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1、2021 年西充中学高三英语下学期期中考试试卷及参考答案 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 NAME:John FAVORITE SPORT:Basketball FAVORITE SNACK:Pizza HOBBY:Photography PET:Beagle named Max FUNNIEST MOMENT:“On Maxs birthday,we sang the Happy Birthday song to him and he got a big t
2、reat.A month later,my family sang Happy Birthday to me.Max got so excited because he remembered the song.He whined(嘀咕)when he didnt get a treat,so we gave him one.”NAME:Sarah FAVORITE SPORT:Track and field FAVORITE SNACK:Granola HOBBY:Guitar PET:Cat named Lulu FUNNIEST MOMENT:“One day in my kinderga
3、rten,I opened my snack bag and found a tennis ball and a sock!My little brother had played his first practical joke.Thanks,Bryan!”NAME:Paul FAVORITE SPORT:Baseball FAVORITE SNACK:Apple with peanut butter HOBBY:Making comics PET:Tropical fish FUNIEST MOMENT:“In a school play,I was supposed to say the
4、 line Stop right there,cowboy!Devin was playing the cowboy,and 1 said,Stop right there,Devin!It was supposed to be a serious part of the play,but Devin cracked up.Then everybody else laughed,too,including me.”NAME:Scott FAVORITE SPORT:Soccer FAVORITE SNACK:Bananas HOBBY:Drawing dinosaurs PET:Hermit
5、crab named Hermie FUNNIEST MOMENT:“One night,we were camping in a state park.I heard a loud thumping(砰砰作响)outside the tent.I was sure that it was a bear!I used my flashlight to look around the campsite(野营地)and saw a little toad hopping away,going thump,thump,thump!”1.Whom will you get in touch with
6、if you also like taking photos?A.Scott.B.Sarah.C.John.D.Paul.2.Where did Sarah find the tennis ball and the sock?A.At her friends birthday party.B.In her kindergarten.C.In her school.D.In a state park.3.Outside the tent,what thumped that night?A.A bear.B.A cat.C.A fish.D.A toad.B Our house was acros
7、s the street from a big hospital so we rented our spare upstairs room to outpatients(门诊病人).One evening,there was a knock at the door.I opened it to see a truly sick-looking man.His face looked terrible it was swollen and red.Yet his voice was pleasant.He told me that he came for treatment and that h
8、ed been hunting for a spare room since noon,but no one would give him one.“I guess its my face.”For a moment,I hesitated,but his next words convinced me:“I will sleep in this rocking chair on the porch.My bus leaves early in the morning.”The old man had a huge heart inside his tiny body.He told me t
9、hat he fished for a living to support his daughter,his daughters five children and her disabled husband.He didnt complain while telling me his story.He was grateful that no pain accompanied his disease,which was seemingly a form of skin cancer.The next morning,he said,“Can I come back and stay next
10、time I need treatment?”I told him he was welcome to come again.On his next trip,as a gift,he brought a big fish and some large oysters(牡蛎).In the years that he stayed with us,there was never a time that he did not bring us gifts like these.My neighbour warned me that I could lose potential renters a
11、fter the old man left.Maybe we did lose renters once or twice.But if they had known him,perhaps their illnesses would have been easier to bear.I know our family will always be grateful to have known him.From him,we learned what it was to accept the bad without complaint and the good with gratitude.4
12、.Why did the author let the old man stay after hesitation?A.The old man looks terrible and frightening.B.The old man is pitifully undemanding.C.The old man couldt rent room from others.D.The old man talked happily with the author.5.Which of the following shows the old man had a big heart?A.He had a
13、large family to raise.B.He could sleep in a rocking chair.C.He didt care about his disease.D.He wanted to come back and stay the next time.6.What can we learn about the author from the last two paragraphs?A.He was grateful for the neighbours warning.B.He and his neighbor are good friends.C.He truly
14、appreciated the old man.D.He lost potential renters happily.7.What can be a suitable title for the text?A.Kindness makes the world beautiful.B.Happiness is around thecorner.C.No pains,No gains.D.Live positively.C At first glance,there is nothing unusual about BingoBoxs convenience storeshelves packe
15、d with snacks line the walls,attracting passers-by through the glass windows.But upon closer look,BingoBox is no ordinary store.The door unlocks only after customers scan(扫描)aQR code to enter,and there is no cashier just a lone checkout counter(柜台)in a corner.The Shanghai-based company is one of man
16、y unmanned store operators(运营者)opening outlets all over China,hoping to improve slim profit by reducing staff costs.“Ifstaff costs rise quickly,that puts greater pressure on low-profit businesses like convenience stores and supermarkets,”said Andrew Song,an analyst at Guotai Junan Securities.“InChin
17、a,manpower costs have been rising ly quickly.”However,the future vision of shopping without a check-out person is still a work in progress.A Post reporter who visited a BingoBox store inShanghaiwas briefly locked in when trying to exit without buying anything.Although a sign near the exit stated tha
