高三济宁一模英语试题.docx

1、高三济宁一模英语试题高三线上自我检测英语试题第一部分 阅读 （共两节，满分 50分）第一节（共15小题；每小题分，满分分）阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。AWhistler, .Beloved by tourists and Canadians alike, Whistler increased its international profile after the success of the 2010 Winter Olympics. With its close proximity (临近) to Vancouverits only two hours n

2、orth of the cityWhistler offers the ideal winter playground for all ages. Challenge yourself on its snow-covered mountains, enjoy some retail therapy in its 200 shops, or sample the finest cuisine in 90+ restaurants and bars.QuebecFor more than 60 years, Quebecs world famousWinter Carnivalhas been o

3、ne of Canadas must-visit winterdestinations. With evening parades, snow tubing, skating, snow rafting, outdoor BBQs, ice sliding, snow sculpture competitions and dance parties, theres something for every taste and age. And be sure to keep your eyes peeled for the fetes main manBonhomme CarnavalQuebe

4、cs beloved snowman and Carnival ambassador.Nova ScotiaYou cant get more Canadian than maple syrup, andSugar Moon Farmin Nova Scotia has tasty fun in store for you! Learn all about the art of maple syrupand sample the yummy results. Sugar Moon Farm offers warm hospitality along with their sugar camp

5、tours, all-day brunch, maple-tasting experiences and hiking trails. Foodies will be thrilled to take part in Sugar Moons Chef Nights when the finest chefs create delicate dinners for a hungry and appreciative audience.SaskatchewanFor a true frontier experience, enjoy a breathtaking journey through t

6、he Canadian wild by dog sled. SaskatchewansSundogs Sled Excursionslets you ride along on a trip of a lifetime. Each winter from late November to mid-March, Sundogs takes visitors deep into the beautiful and unspoiled environs of Anglin Lake by dog sled. Sundogs offers a host of amazing activities in

7、cluding puppy camps, half or full day trips, and overnight camping.1. What is Whistler, . known for worldwideA. The success of the 2010 Winter Olympics.B. Its close proximity to Vancouver.C. Its snow-covered mountains.D. The finest cuisine in restaurants and bars.2. Which is suggested if one has a s

8、weet toothA. Whistler, . B. Saskatchewan. C. Nova Scotia. D. Quebec.3. What can be expected in Saskatchewan A. A snow sculpture competition. B. A maple-tasting experience. C. A cross-country hiking trip. D. A thrilling snow sled ride.BThe expression, “everybodys doing it,” is very much at the center

9、 of the concept of peer pressure. It is a social influence applied on an individual in order to get that person to act or behave in a similar way as a larger group. People are social creatures by nature, and so it is hardly surprising that some part of their self-respect comes from the approval of o

10、thers. This instinct explains why the approval of peers, or the fear of disapproval, is such a powerful force in many peoples lives. This instinct drives people to dress one way at home and another way at work, or to answer a simple “fine” when a stranger asks “how are you” even if it is not necessa

11、rily true. For certain individuals, seeking social acceptance is so important that it becomes an addiction. Teens and young adults may feel forced to smoke, or drink alcohol, which might encourage criminal behavior. Mature adults may sometimes feel pressured to cover up illegal activity at the compa

12、ny where they work, or end up in debt because they are unable to hold back the desire to buy a house or car that they cant afford in an effort to keep up with the peers. However, peer pressure is not always negative. A student whose friends are good at academics may be urged to work harder and get g

13、ood grades. Players on a sports team may feel driven to play harder in order to help the team win. This type of influence can also get a friend off smoking, or to help an adult take up a good habit or drop a bad one. Although peer pressure is sometimes quite obvious, it can also be so subtle that a

14、person may not even notice that it is affecting his or her behavior. For this reason, when making important decisions, simply going with an instinct is risky. Instead, people should seriously consider why they feel drawn to taking a particular action, or it is simply because everyone else is doing t

15、he same thing. 4. What does the underlined word “instinct” in paragraph 2 probably mean A. A natural tendency. B. An acquired ability. C. A popular idea. D. An obvious mistake.5. What is paragraph 4 mainly aboutA. Potential causes of peer pressure.B. Possible positive effects of peer pressure.C. Neg

