2021-2022学年北京人民大学附中高三第四次模拟考试英语试卷含答案

1、2021-2022高考英语模拟试卷注意事项：1 答题前，考生先将自己的姓名、准考证号填写清楚，将条形码准确粘贴在考生信息条形码粘贴区。2选择题必须使用2B铅笔填涂；非选择题必须使用05毫米黑色字迹的签字笔书写，字体工整、笔迹清楚。3请按照题号顺序在各题目的答题区域内作答，超出答题区域书写的答案无效；在草稿纸、试题卷上答题无效。4保持卡面清洁，不要折叠，不要弄破、弄皱，不准使用涂改液、修正带、刮纸刀。第一部分 （共20小题，每小题1.5分，满分30分）1Someone called me up at midnight, but he had hung up I could answer the

2、phone.Aas BsinceCuntil Dbefore2This is not an economical way to get more water; _, it is very expensive.Aworse stillBon the contraryCin shortDin addition3We completed one third of the project, and the loan _ in place, we had to delay the rest till the next month.Anot arrangedBwas not arrangedCnot ar

3、rangingDhad not been arranged4Where on earth have they gone?I have no idea, but I wish I .AknowBknewCwould knowDwould have known5Bob made a promise to the manager _ the work would all be finished on time.AthatBwhatCwhichDwhether6The new hotel is reported to be built it used to be a wasteland.AwhichB

4、whereCin whichDwhat7What is your impression of your former colleague Nick?Hes helpful, and he _ give us a hand at work.AmustBwouldCmayDshould8When was _ you last met Jennifer? I havent seen her for ages. Ait that Bit Cit what Dwhat9One of the few things you _ say about English people with certainty

5、is that they talk a lot about the weather.AneedBmustCcanDshould10What a pity! _joined in the party, I would have met my old friendAlf I have BHad I CI had DHave I11You look so angry. What happened?_ Id rather not talk about it.ANothing.BAll right.CGet away!DNo way!12Please _ your ashes before it fai

6、ls on the carpet.Acut offBknock offCget offDdrop off13He has made little preparation for the interview, so the chance of him succeeding in it is .Aslim BfantasticCobvious Dgentle14I thought Father would be better, but _it is, he is getting worse, which makes me more worried.AbeforeBasCbecauseDafter1

7、5The expert points out the phenomenon that cream goes bad faster than butter_ its structure rather than its chemical composition.Alives up toBgets down toCcomes down toDstands up to16Johns success has nothing to do with good luck. It is years of hard work _ has made him what he is today.AwhatBwhichC

8、whereDthat17- Do you think I should join the singing group, Mary?- _ If I were in your shoes, I certainly would.ANone of your business BIt depends.CWhy not? DI dont think so.18The palace is heavily guarded, because inside its walls _.Awhere sit the European leadersBthe European leaders there sitCsit

9、 the European leadersDthat the European leaders sit19The worlds attention _ Chinas Belt and Road Initiative，as it has great influence on the worlds economy.Ais to fix onBwas fixed onChas fixed onDis being fixed on20- Hi, Mark. How was the musical evening? - Excellent! Ales and Andy performed _ and t

10、hey won the firs prize.AskillfullyBcommonlyCwillinglyDnervously第二部分 阅读理解（满分40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。21（6分）Essentials of Nutrition - Good nutrition VS malnutrition (营养不良)Author: Joel BresslerPrice: $29. 99Essentials of Nutrition touches important health topics such as: the positive and ne

11、gative aspects of nutrition; the importance of exercise; the necessity of vitamins, minerals, and water. It also advises how doctors and educators will improve our health in the future.Preserve the Best and Conserve the Rest-Memoirs (回忆录) of a US Forest Service Wildlife BiologistAuthor: Hadley BRobe

12、rtsPrice: $19.99Preserve the Best and Conserve the Rest covers US Forest Service wildlife biologist Hadley BRoberts half-century career in wildlife and fish habitat conservation and preservation. It includes his accomplishment, motives and influences behind his actions.Poodle (贵宾犬) Mistress -The Aut

13、obiographical Story of Life with Nine Toy PoodleAuthor: Sandi LatimerPrice: $22.99Poodle Mistress is a story of unconditional love and devotion about nine dogs that changed author Sandi Latimer s life. Her memoir (回忆录) details a twenty-seven-year journey as she and her husband cared for and enjoyed

