1、2024届“3+3+3”高考备考诊断性联考卷（二）英语注意事项：1答题前，考生务必将自己的姓名、考场号、座位号填写在答题卡上。2每小题选出答案后，用2B铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑。如需改动，用橡皮擦干净后，再选涂其他答案标号。在试题卷上作答无效。3考试结束后，请将本试卷和答题卡一并交回。满分120分，考试用时100分钟。第一部分 阅读（共两节，满分50分）第一节（共15小题；每小题2.5分，满分37.5分）阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。ABesides getting out into nature yourself, the next best
2、thing is to take it all in through the pages of a book. But where to start? Check out our natural history book recommendations.Living as a NaturalistBy Liu Huajie, ChinaHave you ever wanted to get down to the level of plants and see the world through their “eyes”? Living as a Naturalist invites you
3、into this world. This book makes natural history accessible and attractive. It interprets ancient Chinese educational and philosophical ideas of knowing about nature from a natural history perspective. It also introduces key figures in the Wests approach to the subject. This is all done with a humor
4、ous and engaging writing style while featuring beautiful images of plants and animals.My First Summer in the SierraBy John Muir, US/UKIn the summer of 1869, John Muir, a 31-year-old Scottish immigrant, joined a group of shepherds in the foothills of Californias Sierra Nevada mountain range for an ad
5、venture that proved life-changing for him. During those four months, he kept a diary while following a flock of sheep, painting a glorious picture of idyllic forests and majestic mountain peaks. This diary was titled My First Summer in the Sierra, which inspired thousands of Americans to visit the a
6、rea. It later became the well-known Yosemite National Park.The PeregrineBy J. A. Baker, UKIn 1965, John A.Baker gave up his work and lived on his earnings, devoting all his time to observing the peregrine falcon(游隼). From autumn to spring, Baker tracked the comings and goings of a pair of peregrine
7、falcons in eastern England by bicycle and on foot, documenting their lives and the environment they live in. Like the bird itself, Baker has a keen eye for detail. The birds most exciting moments, like fast flying and hunting prey, are brought to life by Baker. In his eyes, the most important aspect
8、s of natural history and its documentation are patience, passion and observation.1. What is included in Living as a Naturalist?A. Stories about shepherds.B. Drawings of western figures.C. Pictures of creatures.D. Theories about natural science.2. What does My First Summer in the Sierra lead to?A. Im
9、migrants pursuit of an independent life.B. The popularity of natural history books.C Johns dedication to animal protection.D. Peoples affection for the region.3. What makes The Peregrine a success?A. Great patience and subtle observation.B. The humorous and engaging writing style.C The concept of “w
10、ilderness” rooted in Bakers heart.D. Practical examples of living harmoniously with the bird.BFrom sweeping landscapes to amazing buildings, Taiwan is an island that many tourists visit frequently. Thats why it can seem odd that one of its most famous landmarks is two humble mailboxes. Located in th
11、e Zhongshan District in the city of Taipei, these unique mailboxes have caught the publics imagination thanks to their appearance. Unlike most mailboxes, these two are severely bent.Due to its location, Taiwan tends to be struck by typhoons, as it is usually hit by three or four windstorms a year. I
12、n 2015, a particularly bad one known as Typhoon Soudelor struck the island. During the storm, a billboard got loose due to the heavy winds and hit the mailboxes. While it bent their posts, it didnt tear them down. After the storm was over, people came across the newly leaning mailboxes and fell in l
13、ove with them. Not only did they look adorable, but they were also a symbol of resilience(坚韧) and survival.Social media quickly caught wind of these new landmarks and people began visiting them. It wasnt long before they started staging fun photos with the new landmarks, using forced perspectivesimi
14、lar to the way tourists pose in Italy with the Leaning Tower of Pisa. This led authorities to accept the symbolism of the mailboxes willingly, and instead of repairing them, they added a board telling their story in Chinese, English, and Japanese.The board reads: “On August 8th, 2015, Typhoon Soudel
15、or struck Taiwan. We were hit in the heads by a signboard as a result and couldnt help but lean over from the pain. It was so painful in factwe cant stand up straight anymore. But we persevered: we didnt fall over after all. We have to take life as it comes and in a way, I think we look more artsy a
16、nd sophisticated this way! Do we inspire you? Take a picture with us to remind yourselves that we are all survivors and can persevere no matter what.”The best part of this Taipei attraction is that the mailboxes are still operational. The letters in the boxes are even marked with a special stamp tha
