAThe Pigeon Point Lighthouse in Pescadero, California was built in1871 to help ships navigate (导航) the region's dangerous coastline. Today, the lighthouse is a state landmark, and the quarters where the lighthouse keepers lived have been turned into a hostel, making it a great home base to explore the outdoors, spot whales and watch the stars.1. Why is National Lighthouse Day celebrated?A. To show the hard life of lighthouse keepers.B. To instruct how to guide ships into harbor.C. To honor lighthouses and their keepers.D. To stress the importance of light.2. Of the following lighthouses, which is the oldest?A. Cape Byron Lighthouse.B. Lighthouse of Chania.C. Key West Lighthouse.D. Pigeon Point Lighthouse.3. What do the listed lighthouses have in common?A. They are all located in the USA.B. They have becometourist attractions.C. They offer accommodation to visitors.D. They are good spots to watch the sunrise.BAvi Loeb, a scientist, believes that we are not alone in the universe. The belief fits withLoeb's alien spaceship theory that at least one alien spaceship might be flying over the orbit of Jupiter, which won the international attention last year.Astronomers inHawaiifound the first known interstellar object in late 2017. It was a bit of light moving so fast past the sun that it could only have come from another star. Almost every astronomer on the planet was trying to figure out how the object, called “Oumuamua” got to our far-away part of the Milky way galaxy. “One possibility is that ‘Oumuamua’ is debris from an advanced technological equipment,” Loeb said. “Technology comes from another solar system just showed up at our door. ”“‘Oumuamua’ is not an alien spaceship,” Paul Sutter, another scientist wrote. He suggested Loeb was seeking publicity. Most scientists think “Oumuamua” is some sort of rock. They think it could be an icy wandering comet.Loeb says that “Oumuamua's” behavior means it can't be a block of rock shaped like a long photo. He thinks it's more likely an object that's very long and thin, perhaps like a long pancake or a ship's sail. Loeb says that if someone shows him evidence thatcontradictshis beliefs, he will immediately give in.Loeb believes himself a truth-teller and risk-taker in an age of very safe, too-quiet scientists. “The worst thing that can happen to me is that I would be relieved of my management duties, and that would give me even more time to focus on science,” Loeb says. He said he wouldn't mind giving up all the titles he had and returning to the Israeli farming village where he grew up.4. What does Loeb say about “Oumuamua”?A. It is an icy comet.B. It looks like a long photo.C. It is actually some sort of rock.D. It may come from another alien civilization.5. What does the underlined word “contradicts” in paragraph 4 probably mean?A.Goes against.B. Relies on.C. Turns to.D. Searches for.6. What do you think of Loeb?A. He is foolish.B. He is unsatisfied with his titles.C. He is a firm believer in scientific truth.D. He is uncertain about his career future.7. What's the best title for the text?A. Have Aliens Paid a Visit in Spaceships?B. Do We Really Know about Space Theory?C. Scientists Are Working on High TechnologyD. Astronomers Are Encouraging Space TravelCImagine that youare a superhero. Your superpowers are activated by a special suit. The suit communicates with your brain. It allows you to do amazing things with only a thought. By concentrating on strength, for example, you can kick a soccer ball across a field. By focusing on swift actions, you can jump to the top of a tree.Such a connection between mind and machine may sound like a fantasy. To scientists, though, it is a very real goal. They are creating machines that let disabled monkeys walk. These machines may soon help disabled humans do the same. Unlike other bionic devices, these robotic “super suits” do not communicate with muscles and nerves. Instead, they have a direct line to the brain.In 2005, doctors drilled a hole in the skull of Hutchinson, who had lost her right arm in an accident. Then they inserted a sensor onto her motor cortex (大脑皮层运动区). Wires connected the sensor to a receiver on her head. After she recovered, researchers pluggedHutchinson’s receiver into a cable that relayed signals from her brain to computers. Then they connected a robotic arm to the computers. The computerscould interpretHutchinson’s brain signals to move the arm.Soon,Hutchinson, the computer, and the robotic arm became a team.Hutchinsonwas even able to lift her hand and drink from a cup. “She smiled when she put down that drink—that’s everything.” says Donoghue, a brain scientist.Today other scientists are building on that success. One of those scientists is Dr. Miguel Nicolelis, who designed a whole-body bionic equipment. In 2014, a disabled former athlete kicked the first ball of the World Cup Games wearing one of Miguel’s full-body exoskeletons.The exoskeleton was connected to brain signal sensors in the man’s cap. By thinking about kicking, he sent signals to a computer on his back. The computer then translated the signal into an exoskeleton-aided kick. Suchdesigns may become common as scientists keep merging mind and machine.8.Which can best describe the tone of paragraph 1?A. Narrative and serious.B. Persuasive and critical.C. Informative and objective.D. Descriptive