重庆市第八中学2021届高三英语定时训练13
重庆市第八中学2021届高三英语定时训练14
重庆八中高2021级高三英语定时训练14一、阅读理解（共5小题，每小题2.5分，共12.5分）Five Things You Should Always Do on a MondayFrom scheduling a surgery to buying a house, there’s something to be said for the first day of the week.Schedule a surgeryResearchers already know that the morning is the safest time of day to go under the knife. It’s when hospital staffs are most alert and least likely to make a mistake. 1 The risk of death after undergoing a non-emergency surgery is lowest on Monday.Fill up your gas tankIf you drove a lot over the weekend and need to fill your tank, wait until Monday morning to hit the gas station. 2 And never fill up on a Thursday—that’s when prices are highest. You’re much better off filling up at the beginning of the week.Gossip with your coworkersThe Monday blues are real, and scientists guess that one reason we get them might date back to our caveman days. 3 Without gossiping with your co-workers you might feel uncomfortable.Head to the gym4 One report found Monday is the most popular day of the week for gym-goers. And while that might mean you have to wait in line for the best machines, it also means you’ll start your week on a healthy footing. We can’t argue with that.5A research suggests that we may be more likely to follow through with our professional goals if we start on a Monday rather than a Thursday. The personal goal for the week, such as trying a new exercise, reading a book, or learning a new song on the guitar can provide you motivation during your busy week.Now that you know what to do on a Monday, you’ll be successful.A. Start a dietB. Make a priority to-do listC. If you do, you’ll almost definitely get a better deal.D. It’s the perfect opportunity to hit your goals at the gym.E. But don’t worry if your surgeon only has spots on Thursday.F. That same earlier-is-better approach applies to days of the week as well.G. Humans are social animals, and we need feel comfortable in our place in a ‘tribe’.二、完形填空（共15小题，每小题1分，共15分）I walked into the grocery store not particularly interested in buying groceries. The 6 of losing my husband was still too raw. And this grocery store held so many 7 memories.He often came with me and almost every time he’d pretend to 8 and look for something special. However, I’d always spot him, three yellow roses in hand. He knew I loved yellow roses. With a heart filled with grief, I only wanted to buy my few9 and leave.Suddenly a woman in green came beside me. I watched 10 she picked up a large package of T-bones, dropped them in her basket... 11 , and then put them back. She turned to go and once again reached for the pack of steaks.She saw me watching her and said, “My husband loves T-bones, but honestly, at these prices, I don’t know.”I 12 the emotion down my throat and met her pale blue eyes.“My husband passed away eight days ago,” I told her. Glancing at the package in her hands, I fought to control the tremble in my 13 . “Buy him the steaks. And cherish every moment you have together.”I turned and pushed my cart 14 the length of the store. While walking down the aisle, I saw first the 15 suit, and then 16 the pretty lady coming towards me.As she came closer, I saw what she 17 and tears began misting in my eyes. “These are for youand these are 18 for.” she said and placed three beautiful yellow roses in my arms. I looked 19 at the beautiful roses. How did she know? Suddenly the answer seemed so 20 . I wasn’t alone.6. A. ache B. pain C. anxiety D. disappointment7. A. annoying B. unfortunate C. sweet D. impressive8. A. go off B. take off C. put off D. give off9. A. cakes B. necessities C. roses D. scarves10. A. before B. though C. because D. as11. A. compared B. appreciated C. hesitated D. struggled12. A. swallowed B. transformed C. chewed D. moved13. A. eyes B. heart C. hands D. voice14. A. beside B. over C. across D. towards15. A. green B. comfortable C. modern D. expensive16. A. realized B. recognized C. overlooked D. expected17. A. created B. carried C. collected D. held18. A. decorated B. ordered C. paid D. distributed19. A. up B. back C. around D. down20. A. obvious B. exact C. puzzling D. optimistic三、短文填空（共10小题，每小题1.5分，共15分）Chinese scientists have achieved a record rice yield of almost 23 metric tons per hectare from an 21. (experiment) field of hybrid rice in Hunan province.On Tuesday, Yuan Longping, a scientist at the Chinese Academy of Sciences 22. __ leads the nation’s research in hybrid rice, proudly announced a record production of 1,500 kilograms per mu (0.067 hectares). 23. (compare) with other high-yield hybrid varieties in the market, the average yield for the third-generation strain is 10 to 20 percent higher.The 90-year-old scientist was rejoicing like a child while making the announcement at a news conference, saying “I am more than excited and 24. (extreme) satisfied with the results”. The results are of 25. (significant) to not only China, but the entire world. Yuan’s achievement is a major contribution to 26. global fight against hunger.For China, more rice production means greater food security. The achievement would not have been possible 27. __________ Yuan and his team. Since the 1960s, Yuan, then a fresh university graduate, has devoted himself wholly to research on hybrid rice. In the last 60 years, he 28. (teach) generations of students.Yuan said he still has a clear mind and hopes to work 29. he turns 100. There are lots of scientists like Yuan in every field, 30. China is to enjoy its long-term prosperity.四、书面表达假如你是李明，刚刚高中毕业。
2021届重庆市第八中学高三第二次高考模拟英语试题(解析版)
重庆市第八中学2020-2021学年高三第二次高考模拟英语试题注意事项：1．答卷前，考生务必将自己的姓名、考生号、考场号、座位号填写在答题卡上。
2．回答选择题时，选出每小题答案后，用铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑。
如需改动，用橡皮檫干净后，再选涂其他答案标号。
回答非选择题时，将答案写在打题卡上，写在试卷上无效。
3．考试结束后，将本试卷和答题卡一并交回。
第一部分听力（共两节，满分30分）做题时，先将答案标在试卷上。
录音内容结束后，你将有两分钟的时间将试卷上的答案转涂到答题卡上。
第一节（共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分）听下面5段对话。
每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。
听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。
每段对话仅读一遍。
