1、2023届西南联盟“3 3 3”高考高三备考诊断性联考（二）英语试题学校:_姓名：_班级：_考号：_一、阅读理解(CNN)-Shoulder season is almost here, when travel transitions from peak crowds and prices to something-hopefully-a little more mellow. Join us for our roundup of weekly travel news as well as tips for where to travel in late 2022. Seasons in th
2、e sunAmerican travelers have been unleashing their pent-up wanderlust (旅游热)by arriving in Europe this summer, making the most of the strong dollar and boosting local economies in the process. And while its been a frustrating few months in terms of airport delays and cancellations, the travel outlook
3、 seems a little better as we head toward fall. If you want to vacation like the Europeans do, skip the Riviera and the Amalfi Coast and check out our round-up of the continents lesser-visited delights, such as Portugals Alentejo region and Croatias Zadar Archipelago. And if youve been saving your tr
4、avel time till the summer rush is over, plan your trip now with our guide to the best places to go this autumn. Cape Town and Buenos Aires are among the hottest tickets. Taste the worldThe best bits of travel are sightseeing and eating and munching on street snacks lets you enjoy both at the same ti
5、me. Asia is the undisputed king of enticing, flavorful street foods, from Hong Kong egg waffles to Japanese takoyaki. Heres our round-up of 50 must-try delicacies. In Africa, Ghana-based chef Fatmata Binta has been introducing Fulani nomadic food culture to people around the world through her travel
6、ing pop-up restaurant, while her charity foundation helps support rural women across West Africa. And down in Cape Town, a local creamery is experimenting with some rather bold flavors: Dare you try dried fish ice cream with Scotch bonnet chili?Turkey drinks more tea than any other country; heres ho
7、w new brews are stirring things up. And if youre after something a little stronger, a beer garden in North Carolina holds the world record for most beers on tap-watch here. Finally, in Ukraine, a company is selling wine rescued from a warehouse struck by a Russian missile. See how the team is fighti
8、ng back after its$15 million loss.1Why does European tourism suffer for several months?ATraveling is contained in Europe.BDollars fall in value.CAutumn sets in early.DFlights are delayed and cancelled.2Which is the best choice if you want to explore an unspoiled spot?AThe Amalfi Coast.BPortugals Ale
9、ntejo region.CCape Town.DNorth Carolina.3What can you experience in Turkey?ATaste street foods.BTry strange ice cream.CEnjoy a cup of tea.DPurchase strong wine.In small communities like ours here in Plumas County, you know just about everyone. You greet the postal workers by name when they drop off
10、the daily mail with a smile. Your childs teacher is likely someone you went to school with if you grew up in the area, and you can usually count on seeing familiar faces at every community event. Each and every interaction forms the tight-knit weave of a community that shares so much, built from hun
11、dreds of small moments that occur on a daily basis. We all have our own reasons for choosing to reside in Plumas County, but we usually agree on one thing when we come together-we are grateful to be here. People say that the key ingredient to a strong community is engagement. I would have to agree-a
12、 community is no community at all without real relationships, and those bonds can only be forged through engagement. As a part of a strong community, we are all important components in a group of people who want to help each other, succeed and celebrate each success, as well as help each other throu
13、gh challenges and sorrow. Every person is important, bringing a unique gift to the community. A friend once told me that I should feel thankful if I ever found a community where the neighbour know and look out for one another because these days, many communities are built on “commuter relationships”
14、. It has been my experience, having moved well over a dozen times in my life, that the healthiest, strongest communities are the ones that welcome visitors and are willing to share their stories. The sharing contains so much, from the stories that shaped the community as it is, to the ones shaping t
15、he community today through their art, music, volunteerism, festivals and fundraisers (募集活动). I am thankful to live and work in a community that is so strong and thank those who have been willing to share their stories. These are the moments that shape the community that we will pass on to the next g
16、eneration.4Whats the main idea of the first three paragraphs?ADifferent types of communities.BWhat the authors community is like.CActivities in the authors community.DHow people contribute to the authors community.5What can we know about people living in a community built on “commuter relationships“
17、?AThey are familiar with each other.BThey need travel to work.CThey often move in and out.DThey dont have deep conversations.6What kind of community does the author live in?AA community where people may meet challenges and sorrow.BA community where people have moved many times in their life.CA commu
