1、 第 1 页 共 8 页 第 2 页 共 8 页 中学生标准学术能力诊断性测试中学生标准学术能力诊断性测试 2023 年年 9 月测试月测试 英语试卷英语试卷 本试卷共本试卷共 150 分，考试时间分，考试时间 100 分钟。分钟。第一部分 阅读理解（共两节，满分第一部分 阅读理解（共两节，满分 60 分）分）第一节（共第一节（共 15 小题；每小题小题；每小题 3 分，满分分，满分 45 分）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 Hello,everyone.Welcome to our school.Now lets ta
2、ke a look at some interesting school publications.Columbus It is our literary magazine;the name shows the place where we live.Editorial training includes developing skills for critical evaluation of student creative writing.Published twice yearly,many student contributors are also recognized as Scho
3、lastic Writing Awards winners.Diversion It is our language publication.Published annually,it features student work presented in Mandarin,French,and Spanish.Working with advisors who teach these languages,student editors help in presenting their classmates work including poems,essays,short stories,co
4、mic strips（连环画）and art.Diversion is often used by our language teachers in the classroom as well.The Bruner It is Trinitys yearbook.Serving the entire school,it is a yearly testament（证明）to the many aspects of Trinity life.Editorial positions are named in May,allowing editors to attend a two-day summ
5、er conference at NYU.This conference allows students to develop their capability to acquire knowledge before the start of the school year.Work on the yearbook begins immediately thereafter,as students work to create an impressive K-12 publication.The Trinity Times It is the upper school newspaper,wr
6、itten,edited,photographed and produced entirely by students as an extracurricular activity.Current sections of the paper include Arts and Innovation,Trinity Life,NY Culture,Science,Opinion and Editorial,and Sports.The editorial policy is generally determined by the editorial staff and their faculty
7、advisor.1How often does Diversion come out?AOnce a month.BOnce a year.CTwice a month.DTwice a year.2What is the purpose of the summer conference at NYU？ATo make editorial policy.BTo present students poems and essays.CTo cultivate students ability gain knowledge.DTo develop students skills for critic
8、al evaluation.3Which publication are students responsible for?AColumbus.BDiversion.CThe Bruner.DThe Trinity Times.B When my daughter was seven years old,she came home from soccer practice clearly downhearted.When pressed,she told me what a teammate said:Her teeth were too yellow.My heart broke for h
9、er.As parents,we strive to keep our children safe,but we cant always be there to protect our kids from unkind words.I tried to comfort my daughter.I told her that she has a beautiful smile with nice,strong,healthy teeth.I explained why she shouldnt let someone elses criticisms define her.On the insi
10、de,though,I worried.From my youth,Ive struggled with the concept that my self-worth was directly related to my physical appearance.The idea began when I was eight years old,with small,hurtful words,and grew into a beast that I still battle even today.When I became a mom,I was terrified that this con
11、cept would take root in my daughter.I wanted to protect her little ears from harsh words that might influence her idea of self-worth.I wanted to shield her little eyes from unrealistic beauty standards promoted by magazines,television,and movies.I wanted to guard her little heart from being broken b
12、y the notion that she didnt measure up in some way.On social media,the battle became exceptionally greater.Every day we are bombarded with people living their“best life”,all told through filters which only highlight the“best”parts:Best angles,best locations,best outfits,and best hair.Rarely do we ge
13、t a glimpse of reality.On social media,outer beauty controls everything.How,then,can we teach our kids that they are much more than their appearance?We can start by modeling kindness,empathy,and self-acceptance in our own lives.Kids are incredible mimics（模仿者）,so be mindful of what you say,even when
14、you think your kids arent listening.If we are constantly putting ourselves down,our kids will follow suit.Instead,adopt a positive attitude when it comes to your own self-worth.Additionally,strive to teach your children to see the inner beauty in themselves and in others.Theres beauty in strength,go
15、odness,gentleness,perseverance,and kindness.Praise kids for their acts of kindness,like sharing with a friend or helping a family member without being asked,and talk to them about how it makes them feel.4How did the author react to her daughters trouble?AThrilled.BApologetic.CSorrowful.DCurious.5Wha
16、t does the underlined word probably mean in paragraph 2?ACure.BFix.CBroaden.DProtect.6What can be inferred from paragraph 3?APeople like to share their privacy in social media.BEverything in social media is not true.CSocial media reflects an unrealistic world.DPeople attach more importance to their
17、physical appearance.7What should parents do to their kids?第 3 页 共 8 页 第 4 页 共 8 页 ATell them to behave themselves.BPraise their kids for their appearance.CSet a positive example for their kids.DEncourage their kids to ignore the outer beauty.C People hate mosquitoes due to their blood-sucking tenden