18、t empty-handed customers can leave by scanning a QR code,no QR code was to be found.Repeated calls to the customer service hotline went unanswered.The idea of unmanned stores first caught the worlds attention in December last year.Equipped with technology such as RFID tags,mobile payment systems and
19、 facial and movement recognition,such stores collect large amounts of data that give operators a better idea of consumer preferences and buying habits,which can then be used to optimize(使最优化)operations and make more efficient inventory decisions.For companies like BingoBox,lower operating costs also
20、 mean it can afford to expand its reach to areas with less foot traffic or fewer people,according to its founder and chief executive ChenZilin.8.What makes BingoBox store look like an ordinary convenience store?A.No cashier to check out.B.A lone checkout counter.C.Shelves packed with goods.D.Enterin
21、g by scanning a QR code.9.Why are unmanned stores popular with operators?A.The customers prefer mobile payment systems.B.The unmanned stores help improve profit with lower labor costs.C.The employees focus on consumer preferences and buying habits.D.The operators care more about operations and inven
22、tory decisions.10.Why is the reporters case mentioned in the passage?A.To show his anger and dissatisfaction.B.To warn people not to go to a BingoBox store.C.To explain unmanned stores still have a long way to go.D.To complain that QR code service is not convenient at all.11.What can we infer from t
23、he chief executive Chen Zilin?A.Nowadays all stores should be equipped with advanced technology.B.The operators collect data about consumer preferences and buying habits.C.BingoBox made wiser decisions based on the data collected in those unmanned stores.D.The operators can open unmanned supermarket
24、s in more distant places with low cost.D Coke was introduced by the Coca Cola company in 1886,making it a rather true andtested favorite of generations of people in over 200 countries.This list should give you some ideas on how to get more from your coke than usual.Coca Cola is an excellent rust bus
25、ter(除锈剂).If you have a bunch of small rusty objects,put them in coke overnight and give them a goodscrubin the morning.Coke helps to break down the rust,making cleaning much easier.Be sure to throw out the used coke when you are done with it or you might be taking a trip to the doctor.Like the previ
26、ous item,the citric acid(柠檬酸)in coke makes for an excellent window cleaner.This is especially useful for car windows.Pour a can of coke over the window and rub the window,then wipe it off with a wet cloth to remove any sugary matter from the sugar in the drink.As coke is fullof sugar,you should clea
27、n the sticky matter off the window glasses,or it will be not a cleaner but a dirt.For those of you who live in areas where skunk(臭鼬)smells can be an issue from time to time,one can of coke added to water with detergent(清洁剂)really helps to break the smell down.If you have been sprayed,stand in the sh
28、ower and cover yourself from head to toe with coke wait for a few minutes,then wash yourself with a shower.Coke is an excellent hair treatment so you get two tips for the price of one with this item!.Pots can sometimes get black on the bottom.The black is almost impossible to remove;this is caused b
29、y over-cooking.To remove the black and renew your pot,pour in a can of coke(or as much as you need to cover the blackened area by an inch)and put it on the stove on a low heat.After an hour or so,wash the pot as normal.12.What does the underlined word“scrub”in Paragraph 2 probably mean?A.Start.B.Cle
30、aning.C.Shake.D.Example.13.What is important while using coke to clean car windows?A.Use a dry cloth.B.Rub the window lightly.C.Dont pour too much coke.D.Clean the sugary matter thoroughly.14.For which purpose does coke have to be mixed with other material?A.To get rid of the black on the pot.B.To b
31、reakdown the rust,C.To remove smells.D.To clean windows.15.What type of writing is this text?A.An advertisement.B.A review.C.A news report.D.A practical guide.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 The recent pandemic（疫情）has affected all aspects of life,including the wa
32、y we live.Our homes are no longer single-purpose spaces._16_No wonder many architects have predicted how apartment design may advance in the years ahead._17_Entrance isnt necessarily a separate room.In smaller units,it might be created by a single wall that blocks views through the unit and creates
33、a sense of enclosure（封闭）.But it needs to be accompanied bya front-hall closet.More Flexible Spaces will become a trend.When thoughtfully designed,the dining rooms can quickly change from dining mode to working mode._18_For example,a windowless alcove（壁凹）can be closed off with sliding glass doors.It
