1、2021年新高考质量检测练习卷（四）英语试题本试卷共9页，满分120分，考试时间90分钟。注意事项：1.答卷前，考生务必将自己的姓名、准考证号填写在答题卡上。2.回答选择题时，选出每小题答案后，用铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑。如需改动，用橡皮擦干净后，再选涂其他答案标号。回答非选择题时，将答案写在答题卡上，写在本试卷上无效。3.考试结束后，将本试卷和答题卡一并交回。第一部分 阅读理解 (共两节, 满分50分)第一节 (共15小题；每小题2.5分, 满分37.5分) 阅读下列短文, 从每题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中, 选出最佳选项。AChildrens Books That Teac
2、h Empathy and KindnessLittle Blue TruckBy Alice SchertleLittle ones are introduced to Blue, a little pickup truck that gets stuck pushing a dump truck out of the mud in this board book. Thankfully, Blue made a group of animal friends along the way that are happy to do whatever they can to help him g
3、et back on the road. The main themes are kindness and the benefits of helping others.Most PeopleBy Michael LeannahThe book is an amazing lesson for kids that want to do good in the world and that there are plenty of good people out there. Told in the third person, the book tells the story of two pai
4、rs of siblings (兄弟姐妹) and the people they meet.If You Plant a SeedBy Kadir NelsonA mouse and a rabbit teach children how to plant and grow food, while also passing along some valuable lessons. After learning that a carrot seed will grow a carrot, and a cabbage seed will result in a cabbage, children
5、 also learn the value of thoughtfulness and how a seed of kindness can bear sweet fruit.Save Me a SeatBy Sarah Weeks and Gita VaradarajanJoe lived in the same town all his life and felt perfectly pleased until his best friend moved away. Ravis family recently moved from India to the US and hes strug
6、gling to find where he belongs. Even though Joe and Ravi at first believe that they dont have much in common, they both realize they have a common enemy-the biggest bully (仗势欺人者) in their class. Save Me a Seat is a story about the true meaning of friendship and understanding.1What can children get f
7、rom reading Little Blue Truck?AHappiness of helping others.BImportance of protecting animals.CWays of dealing with trouble in mud.DBeing friendly to strangers around you.2Which book is mainly about food?ALittle Blue Truck.BMost People.CIf You Plant a Seed.DSave Me a Seat.3What do we infer from Save
8、Me a Seat?AJoe was regarded as a bully by Ravi.BRavi was used to living in India soon.CRavi and Joe had nothing in common.DRavi and Joe became friends at last.BAn Edinburgh inventor has created a fully biodegradable bottle that is made from paper and a secret combination of plant materials, and it c
9、ould help save the planets oceans from plastic pollution and can also be eaten by sea creatures.The Edinburgh-based Durham University chemistry graduate James Longcroft started a non-profit bottled water company two years ago. He wanted to put all his profits into a charity that provided clean drink
10、ing water to countries in Africa.However, after concerns about the environmental impact of plastic bottles, Mr. Longcroft decided the Edinburgh and London-based company, Choose Water, should go plastic-free. So he came up with a new type of water bottlea waterproof paper bottle.“The outside is made
11、from recycled paper, but the inside has to be waterproof, and provides strength so the bottle would keep its structure, and keep the water fresh,” Mr. Longcroft said.When the bottle is thrown in the ocean the degrading process begins within hours leaving the bottle totally degraded (分解)within weeks.
