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1、北师大珠海分校附属外国语学校北师大珠海分校附属外国语学校 2020-2021 学年第一学期高三年级学年第一学期高三年级 10 月月考英语试卷月月考英语试卷 考试时间：考试时间：120120 分钟分钟 满分：满分：120120 分分 第一部分第一部分 阅读理解（共两节，满分阅读理解（共两节，满分 4040 分）分） 第一节（共第一节（共 1515 小题；每小题小题；每小题 2.52.5 分，满分分，满分 37.537.5 分）分） 阅读下列短文，从每题所给的四个选项（A、B、C、和 D）中，选出最佳选项。 A For some of us who long to travel, it can b

2、e difficult to find someone to journey with. Friends and family members are tied down in jobs, struggling to save money, and dont always want to go to the same places. The solution, of course, is to go it alone. Melbourne, Australia Melbourne is a hot-spot travel destination, which has beautiful bea

3、ches as well as busy and lively city life. Australia as a whole is considered a safe destination for international travel, and because of that, many solo(单独）travelers go there. Melbourne is incredibly easy to get around because you can walk or bike practically anywhere! Thailand Thailand is great fo

4、r solo travelers-perhaps because it is one of the Buddhist mentality, which promotes equality among the sexes. Thailand is known for its friendly hospitality, and as a travel hot-spot, there are plenty of chances to meet other like-minded travelers. Overall known for being very cheap, especially in

5、the north, its a good choice if you want to get away on a budget. Bhutan Bhutan is one of the most cultural countries in the world. It is also home to the worlds highest unclimbed peak, Gangkhar Puensum. The mountain is sacred (神圣的）and entry is only possible on a pre-booked tour, where you are accom

6、panied around by your own personal guide. Plastic bags have been banned in Bhutan since 1999 and in 2004,it became the first country in the world to outlaw tobacco. Costa Rica Costa Rica is a great place if youre looking for adventure, with surfing, volcanoes and other recreational activities. Youll

7、 never get a chance to feel lonely because theres an abundance of exciting adventures to experience! Costa Rica has never seen political unrest, class struggles or revolutions commonly associated with other Latin American Countries. Whats more, it doesnt have or need an army because its such a peace

8、ful country. 1.Which place is suitable for travelers short of money? 学校： 班级： 考号： 姓名： - 装- 订-线- A. Melbourne, Australia. B. Thailand. C. Bhutan. D. Costa Rica. 2.What can we learn about travelling in Bhutan? A. You can climb the mountain without booking ahead. B. You can prepare some plastic bags for

9、 your rubbish. C. You can experience the rich culture there. D. Smoking is allowed at the foot of the mountain. 3.Where does this text probably come from? A. A historical document. B. A science magazine. C. A travel guide. D.A book review. B For years, the U.S. has experienced a shortage of register

10、ed nurses. The Bureau of Labor Statistics projects that while the number of nurses will increase by 19 percent by 2022,demand will grow faster than supply, and that there will be over one million unfilled nursing jobs by then. So whats the solution? Robots. Japan is ahead of the curve when it comes

11、to this trend. Toyohashi University of Technology has developed Terapio, a robotic medical cart that can make hospital rounds, deliver medications and other items.It follows a specific individual, such as a doctor or nurse, who can use it to record and access patient data. This type of robot will li

12、kely be one of the first to be implemented in hospitals because it has fairly minimal patient contact. A robots appearance affects its ability to successfully interact with humans, which is why the RIKEN-TRI Collaboration Center for Human-Interactive Robot Research decided to develop a robotic nurse

13、 called Actroid F. It is so human-like that some patients may not know the difference. This conversational robot companion has cameras in its eyes, which allow it to track patients and use appropriate facial expressions and body language in its interactions. During a month-long hospital trial, resea

14、rchers asked 70 patients how they felt being around the robot and only three or four said they didnt like having it around. Its important to note that robotic nurses dont decide courses of treatment or make diagnoses, though robot doctors and surgeons may not be far off. Instead, they perform routin

15、e and laborious tasks, freeing nurses up to attend to patients with immediate needs. This is one industry where it seems the interaction of robots will lead to collaboration, not replacement. 4.What does the author say about Japan? A. It ranks top in future robotics technology. B. It takes the lead

16、in offering robotic nursing. C. It is in desperate need of registered nurses. D. It provides the best medication for the elderly. 5.Which of the following best explains implemented underlined in Paragraph 3? A. cancelled. B. constructed. C. improved. D. applied. 6.What do we know about the robot Act

