《高三英语考前冲刺模拟卷1 ---精校Word版含答案》由会员分享，可在线阅读，更多相关《高三英语考前冲刺模拟卷1 ---精校Word版含答案（11页珍藏版）》请在金锄头文库上搜索。
1、高三英语考前冲刺模拟卷11、Stephen Hawkings final fear was that DNA manipulation would lead to a master race of superhumans. The physicist, who died aged 76 in March, 2018, thought the development could destroy the rest of human beings. His last prediction is revealed in a new book of his collected articles and
2、essays called Brief Answers to Big Questions.Hawking feared rich people would soon be able to edit their childrens DNA to improve attributes like memory and disease immunity. And he said that would pose a crisis for the rest of the world even if politicians tried to illegalize the practice. In an ex
3、tract (摘录) published by The Sunday Times, he wrote: “I am sure that during this century people will discover how to modify both intelligence and instincts such as aggression. “Laws will probably be passed against genetic engineering with humans. But some people wont be able to resist the temptation
4、to improve human characteristics, such as memory, resistance to disease and length of life.” And he said that would cause huge problems for humans who have not undergone the same process, leaving them unable to compete. The professor even warned it could lead to the extinction of humanity as we know
5、 it. He said of normal humans: “Presumably they will die out, or become unimportant. Instead, there will be a race of self-designing beings who are improving at an ever-increasing rate.” The Brief History of Time author also refers to techniques like Crispr, which enables scientists to modify harmfu
6、l genes and add in others. And although such procedures could be a boost for medical science, some critics are worried that they could cause a eugenics-style (优生方式) movement, where the weak are weeded out of society.The new book, published by Hodder & Stoughton on Tuesday, also collects his writings
7、 on what he thought were the big questions facing science and wider society. In it, he examines whether aliens exist, colonize space and whether humans will ever go beyond our Solar System.1. Stephen Hawkings views dont include _.A. DNA manipulation could lead to the extinction of human beings.B. Th
8、ere exist techniques to modify harmful genes and add in good genes.C. People cannot resist the temptation to improve human characteristics.D. Humans who havent undergone genetic engineering may die out.2. Which one is the hook published by Hodder & Stoughton?A. Brief Answers to Questions.B. The Sund
9、ay Times.C. The Brief History of Time.D. Solar System.3. Whats Stephen Hawkings attitude towards human genetic engineering?A. Supportive.B. Impartial.C. Favorable.D. Concerned.4. What does the text mainly want to tell us?A. Crispr can enable scientists to get harmful genes changed.B. DNA manipulatio
10、n will create a master race of superhumans.C. Humans will colonize space and go beyond our Solar System.D. DNA manipulation may lead to the extinction of human beings.2、Anyone who has to plan and execute field trips and enrichment programs for children, you will want to keep this guide. So start pla
11、nning and remember to tell these folks you found them in Kids Directory! Water Quality ProgramDate: Sun.，Jul 31，2019 Time： 10：30 AMWant to know what types of organisms are living in Table Rock Lake? Join Park Rangers in taking water samples if time allows. Be prepared to get wet，and water shoes are
12、recommended.Dewey Short Visitor Gunter，4 500 State Highway 165, Branson MO 65616 USA Austin, Lost in AmericaDate: Sat.，Sep 3，2019 Time： 11 ：00 AM“Austin，Lost in America”，11 am for grades K-5 in the Childrens Department. Jeff Czekajs quirky dog，Austin，grew up in a pet store but dreamed of finding a r
13、eal home. Help him find his real home at the library and you read the book and travel to all 50 states! Learn fun facts，play games and make crafts. Call 862 - 0135.Teen Tuesday Advisory Club Date： Tue. , Sep 6, 2019 Time: 6:00 PM-7:30 PMTeen Tuesday Advisory Club，6:00 pm - 7: 30 pm for grades 612 in
14、 the Harrison Room. All teens arewelcome to come and chat about their favorite books and movies，and play some awesome games with friends. Earn volunteer credit by helping plan library I events that you want to attend. Call 882 - 0714. Youth Beginning TennisDate: Thu.，Sep 20，2019 Time： 6：00 PM -7：00
15、PM Youth Beginning Tennis for ages 9-12 years at ：Cooper Tennis Complex. Learn the basics of tennis ;in a group setting. Preservation is required. They :have classes from 6 ： 00 pm 7:00 pm. The cost is $ 22 per member. To register or for more information, call 837 - 5800 or visit parkboard. org.1.Wh
16、ich program will interest a student of ecology?A.Water Quality Program.B.Austin，Lost in America.C.Teen Tuesday Advisory Club.D.Youth Beginning Tennis.2.We can infer that Austin_.A.had a dream to have his own houseB.liked to play games in the libraryC.got lost easily outside the pet storeD.will travel all 50 states to find a home3.Which of the following dont teens do
