江苏省淮安市高中校协作体2024届高三第二次诊断性检测英语试卷含解析.doc

1、江苏省淮安市高中校协作体2024届高三第二次诊断性检测英语试卷注意事项：1 答题前，考生先将自己的姓名、准考证号填写清楚，将条形码准确粘贴在考生信息条形码粘贴区。2选择题必须使用2B铅笔填涂；非选择题必须使用05毫米黑色字迹的签字笔书写，字体工整、笔迹清楚。3请按照题号顺序在各题目的答题区域内作答，超出答题区域书写的答案无效；在草稿纸、试题卷上答题无效。4保持卡面清洁，不要折叠，不要弄破、弄皱，不准使用涂改液、修正带、刮纸刀。第一部分 （共20小题，每小题1.5分，满分30分）1The incomes of skilled workers went up. , unskilled worker

2、s saw their earnings fall.AMoreoverBThereforeCMeanwhileDOtherwise2_ your generous help, I do believe I have a better understanding of your country and culture.ABut forBOut ofCThanks toDAs to3To be an expert, a beginner needs to go through a series of _ stages.Aintermediate BliberalCoverall Ddemandin

3、g4In the students eyes, Mrs Smith is a mother more than a teacher. she treats the students just like her own children.AAs a result BIn other words CWhat is more DFirst of all5It is widely acknowledged in foreign companies that employees should be _ in terms of innovation capability.Aexamined Bevolve

4、dCevaluated Dencouraged6I was telling a joke and Sam just interrupted me to tell a different one. He always _!Abites his tongue Bsaves his skinCsteals my thunder Dpulls my leg7The problem lies in_ were now giving him a fish, not teaching him how to fish.AwhatBthatCwhichDif8-May! How is your plan? I

5、heard you started it last Sunday.-Oh! I for it, but I havent decided where to start it.Ahave preparedBhad preparedChave been preparingDwas preparing9President Xi underlines that it is only with joint efforts to keep maritime peace _ build a maritime community with a shared future for mankind.Acan we

6、Bwe canCthat we canDthat can we10-It was Sunday today, and I _ up very early. -So you really had a good rest.Adidnt need to getBneednt have gotCneednt to getDdont need get11You can get off the bus one or two stops _ and walk the rest of the way to work every day so as to take some exercise.Amore ear

7、lyBearliestCearlyDearlier12To work from home, which one could hardly imagine, has been made with the development of computer technology.ApossibleBit possibleCpossiblyDto be possible13Ever since the new park was opened to the public last month, I _ a walk in it every morning.Aam takingBtakeChave take

8、nDhave been taking14We had better put off interviewing the athlete, for he is busy preparing for an international contest _ in Shanghai next month.AheldBto holdCbeing heldDto be held15The shocking news made me realize _ terrible problems we would face.AwhatBhowCthatDwhy16- Have you heard that they a

9、re working around the clock to compete for the prize?- Dont worry. We are ready to the challenge.Abuild upBtake upCstick toDlead to17You wont find paper cutting difficult _you keep practicing it.Aeven if Bas long as Cas if Dever since18Its strongly advised that smokers not be allowed to smoke in any

10、 room _ babies currently occupy.AwhereBwhoseCthatDas19The meal itself was not so good_ was boringly brown including vegetables.Anothing BeverythingCanything Dsomething20Passengers _ talk to the driver while the bus is moving, because it will take his focus off the road.Awould notBmust notCmay notDne

11、ed not第二部分 阅读理解（满分40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。21（6分） While the U.S. is still debating about getting rid of the penny, Sweden is rapidly moving towards abolishing currency(货币) altogether. Though this may sound radical(过激的), it is a natural evolution in this digital society.Sweden, which was

12、the first European country to introduce banknotes in 164, has just been working harder to convince its residents that digital payments are a safer alternative to carrying cash.Over the years, the idea has gained popularity with residents, especially the younger generation that is much more comfortab

13、le with technology. Today many banks dont even have ATMs and some have stopped handling cash altogether!Tickets to ride public buses in most Swedish cities can only be purchased via cell phones. Numerous businesses are also moving towards accepting only digital payments. Even the homeless that sell

14、street paper to make ends meet have to start accepting this mode of payment!But despite its growing popularity, some people dont like this radical idea. They include the homeless, elderly people as well as those living in rural areas who are still uncomfortable with mobile phones and computers. But

15、the officials are confident that in the very near future, they will be able to convince everyone to move this safe and more cost-effective payment system.Sweden is not the only country trying to abolish paper currency and coins. The movement is rapidly gaining ground in Denmark and Finland as well.

