2021届成都市石室锦城外国语学校高三英语第三次联考试卷及答案解析.pdf

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1、2021 届成都市石室锦城外国语学校高三英语第三次联考试卷及答案解析 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 The“laugh out loud”face is officially the worlds most popular emoji,according to researchers from Adobe(ADBE)who surveyed 7,000 users across the United States,the United Kingdom,Ger

2、many,France,Japan,Australia,and South Korea.The“thumbs up”emoji came in second,followed by the“red heart”emoji.The flirtatious“wink and kiss”and“sad face with a tear”emojis respectively rounded out the top five.The software maker on Thursday released the findings from its 2021 Global Emoji Trend Rep

3、ort ahead of World Emoji Day on Saturday.Adobes latest Emoji Trend report also examined the three most misunderstood emojis in the world.The“eggplant”symbol edged out the“peach”and the“clown”emojis respectively as the most confusing for users.The vast majority of emoji users(90%)believe the modern d

4、ay hieroglyphs make it easier for them to express themselves.Eighty nine percent of respondents said emojis simplify communicating across language barriers.And 67%said they think people who use emojis are friendlier,funnier and cooler than those who dont.A slight majority of respondents said they ar

5、e more comfortable expressing emotions through emojis than talking on the phone or in person.More than half of global emoji users(55%)said using emojis in communications has positively impacted their mental health.Seventy six percent of those surveyed said emojis are an important communication tool

6、for creating unity,respect and understanding.And 88%said they feel more empathetic toward people who use emojis.1.What are the three most popular emojis according to the passage?A.clown thumbs up laugh out loud B.laugh out loud thumbs up wink and kiss C.laugh out loud thumbs up red heart D.thumbs up

7、 red heart sad face with a tear 2.Which emoji is the most confusing one for users?A.Peach.B.Eggplant.C.Clown.D.Wink and kiss.3.Which of the following best describes the attitude of most people surveyed to emojis?A.Favorable.B.Passive.C.Indifferent.D.Doubtful.B“We are running out of space and the onl

8、y places to go to are other worlds.Spreading out may be the only thing that saves us from ourselves.I am convinced that humans need to leave Earth.”These are the words of the famous scientist Stephen Hawking,spoken at a science festival inNorwayin 2017,a year before his death.Hawking was not alone i

9、n this view.Many experts feel that the only way for humanity to last far into the future is to colonize other planets.That way,if an asteroid,a terrible disease,nuclear war,or some other disaster strikes Earth,civilization as we know it would still have a chance.Mars is one of the most tempting dest

10、inations.NASA,theUnited Arab Emirates,the private company SpaceX,and the organization Mars One all have plans to send humans there.“Either we spread Earth to other planets,or we risk going extinct,SpaceX founder Elon Musk said at a conference in 2013.But not everyone agrees that colonizing Mars or a

11、ny other planet is such a great plan.The most common argument against going is that its just too expensive or dangerous.It will take huge amounts of money and other resources just to get people there,let alone set up a place for them to live.Its not even clear if humans could survive on Mars.One of

12、the biggest dangers there is deadly radiation that bombards the planet.Maybe all the time and money people would pour into a Mars mission would be better spent on more urgent projects here on Earth,like dealing with poverty or climate change.Some experts argue that handling a problem like an asteroi

13、d strike or disease outbreak while staying here on Earth would be much easier and less expensive than surviving on a new planet.In addition,moving to a new planet could harm or destroy anything that already lives there.Mars seems uninhabited,but it could possibly host microbial life.Human visitors m

14、ay destroy this life or permanently change or damage the Martian environment.Some feel thats too much of a risk to take.What do you think?Should humans colonize outer space or stay home?4.What can be inferred from the passage?A.Many experts insist that humans should take the risk.B.Mars is the most

15、attractive destinations for human beings.C.Hawking firmly believes the only way to save humans is moving to Mars.D.All the other experts dont agree with Hawkings idea.5.Why do some experts disagree with the plan to colonize Mars?A.It will cost much more money to settle on Mars than on Earth.B.It is

