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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 11 月测试月测试 英语英语试卷试卷 本试卷共本试卷共 150 分，考试时间分，考试时间 100 分钟。分钟。第一部分第一部分 阅读理解（共两节，满分阅读理解（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 Online art classes are often an affordable and co

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9、 edge of the scenic Cotswolds region,lies the village of Brockworth.And just beyond the village stands Coopers Hill,which is world-famous for three closely related reasons:One.Every year during the U.K.s Spring Bank holiday,stalwart athletes chase 7-9 pound rounds of Double Gloucester,a hard cheese

10、traditionally made in a circular shape,down a ridiculously steep hill.Two.Immediately following each wheel of cheese is a crowd of running race contestants,some of whom may not be completely sober.Three.Lots of people watch,and a good number of them film the challenge,with its ridiculously high leve

11、l of injuries.There are a couple of theories of how the sport came about.Though some historians trace the event back to Britains Roman Era,the earliest date on record is in the early 19th century,according to food historian,Emma Kay.“Britain just loves its odd and dangerous traditions,”says Kay.Anot

12、her explanation is that the event is of pagan origin,where people would throw bundles of burning brushwood down the hill representing the New Year after winter ends.This belief is why the masters of the ceremony scatter buns,biscuits and sweets at the top of the hill to encourage“the fruits of harve

13、st”.“While the event mostly attracts locals,anyone can sign up to do it,”says Kay.The cheese is rolled from the very top of the hill and competitors chase after it down to the bottom.The first person across the finish line is crowned winner,with the cheese as their prize.Originally,the aim was to ca

14、tch the cheese,however,with its one-second head start and how quickly it gains speed,this becomes pretty difficult and dangerous!Kay says,“No one actually catches the cheese.Its whoever manages to get to the bottom of the hill first.”Due to the steepness and uneven surface of Coopers Hill,there are

15、usually a number of injuries each year.And in recent years,organizers of the event have felt compelled to use a lightweight foam version for safety reasons.4What can be inferred from the first paragraph?AThe event is held every other year.BPeople may get hurt when chasing cheese.CThe cheese is made

16、in the shape of a square.DPeople compete in making cheese during the holiday.5Why would people throw bundles of burning brushwood down the hill?ATo drive away dangerous animals.第 3 页 共 8 页 第 4 页 共 8 页 BTo encourage the fruits of harvest.CTo carry good wishes for the coming year.DTo show passion for

17、the dangerous traditions.6What can the winner get after crossing the finish line?AA gold prize.BCheese.CSome money.DBiscuits.7What does the third paragraph mainly talk about?AThe rules of the cheese rolling.BThe different versions of the cheese rolling.CThe risks of competitions chasing cheese.DThe

18、reasons for the race becoming challenging.C“That depends.As soon as you take a sip,your lips and mouth introduce microorganisms into your HO.Combined with the ambient temperature in your home or office,and sunlight streaming into your windows,those microorganisms could start to multiply pretty quick

19、ly,”says Dr.Kellogg Schwab,director of the Johns Hopkins University Water Institute.“If you have clean water in a clean glass,youre fine for a day or two,”he says.But what about a plastic bottle of water?If youve ever examined a bottle of water,you might notice that it has an expiration date.This is

20、 kind of weird water doesnt really expire,right?As it turns out,it isnt the water quality you should be worried about but the plastic that it comes packaged in might be a problem.These plastics can“leach into the liquid of the bottle once expired,or especially when exposed to heat,including sunlight

21、 and hot cars or storage trucks”,according to Amy Leigh,a holistic health expert.“The toxicity contained in the plastic material enters the water.”Not only can this affect the taste of the water,but it could create a serious health hazard.“It is disruptive to the endocrine system,causing various can

22、cers and neurological problems,and damaging the immune system.”It comes after new analysis of some of the worlds most popular bottled water brands found more than 90%of their water contain tiny pieces of plastic known as micro plastics.And because plastic can begin leaching into bottled water over t

23、ime,they generally have an expiration date of 2 years from the date of manufacture.So can you get sick from drinking old water?While technically,yes,you can drink it reasonably soon after you buy it,dont expose it long-term to intense heat or keep it too close to any household chemicals,and refriger

24、ate it once its open,your bottled water should be perfectly safe.8What contributes to microorganism according to Dr.Kellogg Schwab?AClean water.BA clean glass.CYour mouth.DBody temperature.9Why does a plastic bottle of water have an expiration date?AThe water quality may go bad.BThe water may contai

25、n some plastic.CMicroorganism can start to multiply.DThe bottle may easily be broken.10How harmful is the bottled water once expired?AIt can harm peoples brain.BIt can make people throw up.CIt can contribute to cancers.DIt can lead to mental disorder.11What can be the main idea of the passage?ABottl

26、ed water can easily go bad.BIt is dangerous to have bottled water.CIts easy to get sick after having bottled water.DPlastic may cause safety problems to bottled water.D Environmentalists are warning that plastic waste in eastern Sri Lanka is killing elephants in the region,after two more were found

27、dead over the weekend,while there have been around 20 elephants dying over the last eight years in Pallakkadu village.Examinations of the dead animals showed they had swallowed large amounts of nondegradable（不可降解的）plastic that is found in the garbage dump.“Polythene（聚乙烯）,food wrappers,plastic and wa

28、ter were the only things we could see in the body.The normal food that elephants digest was not evident,”wildlife veterinarian Nihal Pushpakumara said.Elephants are respected in Sri Lanka but are also endangered.Their numbers have dwindled by 50%from the 19th century to 2011,according to the country

29、s first elephant census.They are increasingly weak because of the loss and damage of their natural habitat.Many venture closer to human settlements in search of food,and some are killed by hunters or farmers angry over damage to their crops.Hungry elephants seek out the waste in the landfill,consumi

