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西安中学高2021届高三第四次模拟考试
英语试题
第一部分 听力（共两节，满分30分）
第一节 （共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分）
听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。
1. What will the man do on Saturday evening?
A. Attend a party. B. Do the cooking. C. Go cycling.
2. Where are the speakers?
A. In a clothes shop. B. In a tailor’s. C. In a laundry.
3. How does the man go to work every day?
A. By car. B. By bus. C. On foot.
4. What does the man think of his present job?
A. Challenging. B. Boring. C. Well-paid.
5. What are the speakers mainly talking about?
A. A photo. B. A play. C. A dress.
第二节 （共15小题；每小题1.5分，满分22.5分）
听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟；听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。
听下面一段对话，回答第6和第7题两个小题。
6. Why is the man at the airport?
A. To board a plane. B. To pick up some passengers. C. To meet the woman.
7.Which flight has been delayed?
A. The French flight. B. The Spanish flight. C. The Italian flight.
听下面一段对话，回答第8和第9两个小题。
8. Where can the man put his bag?
A. Behind the door. B. In the locker. C. On the desk.
9. What should the man do after getting into the exam hall?
A. Find his examination number.
B. Turn off the mobile phone.
C. Show his student ID card.
听下面一段对话，回答第10至第12三个小题。
10. What will the speakers do during the summer break?
A. Earn some money. B. Enjoy some arts. C. Do some shopping.
11. What can the speakers do in Rosemount?
A. Have some nice meals.
B. Find a good variety of local works.
C. Buy some paintings and handmade jewellery.
12. Where will the speakers sleep during the summer break?
A. In their house. B. In a hotel. C. In a tent.
听下面一段对话，回答第13至第16四个小题。
13. What kind of club does the woman want to take?
A. The one that has a big number of members.
B. The one that offers many different activities.
C. The one that has a low entry fee.
14. What does the man say about the cross-country cycling club?
A. It has many members.
B. It looks quite interesting.
C. It is too expensive.
15. How much does the film club cost?
A. $15. B. $30. C. $50.
16. Which club will the woman probably join?
A. The street dance club. B. The table tennis club. C. The film club.
听下面一段独白，回答第17至第20四个小题。
17. How long does it take to get to the camping area?
A. About 8 hours. B. About 6 hours. C. About 2 hours.
18. What will the listeners do first when they arrive at the camping area?
A. Go shopping. B. Check the e-mails. C. Set up the tents.
19. What does the speaker advise the listeners to do?
A. Stay in the camp in stormy weather.
B. Listen to the weather report.
C. Prepare clothes for wet weather.
20. What are the listeners probably unable to do in the hills?
A. Ask Mrs. Sanderson questions.
B. Go down to the town.
C. Use their phones.
第二部分 阅读理解（共两节，满分40分）
第一节 （共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分）
阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。
A
Every week there are amazing things to do in Los Angeles with kids! We’ve collected a list of what we think are the most fun, most interesting family events in LA at the beginning of 2020—and hopefully will result in LA parents and kids having the best time together as a family!
Kids Werek Activities
Vroman’s Bookstore 695 E. Colorado Blvd, Pasadena, CA 91101
Vroman’s Bookstore is hosting special Kids Week Activities all week long from Monday, Jan. 6th through Friday, Jan. 10th. Different activities are planned each day including an Art Extravaganza (on Tuesday) and Superhero Day (on Wednesday). All activities are free, but reserve in advance to make sure there are enough supplies and materials available for everyone. Check the website for a schedule of events.
Into the Woods
Hollywood Bowl 2301 N. Highland Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90068
Enjoy a performance of Into the Woods happening at the Hollywood Bowl on Friday, Jan. 10th (8:00 pm), Saturday, Jan. 11th (8:00 pm), and Sunday, Jan. 12th (7:30 pm). Be a part of “an enchanted world of magic beans, towering giants, and handsome princes.” Tickets are available online.
Family Sandcastle Building Day
Cabrillo Marine Aquarium 3720 Stephen M. White Dr., San Pedro, CA 90731
Head to the Cabrillo Marine Aquarium on Saturday, Jan.11th 10:00 am to 3:00 pm for Family Sandcastle Building Day. Bring your favorite sandcastle building tools and your creativity to this free event. (The sand on the beach will already be thoroughly wet down and ready for creative builders!)
Outdoor Art Moves, Winter 2020 & 826LA@Hammer: Who’s Got the Art?
Hammer Museum 10899 Wilshire BIvd, Los Angeles, CA 90024
The Hammer Museum is hosting two different special events on Sunday, Jan.12th. At both 11:00 am & 1:00 pm, children aged 5 and above can participate in Outdoor Art Moves, Winter 2020 led by movement director Zoe Rappa-port. Families will “discover relationships between nature, art, and the creative process” during these special movement activities. Free popsicles will be available after the program.
Also happening at 11:00 am is 826LA@Hammer: Who’s Got the Art? Children aged 8-14 will help “inspect the galleries, correct clues, and crack the case of a legendary mystery theft.” This workshop is designed for up to 20 students, so reservations are encouraged.
