江苏省金陵中学2021届高三第一学期第四次调研考试英语试题含答案

金陵中学2020-2021学年度第一学期高三调研测试卷英语第一部分阅读（共两节，满分50分）第一节（共15小题；每小题2.5分，满分37.5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。

ATWO NEWS REPORTSNEWS REPORT1Even before5G is widely commercially available,Chinese telecom giant Huawei has reportedly begun researching the next generation of wireless technology—6G.Tech website“iPhone in Canada^reported that Huawei has confirmed to local media“The Logic（逻辑学；逻辑性）"that it has started researching6G technology at its lab in Ottawa,Canada and“is in talks with Canadian university researchers about working on development of the next-generation wireless system,"citing a report by The Logic.Song Zhang,vice-president of research strategy and partnership of Huawei in Canada,said“5G is very new,and looking at6G is part of the so-called5G evolution.”Huawei has not commented on the report,according to The Paper.NEWS REPORT2A Japanese startup called SkyDrive Inc.has begun conducting test flights of their prototype flying car with a human pilot.The company hopes to be able to make a full public demonstration（演示；展示）of the vehicle later this summer.The test flights are being conducted at a protected indoor facility at the company’s research flight center outside of Nagoya.There have been a number of previous test flights,but they were all conducted via remote control and no human pilot on-board.According to a report in The Asahi Shimbun,SkyDrive says the car could be ready for a limited retail release as early as2023,and mass production by2026.SkyDrive was founded by former engineers from Toyota and they intend their vehicle to be the world's smallest flying car.In2017,Toyota gave the company an infusion（灌输）of around$350,000to help develop flying vehicles.The company said it won't say more about how the test flights have been proceeding（行动；进行）so far,but says things are going well enough to continue making them.21.What we can learn from NEWS REPORT1?A.Huawei and Apple cooperate to develop6G technology.B.Huawei is the first company to study6G technology.C.Huawei’s research team studies6G technology in Canadian laboratories.D.Huawei is not optimistic about the prospects of6G.22.Which of the following is NOT true about NEWS REPORT2?A.The company hopes to have an opportunity to make a full public demonstration of thevehicle.B.Previous flight tests were controlled by remote control.C.The car may not be able to mass produce in the near future.D.The car was completely invented and produced by Toyota.23.Which news section are we likely to see these two news reports?A.Entertainment.B.Science and Technology.C.Story.D.History.BT he latest in cat research reveals that the lovelyanimal seems to have a basic grasp on both the lawsof physics and the ins and outs of cause and effect.According to a newly published study,cats seem to be able to predict the location of hidingprey(猎物)using both their ears and an inborn(天生的)understanding of how the physicalworld worksIn a recent experiment,Japanese researchers taped30domestic cats reacting to a containerthat a team member shook Some containers rattled(发出响声);others did not.When thecontainer was tipped over,sometimes an object fell out and sometimes it didn't.It turns out that the cats were remarkably smart about what would happen when a containerwas tipped over.When an object did not drop out of the bottom of a rattling container,theylooked at it for a longer time than they did when the container behaved as expected."Cats use a causal-logical understanding of noise or sounds to predict the appearance ofinvisible objects,"lead researcher Saho Takagi says in a press release.The researchersconclude that cats' hunting style may have developed based on their common-sense abilitiesto infer where prey is,using their hearing.Scientists have explored this idea with other endearing creatures:babies.Like cats,babiesappear to engage in what's called"preferential looking"—looking longer at things that areinteresting or unusual than things they perceive as normal.When babies'expectations are violated in experiments like the ones performed with the cats,they react much like their animal friends.Psychologists have shown that babies apparentlyexpect their world to comply with the laws of physics and cause and effect as early as twomonths of age.Does the study mean that cats will soon grasp the ins and outs of cause and effect?Maybe,Okay, so cats may not be the next physics faculty members at America's most importantresearch universities. But by demonstrating their common sense,they've shown that the dividebetween cats and humans may not be that great after all.24.What do we learn from a newly published study about cats?A)They can be trained to understand the physical world.B)They know what kind of prey might be easier to hunt.C)They have a natural ability to locate animals they hunt.D)They are capable of telling which way their prey flees.25.What may account for the cats'response to the noise from the containers?A)Their inborn sensitivity to noise.C)Their special ability to perceive.B)Their unusual sense of direction.D)Their mastery of cause and effect.26In what way do babies behave like cats?A)They focus on what appears odd.C)They do what they prefer to doB)They view the world as normal.D)They are curious about everything.27.What can we conclude about cats from the passage?A)They have higher intelligence than many other animals.B)They interact with the physical world much like humans.C)They display extraordinarily high intelligence in hunting.D)They can aid physics professors in their research work.CSince You Need A Green LightTruth is subjective.If there is one word of advice I would leave to my children it would be,you're better off being DIFFERENT.If the majority of people are doing something and you choose to be a part of it then you're probably on a fast track to self-destruction.One of these disturbing changes I mentioned is the fact that my fellow oxvgen users allow themselves to be fooled so easily.It's almost as if no one can think on their own anymore.We let trends influence how we dress,talk and interact.Where I'm from,in the90's you couldn't be caught dead with tight pants.Now,a couple of rap artist wear"skinny jeans"and it's okay?Now I'm not saying that there's anything wrong with wearing fitted clothing,but does media have to give you a green light for everything?Live your life for you.Have you ever asked yourself,who defines your perspective of"cool?"When you see a commercial on TV advertising some new shoes that aren't economically friendly,are you interested in the actual design of the shoe or are you more concerned about how you are perceived wearing an expensive brand?Currently,we seek that peace in the wrong places.Did you know that it's human nature to desire to be a part of something?Do you really want to be out all night drinking with the guys/girls?Who celebrates turning33with shots?Choose to be a part of something positive.Constantly seek to better yourself and your circle.Life can be discouraging at times.We subconsciously corner our souls until the point where we have to escape by any means necessary.Even to the point of doing things we wouldn't normally do. Reaching the bottom of a750ml bottle of Ciroc(a brand of alcohol)could be emotional survival.Same goes for participating in drugs and other escapes we've created.It's past time to wake up from your slumber(睡眠）。