17、roid F? A. It has no difference from a human nurse. B. It gets favorable remarks from all the patients. C. It interacts with patients like a human companion. D. It uses body language even more effectively than words. 7.What can be inferred from the last paragraph? A. Cooperation will not be replaced

18、. B. Nurses will still play their roles. C. The robotics industry will be promising. D. Robots can meet patients immediate needs. C This may look like an ordinary plastic straw(吸管），but it is not made of plastic. Cameron Ross started the Celise Bio-products company, to produce single-use plastic alte

19、rnatives from plant materials like these. They are made of poly lactic acid(聚乳酸） known as PLA from com starches(淀粉）。 Cameron Ross said, We work with food service providers, mainly larger brands, to help them get quality sustainable and cost-effective solutions, made from plants to start getting rid

20、of single-use plastics. Single-use plastics such as bottles or straws are major cause of pollution. When we throw these away, they end up in a landfill or in the water like rivers. According to researchers, it could take up to more than 500 years for them to properly break down. Ross says he wasnt a

21、lways so environmentally conscious himself. But ever since the hiking trip in West Virginia, when he spent more time picking up trash than enjoying nature, his priorities changed. That meant making biodegradable products that can break down in only a few years. While many cafes and restaurants are c

22、hoosing paper products to be more eco - conscious, it isnt cheap. Paper straws can cost about eight times more than plastic straws. But bio-plastic straws cost less a penny a straw, not even double the price of plastic ones. Another problem with paper straws is that they get soft and wet. You dont w

23、ant to be sipping (啜饮） something that alters your drink, or starts to melt while youre drinking and then you have to get which creates more wastes than needed. Ross hopes his Washington DC-based company will provide an eco-friendly solution for food service providers. 8.Which aspect is NOT the focus

24、 of the Celise Bio-products? A. Material. B. Appearance. C. Quality. D. Cost. 9.What inspired Ross to start the Bio-products company? A. High profits. B. Requests from food service providers. C. Lower cost. D. His changed environmental awareness. 10.What can we learn about the new straws? A. They ar

25、e widely used in cafes and restaurants. B. They cost less than paper ones. C. They may soften or even melt while carrying water. D. They produce more waste. 11.Whats the authors purpose of writing the passage? A. To persuade more food service providers to work with Ross. B. To explain the developmen

26、t of straws. C. To introduce a new eco-friendly straw. D. To compare different straws. D A decade ago, colored lights danced around the living room on New Years Eve and happy music was played. Upstairs, the children were asleep. But I wasnt feeling happy. In mid-December, my husband and I had been i

27、nformed that he had cancer and that he was going to die. He had less than a year left, the doctors said. In the years since that painful season, I have come to look back upon New Years Eve. New Years Eve brings a halt to the endless commitments that fill our daily lives and a chance to reflect. New

28、Years Eve is full of possibility and anticipation. What will be the surprising experiences and delightful successes in the coming year? But also, what disappointments are waiting for us in the next twelve months? In many ways, New Years Eve and the days that surround it are a line between past and f

29、uture. That line is made up of a series of moments of transition(过渡）that take us out of the old and into the new. Transition can be challenging for many of us. Its about letting go of the familiar and diving headlong(迅猛地）into the unfamiliar. Just as, back then, I had to face letting go of the life I

30、 had led with my beloved husband and stepping into a new world as a widowed mom, I find that each year I have to step out of the version of me that suited the year that is ending and ease into the version of me who will rise to the goals I am holding for myself for the year ahead. Last year at this

31、time,I sat in a chair in southern France and drank in the stillness（沉静） and beauty of the countryside around me. The three children I had brought into this world talked and laughed around the table beside me as we enjoyed a lunch of bread and cheese. I was filled with a sense of joy and I had a glow

32、ing(热情洋溢的）heart that was full of hope. It was another ending and another beginning. May we all transition into the best of what lies ahead. May we all find happiness in this holiday season. 12.What causes authors unhappiness on New Years Eve a decade ago? A. The pressure she faced in her work. B. Th

33、e health problem her husband faced. C. The information received from her family. D. The relationship between her and her husband. 13.What does the underlined word halt most probably mean? A. end. B. start. C. change. D. meaning. 14.Whats the authors attitude towards the thing people should do at New