例：How much is the shirt?A. £19.15.B. £9.18.C. £9.15.答案是C。
1. Where does the conversation probably take place?A. In a supermarket.B. In the post office.C. In the street.2. What did Carl do?A. He designed a medal.B. He fixed a TV set.C. He took a test.3. What does the man do?A. He’s a tailor.B. He’s a waiter.C. He’s a shop assistant.4. When will the flight arrive?A. At 18:20.B. At 18:35.C. At 18:50.5. How can the man improve his article?A. By deleting unnecessary words.B. By adding a couple of points.C. By correcting grammar mistakes.第二节（共15小题；每小题1.5分，满分22.5分）听下面5段对话或独白。
重庆市第八中学2021届高三英语定时训练试题17
重庆市第八中学2021届高三英语定时训练试题17(Jan. 13)I've been a volunteer in the Macmillan@Glasgow Libraries programme for just over a year. I got involved because I was looking for something to volunteer for after I retired from work. I thought being a Macmillan Cancer Information and Support Volunteer might be a good way to do that by using some of the skills I learned at work.At one time，I felt I made a real difference when a lady came into use the service. She was very upset，but she was not the person with cancer. It was her partner. She had lots of things on her mind. We，together with a counselor，had a chat about her to help deal with all the emotions(情感)she felt. We knew we could arrange something，so we discussed with her what could be done for her family. She was relieved that we could get something arranged for her and liked the fact that we managed to get the ball rolling during her visit.The good thing about having the services in the library is that the environment is non-clinical and therefore more relaxing than the hospital or doctor's surgery. The team in the library are not medically trained. That means we do not use big words or medical terms very often.It's great that the people who volunteer all work well together，helping each other to get a resolution(解决)for people who come in. It's good to have to team at the other end of the phone whenever we get something unusual. It is a pleasure to be able to help as a volunteer.1．What can we infer about the author?A．He is a retired doctor. B．He is volunteering in a hospital.C．He is a counselor in cancer. D．He has fought against cancer before.2．Why did the lady feel upset?A．Because she was affected by cancer.B．Because her husband suffered from cancer.C．Because she didn't know how to treat cancer.D．Because she had a poor relation with her husband.3．What do we know about the volunteers?A．They do well in teamwork.B．They receive medical training.C．They all used to be helped.D．They often meet unusual things.4．Why does the author write this text?A．To call on readers to do voluntary work.B．To show us how to help those in trouble.C．To share his experiences as a volunteer.D．To teach us how to take care of cancer patients.完型When Joe was about to start school, all signs pointed to success. Yet things turned out to be quite 5 .The fourth grade even found him at the 6 of the class. Joe struggled day and night, but it did not 7 until one stormy afternoon.On that afternoon, 8 the math teacher started to introduce difficultconcepts, dark clouds covered the sky, and the storm set in. Hard though she tried to make the kids 9 , the thunder won the battle for their 10 . No one 11 the concepts. Except Joe. He understood them and answered all the questions correctly. The teacher 12 him on the back and told him to go around to the others and explain how he had managed it. 13 by his newfound success, Joe moved quickly throughout the room. Soon math time was followed by the time for 14 . All children naturally drew 15 pictures on such a day. Except for Joe.Since then, Joe started 16 . Though he never made it to the top, his math teacher was always 17 and curious about the change: Why had that stormy day changed Joe?On the day Joe graduated, he presented the teacher with his most 18 possession—the picture of bright yellow sun. On the picture Joe had written: This is the day I 19 my brightness.5.A. unfair B. boring C. disappointing D. dangerous6.A. center B. top C. beginning D. bottom7. A. happen B. work C. finish D. last8.A. until B. since C. because D. as9.A. concentrate B. change C. hide D. sit10.A. attention B. understanding C. hope D. trying11.A. challenged B. grasped C. doubted D.admitte d12.A. beat B. patted C. put D. praised13.A. Relieved B. Surprised C. Encouraged D. Puzzled14.A. class B. sports C. art D. tea15.A. great B. dark C. different D. strange16.A. improving B. painting C. recovering D. studying17.A. worried B. amazed C. friendly D. cautious18.A. familiar B. expensive C. admirable D. precious19.A. woke up to B. put up with C. got on with D. looked down upon阅读下面短文，根据所给情节进行续写，使之构成一个完整的故事。
重庆市第八中学校高2021届高三下学期英语定时训练21 (word含答案)
重庆八中2021级高三英语定时训练21（总分65）第一部分阅读理解(共两节，满分50分)ATo my Charley on his wedding day:I know you think these notes are silly. I have watched you wear a long face over the years when I give them to you. But understand that sometimes I want to tell you something and I want to get it just right. Putting it down on paper helps me do that. I wish I had been a better writer, I wish I had gone to college. If I had, I think I would have studied English and maybe my vocabulary would have improved. So many times I feel I am using the same words over and over. Like a woman wearing the same dress every day. So boring！What I want to say to you, Charley, is that you are marrying a wonderful girl. I think of Catherine in many ways like I think of Roberta. Like a daughter. She is sweet and patient. You should be the same with her, Charley.Here is what you are going to find out about marriage: you have to work at it together. And have to love three things. You have to love1) Each other.2) Your children (when you h ave some).3) Your marriage.What I mean by that last one is, there may be times that you fight, and sometimes you and Catherine won’t even like each other. But those are the times you have to love your marriage like a third party. Look at your wedding photos. Look at any memories you’ve made. And if you believe in those memories, they will pull you back together.I’m very proud of you today, Charley. I am putting this in your tuxedo pocket because I know how you lose things.I love you every day！