2021扬州市高考英语四模调研试卷（及答案）

1、扬州市2021届高三考前调研测试试题（英语）考生在答题前请认真阅读本注意事项及各题答题要求1.答题前，考生务必将自己的姓名、考生号、考场号、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，请用橡皮擦干净后，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）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

2、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 did the man do? A. He had some drinks. B. He made a phone call. C. He took care of the woman. 2. What does the man mean? A. The sky is cloudy. B. It is raining heavily. C.The weather is fine. 3. What is the probable relationship between the speakers? A. Classmates

3、. B. Teacher and student. C. Tour guide and tourist. 4. Where does the conversation most probably take place? A. In a library. B.In a classroom. C. In a bookstore. 5. What do the speakers agree on? A. Not going home this weekend. B. Going home next Monday.C. Not taking the midterm exam. 第二节（共15小题；每小

4、题1.5分，满分22.5分）听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟；听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。 6. What did the man buy? A. A shirt. B. A coat. C. A jacket. 7. What can we learn about the mans family? A. Poor. B. Ordinary.C.Rich. 听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。 8.

5、 What are the speakers mainly talking about? A. A budget problem. B. A study problem. C. Part-time jobs. 9. What will the woman do? A. Work more. B. Ask the man for help. C.Spend less money. 听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。 10. Where are the two speakers probably? A. At the Lost and Found. B. In a shop. C. In the

6、street. 11. What kind of the backpack is it? A. A sports one. B. A leather one. C. A childish one. 12. What does the man think of the woman? A. Rude. B. Tricky. C. Responsible. 听第9段材料，回答第13至16题。 13. How long hasnt the man felt sick to his stomach? A. One week. B. Two weeks. C. Three weeks. 14. On wh

7、ich part of the body does the man need an operation? A. His stomach. B. His feet. C. His legs. 15. What good news does the woman tell the man? A. His feet will recover tomorrow. B. He doesnt have cancer. C.He can play soccer next week. 16. What will the woman do before the operation? A. Check the di

8、seased part of his body. B. Give him some pills. C. Do a few blood tests.听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。17. What is Brighton most famous for? A. Its beach. B. Its lanes. C. Its bus service. 18. Which place in Brighton can give you a unique shopping experience? A. Kemptown. B. The seafront. C. North Lane and Sout

9、h Lane. 19. What can we learn about Brighton? A.It is a small city in England. B. It is rich in jewelry. C. The price of hotels there is high. 20. What is the talk mainly about? A. A travel plan. B. A shopping place. C. A destination for a weekend break. 第二部分 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

10、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。AWHY YOU DO THAT (How to Gain the Self-Observations, Reflections, and Personal Insight You Need for a More Accurate and Comprehensive Self-Awareness) by John B. Evans, PhD, LCSW Understanding your basic personality characteristics will drastically increase your self-a

11、wareness and self-control, allowing you to actually create the person you want to be. 978-1-94429-870-8 Paper, $19.99 318 Pages Self-Help/Personality Available on Amazon.A PONTIAC IN THE WOODS by Fred Misurella A young womans rude, sometimes primitive narrative about living alone, in a novel that pa

12、cks a surprising punch. “Beautifully and sympathetically written.” -Indie Reader 978-0-578-71792-0 Paper, $14.00 306 Pages Literary Fiction/Young Adult Fiction Available on Amazon and FredM.THE RESTRUCTURING (Who Are You?) by J.L. Stafford Some of us need to find ourselves again, and it doesnt happe

13、n by accident. Digging deep within ourselves can touch the very depth of our hearts. The Restructuring invites you on a poetically guided journey through the depths of our emotional landscape. 978-1098323738 Paper, $12.99 90 Pages Self-help Available on Amazon and Book Baby.THE ROAD TO DELANO by Joh

