1、陕西省咸阳市礼泉县2022-2023学年高三上学期中期学科素养评价英语试题学校:_姓名：_班级：_考号：_一、阅读理解Bridges are one of the best constructional inventions. You may be surprised to see that some old bridges are still standing and used by tourists. Some of the more modern bridges, on the other hand, reach breathtaking heights and are not for
2、the faint of heart (胆小鬼).The Bridge of Immortals (China)The Bridge of Immortals connects the Huangshan mountain ranges in southern Anhui Province of eastern China. The bridge is terrifying to cross but the views are definitely rewarding and the photographs are pretty special too. The drop below is p
3、retty dramatic and if you decide to cross, we only have a piece of advice to offer you crazy adventurers. Dont look down!Hussaini Hanging Bridge (Pakistan)Hussaini Hanging Bridge is considered to be the most dangerous bridge in the world. This rope bridge is poorly maintained and shakes wildly when
4、you walk across it. If you take a wrong step, youll end up flying into the Hunza River below.Langkawi Sky Bridge (Malaysia)This curious looking bridge in Malaysia is 400 feet above the ground and has been closed several times for maintenance purposes. Its reopening was delayed several times but it i
5、s now open for use, although not many people actually want to cross. There was a rumor (传闻) claiming that the bridge can potentially collapse.Seven Mile Bridge (Florida)The Seven Mile Bridge can be found in the Florida Keys and connects the Middle Keys to Little Duck Key in the Lower Keys. When it w
6、as constructed, it was one of the longest bridges in the world. It won 8 awards and one of these was the Exceptional Award for Cost Savings Innovation from the Federal Highway Administration.1Which of the following bridges is most welcomed by photographers?AThe Bridge of Immortals.BHussaini Hanging
7、Bridge.CLangkawi Sky Bridge.DSeven Mile Bridge.2Why is Hussaini Hanging Bridge considered the most dangerous bridge in the world?AIts made of rope.BIts above the river.CIt is in poor condition.DThe drop below is dramatic.3What is special about Seven Mile Bridge?AIt once had a lot of honors.BIt reach
8、es breathtaking height.CIt cost a big sum of money to built.DIt was the longest bridge in the world.Sir Arthur Conan Doyle is a name that every lover of English literature will always remember and cherish. He is the pen father of the extraordinary detective Sherlock Holmes and a number of detective
9、stories. Arthur chose to go to medical field and become a surgeon from the University of Edinburgh, and this is the place where Arthur met a person who influenced him to become a writer. It was one of his teachers Dr. Joseph Bell who was master at observation, logic, detection and diagnosis. All the
10、se qualities were later found in the character of the celebrated detective Sherlock Holmes. 1888 was a significant year that rocketed Doyle to fame with his novel which was named as “A Study in Scarlet” in which he introduced his two immortal charactersSherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson. The story “The
11、Sign of Four” was instrumental in establishing Sherlock Holmes and Arthur Conan Doyle in literature. The writer tried to open a practice in Paris but not a single patient came to him, which proved to be a blessing in disguise. It gave him a lot of time to think. And it was here that he met an illust
12、rator named Sydney Paget who created the image of Sherlock Holmes which captured the minds of the readers and made the detective famous all over.Doyles next creation was the delightfully violent Professor Challenger. “The Lost World” which involved Professor Challenger was an immediate success. Fina
13、lly, because of his wifes illness, Doyle decided to devote his life to his previous work rather than writing. This was the time when he decided to end the stories of Sherlock Holmes, which he did in “The Final Problem”.The great Arthur Conan Doyle died at the age of 71 in 1930. He has left a legacy
14、(遗产) to last us a lifetime and is still alive through his books and stories.4What can we know about Conan Doyle from the first two paragraphs?AHe was a doctor in his early age.BHe is the pen father of detective stories.CAll the qualities of his books came from his teacher.DHis teacher recommended hi
15、m to write detective story.5Which book made Conan Doyle a hit overnight?AThe Lost World.BThe Sign of Four.CThe Final Problem.DA Study in Scarlet.6What does the underlined phrase “a blessing in disguise” in Paragraph 3 mean?AFacts speak louder than words.BPractice makes perfect.CBehind bad luck comes