Mom1. Why did the mother write the letter to Charley?A. To congratulate her son.B. To give him some advice.C. To show her pity.D. To talk things through.2. What kind of feeling is mainly revealed in the letter?A. Regret.B. Pride.C. Care.D. Complaint.3. What is implied about Charley in the letter?A. He is forgetful.B. He is patient.C. He is boring.D. He is worried.BHave you ever found yourself in this situation: You hear a song you used to sing when you were a child-----a bit ofnostalgia(怀旧) or “blast from the past,” as we say. But it is not a distant childhood memory. The words come back to you as clearly as when you sang them all those years ago.Researchers at the University of Edinburgh studied the relationship between music and remembering a foreign language. They found that remembering words in a song was the best way to remember even one of the most difficult languages.Here is what they did. Researchers took 60 adults and randomly divided them into three groups of 20. Then they gave the groups three different types of “listen-and-repeat” learning conditions. Researchers had one group simply speak the words. They had the second group speak the words to a rhythm, or beat. And they asked the third group to sing the words.All three groups studied words from the Hungarian language for 15 minutes. Then they took part in a series of language tests to see what they remembered.Why Hungarian, you ask? Researchers said they chose Hungarian because not many people know the language. It does not share any roots with Germanic or Romance languages, such as Italian or Spanish. After the tests were over, the singers came out on top. The people who learned these new Hungarian words by singing them showed a higher overall performance. They did the best in four out of five of the tests. They also performed two times better than those who simply learned the words by spe aking them.Dr. Katie Overy says singing could lead to new ways to learn a foreign language. The brain likes to remember things when they are contained in a catchy 3, or memorable 4, tune 5.Dr. Ludke said the findings could help those who struggle to learn foreign languages. On the University of Edinburgh’s website Dr. Ludke writes, “This study provides the first experimental evidence that a listen-and-repeat singing method can support foreign language learning, and opens the door for future research in this area.”4. What is the purpose of mentioning the “song” mentioned in the first paragraph?A. To recall the past.B. To attract the readers.C. To introduce the topic.D. To compare the childhood with the present.5. According to the passage which language doesn’t share the same root with Germanic or Romance languages?A. HungarianB. SpanishC. ItalianD. English6. Based on the last two paragraphs, we can conclude that __________A. singing is the best way to learn a language.B. the brain probably works best when the foreign language learners sing the words.C. a listen-repeat method is very effective for any language learner.D. Dr. Katie Overy and Dr. Ludke disagree with each other.7. In which situation can the finding of the research be applied?A. A mother is going to teach her baby how to speak.B. A child is going to have his first music lesson.C. A student is going to learn a new English song.D. An American is going to learn some Chinese.CSomething strange has been happening to me lately: Women in the street have been telling me I’m brave.My act of courage isn’t much - I just stopped coloring my hair. I had brown hair that started going gray when I was 30. So, like a lot of women, I started dyeing(染) it. It was expensive and time-consuming. And my hair grows fast, so I needed to go back to the hair salon (美发厅) every 5 weeks.Many people seem to enjoy holding onto their youth for as long as possible, giving off the impression that they don’t have much wisdom or many accomplishments. But our hair starts to turn gray and suddenly we start spending $500 or more a year to cover something our male colleagues don’t need to cover.Of course, people should do what they want with their own body - my mother is 91 and still has “blond” hair, and why not? I just wish more of us would feel that it was OK to be ourselves, because going gray has done more for me than saving me time and money.I like my natural hair, just as it is. I like how it has got curly and full again. It is recovering after years of being damaged by chemicals. I also like that it has given me some needed attitude in a society that makes youth seem so important, while being against maturity. It reminds me that I’m not a kid anymore - and this isn’t a bad thing. Not being a kid anymore means I read the books I want, and not the books I feel I should read. It means not wasting my time at events I don’t need to attend when I’d rather be with my family and friends.When I see my hair in the mirror, it’s a reminder that my time is limited, and I should spend it doing what matters. There’s nothing shameful about growing older. And pretending it’s not happening is a way of giving up our power.I see my gray hair as a little act of rebellion(反叛)against the idea that people lose value as they age, instead of gaining it. I see gray hair as my “flag” and I’m letting it fly proudly.8.How does the author feel about coloring hair?A.It shows people’s great courage.B.It is a good way to hold onto youth.C.It shows wisdom and accomplishments.D.It is not worth the time and money spent on it.9.What should we do when we grow old according to the author?A.Give up our power.B.Pretend to be still young.C.Accept it and act positively.D.Read as many books as possible.10.What is the author’s main purpose in writing this passage?A.To explain why youth is valued.B.To share her opinion on growing older.C.To stress the importance of different attitudes.D.To analyze the advantages and disadvantages