14、n DeSimone A coming-of-age novel set during the Delano grape strike. Cesar Chavezs fast for nonviolence influences two high school students in their heroic struggle for justice. 978-1644280317 Hardcover, $26.00 420 Pages Historical Fiction Available on Barnes & Noble, Amazon, IndieBound, and Russos

15、Books. Authors website: .21. If you want to know yourself better, which can be the best?A.A PONTIAC IN THE WOODS and THE ROAD TO DELANO. B. THE RESTRUCTURING and THE ROAD TO DELANO.C. WHY YOU DO THAT and A PONTIAC IN THE WOODS.D. WHY YOU DO THAT and THE RESTRUCTURING.22. If you buy two copies of eac

16、h, how much will you pay in total?A. $26.99. B. $45.99. C. $72.98. D. $145.96.23. Who are the target readers of THE ROAD TO DELANO?A. Adults. B. Children. C. Young adults. D. Senior citizens.BIn real life Joanna Garcia Swisher, 41, is happily married to former Major League Baseball player Nick Swish

17、er, 40, and raising daughters Sailor, 4, and Emerson, 7. On TV she needs the help of a matchmaker to find love in the new Hallmark Channel romance As Luck Would Have It. She opens up about raising strong girls, how her parents recent deaths affected her and which roles fans recognize her for the mos

18、t. You havent needed a matchmaker-but if life had turned out differently, would you use one? I would totally have been game for it. I was set up by a friend of ours to meet my husband, but I think it sounds so fun. You star opposite Allen Leech-were you a Downton Abbey fan? Im a huge Downton fan, bu

19、t I know Allen personally very well. He happened to marry my best friends little sister. His mom actually cooked me dinner a couple of times while I was shooting! Youve been on TV since you were a teen. Which role gets you recognized most? Sweet Magnolias now. But overall I would say Reba. I also ge

20、t recognized for being Amy Adams more than I get recognized for being myself. You lost your mother, father and grandmother in the past year and a half. How are you and your family doing? My daughters have watched me go through so much in the last year, from the highs of the success of Sweet Magnolia

21、s to the lowest of lows, losing my parents and my grandmother. I really believe that its not what happens to you, its what happens for you. Even in their passing, as tragic as it was. I know that its not for nothing. My mom was such a strong, capable, amazing woman; my father was the ultimate father

22、 and feminist and just huge source of support-and I think that solidified my strength. So I only hope that Im modeling that same strength for my girls. 24. How does the text develop?A. By questions and answers.B. By listing examples.C. By narrating life stories.D. By comparison and contrast.25. What

23、 does Joanna Garcia Swisher think of a matchmaker in marriage?A. Its strange.B. Its acceptable. C. Its terrible.D. Its necessary.26. What does the underlined part in the last paragraph imply?A. Joanna was just playing on words. B. Joanna missed her parents much.C. Joanna submitted herself to her fat

24、e. D.Joanna faced the tragedy positively. 27. What can best describe Joanna Garcia Swisher according to the text?A. Simple and talkative.B. Stubborn and influential.C. Strong and easy-going. D. Negative and sensitive.CFish tongues, harvested by childrenCod (鳕鱼) tongue is a famous dish in Norway and

25、beyond. Around 80 tons are cut every year from fish caught in Norways northern waters. Softer in taste than the flesh of the fish, cod tongue melts in the mouth with a hint of saltiness. It is natures gift, says Jan Erik, vice-president of the Norwegian fishermens association. Liv Eva, a 35yearold w

26、ho works for a research institute, says that when she was a girl, men and boys dominated the cod-tongue-cutting trade on Lofoten, a Norwegian island. This year, she was happy to see a grandmother and granddaughter selling tongues. In other ways, however, the art of tungeskjring has hardly changed ov

27、er the centuries. The delicate work of removing the tongue from an already beheaded（去头的）fish is reserved mainly for children. The practice serves as a kind of career preparation for would-be fishers, and it pays handsomely. The tongues are valuable, so an hours work can pay 1,200 kronor ($143); not

