北京四中2021届上学期高三年级期中考试英语试卷

(试卷满分为150分，考试时间为120分钟)

第一部分：听说(共四节，40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。每段对话后有一道小题，从每题所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听完每段对话后，你将有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话你将听一遍。

1. What will the speakers do first?

A. They will try another way first.

B. They will go back to the intersection (十字路口) first.

C. They will find a new way first.

2. What does the man think is the best of practicing yoga?

A. It can give people peace of mind. B. It can help people keep fit.

C. It can make people lose weight.

3. What didn’t the man do in the net bar?

A. Updating his blog. B. Watching movies.

C. Visiting his friends.

4. What is the relationship between the speakers?

A. Interviewer and interviewee. B. Salesman and customer.

C. Husband and wife.

5. What causes the traffic jam?

A. A car accident. B. Too many vehicles.

C. The bad weather.

第二节(共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分)

听下面4段对话。每段对话后有几道小题，从每题所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听每段对话前，你将有5秒钟的时间阅读每小题。听完后，每小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话你将听两遍。

听第6段材料，回答第6至7题。

6. Why does the woman find the translation assignment so hard?

A. Because she can’t find a dictionary.

B. Because there’re many special words.

C. Because she doesn’t listen carefully in class.

7. How can the man help the woman?

A. To lend her his notes. B. To help her translate the passage.

C. To teach her the meaning of the words.

听第7段材料，回答第8至9题。

8. What’s the man’s job?

A. A repairman. B. A salesman.

C. A businessman.

9. What does the man ask the woman to do?

A. To wait there. B. To come the next day.

C. To call before she comes.

听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。

10. What are the speakers talking about?

A. Food. B. Skincare.

C. Ads.

11. Why does the woman say she’s not jealous about the other woman?

A. Because she thinks she has natural beauty.

B. Because she is better at making up.

C. Because she’s more beautiful than the other woman.

12. Which of the following is not a function of cucumbers according to the dialog?

A. Removing winkles. B. Softening the skin.

C. Healing wounds.

听第9段材料，回答第13至15题。

13. If the woman wants to rent the apartment for a year, what’s the rent to pay?

A. $7,800. B. $3,600.

C. $8,100.

14. Which of the following is not included in the rent?

A. Gas. B. Electricity.

C. Parking space.

15. What do we know about the apartment?

A. It’s a double-bedroom apartment. B. Gas is used for heat and stove.

C. There’s a parking lot in the open space.

第三节(共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分)

听下面一段独白，完成第16至第20五道小题，每小题仅填写一个词。听独白前，你将有20秒钟的时间阅读试题，听完后，你将有60秒钟的作答时间。这段独白你将听两遍。

第四节 短文朗读(满分10分)

第二部分：语言知识运用(共两节，25分)

第一节 语法填空(共10小题；每小题1.5分，共15分)

阅读下列短文，根据短文内容填空。在未给提示词的空白处仅填写1个适当的单词，在给出提示词的空白处用括号内所给词的正确形式填空。

A

Some 91-year-olds are just grateful to be able to get out of bed in the morning and make it to the breakfast table. Then there’s 91-year-old Harriette Thompson, who __21__(wake) up Sunday morning in southern California, threw on some running clothes, and set a record in the San Diego Rock’n’Roll Marathon.

Despite still-healing burns on her legs and temperatures __22____ rose to near 80 degrees along the Pacific, Thompson finished in 7 h 7’42”. Her average pace (16’20″/ mile) was faster than a typical healthy adult’s normal walking speed. And she kept it up for 26.2 miles. Thompson’s performance set a new record for the __23__(fast) marathon ever run by a 90- to 94-year-old woman.

B

Making art __24____ found materials is not a new idea. Recycled paper, cloth and metal goods can become important pictures and sculptures.

Plastic bags are not costly to produce. They are also strong and easy to carry. This is __25__they are a popular container in much of the world. But they are also a major source of pollution. 26____ can take hundreds of years for plastic bags to break down. As they do, tiny pieces can poison soil, lakes, rivers, and oceans. So, environmental experts urge people to reuse and recycle plastic bags.

