第二部分 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）
阅读下面短文，从每题所给的四个选项（A、B、C和D）中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
A
Rock climbing, one of the fastest growing sports, not only builds physical strength and mental focus, but also leads you to some beautiful places. Here are some climbing spots for climbers.
Acadia National Park, Maine
This popular New England park is one of the few places where you can climb seaside rocks. The granite（花岗岩）is good for climbing. In some areas, you need to start when the sea is at its lowest level. The area has guides, instructors and climbing schools, making it particularly welcoming for beginners.
More information : nps. gov/acad
Red River Gorge, Kentucky
This geological area in Daniel Boone National Forest is prized for its climbing routes and rock scenery. The park, located an hour’s drive southeast of Lexington, is well known in the climbing world for both beginner-friendly terrain（地形）and more challenging sections. It’s a place where you can find a lot of fellow climbers.
More information : fs. usda. gov / recarea
City of Rocks, Idaho
This national reserve near the Utah border is worth a trip for the scenery alone. Named by gold miners heading to California in 1849, its granite looks like skyscrapers, towering 600 feet above the ground. It’s a fascinating area from a geologic and geographic angle. Many visitors come for August’s Idaho Mountain Festival, a celebration of climbing with top athletes in attendance.
More information : nps. gov / ciro
Earth Treks Englewood, Colorado
While you can find climbing gyms across the country, this one just south of Denver is worth a special trip. With 53,000 square feet, the massive facility has a special rock climbing area, a group of guides and even extras like childcare and yoga.
More information : / englewood
21.What is special about Acadia National Park
A. It’s located in a coastal area. B. It’s intended for beginners.
C. It provides a free guided trip. D. It has good climbing routes.
22. What can you do in City of Rocks
A. Meet many gold miners. B. Go to a festival in August.
C. Enjoy the view from a tower. D. Get trained in a climbing gym.
23. Which of the following favors a parent with a child
A. Acadia National Park. B. Red River Gorge.
C. City of Rocks. D. Earth Treks Englewood.
B
When I was growing up, I had an old neighbor named Doctor Gibbs. He didn’t look like any doctor I’d ever known. He never yelled at us for playing in his yard, but was always very kind.
When Doctor Gibbs wasn’t saving lives, he was planting trees. He had some interesting theories about planting trees. He hardly watered his new trees, which flew in the face of conventional wisdom.
Once I asked why and he told me that watering plants spoiled them because it made them grow weaker. He said he had to make things tough for the trees so that only the strongest could survive. He talked about how watering trees made them develop shallow roots and how, if they were not watered, trees would grow deep roots in search of water.
So, instead of watering his trees every morning, he’d beat them with a rolled-up newspaper. I asked him why he did that, and he said it was to get the trees’ attention.
Doctor Gibbs died a couple of years after I left home. Every now and then, I walked by his house and looked at the trees that I’d watched him plant some 25 years ago. They were tall and strong.
Every night before I go to bed, I check on my two sons. I often pray that their lives will be easy. But lately I’ve been thinking that it’s time to change my prayer. I know my children are going to encounter hardship. There’s always a cold wind blowing somewhere. What we need to do is to pray for deep roots, so when the rains fall and the winds blow, we won’t be torn apart.
24. What did the author think of Doctor Gibbs’s way of planting trees at first
A. Puzzling. B. Perfect. C. Amusing. D. Impractical.
25. What did Doctor Gibbs do to the trees he planted
A. He let them grow quickly.
B. He read a newspaper near them.
C. He helped them search for water.
D. He beat them to get their attention.
26. Which of the following can best describe Doctor Gibbs？
A. Careful and ambitious. B. Calm and brave.
C. Kind and wise. D. Strict and devoted.
27. What does the author learn from Doctor Gibbs
A. Elders are treasures.
B. Two heads are better than one.
C. Only those who bear the most become the strongest.
D. A man without vision must have immediate suffering.
C
Did you know roughly one third of food for human consumption goes to waste Most of it is fresh fruit and vegetables that go bad. The produce dries out or goes bad, which has led scientists to develop ways of coating or sealing the food to keep it fresher for longer. Now research at Rice University reveals there might be a better way.
Scientists discovered that dipping produce like strawberries and bananas into an egg-based wash is remarkably good for preserving it. The coating is extremely thick, and made from a mixture of powdered egg whites and yolks (蛋黄) (70%)，and some wood-sourced cellulose（纤维素）to act as a barrier preventing water loss.
What the scientists found was that the egg wash made a significant difference in helping produce stay fresh over a two-week observation period. The appearance of the coated fruits and vegetables didn’t change much, while the uncoated produce ripened and even rotted within the same time. The egg-based coating, as it turned out, reduced each fruit’s chance to get exposed to oxygen.
The non-poisonous coating was found to be flexible and tests showed that it was just as tough as other products, including synthetic films(合成膜)，used in produce packaging. For anyone with an egg allergy, the coating can be removed by thorough washing in water and is tasteless.
