重庆一中2016届高三半期测试英语试卷及答案

1、重庆一中2016届高三半期测试英语试卷及答案第二部分 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ADear Derrick ,Although under great pressure , we all get on well with each other in this large office . You are one of the people who keep the social temperature at such a comfortable setting . I dont

2、know anyone in the office who is better liked than you .You can perhaps help with this . The collection of contributions towards gifts for employees personal-life events is becoming a little troubling . Certainly , the group sending of a gift is reasonable now and then . In the past month , however

3、, there have been collections for two baby shower gifts , one wedding shower gift , two weeding gifts , one funeral(葬礼)remembrance , four birthday gifts , and three graduation gifts .Its not only the collected-from who are growing uncomfortable ( and poor ) , but the collected-for feel uneasy receiv

4、ing gifts from people who dont know them outside the office , who wouldnt even recognize their graduating children , their marrying daughters and sons , or their dead relatives .This is basically a kind gesture ( and one that people think well of you for ) , but the practice seems to have become too

5、 wide-ranging and feels improper in todays office setting .Thank you for understanding .21. The underlined word “ contributions ” probably means _ .A. reports B. suggestions C. understanding D. money22. Derrick is expected to _ .A. show more kindness .B. discontinue the present practiceC. quit being

6、 the organizer for gift givingD. know more about co-workers families23. This is basically a letter of _ .A. apology B. dissatisfaction C. appreciation D. sympathyBRussias security chief has blamed an act of terror for the Russian A321 airliner crash in Egypt last month which killed 224 people . What

7、ever happened , the tragedy raises sad memories of horrific airplane crashes that have cost thousands of lives in recent decades .Some of the worst such incidentslike four crashes in frightening succession into New Yorks World Trade Center , the Pentagon and rural Pennsylvania on September 11 , 2001

8、 the 1988 downing of Pan Am Flight 103 in Lockerbie , Scotland and a 1977 crash involving the apparent hijacking of a Malaysian Airlines jet that left 100 deadinvolved terrorist activity . But there are many others that did not , with mechanical problems , pilot error or other reasons blamed for los

9、s of life . Below are some examples of the latter : crashes that left at least 200 people dead in each incident . March 27 , 1977 : A KLM Royal Dutch Airlines Boeing 747 beginning its takeoff crashed into Pan American World Airways Boeing 747 then still on the runway at the Los Rodeos Airport at Ten

10、erife in the Canary Islands . A total of 574 people , aboard both planes , died .July 11 , 1991 : The landing gear of a Nigeria Airways DC-8 catches fire shortly after takeoff Jeddah , Saudi Arabia . It doesnt make it back to the airport , crashing nose-down less than 10,000 feet short of the runway

11、 and killing all 261 people aboard .April 26 , 1994 : The pilot of a China Airlines Flight 140 alerts the control tower at Japans Nagoya Airport of his intention not to land and try another approach . But something goes wrong and , a short time later , the Airbus A300 crashes leading to 264 deathsth

12、ough a few passengers do survive .September 2 , 1998 : A Swissair jetliner that had departed New Yorks Kennedy airport on its way to Geneva , Switzerland , goes down off the coast of Nova Scotia , Canada none of the 229 people aboard Flight 111 make it . Investigators believe that the MD-11 lost all

13、 electrical power immediately before the crash .June 1 , 2009 : Air France Flight 447 is on the way from Rio de Janiero to Paris when it and its 228 passengers and crew go missing somewhere over the Atlantic Ocean . Its not until five days later that the first bodies are found about 600 miles off th

14、e northern coast of Brazil . Two years later , French authorities blame the crash on equipment breakdown .24. The first paragraph is intended to _ .A. memorize those people aboard the Russian A321 airline .B. direct attention to some disastrous air plane crashes .C. show it is the most serious incid

15、ent in history .D. analyze the cause of the disaster and blame the airline company .25. Which air crash resulted from terrorist attack ?A. China Airlines Flight 140B. Air France Flight 447C. Pan Am Flight 103D. Swissair Jetliner Flight 11126. Which of the following statements is not true ?A. Two pla

16、nes of the same type hit each other on March 27 , 1977 .B. There were over 264 people aboard China Airlines Flight 140 .C. Swissair Jetliner Flight 111 crashed during its landing .D. It took five days to find some bodies of Air France Flight 447 .27. Which of the following might be the best title fo