12、 The steel cap breaks down within a year.Mr. Longcroft now believes these novel bottles could revolutionise the industry and says the cost of producing the bottle is around 5 pence more than one made from single-use plastic.“The main difficulty we face is breaking into a saturated (饱和的)market and co
13、mpeting with an old industry,” he said. “Changing an industry will be a big uphill battle, but with the support from the public, we will change the way we look at bottled water.”Researchers warn that eight million tonnes of plastics currently find their way into the ocean every year which will stay
14、in the environment for centuries.“We really want to get our bottles on shelves and into peoples hands as soon as possibleif we can stop even one plastic bottle ending up in the environment it will be worth it,” said Mr Longcroft.4What is special about the bottle?AIt can be recycled.BIt is plastic-fr
15、ee.CIt purifies sea water.DIt can be used for food.5What does James Longcroft expect from the new bottles?ATo raise money for charity.BTo keep the water freshCTo reduce ocean pollution.DTo prompt the sale of bottled water.6Whats the main challenge about the new bottles?AThey face stiff competition t
16、o enter market.BThey are more costly than plastic ones.CThey still lack in the public support.DThey take a long time to break down.7What does the underlined word “it” in the last paragraph refer to?ACutting down on plastic pollution.BProviding clean water to the public.CStopping the use of the plast
17、ic bottles.DGetting people to accept the new bottles.CAaron has performed in Germany, Korea, the Czech Republic and across the United States. His back flip (翻) earned him a place in “Guinness World Records”. Aaron doesnt use a skateboard to do his tricks. He sticks a perfect four wheeled landing wit
18、h his wheelchair. Thats quite an accomplishment for a kid who was born with spina bifida, a developmental birth defect (缺陷) that made him even unable to sit independently.One day, when he was eight, his friends encouraged him to roll down a shallow ramp (斜坡). It was a scary first ride. Aaron crashed
19、 his hands, but he was attracted. Six months later, after endless hard trying and training, he accomplished his first tricklifting up one of the back wheels while crossing a barrier.“The more I rode, the better I became, though I have to admit that the process involved falling in every way possible,
20、” says Aaron. When Aaron performed his first airborne 180 out of the box, Steve, his father, sensed an opportunity, videotaped the performance and sent it to the Internet. A letter soon arrived from John Box, founder of ColoursN Motion, encouraging him to call him directly whenever they needed anyth
21、ing. Aaron has a sponsor since.With his mother helping with scheduling, he has had the opportunity to travel within the US as well as internationally. He has attended summer camps for disabled children as a coach. “I know that I can be an inspiration for disabled kids,” says Aaron. “The message I wa
22、nt to convey to kids and adults is very simple: Always test your boundaries and dont let the disability restrict your capacities and possibilities.”8What happened when Aaron first tried to roll down a ramp?AHe crashed into his friend and got hurt.BHe became interested in the sport.CHe was too scared
23、 to try the sport again.DHe accomplished his first trick.9Who funded Aaron to achieve his goal?ASteve.BJohn Box.CHis friends.DHis mother.10Which of the following words best describe Aaron?AIndependent and cooperative.BAmbitious and generous.CCourageous and determined.DEnergetic and humorous.11What c
24、an be a suitable title for the text?AAaron: skating ability beyond disability.BAaron: inspiration for skating coaches.CA boy working for “Guinness World Records”.DA boy seeking to be an Internet celebrity.DDo you like running enough to make it a habit? Temey Wolfgram does; she has made running a lif
25、elong career and isnt stopping.In February, the 16-year-old from Woodbury High School, Minnesota, US, competed at the 2020 US Olympic Trials. She finished the marathon (42,J95 km) with a tune of 2:42:47 as the youngest competitor in the race and ranked 76th out of 390 runners.Then, in November, Wolf
26、gram, who turned 17, broke the Womens American Junior marathon record with her time of 2:31:49. The old record was 2:34:32, which had stood since 1984. During the run, Wolfgram once hit a wall pretty hard, but she overcame it to finish. “I guess I can say I gave it my all,” she told Runners World. “
27、When I finished, all I was thinking was that I was super happy,” Wolfgram said.This was only her third marathon. In 2018, when Wolfgram was 15 years old, she ran her first marathon just because she wanted to see if she was capable of doing it. “I believed that I would get faster as the distances got
28、 longer. and Im still glad that I did it.”When preparing for that first marathon, she ran up to 120 miles （about 190 kilometers） per week. Although her parents didnt have any background in running, they helped Wolfgram train. At first, her dad would take her out in the morning and run about 13 miles
29、. The distance would gradually increase each day. On top of her runs in the morning, she would do cross-country practice after school.Next, Wolfgram will think about attending the Olympic Games in 2024 after its scheduled.12In which race has Wolfgram broken a record?AThe 2020 US Olympic Trials.BThe
30、2020 Womens American Junior marathon.CHer first marathon in 2018.DThe 2024 Olympic Games.13What does the underlined phrase hit a wall in paragraph 3 probably mean?ATo knock ones head against a wall.BTo be disappointed.CTo go smoothly.DTo be very tired.14What inspired Wolfgram to run her first marath
31、on?AHer coachs support.BHer parents, encouragementCHer desire to prove she could do itDHer hope to break the national record.15Which word best describes Wolfgram?AOutgoing.BDetermined.CHonestDSmart.第二节 (共5小题；每小题2.5分, 满分12.5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。What is niksen? In Dutch, “nikse
32、n” literally means “to do nothing”. Niksen used to have negative associations of laziness.16 The world today is more connected and faster. Niksen is allowing ourselves to take time out and consciously switch off, without feeling guilty.17It enables you to prioritise (优先) yourself and what you need.
