高三英语10月阶段测试试题

福建省大田县第一中学2017届高三英语10月阶段测试试题

A. keep her appointment with the eye doctor. B. meet her father who was already an old man. C. join in the holiday celebration of the company. D. finish her work before the deadline approached.

26. The underlined word “ foregone” in Paragraph 3 is closest in meaning to __________. A. abandoned B. lacked C. avoided D. wasted 27. What is the best title for the passage?

A. The Emotional Well-being B. The Two saddest words C. The Most Useful Rule D. The Peace of Mind

C

If a woman has an extra piece of cake, don’t blame it on greed, blame it on her brain. Scientists have found that women’s brains react to food very differently --- and much more strongly --- than men’s. Academics found that decades of dieting pressure on women and advertising have programmed certain parts of the female brain to react strongly when faced with any kind of food. Men, on the other hand, are not usually as obsessive (着迷的) about what they eat.

Dr. Rudolf Uher and his colleagues at the Institute of Psychiatry in King’s College London used brain scanning technology, known as functional magnetic resonance imaging ( FMRI ) , to look at the brains of eighteen men and women.

The volunteers were given images of food to look at, as well as food to taste. Their brain reactions were observed by the scientists.

They found that the female brains reacted much more strongly than those of males. The same reaction did not happen when they were shown non-food images. The team believe this means women think more about food than men tend to.

Dr. Uher said, “ This could be related to biological differences between men and women. But the more likely explanation is that women have a more complicated reaction to food because of social pressure.”

Professor Carey Cooper, psychology and health professor at Lancaster University, said, “ for centuries women have had a providing role----- preparing and cooking food for their families. And it’s part of that role to make sure the food is safe. They will therefore

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be much more sensitive to food than men are, and I would not be surprised if that was now built into their DNA. If the female brain react to food because it historically has developed neural ( 神经的 ) pathways to do this, then food will be the way they express their stress. Food actually, is a comfort for women.”

But other experts have said that more research must be done before the results can be proved. American scientist Angelo del Parigi of the John B. Pierce Laboratory in New Haven, Connecticut, said, “ Looking at an FMRI alone cannot make sure whether the stronger reaction in women is due to innate ( 天生的 ) differences or a learned process.” 28. Dr. Uher and his colleagues carried out the research by comparing _________. A. FMRI’s effectiveness on women and men

B. women’s and men’s reaction to different images C. volunteers’ reaction to food before and after meals D. volunteers’ reaction to different kinds of food

29. In Dr. Uher’s opinion , women react more strongly to food than men most probably because they are __________.

A. told to do so for a long time. B. influenced by advertisements.

C. forced by powerful social influences D. born to do so due to biological reasons 30. According to Professor Carey Cooper, women _________.

A. turn to food when they feel sad B. are stressed because of food safety C. accept their social role from the heart.

D. are satisfied with preparing food for their families

31. What was Angelo del Parigi’s attitude towards the research results? A. Surprised. B. Uninterested. C. Doubtful D. Curious.

D

Teens who are preparing to undergo cosmetic surgery often have unrealistic expectations. The growing numbers of “ makeover” television shows which make cosmetic surgery seem simple, have encouraged adolescents to pursue surgery to improve their physical appearance. As a result, more teenagers are going under the knife to achieve a desired look. When teens feel the need to have plastic surgery, they believe that it is not a huge deal, but they may not be mature enough to make such a life altering. If teens feel inadequate

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before surgery, they will most likely feel disappointed afterwards. Not only is surgery complex and risky for mature adults, it is extremely dangerous for younger people, and some doctors are performing these procedures on kids as young as fourteen!

The cost of procedures can add up to thousands of dollars. Insurance does not cover the costs of these procedures. Teenagers often pay for surgery themselves—a very costly purchase for a young person. Not only can surgery become addictive for insecure teens, the consequence can be disappointing. When surgery takes an unexpected wrong turn, irreparable (不可挽回的) damage can occur. Any surgery on a young, undeveloped person has a risk of complication (并发症) such as infection(感染) , which can lead to death. Even if there are no complications, there is no guarantee that surgery will provide the “ perfect” nose or sculpted body. No matter how minor the procedure, it is not as effortless as it appears. Of course, there are cases where plastic surgery is appropriate. If a child has a serious injury or scarring from an accident, it can be beneficial. In all cases, parents must be involved in the process for the welfare of their child, and must guide them in the right direction. Fortunately, parents or legal guardians ( 监护人 ) must sign documents allowing their child to have plastic surgery. Doctors also need to be a part of the decision. Most experienced and trust-worthy physicians turn down the opportunity to operate on a teenager unnecessarily.

Plastic surgery is a life-changing experience. Hopefully, more teens will realize that there is more to a person than physical beauty, and learn to accept themselves for who they are.

32. Teenagers are encouraged to have plastic surgery by __________.

A. some surgeons B. TV show hosts C. their teen friends D. lots of TV programs 33. What is Paragraph 3 mainly about?

A. Plastic surgery being too costly for teens. B. The hidden danger in having plastic surgery. C. The development of techniques of plastic surgery. D. Plastic surgery making teens prettier without effort.

34. The author may think a teenager can consider having plastic surgery if he / she ________. A. has an ugly scar B. is not very beautiful

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C. is supported by their parents D. has got a doctor’s permission 35. What is the author’s general attitude towards teens having plastic surgery? A. Disapproving. B. Supportive. C. Doubtful. D. Curious. 第二节 七选五（共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分）

Time for a Brainstorm

A brainstorm is a session where a small group of people come together to solve a problem. People voice spontaneous ideas, sometimes just shouting, and a not-taker writes them all down. 36 By getting different ideas out there, ideas are said to bounce off each other and even can help solve the problem at hand. Brainstorming is often a group exercise but individuals can also conduct personal brainstorms.

37 He defined it as using the brain to storm a creative problem and do so in commando (突击队) fashion, with each stormer attacking the same objective. According to him, it was easier to tone down a wild idea than think up a new one. He placed importance on the collection of as many ideas as possible and dismissed scientific thinking.

Brainstorming has become one of the most popular ways to solve problems and hold discussion in schools and businesses. Many students brainstorm for a group assignment or even for a personal essay. Sarah Grace, 24, is an Australian marketing analyst and uses brainstorming during all her creative duties. She thinks brainstorming is the best way to work as a team. The sessions get everyone on the same page, everyone moving together and with a clear understanding about the foundations of an event or idea. 38

However, a big problem with brainstorming is creating a mess that leads people further away from a solution. 39 If you don’t have a strong moderator or leader of the brainstorm, can go really off track, and people just start discussing something totally different. Brainstorming can sometimes confuse the human brain. 40 If you brainstorm too much and your page is filled up with all the messy links, you can paint yourself into a bit of corner and get trapped with ideas. You need to move past brainstorming as soon as you have something workable.

A. The ideas can be smart, strange or crazy.

B. It is caused by a lack of direction from a leader. C. Brainstorming really helps her organize her thoughts. D. Brainstorming really is the best way to build team spirit. E. It can open too many doors and not suggest a clear direction.

F. Brainstorms were popularized in the 1940s by American advertising boss Alex Osborn. G. They can be words, phrases, paragraphs and anything that can help answer the question.

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