C

Social media has become an important part of our lives, so there is __27____ (grow) concern that we may be wasting too much time on our phones. One of the biggest problems with people spending __28____ (much) time than necessary on their phones is the clearly noticeable damage to social and life skills. For example, many studies show that texting as well as typing __29____ (be) harmful to penmanship (书法) skills and the use of proper grammar. Also, being able to communicate behind a screen refers to poor social skills. Another common problem with smartphones is an increasing number of young people with seeing disabilities. __30____ (study) indicate that people are often complaining about eyesight damage due to their smartphones.

第二节 完形填空（共10小题；每小题1分，共10分）

阅读下面短文，掌握其大意，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。

On Dec. 6, Kelsey Zwick boarded Flight 588 from Orlando to Philly with Lucy, one of her 11-month-old twin daughters. Lucy was born 11 weeks prematurely (早产) and __31____ from severe lung disease as a result of a complication (并发症) of that. The brave baby girl was on oxygen support until recently. Today, Lucy needs oxygen at night and while flying—one small good deed reminded Zwick how “__32__” she and her husband, Yuri, truly are.

“To the man in 2D, I don’t know you, but I imagine you saw us __33__. I was pushing a stroller (婴儿车), had a diaper(尿布) bag on my arm and also __34____ an oxygen machine for my daughter,” Zwick wrote on her Facebook post. “We pre-boarded the plane, sat down in our window seat and made __35____ to those around us about having to sit by my yelling-but-happy baby. The flight attendant came over and told me a gentleman was waiting to __36____ seats,” she wrote. “You were giving up your comfortable, first-class seat to us. Not able to hold back tears, I cried my way up the __37____ while my daughter Lucy laughed! She felt it in her bones too… real, pure, goodness. I smiled and thanked you as we switched but didn’t get to thank you properly,” the Mom continued.

“So… thank you. Not just for the seat itself but for __38__. For seeing us and realizing that maybe things are not always easy. For deciding you wanted to show a random act of __39____ to us. I can’t wait to tell Lucy someday. In the meantime… we will pay it forward.”

Zwick’s story touched the hearts of many, giving rise to supportive comments on the post that has since been __40____ over 164,000 times.

31. A. recovers B. suffers C. results D. benefits

32. A. astonished B. amused C. blessed D. anxious

33. A. somewhere B. anywhere C. nowhere D. everywhere

34. A. filling B. pumping C. following D. dragging

35. A. complaints B. comments C. offers D. jokes

36. A. choose B. switch C. accept D. occupy

37. A. passage B. airport C. flight D. pilot

38. A. noticing B. donating C. reminding D. forgiving

39. A. forgiveness B. advantage C. kindness D. donation

40. A. made B. chosen C. researched D. shared

第三部分：阅读理解（共两节，满分40分）

第一节（共15小题；每小题2分，共30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。

A

Embassy Suites by Hilton Santa Ana Orange County Airport

Neighborhood: John Wayne Airport (SNA),Orange County

1325 East Dyer Road, Santa Ana, CA

OVERALL GUEST SCORE

Very Good

Based__on__163__Guest__Ratings

Hotel Description

Being close to airport and freeway access makes the Embassy Suites a top choice for our guests in the area. The 300-room Embassy Suites offers homey comforts for those on business and vacation alike—suites with separate living and sleeping areas, refrigerators, microwaves, coffeemakers, Wi-Fi access and two TVs. Wake up to a free cooked-to-order breakfast and enjoy the indoor pool and fitness center. A two-hour evening reception offers drinks and appetizers and the on-site restaurant serves American favorites. The property also has a business center with copy and fax services. Parking is available for an additional fee. Less than two miles from 1-405, the Embassy Suites is within a half-mile of various restaurants and just three miles from John Wayne Airport. Our guests say the Embassy Suites’ location, “brilliant” breakfast and “friendly” staff make it one of their favorite Santa Ana properties.

41. __________ makes the Embassy Suites a top choice for its guests in the area.

