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2020 届高三年级寒假考试英语试题（四）
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）
1. What are the speakers talking about?
A. The weather. B. The TV program. C. The weekend plan.
2. Why is May mentioned in the conversation?
A. Her birthday is coming. B. She wants a birthday gift. C. She'll hold a surprise party.
3. What made the man unhappy?
A. Getting only one ticket. B. Having to pay the fine. C. Annoying his wife.
4. How does the woman feel about playing volleyball?
A. It's tiring. B. It's challenging. C. It's beneficial.
5. What's the probable relationship between the two speakers?
A. Classmates. B. Colleagues. C. Strangers.
第二节（共 15 小题，每小题 1.5 分，满分 22.5 分）
听第 6 段材料，回答第 6、7 题。
6. What does the man advise the woman to do?
A. Accompany her family more often.
B. Concentrate more on her work.
C. Take her family more lightly.
7. Where does the conversation probably take place?
A. In the office. B. At the police station. C. At home.
听第 7 段材料，回答第 8 至 10 题。
8. What is the man doing?
A. Confirming an appointment.
B. Making an appointment.
C. Rearranging an appointment.
9. When will Dr. Gupta be available in the morning?
A. On March 8. B. On March 2. C. On March 18.
10. Why does the man want an early morning appointment?
A. To do paperwork. B. To play golf C. To check in.
听第 8 段材料，回答第 11 至 13 题。
11. What was the man good at?
A. Report writing. B. Model building. C. Astronomy learning.
12. What does the man suggest to his daughter?
A. Doing a project about the earth.
B. Talking about the Big Bang.
C. Taking a trip through space.
13. What's the man's attitude toward his daughter's idea?
A. Supportive. B. Uninterested. C. Opposed.
听第 9 段材料，回答第 14 至 17 题。
14. Where did the man take a holiday?
A. In the mountains. B. On the beach. C. At the summer camp.
15. What will the man's kids do at the beginning of the term?
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A. Have a French test. B. Pass piano exams. C. Practice the violin.
16. Why is the man tough on his kids?
A. To win their appreciation.
B. To make them stressed out.
C. To develop their best selves.
17. What does the woman think of tiger parenting?
A. Wonderful. B. Reasonable. C. unwise.
听第 10 段独白，回答第 18 至 20 题。
18. What is the speaker doing?
A. Conducting a seminar.
B. Hosting a radio program.
C. Making an advertisement.
19. What's the benefit of a healthy bedtime snack?
A. Providing the energy to exercise.
B. Keeping blood sugar levels low.
C. Making it easy to fall asleep.
20. What will Rob probably talk about next?
A. Some proper foods.
B. Some famous experts.
C. Some troublesome feelings.
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）
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When you’re choosing a college, many factors may be considered: the school’s reputation, the
classes offered, and the professors in your major, to name a few. However, considering the
increasing competitiveness of universities to attract more and more applicants, many schools now
offer extra benefits to their students. Here are some of the coolest:
University of Missouri (UOM)
When you think of a campus gym, you probably picture a room equipped with old weights and
out-of-date machines. However, here you can enjoy one of the best campus fitness centers in the
country. It features an “indoor beach” complete with a waterfall and a lazy river, as well as a
full-service spa. Even if you don’t normally enjoy working out, Missouri’s fitness center will give
you a reason to go to the gym.
High Point University (HPU)
If you are quickly tired of dining hall food, which happens to almost us all, a great option for
you: a private steakhouse for students. It’s a first-class restaurant and you can just use your dining
dollars.
Seton Hall University (SHU)
If you’re worried about the extra cost of technology when starting college, great news for you:
all freshmen are given free laptops already set up with all the software a student needs. After two
years, you’ll receive a new and updated laptop designed to carry until graduation.
New York University (NYU)
If you’re a fan of museums, NYU is the perfect university for you: not only does the city
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feature some of the best museums in the world, but the university will provide you with free
admission to many of them. You can visit free museums whenever you wish.
21. If you are particular about food, which university is your best choice?
A. University of Missouri B. High Point University
C. Seton Hall University D. New York University
22. What can you infer from the text?
A. The fitness center in UOM can arouse students’ interest in work-out.
B. Students in HPU don’t have to pay for their meals.
C. Students in SHU can possess the computer forever.
D. Students in NYU can visit all the museums for free.
23. Where is the passage most probably from?
A. A news report B. A travel guide
C. A research paper D. An education magazine
B
Two of the saddest words in the English language are “if only”. I live my life with the goal of
never having to say those words, because they convey regret, lost opportunities, mistakes, and
disappointment.
