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1、第 1 页 共 10 页 第 2 页 共 10 页 英语试卷英语试卷?本试卷共?本试卷共 150 分，考试时间分，考试时间 100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2024年年3月测试月测试分钟。分钟。第一部分 阅读理解（共两节，满分第一部分 阅读理解（共两节，满分 60 分）第一节（共分）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。ABeyond the classroom,the US provides various job oppo

2、rtunities that allow students to gain practicalexperience,earn income and enhance their skill sets.Here are some of the diverse employment avenuesavailable for international students while attending university in the US.On-campus employmentMany US universities offer on-campus employment opportunitie

3、s for international students,providinga convenient and accessible way to earn income while pursuing their studies.These positions may includeroles in libraries,administrative offices,student centers,or even research assistantships within academicdepartments.On-campus employment is typically limited

4、to 20 hours per week during the academic year,allowing students to balance work and study commitments.Off-campus employmentOff-campus employment opportunities are also available,although with certain restrictions.The twoprimary categories of off-campus employment are optional practical training(OPT)

5、and curricular practicaltraining(CPT).OPT allows students to work in their field of study for up to 12 months(or 24 months forSTEM fields)after graduation,providing valuable real-world experience.CPT,on the other hand,permitsstudents to engage in practical training directly related to their academic

6、 program while still attending theiruniversity.Internships and cooperative programsMany US universities have robust internship and cooperative education programs that connect studentswith industry partners.These programs offer international students the chance to apply classroom knowledgein professi

7、onal settings,fostering skill development and industry connections.Internships,whether paid orunpaid,are valuable stepping stones that often lead to full-time employment opportunities after graduation.Research assistantshipsFor students pursuing advanced degrees,research assistantships provide a uni

8、que opportunity to work closely with faculty on cutting-edge research projects.These positions not only contribute to academic and professional growth but also offer financial backing.Research assistantships can be found in various disciplines,including science,engineering,social sciences and humani

9、ties.1What sets On-campus employment apart from other job opportunities?AIt is available before graduation.BIts work time is no more than 20 hours every week.CIt can help students earn money and pursue their studies.DIt provides cutting-edge research projects.2Which of the following can pave the way

10、 for students full-time employment?AOn-campus employment.BOff-campus employment.CInternships.DCooperative programs.3What can Research assistantships provide for international students?AA university degree.BIndustry connection.CReal-world experience.DFinancial support.B Even now,I have vivid memories

11、 of my last day of high school.In my minds eye,Im cleaning out my locker,and then staring at the emptiness for a few extra beats before slamming it shut for the last time.Im roaming the halls with my best friend,blissfully ignoring the bells going off every 50 minutes on schedule because,just today,

12、were allowed to break the rules.Im sitting on my desk,swinging my feet,and shooting the breeze（闲聊）with my English teacher,Mr.Carr,in a way that makes me feel almost grown up.It was maybe my favorite day of the whole year.Like the final layer of watercolor,the freedom and lightness I feel seeps（渗透）in

13、to the rest of my memories of that day and turns them just a shade rosier.If the school year hasnt yet ended for you,consider what you can do to make the finale count.Why?Because when it comes to human memory,not all moments are created equal.Instead,our remembered experiences are disproportionately

14、（不成比例地）influenced by peaks(the best moments as well as the worst)and endings(the last moments).Nobel Prize winner Danny Kahneman,who discovered this phenomenon,called this the peak-end rule.It suggests that our judgment of a past experience is largely based on its most 第 3 页 共 10 页 第 4 页 共 10 页 extr

15、eme point and its endpoint.I took advantage of the peak-end rule years ago,when my girls were young enough to want a bedtime story each night.I remember thinking that whatever strife（冲突）and stress had occurred that day,I could make the last moments count.I could end on a note of calm and act like th

16、e patient mom I hadnt quite managed to be just hours before.Dont mistake all moments as equal in significance.Theres a reason why yoga classes end with savasana（挺卧式）.Theres a reason we eat dessert last.Do orchestrate（精心安排）endings.As Seattle Seahawks coach Pete Carroll might say:Finish strong.Last im

17、pressions are especially lasting.4What does the underlined word in paragraph 1 mean?ACalmly.BSurprisingly.CHappily.DCuriously.5Which statement is true about the peak-end rule?APeaks in life can be remembered better than endings.BThe last moments matter the most in our memories.COur judgment of the p

