广东省汕头市潮阳一中明光学校2024-2025学年高三上学期11月月考英语试题.docx

1、广东省汕头市潮阳一中明光学校2024-2025学年高三上学期11月月考英语试题一、阅读理解Four Wonderful Hotels in SpainHotel Villa FavoritaIt is a beautiful 19th-century building, the last of its kind on La Concha Beach in San Sebastin, Spain, now doing business as an amazing luxury (豪华) hotel. Some rooms look out over the city, while others

2、face directly ot to sea. The hotels restaurant, Amelia, was owned by a famous cook who would bring the tastes of his native Argentina to Spains Atlantic coast. Hotel Zinema 7Hotel Zinema 7 is a hotel thats all about the love of movies. Its designed (设计) with the art of cinema in mind. The large film

3、-star images in the guest rooms are the most outstanding example. Youll really admire how well the whole idea has been put together. Looking back, it makes total sense because the hotel is actually inside an old, famous movie theater called the Astoria Cinema. The change into a hotel was pretty cool

4、. Nobu Hotel San SebastinThis hotel is housed in a Belle Epoque-style building, the inside decorated (装饰) with a mix of modern Japanese design and local touches. All 17 guest rooms offer views of La Concha Bay. The rooms use soft colors and simple designs creating a sense of calm. You can enjoy a dr

5、ink or a meal at Nobu Terrace, which overlooks La Concha Bay. The Nobu Restaurant features Japanese tastes by its cook Nobu Matsuhisa. Hotel Arima & SpaThis hotel in San Sebastin is a fine example of forward-looking hotel design, combined with an eco-friendly, nature-first way that makes for a peace

6、ful experience. The location places it at some distance from the beaches and the town center, but what you gain is more close meet with the Marimon forest. The rooms feel warm and natural, and most of them look out at green scenery.1What do we know about Hotel Villa Favorita?AIt was set up by a cook

7、.BIt is designed in Japanese style.CYou can have Argentinian-style food there.DYou can see views of the city in any of its rooms.2Which hotel will most probably attract a movie lover?AHotel Villa Favorita.BHotel Zinema7.CNobu Hotel San Sebastin.DHotel Arima & Spa.3What is the idea behind the des

8、ign of Hotel Arimn & Spa?AMeeting world- famous stars.BOffering special dining experience.CCaring about the environment.DExperiencing cultural differences.Using hypodermic needles to deliver drugs has been common for more than a century. The past hundred years have seen all manner of medical adv

9、ances, yet the needle has stayed mostly unchanged. Although now available in a variety of different sizes, it remains a hollow (中空的), pointy tube. With luck, that may soon change. Researchers around the world are looking for ways to ease the passage of needles into the skin. Many have been inspired

10、by nature. An obvious source of ideas has been mosquitoes, which manage to take their blood meals almost painlessly. One reason is that the insects release anaesthetic (麻醉的)chemicals when they first puncture(刺穿)the skin. But another has to do with the shape and action of their mouthparts. The point

11、of a mosquitos mouthparts is serrated (锯齿状的)and softer at its tip. The insect stretches the skin of its target before biting, and shakes its mouthparts quickly as it pushes it in. All of this helps to reduce the force needed to puncture the skin. One paper, published in 2020 by a group of researcher

12、s in America and China, found that a mosquito-inspired needle required 27% less force than an ordinary one. And less puncture force means less pain. Mosquito-inspired needles might also be useful for delicate procedures such as biopsies (活组织检查). A paper from the University of Michigan, also publishe

13、d in 2020, found that the lower puncture force led to less movement of the sampling area, ensuring that the needles were guided accurately to the area, rather than missing the target. For now, such devices remain restricted to labs. But there is a big market for better needles. According to the Worl

14、d Health Organization, around 16bn injections were given in 2018. With one person in four saying they suffer from trypanophobia, or a fear of needles, the savings on stickers and sweets for the brave souls who roll up their sleeves would be considerable.4Which contributes to mosquitoes getting blood

