2023届陕西省西安市等2地高三下学期三模英语试题（含答案）.docx

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1、2023届陕西省西安市等2地高三下学期三模英语试题学校:姓名：班级：考号：一、阅读理解MethuselahUntil 2013, Methuselah, an ancient bristlecone pine （狐尾松）,had been the oldest known organism on Earth. While Methuselah still stands at the ripe old age of 4,848 in the White Mountains of California, in Inyo National Forest, another bristlecone pi

2、ne which was unnamed in the area was discovered to be over 5,000 years old. Methuselah and the unnamed pines exact locations are kept a close secret in order to protect them.You can still visit the woods where Methuselah hides, but youll have to guess at which tree it is Could this one be it?Sarv-e

3、AbarquSarv-e Abarqu, also called the Zoroastrian Sarv”, is a cypress（柏树）tree in Yazd Province, Iran. The tree is estimated to be at least 4,000 years old. Having lived through the dawn of human civilization not far away, it is considered an Iranian national monument. Many have noted that Sarv-e Abar

4、qu is most likely the oldest living thing in Asia.Llangernyw Yew（紫衫）This incredible yew is in a small churchyard of St. Digains Church in Llangernyw village, North Wales, United Kingdom. About 4,000 years old, the Llangernyw Yew was planted sometime in the prehistoric Bronze Age and its still growin

5、g! In 2002, the tree was named as one of 50 great British trees by the Tree Council.The SenatorThough the Senator suffered tragedy in 2012 after a fire caused much of the tree to fall down, this iconic tree still stands. Formerly located in Florida, the Senator was widely considered the oldest of it

6、s species known to exist. It was also likely the largest U. S. tree of any species east of the Mississippi River. Estimated to have been around 3,500 years old, the Senator was used as a landmark for the Seminole Indians and other native tribes. The Senators size was particularly impressive because

7、it went through many hurricanes, including one in 1925 which reduced its height by 40 feet.1. Why will visitors be puzzled when they want to see Methuselah? A. They cant understand why it can be so old.1 .写信目的；2 .雕塑展的时间、地点、内容等。注意：1 ,词数100左右;2 .可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。参考答案:1. D 2. B 3. B4. D5. B6. B7. A8. C9

8、. A10. C11. D12. A13. D14. A15. C16. C17. G18. F19. A20. E21. A 22. B23. B24. D 25. C 26. C 27. D 28. B 29. A30. A 31. C32. D33. A 34. B 35. C 36. C37. B 38. D39. A 40. D41. to 42. evident 43. industries 44. and 45. rapidly 46. has had47. falling 48. to continue 49. recovery 50. which/that51. 1. kee

9、ping 一keep52. 除look后的for53. immediate 一immediately54. mother 前加 the55. either too56. times time57. grow 一grew58. er His59. how 一what60. pleasing 一pleased52. One possible version:Dear Allen,Knowing that you are enthusiastic about sculpture, Im writing to invite you to join me to attend the first outd

10、oor sculpture exhibition in our city.The exhibition is going to be held at Dongshan Park next Sunday. During the exhibition, you will be offered a chance to admire more than 150 selected sculptures by 100 sculptors. Besides, we can listen to the explanations of professional volunteers and ask them q

11、uestions about sculpture. Most importantly, it will be a valuable place where we can share ideas with others. I believe you will definitely learn a lot. If it appeals to you, shall we meet at the gate of the park at 9:00 am next Sunday?Looking forward to your early reply.Yours,Li HuaB , They dont kn

12、ow how to protect it in its location.C. They dont believe it is a tree over 5,000 years old.D. They cant find out its specific location in the woods.2. Which of the following is regarded as an Iranian national monument?A. Methuselah. B. Sarv-e Abarqu. C. Llangernyw Yew. D. The Senator.3. What did th

13、e tree Senator go through?A. It was once burned to the ground.B. It was once cut short by a hurricane.C. It was once used to protect the Seminole Indians.D. It was once named as the greatest British tree.In 1971,1 became a friend of Dave Scott, a former The Globe and Mail reporter. One day Dave and

14、I were having a friendly argument about writing. I said that writing fiction is an art with which people had to be born, while non-fiction writing is a skill that could be learned. Daves position was that although the quality of writing could be enhanced by improving skills, all writing needs natura

15、l talent.I bet （打赌）Dave twenty-five dollars that within a year I could develop sufficient non-fiction writing skills to have an article published in The Globe and Mail. Dave took the bet, and I started to look for non-fiction writing courses, Luckily, one day an advertisement about a writing course

