2013届四川省成都七中高三上学期期中考试 英语

成都七中高2013级高三上期半期考试英语试卷考试时间：120分钟试题满分：150分本试卷分第一卷（选择题）和第二卷（非选择题）两部分，共12页。

第一卷（选择题，共90分）第一部分：英语知识运用（共两节，满分40分）第一节单项填空（共10小题；每小题1分，满分10分）从A, B, C, D四个选项中，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。

1.Barack Obama, ______ president of the USA, and Mitt Romney started on Monday night to debate on ______ foreign policy in their third and final face-to-face argument.A. /, theB. the, /C. /, /D. the, the2. Make sure ______ the experiment is over, all the electric facilities in the lab are turned off.A. that onceB. if onceC. once ifD. once whether3. ---Shall we climb up the hill so as to get a good view of the whole scenery?---Not necessary. You just look forward ______ it.A. to seeingB. to seeC. to sawD. to seen4. ---Would you come to my birthday party tomorrow between 7:30 and 10:30 pm?---What a pity. My flight to the US ______ the Pacific Ocean during that time.A. will crossB. is crossingC. will be crossingD. has crossed5. A painting embroidered（绣）______hand from Chengdu, 7.5m × 3.4m ______size, is chosen to celebrate the upcoming 18th National Congress of CPC.A. with, ofB. through, byC. by, inD. on, for6. I ______to give a try, but for the teacher who kept insisting on my ―going for it‖.A. will not decideB. wouldn‘t have decidedC. didn‘t decideD. hadn‘t decide7. I ______ in New York for many years, but I have never regretted my final decision to move back to Chengdu, my hometown.A. livedB. was livingC. have livedD. had lived8. I didn‘t like attention drawn to myself, ______assigned a seat by the teacher otherwise.A. asB. untilC. unlessD. though9. ---Hi, nice to meet you. Long time no see!---Sorry, but I never remember having ______a man like you.A. come acrossB. picked upC. got throughD. involved in10. ______ furniture you have got in your apartment! I am green with envy.A. How beautiful aB. What a beautifulC. How beautifulD. What beautiful第二节完形填空(共20小题；每题1.5分，满分30分)阅读下面短文，掌握其大意，然后从11--30各题所给的四个选项（A、B、C、D）中，选出最佳答案。

Learning to AcceptI learned how to accept life as it is from my father. 11 , he did not teach me acceptance when he was strong and healthy, but rather when he was 12 and ill.My father was 13 a strong man who loved being active, but a terrible illness 14 all that away. Now he can no longer walk, and he must sit quietly in a chair all day. Even talking is __15_ . One night, I went to visit him with my sisters. We started 16 about life, and I told them about one of my 17 . I said that we must very often give things up 18 we grow—our youth, our beauty, our friends—but it always 19 that after we give something up, we gain something new in its place. Then suddenly my father 20 up. He said, ―But, Peter, I gave up 21 ! What did I gain?‖ I thought and thought, but I could not think of anything to say.22 , he answered his own question: ―I 23 the love of my family.‖ I looked at my sisters and saw tears in their eyes, along with hope and thankfulness.I was also 24 by his words. After that, when I began to feel irritated(恼怒的) at someone, I __25 remember his words and become 26 . If he could replace his great pain with a feeling of love for others, then I should be 27 to give up my small irritations. In this _28 , I learned the power of acceptance from my father.Sometimes I 29 what other things I could have learned from him if I had listened more carefully when I was a boy. For now, though, I am grateful for this one 30 .11. A. Afterwards B. Therefore C. However D. Meanwhile12. A. tired B. weak C. poor D. slow13. A. already B. still C. only D. once14. A. took B. threw C. sent D. put15. A. impossible B. difficult C. stressful D. hopeless16. A. worrying B. caring C. talking D. asking17. A. decisions B. experiences C. ambitions D. beliefs18. A. as B. since C. before D. till19. A. suggests B. promises C. seems D. requires20. A. spoke B. turned C. summed D. opened21. A. something B. anything C. nothing D. everything22. A. Surprisingly B. Immediately C. Naturally D. Certainly23. A. had B. accepted C. gained D. enjoyed24. A. touched B. astonished C. attracted D. warned25. A. should B. could C. would D. might26. A. quiet B. calm C. relaxed D. happy27. A. ready B. likely C. free D. able28. A. case B. form C. method D. way29. A. doubt B. wonder C. know D. guess30. A. award B. gift C. lesson D. word第二部分：阅读理解（共25小题，满分50分）第一节（共20小题；每小题2分，满分40分）阅读下列短文，从每题所给的四个选项（Ａ、Ｂ、Ｃ、Ｄ）中选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。

