宁夏回族自治区石嘴山市2024-2025学年高三上学期10月期中英语试题.docx

1、宁夏回族自治区石嘴山市2024-2025学年高三上学期10月期中英语试题 一、阅读理解Choice of Extra-Curricular Activities (ECAS)German Swiss International School (GSIS) has established itself as a top international school in Hong Kong, providing a diverse range of clubs and activities to enable our students to acquire new skills, explore n

2、ew areas of interest, and develop their talents. Our after-school programmes include both chargeable overseas activities (OAs) and non-chargeable afternoon activities (AAs).DISCOVERYWEEKDuring one week in the Autumn term, students engage in a specially designed programme of activities aimed at pushi

3、ng their boundaries. For Senior 1, this needs residential camps located in Hong Kong, Mainland, Germany or Swiss. Senior 2, participate in a range of overseas trips, allowing them to engage in service activities like house building in Cambodia, coral conservation in the Philippines, and adventure hi

4、kes in Nepal.Educational Objectives: life skills such as teamwork, organization, and independenceAdmissions Condition: registered volunteers for Senior 2Activity Type: OAARTSWe provide an opportunity for students to express themselves in unique and powerful ways through painting, drawing, sculpting,

5、 acting, or playing an instrument. Students can discover their passions in order to develop a deeper aesthetic (美学的) appreciation and gain a greater understanding of their cultural significance. Educational Objectives: creativity and courage to explore and expressAdmissions Condition: a personal mou

6、thpiece for the wind instrumentActivity Type: AASPORTSOur diverse sports programme offers a variety of physical activities, from traditional sports such as football, tennis, cricket, hockey, and netball to specialized activities like gymnastics, fencing, touch rugby, and more. We also recognize the

7、importance of non-competitive activities, which promotes physical fitness and stress relief. Educational Objectives: confidence, team spirit, concentration and perseveranceAdmissions Condition: students of all skill levels without chronic diseasesActivity Type: AALEADERSHIPAND SERVICEGSIS believes t

8、hat every student has the potential to be a leader and we provide numerous platforms for students to grow and develop their leadership skills. Students can become Head Students, Deputy Student Heads, House Captains, or participate in the student- run Academic Societies and the Global Initiatives Gro

9、up. Educational Objectives: confidence, responsibility and dedication to service and leadershipAdmissions Condition: Class Representatives firstActivity Type: OA & AA1Which ECAS aim to improve team spirit?ADISCOVERY WEEK & ARTS.BDISCOVERY WEEK & SPORTS.CARTS & SPORTS.DSPORTS & LE

10、ADERSHIP AND SERVICE.2How can participants in ARTS better understand cultural significance?ABy expressing themselves.BBy discovering their passions.CBy developing art appreciation.DBy being encouraged to explore.3What do the four ECAS have in common?AThey charge high fees.BThey are for experienced p

11、articipants.CThey share the same organizers.DThey are scheduled for the Autumn term.Art, as a form of therapy (疗法), was first developed in the 20th century and has gained in popularity in recent years. Self-expression through artistic creation has treated value for those who are seeking deeper under

12、standing of themselves. From my own personal experience, art and creativity has been one of the few things that I can use to adjust and describe my inner most feelings. It was invaluable to have a space where I could lose myself even for just a moment in the brushstrokes (笔触) or pencil lines of what

13、ever I was creating. Growing up, it was one of the only spaces where I could actually express my own emotions. Now, even though art is my job, I still use it to quite my mind and express myself. According to the British Association of Art Therapists, art can be used as a mode of expression and commu

14、nication. It is not necessary to have any prior experience in art because art is being used as a medium for curing and is not the main focus. Art therapy can treat people from all age groups, from children to the elderly. In addition, it can cure various psychological problems, including emotional o

15、r behavioral problems, learning or physical difficulties and so on. It is important to bear in mind that while current research does illustrate that art therapy improves mental health, these studies has a small number of people in them. Therefore, the conclusion cannot be considered definitive. More

16、 research is needed to find conclusive (确凿的) evidence of the impact of art therapy on mental health.4How does art influence the author?AIt greatly inspires creativity.BIt brings spiritual comfort.CIt enhances work efficiency.DIt improves life quality.5What can we know about art therapy according to

