1、1渭南中学 2016 级高三第四次质量检测英语试题1.本试卷分第一卷（选择题）和第二卷（非选择题）两部分，共 150 分；考试时间 120 分钟。2.本试卷各试题答案必须在答题纸上规定的答题区域内作答，否则无效。第一卷第一部分：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）阅读下列短文，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。AIn fairy tales, its usually the princess that needs protecting. At Google in Silicon Valle
2、y, the princess is the one defending the castle. Parisa Tabriz is a 31-year-old with perhaps the most unique job title in engineering- “Google Security Princess”. Her job is to hack into the most popular web browser（浏览器）on the planet, trying to find weaknesses in the system before the “black hats” d
3、o. To defeat Googles attackers, Tabriz must firstly think like them.Tabrizs role has evolved dramatically in the eight years since she first started working at Google. Back then, the young graduate from Illinois University was one of 50 security engineers-today there are over 500.Cybercrime（网络犯罪）has
4、 come a long way in the past decade - from the Nigerian Prince Scam to credit card theft. Tabrizs biggest concern now is the people who find bugs in Googles software, and sell the information to governments or criminals. To fight against this, the company has set up a Vulnerability Rewards Program,
5、paying anywhere from $100 to $ 20, 000 for reported mistakes.Its a world away from Tabrizs computer-free childhood home in Chicago. 2The daughter of an Iranian-American doctor father, and Polish-American nurse mother, Tabriz had little contact with computers until she started studying engineering at
6、 college. Gaze across a line-up of Google security staff today and youll find women like Tabriz are few and far between（稀少的）- though in the last few years she has hired more female tech geniuses. She admits theres an obvious gender disequilibrium in Silicon Valley.Funnily enough, during training ses
7、sions Tabriz first asks new colleagues to hack into not a computer, but a vending machine. Tabrizs job is as much about technological know-how（专门知识）as understanding the psychology of attackers.21. What can we learn about Tabriz from the passage?A. She was the first female engineer at Google.B. She m
8、ust think differently so as to defeat the attackers.C. Her job relates to not only technology but also psychology.D. Her frequent contact with computers in childhood benefits her a lot.22. Why has Google set up a Vulnerability Rewards Program?A. To protect Google against cybercrime.B. To monitor the
9、 normal operation of Google.C. To help the government locate the cybercriminals.D. To raise peoples awareness of personal information safety.23. What does the underlined word “disequilibrium” in Paragraph 4 refer to?A. Imbalance. B. Preference. C. Difference. D. Discrimination.24. Which of the follo
10、wing could be the best title of this passage?A. What leads to cybercrimeB. The “Security Princess” who guards GoogleC. Measures taken by Google to protect its usersD. How to become an excellent security engineerBApple announced its new iPhones last week, but competitors mobile 3phones can do many of
11、 the same things for less money.The new iPhone 8 and X have wireless charging, edge-to-edge glass screen and double cameras. But all of these features are already available in smart phones from Chinas Huawei and Oppo, and Koreas Samsung. While Apple asks buyers to pay $1,000 for its high-end model,
12、some Asian phone makers can offer similar features for less.At one time, Chinese manufacturers copied features and designs from others to produce low-cost phones. But they have now added high-end features to their phones and they control nearly half the global mobile phone market.Media MarktSaturn i
13、s Europes biggest electronics seller. A spokesperson for the store told Reuters that, “Huawei is seen as a relevant competitor to Apple and Samsung by covering all major price points and placing big investments in marketing and sales. She also said that the Chinese companies Huawei, ZTE, Lenovo and
14、TCL were among the top-10 best-selling smart phones in its stores.Chinese manufacturers fast growth has been fueled by strong sales in China. But they now export 40 percent of their smart phones. That is almost double the number from just three years ago, according to the Hong Kong investment compan
15、y CLSA.Huawei is currently the worlds third largest phone maker behind Samsung and Apple. According to research company Canalys, the Chinese company is getting closer to second-place Apple and might overtake it later this year. Huawei plans to show its top-of-the-line Mate 10 phone on Oct. 16. The p
16、hone will have artificial intelligence features such as instant translation and image recognition and will cost less than $1,000.Other Chinese companies are looking to enter the high-end smart phone market.25. What is the text mainly about?A. Smart phones manufacturers. B. Apple smart phones feature
