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1、2021 届成都七中高三英语期中试卷及答案 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 Design a science holiday to win a science holiday Is there a scientific holiday,tour,vacation or experience in your list that you dream of making a reality?We might just be able to help with tha
2、t!We are the crowd sourcing thoughts and suggestions onnew tours,and the winner will receive two free places on their tour when its launched.Starting entries 1st May 2020 Deadline 31st August 2020 ENTER NOW-Write a brief description of your ideal science holiday,tour,vacation or experience.-No matte
3、r how big or small,we are looking for brilliant,unique thoughts.It can be a complex multi-location overseas holiday tour,a weekend away deep-diving,or a simple walking tour(and everything in between).-Our current tours are mainly individual-focused but we would love to hear ideas for families and sc
4、hools.-Creations that have environmentally friendly themes and a low carbon impact are also welcome.-Your entry can be as simple as a great title but writing more specifies will improve the possibility of walking off with the prize.-The competition doesnt close by September,2020,so plenty of time to
5、 brainstorm your entry.-We will launch the best idea in late 2020 or at the beginning of 2021.The winner will receive the award once the result is published.If you want to submit more than 3,999 words,include photos/maps with your entry,or submit multiple*.Thecompetitionguidelinesandotherrelatedinfo
6、rmationareavailable at .1.When will the winner probably be announced?A.In August,2020.B.In September,2020.C.In January,2021.D.In May,2021.2.What kind of entries might be more likely to win?A.Those producing a low carbon impact.B.Those with a long and unique title.C.Those providing detailed informati
7、on.D.Those for individual-focused tours.3.What is the purpose of this text?A.To give guidance on a competition.B.To advertise a science holiday.C.To inspire creativity in teenagers.D.To collect the ideas for tours.B You run into the grocery store to quickly pick up your item.You grab what you need a
8、nd head to the front of the store.After quickly sizing up the check-out lines,you choose the one that looks fastest.You chose wrong.People getting in other lines long after you have already checked out and headed to the parking lot.Why does this seem to always happen to you?Well,as it turns out,its
9、just math that is working against you.A grocery store tries to have enough employees at the checkout lines to get all their customers through with minimum delay.But sometimes,like on a Sunday afternoon,they get super busy.Because most grocery stores dont have the physical space to add more checkout
10、lines,their system becomes overburdened.Some small interruption a price check,a particularly talkative customer will have downstream effects,holding up the entire line behind them.If there are three lines at the store,these delays will happen randomly at different registers(收银台).Think about the prob
11、ability.The chances of your line being that fastest one are only one in three,which means you have a two-thirds chance of not being in the fastest line.So its not just in your mind:Another line is probably moving faster thanyours.Now,mathematicians have come up with a good solution,which they call q
12、ueuing theory,to this problem:Just make all customers stand in one long snaking line,called a serpentine line,and serve each person at the front with the next available register.With three registers,this method is about three times faster on average than the more traditional approach.This is what th
13、ey do at most banks,Trader Joes,and some fast-food places.With a serpentine line,a long delay at one register wont unfairly punish the people who lined up behind it.Instead,it will slow everyone down a little bit.4.What phenomenon is described in the first paragraph?A.Queuing in a line.B.A shopping
14、experience.C.A rush in the morning.D.Cutting in a line.5.According to the article,what may cause delays in checking out?A.The lack of employees in the grocery store.B.Some unexpected delays of certain customers.C.The increasing items bought by customers.D.A worsening shopping system of the store.6.W
15、hat is the solution given by mathematicians?A.Employing more workers for checking out.B.Limiting the number of queuing people.C.Making only one line available.D.Always standing in the same line.7.Whats the principle behind the queuing theory?A.To pursue the maximum benefit.B.To leave success or fail