2021年高三上学期第四次月考（即期末）英语试题含答案第一部分：听力（共两节，满分30分）第一节（共5小题）1. What does the woman suggest the man do ?A. Stop eating fast food.B. Eat more fruit.C. Check his weight.2. What will the man do ?A. Lock the cupboard.B. Ask Jim for help.C. Move the cupboard himself.3. Why does the woman hate her roommate ?A. She makes a terrible mess in the house.B. She always wears the woman’s clothes.C. She never washes dishes.4. What are the speakers mainly talking about ?A. Staying at home.B. Reducing air pollution.C. Enjoying fresh air.5. How will the speakers know the way to the Science Museum ?A. By consulting a map.B. By asking others.C. By visiting a website.第二节（共15小题）听第6段材料，回答第6至8题。

6. Where are the speakers ?A. In Brazil.B. In America.C. In Britain.7. What was the professor doing when the woman arrived ?A. Cooking .B. Having a shower.C. Setting the table.8. When should the woman have arrived at her professor’s house ?A. At about 7:00.B. At about 7:10.C. At about 7:20.听第7段材料，回答第9至11题。

江苏省金陵中学2020-2021学年高三第一学期第四次调研考试英语试题注意事项：1. 答卷前，考生务必将自己的姓名、考试号座位号填写在答题卡上。

2. 回答选择题时，选出每小题答案后，用铅笔把答题卡上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，你将有两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,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。

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

1. What will the boy do first?A. Play baseball.B. Watch TVC. Do homework .2. Where does the man work now?A. In Atlanta.B. In New York.C. In Chicago.3. What does the woman mean ?A. Lucy got to school early.B. Lucy was late to schoolC. Lucy didn’t come to school.4. What did the man think of the restaurant?A. Great.B. Not very good.C. Very bad.5. What month is it now ?A. It’s May.B. It’s July.C. It’s September第一节（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。

本试卷共三大题，满分135分。

考试用时120分钟。

Ⅰ．语言知识及应用（共两节，满分45分）第一节完形填空（共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分）阅读下面短文，掌握其大意，然后从1-15各题所给的A、B、C和D项中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑The story happened years ago，when my daughter was still little.I was driving across the country with my daughter to 1 my husband. Since I intended to get to my destination before supper time, I drove 2 for a long time without a stop. Then after driving for many miles, I became tired and needed to stop for a break to get 3 .I found a rest area. It was mostly deserted, in a quiet area of the highway.I parked the car and carried my 4 into the restroom. When I came out I sawa middle-aged 5 wandering around. Feeling 6 about that, I asked the lady. What 7 me was: they were waiting for us!The lady told me that she and her husband wanted to see us safely back into our 8 . She explained that sometimes rest areas could be a 9 place for a young lady like me. She told me that she had a daughter almost my age, so they wanted to make sure that I got safely back on my way.I was very touched by their 10 . Being young, and probably naive to the potential 11 of rest areas, it had never occurred to me that there was any实用文档possibility of something going wrong. I 12 them for their kindness. My daughter and I continued our journey and 13 our destination safely.I never got their names but years have passed and their kindness is still not 14 . Sometimes angels e in make-up and just because you can’t see their 15 it doesn’t mean they aren’t angels.1. A. desert B. stop C. join D. save2. A. slowly B. quickly C. safely D. quietly3. A. excited B. bored C. interested D. refreshed4. A. daughter B. luggage C. license D. car5. A. lady B. man C. couple D. angel6. A. angry B. curious C. jealous D. terrible7. A. surprised B. worried C. annoyed D. upset8. A. room B. car C. area D. park9. A. quiet B. noisy C. dangerous D. safe10. A. devotion B. honesty C. potential D.consideration11. A. stops B. dangers C. mistakes D. changes12. A. forgave B. asked C. thanked D. blamed13. A. reached B. left C. missed D. passed14. A. seen B. forgotten C. deserted D. recognized15. A. kindness B. safety C. faces D. wings第二节语法填空（共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分）实用文档阅读下面短文，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，并将答案填写在答卷标号为16--25的相应位置上。

