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2024届四川省成都市高三下学期二诊考试英语试题
第一节（共15小题；每小题2分, 满分30分）
阅读下列短文, 从每题所给的四个选项（A、B、C和D）中, 选出最佳选项, 并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
A
The Pritzker Architecture Prize is known as the Nobel Prize for architects. Each year it is awarded to professionals — an individual or team who have made important contributions to the field of architecture and design. Here is a list of some Pritzker winners.
Ieoh Ming Pei
Chinese-born architect Ieoh Ming Pei tended to use large, abstract forms and sharp, geometric designs. His glass-covered structures seem to spring from the high-tech modernist movement. The jury（评委会） noted, “Pei has designed over 50 projects, many of which have been award winners. Two of his most famous designs have included the East Building of the National Gallery of Art in Washington, D. C. , and the extension of the Louvre in Paris, France. "
Kenzō Tange
This master of architecture was one of the most significant architects of the 20th century, combining traditional Japanese styles with modernism. His amazing and visionary concepts of architecture led the Pritzker Jury to award him the Pritzker Prize, making him the first Japanese architect to win this prestigious award.
Diébédo Francis Kéré
Recognized for "empowering and transforming communities through the process of architecture", Diébédo Francis Kéré has won 2022 Pritzker Architecture Prize, becoming the first African architect to obtain the award. The jury praised him for developing an architectural beauty based on local climatic conditions.
Balkrishna Doshi
Balkrishna Doshi, the first Pritzker Laureate from India, studied in Bombay, today's Mumbai, and furthered his studies in Europe. The Pritzker jury said about his selection, "Balkrishna Doshi constantly demonstrates that all good architecture and urban planning must take into account factors such as climate. "
21. Who is good at combining traditional styles and modernism
A. Diébédo Francis Kéré. B. Ieoh Ming Pei.
C. Balkrishna Doshi. D. Kenzō Tange.
22. What do Diébédo Francis Kéré and Balkrishna Doshi have in common
A. Their nationality. B. Their design philosophy.
C. The communities they serve. D. The educational background.
23. Where can the text be found
A. In a brochure. B. In a biography.
C. In an advertisement. D. In a magazine.
B
“Sticks and stones may break my bones, but words will never harm me, " is an old saying my fourth-grade teacher once told me. I grew up thinking as long as people didn't physically hurt each other, hurtful words were to be tolerated, but I changed my mind after reading Linda O'Connell's story, Two Little Words with a Big Impact. She discussed two words: "and" and "but", and explained how "but" can be one of the most destructive words.
Then I realized I had been hurt by the word "but", and that I had wounded others, too, by using the word thoughtlessly. For example, when I was a teacher and edited my students' stories, I would always say their content was good, but then I would add comments such as" but you need to make your characters more realistic. "I could have said, "Your content is good and making your characters more believable will make it even better.
In setting up guidelines for commenting on writers, I realize we need to praise each other, make helpful remarks, and then praise each other again, without using the word "but. "I remember a college professor who said, "There is no such thing as constructive criticism. Criticism is criticism. She has now passed on, but her words remain with me always.
My fourth-grade teacher's quote was aimed at what she thought was harmless playground teasing, but even teasing hurts. Today, we can read sad news related to many stories where people have been terribly hurt by ugly words and suffered a lot. Now I realize the importance of thinking before speaking, even to avoid seemingly unimportant words like "but. "Sticks and stones break our bones, but thoughtless words also do harm. They can leave marks for a lifetime.
24. What changed the author's attitude to hurtful words
A. A teacher's advice. B. His personal experience.
C. A college professor's words. D. A story by Linda O'Connell.
25. What message does the example in Paragraph 2 convey
A. The author used "but" too often. B. The author could tolerate criticism.
C. The misuse of "but" can hurt others. D. Realistic characters are needed in writing.
26. Which words can best describe the author
A. Honest and warm-hearted. B. Devoted and co-operative.
C. Optimistic and open-minded. D. Caring and self-reflective.
27. What is the text mainly about
A. The benefits of learning from mistakes.
B. The long-lasting effect of hurtful words.
C. The importance of using words thoughtfully.
D. The difference between physical and emotional harm.
C
Two powerful NASA telescopes have detected the oldest and most distant black hole ever found. Data collected via energetic X-rays by the Chandra X-ray Observatory and James Webb Space Telescope has helped astronomers spot the signature of a growing black hole within the early universe just 470 million years after the big bang, which occurred 13. 8 billion years ago. The discovery, described in a study published in Nature Astronomy, may help astronomers figure out how some of the first supermassive black holes formed in the universe.
“We needed Webb to find this remarkably distant galaxy （星系） and Chandra to find its supermassive black hole, " said lead study author Akos Bogdan, in a statement. "We also took advantage of a cosmic magnifying glass（宇宙放大镜） that boosted the amount of light we detected. " He was referring to an effect called gravitational lensing（引力透镜效应）, which occurs when closer objects act like a magnifying glass for distant objects. Gravity essentially twists and strengthens the light of distant galaxies in the background of whatever is doing the magnifying, enabling observations of otherwise invisible features.
Astronomers detected the black hole in a galaxy called UHZ1. At first glance, the galaxy appeared in the same direction as a cluster of galaxies known as Abell 2744, which is located about 3. 5 billion light-years from Earth. But data collected by the Webb telescope showed that UHZl is actually much farther away and located beyond the cluster at 13. 2 billion light-years from Earth.
The team used the Chandra Observatory to detect superheated gas releasing X-rays within UHZ1, the obvious sign of a supermassive black hole growing in size. The detection was made possible by the Abell cluster of galaxies, which intensified the light of the UHZ1 galaxy and the X-rays released by the black hole by a factor of four.