17、paragraph 3?AIt can be widely applied to different generations.BIt mainly focuses on peoples emotional problems.CIt can help people treat their organ problems.DIt works better for people with an artistic experience.6What does the last paragraph mainly talk about?AArt therapys targeted subjects.BArt

18、therapys current experiment result.CArt therapys practical value.DArt therapys need for improvement.7Which can be a suitable title for the text?AArt: A Wonderful Job TrendBExploring the World of Art.CArt: A New Way of TreatmentDSpreading Art to People.Twice a year for the last 29 years, scientists h

19、ave walked through the same sections of tallgrass prairie (大草原) in Kansas and recorded as many species as they could find. The goal was to determine the impact of American bison (野牛) on the ecosystem. Tallgrass prairies used to cover a huge part of Texas. Today this habitat is at risk of disappearin

20、g, present in just four percent of its former range. Now, decades of efforts and data show a surprising result: When bison were allowed to seek food through prairie, they increased plant species richness by 86 percent. “The big effect bison had knocked us out, ”says Zak Ratajczak, an ecologist at Ka

21、nsas State University. “I dont think anyone would have prognosticated this ahead of time. ”252 earlier similar studies worldwide showed bisons effects were relatively slight. As for reasons, Ratajczak has some theories. Bison tend to choose one area, eating everything up there, while leaving another

22、 area of the prairie untouched. They also go around forming disturbances in the soil, forming holes. These are areas where they roll around and shake off their winter coats, and that creates little spots of unique types of soil features. The spots harden and collect water after rain, for example, cr

23、eating wetlands, which allow more plants to grow. By promoting different types of plant growth, scientists believe bison could help their ecosystems become more adaptable to droughts. Millions of bison lived in the US in the mid 1800s, before the government killed the population, reducing their numb

24、ers to a few hundred by 1889. The findings suggest ongoing efforts to reintroduce bison could have enormous and long-term benefits. “That is a relationship that was cut off,” says Jason Baldes, a member of the Eastern Shoshone Tribe. “As we restore this connection, it favors bison. And bison, by the

25、ir presence, boost our land.”8What was the purpose of scientists walking through the same sections of tall grass prairie in Kansas?ATo seek greater biodiversity.BTo record many species as they could find.CTo research the reason why this habitat is at risk.DTo identify the influence of bison on the e

26、cosystem.9What does the underlined word “prognosticated” mean in paragraph 2?AConsidered.BAccepted.CPredicted.DIgnored.10How do bison promote plant species richness?ABy keeping away from prairies.BBy changing soil characteristics.CBy providing food and habits.DBy helping plants survive droughts.11Wh

27、at does Baldes think of the reintroduction of bison?AIt is a win-win situation.BIt should be done long ago.CIt has a long-lasting benefit.DIt requires efforts from many sides.For using silk design to extend the shelf-lives (保质期) of main food like leafy greens and meat, and to improve crop seeding an

28、d growth, Benedetto Marelli is the winner of the first Bio Innovation Institute &Science Prize for Innovation. Marellis lab has produced a food security-enhancing technology from his silk-based materials. Sustainably feeding the world is an increasing challenge given factors like a rising popula

29、tion and climate change novel technologies will be crucial to maintaining food security. Even though the development of biomaterials like silk could do much to settle related crises in food availability, their applications in agricultural products have been largely overlooked. “The research focus of

30、 my lab aims to expand the current perception and scope of biomaterials by demonstrating how they can be engineered to combine with food and plants, to ultimately boost food security, ”said Marelli, associate professor at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. In his early research, Marelli had

31、considered the need to apply sustainable biomaterials technology to address decreasing food resources. In an experiment, Marelli left the strawberries in the lab for days. Upon returning a week later, he was surprised to find that the non-silk treated strawberries had spoiled while the coated, silk-

32、treated ones had not. It gave him the vision to explore other links between sustainable materials and create new technologies to extend the food life cycle. Marelli subsequently co-founded the company Mori, which has developed a silk-based food preservation technology. Moris silk-based solution for

33、foods creates an all-natural protective layer that doubles a products shelf life and reduces plastic use when shipping. “Moris technology may provide an important step in reducing the carbon footprint of our food system by reducing both food and packaging waste, ultimately translating to lower green

