宁夏银川一中2024届高三第一次模拟考试英语【文】试题
第一部分 （共20小题每，小题1.5分，满分30分）
1．The earthquake in Japan, measuring 9.0 on the Richter Scale, was so violent _______ cause a series of explosions of the nuclear reactors in several power stations. A．to
B．that C．as to D．as that
2．—What do you think of Betty?
— Lovely，though she ______ be naughty sometimes． A．should C．can D．need
3．The flat is good value for money because not only did they sell it to me at a cheap price, but they threw in some old furniture _________. A．at their command
B．for good measure B．must
C．beyond my reach D．beneath their dignity
4．We climbed up to the top of a hill,___________ we got a good view of the whole forest park. A．which C．when
D．that
B．where
5．This book is said to be a special one, as it ____ many events not found in other history books. A．writes
B．prints
C．covers
D．reads
6．The athletes, especially the winners, should remain modest ________ rapid progress they have made. A．whatever C．how much
D．no matter
B．however
7．—— How did you find your trip to Water Park in the summer of 2016? ——I thoroughly enjoyed it. It was ________ than I expected. A．even much interesting
B．far more interesting
C．so far interesting D．far from interesting
8．Everything seemed to be going ________ for the first two days after I arrived in New York. A．vividly
B．generally C．frequently
D．smoothly
9．We came to the station ________ all the way, only ________ the train had just left. A．running, told
B．to run, telling
C．to run, to be told D．running, to be told
10．My father insisted that every minute____ made full use of _______the work well. A．be, to do
C．be, doing D．has been, to do
11．-How can I get in touch with the travel agency, Robin?
-Just surf the Internet and then call one ________ the telephone number is provided. A．with which
B．in which C．of which D．by which
B．has been, doing
12．—Uncle Wang is in hospital.
—Oh, really? I ____________. I _____________ go and visit her. A．didn’t know; am going to B．hadn’t known; would C．haven’t known; will D．didn’t know; will
13．To his delight, Tom quickly earned the trust of his boss and then of his colleagues. A．one
C．that D．those
14．He worked in a car factory for four years, ______ he founded his own company in his hometown. A．after which
C．after that D．after it
15．The couple was initially looking forward to having an overseas wedding but had to drop the idea after facing ________ from parents. A．recognition C．opposition
D．proportion
B．toleration B．after when B．ones
16．________ work and creative activities have been important drivers of human progress is deeply rooted in our social values. A．How B．Whether C．That D．Why
17．—Are we about to having dinner? —Yes, it ________ in the dining room. A．serve B．is serving
C．is being served D．has been serving
18．If I _____it with my own eyes ,I wouldn’t have believed it. A．didn’t see
C．wouldn’t see D．hadn’t seen
19．—Thank God I passed the interview yesterday. I was sweating heavily. —Me too. I ________ when I was sitting outside waiting. A．looked down my nose C．had butterflies in my stomach
B．let my hair down
D．chanced my arm
B．weren’t seeing
20．Why do you want a new job ______ you’ve got such a good one already? A．that
B．where
C．which D．when
第二部分 阅读理解（满分40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。
21．（6分）A mechanical bicycle lock, like a U-lock, should be attached to a solid and immobile object like a rackto ensure safety. However, these racks are quite rare and popular, thus often occupied and （架子）although a bicycle lock prevents the bike from being carried away, as it fixes single parts like the frame or
the wheels, other parts can be dismounted. Therefore an electronic system, consisting of several sensors, can extend the range of protection with only few components and less effort.
The ‘RFID Bikealarm’ is a motion sensitive electronic alarm system that is attached to the rails of a bike saddle（座椅）. Featuring omnidirectional（全方位）movement sensing to detect tiny movements or speeding-up and a small whistle emitting >120dB alarm sound to scare off potential thieves by arousing attention.
The internal microcontroller uses a complex computer program to distinguish between a serious theft and harmless shaking movement as it senses and adapts to the environment. The usage is quite simple: identify yourself by holding the RFID tag close to the case to lock or unlock the alarm system signaled by feedback sounds. The RFID-technology is predestined for achieving this simple and secure interaction because it doesn’t require any complex system, interaction or other devices—just a small tag.
The ‘RFID Bikcalarm’ is meant to be a useful add-on to mechanical bicycle locks as it massively extends the range of protection with few components. It is low-cost, durable and easy to use. The internal battery can be charged by USB．
1、What does the underlined word “dismounted” in Paragraph 1 most probably mean? A．fixed up B．found out C．taken away D．locked up
2、Which of the following shows the right position of the RFID Bikealarm on a bicycle? A．
B．
C． D．
3、What will happen when someone steals a bike with the RFID Bikealarm? A．Noises will be made. B．The bike will be locked.