of aging.11.Which can be the best title for the passage?A.Holding Onto YouthB.Dyeing Your HairC.Gaining Value With AgeD.Cherishing The Value Of AgeDAmong the more colorful characters of Leadville’s golden age was H.A.W. Tabor. His history is fast becoming one of the legends of the Old West. Perhaps he was lured by rumors of fortunes to be made in Colorado mines. A few years later he moved west to the small Colorado mining camp known as California Gulch. “Great deposits of lead(铅) are sure to be found here.” he said.Tabor opened a store, which sold everything from boots to salt, flour, and tobacco. It was his custom to “grubstake” miners, in other words, to supply them with food and supplies while they looked for ore (矿石), in return for which he would get a share in the mine if one was discovered.One day in 1878, two miners came in and asked for “grub”. Tabor had decided to quit supplying it because he had lost too much money that way. These were continued, however, and Tabor was too busy to argue with them. “Oh help yourself. One more time won’t make any difference,” He said and went on selling shoes and hats to other customers. The two miners took $17 worth of supplies, in return for which they gave Tabor a one-third interest in their findings. They picked wasteland on the mountain side and began to dig. After nine days they struck silver. Tabor bought the shares of the other two men, and so the mine belonged to him alone. This mine, known as the “Pittsburgh Mine,” made 1,300,000 for Tabor in return for his $17 investment.Later Tabor bought the Matchless Mine for $117,000. This turned out to be even more incredible than the Pittsburgh, yielding $35,000 worth of silver per day at one time. Leadville grew. Tabor became its first mayor, and later becamevice-governor of the state.12. Why did Tabor go to Colorado?A.T o seek fortune.B.T o sell supplies.C.T o open a mine company.D.T o look for ore.13. What is Tabor’s custom in his shop?A.Sharing wasteland with miners.B.Helping the miners to look for ore.C.Supplying everything to miners for free.D.Exchanging items for minerals interests with miners.14.Why didn’t Tabor give up the “grub” with the two miners?A.Because he was specialized in business.B.Because they insisted on making a deal with him.C.Because the other customers prevented him then.D.Because he had earned too much money before.15.What is the intention of the passage?A.To introduce Tabor’s successful experience.B.To encourage people to start a business.C.To discuss Tabor’s life planning.D.To tell of the gold rush.第二部分：（共5小题；每小题2.5分，满分12.5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。
重庆市第八中学2021届高三英语定时训练试题15
重庆市第八中学2021届高三英语定时训练试题15满分：60分一、阅读理解（共12小题，每小题2.5分，共30分）The Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame ( the Hall of Fame) is a fantastic destination for everyone from lifelong basketball fans to families with children who are just beginning to explore the world's most popular sport. Each year, several thousand visitors crowd into this birthplace of basketball.Dates and Hours of OperationThe Hall of Fame is open Wednesday through Sunday from late November through March 31 and daily the rest of the year. Hours are from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. (Friday through Sunday:10 a.m. to 5 p.m.). Because it may close for private functions, it is wise to confirm hours of operation ahead of your visit. Just call 1-877-466-6752.Ticket InformationAdmission to the Hall of Fame (as of 2020) is $24 for people aged over 16, $16 for youths aged from 5 to 16 and free for children under age 5. Since the number of visitors is limited each day, you are advised to make a reservation in advance. For more information, please call 1-877-466-6831.Travelling from All DirectionsThe Hall of Fame is conveniently located within driving distance from Boston (in the east), Albany (in the west), Vermont (in the north) and New York (in the south) and is right off of MA Route 91. For those who prefer to travel by air, the museum is not far from Logan International Airport and Bradley International Airport. For more information about the transportation, call 1-877-446-6755.A Friendly Reminder1 No food and drinks inside of the hall.2 Backpacks and any large bags are not permitted inside of the hall unless needed for medical reasons.3 If you wish to participate in shooting on Center Court, please wear appropriate footwear. Also, contests of any kind and half court shots are not allowed for everyone's safety.4 For anything you don't know for sure, call 413-781-6500.1.When can visitors visit the Hall of Fame?A.At 11:00 a.m., Monday, Nov. 30th.B. At 5:30 p.m., Sunday, Dec. 20th.C. At 4:30 p.m., Tuesday, Apr.1st.D. At 3:00 p.m., Friday, Mar. 12th.2. What is the purpose of the fourth paragraph of the text?A. To introduce the location of the Hall of Fame.B. To compare several cities near the Hall of Fame.C. To stress the easy accessibility to the Hall of Fame.D. To encourage people to reach the Hall of Fame by plane.3. What are visitors advised to do in the Hall of Fame?A. Carry their backpacks during the visit.B. Take some snacks in case they feel sick.C. Join in shooting contests on Center Court.D.Wear suitable shoes if they want to try shooting.【答案】1. D 2．C 3．D【解析】应用文。
2021届重庆市第八中学高三年级上学期第一次阶段性质量检测英语试题及答案
绝密★启用前重庆市第八中学2021届高三年级上学期第一次阶段性质量检测英语试题第一部分听力（共两节, 满分30分）第一节（共5小题；每小题1.5分, 满分7.5分）听下面5段对话。
每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项, 并标在试卷的相应位置。
听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。
每段对话仅读一遍。
1. Where is Andy now?A. In the U.K.B. In France.C. In China.2. What will the woman do?A. Look after her sick sister.B. Have a walk with the man.C. Take care of her sister’s child.3. What is the relationship between Colin and Mary?A. Husband and wife.B. Father and daughter.C. Brother and sister.4. How long does the computer club last?A. 15 minutes.B. 30 minutes.C. 45 minutes.5. What are the speakers mainly discussing?A. A hairdresser.B. A girl.C. A hairstyle.第二节（共15小题；每小题1.5分，满分22.5分）听下面5段对话或独白。
