1、广西“贵百河武鸣高中”2024-205学年高三高三9月摸底考试英语试卷一、阅读理解Discover the Huge Health Benefits of Strength TrainingOne of the best ways to stay fit and healthy as you age is to do strength and power training exercises. It is known that when you are in your thirties, you will begin to lose muscle mass. This loss actuall
2、y contributes to achy joints, the increased risk of injury, and the “middle-age spread” we all fear. Whats more, the older you get, the faster muscle mass loses. It means that eventually, simple tasks like getting out of a chair and climbing stairs can become more difficult.Strength training can hel
3、p you build muscles, make you strong, increase your staying power and make everyday activities easier. By combining strength and power training exercises, youll not only get stronger, but also improve your reaction speed. As you grow older, thats critical because it can help prevent falls. Here is a
4、 book, Strength and Power Training for All Ages, for your reference.Common sense about fitness in the book:The key muscles to work for an injury-free bodyHow to tell how much weight is suitable for youHow to strengthen the bones most likely to breakHow to take pressure off your knees when walking or
5、 runningWhy youll want to apply heat to sore joints before you exerciseFour total body workouts in the book:Build bonesFight diseasesImprove balanceStrengthen muscles &Increase muscle powerGet a copy, start training, and then youll discover a whole new self.1What will happen as people age accord
6、ing to paragraph 1?AThey will need less exercise.BThey will improve reaction speed.CThey will experience muscle loss.DThey will have better staying power.2What does Strength and Power Training for All Ages mainly teach people to do?ATrain their brains.BBuild a sound body.CTreat bone diseases.DCut do
7、wn their weight.3What is the text?AA notice.BAn oral folktale.CA scientific paper.DAn advertisement.I used to believe that only words could catch the essence of the human soul. The literary works contained such distinct stories that they shaped the way we saw the world. Words were what composed the
8、questions we sought to uncover and the answers to those questions themselves. Words were everything.That belief changed. In an ordinary math class, my teacher posed a simple question: Whats 0.99 rounded to the nearest whole number? Easy. When rounded to the nearest whole number, 0.99=1. Somehow, I t
9、hought even though 0.99 is only 0.01 away from 1, theres still a 0.01 difference. That means even if two things are only a little different, they are still different, so doesnt that make them completely different?My teacher answered my question by presenting another equation (等式): 1= 0.9, which coul
10、d also be expressed as 1=0.99999. repeating itself without ever ending.There was something mysterious but fascinating about the equation. The left side was unchangeable, objective: it contained a number that ended. On the right was something endless, number repeating itself limitless times. Yet, som
11、ehow, these two opposed things were connected by an equal sign.Lying in bed, I thought about how much the equation paralleled our existence. The left side of the equation represents that sometimes life itself is so unchangeable and so clear. The concrete, whole number of the day when you were born a
12、nd the day when you would die. But then there is that gap in between life and death. The right side means a time and space full of limitless possibilities, and endless opportunities into the open future.So thats what life is. Objective but imaginative. Unchangeable but limitless. Life is an equation
13、 with two sides that balances itsef out. Still, we cant ever truly seem to put the perfect words to it. So possibly numbers can express ideas as eually well as words can. For now, lets leave it at that: 1= 0.99999. and live a life like it.4What does the author emphasize about words in paragraph 1?AT
14、heir wide variety.BTheir literary origins.CTheir distinct sounds.DTheir expressive power.5What made the author find the equation fascinating?AThe repetition of a number.BThe way two different numbers are equal.CThe question the teacher raised.DThe difference between the two numbers.6Which of the fll
15、owing can replace the underlined word “paralleled” in paragraph 6?AMeasured.BComposed.CMirrored.DInfluenced.7What is a suitable title for the text?AThe Perfect EquationBNumbers Build EquationsCAn Attractive QuestionDWords Outperform NumbersMost people suffer from “just-me-ism”. What is that? Well, s
16、ay you leave the tap running while brushing your teeth, or you drop a piece of litter and can t be bothered to pick it up. You know all those things are wrong, but so what? “What difference can it possibly make?” you say to yourself. “There are millions of people in the world and Im just me.” But ju