Astronomers think the discovery will help them better understand how supermassive black holes appeared and reached their huge masses so soon after the beginning of the universe.
28. What's the possible age of the newly-found black hole
A. 470 million years. B. 13. 33 billion years.
C. 13. 8 billion years. D. 14. 27 billion years.
29. What is Paragraph 2 mainly about
A. The process of the research. B. The significance of the discovery.
C. The contributors to the discovery. D. The background of the research.
30. Which best shows the position of Abell 2744, Earth and UHZ1
31. Which can be a suitable title for the text
A. The Oldest and Most Distant Black Hole Spotted
B. Two Powerful NASA Telescopes Coming into Service
C. New Supporting Evidence of the Big Bang Theory Detected
D. Astronomers Figuring Out How the First Black Holes Formed
D
There's an enormous amount of personal health information people now feed or tap into digital monitors, health apps, search engines and other online tools. If the same information were provided in your doctor's office, your privacy would be safeguarded. But that's not how the digitized health world works.
Instead, we have an ecosystem of abuse in which health technology companies operate largely outside the law that requires doctors and other medical personnel, hospitals and insurers to protect an individual's health information.
That means technology companies can -- and do -- dig your digital data for clues about your health status, accessing information like prescriptions you have purchased and other health services you might have sought, and potentially link this information to your name, address, email address and other personally identifying information. The data can then be used by platforms including Facebook and Google to help advertisers target promotions or other communications to you.
It's a gaping hole in health privacy protections that comes from the privacy law, which protects interactions between patients, medical professionals and insurers but does not, in most cases, protect patient health data that is recorded on new technologies.
Closing the patient privacy gap can- and should -be a priority for lawmakers. The consequences of digital exposure for those seeking reproductive services have drawn significant concern and attention. These worries are reasonable. But reproductive care is only one area of health services where private patient information is digitally disclosed.
Therefore, lawmakers must take action to protect the privacy of people who are now online for all manners of personal, professional and other reasons. Until then, a narrowly targeted approach that protects health privacy may be politically easier to come into effect. The explosion of digital health technology and the dramatic increase in its use in the past few years require it greatly.
32. What can we learn about the present situation of the digitized health world
A. Personal health data is used for other purposes.
B. Personal health information is difficult to identify.
C. Targeted promotions are used to improve people's health.
D. Medical personnel protect the personal health information well.
33. What's the author's attitude towards the present privacy law
A. Approving. B. Critical. C. Cautious. D. Ambiguous.
34. What does the underlined word "it" in Paragraph 6 refer to
A. The spread of health service. B. People's privacy.
C. A narrowly targeted approach. D. The explosion of digital technology.
35. What is the purpose of the text
A. To advocate improvement in the privacy law.
B. To report cases of illegal information exposure.
C. To explain how the digitized health world works.
D. To introduce a debate on the effect of technology.
2024届四川省泸州市高三下学期二模英语试题
第一节（共15小题；每小题2分, 满分30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。
A
Welcome to the British Museum. You can experience cultures across the world, from the past of human history to the present. Here is some information about membership which you may be interested in.
Membership allows you to discover two million years of human history and enjoy 12 months of benefits while donating to the British Museum Friends in support of the work of the Museum. From just 69 a year （with discounts for those aged under 26）, membership provides:
Free, unlimited entry to all special exhibitions, such as Burma to Myanmar and Legion: life in the Roman army and a coming show on the later life and work of Michelangelo.
A special program of Members' activities.
Use of a special Members' Room.
Regular mailings including the British Museum Magazine three times a year.
A 10% discount in the Museum's shops, cafés and restaurants.
Members do not need to book for the regular collection or our exhibitions. You'll only need to show your Membership card to enter.
We also offer a discount for those who are disabled. And this will cover a personal Membership plus a free guest to help you get access to your Membership benefits and provide you the convenience when visiting.
If you have some questions about your visit, please read the Membership FAQs page or contact us at friends@britishmuseum. org. For more information or to arrange this Membership, please contact the Membership Office and we are very happy to help further.
21. How can you get a membership
A. By doing volunteer work. B. By paying a sum of money.
C. By exploring human history. D. By offering fun information.
22. What is the special benefit for a disabled member
A. Members' Room. B. Regular mailings.
C. A 10% discount. D. A free guest.
23. Where is this text probably from
A. A website. B. A newspaper. C. A library book. D. A fashion journal.
B
When young urban couples get married, they usually hire a fleet of about 10 cars to send them and their family to the wedding venue. But one newlywed （新婚的） couple in Dalian, Liaoning province chose another way-to rent a public bus instead.
Looking back on their wedding day, the bride, Yang Le'er, says she still feels joyful about the bus experience, which has added special meaning to the ceremony.
"I don't like taking the usual path. With a car fleet, the bride and groom sit in the first car, while everyone else is scattered in different cars, which isn't very exciting. So I contacted the Dalian Bus Group in advance, and they agreed, " Yang says.
On their wedding day, a red electric bus-decorated with a giant caricature （人物漫画） of the couple, a large rose pattern, and the words "We're getting married"-carried the bride and groom, the groomsmen and bridesmaids, and Yang's parents, who had flown in from Wenzhou, to a hotel.
"Everyone being together on one bus made the joy double. We played festive music along the way, and friends sang along. The atmosphere was so happy. Even though my parents didn't sing, they were drawn in by the atmosphere and didn't show the traditional sadness of a daughter's marriage, "Yang recalls.
On the road, they drew a lot of attention. Pedestrians took out their phones to take pictures and waved at them.
