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山西省朔州市第九中学高中部 2023-2024 学年
高三上学期期中英语试题
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一、阅读理解(共15小题；每小题3分，满分45分）
A
An important person who has made a huge impact on my life is Savannah. Savannah is
my twin sister and my life would be completely different without her. Everyone always
thinks it’s amazing to have a twin and it is but it’s also not. People always beautify having a
twin. They say it’s natural to be good friends, which is true, but nobody ever talks about the
negative side of it.
People also say things like “ Who’s the smarter twin?” As twins, we are
constantly getting compared. In the second grade, she got admitted to a class for
advanced students. In 6th grade she was put into advanced math. I finally got put
into advanced math for 8th grade but it still wasn’t enough because by then she was in a
class that was two years ahead and mine was just one. So people called me the dumb twin.
I played soccer from the ages 5-9. I quit when I was 9 because people decided Savannah
was better and I didn’t want to hear it anymore. She still plays. We also played softball
together when we were 10-11. I quit that too mainly for the same reason.
One day when I was in 7th grade, Savannah, our friends and I were at top golf
for one of their birthdays. We were almost done playing. My friend Allison said,
“Savannah，how does it feel to be losing to the unathletic twin?” Allison didn’t play
any sports either ，but since she wasn’t a twin, she wasn’t getting compared to
anyone.
I could write a million stories about who’s the prettier twin? Who’s the uglier twin?
Who’s the funnier twin? It never really ends. Even though we get compared, I still love
Savannah and she has made such a huge impact on my life.
As I’ve gotten older, it has less of an effect on me when people compare us. I have
realized that there is always going to be someone out there comparing us and there is nothing
I can do about it. I am growing into my own person.
学科网（北京）股份有限公司1、What is rarely discussed about twins according to the text?
A. The bad side. B. The appearance. C. The difference. D. The friendship.
2、Why was the author thought stupid?
A. She did very badly in class.
B. She learned advanced math in Grade 8.
C. She liked to compare herself to Savannah.
D. She was worse than Savannah in her studies.
3、Why did the author give up softball?
A. She had lost interest in it.
B. She was injured in a match.
C. She was laughed at by teammates.
D. She played it worse than Savannah.
4、What is the author’s attitude towards being compared at last?
A. Unclear. B. Acceptable. C. Doubtful. D. Negative.
B
If you live in San Diego, you’ve probably noticed some strangely coloured water
on the beach lately. You might wonder about red tide, but it’s actually an intentional
job. Scientists at UC San Diego Scripps Institution of Oceanography and University
of Washington have been experimenting with dyeing (给……染色) the ocean at San
Diego beach pink. What could they possibly be up to?
This is being done for a study that examines how fresh water on the outlet of the sea is
intermixing with the ocean. The experiment is called Plumes in Nearshore Conditions
(PiNC). “I’m excited because this research hasn’t been done before and it’s a really unique
experiment,” said Sarah Giddings, a Scripps coastal oceanographer leading the PiNC
study. “The aim is to understand how fresh water interacts with ocean waves，since
it is usually warmer than ocean water and more floating. The researchers are hoping
that this pink dye experiment will help them record more about how pollutants and
sediments (沉积物) are distributed in the ocean water through these additions of fresh
water.
The fresh water is dyed pink so that the team can easily keep track of it when fresh water
is added to the sea water. The dye does not threaten the wildlife living there and is then
spotted as it progresses in the water. It is tracked by sensors on poles that are located along
the sand as well as by drones(无人驾驶飞机). There’s also a device that tracks the
学科网（北京）股份有限公司light that is given off by the pink dye. The sensors record the height of the waves,
ocean currents and temperature.
Giddings explained, “We’ve bringing together a lot of different people with different
expertise. I think it’s going to have some really great results and impacts. We will combine
the results from this experiment with a former field study and computer models to help us
further understand how the dyed fresh water spreads.
5、How does the author lead in the topic of the text?
A. By showing a strange phenomenon. B. By making an assumption.
C. By quoting a well-known saying. D. By making a comparison.
6、What is the purpose of Plumes in Nearshore Conditions?
