浙江金华第一中学2023-2024学年高三上学期最后一测英语试题

浙江金华第一中学2023-2024学年高三上学期最后一测英
语试题
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一、阅读选择
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1．What will you use if you want to lookup some terms beginning with the same root?
A．The quick search.B．The advanced search.
C．Wildcard searches.D．Browsing by categories.
2．What’s the requirement of using the advanced search?
A．Registering for the dictionary.B．Matching certain criteria.
C．Searching with specific words.D．Searching with purpose.
3．Where is this text probably taken from?
A．A dictionary.B．A website.C．A handbook.D．A magazine.
Shanya Gill, a 12-year-old middle schooler from San Jose, California, won the top award in the Society for Science’s annual middle school competition for designing a fire detection system that is superior to existing ones, according to a press release from the organization.
Shanya’s inspiration came after a fire destroyed a restaurant in her neighborhood during the summer of 2022, reported Washington Post. “I had never really experienced something like that before,” she told Washington Post about the early morning fire at Holder’s Country Inn, which started in the kitchen. “They had smoke detectors, and yet it still burned down,” she added.
After she studied fire statistics and saw how common fires are, Shanya decided that she was going to do something about it. She spent more than a year developing a fire detection system that she believes could prevent the fire. That’s because smoke detectors sense active fires from the smoke in the air, while Shanya’s thermal imaging device is designed to stop fires from occurring.
Her complex system has two parts, a thermal camera and a Raspberry Pi, a tiny computer. The device detects when a heat source has been left unattended for ten minutes and sends a text message alert.
Creating the prototype (原型) was difficult and the hardest part was the coding. “I had two designs, and the final device succeeded because it outperforms smoke detectors in speed and accuracy.” Shanya wants to bring the costs down to $60 to make it even more affordable than hardwired smoke detectors.
“Shanya saw a problem and tried hard to solve it, and that’s what we need to encourage with all young people,” said Ajmera, president and CEO of Society for Science. Her remarkable research not only reflects her talent but also paves the way for an exciting new future.
4．What inspired Shanya to design the fire detection system?
A．A neighbor's burnt kitchen.
B．A report on Washington Post.
C．A terrible restaurant experience.
D．A horrible fire in her community.
5．How can Shanya’s fire detection system help prevent fire?
A．By having people updated.
B．By sending a warning mail.
C．By controlling the water tap.
D．By putting out a heat source.
6．Why did the final device succeed?
A．It was fast and precise.
B．It was cheap and simple.
C．It was complex and unique.
D．It was affordable and convenient.
7．What may Ajmera agree?
A．Teenagers are the architect of the future.
B．A problem is a chance to bring out the best.
C．The thirst for knowledge is a never-ending one.
D．The best way to predict the future is to create it.
Last September, several hundred tomato lovers gathered on a sunny, breezy day in Portland, Ore. for Tomato Fest. Agricultural researcher Matt Davis was handing out samples of experimental tomatoes which were dry-farmed.
Dry-farming, a form of agriculture that doesn’t require irrigation, has roots stretching back millennia. But in the 20th century, the practice largely fell out of widespread use. Today, however, farmers are once again experimenting with dry farming as they struggle with water shortages, which are being exacerbated by rising temperatures and more frequent and intense droughts linked to climate change.
It’s a common misconception that dry farming means growing plants without water. Instead, dry-farmed plants take up moisture stored in the ground rather than sprinkled (洒) from above. Thus, sites must generally receive more than 50 centimeters of annual precipitation (降水量) to create moisture in the soil, and the soil must be composed of fine grains that help preserve that water over time.
Dry-farming won’t solve all of agriculture’s woes, but it offers a way forward. Farmers
have noticed that dry-farmed plots contain only about a fifth of the weeds that grow in irrigated plots. Not having to pull up as many weeds can translate into labor savings. Coupled with not having to manage irrigation facilities, dry-farming can simplify a growing operation.
In 2016 and 2017, Alex Stone and Jennifer Wetzel from Oregon State University grew different varieties of winter squash in Corvallis. The pair irrigated some vegetable fields and dry-farmed others. After harvesting the squash and leaving them in storage for four months, they found that about 80% of the roughly 1,250 dry-farmed winter squash were still marketable while the number dropped to 50% out of the roughly 1,150 irrigated winter squash.
“You get to really learn what the environment gives you, and you learn to respond accordingly.” Michael Johnson, a specialist at the University of Arizona says, “A relationship develops between the cropping system and the farmer. It’s a beautiful thing that needs to be cherished.”
8．What does the underlined word “exacerbated” in Paragraph 2 probably mean?
A．Highlighted.B．Worsened.C．Relieved.D．Improved. 9．What can we know about dry-farming?
A．It helps grow plants without water.
B．It enjoyed great popularity in the 20th century.
C．It has certain requirements for the composition of soil.
D．It is an effective method to address environmental problems.
10．What did Stone and Wetzel discover about dry-farming in their experiment?
A．Its produce contains less water.B．Its overall yields tend to be higher.
C．It makes the growing process simpler.D．It tends to yield longer-preserved
produce.
11．What is Johnson’s attitude towards dry farming?
A．Conservative.B．Indifferent.C．Supportive.D．Skeptical.
Many people are familiar with the horrible image of wildlife — including sea turtles, dolphins and seals — trapped in abandoned fishing nets. The main issue behind Nylon-6, the plastic inside these nets, carpet and clothing, is that it is too strong and durable to break down on its own. So, once it’s in the environment, it exists for thousands of years, littering waterways, breaking corals and killing birds and sea life.