16、 good luck.DFailure is the mother of success.7What is the best title for the text?ASherlock Holmes: a selfless person.BDetective stories: the mainstream of reading.CSherlock Holmes: a famous detective writer.DDetective stories: a big fortune for Sherlock Holmes.It was just after 5 p. m. I was holdin
17、g a cup of tea at Sainsburys the second largest chain of supermarkets in the U. K. We were around a dozen customers in the supermarkets caf, and most of us were on our own. Despite placing the special sign “Reserved for customers in the mood for a chat” in an obvious position, I got no takers.Govern
18、ment announcers tell us that Britons of all ages are suffering loneliness. About 200,000 senior citizens have not spoken to a friend or friend or relative for over a month. Family doctors suspect that some of their patients are making appointments because they are lonely. The receptionists also agre
19、e that the front desk is a magnet for the isolated to come and experience a bit of human contact. And the young, even with their busy lives on social media, are also affected. New research from Sainsburys Living Well Index reveals that almost two thirds of the people aged between 18 and 24 have admi
20、tted to sometimes feeling lonely.To ease the problem of loneliness, Sainsburys has launched “Talking Tables”, which are reserved spaces where people can have a chat. They appear in variety of formats. A sign-posted table located in cafs in-store is one of them. The concept has been developed in clos
21、e association with Chatty Caf. Alexandra Hoskyn was inspired to start a network of Chatty Cafs in the U. K. in 2017 after finding herself socially isolated as a new mother at home with young children.“We know from our Living Well Index that community connections are a key driver of helping people li
22、ve well,” says Judith Batchelar, direction of Sainsburys brand. “We hope that by bringing people together at our Talking Tables, we can develop the potential of our store space to help people be better connected to the communities they live and work in.”A European friend suggested that all this unso
23、licited friendliness may not seem very British. However, a staff member at the Sainsburys sounded more positive: “Its early days, and you cannot change peoples habits overnight.”8Who might come to “Talking Table”?AAnyone eager to chatBOnly the lonely old peopleCTeenagers active in social mediaDPeopl
24、e having financial problems9What can we infer from the text?A“Talking Table” is a pioneer in the worldBFriendliness can change British habits directlyC“Talking Table” can produce a sense of belongingD“Talking Table” was inspired by some new mothers10What is the important element for peoples well-bei
25、ng according to Judith Batchelar?APersonal ambitionBPhysical and mental healthCRelations with familyDCommunication in the community11What is the passage mainly about?AThe approaches to getting rid of lonelinessBThe supermarkets cafes helping ease lonelinessCThe latest study on loneliness of senior c
26、itizensDThe largest supermarket chain in the UK SainsburysIn a former gold mine a mile underground, inside a titanium tank(钛储罐)filled with a rare liquified gas, scientists have begun the search for what so far has been unfindable: dark matter.Scientists are trying to understand why the universe is n
27、ot what it seems. One part of the mystery is dark matter, which has by far most of the mass in the universe. Astronomers know its there even though its nowhere to be seen, because when they measure the stars and other regular matter in galaxies, they find that there is not nearly enough gravity to h
28、old them together. If nothing else was out there, galaxies would be quickly flying apart.The race to solve this enormous mystery has brought one team to the depths under Lead, South Dakota.The idea is that a mile of dirt and rock, a giant tank, a second tank and the purest titanium in the world will
29、 block nearly all the cosmic rays and particles (粒子) around us every day. But dark matter particles, scientists think, can avoid all those obstacles. They hope one will fly into the liquid xenon (疝气) in the inner tank and smash into a xenon nucleus (原子核), revealing its existence in a flash of light
30、seen by a device called “the time projection chamber.”Scientists announced Thursday that the five-year, $60 million search finally got underway two months ago after a delay caused by the pandemic. So far the device has found.nothing. At least no dark matter.And if all their calculations and theories
31、 are right, they figure theyll see only a couple signs of dark matter a year. By the time the experiment finishes, the chance of finding dark matter with this device is probably less than 50% but more than 10%.While thats far from a sure thing, “you need a little enthusiasm,” said Kevin Lesko, a phy
