高三英语考试
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In Telangana,southern India,a 17-year-old teenager,Hemesh Chadalavada,is making
waves with a game-changing invention that has the potential to revolutionize dementia (
care.
When Hemesh was 12,his grandmother Jayasree,then 63,accidentally left the gas on in
the kitchen after making herself a cup of tea.The incident frightened Hemesh who found
himself wondering what would have happened if he hadn't been there.
Witnessing his grandmother suffer from dementia,Hemesh knew that he had to do
something,so he turned to the Internet.After watching robotics courses online and taking
advantage of his passion for coding,Hemesh set about creating a smart device.
He spent time in a day centre to learn more about the needs of people with dementia.And
20 failed versions later,the Alpha Monitor was born.Using advanced machine learning
technology,the device,which can be worn on the wrist,sends an automatic alert to caregivers
when any abnormal activity is detected,such as if the user falls down,wanders off,or has an
accident.While other devices rely on Wi-Fi and are therefore unable to detect movements
outside a limited range,the Alpha Monitor uses long-range technology that can detect a
person's movements more than a mile away in cities and three miles away in the countryside.
Sadly,Jayasree passed away last year,but her death has only reinforced Hemesh's
determination to continue his mission of improving dementia care far and wide.Dhruv
Saidava,Hemesh's mentor,said,"I first met Hemesh in 2019 during Ideate for India...
Hemesh stood out.What set him apart was his exceptional talent for thorough research and
hands-on ability.”
In future,he plans to do research at the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT)Delhi and
improve the Alpha Monitor so that it's ready for market.He has made it clear that he wants
the device to be sold at an affordable price so that it's accessible to people in less developed
countries.
24.What inspired Hemesh's invention
A.The concern about his grandma's security.
B.The enthusiasm for robotics development.
C.The sympathy for people suffering from dementia.
D.The desire to research into machine learning technology
25.How is Alpha Monitor superior to other devices
A.It goes through a series of tests.
B.It can detect abnormal activities.
C.It is equipped with an alert system.
D.It monitors a person's farther distance.
26.What does the underlined word "reinforced"in paragraph 5 mean
A.Changed.
B.Illustrated.
C.Strengthened.
D.Restored.W:What
M:Here it is.European Space Agency requires translators.
W:European Space Agency Do you think I'm good enough
M:That's to be said here.They need English translators to work for France and Germany.
W:Em,I am good at both.What else do they ask for
M:Just a degree and at least 3 or 4 years of work experience.They also say the person should
have a lively and questioning mind.
W:If I stay on my present job any longer,I shall have my mind left.What about the pay
M:Well,it says it depends on education and experience.Besides,there is a list of extra
benefits.Have a look at yourself!
W:Em.Travel,house care and paid training.Hey,this isn't bad.Maybe I should write to
them straight away.
M:Oh,you certainly should.
听下面一段独白，回答第17至第20四个小题。现在，你有20秒钟的时间阅读这四个小题。
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W:A group of 17-year-old schoolboys decided to break the world basketball marathon
record.They wanted to add 6 hours to the record and play for 90 hours.Each team had 9
players,with 5 at a time.Then they started at 6 o'clock in the evening.
The first night was very hard for the players.When it was their turn to rest,they were
too excited to fall asleep at once.After sleeping for a short time,they had to play again.On
the second night,they fell asleep as soon as they stopped.Some of them had trouble with
their feet and hands,but the only serious problem was the mental one.Each boy was
thinking:Why am I doing this How can I play any longer After the third night,the players
knew they could finish the 90 hours.The basketball on the fourth night was very slow.But in
the final hours,the players got better.For the last few minutes,the players looked as fresh as
when they started.
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现在，你有两分钟的时间将试卷上的答案转涂到答题卡上。
听力部分到此结束。
试题答案
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