"Whenever I think about it, it still warms my heart, "Yang says.
She says this wedding idea has received positive feedback from their family and friends. Some friends said they would also rent a bus for their own weddings.
24. Why did the couple use a bus as a wedding car
A. To save more money. B. To attract more viewers.
C. To try something unusual. D. To advertise a new business.
25. What is the meaning of "scattered" underlined in Paragraph 3
A. Crowded. B. Separated. C. Trapped. D. Occupied.
26. How did the bus company manage to help with the couple's wedding
A. They offered some extra services.
B. They gave away a red electric bus.
C. They went to the hotel for Yang's parents.
D. They changed the previous bus designs and routes.
27. Which words best describe the wedding ceremony
A. Simple and traditional. B. Grand and expensive.
C. Creative and influential. D. Strange and demanding.
C
A French cook, Laurent Veyet, is preparing foods with something surprising: insects. Recently, the European Union has approved some kinds of insects as an acceptable food product. Insects provide many nutritional substances and are an environmentally friendly food source.
The food that Veyet prepares with insects is not for those with little bravery. However, what the cook is preparing may point to the future of feeding a growing world population. One of his foods is a prawn salad with yellow mealworms（粉虱）. It includes insects on a bed of vegetables with grasshoppers （蚱蜢） covered in chocolate, a food usually meant for sweets. The restaurant is located in Paris, where eaters who are ready to attempt something different accept the unique foods.
The cook talked about the perfect meal for first-timers. He was preparing a pasta （面食） made with crushed mealworms, sweet potatoes and young insects. He said, "there are some really interesting flavors. Not many people could say they don't like that. "
The European Food Safety Agency, EFSA, in January said the mealworm is acceptable for humans to eat. By May, EFSA approved its sale on the market.
Soheil Ayari was eating with his two daughters. He was fond of the food. He said, "I feel like I am in a traditional restaurant. " He said only the idea behind what he ate was different. He continued to say, "honestly, the tastes are very similar to traditional food. " Ayari's young daughter also enjoyed the food: "it's environmentally friendly and it's good. "
Stefan De Keersmaecker is a health and food safety spokesman at the European Commission. He said, "Insects are nutritious, and they can help us change to a more healthy and sustainable diet and food system. However, there are two battles Veyet must win. He needs to win over public opinion and learn how to combine the taste of insects with other foods. "
28. What is the function of the first paragraph
A. To introduce a topic. B. To promote a food.
C. To give an explanation. D. To make a statement.
29. What do we know about Veyet
A. He is brave to cook smelly foods.
B. He is particular about salads and pastas.
C. He is worried about the world food crisis.
D. He is quite satisfied with his insect food.
30. What does "the idea" mentioned by Ayari in Paragraph 5 probably refer to
A. The change of taste and style.
B. The similar custom and culture.
C. The awareness of health and environment.
D. The familiar food and restaurant.
31. What is a great challenge for Veyet according to Keersmaecker
A. Sticking to his own opinion. B. Cooperating well with other cooks.
C. Preparing the most nutritious insects. D. Finding the right tastes and food matches.
D
A discovery of mummies in the Tarim Basin in China from the 1990s has finally been uncovered. The remains showed evidence of western origin, but after a DNA test, it turns out that these mummies are a bit more local than once thought.
The Tarim Basin is mostly covered by the Taklamakan Desert, which is dry and unlivable for human settlement. Located in central Asia, this was the location of an incredible anthropological （人类学的） find. The remains of thousands of people were discovered alongside clothes, tools, food, and other artifacts. The dry climate created a perfect setting for preservation for what is now known as a 4, 000-year-old civilization.
This discovery was noted as even more of a mystery because of the western look of the clothing on the mummies and the burial practices that had never been known before-all of the remains were found laid to rest in wooden boats. This is odd due to the location of the find-the middle of the desert. Many believed that these peoples were wanderers or nomads, but genome sequencing （基因组测序） done on 13 of the mummies by Chinese, European, and American researchers showed that these remains are actually native children of an ancient ice-age civilization.
This genetic （基因的） research is only the beginning. There are still mysteries surrounding this find. "The mummies have long fascinated scientists and the public since their original discovery. Beyond being extraordinarily preserved, they were found in a highly unusual context, and they exhibit diverse and far-ranging cultural elements, " stated Christina Warinner, an associate professor of anthropology at Harvard. The research surrounding this discovery will continue globally and with every bit of information uncovered, the more the anthropological community, as well as the public, will understand about this incredible find.
32. How did the origin of the mummies come to light
A. By identifying their DNA. B. By observing the local climate.
C. By analyzing western mummies. D. By investigating the past remains.
33. Why are the desert and wooden boats mentioned
A. They date back to 4000 years ago. B. They combine to form a big puzzle.
C. They have their own characteristics. D. They appear in the same livable place.
34. What will the researchers do about the mummies
A. Hold an international exhibition. B. Move them to a new protection spot.
C. Work hard on the fascinating discovery. D. Focus on the global cultural differences.
35. Which can be the best title for the passage
A. Another Breakthrough in Genetic Research
B. An Incredible Anthropological Find in Asia
C. China Sees Another Ancient Ice-age Civilization
D. Mummies in China Carry an Ancient Origin Story
2024届四川省南充市高三下学期二诊考试英语试题
第一节（共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分）
阅读下列短文，从每题所给的四个选项（A、B、C和D）中选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该选项涂黑。
A
Teenage years are an unforgettable season of life and books read at that time also make a difference. Much like the best children's books ever written, these following top teen-centered books offer hope for the future and nostalgia for young life.