14、the funny behaviors of their toy poodles.A Professor and CEO True Story-A Fascinating Journey to SuccessAuthor: Richard T. ChengPrice: $13.95In A Professor and CEO True Story, Richard T Cheng shares how he overcame great odds and transformed from a struggling immigrant to million-dollar CEO and este

15、emed professor. This is a powerful and inspiring story of success and survival.1、Which book is about wildlife protection?APreserve the Best and Conserve the Rest.BEssentials of Nutrition.CPoodle Mistress.DA Professor and CEO True Story.2、Who probably enjoys reading Poodle Mistress?AThose who are loo

16、king for success.BThose who fight for animal rights.CThose who are interested in natural world.DThose who are pet lovers.3、What is the cheapest book mainly about?AA story of life with poodles.BImportant health topics.CAn inspiring journey to success.DMemoirs of a wildlife biologist.22（8分）Despite the

17、 vital role they play in many ecosystems, animals considered to be “ugly” are being ignored by scientists. A study had found uglier animals attract less attention and less funding when it comes to conservation efforts and research. This could mean the ugliest animal population could be under threat.

18、The study was conducted by wildlife biologists Trish Fleming and Bill Bateman in Perth, Australia. They looked at research publications concerning 331 Australian mammal species that broadly fell into categories they labeled as “the good, the bad and the ugly”. It turned out that studies into “the go

19、od group” and “the bad group” were carried out while “the ugly group” was ignored.Ugly animals, such as the fruit bat and the tree bat, are being ignored by conservationists. And some animals are even becoming endangered because of how they look. The Madagascan lemur (狐猴) called the ayeaye is so ugl

20、y that the natives have long seen them as a bad sign, or a sign of death, so they kill them whenever they see them. Other ugly animals under threat include the dugong (儒艮) and the proboscis monkey (长鼻猴)Despite making up 45% of the 331 species studied, the ugly animals have attracted little attention

21、 from scientists. “We know so little about the biology of many of these species，” said Trish Fleming. “For many, we have catalogued their existence, but when it comes to understanding what they eat, their habitat needs, or how we could improve their chance of survival, we are still in the dark.With

22、Bill Bateman, Trish Fleming has called for improved funding for the lesserknown mammals. “It would be tragic if humans ended up causing the extinction of more species without even knowing anything about them，” they said.1、Based on the text, “the ugly animals” _.Aare increasing in numberBget more con

23、servation fundsCplay an important role in the ecosystemDcost quite a great deal of money in research2、Which of the following is TRUE according to the text?APeople see the dugong as a sign of death.BMore attention has been paid to “the ugly animals”CThere was not enough study on “the ugly animals”DTr

24、ish and Bill did research on 331 Australian mammals.3、The main reason for some animals being endangered may lie in _.Atheir unpleasant looksBtheir broad categoriesCtheir economic valuesDtheir lovely appearances4、The best title for the text would be “_”AThe Ugliest Animal in the WorldBThe Ugly Specie

25、s Are under ThreatCThe Living Habits of the Ugly SpeciesDThe Proboscis Monkey Is Endangered23（8分） They hide in trees, hang from helicopters, even follow people down on motorcyclesall so that they can snap a shot of a celebrity. They are paparazziphotographers who make a living by taking pictures of

26、the rich and famous.This September, California, a state with plenty of celebrities, passed a law aimed at taking action against paparazzi. The law forbids photographers from entering private property to take pictures, from using high-tech devices to take pictures of people on private property, and f

27、rom “persistently following in order to take a picture.” Violators can be fined or spend time in prison. The United State Congress is considering passing a similar law.Supporters of the California law say it will protect the privacy of celebrities, whom paparazzi have been bothering for years. Oppon

28、ents (反对者) say the law restricts photojournalists from doing their job.Most celebrities seem to like having their pictures taken when they are in public at award shows or other events. After all, its free publicity. But when theyre not in public, they say, photographers should leave them alone. Yet

29、paparazzi have been known to secretly look in windows and worse. Actor Michael J. Fox said that paparazzi have even “tried to pretend to be medical personnel at the hospital where my wife was giving birth to our son.”Celebrities have as much right to their privacy as anyone else, supporters of the l

30、aw state. Supporters further argue that the California law is a fair way to keep the press at bay, because the law still allows photographers to do their job. It only punishes them, supporters say, when they violate celebrities privacy.Opponents of the law say it violates the First Amendment to the