16、ure to luck.C.To avoid the minimum loss.D.To spread the risk equally among everyone.C JIANLI,Hubei Province,June 2(Xinhua)A cruise ship carrying more than 450 people sank in the Yangtze River overnight,which could be Chinas worst sinking disaster in decades.As of 6 p.m.Tuesday,14 peoplehad been resc
17、ued from the capsized vessel,with five others confirmed dead.The rest are still missing,although rescuers said there could be more survivors.Strong winds and heavy rain are hampering rescue efforts.The Eastern Star sank in only 15 meters of water“within one or two minutes”of being caught in freak we
18、ather in Jianli,according to the ships captain and chief engineer who survived the incident.The ship left the eastern Chinese city ofNanjingon May 28 bound forChongqingMunicipality.The ship was carrying 403 passengers,five tour guides,and 46 crew,rather than the previously reported 47.Most passenger
19、s were tourists fromShanghaiand its neighboringprovinceofJiangsu,aged between 3 and 83,with most in their 60s and 70s.The 76.5-meter-long and 11-meter-wide vessel has been in service for nearly 20 years and can carry up to 534 people.It is owned by Chongqing Dongfang Shipping.Waterway officials said
20、 they have no record of the company being involved in any previous sinking incidents.According to weather forecast,most of the Yangtze basin will be subject to downpours over the next 10 days,with heavy rain expected in the area where the search is underway.Police,waterway authorities and fire depar
21、tments have sent more than 150 boats and over 4,000 personnel to the scene.The Chinese Navy has sent diving forces to search for the missing.The team is composed of soldiers from the navys fleets in the North Sea,East China Sea,andSouth China Sea,as well as students of the Naval University of Engine
22、ering.In addition,five helicopters were dispatched fromBeijingandHubeis provincial capital ofWuhanon Tuesday morning,along with an IL-76 transport plane.8.We can infer from the text that _.A.the incident was very sudden B.the weather benefited the rescue C.the ship had bad safety records D.the ships
23、 captain was drowned 9.Which of the following statements is TRUE about the Eastern Star?A.It was overloaded.B.Its been launched recently.C.It had 454 people on board.D.Its owner met similar incidents.10.Whats the main idea of the last paragraph?A.How people came to the rescue.B.Why the rescue was qu
24、ite difficult.C.What the rescue force consisted of.D.How the rescue operation went on.11.The authors purpose of writing the text is most likely to _.A.inform B.explain C.describe D.entertain D A lot of us lose lifes tough battles by starting a frontal attackwhen a touch of humor might well enable us
25、 to win Consider the case of a young friend of mine，who hita traffic jam on his way to work shortly after receiving an ultimatum about beinglate on the job Although there was a good reason for Sams a being lateserious illness at homehe decided that this by-now-familiar excuse wouldnt work any longer
26、His supervisor was probably already pacing up and down preparing a dismissal speech Yes，the boss wasSam entered the office at 9：35The place was as quiet as a locker room；everyone was hard at workSams supervisor came up to himSuddenly，Sam forced a grin and stretched out his hand“How do you do！”he sai
27、d“Im Sam Maynard Im applying for a job，which，I understand，became available just 35 minutes agoDoes the early bird get the worm？”The room exploded in laughterThe supervisor“clamped off”a smile and walked back to his officeSam Maynard had saved his jobwith the only tool that could win，a laugh Humor is
28、 a most effective，yet frequently neglected，means of handling the difficult situations in our lives It can be used for patching up differences，apologizing，saying“no”，criticizing，getting the other fellow to do what you want without his losingfaceFor some jobs，its the only tool that can succeedIt is a
29、way to discuss subjects so sensitive that serious dialog may start a quarrelFor example，many believe that comedians on television are doing more today for racial and religious tolerancethan people in any other forum 12.Why was Sam late for his job？A.Because he was ill B.Because he got up late C.Beca
30、use he was caught in a traffic jam D.He was busy applying for a new job 13.The main idea of this passage is _ A.Sam Maynard saved his job with humor B.humor is important in our lives C.early bird gets the worm D.humor can solve racial discriminations 14.The phrase“clamped off”in Paragraph 3 means _
31、A tried to hold back B.tried to set C.charged D.gave out 15.Which of the following statements can we infer from the passage？A.Many lose lifes battles for they are lacking in a sense of humor B.It wasnt the first time that Sam came late for his work C.Sam was supposed to come to his office at 8：30 D.