28、bad if youre six. Modesty guides attitudes in Lofoten and other northern parts, so it wouldnt be accepted to spend the cash on something wasteful, says Liv Eva. Youngsters tend to save up for a fishing boat, a car or a deposit on a home. Not everyone gets involved. Those with ambitions keep their di

29、stance; tongue-cutting is something of a fishermans rough life. And citizens in Norway were upset by a recent documentary showing the children at work in their blood-stained overalls. “Child labor!” they cried. The government looked into the issue, and chose to respect their culture and tradition. A

30、 bigger threat to the industry is that stocks are low. From April 27th, 2021 Norwegian cod caught in coastal waters will lose its sustainability rating from the Marine Conservation Council, a global fish watchdog.28. What is the purpose of the first paragraph?A. To bring up the topic. B. To put forw

31、ard an argument.C. To set off a conflict. D. To bring forward a suggestion.29. The underlined phrase “the art of tungeskjring” refers to _.A. the tasting of cod tongue B. the cutting of cod tongue C. the cooking of cod tongue D. the drawing of cod tongue30. What does the third paragraph focus on?A.

32、The traditions of the cod tongue industry.B. The advantages of the cod tongue industry.C. The problems with the cod tongue industry.D.The changes of the cod tongue industry.31. What is the governments attitude towards the childrens harvesting cod tongue?A. Supportive.B. Ignorant. C. Respectful.D. Di

33、sapproving.DCosplayers（角色扮演者）can invest considerable time, money and effort into making best head-to-toe presentations that are one-of-a-kind. But what inspires cosplayers to present themselves with so many detailed artistic designs? Psychologists try to reveal the facts through research.When a cosp

34、layer selects a particular costume, he/she is often getting inside a specific character-or combination of characters-because something about that role speaks to them personally, according to Robin S. Rosenberg, a clinical psychologist at the University of California, San Francisco. Batman, for examp

35、le, can be an especially meaningful cosplay choice for someone coping with trauma（创伤）. The dark superhero faced destructive trauma when he was a child-witnessing the cruel and violent murder of his parents-which he overcame to become a hero. “When people are dressed as Batman, many talk about having

36、 experienced their own traumatic experiences,” Rosenberg said. “He survived and found meaning and purpose from his experience, and that is inspiring to them.”Rosenberg noted that Wonder Woman is another popular choice which calls up many womens feelings, partly because she holds her own in the male-

37、dominated world of costumed comics superheroes. For those cosplayers, dressing as Wonder Woman is a way of celebrating and embracing her power, Rosenberg said.Cosplay is a type of performance, which frequently moves strangers to approach the character for conversation and photos. So it surprised Ros

38、enberg to discover that many cosplayers were identified as introverts. “When they wore a costume, they became much more socially outgoing,” Rosenberg said. She explained that, sometimes, wearing a costume allows a person to obtain confidence they didnt know they had, and helps them overcome shyness

39、in real life.“When you do any kind of costuming-but particularly cosplay-on the one hand, it gives you permission to step outside yourself,” Rosenberg said. “But on the other hand, it can bring out something in you that doesnt usually come out.”32. What does Rosenberg try to convey in Paragraph 2?A.

40、 Cosplayers have a special liking for costumes.B. Cosplayers play different roles within one day.C. Cosplayers have nothing to do but talk to themselves.D. Cosplayers express themselves through costumes.33. Batman and Wonder Woman are cited to reveal cosplayers _.A. childhood abuse B. need to repair

41、 personal difficultiesC. gender inequalityD. eagerness to defeat other people34. Why did Rosenberg feel surprised?A. Cosplayers changed their personality once in costumes.B. Cosplayers couldnt wait to socialize when costumed.C. Many cosplayers attracted strangers to talk with them.D. So many cosplay

42、ers were considered as pessimistic people.35. What may serve as the most suitable title of the text?A.Devotion to cosplay B. People in costumesC. Batman or Wonder WomanD. Psychology behind cosplay第二节（共5小题；每小题2.5分，满分12.5分） 阅读下面短文，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。Its not easy to know how to help our

