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2020学年度高三第四次月考英语试题第一部分： 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）阅读下列四篇短文，从每小题后所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该选项涂黑。AWith the development of modern society, human beings are increasingly invading wild animals habitat as well as the wild plants. Nearly a third of the worlds cacti (仙人掌 ) are facing the threat of extinction, according to a shocking global assessment of the effects.Cacti are an important provider of food and water to desert wildlife ranging from wolves and deer to tortoises, bats and birds, and these fauna spread the plants seeds in return.But the International Union for the Conservation of Nature (IUCN)s first worldwide health check of the plants says that they are coming under huge pressure from human activities such as land use changes, commercial and residential developments and shrimp farming. But the paper said the driver of cacti species extinction was the “uncontrolled collection of live plants and private decorating collections, and annual agriculture.”The findings were described as “disturbing” by Inger Anderson, the IUCNs director-general. “They confirm that the scale of the illegal wildlife trade, including the trade in plants is much greater than we had previously thought, and that wildlife illegal trade concerns many more species than the elephants which tend to receive global attention.”Cacti are almost always delicious but unlike most others, they store water in their stems alone, enabling them to survive extreme draughts. The plants can be as small as one centimeter in diameter and grow above 19 meters in height. Well over half of the species are used by humans for display decoration, food or medicine. Almost 1,500 types of cacti were surveyed by the IUCN specialists over a five-year period, mostly in America.Dealing with the illegal trade is a hard task as they can be hidden in suitcases or even socks. While countries such as Peru have made progress in blocking the illegal trade, the IUCN is calling for more strictly carrying out the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species (Cites) in the “hotspots” of Uruguay, Brazil and Chile. Mexico has made advances but still has work to do, according to Goettsch.1. What does the third paragraph mainly tell us?A. What causes cacti species extinction B. What gives people pressureC. What IUCN has found D. What farmers have planted2. In Inger Andersons opinion, _. the findings of the IUCN are not disturbingB. the illegal plant trade is less serious than we had thoughtC. cacti have received much global attentionD. the illegal plant trade threatens lots of wildlife3. Why is it hard to fight against cacti trade?A. Because cacti can be made into socks.B. Because cacti are easy to carry secretly.C. Because many countries carry out Cites strictly.D. Because some countries made advances to trade cacti.BGeniuses amaze us, impress us and make us all a little jealous. How do they differ from the average people? Scientists are working hard to figure out that answer. Turn in to the National Geographic Channel to find out about the discoveries that they are making in the series My Brilliant Brain.When Marc Yu was only two years old, he began to play the piano. After a year, he started learning pieces by Beethoven. Now hes a world-famous concert pianist at age eight. He learns newer and more difficult pieces with ease and can identify any note he hears. He seems to be specially designed for music. In Born Genius, National Geographic looks at the science behind child prodigies (神童) to explain why some children seem to be born without limits.Genius didnt come naturally to Tommy Mc-Hugh. It came only after he nearly died from bleeding in his brain. After recovering, Mc-Hughs head was filled with new thoughts and pictures. So he began to express them in the form of poetry and art. Now hes a seemingly unstoppable creative machine. Sufferers of autism (自闭症) and brain injury have shown that great mental ability can sometimes come from damage or disease. Accidental Genius explores this puzzling relationship.Can normal people be trained to be geniuses? Susan Polger has shown no signs of extraordinary intelligence. Yet, during her childhood, she studied thousands of chess patterns and learned to recognize them immediately. As a result, she was able to beat skilled adult players by age 10 and can now play up to five games at the same time without even seeing the boards. Make Me a Genius examines what it takes to turn an ordinary brain into that of a genius.If becoming a genius were easy, wed all be one. Yet, theres much more to super intelligence than simply being born lucky. Learn more about amazing brains this month on National Geographics My Brilliant Brain.4. The author takes Marc Yu as an example to show that a child prodigy is _.A. a child who learns something easilyB. a child who is eager to learn new thingsC. a pianist who practices an instrument a lotD. a student who works hard to do well in school5. From the passage, we know that _.A. more and more scientists are studying the brainB. geniuses mostly are born with great witsC. there is no such person as a true geniusD. there are many factors in being a genius6. The author develops the passage mainly by _.A. providing typical examplesB. following the natural time orderC. presenting a cause and analyzing its effectsD. comparing opinions from