33、Often we think were busy, but who cant take a half-hour break? Niksen brings the same benefits as mindfulness in terms of mental health, sleep, creativity and enhanced focus. It helps the body and brain recover.Describe some easy ways people can embrace doing nothing?It might feel awkward at first.
34、Do a relaxation exercise and let your mind wander. Theres a Dutch verb, uitwaaien, to “go out in the wind”.18 Go out and watch clouds lie on your back and make up stories. People-watch. Indoors, choose a nice space and make it your own make it comfortable, add some flowers, sit by the window and wat
35、ch the day go by.19How can people ensure that niksen becomes a regular and fulfilling part of their life?It should be a mindset. Schedule time and give yourself permission to do nothing. Start small five minutes, ten, half an hour a day, up to a few hours at the weekend. Repeat to yourself, “Its a g
36、ood thing to do nothing,” and practise saying, “no, another time,” when youre busy and somebody asks for your help.20AIt refreshes the mind.BHow can niksen help people?CHow did you become an expert in it?DDo one thing a day for the purpose of it.E.I write about mindfulness and psychology.F.But its b
37、een reinterpreted as a positive practice.G.Single-focus crafts such as knitting or sewing can be a helpful first step.第二部分 语言运用 (共两节, 满分30分)第一节 (共15小题；每小题1分, 满分15分)Night fell. Loug Falter returned home, teary-eyed and 21 . The 33-year-old professional photographer had just run from one end of Hawaii
38、s Waimea Bay to the other, scanning the water 22 his “baby”, a custom-made blue surfboard. When back home, Falter took his search on line. “Was surfing tonight and 23 my baby,” he wrote on Facebook. He hoped it would wash ashore in the coming days and that whoever 24 it would have also seen his Face
39、book post. But instead of pushing Falters surfboard to shore, the currents of Waimea Bay swept it out to sea, 25 Oahu. Weeks passed with no 26 of the surfboard. Then months. Lyle Carlson, who had customized the board, comforted Falter with the possible reunion but nobody knew when. Falter never comp
40、letely forgot about the board. It 27 on the remote island of Sarangani in the southern Philippinessix months after and over 5,000 miles away. The local fisherman sold the unusual 28 to Giovanne Branzuela, a 36-year-old elementary school teacher for $ 40. For Branzuela, 29 the big waves had been his
41、dream. The once-blue board had turned pale during its journey, with its 30 markings still there: the elephant logo and the words “Lyle Carlson Surfboards, Oahu, Hawaii.” On realizing how far the surfboard had traveled, he 31 Carlson online, who, in turn, contacted Falter. Falter confirmed the board
42、was his with extra shots and was 32 to learn his “baby” had floated across the Worlds largest ocean and 33 . He was thrilled, but not only for himself. Seeing interest in the sport grow 34 a lot to Falter and he couldnt imagine a better 35 to the story.21AexhaustedBpuzzledCrefreshedDscared22Apicking
43、 upBrunning afterCcaring aboutDlooking for23AexpectedBlostCcomfortedDheld24AlikedBneededCspottedDmade25Aaway fromBclose toCnext toDalong with26AmarkBproofCcompanyDsign27AfloatedBlandedCwalkedDflowed28AcatchBfishCgiftDbaby29AwatchingBdetectingCridingDpushing30AfamiliarBhiddenCcommonDunique31Adropped
44、in onBmade up withCreached out toDput up with32AmovedBshockedCrelievedDconfused33AchangedBapproachedCsurvivedDremained34AmeantBcontributedCcostDsupplied35AresponseBanswerCbeginningDending第二节 (共10小题；每小题1.5分, 满分15分) 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。China will encourage more non-profit funds to protect
45、 cultural relics, the State Administration of Cultural Heritage（SACH）announced 36Wednesday. China 37（spend）60 billion yuan（9.3 billion U. S. dollars）in protecting cultural relics during the past five years. The money went to more than 10,000 projects 38did not cover privately owned cultural items, s
46、aid Zhu Xiaodong, 39（direct）of policy and law department of the SACH.40cultural relics held as private property are included in the government programs, a lack of proper funding has left privately owned relics basically unprotected. The SACH will help establish non-profit cultural heritage funds wit
47、h the help of the Ministry of Finance, to channel 41state subsidies and private capital into cultural relic protection.Chinas traditional villages are in most 42（urgency）need of protection. Among the 11,000 registered cultural relics in these 2,555 villages, 6,600 43（be）in the possession of private
