2023年达州一诊英语试卷真题.docx

达州市普通高中2023届第一次诊断性测试英语试题第二部分 阅读理解（共两节，满分40分）第一节（共15小题；每题2分，满分30分）阅读下列短文，从每题所给的ABCD四个选项中，选出最佳选项A Cultural tourTour Code: S094Duration : 7 days/6 nightsDestinations : Beijing, XianHighlights: This 7-day cultural tour takes you to explore the most attractive ancient capitals of China. You could gain a full glimpse of the profound history in series of UNESCO world sites. Traveling by train, you could also taste the real local life of Chinese people as well as saving money.Price : $ 400Tour Code:S093Duration: 9 days/8 nightsDestinations: Beinjing, Xian, ShanghaiHightlights: This 9-day tour will takes you to experience the most attractive cities in China. You could appreciate a series of UNESCO world sites in ancient capitals of Beijing and Xian, and you could also experience the modernization in Shanghai, the most dynamic city in China.Price:$ 450Tour Code:S092Duration: 10 days/ 9 nightsDestinations: Beijing, Taiyuan, Pingyao, Xian, Shanghai Hightlights: This 10-day tour takes you to experience the most famous cultural or modernized cities in China including Beijing, Xian and Shanghai. Besides, you could also have a chance to explore a hidden architectural treasure in Pingyao Ancient Town. Price:$ 500Tour Code:S091Duration: 11 days/10 nightsDestinations: Beinjing, Xian, Shanghai,GuilinHightlights: This tour includes historic Beijing and Xian , highly modernized Shanghai as well as charming Guilin with splendid natural landscape . You could know about the profound culture , appreciate a series of cultural sites and enjoy the beautiful landscape within 11 days.   Price:$55021. Where can people enjoy a hidden building treasure?   A. In Shanghai.        B. In Pingyao.       C. In Beijing.       D. In Guilin22. Which tour should you choose to enjoy natural scenery?   A. Tour Code:S091           B. Tour Code:S092   C. Tour Code:S093           D. Tour Code:S09423. What can people do in Beijing and Xian?   A. Have wonderful meals       B. Appreciate a series of films   C. Enjoy UNESCO world sites.  D. Experience the modernizationBIn the city I live in, we have a local national park full of trees. Im thankful for the place , although I do wish it were bigger. I was walking around when I saw a beautiful tarantula crossing a path. I just stopped and decided to absorb myself in its walking nature and how big the world was for that creature.Behind me , there was a family going up the same track and they also noticed the tarantula. A kid shouted, “Quickly, dad! Kill it!” His brother also said that, encouraging their dad to kill the tarantula. Then I stopped their dad.“Wait! This is the last place that the tarantula has to live in . Do you really want to kill it?”“Well, its dangerous and we have kids here.”“Why not stand still and let it cross safely? Then you can go up and admire the rest of the forest.”After some reflection and discussions, I convinced them to stand still and watch. Soon, the tarantula crossed and hid into the bushes and rocks. I think that sometimes fear gets into us but we need to keep calm and change our perspective. If we are kind to a tiny creature, then we can start to be kind to bigger ones.Their dad thanked me and was moved by the above experience. He shook his head and said , “Youre right, I was about to make a mistake.”The children even said goodbye to the frightening tarantula, and they learned something too. I remained there, watching there, watching the family pass with a new fresh perspective of life.24. Why did the author stop in the park?   A. To observe a tarantula.   B. To wait for the two b rothers.   C. To protect a dangerous tarantula.   D. To keep his distance from a tarantula.25. Why did the kids ask their father to do?   A. Feed the tarantula.   B. Catch the tarantula.   C. Move the tarantula.   D. Destroy the tarantula.26. According to the author , what should people do facing fear?   A. Stay cool.   B. Turn to their father   C. Do whatever they can to escape.   D. Think about something inspiring.27. What was the kids attitude to the tarantula in the end?   A. Annoyed.            B. Fearful.   C. Friendly.             D. Indifferent.CEvidence has long suggested that certain animals can possess unusual abilities. Now science is proving many of these stories to be correct. Close observation of such animals could help people to plan well in advance of coming problems.Henry Streby of the University of California discovered that warblers take off from their expected locations more than 24 hours before storms hit. In this case, the storm in question produced tornadoes that killed at least 35 people. “ The most curious finding is that the warblers flew away long before the storm arrived ,” said Streby.Dogs can sniff out prostate cancer with 98 percent accuracy, found a study earlier this year. Dogs have about 200 million olfactory cells in their noses, versus only 5 million in the human