A. To introduce the benefits of dyeing sea water pink.
B. To show how fresh water combines with sea water.
C. To prove that fresh water is warmer than sea water.
D. To examine the impact of fresh water on sea water.
7、Why is pink dye used by the team?
A. It can enormously give off light.
B. It can function well with sensors.
C. It can be recognized easily and eco-friendly.
D. It seems to attract wildlife and spread rapidly.
8、What will the researchers do according to Giddings’ words in the last paragraph?
A. Challenge the results with some experts.
B. Build more scientific computer models.
C. Experiment with dyes of another colour.
D. Integrate more results of former studies.
C
Located about 10 km northeast of the city center, the Chengdu Panda Base is a popular
place to see lots of pandas of different ages in what's close to their natural habitat.
Highlights and Travel Tips
The Chengdu Panda Base is a nonprofit research and breeding（繁殖）facility
for giant pandas that was originally founded in 1987 and opened to the public in 1993. The
center began with a population of just six giant pandas and has since grown to more than 100
pandas.
For visitors, it is more like a nice park than a traditional zoo. The base is large and nice
学科网（北京）股份有限公司to walk around, since much of it is in a bamboo forest. There are also shops selling panda-
related souvenirs, but the prices are usually higher than markets or shops outside the base.
Accessibility Information
While the main road is flat, the base is large, so it is better for visitors with mobility
issues to ride the shuttle（往返）bus. Visitors who completely rely on wheelchairs
may need help from others to guide. Most restrooms within the base are wheelchair
accessible.
Opening Hours and Ticket Prices
Opening hours 7:30 am - 6:00 pm
Entrance fee 55 CNY
Shuttle bus fee 10 CNY
Average time for this activity 2-3 hours
How to Get There
It takes about a half hour and costs around 30 CNY to get to the Chengdu Panda Base
from the city center by taxi. You can also get there by public bus or subway, although these
routes require a few transfers.
9、What is special about the Chengdu Panda Base?
A. It offers tourists panda souvenirs. B. It is a zoo with the features of a park.
C. It is the largest panda research base. D. It has more pandas than anywhere else.
10、How much should a couple at least pay to visit the Chengdu Panda Base?
A.110 CNY. B.75 CNY. C.55 CNY. D. 45 CNY.
11、What is the text?
A. A guidebook. B. A news report. C. An announcement. D. An exhibition guide.
D
As the West dries out and heats up, wildfires get bigger and more destructive, officials
tasked with preventing and battling the fires could soon have a new thing to add to their set of
tools. The high-tech help could come from an area not normally associated with fighting
wildfires: artificial intelligence (AI).
Lockheed Martin Space Systems Company, based in Jefferson County, has decades of
experience of managing satellites, exploring space and providing information for the US
military. By generating more timely information about on-the-ground conditions and running
computer programs to process huge amounts of data, Lockheed Martin representatives
say they can map the extent (范围) of a fire in minutes rather than the hours it can
take now. They say the AI that the company has applied to military use can improve
学科网（北京）股份有限公司predictions about a fire’s direction and speed.
“The situation that wildland firefighters work in is a dynamic environment with multiple
activities and responsibilities,” said Dan Lordan, senior manager at Lockheed Martin’s
Artificial Intelligence Center. Lockheed Martin aims to use its technology to reduce the time
it takes to gather information and make decisions about wildfires. The quicker they can react,
the faster they can control the fire and protect people’s properties and lives.
Lockheed is working with a software company to build a digital model of a
wildfire based on an area’s topography (地形), condition of the plants，wind and
weather to help forecast where and how it will burn. After the 2020 Cameron Peak
fire, Colorado’s largest wildfire, the company used the information about the fire,
examined the more timely satellite data on fire conditions，and generated a model
that was similar to the actual fire’s movement.
“Applying AI to fighting wildfires isn’t about taking people out of the field,”
Lockheed Martin spokesman said. “ Somebody will always be there, but people
currently in the field are surrounded by so much data that they can’t sort through it
fast enough. That’s where AI can help.”
12、What do we know about Lockheed Martin Space Systems Company?
A.It has good experience in fighting fires.
B.It works on the follow-up to firefighting.
C.It has played positive roles in various fields.
D.It applied AI to its service for the first time.
13、What did Dan Lordan think of the work environment of wildfire fighters?