34、house gas emissions and a lower impact on natural resources, ”Marelli explained.12What do we know about Marelli from Paragraph 1?AHe built a plant to make silk.BHe advocated eating safe food.CHe invented an eatable plant.DHe won a prize for his invention.13What is paragraph 3 mainly about?AThe revie

35、w of previous/studies.BThe concerns of some scientists.CThe necessity of studying biomaterials.DThe applications of new materials.14What inspired Marelli to explore the silk-based technology?AAn academic conference.BA food waste survey.CAn unexpected experimental discovery.DA plant observation diary

36、.15What is a major advantage of Moris silk-based solution for foods?AHigh-quality.BEco-friendly.CAffordable.DConvenient.When you think of creativity, you might picture an artist at work on a big project. Perhaps you imagine someone spending hours painting a canvas, crafting a beautiful pot out of cl

37、ay or composing a powerful piece of poetry. These can all be worthwhile and enjoyable pursuits. 16 And they are no less valuable. Heres how to weave more of them into your day.Sing a song. This can be as simple as singing along to a favorite song. Pay attention to how the song makes you feel and wha

38、t its like to use your voice. Sing like no one is listening allow yourself to let go and fully enjoy the melodies. 17 Take a picture. 18 Take photos of objects, people and scenes that make you happy or that you re grateful for, trying to take them in different styles. Print out your favorites to dec

39、orate your room.Experiment in the kitchen. If you feel capable, you could design your own recipe, but using other peoples recipes is just as good. 19 Once you feel confident enough, you can show off your cookery skills by inviting your family or friends to try some of your creations. 20 Its probably

40、 best to start with items of clothing that you dont wear anymore, so dig out your old T-shirt and turn it into something new that suits your preferences. Maybe keep the scissors away from a treasured top! Use fabric pens to draw designs or embroider (刺绣) a pattern with coloured threads on your old c

41、lothes.ATailor your clothing.BDevelop your preferences.CYou can set yourself a shooting theme.DA picture takes control of your different feelings.EEmbrace the joy of singing and let your voice add a unique touch.FYou can always add some more food ingredients to make it your own.GHowever, there are m

42、any minor creative activities that easily go unrecognized.二、完形填空For Saras family, decorating the yard was always a 21 for the New Year. This year Saras father strung colorful lights all round their roof. On New Years Eve, light 22 the whole house. Everything seemed to be going fine until 23 struck:

43、Saras father passed away suddenly. Sara was 24 by great sadness. However, seeing the hanging lights, she was in a state of feeling happy, gaining a tiny thread of 25 .The lights were the last 26 of her beloved father. Taking them down meant the 27 connection with her father would disappear, which sh

44、e wasnt ready to accept. So she 28 them. One day in March, Sara received an 29 note in the mail: “Take your New Years lights down!” She couldnt 30 her anger, and shared it with her story online. Messages of support 31 into Saras inbox quickly. Besides, one day, Sara found that New Years decorations

45、32 on houses in her neighborhood her neighbors hung their lights back up in 33 of her father! She never learned the senders identity. But for her, that hurtful deed was far less 34 than so many acts of kindness. A few weeks later, Sara took down the decorations. “It was hard. But 35 all that support

46、 and love, it was not as hard as I thought.”21AcelebrationBpurchaseChappinessDsurvival22AcaughtBenvelopedCexposedDincluded23AdangerBchallengeCmisfortuneDfire24AovercomeBfrightenedCapproachedDbeaten25AhopeBreliefCsadnessDanxiety26ApossessionsBinventionsCpresentsDreminders27ApositiveBsymbolicCfinalDpr

47、ivate28ApreservedBcleanedCrecoveredDreplaced29AunimportantBunreliableCunmarkedDunsigned30Abring aboutBhold backCput asideDgo through31AslidBpressedCfloodedDbroke32AupdatedBreappearedCfadedDincreased33AhonourBsearchCdefenceDsupport34AtypicalBpossibleChelpfulDsignificant35Aregardless ofBmore thanCdue

48、toDapart from三、语法填空阅读下面短文, 在空白处填入1个适当单词或括号内单词的正确形式。On 22nd December 2023, the Spring Festival, more widely known as the Chinese New Year, 36 (declare) a United Nations (UN)holiday. This decision has been considered as a recognition of the festival 37 (celebrate) worldwide, particularly within Chinese communities.