nose. Their keen sense of smell helps to explain the cancer-discovering feat. Yet another study on dogs found that they can smell out diabetes through a persons breath or sweat.After the 2023 magnitude 9 earthquake in Japan, Hiroyuki Yamauchi of Nationgal Tsinghua University conducted a survey on how cats reacted ahead of the quake. The survey found that six or more days before the destroying earthquake, some cats engaged in unusual behaviors and became more stressed out. Cats began “trembling, being restless and escaping”. The researchers believe that cants may sense quakes ahead of time because they have a wider range of hearing than humans.Have you ever notice that bees are nowhere in sight before it rains? They sense moisture changes in the atmosphere, causing them to take shelter in their hives before downpours begin.28. Which kind of animals does a warbler probably belong to?   A. Dogs      B. Birds      C. Beasts       D. Ocean creatures29. What does the underline word in Paragraph 3 mean?   A. Connected with sight     B. Linked to hearing   C. Related to smell         D. Associated with taste30. How do bees tend to be just before the rain?   A. Busy      B. Invisible    C. Noisy       D. Restless31. What can be the best title for the text?   A. Animals preventing major natural disasters.   B. Animals predicting destroying natural disasters.   C. Animals helping people to discover human diseases.   D. Animals predicting disasters and discovering diseases.DThe first self-driving semi-trailer truck called the Actros took its first test drive on a major European highway. This truck , which was designed by the German automobile company Dainler, is not unique in appearance. However, it is equipped with the most advance technology, which attracts the worlds close attention.The Actros is perhaps the first mass-produced truck whose drive will only be  required to watch the vehicles movements. The driver will have duties similar to those of an airline pilot while the plane flies in autopilot mode.Wolfgang Bernhard, head of Daimlers trucks and buses division, drove the Actros. He let the truck take control of steering , and it could move around other vehicles easily and safely. The Actors reached a speed of 80 kilometers an hour while driving down the busy road. The vehicle was followed by a car equipped with cameras , and a police car was also following in case of an emergency.“I must follow strict rules. Im not allowed to turn around or turn the head to the side because I have to monitor the traffic situation all the time. But I can take my hands off the wheel. The steering is sooth and vehicle remains on track,” says Mr. Bernhard.Radar, many video cameras and sensing devises continually collect information about other vehicles and road conditions. If the driver does not, the truck will slow to a stop by itself.Daimler says the truck is sure to benefit drivers, especially those on long road trips. There is not doubt that it will greatly reduce the tiredness of driving and traffic accidents. The company hopes German government will pass necessary laws to permit using its self-driving trucks by 2023.32. What do we know about the Actros?   A. Bernhard first thought of the idea for it.   B. The driver can act as an airline pilot does.   C. Its average speed is 80 kilometers an hour.   D. A police car is needed to lead the way for it.33. What can the driver of the Actros do?   A. Have a sleep   B. Turn the head elsewhere   C. Face the opposite direction.   D. Drive more easily and safely34. What can we infer about the Actros？   A. Its very helpful to the drivers.   B. It has been widely used in Germany.   C. Its created mainly to watch road conditions.   D. Itll stop when the driver begins to control it.35. Whats the text mainly about?   A. A new way to avoid traffic accidents.   B. Development of self-driving technology.   C. How to become a driver of a self-driving truck   D. Drivers can let go of the wheel in the new truck.第二节（共5小题，每小题2分，满分10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。Not everyone is a born-party planner, and planning a party can be a huge job. However, it doesnt have to give you a headache, whatever type of party it is . Heres how to plan one._36_Your party may be an informal meeting or a formal dinner. Knowing what kind your party is and how many guests you will invite is good for your preparations. When planning your guest list, try to find a balance of just the right kinds of people. _37_This means that your guest can meet new people.Always personally invite your guests. You can do this by sending out written invitations or invitation emails. Do not forget to ask for an RSVP by a certain date. _38_Each guest should receive a personal invitation from the host . Never ask someone to invite another guest.Plan your menu. When you have decided the type of the party and the guest list, you can start to plan