My father is famous for saying, “Take the extra minute to do it right.” I always try to live by the
“extra minute” rule. When my children were young and likely to cause accidents, I always thought
about what I could do to avoid an “if only” moment. For example, I would move a cup full of hot
coffee away from the edge of a counter. I would put padding (衬垫) onto the sharp corners of a glass
coffee table.
I don’t only avoid those “if only” moments when it comes to safety. It’s equally important to
avoid “if only” in our personal relationships. We all know people who lost a loved one and regretted
that they had foregone an opportunity to say “I love you” or “I forgive you.” When my father
announced he was going to the eye doctor across from my office on Good Friday, I told him that it
was a holiday for my company and I wouldn’t be here. But then I realized he’s 84 years old and that
I shouldn’t give up an opportunity to see him. I called him and told him I had decided to go to work
on my day off after all.
I know there will still be occasions when I have to say “if only”, but my life is definitely better
because of my policy of doing everything possible to avoid that eventuality. And even though it
takes an extra minute to do something right, or it occasionally takes an hour or two to make a
personal connection, I know I’m doing the right thing. I’m buying myself peace of mind.
24. Which of the following is an example of the “extra minute” rule?
A. Start the car the instant everyone is seated.
B. Leave the room for a minute with the iron working.
C. Wait for an extra minute so that the steak tastes better.
D. Move an object out of the way before it trips someone.
25. Why did the author decide to go to her office on Good Friday finally?
A. To attend the company’s holiday celebration.
B. To keep her appointment with the eye doctor.
C. To meet her father who was already an old man.
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D. To finish her work before the deadline approached.
26. What does the underlined word “foregone” in Paragraph 3 probably mean?
A. wasted B. avoided C. lacked D. abandoned
27. What is the best title for the passage?
A. The Most Useful Rule B. The Two Saddest Words
C. The Personal Relationship D. The Peace of Mind
C
Across Europe, where visitors can outnumber residents in the summer months, the complaints
have started. Last week, in Barcelona, an open-top bus was spray-painted across its windscreen with
the words “Tourism Kills Neighborhoods”. The message is clear: such cities are under pressure. In
tourists and residents’ battle for shared spaces, local authorities are uncomfortably in the middle.
The tourism is one of the largest employers in the world, with one new job created for every 30 new
visitors to a destination—but at what cost to locals’ quality of life?
More people are travelling than ever before, and lower barriers to entry and falling costs mean
they are doing so for shorter periods. The rise of “city break” has increased tourist numbers. “Too
many people do the same thing at the exact same time.” says Xavier Font, a professor at the
University of Surrey, “For locals, the city no longer belongs to them.”
What makes the problem worse is Airbnb, which has made it more convenient for tourists to
find accommodation in their destination but adds to residents’ headaches. Those permanent citizens
who share their apartment blocks with Airbnb hosts have lost their patience, “No longer do we have
to share the streets with tourists, and we have to share our own buildings!” To ease the jam around
the main attractions, many cities are taking immediate action. Venice is proposing a new concept of
“Detourism”: sustainable travel tips and alternative routes for exploring a different Venice. A greater
variety of guidance for future visitors—ideas for what to do in off-peak seasons, for example, —can
guide them from overcrowded landmarks. Repeat visitors can not only have a better sense of the
culture but also can integrate themselves with residents of the cities better.
28. When faced with tourists and residents’ battle, local authorities are ______.
A.in panic B.at peace C. in a dilemma D. at ease
29. What may the rise of “city break” lead to?
A. Locals’ quality of life improving. B. Tourist cities being overcrowded.
C. Tourist numbers decreasing. D. Travelling costs rising.
30. What is Airbnb in the third paragraph?
A. A map for repeat tourists. B. A city with many tourists.
C. An alternative route for exploring. D. A website with homestay information.
31. Under the guidance of Detourism, which of the following should be encouraged?
A. Developing a city break in on-seasons. B. Attracting more first-time visitors.
C. Shifting visitors from busy attractions. D. Reducing repeat tourists.
D
What will power your house in the future? Nuclear wind or solar power? According to
scientists at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) in the US, it might be artificial leaves.
Natural leaves are able to change sunlight and water into energy. It is known as photosynthesis
(光合作用). Now researchers have found a way to imitate this process. The artificial leaf developed
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by Nocera and his colleagues can be seen as a special silicon chip with catalysts (催化剂). Similar to
natural leaves, it can split water into hydrogen and oxygen when put into a bucket of water. The
hydrogen and oxygen gases, the two materials to produce electricity, are then stored in a
fuel cell (电池), which is located either on top of a house or beside the house.
Though the leaf is only about the shape of a poker card, scientists claimed that it is promising to
be an inexpensive source of electricity in developing countries. “One can imagine villages in India
and Africa not long from now purchasing an affordable basic power system based on this
technology” said Nocera.