2020-2021学年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AConservation Volunteering in New ZealandWhether you are a student, professional or a retiree (退休者), anyone is welcome to make a difference and contribute to protecting some of the most beautiful islands in the world. Choose a suitable city and travelout to your conservation (保护) site to work with local people!Duration: 1-12 weeks Dates: Throughout the yearArrival day: Friday Return day: FridayRequirement: General level of fitness Age: 18+What will I be doing?Volunteer in New Zealand and enjoy conserving the environment through activities such as:·Tree planting·Walking trail construction·Protect native birds, insects, fish and penguins·Seed collection·Weed controlYou, and a group of up to 10 volunteers, will work under the guidance of a conservation team leader. Your team leader will give you regular safety instructions, inform you of the project aims and assist you with working effectively.No previous experience is necessary to join the project. All you need is a love of the environment and a fairly good level of fitness to help out!1.Who can sign up for this conservation volunteering project?A.A retired maths teacher.B.A primary school student.C.A scientist with heart disease.D.A businessman in a wheelchair.2.What can you do on the volunteer trip?A.Protect cultural sites and go shopping.B.Enjoy local sightseeing and go fishing.C.Protect weeds and build roads.D.Collect seeds and plant trees.3.From which is the text probably taken?A.A history book.B.A travel magazine.C.A research paper.D.A novel.BWhy isn’t science better? Look at career incentive(激励).There are oftensubstantial gaps between the idealized and actual versions of those people whose work involves providing a social good. Government officials are supposed to work for their constituents. Journalists are supposed to provide unbiased reporting and penetrating analysis. And scientists are supposed to relentlessly probe the fabric of reality with the most rigorous and skeptical of methods.All too often, however, what should be just isn’t so. In a number of scientific fields, published findings turn out not toreplicate(复制), or to have smaller effects than, what was initially claimed. Plenty of science does replicate — meaning the experiments turn out the same way when you repeat them -but the amount that doesn’t is too much for comfort.But there are also waysin which scientists increase their chances of getting it wrong. Running studies with small samples, mining data for correlations and forming hypotheses to fit an experiment’s results after the fact are just some of the ways to increase the number of false discoveries.It’s not like we don't know how to do better. Scientists who study scientific methods have known about feasible remedies for decades. Unfortunately, their advice often falls ondeaf ears.Why? Why aren't scientific methods better than they are? In a word: incentives. But perhaps not in the way you think.In the 1970s, psychologists and economists began to point out the danger in relying on quantitative measures for social decision-making. For example, when public schools are evaluated by students’ performance on standardized tests, teachers respond by teaching “to the test”. In turn, the test serves largely as of how well the school can prepare students for the test.We can see this principle—often summarized as “when a measure becomes a target, it ceases to be a good measure”—playing out in the realm of research. Science is a competitive enterprise. There are far more credentialed (授以证书的) scholars and researchers than there are university professorships or comparably prestigious research positions. Once someone acquires a research position, there is additional competition for tenure grant funding, and support and placement for graduate students. Due to this competition for resources,scientists must be evaluated and compared. How do you tell if someone is a good scientist?An oft-used metric is the number of publications one has in peer-reviewed journals, as well as the status of those journals. Metrics like these make it straightforward to compare researchers whose work may otherwise be quite different. Unfortunately, this also makes these numbers susceptible to exploitation.If scientists are motivated to publish often and in high-impact journals, we might expect them to actively try to game the system. And certainly, some do—as seen in recent high-profile cases of scientific fraud(欺诈). If malicious fraud is the prime concern, then perhaps the solution is simply heightened alertness.However, most scientists are, I believe, genuinely interested in learning about the world, and honest. The problem with incentives is that they can shape cultural norms without any intention on the part of individuals.4. Which of the following is TRUE about the general trend in scientific field?A. Scientists are persistently devoted to exploration of reality.B. The research findings fail to achieve the expected effect.C. Hypotheses are modified to highlight the experiments' results.D. The amount of science that does replicate is comforting.5. What doesdeaf earsin the fourth paragraph probably refer to?A. The public.B. The incentive initiators.C. The peer researchers.D. The high-impact journal editors.6. Which of the following does the author probably agree with?A. Good scientists excel in seeking resources and securing research positions.B. Competition for