A. The convenient location B. The friendly staff

C. The business center D. Wi-Fi access

42. According to the guest ratings, all the guests are satisfied with its _____________.

A. heating system B. accommodations

C. breakfast D. parking fee

43. This advertisement is made more believable by _____________.

A. interviewing the guests B. using guests’ comments

C. analyzing its pros and cons D. providing the exact address

B

When I was about 12 years old, my older brother, James, smuggled a BB gun into the house. Our parents had told us many times that we were not allowed to bring home guns or knives, even if they were just toys. Having any form of weaponry in our home was strictly forbidden.

James brought me to his room. He opened his closet door and took out a shoebox that was buried beneath a heap of clothes. The BB gun was inside. I was immediately enamored by the shiny barrel.

“Can I shoot it, Jamesie?” I asked, hopefully.

“No way,” James said, taking it from me and putting it back.

One day, when no one was home, I went into James’ closet and took it out. For some inexplicable reason—I have no idea what I was thinking—I went to the front window of the second floor in our row house. I cracked the window open. I pointed the gun outside and shot. I quickly shut the window and peeked outside.

In a matter of seconds, old Mr. Schlosberg came out of his grocery store. He looked back at his store window. He looked up the street. He looked down the street. Then he looked straight across to our house.

Thankfully, Jamesie made it home before Mother or Father.

As he stepped through the door, I could hear old Mr. Schlosberg call his name. “James, James,” he called. “Come here, son.”

After several minutes, James ran back across the street and into the living room. I had retreated into the kitchen. “Alma!” he screamed. “Get out here! You cracked Mr. Schlosberg’s window with my BB gun!”

“Oh, please, Jamesie,” I begged. “Don’t let him tell Mother. She will whip my bottom real good!” Jamesie sighed. He wiped my tears and went back across the street to Mr. Schlosberg’s. I don’t know what James said to that man, but there was never a mention of the incident again.

Years later, I found out Jamesie had used the money he got from his newspaper route to pay for Mr. Schlosberg’s cracked window. He only got one cent for every paper he delivered. He managed to pay back the debt just before he went off to fight in World War II.

Since that day, I have never touched a gun: a BB gun, a water gun, a real gun, or any other type.

44. Why was the gun hidden in the closet?

A. The gun was too expensive.

B. The family had only one gun.

C. The law didn’t allow anyone to have a gun.

D. The parents didn’t allow a gun to appear at home.

45. What did Alma expect from James after he shot Mr. Schlosberg’s window?

A. To deal with the problem. B. To talk with his parents.

C. To throw away the gun. D. To tell the truth.

46. Which of the following best describes James as a brother?

A. Responsible and strict. B. Brave and determined.

C. Responsible and caring. D. Naughty and determined.

47. The best title of the passage is _____________.

A. A Warmhearted Brother B. A BB Gun

C. A Cracked Window D. An Incident

C

Store shelves are filling up with so-called “green” products promising to benefit the environment. A recent argument shows that it can be as difficult for buyers to confirm such statement as for producers to defend them.

The argument concerns the GreenPlug Electricity Saver. The GreenPlug is supposed to prevent energy waste by electrical equipment whose constant-speed motors operate at less full load—as is especially true of older refrigerators. Research showed that such motors can be made to do the same work with less heat, noise, and power consumption just by lowering the voltage (电压) of the power supply.

John and Wyck Hay, started Green Technologies to apply that finding to home appliances (器具). In the USA, there are more than 140 million refrigerators in use, accounting for an average of 16% of the household electric bill.

Two years of research resulted in the GreenPlug. Connecting between wall socket and refrigerator, the equipment contains a minicomputer that gives a motor full power (120 volts on average) for start-up, then reduces the power to 106 volts.

Older refrigerators are the most overpowered and, thus, save the most energy with a GreenPlug. Refrigerators less than two years old are already energy-saving that a GreenPlug actually makes them waste electricity.

The higher the voltage, the larger the difference a GreenPlug makes. Higher power costs shorten the payback time. The population-weighted national average is 10 cents per kilowatt-hour. But some residents in Washington State pay 1.5 cents. Some in Alaska pay 41.6 cents.

Then come highly individual household differences like the number of children or refrigerator-opening age. All in all, the GreenPlug should save the average consumer $20 a year.

Although the GreenPlug lowered the voltage as it was designed to do, Consumer Reports, an influential magazine, questioned how quickly—if ever—electricity savings due to the plug would repay its cost. People would be better off buying a new, high-efficiency refrigerator, the magazine advised.

