甘肃省天水一中2021届高三上学期第一次考试英语试题

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天水一中 2018 级高三年级第一次考试试题

英语

I卷

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。

The annual marathon in my town occurred as scheduled. My job was to follow behind the

runners in an ambulance in case any of them needed medical attention. As the athletes began to

pace themselves, the front runners started to disappear. It was then that my eyes were drawn to

the woman in blue running shorts and a baggy white T-shirt.

I knew we were already watching our “last runner”. Her feet were turned in, yet her left

knee was turned out. Her legs were so crippled and bent that it seemed impossible for her to

walk, let alone run a marathon.

The driver and I watched in silence as she slowly moved forward. We would move forward a

little bit, then stop and wait for her to gain some distance. Then we’d slowly move forward a

little bit more. As I watched her struggle to put one foot in front of the other, I found myself

breathing for her and urging her forward. I wanted her to stop, and at the same time, I prayed that

she wouldn’t.

Finally, she was the only runner left in sight. I sat on the edge of my seat and watched with

respect and amazement as she pushed forward with sheer determination through the last miles.

When the finish line came into sight, the cheering crowds had long gone home. Yet, standing

straight and proud waited a man. He was holding one end of a ribbon tied to a post. She slowly

crossed through, leaving both ends of the ribbon fluttering (飘动) behind her.

I don’t know this woman’s name, but that day she became a part of my life — a part I often

depend on. For her, it wasn’t about beating the other runners or winning a prize. It was about

finishing what she had set out to do. When I think things are too difficult or I get those “I-just-

can’t-do-it,” I think of the last runner. Then I realize how easy the task before me really is.

1．What words can best describe the woman?

A．Proud and determined. B．Strong-willed and honorable.

C．Modest and courageous. D．Diligent and considerate.

2．What does the underlined word “crippled” in paragraph 2 mean?

A．Disabled. B．Healthy. C．Perfect. D．Strong.

3．What has the author learnt from the woman?

A．Don’t depend on others when facing hardships.

B．Nothing is too tough to accomplish if one is brave enough.

C．The disabled can also run a marathon despite their walking difficulty.

D．It’s not winning but finishing the thing we start that really matters.

4．What could be the best title for the text?

A．A Humorous Stranger. B．An Unforgettable Job.

C．The Last Runner. D．The Annual Marathon.

Are people happier in nature with blue skies overhead and fresh green grass underfoot?

Could noisy streets, crowded with cars and people, make us unhappy?

The possible mental health problems of city living affect a lot of people. The World Health

Organization estimates(估计 )that 56 percent of the world's population lived in urban areas in

2019. The WHO adds that that amount will increase to 66 percent by 2050. People often move to

cities for better jobs and more cultural activities. But are they putting themselves at risk? Maybe.

Experts at the American Psychiatry Association say that “natural environments or green spaces”

do much good to our mental health.

Many studies have shown that nature can calm us and make us feel happy. Nature, experts

say, can also help us learn better. And experiencing nature helps people recover from the mental

tiredness that comes from day-to-day work. On the other hand, mental health experts say some

research suggests that city living might hurt our mental health. But they cannot say exactly why.

What are the specific aspects of the urban environment which causes some people to

develop mental illness? Andrea Mechelli, a doctor at Kings College, London, states, “There have

been studies where people were literally taken out of an urban environment into a rural ( 乡村的)

environment and their symptoms would improve. And we also see that the greater the city is, the

greater the risk is.” Mechelli say that someone who lives in a city is three times more likely to

develop psychological problem than someone living in the country.

Kings College researchers, along with city planners, land and building designers and others

wanted to learn more about city living and mental illness. So, they created a smartphone app

called Urban Mind. They say they wanted to understand how different parts of the urban

environment affect mental wellbeing(健康).

The researchers found that being outdoors, seeing trees, hearing birdsong, seeing the sky,

and feeling in contact with nature were associated with higher levels of mental well-being. They

also found that these seeming effects of nature were especially strong in those individuals at

greater risk of mental health problems. The Urban Mind Project team says it hopes “the results

will inform future urban planning and social policy aimed at improving design and health.”

5．Why is the question raised in the first paragraph?

A．To introduce the topic of the text.

B．To show the background of the text.

C．To ask the readers to learn the study.

D．To raise the readers' interest in happiness.

6．What does Mechelli find during his study?

A．People are attracted by the blue skies and green grass.

B．People are more content with their city life.

C．More and more people are interested in taking risks in cities,

D．City people are more likely to develop mental problems than country people.

7．What is expected of the Urban Mind research result?

A．More people will choose to live in the countryside.

B．It will bring more concern about people s mental health.

C．It will contribute to future urban planning and social policies.

D．People will be helped to improve their mental illness.

8．What is the main idea of the text?

A．Urban Mind measures the level of mental wellbeing.

B．City living may be harmful to people’s mental health.

C．Living in the countryside is better than in the city.

D．Different scientists hold different opinions on the effects of city living.

Low-cost Gifts for Mother’s Day

Gift No. 1

Offer to be your mother’s health friend. Promise to be there for all doctor’s visits whether

she has a disease or needs a regular medical check-up. Most mothers always say there is no need,

but another set if eyes and ears is always a good idea at a doctor’s visit. The best part? This one is

free.

Gift No. 2

Help your mother organize all of her medical records, which include the test results and

medical information. Put them all in one place. Be sure to make a list of all of her medicines and

what time she takes them. “Having all this information in one place could end up saving your

mother’s life,” Dr. Marie Savard said.

Gift No. 3

Enough sleep is connected with general health conditions. “Buy your mother cotton sheets

and comfortable pillows to encourage better sleep,” Savard said. “We know that good sleep is

very important to our health.”

Gift No. 4

Some gift companies such as Presents for Purpose allow you to pay it forward this Mother’s

Day by picking gifts, 10 percent of whose price you pay goes to a charity (慈善机构). Gift givers

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