48、owners. With the help of non-profit funds, the SACH can encourage and urge private owners 44（take）practical action to protect 45（they）relics.第三部分 写作 (共两节, 满分40分) 第一节 (满分15分) 假设你是晨光中学的李津。你的英国笔友Chris将要主持校广播站新增的走进中国栏目，他给你发来电子邮件，希望你给他简要介绍中国在扶贫方面的情况，以便进行更好的报道。请你根据提示给他回一封邮件，内容包括：（1）中国约有7亿人摆脱了贫困；（2）教育、职业培训
49、和技术的引进发挥了重要的作用；（3）简单谈谈你的感想。注意：（1）词数100词左右；（2）可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。参考词汇：扶贫 poverty reliefDear Chris,_Yours,Li Jin第二节 (满分25分)阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。续写的词数应为150左右。I was 11 years old when I asked my mom for a piano and piano lessons. Even I myself didnt know how to stop the fever growing from my
50、whole heart and soul. What interested me most was the fantastic feeling of standing in the spotlight and being admired by tens of thousands of music fans.But we were affected by the economic decline. In fact, we could barely make ends meet at that time and even couldnt afford to buy our favorite che
51、ese cakes . So she said a polite “no”.That didnt stop me. I Googled the measurements for a keyboard, drew the keys on a piece of paper and stuck it on my desk. I would click notes (音符) on an online keyboard and “play” them back on my paper onekeeping the sound they made on the computer in my head. I
52、 spent six months playing without touching a real piano. I was occupied by the thought of playing a real piano. The desire was so strong that I could hardly control my passion.Once my mom saw that I was serious, she borrowed money and bought me 10 lessons. I still remember the first one. I was struc
53、k by how real the sound of the piano was. The sound was so pure and inviting that nobody could drag me away from the magic musical instrument. I held it dear. My mother stood in front of it, listening attentively to my playing with tears in her eyes. I sat my grade one after eight lessons. Once I st
54、arted secondary school, we couldnt afford lessons again. I passed grade three, then grade five, practicing only on my piece of paper.My school didnt offer music A-level. I found the Purcell School for young musicians. The tryouts were difficult. Some of the questions involved an evaluation of the co
55、mposer or when some piece was written. I felt depressed. Would I step back? I said to myself a polite “no”.注意:1. 续写词数应为 150 左右;2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。Paragraph 1:One evening, my mom said she had a surprise for me._Paragraph 2:Two years later, I left Purcell School._英语试题参考答案第二部分 阅读 (共两节, 每小题2.5分，满分50分)
56、1-20:ACD BCAD BBCA BDCB FBAGD第三部分 语言运用 (共两节, 满分30分)第一节 (共15小题；每小题1分, 满分15分)21-35:ADBCA DBACD CBCAD第二节 (共10小题；每小题1.5分, 满分15分)36on 37has spent 38which/that 39director 40Though/Although/While41both 42urgent 43are 44to take 45their第四部分 写作 (共两节, 满分40分) 第一节 (满分15分) Dear Chris,Im so glad to hear from you!
57、Knowing that you are interested in our anti-poverty project at the national scale, Im willing to give you a brief account of its current development.Thanks to the poverty relief policy, the past few years have witnessed great improvement in peoples living conditions. By now, about 700 million people
58、 have been lifted out of poverty, which shows the efficiency and practicality of its strategies. Education, professional training as well as technology introduction have played an important role in the process. As a matter of fact, my uncle, whose family is in a remote and poor area, has benefited f
59、rom the project. Now, the whole family lives a life of happiness without worrying about food and clothing.From my perspective, Im amazed at and proud of the great achievement brought about by poverty relief work, which is bound to make China more harmonious and prosperous and make her people gain mo
60、re contentment and happiness. I hope the information will be helpful and Id like you to come to China in the near future.Yours,Li Jin第二节 (满分25分)Paragraph 1One evening, my mom said she had a surprise for me. Unexpectedly, it was an electronic keyboard bought with money shed earned by more part-time j
61、obs. I was wild with joy at the dream gift. Speechless for a moment, I played heartily. Melodious sounds filled our small room. At that moment I was given amazing courage and determination to pass the challenging tryout for Purcell school. My efforts paid off and I got the offer. At Purcell, I worke
62、d harder than anyone else. I performed to raise the money and saved enough to buy my first piano.Paragraph 2Two years later, I left Purcell School. At the graduation ceremony, I was awarded the senior academic music prize. Now Im teaching in a top music school. Ive held several individual concerts, but the paper piano is always kept in my mind. The truth is that everyone will have one of those hard moments when things seem to be going wrong. What we should do is to gather courage and face it bravely.