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1、届甘肃省白银市会宁县第四中学高三上学期第一次月考英语试题解析版会宁四中2020-2021学年度第一学期高三级第一次月考英语试卷第一部分 阅读理解(共两节，满分40分)第一节 (共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分)AVisiting Washington, D.C. is not a waste of your time and money. There are many destinations in Washington, D.C. that you can include in your journey, which make your travel to this great city

2、worth your time and money. Here are some notable attractions that the city can offer.Smithsonian InstitutionIt is the image of 19th sandstone called Castle. This is an institution that has got more than nine museums. A one-day tour is not enough to cover it all. The best places to visit are Air and

3、Space Museum and Museum of Natural History.Jefferson MemorialThis place houses the 19-foot statue of Americas third president. In addition, there are some writings in the wall like Declaration of Independence and some Jeffersons writings.Michel Richard CitronelleThis famous chef got a restaurant at

4、the heart of Washington, D.C. He prepares wonderful dishes to dignitaries who frequent this place. It is not only about attractive menu, but the service is professional. The multi-course is accompanied with wine. The restaurants wine cellar houses thousands of bottles.Mandarin OrientalThis is a tast

5、e of Asia in the district. The hotel amenities (设施) are world class with pool and spas. The restaurant shows the citys view on a flat screen TV and the rooms have Internet access.The White houseIt should not be missed. It is one of the most significant buildings in the city. Its architecture is gran

6、d and suits the citys landscape. There are guided tours that you can join in.Twins JazzIf you want to enjoy jazz music, this is the place to be. You can hear grassroots musicians play. The food is also good.1. What can you visit in Smithsonian Institution?A. Castles. B. Museums C. Statues D. Restaur

7、ants2. What can you do in Michel Richard Citronelle?A. Taste Asian food. B. Cook delicious dishes.C. Enjoy good food and service. D. Swim and enjoy free Wifi.3. Which of the following is your best choice as a music lover?A. Jefferson Memorial B. Mandarin Oriental C. The White House. D. Twins Jazz【答案

8、】1. B 2. C 3. D【解析】这是一篇应用文。文章介绍了美国华盛顿的六个经典旅游地。【1题详解】细节理解题。由第二段中的“This is an institution that has got more than nine museums. A one-day tour is not enough to cover it all. The best places to visit are Air and Space Museum and Museum of Natural History.”（这是一个拥有9个以上博物馆的机构。一日游不足以涵盖一切。最好参观的地方是航空航天博物馆和自然历

9、史博物馆。）可知在Smithsonian Institution你能参观博物馆。故选B项。【2题详解】细节理解题。由第四段中的“He prepares wonderful dishes to dignitaries who frequent this place. It is not only about attractive menu, but the service is professional. The multi-course is accompanied with wine.”（他为经常光顾这里的贵宾们准备了美味的菜肴。它不仅是关于吸引人的菜单，而且服务是专业的。）可知在Miche

10、l Richard Citronelle你能享受美食和服务。故选C项。【3题详解】细节理解题。由最后一段中的“If you want to enjoy jazz music, this is the place to be.”（如果你想欣赏爵士乐，这是个好地方。）可知Twins Jazz是你作为音乐爱好者的最佳选择。故选D项。BA robot created by Washington State University (WSU) scientists could help elderly people with dementia and other limitations live inde

11、pendently in their own homes.The Robot Activity Support System, or RAS, uses sensors (传感器) equipped in a WSU smart home to determine where its residents are, what they are doing and when they need assistance with daily activities. It navigates (定位) through rooms and around obstacles to find people o

12、n its own, provides video instruction on how to do simple tasks and can even lead its owners to objects like their medication or a snack in the kitchen.“RAS combines the convenience of a mobile robot with the activity detection technology of a WSU smart home to provide assistance in the moment, as t

13、he need for help is detected,” said Bryan Minor, a postdoctoral researcher in the WSU School of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science.Currently, about 50 percent adults over the age of 85 need assistance with everyday activities such as preparing meals and taking medication and the annual cost

14、 for this assistance in the US is nearby $2 trillion. With the number of adults over 85 expected to triple by 2050, researchers hope that technologies like RAS and the WSU smart home will relieve some of the financial pressure on the healthcare system by making it easier for older adults to live alo

15、ne.RAS is the first robot researchers have tried to apply to their smart home environment. They recently published a study in the journal Cognitive Systems Research that shown how RAS could make life easier for older adults struggling to live independently.“While we are still in an early stage of de

16、velopment, our initial results with RAS have been promising,” Minor said. “The next step in the research will be to test RASs performance with a group of older adults to get a better data of what video reminders and other performances they have regarding the robot.”4. What plays a key role in RAS se

17、rving the elderly?A. Sensors B. Videos. C. Signal lights D. Head size5. What can we learn about RAS?A. It is the first robot used in daily life. B. Its function remains to be tested.C. It can locate people and do any task. D. It can cook for owners on its own.6. Whats Minors attitude toward the futu

18、re of RAS?A. Doubtful B. Negative C. Optimistic D. Uncertain7. What would be a suitable title for the text?A. Elderly People Leave the Nursing Home.B. Smart Home Tests First Elder Care RobotC. RAS, the First Robot to Make Home Smart.D. Older Adults Have Benefited from RAS a Lot.【答案】4. A 5. B 6. C 7.

