浙江省宁波中学2024-2025学年高一上学期12月月考英语试卷（含答案）

2024宁波中学高一上12月月考英语试卷 第一节阅读理解(共12题，每小题2.5分，满分30分) A TAMPA, Fla,—At USF, 21-year-old Alexander Mercier of Odessa, majored in mathematics and microbiology, which leads him to start important research that may make him the school’s first Rhodes Scholar. “I would say I am stubborn,” explained Mercier, who could hear as early as Saturday if he gets the honor. He says the honor is due to more than just brains. Instead, it was determination that made him an accomplished pianist. He says his biggest natural talent was drawing and he also has a love of art. But it was math that attracted him and he wouldn’t let go. He was studying how math may help control the spread of diseases. “I would sleep on the couch next to the computer,” he said. “I saw a gap in epidemiological (流行病学的) research in the study of how diseases spread. I didn’t know at the time that it would become one of the most important topics in the world.” While his work is timely and important, there’s lots of competition. Eleven other finalists from this region of the country are also vying for the honor. They attend schools like MIT, Stanford and the University of Chicago. Mercier owes it to his school that he can have as good a chance as any of the others and he feels that USF has prepared him well. If he doesn’t win the honor and get to study expense-free at Oxford, he says he’ll have many options. “I will continue to do the work that I enjoy and that I think will benefit people,” he said. Some are surprised that USF hasn’t had a previous Rhodes Scholar. However, many schools haven’t had one. Only 32 are selected each year from across the nation. USF has only been in existence since 1956. By contrast, the first classes at Oxford were held in 1096. 1. Why did Mercier choose to major in mathematics and microbiology A. He saw its bright future. B. He has a passion for math. C. He wants to win the honor. D. He is talented in this field. 2. Which expression can best replace the underlined phrase “vying for” A. Hunting for. B. Applying for. C. Allowing for. D. Competing for. 3. What can we infer about Mercier A. He will study art at Oxford. B. He tries to become a pianist. C. He is grateful to his school. D. He studies how diseases exist. 4. What does the passage mainly talk about A. A senior could be USF’s first Rhodes Scholar. B. 32 students are selected for Rhodes Scholar. C. Math may help control the spread of diseases. D. A senior found the most vital topics in the world. B About 2.6 billion people globally — 38% of the world population — are already overweight or obese. But on current trends that is expected to rise to more than 4 billion people (51%) in 12 years’ time, according to research by the World Obesity Federation. Without widespread use of taxes and limits on the promotion of unhealthy food, the number of people who are clinically obese will increase from one in seven today to one in four by 2035. If that happens, almost 2 ... ...