The Fault in Our Stars by John Green
Because of cancer, protagonist（主人公） Hazel Lancaster believes her life is over. But then she meets Augustus Waters, and the way he makes her laugh—the way he makes her feel seen—makes her want to live again. The Fault in Our Stars will attract young adults with themes of life and death, true love, and friendship that surpass circumstances. This book is especially worth reading if you love sad books.
The Hobbit by J. R. R. Tolkien
In this classic book, Bilbo Baggins is summoned（召唤） on a great adventure that will change his life forever. With themes of friendship, loyalty, sacrifice, and more, The Hobbit is an adventure waiting to happen for those willing to experience the dangerous business of stepping into the story.
Dune by Frank Herbert
A science fiction novel for the ages, Frank Herbert's Dune tells the adventures of Paul Atreides—who will become known as Muad' Dib—as he and his family strive to bring humankind's greatest dream to life while living on a desert planet. Though written in 1965, much of Dune's story may be more relevant to 21st-century readers than it was to bookworms who picked it up in the 1960s.
Nancy Drew series by Carolyn Keene
his collection of classic mystery novels was actually written by various authors under the pen name of Carolyn Keene. Over the past few decades, Nancy has evolved with the times—to the point where she's now using a cell phone to investigate her never-ending mysteries. Today, Nancy is attracting a whole new generation of fans, thanks to a television show launched in 2019.
21. What do The Fault in Our Stars and The Hobbit have in common
A. They both tell great adventures. B. They both have heartbreaking endings.
C. They both contain the theme of friendship. D. They both focus on how to change life better.
22. Which is true about Dune
A. It is a science magazine. B. It became a hit in the 1960s.
C. It is the best young adult book. D. It is more suitable for modern readers.
23. What has contributed to Nancy Drew's appeal to a new group of readers
A. A TV programme. B. The appearance of television.
C. Its different authors. D. Its never-ending mysteries.
B
Electronic sports such as "Fortnite" are vastly more popular than Olympic events such as dressage（花式骑术） or curling（冰壶）. In fact, they are more popular than most mainstream sports. Only 28% of British boys aged 16-19 watch any traditional live sports; 57% play video games.
Stick-in-the-muds may complain that e-sports are not proper sports. Many parents, observing their bad-tempered teenagers sitting on the so fa all day twiddling their thumbs and shouting "Quick, pass me the shotgun!" at a screen, would agree. Yet video games are highly competitive, with professional leagues that play in crowded stadiums.
There are perhaps only 200 tennis stars in the world who can make a living from playing in tournaments. By contrast "League of Legends", a fantasy game played by teams of five, supports over 1,000 on good wages. Its World Championship final last year was watched by 44 million people.
Critics of e-sports offer moral objections, too. They are addictive, Prince Harry has called for "Fortnite" to be banned for this reason. They are violent. Surely, at a time of global disharmony, it is a bad idea to make simulated killing an Olympic sport. The Olympics aim to promote peace. Finally, video games are commercial. Nobody owns basketball; "League of Legends" is owned by Tencent, a Chinese megacorporation.
None of these arguments is very convincing. The idea that an activity, rather than a substance, can be addictive is controversial among doctors, as is the existence of a causal link between gaming and violence. And the idea that warlike sports have no place in the Olympics is hard to consist with history. Javelin-throwing（掷标枪） and wrestling were introduced in 708 BC. They are still there.
24. What does the underlined word "Stick-in-the-muds" in Paragraph 2 probably mean
A. People who are crazy about sports. B. People who prefer traditional values.
C. People who are in a difficult situation. D. People who are addicted to video games.
25. Which of the following is NOT the moral objection offered by critics
A. People get addicted to video games easily.
B. E-sports contain certain elements of violence.
C. Global disharmony arises from the popularity of e-sports.
D. The industry of e-sports is concerned with making profit.
26. Why are Javelin-throwing and wrestling mentioned in the last paragraph
A. To compare the difference between the two sports.
B. To show the close connection between gaming and violence.
C To prove the fact that warlike sports can exist in the Olympics.
D. To present the phenomenon of people's addiction to the warlike sports.
27. In which section of a newspaper may this text appear
A. Sports. B. Fiction. C. Science. D. Education.
C
As a university professor, I have been immersed in theory and guess for so long that it recently struck me: I don't know how to do anything. By "do", I mean something material, something done with my hands that produce an actual product.
The trades come to mind. Whenever I call an electrician, or a mason, or a carpenter, I look on in wonder as they smoothly employ their skills. For example, I recently had a new kitchen sink nulled by a young man. He kept singing as he worked at the pipes. Minutes later, he turned on the water and it flowed forth with nothing similar to a leak. Is this not a minor miracle
All of this brought me to a decision: I registered for an adult evening course at a local technical school. The title: Basic Electricity and Wiring（线路）. When we began, I felt immediately overwhelmed. So many new terms. In an instant, I was a student again in all respects: The anxiety, the self-doubt, the wondering if I had made a mistake. And then I recalled: "Nothing in the world can take the place of persistence... Education will not; the world is full of educated failures." So I worked my way through my basic wiring course. My initial impulse to jump ship gradually gave way to the awareness that I was, indeed, acquiring a useful new skill.
What followed ahead was the course's climax: Each student was presented with a switch and a lighting fixture（照明设备）. The task was to install them-in-a-door-frame and-wire them; but not throw the switch until the instructor was present. There I was, an experienced professor, standing like a fresh-faced schoolboy. I worked away, using my tools to connect wires. When I was done, I raised my hand. The instructor looked over my job and glanced at me. "Hit the switch," he said.