A. Quite controllable. B. Very stable.
C. Perfectly safe. D. Constantly changing.
14、What is AI used for when people fight wildfires?
A. Building models. B. Processing more data.
C. Replacing firefighters. D. Making final decisions.
15、Which is the most suitable title for the text?
A.AI is helping people fight wildfires
B.AI can fight wildfires automatically
C.AI is used to fight Colorado’s wildfires
D.AI replaces firemen in fighting wildfires
二、七选五（共5小题；每小题3分，满分15分）
学科网（北京）股份有限公司16、根据短文内容,从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
Reading is not just an important professional skill. ①______ Like any skill worth
mastering, a reading habit requires time and dedication to develop. It is, however, a
lifelong source of enjoyment and entertainment and an affordable hobby for anyone who
wants to pick up a book.
Improve your reading skills.
In order to build your reading habit and enjoy your reading to the fullest, begin
practicing good reading skills. For example: read for content, look up unfamiliar words, learn
to appreciate context and become familiar with literary devices. Reading for learning and
enjoyment is never a quick run. ②______
Find ways to connect reading to your everyday life.
③______ You can join book clubs. These usually meet weekly or bi-monthly and are a
good way of motivating you to read and also meeting people who are also committed to good
reading habits. Book clubs also give you chances to talk about what you read and the benefit
of talking to multiple intelligent and interested readers.
④______
A basketball player can't practice if she doesn't have her ball and sneakers ready.
Reading is the same as any other skill. Try to get subscriptions. Trade or special interest
magazines are a good way of keeping current reading material nearby. ⑤______ Barnes and
Noble, as well as Amazon, have e-Readers and a substantial selection of digital books for sale
or loan. Libraries often offer free e-book loans, too.
A. Set daily or weekly goals.
B. Keep reading materials handy.
C. Also, you can consider to be an e-Reader.
D. Instead, take your time, nurture your skills at your own pace.
E. Set aside regular time to enjoy your spot and always bring along your current reading.
F. It is easier to grow your reading skills if you make reading a part of your daily schedule.
G. It is also a way to enjoy informative and inspiring works that enrich our life experiences.
三、完形填空（（共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分）
When I was around six years old, we had a neighbor, Dave Juliano. As a car
fancier，he was always working on his old car in his carport, during which I would
go to him with 1 . He would never be 2 of explaining why he was doing certain
things in a certain order. We also had interesting 3 about his life. We 4 with each
other until he moved away one day. In spite of a strong sense of 5 for quite a few days,
学科网（北京）股份有限公司my life went on.
6 , I ran into Dave two decades later in a restaurant for breakfast. He
appeared much older and I had grown up. He said he was living on his own, 7 by a dog.
In the following days, I would always 8 Dave and his dog at breakfast and we
talked like before. He was still passionate about cars and 9 car shows of each
season, and he had been eager to attend one but couldn’t make it by himself. I 10 to
myself secretly that I would take him there, but I always 11 out one after one for one
reason or another and kept saying I’d go for next show. However, our next show never
came. I was 12 that Dave had passed away days ago, which came as a 13 to
me at that moment. I 14 not to have tears on my cheeks. I learned a 15 lesson
for that: Never put off doing something with those who meant a lot to you.
17、A. satisfaction B. respect C. pleasure D. curiosity
18、A. aware B. tired C. typical D. ashamed
19、A. experiments B. strategies C. conversations D. predictions
20、A. connected B. conflicted C. cooperated D. quarreled
21、A. identity B. humor C. loss D. smell
22、A. Unfortunately B. Normally C. Gradually D.
Unexpectedly
23、A. impressed B. accompanied C. injured D. frightened
24、A. encountered B. inquired C. distracted D. interrupted
25、A. figured out B. participated in C. lived up with D. kept track of
26、A. introduced B. explained C. promised D. proposed
27、A. found B. carried C. burned D. missed
28、A. implied B. informed C. reminded D. permitted
29、A. shock B. relief C. warning D. chance
30、A. ensured B. decided C. struggled D. claimed
31、A. stressful B. painful C. funny D. perfect
四、短文填空（共10题；每小题2分，满分20分）
32、Today, environmental problems have been the greatest risk to life on Earth.