17、r the text ?A. Russian Airlines Plane Crash B. Air Crash InvestigationC. Deadliest Airline Crashes D. Mysteries of Air crashesCWhat is the nature of the scientific attitude , the attitude of the man or woman who studies and applies science ? We all know that science plays an important role in the so

18、cieties in which we live . A great many people believe , however , that the progress of civilization depends on two different aspects of science . The first of these is the application of the machines , products and systems of applied knowledge that scientists and technologists develop , through whi

19、ch we improves the structure of society and helps man to gain increasing control over his environment . The second aspect is the application by all members of society of the special methods of thought and action that scientists use in their work .What are these special methods of thinking and acting

20、 ? First of all , it seems that a successful scientist is full of curiosity he wants to find out how and why the universe works . He usually directs his attention towards problems which he notices have no satisfactory explanation , and looks for hidden relationships even if the data available seem t

21、o be unconnected . Moreover , he thinks he can improve the existing conditions and enjoys trying to solve the problems which this involves .He is a good observer , accurate , patient and objective and applieslogical thought to the observations he makes . He uses the facts he observes to the fullest

22、extent . For example , trained observers obtain a very large amount of information about a star mainly from the accurate analysis of the simple lines that appear in a spectrum(光谱).He is always skeptical he does not accept statements which are not based on the most complete evidence available and the

23、refore rejects authority as the only basis for truth . Scientists always check statements and make experiments carefully and objectively to test them . These seem to be some of the ways in which a successful scientist or technologist thinks and acts .28. According to the first paragraph , many peopl

24、e hold the view that _ .A. scientists from different fields have different scientific attitudes .B. the application of scientific knowledge determines scientific attitude .C. the attitude of scientists contributes to the development of society .D. all members of a society should use scientific disco

25、veries in their work .29. What can we know about curiosity ?A. It provides successful scientists satisfactory explanation .B. It gives rise to an interest in interpersonal relationship .C. It encourages scientists to look for new ways of acting .D. It leads to efforts to investigate potential connec

26、tions .30. A successful scientist would _ .A. always question unconvincing statementsB. easily cooperate with other researchersC. always use imagination in his workD. reject the evidence from the authority31. What is the authors attitude towards the topic ?A. critical B. objective C. unclear D. prej

27、udicedDAcross the rich world , well-educated people increasingly work longer than the less-skilled . Some 65% of American men aged 62-74 with a professional degree are in the workforce , compared with 32% of men with only a high-school certificate . This gap is part of a deepening divide between the

28、 well-educated well-off and the unskilled poor . Rapid technological advance has raised the incomes of the highly skilled while squeezing those of the unskilled . The consequences , for individuals and society , are profound .The world is facing an astonishing rise in the number of old people . The

29、experience of the 20th century , when greater longevity translated into more years in retirement rather than more years at work , has persuaded many observers that this change will lead to slower economic growth , and create government budget problems . But the idea of a sharp division between the w

30、orking young and the unemployed old misses a new trend , the growing gap between the skilled and the unskilled folk are working longer . The divide is most extreme in America , where well-educated baby-boomers are putting off retirement while many less-skilled younger people have dropped out of the

31、workforce .Policy is partly responsible . Many European governments have abandoned policies that used to encourage people to retire early . Rising life expectancy(预期寿命), combined with the replacement of generous defined-benefit pension plans with less generous defined-contribution ones , means that

32、even the better-off must work longer to have a comfortable retirement . But the changing nature of work also plays a big role . Pay has risen sharply for the highly educated , and those people continue to get rich rewards into old age because these days the educated elderly are more productive than

33、the previous generation . Technological change may well strengthen that shift : the skills that make up for computers , from management knowhow to creativity , do not necessarily decline with age .32. What has helped deepen the divide between the well-off and the poor ?A. Longer life expectanciesB.