每段对话或独白后有2至4个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。
听每段对话或独白前，你将有5秒钟的时间阅读各个小题；听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。
每段对话或独白读两遍。
听下面一段对话，回答第6和第7题。
6. What do we know about the basket?A. It is of bad quality.B. It was bought yesterday.C. It is small for a coffee pot.7. What does the woman decide to do in the end?A. Return the basket.B. Have the basket repaired.C. Change the basket for another one.听下面一段对话，回答第8和第9题。
重庆市第八中学2021届高三英语定时训练 22 Word版含答案
重庆八中高2021级高三定时训练 22英语试卷（总分：74分）第一部分阅读理解（共22题，满分44分）AThai Gallery A taste of Thailand ★★★★★Thai food there was beyond amazing, and the staff were incredibly kind. As a starter, we had veggie summer rolls, which were out of this world! For main, my husband had the chicken green curry, and it was so fresh and bursting with flavor. If I could give this place 6 stars, I would! Highly recommended.Efes Cuisine Wow! A little gem! ★★★★★My girlfriend and I had a wonderfully memorable experience for our anniversary. Their Middle Eastern-inspired menu is impressive, and every dish we tried was excellent. The dips were delicious -- try all of them! The knowledgeable staff were able to suggest great wines to go with different dishes. The venue was relaxed and charming with cosy lighting, which made it all feel quite romantic. It wasn't just couples, though - there were groups of friends as well. It's very popular, so book in advance.Daisy's Steakhouse A big let down! ★I'd read some good reviews of this restaurant online but unfortunately, it didn't live up to the hype. We got there at 8.15pm, and despite our booking, we had to wait for more than 20 minutes, and they didn't even offer us a drink at the bar. Then, once we sat down, we were told we'd have to leave the table by 9:30 pm. The steak was extremely tough. We won't be going back.Vegan heaven Yes yes yes! Vegan heaven! ★★★★I've been looking for more vegan-friendly restaurants since I switched to a plant-based diet, so when a friend told me about this vegetarian cafe, I was keen to try it out. Though not everything onthe menu is vegan, I was pleasantly surprised by the number of dishes I could choose from. I had the baked artichokes followed by the sweet potato coconut curry. Yum! The staff dealt brilliantly with my son's gluten intolerance too. This will become one of our go-to eateries.1. Which one will you recommend to Larry who doesn't eat meat？A. Vegan Heaven.B. Sky Club.C. Thai Gallery.D. Efes Cuisine.2.What doe s the word "hype" in line 3 mean in the review of "Daisy's Steakhouse"？______A. Delicacy.B. Praise.C. Reality.D. Tension.3.According to the passage, it can be learned that ______ .A. Efes Cuisine is a perfect place reserved for couples onlyB. Efes Cuisine offers a wide range of tasty Southern Asian cuisinesC. Efes Cuisine is so popular that it's better for diners to make a reservationD. The decoration and service of Efes Cuisine are incredible despite its high priceBIn 2002, when I returned to Kinshasa, Friedhelm, a fellow doctor, arranged a visit to Zongo Falls for his visiting brother and me.It was impossible to refuse as one seldom, if ever, got a chance to travel for pleasure in Congo(刚果). Petrol, like all imported goods, was extremely expensive, so casual sightseeing was normally out of the question. I imagine it would cost Friedhelm a good fortune.An elderly pastor (牧师), having heard about our plan, asked if he could accompany us. He wanted to revisit his childhood village which was near Zongo Falls. This kindly gentleman, who was about 70, had not been to the village for 60 years. There was no bus service, and all other forms of transportation were beyond his means. This was his last and only chance.We left Kinshasa around 9 am. Normally it would take three hours to get to the falls, but we stopped several times along the way, taking in the sights. Finally, around 5 pm, we arrived at Zongo Falls.Even as we admired the beauty of the waterfall, we knew we were running out of time. The sun would set at 6pm, and travel in the Congo was unsafe after dark. We needed to get back to Kinshasa as quickly as possible, which meant that we could not make the one-hour detour(绕行) to the pastor’s village.No one spoke as we started our return journey, least of all the elderly pastor. What could he possibly say? He was in no position to demand anything. Sitting next to him in the back of the Land Cruiser, I could sense his sadness and frustration.Meanwhile, Friedhelm sat in the front seat whispering with his brother. As we approached the detour to the village, he turned around and looked at me. Sometimes there are questions in life that one need not ask, and answers that are obvious. I nodded my head, and Friedhelm told the driver to make the detour.The sun had already set when we arrived at the small village, where we stayed only 20 minutes. During the drive back, the pastor was quiet, but I knew the visit meant a lot to him. As we said our goodbyes in Kinshasa, his eyes were filled with tears.4. What can we infer from Paragraph 3?A. The pastor didn’t know the location of his hometown.B. The pastor had no relatives in the village.C. The pastor led a lonely life for a long time.D. The pastor wanted to visit his hometown badly.5. What did Friedhelm most probably whisper about with his brother?A. The beautiful scenery of Zongo Falls and along the way.B. The pity of not being able to stay at Zongo Falls for a longer time.C. The discussion about whether to make the detour to the pastor’s village.D. Th e discussion about how to reach the pastor’s village.6. What can we learn from the passage?A. The pastor demanded that they should drive to his village though it was late.B. If they hadn’t made the detour, the pastor would have been very disappointe d.C. Land Cruiser is the name of a place located near Zongo Falls.D. The author didn’t like to travel in Congo.7. Which of the following words can best describe the pastor’s feeling at the end of the story?A. Grateful.B. Favorable.C. Regretful.D. Understanding.CNot all vegetables