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1、鄂尔多斯市2022-2023学年高三上学期期中阶段性测试英 语第一部分：阅读理解（共两节，满分40分）第一节：（共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分）阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上涂黑。AWhat is identity theft?Identity theft occurs when someone steals your personal information to take over your credit accounts, open new ones, access bank accounts, or commit many other

2、 crimes in your name and at your expense. When it strikes, the effects can be disastrous. Whats more, because it frequently involves no physical theft, identity theft may not be noticed by its victims until significant damage has already been done-often several months and thousands of pounds later.

3、Its estimated that more than 100, 000 people are affected by identity theft in the UK each year, costing the British economy over 1.3 billion annually.How does it happen?These are some of the ways crooksget hold of your personal information: Fake emailsYou may receive an email seemingly from, say, y

4、our bank requesting that you follow a link and key information into a website that looks very similar to your banks own site but is in fact a fake. Pretext phone callsA crook pretending to be an official from, for example, your bank may phone up asking you to give personal or account details as a se

5、curity check. Dishonest peopleSometimes sales assistants, unbeknown to you, swipe your card through a machine which records its details. At the workplace, a fellow employee can use your personal details fraudulently.How can you protect yourself?Be careful who you give your personal details to, and t

6、ear up documents like credit-card slips before you throw them away. Dont make this serious crime easy for crooks!1. What do we know about identity theft according to the passage?A. It is a frequent physical theft.B. It is only committed by strangers.C. It is easy to be noticed by victims.D. It is co

7、stly to individuals and society.2. Identity theft may happen when.A. you receive an email from your bankB. you give personal details to a fake websiteC. you are requested to pay in cash by sales assistantsD. you tear bank documents before throwing them away3. What is the text?A. A financial survey.C

8、. A security report.B. A book review.D. A history paper.The idea of climbing Everest disgusted me. The mountain came to represent the opposite of everything that I loved and respected about climbing. What had once been the final mountain climbing goal became the focus of a commercial guiding industr

9、y. Over the years, the crowds at Base Camp grew, leaving behind tons of trash. Whenever I was asked whether Id climb Everest, my answer was always the same: not interested.Thats probably where my personal Everest story would have ended, were it not fbr an old friend and his obsession （执念）with one of

10、 the greatest mysteries. In 1999, Thom Pollard began to explore and found the remains of George Mallory, the celebrated British climber who disappeared while attempting to be the first to climb Everest. But Mallorys partner, Sandy Irvine, and the camera he had likely carried, were not found. The mou

11、ntain climbing world has been wondering whether they might have reached the top in 1924.Pollards story moved me. I began to pack fbr the climb and expected that our advanced equipment would make it manageable, perhaps easy. I was wrong. On the highest point on the planet, I was more tired than Id ev

12、er been in any climbing. Along the way, I continuously tipped my hat, not just to Mallory and Irvine but to anyone who has the drive to push himself or herself up this route. My search was in vain, but I began to reconsider Everest.I witnessed many climbers, who were much more than just self-centere

13、d tourists. We shared route information, weather forecasts, and family photos all united around common goals.I went to Everest to seek Irvine. But in the end, I found something more difficult to get: the spirit that Irvine and Mallory shared. It was hiding in plain sight, right where it has always b

14、een: inside the brave souls who risk so much to follow in storied adventurers5 footsteps up Everest.4. What is the main reason why the author hated climbing Everest?A. He changed his climbing goal.B. Everest was seriously polluted by trash.C. Everest became an industry to make money.D. The mountain

15、was too crowded with climbers.5. Why did the author climb Everest later?A. Because he desired to challenge himself.B. Because he got motivated by Thom Pollard.C. Because his old friend persuaded him to climb again.D. Because he wanted to follow the footsteps of Mallory and Irvine.6. What does the un

16、derlined phrase “tipped my hat“ in Paragraph 3 mean?A. Expressed my gratitude.B. Proved my determination.C. Relieved the tiredness.D. Showed my respect.7. What is the last paragraph mainly about?A. Admiration for the climbers.B. Concern about the risk.C. Confidence about the journey.D. Hope fbr Ever