30、ng plastic as well as sharp objects that damage their digestive systems,Pushpakumara said.In 2017,the government announced that it will recycle the garbage in dumps near wildlife zones to prevent elephants from eating plastic waste.It also said electric fences would be set up around the waste manage

31、ment sites to keep the animals away.But the reality was disappointing.The waste management site in Pallakkadu village was set up in 2008 with aid from the European Union.Garbage collected from nine nearby villages is being dumped there but is not being recycled.In 2014,the electric fence protecting

32、the site was struck by lightning and authorities never repaired it,allowing elephants to enter and seek out the waste.Villagers say elephants have moved closer and settled near the waste pit,sparking fear among nearby villages.Many use firecrackers to chase the animals away when they wander into the

33、 village,and some have installed electric fences around their homes.“Even though we call them a threat,wild elephants are also a resource.Authorities need to come up with a way to protect both human lives and the elephants,which also allows us to continue our agricultural activities,”said Keerthi Ra

34、nasinghe,a local village councilor.12Which is not the reason for elephants being endangered in eastern Sri Lanka?AThey received no respect from local residents.BThey consumed nondegradable plastic as food.CThey lost their natural habitat and lacked food.第 5 页 共 8 页 第 6 页 共 8 页 DThey were hunted by f

35、armers for damaging crops.13What does the underlined word“dwindle”in paragraph 2 mean?Aupdate Bevolve CincreaseDdecrease 14How did the government react to the protection of elephants?AIt repaired the electric fences to keep elephants from garbage.BIt recycled the garbage to prevent elephants from ea

36、ting plastic.CIt didnt fully carry out the announced measures to save elephants.DIt made achievements in protecting both elephants and villagers.15Whats the local village councilors attitude towards wild elephants?AWild elephants should be taken good advantage of as resources.BWild elephants deserve

37、 death due to their damage to agriculture.CWild elephants are equally worth saving compared to human lives.DThe councilor was indifferent about the situation of elephants.第二节第二节（共共 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。Every day,were bombarded with news and informa

38、tion from all around the world.But how much of it can you really trust?Media literacy is the ability to spot different types of media and to understand the messages they are communicating._16_ So how can we improve our media literacy when it comes to the news?Here are some tips.Question the credibil

39、ity of the news source _17_ A credible（可信的）or trustworthy news provider will make sure their reporting isnt biased and is free of errors.Check out a news providers About Us section on their website to learn more about their mission,values and approach to reporting.Find news from a variety of sources

40、 Media sites are often funded by advertisers,which means their reporting is driven by clicks and grabbing attention,while some other organizations have a certain political position._18_ This will give you a range of different perspectives on an issue.Look at the big picture of a story by reading mul

41、tiple sources to judge for yourself._19_ A news provider might produce many different types of articles and so should label them appropriately to make their purpose clear to the reader.When it comes to the news,start with reports that contain facts,statistics from trustworthy sources,and quotes from

42、 experts.Once you have the background details of a story,youll be able to make your own conclusions.Talk to your family and friends about the news youre reading Discussing news stories with other people will challenge and broaden your own perspective.Be open to talking with and listening to people w

43、hose views differ from yours._20_.ASpot misinformation or fake news BThink about the purpose of the article CIts important to know who is publishing the content you are reading DOr you can always stop the discussion and simply agree to disagree EIt involves questioning the information you see so you

44、 can make better judgment FGet a balanced picture of news stories by consuming different news sources GAlways make sure to respect the opinions of others so that you dont simply argue and shut out their point of view 第第二二部分部分 语言知识运用语言知识运用（共两节，满分共两节，满分 50 分分）第一节第一节 完形填空完形填空（共共 15 小题；每小题小题；每小题 2 分，满分分

45、，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。Masako Wakamiya,a native of Kanagawa,Japan,saw a _21_ in her community.There were no good mobile apps for people of her_22_.So at 81,she looked around and said _23_,“Ill do it myself!”Her story teaches us all that were never too _24_ to try s

46、omething new.We often think of coding as _25_ at least I know I do.But Masako had a different_26_.She thought it could be _27_.Coding can take a few months to multiple years to _28_,depending on how complex your _29_ are,the type of work you want to do and how long you spend on it every week.Masako

47、never used a computer until she was 58 years old.Having no experience with _30_,she originally asked some younger app _31_ to make something for her.But when they said that they didnt know what seniors _32_in an app,she took matters into her own hands.That day,her app story was born.Masako made it h

48、er _33_ to help senior citizens get engaged with technology so they can stay _34_ and lead more fulfilling lives,preventing the _35_ that often comes with aging.21.A.secretB.noticeC.needD.computer22.A.ageB.genderC.statusD.height23.A.sadlyB.politelyC.angrilyD.firmly24.A.modernB.oldC.informedD.educate

49、d25.A.complicatedB.specialC.accurateD.automatic26.A.professionB.lifestyleC.viewD.method27.A.harmfulB.entertainingC.painfulD.annoying28.A.arrangeB.controlC.analyzeD.learn29.A.habitsB.goalsC.attitudesD.characters30.A.saleB.gardeningC.teachingD.technology31.A.developersB.usersC.applicantsD.sponsors32.A

50、.discoveredB.downloadedC.storedD.wanted33.A.permissionB.missionC.freedomD.agreement34.A.devotedB.delightedC.connectedD.satisfied35.A.isolationB.ignoranceC.sicknessD.impatience第二节（共第二节（共 10 小题；每小题小题；每小题 2 分，满分分，满分 20 分）分）第 7 页 共 8 页 第 8 页 共 8 页 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。The 31st FISU Summer W