THUSSAT2022年11月诊断性测试英语试卷.pdf

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 2022 年 11 月测试英语试卷本试卷共 150 分，考试时间 100 分钟。第一部分 阅读理解（共两节，满分 60 分）第一节（共 15 小题；每小题 3 分，满分 45 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 China is vast and beautiful.It encompasses just about every type of landscape and wildlife species imaginable,from trop

2、ical jungle to Himalayan plateau.These massive ecosystems are home to an incredible wealth of biodiversity,including rare plant life and popular species.Sanjiangyuan National Park The first national park to be considered as part of the new system is Sanjiangyuan the source of the Yangtze,Yellow and

3、Mekong(Lancang)rivers.Situated in Qinghai province in far northwest China,the park covers 123,000 sq km of high-altitude wilderness on the Tibetan Plateau.Protected species include snow leopards,wild yaks,and Tibetan gazelles and antelope.Wuyi Mountain National Park Both a Biosphere Reserve and a UN

4、ESCO World Heritage Site,Wuyi Shan is one of the worlds largest subtropical primordial（原始的）forest systems.Its dramatic gorges and rivers are home to thousands of types of protected wildlife like migratory birds and rare amphibians（两栖动物）.And many visitors come to explore the archaeological remains of

5、 Han City as well as numerous11th-century Daoist temples and shrines.Northeast China Tiger and Leopard National Park Situated in the Changbai Mountains along Chinas border with Russia,this park covers the wild habitats of the big cats and has seen success in encouraging leopards and tigers to repopu

6、late.Since 2017,12 Siberian tiger cubs and 11 leopard cubs have been born here.Nearby is Jingpo Lake National Geopark near Mudanjiang in Heilongjiang province,with lakes,volcanic craters and ancient lava flows.Hainan Tropical Rainforest National Park Preserving the tropical ecosystem of Hainan Islan

7、d,Chinas southernmost province,this national park is home to 20%of the countrys amphibians and 39%of its birds,as well as the worlds rarest primate,the critically endangered Hainan gibbon（长臂猿）.The national park encompasses a number of existing reserves,where hiking trails lead around lakes and up pe

8、aks,offering visitors the chance to be immersed in the rainforest and spot rare creatures in the wild.1Which species cant be found in Sanjiangyuan National Park?AWild yaks.BSnow leopards.CGiant pandas.DTibetan gazelles.2What contributed to the varieties of protected wildlife in Wuyi Mountain Nationa

9、l Park?AIts pleasant climate.BIts air pressure.CIts economic development.DIts geographical condition.3Which of the following is True according to the passage?ASanjiangyuan National Park is situated in the west of China.BWuyi Mountain National Park is the largest subtropical park.CYou can go backpack

10、ing in Hainan Tropical Rainforest National Park.DYou can see volcanoes in Northeast China Tiger and Leopard National Park.B An enthusiastic backyard bird watcher named Stuart Dahlquist spent years leaving out food for a family of crows,but he never expected to be given anything in return for the sna

11、cks.The 56-year-old Seattle home owner first became acquainted with the bird family after he rescued two chicks that had fallen out of their nest in his front yard six years ago.Dahlquist told The Dodo that he had always delighted in listening to the baby birds sing to their parents during feeding t

12、ime,so when he went outside and found the tiny crows on the ground,he knew he had to help.Despite the sharp sound of alarm from the adults,Dahlquist managed to scoop up the chicks and put them back in the nest.He even left out food and water at the base of the tree in case they fell a second time.He

13、 then began regularly throwing bird food into his front yard,and the crows apparently took notice.One day when Dahlquist was preparing for his daily feeding,he was surprised to find a sprig（带叶小枝）that had been decorated with a soda can tab（拉环）.Not only that,it was left in the exact spot where he fed

14、the crows.The next day,he was offered a second soda tab-decorated branch and he was amazed by the discovery.“This isnt only generous,its creative,its art,”Dahlquist wrote on social media.“My mind is blown.”Regardless of the crows intent,Dahlquist says he has maintained a close relationship with the