32、Humor is the most effective way of solving problems 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 How Can I Fight Laziness?Lazy people will never amount to anything in life.However,laziness can be defeated once a few changes have been made in your mind._16_.Many people lack sl
33、eep constantly,since they stay up too late and get up too earlyto prepare for work.These people have little motivation once they arrive home.Laziness works hand in hand with a lack of motivation and a tendency to put off things.By adjusting your sleep schedule to provide a few more hours of meaningf
34、ul rest,you can fight laziness throughout the day.Another way to fight laziness is to change your mind from passive to active.Some people treat their lives as if they were pushed from task to task.Others take a more proactive approach,viewing each task as a challenge they must overcome alone._17_ So
35、me people fight laziness by removing the temptations that surround them.A television in the living room may provide entertainment,but watching too much TV often contributes to laziness._18_Complete a few tasks and reward yourself with what you enjoy,such as a good dinner or a film.Laziness can also
36、be a lasting problem at home.Couples and children may all have different energy levels,but laziness can be spread if not dealt with immediately._19_Be the first to collect and wash dishes after a meal.Others in the home may eventually follow your example and perform their own task.It is difficult to
37、 practice laziness when you are surrounded by motivated people._20_Enough exercise and a balanced diet can help you to develop a healthy lifestyle,thus enabling you to have more energy and help lift your spirits.A.To fight family laziness,set an example.B.Knowing how to fight laziness is important.C
38、.One way to fight laziness is to get enough sleep.D.Finally,taking exercise regularly can help you fight laziness.E.With strong determination,you will be able to achieve your goal.F.Laziness sets in when you no longer feel in charge of your own life.G.Create a reward system for yourself,just as pare
39、nts do for a child.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 Last year I decided to do some volunteer work.I began to_21_on the Internet and discovered Volunteer USA.Three months later I_22_myself on a plane toPhoenix,Arizona.I was_23_at the though
40、t of living with loads of new people for three months.However,within fifteen minutes of_24_,my worries had gone.Everyone was so_25_and like-minded that it was very_26_to feel at home.I was sent to theCoronadoNational Forestfor my first 8-day_27_.We had to_28_everything we needed and walk three miles
41、 to where we worked.It may not seem like a_29_way but in 35heat and with a heavy pack,my legs were on fire.My job was to_30_a stairway out of rock.This_31_climbing up and down the side of a mountain inhabited(栖息)by mountain lions,although I should say they were only heard,never_32_.Three days later,
42、a beautiful stairway came into being.The_33_of knowing that my_34_will be on that mountainside for years to come is massive.But on the last night we were_35_in a thunderstorm.I woke up at midnight to find a swimming pool in my tent.The temperature was close to_36_.I had to spend the rest of the nigh
43、t trembling in the only_37_part of my tent._38_,I suffered a lot.But I know whatever I have to face in my life I was there and I_39_.I think I am much_40_for having taken part in the project.21.A.calculate B.negotiate C.advertise D.research 22.A.imagined B.introduced C.enjoyed D.found 23.A.annoyed B
44、.surprised C.scared D.excited 24.A.arriving B.sleeping C.thinking D.walking 25.A.confident B.friendly C.energetic D.curious 26.A.funny B.good C.lucky D.easy 27.A.tour B.project C.campaign D.course 28.A.drop B.make C.carry D.buy 29.A.nice B.safe C.long D.quick 30.A.build B.test C.clean D.guard 31.A.h
45、elped B.ended C.allowed D.meant 32.A.hunted B.trained C.seen D.fed 33.A.satisfaction B.ambition C.expectation D.intention 34.A.work B.memory C.record D.story 35.A.left B.caught C.attacked D.separated 36.A.boiling B.average C.normal D.freezing 37.A.tidy B.dry C.new D.soft 38.A.By the way B.Regardless
46、 of that C.Needless to say D.In either case 39.A.survived B.resisted C.escaped D.recovered 40.A.smarter B.stronger C.happier D.busier 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 The Titanic was the largest and most advanced passenger ship of its day.It was considered unsinkable.B
47、ut on 14th April 1912,on_41._(it)maiden voyage(首航)from England to New York,the ship_42._(strike)an iceberg in the North Atlantic and sank_43._(short)after midnight.Of the 2,223 people on board,1,517 drowned.So why did so many people die in the tragedy?Firstly,the Titanics owners fitted the ship_44._
48、only 20 lifeboats.They believed any more would spoil the_45._(appear)of the ship.But this meant there were only enough lifeboats for 1,178 passengers.Secondly,while_46._(load)the lifeboats,the crew observed the“women and children first”rule.This was_47._old custom that said women and children should
49、 be saved before men.Because at first men werent allowed in the lifeboats,many boats were lowered only half full._48._the lifeboats had been full,another 500 people might have been saved.In the end,74%of women passengers survived,but only 20%of men.And many of the men_49._survived were branded as co
50、wards(懦夫)when they got home.The wreck(残骸)of the Titanic_50._(find)in 1985.It lies about four kilometres below the surface of the water at the bottom of the ocean.第四部分 写作（共两节，满分 40 分）第一节短文改错（满分 10 分）51.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