34、can be a space where you can set up a home office,a library,or a learning space for children.Access to the outdoors will be welcome.After spending so much time indoors,having access to fresh air and nature at home is likely to become essential.One way to provide a closer connection to nature may be
35、with larger courtyard gardens.Or it could be accomplished with more balconies._19_ Advanced technology will be adopted.A growing awareness of how people pick up viruses from the surfaces they touch will lead to more widespread adoption of smart-home technology.Maybe its going to become a new standar
36、d._20_Or your door will unlock itself when you come home,an engineer said.A.Public Spaces are needed.B.A better entrance will catch on.C.Homes could easily be like that.D.Youll be able to talk to the elevator.E.After all,fresh air is important for wellness.F.Moreover,room sizes could also change to
37、create more flexibility.G.Instead they now serve as offices,gyms,workshops,classrooms,etc.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 Each of us struggles for self-respect and self-worth to some degree.I spent much time trying to achieve perfection i
38、n every aspect of my life.I was a happy kid with a lot of friends and a supportive family.But growing up was really_21_and even scary sometimes.During my childhood,I was constantly involved in something that included peoples views about my achievements or my_22_.I wanted everyones praise and accepta
39、nce,but I was my own toughestcritic(挑剔的人).After I graduated from high school,my_23_to be thin began to trouble me.I began trying to diet by_24_my food.In the beginning,I felt great attractive and successful,almost superhuman.I even thought that I was better than everyoneelse.What I didnt see was tha
40、t I was slowly_25_myself.People around me began to_26_my weight loss.They said with concern.Youre losing too much weight.Elisa,youre so thin.All their words only suggested that I was getting closer to _27_.Sadly,I took my physical_28_as the first important thing in my life,_29_that it was the way to
41、 become successful and accepted.Then I cut down on my_30_more and more,until a_31_day consisted of half a teaspoon of nonfat yogurt in the morning and a cup of grape juice at night.But my poor_32_began to cause me to lose_33_.Then one night,like many nights before,I couldnt sleep,and felt as though
42、my heart might beat out of my chest.I tried to_34_,but I couldnt.The beating became so rapid and so strong that I could no longer_35_.What I had done to diet nearly caused me to have a heart attack.I stood up,and immediately fell down.I was really_36_,and I knew I needed help.My roommate rushed me t
43、o the_37_,and then I began the long road to my_38_.It took a lot doctors,nurses,nutritionists,food supplements.And more importantly,a sense of what was true about myself got my life back on track with reality.I realized that,with my_39_of trying to be perfect on the_40_,I had sacrificed who I was on
44、 the inside.What I know now is,we are each and every one of us already perfect.21.A.natural B.easy C.hard D.rapid 22.A.performances B.backgrounds C.scores D.failures 23.A.problem B.desire C.way D.promise 24.A.controlling B.checking C.collecting D.balancing 25.A.killing B.forgetting C.asking D.questi
45、oning 26.A.help B.accept C.reject D.notice 27.A.perfection B.devotion C.ambition D.attention 28.A.strength B.exercise C.appearance D.examination 29.A.believing B.realizing C.pretending D.declaring 30.A.expense B.movement C.food D.travel 31.A.pleasant B.difficult C.typical D.different 32.A.memory B.n
46、utrition C.knowledge D.taste 33.A.weight B.hope C.sleep D.heart 34.A.relax B.walk C.cry D.talk 35.A.breathe B.resist C.wake D.remember 36.A.scared B.annoyed C.discouraged D.disappointed 37.A.bed B.hospital C.school D.office 38.A.glory B.discovery C.recovery D.victory 39.A.skill B.decision C.experien
47、ce D.deal 40.A.whole B.face C.mind D.outside 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 For the first time in 94 years,the Palace Museum has extended its opening hours,allowing the public to celebrate the Lantern Festival at night in the ancient palace.About 3,000 lucky visitors
48、 received free tickets from the government,among_41._was Zhang Zhifu,a 77-year-old public security volunteer.Its a mark of gratitude for her volunteer work.“It is _42._(true)an honor to be granted this special privilege,”Zhang said.To guarantee the_43._(safe)of the palace,festival organizers_44._(pl
49、an)this years Lantern Festival event used LED lights rather than traditional paper lanterns and red candles.Its a fascinating event for visitors to absorb_45._(they)in the festive atmosphere in the museum.Discussion of the Palace Museums new look lit up social media following Tuesdays display.Since
50、he became director of the Palace Museum,Shan Jixiang_46._(bring)many changes to the worlds_47._(large)royal complex(建筑群).Once in a speech the 64-year-old director shared his idea about how to make traditional_48._(treasure)come alive again.“_49._matters to a museum is not how many visitors they have