15、bird family since the incident.“Theyll follow along when I take my walks,landing on the wires along the way,”Dahlquist told The Dodo.“The adult male is very friendly and will fly sometimes within a few feet,diving down to say,Here I am!”.第 3 页 共 8 页 第 4 页 共 8 页 4Whats the relationship between Dahlqu

16、ist and the adult crows at first?AThey were acquaintances.BThey were friendly to each other.CThe adult crows took a cautious attitude.DDahlquist refused to feed the crow family.5What does the underlined word in Paragraph 3 mean?ABlank BAbsent CShocked DIntelligent 6What can we learn from the passage

17、?ADahlquist is a warm-hearted journalist.BThe crows made gifts in return for Dahquists help.CDahlquist first became familiar with the crow family at the age of 51.DDahlquist put the food at the base of the tree because the crows lived there.7What kind of person do you think Dahlquist is?AGenerous BC

18、reative CHumorous DStrict C Art is a powerful tool for telling a scientific story.With many scientific fields dealing with the strangest of the animal kingdom like creatures with a handful of eyes and bodies so different from our own art can help us experience these hard-to-imagine parts of the natu

19、ral world and shed light on new scientific discoveries.Alia Payne,an interactive art professor came to the National Museum of Natural History to work with the live jellyfish collections.She always got the same question from visitors,“How do jellyfish stings work?”She had the scientific answer for th

20、em but found it difficult to explain without a clear visual.Thats when a light bulb went off in Paynes mind.She built a 3D model of one of the stinging cells that visitors could touch and interact with.“Ive always loved art for education,”said Payne.“We learn more easily when we have something to pl

21、ay and interact with.”While art helps society experience science,it also helps scientists understand the natural world.Dr.Karen Osborn,a zoologist at the museum,specializes in the striking creatures of the oceans largest habitat the midwater.Midwater creatures are equipped with all sorts of unique f

22、eatures to get them through life in their extreme habitat,and Osborns research helps us understand how these animals came to be.“So I started learning photography,”Osborn explained.“It was really important because these animals dont look so great when theyre preserved in a jar in the museums collect

23、ions.”Artistic creativity provides an opportunity to show off the bright colors,attractive body plans and cool adaptations of these creatures to the museums scientists,visitors and the world.In turn,art connects scientists to their own creativity and aids in their scientific process and the communic

24、ation of their discoveries.By weaving together science with imagination and storytelling,art helps highlight the beauty of the oceans creatures even those fit for horror movies,and connects people to their innate curiosity for the strangeness of the animal kingdom.8What can be inferred from Paragrap

25、h 1?AArt can deal with the strangest animals.BArt is an essential way of explaining science.CWe couldnt tell a scientific story without art.DIt is hard to imagine the art of the natural world.9What do Alia and Karen have in common?ABoth of them are biologists.BBoth of them are interested in photogra

26、phy.CBoth of them take advantage of art for science.DBoth of them make many discoveries of animals.10Which of the following is NOT the effect of art?AIt can connect people to nature.BIt can help scientists show off themselves.CIt can promote the creativity of the scientists.DIt can illustrate the oc

27、eans creatures beautifully.11What can be the best title of the passage?AArt has two sides.BTwo great scientists.CScience is important to art.DWhy science needs art.D If you go back about 30 years and ask some people if theyre familiar with the word“emoji”,the chances are that theyll laugh at your qu

28、estion.Nowadays,however,emojis seem to have entered almost everyones daily life.Why use emojis?The first reason why people claim they use emojis is due to their simplicity and the relative ease with which they have the potential to transfer ideas and thoughts.A recent study shows that people find it

29、 easier to convey ideas online rather than in person.Using emojis greatly makes that easier since it makes the message or emotion more concise（简洁的）.Its easier to make and send a“sad face”rather than state that youre sad.第 5 页 共 8 页 第 6 页 共 8 页 Linguists and people who study trends often guess if soc

30、ial media platforms are changing the way that we see the world.Due to their wide use and simplicity,social scientists have considered emojis the basis of an“international language”.This arises from the fact that emojis are generally consistent worldwide and are understood by all and frequently used.

