1、2023届宁夏回族自治区石嘴山市高三一模英语试题学校:_姓名：_班级：_考号：_一、阅读理解WALKIE TALKIE TOWER CLIMBDare to take the stairs for a run challenge! Sign up and climb up Londons Walkie Talkie building on 4 March 2023. Run or walk up the Walkie Talkie building, and raise money to help seriously ill children at Great Ormond Street Ho
2、spital. Climb over 35 floors and 896 steps before being rewarded with a celebratory drink.gosh. org/get-involved/fundraising-eventsRACE TO REMEMBERWhy not take on Race to Remember. Join Team Combat Stress on 11th November 2023 and help raise funds for veterans (老兵). Choose from a 76km or a 36km walk
3、 or run. All races finish at the HMS Victory in Portsmouth. The registration fee is 75 (76km event) or 40 (36km event).events. combatstress.org.ukTIME TO RUNRun for research and take on 50 miles in 50 days! Take on this virtual run anywhere, anytime between 1 March and 19 April. Were investing in pi
4、oneering projects that could slow, stop or change Parkinsons completely. And we aim to deliver the next new treatment in years. By taking part in Time to Run, youre funding Parkinsons UK research. Your fundraising will help us fast track the most promising treatments. Sign up today for just 5.events
5、. parkinsons.org. uk/TTR23LONDON MARATHONGet your running shoes on and join Depaul UK for the TCS 2023 London Marathon. Well cheer you on as you help raise vital funds for young people affected by homelessness. Starting in Greenwich Park, youll run over Tower Bridge towards a memorable finish on The
6、 Mall. Join us at the start line and show your support for young people, To secure your place, sign up today.kurt. sullivan.depaulcharity.org. uk1Which website would you visit if you want to climb stairs?Aevents. combatstress.org. ukBevents. parkinsons.org. uk/TTR23Ckurt. sullivan.depaulcharity.org.
7、 ukDgosh. org/get-involved/fundraising-events2Who will benefit from TIME TO RUN?ASick children.BVeterans.CThe homeless.DThe Parkinsons patients.3What are these activities aimed for?AFun.BHealth.CCharity.DWorkout.To the delight of bookworms, anyone who has ever told you burying your head in a book me
8、ans youre being unsociable will have to cat their wards. A new study suggests those who regularly read，especially fiction，are actually nicer and more empathetic(善解人意)people.The study, carried out by Kingston University London, and presented at the British Psychological Society conference in Brighton
9、, UK, last week, also found that those who just watched television seemed to be less kind and understanding of other people.For the study, the researchers questioned 123 people on their preferences for books.TV shows, and plays. They were also quizzed about the type of entertainment they preferred f
10、rom comedy or romance to drama. Then they were tested on their interpersonal skills. The researchers asked them about their behavior towards others, whether they understood and respected others points of view, and whether they actively belted other people.Drawing on these responses sheet, the resear
11、chers found some mind-boggling results. They discovered that those who read more showed greater positive social behavior and a better ability to empathize with others, while those who preferred watching TV didnt show the same ability to empathize and were more likely to show unsociable behavior.They
12、 also found the forms of fiction people preferred were linked to their interpersonal skills and behavior. Those who preferred fiction displayed the most positive social skills. Romance and drama lovers showed the ability to see others points of view, while comedy fans were particularly. Able to rela
13、te to others the most.The researchers concluded that those who read fiction regularly are more well-adapted to see things from other peoples points of view, which makes them better at understanding people. However, they do acknowledge that their study didnt conclude if the effects are causal-does re
14、ading make you nicer and more empathetic, or do more empathetic people tend to read fiction? Even so. picking up a book cant hurt, and might just make the world a nicer place.4How did the researchers conduct the research?ABy making questionnaire surveys.BBy comparing experiment statistics.CBy observ
15、ing participants behaviors.DBy referring to previous study reports.5What does the underlined word “mind-boggling” mean in paragraph 4?AEmbarrassing.BRewarding.CAmazing.DDisappointing.6What can improve peoples empathetic abilities the most according to the study?AReading fiction and comedy.BEnjoying
16、romance and drama.CTaking part in social activities.DWatching plays on social media.7What can be inferred from the last paragraph?AAll people support the research result.BFurther study is needed on this subject.CThe nicer and kinder people like reading.DReading can help people make more friends.In A