15、 without causing pain?AThe sound they make before biting.BThe special shape of their mouthparts.CThe high speed of their action.DThe small size of their mouthparts.5What can we learn about the mosquito-inspired needles from the text?AThey have been put on the market.BThey required more puncture forc

16、e than the ordinary ones.CIts easier for them to get through the skin.DThe lower puncture force may cause them to miss the target.6What is the authors attitude towards the mosquito-inspired needles?AUnclear.BTolerant.CDoubtful.DPositive.7Which of the following is a suitable title for the text?AThe p

17、ainless needles inspired by nature.BThe application of the mosquito-inspired needles.CThe latest medical advances made by researchers.DMosquitoes unique way to take the blood painlessly.Heres a quick quiz. Person A does a favor for you. Person B asks you to do a favor for him. Who do you tend to lik

18、e more? Surprisingly, the answer is Person BThis quirk (怪癖) of human nature is known as the Ben Franklin Effect.Benjamin Franklin came across the phenomenon in 1736 when serving as a clerk to the Pennsylvania Assembly. A powerful member didnt care for Franklin and threatened to make life miserable f

19、or him. What to do? Instead of winning him over with sweet talk, Franklin asked if he could borrow a rare and valuable book the man owned. This request altered the mans attitude and paved the way for their friendship. Franklins takeaway: “He that has once done you a kindness will be ready to do you

20、another, than he whom you yourself have obliged.”Several studies have confirmed this. But how can we explain the Ben Franklin Effect? Some psychologists refer to cognitive dissonance (失调). Its difficult to hold two contradictory thoughts at the same time. It makes us uncomfortable. We resolve this t

21、ension by changing our mind. “I dont like Joe, but I am doing him a favor,” we might think. “So maybe I do like him.”While cognitive dissonance explains a lot, it alone doesnt explain the Ben Franklin Effect. One 2015 study found that it was, rather, the affiliative (亲和的) motive that the requests co

22、nvey. That is, we humans want to maintain good relations with other humans, and one way to achieve this is by doing favors for others. This explains a lot about altruistic behavior. We like being useful and, by extension, we like those who give us the opportunity to do so. Its in our genes.Yet there

23、 is much we still dont know about the Ben Franklin Effect. Does it apply equally across cultures? Is there a point beyond which asking a favor makes you less, not more likable? Asking to borrow a book is one thing; asking to borrow a car is another.8Why does the author mention Benjamin Franklins exp

24、erience?ATo illustrate a dilemma in making choices.BTo suggest a way of striking up friendships.CTo stress the importance of strategic requests.DTo introduce the origin of the Ben Franklin Effect.9What is a reason for peoples tendency to like those asking for favors?AReducing the tension caused by s

25、ocial contact.BIncreasing the chance of getting help in return.CAvoiding the discomfort from conflicting thoughts.DEstablishing a cooperative community of shared trust.10What does the underlined word “altruistic” probably mean in paragraph 4?ASelfless.BImpolite.CAggressive.DResponsible.11What does t

26、he author think of the Ben Franklin Effect?AIt makes little sense.BIt applies to most cultures.CIt has situational limitations.DIt has great practical significance.At one time, our growing population was seen as central to wildlife extinction, resource exhaustion, pollution and environmental destruc

27、tion. But today, our concerns shift to declining birth rates due to increased reproductive choice for women.This is a positive development, but is often described as a “crisis” in the media, highlighting economic and senior care challenges. Lost in the conversation are the many positive aspects of a

28、n aging society, which is the result of people living healthier and longer lives, and common-sense realities like reduced needs for infrastructure (基础设施) and lower ecological impacts. Also lost is the fact that our population still grows by 80 million people every year.And the consequences of high b

29、irth rates are severe. Among them is global warming. In fact, increased emissions (排放) from population growth have canceled more than three quarters of the emissions saved through energy efficiency and renewables over the past three decades.Yet, no matter how well documented the link between populat

30、ion and climate, lowering our population is notably absent from the conversation on solutions. Instead, the focus is on technology that will supposedly allow our entire growing population to enjoy the energy-intensive lifestyles now enjoyed by the rich, and with no climate impacts.But “green” techno

