2023届陕西省榆林市高三第四次模拟英语试题（含答案）

2023届陕西省榆林市高三第四次模拟英语试题

学校:___________姓名：___________班级：___________考号：___________

一、阅读理解

Flights to Los Angeles (LA)

Roundtrip

Leaving from: Xi'an, Shaanxi (Xi’an Xianyang International Airport)

Going to: Los Angeles, California (Los Angeles International Airport)

Departing: May 1

Returning: May 7

How much is the cheapest flight to Los Angeles?

Prices were available within the past 7 days and starts from $1,340 to $1,578 for one-way flights and $2,155 to $2,376 for roundtrip, for the period specified. Prices and availability are subject to change.

Airport transportation

You can conveniently book through Los Angeles car rentals right here to have a vehicle waiting upon your flight’s arrival. For alternative transportation, you can find buses, taxis and shared-ride vans (面包车) at the airport.

Los Angeles activities

Once you book your flights to LA, it is time for some fun. Begin your LA adventures by tracking down your favorite celebrities’plaques (匾牌) on the Hollywood Walk of Fame or wandering down the iconic Sunset Boulevard. After exploring this coastal city from top to bot-tom, rest up at one of the best hotels in Los Angeles.

Planning your trip

Thanks to the sunny skies and year-round warm weather, it is always a good time to visit La La Land. While the sun does shine for much of the year in LA, December through February tends to see an increase in rainfall. If you’re looking to soak (浸泡) up the sun without the crowds, avoid peak season and visit between March and May or September and November.

1．How much is the cheapest flight to Los Angeles from Xi’an for roundtrip?

A．$1,340. B．$1,578. C．$2,155. D．$2,376.

2．Which transportation is unavailable at Los Angele airport?

A．Bus. B．Taxi. C．Shared-ride van. D．Subway.

3．When do you travel to Los Angele to avoid the crowds?

A．On January. B．On February. C．On October. D．On December.

Wildlife photographer Sam Turley and his wife Vera found a two-week-old blesbok (南非白面大羚羊)—whom they named Meme—on her own. She was spotted wandering around on her own after her mother passed away.

The pair took Meme in and raised the animal themselves for seven months before releasing her back out into the wild. Neither of them had ever raised a blesbok before. So it required a huge amount of patience and compassion to keep her fit and healthy but it deserved the effort. Meme would follow Vera wherever she went and sometimes the couple would have a blesbok, a dog and a cat all walking together. In the right areas, the blesbok is a really common antelope to see and is therefore often overlooked and under-appreciated. It was a privilege to be let into the blesbok’s secret world and they learned more about the blesbok than they thought was ever possible.

After releasing Meme back out into the wild, the couple were convinced they would never see her again, until several months later when they were driving around a reserve and happened to come across a herd of blesboks.

Vera called out Meme’s name in the hope of finding Meme. Blesboks all look very similar to one another, which makes it very difficult to distinguish individuals. When Vera started to talk, the herd raised their heads and looked over. Vera continued to call Meme and as all the other blesboks lost interest, one individual held her gaze and ran straight up to her.

After rescuing the lonely animal, Sam and Vera found it extremely emotional to have to release her back out into the wild to fend for herself—even though they knew it was the right thing to do. But after having such a strong bond with an animal, it was really difficult to see her go. They had put so much time, effort and energy into raising her but to see her walking in a herd of blesboks made it all worthwhile.

4．What happened to Meme when she was spotted?

A．She became an orphan. B．She was lost in the forest.

C．She was hunted by a couple. D．She was abandoned by her mother.

5．What was Meme’s life with the couple like?

A．She was rare to be seen outside.

B．She was hard to be artificially fed.

C．She fitted in well with the whole family.

D．She was under-appreciated in the family.

6．Which word can best explain the underlined word “fend” in the last paragraph?

A．Look. B．Care.

C．Search. D．Hunt.

7．Which of the following can best describe the act of rescuing the blesbok?

