届成都七中高三英语一模试题及参考答案.docx

1、届成都七中高三英语一模试题及参考答案2021届成都七中高三英语一模试题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AOn a rainy afternoon, maybe one of the following books will keep you company leisurely, allowing you to spend your time alone as well as stepping into a different world.Dont Shed Your Tear

2、s for Anyone Who Lives on These Streets,by Patricio PronIn April 1945,Italy, a writer disappeared at a conference and was found dead at another place. Thirty years later, a young man interviewed survivors from the conference, trying to uncover the truth about what happened and its consequences. This

3、 novel, by a well-known Argentine writer, explores art, crime and politics.When Breath Becomes Air, by Paul KalanithiAt thirty-six, Paul Kalanithi was diagnosed (诊断) with stage IV lung cancer. One day he was a doctor treating the dying, and the next he was a patient. This autobiography finds hope an

4、d beauty in the face of death as Kalanithi attempts to answer the question “What makes a life worth living?”.To Killa Mockingbird, by Harper LeeSet in a smallAlabamatown in the 1930s, the story focuses on honest, highly respected lawyer Atticus Finch who puts his career on the line when he agrees to

5、 represent Tom Robinson, a black man accused of committing a crime.Nobody Will Tell You This But Me: A true (as told to me) storyby Bess KalbBess Kalb saved every voicemail from her grandmother Bobby Bell who died at ninety. In this book, Bobby is speaking to Bess once more, in a voice as loving as

6、it ever was in life and brings us several generations of brave women. They include Bobbys mother, who traveled alone fromBelarustoAmericato survive, and Besss mother, who always fought against convention.1.What type of book is the first novel?A.Sci-fi. B.Biography.C.Detective books. D.History books.

7、2.Which book explores life and death?A.To Kill a MockingbirdB.When Breath Becomes AirC.Dont Shed Your Tears for Anyone Who Lives on These StreetsD.Nobody Will Tell You This But Me: A true (as told to me) story3.Who is the main character in the last novel?A.Bobby Bell. B.Bess Kalb. C.Besss mother. D.

8、Bobbys mother.BOne-year-old Tallulah turned purple and stopped moving after the sweet became stuck in her throat. Her mum Leigh-Anne said the drama began during a visit to her grandmas house when her grandparents gave her older kids some sweets.“Then at about 4:45 pm, Tallulah started to chokewe all

9、 went into a panic.”“It seemed like it went on for ages. Not one of us knew what to do.”“I rang an ambulance while my grandma and granddad tried to get the sweet to come up.”“Tallulah was panicking at first but then she started to go purpleshe almost had no oxygen left in her.”With her daughter limp

10、 (无力的) and time running out, LeighAnne knew she couldnt afford to wait for the ambulance to arrive.“The only thing I could think was to go out into the street.” She said.“I rushed out and screamed for someone to help while my grandma rushed out crying with Tallulah.”At exactly the moment, Caitlin, w

11、ho is studying public services atRedcarCollege, was passing byQueen Street. She said, “I was waiting to go to work when I heard someone screaming for help, so I ran straight over.”The 17-year-old girl added, “Something just clicked and I went into auto mode. The little girl was completely limp, so I

12、 checked her airways and tilted (使倾斜) her over and started hitting her back. I turned her round and tapped on her chest, then after what felt like forever she coughed up the sweet and spat it out.As soon as she started crying I felt a huge relief. I was just so pleased I was able to help.”Caitlin wa

13、s taught her lifesaving skills when she joined the Army Cadets four years ago.4. When did Tallulah get choked?A. While eating sweets. B. While enjoying a drama.C. While having a meal. D. While taking some medicine.5. Why did the family go out into the street?A. To buy some needed tools. B. To search

14、 for timely help.C. To get a breath of fresh air. D. To wait for the ambulance to arrive.6. Which of the following can best describe Caitlin?A. Brave and selfless. B. Kind and energetic.C. Determined and generous. D. Quick-thinking and helpful.7. What may be the best title for the text?A. First aid

15、skill sounds important. B. Screaming for help makes sense.C. Eating sweets endangers baby girl. D. Heroic teenager saves baby girls life.CJanet Fein, aged 84, received her bachelors degree from the University last week, having waited a long time for her chance to reach that goal.Growing up in the Br