An artificial leaf is not a new idea. The first artificial leaf was invented in 1997 but was too
expensive and unstable for practical use. The new leaf, however, is made of cheap materials, easy to
use and highly stable. In laboratory studies, Nocera showed that an artificial leaf could
operate continuously for at least 45 hours. The wonderful improvements come from Nocera’s recent
discovery of several powerful new, inexpensive catalysts. These catalysts make the
energy transformation inside the leaf more efficient with water and sunlight.
Right now the new leaf is about 10 times more effective than a natural one. Besides, the device
can run in whatever water is available. This is important for some countries that don’t have access
to pure water. Hopefully, each home can have access to the new application in the future.
32. The purpose of this article is to ________.
A. introduce a new kind of device B. ask people to do the research
C. advertise the new product D. show the process of photosynthesis
33. Which of the following is NOT the advantages of the new leaf?
A. It has a wonderful fuel cell. B. It’s low in cost.
C. It’s small in size D. It’s convenient for people to use.
34. What conclusion can be drawn from the text?
A. The new leaf is too expensive for developing countries.
B. Villages in Africa have benefited much from the new invention.
C. The equipment doesn’t necessarily operate in pure water.
D. Silicon chip can help the new leaf work more effectively.
35. What can you infer from the last paragraph?
A. Natural leaves will be replaced by artificial ones.
B. The new invention can be widely used in the future.
C. Much remains to be done to improve the device.
D. Developing countries will contribute more to the research.
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。
What roles do your parents play in your family? 36 But in modern families, mothers
have their own careers, and fathers also help out when it comes to doing household chores and
taking care of the kids.
This is probably why recently, the slogan “Loved by kids, approved by mums” on a brand of
cereal (麦片粥) from US company Kellogg’s led to heated discussion online. Some US campaign
groups complained that the slogan was biased (歧视) against stay-at-home men. 37
Indeed, the roles of men and women have changed over time. As the number of dual-income
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households increases, more and more men have changed their views on their roles in families,
accounting for a more equal distribution of labor between mothers and fathers. And many choose to
be stay-at-home dads. 38 They have to struggle with career and childcare, but also face
doubts over whether they’re doing enough. “ 39 You’re also measured by how much time
you’re able to spend with your kids and how much you’re able to do with your family.” Matt
Schneider, co-founder of a US-based network serving for stay-at-home dads, told CBS News.
However, there is no need for stay-at-home fathers to feel cast down. 40 There are
always special moments that make it worthwhile for them. “When my son crawls towards me, hugs
me and says ‘I love you’, I wonder if he knows what that means.” a stay-at-home dad called Scott
Durkin told ABC News. “But you get all … warm inside.”
A. Their hard work is bound to pay off.
B. However, the biggest problem has come.
C. It’s not just about being a paycheck (薪水) father anymore.
D. Before being a father, you are mainly measured by your work.
E. In the past, women were more likely than men to look after family members.
F. Staying at home can hardly help them form a close relationship with their kids.
G. They even charged the company with what they described as “cereal discrimination”.
第三部分语言知识运用（共两节，满分 45 分）
第一节 完形填空（共 20 小题；每小题 1.5 分，满分 30 分）
You can’t imagine how crazy I was about football when I was young. For years my life
followed a(n) 41 : I slipped out of the house, played football until dark and instantly was
infected with Malaria. Football was so appealing that I was willing to 42 anything --- injuries,
punishment, and even 43 ---to play it. Soon enough, my mother would rush me to the
Sijuwade Hospital. There, the doctor said I needed to be 44 .
My dad often spent the night with me at the hospital 45 my mother tended to my sister at
home. Then came the happiest 46 when my father told me wonderful stories.
My father was a 47 storyteller. At the hospital, he would tell me a story or two, or,
sometimes, if he was not too tired, many 48 my request. He 49 bicycle sounds and
howling of the wind so vividly that the pictures would never 50 from my mind. So happy
were these moments that I sometimes wished to 51 my hospital stay.
Because of my mom’s strict supervision, it became 52 difficult to steal out. No longer
sick, no more stories. 53 , I broke into his room one evening.
“Son, come in!”
“Dad, you tell me stories only when I’m sick.”
My father 54 , “You are already eight and can read by yourself!”
He 55 me a book and said: “Go and read that. It’ll tell you stories.”
I remember that night clearly. I opened the book and read what 56 out to be the most 57
story that I had ever read.
What I discovered that night 58 my life. I became thirsty for books and became a
voracious (如饥似渴的) 59 . I read in the mornings, at nights and in between. Through reading, I
felt as though I were on the magical 60 to the endless.