18、ast is determined by first impressions.DThe peaks and ends of experiences are easier to remember.6What is paragraph 4 mainly about?AHow the author applied the rule to daily life.BHow the author treated her daughters.CWhat struggles the author had in life.DWhy the author read stories to her kids.7Why

19、 is Pete Carroll mentioned in the last paragraph?ATo prove the peak-end rule can be used in sports.BTo encourage readers to value the last moments of an experience.CTo explain why last impressions are lasting.DTo show the importance of doing sports.C Not many drinks can offer the health benefits of

20、tea,the strength of coffee,and the joy of chocolate like this super brew,yerba mate.Along with supposed benefits of supporting weight loss,concentration,and better digestion,drinking yerba mate continues to symbolize culture and tradition in South America.Consumed mostly in Argentina,Uruguay,Paragua

21、y and Brazil as well as in Syria and Lebanon yerba mate(pronounced MAH-tay)is a hot,bitter,caffeinated tea made by steeping the dried leaves of the yerba mate plant.Containing roughly as much caffeine as coffee,about 80 milligrams per cup,mate has gained global popularity much so that brands like Pe

22、rrier,Red Bull,and PepsiCo have launched mate drinks.But in the last couple of decades,mate started experiencing a boom outside of South America.Karla Johan,a mate sommelier（侍酒师）from Argentina,attributes this partly to football players from Argentina and Uruguay bringing the habit to Europe,where th

23、ey moved to play for local teams.In fact,one might say that mate is the“beverage of champions”.When Argentinas national football team travelled to Qatar in December 2022 to play and won the World Cup,they carried 240 kg of yerba mate with them.Yerba mate,of course,eventually migrated over to the U.S

24、.and in recent years has become a popular ingredient in everything from health elixirs（保健药）to energy drinks.Loose leaves can be purchased at most specialty grocery stores to make the drink at home.And if you want to get the full yerba mate experience,you can even order a cup for drinking mate and bo

25、mbilla online,gather some friends,and enjoy the beauty of the South American ritual for yourself.Global messaging platform WhatsApp recently introduced a mate emoji,which points to mates growing popularity as people aim for a healthier lifestyle.Thats because mate,said Johan,contains a higher level

26、of antioxidants than green tea or red wine,and a powerful combination of vitamins from the clay soil where it grows.In Argentina,mate is common,a faithful companion for matters great and small.Yet,unlike coffee or tea,it is not consumed in cafes:Its what you have at home and at work,in the park and

27、on the train,during class or at the gym.8Which of the following is not the feature of yerba mate?AIts bitter flavor.BIts long history.CIts ingredient of caffeine.DIts function of losing weight.9What makes yerba mate globally popular?AIts unique coffee taste.BIts health benefits.CThe support of famou

28、s football players.DThe launch of mate drinks by famous brands.10Which is the following is NOT true about yerba mate according to paragraph 4?AIt can be easily accessible.BIt can cure some diseases.CIt can be made into energy drinks.第 5 页 共 10 页 第 6 页 共 10 页 DIt can be purchased online.11Why do peop

29、le show preference for yerba mate according to paragraph 5?ABecause it is a faithful companion.BBecause it can be enjoyed everywhere.CBecause it contains some beneficial elements.DBecause it is better than green tea and red wine.D Smart entertainment is changing how we engage with leisure.By combini

30、ng cutting-edge technologies like Artificial Intelligence(AI),augmented reality,and the internet of things with traditional forms of entertainment,this innovation is enhancing users experiences.In 2023,Huawei introduced its Vision Smart TV3,transforming your home into your own amusement park.This in

31、novative technology features groundbreaking AI super-sensing cameras and AI vision chips powered by deep learning and big data.These advanced components see and study your movements,enabling you to control characters through your body gestures.Social media is busy with users sharing their experience

32、s of playing motion-sensing games,which require real-life movements like jumping and squatting instead of simply holding a controller.The Vision Smart TV is not only cutting-edge but also family-friendly.Turning on the kids mode allows the screen to monitor real-time data,offering suggestions for ad

33、justing a childs viewing distance and posture.This provides a safe and comfortable entertainment experience for the younger audience.TorieZ,a Huawei Vision Smart TV3 owner and a mother of a 3-year-old daughter,shared her experience on Xiaohongshu.“Thanks to the smart screen,my child maintains good p

