杭州市丰潭中学高三英语第四次联考试题及答案解析.docx

1、杭州市丰潭中学高三英语第四次联考试题及答案解析2020年杭州市丰潭中学高三英语第四次联考试题及答案解析第一部分 阅读（共两节，满分40分）第一节（共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分）阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项AWhat to See InHarbinParks inHarbin: Snow Sculpture Expo on theSunIslandPark: massive and beautifully carved sculptures of snow. Ice Lantern Festival: where large ice buildings a

2、nd statues constructed with lights inside that make them glow.SiberianTigerPark: The park has several large caged areas where the tigers roam freely and live as they-would in their natural environment. We enter these caged areas in a specially designed van with large windows to get a look at these b

3、eautiful beasts. Live pheasants (雉) are let loose (if you pay) in order to show you the tigers natural hunting skills. Russian Architecture: Blessed with grace and character, the city is famous for its unique, Russian-influenced architecture. Remnants (残存) from the days when Harbin wasan important s

4、top on the Russian Manchurian Railroad, the dome-shaped structures remind people of pre-revolutionary Russia. The strong Russian flavor continues to impact the city today due to new trade and tourism betweenHarbinandRussia.TheCentral Avenue: Passers-by only street, a perfect remaining part of the bu

5、sy international business activities at the turn of the 20th century. The 1.4-km long street is a worthy museum of European architectural styles, including Baroque and Byzantine facades, Jewish architectural wonders, little Russian bakeries, French fashion houses, American snack food outlets, and Ja

6、panese restaurants. Guogeli Avenue:Harbins second biggest shopping district dotted with Russian buildings. A tram track is still preserved in the centre of the road. The street is named after Nikolay (Vasilyevich) Gogol (1809-1852); great Russian novelist, dramatist, satirist, founder of the so-call

7、ed critical realism in Russian literature, best-known for his novel MERTVYE DUSHI I-II (1842, Dead Souls). Saint Sophia Church (built in 1903): The Orthodox church is a wonderful example of Russian Architecture. We only tour the outside of the church. The inside has been turned into some painters ma

8、rket and is a big disappointment to all who visit it. You are welcome to venture into the church. Entrance fees are RMB20 per person.1. From where does the author look at the tigers?A. Through the windows of his house. B. In the closed areas of tigers.C. In the areas for walking. D. In their natural

9、 environment.2. Where can visitors see the most diverse styles of architecture?A. At Ice Lantern Festival. B. On the Russian Manchurian Railroad.C. On TheCentral Avenue. D. OnGuogeli Avenue.3. When walking in the city ofHarbin, what can visitors still strongly feel?A. The Russian flavor. B. The infl

10、uence of Guogelis realism.C. The damage to Saint Sophia Church. D. The mixture of American and Japanese cultures.BEven as Google plans to test its fleet (车队) of self-driving cars on public roads this summer, its business model remains abit of a mystery. By 2025, as many as 250,000 self-driving vehic

11、les could be sold each year globally, according to a study by an industry research firm.“Vehicles that can take anyone from A to B at the push of a button could transform mobility for millions of people,” said Chris Urmson, director of Googles self-driving car project. For now, Google has no plans t

12、o sell any of its self-driving cars. They are strictly for research. But they will hit public roads this summer near Googles headquarters inMountain View,California. Previous testing has taken place only on closed courses.The cars are built to operate without a steering wheel, accelerator (油门) or br

13、ake pedal. “Our software and sensors do all the work,” Urmson said. “The vehicles will be very basic we want to learn from them and adapt them as quickly as possible but they will take you where you want to go at the push of a button.” The prototype (雏形) is the first of a 100-car fleet the tech gian

14、t is building.In the long run, Urmson sees a future of safer roads the majority of auto accidents are caused by human error and fewer traffic jams. Robotic cars could also shuttle people who cant drive because of age or illness.Google has said that self-driving cars could launch new business models

15、in which people buy the use of vehicles they dont own. The company has already tested other types of self-driving cars on public streets, including modified Lexus sport-utility vehicles, under a special permit program by the California Department of Motor Vehicles that requires a human driver at the

16、 controls.The state has issued six other companies permits to operate such cars, includingDelphi, Mercedes-Benz, Volkswagen, Tesla, Bosch and Nissan. The vehicles that will be tested on open roads this summer will have removable steering wheels, accelerators and brake pedals to allow “safety drivers