The scientists hope this could be a breakthrough in the fight against food waste. “ Reducing food shortages in ways that are not related to genetic modification, uneatable coatings or chemical additives is important for better sustainable living,” said materials scientist and study author Pulickel Ajayan.
What’s great about this discovery is that it fights food waste in more than one way: even the coating was made from eggs that would otherwise have been discarded because they weren’t fit for consumption. The researchers said roughly 200 million of US produced eggs go to waste annually. So if this were scaled up, it could be a win-win situation all around.
28. How does the egg-based wash help keep food fresh
A. By removing its cellulose slowly.
B. By limiting its oxygen exposure.
C. By improving its absorbent ability.
D. By making its coating less thick.
29. Why is Pulickel Ajayan mentioned in the text
A. To show the significance of the discovery.
B. To stress the seriousness of food shortages.
C. To offer the method of cutting food waste.
D. To give a brief description of the research.
30. What does the underlined word “discarded” in the last paragraph probably mean
A. Taken in. B. Eaten up. C. Thrown away. D. Picked out.
31. What is the text mainly about
A. How to use eggs creatively. B. How to recycle food waste.
C. A breakthrough in technology. D. A new way to preserve food.
D
Walking through a local park recently, I saw a teenage boy wearing a T-shirt that read : “ Effort wins over talent.” It reminded me of an idea I think about often, that if you believe you can learn new things and develop new skills, by working hard, you are more likely to achieve those goals. This critical insight was brought up by Dr. Carol Dweck, a Stanford University psychologist, as a “ growth mindset”.
According to Dr. Dweck’ s research, “ Talent is not fixed. ” Studies by Dweck and others have shown students who have a fixed mindset see new learning experiences as a moment to be judged, not an opportunity to learn. This can make learning a painful struggle, leading many to give up. Students who have a growth mindset, on the other hand, experience challenges as the way to learn and improve. They see hard work as being about learning. Overall, they learn and achieve at higher levels, even when they start out at the same place as those with fixed mindsets.
While Dweck identified growth mindsets more than a decade ago, her insights were not made up. They have since been backed up by brain science, made possible by new technology that allows researchers to see images of the brain at work. Studies show that, when a person responds to new and difficult material by engaging in a struggle to learn, the neurons in their brain grow.
Believing that you can grow your abilities through effort—that talent is not fixed—is crucial（重要的). As Dweck puts it in her TED talk, we need to focus on showing young people “ The Power of Yet ” meaning—I haven’t learned this yet, or I’m not good at this yet.
A growth mindset is an important idea for educators and schools, but it’s also a powerful tool that everyone can use to help themselves to learn and achieve at high levels.
32. What does the underlined word “ insight ” in Paragraph 1 mean
A. Idea. B. Research. C. Question. D. Scenery.
33. How is Paragraph 2 mainly developed
A. By listing examples.
B. By giving explanations.
C. By making comparisons.
D. By describing details.
34. Which of the following statements shows a growth mindset
A. “ Wow, you are really gifted in maths.”
B. “ My talents determine everything.”
C. “ You are a clever student.”
D. “ I just don’t understand it yet.”
35. What will the author probably discuss next
A. Why to develop a better mindset.
B. How to apply the growth mindset.
C. When to obtain a better mindset.
D. Where to learn the growth mindset.
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人空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
Tips on Increasing Your Memory Power
One of the most common problems today is forgetfulness. Many people are searching for the key to a better memory. 36
Increase your memory power by using associations.
The first technique to remember the things is the association technique. This includes the use of mnemonics（助记符号）or things similar to a particular word in order to remember what should be memorized. 37 However, the associations that a person creates himself will help to remember things more easily and more quickly.
Increase your memory power by repetition.
38 Stimuli（刺激物）are things that stimulate a person to make his brain work. As a person repeatedly acquires stimuli to make his brain work, these stimuli are remembered by the brain. It is like learning words as a child. He applies all the repeated words he has heard during his life.
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The third technique is about the application of body movements. By using simple hand gestures while saying a word, a person can remember things that he has forgotten.
There are lots of other ways to increase memory power. However, one must also be aware of the things to be avoided.The first thing that a person must do is to prevent stress. 40 If you follow these techniques on how to increase your memory power, life will be easier for you.
A. In other words, stress must be managed.
B. The second technique is repetition.
C. Increase your memory power by using body movements.
D. A lot of students use these techniques, especially during major exams.
E. Here are several techniques to increase a person’s memory power.
F. There are several mnemonics available to help a person remember things.
G. A person might wonder why he couldn’t remember the details the day before the exam.
第三部分 英语知识运用（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，从短文后所给各题四个选项（A、B、C和D）中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
Selvidge hopes to attend art or film school after graduation. Being a writer, director, actor and musician, Selvidge admits that his ability to adapt to his 41 environment is his strength. Of course, it is the very 42 that helps him with difficulties. However, he didn’t gain it without 43 .