resources inspires researchers to work in a more skeptical way.C. All the credentialed scholars and researchers will not take up university professorships.D. The number of publication reveals how scientists are bitterly exploited.7. According to the author, what might be a remedy for the fundamental problem in scientific research?A. High-impact journals are encouraged to reform the incentives for publication.B. The peer-review process is supposed to scale up inspection of scientific fraud.C. Researchers are motivated to get actively involved in gaming the current system.D. Career incentives for scientists are expected to consider their personal intention.CRecycling plastic has always been a stop-start effort, and the wide variety of plastics we produce, the pollution from waste, and other limitations make recycling an economic(经济) problem. It’s estimated(估计)only 9%of plastic ever created has been recycled. But with the help of a chemical process, Canadian Miranda Wang and her company BioCellection want to change that.Stability is one of plastic greatest qualities and downside. There's limited evidence that some plastics can biodegrade (生物降解)but largely photo-plastics degrade in the sun. It’s a long process, and the truth is that we can only estimate how long it takes. Wang is looking to break the inaction and BioCellection's task is to make most plastic waste recyclable.She outlines two current methods. One is to take plastics like water bottles, wash them, cut them, melt and reconstitute them. “That's a very limited process” she says, due to the requirement that plastics be “clean” . The other, which can handle dirtier plastics and a level of pollution, is called hydrolysis(热解). Intense heat is applied to break down plastics so they can be reused as oils for energy, but “it’s not economical,’’ she says.BioCellection’s solution builds on research from over ten years ago, Wang explains, when a US studydiscovered pure polyethylene powder (聚乙烯粉)could be broken down by a catalyst (催化剂). Wang and her co-founder Jean hit upon a bacterium being able to eat plastic. In the years since, they engineered a comparable catalyst capable of doing the same job, only faster, which even works on plastics no one else can recycle at present. “We have now found a catalyst that is much cheaper than the one that was used before, Wang says.Currently focusing on plastic films like shopping hags, the three-hour process breaks clown plastic into chemicals that can act as the building blocks for more complex plastic products.“Right now we’re able to achieve about 70% transformation from plastic waste material to these chemicals,” she adds, saying they’re working to increase that figure.8. Why has so little plastic been recycled?A. Plastic is chemically stable.B. Recycling plastic led to pollution.C. We produced various plastics.D. Most photo-plastics degrade in the sun.9. What does Wang think of the two current methods?A. Highly effective and dynamic.B. Expensive and pollution-causing.C. Limited and energy-consuming.D. Widely used and recognized.10. What did BioCellection find effective to recycle plastics?A. Polyethylene powder.B. Chemical products.C. Plastic films.D. A catalyst.11. What is the text mainly about?A. Miranda Wang and her company.B. A new plastic recycling method.C. The greatest downside of plastic.D. Transformation of plastic waste.DANew Zealandcouncil has announced a month-long road closure in order to allow a sea lion and her pup to reach the ocean safely.John Wilson Ocean Drive in Dunedin will be closed after the New Zealand sea lions made their home at a nearby golf course and started "regularly crossing the road to get to the beach," according to a Facebook post from Dunedin City Council."You can still visit the area on foot or by bicycle, but please give the sea lions lots of space," continued the post.Locals applauded the decision, and one even called for the closure to be made permanent."No dogs should be on the beach, either," wrote Gaylene Smith. "We need to protect our beautiful sea life."Dogs are known to attack sea lions, and Chisholm Links Golf Course, where the sea lions have made their home, also posted advice to dog walkers in a Facebook update."We're lucky to have sea lions on our coastline and we need to share the space with them,as this is what makes our coastline so unique!" wrote the course on Facebook.The council went on to explain thatNew Zealandsea lions are endangered, and are one of the world's rarest species of sea lion.There are an estimated 12,000New Zealandsea lions left, according to the Department of Conservation. Under local law, anyone who kills a sea lion could face up to two years in prison or a fine of up to NZ$250,000(US$178,000).12. What decision has the Dunedin City Council made?A. Closing an ocean drive for a month.B. Forbidding entry into a golf course.C. Forbidding walking dogs outside.D. Closing the nearby beach temporarily.13. How did the City Council announce the decision?A. By informing on TV.B. By sending out notices.C. By posting on Facebook.D. By advertising in a newspaper.14. What is the attitude of the local people toward the closure?A. Doubtful.B. Supportive.C. Uncaring.D. Critical.15. What can we learn aboutNew Zealandsea lions from the text?A. They are afraid of humans.B. They are a common species.C. They are being killed by dogs.D. They are under legal protection.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。

