1、甘肃省2024-2025学年高三上学期12月高考英语诊断试卷学校:_姓名：_班级：_考号：_一、阅读理解SHORT STORY COMPETITIONSAnthology Short Story Competition 2025 The International Anthology Short Story Competition is inviting entries of original, unpublished short stories no longer than 1,500 words.The winner will receive 200 and their story wil
2、l be published in Anthology.The closing date is 31 March.Website: https:/anthology-Frome Festival Short Story Competition 2025 The Frome Festival Short Story Competition is an annual creative writing contest for original, unpublished short fiction between 1,000 and 2,200 words.The prizes for 2025 ar
3、e 400, 200 and 100. There are also local first and runner-up prizes for writers living within 25 miles from Frome Library.The closing date is 31 May.Website: https:/fromeshortstorycompetition.co.uk/SHORT FIC AND POETRY COMPS Published and unpublished writers from the UK and Ireland may enter the awa
4、rd, which is run by Belfast Book Festival and The Crescent Arts Centre, with the limitation that they must not have published a full collection of poetry, short stories or a novel.Winners in each category will receive 500 and the option of taking up a Time to Write package including a three-night st
5、ay at a hotel in Belfast and four days of special writing space in The Crescent.Submit 3 5 poems (each no longer than 60 lines) and short stories up to 2,500 words. All entries must be original.Two runners-up in each category get 250.The closing date is 31 July.Website: 1What is special about Anthol
6、ogy Short Story Competition 2025?AThe flexibility of its deadline.BThe largest amount of the bonus.CThe limited range of contestants.DThe publication of entries.2Which is the maximum length of novels submitted in the three competitions?A1,500.B2,200.C2,500.D3,200.3What requirement do all the compett
7、ons have in common?AThe subject of writing.BThe authors living areas.CThe length of the poems.DThe originality of the entries.Hawkins, born on Feb.10, 1916, in Wisconsin, is a lifelong athlete. Hawkins showed interest in cycling for much of her life before losing interest due to a lack of competitio
8、n. “There wasnt anyone left my age to compete with,” she told the NSGA in 2021.Hawkins became a darling of the track and field world when she took up running at 100 years old. According to media reports, she started running at the urging of her children. It wasnt long before she established her domi
9、nance in the sport, setting the 100-meter record in the 100-104 age category in 2017 with a swift finish of 39.62 seconds.She set several other records in her age level and charmed crowds with her frankness. The great-grandmother got the name “Hurricane” on the track for her extraordinary racing cap
10、acity, but her other nickname, “The Flower Lady”, came from her love of gardening. During her races, she could be seen with her signature flower put behind her ear as she breezed across the track.In 2021, at the age of 105, Hawkins became the first female track and field athlete in the 105+ age leve
11、l to clock a time in the 100-meter dash. With a finishing time of 10295, she expressed disappointment that she hadnt performed as well as she had hoped. “It was wonderful to see so many family members and friends. But I wanted to do it in less than a minute,” she said after the race. When someone in
12、 the crowd asked whether it made her feel any better to realize that her time was still less than her age, she said, “No.”Hlavacek, the NSGA chief, said that was precisely her sharp sense of humor. “She is a phenomenal athlete and just a very sweet woman. Very inspirational to our community, and als
13、o to the world as an athlete.”4What can we learn about Hawkins from the first two paragraphs?AShe had a great talent for sports.BHer children opposed her running.CShe found herself too old to cycle.DShe was not competitive in cycling.5Why was Hawkins given the nickname “The Flower Lady”?ATo promote
14、her sale of flowers.BIn honor of her love for life.CTo highlight her pretty appearance.DIn recognition of her athletic abilities.6What did Hawkns try to convey by saying “No”?AShe wanted a shorter finishing time.BShe wouldnt join in running any more.CShe felt stressed to see so many friends.DShe per
15、formed as well as she had hoped.7What may mainly account for Hawkins achievements?AThe support from her community.BHer humorous personalities.CHer extraordinary sportsmanship.DHer passions to try new things.Music almost integrates with every human culture on earth. The oldest discovered musical inst
16、ruments date back over 40,000 years to the Stone Age. But scientists believe music itself could be much older than that, originating alongsde language in early human communication. Why did music become so universally woven into the human experience?Evolutionary (进化的) psychologists argue music brough
