青海省西宁市大通县2023-2024学年高三上学期期中考试英语试题.docx

1、青海省西宁市大通县2023-2024学年高三上学期期中考试英语试题学校:_姓名：_班级：_考号：_一、阅读选择OverviewExplore the best that Key West has to offer on this narrated, hop-on hop-off trolley (电车) tour. Visit more than 100 points of interest among Key Wests top attractions, with an expert guide who takes you through the history of the city. S

2、elect from an unlimited 1-or-2-day pass to suit your schedule. Whats Included Narrated tour Tips Local taxes Food and drinks Ages 0-3 free Tour closed October 23-24What To ExpectGet to know Key West and its top attractions on this comprehensive, guided hop-on hop-off tour. Learn about the history an

3、d happenings of Key Weststories of pirates, Indians and the Civil Waras the trolley rolls along from one location to the next. Hop off at any of the attractions for a closer look, then hop back on when its convenient. Discover the legends of the Calusa Indians, who gave the city its first name, Cayo

4、 Hueso, the Island of Bones. Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes (full tour)Operating Schedule: Tours depart from boarding locations about every 30 minutes. Tourists with tickets can board at any Old Town Trolley boarding location. Wheelchair accessible locations are Stops # 1, 2, 3, 6, 7, 8, 9, and 10. Ope

5、n daily 10 am4:30 pm. Confirmation will be received at time of booking. Cancellation PolicyYou can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund (退款). If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experiences start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded. Any changes made

6、 less than 24 hours before the experiences start time will not be accepted. Cut-off times are based on the experiences local time.1What can be known about the trolley tour?AIts seasonally free of charge.BIts last stop is at the city center.CIt contains all top attractions of Key West.DYou can get on

7、 or off at any attraction of it.2If you set out at 10:30 am on a full tour, when will your tour end?A11:00 am.B12:00 am.C3:00 pm.D4:00 pm.3Which action of tourists makes sense according to the text?AA middle school student goes on the trolley tour for free.BA 7-year-old boy jumps up and down repeate

8、dly on the trolley.CA physically disabled tourist wants to board the trolley at Stop 5.DAn old man canceling his tour 30 hours in advance wants his money back.Theres nothing more fascinating than an inspiring, unputdownable read. Whether its the latest autobiographical hit or gripping cult novel, fi

9、nding a book you really connect with is always a cherished win.As we say goodbye to our summer beach reads, weve already begun stockpiling a list of winter page-turners. Top of the pile: Fiona McCallums new novel, A Life Of Her Own.Labelled one of Australias master storytellers, Fiona McCallum is kn

10、own for her heart-warming stories of self-discovery and already boasts 10 bestsellers.Her latest release is set to be no different, telling the uplifting story of overcoming adversity (逆境) and following your dreams.The tale centres on Alice Hamilton, a recently-graduated mature-age student who is lo

11、oking to make her next career move. Struggling to navigate her way through the job market, Alice is faced with the dilemma of finding a financially-secure job that she enjoys a feat that she soon discovers to be difficult while maintaining a healthy and committed relationship with her partner David.

12、Faced with the increasing pressure of unemployment, Alice interviews for a role at a major real estate agency in Melbourne and lands the job. Excited about the prospect of the new role, yet filled with anxiety about having to make new friends, Alices circumstances unfortunately take a turn for the w

13、orst.Bullied and exploited (压榨) by her boss Carmel on a daily basis, Alice has to find the courage to face her fears, prioritise her wellbeing and stand up for herself. However, the consequences of her actions lead her into further trouble. As Alices life continues to spiral, an unexpected trip back

14、 to the country town she once fought to escape provides her with a newfound perspective on her career path and relationship.Returning to Melbourne with clarity and a fresh outlook, Alice decides to take charge of her life. Faced with making tough decisions in order to do so, Alice has two possible o

15、utcomes: crumble under the pressure or find the strength to chase her dreams.4Which is closest in meaning to “page-turners” in Paragraph 2?ASummer reads.BReadable books.CReading lovers.DLatest novelists.5What does Alice decide to do upon her graduation?AMake a career plan.BStudy a job market.CFind a