At the age of 13, Selvidge 44 his hometown Dickson, Tennessee in 45 of a better life. In the following 4 years, he was just living with his friends and bouncing around wherever he could. That lasted 46 both his parents died off. The police were going to 47 him over to a local shelter. However, at his father’s funeral, his half-brother in Arizona offered to 48 him to start over.
Selvidge saw the move as an opportunity to start a 49 life.The first day he came to Perry High School, he 50 to the Theatre Club and finally gained a role to play. That was the beginning of his 51 career. Last year he directed his own play and 52 in a musical and two comedies. Seeing his wonderful stage performance, debate coach Jim Fountain 53 Selvidge, believing his talents could take him far. 54 , Selvidge did it well too. He won the state championship and will represent his state to 55 on the national stage for debate in June.
“He has suffered many that are 56 to kids his age,” his director, Shelley, explains why Selvidge can 57 the audience’s eyes so well. “He has a 58 understanding of the human condition, which allows him to interpret emotions of various 59 with ease. In this sense, it is 60 that shaped what he is today.
41. A. changeable B. economic C. familiar D. social
42. A. patience B. kindness C. bravery D. virtue
43. A. interest B. suffering C. luck D. patience
44. A. missed B. worked for C. left D. returned to
45. A. favor B. search C. memory D. celebration
46. A. since B. until C. if D. after
47. A. hand B. roll C. carry D. drag
48. A. defend B. support C.assess D. teach
49. A. political B. healthy C. new D. free
50. A. complained B. stuck C. contributed D. applied
51. A. composing B. acting C. writing D. coaching
52. A. hosted B. debated C. spoke D. starred
53. A. dreamed of B. sought out C. told off D. relied on
54. A. Certainly B. Basically C. Interestingly D. Strangely
55. A. jump B. compete C. play D. graduate
56. A. critical B. relevant C. open D. uncommon
57. A. widen B. meet C. catch D. test
58. A. shared B. deep C. normal D. childish
59. A. characters B. members C. colleagues D. directors
60. A. sacrifices B.choices C. hardships D. amusements
第二节 (共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分)
阅读下面短文，在空白处填入适当的内容或括号内单词的正确形式。
Like many other students, you may have various people, 61. (include) family members and friends, giving input on your college decision.
While many of your trusted relatives and peers（同龄人）may have very 62. (value) advice that can help you to make the decision, finally the choice is yours and yours alone. Only you can fully realize which aspects of a college will make you truly happy and 63. (satisfy), so keep that at the front of your mind.
Moreover, fully consider each option. It can be easy 64. ( let ) a particular school become a front-runner early on 65. your decision-making process, and it may even become the winning choice—but be sure to carefully evaluate every school 66. has accepted you, since you had particular reasons for applying to each school.
Do keep 67. open mind. Students can change majors, but remember that there’s no re-living a certain semester（学期），and there’s no making up for lost time. Don’t go to a school 68. ( specific ) for a high school relationship 69. to make someone else happy. A 70. ( student ) college experience is his or her own, and the student must put his or her education first.
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l分，满分10分)
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：在错的词下画一横线，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。
Nowadays many young parents are addicted in their electric devices like smart phones or computers, pay less or no attention to their kids.
Then what does it come about Admittedly, the smart phone indeed dramatic changes our life. With it, people can do nearly everything we want, such as surfing the Internet for information, watching films or video, doing some online shopping and playing games as well. Thus, a smart phone serves as platform for them to get fun in a comfortable and convenient way. As a result, more and more young parents are being attracted.
However, something can replace face-to-face communication between parents and kids, which requires parents to think about the real meaning of life, spends more time with their children and have fun together. Only in this way can a better parent-child relationship will be developed.
第2节
第3节 书面表达(满分25分)
在高中三年的时光里，你一定经历了许多让你感动的人和事。请以 “My thanks to _____” 为题，为校宣传栏“英语天地”写一篇短文。内容包括：
1. 要感谢的对象;
2. 感谢的原因。
注意：
1. 写作词数应为100左右；
2. 可以适当增加情节，以使行文连贯。
高三第4次月考英语试题答案
听力：
1-5 BCAAC 6-10 CABCA 11-15 CBAAA 16-20 BBCAB
阅读理解：
21-23 ABD 24-27ADCC 28-31 BACD
32-35 ACDB 36-40 EFBCA
英语知识运用:
41-45 ADBCB 46-50 BABCD
51-55 BDBAB 56-60 DCBAC
语法填空：
61. including 62. valuable 63. satisfied 64. to let 65. in/during 66. that 67. an 68. specifically 69. or 70. student’s
改错题：
1. addicted后的in改为to 或into，2. pay改为paying， 3. what改为how，4. dramatic改为dramatically，5. we改为they
6，video改为videos， 7. as后加an， 8. something改为nothing， 9. spends改为spend， 10. 最后一句的will去掉。
