1、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 Monday From scheduling a surgery to buying a house, theres something to be said for the first day of the week.Schedule a surgery Researchers already know that the morning is the safest time of day to go under the kn
2、ife. Its 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 tank If you drove a lot over the weekend and need to fill your tank, wait until Monday morning to hit the gas station. 2
3、And never fill up on a Thursdaythats when prices are highest. Youre much better off filling up at the beginning of the week.Gossip with your coworkers The 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-wor
4、kers you might feel uncomfortable.Head to the gym 4 Onereport 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 youll start your week on a healthy footing. We cant argue with that. 5 A research sugg
5、ests 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 anew exercise, reading a book, or learning a new song on the guitar can provide you motivation during your busy week. Now that
6、you know what to do on a Monday,youll be successful.A. Start a dietB. Make a priority to-do list C. If you do, youll almost definitely get a better deal.D. Its the perfect opportunity to hit your goals at the gym.E. But dont worry if your surgeon only has spots on Thursday.F. That same earlier-is-be
7、tter 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 grocer
8、y store held so many 7 memories. He often came with me and almost every time hed pretend to 8 and look for something special. However, Id 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 few 9 and leave. Suddenly a wom
9、an 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 do
10、nt 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
11、 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 you and these are 18 for.” she said and placed three beautiful yellow roses in my a
12、rms. I looked 19 at the beautiful roses. How did she know? Suddenly the answer seemed so 20 . I wasnt alone.6. A. acheB. painC. anxietyD. disappointment7. A. annoyingB. unfortunateC. sweetD. impressive8. A. go offB. take offC. put offD. give off9. A. cakesB. necessitiesC. rosesD. scarves10. A. befor
13、eB. thoughC. becauseD. as11. A. comparedB. appreciatedC. hesitatedD. struggled12. A. swallowedB. transformedC. chewedD. moved13. A. eyesB. heartC. handsD. voice14. A. besideB. overC. acrossD. towards15. A. greenB. comfortableC. modernD. expensive16. A. realizedB. recognizedC. overlookedD. expected17
14、. A. createdB. carriedC. collectedD. held18. A. decoratedB. orderedC. paidD. distributed19. A. upB. backC. aroundD. down20. A. obviousB. exactC. puzzlingD. 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. (exper
15、iment) field of hybrid rice in Hunan province.On Tuesday, Yuan Longping, a scientist at the Chinese Academy of Sciences 22. _ leads the nations 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 variet
16、ies 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
17、. (significant) to not only China, but the entire world. Yuans 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
18、 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
19、 prosperity.四、书面表达假如你是李明， 刚刚高中毕业。你的美国好友Jim给你写信祝贺并想了解你大学的专业学习计划。请你根据自己的情况用英语写封回信。主要内容包括：1. 你的专业选择；2. 你选择该专业的原因；3. 为此你打算怎么做。注意：1. 词数80左右；2. 文中不得出现人名、校名等真实个人信息；3. 开头和结尾已为你写好，不计入总词数；4. 可适当增加细节，使行文连贯。_阅读：FCGDB完形：BCABD CADCA BDCDA填空：21. experimental; 22.who; 23. Compared; 24.extremely; 25.significance; 26
20、.the; 27.whithout; 28.has taught; 29.until/ till; 30.so写作：Dear Jim, Thanks for your best wishes! Im delighted to have received your letter asking about the major I will choose in the university. Actually, I have decided to major in computer science.There are some reasons why I made such a decision.
21、firstly, with the development of society, computer are playing an important role in many aspects of our life. Secondly, browsing the Internet is one of my hobbies, so I think I can study computer science well. Last but not least. Being good at computer science may help me find a good job after gradu
22、ating from college.I know there is a long way to go before I enter a college. So now I must devote myself to study and try my best to get good grades in all subjects. If I can learn computer science as I wish, I will focus on it and study hard to develop some software.Best wishes. Im looking forward to your reply.