16、ative consequences of peer pressure.D. Tips for coping with peer pressure.6. What is the authors suggestion when making a decisionA. Simply go with an instinct.B. Ask for advice from adults.C. Listen to the inner motivation.D. Follow in the footsteps of others.7. What is the authors attitude to peer

17、 pressureA. Objective. B. Ambiguous. C. Critical. D. Indifferent.CThe worst outbreak of desert locusts (蝗虫) in decades is presently underway in the Horn of Africa. It is the biggest of its kind in 25 years forEthiopiaand Somalia and the worst Kenya has seen for 70 years. What we are seeing in EastAf

18、ricatoday is unlike anything weve seen in a very long time. Its destructive potential is enormous, and its taking place in a region where farmers need every gram of food to feed themselves and their families. Most of the countries hardest hit are those where millions of people are already vulnerable

19、 (脆弱的) or in serious humanitarian need, as they endure the impact of violence, drought, and floods.We have acted quickly to respond to this outbreak. The primary method of battling locusts is the aerial spraying of pesticides (杀虫剂). FAOs “Locust Watch” serviceexplainsthat “although giant nets, flame

20、throwers, lasers, and huge vacuums have been proposed in the past, these are not in use for locust control. People and birds often eat locusts but usually not enough to significantly reduce population levels over large areas.”The UNs Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs has released $

21、10 million from its Central Emergency Relief Fund to fund a huge scale-up in aerial operations to manage the outbreak.But the window to contain this crisis is closing fast. We only have until the beginning of March to bring this infestation under control as that is when the rain and planting season

22、begins. If left unchecked and with expected additional rains locust numbers in East Africa could increase 500 times by June.We must act now to avoid a full-blown catastrophe. And we will. At the same time, we need to pay attention to a bigger picture. This is not the first time the Greater Horn of A

23、frica has seen locust outbreak approach this scale, but the current situation is the worst in decades. This is linked to climate change. Warmer seas mean more tropical storms, generating the perfect breeding conditions for locusts.8. What is implied in paragraph 2A. People in East Africa are sufferi

24、ng drought.B. People in East Africa are going through floods.C. The locust outbreak will cause crop failure. D. The locust outbreak is worsening locals life.9. What can we learn from the last paragraphA. We need a bigger picture to study the disaster.B. It is the second outbreak of locusts in East A

25、frica.C. It is the largest outbreak of locusts ever in history.D. The outbreak of locusts is fueled by global warming.10. What is the purpose of the textA. To analyse and compare. B. To inform and call for.C. To argue and discuss. D. To introduce and assess.11. Where does the text probably come from

26、A. A guidebook. B. A health magazine. C. A news report. D. A chemistry paper.DScientists say they have developed a system that usesmachine learningto predict when and where lightning will strike. Researchers report the system is able to predict lightning strikes up to 30 minutes before they happen w

27、ithin a 30-kilometer area.Lightning is a strong burst of electricity in the atmosphere. Since it carries an extremely powerful electrical charge, it can be destructive and deadly. European researchers have estimated that between 6,000 and 24,000 people are killed by lightning worldwide each year. Fo

28、r this reason,climate scientistshave long sought to develop methods to predict lightning.The system tested in the experiments uses a combination of data from weather stations and machine learning methods. The researchers developed a prediction model that was trained to recognize weather conditions t

29、hat were likely to cause lightning.The model was created with data collected over a 12-year period from 12 Swiss weather stations in cities and mountain areas. The data, related to four main surface conditions: air pressure, air temperature, relative humidity and wind speed, was placed into a unique

30、 machine learningalgorithm (算法), which compared it to records of lightning strikes. Researchers say the algorithm was then able to learn the conditions under which lightning happens.The researchers test-ran the system several times. They found that the system made predictions that proved correct alm

31、ost 80 percent of the time. “It can now be used anywhere,” the Swiss Federal Institute of Technologysaidin a statement.The researchers plan to keep developing the technology in partnership with a European effort that aims to create a lightning protection program. The effort is called theEuropean Las

32、er Lightning Rod project. Scientists working on theprojectare experimenting with a laser technology that could someday control lightning activity, transferringlightning charges from clouds to the ground. They hope that such technology can one day be used as protection against lightning strikes. Possible uses could be at stations, airports or places where large crowds gather.12. Why was the system developedA. To meet kids curiosity about li