17、est9s future.China has released the first national draft guideline on the use of self-driving vehicles for public transport, a key move in speeding up the large-scale commercialization of autonomous driving technology and encouraging local authorities to create the relevant management policies, indu

18、stry experts said.The country will encourage the use of self-driving vehicles such as buses in an enclosed Bus Rapid Transit or BRT system, and allow autonomous vehicles to offer taxi services under simple and relatively controllable scenarios（方案）.The national draft rules on self-driving vehicles ar

19、e expected to better regulate the whole industry,providing a reference and guidance for local authorities that have yet to issue similar guidelines.The draft regulation classified autonomous vehicles into three types:conditionally,highly and fully autonomous vehicles, depending on the degree of thei

20、r autonomous capacity.The guideline said the first two types should have human drivers. Remote drivers or safety supervisors are essential for fully autonomous vehicles. In addition, safety should be the top priority in the management of self-driving vehicles. The guideline also requires that the ro

21、utes of autonomous vehicles should be far away from heavily populated areas such as schools hospitals and large shopping malls.Since China has taken the lead in the research development and application of autonomous driving technologies, the latest move will encourage self-driving companies to carry

22、 out road tests and commercial operations of robotaxi services in more cities, promoting the large-scale commercial use of autonomous vehicles across the nation.Some local governments have already rolled out a series of supportive policies to promote the commercialization of autonomous driving techn

23、ology. For instance in July, Beijing launched Chinas first pilot area for commercial autonomous driving vehicle services. However, a supervisor will still sit in the front passenger seat to ensure safety.Currently, only a few countries have rolled out policies at the national level that support the

24、development of autonomous vehiclessaid Lyu Jinghong, an intelligent-mobility analyst. Lyu added that clear regulations at the national level will encourage local governments and autonomous driving companies to speed up the application of self-driving technology.8. What is the significance of the nat

25、ional draft guideline of self-driving vehicles?A. It sets a good example for many other countries.B. It serves as a good reference for local guidelinesC. It ensures the safety awareness of remote drivers.D. It encourages the use of household self-driving vehicles.9. What is the classification of sel

26、f-driving vehicles based on?A. The limit of their speed.B. The level of automation.C. The presence of drivers.D. The range of travel route10. Which word can best describe Lyus attitude towards the national guideline?A. Favourable. B. Pessimistic. C. Critical.D. Conservative11. Which is the most suit

27、able title for the text?A. China launches the first pilot area for self-drivingB. Companies carry out road tests of robotaxi servicesC. Chinas first self-driving vehicles guideline releasedD. A breakthrough in commercialization of new technologyThe worlds biggest electric vehicle a 45-ton mining dum

28、p trucknamed the eDumper - may have to give up its throne. The newcomer,powered with both electricity and a reserve of hydrogen fuel, is going tosteal that title as the largest electric mining truck.London-based Anglo American is developing the beast of amachine - it weighs 290 tons - as part of its

29、 sustainable mining vision. The conceptual work is done, but U.K-based Williams AdvancedEngineering will bring the truck to life. The idea is to replace the vehicles diesel engine with a high-power modular lithium-ion battery. We are delighted to be involved in this innovative and exciting project w

30、hich shows the potential of battery technology that can adapt to increased demands, from automotive and motorsport to heavy duty industrialapplicationsj Craig Wilson, managing director of Williams Advanced Engineering, said.While the eDumper - a mining truck used to move stones from the sides of mou

31、ntains in Switzerland relies entirely on pure electricity and pure physics for power, the Anglo American truck will use both a lithium-ion battery and a hydrogen fuel cell module. Altogether, the new truck will have over 1,000 Kilowatt hours of energy storage.Hydrogen fuel is a clean fuel that produ

32、ces only water as a by-product when consumed in a fuel cell. Its typically produced from natural gas, nuclear power, or renewable wind and solar power. Adding hydrogen fuel cells to the vehicles battery will allow the truck to run for longer periods of time without recharging.Theres also a third typ

33、e of power that comes into play with the Anglo American truck: kinetic （动力的）energy created through the process of regenerative braking . When an electric vehicle - be it the Anglo American truck, or the eDumper - rolls down a hill, that movement creates electrical energy for the battery as you brake

