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1、2017-2018-1学期高三年级期中考试试题英 语说明:本试卷满分120分,考试时间100分钟。答案写在答题卡上,交卷时只交答题卡。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) 阅读下列短文,从每题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中,选出最佳选项。AWhat will you think of when it comes to “Hong Kong” and “great swimming”? Shopping sure, but swimming pool? Turns out, along with all its other attraction
2、s, Hong Kong is loaded with wonderful pools.The RitzCarltonThe pool at the RitzCarlton is breathtaking, thanks to the view, the altitude and, of course, the swim. On the 118th floor at 484 meters above the street in the tallest building in Hong Kong, its the worlds highest swimming pool. The ceiling
3、 and walls are made up of 144 LED screens displaying coral reefs and other natural scenes.W Hotel Hong KongIf you have only one nice swimsuit, save it for the W Hotel Hong Kong. Only people living in this hotel can enjoy this wonderful pool, which is Hong Kongs highest rooftop pool. The hotels signa
4、ture WET deck is famous for stylish and occasionally wild poolside parties in summer. WET also features a good cocktail bar and a Jacuzzi.Hotel IndigoOne of Hong Kongs unique experiences is swimming in Hotel Indigos glass bottom pool. The pool protrudes from the hotel, allowing people below to see s
5、wimmers and the swimmers to do laps while checking out the traffic below. The pool is smaller compared to other local grand hotels and only available to the hotel guests.Four Seasons HotelThe Four Seasons Hotel gorgeous infinity pool overlooks Victoria Harbor. Even cooler, the hotel pipes in underwa
6、ter music, making the swim much more wonderful, or annoying, depending on your taste in music. The pool is open only to hotel guests.1. At which hotel can a tourist still enjoy swimming if he/she lives in none of the hotels mentioned above?A. The RitzCarlton. B. W Hotel Hong Kong.C. Hotel Indigo. D.
7、 Four Seasons Hotel.2. What do we know about swimmers in Hotel Indigo?A. They can be seen by people below. B. They can check out the hotel.C. They can guide the traffic below. D. They can be asked to do laps.3. Where does this text probably come from?A. A research paper. B. An official announcement.
8、C. A tourist brochure. D. A fashion magazine.BHave you ever imagined traveling to a foreign country without having to worry about the headache of communicating in a different language?In a recent Wall Street Journal article, technology policy expert Alec Ross argued that, within a decade or so, well
9、 be able to communicate with one another via small earpieces with built - in microphones. Thats because technological progress is extremely rapid. Its only a matter of time. Indeed, some parents firmly hold the idea that this technology is approaching and theyre wondering if their kids should even l
10、earn a second language.Its true that an increase in the quantity and accuracy of the data loaded into computers will make them cleverer at translating “No es bueno dormir mucho” as “Its not good to sleep too much.” Replacing a word with its equivalent (同义词) in the target language is actually the “ea
11、sy part” of a translators job. But even this seems to be a discouraging task for computers.Its so difficult for computers because translation doesnt-or shouldnt-involve simply translating words, sentences or paragraphs. Rather, its about translating meaning. And in order to infer meaning from a spec
12、ific expression, humans have to interpret a mass of information at the same time.Think about all the related clues that go into understanding an expression:volume,gesture, situation, and even your culture. All are likely to convey as much meaning as the words you use.Therefore, we should be very ske
13、ptical of a machine that is unable to interpret the world around us. If people from different cultures can offend each other without realizing it, how can we expect a machine to do better? Unless engineers actually find a way to breathe a soul into a computer, undoubtedly when it comes to conveying
14、and interpreting meaning using a natural language, a machine will never fully take our place.4. What view does the author hold about translation?A. Proper translation can be tough for humans. B. Slight differences matter little in translation.C. Some machines will interpret our world properly.D. Cul
15、tures deserve more attention than words used.5. What is the best title for the text?A. An Experts Precise Prediction B. The Complexity of TranslationC. Who Will Be a Better Translator D. Will Language Barrier Actually Disappear?6. What is the authors attitude to the modem technology?A. UnclearB. Obj
16、ectiveC. OptimisticD. Negative.7. In which column can you read the article in a newspaper?A. Language Learning. B. Comments on hot issues.C. Science Development. D. Translation tips.CThe World Health Organization report compared the “obesity-related behaviors” for youngsters across 42 nations. And i
17、t reveals UK kids are among the laziest.Among teenage girls, the Scots topped the league table for most screen time, with 80 per cent spending at least two hours a day on computers. Wales came fourth with 76 per cent, and England seventh with 75 per cent. Girls in Armenia and Albania were least like
18、ly to spend hours idling online.Screen time figures for boys were even higher. Wales was second in the European “couch potato” league, with 85 per cent glued to their screens for at least two hours. Scotland was third with 84 per cent, and England 15th with 77 per cent. Boys in Switzerland and Portu
19、gal were least likely to dedicate two hours a day to sitting in front of a computer.Lead researcher Dr. Jo Inchley, from the University of St Andrews, said social media was impacting on kids health. She said,“We know there are risks, such as cyber bullying and impact on mental health. Also, there ar
20、e longer-term impacts on physical health from being sedentary. One of the main challenges is that this kind of activity (social media and computer use) is so much part of young peoples lives these days.” She said more needs to be done to get kids moving throughout the day.Dr. Steven Mann, research d
21、irector for UK Active said the findings were “alarming”. He said, “Modern life has changed, but when teens are spending hours having fun with Facebook, Instagram and videogames, they simply arent getting the exercise that they need. These alarming inactivity figures show that playtime is over before
22、 it has started for too many children, putting them at far greater risk of future conditions like heart disease, cancer and type 2 diabetes.”Tam Fry, from the National Obesity Forum, warned Brit teens are now“slaves to hand-held devices”. And the WHO warns four in five fat teens will continue to str
23、uggle with their weight throughout life. The report also shows less than half of UK youngsters consume fruit or veg daily.8. What do we know about the“obesity-related behaviors”for youngsters across 42 nations?A. UK kids didnt exercise enough.B. Girls spent more time on computers than boys.C. Girls
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