2023届四川省绵阳市高中高三第三次诊断性考试英语试题（含解析）

2023届四川省绵阳市高中高三第三次诊断性考试英语试题 学校:_____姓名：_____班级：_____考号：_____ 一、阅读理解 Universities are working harder than ever to attract prospective students to their campuses. One of their main strategies is to upgrade on-campus accommodations and attract students with the promise of resort-style living. Massachusetts Institute of Technology-Simmons Hall MIT is home to Simmons Hall, the beloved freshman dorm that offers beautiful views of Cambridge, a two-story movie theater, and a ball pit designed to provide stress mon areas are equipped with TVs and gaming systems, and the in-house dining hall and late night café come in handy for students pulling those occasional all-nighters. 62% of Simmons residents live in single rooms, so students can enjoy their privacy while still staying connected to the spirited Simmons community. University of Cincinnati-Morgens Hall The University of Cincinnati’s recently restored Morgens Hall boasts floor-to-ceiling views and luxury apartment-style living. These 2-person, 3-person, and 8-person rooms feature full kitchens, huge closets, and plenty of storage space. The entire building is full of neat tricks, from windows that darken with the touch of a button to eco-friendly heating and cooling technology. Pomona College-Dialynas & Sontag Hall Small liberal arts school Pomona College has not one but two of the best college dorms. Dialynas Hall and Sontag Hall, both constructed in 2011, gained national praise for their energy efficient design and are beloved by students for their modern look. Students live in suite-style rooms in arrangements of three to six bedrooms. There’s a drop-down movie screen, a rooftop garden and playing field for pick-up games. Students can learn more about their dorm’s sustainable design by spending time in the in-house eco-classrooms. 1．Which dorm is better for a student longing for privacy A．Simmons hall. B．Morgens Hall. C．Dialynas Hall. D．Sontag Hall. 2．What do Morgens Hall and Dialynas & Sontag Hall have in common A．They are big-sized. B．They help to save money. C．They have TVs in the walls. D．They are environmentally-friendly. 3．Why do these colleges try to improve their student dorms A．To promote low-carbon lifestyle. B．To make campuses more inviting. C．To test energy-efficient buildings. D．To encourage game-based learning. Benjamin Alexander, a 38-year-old man from Northampton shire, became the first athlete to represent Jamaica in an alpine skiing event (高山滑雪) at the Winter Olympics. But his story started in 2015. When he saw friends did the sport so skillfully, he was in awe and decided to take a ski lesson.” That first time, I fell 27 times on the way down the hill. I think a lot of people would have given up at that point.” “But I kind of just took that as the baseline. If I can aim for falling less than 27 times on the next hill, then I am progressing.” However, it wasn’t until two years later that Benjamin considered seriou ... ...