need lots of sunshine. Mark Hoffman and his wife, Guia, own a bed-and-breakfast guesthouse in rural Kempton, Illinois. They often serve their guests produce fresh from the garden.The Hoffmans have been growing food and flowers for twenty-five years. For almost ten of those years, Mr. Hoffman has been experimenting and working with shade plantings. He says visitors to his website — — often ask how to plant in shade spaces. He said, “The bottom line here is that most plants will produce more in full sun. But if you do not have full sun, there are other options.”For example, he grows tomatoes near oak trees. Oak trees can produce a lot of shade. But Mr. Hoffman says his tomato plants grow as long as they get five hours a day of direct sunshine, especially morning sun. Not only does this go against the traditional advice that tomatoes need six, eight, even twelve hours a day of full sun, it also shows how plants and trees roots can share nutrients and water. Mr. Hoffman also planted asparagus（芦笋）around a tree at its drip line, the area below the outer limit of the branches. So when it rains, all the rain drips down right on the asparagus.The Hoffmans’ website includes a list of vegetables, flowers and herbs that have produced acceptably for them in partial shade. Mr. Hoffman says plants with wider leaves seem to do better in shady environments. He also found that his potatoes did better in partial shade than in full sun.Moving them out of the sun helped control an insect problem with leaf hoppers. Mr. Hoffman does not use pesticides (农药). Instead, he planted the potatoes at the drip line, especially on the east side of the tree. The potatoes get morning sun, but they are shaded during the hottest part of the day. Leaf hoppers dislike shade, and the hottest part of the day is when they do the worst of their damage.Time of day, brightness of the sun, shadows from trees, walls and buildings, these all influence how much sunlight falls or does not fall on plants. And extension agent Curtis Swift at Colorado State University says people interested in shade planting should also remember something else. The term “shade” can describe different amounts of darknes s. He says it can even mean different things in different parts of the world.8. What’s the author’s purpose of writing the passage?A. To present a kind of eco-friendly lifestyle.B. To recommend an approach to managing a website.C. To show vegetables can be planted in the shade.D. To introduce Mark Hoffman and his family.9. What can we infer from the second paragraph?A. Food and flowers produce more in the shade.B. Food growing in the shade contains more nutrients.C. Sun can affect the production of some plants.D. Food growing in the shade is the best choice for most plants.10. By using asparagus as an example, the author wants to explain that ________.A. asparagus prefers to grow in the shadeB. how plants and tree roots share waterC. vegetables grow better in partial shadeD. how leaves gain sunshine under the tree11. The underlined words “leaf hoppers” in Para.5 may be a kind of ________.A. plantsB. pesticidesC. insectsD. potatoes12. According to the passage, Curtis Swift may think that ________.A. people should consider specific situation while planting vegetables in shadeB. some special rules related to shade plantings should be rememberedC. different parts of the world should plant different kinds of vegetables in shadeD. shade planting is influenced by different kinds of soil conditionDWith child behavior, there is almost much more than it meets the eye. Because it occurs at so many different levels, child behavior that seems simple at one level can often be much more complex and meaningful at another.For instance, a little child’s pattern of getting into cupboards, drawers and closed rooms, even after being told not to, is easily considered as bad behavior. When viewed at that level, the pattern is unacceptable and could lead to punishment. But it can be viewed at a more complex and meaningful level, namely child exploration.If a child regularly experiences an angry parent who seems determined to prevent any exploratory activities, the child will decide to continue to achieve future discoveries. When parents view this behavior as born out of natural curiosity rather than simple opposition, they are more likely to accept and appropriately monitor it. Although it may lead to warning responses to en sure the child’s safety, it is less likely to lead to punishment.There are countless other examples. Holding a goldfish outside its bowl is foolish at one level but also can be seen as a young child’s attempt to express physical affection for a pet. S pending time with friends rather than family is selfish at one level but also indicates a teen’s need for independence.The point here is that child behavior is often exhibited in simple forms that can appear to be oppositional, selfish or generally unacceptable if viewed only at that basic level. However, when viewed at a more meaningful level, the same apparently simple behavior can be seen assomething larger and potentially more adaptive. This doesn’t mean the behavior should be ignored, especially if i t is inappropriate. But looking at the bigger picture of a child’s behavior, adults might gain a fuller understanding of what they’re dealing with, which can create more flexibility in how they respond.13. According to Paragraph 1, we can know that child behavior __________.A. is very changeableB. occurs at different levelsC. is inacceptableD. is fully understood by adults14. The example in the passage mainly shows that __________.A. there are different attitudes to child behaviorB. parents should properly punish child behaviorC. children’s behavior shows their interestsD. parents should keep their children’s safety in mind15. What does the underlined sentence in Paragraph 2 most probably mean?A. The child will have to make frequent decisions.B. The child will insist on doing things with determination.C. The child will make new discoveries in the future.D. The child will develop a strong sense of achievement.16. It can be inferred from Paragraph 3 that __________.A. child behavior reflects a child’s needB. children spending time with friends show their selfishnessC. children tend to do something to show their dependence to their parentsD. what a child does can mean differently when seen from different aspects17. What does the writer suggest parents should do with a child’s behavior?A. View it at the basic level.B. Ignore the improper behavior.C. Have a positive attitude towards it.D. Watch over it from head to foot.EManaging Time with the Pomodoro Technique in work, as well as in life, doing what needs to be done in order to reach our goals can be difficult. 