21. Which activity needs to be booked in advance?
A. Kids Week Activities. B. The performance Into the Woods.
B. Family Sandcastle Building Day. D. Outdoor Art Moves, Winter 2020.
22. For kids enjoying playing detectives, they can go ______ .
A. 695 E. Colorado Blvd., Pasadena
B. 2301 N. Highland Ave, Los Angeles
C. 3720 Stephen M. White Dr. San Pedro
D. 10899 Wilshire Blvd., Los Angles
23. The passage is mainly intended for ______.
A. parents and kids B. artists and directors
C. guides and tourists D. builders and architects
B
Learning to say “yes, and”
When I first heard about the improvisation (即兴交流) class, I was hesitating. As a quiet and shy girl, I feared improvising in front of strangers. However, I knew I wanted to work as a science communicator after finishing my Ph.D. , so it seemed like a perfect opportunity to learn how to speak and communicate with others effectively. I signed up, knowing the experience would give me help.
During our first class, we learned an important concept of improvisation: “yes, and.” It means that, as improvisers, we’d better accept what fellow performers say. If someone says that rhinos (犀牛) are librarians, for example, then rhinos are librarians. We do not question the logic; we say “yes” and then continue with the scene as if nothing is wrong.
The first few scenes were hard, but as weeks turned into months, I became more comfortable and even started to enjoy our classes. I became better at listening, relating to my conversation partners, and communicating clearly in the moment. Once when I was giving a presentation about my science, an audience member surprised me with a question that didn’t grow out of the information I’d presented. Instead of getting confused and nervous, I took the “yes, and” approach —accepting the question and letting my mind focus on why it was asked. That helped me find an appropriate answer. I got pretty excited about it.
The benefits of improvisation go beyond communication. Before attending the class, I would get stuck when my experiments produced unexpected data, thinking that I had made a mistake. But now, instead of getting discouraged, I will stay open to the possibility that the results are real, keep exploring the data and end up identifying a new type of cell—one that isn’t behaving as expected.
I think all scientists can benefit from this lesson. If the data say rhinos are librarians, then it’s worth finding out whether rhinos are, in fact, librarians. As scientists, our job isn’t to challenge data that support a preconceived (先入为主的) story, but to say “yes, and.”
24. Why did the author attend the improvisation class?
A. To get a different experience.
B. To finish her Ph.D. at university
C. To give up her job as a science communicator
D. To improve her speaking and communicating ability
25. What was the author’s change after attending the improvisation class?
A. She formed her own idea quickly
B. She came up with lots of creative responses
C. She paid more attention to the logic of answers
D. She became a good listener before giving an opinion
26. The author mentions applying the “yes, and” approach to her scientific experiments to ______.
A. explain the process of using the method
B. prove the benefits of the improvisation class
C. share her own research experiences with readers
D. attract fellow scientists to attend the improvisation class
27. What can be inferred about scientists from the last paragraph?
A. They should attend the improvisation class
B. They should question all preconceived ideas
C. They should carry on research by admitting earlier data
D. They should try to improve their professional knowledge
C
Sure, chocolate is a delicious treat, and it’s a staple of some of our favorite desserts. But it’s not a health food, so it should be enjoyed in moderation—right?
Well, it turns out that eating chocolate might actually have a pretty significant health benefit. According to research conducted by five scientists in Italy, compounds found in chocolate, called flavanols, can help boost cognitive (认知的) performance. Yup, chocolate’s good for your brain.
The scientists, studying at the Universities of Rome and L’Aquila, summarized research from ten different studies. The studies assessed people’s performance on cognitive tests before and after eating cocoa or chocolate. The results were pretty telling: in nine out of the ten studies, there was a noticeable improvement after the subjects had eaten the chocolate. The scientists found improvements in “general cognition, attention, processing speed and working memory.” Sounds pretty good to us!
And that’s not all. In subjects, especially women, who performed the tests while sleep-deprived, the flavanols helped relieve the negative effects of the sleep deprivation. And there’s even more good news. The researchers also found that eating chocolate daily (over periods ranging from five days to three months) produced noticeable long-term improvements in cognition. Older adults, whose memories were already declining, saw an especially significant improvement.
All chocolate has flavanols, since they occur naturally in cocoa. However, dark chocolate lovers feel happy, because it has more flavanols than any other type of chocolate. In fact, the scientists themselves have claimed that, after doing this research, they’ve started eating dark chocolate every day!
Now, we’re not saying you should start eating chocolate for breakfast, lunch and dinner — it’s still high in sugar and low in nutrients. But next time you find yourself yawning after a sleepless night, snack on some chocolate and let the flavanols work their magic.
28. What does the underlined phrase in Paragraph 1 probably mean?
A. As much as possible. B. For three meals.
C. In right amount. D. Not in the least
29. How does a student perform while learning after eating chocolate?
A. He memorizes less than before.
B. He can’t concentrate on lessons in the slightest.
C. He becomes more excited.
D. He understands what the teacher says faster.
30. According to the passage, if your memory fails, what should you do?
A. Eat chocolate as three meals. B. Use chocolate as a daily snack.
C. Hunt for dark chocolate. D. Ask a doctor for advice.
31. What’s the main idea of the passage?
A. Chocolate is a beneficial but unhealthy food.
B. Eating chocolate benefits our learning.
C. Eating chocolate works on your sleep.
D. Chocolate contains low nutrients.
D
One day, gardeners might not just hear the buzz of bees among their flowers, but the whirr of robots, too. Scientists have managed to turn an unassuming drone (无人机) into a remote-controlled pollinator (授粉媒介) by attaching horsehairs coated with a special, sticky gel to its underbelly.