41. A. pattern B. custom C. method D. aim
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42. A. avoid B. risk C. welcome D. expect
43. A. praise B. apology C. sickness D. advice
44. A. received B. adopted C. admitted D. accepted
45. A. though B. before C. unless D. while
46. A. moments B. years C. conditions D. cases
47. A. impolite B. determined C. gifted D. terrible
48. A. in favor of B. in response to C. in regard to D. in honor of
49. A. imitated B. recorded C. developed D. selected
50. A. give away B. break away C. fade away D. die away
51. A. widen B. extend C. expand D. strengthen
52. A. extremely B. hardly C. directly D. randomly
53. A. Satisfied B. Shocked C. Frustrated D. Excited
54. A. whispered B. laughed C. greeted D. interrupted
55. A. posted B. taught C. owed D. handed
56. A. worked B. watched C. helped D. turned
57. A. fascinating B. reasonable C. energetic D. disappointing
58. A. transported B. transformed C. substituted D. accelerated
59. A. performer B. interpreter C. learner D. reader
60. A. holiday B. show C. process D. journey
第二节
语法填空一（共 10 小题；每小题 1.5 分，满分 15 分）：
The Dragon Boat Festival, 61 is also called the Duanwu Festival, is celebrated on the
fifth day of the fifth month, according to the Chinese calendar. This festival is to mourn the death of
Qu Yuan, 62 upright and honest poet who 63 (know) to us for his patriotism (爱国主义).
The 64 (important) activity of this festival is the Dragon Boat race. It symbolizes people’s
attempts to rescue Qu Yuan and the virtues of cooperation and teamwork. In addition, it’s also a
custom for Chinese to eat zongzi made of glutinous rice 65 (wrap) in bamboo leaves. By
tradition, 66 is requested that people throw zongzi into the river to feed Qu’s ghost.
Nowadays, with many flavors 67 (choose) from, you’ll definitely find your favorite.
As time goes by, the festival turns to be a time for protection 68 evil and disease by
different 69 (practice) such as hanging herbs, drinking realgar wine, and wearing small
sachet(香囊). Most people will hang healthy herbs on the front door to clear the bad luck. Although
the 70 (significant) of the festival might be different from the past, it still gives us an
opportunity to enjoy the rich Chinese cultural heritage.
语法填空二（共 10 小题；每小题 1 分，满分 10 分）：
A
Christmas was near. I walked away from my school and followed the worn path through the
trees onto the street ___71___ Cole’s grocery store stood. In my pocket was a collection of coins
and bills I ___72___ (earn) the summer before. Cars ran down the street as I opened the door to the
store. The noise of the cars disappeared when the door closed ___73___ me. I was a kid who felt
out of place and on a mission. For the first time, I was going to buy a Christmas gift for my mum
and dad.
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B
According to a recent study, dolphins have displayed certain characteristics of human
conversation in their communication. Two dolphins, Yana and Yasha, ___74___ (study) as they
communicated with each other. Researchers found that they would stop talking in order to listen to
___75___ the other had to “say”, just like a conversation between two humans. Dolphins have been
known to be one of the most intelligent ___76___ (animal). We have studied dolphins for decades,
but this new evidence on their communication patterns is one of the most exciting.
C
The Dunhuang Mogao Grottoes is a world heritage (遗产) site ___77___ (locate) in Gansu
Province, Northwest China. In 2016, the first phase of Digital Dunhuang resource database went
online. Now people from all over the world can enjoy high-definition images and panoramic (全景
的) tours of 30 caves on the Digital Dunhuang website. Digital Dunhuang ___78___ (integrate) all
kinds of data, including videos, 3D data, pictures and others, into digital images that can be shared
globally over the Internet. Although the Digital Dunhuang project has a long way ___79___ (go), it
has significant meaning to ___80___ (culture) heritage protection.
第四部分 书面表达（满分 25 分）
假定你是李华，你的英国笔友 Kevin 想了解中国建国 70 周年以来生活方式的变化，请你
给他回复邮件，内容包括：
1. 生活方式的变化（至少写两点变化）；
2. 变化给人们带来的好处；
3. 你的感受。
注意：
1. 词数 100 左右；
2. 可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
Dear Kevin,
Yours,
Li Hua
附加题： 短文改错
As far as I’m concerned, love plays important role in our daily life. Life is like a beautiful boat
and love is the wind. With the help of the wind, the boat could on no account go to the place where
it wants to go. In my family, both of my parent love me deep. It is love that makes me to feel happy
and warm. At school, all students and teachers are friendly to me. They accompany me through
much difficulty, that makes a big difference to my life. All in all, I think where here is love, there is
happiness. Love is anything that can’t be fully describing in any language. Love meant a great deal
to us, so please value it.
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