16、drew my attention. Because it emphasized the course covered both fiction and non-fiction writing, it seemed to be exactly what I wanted.After completing the course, which took about six months, I was ready to submit an article to The Globe and Mail. I wrote one about a card game called “Forty five”,

17、 which is very popular in the Maritimes, The newspaper titled it Count the Cards and ran it on the Op-ed page （专栏版）. I received fifty dollars from The Globe and Mail and twenty-five dollars from Dave.After this success, I carried a stopwatch for a couple of weeks and kept track of time wasted throug

18、h no fault of my own, such as waiting for elevators, subways and streetcars, being stopped at red lights, and watching TV commercials, And I turned the results into another article. The Globe and Mail titled this one Time s A Wasting, and sent me another fifty dollars.4. What was Daves opinion about

19、 writing?A. The quality of writing couldnt be improved easily.B. Writing fiction is easier than writing non-fiction.C. Writing shouldnt be really considered art.D. All writing requires a gift.5. . What aspect of the course caused the author to choose it?A. It focused on improving non-fiction writing

20、 skills.B. It covered both fiction and non-fiction writing.C. It was supported by The Globe and Mail.D. It had very famous writing teachers.6. Why did the author keep track of time wasted?A. To win the bet with his friend.B. To prepare for his new writing.C. To study how people made use of time.D. T

21、o break his bad habit of wasting time.7. What does the authors experience mainly tell us?A. We can write non-fiction well through learning.B. Confidence can help people succeed.C. Not everyone has a gift for writing.D. Better late than never.The Quwwat-ul-Islam Mosque complex in New Delhi is home to

22、 an ancient wonder of metal work - the Iron Pillar （柱）of Qutub Minar, which is very unusually resistant to rust （铁锈）.This 1,600-year-old monument measures 7.21 meters tall, has a diameter of 41 centimeters and weighs about 6 tons.Even though it has spent all that time outdoors, the Pillar of Qutub M

23、inar shows almost no sign of rust damage. There was a time when many believed that the rust-resistant pillar was made out of some mysterious, non-earthly metal, while others believed that whoever made it used an extremely modern technique that was lost in the mists of time. That second theory is tec

24、hnically true, as metallurgists showed in a paper published in the journal Current Science.R. Balasubramanian, co-author of the study, called the pillar “living evidence fbr the skill of metallurgists of ancient India”, explaining that the iron structure features a protective layer called “misawite”

25、 - a substance that forms a barrier between metal and rust. The formation of misawite is caused by the high phosphorus （磷）content in the iron.While modem iron has a phosphorus content of under 0.05%, the iron that the Iron Pillar of Qutub Minar is made of contains as much as 1 percent phosphorus. Ac

26、cording to Dr. Balasubramanian, instead of removing the phosphorus from the iron as workers do today to prevent the metal from breaking up, ancient people kept it in, and simply kept hitting the pillar hard with hammers to push the phosphorus from the core towards the surface. This kept the iron str

27、ong, and also led to the formation of the misawite barrier.As is often the case with these ancient wonders, they can be easily harmed by humans. The pillar gained a reputation for bringing good luck to whoever managed to wrap their arms around the metal structure, and more and more people engaged in

28、 the practice over the years. But the misawite barrier is an extremely thin layer, so the practice has led to a visible discoloration of the pillar near its base. Luckily, authorities realized the danger and built a protective fence around the pillar.8. What is a probable reason that the Iron Pillar

29、 of Qutub Minar can resist rust?A. Its structure is extremely strong.B. It contains some mysterious metal.C. Its outside is covered with misawite.D. It was made out of some non-earthly metal.9. What does R. Balasubramanian think of the iron pillar?A. Important.B. Ordinary.C. Imperfect.D. Dangerous.1

30、0. Why did the ancient workers hit the iron pillar with hammers?A. To check its quality.B. To remove phosphorus from the iron.C. To push the phosphorus towards its surface.D. To produce more phosphorus in the pillars core.11. What effect has peoples touching had on the iron pillar?A. Improving its q

31、uality.B. Making it more popular.C. Bringing good luck to itD. Weakening its barrier layer.In a major step forward for monitoring the biodiversity of marine(海洋的)systems, a new study published in the journal Environmental DNA details how Monterey Bay Aquarium Research Institute(MBARI) researchers are