31、United States Constitution (美国宪法第一修正案), which guarantees that no laws will be made to limit “the freedom of speech, or of the press.”Although some people might not consider paparazzi a part of the legal press, the California law does not single out paparazzi. It applies to photographers working for

32、any publication.Opponents of the law are also concerned about its wording. “Does persistently mean following someone for six minutes, six seconds, or six days?” asked lawyer Douglas Mirell. The wording of the law is too vague, critics complain, and could be used to punish almost any news photographe

33、r.The United States needs a free press to keep the public informed about important news, paparazzi law opponents say. Limiting the press in any way, they argue, limits the freedom of all.1、Which of the following will be considered illegal by the new California law?APaparazzi slipping into the house

34、of a famous person to take a shot.BPaparazzi taking photos of famous people with high-tech cameras.CPaparazzi hiring helicopters as a fast means of transportation.DPaparazzi rushing towards filming sites on motorcycles.2、Supporters of the new law believe that _.Ait prevents the media from getting wo

35、rseBit gives photographers a fair way to competeCpunishment forces paparazzi to quit their jobDprivacy of famous people needs special protection3、Opponents of the new law are concerned that _.Ait will violate paparazzis privacyBthe First Amendment will be changedCsome photographers will be wrongly a

36、ccusedDpeople will not be informed of important news4、What is the authors attitude towards the new California law?ACritical.BNeutral.CApproving.DSkeptical.24（8分） A company in San Francisco, California, has found a way to turn used plastic bottles into womens shoes.Every day, millions of Americans dr

37、ink water and other liquids from plastic bottles. More than 4 million of them are thrown away each day. Many of the plastic bottles end up in landfills or are burned with other waste products.A San Francisco start-up company called Rothys, however, turns this plastic waste into environmentally frien

38、dly shoes. Roth Martin is the companys co-founder. He explains how they turn plastic into soft material for womens feet. They take the plastic, clean it, and break it down into small pieces. Then they press them through a device that makes soft fibers. Those fibers are then combined together. This i

39、s done by a 3D machine. It is designed to reduce waste while making the shoes. The knitted stuff and the inner part of the shoe are then attached to the shoes outer part, called the sole (鞋底). This outer sole is also made from environmentally friendly material: responsibly sourced no-carbon rubber.R

40、othys shoes are sold online. They are flat shoes, with either a rounded or pointed toe. They come in different colors and designs. They cost either $ 125 or $ 145 per pair, depending on the design. After American actress Gwyneth Paltrow discovered them last year, the demand for the shoes grew. Marti

41、n says there is no shortage of material to fill that demand. “Were not going to run out of water bottles any time soon. So we have a limitless supply of material, and I think that is a good sign for our future.” When the environmentally friendly shoes wear out, customers can return them at no cost t

42、o a company that uses the recycled materials to make other products.For now, the shoes are only available to be shipped in the United States. However, the company says it will add international shipping in the near future.1、How are used plastic bottles usually dealt with?AThey are buried or burned.B

43、They are used to make shoes.CThey are changed into soft materials.DThey arc returned to factories for reuse.2、What does the underlined word knitted in the third paragraph mean?AAttached.BFixed.CCombined.DRepaired.3、Which of the following directly helped to increase the sales of Rothys shoes?AThe des

44、ign and color.BThe reasonable price.CThe companys advertisement.DThe star power of Gwyneth Paltrow.4、What is the purpose of the text?ATo advertise a new kind of shoes.BTo describe the process of making shoes.CTo introduce a new way of recycling plastic waste.DTo stress the importance of environmenta

45、l protection.25（10分）I was in the middle of a sweet dream when a noise startled me. Bam! Bam! It sounded like a hammer pounding on a tough nail. Bam! Bam! BAM! Who could be hammering at three in the morning? It must be Charlie again, making another invention.Just as I was putting on my slippers and c

46、lothes, the noise changed. I sat at the edge of my bed and listened. Tick! Tick! Tick! It reminded me of my first wristwatch. Its regular pace had always helped mc fall asleep.I started dozing off, dangerously leaning to the left, when the ticking stopped. It was now replaced by a buzz, similar to t

