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2022-2023学年度上学期八校联合体期中试卷
高三英语试题
(考试时间:100分钟 满分120分)
本试卷分为第I卷(选择题)和第II卷(非选择题)两部分
第I卷(选择题部分 共70分)
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,并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
A
Paragliding(滑翔伞运动) is a kind of flying. but instead of the wing(机翼) being made of metal, wood or plastic, it is made of nylon or polyester. The wing is attached to a harness(安全) by lines where a pilot sits, similar to a parachute(降落伞).
Is it safe?
Paragliding is as safe as sailing and deep-sea diving. The big advantage is that it’s probably the slowest form of flying, so if you do crash, you’ll hit the ground quite gently! It’s a very relaxing sport as you’re mostly sitting down. Yet, you’ll probably experience pain in the parts of the body you didn’t know you had while learning, but many of those will be due to the walk up the training hill to start.
Where do I learn?
There are lots of schools, mainly based inland by suitable hills or mountains, and there are also schools on the coast near high mountains. These are very attractive, though the scenery of landing in the sea seems to discourage beginners! It takes seven days to get your basic license;then you’re free to fly independently at sites across the country.
What do I need?
Pilots normally wear warm clothes in case they get very high up, and a helmet in case they fall down on landing. In terms of equipment, schools provide basic training, canopies, harnesses, etc. However, you’ll probably want to buy your own more advanced equipment, which you’ll be able to choose much better once you’ve tried some out on your course.
Who can do it?
There’s no upper age limit if your instructor judges you are able, but the youngest is 14. Anybody with good eyesight and good balance is a good paraglider pilot.
Flying a paraglider is a great sport. We hope to see you in the air with us this season!
1. What do you know about paragliding?
A. It’s exciting but tiring. B. It’s safe and relaxing.
C. It’s attractive but expensive. D. It’s fast