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1、2024届“3+3+3”高考备考诊断性联考卷（二）英语试卷注意事项：1答题前，考生务必将自己的姓名、考场号、座位号填写在答题卡上。2每小题选出答案后，用2B铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑。如需改动，用橡皮擦干净后，再选涂其他答案标号。在试题卷上作答无效。3考试结束后，请将本试卷和答题卡一并交回。满分120分，考试用时100分钟。第一部分 阅读（共两节，满分50分）第一节（共15小题；每小题2.5分，满分37.5分）阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。ABesides getting out into nature yourself, the next bes
2、t thing is to take it all in through the pages of a book. But where to start? Check out our natural history book recommendations.Living as a NaturalistBy Liu Huajie, ChinaHave you ever wanted to get down to the level of plants and see the world through their “eyes”? Living as a Naturalist invites yo
3、u into this world. This book makes natural history accessible and attractive. It interprets ancient Chinese educational and philosophical ideas of knowing about nature from a natural history perspective. It also introduces key figures in the Wests approach to the subject. This is all done with a hum
4、orous and engaging writing style while featuring beautiful images of plants and animals.My First Summer in the SierraBy John Muir, US/UKIn the summer of 1869, John Muir, a 31-year-old Scottish immigrant, joined a group of shepherds in the foothills of Californias Sierra Nevada mountain range for an
5、adventure that proved life-changing for him. During those four months, he kept a diary while following a flock of sheep, painting a glorious picture of idyllic forests and majestic mountain peaks. This diary was titled My First Summer in the Sierra, which inspired thousands of Americans to visit the
6、 area. It later became the well-known Yosemite National Park.The PeregrineBy J. A. Baker, UKIn 1965, John ABaker gave up his work and lived on his earnings, devoting all his time to observing the peregrine falcon（游隼）. From autumn to spring, Baker tracked the comings and goings of a pair of peregrine
7、 falcons in eastern England by bicycle and on foot, documenting their lives and the environment they live in. Like the bird itself, Baker has a keen eye for detail. The birds most exciting moments, like fast flying and hunting prey, are brought to life by Baker. In his eyes, the most important aspec
8、ts of natural history and its documentation are patience, passion and observation.1What is included in Living as a Naturalist?AStories about shepherds.BDrawings of western figures.CPictures of creatures.DTheories about natural science.2What does My First Summer in the Sierra lead to?AImmigrants purs
9、uit of an independent life.BThe popularity of natural history books.CJohns dedication to animal protection.DPeoples affection for the region.3What makes The Peregrine a success?AGreat patience and subtle observation.BThe humorous and engaging writing style.CThe concept of “wilderness” rooted in Bake
10、rs heart.DPractical examples of living harmoniously with the bird.BFrom sweeping landscapes to amazing buildings, Taiwan is an island that many tourists visit frequently. Thats why it can seem odd that one of its most famous landmarks is two humble mailboxes. Located in the Zhongshan District in the
11、 city of Taipei, these unique mailboxes have caught the publics imagination thanks to their appearance. Unlike most mailboxes, these two are severely bent.Due to its location, Taiwan tends to be struck by typhoons, as it is usually hit by three or four windstorms a year. In 2015, a particularly bad
12、one known as Typhoon Soudelor struck the island. During the storm, a billboard got loose due to the heavy winds and hit the mailboxes. While it bent their posts, it didnt tear them down. After the storm was over, people came across the newly leaning mailboxes and fell in love with them. Not only did
13、 they look adorable, but they were also a symbol of resilience （坚韧） and survival.Social media quickly caught wind of these new landmarks and people began visiting them. It wasnt long before they started staging fun photos with the new landmarks, using forced perspectivesimilar to the way tourists po
14、se in Italy with the Leaning Tower of Pisa. This led authorities to accept the symbolism of the mailboxes willingly, and instead of repairing them, they added a board telling their story in Chinese, English, and Japanese.The board reads: “On August 8th, 2015, Typhoon Soudelor struck Taiwan. We were
15、hit in the heads by a signboard as a result and couldnt help but lean over from the pain. It was so painful in factwe cant stand up straight anymore. But we persevered: we didnt fall over after all. We have to take life as it comes and in a way, I think we look more artsy and sophisticated this way!
16、 Do we inspire you? Take a picture with us to remind yourselves that we are all survivors and can persevere no matter what.”The best part of this Taipei attraction is that the mailboxes are still operational. The letters in the boxes are even marked with a special stamp that shows the famous mailboxes.4Why are the mailboxes bent?AThey were struck by a billboard.BThey were squ