16、 secure job.DSeek a new partner.6What is Alice probably like?AIndecisive.BWeak-willed.CCourageous.DKind-hearted.7What is the authors purpose in writing the text?ATo introduce an Australian novel master.BTo help readers understand a new novel.CTo encourage to fearlessly chase dreams.DTo recommend a w

17、inter fascinating read.Samsung Electronics America announced that Galaxy device owners can make their own repairs to the Galaxy S20 and S21 family of products, as well as the Galaxy Tab S7+, starting August 2nd.Samsung is cooperating with iFixit, the leading online repair community, to deliver their

18、 Self-Repair program. This program adds to Samsungs continued expansions for convenient repair for consumers and helps them with sustainable solutions to support a more circular economy by extending the life of their devices, as well as minimizing e-waste.Samsung consumers who wish to make their own

19、 repairs can now purchase real device parts and convenient, easy-to-use repair tools, available through iFixit, Samsung retail (零售) and service locations, at the same pricing offered to our repair providers. In addition, Galaxy device owners will have full access to online repair guides that provide

20、 both visual and written step-by-step instructions, and best of all, at no cost.“Making replacement parts available is a key sustainability strategy. Were excited to be working directly with Samsung and their customers to extend the lifetime of their phones,” said CEO of iFixit.Starting today, Galax

21、y device owners can replace the phone screen, back glass, and charging ports. In the future, Samsung plans to expand self-repair to include more devices and repair options from our extensive product portfolio (档案).Furthermore, the program makes it easy for consumers to return their thrown-away parts

22、 for responsible recycling, as the new display kits will come with a return label to ship thrown-away parts back to Samsung at no cost to the consumer.In addition to the convenience of these new self-repair options, Galaxy smartphone owners have a choice on how they can extend the life of their devi

23、ces across Samsungs expansive care options, including: Through Samsungs perfect care network, customers have access to over 11,000 Samsung Mobile certified repair technicians in the U.S.8Who will do the repair work under the Self-Repair program?AThe iFixit community.BThe Galaxy consumers.CSamsung Re

24、pair staff.DThe devices themselves.9What is the Samsung company aiming to do according to paragraph 2?ATo promote a circular economy.BTo make full use of the old parts.CTo enrich the life of the phone users.DTo ensure better service by iFixit.10Which of the following is free of charge?AThe Samsung d

25、evice parts.BNew Samsung products.CThe written repair instructions.DThe easy-to-use repair tools.11Which can be the best title for the text?AA New InventionBA New TechnologyCA Successful CooperationDAn Initiative practiceEvery 40 days a language dies. This “catastrophic” loss is being intensified by

26、 the climate crisis, according to linguists. If nothing is done, conservative estimates suggest that half of all the 7,000 languages currently spoken will be extinct by the end of the century.Speakers of minority languages have experienced a long history of persecution (迫害), with the result that by

27、the 1920s half of all indigenous (土著的) languages in Australia, the US, South Africa and Argentina were extinct. The climate crisis is now considered the “final nail in the coffin” for many indigenous languages and the knowledge they represent.“Languages are already endangered,” says Anastasia Rachel

28、, director of the Strathy language unit at Queens University in Kingston, Ontario. Huge factors are globalization and migration, as communities move to regions where their language is not spoken or valued, according to Rachel. “It seems particularly cruel,” she says, “that most of the worlds languag

29、es are in parts of the world that are growing unpleasant to people.” Vanuatu, a South Pacific island nation measuring 12, 189 km2, has 110 languages, the highest density of languages on the planet. It is also one of the countries most at risk of sea level rise. “Marty small language communities are

30、on islands and coastlines easily subject to hurricanes and sea level rise,” she says. Others live on lands where rising temperature threatens traditional farming and fishing practices, leading to migration.In response to the crisis, the UN launched the International Decade of Indigenous Languages (I

31、DIL) in 2022. Promoting and conserving languages of indigenous communities is “not only important for them, but for all humanity”, said Csaba Korosi, the UN general assembly president, urging countries to allow access to education in indigenous languages.12Which statement best describes the facts of

32、 languages?AClimate change is the only challenge for minority languages.BHalf of all the languages spoken will be extinct in the future.CClimate crisis is a huge threat to many indigenous languages.DPoor education is the direct cause of disappearing languages.13Why is Vanuatu mentioned in paragraph

33、3?ATo explain the main reason for language density.BTo show the common features of endangered languages.CTo stress the impact of geographical position on migration.DTo illustrate the situation of minority language communities.14What is the aim of the IDIL?ASupport migrants to access local education.