It's hard to characterize that moment. But I did feel that learning is not something that ends early in life. I need to widen my horizon through constant learning. The broader the horizon, the more opportunities there are to learn something new.
I hit the switch.
There was light.
In more ways than one.
28. Why did the author register for an adult evening course
A. Because he met several problems in the daily life.
B. Because he wanted to learn the secret of the miracle.
C. Because he needed to strengthen his theoretical knowledge.
D. Because he desired to make actual products with his own hands.
29. What was the author's first thought when he began his course
A. Dropping out of the evening course. B. Ignoring so many new terms.
C. Setting a goal and never giving up. D. Impressing others with his new skills.
30. Which of the following can best describe the author
A. Responsible and sharp-eyed. B. Determined and self-motivated.
C. Creative and well-informed. D. Considerate and widely-interested.
31. What does the story intend to tell us
A. There is no end to learning. B. One good turn deserves another.
C. Actions speak louder than words. D. A fall in a pit, a gain in your wit.
D
It takes courage to live on Montana's short-grass prairie（大草原）. The native people successfull, adapted to the difficult environment over many centuries. For the last 150 years, wild animals have given the basic habitat up to cows, which makes this rare habitat decline ecologically.
Today, though, parts of the landscape are being shaped by a different resident—the North American plains bison （野牛）. Tribes and conservation organizations have recently started bringing the bison back. And scientists studying the returns are discovering that getting the 900 kg grazer back in its native ecosystem could be a key to the future of the prairie.
An adult bison eats about 1 1 kg of grass a day. The grasses adapt to their search for food. Vegetation across the plains uses the nutrients in their waste. Birds pull out their fur from bushes to keep the heat of nests from passing out.
Bison also shape the land literally. They roll in the dust and create muddy areas that hold water after rainstorms. After the bison move on, insects flourish in these pools and become a feast for birds and small mammals. Pronghorn antelope survive by following their tracks through deep winter snows.
Plains bison spent thousands of years engineering a distinctive grassland eco logy from Northern Canada through Montana to Mexico. But more than a century ago, this influence suddenly stopped. A few decades of killing led the number of bison to fall suddenly from 60 million to barely 800 living wild in the US and Canada by 1889.
Today, however, bison are getting a second chance. Tribal reservations are at the forefront of their recovery, taking extra bison from Yellowstone National Park and restoring them to treaty lands. Now some scientists are keeping close watch on the changes of the lands after the return of bison.
32. Why are bison brought back to the Montana's prairie
A. They provide food for wild animals. B. They play a vital role in its native ecosystem.
C. They experience a sharp drop in numbers. D. They can hardly adapt to other environments.
33. What can we learn from Paragraph 3 and Paragraph 4
A. Birds keep warm by the leaves from bushes.
B. Pronghorn antelopes help Bison survive the winter.
C. Small mammals and birds could get more food.
D. The bison's waste does harm to the growth of grasses.
34. What might the author continue talking about
A. How bison get the second chance.
B How the return of bison affects the lands.
C. How scientists restore bison to treaty lands.
D. How the number of bison is back to its previous level.
35. What can be a suitable title for the passage
A. The Habitat Is on the Ecological Decline
B. The Wild Animals Are Adapting to Bison
C. The Bison Transform the Habitat for the Better
D. The Tribes Try to Bring the Bison Back to Prairie
2024届四川省宜宾市高三下学期二模英语试题
第一节（共15小题；每小题2分, 满分30分）
阅读下列短文, 从每题所给的四个选项（A、B、C和D）中, 选出最佳选项, 并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
A
From flowers and fresh produce to family-friendly entertainment-autumn is peak festival season in Victoria. Here are 4 autumn festivals that are well worth the drive.
Bright Autumn Festival, April 28-May 7, 2024
Nothing says autumn like red and orange leaves and comfort food. For a dose of wholesome fun, plan a weekend getaway to the Bright Autumn Festival in Victoria's High Country. The tree-lined avenues, small-town charms and delicious fresh produce won't disappoint, with everything from open gardens, historical tours, live music, markets and a dedicated Nut Festival to enjoy. Plus, you'll be venturing somewhere new and supporting regional businesses.
Kartini Waingi-Water Lights, May 4-7, 2024
Take a drive to Robinvale on the banks of the Murray River for the four-day Water Lights festival. Kids and adults alike will marvel at this unique laser show that showcases the vibrant, diverse and rich culture of the region.
Grampians Grape Escape, May 5-7, 2024
Food and wine devotees, you're in luck. The Grampians Grape Escape is an unforgettable weekend-long experience that's all about top-quality wines, gourmet food and live music- the perfect trio. You may even learn a few skills from one of the cooking demonstrations and masterclasses. From bread-making classes to cooking presentations and cider tastings, no one will be bored.
La Fiera Italian Festival, May 19-21, 2024
Every year in May, the Myrtleford community celebrates its Italian roots with a festival dedicated to all of the region's cultural and culinary delights. There are food stalls, wine tastings, a movie night, kids'activities and even a soccer tournament to look forward to, as well as markets, entertainment and a traditional grape stomp.
21. Which festival lasts longest
A. La Fiera Italian Festival. B. Bright Autumn Festival.
C. Grampians Grape Escape. D. Kartini Waingi-Water Lights.
22. What is special for Kartini Waingi
A. Fantastic light show. B. Small-town charms.
C. Top-quality wine. D. Rich culture.
23. What is available at Grampians Grape Escape and La Fiera Italian Festival
A. Celebrating history. B. Tasting fine food.
C. Watching live music. D. Joining in sports activities.
B
Since 2018, Jason has been helping sick kids becomesuperheroes. After watching his then one-year-old daughter Angela undergo chemotherapy（化疗）, he came up with the idea of "Supertees". Designed with a cape, the shirts act as a virtual armour（盔甲） for children fighting the worst villain of all- cancer.
