2020-2021学年成都理工大学附属中学高三英语期中考试试题及参

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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

Shopping centers，stadiums and universities may soon have a new tool to help fight crime.

ACaliforniacompany called Knightscope says its robots can predict and prevent crime. Knightscope says the goal is to reduce crime by half in areas the robots guard.

William Santana Li is the chief executive officer of Knightscope. He says，\"These robot security guards will change the world. Our planet has more than seven billion people on it. It's going to quickly get to nine billion people. The security equipmentthat we have globally is just not going to develop that fast. The company's Autonomous Data Machines can become the eyes and ears of law enforcement（执法）.\"

\"You want them to be machines plus humans. Let. the machines do the heavy and sometimes dangerous work and let the humans do the strategic decision-making work，so it's always working all together.\"

The machines do not carry weapons but they have day and night video cameras which are able to turn 360 degrees and can also sense chemical and biological weapons.

Some people may become concerned about their privacy, especially in connection with the video recordings. Some people may worry that such recordings will appear on the Internet. Eugene Volokh, a law professor at the UCLA School of Law, says the machines have to be used in the right way and it will be interesting to see how state laws deal with this kind of video.

William Santana Li says there is a long waiting list for the robots in theUS. Workers in the company are working overtime to meet the demands of the market. At least 25 other countries are also interested in these robot security guards.

1. What can this new tool do for humans? A. Make strategic decisions. B. Keep watching day and night. C. Carry heavy weapons. D. Stop crime autonomously.

2. Why are some people worried about the new robots?

A. Their privacy may be let out. B. The robots are very expensive. C. Robots will replace humans. D. They will be out of work soon.

3. Which of the following can be the best title of the text? A. Robots Are Becoming More Popular B. Robots Contribute aLotto the World C. Robots Are in Great Demand Now D. Security Robots Could Help Cut Crime

B

I’ve never been the kind of person to say, “it’s the thought that counts” when it comes to gifts. That was until a couple of weeks ago, when my kids gave me a present thatblew me away.

For years now, I’ve been wanting to sell our home, the place where my husband and I raised our kids. But to me, this house is much more than just a building.

In the front room, there’s a wall that has hundreds of pencil lines, marking the progress of my children’s growth. Every growth stage is marked in grey, with each child’s name and the date they were measured. Of all the objects and all the memories, it’s this one thing in a home that’s the hardest to leave behind. Friends I know have returned home after work only to discover their wall of heights has been freshly painted over. A new paint job wouldn’t normally be greeted by tears, but erasing that evidence of motherhood hurts more than it should. Our kids grow in so many ways, but the wall is physical evidence of their progress, right there for everyone to see. Over the years, I’ve talked about how much I would hate leaving that wall behind when I moved, even though the last marks were made 10 years ago when my kids stopped growing.

So one day, while I was at work, my childrendecided to do something about it.

They hired Jacquie Manning, a professional photographer whose work is about capturing (捕捉) the beautiful things in life, from clear lakes and skies to diamonds and ballgowns (舞会礼服).

She came to our house while I was at work, and over several hours, took photos of the hundreds of drawings and lines, little grey fingerprints (手印), and old marks. Somehow, she managed to photograph all those years of memories perfectly. Afterwards, she put all the photos together into one image, transforming them into a beautiful history of my family.

Three weeks later, my children’s wonderful gift made its way to me—a life-size photo of the pencil lines and

fingerprints that represents entire lifetimes of love and growth.

4. The underlined phrase in Para. I “blew me away” probably means “________”. A. attracted me B. surprised me C. accepted me D. refused me 5. What does the house really mean to the author? A. A house. B. Buildings. C. An object. D. Memories. 6. What surprised the friends I know after work? A. Finding the wall repainted. B. Erasing the fingerprints. C. Greeting them by tears. D. Leaving the wall unfinished. 7. What is the best title for the text? A. Gift Made with Love B. Buildings Made by Children C. A Very Wonderful Painting D. A Family History

C

The market for tourism in remote areas is booming as never before. Countries all across the world are actively promoting their wilderness regions-such as mountains, Arctic lands, deserts, small islands and wetlands— to high-spending tourists. The attraction of these areas is obvious: by definition, wilderness tourism requires little or no initial investment. But that does not mean that there is no cost.

Once a location is established as a main tourist destination, the effects on the local community are profound. Hill-farmers can make more money from foreign travellers than working in their fields. It is not surprising that many o£ them give up their farm-work. In some hill-regions, this has led to a serious decline in farm output and a change in the local diet, because there is lacking labour to maintain terraces and irrigation systems. The result has been that many people in these regions have turned to outside supplies of rice and other foods.

InArcticand desert societies, year-round survival has traditionally depended on hunting animals and fish and collecting fruit over a ly short season. However, as some inhabitants become involved in tourism, they no longer have time to collect wild food; this has led to increasing dependence on bought food and stores. What should they

do if these new sources of income dry up?