Animal pollinators are needed for the reproduction of 90% of flowering plants and one third of human food crops. Chief among those are bees — but many bee populations in the United States have been in steep decline in recent decades. Thus, the decline of bees isn’t just worrisome because it could disrupt ecosystems, but also because it could disrupt agriculture and economy. People have been trying to come up with replacement techniques, but none of them are especially effective yet.
Scientists have thought about using drones, but they haven’t figured out how to make free-flying robot insects that can rely on their own power source without being attached to a wire. “It’s very tough work,” said senior author Eijiro Miyako, a chemist at the National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and Technology. His particular contribution to the field involves a gel, one he’d considered a mistake 10 years before and stuck in a storage cabinet. When it was rediscovered a decade later, it hadn’t dried up or degraded at all. “I was so surprised because it still had high viscosity,” Miyako said.
The chemist noticed that when dropped, the gel absorbed an impressive amount of dust from the floor. Miyako realized this material could be very useful for picking up pollen (花粉). He and his colleagues chose a drone and attached horsehairs to its smooth surface to mimic a bee’s fuzzy body. They coated those horsehairs in the gel, and then controlled the drones over lilies, where they would pick up the pollen from one flower and then deposit the pollen at another one, thus fertilizing it.
The scientists looked at the hairs under a scanning electron microscope and counted up the pollen grains attached to the surface and found that the drones whose horsehairs had been coated with the gel had about 10 times more pollen than those that had not been coated with the gel.
Miyako does not think such drones would replace bees altogether, but could simply help bees with their pollinating duties. There’s a lot of work to be done before that’s a reality, however. Small drones will need to become more controllable and energy efficient, as well as smarter, with better GPS and artificial intelligence.
32. What does the underlined word “viscosity” in Para.3 probably mean?
A. Hardness B. Stickiness C. Flexibility D. Purity.
32. We can learn from the passage that ______.
A. bees disrupt both agriculture and economy
B. scientists have invented self-powered robot insects
C. bees in the United States are on the edge of extinction
D. Miyako found the special feature of the gel by chance
34. A drone works best in picking up pollen when ______.
A. its body is made like a bee’s
B. its GPS works more efficiently
C. some flowers are coated with the gel
D. horsehairs with the gel are attached to it
35. According to Eijiro Miyako, the drones ______.
A. are not yet ready for practical use
B. may eventually replace bees in the future
C. are much more efficient than bee pollinators
D. can provide a solution to economic depression
第二节 （共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分）
根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
Financial Education-Awareness Dilemma
When it comes to financial education, the majority of today’s youth will regard it as a necessity for certain specific people who want to make their career in the financial world. 36 Actually, elementary financial education is a must for all, as money transaction is an essential part of our day-to-day life.
Suppose you have $100 in a saving account that pays simple interest at the rate of 2%per year. If you leave the money in the account, how much will you have accumulated after 5 years: more than $102, exactly $102, or less than $102? The test might look simple, but only half of the people surveyed gave the correct answer.
37 The explanation goes as follows: People with low levels of financial literacy suffer from that lack of knowledge at every stage of their lives. Researchers on this subject say people with a high degree of financial literacy are more likely to plan for their retirement. 38
On the contrary, people who have a lower degree of financial literacy tend to borrow more, accumulate less wealth, and pay more in fees related financial products. They are less likely to invest, more likely to experience difficulty with debt, and less likely to know the terms of their mortgages and other loans. Thus, the cost of this financial ignorance is very high. 39
What is the solution? 40 Like reading and math, financial education must become part of the core curriculum in our schools. Likewise, parents should engage in regular, constructive conversations about money matters. This will give their kids a solid foundation for financial well-being, which will keep on giving returns throughout the course of their lives.
A. Financial education must start early.
B. However, they miss an important point.
C. Why does each of us have to face a financial challenge?
D. Why does financial literacy matter so much in our society?
E. Rich people are generally better educated on financial management.
F. Besides, these people have more than double the wealth of people who don’t.
G. For example, they frequently make late credit card payments, overspend their credit limit, etc.
第三部分 语言知识运用（共两节，满分45分）
第一节 （共20小题；每小题1.5分，满分30分）
阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
“Are you going to the audition (试镜)?” Someone asked Connie, as we came out of ballet class.
“What audition?” I asked.
“Oh, nothing,” said Connie. “It’s for The Ed Sullivan Show. You wouldn’t be 41 .”
The Ed Sullivan Show was a famous one-hour show on CBS. They constantly needed performers for their new shows. This time they were looking for six dancers to support the star performer Jimmy Durante.
“Why not? I’d love to go!” I 42 .
Connie smiled at me and said, “I don’t think you are 43 yet, Eva.”
Later that night, I couldn’t fall asleep. It 44 me. Who said I shouldn’t go to the audition? Only because I was a young novice (新手)? How would I know if I didn’t try?
The next morning, I 45 I was going to the audition. I packed my dancing shoes, and put on bright red lipstick. As I looked at my 46 in the mirror, I saw one thing missing. I put on a smile.