Scientists are thinking of ways to ①_______（low） this risk. There is no doubt ②_______
humankind is drawn towards Mars, with dreams of making ③_______ our second home.
However, radiation is the biggest problem we will have to solve in order to settle on Mars.
Radiation levels on the surface of Mars are two and a half times ④_______（high） than
学科网（北京）股份有限公司those on the International Space Station. ⑤_______（expose） to high levels of radiation
may increase the risks of contracting cancer and other diseases.
Dust storms are common throughout the year and cover the entire planet for weeks,
blocking sunlight from reaching the surface. Perhaps more ⑥_______（important）, these
storms, made up of fine dust ⑦_______（catch） in the atmosphere, can affect energy
production for long periods.
To live on Mars, we should find permanent shelter that ⑧_______（offer）long-term
protection from radiation. We could build a special structure near the Red Planet's freezing
north pole. It would protect us against radiation and keep inner atmospheric pressure constant
as well.
For now, human settlement of Mars is decades away. Regardless, it seems that humans
⑨_______（live） on Mars may well happen a lot sooner ⑩_______ most people believe.
Until we are finally able to live on Mars, we need to take much better care of our own.
五、短文改错（共15分）
33、假定英语课上老师要求同桌之间交换修改作文，请你修改你同桌写的以下作文。
文中共有 10处语言错误，每句中最多有两处。每处错误仅涉及一个单词的增加、删
除或修改。
增加:在缺词处加一个漏字符号(∧),并在其下面写出该加的词。
删除:把多余的词用斜线(\)划掉。
修改:在错的词下划一横线，并在该词下面写出修改后的词。
注意:
1.每处错误及其修改均仅限一词；
2.只允许修改10处，多者(从第11处起)不计分。
Today I will share the story of one of my classmate. My classmate, who parents are
serving in the army, is popular with us. Her parents are such busy that they have little time to
accompany her. At an early age, she learns to be independent. At school, she is not only strict
with her, but also active in helping others. Besides, she tries to do everything she can meet
teachers' requirements. Fortunately, she developed a serious disease last year. Heard the sad
news, we were filled with anxiety. To everyone's relief, after a period of treatment, she has
been fully recovered. I'm surely she will have a bright future.
六、书面表达（共25分）
34、假定你是李华，你的外国好友Steven沉迷于网络，导致成绩下降。请你用英语给
他写一封邮件，帮助他戒除网瘾，内容包括：
学科网（北京）股份有限公司1. 表本安慰；
2. 说明网瘾的危害；
3. 介绍戒除网瘾的方法。
注意：
1.写作词数应为80左右；
2.请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
Dear Steven,
___________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________
Yours,
Li Hua
学科网（北京）股份有限公司参考答案
1、A
2、D
3、D
4、B
5、A
6、B
7、C
8、D
9、B
10、A
11、A
12、C
13、D
14、B
15、A
16、①-⑤GDFBC
17、D
18、B
19、C
20、A
21、C
22、D
23、B
24、A
25、D
26、C
27、D
28、B
29、A
30、C
31、B
学科网（北京）股份有限公司32 、
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an
33、
Today I will share the story of one of my . My classmate, parents are
serving in the army, is popular with us. Her parents are busy that they have little time
to accompany her. At an early age, she to be independent. At school, she is
not only strict with , but also active in helping others. Besides, she tries to do
everything she can meet teachers' requirements. , she developed a serious
disease last year. the sad news, we were filled with anxiety. To everyone's relief,
after a period of treatment, she has fully recovered. I'm she will have a bright
future.
34、Dear Steven,
I’m sorry to hear that your grades have declined because of your addiction to the
Internet. I’m sending you positive thoughts to help you.
As a high school student, it is important for you to acknowledge the danger of the
Internet addiction. It can have a detrimental effect on your academic performance.
Besides, long hours spent sitting in front of a screen can negatively impact your
physical health.
Now, I want to offer you some advice on overcoming the Internet addiction.
You’d better engage in hobbies and explore activities that bring joy offline. And you
should take care of your physical and mental well-being through exercise. I believe,
with determination and support，you can regain control and lead a balanced life.
Yours,
Li Hua
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