The physical impact of visitors is another serious problem associated with the growth in adventure tourism. Much attention has focused on erosion along major roads, but perhaps more important are the forest destruction and impacts on water supplies arising from the need to provide tourists with cooked food and hot showers. In both mountains and deserts, slow-growing trees are often the main sources of fuel and water supplies may be limited through heavy use.

8. Why are some countries promoting the wilderness regions to tourists? A. The wildness regions are accessible to tourists. B. The landscapes there are beautiful and unique.

C. Developing tourism there doesn't need much investment. D. Lots of high-spending tourists prefer such remote regions. 9. What is the effect of tourism on the local community? A. Many hill farmers have turned to outside supplies of foods. B. There is enough labour to maintain terraces and irrigation systems. C. Farm output there has increased and local diet has changed. D. The local people's new sources of income will dry up soon. 10. Which might be the best title of the passage?

A. The future of wilderness tourism. B. The impacts of wilderness tourism.

C. The destruction of wilderness tourism. D. The disadvantages of wilderness tourism. 11. If there is one more paragraph following the last paragraph, what will it talk about? A. The effects on local people. B. The solutions tothese problems.

C. The choices of adventure tourists. D. The reasons for visiting remote areas.

D

Did you know people who live in different parts ofChinahave different habits and preferences? For example, people from southernChinaprefer to eat vegetables, while people from northChinalike to eat meat. According to a new study in a journal, gene variations (变异) might be responsible for these differences. Researchers fromChina’s BGI collected genetic information from 141,431 Chinese women, who came from 31 provinces and consisted of 36 ethnic minority groups.

They found that natural selection has played an important role in the ways that people living in different regions of China have developed, affecting their food preferences, immunities (免疫力) to illness and physical

features.

A variation of the gene FADS2 is more commonly found in northern people. It helps people metabolize (新陈代谢) fatty acids, which suggests a diet that is rich in flesh. This is due to climate differences.Northern Chinais at a higher latitude. This weather is difficult to grow vegetables in. Therefore, northerners tend to eat more meat.

The study also found differences in the immune systems of both groups. Most people in southernChinacarry the gene CR1, which protects against malaria. Malaria was once quite common in southernChina. In order to survive, the genes of people in the south evolved to fight against this disease. However, people in the south are also more sensitive to certain illnesses, as they lack the genes to stop them.

Genes can also cause physical differences between northerners and southerners. Most northerners have the ABCC11 gene, which causes dry earwax, less body smell and fewer sweats. These physical differences are also more beneficial to living in cold environments. Southerners are less likely to have this gene, as it did not develop in their population.

12. What did the new study focus on? A. Regions. B. Eating habits.

C. Gene variations. D. Ethnic minority groups. 13. What is the main function of the gene FADS2? A. It helps store fat. B. It helps digest meat. C. It helps gain weight. D. It helps treat an illness. 14. According to the study, most northerners ________. A. sweat less frequently B. are immune to malaria

C. prefer vegetables to meat D. are more sensitive to climates 15. How many differences did the study find related to genes?

A. Two. B. Three. C. Four. D. Five. 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

Keeping curious kids from disrupting wildlife

Interacting with the wild, naturally curious kids tend to collect seashells at the beach or keep small wildlife as pets.____16____So how to help kids protect the wild while enjoying spending time outsides? Here are alternatives for some of the most common outdoor behavior no-nos.

Take an interest, not things. Kids show interest in picking flowers, rocks, or shells outdoors. They’re part of

wildlife's habitat and play an important role.____17____Let kids explore with a magnifying glass (放大镜)instead of their curious fingers. Let whatever they find outside stay outside.

____18____It seems a fun idea to throw pieces of bread to ducks. Animals have unique dietary needs that are different from humans. Eating human food can make them sick or become dependent on human food. Bears are an example of animals that often have to be killed after developing a taste for human food.

Admire animal afar, not disrupt nearby. The urge to take a photo with a squirrel, bird, or slow-moving turtle can be strong for kids.____19____Instead, remind kids to stay away and show them how to use a camera's zoom button, or just admire with their eyes.

Take well-worn paths, not off-road romps (嬉戏). Kicking piles of leaves, stepping on bushes, and walking through forested areas can unintentionally scare wildlife. If surprised animals defend their homes, everyone could get hurt. Nobody likes having a guest come in and destroy their home and act rudely.____20____ A. Keep snacks away from animals. B. Share food if animals are hungry.

C. Exposure to them develops kids’ love and curiosity. D. The same rule applies to visiting wildlife in their homes. E. Animals rely on plants for hiding; rocks and shells, for homes. F. Approaching animals disrupts what they do for survival, such as eating. G. Despite innocent purposes, kids’ curiosity accidentally damages the wild.

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

I lost most of my hair due to a disease. When my grandchildren visited me, I wore my wig (假发). Since it looked____21____to my natural hair, the kids weren't aware of the____22____.

All went well until my four-year-old granddaughter____23____walked into my bedroom one morning. She saw a(n)____24____creature and her grandma's wig on the table. She screamed in____25____.

