1、江苏省盐城市2020届高三英语第四次模拟考试试题第一部分 听力（共两节，满分20分）做题时，先将答案标在试卷上。录音内容结束后，你将有两分钟的时间将试卷上的答案转涂到答题卡上。第一节（共5小题；每小题1分，满分5分）听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。听完每段对话后，你都有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.When does the woman plan to finish her history essay?A.On Friday. B.Tomorrow. C.Tonight.2.What
2、does the womans brother do?A.A security guard. B.A shop assistant. C.A clothes designer.3.Which program does the man want to watch?A.The basketball game. B.The documentary. C.The chat show.4.What does the woman dislike about her burger?A.The size. B.The taste. C.The price.5.What does the man think o
3、f the concert?A.The instruments were bad.B.The songs were quite interesting.C.The musicians should have practiced more.第二节 (共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分）听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，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 is the probable re
4、lationship between the speakers?A.Sales clerk and customer. B.Mother and son. C.Schoolmates.7.Why did the man decide to buy the green shoes?A.They were his first choice.B.They were comfortable to wear.C.They were popular among students.听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。8.What are the speakers talking about?A.A match.
5、B.A coach. C.A season.9.Why does the man feel happy?A.He scored a goal. B.His parents came to watch. C.His coach praised him.听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。10.Where did the speakers go swimming?A.In the sea. B.In the river. C.In the lake.11.How did the man feel about sleeping in a tent at first?A.Excited. B.Nervo
6、us. C.Unhappy.12.What do we know about the campsite?A.It needs a shop. B.It is too small. C.It has no showers.听第9段材料，回答第13至16题。13.Why did the woman try a flying experience day?A.Her friend persuaded her.B.She decided to become a pilot.C.She expected to see her house from the sky.14.What did the woma
7、ns instructor do during the flight?A.She said little. B.She told jokes. C.She stayed upset.15.What does the woman say about the flight?A.It made her very tired. B.It seemed to last long.C.It was worse than expected.16.Which experience day would the woman like to try most?A.Sports car driving. B.Deep
8、-sea fishing. C.Horse riding.听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。17.What role did Alice Fisher play in Green Valley?A.A policewoman. B.A teacher. C.A farmer.18.How long has Alice Fisher worked in comedy productions?A.For 3 years. B.For 7 years. C.For 10 years.19.What does the speaker focus on in the first section of
9、the classes?A.Voice control. B.Performance skills. C.Body movement.20.When will The Passenger be performed?A.On July 7th. B.On July 13th. C.On July 20th.第二部分 英语知识运用（共两节，满分35分）第一节 单项填空（共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分）请认真阅读下面各题，从题中所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。21.All of us applauded the proposal_every cent sho
10、uld be used where it is needed most.A.that B.what C.which D.whether22.For students,preparing for Gaokao is a difficult but_challenge that will shape their future.A.controversial B.arbitrary C.tentative D.worthwhile23.He_you he was a qualified agent,but the truth is quite otherwise.A.must tell B.coul
11、d tell C.should have told D.might have told24.Everyone wants to live on the top of the mountain,but growth occurs while you_it.A.climbed B.have climbed C.are climbing D.have been climbing25.We all have times of insecurity in life,_there is nothing to do but bravely face the feelings of doubt.A.which
12、 B.when C.where D.that26.What_an excellent player from an average one is that the former learns from his errors,while the latter repeats them.A.defines B.describes C.differentiates D.discourages27.You can read about other countries,but theres no_for visiting them yourself.A.compensation B.criterion
13、C.sacrifice D.substitute28.The city has its pleasures,but Christine wished_for the quiet of country life.A.even B.thus C.either D.instead29.-Its said that Johnson will be promoted to senior manager next week.-Cool!He is well suited to the role_his years of hard work and experience.A.by virtue of B.b
14、y order of C.in case of D.in favour of30._we have specific tasks to do,our leader makes sure we dont lose sight of the big picture.A.Until B.Unless C.Although D.Whether31.The works of Du Fu,Chinas greatest poet,_a precious cultural heritage for the entire world,not just for China.A.represented B.rep
15、resent C.will represent D.have represented32.-I think we really need to_ on this project.Yeah!The deadline is in July,and its already June.A.turn the clock back B.raise the red flag C.get the ball rolling D.kill the fatted calf33.Charles is crazy about antiques and included in his closet_a collectio
16、n of vases in various shapes and sizes.A.has B.is C.have D.are34.Li Zigi is famous for her videos of rural self-sufficiency_on Weibo and YouTube.A.posted B.having posted C.having been posted D.to be posted35.-Andrew said he would be here by 8.-_. He has never been punctual for anything in his life.A
17、.You said it B.I wouldnt bet on it C.You asked for it D.I cant agree more第二节 完形填空（共20小题；每小题1分，满分20分）请认真阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。A letter to the teacher who inspired my young sonI was so worried about handing my little boy,Carol,over during his first week of school,butyou made
18、it easier.You 36 at him like a mother would at her own child.You showed warmth and your hugs were always on 37.After a day in class with you.Carol would come home 38 .Whenever I hear Do Your Ears Hang Low or see him 39 to the sky when singing about the days of the week,I will think of you.The first
19、time we sang it after 40 you was hard but,as time passes, I take 41 in the knowledge that.even though you are not here,your work 42 to make children happy.Your creativity was 43.Ill never forget the childrens faces when youd beautifully 44 the classroom into the Deep Dark Wood.I remember their 45 fa
20、ces talking about the Magnificent Tower Building youd 46In the short time I knew you,you never seemed 47 by the mountain of paperwork or possible work-life balance that comes with the role.Instead,you appeared to 48 every minute.I cant comprehend why youve been 49 from us.Telling Carol was one of th
21、e hardest things Ive had to do.Im not sure whether he fully understands, 50 he told me he loved you and has been asking whether yourrobot powerswill work in 51.I hope that you will shine on him from heaven and 52 him always.153 I had told you all of this when you were with us.I hope that you 54 the
22、extent of your magic,how you brought 55 to everyone you met and how loved you were. Goodbye,Dear Friend.36.A.pointedB.smiledC.cameD.aimed37.A.displayB.dutyC.saleD.offer38.A.complainingB.dancingC.singingD.weeping39.A.stretchingB.shoutingC.shootingD.submitting40.A.losingB.contactingC.leavingD.pleasing
23、41.A.prideB.delightC.partD.comfort42.A.promisesB.happensC.continuesD.ceases43.A.complexB.inspiringC.shabbyD.temporary44.A.transformedB.dividedC.enlargedD.shrunk45.A.frustratedB.cheerfulC.panickedD.funny46.A.observedB.purchasedC.discoveredD.created47.A.motivatedB.interruptedC.disturbedD.rejected48.A.