16、too long a distance from the Earth to the Mars.C.Human visitors will bring diseases to Martian environment.D.The deadly radiation that bombards the planet is the biggest danger.6.Whats the writing purpose of the passage?A.To raise peoples awareness of protecting the environment.B.To present differen

17、t opinions on whether to move to the Mars.C.To arouse readers reflection on whether to colonize outer space.D.To inspire people to deal with the environmental problems.7.In which section of a magazine is the passage most likely from?A.Fiction.B.Current affairs.C.Social Studies.D.Science.C“My P.E.tea

18、cher taught me maths.”It has been a common joke for years but when a P.E.teacher applied for the head-teacher job,many parents worried that“the joke could come true”.Some parents asked,“Does the P.E.teacher know maths and English?If not,how is he supposed to tutor the students?”But there were still

19、parents who believed P.E.teachers had more time to discipline the students since they didnt have many classes.This concern is actually a“subject bias”,that is,choosing a P.E.teacher as the head-teacher is not good for the students grades since he doesnt know Chinese,maths,or English.It is acceptable

20、 for Chinese teachers,maths teachers and English teachers to be head-teachers because these subjects are important to entrance exams and scores.Such a concern reflects parents anxiety in the current educational environment,which tends to link the head-teachers responsible subject with the facts whet

21、her the school cares about the class and the childrens performances in the subject.Many people care about their kids academic performances only.They dont care about their kids P.E.performance at all.Even if kids have P.E.classes,parents care little.P.E.teachers are in humble position and their class

22、es are often occupied by other teachers.Of course,if students,P.E.performance is related to grades and entrance exams,parents wont mind“a P.E.teacher being the head-teacher”.At the moment,P.E.is gradually included in entrance exams.In terms of high school entrance examination,Guangzhouwill launch a

23、new high school entrance exam which includes P.E.performance and Health examination in 2021,raising the score to 70 points.In terms of the college entrance examination,universities having the right of independent enrollments added P.E.tests to their entrance exams in 2019.This practice is seen as an

24、 important signal that the assessment of physical fitness and athletic ability,which are important aspects of a students overall quality,may be included in the college entrance examination in the future.We hope that its a trend for P.E.teachers,music teachers and art teachers to become head-teachers

25、.8.By saying“My P.E.teacher taught me maths”,what does the author intend to show us?A.It is just a joke that seldom happened in reality.B.P.E.teachers hardly assist students in maths.C.P.E.teachers are good at teaching maths.D.Parents doubt the ability of P.E.teacher.9.We can infer from paragraph 2

26、that a P.E.teacher .A.is of little benefit for students academic performance B.is humbler than Chinese,math or English teachers C.reflects whether the school cares about the class D.gets unfairly judged due to the current educational system 10.Why doesGuangzhouraise proportion of P.E.performance in

27、high school entrance examination?A.To raise students awareness of physical health.B.To call on parents to pay attention to P.E.teachers.C.To test the overall ability of high school students.D.To make P.E.teachers equal with other teachers.11.What opinion does the author hold towards P.E.teachers wor

28、king as head-teachers?A.Neutral.B.Unexpected.C.Supportive.D.Critical.D At first glance,there is nothing unusual about BingoBoxs convenience storeshelves packed with snacks line the walls,attracting passers-by through the glass windows.But upon closer look,BingoBox is no ordinary store.The door unloc

29、ks 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 many unmanned store operators(运营者)opening outlets all over China,hoping to improve slim profit by reducing staff costs.“Ifstaff costs rise quickl

30、y,that puts greater pressure on low-profit businesses like convenience stores and supermarkets,”said Andrew Song,an analyst at Guotai Junan Securities.“InChina,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 P

31、ost reporter who visited a BingoBox store inShanghaiwas briefly locked in when trying to exit without buying anything.Although a sign near the exit stated that 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 unansw

32、ered.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 facial and movement recognition,such stores collect large amounts of data that give operators a better idea of consumer preferences and buyin