I took the subway to the Eighth Avenue and walked to the rehearsal studio. I 47 and took my place nervously.
Connie and five of my other friends were there. “What are you doing here?” one asked.
I said simply, “Well, I have nothing to lose by 48 .”
The look I got said, “Okay. 49 .”
The audition began. All the other dancers had confidence but 50 expressions. I had a smile.
More and more dancers were knocked out. I was still there with my friends. Then we were asked to do a jeté en l’air 51 : stand on one leg, kick the other one up and out as close to a split as possible, and then do a turn in the air. Hopefully, you’d land on both feet.
All the other candidates did the jeté beautifully. It was my turn. I took the preparatory step, and with that never-ending smile, I leaped up into the air, turned in mid-air and 52 flat on my back. But even then, the smile never 53 my face.
When everything settled down, my friends were instructed to go to the right. When I was told to go to the left, their faces told they felt 54 for me.
I picked up my belongings and prepared to leave when the choreographer called out to me, “Where are you going? You’ve got the 55 if you want it.”
Did I want it? I certainly did. I thought I had been 56 !
There were no jetés in the 57 . I made my first appearance on national TV. I never stopped 58 , and I always landed on my feet.
Had I not believed I could do it, and had I not tried, I would have 59 out on a thoroughly enjoyable experience.
It proved once again that a smile will get one 60 than a frown ever will.
41. A. qualified B. interested C. available D. suitable
42. A. declared B. complained C. requested D. suggested
43. A. stable B. flexible C. ready D. mature
44. A. inspired B. bothered C. discouraged D. shocked
45. A. admitted B. promised C. confirmed D. decided
46. A. costume B. shadow C. reflection D. reaction
47. A. called in B. signed in C. logged in D. joined in
48. A. consulting B. fighting C. training D. trying
49. A. Whoever B. Whatever C. Wherever D. Whenever
50. A. delighted B. proud C. impatient D. serious
51. A. immediately B. formally C. gradually D. individually
52. A. landed B. stayed C. lay D. hung
53. A. approached B. changed C. left D. covered
54. A. puzzled B. relieved C. nervous D. sorry
55. A. job B. gift C. dance D. reward
56. A. dismissed B. cheated C. rejected D. ignored
57. A. show B. contest C. interview D. play
58. A. smiling B. acting C. laughing D. leaping
59. A. stood B. taken C. missed D. come
60. A. freer B. further C. faster D. fitter
第二节 （共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分）
阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
Central Park is an urban park in Manhattan, New York City, US. Established in 1857, it consists of 843 acres. The park, 61 receives approximately 35 million visitors 62 (annual), is the 63 (popular) urban park in the United States. It is also the most 64 (film) location in the world.
The park contains several lakes and ponds that 65 (create) artificially by damming natural flows hundreds of years ago. There is a large area of woods in addition to seven major lawns and many minor grassy areas, some of them 66 (use) for team sports and some set aside as quiet areas; there are 67 number of enclosed playgrounds for children. The 6 miles of drives within the park are used by joggers, 68 (cycle), and skateboarders, especially when automobile traffic is prohibited on weekends and in the evenings after 7:00 pm.
Central Park has given birth 69 many art groups dedicated to performing in the park. Each summer, there are several events 70 (happen)in the park. Also many popular one-time concerts have been given in the park.
第四部分 写作（共两节，满分35分）
第一节 短文改错（共10小题；每小题1分，满分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。
Last Saturday afternoon several friend invited me to go to the movies. Just as if I was getting ready, my dad suddenly reminded me that it was my aunt’s birthday and that my whole family was going to celebrate his birthday. I was very angry for not let me go with my friends. So my father and I quarreled about.
Now I am really sorry for which I did. I have realized that family always comes first. It is sure that it was not the last chance I had to see my friends. So I can see my friends at any time and not that day. That’s a specially day to my aunt. I loved my aunt.
第二节 书面表达（满分25分）
假定你是李华，你所在的长安国际学校要征集一封英文感谢信，以致意奋战在抗击新型冠状病毒肺炎第一线的医护人员，请你根据下列要点写一封信用于投稿。
1. 表达谢意；
2. 个人感受；
3. 表达信心。
注意：
1.词数100左右；
2.可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯；
3.开头语和结束语已为你写好。
参考词汇：流行病pandemic
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西安中学高2021届高三第四次模拟考试
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41-45：BACBD 46-50：CBDBD 51-55：DACDA 56-60：CAACB
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Dear Medical workers，
I am Li Hua from Chang’an International School. On behalf of my school, I would like to express our sincere gratitude to you all for your devotion and sacrifice in the battle against the novel coronavirus.
In this pandemic, it is you who, regardless of the shortage of equipment and the potential of infection, desperately rescue those infected but struggling for life. It is also you who have shed new light on the virus with expertise to build up our confidence to defeat it. It is you who deserve all admiration and love!
Such few words can’t fully convey our thankfulness for your irreplaceable contribution. I believe with our joint efforts China will win the battle and make a quick recovery.
Good luck and stay well!
