1、2023届四川省成都市高中毕业班第二次诊断性检测英语试题学校:_姓名：_班级：_考号：_一、未知How do you decide which charities to support? If a charity receives a high ranking, it must be effective at meeting its mission. Therefore, we pick some international charities that rank A+ in terms of financial health, accountability, and transparency
2、.International Childrens FundThe mission of the International Childrens Fund (ICF) is to come to the aid of needy children worldwide since 1987. This charity distributes life-saving food, clothing, and medicine and it supports the construction of orphanages, schools, churches and vocational training
3、 centers across the African continent. ICF uses an impressive 99.7 percent of its funding for projects.Direct ReliefWith a history of over 7 decades, Direct Relief (DR) is a humanitarian organization with a mission to improve the health and lives of people affected by poverty and emergencies. DRs as
4、sistance programs focus on emergency preparedness and disaster relief, disease prevention and treatment of the most vulnerable populations. DR uses a 99.4 percent of its funding for programs.MAP InternationalSince its foundation in 1954, MAP has served millions of people. Its mission is to provide m
5、edicines and health supplies to those in need around the world so they might experience life to the fullest. At present, MAP is responding to recent emergencies that include areas hit by earthquakes or hurricanes, as well as helping refugees. Contributions go a long way here; a $25 donation provides
6、 $1,500 of medicine. A notable 99 percent of its funding is used for aid programs.Books for Africa Books for Africa organization collects, sorts, ships and distributes books that are donated by publishers, schools, libraries, organizations, and individuals. Volunteers choose books that are age and s
7、ubject appropriate. Enough books for entire classes are sent. To date, 41 million books have been distributed to once-empty libraries and rural schools in every African country. This organization, founded 35 years ago, also uses 99 percent of its funding for its missions.1What does MAP focus on?ABui
8、lding schools.BImproving peoples fitness.CPreventing natural disasters.DSupplying studying materials.2Which charity has the longest history?ADirect Relief.BBooks for Africa.CMAP International.DInternational Childrens Fund.3What do the listed charities have in common?AThe people who founded them.BThe
9、 region they offer help to.CThe organization that sponsors them.DThe reputation they enjoy worldwide.Chinese ink paintings once were on the edge of being forgotten-at least according to a paper of Li Xiaoshan, a postgraduate art student.At the time, many Chinese painting professionals passed away wi
10、thout finding younger artists to fill their shoes. Young artists were left on their own to find breakthroughs and define themselves as artists. While extremely exaggerated (夸张), Lis comment sent shock waves through the Chinese painting community. Since then, many experimental painters have taken to
11、their studios in China, creating many astonishing and inspirational ink paintings using new methods and concepts, marking an important step for the development of contemporary Chinese paintings.Shao Ge is a representative of this new form. Born to an ordinary family in Beijing in 1962, Shao was keen
12、 on traditional Chinese paintings. As a child, he spent much of his time staring at the ink masterpieces in the Palace Museum. There was an elder neighbor, who was good at Chinese painting and calligraphy. In his spare time, the kind elder talked about traditional Chinese culture to young Shao. Some
13、 years later, Shao decided to study painting after graduating from high school. After graduating in the Beijing Arts and Crafts School in 1978, Shao was sent to work at a small crafts factory. Before long, the factory went bankrupt. Shao later passed an exam and became a painter for RongBao Zhai, a
14、famous Chinese art gallery established in 1672.This career jump allowed Shao to springboard into a lifetime of ink paintings.“At first, I just drew everything-landscapes, figures, flowers, birds, and fish,” Shao said. “But I soon found sticking to traditional thoughts and skills of Chinese paintings
15、 would be a brake on my development as a professional painter. For this reason, I decided to innovate my own style.”4What do the underlined words “fill their shoes” mean in Paragraph 2?ACalm them down.BAsk them for help.CFocus on themselves.DTake over their roles.5What does Paragraph 3 mainly introd
16、uce about Shao Ge?AHis journey to art.BHis family background.CHis neighbors influence.DHis passion for learning.6What will be probably talked about in the next paragraph?APeoples view of Shaos painting.BShaos impact on Chinese painting.CThe development of traditional painting.DShaos successful exper
17、iment in painting.7In which column of a newspaper can this text probably be found?AFashion.BFeature.CEducation.DLiterature.Some Italian architects have completed the first 3D-printed home made from clay recently. It is called TECLA, which comes from “technology” and “clay”.Its founder, Mario Cucinel
18、la, points out that building homes from earth is not new. Adobe-made from a mix of earth, water and organic material-is one of the worlds earliest construction materials, known for its firmness, and bio-degradability. He hopes that its design can become a practical option to house people who lack ad