34、 Year? A. Set challenging goals for the next year. B. Break with daily routines and form a new habit. C. Spend more time with family members. D. Think about the past and get ready for the future. 15.Whats the main purpose of writing the passage? A. To memorialize her husband. B. To show how she got

35、through a hard time. C. To share her view of New Years Eve. D. To remind us that uncertainty is part of life. 第二节第二节 七选五（共七选五（共 5 5 小题，每小题小题，每小题 2.52.5 分，满分分，满分 12.512.5 分）分） 根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项，选项中有两项为 多余选项，并将答案写在答题卡相应位置上。 Choosing the right career can be hard. Many people graduate from sc

36、hool or college not knowing what to do with their lives, and get a job without really thinking about it. For some, things work out fine._16_Your working life lasts an average of forty years, so its important to find a job you like and feel enthusiastic about. Luckily, there are many ways you can get

37、 help to do this. The Australian website, www. , compares choosing a career with going to the movies. Before you see a movie, you find out what films are showing._17_ find out what jobs are available and what your options are. Next, decide which movie you like best; if youre not a romantic person, y

38、ou wont want to see a love story. In other words, with your career, you should decide which job will suit your personality. _18_. Meanwhile, you should find out where the theater is before you go. With your career, you need to find information about where you can work，how much you will earn，and how

39、to get a job in that profession. So, how do you start? Begin by asking yourself some questions._19_. Have you travel overseas? Do you have any extra certificates besides your degree, such as a first aid license, for example? Your physical state and build can also affect which jobs you can do. A pers

40、on, for example, who is allergic to cats would probably never become a veterinarian. Flight attendants, firefighters, and police officers have to be over a certain height, and be physically fit._20_. Are you outgoing and extroverted, or shy and introverted? If you like working alone, a job that requ

41、ires lots of teamwork might not suit you. A. Your personality matters, too. B. Finally, decide how to get movie tickets. C. The site suggests you do the same with your career. D. Choosing a career can take time and a lot of thought. E. Some jobs require you to have certain life experiences. F. But o

42、thers often find themselves stuck in a job they hate. G. When you know you can work in your dream job, youll be glad. 第二部分第二部分 语言知识运用（共二节，满分语言知识运用（共二节，满分 3030 分）分） 第一节第一节 完形填空（共完形填空（共 1515 小题；每小题小题；每小题 1 1 分，满分分，满分 1515 分）分） 阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的四个选项（A、B、C 和 D）中，选出可以填入空 白处的最佳选项，并将答案写在答题卡相应位置上。 My son was

43、 playing with a bottle of bubbles. Dip the loop in the bottle, pull it out, and blow it to make bubbles. He understood the principle but was vainly 21 to blow bubbles. He would dip and dip and blow and blow, but alas,no 22 .He 23 me the bottle and loop and asked me, Daddy, can you make bubbles? I ha

44、dnt blown bubbles in years. I am a 24 by education, fairly well-trained in surfactant(活性剂）technology. However, all that knowledge is completely 25 .I was having no more 26 than my son. I dipped and puffed, 27 no bubbles. After several 28 attempts, I changed strategies. 29 puffing on the loop of soap

45、y water, I just gently breathed on it. My son 30 with delight as a big beautiful bubble formed and 31 away. I explained to him, Son, you cant blow hard. You must ever so 32 breathe on the loop to make bubbles. He 33 his urgent desire to make big bubbles by blowing hard and followed my advice. Big bu

46、bbles! There are some things that you can get with 34 ，but other things only 35 from the gentleness of a soft breath. 21.A. trying B. managing C. expecting D. acting 22.A. changes B. bubbles C. results D. drops 23. A. lent B. handed C. threw D. cast 24.A. researcher B. professional C. chemist D. par

47、ent 25.A. out of date B. of no use C. in doubt D. in trouble 26.A. trial B. confidence C. patience D. success 27.A. even B. thus C. somehow D. still 28.A. fruitless B. tough C. unwilling D. difficult 29.A. Despite B. Without C. On D. Except 30.A. screamed B. nodded C. rushed D. flew 31.A. escaped B. floated C. burst D. bounced 32.A. silently B. slightly C. eagerly D. gently 33.A. freed B. fueled C. contained D. reduced 34.A. brain B. action C. force D. science 35.A. survive B. separate C. jumped D. arise 第二节第二节 语法填空语法填空 （共（共 1010 小题；每小题小题；每小题 1.51.5 分，满分分，满分 1515 分）分）