18、cies.Scientists,too,are troubled by mosquitoes and have been researching ways to keep them away.A team of researchers from Virginia Tech in the US looked into different kinds of soap.They invited volunteers to test how four different soap flavors attract mosquitoes.After analyzing the mosquitoes beh
19、avior,the researchers discovered several chemicals in the soap that can influence the mosquitoes“choice of food”.Two chemicals,one with the smell of coconut and the other with the scent of flowers,can keep the insects away.The team also found that what matters to mosquitoes is not just the chemicals
20、,but rather the combination of chemicals with each persons smell.For example,people who attract mosquitoes can be more attractive to them after using one type of soap.They can also repel（驱除）mosquitoes by using another kind of soap.The findings were“remarkable”,said senior author Clement Vinauger in
21、a news release,adding that he would choose a coconut-scented soap to keep mosquitoes away.How these insects manage to find humans has also made scientists curious.According to a new study published in Current Biology,researchers built a“canteen”for hundreds of mosquitoes.In the 20-by-20-meter facili
22、ty,there were six pads that had the smell of different humans.The pads were heated to mimic sleeping humans.They found that the insects can track scents up to 60 meters.Also,mosquitoes are most attracted to a kind of chemical called carboxylic acid（羧酸）,which is usually produced by bacteria on human
23、skin.The smell of one participant wasnt attractive to the insects,and researchers believed it was due to the persons diet,which is a mainly plant-based food.By analyzing the chemicals that either attract or repel mosquitoes,scientists are able to improve mosquito repellent（驱蚊剂）.With more studies,sci
24、entists believe changing a persons diet could one day make them“mosquito-proof”.This is especially beneficial for regions where mosquitoes carry diseases,such as malaria,CNN reported.8What did the researchers from Virginia Tech try to find out?AHow many soap flavors attract mosquitoes.BWhat soap sce
25、nts can help avoid mosquitoes.CWhy mosquitoes prefer certain soap flavors.DWhat kind of people attracts mosquitoes most.9What kind of smell may help chase the mosquitoes away?AHuman skin.BGrass.CCarboxylic acid.DCoconut.10What did scientists discover in their studies?APeoples diet can account for mo
26、squitoes bites.BMosquitoes are attracted by each persons smell.CThe scent of flowers is most appealing to mosquitoes.DUsing soap when washing is an effective way to keep mosquitoes away.11What is the best title of the passage?AHow to Kill Mosquitoes?BWhat Kind of Soap Is Most Useful?CSoap Science Be
27、ats away Bug Bites DUsing Soap Is of Great Significance D Roughly translated as“cuteness”,kawaii is one of the most frequently used Japanese words.In a broader sense,it describes the culture of celebrating all things adorable and treating fictional characters as the representation of positivity.The
28、concept has spread through many aspects of modern life,including art,fashion,technology,and even food.Japans kawaii culture is believed to have begun in the 1970s when teenagers developed their own childlike handwriting.Given a variety of names,including marui ji(round writing),koneko ji(kitten writ
29、ing),and burikko ji(fake-child writing),it features curvy,noodle-like lines next to hearts,stars,and cartoon faces.People believe that this new cute style allowed the youth of the time to express their individual characteristics.In 1974,Japanese stationery brand Sanrio launched its iconic character,
30、Hello Kitty.The super-cute white cat with no mouth and a pink bow was first printed onto a coin purse.Almost 55 years later,Hello Kitty is recognized all over the world,has been placed on countless products,and even has her own themed bullet train.In 2008,Japan named Hello Kitty as their official to
31、urism ambassador,inviting the rest of the world to celebrate the countrys proud kawaii identity.Since Hello Kitty,many producers have developed cute characters who,although are fictional,have also become pop signs.Kawaii doesnt just apply to fictional characters,it also materializes in real life as
32、a fashionable subculture.In Japan,there are several styles that are based on the idea of kawaii.Lolita fashion,for example,finds inspiration from the Victorian and Rococo period and consists of rich details,including fine bows.Related to this style is Sweet Lolita,which includes outfits that are eve
33、n more“feminine”.The trend also involves turning basic packed lunches comprising rice,fish or meat,and vegetables into adorable works of art.Kawaiis influence has resulted in two distinct bento（便当）box styles:Kyaraben(character bento)or oekakiben(picture bento).”12What can we learn about kawaii accor
34、ding to the first paragraph?AIt is the most frequently used Japanese word.BIt is applied to almost all walks of life.CIt stands for various Japanese cultures.DBoth positive and negative things are related to it.13What do people think of the early childlike handwriting?AFunny.BLifelike.CConventional.