17、” to take control if needed.4. According to Chris Urmson, _.A. self-driving cars can give driving orders to humansB. self-driving cars are specially designed for the elderlyC. software and sensors are vital for self-driving carsD. ordinary vehicles will be replaced by self-driving cars5. Paragraph 4

18、 is meant to tell us that _.A. many traffic accidents are caused by human errorB. some people cant drive because of illness or ageC. Urmson has promised to create safer roads in the futureD. self-driving cars will probably help to make safer roads and decrease traffic jams6. The underlined word “iss

19、ued” in the last paragraph can probably bereplaced by_.A. given B. claimedC. awarded D. prohibited7. Whats the authors attitude towards self-driving cars?A. Objective. B. Indifferent.C. Subjective. D. Favorable.CSonja Redding and her family were on their way home to Omaha, Nebraska, after a weeklong

20、 visit to Washington, D. C. with her two sons, one of whom, 5-year-old Xayvior, has autism(自闭症).Although all of the other flights had gone fine, Xayvior became angry during one of the flights, and Redding couldnt calm him.“It felt like everyone on the plane was looking at us and got angry with my so

21、n, ” she wrote in a Facebook post after she got home. “I dont know what to do when others just dont understand that he is not just a kid with no discipline(自制力)，but a child with special needs who doesnt know how to control himself.”The day was saved by Delta flight attendant(空乘人员)Amanda Amburgy. She

22、 tried to help Xayvior watch a movie, but when that failed, she offered to take him on a tour of the airplane.That worked, and soon the child was not only calm, but having a good time.“When they came back, Xayvior was much calmer and happier,” wrote Redding in the post，which now has 2,700 likes and

23、over 500 shares. “I want to thank this Delta attendant. She didnt judge, and she just showed love. We need more people like this in the world. ”It wasnt long before Amburgy was told about the post.“ Were there to help, and thats what we want to do,” she said in an interview. “So, we always want to m

24、ake anything easier for the family as well as other passengers.”She also shared what she felt when she read Reddings story. “When I read it, it touched my heart. Its something I would do for anyone on the plane, because thats what Im here for. It really made a difference in her life.”8. How did Redd

25、ing feel on the plane?A. Tired. B. Uncomfortable.C. Very angry. D. Deeply afraid.9. What did Amburgy do to help the family?A. She asked the family to stay beside her.B. She asked the other passengers for help.C. She tried her best to calm the boy.D. She helped look after the other boy.10. Why did Re

26、dding post the story?A. To show her thanks.B. To help kids with autism.C. To get in touch with Amburgy.D. To share her travel experience.11. Which of the following words can best describe Amburgy?A. Proud. B. Honest.C. Hard-working. D. Warm-hearted.DWhile the arts can t stop the COVID-19 virus or th

27、e social unrest we see in the world today, they can give us insight into the choices we make when moving through crises and chaos. The arts invite everyone to think in new ways.We often experience works of art as something thats pleasing to our senses without a full understanding of the creative eff

28、ort. Great art often shows us contradictions and crises, and we can learn a great deal from their resolutions(解决). Through our understanding of art, we can gain a deeper understanding of how we might overcome our own challenges. In understanding extremes of contrast, we can see the beauty in art wit

29、h themes that are not simply pleasing for their magnificent features or qualities.Beethoven offers a wonderful example of moving artfully through crises and chaos. He composed his Symphony No. 9 as his hearing loss became more and more pronounced. The opening of the symphony seems to come out of now

30、here, from near silence in the opening to a full expression of what many consider to be the joy of freedom and universal brotherhood with Schillers Ode to joy（欢乐颂). Beethoven appears to have created a work of art that not only freed him from his personal struggles, but one that also speaks to the jo

31、y of living together in peace and harmony.Have a dialogue between the two opposing parts and you will find that they always start out fighting each other until we come to an appreciation of differencea oneness of the two opposingforces.The arts offer many lessons that can help us gain the knowledge

32、we need to move more confidently in today s competitive and uncertain environment. An openness to arts-based solutions will give you more control over your future.12. What value does art have beyond pleasing peoples senses?A. It brings people inner peace.B. It contributes to problem-solving.C. It reduces the possibility of crises.D. It deepens understanding of music.13. What can we learn about Beethovens Symphony No. 9?A. It celebrates freedom and unity.B. It aims to sho