17、t shows the famous mailboxes.4. Why are the mailboxes bent?A. They were struck by a billboard.B. They were squeezed by a huge stone.C. They were blown over by the strong wind.D. They were remodeled on purpose by their designer.5. Why didnt the government repair the mailboxes?A. They were difficult t
18、o fix.B. They had become very commercialized.C. They were gaining popularity among tourists.D. They were a comfort to the Typhoon sufferers.6. What does the underlined word in Paragraph 4 probably mean?A. Having experienced a lot.B. With delicate decorations.C Of first-class quality.D. Being windpro
19、of.7. How do the mailboxes inspire people?A. They present very high artistic value.B. They indicate focus on beauty appreciation.C. They warn people of damaging effects of typhoons.D They symbolize great courage in the face of adversity.CBrazilian scientists think they might have found a way to undo
20、 the damage caused by the cutting down of trees and turn farmland back into forest. The secret lies in ancient local knowledge of soil.Amazonian Dark Earth (ADE) is a thick, black soil found deep in the Amazon rainforest, and it could help restore forests around the world. ADE is a kind of compost (
21、soil made from dead plants and animals). Various kinds of compost are sold in gardening centers around the world, but ADE is unique. It was created by indigenous people from the Amazon between 2,000 and 2,500 years ago. The Amazonian people, today known as Amerindians, created ADE using charcoal fro
22、m fires, animal bones, food waste and poo. It contains microbes (微生物) that help to turn chemicals in the soil into useful nutrients that feed plants and trees.Vast areas of the Amazon have been cut down, mostly to make way for grassland for raising cattle. Scientists are looking for a way to turn gr
23、assland back into rainforest and revive forest ecosystems. These support thousands of animal and plant species, many of which are unique to the area. Forests also absorb lots of carbon dioxide.To see if the Amazons special soil could help, the scientists grew grasses and trees in ADE, regular earth
24、and a mixture of both. Trees grown in ADE were up to six times taller than those in regular soil. ADE takes hundreds of years to create, so the scientists cant simply make more. Team member, Dr Siu Mui Tsai, said that instead they want to try and “copy its characteristics”, especially its helpful mi
25、crobes, and see if it could help to restore natural habitats.8. What makes ADE valuable?A. Its history of thousands of years.B. Its potential to enhance reforestation.C. Its medical properties for plants and animals.D. Its being discovered by the Amazonian people.9. What is Paragraph 3 mainly about?
26、A. The necessity of restoring forests.B. The serious situation of endangered animals.C. The positive effects of ADE on forest ecosystems.D The adaptation of grasslands to the changing climate.10. What can we infer from the last paragraph?A. An alternative is bound to replace ADE.B. Soil with similar
27、 features is in development.C. ADE works better when mixed with regular soil.D. ADE has been proved effective in growing trees.11. Where is this text probably taken from?A. A biology textbook.B. An archeology journal.C. A science magazine.D. A literary collection.DIn the more than 6,000 years of liv
28、ing in cities, humans have always had to find solutions to problems concerning how they live and work, such as sanitation, transportation, crime and environmental protection. Today, using cutting-edge technologies, smart cities can cover them all. We are now in the era of being “smart”.According to
29、the European Commission, a smart city is “a place where traditional networks and services are made more efficient with the use of digital solutions for the benefit of its inhabitants and businesses”. It means smarter urban transport networks, upgraded water supplies and waste disposal facilities and
30、 more efficient ways to light and heat buildings. It also means a more interactive and responsive city administration, safer public spaces and meeting the needs of an aging population.The origin of the concept of smart cities can be traced back to the 1960s and 1970s, when the US Community Analysis
31、Bureau began using databases, aerial photography and other digital methods to collect data and do analysis so that the cities could direct services, relieve the influence of disasters and reduce poverty.Smart cities rely heavily on automation, connectivity to the Internet , and the Internet of thing
32、s (IoT). According to TWI, a global organization dedicated to technology engineering, a smart city operates according to four basic steps: collection, analysis, communication, and action. In this approach, a set of smart sensors will collect real-time data about people and infrastructure. After the