Consumer Reports also said that the GreenPlug didn’t give a promised 25% savings worth $50 a year. The savings on the oldest model was the best at 8.6%, worth $20 a year.

Green Technologies ordered tests of the GreenPlug on up to 2,800 refrigerators through next year. The company will not put that data in stores. Instead, potential buyers will call to learn how their model of refrigerator performed.

Meanwhile, there is little evidence of consumer dissatisfaction. Sales topped 45,000 units last month. The return rate is less than 0.2%.

48. The GreenPlug on store shelves are due mostly to _____________.

A. an increased concern about the environment

B. a demand for money-saving technology

C. the high cost of electrical power

D. the shortage of power supply

49. What do we know about the GreenPlug?

A. It is especially designed for old refrigerators.

B. It works well with all home appliances.

C. It can’t guarantee lower electric bills.

D. It doesn’t function with lower voltage.

50. In the GreenPlug argument, the magazine Consumer Reports _____________.

A. advocates for the GreenPlug

B. suggests Green Technologies never tell the truth

C. doubts the effect of the GreenPlug

D. informs the public of different opinions

51. We can infer from the passage that the author _____________.

A. feels optimistic about the future of GreenPlug

B. believes the GreenPlug has cheated customers

C. holds an objective attitude to the issue

D. encourages further investigation

D

The biggest criticism (批评) of social networking is that our young people are losing their offline friends to online friends. In fact there is a lot of research that shows these criticisms are generally unfounded. Research by Allen et al. found that people are not replacing offline friends with online companions but are using them to support their offline relationships. They also found that our online friendships actually allow us to have discussions with a much more diverse set of people than in the real world and improve our psychological happiness.

However, there is one part of social networking that is deeply worrying. We find ourselves in a hyper-connected world where people access social media day and night, excited to make announcements about the tiniest details of their lives. Research is starting to show that this culture is negatively affecting not our friendships but our character.

Professor Larry D. Rosen, in his book iDisorder, presents evidence that social networking is turning us into narcissists (自恋者). He says that young people who overuse social networking sites can become vain, aggressive, and show anti-social behavior in their offline lives. But perhaps an even more disturbing effect is that one of our most basic emotions seems to be disappearing—empathy (同理心). This is the emotion that bonds us together; it allows us to see the world from our friends’ points of view. Without it, we are far less able to connect and form meaningful adult relationships.

Sherry Turkle, a professor of social sciences at MIT, suggests that people are no longer comfortable being alone. This is something confirmed by a study where 200 university students were asked to go without social media for 24 hours. Many admitted an addiction to their online social network; most complained that they felt cut off from family and friends. But being alone is a time, Turkle argues, when we self-reflect and get in touch with who we really are. It is only when we do this that we can make meaningful friendship with others. She believes, as is the title of her 2011 book, that__we__are__simply__“Alone__Together.”

These potential changes in our characters are rather disturbing. If nothing is done, our young people could well be in trouble. Therefore, suggestions about ways to encourage our young people to avoid the problems of social networking should be made, so they can develop the kinds of friendships that are required to grow into well-adjusted and happy adults.

52. The underlined word “unfounded” in Paragraph 1 probably means _____________.

A. undoubted B. false

C. acceptable D. illegal

53. In this passage, the author mainly argues that _____________.

A. internet culture causes various problems

B. we are losing some most important emotions

C. online friendships do good to offline friendships

D. social networking affects young people’s personalities

54. By the underlined sentence in Paragraph 4, Turkle probably means _____________.

A. we rely on social network for connection

B. being alone is necessary for being together

C. being alone makes us know ourselves better

D. we hardly communicate while being together

55. From the passage, we can learn that _____________.

A. we are becoming unable to understand others well

B. young people will develop offline friendships

C. young people can’t go without social media

D. social media have more advantages

第二节（共5小题；每小题2分，共10分）

根据短文内容，从短文后的七个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。

Making Peace with Your Parents

As a teen, you’re going through big changes physically and mentally. Your interests are expanding. __56__

Here is the challenge: Kids need to explore the world in new ways, and parents need to protect them from the dangers that are out in that world. These conflicts can easily set off fireworks in otherwise calm houses. Sometimes conflicts can’t be avoided. But by paying attention to the building blocks of successful relationships, you can work towards making home a happy and healthy place for you and your parents.