本试卷分第Ⅰ卷（选择题）和第Ⅱ卷（非选择题）两部分，共10页。

考试结束后，只交答题卡。

保存好试卷。

第Ⅰ卷注意事项：1.答题前，考生在答题卡上务必用直径0.5毫米黑色墨水签字笔将自己的班级、姓名、学号、考试顺序号填写清楚2.各小题选出答案后，用2B铅笔把答题卡上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，在试题卷上作答无效。

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，你将有两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，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 will the woman do after class?A. See a teacher.B. Go to the beach.C. Talk with the man.2. Why doesn' t the man wear a jacket?A. He forgot to bring it.B. He didn't know it would be cold.C. He didn't have any time to look for it.3. How did the man get here?A. By train.B. By bus.C. By car.4. What are the speakers mainly talking about?A. A letter.B. A village.C. A picture.5. Where is the bar?A. Beside the performance stage.B. On the right of the theatre.C. Next to the restaurant.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。

2021年高三上学期第四次大考英语试题含答案第一部分：听力（共20题，满分30分）第一节（共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分）请听下面5段对话，选出最佳选项。

1．What does the woman mean?A．She would like to go to the show . B．She has already gone to the show.C．She won’t go to the show with the man.2. How big is the bedroom?A．16 square meters. B．20 square meters. C．25 square meters. 3．Why will the woman’s father go to Russia?A．To attend a meeting. B．To have a holiday. C．To meet the man.4．Who baked the cake?A．The woman. B．The woman’s mother.C．The man’s wife.5．What are the speakers talking about?A．Parents’ worry.B．School education. C．Students’ independence.第二节（共15小题；每小题1.5分，满分22.5）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答案，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。

听第6段材料，回答第6至7题。

6．What electronic product does the speaker’s mom have.A．An iPhone 4. B．An iPhone 4s. C．An iPhone 5.7．Why does the woman think a dancing machine is a great present?A．It’s a very expensive present.B．All of them can enjoy it together.C．Her mom has wanted one.听第7段材料，回答第8至9题。

2021年高三上学期阶段练习四英语试题 Word版含答案第一部分听力第一节（共5小题；每小题1分，满分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5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. When is the question and answer session?A. Immediately after the presentation.B. 15 minutes after the presentation.C. 30 minutes after the presentation.2. What are the speakers talking about?A. A new fence.B. A storm.C. A building.3. What will the man do later?A. Guide the woman.B. Close the restaurant.C. Go to the concert.4. What kind of the dessert does the man like the most?A. Pie.B. Fruit.C. Cake.5. Why won’t the woman turn up the heat?A. She wants to save some money.B. She thinks it’s already too warm in the house.C. There is something wrong with the heat.第二节（共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分）听下面5段对话或独白。

每段对话或独白后有2至4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。

听完每段对话或独白前，你将有5秒钟的时间阅读各个小题；听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。

