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1、2021 届广州市梅花中学高三英语第四次联考试卷及参考答案 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 A Returns&Refund Guarantee（保证；保证书）The“Returns&Refund Guarantee”is a promise provided by sellers for every item they sell on DH.When you receive an item that was bought and paid for on our
2、site,and you find it is not as described or isof low quality,you can contact the seller to resolve these problems.DHgate will offer additional assistance if the seller is not cooperative.Scope（范围）The following points should not be included in the“Returns&Refund Guarantee”：The seller didnt make any p
3、romise.The seller can provide evidence to prove the items are as described.You didnt contact the seller within the promised time.You have released the payment to the seller before asking DHgate for help.Sellers are able to set up the following promises：Returning items for any reason Buyers can retur
4、n items for a refund within a specific date which has been set up by sellers,such as 3 days,and 7 days from the day when the items are received.The items receiving date is the date that is indicated on the shipping carriers official website.Buyers should prepay any return shipping cost,which will be
5、 given back to the buyers after the seller receives the items as long as the items are returned in the same exact condition as when they were delivered.Returns or Refunds accepted if the product has quality issues Buyers can return the items for a refund when they are not as described or possess qua
6、lity issues by communicating directly with the seller.The seller is responsible for the return shipping cost.Buyers can get a refund and keep the items when the items are not as described or possess quality issues by negotiating directly with sellers.1.Who can get additional assistance from DHgate i
7、n the guarantee?A.The buyers in physical stores.B.The buyers on DH.C.The sellers on DH.D.Both the buyers and the sellers.2.Which situation is within the scope of the guarantee?A.The seller didnt make any promise.B.The buyer has paid the seller in advance.C.The buyer asked for help within the promise
8、d time.D.The seller proves that there is nothing wrong with the item.3.Which of the following is true according to the passage?A.Not all the sellers make promises.B.DHgate sometimes will pay the buyers.C.Sellers should prepay return shipping cost.D.The buyer cant keep the items after getting a refun
9、d.B The modern Olympics,which appeared in ancient Greece as many as 3,000 years ago,have become the worlds most important sporting competition.From the 8th century B.C.to the 4th century A.D.,the the ancient Olympics were held every four years in Olympia in honor of the god Zeus.The first modern Oly
10、mpics took place in1896 inAthens,and featured 280 participants from 13 nations,competing in 43 events.Since 1994,the Summer and Winter Olympic Games have been held separately every two years.The 2020 Summer Olympics,delayed one year because of the COVID-19,was held in Japan in 2021.The ancient Olymp
11、ics were held every four years between August 6 and September 19 during a festival honoring Zeus.The Games were named for their location(位置)at Olympia,a place near the western coast in southern Greece.Their influence was so great that ancient historians began to measure time by the Olympic Games hel
12、d every four years.After the Roman Empire conquered(征服)Greece in the mid-2nd century B.C.,the Games continued,but their standards and quality dropped.For example from 67 A.D.,the Emperor Nero entered an Olympic horse race,announcing himself the winner even after he fell off hishorse during the event
13、.In 393 A.D.,Emperor Theodosiusended the ancient Olympic tradition.It was another 1,500 years before the Games rose again,largely thanks to the efforts of Baron Pierre de Coubertin(1863-1937)of France.Working hard at the development of physical education,the young man became inspired by the idea of
14、creating a modern Olympic Games after visiting the ancient Olympic building.In November 1892,at a meeting of the Union des Sports Athltiques in Paris,Coubertin suggested the idea of making the Olympics an international athletic competition held every four years.Two years later,he got the approval(批准
15、)he needed to found the International Olympic Committee(IOC),which would become the governing body of the modern Olympic Games.4.What do we know about the modern Olympics?A.The modern Olympics became famous in the 18th century.B.The first Winter Olympics was held in 1994.C.The first modern Olympics
16、dates back to 1896.D.The latest Winter Olympics will delay for two years.5.How often were the ancient Olympics held?A.Every year.B.Every other year.C.Every three years.D.Every four years.6.When did the ancient Olympics end?A.In 393 A.D.B.In 67 A.D.C.In the mid-2nd century B.C.D.About 1,500 years ago
17、.7.What is the best title of the text?A.The ancient Olympics B.The modern Olympics C.The Olympics developed through years D.The Olympics are popular in modern time C The herd of elephants moving north after leaving the Xishuangbanna National Nature Reserve in Yunnan province has drawn widespread pub