18 Luckily, one of the most efficient and most popular time management techniques is also one of the world's simplest--the Pomodoro Technique.The Pomodoro Technique was developed by Francesco Cirillo in the late 1980s. 19 Each block is known as a pomodoro, the Italian word for "tomato." Cirillo named the system after the tomato-shaped kitchen timer that he used to track his work time when he was studying as a university student. He developed a habit of doing short blocks of work followed by resting periods. He realized this method could help him work with time instead of struggling against it.In 2006，Cirillo published his Pomodoro Technique manual for people to download free of charge. The Pomodoro technique can be applied in almost all parts of our life. It was built around a handful of important steps. First, choose a task that you'd like to get done. 20 What matters is that you are ready to give it your full attention.21 Try to spend the full 25 minutes with your complete attention on the task. Then, when the timer goes off, take a five-minute break. Sit back, have a drink, go for a short walk, or do something else that is not work-related. Once you have completed four of these 30-minute cycles, treat yourself to a longer break that lasts 15 to 30 minutes. 22After trying the Pomodoro Technique, you may want to experiment a little. Some people have found that 90-minute blocks work best, while others might perform better with more flexible periods. It varies from person to person. Just remember, like many things in life, simpler is often better！A. In theory, the longer break will allow your brain to relax, reset, and get ready for the next round of Pomodoros.B. Without a good system in place, it is easy to lose focus, waste time, and lose track of our mostimportant tasks.C. While you are working, block out all unnecessary distractions.D. It uses a timer to break down your work into 25-minute blocks separated by short breaks.E. If you're managing a team, have everyone start the Pomodoro at the same time, and do breaks at the same time.F. It can be something big, something small, or something that you've been putting off for months.G. Next, set a timer for 25 minutes.第二部分完形填空（共15题，满分15分）The squirrel, Bella, had a rough start to life. At the age of four weeks old, an owl had 23 and badly wounded her.Bella stood no 24 of surviving her wounds in the wild. 25 Ruby Harrison took her home. Ruby not only gave Bella a home, but a 26 with three other adopted squirrels. They grew strong, but Ruby didn't domesticate (驯养) any of the squirrels. "They are part of the 27 rather than a pet," she said.It was time to say goodbye in April 2009. Ruby saw them 28 into the trees and never expected to see them often. Then, initially, the other three came back for a 29 once and stopped coming by, but Bella was 30 . She seemed to have a strong 31 with the Harrisons that kept her visiting almost daily.In the past ten years since her release, it's not just Ruby herself who gets Bella's 32 . "Bella sits right at the front door to look in for someone's 33 , " Ruby described, "My husband rushes out of the door to be 34 and happily runs back inside to the big bowl of nuts for her."More amazingly, this spring came with a(n) 35 . Bella came round again with her 36 family, with her three babies 37 someone to notice.23. A. approached B. attacked C. followed D. advanced24. A. risk B. test C. chance D. use25. A. Suddenly B. Clearly C. Strangely D. Luckily26. A. family B. series C. hospital D. location27. A. park B. wild C. yard D. earth28. A. look B. break C. escape D. disappear29. A. treat B. pity C. praise D. rest30. A. normal B. traditional C. different D. extraordinary31. A. taste B. connection C. touch D. smell32. A. sight B. reach C. company D. observation33. A. attention B. permission C. respect D. interest34. A. found B. greeted C. passed D. lifted35. A. surprise B. event C. group D. story36. A. amusing B. invited C. interesting D. extended37. A. afraid of B. forcing C. waiting for D. applying for 第三部分语法填空(满分15分)We all have our favorite words. Some of us like humorous ones while others prefer words that are confusing or long. But only one English word is 38 （true）"beautiful," according to non-native speakers.39 （ask）around 40, 000 people in 102 non-English speaking countries, the British Council named 70 most beautiful words in English in 2004. Most of the respondents believed the most beautiful English word is "mother"．40 it remains unexamined whether the respondents 41 (score) the beauty of each word based 42 its sound or meaning, it's quite easy to see why the word "mother" makes us so happy. Just the term 43 （it）brings to our minds 44 (count) feel-good memories. Plus, here is one more reason to call your mom tonight：Research suggests that just 45 （talk）to our moms can have the same stress-reducing effects of a hug."It's interesting that 'mother', the only one of the 70 words, which 46 (describe), as mentioned in the research, 47 direct relationship between people, came top of the list," Greg Selby, the British Council spokesman, said.Key to重庆八中高2021级高三英语定时训练22阅读 1-3 ABC 4-7 DCBA 8-12 CCBCA 13-17 BABDC 18-22 BDFGA 完型 23-27 BCDAB 28-32 DACBC 33-37 ABADC38. truly 39. Having asked 40. While/Although/Though/Even if/Even though 41. scored 42. on 43. itself 44. countless 45. talking 46. describes 47. a11。