33、data collected is analyzed, the result will be communicated to the decision-makers, who will take action to improve the quality of city life for its residents.Smart city technologies have already been applied in some countries and cities around the world. Singapore, for example, has introduced a wid
34、e range of smart technologies in both its public and private sectors since launching its Smart Nation initiative in 2014. To help with the aging population, it introduced a digital health system allowing video consultations as well as wearable devices to monitor patients.12. What is the main feature
35、 of a smart city?A. It can meet the needs of the elderly.B. It is fully evolved and multi-functional.C. It highly depends on modern technologies.D. It is a place where one can live a carefree life.13. What may TWI agree with?A. Decision-makers are supposed to analyze the real-time data.B. Joint effo
36、rts are required to ensure the operation of a smart city.C. The quality of city life has improved due to the government initiative.D. Problems still exist in the smart city despite great convenience it brings.14. Why is Singapore mentioned in the last paragraph?A. To praise its contribution to the w
37、orld.B. To show its advantage over other countries.C. To gain widespread support for a smart city.D. To illustrate the application of smart city technologies.15. What is the best title for the text?A. Smart City: A Brief HistoryB. Smart City: Live the Smart WayC. Smart City: Say Goodbye to the PastD
38、. Smart City: Both Chances and Challenges第二节（共5小题，每小题2.5分，满分12.5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。The Maasai people are the most easily identifiable in Kenya with their very colorful clothing and ornaments on the body. They live a nomadic life, raising and hunting animals near some of Kenya
39、s most visited wildlife parks. _16_It is a tradition for a young Maasai man, called a moran in the Maasai language, to kill a lion alone with a spear to show that he is a man. With the kill, a moran would be able to win a “lion name” and admiration among young women. _17_ Instead, the young Maasai w
40、ill take part in a javelin (标枪) throwing competition at an event called the Maasai Olympics.Mingati Samanya, at the age of 69, is one of the Maasai elders. During his youth, Samanya killed two lions to show he was a man. _18_ Samanya is now among the elders who are trying to push the young Maasai to
41、 do something different to prove themselves, which includes participating in javelin throwing, jumping and other activities in the community Olympics._19_ In the past, they killed lions and didnt get any benefit from it. Right now, when the morans throw a javelin, run or jump, they get not just meda
42、ls, but also some money. _20_ Thanks to the Maasai Olympics and its appealing practice in particular, the lion population in parts of the Kimana Sanctuary (保护区) near Mount Kilimanjaro has increased 10 times over the last 20 years.A. It can help provide for their families.B. Quite often women also jo
43、in in the events.C. That is how he had the “lion name” Mingati.D. Here comes how they protect the rights of the Maasai.E. But the Maasai seem to be ending the tradition.F. However, their hunting has often been taken as a threat to the lions.G. On a Saturday, the morans near Kimana will compete for r
44、ewards.第二部分 语言运用（共两节，满分30分）第一节（共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分）阅读下面短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。At 59, Doctor Xiao Jiulin stands only 90 centimeters tall. He is the _21_ of a childhood disease that severely influences his bone _22_. As the only doctor at the clinic, he _23_ all the work. However, nothing
45、seems too _24_ for Xiao.Yet it was almost impossible to _25_ his dream of becoming a doctor. His parents couldnt afford his _26_ beyond high school, and he desperately needed to _27_ himself. He learned palm-reading, always _28_ to study medicine and save lives, though. His _29_ paid off. He got the
46、 chance to apprentice at a clinic _30_ for two years and studied at a local medical school for another three years. He then returned to his home village to be a doctor.No patient came to his _31_ at first. The villagers, who were _32_ of his competence, would rather go to the neighboring villages fo
47、r _33_. “I refused to be _34_, knowing I needed to improve myself to _35_ their trust,” said Xiao. He read medical books whenever he had time.Today the clinic has provided primary care for at least 2,000 villagers, but as Xiaos reputation grows, more patients from neighboring areas come to consult h
48、im.21. A. patientB. victimC. specialistD. subject22. A. developmentB. transformationC. flexibilityD. firmness23. A. assignsB. supervisesC. organizesD. undertakes24. A. achievableB. toughC. desirableD. risky25. A. give upB. hold backC. stick toD. make up26. A. trainingB. practiceC. equipmentD. education27. A. motivateB. acceptC. challengeD. support28. A. proceedingB. ceasingC. desiringD. hesitating29. A. assessmentB. perseveranceC. attachmentD. tolerance30. A. per