For instance, try to find a time to talk when your parents are not angry, tired, distracted, or hungry. A good time to talk is when you’re all relaxed. Timing is everything. If the conversation begins to turn into an argument, you’d better calmly and coolly ask to stop the conversation—for now. __57____ Listen to what your parents are saying, and repeat it back to them. __58____ It also gives them a chance to clear things up if you are not on the same page.

Respect is the building block of good communication. People who respect each other and care about each others’ feelings can disagree without things getting ugly.

__59____ How do you build trust? Trust comes by actually doing what you say you’re going to do. Some teens find that doing fun activities with their parents can improve their relationships. Sometimes we forget that parents are more than rule-makers—they’re interesting people who like to watch movies, and go shopping—just like their teenagers!

What do you do if you are trying your best, but your relationship with your parents continues to be rocky? __60____ You can find supportive adults, such as a teacher or a coach, who can lend an ear.

Remember you can only change your own behavior; your parents are the only ones who can change theirs.

A. This shows them that you’re listening.

B. You can pick it up again when everyone’s more relaxed.

C. And then you’ll be able to solve the problem by yourself.

D. Faced with the challenge, children don’t know what to do.

E. You are more likely to get along with your parents and have more independence if your parents believe in you.

F. And your desire to take control of your own life is growing.

G. You may consider seeking outside help.

第四部分：写作（共三节，45分）

第一节 阅读表达与小写作（共4小题；61—63题每题3分，第64题6分；满分15分）

阅读短文，按照题目要求用英语回答问题。

On the first day of school our professor introduced a new classmate—a wrinkled little old lady—to us. Her name was Rose, and she was eighty-seven years old.

After class Rose and I walked to the Student Union Building and shared a chocolate milk-shake. She told me she always dreamed of having a college education and now she was getting one. We became instant friends. Every day for the following months, we would leave class together and talk nonstop. I was always attracted, listening to this “time__machine” as she shared her wisdom and experience with me.

Rose became famous and easily made friends wherever she went. She tended to be highly motivated, responsible, and deeply involved in class participation. In spare time she had someone hang out or go to bars with. She even participated in some form of athletic activity. She said that extra-curricular activities can form a vital part of her experience, creating unique chances for friendship and learning.

At the end of the term we invited Rose to speak at our football meal. A little embarrassed, she leaned into the microphone and simply said, “I’m sorry I’m so nervous.” As we laughed, she cleared her throat and began, “We do not stop playing because we are old; we grow old because we stop playing. There is a huge difference between growing older and growing up. If you’re nineteen years old and lie in bed for one full year, you will turn twenty. If I’m eighty-seven years old and stay in bed for a year, I will turn eighty-eight. Anybody can grow older. It’s non-optional but that doesn’t take any talent or ability. The idea is to grow up by always finding the chance of change. In this way, the elderly don’t have regrets for what they did, but rather for things they did not do.”

At the year’s end Rose finished the college degree she had begun all those years ago. One week after graduation Rose died peacefully in her sleep. Over two thousand college students attended her funeral in honor of the wonderful woman who taught by example that it’s never too late to be all you can possibly be.