31、logy is not the solution it is advertised to be. Its expansion to the degree needed to power a growing population at a decent standard of living would itself require a shocking investment in fossil (化石) fuels. It also requires massive mining operations, many of which take place on the backs of low-w

32、age workers in Africa where it is driving destruction of rainforests critical to the survival of great apes. Besides, it requires 10 times the land area as fossil fuel plants for the same amount of energy generated.When global warming threatens to push billions into unsafe temperatures, it is no tim

33、e to panic that we are adding fewer to those billions. In fact, declining birth rates should be cause for celebration as they signify advances in gender equality and a reduced burden on Earth.12What can we learn from paragraph 2?AThe global population is decreasing every year.BThe benefits of an agi

34、ng society are overlooked.CThe ecological environment is turning for the better.DThe media make up misleading news about the population.13What is highlighted as a disadvantage of high birth rates?AReduced infrastructure needs.BChallenges in senior care services.CA slowdown in economic growth.DIncrea

35、sed greenhouse gas emissions.14Why is “green” technology questioned in the text?AIt does damage to the ecosystem.BIt is not popular around the world.CIt is unaffordable for poor regions.DIt has little effect on reducing pollution.15Which of the following is the best title for the text?AAging Societi

36、es: A Global CrisisBThe Mystery of “Green” TechnologyCThe Trend of Population GrowthDDeclining Birth Rates: A Hopeful SignIn Chinese traditional architecture, a skywell is an open courtyard or well-like space usually located at the heart of a building or group of buildings. 16 Their designs often fe

37、ature the classic Chinese dou gong overhangs to provide shade and collect water into a central basin.Chinese skywells are so effective in cooling homes because they can control natural airing. Cool air is drawn into the building from the lower levels, and warm air escapes and rises through the upper

38、 levels. 17 The skywells layout and construction materials also help in thermal(热量的)regulation. During the day, the courtyard absorbs heat from the sun, acting as a thermal mass. 18 This day-night cycle helps maintain a balanced and consistent temperature indoors.Most traditional skywells include wa

39、ter features, such as fountains or ponds. A recent study has shown that the most significant part of a skywells cooling effect comes from these water bodies. 19 As water evaporates(蒸发)from these features, it absorbs heat from the surrounding air. This reduces the temperature within the courtyard and

40、 surrounding rooms. 20 One fitting example is the National Heavy Vehicle Engineering Technology Research Centre in Jinan,an 18-story building that has a giant open space at its heart from the fifth floor to the top floor. The toilets, elevators, and meeting rooms surround this space. This enhances n

41、atural airing and natural energy consumption, according to the Shanghai-based CCDI Group.AThis promotes fresh air flow,especially during hot summer days.BIt is often a square surrounded by the buildings rooms and wings.CThis cooling was disadvantageous in regions with hot and dry climates.DIts proba

42、bly why temperatures around them are 2.6 to 4.2 lower.EThese wonders continue to inspire architects to seek sustainable solutions.FThe magic of skywells stands as witnesses to the wisdom of ancient builders.GThe stored heat is gradually released as the outdoor temperature drops at night.二、完形填空I was

43、seated in the aisle (过道) seat of a three-seater row on the plane to Portugal. A girl, about 5 years old, sat to my right, and her father 21 the window seat to her right. I noticed the little girl looking at me and the screen in front of me with a 22 expression from time to time. To 23 her, I switche

44、d to an animated motion picture. I chose Portuguese subtitles (字幕) to 24 my language skills and in case the little girl wanted to 25 along. It was a good move since the child became 26 on my screen.The little one 27 resting her head on me and hugging my arm. Her father would 28 her toward him whenev

45、er he realized what she was doing. 29 , her restless little body would find its way back to me. After several 30 of this pattern, I motioned that I was OK with the little girl claiming my arm as her personal body pillow for the 31 of the flight. He smiled gratefully and fell into sleep.I have a 32 o

46、f flying, but having a little one to care for put my mind at ease. Honestly, it felt great to be 33 by both the child and her father. Our 34 willingness to treat each other simply as friendly people created a safe, respectful, and engaging environment among 35 during a nine-hour flight.21AwonBadjust

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