47、he noise coming from a beehive in midsummer, only louder. I shivered Im allergic to bees ! Even just thinking about it or hearing a bee like sound makes me swell.“Thats it!” I shouted, now wide awake, “I cant take it anymore!” I marched to the next apartment and knocked. My neighbor immediately open

48、ed the door. His curly brown hair was sticking up every which way. He wore baggy striped pants and a loose shirt.“Hi, there, Lucy! Whats up?” he asked.I pointed at my noiseless watch. “Do you know what time it is?”He grabbed my arm and glanced at my timepiece. “Oh, my! I didnt realize it was that la

49、te. Im busy working on a machine that can cure insomnia(失眠). Its almost finished. You want to see it?” I should have known. His last invention was supposed to get rid of bad smells, but it was powered by rotten eggs.1、What made the author sleepy again?AThe ticking sound.BThe coming of the bees.CThe

50、smell of the rotten eggs.DHis neighbors silence.2、What was Charlie doing?AHe was inventing a wristwatch.BHe was working with the bees.CHe was making a new machine.DHe was fixing a broken clock.3、How did Charlie feel when he saw the author?AScared.BSurprised.CAnnoyed.DDisappointed.4、What can we learn

51、 about Charlies last machine in the last paragraph?AIt doesnt work.BIt makes a loud noise.CIt gives give off terrible smells while working.DIt is the latest machine that can cure insomnia.第三部分 语言知识运用（共两节）第一节（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26（30分）As a kid I loved everything

52、about school. I loved books, 1 , tests and homework. Most of all I longed to someday march down the aisle (通道) to receive my 2 That seemed more appealing even than getting married. But at 15, I had to 3 because my parents 4 afford tuition. My hope of getting a diploma was dead.Pretty soon, I married

53、. I had three Children, and I thought: “There 5 my diploma.”Even so, I wanted my children to be educated. But Linda, our youngest child, had juvenile arthritis (幼年型关节炎) in her 6 and knees, which made it 7 for her to function (活动) in a normal classroom.One day, I saw an ad in the newspaper for evenin

54、g courses.“Thats the answer,” I said to myself. Linda always feels 8 in the evening, so Ill just sign her up for night schoo1.Linda was busy 9 out enrollment (入学) forms when the secretary said: “Mrs Schantz, why dont you come back to 10 ?”I 11 : “Theres no way! Im 55!” 12 he insisted, and before I k

55、new what I had done, I was enrolled for classes in English and crafts. “This is only an experiment,” I 13 him, but he just smiled. To my surprise, both Linda and I thrived (茁壮成长) in evening school. I went back again the next semester, and my grades 14 improved.It was 15 going to school again, but it

56、 was no game. Sitting in a class full of kids was awkward, 16 most of them were respectful and encouraging. During the day, I still had loads of housework to do, But when I was down, Linda encouraged me. “Morn, you cant 17 now!” And when she was down, I 18 her. Together we saw it through. At last, I

57、 got my diploma. 19 , my classmates voted unanimously (一致地) for me to be class speaker, and I got a 3, 000 college scholarship.Yes, Mom, I was late for school, but I got there 20 .1、AparentsBteachersCtreesDflowers2、AjobBpresentCcertificationDdiploma3、Adrop outBwatch outCkeep outDfind out4、Awouldn tB

58、couldn tCshouldn tDneedn t5、AgoesBcomesCexistsDbreaks6、AhandsBheadCeyesDstomach7、A1ikelyBfrequentCeasyDimpossible8、AWorseBexcitedCbetterDannoyed9、AgivingBtakingCfillingDsending10、AworkBschoolChomeDoffice11、A1aughedBtoldCarguedDshouted12、AAndBButCAlthoughDSo13、AinformedBaskedCwarnedDconvinced14、Aregu

59、larlyBhappilyCsteadilyDnaturally15、AinterestingBdisappointingCconcernedDexciting16、Aas ifBeven ifCin caseDif only17、AcontinueBrestCquitDhesitate18、AraisedBdiscouragedCcheeredDdefeated19、ATo my surpriseBTo my satisfactionCTo my reliefDTo my credit20、AnaturallyBfrequentlyCconstantlyDeventually第二节（每小题1

60、.5分，满分15分）阅读下面材料，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。27（15分）We are drowning in a sea of free information. The Internet is in our businesses, homes and our bedrooms. An army of designers and data engineers spend their working life figuring out ways 1 (make) us stay plugged in longer. Our desires are repackaged