17、s.4C. Asian phone makers fast growth. D. Competition among Asian phone makers.26. Which is NOT among the top 3 phone makers in the world?A. TCL. B. Samsung.C. Apple. D. Huawei.27. What do we know from the text?A. Huewei will have overtaken Apple by later 2017.B. Chinese makers phones with high-end f
18、eatures cost less.C. The top-10 smart phones are to enter the high-end competition.D. 40 percent of Asian smart phones are exported now.28. What is the writers attitude towards Asian phone makers?A. Doubtful. B. Concerned.C. Optimistic. D. Uncertain.CReducing plastic waste isnt easy because the chea
19、p material is found in almost every household item. Now, a delicious and nutritious solution has come up to help reduce our dependence on this environmental hazard.David Christian, the co-founder of Evoware, says the idea of creating the biodegradable (生物降解的 ) products came from concern at the count
20、rys high pollution rate. Indonesia is home to four of the worlds worst polluted rivers. Since single-use packaging is a large contributor to the problem, Evoware decided to deal with that first.After investigating various materials, the company settled on seaweed. Unlike com, commonly used for biode
21、gradable containers, seaweed does not require resources like water or large amounts of space. Since Indonesian farmers already harvest more seaweed than they can sell, its easy for the company to find the material.Though they will not reveal their production process, Evoware says the seaweed packagi
22、ng contains no chemicals and is safe to consume. The company has also invented single-use cups, which can break down 30 days after theyre 5thrown away.While replacing plastic with the seaweed products may seem appealing to most of us, it is a hard-sell in Indonesia. According to Christian, “The awar
23、eness to reduce single-use plastic is still very low. This makes our bioplastic unnecessary.” Also a factor is the cost, which is higher than using plastic. Hopefully, Evoware will succeed in convincing Indonesians and people worldwide that switching to their products will be helpful to protecting o
24、ur beautiful planet.29. What problem did Evoware decide to deal with first?A. Ways to clean the four worst polluted rivers.B. Means to contribute to the countrys economy.C. How to deal with single-use packaging.D. What nutritious materials for people to use.30. Why did Evoware choose seaweed?A. It d
25、idnt require much space and was easy to get.B. It could be found everywhere in his country.C. It was most commonly used for packaging.D. It grew thickly in most of the polluted rivers.31. What can we infer from Christians words?A. Their seaweed products have won government support.B. Their new produ
26、cts have received wordwide popularity.C. The cost of making seaweed products will be lowered soon.D. Sometimes its hard to get people to reduce the use of plastics.32. What does the underlined word “hard-sell” (in Para. 5) refer to?A. Something lasting long.B. Something hard to accept.C. Something e
27、asy to get.D. Something commonly seenDUniversity Room Regulations6Approved and Prohibited ItemsThe following items are approved for use in residential(住宿的)rooms: electric blankets, hair dryers, personal computers, radios, televisions and DVD players. Items that are not allowed in student rooms inclu
28、de: candles, ceiling fans, fireworks, waterbeds, sun lamps and wireless routers. Please note that any prohibited items will be taken away by the Office of Residence Life.Access to Residential RoomsStudents are provided with a combination(组合密码)for their room door locks upon check-in. Do not share you
29、r room door lock combination with anyone. The Office of Residence Life may change the door lock combination at any time at the expense of the resident if it is found that the student has shared the combination with others. The fee is $25 to change a room combination.Cooking PolicyStudents living in
30、buildings that have kitchens are only permitted to cook in the kitchen. Students must clean up after cooking. This is not the responsibility of housekeeping staff. Kitchens that are not kept clean may be closed for use. With the exception of using a small microwave oven(微波炉) to heat food, students a
31、re not permitted to cook in their rooms.Pet PolicyNo pets except fish are permitted in student rooms. Students who are found with pets, whether visiting or owned by the student, are subject to an initial fine of $100 and a continuing fine of $50 a day per pet. Students receive written notice when th
32、e fine goes into effect. If, one week from the date of written notice, the pet is not removed, the student is referred to the Student Court.Quiet HoursResidential buildings must maintain an atmosphere that supports the academic mission of the University. Minimum quiet hours in all campus residences
33、are 11:00 pm to 8:00 am Sunday through Thursday. Quiet hours on Friday and Saturday nights are 1:00 am to 8:00 am. Students who violate quiet 7hours are subject to a fine of $25.33. Which of the following items are allowed in student rooms?A. Ceiling fans and waterbeds. B. Wireless routers and radio