Yours sincerely,
Li Hua
西安中学高2021届高三第四次模拟考试
英语试题
第一部分 听力（共两节，满分30分）
第一节 （共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分）
听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。
1. What will the man do on Saturday evening?
A. Attend a party. B. Do the cooking. C. Go cycling.
2. Where are the speakers?
A. In a clothes shop. B. In a tailor’s. C. In a laundry.
3. How does the man go to work every day?
A. By car. B. By bus. C. On foot.
4. What does the man think of his present job?
A. Challenging. B. Boring. C. Well-paid.
5. What are the speakers mainly talking about?
A. A photo. B. A play. C. A dress.
第二节 （共15小题；每小题1.5分，满分22.5分）
听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟；听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。
听下面一段对话，回答第6和第7题两个小题。
6. Why is the man at the airport?
A. To board a plane. B. To pick up some passengers. C. To meet the woman.
7.Which flight has been delayed?
A. The French flight. B. The Spanish flight. C. The Italian flight.
听下面一段对话，回答第8和第9两个小题。
8. Where can the man put his bag?
A. Behind the door. B. In the locker. C. On the desk.
9. What should the man do after getting into the exam hall?
A. Find his examination number.
B. Turn off the mobile phone.
C. Show his student ID card.
听下面一段对话，回答第10至第12三个小题。
10. What will the speakers do during the summer break?
A. Earn some money. B. Enjoy some arts. C. Do some shopping.
11. What can the speakers do in Rosemount?
A. Have some nice meals.
B. Find a good variety of local works.
C. Buy some paintings and handmade jewellery.
12. Where will the speakers sleep during the summer break?
A. In their house. B. In a hotel. C. In a tent.
听下面一段对话，回答第13至第16四个小题。
13. What kind of club does the woman want to take?
A. The one that has a big number of members.
B. The one that offers many different activities.
C. The one that has a low entry fee.
14. What does the man say about the cross-country cycling club?
A. It has many members.
B. It looks quite interesting.
C. It is too expensive.
15. How much does the film club cost?
A. $15. B. $30. C. $50.
16. Which club will the woman probably join?
A. The street dance club. B. The table tennis club. C. The film club.
听下面一段独白，回答第17至第20四个小题。
17. How long does it take to get to the camping area?
A. About 8 hours. B. About 6 hours. C. About 2 hours.
18. What will the listeners do first when they arrive at the camping area?
A. Go shopping. B. Check the e-mails. C. Set up the tents.
19. What does the speaker advise the listeners to do?
A. Stay in the camp in stormy weather.
B. Listen to the weather report.
C. Prepare clothes for wet weather.
20. What are the listeners probably unable to do in the hills?
A. Ask Mrs. Sanderson questions.
B. Go down to the town.
C. Use their phones.
第二部分 阅读理解（共两节，满分40分）
第一节 （共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分）
阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。
A
Every week there are amazing things to do in Los Angeles with kids! We’ve collected a list of what we think are the most fun, most interesting family events in LA at the beginning of 2020—and hopefully will result in LA parents and kids having the best time together as a family!
Kids Werek Activities
Vroman’s Bookstore 695 E. Colorado Blvd, Pasadena, CA 91101
Vroman’s Bookstore is hosting special Kids Week Activities all week long from Monday, Jan. 6th through Friday, Jan. 10th. Different activities are planned each day including an Art Extravaganza (on Tuesday) and Superhero Day (on Wednesday). All activities are free, but reserve in advance to make sure there are enough supplies and materials available for everyone. Check the website for a schedule of events.
Into the Woods
Hollywood Bowl 2301 N. Highland Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90068
Enjoy a performance of Into the Woods happening at the Hollywood Bowl on Friday, Jan. 10th (8:00 pm), Saturday, Jan. 11th (8:00 pm), and Sunday, Jan. 12th (7:30 pm). Be a part of “an enchanted world of magic beans, towering giants, and handsome princes.” Tickets are available online.
Family Sandcastle Building Day
Cabrillo Marine Aquarium 3720 Stephen M. White Dr., San Pedro, CA 90731
Head to the Cabrillo Marine Aquarium on Saturday, Jan.11th 10:00 am to 3:00 pm for Family Sandcastle Building Day. Bring your favorite sandcastle building tools and your creativity to this free event. (The sand on the beach will already be thoroughly wet down and ready for creative builders!)
Outdoor Art Moves, Winter 2020 & 826LA@Hammer: Who’s Got the Art?
Hammer Museum 10899 Wilshire BIvd, Los Angeles, CA 90024
The Hammer Museum is hosting two different special events on Sunday, Jan.12th. At both 11:00 am & 1:00 pm, children aged 5 and above can participate in Outdoor Art Moves, Winter 2020 led by movement director Zoe Rappa-port. Families will “discover relationships between nature, art, and the creative process” during these special movement activities. Free popsicles will be available after the program.
Also happening at 11:00 am is 826LA@Hammer: Who’s Got the Art? Children aged 8-14 will help “inspect the galleries, correct clues, and crack the case of a legendary mystery theft.” This workshop is designed for up to 20 students, so reservations are encouraged.