"Sitting by her hospital bed I. knew there was nothing I could do to help Angela, until I noticed how hard it was to change her clothes while she was connected to various monitors. This is when the idea for the Supertee was born, " says Jason, whose daughter had a rarecancer then.
Created to look like a superhero costume, for Jason, the medical garments are all about enabling children to see themselves as the strong superheroes they idolise. "We want these kids to feel like, and be recognized as, the heroes that we see them as, "he tells.
Now Jason has teamed up with Disney to launch a new Marvel Edition tee. And he's got some very "super" friends helping him out! Actors Larson and Chris have lent their support, sharing special video messages for the kids who receive a new Supertee modelled after their costumes.
The collaboration with Disney is special for Jason. "I promised I would take her to Disneyland the moment we could leave the hospital, " says Jason, a pledge they happily fulfilled.
Since June 2018, Jason and his team have delivered more than 13, 000 Supertees to sick children in hospitals around Australia, including Melbourne schoolboy Riley Sinclair, who was diagnosed with a serious disease at just seven years old.
For Riley's mum Tammy, the Supertee was a game changer for her son, now 11, helping him feel less afraid and making hospital visits more comfortable. "When Riley puts his tee on, his whole personality will change and he feels like he can face anything. It's amazing!" explains Tammy.
24. What is"Supertee"
A. A customized shirt for sick kids. B. A special hospital for kids.
C. A virtual armour for kids. D. A super hero of kids.
25. What inspired Jason's idea of"Supertee"
A. His cooperation with Disney.
B. His chat with doctors in hospital.
C. His own experience of being hospitalized.
D. His caring for his daughter in hospital.
26. What does the underlined word "idolise" in paragraph 3 mean
A. Envy. B. Adore. C. Hate. D. Create.
27. Why does the author mention Riley's case
A. To prove the Supertee's role in a game.
B. To explain why the Supertee is so popular.
C To indicate that the Supertee does work.
D. To reflect the Supertee's medical effectiveness.
B
The latest housing trend in America has nothing to do with decoration, but rather the rise of intergenerational roommates. Described as separated by at least one generation, intergenerational roommate arrangements are growing in the United States, and intergenerational houses have increased four times since 1971.
Pick your explanation- growing isolation among the elderly, rising rents, average life-expectancy increasing, an aging population, or rising college tuition, the fact of the matter is that older folks have space available, and tend to be happy to have a young person around.
In March 2021, there were 59. 7 million U. S. residents who lived with multiple generations under one roof.
"It was perfect-Judith has become like my family, " said Nadia Abdullah, a 25-year-old robotics student who in 2019 moved in with the 64-year-old lawyer, Judith. The arrangement of $700 a month plus help around the house has put her just 6-miles from Boston, and 30 minutes from her robotics job in Beverly Mass. Judith and Nadia were matched together thanks to Nesterly, a renting center specifically designed to create intergenerational roommates.
"Through Nesterly, I lived with Sarah while attending Harvard, " writes a young Nesterly reviewer named Kaplan who provided the exact sort of insight into the service one would imagine. "She provided the type of profound knowledge you just can't Google-showing me how to garden, to cut a fish, and inject French Romanticism into life. "
Biologically-speaking, an arrangement such as Sarah and Kaplan is kind of the natural state of humanity. Scholars believe this is because our intelligence and life experiences, passed down to the next generation, acts as a secondary way to ensure our genetics are passed on; i. e. if you can live long enough to explain to your children and grandchildren exactly which mushrooms they can eat, which snakes are poisonous, how to hunt with a bow and arrow, those offspring will have a better chance of survival.
28. Which summarizes "intergenerational roommates" best
A. Separated generations' reunion again.
B. Mixed generations sharing houses together.
C. International older folks' gathering.
D. Different generations living alone.
29. What contributes to the rise of the latest housing trend in America
A. The elderly with houses desire for young guys' company.
B. Isolation is growing sharply among the older folks.
C. The average life standard is increasing.
D. The college tuition is rising.
30. What can be learned from Abdullah and Kaplan's examples
A. They have a deep understanding of the service.
B. They live happily with the elderly free of charge.
C. The elderly provide more knowledge than Google does.
D. The housing trend actually benefits the young a lot.
31. What is the last paragraph mainly about
A. The exact guidance about the living skills.
B. The way that intergenerational roommates live.
C. The latest study about intergenerational roommates.
D. The reason why intergenerational roommates exist.
D
A deep neural（神经系统的） network trained to restore ancient Greek texts can do so with 72% accuracy when used by historians, suggests a Nature paper. The findings could assist with the restoration and sort of newly discovered or uncertain inscriptions（碑文） with improved speed and accuracy, advancing our understanding of ancient history.
To understand the history of ancient civilizations, historians study the inscriptions created by past individuals, written directly on materials- such as stone, pottery or metal- that have survived until today. However, many inscriptions have been damaged over the centuries. Their texts are now vague and their date of writing is uncertain. Specialists in the study of inscriptions can reconstruct missing texts, but their traditional methods are highly complex and time-consuming.
To overcome the restrictions of current epigraphic methods, Yannis Assael, Thea Sommerschield and their colleagues tested a deep neural network （named Ithaca）, a type of artificial intelligence（AI） that was trained to restore, date and place ancient Greek inscriptions. The authors found that Ithaca could achieve 62% accuracy when used alone to restore damaged texts, and 72% accuracy when it is used by a historian. Additionally, Ithaca could also help to determine inscriptions' place and date of writing; in their experiments, it attributed inscriptions to their original locations with 71% accuracy and dated them to less than 30 years from the date ranges proposed by historians.