32、sicist at Lawrence Berkeley Naonal Laboratory. “You dont go into rare search physics without some hope of finding something.”These scientists tried to a similar, smaller experiment here years ago. After coming up empty, they figured they had to go much bigger. Another large-scale experiment is under
33、way in Italy run by a rival team, but no results have been announced so far.12What do we know about dark matter?AIt is a rare liquified gas.BIt is invisible and hard to find.CIt is unknown to scientists.DIt is a form of gravity in the galaxies.13What is Paragraph 4 mainly about?AThe result of the ex
34、periment.BThe design of the experiment.CThe reason for conducting the experiment.DThe importance of the experiment.14What can we learn about the experiment?AIts success is guaranteed.BIt is almost finished.CIt has been fruitless so far.DIt is the first attempt in the field.15Which of the following m
35、ight Kevin Lesko agree with?ADont count your chickens.BTwo heads are better than one.CStrike while the iron is hot.DEvery cloud has a silver lining.二、七选五It takes a lot of training and experience to become a public speaker. However, there are slight differences when it comes to presenting to a virtua
36、l audience._16_. When presenting online, however, you are not always able to see your audience. _17_. This way, your eyes will appear to be looking directly at your viewers.There is no room for small talks when making an online presentation. If it is a virtual event, you need to be precise and there
37、s no social pressure to keep them there. So be sure not to bore them with too many irrelevant stories.There is no room for small talks when making an online presentation. If it is a virtual event, you need to be precise and to the point. _18_. You should also note that audience members are not prohi
38、bited from leaving and theres no social pressure to keep them these. So be sure not to bore them with too many irrelevant stories.At times, especially during bigger events, there may be many tools and software features that you need to enable to be at your best. However, we all know how technology i
39、s, and the fact is that it might fail us. During such situations, you can talk through the disturbance as you work to get the problem fixed. _19_, unlike when you decide to just go quiet without letting them know why.Now more and more people continue following the new trend. This is all thanks to th
40、e convenience virtual events have brought to us. _20_.AInstead, you are required to look directly into the cameraBFurthermore, adapting your delivery to audience reaction was also demandedCSo it will help to get familiar with the tools and software before the presentationDThe audience might be more
41、willing to wait for you as you work on your technical problemENevertheless, you will still need to stay ahead of the trends to boost your online presentation skillsFMaintaining eye contact is one of the most important skills you need to master as a public speakerGEnsure that your speech or presentat
42、ion has a flow that the audience can follow without getting lost三、完形填空It was the first night of a tiring seven-day 250km race across the Gobi Desert a year. Mr. Leonard _21_ a little dog going around his camp trying to _22_ herself.“Cute, but Im not giving you any,” Leonard thought. Like all _23_, h
43、e had packed just enough for the whole _24_. Hed been running competitively for three years, and he had a _25_ to win.The next day, at the starting line, the dog _26_ him again. He waved her away, and_27_ she might be stepped on by the runners. _28_, the dog followed him all the way until the days r
44、ace _29_. That night the dog snuggled (依偎) up to Leonard and even _30_ to get a little food from him. By then, he was determined to _31_ her Gobi.The pair went on to finish the seven-day race, with Gobi _32_ a distance of 125km on her own, and winning Leonard over, enough for him to make a _33_ he w
45、ould take her home to Edinburgh. “Seeing Gobi on the race _34_ my attitude to things. It made me think more about stopping and helping her, _35_ just focusing on winning,” said Leonard, who finished second. “It also made my running more _36_, giving me a lot of pleasure.”As Leonard was preparing to
46、get Gobi home, she was _37_. With a group of 20 local volunteers coming to his _38_, he finally found her. After that, Leonard never let Gobi out of his _39_. Now Gobis favorite activity is running, and she _40_ does at least 8km a day with Leonard up the hills.21ArecognizedBspottedCadoptedDtreated2
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