17、st think of all the millions of people saying to themselves, “It doesnt matter, its just me.” Millions of gallons of water would be wasted; millions of pieces of litter would be dropped. And all of this would be very harmful.To inspire young people to take action for the environment, animals and the
18、ir community, Roots & Shoots was established in the early 1990s by Dr. Jane Goodall, a worlds well-known environmental scientist. Besides her research, she has been whole-heartedly committed to environmental protection.The organisation is called Roots & Shoots because roots move slowly under
19、 the ground to make a firm foundation, and shoots seem small and weak, but they can break open brick walls to reach the light. The roots and shoots are you, your friends and young people all around the world. Hundreds and thousands of roots and shoots can solve the problems, change the world and mak
20、e it a better place to live in.Do you think you help to make the world a better place when you make a sad person smile, when you make a dog wag its tail, and when you water a thirsty plant? One cheered-up person, one happy dog, one flowering plant, and you. Thats what Roots & Shoots is all about
21、. Dr.Jane Goodall believes that the most important thing is that every individual matters. You get to choose: Do you want to make the world a better place? Do you want to make Roots & Shoots rooted in everyones heart? Do you want to be part of a community for a shared future? You cannot be absen
22、t.8What is the first paragraph mainly about?AThe reasons for “just-me-ism”.BThe negative effects of “just-me-ism”.CThe definition of “just-me-ism”.DThe sufferings of people with “just-me-ism”.9How does Roots & Shoots help protect the environment?ABy appealing for experts devotion.BBy explaining
23、the origin of the organization.CBy enhancing young peoples academic skills.DBy motivating the youth to make a difference.10Why does the author give the examples in the last paragraph?ATo illustrate the value of each individual.BTo demonstrate the significance of teamwork.CTo make a comment about som
24、e acts of kindness.DTo inspire young people to reflect on wrongdoings.11What does the author suggest people do?AJoin Roots & Shoots.BBreak open walls.CResolve world issues.DPull their own weight.A robotic game of cat and mouse playing out in a lab provides a sight at future possibilities of robo
25、ts carrying out search-and-rescue missions without much human guidance. The Tianjicat robot developed by researchers at Tsinghua University in China uses a brain-inspired computing chip called TianjicX. The so-called neuromorphic chip (神经形态芯片) can run multiple artificial intelligence techniques at t
26、he same time in an energy-efficient manner. It is one example of experiments with neuromorphic systems that could allow small robots to make decisions using limited computing resources and power. The researchers challenged the Tianjicat robot to chase (追逐) another robot that was set to move randomly
27、 in a room filled with obstacles. This required Tianjicat to track the mouse robot by using both visual recognition and sound detection, and to figure out the best path to chase down its pretend prey (假想猎物) without knocking on anything. The team says that the TianjicX chip reduced the amount of powe
28、r required for the robot cat to make decisions during the chase by about. half compared with an NVIDIA chip designed for AI computing. Performing a cat-and-mouse chase would be a step up in difficulty for most commercialized robots, which usually follow very predictable routines in warehouses or fac
29、tories. Many robots that interact with more complex and unpredictable environments rely on remote control by human operators, or else must maintain wireless connections with distant data centres that have the computing power necessary for more intensive decision-making. Neuromorphic systems havent y
30、et been commercialized in a big way, but their relatively low size, weight and power requirements could provide practical advantages or robotic deployment (部署). The Tianjicat robot is worldwide acknowledged. “For robotics, this is very important because it allows the system to operate for longer dur
31、ations in hard-to-reach environments with greater autonomy,” says Jeffrey Krichmar at the University of California, Irvine.12What do the researchers want the robot to do by testing it?ADo rescue-work.BAssist in research.CHelp get rid of rats.DSave power.13What does paragraph 3 mainly tell us?AWhy th
32、e robot chases another robot.BWhat the robots pretend prey is like.CHow researchers test the robot.DHow much power the robot uses in an action.14What makes a TianJicat robot have advantages over others?AIts small size.BIts mouse-like shape.CIts business value.DIts date center.15Whats Jeffrey Krichma