C．The thief will be identified. D．Messages will be sent to the owner. 4、Which of the following is a feature of the RFID Bikealarm? A．It uses complex parts. B．It needs a rack to prevent bike theft.
C．Its high price scares away its buyers. D．It works together with a mechanical lock.
22．（8分） A day in the life of a sun bear is what you might expect from the name: sunny. In its natural habitat, the sun bear spends over 80 percent of its active waking time in daylight.
But when disturbed by human activity, that changes dramatically. In areas where people are pushing into the sun bear’s habitat, the animals are spending 90 percent of their waking time after dark. Effectively, the threat of human presence is making the sun bear change into “the moon bear”.
Led by scientists at the University of California, Berkeley, the study found that human activity is driving scores of mammals to shift their activity from the daytime into the dark hours of the night. As many animals have already been forced out of their local habitats, others are attempting to avoid interaction with humans by separating themselves in time rather than in space.
For the work, the researchers examined the behaviors of 64 mammal species, including deer, tigers, boars, and, of course, sun bears. They observed increased nocturnal (夜间的) behavior in a large majority of them, with species that are naturally active during the day tending to shift their activity to after dark, and those that are naturally nocturnal becoming more so. The mammals affected ranged across body size, habitat type, region of the world, and diet.
Human activity of all sorts affect animals，lives, including activities like hunting, agriculture and land development, harvesting local natural resources, even hiking or walking through wild areas. Sport hunting in the Hwange National Park in Zimbabwe drove antelopes to spend more of their active waking hours at night, restricting their access to water. Similarly, hikers in the Santa Cruz Mountains in California made coyotes (郊狼) more nocturnal, forcing them to find new preys (猎物) among traditionally nocturnal animals.
The researchers warn that profound shifts in the natural behavior patterns of so many species disturb dynamics that have evolved over generations, leading to a series of unknown effects on the entire ecosystems.
1、What did the study find?
A．More animals separate themselves in space. B．Human activity changes animals’ way of life. C．Many animals were pushed out of their local habitats. D．The sun bear spends over 80% waking time in daylight. 2、What does the underlined word “that” refer to? A．The sun bear. C．Human activity.
3、What can we infer from paragraph 5? A．Antelopes have easier access to water.
B．Coyotes have to prey on new types for survival. C．Human activity shortens animals’ sleeping time.
D．Animals have managed to escape interaction with humans. 4、What does the author want to tell us in the text? A．Human threat makes the sun bear nocturnal.
B．The waking time. D．The natural habitat.
B．Animals are badly hurt by human presence. C．Animals become more adaptable thanks to human. D．Ecosystems may be reshaped due to human activity. 23．（8分）E
Science has a lot of uses. It can uncover laws of nature, cure diseases, make bombs, and help bridges to stand up. Indeed science is so good at what it does that there’s always a temptation(诱惑) to drag it into problems where it may not be helpful. David Brooks, author of The Social Animal: The Hidden Sources of Love, Character,and Achievement, appears to be the latest in a long line of writers who have failed to resist the temptation.
Brooks gained fame for several books. His latest book The Social Animal, however, is more ambitious and serious than his earlier books. It is an attempt to deal with a set of weighty topics. The book focuses on big questions: What has science revealed about human nature? What are the sources of character? And why are some people happy and successful while others aren’t?
To answer these questions, Brooks surveys a wide range of disciplines（学科）. Considering this, you might expect the book to be a dry recitation of facts. But Brooks has structured his book in an unorthodox(非常规的), and perhaps unfortunate, way. Instead of introducing scientific theories, he tells a story, within which he tries to make his points, perhaps in order to keep the reader’s attention.So as Harold and Erica, the hero and heroine in his story, live through childhood, we hear about the science of child development and as they begin to date we hear about the theory of sexual attraction. Brooks carries this through to the death of one of his characters.
On the whole,Brooks’ story is acceptable if uninspired. As one would expect, his writing is mostly clear and, to be fair, some chapters stand out above the rest. I enjoyed, for instance, the chapter in which Harold discovers how to think on his own. While Harold and Erica are certainly not strong or memorable characters, the more serious problems with The Social Animal lie elsewhere. These problems partly involve Brooks’ attempt to translate his tale into science.
1、The author mentions the functions of science at the beginning of the passage to__________. A．illustrate where science can be applied B．demonstrate the value of Brooks’ new book C．remind the reader of the importance of science D．explain why many writers use science in their works
2、According to the author, which of the following could be a strength of the book? A．Its strong basis. B．Its convincing points.
【附20套高考模拟试题】宁夏银川一中2024届高三第一次模拟考试英语【文】试题含答案