21. Which activity needs to be booked in advance?
A. Kids Week Activities. B. The performance Into the Woods.
B. Family Sandcastle Building Day. D. Outdoor Art Moves, Winter 2020.
22. For kids enjoying playing detectives, they can go ______ .
A. 695 E. Colorado Blvd., Pasadena
B. 2301 N. Highland Ave, Los Angeles
C. 3720 Stephen M. White Dr. San Pedro
D. 10899 Wilshire Blvd., Los Angles
23. The passage is mainly intended for ______.
A. parents and kids B. artists and directors
C. guides and tourists D. builders and architects
B
Learning to say “yes, and”
When I first heard about the improvisation (即兴交流) class, I was hesitating. As a quiet and shy girl, I feared improvising in front of strangers. However, I knew I wanted to work as a science communicator after finishing my Ph.D. , so it seemed like a perfect opportunity to learn how to speak and communicate with others effectively. I signed up, knowing the experience would give me help.
During our first class, we learned an important concept of improvisation: “yes, and.” It means that, as improvisers, we’d better accept what fellow performers say. If someone says that rhinos (犀牛) are librarians, for example, then rhinos are librarians. We do not question the logic; we say “yes” and then continue with the scene as if nothing is wrong.
The first few scenes were hard, but as weeks turned into months, I became more comfortable and even started to enjoy our classes. I became better at listening, relating to my conversation partners, and communicating clearly in the moment. Once when I was giving a presentation about my science, an audience member surprised me with a question that didn’t grow out of the information I’d presented. Instead of getting confused and nervous, I took the “yes, and” approach —accepting the question and letting my mind focus on why it was asked. That helped me find an appropriate answer. I got pretty excited about it.
The benefits of improvisation go beyond communication. Before attending the class, I would get stuck when my experiments produced unexpected data, thinking that I had made a mistake. But now, instead of getting discouraged, I will stay open to the possibility that the results are real, keep exploring the data and end up identifying a new type of cell—one that isn’t behaving as expected.
I think all scientists can benefit from this lesson. If the data say rhinos are librarians, then it’s worth finding out whether rhinos are, in fact, librarians. As scientists, our job isn’t to challenge data that support a preconceived (先入为主的) story, but to say “yes, and.”
24. Why did the author attend the improvisation class?
A. To get a different experience.
B. To finish her Ph.D. at university
C. To give up her job as a science communicator
D. To improve her speaking and communicating ability
25. What was the author’s change after attending the improvisation class?
A. She formed her own idea quickly
B. She came up with lots of creative responses
C. She paid more attention to the logic of answers
D. She became a good listener before giving an opinion
26. The author mentions applying the “yes, and” approach to her scientific experiments to ______.
A. explain the process of using the method
B. prove the benefits of the improvisation class
C. share her own research experiences with readers
D. attract fellow scientists to attend the improvisation class
27. What can be inferred about scientists from the last paragraph?
A. They should attend the improvisation class
B. They should question all preconceived ideas
C. They should carry on research by admitting earlier data
D. They should try to improve their professional knowledge
C
Sure, chocolate is a delicious treat, and it’s a staple of some of our favorite desserts. But it’s not a health food, so it should be enjoyed in moderation—right?
Well, it turns out that eating chocolate might actually have a pretty significant health benefit. According to research conducted by five scientists in Italy, compounds found in chocolate, called flavanols, can help boost cognitive (认知的) performance. Yup, chocolate’s good for your brain.
The scientists, studying at the Universities of Rome and L’Aquila, summarized research from ten different studies. The studies assessed people’s performance on cognitive tests before and after eating cocoa or chocolate. The results were pretty telling: in nine out of the ten studies, there was a noticeable improvement after the subjects had eaten the chocolate. The scientists found improvements in “general cognition, attention, processing speed and working memory.” Sounds pretty good to us!
And that’s not all. In subjects, especially women, who performed the tests while sleep-deprived, the flavanols helped relieve the negative effects of the sleep deprivation. And there’s even more good news. The researchers also found that eating chocolate daily (over periods ranging from five days to three months) produced noticeable long-term improvements in cognition. Older adults, whose memories were already declining, saw an especially significant improvement.
All chocolate has flavanols, since they occur naturally in cocoa. However, dark chocolate lovers feel happy, because it has more flavanols than any other type of chocolate. In fact, the scientists themselves have claimed that, after doing this research, they’ve started eating dark chocolate every day!
Now, we’re not saying you should start eating chocolate for breakfast, lunch and dinner — it’s still high in sugar and low in nutrients. But next time you find yourself yawning after a sleepless night, snack on some chocolate and let the flavanols work their magic.
28. What does the underlined phrase in Paragraph 1 probably mean?
A. As much as possible. B. For three meals.
C. In right amount. D. Not in the least
29. How does a student perform while learning after eating chocolate?
A. He memorizes less than before.
B. He can’t concentrate on lessons in the slightest.
C. He becomes more excited.
D. He understands what the teacher says faster.
30. According to the passage, if your memory fails, what should you do?
A. Eat chocolate as three meals. B. Use chocolate as a daily snack.
C. Hunt for dark chocolate. D. Ask a doctor for advice.
31. What’s the main idea of the passage?
A. Chocolate is a beneficial but unhealthy food.
B. Eating chocolate benefits our learning.
C. Eating chocolate works on your sleep.
D. Chocolate contains low nutrients.
D
One day, gardeners might not just hear the buzz of bees among their flowers, but the whirr of robots, too. Scientists have managed to turn an unassuming drone (无人机) into a remote-controlled pollinator (授粉媒介) by attaching horsehairs coated with a special, sticky gel to its underbelly.