34、osture without constant supervision because her favorite cartoons stop if she slouches（懒洋洋地坐）,”she said.When shes free,TorieZ and her husband enjoy exercising together under the instructions of the TV.We can not only play video games merely on the screens;now,with smart entertainment,you can get an

35、immersive experience of Mario Kart,a racing video game,put right into your living room.While playing the game,players can control their karts running in their living rooms.Each kart has an onboard camera on it.The camera can record the layout of where they are and upload it to the Nintendo system.Af

36、ter processing it,some settings,like jungles and snowy landscapes,are created based on the layout and shown on the Switch screen.So,things in your living room,like the sofa and table,your feet or even your cat,can be a part of your game.Step outside and you can also enjoy smart entertainment experie

37、nces.Shanghai Disney Resort uses big data analysis to offer personalized services.In the US and South America,VR World,the largest VR club,gives users super real gaming and travel adventures.Looking forward,cutting-edge technologies will continue to change how we spend our leisure time.12How does Hu

38、aweis Vision Smart TV3 improve user interaction in gaming experiences?AThrough touch-activated screens.BThrough voice-activated commands.CThrough thought-based gaming controls.DThrough immediate responses to motion gestures.13According to TorieZ,how does Vision Smart TV3 benefit her child?ABy limiti

39、ng overall screen time.BBy providing exercise instructions.CBy restricting access to certain content.DBy offering real-time posture monitoring.14What can we know about the video game Mario Kart according to the passage?AThe settings are fixed and cant be changed.BPhysical objects in the room can bec

40、ome part of the game.CPlayers wear VR headsets for a more engaging experience.DPlayers interact with AI characters in the game.15What can be the best title of the passage?AHaving fun in new ways BHow to spend our leisure time CCutting-edge technologies DInnovative video games 第二节第二节（共共 5 小题；每小题小题；每小

41、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。You may not get enough physical activity throughout the day,especially since sitting still is required or encouraged in many jobs,at school,and in social situations.But theres something you should know.Being physically inactive or sedentary

42、（久坐不动的）can increase health risks._16_What counts as being physically inactive?While there is no strict definition of what can be considered a sedentary lifestyle,researchers have a few different measures to assess what a sedentary lifestyle is.One measure is the time an individual spends seated or r

43、eclining（向后倚靠）during waking hours._17_ Some other researchers label people inactive orsedentary if they take fewer than 5,000 pedometer（计步器）steps per day.第 7 页 共 10 页 第 8 页 共 10 页 _18_ In the short term,being inactive can increase depression or anxiety.It can also affect the way the body processes f

44、ats and sugars in the diet and lead to some weight gain if you arent burning enough calories.Over the long term,sedentary lifestyles increase the risk of death from cardiovascular（心血管的）disease,diabetes,and cancer.How can you prevent being inactive?Health authorities recommend exercise at a medium le

45、vel for either 30 minutes a day for five days a week or a total of 2 hours and 30 minutes per week.Walking is an easy activity to add to your day._19_ A pedometer or fitness band can show you whether you are getting enough steps.Many people aim to take 10,000 steps per day,which indicates that you h

46、ave met your daily physical activity goal._20_ but the value of being more physically active is worth it for its many benefits.AHow harmful is it?BWhats the drawback of sedentary lifestyle?CFixing a sedentary lifestyle takes some conscious effort at first,DNow lets learn about whether you might be c

47、lassified as inactive or sedentary.ESimply walking more or doing household chores positively impacts health,FIt can work to break up sitting time and add steps hourly throughout the day.GSpending four to six waking hours sitting or lying down is considered sedentary.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

48、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，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。As an ordinary senior school student,Ive discovered a wonderful way to _21_ life with a positive attitude my daily bicycle rides.Riding my bike has become more than just a fun activity.Its lik

49、e a little _22_ that has taught me important lessons about staying positive,facing challenges and being _23_.When I get on my bike and ride around familiar streets,it feels like Im on a small quest.Its not just about reaching a(n)_24_;its about enjoying the ride itself.Cycling has turned into a kind

50、 of teacher,helping me understand the _25_ of practice and having a can-do spirit.One of the coolest things Ive learned is about not giving up when things get hard.You know,when Im trying to pedal up a steep hill,its hard!But guess what?Even when my legs feel super tired,I keep going and do not give