Now, Northwestern University chemists have developed a new catalyst (催化剂) that quickly, cleanly and completely breaks down Nylon-6 in a matter of minutes — without generating harmful byproducts. More importantly, the process does not require poisonous solvents (溶剂), expensive materials or extreme conditions, making it practical for everyday applications.
Current methods to dispose of Nylon-6 are limited to simply burying it in landfills. When Nylon-6 is burned, it produces poisonous pollutants such as nitrogen oxides. Although other labs have explored catalysts to degrade Nylon-6, these catalysts require extreme conditions (such as temperatures as high as 350 degrees Celsius), high pressure steam (which is energetically expensive and inefficient) and / or toxic solvents that only contribute to more pollution.
To bypass these issues, the researchers looked to a novel catalyst already developed in the lab of Tobin Marks, the leader of the research. The catalyst takes advantage of yttrium — an inexpensive Earth-abundant metal. When the team heated Nylon-6 samples to melting temperatures and applied the catalyst without a solvent, the plastic fell apart — returning to its original building blocks without leaving byproducts behind. In experiments, Marks and his team were able to recover 99% of plastics’ original building blocks.
“Our research represents a significant step forward in the field of polymer recycling and sustainable material management.” said Marks. After filing a patent for new process, Marks and his team have already received interest from many potential industrial partners. They hope others can use their catalysts on a larger scale to help solve the global plastic problem. 12．What is Nylon-6 according to the text?
A．A chemical that causes wildlife extinction.
B．The strongest plastic invented in history.
C．A material that is hard to degrade.
D．The nest used to trap sea creatures.
13．What is the feature of the new catalyst?
A．Eco-friendly.B．Zero-waste.C．Carbon-free.
D．Time-consuming.
14．What does paragraph 4 mainly talk about?
A．The use of yttrium.B．The anticipated result.
C．The research objectives.D．The experiment process.
15．Which of the following could be the best title?
A．Tapped Sea Creatures Deserve Due Attention.
B．New Catalyst Found to Degrade Plastics.
C．A New Method to Address Pollution.
D．Ocean Pollution Settled for Good.
Most of us assume those hyper-achievers who are always able to squeeze in their workout, eat healthy foods and pick their kids up on time must have superhuman self-control.
habits takes effort and insight. Thankfully, here are a few research-backed steps that can set you on the path to where you want to be.
1.Set a specific goal
The way you define the goal you hope to turn into a habit does matter. Goals like “meditate regularly” are too abstract, research has shown. 17 Don’t say “I’ll meditate regularly. “ Say, “I’ll meditate for 15 minutes each day. “This is actually key to habit formation, making the task easy to carry out, but it’s often overlooked.
2.Create a detailed, cue-based plan
18 Scientists have proven that you’ll make more progress toward your goal if you decide not just what you’ll do, but when and where you’ll be cued to do it. Making this kind of plan reduces the chances you’ll forget to follow through because the when and where in your plan will serve as cues to action.
A plan like “I’ll study Spanish for 30 minutes every weekday” is OK. But a detailed, cue-based plan like “Every workday after my last meeting, I’ll spend 30 minutes studying Spanish in my office” is more likely to stick as a habit.
3. 19
We’re strongly influenced by the behaviors of the people around us, evidence shows. Want to start running regularly? You’re probably better off joining an established running club than asking a few friends who aren’t yet in the habit of jogging to get in shape with you.
However, it’s important not to get too crazy - if you try to train with marathoners when you’re just hoping to work up to a 5K, it can be discouraging.
4.Make it fun to repeat
Research has shown you’ll persist longer and ultimately achieve more if you focus on
finding ways to make goal pursuit fun. One excellent way is to try “temptation bundling”. Research shows that temptation bundling improves follow-through; it transforms goal pursuit into a source of pleasure, not pain. 20
A．Find the right kind of social support.
B．Tell your friends and family about your goals.
C．What we mistake for willpower is often a natural outcome of habit.
D．You’ll benefit from being more specific about what exactly you aim to do and how often.
E．Having a bite-size objective makes it less daunting to get started and easier to see your progress.
F．Now you have established a specific goal, it’s time to think about what will cue you to follow through.
G．For example, watch your favorite show while at the gym or enjoy a beloved podcast while cooking healthy meals.
二、完形填空
Laura encourages her two kids to make crafts and drawings from old bits of packaging.
equipment from friends and relatives. If we really had to 32 anything, first we tried at the 33 market.”
To help educate her kids, Laura takes them out on nature walks to the forest where they 34 rubbish as they go. “They enjoy this 35 , because they know it’s better for the environment,” she said.
21．A．considering B．reducing C．analyzing D．dividing 22．A．pots B．handles C．items D．collections 23．A．continue B．stop C．fancy D．delay 24．A．game B．lead C．match D．role 25．A．original B．enjoyable C．cautious D．normal 26．A．attended to B．left out C．washed up D．taken away 27．A．equipment B．furniture C．glass D．rubbish 28．A．thoroughly B．delightedly C．modestly D．accidentally 29．A．devoted B．found C．exposed D．buried 30．A．share B．trade C．discuss D．clarify 31．A．necessary B．valuable C．ordinary D．possible 32．A．purchase B．discover C．approach D．preserve 33．A．far-away B．duty-free C．second-hand D．life-long 34．A．pull out B．pick up C．hold back D．keep off 35．A．activity B．idea C．theme D．jungle
三、语法填空
below. As is typical of Suzhou gardens, this garden 42 (separate) into different sections, offering various kinds of spaces 43 diverse shapes and sizes that represent different moods and feelings.
Since it is such a large garden, no simple description of the garden will do. 44 you have to do is to walk among the water and plants, enjoy every moment, 45 find your own treasures depending on your mood that day.
四、书信写作
46．假定你是李华，你校学生会创办的你最喜爱的《英语月报》(English Monthly)向读者征集意见。

