广东顺德2027届高三上学期9月月考英语试题

高三英语

共8页，满分120分，用时120分钟。

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第二部分 阅读（共两节，满分50分）

第一节（共15小题；每小题2.5分，满分37.5分）

阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。

A

If you’re planning a self-drive tour of Scotland, there are many scenic routes that will take you through breathtaking landscapes, charming towns and beautiful coastlines.

Moray Firth Route

This 80-mile route takes you from Inverness to Loch Fleet, passing around the Beauly, Cromarty and Dornoch firths in the north-east Highlands. The drive takes about 1 hour 50 minutes. It is a good choice if you want a relatively short trip while still enjoying the scenery of northern Scotland.

SnowRoads Scenic Route

Running from Blairgowrie to Grantown, this 90-mile route crosses the eastern part of Cairngorms National Park. It takes drivers along some of Britain’s highest public roads, which often close first when it snows. Visitors should allow about three hours for the drive.

Argyll Coastal Route

For mountain scenery and sparkling loch views, try this 129-mile journey from Tarbet to Fort William. The route follows Scotland’s west coast and can be completed in about 2 hours 55 minutes. It is especially suitable for travellers who enjoy a mixture of mountains, water and coastal landscapes.

South West Coastal 300

This circular road trip begins and ends in Dumfries and covers 300 miles. Along the way, travellers can enjoy

unspoilt coastline, striking scenery and many places to stop and explore. Unlike the shorter routes, this trip normally takes three to four days, making it better for visitors with more time.

The routes above vary in length and driving time, so you can choose one that best suits your schedule and interests. No matter which route you choose, take litter away and book accommodation in advance.

21. Which route is the shortest in distance?

A. Moray Firth Route.  B. SnowRoads Scenic Route.

C. Argyll Coastal Route.  D. South West Coastal 300.

22. What makes the South West Coastal 300 different from the other routes?

A. It starts and ends in different places. B. It requires several days to complete.

C. It focuses mainly on mountain views. D. It crosses Britain’s highest public roads.

23. What should travellers consider most when choosing a route?

A. Cost and destinations.  B. Length and safety.

C. Time and interests.  D. Weather and food.

B

Few women were studying for a PhD in chemistry when Dell Chilton entered graduate school in 1960. Fewer still were focused on the mysteries of how genetic information is stored in the beautiful double-helix structure of DNA.

“I always felt like I didn’t want to be hired or advanced because I was a woman,” Dr. Chilton later said. “I wanted to be advanced because I was the best. So I made myself the best.”

Conducting experiments with a tiny microbe, Dr. Chilton helped start an agricultural revolution, leading a research team that developed the first genetically modified (转基因) plant in 1982. Her work broke new ground in genetics, leading to honors including the National Medal of Technology and Innovation, and contributed to the rise of a new era of genetically modified organisms or GMOs.

“Millions of farmers all over the world have Dr. Chilton to thank for protecting their crops from disease, pests and climate shocks,” said Tom Vilsack, the CEO of World Food Prize Organization. In 2013, Dr. Chilton was awarded the World Food Prize, together with two other scientists with whom she sometimes competed and sometimes cooperated.

A determined yet generous researcher — she and her husband were known for hosting visiting scientists and young researchers at their home, which was lovingly called the “Chilton Hilton (希尔顿酒店)”. They treated the visitors much like their extended family, with beer and pizza on Friday evenings, a collective lunch every working

day. “She always encouraged her researchers to follow their curiosity, wherever it led them,” said Mike Bevan, who worked with Chilton for 30 years. Chilton was fondly called as the “queen of agrobacterium (农杆菌)”. “She was a wonderful leader,” said Mike Bevan, “enthusiastic and engaged, hugely supportive, and a highly knowledgeable and well-connected guide.”

Growing up in the Chicago suburbs at a time when girls were seldom encouraged to study science, Dr. Chilton found her passion in a telescope-making group. “My mother showed me by example that women can do things in this world,” Dr. Chilton said of her mother, a successful businesswoman who had supported her scientific curiosity from a young age. Dr. Chilton passed away on June 24, 2026, at the age of 87, leaving behind a lasting legacy in agricultural science.

24. What was Dr. Chilton’s major scientific contribution?

A. She discovered the structure of DNA.

B. She created the first genetically modified plant.

C. She found a cure for plant diseases worldwide.

D. She founded the World Food Prize Organization.

25. What does the nickname “Chilton Hilton” suggest about Dr. Chilton?

A. She preferred working at home.

B. She once worked in the hotel industry.

C. She was very welcoming to the visitors.

D. She was known for being strict with researchers.

26. What can we learn about Dr. Chilton’s early life?

A. Her mother backed her interest in science.

B. She was the only girl in her science classes.

C. She was born into a family of famous scientists.

D. She showed no interest in science until college.

27. Which best describes Chilton’s attitude to being a woman in science?

A. She felt it was an unfair disadvantage.

B. She avoided talking about the topic publicly.

C. She believed women were naturally better scientists.

D. She focused on being the best rather than complaining.

C