18、lic attention,with tens of millions of people following its movement on TV programs and social media platforms.But this is not because its the first time wild Asian Elephants have wandered away from their habitat and headed northward,but for only this time the herd has traveled more than 400 kilomet
19、ers as far as Kunming.Photographs,videos and stories of the herds movement have sparked widespread discussions even overseas.However,there is a need to go behind the“cute photos”and the seemingly“fantastic”event and identify the reasons why wild elephants are leaving their habitat,and find ways to e
20、stablish harmonious human-animal relationship within habitats and the surrounding forests and human settlements.It is important to scientifically mark the limits of the habitats for elephants and other animals in Xishuangbanna and elsewhere in the country for ecological reasons as well.Planting tree
21、s is a key and fundamental step toward restoration of nature.Yet long-term investment and a more scientific approach are needed to maintain the remaining forests as well as to extend the forest cover and strengthen conservation.Nevertheless,tree cover alone doesnt mean a suitable habitat for all ani
22、mals,for different species need different types of vegetation to survive and breed.The elephant herd in Yunnan is a reminder that we have to scientifically conserve the existing forests and turn them into suitable habitats for different species of animals and birds,which will ultimately benefit huma
23、ns.More ambitious targets should be set to rebuild or improve the food chain,and measures taken to ensure forest resources help wildlife flourish,in order to establish a harmonious human-animal relationship.Forests around the globe are still shrinking,particularly those in tropical and developing co
24、untries.The next decade therefore will be extremely important for the worlds forests and wildlife,and China can play a leading role in saving them by better protecting its forests and expanding its forest cover.8.Why has the herd of elephants caused so much public interest?A.There exist heated discu
25、ssions in the whole country even overseas.B.TV programs and social media platforms want to benefit from them.C.They are the first wild Asian Elephants to leave their natural habitat.D.The elephants has traveled a long distance and lived in harmony with humans.9.What can we infer from the third parag
26、raph about the“fantastic”event?A.More research on the reasons behind the event is required.B.Scientists need to limit the habitats for elephants and other animals.C.People should find ways to have a good relationship with elephants.D.Theres an urgent demand for detailed information about the elephan
27、ts.10.Which method is provided in the passage to restore nature?A.Expanding the coverage of forest.B.Getting the governments policy support.C.Bringing up various ways to protect the forests.D.Offering more kinds of vegetation to all animals.11.What does this event of elephants leaving their habitats
28、 remind us to do?A.To set more goals to change the food chain.B.To be aware of the situation of the existing forests.C.To realize harmonious coexistence of human and nature.D.To reduce the destruction of the forests around the globe.D In Australia,plenty of wild things can bite or sting(刺伤)you.Stran
29、gely enough,one of them is a tree.Now scientists have figured out what makes the trees sting so bad.The rainforests of eastern Australia are home to a stinging tree known as Dendrocnide.Many people callit the gympie-gympie treea name given to the tree by native Australians.Its covered with sharp,nee
30、dle-like hairs that carry poison.If you touch a gympie-gympie tree,you wont forget it anytime soon.The pain can stay with you for hours,days or weeks.In some cases,its been reported to stay for months.Scientists have long looked for the source of this powerful sting.Now researchers at the University
31、 of Queensland have discovered what makes this stinging plant so painful.After carefully studying different kinds of gympie-gympie trees,the scientists were able to separate out different chemicals that the trees produce.This allowed them to identify a group of chemicals that they believed was respo
32、nsible for the pain.The researchers created artificial versions of these chemicals,which they call“gympietides”.Sure enough,when the scientists injected mice with gympietides,the mice licked(舔)at the places where theyd been injected,indicating that they hurt in those places.When the scientists studi
33、ed the way gympietides were built,they found that they formed a knot-like shape.The shape makes the chemicals very stable,which helps explain why the pain stays so long.The knot-like shape of the gympietides was similar to the shape of poisons produced by poisonous spiders and cone snails.The scient