My grandson, who was seven, had heard about my disease and tried to____26____his sister, but she was too upset to recognize me. I finally made her believe after much____27____that I was truly her grandmother.

Several weeks after my grandchildren retuned home, a small____28____arrived in the mail. I felt surprised because I hadn't____29____anything. Then I found my grandson's name and address in the upper left-hand comer!

Although______30______to receive something from him, I couldn't______31______why he would have sent

me a gift. Then, without______32______to bring it indoors, I tore the parcel (包裹) open. I reached inside and______33______a handmade hat.

When I placed this______34______on my head, I let out a satisfied sigh. It was so______35______as if someone were giving me a warm hug. And the______36______was perfect: tight enough to stay on my head, but loose enough to______37______comfortably.

Later, I learned that my grandson had been troubled during his visit. As soon as he returned home, he______38______several days of play to create something his grandmother______39______.

My hair has grown back now and I don't need to wear that hat anymore. this__________40__________present is one I will always value.

21. A. familiar B. useful C. necessary D. similar 22. A. disease B. difficulty C. difference D. possibility 23. A. finally B. unexpectedly C. formally D. frequently 24. A. hairless B. lovely C. little D. expressionless 25. A. excitement B. regret C. sadness D. terror 26. A. encourage B. calm C. observe D. protect 27. A. explanation B. argument C. thought D. discussion 28. A. hat B. wig C. package D. box 29. A. borrowed B. ordered C. lost D. made 30. A. surprised B. nervous C. delighted D. fortunate 31. A. remember B. imagine C. describe D. believe 32. A. waiting B. rising C. helping D. agreeing 33. A. put in B. passed on C. picked out D. pulled out 34. A. container B. creation C. parcel D. tool 35. A. beautiful B. modern C. popular D. soft 36. A. color1 B. design C. model D. size 37. A. wear B. tie C. adjust D. take

38. A. valued B. recorded C. gave up D. found out 39. A. needed B. asked C. missed D. appreciated 40. A. expensive B. free C. natural D. thoughtful 第二节（共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分）

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Two special friends inthe Cincinnatiarea have created a ____41.____(merry) Christmas than ever for the children and families affected during the pandemic, and it ___42.___(inspire) by the experience of gratitude they both felt as they grew up.

Jordynn and her best friend Skylar started Make a Kid Merry, ____43.____organization that provides holiday gifts to kids—the same support as their own moms received years ago.

____44.____(grow) up, both Jordynn and Skylar were raised by single mothers, and this fueled their desire this year ___45.___(make) sure they “pay it forward” to offer support to other kids of single-parent families during the holidays.

COVID-19 has influenced numerous families since it ____46.____ (break) out, so the two friends decided to set providing gifts for 50 kids ____47.____ their goal. They asked for community____48.____(donate), and enlisted friends as elves (精灵) to ______49.______(beautiful) wrap the gifts and deliver them.

“We both come from single-mother households, ______50.______resulted in the fact that we both had to be sponsored for Christmases before,” Jordynn told WCPO news. “We just wanted to be able to create a way to give back to our community.”

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：在错的词下划一横线，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； 只允许修改10处，多者(从第11处起)不计分。

I recently had a bad cold. My Chinese friends suggested that I drank some hot water, it made me think of some common home remedies (家庭疗法) back in the US.

When I was about 10, I got the flu, and my mom didn’t take me to the doctor. First, she had me to take several hot showers. Then, she told me to put on as much clothes as I could. After that, I slept on a thick blanket. I was sweating so much that I felt like I’d just taken a bath. Within a day, my flu gone.

This kind of “sweating” is the common home remedy in the West. Another remedies include drinking ginger soda when you have a stomachache and eat chicken noodle soup when you have a cold.

第二节书面表达（满分25分）

52.假定你是李华，校剪纸俱乐部（paper-cutting club），想邀请外教Henry一起参观中国剪纸艺术展。请给他写封邮件，内容包括：

1、展览主题；2、展览时间、地点；3、展览内容。

注意：1、词数100左右；

2、可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。 Dear Henry,

I'm Li Hua, the leader of the paper-cutting club in our school.

____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Yours sincerely,

Li Hua

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1. B 2. A 3. D

4. B 5. D 6. A 7. A

8. C 9. A 10. B 11. B

12. C 13. B 14. A 15. B

16. G 17. E 18. A 19. F 20. D

21. D 22. C 23. B 24. A 25. D 26. B 27. A 28. C 29. B 30. C 31. B 32. A 33. D 34. B 35. D 36. D 37. A 38. C 39. A 40. D

41. merrier 42. was inspired

43. an 44. Growing 45. to make

46. broke 47. as 48. donation(s) 49. beautifully 50. which

51.(1). drank→drink

(2). it→which或it前加and (3). and→but

(4). 删掉me后面的to (5). much→many

(6). on→under/ in (7). gone前面∧was (8). the→a

(9). Another→Other (10). eat→eating 52.略