34、s.C. Hair dryers and candles. D. TVs and electric blankets.34. What do we know about the cooking policy?A. A microwave oven can be used.B. Cooking in student rooms is permitted.C. A housekeeper is to clean up the kitchen.D. Students are to close kitchen doors after cooking.35. If a student has kept
35、a cat in his room for a week since the warning, he will face .A. parent visits B. a fine of $100C. the Student Court D. a written notice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 入 空 白 处 的 最 佳 选 项 ， 选 项 中 有 两 项为 多 余 选 项 。 Daily overuse of media and technology has
36、a bad effect on the health of all children and teenagers by making them more open to anxiety, and more at risk of future health problems._36_ Many newer apps automatically show where the users are when theyre used. This can tell anyone out there exactly where to find the person using the app._37_ Th
37、ey are also upset about their kids spending time on Facebook accounts instead of getting down to their homework assignments, and are afraid of what can come out of their online connections._38_ One way is to make a “social media agreement” with your kidsa real contract they can sign. In it, they can
38、 agree to protect their own privacy, consider their reputation, and not give out personal information._39_In turn, parents agree to respect teens privacy while making an effort 8to be part of the social media world. Parents also can help kids spend less time on the computer by putting limits on medi
39、a use._40_ Avoid laptops and smartphones in bedrooms, and set some rules on the use of technology. And dont forget that setting a good example through your own virtual behavior can go a long way toward helping your kids use social media safely.A. Trust their children more.B. Keep computers in public
40、 areas in the house.C. Its important to be aware of what your kids are doing online.D. Besides, they promise never to use technology to hurt anyone else.E. Spending too much time on social media can make kids feel upset, too.F. Kids also can face the possibility of meeting the wrong person face to f
41、ace.G. Parents often say that kids would rather be online than hang around with them.第 三 部 分 英 语 知 识 运 用 （ 共 两 节 ， 满 分 45） 第 一 节 完 形 填 空 （ 共 20 小 题 ； 每 小 题 1.5 分 ， 满 分 30 分 ） 阅 读 下 面 短 文 ， 从 短 文 后 各 题 所 给 的 四 个 选 项 （ A、 B、 C 和 D） 中 ， 选 出 可 以填 入 空 白 处 的 最 佳 选 项 ， 并 在 答 题 卡 上 将 该 项 涂 黑 。 Yesterday, I
42、posted a story and afterwards donated a little money after I read others sad stories. Later, as I got into bed and completed my _41_ and self-examination on the day, I came to the realization that 1 was _42_ money. Wow! It was just a _43_ to see this in myself.It is _44_ enough that in the real worl
43、d I have money in the bank but dont give away _45_. I dont have a lot of money,_46_ enough to pay my bills and help my daughters. Also I save some money for a _47_ day. I know I could give more but _48_ and fed some comfort in a little pile of money. Im quite _49_ to see in myself that it is hard to
44、 practice the beautiful _50_ in the real world. The belief is that the needs of people _51_ are more important than having a little pile of money to feel _52_ with.So here I was doing the same _53_ thing-saving but not giving away 9much money! With so many people waiting to be helped, it was pretty
45、terrible for me to _54_ how much I _55_ seeing that little pile of money in my hands. I have already _56_ today that even if it is hard to give it all away in the real world, I am going to guarantee more _57_ will come my way.There will always be enough money for me. I am not going to let _58_ pile
46、up anymore. I am going to give it away when I _59_ it because love is _60_ what makes the world go round.41. A. suffering B. strength C. reflection D. forecast42. A. saving B. earning C. borrowing D. wasting43. A. coincidence B. wisdom C. pleasure D. shock44. A. rude B. bad C. beneficial D. harmful4
47、5. A. another B. anything C. less D. more46. A. but B. for C. and D. so47. A. bright B. sunny C. lucky D. rainy48. A. go out B. show off C. hold back D. hide away49. A. peaceful B. fair C. ashamed D. exciting50. A. dilemma B. belief C. figure D. future51. A. on duty B. in trouble C. as well D. in de
48、bt52. A. safe B. risky C. grateful D. funny53. A. useless B. necessary C. intelligent D. foolish54. A. refuse B. improve C. realize D. abandon55. A. missed B. enjoyed C. hated D. 10regretted56. A. evaluated B. guessed C. decided D. ignored57. A. donations B. items C. wishes D. surveys58. A. food B.
49、money C. books D. things59. A. get B. eat C. deliver D. obey60. A. hardly B. merely C. sincerely D. truly第 II 卷第 二 部 分 英 语 知 识 运 用第 二 节 （ 共 10 小 题 ； 每 小 题 1.5 分 ， 满 分 15 分 ）阅 读 下 面 材 料 ， 在 空 白 处 填 入 适 当 的 内 容 （ 1 个 单 词 ） 或 括 号 内 单 词 的 正 确 形 式 。There is a disease sweeping the world today that is killing far more people than any other, AIDS or SARS _61_(include). That disease