61. Why did Rose go to attend college at such an old age? (≤12 words)

__________________________________________________________________________

__________________________________________________________________________

62. What does the author want to show by comparing Rose to a “time machine” in paragraph 2? (≤12 words)

__________________________________________________________________________

__________________________________________________________________________

63. According to Rose, what is the huge difference between “growing older” and “growing up”? (≤15 words)

__________________________________________________________________________

__________________________________________________________________________

64. What is your example of “growing up”? Please share. (≥30 words)

__________________________________________________________________________

__________________________________________________________________________

第二节 词汇检测（共20题；每小题0.5分，共10分）

65. This site gives you instant a_____________ to (让你获得) relevant information on studying and living in Beijing.

66. The match was postponed on a_____________ of (因为；由于) the bad weather.

67. Today, many Chinese schools a_____________ great importance to (重视) students’ physical fitness.

68. You can easily engage yourself in reading, get fun out of it, and gradually b_____________ up (建立) confidence.

69. These meals can be prepared in advance, and served at your c_____________. (在你方便的时候)

70. His recent speech d_____________ with (关于；涉及) the national economy is very informative.

71. Despite being a new student here, he f_____________ in (融入) well with the rest of the class.

72. With the mid-term examination d_____________ near (临近), students felt pretty stressed.

73. The narrow roads were c_____________ with (挤满) holiday traffic.

74. Doing housework enables me to help ease parents’ _____________ (减轻负担) and do my bit as a member of the family.

75. I’ve learned that you are in need of _____________(experience) teachers in the upcoming semester.

76. Learning that you are conducting a survey _____________(concern) high school students doing housework, I would like to share with you what I do.

77. We cannot be more grateful to you for your detailed _____________ (guide) on American literature.

78. Realizing that this is a _____________ (demand) task, I need to spare no effort to prepare for it.

79. I’m glad to receive your letter and want to express my _____________ (appreciate) for the photos sent to me.

80. The city offers an _____________ (appeal) combination of ancient and modern elements.

81. _____________ (face) with such a hard choice, I was forced to seek professional advice.

82. Knowing the history of the Tang Dynasty will be _____________ (benefit) to your understanding of the background of the poems.

83. Originally _____________ (form) in the Yuan Dynasty, Hutongs welcomed their heyday during the Ming and Qing Dynasties.

84. He appears rough and a little rude, but once you get to know him, he turns out to be a very _____________ (care) person.

第三节 应用文(20分)

假设你是红星中学高三学生李华，你的英国朋友Jim打算寒假来京旅游，发来邮件请你推荐一个北京最值得去的景点。请你给他回复邮件，内容包括：

1. 表示欢迎；

2. 你的推荐；

3. 推荐理由。

注意：1. 词数不少于50；

2. 开头和结尾已给出，不计入总词数。

Dear Jim,

__________________________________________________________________________

__________________________________________________________________________

Yours,

Li Hua

【试题答案】

听力

1—5 BACAC 6—10 BAACB 11—15 ACABB

16. mistakes 17. incomplete 18. average 19. Tuesdays 20. essay

语法填空

21. woke 22. that/which 23. fastest 24. with 25. why

26. It 27. growing 28. more 29. is 30. Studies

完形填空

31—35 BCADD 36—40 BAACD

阅读理解

41—45 ACBDA 46—-50 CBACC 51—55 CBDDA 56—60 FBAEG

阅读表达与小写作

61. Because she always dreamed of having a college education.

Because she wanted to achieve her dream of having a college education/degree.

62. The author wants to show her wisdom and experience of life.

The author wants to show her old age and knowledge of life.

63. Growing older is non-optional/natural but it takes talent and ability to grow up.

64. (Answers may vary.)

词汇检测

65. access

66. account

67. attach

68. build

69. convenience

70. dealing

71. fits/fitted/fit

72. drawing

73. crowded

74. burden(s)

75. experienced

76. concerning

77. guidance

78. demanding

79. appreciation

80. appealing

81. Faced

82. beneficial

83. formed

84. caring

应用文

Possible Version

Dear Jim,

Hearing that you will visit Beijing soon, I’d like to extend my welcome to you. I really can’t wait to see you. Since this is your first visit to China, I suppose you might want to experience some Chinese history and culture. I would recommend you visit the Forbidden City first.

The Forbidden City is in the center of Beijing city. It served as the imperial palace for 24 emperors of the Ming and Qing dynasties. It is actually the largest and most significant royal palace complex in the world. A tour of the Forbidden City will allow you to see a large collection of unique and priceless palace artifacts including paintings and jade objects. If you want to learn more during your visit, you can listen to a professional guide. They will tell you the stories behind the exhibits. I believe you will find this trip worthwhile and enjoyable.

Visiting the Forbidden City will also be a great chance for us to catch up, so I’m more than happy to accompany you on this tour. I am looking forward to seeing you soon. ( 184 words)

Yours,

Li Hua