重庆市第八中学2021届高三英语定时训练试题13
重庆市第八中学2021届高三英语定时训练试题13一、阅读理解（共五小题;每小题2.5分，共12。
5分）It’s common to hear tourists complaining about prices being increased by local sellers to make a few extra dollars。
1 。
Here you have some tips on how to bargain like a pro when traveling。
2 . It's a relationship, a dialogue between two people who are looking to find common ground that is beneficial for both parties。
The most important part is to enjoy yourself, always with a smile and with a deep respect for the seller。
It's the most important rule of the game when bargaining: whoever says a price first will be in a total disadvantage. 3 。
Wait until he drops it several times before you suggest an amount.If you can speak the seller’s native language，it’s a big plus. 4 。
You just need to know the basics, like numbers and a few phrases such as “how much”, “that’s very expensive”，etc. It will show that you care about the country and its people which will be very appreciated by the locals。
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重庆八中高三英语定时训练13一、阅读理解（共五小题；每小题2.5分，共12.5分）It’s common to hear tourists complaining about prices being increased by local sellers to make a few extra dollars. 1 . Here you have some tips on how to bargain like a pro when traveling.2 . It’s a relationship, a dialogue between two people who are looking to find common ground that is beneficial for both parties. The most important part is to enjoy yourself, always with a smile and with a deep respect for the seller.It’s the most important rule of the game when bargaining: whoever says a price first will be in a total disadvantage. 3 . Wait until he drops it several times before you suggest an amount.If you can speak the seller’s native language, it’s a big plus. 4 . You just need to know the basics, like numbers and a few phrases such as “how much”, “that’s very expensive”, etc. It will show that you care about the country and its people which will be very appreciated by the locals.Take your time. Bargaining is a long distance run. Even if you are in a hurry try not to show it. Otherwise, the seller will just wait until you have to go, putting the pressure on you to offer more money.Start much lower than what you actually would pay. 5 . The seller will know you are making an effort to come to a compromise. So the lower you start, the more room you have for negotiation.A. You don’t need to be fluentB. So let the seller set the price firstC. Also, increase your offer later onD. Bargaining should never be a fightE. It’s exactly the same situation when bargainingF. Getting things at the local rate is not always easyG. Backing out will show total disrespect to the seller二、完型填空（共15小题；每小题1分，共15分）When I was a young boy our whole family lived in my Nana’s old house right beside a set of railroad tracks. I can remember the whole house would 6 when the trains rolled by. These trains pulling coal cars were few and far between, 7 I often spent my summer afternoons walking down the tracks.I can remember the first time I tried to 8 myself and walk on a single rail. The steel rails were12very 9 and quite slippery so I didn’t have much success. First I tried 10 my arms out and 11 my feet as I walked. This only made me wobble （摇晃） and fall off after a few 12 . I decided to walk backwards once but quickly 13 off and skinned my ankle on the rail.It was only when I started looking ahead that I was able to walk on the rails. Keeping my eyes forward, I put one foot in front of the other and was soon walking with 14 . Looking back on this time I now realize that it also gave me a wonderful 15 about living.You can’t watch and 16 about every step you take or choice you make. This only 17 second guessing yourself and you soon go off the rails. Looking 18 you is even worse. With your eyes on the past you can’t see the way ahead. You can only stand 19 and stay stuck in your 20 . It is only when you look ahead that you can really move forward. 6. A. tip B. swing C. shake D. crash 7. A. butB. soC. forD. or 8. A. transform B. balance C. confront D. improve 9. A. specialB. stiffC. narrowD. rough 10. A. bending B. pushing C. waving D. holding 11. A. watching B. freezing C. ignoring D. removing 12. A. steps B. hours C. ways D. miles 13. A. drove B. shifted C. turnedD. slipped 14. A. despairB. easeC. sensitivityD. suspicion 15. A. surprise B. lesson C. memory D. proof 16. A. talk B. dreamC. worryD. bring17. A. leads to B. refers to C. gets down to D. looks forward to 18. A. aside B. away C. beside D. behind 19. A. still B. silent C. tall D. straight 20. A. talentsB. skillsC. regretsD. findings三、短文填空（共10小题；每小题1.5分，共15分）In most office jobs, working from home has been a rapidly growing option 21 about 15 years. Before the pandemic （流行病）, most increases in the work -from -home trend 22 (occur) in high -skilled white -collar occupations; rates among administrative workers （行政人员）were substantially lower. 23,the pandemic has seen administrative remote work climbing as well.Remote work is generally not an option for most blue-collar jobs, manual services, health services, education services, and retail jobs. 24 fastest growth in remote work has been in computer-related occupations, with business, financial, and management occupations also 25 (experience) rapid growth in teleworking. Online job ads provide another sign about the remote trend. Data from The Conference Board Burning Glass Help Wanted OnLine indicate a large increase in the share of office job ads 26 allow remote work.Prior to the pandemic, administrative workers were less likely to work from home for several reasons. First, many were 27 (hour) workers (with overtime pay), which creates difficulties in a remote work environment. Second, employers 28 (require) to regularly document their working hours each day and total overtime earnings—hard to do for remote work. Third, many workers lacked 29 (equip) and space to 30 (easy) shift work at home.四、书面表达（满分15分）假设你是李华，上周天去市图书馆看书时发现了书的种类、书的摆放及光线方面的问题，请写信向馆长Mr. Wang反映。