18、nity where people know each other well and share stories.DA community where people feel grateful and are forced to build a bond.7Whats the authors purpose in writing this article?ATo show her love and gratitude for living in her community.BTo explain to readers the advantages of a small community.CT
19、o tell people how to choose a nice community when moving.DTo encourage people to communicate more often with their neighbors.How did nearsighted people manage in the pre-glasses past? Have you ever thought about this? Aristotle may have written the first observations of myopia around 350 BCBecause t
20、heir eyeballs are too long, people with this condition can see objects that are close by, but distant objects tend to look blurry. Neil Handley, a museum curator, said not much is known about how people dealt with myopia before the first lenses for nearsighted people were invented in the 15th centur
21、y in Europe. And he noted that “even in the history of the invention of spectacles, that is a late development. ”There are 13th-century European examples of handheld convex lenses that were used to treat age-related vision loss known as presbyopia. But the technology wasnt applied to treat nearsight
22、edness for another 200 years. “Because of the way that lens is held, you can see through it, and the artist has captured the effect that the glass has, ”Handley said. Myopia could be something of a modern condition. Rates of myopia have risen sharply in recent decades, and researchers have projected
23、 that half the world will be myopic by 2050. Doctors are still trying to figure out the cause behind this trend. Some have blamed genetic causes or an increase in studying and screen time. Its likely that myopia didnt affect as many people in the past as it does now. Handley said the late creation o
24、f nearsighted glasses suggests that treating the small number of people with myopia wasnt regarded as a priority and that people could have gotten by with this condition by making some adaptations in their lifestyle. Or, maybe there was more of an emphasis on putting people in jobs that were suited
25、to their ability to see, he said. For example, people with myopia were historically valued in artisan contexts, such as medieval European monasteries, where illuminating manuscripts and painting required making tiny, precise brushstrokes.8What can be learned about the first myopia glasses?AThey came
26、 into peoples view around 350 BCBThey could help shorten peoples eyeballs.CThey didnt come out until the 15th century.DThey were initially designed for old people.9What does the underlined word “projected” in paragraph 4 mean?ANoticed.BPredicted.CDoubted.DConducted.10What can be inferred from the la
27、st two paragraphs?APeople in the past didnt develop myopia.BMyopia could be cured by changing ones lifestyle.CPeople with myopia could also lead a normal life.DMost art-related jobs favored nearsighted people.11What does the passage mainly tell us?AGlasses for nearsighted people have developed a lot
28、.BNearsightedness is increasing at an alarming rate.CVarious reasons contribute to modern myopia.DMyopia was not so disturbing in the past.Fancy, feathered, and fascinating, these birds surprised portrait photographer Alex ten Napel with their beauty and charisma. In the Netherlands, Alex ten Napel
29、makes miniature (微型的)runways in barns and backyards to capture the essence of chickens such as this Polish rooster. “I consider them walking pieces of art, “ he says. A chicken “is not just an animal that gives us eggs, ” says Alex ten Napel, whos been wandering his home country of the Netherlands i
30、n search of farm fowl since 2014. Taking inspiration from Melchior d Hondecoeter, a 17th-century Dutch artist known for his work with birds, ten Napel uses lighting, backdrops， and an elevated， catwalk-like stage to bring chickens out of the coop (笼子)and into an entirely new context. “What I hope yo
31、u see in the photos is that chickens can be proud beings or funny beings, “ he says. ”They can be like gymnasts or ballerinas. Not what most people think of when you talk about chickens. “ While each animal has different characteristics, ten Napel has noticed the emergence of some patterns throughou
32、t his travels. Roosters, or male chickens, tend to be large, visually striking, and imposing (仪表堂堂的)，he says. But its the females ten Napel finds himself drawn toward. “I have a heart for the hens. Theyre so vulnerable, ” he says. “They move me in a way that I want to protect them. “Ten Napel first
33、came face-to-face with a chicken while he was camping in the Pyrenees Mountains about 10 years ago. He felt an immediate connection to the species, which then became his main photographic muse. A specialist in portrait photography, ten Napel paid attention to children and older adults-for 25 years.
