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2025学年第一学期徐汇区学习能力诊断卷
高三英语
试卷
(考试时间105分钟满分115分)
2025.12
I.Grammar and vocabulary
Section A
Directions:After reading the passage below,fill in the blanks to make the passage coherent and
grammatically correct.For the blanks with a given word,fill in each blank with the proper form of
the given word;for the other blanks,use one word that best fits each blank.
By the mid-21st century,the term "nose job"had been completely redefined.No longer
referring to simple cosmetic surgery,it now described a radical procedure to augment the human
sense of smell,1 (grant)individuals olfactorv (powers equivalent to a bloodhound's.
This was achieved by boosting the number of olfactory receptors in the nasal cavity from the
human standard of 6 million to over 100 million.
The procedure itself was intensely complex.It involved temporarily removing the nose,
scraping its internal tissue,and refilling it with a transplant of the patient's own programmed stem
cells.These cells2(design)to differentiate into vast numbers of new olfactory cells.When
the nose was reattached,neural stem cells grew,forging (new connections to the brain's
olfactory bulb.3(accommodate)this new hardware,most patients accepted a slightly larger,
more bulbous nose,4a minority even opted for a"wet"nose modification to enhance scent
trapping,much like a dog's.
The post-operative period was a critical and challenging transition.New "supersniffers"were
initially isolated in scent-free clean rooms,as their new ability was overwhelmingly powerful.They
5 detect human stress levels,menstrual cycles,remnants of past meals,and even the health of
plants.Patients were gradually exposed to richer olfactory stimuli,and their brains,aided by drugs
that increased neural plasticity,6(learn)to rewire themselves to interpret this flood of new
sensory data.
The reasons for 7(undergo)the augmentation were as varied as the scents it revealed.
Many sought it for professional advancement.Chefs created more exquisite dishes,detectives could
assess the precise timeline of a crime scene,and diplomats could detect lies and hidden emotions in
negotiations with uncanny accuracy.Ecologists could literally sniff out the health of an ecosystem,
sensing soil conditions and plant vitality,8 revolutionized restoration efforts.
In healthcare,the benefits were profound.Caregivers and doctors could understand a patient's
physical and mental state9 unprecedented clarity,and augmented individuals played a
crucial role in early disease detection,identifying conditions like cancer or Parkinson's through
subtle scent markers.
While some used their new ability for trivial or canine-like greetings,most applied it
thoughtfully.In an age increasingly dominated by artificial intelligence,this augmentation was seen
as a profoundly human enhancement.It opened a door to a richer,10(deeply)felt
experience of the world-a sensory realm of emotion and connection that remained inaccessible to
machines,making those who underwent it feel more truly alive.
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