different scientists7. My Brilliant Brain is most probably from _.A. a website B. a TV channel C. a magazine D. a newspaperCMelbourne, AustraliaMelbourne is a hot-spot travel destination, and its easy to see why with its beautiful beaches and busy city life.Why its a great choice: Australia as a whole is considered a safe destination for international travel, and because of that, many solo travelers go there. As an English-speaking country, you wont be faced with any language barriers. Melbourne is easy to get around because you can walk or bike practically anywhere!Thailand Thailand is great for solo travelersperhaps because it is one of the Buddhist mindsets, which promote equality among the sexes.Why its a great choice: Thailand is known for its friendly atmosphere, and as a travel hot-spot, there are plenty of chances to meet other like-minded travelers. Well known for being very cheap, especially in the north. A good choice if you want to get away on a budget. Thailand has a lot to offer, from the party-central Bangkok to beautiful beaches and tropical jungle.Hong Kong, ChinaHong Kong is a great place to relax for solo travelers as it is full of “Zen moments,” such as beautiful gardens and Tai Chi classes. Why its a great choice: Hong Kong is regarded as one of the safest cities in the world. If youre not well-traveled, or perhaps a bit tired of things like language barriers, Hong Kong is a great place to start, as it mixes both Eastern and Western at the same time.Bali, IndonesiaBali is a spiritual place with yoga, spas, healthy food and beaches. The combination of friendly people and splendidly visual culture has made Bali Indonesia number one tourist attraction. Why its so great: You wont be the only solo traveler in Bali. Everyone is known for being extremely friendly and youre sure to meet some amazing characters along the way. As a Hindu island, Bali is the perfect place for a relaxing and spiritual retreat（静修）. The Sacred Monkey Forest in Ubud is fantasticif you like monkeys, anyway.8. What do the four places have in common according to the text?A. Theyre cheap to travel around.B. Theyre great for solo travelers.C. They offer good spas and yoga.D. Therere no language barriers.9. Where can you enjoy both convenienttransportandbeautifulbeaches?A. Melbourne, Australia. B. Thailand.C. Hong Kong, China. D. Bali, Indonesia.10. What has made Bali Indonesia No.1 tourist attraction?A. Yoga, spas, healthy food and beaches.B. Friendly people and splendidly visual culture.C. Meeting some amazing characters along the way.D. Fantastic monkeys in the Sacred Monkey Forest.11. What type of writing is this text?A. A travel journal. B. A business report.C. A travel guide. D. A press advertisement.DHank Viscardi was born without legs. He had not legs but stumps(残肢) that could he fitted with a kind of special boots, People stared at him with cruel interest. Children laughed at him and called him Ape Man (猿人) because his arms practically dragged on the ground.Hank went to school like other boys. His grades were good and he needed only eight years to finish his schooling instead of the usual twelve. After graduating from school, he worked his way through college. He swept floors, waited on table, or worked in one of the college offices. During all this busy life, he had been moving around on his stumps. But one day the doctor told him even the stumps were not going to last much longer. He would soon have to use a wheel chair.Hank felt himself got cold all over. However, the doctor said there was a chance that he could be fitted with artificial legs. Finally a leg maker was found and the day came when Hank stood up before the mirror, For the first time he saw himself as he has always wanted to be a full five feet eight inches tall. By this time he was already 26 years old.Hank had to learn to use his new legs. Again and again he marched the length of the room , and marched back again. There were times when he fell down on the floor, but he pulled himself up and went back to the endless marching. He went out on the street. He climbed stairs and learned to dance. He built a boat and learned to sail it.When World War II came , he talked the Red Cross into giving him a job. He took the regular training. he marched and drilled along with the other soldiers. Few knew that he was legless. This was the true story of Hank Viscardi, a man without legs.12. Children laughed at Hank and called him Ape Man because _.A. he kept away from them B. he didnt talk to themC. his arms touched the ground when he moved D. he couldnt use his arms13. It can be inferred from the story that five feet eight inches tall is _.A. an average height for a fully grown person B. too tall for an average personC. too short for an average person D. none of the above14. The sentence “he talked the Red Cross into giving him a job” implies that the Red Cross _.A. was only glad to give him a jobB. gave him a job because he was a good soldierC. was not willing to give him a job at firstD. gave him a job after he talked to someone whom he knew in the organization15. When Hank marched and drilled along with the other soldiers, he _.A. did some of the things the other soldiers didB. did most of the things the other soldiers didC. did everything the other soldiers didD. took some special training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。