34、ists were surprised to see three very different kinds of life all using similar poisons.Spiders and cone snails carry poisons because they catch food by stinging other creatures.Its not clear how stinging helps the gympie-gympie tree.Though the trees sting may stop some animals from eating it,it doe
35、snt stop all animals.Beetles and pademelons(small s of the kangaroo)are able to eat the plant without trouble.12.Why is a touch on the stinging tree unforgettable?A.Because it has so unusual an appearance.B.Because it is extremely rare in existence.C.Because touching it creates a quite strange feeli
36、ng.D.Because the pain caused by it doesnt go away quickly.13.What do scientists fail to find out about the stinging tree?A.How it produces poisons.B.What poisons it produces.C.How it benefits from the sting.D.The consequences of its sting.14.What does the text imply about the stinging tree?A.It prod
37、uces the same poisons as spiders.B.Poisonous as it is,it also has natural enemies.C.Animals are wise enough to stay away from it.D.Only one chemical in it causes pain to the toucher.15.Whats the best title for the text?A.Scientists Discover Stinging Trees Secret B.Caution:Stinging Tree Can Bite and
38、Poison You C.Scientists Discover a Strange Species in Australia D.Effective Ways to Avoid Being Hurt by Stinging Tree 第二节（共 5 小题；每小题 2 分，满分 10 分）阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项 Up to 40%of the food produced never makes it to our mouths.Food waste is a huge problem._16_Here are ways to redu
39、ce food waste._17_Many of us blindly throw things that look novel into the shopping baskets and then let them sit in the fridge until they go bad.So before shopping,think about exactly what you need for the week,make a detailed shopping list to prevent overbuying and stick to it.Get creative with re
40、purposing food.Before walking straight to the bin with your old carrots,ask yourself:Can I make this into something new?_18_You neednt follow any complicated recipes to turn older produce into a fresh new dish.Just use your head to make the best of it.For example,roast the carrots as a side dish or
41、cut them for a salad.Your freezer is your friend.If youre unable to use food before its too late,turn to the trusty freezer.Freezing food helps lock in its flavor and nutrients.So next time you find perfect strawberries for your summer picnic,dont throw the leftovers._19_ Dont be fooled by that“sell
42、 by”date.Typically,these labels are a best guess by businesses as to when their productswill be finest.Theyre not hard-and-fast rules about when that cheese has to go straight to the bin.Theyre about quality,not about food safety.Next time you do a sweep of your storeroom,remember that._20_If it doe
43、snt pass,turn to the bin.A.Make an advance plan.B.The answer is probably yes.C.When in doubt,do a smell test.D.Add up what you let go to waste.E.The good news:Each of us can help solve it.F.They may end up in landfills and produce greenhouse gases.G.Instead,bag and put them in the freezer in case yo
44、u want them.第二部分 语言运用（共两节，满分 45 分）第一节（共 20 小题；每小题 1.5 分，满分 30 分）阅读下面短文，从每题所给的 A、B、C、D 四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项 When I was a little girl,there was the magic of Mercurochrome(红药水).It was good for cuts,scratches(抓痕),or other_21_.My brother and I_22_and proved the powers of Mercurochrome many years ago.It wa
45、s summer and hot.Mama was not feeling well and had become_23_tired.She told us that she was going to_24_ on her bed.Only a few minutes had passed when Ronnie_25_a scratch on his knee that needed immediate_26_.We tiptoed(踮脚走)into Mamas room and asked her if we could put Mercurochrome on Ronnies scrat
46、ch._27_on her back,Mama had fallen into a deep sleep and made no answer.We stole into the bathroom,took the Mercurochrome and_28_Ronnies knee.Undoubtedly,he immediately began to feel better._29_,we tiptoed into Mamas room to show her that we had taken care of our scratches without_30_her.But she was
47、 in sound sleep.Then we whispered that_31_Mama didnt feel well,perhaps Mercurochrome would make her feel_32_.Twenty minutes_33_,we painted every scratch and every freckle(雀斑)of Mamas skin.She had Mercurochrome_34_her legs,arms and face.At Ronnies encouraging,we_35_tried to paint her fingernails and
48、toenails.When Mama screamed in_36_,we knew that she was awake.With all the_37_,it didnt seem at first that she was feeling better,_38_she burst into laughter as she stared at her image in the mirror.We laughed a lot the next few days.If anyone had asked us,we would have_39_that Mama had been cured b
49、y the_40_of Mercurochrome.21.A.matters B.worries C.troubles D.wounds 22.A.marked B.tested C.collected D.ignored 23.A.suddenly B.gradually C.hardly D.extremely 24.A.lie down B.settle down C.go down D.look down 25.A.doubted B.learnt C.noticed D.recognized 26.A.service B.attention C.advice D.study 27.A
50、.Round B.Tight C.Wide D.Flat 28.A.painted B.designed C.completed D.decorated 29.A.Politely B.Proudly C.Carelessly D.Properly 30.A.pleasing B.disturbing C.exciting D.worrying 31.A.before B.unless C.until D.since 32.A.better B.rarer C.worse D.stranger 33.A.earlier B.ago C.later D.ahead 34.A.in B.on C.