17、t significant survival advantages to our ancestors. In prehistoric times, music facilitated tighter social bonding between tribal members. Singing and drumming together stimulated positive emotions that strengthened social unity. This allowed groups to cooperate better in hunting, child raising and
18、protection against outside threats. Early music likely aided communication too. Rhythmic drumbeats and shouts coordinated (协调) the actions and movements of groups during hunts or battle. Singing while working made labor less dull. Mothers may have sung primitive nursery rhyme to newborn babies as an
19、 early form of emotional communication. Music also enhanced defenses. Young night watchmen sang to indicate they were awake and watchful. Soldiers guarding territory boundaries used instruments to extend warning calls across longer distances.In all these ways, music enhanced survival odds over human
20、 evolution. Groups that could make music together whether a simple drumbeat or a beautiful melody were more united, communicative, cooperative and defensive.Natural selection then seeded the capacity for music into our biology. Supporting this, scientists have discovered specific regions of the brai
21、n devoted to musical processing. Newborn babies have a native ability to detect musical patterns. Even patients with severe dementia (痴呆) respond emotionally and physically to their favorite childhood songs when nothing else causes a reaction. Our brains seem wired at birth to link music with positi
22、ve emotions and togetherness.Musc is part of what makes us uniquely human. Our Stone Age ancestors sang and drummed because it enhanced survival. We engage with music now simply because we are born to do so.8What is the authors purpose in mentioning the Stone Age?ATo state the evolution of mankind.B
23、To show the value of communication.CTo stress the long history of music.DTo introduce the origin of a language.9Which aspect of early music does paragraph 2 focus on?AIts variety.BIts function.CIts quality.DIts distribution.10What does scientists discovery indicate?AWe re born with musical capacity.
24、BTeams create beautiful music.CBabies are better at recognizing music.DPatients are insensitive to music.11Which of the following is the best title for the text?AThe Roots of MusicBMusic and HealthCThe Impacts of MusicDMusic and Communication“Disconnect from the Internet for at least two hours a day
25、 and treat your own thoughts like a garden through which you are wandering” was the advice offered by the novelist Ian McEwan to younger writers. The capacity to be curious about mental processes while experiencing the is an important one for an author seeking to describe the human condition. But an
26、yone who values self-awareness will be used to noticing how their mind works and wondering why.“Only connect” was the motto of another famous novelist, EM Forster. Forster used the characters in his novels to put flesh on his arguments against the emotionally depressing code (准则) of the time. But Mc
27、Ewans recommendation to disconnect should not be understood as disapproval of Forsters humanism. He was not warning writers off paying attention to other peoples minds and ideas but drawing attention to the need to spend time with our own.In a world of permanent connection, in which attention has ev
28、en become commercial, switching off and away from the outside world is arguably harder than ever before. Many of us are so attached to our phones and other devices that even a temporary separation causes anxiety, though less so for those whose jobs are not screen-based, and whose communications are
29、arguably better balanced as a result.But turnng out, whether for two hours or two weeks, is not only about challenging the masters of the digital universe or turning back the clock to a time before news was 24/7 and phones were video cameras. What is turned towards also counts. The long evenings of
30、January, with a new year stretching ahead of us, can be a good time for reflecting on ourselves as well as the self-improvement that traditionally takes the form of resolutions such as diets and exercise plans.12What did Ian McEwan expect younger wrters to do?AExplore their own thoughts.BLearn uniqu
31、e writing skills.CEnjoy the family gardening.DBe curious about others minds.13What does the underlined part “Only connect” in paragraph 2 refer to?AThe name of a book.BA character in a novel.CAn argument of humanism.DA popular Internet link.14What can be inferred from paragraph 3?AConnection balance
32、s peoples lives.BPeople rely on connection too badly.CTechnology brings us great convenience.DPeople arent attached to phones any more.15What is the authors attitude toward disconnection from the Internet?AUnclear.BDismissive.CObjective.DApproving.There is a growing movement to leave leaves on the g