AA firm handshake is the key to interview success. As any serious job-hunter knows, it helps to dress smartly and smile at that all-important interview. But research has showed that a firm handshake is what really matters when it comes to impressing potential employers.A US research looked at 98 undergraduates taking part in mock（模拟）interviews with businesses. As each undergraduate was graded on their general performance, five ―handshake raters（评估人）‖ also marked them on their grasp, strength, duration, vigor and eye contact.Professor Greg Stewart, from the University of Iowa, who led the study, said those who scored highly with the handshake raters were also considered to be the most hirable by the interviewers. Students with ―wimpy‖shakes were judged to be more timid（胆怯的）and less impressive.The study also found women with a firm handshake were likely to be evaluated more favorably than their male counterparts.Professor Stewart said: ―We‘ve always heard that interviewers make up their mind about a person in the first two or three minutes of an interview. But we found that the first impression begins with a handshake that sets the tone for the rest of the in terview. We don‘t consciously remember a person‘s handshake but it is one of the first non-verbal（非语言的）clues we get about the perso n‘s general personality, a nd that impression is what we remember.‖Women were less likely to have a highly rated handshake, partly because traditionally they shake hands less than men. But when women did possess a firm handshake, they were likely to be evaluated more favorably than their male counterparts.Body language experts warn, however, that the firmness needs to be just right, —as an overenthusiastic ―bone crusher‖ handshake can indicate self-importance, a controlling personality and a lack of reliability.The handshake is thought to have originated in medieval Europe as a way for kings and knights to show that they did not intend to harm each other and possessed no hidden weapons.31. The passage is probably intended for_______.A. job-huntersB. an undergraduateC. employersD. handshake raters32. Which of the following statements is true according to the passage?A. The firmer your handshake is the better impression you leave.B. The undergraduates without a firm handshake are less competitive.C. Generally speaking, women shake hands less with others.D. The handshake dates back to medieval Europe.33. What is the main idea of the passage?A. The handshake determines a person‘s personality.B. A successful job interview starts with a firm handshake.C. The first few minutes of the interview really counts.D. Job interview success depends on a number of factors.BThe house was quiet at 5 am and Tim‘s mother was asleep. Only the sound of the big freezer broke the quiet. He‘d dreamt of the cave last night. The purring（轻微颤动声）of the freezer had been the sea.Tim pulled on a sweater and put some apples into his schoolbag. It was too early for breakfast. He‘d eat after he‘d been through the cave, sitting on the rocks and staring at the sea.He wished he had a proper pack. His schoolbag would have to do. What else? Sandwiches—but his mother might wake up if he started pulling out bread for sandwiches. She‘d want to know why he had to leave so early. He settled for some biscuits, and left a note stuck to the table:Gone to Michael’s. Back tonight, Tim.The sky was high and soft and light outside, though the sun still wasn‘t up. Even the highway up the hill was quiet as he made his way down the street. The wind from the sea was fresh and sweet.The sand hills still breathed heat from yesterday‘s sun, though the top of the sand was cool. He ran down to the beach impatiently, but there was no one, just dry sand dancing in the early wind and seabirds marching up and down watching the waves.The light changed suddenly. The first rays of sunlight stretched (延伸) across the sea. The sun was pushing its way over the edge of the world.Over the first rocks, along to the point, Tim glanced back. The beach was still empty. The sun sailed higher in the sky.He could see the cave now, even darker in the morning light. The sand turned silver then dark gold as the water flowed away from it. He had to force himself to go closer. Why was it so much more mysterious now? But it would be silly to go back now after so much trouble. He needn‘t go in all the way...34. What did Tim do at the beginning of the story?A. He left the house quietly.B. He had breakfast at home.C. He left a note on the freezer.D. He put a sweater in his schoolbag.35. ―He settled for some biscuits‖ means that Tim_______.A. had to leave the biscuits on the tableB. liked biscuits better than sandwichesC. had to take biscuits instead of sandwichesD. could only find some biscuits in the kitchen36. What made it possible for Tim to see the entry to the cave?A. The height of the first rocks.B. The ups and downs of the waves.C. The change in the position of the sun.D. The vast stretch of the sunlit beach.37. Which of the following statements is TRUE according to the story?A. The sea looked like a piece of gold.B. Seabirds flew away when Tim arrived.C. Tim was the only person on the beach.D. The sky got dark as Tim reached the cave.38. In the story, Tim‘s mood changed from_______.A. loneliness to crazinessB. anxiousness to excitementC. helplessness to happinessD. eagerness to nervousnessCWhen I was a kid, I used to spend hours listening to Adam Carolla and Dr. Drew Pinsky on their Sunday night radio show Loveline.I listened so often that I began to use one of their well-known phrases—―good times‖—in my daily conversations. Scientists have a name for this phenomenon: behavioral mimicry.You‘ve probably experienced this before: after spending enough time with another person, you might start to pick up on his or her behavior or speech habits. You might even start to develop your friend‘s habits without realizing it. There is a large body of literature concerning this sort of phenomenon, and it regularly happens for everything from body gesture to accents to drink patterns（模式）. For example, one study found that young adults were more likely to drink their drink directly after their same-sex drinking partners, than for the two individuals to drink at their own paces.And the effect isn‘t limited to real-life face-to-face activities. Another study found that the same you-drink-then-I-drink pattern held even when watching a movie! In other words, people were more likely to take a drink of their drinks in a theater after watching the actors on the screen enjoy a drink. At least I don‘t feel so strange