33、g 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 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

34、.12.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.Entering by scanning a QR code.13.Why are unmanned stores popular with operators?A.The customers prefer mobile payment systems.B.The unmanned stores

35、 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 inventory decisions.14.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

36、 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.15.What can we infer from the chief executive Chen Zilin?A.Nowadays all stores should be equipped with advanced technology.B.The operators collect data about consumer

37、preferences and buying habits.C.BingoBox made wiser decisions based on the data collected in those unmanned stores.D.The operators can open unmanned supermarkets in more distant places with low cost.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 Anxiety and depression are compl

38、ex conditions.But can everyone benefit from teaming how to care for their mind?_16_ Self-Compassion（自我关怀）_17_This can include feeling like you must be perfect to be accepted or an unrealistic sense of others expectations.The answer to perfectionism isnt letting it all go its self-compassion,which me

39、ans you are kind and understanding when faced with personal failuresafter all,who ever said you were supposed to be perfect?How we treat ourselves through the ups and downs of life can have a huge impact on health and mental health.Social Connection From the time we are born,we need social connectio

40、n in order to grow and succeed._18_It can be talking to one trusted person about how youre really doing or having a visit with any family member or friend.If this feels out of reach,try making a short list of people who at any pointhave given you a sense of belonging._19_ Exercise Exercise can be im

41、portant for preventing depression since having a sedentary（缺乏锻炼的）lifestyle is a risk factor._20_Another study found that 12 weeks of exercise at 30 minutes,three to five times per week reduced symptoms by 47%.So the best approach is:Get whatever support is in reach and care for your mind based on wh

42、at works for you.A.It is important to be kind to yourself B.But it doesnt have to be a big party or an office full of people.C.Being constantly self-critical is risky for anxiety and depression.D.It may be vital to understand happiness when we struggle with mood.E.One study found that 15 minutes a d

43、ay of exercise significantly prevents depression.F.The following behaviors are key ones linked to prevention of anxiety and depression.G.Studies have shown that just thinking of positive relationships can help you tolerate stress.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、

44、C、D 四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项 I have a dream.One day I will be able to pursue my studies outside home country and be able to contribute_21_to the development of the world.My dream_22_was theUnited States.It is because I had the desire to learn more about American culture and_23_At the same time I admired

45、their hi-tech technology.It was my summer visit to theBostonUniversitythat made me have a true“away from home”feeling and the desire to_24_my engineering degree from the university.The university motto Learning,Virtue,Piety _25_me to the campus.It made me feel that I was at the_26_place at the right

46、 time to_27_my dream.I hope that by the time I_28_my course,I will not only graduate with top-class_29_in engineering but I will also have grown up both socially and_30_I had a chance to visit the_31_of engineering.After having a_32_discussion with the head of department,I concluded thatBostonUniver

47、sityhas the_33_engineering programme as_34_to other universities that I had visited.Because all their programmes are_35_to meet and address students_36_needs.We live in a“digital village”which is_37_by the Internet,science and technology and I am given a chance to pursue my engineering degree at the

48、 university.I hope to contribute positively to the_38_and development of the economy of my home country as well as that of the developing nations around the world.I_39_hope that my application will_40_and I will live to fulfill my dream.21.A.positively B.anxiously C.regretfully D.successfully 22.A.n

49、ationality B.destination C.introduction D.campus 23.A.difficulties B.functions C.custom D.government 24.A.chase after B.chase away C.look after D.take off 25.A.attracted B.offered C.accepted D.invited 26.A.awful B.small C.inspiring D.appropriate 27.A.experience B.realize C.discover D.evaluate 28.A.c

50、omplete B.remove C.expand D.double 29.A.gifts B.value C.possibility D.honors 30.A.familiarly B.materially C.spiritually D.culturally 31.A.department B.project C.progress D.subject 32.A.meaningless B.long C.casual D.tense 33.A.skin-deep B.full-time C.second-hand D.first-class 34.A.mentioned B.explain