17、ugust, Jason M. Allens piece “Theatre Dopra Spatial”-which he created with Al image generator Midjourney -won first place in the emerging artist divisions “digital arts photography” category at the Colorado State Fair Fine Arts Competition. The definition for the category states that digital art ref
18、ers to works that use “digital technology as part of the creative process”.Allens award-winning image has led to debates about what, exactly, it means to be an artist and whether AI can truly make art. “It felt bad for the exact same reason we dont let robots participate in the Olympics, “ one Twitt
19、er user wrote. ”This is the literal definition of pressed a few buttons to make a digital art piece, “ another tweeted.Yet while Allen didnt use a paintbrush, there was plenty of work involved, he said. First, he played around with phrasing that led Midjourney to generate images of women in elegant
20、dresses and space helmets, in an attempt to mix Victorian-style costuming with space themes. Over time, with many slight changes to his written prompt (提示符), he created 900 different versions of what led to his final image. Then he improved its resolution through Gigapixel AI and finally had the ima
21、ges printed.Allen is glad the debate over whether AI can be used to make art is attracting so much attention. “Rather than hating on the technology, we need to recognize that its a powerful tool and use it for good so we can all move forward, ” Allen said.Cal Duran, one of the judges for the competi
22、tion, said that while Allens piece included a mention of AI, he didnt realize that when judging it. Still, he sticks by his decision to award it first place. “I think the AI technology may give more opportunities to people who may not find themselves artists in the conventional way, ” he said.8Why h
23、as Jasons work led to debates?AIt was a copy of a photograph.BHe challenged the older artists.CIt was created with the help of AI.DHe broke the rule of the competition.9What can best describe Allens creating process?ACooperative.BEnergy-consuming.CStraightforward.DImagination-lacking.10What can we l
24、earn about AI from the last paragraph?AIt is a double-edged sword.BIt attracts conventional artists.CIt strikes art judges as no surprise.DIt may open a new world to artists.11What is the text mainly about?AA trend to be AI artists.BAn AI-generated art contest.CResponses to a winning AI artwork.DCur
25、iosity about an image generator.If youve never heard of a biophilic city before. You probably will soon-theres a growing movement emerging all over the world.A biophilic city is a city where the planning and design largely integrate the natural world into the daily lives of residents. Its based on t
26、he idea that humans have a deep love for and the necessity to connect with nature.“We describe the vision of biophilic cities as immersive nature-nature is not just something to be found in a park here and there that you have to walk to, but rather we need to reimagine the city as a park, or as a fo
27、rest,” says Tim Bratley, a professor of sustainable communities. “There is a renewed appreciation for how essential nature is in cities and how it can help to make them more beautiful places.” Beatley says. “We know, for instance, that cities face great pressures from climate change-a key response m
28、ust be nature and nature-based solutions, such as cooling critics with trees and urban forests.”Beatleys colleague, Peter Newman, a distinguished professor of sustainability, says he has devoted nearly 50 years to activism, research and teaching how to make cities more sustainable. He made a film wi
29、th Beatley called “Singapore: Biophilic City”.Singapore is seen as an exceptional biophilic city. “In our film we show how biophilic values began with the first Prime Minister of Singapore saying that the environment in the city was as important as the economy.” says Newman, who got the idea of maki
30、ng the film after he spent some time in Singapore teaching a course. “Singapore is one of the best examples in showing that you can accommodate city development and population growth and also actually protect nature as well,” says Newman. Greenery is woven throughout the city, not only in many parks
31、, but integrated even into the design of tall buildings.“Singapore has now officially changed its motto from Singapore, Garden City to Singapore, a City in a Garden,” says Beatley.12How is the second paragraph mainly developed?ABy setting down general rules.BBy making a comparison.CBy providing exam
32、ples.DBy offering a definition.13What can we infer from Beatleys words in paragraph 3?ABiophilic cities face as many problems as other cities.BNature should not be optional but a must in cities.CIntegrating nature into critics is not easy.DNature in cities is in the form of parks.14What does Newmans