请你给主编写封邮件，内容包括：
1. 说明该报优点；
2. 提出建议。

注意：1. 词数100左右；
2. 可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。

Dear Editor,
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Yours,
Li Hua
五、书面表达
47．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。

Martha and her husband Jeff had a fancy house in the countryside, where they spent almost every summer together with their boys Tom and Nathan.
Tom was 10 and Nathan was 8,the two of whom were closely bonded, unlike some other siblings who would often fight over small things. Except for one thing, cleaning! One sunny
morning, Martha called out to her children,“ Tom and Nathan, it’s time to clean your room!” The kids sighed deeply. Cleaning their room was always a chore they disliked.
Unwillingly, Tom and Nathan made their way to their messy room. Toys were scattered all over the floor, clothes were piled up on chairs, and books were haphazardly (随意的) piled on the shelves. It was a complete mess!
Mom entered,“ Oh, my! This room is a disaster zone! We need to work together to clean it up.” Tom and Nathan exchanged looks, clearly not pleased with the task at hand. They had a history of arguing, especially when it came to cleaning their room.
Mom, sensing their unwillingness, reminded the kids,” A clean room not only look snice but also helps us find things easily. It’s important to take care of our belongings and keep our surroundings clean.” The boys didn’t respond, seemingly thinking about something.
Jeff, who was passing by, overheard the dialogue and decided to lend a hand. He decided to take a different approach. He said, “I understand that cleaning can be boring, but what if we turn it into a fun challenge? Let’s see who can find the most interesting item hidden in this messy room. The winner gets to choose what we have for dessert tonight!”
Tom and Nathan’s eyes lit up with excitement. They loved a good challenge, especially when there was a delicious reward involved. They eagerly accepted their father’s proposal and began searching for hidden treasures.
注意：
1.续写词数应为150个左右;
2.请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。

They started by picking up the toys and organizing them into respective boxes.
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Slowly but surely, the rom began to look tidier.
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