31、In cross-cultural communication,emojis are consistent in all social media platforms.Hence,brands that want to expand overseas integrate emojis into their marketing schemes.Its safe to say that a great number of users on social platforms are people who grew alongside the Internet.Famous brands and co

32、mpanies are switching their main marketing strategies to target this new market.Like all things that live on the Internet,there comes a time when they go out of date.However,this might not be the case with emojis.Ever since their birth,emojis have served as a gateway for clearer and more concise exp

33、ression of digital speech.Hence,they will stick around for a long time.12Which of the following is not the feature of emojis according to the passage?ASimple BConcise CUniversal DTraditional 13Why are emojis considered the basis of an“international language”?AThey have various meanings.BThey are fre

34、quently and widely used.CThey change the way we see the world.DThey promote cross-cultural communication.14Who are the main marketing target of the famous brands?ASenior citizens.BBabysitters.CThe young generation.DCollege students.15Whats the authors attitude towards the future of emojis?AUncertain

35、 BPositive CIndifferent DPessimistic 第二节（共 5 小题；每小题 3 分，满分 15 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。Why youre more creative in coffee shops Some of the most successful people in history have done their best work in coffee shops._16_.Among them are Pablo Picasso,J.K.Rowling,Simone de Beauvoir,Je

36、an-Paul Sartre and Bob Dylan.A sweet spot of noise and crowds Some of us stick in our ear buds as soon as we sit down to work in a public setting.But scientists have known for years that background noise can benefit our creative thinking.A study showed that a modest level of surrounding noise in a p

37、lace like a cafeteria can actually promote your creative output._17_.Therefore,this can lead to more creative idea generation.Air of informality The typical coffee-shop user might be a lone worker struggling with a creative effort.However,experts say these cafe settings can also benefit work groups

38、who are brainstorming.There is a formal air when gathering on digital meeting platforms._18_.All those audio and visual stimuli help groups,too,compared to the meeting in a formal meeting room._19_ One thing that can make working from home or the office feel boring is the visual environment.Often we

39、 sit in the same chair and look at the same four walls all day long.In the coffee shops,people come and go.The daylight changes._20_.While we tend not take conscious notice of these micro-stimuli,and likely dont openly choose to work in this location because of them,these activities around us make o

40、ur brains work a bit differently than at home.AVisual variety BThe birthplace of countless great works CThe pleasant smells of coffee and food vary DNot all kinds of noisy surroundings are bad for your creativity EBy contrast,there is an informal atmosphere when meeting up at a bar or caf FWhatever

41、their careers,they have tapped into their creativity working away at a table in a caf GBecause if youre slightly distracted from the task at hand,it raises your abstract thinking ability 第二部分 语言知识运用（共两节，满分 55 分）第一节 完形填空（共 20 小题；每小题 2 分，满分 40 分）阅读下面的短文，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，并在答题卡上将

42、该项涂黑。I realized that my own cherished knickknacks（小摆件）had become dust collectors.My treasures had _21_ my home,the furniture was closing in _22_ me,and I had piles of clothing,some pieces with price tags still _23_.My home had become a prison instead of a haven.It was time to _24_.At first,making th

43、e _25_ proved easier than carrying it out.Id come home from work,stand in the doorway,and _26_ my paintings,favorite chair,and dolls.I would _27_ hold and admire a beautiful tea set that,until now,I had long stopped noticing on the shelf.My doll collection was the biggest _28_ and heartbreak._29_ th

44、ese porcelain babies I had purposely chosen felt like a family betrayal.Even though the dolls had“certificates of authenticity”,and some were _30_ by the artists,it didnt feel right to sell them.Something special needed to be done.第 7 页 共 8 页 第 8 页 共 8 页 I decided to give the dolls to _31_ at a nurs