43、animals, considering they cant talk-and dont always listen. 36 When looking for a new pet, where do you start? Buying pets online is risky because you have no idea about their upbringing or health. Consider adopting from a shelter, as you will be helping pets in need. If you go to a breeder(饲养员), ai

44、m to see any animal in person and in the place where they were born, better with their mothers. 37 How can you be sure the pet you pick will be the right fit?You need to spend plenty of time with your pet or he may become lonely or bored and develop problem behaviors such as chewing and barking. 38

45、Some humans want an energetic dog to take jogging, while others want a lapdog to watch TV with. Take the time to find the right animal for your lifestyle.How can you get him to do what you need him to? 39 So it is necessary to invest time and communicate with him. Contrary to popular belief, you can

46、 teach an old dog new tricks, so if you have an older guy, its still worth the effort. But the earlier you start, the more likely you are to achieve results. 40 Elderly dogs are less able to cope with extreme temperatures. Keep them cool on hot days and away from drafts on cold ones. Place pieces of

47、 carpet or bedding where your dog rests to help him rise from slippery floors. Make sure to check claws, which may not wear down sufficiently with reduced activity.A. Energy level is also important.B. A dogs intelligence can be increased through education and training.C. Here we share how to choose

48、pets and keep them happy and healthy.D. How can you help your pets live better as they age?E. Be prepared to wait and possibly travel to find the perfect companion.F.Therefore, its important for us to choose a pet full of love and energy. G. So is it possible for us to get along well with our pets?第

49、三部分 语言运用（共两节，满分30分）第一节（共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分）阅读下面短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。Angela Pozzi didnt like seeing plastic rubbish washing up on the shore near her home in Bandon, Oregon. So she started an organization and called it Washed Ashore: 41 to Save the Sea.Heres how it works: Volunteers help

50、clean up Oregons 300 miles of 42 . Then, 43 only plastics from the beach cleanup, Ms. Pozzi and her staff and volunteers create sculptures of sea animals.In the sculptures, viewers can see what each piece was 44 it became part of the artwork. They know that every bit-comb, plastic boot, bottle cap,

51、bottle or 45 -was found on a beach.Plastics, unlike wood, cotton, and other 46 materials, dont 47 into anything useful to other living things. 48 , they stay for years in the oceans. Some sea animals eat plastic objects that look like food. Others are 49 in plastic nets or packaging.Ms. Pozzi says,

52、“I want to create sculptures that make people take a look and think, 50 come there can be this much trash on the beach? 51 , the Washed Ashore sculptures will make people 52 their plastic purchases and be aware of how much they should pay for them in the end.”Surprisingly, one of the Washed Ashores

53、sculptures, Turtle Ocean, received a 53 honor. It was 54 at the Smithsonian Institutions National Museum of Natural History in Washington, D.C. Ms. Pozzi says, “Until we run out of 55 on the beach, the work will continue.”41. A. Work B. Courage C. Art D.Worry 42. A.space B. shoreline C. border D. ar

54、ea43. A. setting up B. taking on C. making up D.drawing on 44. A. before B. until C. since D. after45. A. bread B. toothbrush C. towel D.cigarette 46. A. useful B. artificial C. natural D. agricultural47. A. break out B. break down C.break off D. break up48. A. Instead B. Even C. But D.Further 49. A

55、.absorbed B. caught C. lost D. involved50. A. where B. when C.why D.how51. A. Contrarily B. Strangely C. Hopefully D. Unnecessarily 52. A. reconsider B. deliver C. sell D. package53. A. rare B. temporary C. late D. small54. A. divided B.appeared C. displayed D. disciplined55. A. animals B. sand C. materials D.plastic 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。By 1972, Lonely Planet founders Tony and Maureen Wheeler 56 (complete) a life-changing journey from London to Aus