The findings could unlock the cooperative potential between artificial intelligence and historians, and improve our understanding of human history.
Common fields such as education, healthcare, catering, and industry have long been dominated by artificial intelligence, and this technology is now finding its way into relatively niche（小众） fields to more fully exploit its talents. Archaeology（考古学） is one of its latest fields.
32. Which can describe the neural network's work
A. Uncertain but useful. B. Imperfect and traditional.
C. Faster and more precise. D. Helpful but time-consuming.
33. What can be inferred about inscriptions from paragraph 2
A. The ancients wrote inscriptions on hard materials on purpose.
B. The history of ancient civilization is uncovered by inscriptions.
C. Historians are able to recover the texts of ancient inscriptions totally.
D. Experts are capable of comprehending inscriptions despite complexity.
34. What is the author's attitude towards AI's potential use
A. Doubtful. B. Concerned. C. Promising. D. Opposing.
35. Which of the following is probably the best title
A. AI's current wide use. B. Historians' new contributions.
C. Restoring ancient texts using AI. D. A newly-developed neural network.
2024届四川省德阳市高三下学期质量监测考试（二）英语试题
第一节(共15小题;每小题2分，满分30分)
阅读下列短文，从每题所给的四个选项(A、B、C和D)中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
A
Beaumont Hospital is proud of its reputation nationally and internationally as an academic teaching hospital providing excellence in patient care, medical education, innovation and research. Our aim is to deliver the highest quality of care to our patients, excellent training to our students and a friendly and professional environment for our staff.
Position Summary
The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) is responsible for driving the overall strategic direction, operations and performance of Beaumont Hospital, and its related services and resources, within policy directions laid down by the Hospital Board and the Department of Health/HSE to deliver effective and efficient patient care.
This is a crucial leadership role responsible for driving strategic growth initiatives and providing strategic oversight, support and clear leadership to the Executive Management Team within Beaumont Hospital. The Hospital is in the process of developing a new 5-Year Strategic Plan. The successful candidate will carry out the agreed vision for the future of Beaumont Hospital, maintain the Hospital’s commitment to delivering patient-centred care to the highest standards of clinical practice, healthcare education, research, and innovation, and promote an organizational culture that is open to, and empowers innovation, creativity and learning in a clinical setting.
Informal Confidential inquiries to:
Ms Pauline Philip Chair, Beaumont Hospital Board
Tel: ＋353 (1) 7974260
Interested candidates should apply by sending their CV and cover letter to:
Mr John Pepper, Human Resources Department
Beaumont Hospital, Dublin 9 Ireland
Email: hrdirector@beaumont.ie
For a more detailed job description brochure please access www.beaumont.ie/careers
Closing date: 4th December 2023.
Interviews will be held before the end of December, 2023.
1. What is the CEO of Beaumont Hospital primarily in charge of
A. Making a new 5-Year Plan. B. Managing the Hospital Board.
C. Guiding the strategic direction. D. Laying down policy directions.
2. To whom can candidates make certain inquiries
A. Ms Pauline Philip. B. The HR director. C. Mr John Pepper. D. The Chief Executive Officer.
3. In which section of a newspaper does this text probably appear
A. Cloud Hospital Services. B. Medical Guidance.
C. Medical Expert Column. D. Career Opportunities.
B
In her latest gardening story, Jessica Damiano tells of the garden pests and diseases she has seen in her plants. She suggests acting quickly when dealing with these issues, as they can rapidly spread and cause significant damage to plant health and growth.
Her measure always begins with the gentlest treatment possible. She only intensifies her treatments when necessary. Even then, she has her limits. Damiano says she would rather lose a flower or vegetable plant than use strong chemicals. In the case of her tomato plants, Damiano caught the aphids, a pest, early. She washed them off and removed the ones that would not come off by using her fingers under moving water.
Had the invasion been severe or the water and finger removal method been ineffective, she would have used Neem oil. This organic oil from Neem tree seeds, kills aphids and is safe for plants that will be consumed. However, she would apply it after sunset when helpful insects are less active.
On the same day, Damiano also found scarlet lily beetles on her Asiatic lily plants. They cover themselves in waste. This makes them less appealing to those that would want to eat them. But the coating also protects them from chemicals, making them difficult to remove. To fight against them, she physically tapped the beetles into a mixture of water, soap, vinegar, or household cleaners.
Her rhododendron, a flowering plant, got attacked by a pest called azalea bark scale last summer. When she noticed the return of these white insects this year, she immediately removed the infested leaves. For the remaining leaves with a few pests, she was able to remove them by touching each insect with some rubbing alcohol.
By working early, Damiano slowed or stopped infestations that could have killed her plants. The same would be true for diseases, many of which also respond better to early treatments.
4. What does Jessica do with garden pests initially
A. Act quickly with chemicals. B. Try to remove them manually.
C. Get rid of the plants with them. D. Allow them to spread naturally.
5. When will Jessica use Neem oil to control aphids
A. They appear on her plants. B. She notices some signs of them.
C. Helpful insects disappear. D. Her manual method doesn’t work.
6. What is the purpose of Jessica’s story
A. To inform readers about types of garden pests and diseases.
B. To encourage readers to use organic methods for pest control.
C. To share her personal experience with garden pests and diseases.
D To warn readers about the dangers of using strong chemicals on plants.