34、BDiscourage people from massive migration.CProtect the environment to reduce the temperature.DPreserve the languages of indigenous communities.15Which of the following is the best title for the text?AFaced with Disasters: Communities Have to LeaveBUpset at Extinction: UN Urges International Cooperat

35、ionCLost for Words: Climate Crisis Brings Threat of CatastropheDInvolved in Action: Experts Seek Solutions to Climate CrisisHave you ever set a goal for yourself, like getting fit, making honor roll, or being picked for a team? Like lots of people, maybe you started out doing great, but then lost so

36、me of that drive and had trouble getting motivated again. 16 It all comes down to good planning, realistic expectations, and a stick-to-it attitude. Heres what you need to do:First, know your goal. Start by writing down your major goal. For example, “I want to make honor roll,” or “I want to get fit

37、 enough to make the cross-country team,” or even, “I want to play in the Olympics” are all major goals because theyre the final thing the goal setter wants to see happen. 17 Thats how people get things done. You just have to remember that the bigger the goal, the more work it takes to get there.Make

38、 it specific. Its easier to plan for and master a specific goal than an unclear one. 18 Thats pretty unclear. Make it specific by defining what you want to achieve, why you want to get fit, and by when. This helps you make a plan to reach your goal. 19 People often abandon their goals because their

39、expectations are unreasonable. Part of staying motivated is being realistic about what you can achieve within the time-frame youve planned. Competing on the Olympic ski team is a workable goal if you are 15 and already a star skier. But if youre 18 and only just taking your first lesson, time isnt e

40、xactly on your side.Break it down. Making any change takes self-discipline. You need to pay constant attention so you dont get sidetracked. 20 For example, lets say you want to run a marathon. If its February and the marathon is in August, thats a realistic time-frame to prepare. Start by planning t

41、o run 2 miles and work up gradually to the distance you need.AMake it realistic.BIts OK to dream big.CWhat if you keep slipping up?DLets say your goal is to get fit.ESo how do you stay motivated and on track with your goal?FOne way to make this easier is to break a big goal into small steps.GFinding

42、 the motivation to do it isnt necessarily easy, but it is always possible.二、完形填空Rescuers in Washington are praising the cleverness of a 10-ycar-old girl. She 21 on her own for more than 24 hours in the tough Cascade mountains after getting 22 while out with her family. Shunghla was at a gathering wi

43、th her 23 family in the Cle Elum River Valley on Sunday when she became 24 from the group as they crossed a bridge over the river to eat lunch near the Cathedral Pass Trailhead. When the family 25 Shunghla hadnt crossed the bridge with them, about 20 adults in the group went back and started 26 . Th

44、ere is no 27 service in the area and the family had been looking for Shunghla for about two hours when a passerby 28 to call police from a satellite phone at their nearby cabin around 2 p. m. Policemen, 29 ground search teams and crews from nearby law enforcement agencies 30 to the area. Drones and

45、helicopters were also 31 to help find Shunghla. The office had the girls father record words of 32 in their native language that was 33 over the search area. The message told Shunghla that there were people looking for her and trying to 34 . She was 35 around 3 p. m. Monday by two ground search volu

46、nteers about 1.5 miles south of where she was last 36 . She had minor scrapes (擦伤). “I was trying to go to 37 in the night and then wake up early in the morning, and then Ill find my dad and mom in the forest,” Shunghla told CNN of her night in the wildnss. “She 38 downstream through the dense fores

47、t and spent the cold night between some trees. She said she knew it was the 39 thing to follow the river. She proved a(n) 40 resourceful and adaptable 10-year-old,” the office said.21AsufferedBdescribedCexploredDsurvived22AhurtBlostCbrokenDcheated23AlearnedBsimpleCextendedDbalanced24AtiredBseparatedCdistinguishedDhidden25AexplainedBannouncedCnoticedDconcluded26AdiscussingBsearchingCresearchingDtouching27AcellBlawCrescueDtraffic28AofferedBturned