32、 using autonomous underwater robots to sample environmental DNA(eDNA), which allows scientists to detect the presence of aquatic species from the tiny bits of genetic(遗传学的)material they leave behind. This “DNA soup offers clues about biodiversity changes in sensitive areas and the presence of rare o

33、r endangered species-all critical to understanding and preserving a healthy ocean.Researchers combined two novel autonomous platforms developed by MB ARI for this study-the Long-Range Autonomous Underwater Vehicle(LRAUV) and the Environmental Sample Processor(ESP). The LRAUV can travel for weeks at

34、a time and for hundreds of kilometers. It can enable more frequent sampling in remote sites than traditional research ships. The ESP is a robotic laboratory-in-a-carT that filters(过滤)seawater and preserves eDNA for future study. By equipping an LRAUV with ESP technology, researchers can monitor the

35、ocean better.“We know that eDNA is an incredibly powerful tool for studying ocean communities, but weve been limited by what we can accomplish using expensive crewed research ships. Now, autonomous technology is helping us make better use of our time and resources to study previously unsurveyed regi

36、ons of the ocean J said Kobun Truelove, a biological oceanographer at MB ARI and the lead author of the paper.Marine biodiversity is a measure of the abundance of individuals and species in the ocean. This interconnected mixture of organisms supports food webs, produces the air we breathe, and regul

37、ates our climate. Autonomous tools like the LRAUV and ESP enable MB ARI researchers to monitor changes in sensitive ecosystems in ways that were not possible previously.Ship-based research will continue to play an important role in oceanographic studies, but adding new autonomous technology to the t

38、oolkit will expand capacity for research, monitoring, and resource management J said Truelove.12. What do the underlined words aquatic species“ in paragraph 1 refer to?A Those living in water.B. Those growing near water.C Those becoming endangered.D. Those consuming eDNA.13. What can the LRAUV do?A.

39、 Filter seawater effectively.B , Preserve eDNA for future study.C. Travel for months at a time in the ocean.D. Reach remote areas of the ocean frequently.14. What can we infer from Trueloves words?A. Autonomous technology is more economical and efficient.B Ship-based research is more time-saving and

40、 energy-saving.C. Autonomous robots have entirely replaced traditional research ships.D. Crewed research ships help researchers study new parts of the ocean.15 . What can be the best title for the text?A. Researchers Discover a “DNA Soup”B. Autonomous Technology Needs ImprovingC. Robots Sample eDNA

41、to Monitor Ocean HealthD. The Biodiversity of the Ocean Needs Protection二、七选五When your work performance is falling, your personal life will certainly be affected. 16 However, if you are equipped with some effective methods, you can absolutely improve your work performance.Get clear on your goals. Wi

42、th a clear goal in your mind, you are more likely to take action. 17 For each set of goals, decide your own time frame. Refer to these goals on a regular basis and make sure that you are noting the progress you are making.Plan each day the night before. If you have no daily plan of action, you tend

43、to end up fighting lots of small fires at work. 18 As a consequence, your work productivity suffers. Therefore, it is necessary to take the time to plan for the next day.19 You should never spend all your time on the tasks you have to complete each day. Instead, take time out to spend with your coll

44、eagues. Therefore, you should make a plan on what you need to do each day and write it in details.Celebrate your success. Managing your mind is the key to your moving forward. The best way to keep a good state is to celebrate your achievements. You should do this regularly. 20In a word, if you want

45、to improve your work performance, you should have a clear action plan and know what needs to be done and how it should be done. If you apply these ways to your life, you will become an excellent performer.A. Create a daily action plan.B. Improve your relationship greatly.C. You have to face various

46、challenges.D. Having a clear idea can give you proper directions.E. Only in this way can you keep your motivation up.F. This can stop you doing important tasks that need doing.G. Therefore, try writing down the goals you want to achieve.三、完形填空I manage a financial department. I recently 21 my team th

47、at if they exceeded （超过）their goal, the company would22 them to a very good Italian restaurant thatwe all love. They exceeded the goal by a lot, so I made a 23 for the sixteen of us.On the day of our outing, we were seated right away and the waitress took our drink order. Then, the waitress told us

48、that she was sorry, because the person who was24 to be helping her didnt 25 ,So she had to 26 our party and other customers on her own.She looked at me in 27 when I told her that I would 28 for everything on one check instead of 29 checks. Our ordering was a little chaotic （混乱的）.We were busy having fun and conversation, so none of us 30 that. The food was delicious and we enjoyed it very much. It came time for the bill and, as was 31 to me when I made the reservation, the restaurant 32 an 18% tip to the bill. The bill