35、DPersonalized.14What happened in Japan after Hello Kitty came onto the market?AIt promoted local tourism.第 5 页 共 8 页 第 6 页 共 8 页 BJapans economy was boosted greatly.CIt enjoyed popularity both at home and abroad.DOther cute characters are no equal to Hello Kitty.15Why does the author mention Lolita
36、fashion?ATo illustrate Kawaii has an effect on the fashion trend.BTo describe Japanese passion for fashion.CTo introduce a new style of fictional character.DTo prove it has become a popular sign.第二节（共第二节（共 5 小题；每小题小题；每小题 3 分，满分分，满分 15 分）分）根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。Are you trying to fi
37、gure out what to write about for your college application essay?To help you get started in the essay-writing process,here are a few suggestions that can help you work through it:Identify key themes and/or messages you want to convey.Are there two or three things you want to make sure the readers of
38、your application know about you?In answering this question,go beyond the obvious.Dont just restate（重申）information that can be found elsewhere in your application._16_ Reflect on your most memorable life experiences._17_ A group of students just returned from a two-week tour of Europe with great pict
39、ures and wonderful stories.Two years from now,when they begin writing their college applications,they should reflect lesson where they went and what they saw,but reflect more on how some aspect of the experience changed them._18_ Quite often,metaphors（隐喻）are effective in framing key messages in coll
40、ege application essays.If you have identified themes or messages to be explained in your application,think about moments of revelation（启迪）that speak to the bigger picture.What were you feeling at the time?How did you react?What has been the impact of that experience on how you see yourself in the wo
41、rld?Reveal,dont tell.It is best not to recite the facts of your life._19_ Not long ago,a college professor asked me to remind college applicants that US colleges value diversity of thought in their classrooms.The essay is your opportunity to reveal that element of diversity that can be found uniquel
42、y within you.Read a lot!Quite often,essay writers are limited in their ability to understand their place in the world in which they live._20_ Better yet,read books that make you think.Biographies are great sources!I have found increasing inspiration from the life stories of people who have risen fro
43、m relative obscurity（默默无闻）to make significant contributions as thinkers and doers.AHow have they shaped you?BHow can you overcome them?CFind the story within the story.DCorrect the mistakes again and again.EBreak out of that shell by reading news stories and editorials.FThis is your opportunity to p
44、rovide insight and interpretation.GInstead,take the reader between the lines to understand you,as a thinking person.第二部分 语言知识运用（共两节，满分第二部分 语言知识运用（共两节，满分 50 分）分）第一节 完形填空（共第一节 完形填空（共 15 小题；每小题小题；每小题 2 分，满分分，满分 30 分）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，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。I was 68 when I first stepped onstage
45、 as a stand-up comedian in 2003.Id never _21_ a comedy club before.But after the 9/11 terrorist attack,I started to think about trying comedy because I _22_ that people needed to laugh again.I took a few classes,tried to work out a _23_,and finally plucked up the _24_ to get up onstage.That first ti
46、me was _25_;I had no idea what the audience would make of me.In New York,comedians are typically young men.Its hard enough to break through as a woman,but even harder as someone _26_ enough to be their grandmother.As I stepped onstage that first time,people were clearly surprised to see me.I introdu
47、ced myself,stated my age and tried my first joke.There was _27_.But by the time I got to the third line,people were finally laughing properly.I was hooked（着迷的）.Even today,Im nervous before I step out.My first line is,“Hello,everybody.Im 88 and three-quarters years old.Im telling you that _28_ I dont
48、 make it all the way through the show.”Then people laugh and I _29_ with a light heart.After a show,people young and old come up to me saying what a(n)_30_ I am.They say they want to be as active as I am when they reach my age.As an older woman in comedy,I feel as if Ive got more to prove.I have to
49、_31_ people Im worthy of being on that stage.I think the industry and society as a whole treats older women horribly.I often get _32_ when I first walk into comedy clubs.People assume that Im in the _33_ place.Some booking agents（经纪人）even say,“The audience doesnt want to see an old lady.”Then I go a
50、nd perform,and all of a sudden its,“Oh,you were so great.”Last year,I was _34_ as the oldest female stand-up comedian in the world.But I have no _35_ of stopping my comedy work.I hope to still be performing when Im 100.21.A.get away from B.set foot in C.catch up with D.face up to 22.A.realized B.con