Animal pollinators are needed for the reproduction of 90% of flowering plants and one third of human food crops. Chief among those are bees — but many bee populations in the United States have been in steep decline in recent decades. Thus, the decline of bees isn’t just worrisome because it could disrupt ecosystems, but also because it could disrupt agriculture and economy. People have been trying to come up with replacement techniques, but none of them are especially effective yet.
Scientists have thought about using drones, but they haven’t figured out how to make free-flying robot insects that can rely on their own power source without being attached to a wire. “It’s very tough work,” said senior author Eijiro Miyako, a chemist at the National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and Technology. His particular contribution to the field involves a gel, one he’d considered a mistake 10 years before and stuck in a storage cabinet. When it was rediscovered a decade later, it hadn’t dried up or degraded at all. “I was so surprised because it still had high viscosity,” Miyako said.
The chemist noticed that when dropped, the gel absorbed an impressive amount of dust from the floor. Miyako realized this material could be very useful for picking up pollen (花粉). He and his colleagues chose a drone and attached horsehairs to its smooth surface to mimic a bee’s fuzzy body. They coated those horsehairs in the gel, and then controlled the drones over lilies, where they would pick up the pollen from one flower and then deposit the pollen at another one, thus fertilizing it.
The scientists looked at the hairs under a scanning electron microscope and counted up the pollen grains attached to the surface and found that the drones whose horsehairs had been coated with the gel had about 10 times more pollen than those that had not been coated with the gel.
Miyako does not think such drones would replace bees altogether, but could simply help bees with their pollinating duties. There’s a lot of work to be done before that’s a reality, however. Small drones will need to become more controllable and energy efficient, as well as smarter, with better GPS and artificial intelligence.
32. What does the underlined word “viscosity” in Para.3 probably mean?
A. Hardness B. Stickiness C. Flexibility D. Purity.
32. We can learn from the passage that ______.
A. bees disrupt both agriculture and economy
B. scientists have invented self-powered robot insects
C. bees in the United States are on the edge of extinction
D. Miyako found the special feature of the gel by chance
34. A drone works best in picking up pollen when ______.
A. its body is made like a bee’s
B. its GPS works more efficiently
C. some flowers are coated with the gel
D. horsehairs with the gel are attached to it
35. According to Eijiro Miyako, the drones ______.
A. are not yet ready for practical use
B. may eventually replace bees in the future
C. are much more efficient than bee pollinators
D. can provide a solution to economic depression
第二节 （共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分）
根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
Financial Education-Awareness Dilemma
When it comes to financial education, the majority of today’s youth will regard it as a necessity for certain specific people who want to make their career in the financial world. 36 Actually, elementary financial education is a must for all, as money transaction is an essential part of our day-to-day life.
Suppose you have $100 in a saving account that pays simple interest at the rate of 2%per year. If you leave the money in the account, how much will you have accumulated after 5 years: more than $102, exactly $102, or less than $102? The test might look simple, but only half of the people surveyed gave the correct answer.
37 The explanation goes as follows: People with low levels of financial literacy suffer from that lack of knowledge at every stage of their lives. Researchers on this subject say people with a high degree of financial literacy are more likely to plan for their retirement. 38
On the contrary, people who have a lower degree of financial literacy tend to borrow more, accumulate less wealth, and pay more in fees related financial products. They are less likely to invest, more likely to experience difficulty with debt, and less likely to know the terms of their mortgages and other loans. Thus, the cost of this financial ignorance is very high. 39
What is the solution? 40 Like reading and math, financial education must become part of the core curriculum in our schools. Likewise, parents should engage in regular, constructive conversations about money matters. This will give their kids a solid foundation for financial well-being, which will keep on giving returns throughout the course of their lives.
A. Financial education must start early.
B. However, they miss an important point.
C. Why does each of us have to face a financial challenge?
D. Why does financial literacy matter so much in our society?
E. Rich people are generally better educated on financial management.
F. Besides, these people have more than double the wealth of people who don’t.
G. For example, they frequently make late credit card payments, overspend their credit limit, etc.
第三部分 语言知识运用（共两节，满分45分）
第一节 （共20小题；每小题1.5分，满分30分）
阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
“Are you going to the audition (试镜)?” Someone asked Connie, as we came out of ballet class.
“What audition?” I asked.
“Oh, nothing,” said Connie. “It’s for The Ed Sullivan Show. You wouldn’t be 41 .”
The Ed Sullivan Show was a famous one-hour show on CBS. They constantly needed performers for their new shows. This time they were looking for six dancers to support the star performer Jimmy Durante.
“Why not? I’d love to go!” I 42 .
Connie smiled at me and said, “I don’t think you are 43 yet, Eva.”
Later that night, I couldn’t fall asleep. It 44 me. Who said I shouldn’t go to the audition? Only because I was a young novice (新手)? How would I know if I didn’t try?
The next morning, I 45 I was going to the audition. I packed my dancing shoes, and put on bright red lipstick. As I looked at my 46 in the mirror, I saw one thing missing. I put on a smile.
I took the subway to the Eighth Avenue and walked to the rehearsal studio. I 47 and took my place nervously.
Connie and five of my other friends were there. “What are you doing here?” one asked.
I said simply, “Well, I have nothing to lose by 48 .”