19、equate housing due to financial issues.Over the past few years, many 3D-printed homes and communities have been conceptualized, promising low construction costs. But while previous structures were built using concrete or plastic, TECLA was mainly built from soil at the site mixed with water and fibe
20、rs from rice husks. Cucinella believes this approach can be adopted in different parts of the world, using whatever local materials are available, and could be particularly helpful in remote areas, where industrial construction materials are harder to come by.Printing with clay has its drawbacks. It
21、s a much slower process than quick-drying concrete 3D-printed homes and all-clay skyscrapers are not likely in the future. However, the use of available soil and the programs ease of construction mean that TECLA could be well-suited to provide housing in many different countries. It is estimated tha
22、t by 2030, 3 billion people will require access to accessible and affordable residences. “You can build this kind of house in many more places when you are not dependent on some specific product,” Cucinella explained.TECLA has drawn wide attention. “Im not in the position to say this will be the fut
23、ure of all houses on the planet, “Russo, another 3D-printing architect said. However, he added, “I think this revolution of 3D printing is to give people a degree of freedom in how to do things, without being connected to a big, professional industry.”8Whats the purpose of TECLA?ATo make 3D-printed
24、homes firmer.BTo assist in solving housing issues.CTo provide alternatives for house buyers.DTo help the poor through financial difficulty.9What can we learn about the construction of TECLA?AIts quite expensive.BIt takes a shorter time.CIts a demanding process.DIts flexible in material selection.10W
25、hat is Russos attitude to TECLA?AFavorable.BCritical.CDoubtful.DTolerant.11Whats the text mainly about?AA design that can replace the previous patterns.BA technology that takes the lead in architecture.CA structure where tradition meets new technology.DA trend where technology is coupled with archit
26、ecture.In 2007 a team led by Stefan Rahmstorf compared actual observations with predictions made by theoretical models for three key climate indicators: carbon dioxide, global temperature and sea-level rise. While the predictions got CO2 levels right, they were low for real temperature and sea-level
27、 rise.Climate scientists have a surprising habit: They often underestimate the climate threat. The articles reporting the underestimates have been widely cited, so one might think that scientists have taken corrective steps. But recent studies of Arctic warming suggest that the problem may not have
28、gone away. As polar ice melts because of global warming, the Arctic Ocean absorbs more heat, which causes the Arctic to warm even more. It should surprise no one that the area is warming fast. Yet scientists have been caught off-guard by just how fast the region is heating up.In 2013, a paper was pu
29、blished pointing out that these underestimates represent subconscious bias (偏向) caused by defensiveness. Scientists tended toward lower and misleading prediction because they did not want to be accused of making dramatic and overstressed claims. Even now scientists continue to be accused of overesti
30、mating climate risks by worrying figures which get much media attention, thus biasing their models to be unrealistically conservative.If scientists have underestimated Arctic warming, they have likely minimized amounts of permafrost (永久冻土) melting and methane (甲烷) release as well. And that could be
31、truly dire because the permafrost holds about 1.5 billion tons of organic carbon, twice as much as now in the atmosphere. Were that carbon to be rapidly released, it could cause a picture: a runaway greenhouse effect. Whatever the cause, its time that scientists looked seriously at whether their mea
32、suring models continue to underestimate critical aspects of the climate problem. Low estimates can create the false impression that we have more time to fix the problem than we actually do.12Why is Rahmstorfs research in Paragraph 1 mentioned?ATo highlight the urgency in global warming.BTo show the
33、inaccuracy of climate predictions.CTo state the importance of precise measurement.DTo express the difficulty in making right policies.13Why do climate scientists always underestimate climate threats?AThey are misled by the statistics.BTheir reports have been widely cited.CThey want to avoid blame fo
34、r causing anxiety.DThey aim to defend themselves from fake information.14What does the underlined word “dire” in Paragraph 4 probably mean?ADisastrous.BConfusing.CImpressive.DDiscouraging.15Whats the best title of this text?AThe Arctic Ocean Is Calling for HelpBClimate Scientists Are Under FireCThe
35、Warming Pace Is UnderestimatedDClimate Predictions Prove CorrectPush yourselves beyond the limitsLimits are blocks between you and your success. You will face great resistance when attempting to break through the limits. It could be fear, lack of confidence, physical disabilities, and mental block.