2021-2022学年江苏省南京市鼓楼区金陵中学高三（上）段考英语试卷（10月份）一、阅读理解（本大题共15小题，共37.5分）AExciting Adventure Options to Choose From!BIRD WALK （Any time of year） -Join us for a private bird walk through oursanctuary （保护区）.The Bent's grasslands,trees and woods provide great habitat（栖息地）for birds moving from one place to another,such as第2页，共24页1.Which of the programs is suitable for the Browns with a girl of five years old?A. BIRD WALK.B. NATURE HIKE.C. POMPERAUG RIVER EXPLORATION.D. OWL PROWE.2.What will you do with the fish you catch in POMPERAUG RIVER EXPLORATION ?A.Find out their health.B.Do a scientific research.C.Cook them as food on the table.D.Set them free back to the river.3.Whom is this text written for?A. Students.B. Teachers.C. Scientists.D. Adventurers.BThere are few spectacles more unpleasant than a television presenter trying to hang on to a job.When one of the presenters of the BBC program Crimewatch resigned recently,rather than suffer the inevitable indignity of being unfinished and replaced by a younger version,he made the usual hurt noises about his masters* overemphasis on youth.People in the media listened sympathetically before he slid from view to join the ranks of television's has-beens.The presenter's argument,that the views don't care how old you are so long as you can "do the job," unfortunately is not backed up by the evidence.When you're on TV, viewers are always thinking about whether you're losing your hair or your figure and,lately,whether you've had cosmetic work done.This is what they're actually doing when you think they're listening to the wise things you say. Viewers actually don't understand much of what the job involves,they justsee you sitting there looking the part.Like the ability to pet one's head while rubbing one's stomach,TV presenting is just one of those sills.Some of those who possess this skill can hit the big name,inevitably as they become more attached to the lifestyle this brings,however,the more likely they are to overstate the skill.In reality,if somebody is paying you a lot of money to do a job,it's often on the tacit （/心照不宣的）understanding that you may be fired suddenly-it*s part of the deal.Unlike football managers,TV presenters pretend not to understand this.If they've had many years being paidsilly sums to read a script from an autocue （自动题词机），it's difficult for them to accept that they've been the beneficiary of good fortune rather than anything else； even harder to face the fact that an editor could all too easily send them to the shopping channels.Something similar eventually awaits all the people who are currently making fortunes thatwould have been unimaginable to earlier generations of presenters.One day we'll decide thattheir face no longer fits and they'll be dragged away complaining about the same ageist policy from which they no doubt previously profited.Show business is a brutal （残忍的）business.The one thing it reliably punishes is age,particularly among women.That's why,at the age of fifty,female TV presenters become female radio presenters and why girl bands planningto re-form need to get it done before they're forty,after which it will get too hard for everyone to suspend their collective disbelief.4.What does the writer imply about the Crimewatch presenter he mentions in the firstparagraph?A.He was unwise to resign when he did.B.He will soon be forgotten by the viewers.C.He may well have had a valid point to make.D.He was treated insensitively by his employers.5.The underlined pronoun "this" in paragraph 2 refers to.A. a public imageB. a level of successC. an overstatementD. a common misunderstanding6.Why does the writer mention football managers in paragraph 3 ?A.To support his view that presenters are overpaid.B.To stress how important luck is in certain occupations.C.To show how relatively secure TV presents are in their jobs.D.To illustrate a general rule that applies to certain types of job.第4页，共24页7.According to the writer,TV personalities who may worry about ageism.A.should look for work in other forms of broadcastingB.may have benefited from it themselves at some pointC.are less well respected than presenters of the pastD.are being unfair to up-and-coming younger colleaguescThis is going to ruffle （激怒）a few feathers.PepsiCo purposely packs fewer chips into its flavoured chip bags,Hugh Johnston,the company's CFO, told the Associated Press."There might be an ounce or two less in those bags," Johnston said.Actually,it's half an ounce less.Regular Lay's are sold in 10-ounce bags；flavoured Lay's are sold in 9.5-ounce bags； and both are sold for the same $4.29 price.That might not sound like a lot,but it will sound like a lot with a bit of simple maths.Americans buy some$1.6 billion worth of Lay's potato chips every year.Much of that is sold in bulk一or merely in bags bigger than the standard ones mentioned above.But let's assume for a second that those 10-ounce bags are the only ones Lay's sells.That would mean the company sells more than 372 million bags of Lay's in the US each year——or 3.72 billion ounces of chips,at about 43 cents per ounce.lt would also mean that that half-ounce difference is worth about 21.5 cents per bag,and about $80 million in total per year.That number is likely a good deal lower,but it's not entirely unreasonable.If Lay's is charging an extra payment for the smaller flavoured chip bags,its likely doing the same for the bigger ones,too.That tiny half-ounce difference might only mean a potato chip or two to you,but it's probably worth tens of millions of dollars to PepsiCo annually.PepsiCo confirmed that flavoured and unflavoured Lay*s chips are sold for the same price,but not in the same