A．Effortless. B．Unsatisfactory.

C．Rewarding. D．Heartbreaking.

Some 20 percent of adults are procrastinators (拖延症患者). Everyone might put off a task or two, but long-term procrastinators do it at home, at school, at work and in their relationships.

For years, researchers have focused on the personalities of people who procrastinate. The results suggest procrastinators may be impulsive (冲动), worriers and have trouble regulating their emotions. But procrastinators are not lazy. They’re actually very busy doing other things than what they’re supposed to be doing. Though procrastinators may think they perform better under pressure, studies have reported the opposite. And when deadlines are uncertain, procrastinators tend to delay their work.

When people put off a tough task, they feel good-in the moment. Procrastinating is a way to avoid the negative emotions linked to the task. But the relief it provides is only temporary, and many seek out ways to stop procrastinating.

In fact, most research today suggests procrastination is a behavioral pattern, which means it’s something you can change, regardless of whether you’re impulsive. What works best is still under research. Some scientists have reported success with time management. But the evidence for that is all over the map. That’s because poor time management is a symptom not a cause of procrastination.

For some procrastinators, seemingly obvious tips can work. Researchers advise students to simply put down their smartphones. Silencing notifications or studying in the library rather than at home can regulate distractions and keep people on task. But that won’t be enough for many people. Stubborn procrastinators may benefit from cognitive behavioral therapy (认知行为疗法). This type of therapy, which involves managing thoughts and emotions and trying to change behavior, seemed to be the most helpful. Still, not many studies have examined treatments, and there’s room for improvement.

8．What does procrastination mean to longtime procrastinators?

A．A personal advantage. B．A habitual behavior.

C．A working motivation. D．An excuse for laziness.

9．What do experts think of procrastinators?

A．They are inactive. B．They are efficient.

C．They are anxious. D．They are careful.

10．What causes people to procrastinate?

A．Their temporary relief from the stress.

B．Their imperfection in personalities.

C．Their poor time management at work.

D．Their high ability to deal with hard work.

11．What may be the best procrastination treatment according to the text?

A．Avoiding smartphones. B．Proper studying places.

C．Good time management. D．Cognitive behavioral therapy.

From the moment we are born, we interact with the world through movement. We move our lips to smile or to talk. We extend our hand to touch. How does our brain remember this wide range of motions? How does it learn new ones? How does it make the calculations necessary for us to grab a glass of water, without dropping it, squashing it, or missing it?

Technion Professor Jackie Schiller from the Ruth and Bruce Rappaport Faculty of Medicine and her team examined the brain at a single-neuron (单神经元) level to shed light on this mystery. They found that calculation happens not just in the interaction between neurons, but within each individual neuron. It turns out that each of these cells is not a simple switch, but a complicated calculating machine.

This discovery, published recently in the Science, promises changes not only to our understanding of how the brain works, but better understanding of conditions ranging from Parkinson’s disease to autism. And if that isn’t enough, these same findings are expected to advance machine learning, providing inspiration for new architectures.

“We used to think of each neuron as a sort of whistle, which either rings, or doesn’t,” Prof. Schiller explains. “Instead, we are looking at a piano. Its keys can be struck at the same time, or in order, producing an infinity (无限) of different tunes.” This complex music playing in our brains is what enables us to learn and perform an infinity of different, complex and precise movements.

These same findings can also serve as an inspiration for the machine learning community. Deep neural networks, as their name suggests, attempt to create software that learns and functions somewhat similarly to a human brain. Although their advances constantly make the news, these networks are primitive compared to a living brain. A better understanding of how our brain actually works can help in designing more complex neural networks, enabling them to perform more complex tasks.

12．Why does the author raise the questions in paragraph 1?

A．To pursue answers. B．To raise his puzzles.

C．To introduce the topic. D．To share his interest

13．What does paragraph 3 mainly talk about?

A．The result of the research.

B．The function of a single neuron.