36、If you desire a life of success, you must face the resistance and push yourself beyond the limits. _16_ Here are tips for you to succeed._17_ Dont wait for external motivation to make the first move. Discover your inner motivation! It could be a motivational video, articles, TED Talks, or quotes. En
37、sure it is something that fills you with passion and drive to get things done. Inspiration can push you forward.Take on a little more than you think you can. Pushing past your limits means taking on newer, harder challenges. If youre not challenging yourself to do bigger and better things regularly,
38、 youre only working within what you already can do. _18_Work on your goals a little each day. Chances are great that you need to build your empire brick by brick. That takes time and regular effort. _19_ That is, there is not a day that you dont work on your big goals, at least a little bit. It can
39、be fifteen minutes dedicated to doing one small thing that will get you closer to that big thing you want to accomplish.Find someone who supports you and encourages you to keep going. _20_ Having someone to support you can balance out the impact of any negative thinking that may limit you. It could
40、be a life coach, friend, parent, or your wife or husband. They can help you make the push you need to get out of your comfort zone.AInspire yourself.BRome wasnt built in a day.CDiscover where your passion lies.DA bit of assistance means much in facing resistance.EOne good way is to adopt the approac
41、h of “No Zero Days”.FFailure to do so will make your goals and dreams unrealizable.GThats a way to stay exactly where you are and make little or no progress.“The silence is killing me,” I thought as I locked my phone, hoping a new message would light up the screen. After 27 messages, two phone calls
42、 and a voicemail, Id just sent my final text to the person who _ to be my best friend at college.The two of us met freshman year and, since we _ almost all the same core classes, rapidly became inseparable throughout college. We _ stayed up together for studying, and were each others partner for lat
43、e-night pizza runs. Then one day after graduation, she suddenly _ responding, apart from claiming she “didnt have enough time for herself. That breakup was the most _ Id experienced. After four years of building such a _ relationship, I thought Id at least receive a(an) _ for why she wanted to end t
44、hings. _, I received only a brief, indirect message about self-care and-what hurt me most-a(an) _.Over the past few years, the concept of “drawing boundaries” has _ in the pop psychology. Discussions of cutting people off and protecting your energy_ dominate social media. And after nearly three year
45、s in _, the ways the Covid-19 pandemic has _ many of us to reevaluate our relationships with others show up everywhere in pop culture.The _ of self-care are fairly obvious: by prioritizing our own well-being, were able to engage in emotional healing, build confidence, _ anxiety and simply rest. Howe
46、ver, an extreme focus on self-care can lead to a(an) _ perspective of the world in which we always put ourselves first, even when were in the wrong. This doesnt just _ us-it can have real, painful consequences for the people around us.Sometimes it can feel _ for us to remove ourselves from conflict
47、or discomfort under the mask of _. However, walking away from these relationships without a real conversation actually_ us and our loved ones of an opportunity for growth.21AtriedBusedChappenedDpromised22Asigned up forBlooked forward toCtook advantage ofDkept up with23AoccasionallyBbarelyCroutinelyDfinally24AsuggestedBregrettedCdelayedDstopped25AunforgettableBspecialCboringDpainful26AfragileBromanticCcloseDformal27AcommentBexplanationCapologyDcomplaint28AOtherwiseBInsteadCMeanwhileDTherefore29AletterBexcuseCexperienceDsilence30Aexpl