16、onx area ofNew York City, Fein worked at a dress manufacturer after graduating early at the age of 16. After getting married, she spent 18 years staying home with her children. She held several jobs through her life, including 20 years as a secretary at a hospital until her retirement at age 77.Fein

17、 has had a full life. But even then, she was not ready to take it easy and rest during a well-earned retirement. She decided to major in sociology because she felt it was “substantial.”Fein took part in a state program that lets people who are 65 and older take free classes at public universities in

18、 Texasand kept going to class even as her health conditions worsened. During her studies, it became necessary for her to use a walker to get around and she required oxygen. She also developed knee problems. So, Fein took online classes to finish the last part of her degree requirements.Sheila Roller

19、son, Fein scollege advisor, and Carol, the professor told the media that Fein never showed signs of giving up even with all of her difficulties. She would speak up a lot in class and it just made for a more interesting class.Fein has also inspired Renee Brown, one of Feins caregivers. At 53, Renee p

20、lans to begin nursing school to further her career. “Renee, you can do it. If I can do it you can do it, and you will feel so good about it,” Brown remembers what Fein told her.8. What is the second paragraph mainly about?A. Janet Feins growth B. Janet Feins aim C. Janet Feins job experiences D. Jan

21、et Feins regrets9. What does the underlined phrase “substantial” in paragraph 3 refer to?A. Interesting B. ValuableC. Easy D. Affordable10. What can be learned about Fein according to the passage?A. Fein lived on little money after her retirement.B. Fein had a problem with her arms while at universi

22、ties.C. The Internet played a role in Feins university education.D. The good health helped Fein get her bachelors degree.11. What is Janet Fein like according to the passage?A. Hardworking and humorous. B. Determined and generous.C. Positive and patient. D. Inspiring and perseverant.DIf youve ever h

23、ad a dog, you know just how deep a connection you can develop with “mans best friend”. But a dog has a much shorter life span about 12 to 15 years long than humans, which means every dog owner has to go through the heartbreaking moment when their loving pet passes away.Why not make a clone of that d

24、og then? This is the solution offered by a South Korean company, Sooam Biotech Research Foundation. The company has successfully cloned at least 400 dogs, mostly for US customers, ever since it pioneered the technique in 2005. Now, Sooam Biotech is planning to introduce their business toUKdog owners

25、, offering them dogs that look just like their lost ones.Meanwhile, another dog is selected to supply an egg.Researchers then replace the DNA in the egg with that from the skin cell and implant the egg into the womb (子宫) of a female dog. The egg grows into a puppy over the following two months. To c

26、lone a dog, researchers first need to take a skin cell from a living dog or one that has just died.The whole process takes less than a day, but it comes at a shockingly high price around 63,000 (614,000 yuan). But if you cant afford it now, you can also save the cells in a laboratory and access them

27、 at a later date. Just like identical twins of humans, they share the exact same DNA but there will still be small differences between them. “The spots on a Dalmatian clone will be different, for example,” Insung Hwang, head of Sooam Biotech, toldThe Guardian. However, as magical as cloning might so

28、und, there is no guarantee that the cloned dog will be a perfect replica of the original one.Dog owners will also have to accept the fact that personality is not “clone-able”. Apart from genes, personality is also determined by upbringing and environment, which are both “random elements that cloning

29、 technologies simply cannot overcome”, Professor Tom Kirkwood atNewcastle University,UK, toldThe Telegraph.Perhaps bringing our dogs back with cloning is not the best way to remember them after all.Kirkwood, a dog owner himself, pointed out: “An important aspect of our relationship with them is comi

30、ng to terms with the pain of letting go.”12. According to the article, Sooam Biotech Research Foundation is _.A. working on plans to help dog owners enjoy their pets longerB. offering a way to help dogs give birth to more puppiesC. providing a service that will make copies of pet dogsD. introducing

31、a completely new technique to clone dogs13. Which of the following statements about dog cloning is TRUE according to the article?A. Dog cloning technology hadnt been put into practice until recently.B. Dog cloning is very expensive and usually takes several months to complete.C. Dog cloning is very

32、popular among US andUKpet owners.D. Cloned dogs might develop different habits and characteristics even though they look very similar.14. Which of the following shows the correct order of the dog cloning process?a. an egg is taken from another dogb. a skin cell is taken from the pet dog and saved in a laboratoryc. the egg is placed in the womb of a female dogd. the DNA of the egg is replaced by the DNA from the skin celle. the egg grows into a puppy in two monthsA. acb