33、round, instead of gathering them to be disposed of. 16 Instead, done correctly, leaving the leaves is one of the best ways to turn yard waste into free fertilizer. 17 Although some grasses can dispose a small amount of leaf waste, too much can threaten their health. In areas that experience snow cov
34、er, water would become trapped between grass and leaves. That could lead to mold (霉菌) and other infections. In areas without snow, whole leaves that cover grasses block water and sunlight from reaching the soil below. Many people choose to break up the leaves using a machine and allow them to fall i
35、nto the grass. 18 However, this treatment can kill insects and their eggs.Another method is to take the leaves off the lawn and spread them lightly to cover garden beds. 19 But if not, they should be removed before spring growth begins.Leaves also can be used to make leaf compost (堆肥). Just pile the
36、m up in a corner, and water it to keep it from drying out. It may take a year or two, but the leaves will break down into a nutritious soil. Avoid putting leaves in beds if the leaves are especially large or thick. 20 Fallen leaves are natures blessings. They build fertile soil, protect plant roots
37、and shelter wildlife, in your garden, and elsewhere. Why waste that important resource?AThen the pieces break down further in the soil.BWhole leaves should not be left on grass lawns.CSome leaves prevent the growth of other plants.DIts good for plants, the environment, and saving money.EThe idea is
38、to avoid sending bagged-up fallen leaves to landfills.FThey could block sunlight and water from the soil and plant roots.GThe leaves mostly break down by spring and almost entirely by summer.二、完形填空I have gone out on the nights of polar lights before, when the Northern Lights were supposed to dip low
39、 enough for us to see.Because Jamestown lies to the north, it never got 21 enough to see them. My mom texted that if I went out at 10:19 p. m. I could 22 the Northern Lights. Given that I usually dont stay up that late, I 23 myself to read until 10:15 p. m., but was just about to turn off the light
40、because I had low 24 and was really quite tired. And then I got a text from a friend saying that the northern 25 were visible.So I went downstairs in nightclothes and bare feet and waited a minute for my 26 to adjust. Nothing. 27 , but not really, I looked west at the last bit of sunset glow. And th
41、en I noticed that the 28 seemed purple and then it turned magenta (紫红色的), and hit red, and with every 29 change my mouth opened wider until I was staring at a colorful sky 30 . When the ribbons (带状物) of green appeared and disappeared, I may have 31 said “no way!” out loud to myself, and 32 up and do
42、wn a little.Standing outside, 33 with both cold and amazement, it was truly an extraordinary 34 . At that moment, the world took my breath away, making me feel so small yet so 35 at the same time.21AwarmBclearCdarkDnear22AseeBapproachCdescribeDcheck23AallowedBforcedCdevotedDspared24AmoodBvisionCgrad
43、esDexpectations25AlightsBmountainsChorizonDwildlife26AnoseBfeetCmouthDeyes27AAshamedBExcitedCAnxiousDDisappointed28AskyBsnowChouseDstar29AcloudBshapeCcolorDstair30Aon purposeBin disbeliefCat randomDunder stress31AactuallyBregularlyCcarefullyDgradually32AflewBjumpedCglancedDdived33AlisteningBshakingC
44、collapsingDcomplaining34AfestivalBjourneyCexperienceDlecture35AannoyedBawfulCawkwardDalive三、语法填空阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。When Daniel Welker majored in Asian studies as an undergraduate in the US, he had no idea that the seemingly casual interest would later bring him across the Pacific to sta
45、rt a life in China.In 2012, he came to Henan to pursue a Chinese certification program. After finishing 36 (he) studies, he moved to Luoyang to work as a foreign language teacher. What 37 (intend) to be a one-year stay originally turned into two years, then three and 38 (ultimate) 12 years now. He w
46、as attracted by Henans profound historical and cultural heritage. Over time, Welker has been attracted to the local culture, enjoying special cuisines like spicy soup, wearing traditional Chinese clothing to feasts and even picking up some local dialects.In recognition of his contributions and love
47、for the city, Welker was officially appointed 39 a “city ambassador” by Luoyang.In his spare time, Welker enjoys creating 40 (video) of his city tours in China and sharing them online to promote Chinese culture. In his opinion, Luoyangs rich history and cultural 41 (deep), from landmarks like the White Horse Temple, the first Buddhist temple, to its distinctive