a variety of dishes to meet every guests appetite. _39_For instance, if you are serving seafood, make sure that none of your guests are allergic to it.Begin shopping for your party ahead of time. You dont necessarily have to buy decorations unless its a themed party, but a few bunches of flowers can always be a nice touch. Buy any food or supplier that can be bought in advance and stored. _40_.A. Make sure when and whereB. Decide the type and size of the party.C. The right guests can make or break a party.D. If your party is less formal, a phone call is fine.E. Take into consideration any special need of your guests.F. Some foods have to be bought just before the day to keep fresh.G. Inviting a mixture of different types of people can make for an interesting party.第三部分 英语知识运用（共两节，满分45分）第一节 完形填空（共20小题；每题1.5分，满分30分）阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的A、B、C和D四个选择项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。The neighborhood is a special place where people like to stop for small talk. You pass the 41 people frequently so the brief chats finally add up to 42 more about each other.One day, waling my pretty dog in the neighborhood as usual, I met a(an) 43 .We smiled and stopped to 44 , asking each other about our 45 . I told her that I was tired of being an assistant and wanted to have a 46 . It happened she had a friend who was 47 an accountant, which interested me . She made the 48 immediately and finally her friend 49 me.During the 50 , one conversation with a colleague led us to a discussion on Italy. This 51 me because I had been planning a trip to Italy. The man told me about his wonderful 52 of his trip to Italy three years before. As my vacation approached, I 53 my trip without hesitation, 54 to travel to Europe . He also kindly 55 me to his aunt living in Italy . Not only did she help me plan transportation, but she also invited me to 56 with her family, which 57 me a lot on hotel expense.My experience teaches me a lot. Maybe you never know how 58 the people you meet will be to you. Connecting with them may not lead anywhere today; 59 , relationships arent meant for just today. Most importantly, always be 60 .People remember you when you take time to get to know them and help them.41 A. same           B. curious           C. old            D. outgoing42 A. complaining     B. worrying          C. troubling       D. learning43 A. stranger         B. neighbor          C. accountant      D. assistant44 A. play            B. rest              C. exercise        D. chat45 A. hobbies         B. pets              C. children        D. jobs46 A. chance          B. change           C. holiday         D. promotion47 A. looking for       B. leaning from      C. waiting for      D. working as48 A. introduction      B. promise          C. offer           D. application49 A. called           B. interviewed       C. employed       D. visited50 A. meeting         B. trip              C. training         D. work51 A. indicated        B. surprised          C. excited         D. discouraged52 A. plan            B. memory           C. dream          D. imagination53 A. booked          B. started            C. canceled        D. forgot54 A. lonely           B. relaxed            C. ready          D. tired55 A. recommended     B. connected         C. sent            D. took56 A. stay             B. eat               C. travel           D. work57 A. cost             B. charged           C. saved           D. shared58 A. generous         B. helpful            C. dangerous       D. selfish59 A. therefore         B. besides            C. still            D. however60 A. careful           B. punctual           C. kind           D. yourself第二节（共10题；每小题1.5分，满分15分）阅读下面短文，在空白处天日一个合适的单词或括号内单词的对的形式。   Millions of people visit Gulangyu Island in Fujian province every year. On September 4, 2023, it  61   (name) a world heritage site by UNESCO. China now has 52 such sites,  62  have spread across the entire country.   The recognition of these places is most  63  (probable) a great event . But being a heritage site means much more.   Heritage, as the last three  64  (letter) in this word suggest, is a living reminder of the lifestyle of the past. For example, UNESCO decided   65 (give) an award , not to particular cafes in Austria, Europe, but to the culture of those places. The award was actually presented in honour 66 what happened there, never for the cafes.   At the end of the 19th century and the  67 (begin) of the last century , the cages there were packed with artists and intellectuals . Popularity of these cafes reached its top during the last period of Austro-Hungarian Empire. Pitifully, by 68  1950s, they started to go into steady decline, just after TV arrived and the ever-increasing mass of townspeople 69  (choose) to shrink homeward rather than hang out.   As announced, all heritage sites should be under cautious 70  (pro