19、 B【解析】本文是新闻报道。文章报道了华盛顿州立大学(WSU)的科学家们发明了一种机器人RAS，可以帮助独居老年人在家中更轻松地生活。【4题详解】细节理解题。根据第二段“The Robot Activity Support System, or RAS, uses sensors (传感器) equipped in a WSU smart home to determine where its residents are, what they are doing and when they need assistance with daily activities.（机器人活动支持系统，或RA

20、S，使用装备在WSU智能家居的来确定老年人在哪里，在做什么，以及在日常活动中什么时候需要帮助。）”可知，RAS为老年人服务起主要作用的是传感器。故选A项。【5题详解】细节理解题。第六段中Minor说到“While we are still in an early stage of development,The next step in the research will be to test RASs performance with a group of older adults to get a better data of what video reminders and other

21、performances they have regarding the robot.（ 我们仍然处于开发的早期阶段时，研究的下一步将是在一组老年人中测试RAS的性能，以获得关于机器人的视频提醒和其他性能的更好数据。）”，由此可以推断，RAS的功能有待进一步测试。故选B项。【6题详解】推理判断题。根据第六段中Minor所说的话“While we are still in an early stage of development, our initial results with RAS have been promising（当我们仍然处于开发的早期阶段时，但是初步研究成果是有希望的）”可知

22、，Minor 对RAS的未来是持乐观态度的。故选C项。【7题详解】主旨大意题。文章第一段是全文的主题段，“A robot created by Washington State University (WSU) scientists could help elderly people with dementia and other limitations live independently in their own homes.（华盛顿州立大学(WSU)的科学家们发明了一种机器人，可以帮助患有痴呆症和其他疾病的老年人在自己的家中独立生活。）”，下文说明RAS的功能以及如何对老年人提供帮助。目

23、前WSU 对RAS的研究还处于早期阶段。因此文章的标题应为“智能家居测试第一台老年护理机器人”。故选B项。CAround four years ago, I received a call from the principal of our school as to the “Parents View” talk the next morning. He asked me to speak to the group. After the call, my whole body became feverish and panicky. The time from his call to the

24、next morning seemed like years. The whole night, I could not sleep with many ominous apprehensions in mind. One of them was to call the principal with regret and tell him that I could not come. Finally, I gathered some courage. I thought, “If I miss this opportunity, surely the school will never inv

25、ite me again to any of their programs.”I reached the school in time. Before my turn came, my whole body was trembling. When my turn came and I started speaking, my heartbeat increased and my mouth went dry. I wasnt even able to read the written speech properly. I was not aware of where I was standin

26、g and what I was reading. That was the day when I realized my biggest weakness, Public Speaking.After my speech, I met with the principal and explained what happened to me. He told me that this happens to everyone. Even great speakers faced the same things when they started. He suggested that I come

27、 again next time.Around one month later, I was invited to refer to a topic on Motivation. This time I was feeling comfortable. My speech was not only appreciated by the principal as well as the teachers, because I was able to get my idea across to them. They encouraged and praised my efforts.After d

28、elivering successfully, I became more confident. I said to myself, “If I can speak in front of such a learned audience, like the principal who educates others, I can now speak in front of others too.”I started delivering lectures in my plan, on various topics like Self Motivation, Personality Develo

29、pment, Personal Excellence, Spoken English and Presentation Skills. This has become a passion for me. I learned that everything is possible if we have the courage to take the first step.8. Why did the author have bad feelings before the speech?A. he feared he couldnt perform it properly.B. he had go

30、t a high fever before that.C. he regretted accepting the invitation.D. he disliked the idea of giving a lecture.9. What does the underlined part “ominous apprehensions” in the first paragraph mean?A Unlucky opportunities. B. Curious views.C. Negative ideas. D. Happy comments.10. What can we conclude

31、 from the passage?A. Necessity is the mother of invention.B. Nothing is to be got without pains but poverty.C. Knowledge makes humble, ignorance makes proud.D. A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step.11. Which of the following is the best title for the passage?A. Public Speaking Make

32、s a Man Embarrassed.B. Principal Provides the Best Chances.C. Practice Makes a Man a Better Speechmaker.D. Spoken English Develops in Speeches.【答案】8. A 9. C 10. D 11. C【解析】本文是一篇记叙文。作者在做了两次演讲后，变得更有信心了，并到处演讲，因此练习能使一个人成为更好的演讲者。【8题详解】考查细节理解。根据文章第一段“After the call, my whole body became feverish and panicky.”以及“Finally, I gathered some courage.”可知作者害怕自己会表现不好，故A项符合题意。【9题详解】考查词义猜测。根据文章第一段“The whole night, I could not sleep with many ominous apprehensions in mind.”可知由于作者害怕讲不好而无法入睡，因此想的都是消极的想法，故