anymore, having picked up on Adam Carolla‘s ―good times‖.New research published today in the journal PLOS ONE indicates that the same sort of behavioral mimicry is responsible for social eating, at least among university-age women of normal weight. That‘s right: the young women were more likely to adjust their eating according to the eating pace of their same-sex dining companion.As with most experiments, these results raise a whole new set of questions. However, the finding that behavioral mimicry may at least partly explain eating behavior is important, and has real effects on health. The researchers note that ―as long as people don‘t fully recognize such important influences on intake (eating), it will be difficult to make healthy food choices and keep a healthy diet, especially when people are exposed to the eating behavior of others‖.39. The author takes his own example of using ―good times‖ to_______.A. express his love for radio showsB. prove the popularity of the showC. show the influence of the hosts‘ wordsD. introduce the topic of the passage40. Which of the following is NOT an example of behavioral mimicry?A. A boy eats his popcorn after watching the actor eat.B. A boy buys a Nike shirt when he finds his desk-mate has one.C. A girl unconsciously sits straight just as others do.D. A girl takes on the Yorkshire accent after a month‘s stay.41. It can be inferred from the last paragraph that _______.A. behavioral mimicry is beneficial to our healthB. behavioral mimicry decides our eating behaviorC. people have realized the effect of behavioral mimicry on our healthD. It‘s impossible to keep a healthy diet without knowing behavioral mimicry42. What is probably the a uthor‘s purpose of writing this passage?A. To draw readers‘ attention to popular radio shows.B. To introduce behavioral mimicry and its influence.C. To appeal to readers not to fall into others‘ habits.D. To advocate healthy food choices among readers.D43. If one wants to apply for the NEMS programme, it is essential for him to __________.A. possess a university diplomaB. make contact with Ms SohC. major in engineering or scienceD. have passed the GRE test44. Students admitted to the NEMS Programme __________.A. are required to obtain a Doctor‘s degreeB. needn‘t be absent from their regular jobsC. will first have regular courses at StanfordD. can receive degrees of both NTU and Stanford45. What‘s the main purpose of the NEMS programme?A. To offer scholarship for tuition grants and living expenses.B. To strengthen the cooperation between NTU and Stanford.C. To train experts on environmental science and engineering.D. To introduce Nanyang Environment & Water Research Institute.46. Which of the following is true according to the passage?A. 30 May 2012 is the deadline for NEMS application.B. Applicants for NEMS should have relevant work experience.C. Singapore is the global center of environmental science and technology.D. Other centers and institutes for environmental and water technologies also exist in NTU.EBeing less than perfectly well-dressed in a business setting can result in a feeling of great discomfort that may well require treatment to eliminate (remove). And the sad truth is that ―clothing mismatches‖ on the job can ruin the day of the person who is wearing the inappropriate attire(着装)—and the people with whom he or she comes in contact.Offices vary when it comes to dress codes. Some businesses have very high standards for their employees and set strict guidelines for office attire, while others maintain a more relaxed attitude. However, it is always important to remember that no matter what your company‘s attitude is regarding what you wear, you are working in a business environment and you should dressproperly. Certain items may be more appropriate for evening wear than for a business meeting, just as shorts and a T-shirt are better suited for the beach than for an office environment. Your attire should reflect both your environment and your position. A senior vice president has a different image to maintain than that of a secretary or sales assistant. Like it or not, you will be judged by your personal appearance.This is never more apparent than on “dress-down days”, when what you wear can say more about you than any business suit ever could. In fact, people will pay more attention to what you wear on dress-down days than on ―business professional‖ days. Thus, when dressing in ―business casual‖clothes, try to put some good taste into your wardrobe choices, and recognize that the ―real‖ definition of business casual is to dress just one notch(等级) down from what you would normally wear of business-professional attire days.Remember, there are borders between your career and our social life. You should dress one way for play and another way when you mean business. Always ask yourself where you are going and how other people will be dressed when you get there. Is the final destination the opera, the beach, or the office? Dress properly and you will discover the truth in the principle that clothes make the man—and the woman. Unless you are sure what to wear, it pays to dress slightly traditionally than the situation demands.47. What is the passage mainly about?A. How to dress properly in a business setting.B. The relationship between career and social life.C. The differences between professional and casual dress.D. Dressing codes vary in different situations.48. Which of the following statements is true?A. Every company has strict rules regarding office dress.B. You can wear whatever you like if your company doesn‘t have high standards for dressing.C. You should dress according to the business setting even when there are no fixed rules.D. In companies with relaxed rules on office dress, you can‘t spot a manager among others.49. Which statement best describes ―dress-down days‖?A. On dress-down days, you can wear whatever you like.B. People‘s clothes on dress-down days don‘t receive much attention.C. We can‘t judge a person‘s taste by his clothes on dress-down days.D. People are usually more careful about what they wear on dress-down days.50. Which of the following is NOT the rule offered in the passage regarding business dress?A. Remember to ask others for advice when you don‘t know what to dress.B. Think about how other guests will wear if you are invited to a dinner.C. For a business meeting and a concert, you should dress differently.D. Dress a bit traditionally if you are not sure what to wear.第二节补全对话（共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分）根据对话内容，从对话后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。