C．The way the research was conducted.

D．The aspects the discovery can be applied to.

14．What does Schiller stress in her explanation in paragraph 4?

A．The way that neurons work.

B．The music that neurons play.

C．The difficulties that researchers encounter.

D．The process where neurons produce memory.

15．What might be the best title for the text?

A．Individual Neuron Works like a Piano

B．Calculation Happens Between Neurons like a Machine

C．Complex Neural Networks in the Brain Enable People to Learn

D．The Mystery of Learning and Remembering Movement Has Been Uncovered

二、七选五

Tips for Successful Family Meetings

Life is more complex than any family drama from the golden age of television may have had us believe. When Mom, Dad and the kids faced a sticky problem, they generally had it neatly resolved within the running time of that week's episode (一集). ___16___ The process allows every family member to air thoughts and concerns and in doing so, to hear one another out. Here are some tips to plan for and carry out successful family meetings.

Preparing for the meeting. ___17___ First consider why it is you re meeting. The organization of bringing everyone together means coordinating (协调) schedules, but if the reason for the discussion is especially pressing—for example, your father is declining and your mother needs immediate assistance—then coordinating schedules, while challenging, is necessary. If you do have to arrange a family meeting to discuss the care of a parent, it can be helpful.

___18___ Decide on the most pressing issue(s) so that everyone has a clear focus for the conversation. It's a good idea to include these topics in the meeting invitation you send to your family members.

Time and place. The Internet can make it easier to gather individuals who live far apart. ___19___ Decide beforehand which family members will be asked to provide input and which of them will have a deciding voice. (For example, you might want all adult children and their significant others to participate in the meeting, but only the adults in the nuclear family to have a part in decision-making.) Encourage participants to come armed with relevant information. ___20___

A．Keep to one or two topics.

B．Pick the appropriate places.

C．Choosing time and place depends on weather.

D．Choose time that works for most of the participants.

E．Planning ahead for a family meeting is as important as the actual meeting.

F．Examples might include physician visit summaries, observations and financial documents.

G．Family meetings can be an invaluable method of discussing problems and reaching solutions.

三、完形填空

The loss of a loved one is difficult to bear. Over time, we adapt to life without the person we lost and miss dearly.

Recently, my wife and I ___21___ the funeral for our friend’s 34-year-old son, a young man with a promising future whose ___22___ ended too soon. This young man’s death especially ___23___ home with his two newborn children. At the wake, I watched his parents hold onto each other for support, ___24___ by family and friends. Everyone handles grief (悲伤) ___25___, but one thing we have in common is our need for love and ___26___.

A few days later, I received a letter from a friend, a(n) ___27___ colleague in a company where I once served. My friend ___28___ that a few weeks after her ___29___ birthday, he passed away.

My dear friend wrote, “I am in a ___30___ fog. Marty and I were ___31___ for 53 years and had dated for three years before that. It’s hard to understand how that great ___32___ affair could have ended in three weeks. I am not ___33___ at the world. Instead, I am thankful for those ___34___ years with him.” I wrote her a letter that could bring words of ___35___.

In times of ___36___ we need others to walk with us through the valley of ___37___. No one makes it alone. Our family, community, co-workers, friends and even strangers can help us ___38___ the death of a loved one. Without support and encouragement from others, a ___39___ is even more difficult and painful to ___40___. Never underestimate what our encouragement and love can do for those sufferings.