How to find the perfect careerToo many people are not satisfied with their professional career and are “stuck” in situations that do not make them happy. Here are some wonderful actions you can take to begin the path to a truly happy career. Talk to your friends.Ask them, “what do you think I am best at”, or “what do you think I enjoy doing most”. 16 However, their advice may help you decide what you should do. 17Read some interesting magazines, books, newspapers or novels. They will give you a constant flow of ideas and keep the mind rich. Talk to the happiest and most successful people you know.18 Be serious with your questions. And see if there is anything you can learn from them. Have these people become your teachers and friends. Keep a journal.Writing down your ideas is an important practice for your career growth. 19 You never know when great ideas will come to your mind! Develop patience.You may want a change in your career right now. 20 Anyway, doing the practices mentioned above will bring about the right chance much faster.A. Read as widely as possible.B. This may seem like a strange conversation at first.C. Ask them how they realized their dreams.D. Changing careers can be very difficult.E. Talk to your family members.F. But it is necessary to be patient and wait for the right chance to come.G. Carrying a notebook with you at all times is also a great idea.第二部分：英语知识运用（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）During the war ,my husband was stationed at an army camp in a desert in California. I went to live there in order to be 21 him. I hated the place. I had never 22 been so unhappy. My husband was ordered out on a long-term duty, and I was left in a tiny shack(棚屋) alone. The heat was 23 almost 125 F even in the shade of a cactus(仙人掌). 24 a soul to talk to. The wind blew non-stop, and all the food I ate, and the very air I breathed, were 25 with sand, sand, sand!I was so sorry for myself that I wrote to my parents. I told them I was 26 and coming back home. I said I couldnt stand it one minute longer. I 27 be in prison! My father answered my 28 with just two linestwo lines that will always sing in my 29 two lines that completely changed my life:Two men looked out from prison bars,One saw the mud, the other saw the stars.I read those two lines 30 . I was ashamed of myself. I made up my mind I would find out what was good in my present 31 I would look for the stars.I made friends with the natives, and their 32 amazed me. They gave me presents of their favorite artworks which they had 33 to sell to tourists. I studied the delightful forms of the cactus. I watched for the desert sunsets, and 34 for seashells that had been left there millions of years ago when the desert had been an ocean 35 .What brought about this 36 change in me? The desert hadnt changed, 37 I had. I had changed my 38 . And by doing so, I changed an unhappy experience into the most amazing 39 of my life. I was excited by this new world that I had discovered. I had looked out of my self-created prison and 40 the stars.21. A. off B. behind C. near D. beyond22. A. before B. already C. then D. still23. A. inflexible B. incomprehensible C. uncontrollable D. unbearable24. A. Only B. Not C. Many D. Such25. A. covered B. filled C. buried D. charged26. A. catching up B. keeping up C. giving up D. getting up27. A. ought to B. might well C. would rather D. had better28. A. request B. call C. question D. letter29. A. comparison B. imagination C. consideration D. memory30. A. over and over B. by and by C. up and down D. now and then31. A. company B. occupation C. situation D. relationship32. A. movement B. reaction C. guidance D. purpose33. A. refused B. failed C. managed D. happened34. A. asked B. hunted C. waited D. headed35. A. floor B. surface C. rock D. level36. A. shocking B. challenging C. puzzling D. astonishing37. A. as B. but C. for D. or38. A. attitude B. principle C. identity D. standard39. A. vacation B. operation C. affair D. adventure40. A. sought B. counted C. found D. reached第二节（共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分）阅读下列材料，在空白处填入适当的单词或用括号内单词的正确形式填空。Were you the first or the last child in your family? Or were you a middle or an only child? Some people think 41 matters where you were born in your family. But there are different ideas about what birth order means. Some people say that oldest children, 42 are smart and strong-willed, are very likely 43 (succeed). The reason 44 this is simple. Parents have a lot of time for their first child and give him or her a lot of attention. An only child will succeed for 45 same reason.What happens to the 46 children in the family? Middle children dont get so much attention, so they dont feel that important. If a family has many children, the middle one sometimes gets lost in the crowd. The youngest child, 47 , often gets special treatment. Often this child grows up to be funny. But a recent study saw things quite 48 (difference). The study found that first children believed in family rules. They didnt take many chances in 49 lives. They usually 50 (follow) orders. Rules didnt mean as much to later children in the family. They took chances and they often did better in life.第三部分写作（共两节，满分35分）第一节 短文改错（共10小题，每小题1分，满分10分）请修改下面的短文，文中共有10处语言错误，每句中最多有两处。错误涉及一个单词的增加、删除或修改。增加：在缺词处加一个漏字符号（）。并在其下面写出该加的词。删除：把多余的词用斜线（）划掉。修改：在错的词下划一横线，并在该词下面写出修改后的词。注意：1.每处错误及其修改均仅限一词；2只允许修改 10处，多者（从第11处起）不记分。There are too many cars in our town now. For a result, there are lots of traffic ja