33、rs attitude towards the invention of the Tianjicat robot?ANegative.BDoubtful.CUnconcerned.DFavorable.Time is a valuable resource, especially for those who need to deal with academic demands, personal growth, and social activities at the same time. Effective time management not only leads to increase
34、d productivity, but reduces stress. 16 Here are some strategies to help young adults master the art of time management.Setting clear and achievable short-term and long-term goals is essential for youth. 17 Theyll also distribute time accordingly. Whether its studying for exams or pursuing personal i
35、nterests, having well-defined goals provides a sense of direction. Meanwhile, importance levels of tasks can vary. By focusing on key tasks and minimizing time spent on unimportant ones, young adults can perfect their time management. 18 It makes efficient use of their time. Whether using a planner
36、or a calendar app scheduling specific blocks of time for different activities, including study time, exercise,socializing, can lead to better time use.Furthermore, learning to say no is a valuable skill for youth. With numerous opportunities and interests, its easy to become overwhelmed. By being se
37、lective about commitments, young adults can arrange their time and energy wisely. Saying no to non-essential activities frees up time for important tasks. 19 .In the pursuit of personal success, young adults often find themselves caught up in a series of responsibilities and commitments. However, it
38、s essential for them to recognize that life shouldnt be like this. Self-care plays a vital role in time management. 20 By ensuring they maintain a healthy work-life balance, young adults can recharge their energy levels, improve focus, and increase productivity. That way, they perfect time usage and
39、 pave the way for success.AThat actually prevents over-commitment.BOne should constantly review how time is spent.CIt creates opportunities for personal development as well.DDeveloping a daily schedule helps young adults stay organized.EPutting things off constantly is a common time management proje
40、ct.FBy knowing what they want to accomplish, they can prioritize their tasks.GYouth should value adequate rest and activities that promote their well-being.二、完形填空I manage a financial department. I recently promised my team that if they exceeded (超过) their goal, the company would 21 them to a very go
41、od Italian restaurant that we all love. They exceeded the goal by a lot, so I made a 22 for the sixteen of us.The day of our outing, we were seated. Right away and in a while the waitress took our 23 Then, the waitress told us that she was sorry, because the person who was supposed to be helping her
42、 didnt 24 . So she had to 25 our party, and other customers on her own.She looked visibly 26 when I told her that I would pay for everything on one check instead of separate checks. Our ordering was a little chaotic (混乱的). We were busy having fun and conversation, so none of us 27 that. The food was
43、 delicious and we enjoyed it very much. It came time for the 28 and, as was explained to me when I made the reservation, the restaurant 29 an 18% tip to the bill. The bill came to about US $650 before the tip and I gave her my credit card.She returned with my receipt and thanked us and 30 that their
44、 service was a little slow. We told her everything was perfect and thanked her for working so hard. She had been so nice to us and 31 , that I left an additional US $50 cash tip in the receipt folder.All of a sudden, the waitress came out of the restaurant and grabbed my arm. I was thinking if I for
45、got to sign the 32 or something when I noticed she had 33 in her eyes. She thanked me for the tip and said she really didnt 34 it. She had had a 35 time lately and the tip really warmed her heart.21AdeliverBtreatCsendDlead22ApromiseBreservationCdifferenceDremark23AorderBinvitationCshelfDmenu24Aset o
46、ffBcalm downCshow upDring back25AobserveBattendChandleDpostpone26AembarrassedBshockodCfrightenedDrelieved27AmindedBheardCmissedDnoticed28AwealthBwelfareCpaymentDwage29AreducedBpassedCreturnedDadded30AapologizedBannouncedCinformedDindicated31AgenerousBpatientChonestDintelligent32AformBsubstituteCproc
47、edureDreceipt33AsmilesBdisappointmentCtearsDhope34AunderstandBdeserveCwantDexpect35AtoughBwarmCwonderfulDprecious三、语法填空阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。The farming-themed reality show Become a Farmer has taken Chinese social media by storm, shining a spotlight on agriculture an essential part of Chinese culture. The word “farming”, however, may be 36 (entire) unfamiliar to many young urban Chinese.To connect these individuals 37 the agricultural industry, the 50-episode (集