45、ing home.As some friends and I pulled wagons _32_ with dolls through the halls of the nursing home,we allowed the patients to _33_ their favorite ones.Eyes _34_ as everyone chose a doll,with many of them _35_ memories of their own long-ago favorite dolls.After that experience,I couldnt wait to clear

46、 the rest of my _36_,which had begun to feel oppressive.Within months,I had _37_ left but photos,memorabilia,some electronics,and a backpack full of clothing.And it felt amazing with such a sense of _38_.Now I am open to more _39_ and ready to begin a new season of life.I can travel the world,live i

47、n a tiny house.Ive gained so much more by _40_ less.21.A.left B.abandoned C.overtaken D.betrayed 22.A.at B.by C.with D.on 23.A.broken B.attached C.stolen D.contained 24.A.minimize B.disappear C.fail D.grow 25.A.mistake B.promise C.decision D.dream 26.A.glance at B.look away from C.catch sight of D.g

48、aze at 27.A.carefully B.firmly C.tightly D.casually 28.A.goal B.achievement C.problem D.hope 29.A.Contributing to B.Getting rid of C.Making use of D.Turning off 30.A.signed B.accepted C.borrowed D.delivered 31.A.parents B.residents C.children D.students 32.A.decorated B.filled C.covered D.dotted 33.

49、A.make B.design C.pick D.purchase 34.A.lit up B.fled away C.burned up D.came out 35.A.accumulating B.breaking C.creating D.sharing 36.A.belongings B.books C.clothes D.bags 37.A.everything B.anything C.nothing D.something 38.A.humor B.taste C.freedom D.horror 39.A.burden B.pressure C.tests D.choices

50、40.A.using B.selling C.learning D.owning 第二节（共 10 小题；每小题 1.5 分，满分 15 分）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。Though _41_(complete)blind,Jasen Bracy,a 15-year-old quarterback,is unstoppable when hes on the football field.The young star grew up _42_(enjoy)the sport every time football season _43_(come)aro

51、und and knew that football was his passion.Jasen _44_(be)blind since he was a young child.All he can tell is when its morning or night time.However,Jasen never felt _45_(hesitate)to follow his dream that one day he would be on TV on the football field _46_(he).When Jasen turned 13,his parents gave h

52、im a phone,_47_ he used to call every football team in the area and ask them to give him a try.All of _48_ sudden,one day his father got a call from coach David Nichols saying,“Hey,I got a call from your son asking _49_ he can come to play football for us,but did he say he was blind?”But _50_(like)m

53、any other teams who rejected Jasen,Nichols was ready to give him a chance.第三部分 写作（共两节，满分 35 分）第一节 短文改错（共 10 小题；每小题 l 分，满分 10 分）假定英语课上老师要求同桌之间交换修改作文，请你修改你同桌写的以下作文。文中共有 10 处语言错误，每句中最多有两处。每处错误仅涉及一个单词的增加、删除或修改。增加：在缺词处加一个漏字符号（），并在其下面写出该加的词。删除：把多余的词用（）划掉。修改：在错的词下画一横线，并在该词下面写出修改后的词。注意：1每处错误及其修改均仅限一词；2只允许修改

54、 10 处，多者（从第 11 处起）不计分。When she was 22 years old,Pat Jones decided to travel around the world and saw as many foreign place as she could.When she finished the college at home in Britain,Pat chose to visit Latin America firstly.She managed to get a job on an English teacher in a secondary school in Bo

55、livia.Pat spoke a little Spanish,so she was able to communicate with his students even though they did not know many English.The very sentence which she had once read somewhere stuck in her mind:if you dream in a foreign language,it means that you have really mastered.Pat repeated this sentence to her students,but she hoped that someday she would dream in Spanish and they would dream in English.第二节 书面表达（满分 25 分）假定你是李华，你从网上得知你的英国好友 Tom 所在的城市爱丁堡遭到了洪水的袭击。请你给他发送一封邮件，内容包括：1得知洪水信息；2询问他及家人情况；3给予安慰。注意:1词数 100 字左右；2可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。