21．A．celebrated B．attended C．watched D．visited

22．A．life B．career C．plan D．promotion

23．A．stopped B．fought C．hit D．impacted

24．A．surrounded B．carried C．lifted D．covered

25．A．completely B．sadly C．desperately D．differently

26．A．sacrifice B．encouragement C．sympathy D．laughter

27．A．young B．official C．former D．regular

28．A．introduced B．presented C．announced D．shared

29．A．father’s B．parents’ C．friend’s D．husband’s

30．A．mental B．painful C．thick D．watery

31．A．married B．qualified C．retired D．involved

32．A．feeling B．friendship C．relation D．love

33．A．angry B．surprised C．excited D．aimed

34．A．extraordinary B．common C．temporary D．wonderful

35．A．sweetness B．comfort C．pleasure D．thankfulness

36．A．trouble B．hardship C．sorrow D．unfairness

37．A．light B．frustration C．darkness D．pressure

38．A．argue with B．deal with C．work out D．figure out

39．A．hardship B．loss C．disaster D．misfortune

40．A．afford B．defeat C．tolerate D．strike

四、用单词的适当形式完成短文

阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。

Greenpeace is not satisfied ____41____ the EU move, saying in statement that the 2032 deadline is too late ____42____ (limit) global warming below 1.5℃.

“Europe desperately needs to decarbonize transport, but ministers missed a ____43____ (gold) opportunity. It is now in ____44____ hands of national authorities to cut car usage, boost public transport, and make more livable cities and towns where more people can cycle or walk.” Greenpeace EU transport campaigner Lorelei Limousin said.

Greenpeace francized EU national governments for ____45____ (open) the door to further promote “expensive and inefficient synthetic (合成的) fuels that are harmful to the environment and the climate”.

The Czech Republic, which ____46____ (take) the rotating (轮流) six-month presidency of the Council of the EU from France last Friday, has listed energy sector ____47____ (transform) as a priority but said that it must be carried out in a socially and ____48____ (economic) sensitive manner so as not to ruin the living standards of EU citizens and the competitiveness of industry.

European Commission Executive Vice-President Fran’s Timmermans, ____49____ is in charge of the European Green Deal initiatives, applauded the agreement by EU environment ministers as setting EU on a path toward ____50____ (it) goals.

五、短文改错

51．假定英语课上老师要求同桌之间交换修改作文，请你修改你同桌写的以下作文。文中共有10处语言错误，每句中最多有两处。每处错误仅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）不计分。

My family has been a host family for several exchange student. Stephen used to be one whom came to China from the U.S. He was interested the ordinary routine of a Chinese family. He learned about our daily life curious. And he tried our best to fit into our life. On the other hand, all of us thought of him as being a family member, too. Some of his most memorable experiences was visiting some famous Chinese universities or running through the fields in the countryside with me. Years late, when Stephen was studying at the Beijing University, we invited him to be a honored guest at my sister’s wedding.

六、其他应用文

52．假定你是李华，正在和家人一起在外旅游。请你给你的英国笔友Max寄一张明信片，内容包括：

1.旅游地点介绍；

2.期待一起旅游。

注意：

1.词数100左右；

2.开头和结尾已为你写好。

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参考答案：

1．C    2．D    3．C

4．A    5．C    6．B    7．C

8．B    9．C    10．A    11．D

12．C    13．D    14．A    15．D

16．G    17．E    18．A    19．D    20．F

21．B    22．A    23．C    24．A    25．D    26．B    27．C    28．D    29．D    30．A    31．A    32．D    33．A    34．D    35．B    36．C    37．C    38．B    39．B    40．C

41．with    42．to limit    43．golden    44．the    45．opening    46．took    47．transformation    48．economically    49．who    50．its

51．1.student→students

2.whom→who

3.interested后添加in

4.curious→curiously

5.our→his

6.删除being

7.was→were

8.or→and

9.late→later

10.a→an

52．Postcard

Dear Max,

I am having a great time in Xi' an, an ancient city in Shaanxi Province, China. The city, which has a long history, is said to have been the capital city of 13 dynasties. Owing to its profound past, it is a combination of colorful life and culture. There are so many places of interest that I am deeply absorbed in them. Yesterday, I went to Mausoleum of the First Qin Emperor, where I was shocked by what I saw (like this). Tomorrow, I will pay a visit to Xi' an Ancient City Wall and I will send you another postcard to you.

I wish to travel with you next time instead of sending you postcards!

Yours,

Li Hua