quantity. "This allows us to keep the same price point across the brand," Jeff Dahncke said in an email.He also suggested that the chip difference has nothing to do with extra profit. "The reason why there is a slightly higher price per ounce for flavoured chips is the added seasonings （调味品），n he said.But that doesn't appear to be the case.Some of the mark-ups are simply meant to make up for the added input costs ofcheese,barbecue,sour cream and onion,and other flavourings.But some of them are also there （or not there） to increase the potato chip maker*s profits.PepsiCo has a soft spot for its specialty potato chips,because its specialty potato chips are more profitable than its regularones,according to Johnston.Perhaps that's why Lay*s is getting ready to launch a mass of new specialty potato chip flavours.The launch is part of PepsiCo*s annual "Do Us a Flavour" contest,in which it lets customers participate in the flavour creation process.8.What did PepsiCo do to arouse public dissatisfaction?A.They gave short weight to their flavoured chips.B.They raised the price of their flavoured chips.C.They changed the flavours of their potato chips.D.They put more seasonings into their potato chips.9.How is Paragraph 3 mainly developed?A. By analysing causes.B. By giving examples.C. By listing figures.D. By making comparisons.10.What does the underlined phrase "has a soft spot for" in the last but one paragraph mean?A. Has a say in.B. Has a look at.C. Has access to.D. Has affection for.11.Why do Lay*s flavoured chips charge more per ounce according to Jeff Dahncke?A.To make more profits.B.To upgrade their products.C.To balance additional costs.D.To satisfy more people's taste.DThe potential of a simple gesture to capture the public's imagination in a time of crisis was illustrated when 99-year-old British army veteran Captain Tom Moore decided to raise some money for workers and patients' health.Inspired by the excellent treatment he had received in hospital for skin cancer,he promised to complete 100 laps of his garden,using his walking frame for support,before his 100th birthday later that month.His aim was to raise a modest £1, OOO.But news of Captain Tom's efforts soon reached the ears of a nation through newspapers and TV features.He even teamed up with the singer Michael Ball to record a charity version of "You'll Never Walk Alone".Several weeks later,Captain Tom completed his 100 laps ahead of schedule,having raised more than £17第6页，共24页million. "I never dreamt I would be involved in an occasion like this," he announced.But the Captain Tom's passion showed no sign of dying down.By the time he reached his 100th birthday on 30th April,he had raised nearly £33 million.He was honoured with a fly-past by Britain's air force,and the public sent more than 1, 50, 000 birthday cards.His response? "To all those people who are finding it difficult at the moment,,,the sun will shine on you again,and the clouds will go away." he said.In honour of his achievement,Captain Tom was promoted to the rank of Honorary Colonel,and awarded a knighthood （骑士）on the recommendation of the Prime Minister.The money he raised was used to provide comfort and care for National Health Service workers. "I've never been someone who does nothing," he laughs,adding that he enjoyed the challenge.He believes the secret for his success一and his long life一is simple： "It's all about having the right mindset.YouVe got to be optimistic and to think that things will get better."12.What can we learn about Tom Moore*s intention?A.He originally only had a small goal.B.He never planned to cooperate with others.C.He was inspired by a miserable experience.D.He intended to take advantage of his birthday party.13.How did Tom Moore deal with the collected money?A.It was used to help senior citizens.B.It was decided by National Health Service.C.It was rewarded to those making contributions.D.It was used to help National Health Service workers.14.Which of the following best describes Tom Moore?A. Demanding.B. Ambitious.C. Considerate.D. Humorous.15.What is the best title for the text?A. Giving is rewarding.B. Though old,yet devoted.C. Brighten others at any time.D. More kindness Jess coldness.二、阅读七选五（本大题共5小题，共12.5分）Forging a 5 G futureThe future in sci-fi movies seems so close,yet so far away.Delightfully,5 G technology makes that future look easily achievable.Schools,hospitals,transportation,factories一even our homes will soon use this powerful wireless st year,China started testing 5 G mobilenetworks in its several cities.So what is 5 G? It's the latest generation of cellular (蜂窝状的) network technology. (1)5 G*s benefits mainly come from speed and connectivity (连接).⑵People will be able to use the Internet at a much greater speed than before.Imagine being able to download an entire movie in just a few seconds!That's how fast 5 G will be.(3) For example,one of the biggest problems with developing driverless cars is the delay between sending a signal and receiving it.Driverless cars must be able to react instantly to sudden changes in their environment,such as a dog running across the road.This will require these cars to send and receive huge amounts of data within milliseconds (毫秒).