34、The chickens, he says, have reignited his passion for this type of photography. “I cant direct them. I have to be patient and feel how they will show themselves, ”he adds. “Everything they give you is a gift. “12What can we infer from the passage?AAlex took a photo for a chicken while he was camping
35、.BWhen taking photos, Alex usually guides the chickens to show themselves.CWhen referring to animal characteristics, Alex prefers male chickens to female.DAlex makes miniature runways as catwalk-like stages to take photos for chickens.13What is the authors attitude towards female chickens?ACaring.BC
36、urious.CProud.DSurprised.14What was the focus of Alex ten Napel as a portrait photographer in the past?APeople.BNatural scenery.CAnimals.DHistorical sites.15Which can be a suitable title for this passage?AChickens-Proud and Funny BeingsBChickens-Going From Cage to CatwalkCChickens-Visually Striking
37、Farm FowlDChickens-Walking Photographic Master二、七选五There was a time when I was very concerned about what other people thought of me, especially when I was misunderstood and labeled incorrectly. _16_ Of course, you need to do something to let go of that mental suffering if you are stuck in such a sim
38、ilar situation. _17_ What makes what other people think of you so important? If other peoples opinions cause you to worry, chances are that you have a tendency to be pleased. Being favored might be a winning formula for you in the past. Certainly, there are advantages to having someones high regard.
39、 But if it doesnt come as expected, ignore it. Understand you cant control others. The reality is that you cannot control what another person thinks of you. What most people dont understand is that we often form opinions of others based on associations we had in the past. _18_ Thats his or her priva
40、te views. Practice daily self-love and acceptance. Your situation may come from a concept that we are not as worthy as another person and our needs are not as important as theirs. _19_ Thats to say, there is no one above or below you. We all have different roles but that does not make anyone more va
41、luable as a human being. Live a life that pleases you. Constant worry about what others think of you must create considerable stress and will impact your relationships, your health, and your peace of mind. Stay true to your values and do your own thing. You will not need to be concerned with the few
42、 people who just dont seem to understand you. _20_ABe who you really are.BIdentify and understand why you care.CRecognize you are equal to every other person.DThey think of you in a way that might be out of date.EYou can live your fulfilling life and they can live theirs.FCaring too much about their
43、 views was energy-consuming and unnecessary.GAnd the bottom line is that its none of your business what another person thinks of you.三、完形填空In Asia, meetings do not begin until business cards have been swapped. It is no mere _21_ Accept the card with two hands and carefully examine it, noting the giv
44、ers _22_ and other indicators of rank-essential _23_ in business culture. It is so important to _24_ this ritual in Japan (just how deep does one bow?) that numerous books and courses promise to transform starters _25_ card-swapping masters. If a new acquaintance _26_ to give a card to Glenn Lim, th
45、e CEO of a Singaporean business-networking company, “it makes me forget them,” he says. Yet the pandemic has put the business card on life support. Socialization is _27_ when white-collar workers have fled to home offices, business lunches have been cancelled and conferences have _28_ online. Orders
46、 for business cards from Vistaprint, a multinational printing company, dropped by 70% in late March and havent yet _29_ fully. Mr. Lim normally hands out about 200 cards a month. In the six months following Singapores lockdown in March, he only _30_ about five. “Ive forgotten what business cards _31
47、_.” But it is still helpful to know who is who at meetings, even when they _32_ online. Companies are _33_ reimagining the business card for the era of social distancing. Sansan, a Japanese firm, allows companies to sort scanned business cards so bosses can see which employees have made new _34_ . I
48、t also offers “virtual cards”. Scanning the code with a phone camera will present the users _35_ business card. Some 4,300 companies have begun using Sansans virtual cards since they launched in June. But Mr. Lim, who uses Sansans virtual cards, does not plan on _36_ the paper version just yet. People tend to exchange virtual cards after