The look I got said, “Okay. 49 .”
The audition began. All the other dancers had confidence but 50 expressions. I had a smile.
More and more dancers were knocked out. I was still there with my friends. Then we were asked to do a jeté en l’air 51 : stand on one leg, kick the other one up and out as close to a split as possible, and then do a turn in the air. Hopefully, you’d land on both feet.
All the other candidates did the jeté beautifully. It was my turn. I took the preparatory step, and with that never-ending smile, I leaped up into the air, turned in mid-air and 52 flat on my back. But even then, the smile never 53 my face.
When everything settled down, my friends were instructed to go to the right. When I was told to go to the left, their faces told they felt 54 for me.
I picked up my belongings and prepared to leave when the choreographer called out to me, “Where are you going? You’ve got the 55 if you want it.”
Did I want it? I certainly did. I thought I had been 56 !
There were no jetés in the 57 . I made my first appearance on national TV. I never stopped 58 , and I always landed on my feet.
Had I not believed I could do it, and had I not tried, I would have 59 out on a thoroughly enjoyable experience.
It proved once again that a smile will get one 60 than a frown ever will.
41. A. qualified B. interested C. available D. suitable
42. A. declared B. complained C. requested D. suggested
43. A. stable B. flexible C. ready D. mature
44. A. inspired B. bothered C. discouraged D. shocked
45. A. admitted B. promised C. confirmed D. decided
46. A. costume B. shadow C. reflection D. reaction
47. A. called in B. signed in C. logged in D. joined in
48. A. consulting B. fighting C. training D. trying
49. A. Whoever B. Whatever C. Wherever D. Whenever
50. A. delighted B. proud C. impatient D. serious
51. A. immediately B. formally C. gradually D. individually
52. A. landed B. stayed C. lay D. hung
53. A. approached B. changed C. left D. covered
54. A. puzzled B. relieved C. nervous D. sorry
55. A. job B. gift C. dance D. reward
56. A. dismissed B. cheated C. rejected D. ignored
57. A. show B. contest C. interview D. play
58. A. smiling B. acting C. laughing D. leaping
59. A. stood B. taken C. missed D. come
60. A. freer B. further C. faster D. fitter
第二节 （共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分）
阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
Central Park is an urban park in Manhattan, New York City, US. Established in 1857, it consists of 843 acres. The park, 61 receives approximately 35 million visitors 62 (annual), is the 63 (popular) urban park in the United States. It is also the most 64 (film) location in the world.
The park contains several lakes and ponds that 65 (create) artificially by damming natural flows hundreds of years ago. There is a large area of woods in addition to seven major lawns and many minor grassy areas, some of them 66 (use) for team sports and some set aside as quiet areas; there are 67 number of enclosed playgrounds for children. The 6 miles of drives within the park are used by joggers, 68 (cycle), and skateboarders, especially when automobile traffic is prohibited on weekends and in the evenings after 7:00 pm.
Central Park has given birth 69 many art groups dedicated to performing in the park. Each summer, there are several events 70 (happen)in the park. Also many popular one-time concerts have been given in the park.
第四部分 写作（共两节，满分35分）
第一节 短文改错（共10小题；每小题1分，满分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。
Last Saturday afternoon several friend invited me to go to the movies. Just as if I was getting ready, my dad suddenly reminded me that it was my aunt’s birthday and that my whole family was going to celebrate his birthday. I was very angry for not let me go with my friends. So my father and I quarreled about.
Now I am really sorry for which I did. I have realized that family always comes first. It is sure that it was not the last chance I had to see my friends. So I can see my friends at any time and not that day. That’s a specially day to my aunt. I loved my aunt.
第二节 书面表达（满分25分）
假定你是李华，你所在的长安国际学校要征集一封英文感谢信，以致意奋战在抗击新型冠状病毒肺炎第一线的医护人员，请你根据下列要点写一封信用于投稿。
1. 表达谢意；
2. 个人感受；
3. 表达信心。
注意：
1.词数100左右；
2.可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯；
3.开头语和结束语已为你写好。
参考词汇：流行病pandemic
疫情 pandemic situation
新型冠状病毒 novel coronavirus
西安中学高2021届高三第四次模拟考试
英语答案
1-5 ACBBA 6-10 BCBAB 11-15 ACCAC 16-20 ABACC
21-23: ADA 24-27: DDBC 28-31: CDBA 32-25: BDDA 36-40:BDFGA
41-45：BACBD 46-50：CBDBD 51-55：DACDA 56-60：CAACB
61. which 62.annually 63.most popular 64. filmed 65. were created 66. used 67.a 68.cyclists 69. to 70. happening
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Dear Medical workers，
I am Li Hua from Chang’an International School. On behalf of my school, I would like to express our sincere gratitude to you all for your devotion and sacrifice in the battle against the novel coronavirus.
In this pandemic, it is you who, regardless of the shortage of equipment and the potential of infection, desperately rescue those infected but struggling for life. It is also you who have shed new light on the virus with expertise to build up our confidence to defeat it. It is you who deserve all admiration and love!
Such few words can’t fully convey our thankfulness for your irreplaceable contribution. I believe with our joint efforts China will win the battle and make a quick recovery.
Good luck and stay well!
Yours sincerely,
Li Hua
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