34、. The electric motors power the car through the batterys stored energy, but can also become mini generators that return some energy back to the battery.After Anglo American finishes test trials with the truck, the firm will conduct studies to understand how the trucks power units can be used to prov

35、ide energy storage in other applications.12. What can be known about “the eDumper”?A. It weighs more than 290 tons.B. It is powered by hydrogen fuel.C. It will no longer be the largest electric truck.D. It will discourage buyers for being expensive.13. What can be inferred from Craig Wilsons words?A

36、. Battery technology is the key to updating vehicles.B. Battery technology is the basis of manufacturing trucks.C. The development of the lithium-ion battery is limited.D. The future of the lithium-ion battery is promising.14. What is the benefit of adopting hydrogen fuel cells?A. It can save a lot

37、of money.B. Vehicles become more eco-friendly.C. It has no environmental impact at all.D. Vehicles no longer need to be recharged.15. According to paragraph 5, which of the following can be a feature of regenerative braking?A. Autonomous braking.B. Energy transformation.C. Simple operation.D. zero-c

38、arbon emission.第二节（共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分）根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。Picture this: youve just settled into your workday and pulled up that big report you need to finish, when a friend sends you a couple of celebrity videos on WeChat. 16 And then before you know, an hour has gone by while that big r

39、eport sits, ignored, on your desk. So how does that come about?To understand this, we conducted a series of studies with 6,445 people. Through this research, we identified three factors: the amount of media the person has already viewed, the similarity of the media theyve viewed, and the manner in w

40、hich they viewed the media.We found the order and types of content we consume can affect our decision to keep consuming similar content. But what drives this effect? 17 When something feels more accessible, it becomes easier to process, leading us to enjoy it more.These results also explain why its

41、so easy to get distracted by apps on social media at work. 18 They offer bite-sized content that makes it easy to quickly consume several videos in a row. They often automatically suggest similar content, and many of them even automatically start playing similar videos, reducing the potential for in

42、terruptions.19 To fight the pull, make an effort to just watch one video. If you really want to watch multiple in a row, choose videos that seem unrelated. You can also use a social media timer that urges you to take a break after a certain amount of time, or even just consciously remind yourself to

43、 consume different kinds of content.So, if youre struggling to climb out of a rabbit hole, try to find ways to reduce the similarity, repetitiveness, and relatedness of the content you*re consuming. 20 Once you manage to break free, you*ll be back at that big report in no time.A. It can be difficult

44、, but its not impossible.B. You figure you*ll just take a few minutes to watch them.C. Accessibility refers to how familiar a given kind of content feels.D. These platforms are designed to trap viewers in a social media rabbit hole.E. Prior research suggests that the three factors all increase the a

45、ccessibility of similar media.F. The good news is, a better understanding of the problem can give us the tools to escape it.G. This will become a problem if it keeps you from doing the things you actually want to be doing. 第三部分语言知识运用（共两节，满分45分） 第一节（共20小题；每小题分，满分30分）阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出可以填

46、入空白处的最佳选项。My college experience was rewarding, but one of the most difficult periods of my life. Istruggled to get the 21 between being a student athlete and trying to 22 my classmates academically.As 23 as college was, no one 24 me about an even greater challenge ahead:25 from the sport I love and

47、making that transition （过渡）into the real world. For the majority of student athletes, it seems unavoidable. I experienced all kinds of 26. not knowinghow to be a（n） 27 person.Three months after graduation, I was working toward a new 28 of becoming a sports anchor. While I was making $8 an hour at a

48、TV station, many of my 29 were still playing on the 30 tour. I was happy for them, but watching them continue their athletic 31was painful. Letting go of tennis and my 32 as a star athlete was one of the greatestchallenges Ive ever had to 33.I was left with two choices: I could either 34 myself to t

49、he pain and continue to lookback at the 35“door”, or I could take what Id learned as a(n)36, accept thechallenge and fight to 37 myself.Now I have tapped all the skills I developed to 38 the working world: time management, effective communication and teamwork. And I have learned a lesson that I have 39 unti