(4) It will also allow doctors to perform operations remotely,using robots.The robots will respond morequickly to the doctors' movements.So what about 5 G's connectivity? (5) .Imagine having a smart home that automatically turnsthe lights on when you open your front door."New things become possible when you can move information at a massive scale," Gordon Smith,CEO of telecom equipment reseller Sagent,told The Telegraph. n5 G becomes the great enabler."No matter where it is implemented,it looks like 5 G will bring us a more exciting and convenient future.A.We may develop "smart" environments with it.B.Such speed helps other technologies,too.C.5 G will make this possible.D.It connects people's lives in various ways.E.It is faster and more stable than 4 G, the previous generation.F.With 5 G, people can conveniently solve many problems.G.The advantage of higher speeds is obvious.16. A. A B. B c. c D. D E.E F.F G. G17. A. A B.B c. c D. D E.E F.F G. G18. A. A B.B c. c D. D E.E F.F G. G第8页，共24页19. A. A B. B c. c D. D E.E F.F G. G20. A. A B.B C. c D. D E.E F.F G. G三、完形填空（本大题共15小题，共15.0分）Gabi Rizea,a former forest engineer from Craiova,Romania,became a wood carver completelyby accident.Three years ago,after£21)himself with a new chainsaw(链锯),he started "playing" with it on the(22)he had in his workshop.He(23)to carve a human face into the wood,and to his surprise,it turned out pretty good.Then he kept improving his skills.Today,he is so good at itthat he is(24)to work his magic on the old tree stumps (树桩)in the local parks in his home city. He sometimes draws the(25) he wants to carve,but in most cases,the wood just doesn't matchhis(26).He has no choice but to(27)in order to match the material available,which sometimes leads to even more(28)results.Gabi's most popular creation is "Water Pouring from Bucket", a masterpiece carved from an old ash tree.After he guessed that half the stump was rotten (腐烂的)，it ended up becoming the water flowing from a bucket.Recently,photos of "Water Pouring from Bucket" have grown in popularity online.He has created many artworks like this so far,and they have made the city nicer and more artistic.Following his recent(29)to fame on the Internet,Gabi has been asked by other Romanian cities to(3Q)their old tree stumps into artworks.He promised to honor their requests,but out of(31)for his home city,he will never create the artworks(32) to those in his hometown.Gabi can turn a stump into an artwork in just two days.Though he has a lot of(33), the Romanian artist recently got into an art school in order to fully master wood carving.He has been(34) for his contribution by the city government.When mentioning the(35) has made,he always says he does the same thing other people can do to make our world more beautiful.21. A. sharing B. equipping C. filling D. showing22. A. wood B. table C. stone D. wall23. A. failed B. stopped C. continued D. attempted24. A. ordered B. threatened C. allowed D. taught25. A. maps B. designs C. graphs D. levels26. A. needs B. answers C. words D. ideas27. A. adjust B. apologize C. sigh D. abandon28. A. impressive B. strange C. direct D. terrible29. A. rise B. attitude C. power D. adaptation30. A. talk B. divide C. transform D. translate31. A. regret B. benefit C. demand D. respect32. A. opposite B. similar C.rude D. harmful33. A. talent B. money C. time D. knowledge34. A. challenged B. accepted C. awarded D. proved35. A. trouble B. choice C. preparation D. difference四、语法填空(本大题共1小题，共15.0分)36. The Organizing Committee of the Olympic Winter Games Beijing 2022 revealed itsOlympic torch design in the National Aquatics (水上运动)Centre, (1) has beentransformed into the "Ice Cube" for next year's Olympic Winter Games curling (冰壶) competition.The winning design, (2) (select) from 182 entries in a global competition,was praised by Beijing 2022's judges for (3) ( it) combination of Chinese aesthetic (审美的)value,traditional cultural meanings (4) advanced technology.One of the design highlights (5) ( allow ) two Olympic torches to lock into each otherat the top when torchbearers exchange the flame during the Olympic Torch Relay.Thetwo-tone design represents an indication of fire and ice, symbolizing how it will bring light and (6) (warm) to the winter sports scene.In recognition of Beijing's status as the world's first city (7) ( host) both the Summer and Winter Games,the 2022 Olympic torch features a similar design (8) the 2008 Olympictorch and by (9) same color combination and artistic elements from that torch,theOrganizing Committee aims to present Beijing's rich Olympic culture.Planning for the Olympic Torch Relay and the selection of torchbearers for the Games are(10) (current) underway,with detailed information to be released in the near future bythe Beijing 2022 Organizing Committee.五、书面表达(本大题共2小题，共40.0分)37.假定你是星光中学的高中毕业生李华，母校将为高一新生举办主题为"What to learn in senior high school?"的英语沙龙活动，特邀请你结合自身经历谈谈自己的体|会.请根据以下提示准备一份英语发言稿.第10页，共24页1.学会学习：方法，习惯等；2.学会做人：真诚，友善；3.其他方面：考生自拟.注意：1.词数120左右；4.发言稿开头和结尾已给出，不须抄在答题卡上，不计入总词数.Good morning, everyone!It is my honor to be here to share with you my opinions on learn in senior high school.Thank you!38.阅读下面材料,根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段,使之构成一篇完整的短文。

2021年高三上学期第四次周练英语试题含答案本试卷分为第Ⅰ卷（选择题）和第Ⅱ卷（非选择题）两部分。

满分150分，考试时间120分钟。

考试结束后，将答题卡收回。

第I卷（选择题，共100分）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，你将有两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，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 will the man probably do?A.Help the woman paint her car.B.Buy the woman’s car.C.Get a new car.2.Where does the conversation probably take place?A.In a bookstore.B.In a classroom.C.In a library.3.Why is the man leaving early?A.He isn’t interested in the movie.B.He wants to avoid a traffic jam.C.He doesn’t know the way to the theater.4.What is the man dissatisfied with about his job?A. The salary.B.The hours.C.The location.5.What does the woman imply?A.The sweater looks terrible.B.It’s cool in the lecture hall.C.The weather is heavily polluted today.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。