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1、届广东省北师大珠海分校附属外国语学校高三月考英语试题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10月月考英语试卷 考试时间：120分钟 满分：120分第一部分阅读理解（共两节，满分40分）第一节（共15小题；每小题2.5分，满分37.5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。AFor some of us who long to travel, it can be difficult to find someone to journey with. Friends and family members are tied down in

2、 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, AustraliaMelbourne is a hot-spot travel destination, which has beautiful beaches as well as busy and lively city life. Australia as a whole is considered a safe desti

3、nation 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!ThailandThailand is great for solo travelers-perhaps because it is one of the Buddhist mentality, which promotes equalit

4、y 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 the north, its a good choice if you want to get away on a budget.BhutanBhutan is one of the

5、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 accompanied around by your own personal guide. Plastic bags have been banned in Bhutan since 1999 a

6、nd in 2004,it became the first country in the world to outlaw tobacco.Costa RicaCosta Rica is a great place if youre looking for adventure, with surfing, volcanoes and other recreational activities. Youll never get a chance to feel lonely because theres an abundance of exciting adventures to experie

7、nce! 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 peaceful country.1.Which place is suitable for travelers short of money?A. Melbourne, Australia. B. T

8、hailand. 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 your rubbish.C. You can experience the rich culture there.D. Smoking is allowed at the foot of the mountain.3.Where does this

9、 text probably come from?A. A historical document. B. A science magazine. C. A travel guide. D.A book review.BFor years, the U.S. has experienced a shortage of registered nurses. The Bureau of Labor Statistics projects that while the number of nurses will increase by 19 percent by 2022,demand will g

10、row 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 to this trend. Toyohashi University of Technology has developed Terapio, a robotic medical cart that can make hospital rounds, deliver

11、 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 likely be one of the first to be implemented in hospitals because it has fairly minimal patient contact.A robots appearance affects its

12、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 called Actroid F. It is so human-like that some patients may not know the difference. This conversational robot companion has cameras

13、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, researchers asked 70 patients how they felt being around the robot and only three or four said they didnt like having it around.Its importan

14、t 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 routine and laborious tasks, freeing nurses up to attend to patients with immediate needs. This is one industry where it seems the interaction

15、 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 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 t

16、he following best explains implemented underlined in Paragraph 3?A. cancelled. B. constructed. C. improved. D. applied.6.What do we know about the robot Actroid 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

17、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.B. Nurses will still play their roles.C. The robotics industry will be promising.D. Robots can meet patients immediate needs.CThis may look like an o

18、rdinary plastic straw(吸管），but it is not made of plastic. Cameron Ross started the Celise Bio-products company, to produce single-use plastic alternatives 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 se

19、rvice providers, mainly larger brands, to help them get quality sustainable and cost-effective solutions, made from plants to start getting rid 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 i

20、n 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 always so environmentally conscious himself. But ever since the hiking trip in West Virginia, when he spent more time picking up trash than enjoying nature, h

21、is priorities changed. That meant making biodegradable products that can break down in only a few years.While many cafes and restaurants are choosing 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 cos

22、t 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 want 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.

23、Ross hopes his Washington DC-based company will provide an eco-friendly solution for food service providers.8.Which aspect is NOT the focus 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 f

24、rom food service providers.C. Lower cost. D. His changed environmental awareness.10.What can we learn about the new straws?A. They are 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 a

25、uthors purpose of writing the passage?A. To persuade more food service providers to work with Ross.B. To explain the development of straws.C. To introduce a new eco-friendly straw.D. To compare different straws.DA decade ago, colored lights danced around the living room on New Years Eve and happy mu

26、sic was played. Upstairs, the children were asleep. But I wasnt feeling happy. In mid-December, my husband and I had been informed 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

27、 Years Eve. New Years Eve brings a halt to the endless commitments that fill our daily lives and a chance to reflect. New 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

28、 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 future. 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 g

29、o 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 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

30、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 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

31、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 glowing(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

32、season.12.What causes authors unhappiness on New Years Eve a decade ago?A. The pressure she faced in her work.B. The 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 Year?A. Set challenging goals for the next ye