33、 film mainly focus on?AHow Singapore balances the economy and the environment.BNewmans efforts to make Singapore more sustainable.CThe rise of green tall buildings in Singapore.DWhy Singapore builds so many tall buildings.15What might be the best title for the text?AEnvironment: as important as the
34、economyBTurning cities into gardensCLearning from biophilic citiesDNature: a solution to climate change二、七选五There was a time when I was very concerned about what other people thought of me, especially when I was misunderstood and labeled incorrectly. _16_ Of course, you need to do something to let g
35、o of that mental suffering if you are stuck in such a similar situation. _17_ What makes what other people think of you so important? If other peoples opinions cause you to worry, chances are that you have a tendency to be pleased. Being favored might be a winning formula for you in the past. Certai
36、nly, there are advantages to having someones high regard. But if it doesnt come as expected, ignore it. Understand you cant control others. The reality is that you cannot control what another person thinks of you. What most people dont understand is that we often form opinions of others based on ass
37、ociations we had in the past. _18_ Thats his or her private views. Practice daily self-love and acceptance. Your situation may come from a concept that we are not as worthy as another person and our needs are not as important as theirs. _19_ Thats to say, there is no one above or below you. We all h
38、ave different roles but that does not make anyone more valuable as a human being. Live a life that pleases you. Constant worry about what others think of you must create considerable stress and will impact your relationships, your health, and your peace of mind. Stay true to your values and do your
39、own thing. You will not need to be concerned with the few people who just dont seem to understand you. _20_ABe who you really are.BIdentify and understand why you care.CRecognize you are equal to every other person.DThey think of you in a way that might be out of date.EYou can live your fulfilling l
40、ife and they can live theirs.FCaring too much about their views was energy-consuming and unnecessary.GAnd the bottom line is that its none of your business what another person thinks of you.三、完形填空For my 8th birthday my _21_ was a shiny blue bike. My older sisters decided to teach me to ride. We live
41、d on Edgewood Avenue at the top of a steep hill. My _22_, Agnes and Christina, put me on my bike and _23_ me hard, yelling instructions, “Peddle! Steer! Use the brakes!” Needless to say, I was rushing down the street _24_ trying to hold on.I bumped into the curb (路缘), _25_ over the handlebars onto t
42、he sidewalk, skinning my knees, hurting my hands and crying loudly. Instead of offering _26_, my sisters yelled at me _27_ I hadnt listened to their instructions. Weeks _28_ before I tried again. This time I walked my bike to the _29_ parking lot behind the schoolyard. I kept repeating the instructi
43、ons to myself and after a few awkward _30_ and even more painful spills I learned to ride a bike.Learning life lesson is _31_ like learning to ride a bike. Some life lessons are _32_ to learn. We dont always get to choose where we learn them; we dont always have good teachers and we are not always _
44、33_. Sometimes we find ourselves madly trying to hold on.But things are different now.My husband, Rich, _34_ my sons to ride a bike. First he raised their training wheels a little and they rode around the block getting used to the unstable _35_. After he removed the training wheels he would run alon
45、g the side of the bike holding on to the seat to _36_ them. Up and down our street they would go with Rich calling out, “You _37_ have it! Youre doing great!” until my son would call out “Let go”. Rich would let go but still run along, just _38_. It was a happy day in the neighborhood.When the life
46、lessons come along in this New Year you may _39_ them from a patient and kind teacher; you may have them surrounded by _40_ and encouragement. And you may have someone stay by your side until you have found victory.21AdreamBrewardCgiftDaim22AbrothersBsistersCfriendsDclassmates23AstuckBturnedCknocked
47、Dpushed24AwildlyBcarefullyCslowlyDinstantly25AjumpingBflyingCmovingDleaving26AsadnessBhappinessCexcitementDsympathy27AalthoughBuntilCbecauseDwhile28ApassedBremainedChappenedDchanged29AcrowdedBbusyCcoveredDempty30AexperimentsBattemptsCfightsDconflicts31AthoughBevenCmuchDstill32AwonderfulBcomfortableCdangerousDpainful33AreadyBperfectCwrongDstrong34AforcedBtaughtCallowedDordered35ApracticeBhabitCdevelopmentDfeeling36ArepairBfixCsteadyDmove37Aalmo