24、wasteB.enjoyC.shareD.seize49.A.takenB.hiddenC.claimedD.saved50.A.becauseB.whileC.butD.and51.A.schoo1B.heavenC.musicD.performance52.A.inspectB.imitateC.satisfyD.guide53.A.wishB.regretC.assureD.forget54.A.lostB.expectedC.knewD.managed55.A.convenienceB.argumentC.sympathyD.happiness第三部分 阅读理解（共15小题；每小题2分
25、，满分30分）请认真阅读下列短文，从短文后各题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。Wish ListThe latest home hygiene(卫生）devicesPhoneSoap Pro(Price:$119.95)Our smartphones can collect so many bacteria that they are around seven times dirtier than a toilet.The PhoneSoap Pro uses ultraviolet （UV)light and claims to kill 99%bact
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29、en we have to stay in our homes,you might be considering the quality of air inside.The Conway Airmega 400S boasts the ability to remove 99.97%of particles,including PM 2.5 and other pollutants.App-controlled,this home air-purification system will monitor your homes air quality and make automatic adj
30、ustments to its fan speed to improve air quality in real time.56.Which of the four hygiene devices can operate without electricity?A.PhoneSoap Pro. B.TUSHY Classic. C.PureAir FRIDGE. D.Coway Airmega.57.According to the passage,which of the following statements is TRUE?A.PhoneSoap Pro is specially de
31、signed for iPhone 11 Pro.B.TUSHY Classic can operate without the need for water.C.PureAir FRIDGE automatically reminds us of low power.D.Users have to manually adjust Coway Airmegas fan speed.BLast month,I said a final farewell to my lovely old dog,Oscar.I have been missing him terribly.Oscar went e
32、verywhere with me.He was my mascot of unconditional love,my loneliness relief and one of the big loves of my life.Many scientific studies have shown that petting a dog and even having one nearby can reduce stress.Peter Wedderburn,a writer and veterinary surgeon,once saidDogs become a central part of
33、 our lives,offering unconditional love,continual company and an alternative to loneliness.A dog is the ultimate loving companion.Its no wonder I miss him.Oscar also gave structure to my day.His soft furry rub was my early morning wake-up call,plus his walks punctuated my day with a stress-relieving
34、wander by the canal bank.Since his death,I have found myself lying in bed feeling a little low and unmotivated.Im also spending hours at my desk and not getting out into the light all day.I didnt want my mood to spiral downwards,so I have started a new,gentle morning practice. I have decided to put
35、my focus on lighting my fire-both literally and metaphorically.Mornings are cold on my canal boat,so what better way to heat things up than by creating a warming ritual(仪式）。As I piled up old newspapers,placed four logs on the pile and loaded up smokeless coal,I thought about thefuel”I wanted to use
36、today-the opportunities and tools available to me.Finally, I struck the match,which symbolized thespark of inspiration.As the fire started to burn,I wrote about someone or something that had inspired me as the flames slowly heated up the boat.Oscar naturally lit up my days and life.Without him,Im ha
37、ving to be more conscious about how I look after my mental health and mood,but Im now starting to enjoy my new start to the mornings.I still miss my lovely dog,but I always end my morning practice by raising my mug of coffee in gratitude for the privilege of 13 years of love and light that he brough
38、t into my life.Love never dies.58.Why does the author mention scientific studies and quotes from Peter Wedderburn?A.To introduce the funny stories about Oscar.B.To illustrate how attachment to dogs forms.C.To emphasize her sorrow at Oscars death.D.To contrast her love for a dog with others.59 The un
39、derlined phrasespiral downwards”in Paragraph 4 is closest in meaning to_A.darken B.lift C.improve D.swing60.What did the warming ritual mean to the author?A.It was a new routine which kept her warm in the morning.B.She viewed it as a ceremony to mourn her beloved Oscar.C.She intended the ritual to h
40、onor those that had inspired her.D.It symbolized a departure from her downward feelings.CThe British government declared that aproper piece of work”was being carried out to look into the possibility of linking Scotland to Northern Ireland via a bridge spanning the Irish Sea.At the moment,the leading
41、 candidates for the locations of the route are Portpatrick on the Scottish coast and Larne on the Northern Irish coast.Length aside,there are a number of other significant challenges that such an enormous project would raise.For example,theres the depth of the sea,which at times reaches 300 metres,a
42、nd the large spans that would be required to let any ships pass under the bridge safely,explained Ian Firth, a structural engineer at the Institution of Civil Engineers.One solution might be to use floating foundations.he said.You have a floating pontoon(水上浮台）held below the surface of the water.You still have to get down there and drill holes in the rock down below,but youre now just tying it down with some cables.Then the floating platform is held below the waves-you dont want it at the surface because then youre getting wave action and tidal action.You stand your bridge structures