7. What can be inferred from Jessica’s gardening practice
A. Leaving the pests unattended helps her garden recover.
B. Removing all her plants to fight against pests works best.
C. Using strong chemicals as early as possible functions best.
D. Handling garden pests and diseases early turns out effective.
C
In the U.S., a recent trend shows a growing demand for natural wine, which attaches importance to minimal processing and eco-friendliness. However, IWSR Drinks Market Analysis indicates that these wines still make up less than one percent of sales in 2021. Despite a general decline in wine buyers since 2015, demand for natural wines is on the rise at a significant pace, as said by Drizly, an online alcohol delivery service.
Natural wines typically use organic grapes, avoiding chemicals for pest and weed control. Traditional methods like foot treading (踩) are sometimes employed for crushing grapes. Afterwards, the crushed grapes ferment (发酵) naturally. Manufacturers don’t add water, yeast or other substances. There are some exceptions. Some natural winemakers add extra sulfites for preservation. Others clarify the wine to get rid of any small piece that could make it look cloudy, resulting in the earthy and unique flavor.
However, the market faces barriers due to a lack of set definitions for natural wine, creating confusion and marketing challenges. As Professor Anita Oberholster from UC Davis suggests, defining “natural wine” could help its growth. Yet, industry opinions vary on regulation: while some support official guidelines, others, like John Keller of Neu Cellars, worry about higher costs involved with certification.
CEO of Vinovest, Anthony Zhang sees another problem. Some wine companies are profiting using labeling content like imagery that suggests their wine making is natural when they are not. The European Union has taken measures to stop this by requiring wines sold in its markets to list all contained substances, starting December. It’s expected that the U.S. may soon adopt similar regulations, increasing transparency for consumers. With these advancements, buyers may soon be able to make more informed purchases.
8. Why does the demand for natural wine grow
A. Its flavor is better than other wines’. B. Consumers’ preference has changed.
C. Drizly has started its online delivery. D. Its production process is eco-friendly.
9. What does the underlined word in Paragraph 2 mean
A. natural flavors B. special grapes C. chemical compounds D. wine containers
10. What’s John Keller’s concern
A. Decreased demand for natural wines. B. The potential rise in production costs.
C. Changes in the taste of natural wines. D. Loss of modern wine-making methods.
11. Which of the following is the best title for the passage
A. Old Ways of Making Wine Gain New Fans
B. More Companies Admire Natural Elements
C. New Ways to Improve Natural Wine’s Flavor
D. More Strategies to Promote Natural Wine Well
D
Air pollution remains a critical health risk in the European Union, claiming over 500,000 lives in 2021, with findings suggesting nearly half of these could have been prevented if pollution were reduced to levels recommended by health experts. Data from the European Environment Agency (EEA) show that of these deaths, 253,000 were linked to exposure to fine particulate matter (PM2.5) going beyond the World Health Organization’s (WHO) guideline limit of 5 micrograms per cubic meter. These particles are especially dangerous as they can pass into the bloodstream and affect various organs. Nitrogen dioxide and ozone also contributed to the mortality (死亡频率) statistics, associated with 52,000 and 22,000 deaths respectively. The EU’s environment commissioner, Virginijus Sinkevicius, underlined that air pollution poses the top environmental health risk in the EU. Nevertheless, there is evidence of improvement, with deaths from PM2.5 decreasing by 41% between 2005 and 2021, and the EU targets a reduction of 55% by 2030.
In response to these concerns, the WHO, which updated its air quality guidelines in 2021, warns that no level of air pollution can be considered safe but has set upper limits for certain pollutants. The European Parliament vote to bring the EU’s air quality standards in line with the WHO but decided to delay doing so until 2035.
Sinkevicius said that air quality is indeed improving due to effective clean air policies. Beyond death counts, the EEA also assessed air pollution’s broader impact on diseases such as asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, and diabetes, stressing not only mortality but the quality of life impacts. EEA researcher Alberto Gonzalez Ortiz pointed to severe disability states caused by these conditions, worsened by air pollution.
The EEA’s comprehensive approach shows that while the fight against air pollution has seen progress, immediate action is still critical to reduce pollution and reduce its widespread effects on public health.
12. Why does the author mention specific figures in Paragraph 1
A. To stress the risk of PM2.5 in the EU. B. To illustrate the impact of air pollution.
C. To prove the improvement in air pollution. D. To show the guidelines of EEA lose control.
13. What did the WHO do for the concerns
A. It adjusted air quality standards accordingly.
B. It didn’t perform the new limits until 2035.
C. It claimed current pollution levels were relatively safe.
D. It decided to change the guidelines completely.
14 How did Sinkevicius feel about the air quality in the text
A. Concerned about its policies. B. Indifferent due to its level.
C. Uncertain about its impact. D. Optimistic about its progress.
15. What is the main focus of the passage
A. The impact of wise decisions on air pollution in the EU.
B. The specific health conditions worsened by air pollution.
C. The progress and challenges in dealing with air pollution.
D. The role of the WHO in establishing global health policies.
答案：
2024届四川省成都市高三下学期二诊考试英语试题
21-25DBDDC 26-30 DCBCB 31-35 AABCA
2024届四川省泸州市高三下学期二模英语试题
21-25 BDACB 26-30 ACADC 31-35 DABCD
2024届四川省南充市高三下学期二诊考试英语试题
21-25CDABC 26-30CADAB 31-35ABCBC
2024届四川省宜宾市高三下学期二模英语试题
21-23BAB 24-27ADBC 28-31BADD 32-35CDCC
2024届四川省德阳市高三下学期质量监测考试（二）英语试题
1. C 2. A 3. D
4. B 5. D 6. C 7. D
8. D 9. C 10. B 11. A
12. B 13. A 14. D 15. C

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