and imaginative.9. What is paragraph 3 mainly about?A. Reason of the experiment.B. Results of the experiment.C. Process of the experiment.D. Significance of the experiment.10. Why is Dr. Miguel’s exoskeleton special?A. It can be used on animals.B. It can move the whole body.C. It was supported by computers.D. It was connected directly to the brain.11. What can be inferred from the last paragraph?A. Robotic suits may be widely used to help disabled people.B. Exoskeleton is more common thanHutchinson’s bionic arm.C.Scientific experiments are commonly carried out in football fields.D. Disabled athletes can now play football again with the help of computer.DFollowing the Famous Silk RoadsThe Silk Roads were a networkof ancient trade routes that extended from East Asia all the way to theMediterranean. A key section of the Silk Roads is the Chang’an-Tianshan corridor（走廊）, whichstretchesover a distance of around 5,000 kilometres through China, Kazakhstan and Kyrgyzstan, covering a total of 8,700 kilometres of trade routes. The three countries jointly pursued an application for UNESCO World Heritage (遗产) status which contained detailed research on the 33 sites along the corridor. This made history as the first successful multinational World Heritage application.The starting point of the corridor and the entire Silk Roads network isXi’an, inShanxiProvince. Further west on the Silk Roads, the geography gradually changes from wild deserts to high, snow-capped mountains to vast grasslands as the routes pass through theTianshanMountainsand emerge in the valleys ofCentral Asia. Althoughthe Chang’an-Tianshan corridor of the Silk Roads ends here, the network continues westwards until it reaches theMediterranean.The corridor began to develop in the 2nd century. Assigned by the emperor, the ambassador Zhang Qian journeyed from Chang’an toCentral Asia, seeking to build bridges between the Han Dynasty and the Western Regions. Following Zhang’s efforts, trade routes took shape and relationships were strengthened between the major powers of the time, with the routes network reaching as far as theRoman Empire.Economic activities along the routes network were not limited to trade in silk. They contributed many other items to the marketplace of goods. The routes were busy with camels carrying loads of goods and businessmen selling everything imaginable.China’s exports included silk, porcelain, ironware and tea, while horses, jewellery, spices and grapes were all imported over vast distances from the West.In addition to trade exchange, the network served as a bridge for cultural exchange which shaped the evolution of science, art, technology and many other areas in societies along the network. Astronomy and mathematics were introduced toChinafromIndiaandArabia; important Chinese inventions such as papermaking and printing were brought to the West.All of these activities contributed to a great age of expansion as trade and cultural exchanges gave people access to new goods,knowledge and ideas. These routes connected Eastern and Western civilizations, which achieved a shared development. The addition of the Chang’an-Tianshan corridor to the UNESCO World Heritage List is a milestone in recognition of the Silk Roads as a crucial part of humanity’s common heritage.12. The key section of the Silk Roads is________.A. the MediterraneanB. Xi’an, inShanxiProvinceC.KazakhstanandKyrgyzstanD. the Chang’an-Tianshan corridor13. The underlined word “stretches” in Paragraph 1 is close in meaning to________.A. standsB. spreadsC. movesD. flies14. Zhang Qian travelled from Chang’an toCentral Asiato________.A. export silk, porcelain, ironware and teaB. purchase horses, jewellery, spices and grapesC. seek help from the most powerful western countriesD. build bridges between his country and other countries15. What was the role of the Silk Roads according to the passage?A. It helped to change the wild deserts to grasslands.B. It was recognized by the UNESCO asChina’s heritage.C. It speeded up the development of the countries involved.D. It started a trade competition between countries along the way.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。

2020届高三英语天一大联考阶段性测试试题（四）考生注意：1.答题前，考生务必将自己的姓名、考生号填写在试卷和答题卡上，并将考生号条形码粘贴在答题卡上的指定位置。

2.回答选择题时，选出每小题答案后，用铅笔把答题卡对应题目的答案标号涂黑。

如需改动，用橡皮擦干净后，再选涂其他答案标号。

回答非选择题时，将答案写在答题卡上。

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3.考试结束后，将本试卷和答题卡一并交回。

第一部分听力(共两节，满分30分}做题时，先将答案标在试卷上。

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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。

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。

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例：How much is the shirt?A.￡19.15.B.￡9.18.C.￡9.15.答案是C。

1. What did the woman do today?A. She practiced the piano.B. She wrote some letters.C. She made a travel plan.2. What will the woman do tomorrow afternoon?A. Go to the dentist.B. Go to a physics class.C. Meet with her trainer.3. What has the man been doing this weekend?A. Visiting museums.B. Reading some science books.C. Trying to come up with an idea.4. How do the speakers feel?A. Tired.B. Enjoyable.C. Frightened.5. What does the woman mean?A. She doesn't want to leave.B. She will take all the files away.C. She has enough time to deal with her work.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。