34、Rapid technological advanceC. Profound changes in the workforceD. A growing number of the well educated33. Which is not the reason for the falling employment rate among younger unskilled people ?A. Policies which supports peoples early retirement are removed .B. The changing nature of work requires

35、people with computer skills .C. The educated old work more efficiently than the generation before .D. Skills are highly valued regardless of age .34. Which of the following statement is true ?A. The unemployed old has become a common phenomenon in modern society .B. Observers predict government budg

36、et will reduce in the future .C. People may enjoy generous defined-benefits in many European computers .D. Well-educated people tend to work longer .35. What is the passage mainly about ?A. Competition in the job market is more fierce between the old and the young .B. More and more young people lose

37、 their jobs for lack of skills .C. Technological development and the aging population create deep effects .D. The aging problem is an issue we should urgently deal with .第二节(共5小题;每小题2分，满分10分)(原创)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。We all get stressed at one time or another . 36 . But stress tha

38、t goes on for more than a few weeks can affect your health . Here are some ways to help you remove your stress .37Studies of both animals and humans show that social contact can help tone down the bodys physical response to stress . So cultivate a network of people you can turn to . Share whats both

39、ering you with a friend and ask for some helpful advice . Avoid people who always need something without giving back , or who are constantly moody or depressed .Get OrganizedSet aside a place for bills , paperwork , and letters . Store items you use most often in accessible places . Spend five minut

40、es straightening your office or main living area at the end of the day . Keep a long-range calendar and a short-range to-do list . 38Dont make Your To-Do List long .After youve written your to-do list , take your time . 39 . If you cant remove certain tasks , try to have someone else do them . For i

41、nstance , hire a neighborhood teenager to do the yard work , or skip coking and order in .Carve Time for YourselfGive higher priority to your “ relax and renewal ” time . Include it in your schedule at least every other day . 40 . Or spend some time alone reading or listening to music you love .A. D

42、ecide whats most important to you in the long run .B. Take it out on others .C. Different people feel it in different ways .D. Lean On Others .E. You can cut out an activity to make time for your hobby .F. Its a healthy reaction to changes and challenges .G. Check off items as you finish them .第三部分

43、英语知识运用(共两节，满分45分)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。Two powerful forces are Optimism and pessimism(悲观主义). Each of us must choose which we want to 41 our future and our expectations . We can choose to laugh or cry , bless or 42 . Its our decision :

44、From which perspective do we want to view life ? Will we look up in 43 or down in desperation ? I choose to 44 the positive and skip right over the negative . An optimistic attitude is not a luxury its a(n) 45 . It will determine how you feel , perform , and get along with other people . 46 , negati

45、ve thoughts , attitudes , and expectations 47 themselves , which creates a dark place where no one wants to live .Years ago , I drove into a service station to get some 48 , feeling great . As I paid for it , the attendant said to me , “ How do you feel ? ” That seemed like a(n) 49 question , but I

46、felt fine and told him so . “ You dont look well , ” he replied . This takes me completely by surprise . A little 50 confidently , I told him that I had 51 felt better . Without hesitation , he continued to tell me how bad I looked and that my skin appeared yellow . By the time I left the service st

47、ation , I was feeling a little 52 . About a block away , I pulled over to the side of the road to look at my face in the 53 . How did I feel ? Had I picked up some 54 disease ?On another beautiful day , when I into that gas station , feeling 55 again . I figured out what had happened . The place had

48、 recently been painted a bright , distasteful 56 , and the light reflecting 57 the walls made everyone inside look as though they had hepatitis(肝炎)! I wondered how many other people had 58 the way I did . I had let one short conversation with a total 59 change my attitude for an entire day . He told

49、 me I looked sick , and before long , I was actually feeling sick . That single 60 observation had a great effect on the way I felt and acted . The only thing more powerful than negativism is a word of optimism and hope .41. A. shape B. discover C. figure D. ruin42. A. forgive B. complaint C. praise

50、 D. regret43. A. vain B. anger C. action D. hope44. A. value B. analyze C. evaluate D. introduce45. A. necessity B. opportunity C. quality D. identity46. A. Actually B. Consequently C. Accordingly D. Contrarily47. A. rely on B. feed on C. go on D. take on48. A. advice B. direction C. gas D. help49.

51、A. familiar B. ordinary C. strange D. easy50. A. more B. too C. quite D. less51. A. never B. ever C. once D. always52. A. uneasy B. unconcerned C. unsatisfied D. unaffected53. A. mirror B. river C. forest D. sun54. A. light B. kind C. rare D. common55. A. find B. upset C. sick D. calm56. A. gray B.

52、blue C. yellow D. red57. A. in B. off C. over D. through58. A. quit B. adapted C. answered D. reacted59. A. liar B. manager C. passer-by D. stranger60. A. positive B. negative C. careful D. deep第II卷第二节(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或括号内单词的正确形式。Its easy for us to see how useful gratitude can be to 61 ( we )