16、In 2014, Israel announced a three-step plan to go cashless and just last week the vendors(小贩)of a popular street in Sydney declared they would stop accepting currency from customers. Whether this phenomenon spreads remains to be seen. But one thing is for sureWith increasingly advanced payment syste

17、ms being introduced every day, pulling out cash is rapidly becoming “uncool”.1、What can we infer from Paragraph 3 and 4?AMany banks in Sweden dont have ATMs.BYou dont have to buy tickets when riding buses.CPeople dont give the homeless money but food.DPeople can just take cell phones when shopping.2

18、、According to the passage, which information is RIGHT?ASweden was the first country to get the idea to abolish currency.BThe younger generation is opposed to the measures.CBus fare can only be purchased via cell phones in most Swedish cities.DBanks in Sweden have stopped dealing with cash completely

19、.3、Which of the following can be the best title for the text?AAn Advanced Country SwedenBA Controversial Government PolicyCSweden to Influence the Worlds Cash PaymentDSweden to Become the Cashless Society4、Which of the following categories does this passage belong to?AEducation.BEconomy.CTravel.DIns

20、urance.22（8分） Moving in with a boyfriend causes women to eat more unhealthily and put on weight. But the opposite is true for men, whose long-term health benefits when they move in with a female partner.Dieticians at Newcastle University said both partners try to please one another, and so change th

21、eir dietary habits to suit their other half.It leads men to eat more light meals, such as salads, fruit and vegetables, while women choose to make creamier, heavier dishes curry or rich pasta sauces, which may please their partner. Women still have the strongest long-term influence over the couples

22、diet and lifestyle, as they still have the traditional role of shopper and cook in most households.The report, by Newcastle Universitys Human Nutrition Research Centre, reviewed the finding of a variety of research projects from the UK, North America and Australia, which looked at the eating and lif

23、estyle habits of couples.The research shows that women are more likely to put on weight and increase their consumption of foods high in fat and sugar when they move in with their partner.Women also use food as a comfort when dealing with emotional stress and have been found to gain weight when a rel

24、ationship ends, while the same finding has not been observed in men.Many couples reported food as being central to their partnership, and eating together in the evening was particularly important to many.Report author and registered dietician Dr. Amelia Lake said, “The research has shown that your p

25、artner is a strong influence on lifestyle and people who are trying to live healthier lives should take this factor into consideration.”1、According to the passage, moving in with a girlfriend, men _.Ahave few changes of their dietary habitsBhave to eat more unhealthy foodsCdont like foods high in fa

26、t and sugar at allDtry to eat foods that their girlfriends like2、The underlined word “light”(in Paragraph 4 ) probably means _.Anot very heavyBless in fat and sugarCgentleDnot serious or important3、According to the report by Newcastle Universitys Human Nutrition Research Centre, _.Awomen put on weig

27、ht only because they want to suit their other halfBwhen men are faced with emotional stress, they will change their dietary habitsCeating together in the evening is a good way to communicate for couplesDit is wrong to change your dietary habits to suit your partner4、From the passage, we can infer th

28、at _.Awomen should pay more attention to their partners influence on themBmore men will play roles of shopper and cook in most householdsCcouples will not change their dietary habits and lifestyle to please their partnerDlong-term health of men benefits when they move in with a female partner5、What

29、would be the best title for the passage?ADont be silly any more, women!BWhich are better dietary habits?CBoyfriends make you fatDDr. Amelia Lake and his study23（8分）Career criminals begin their antisocial behavior during their toddler (学步的儿童) years and may go on with a life of crime if their behavior

30、 isnt challenged, scientists have discovered. While most children grow out of their bad behavior by adulthood, a study found those who had “callous unemotional (冷漠无情的) characteristics” could grow up to have problems with the law later in life. Behavior characteristics such as a lack of sympathy and

31、lying in childhood could have an impact years on.Luke Hyde, assistant professor of psychology at the University of Michigan, said, “These are signs for parents and doctors to watch out for, as they may signal more than just the terrible twos.” He said, “Parents both take care of their child and prov

32、ide their childs genes so its been difficult to know if were seeing that parenting causes callous unemotional behaviors, or if it is just a sign of the genes being passed to the child.”The research also discovered that strict parenting is linked to the development of antisocial behavior. Scientists

33、looked at 561 families in an adoption study that examined biological mothers antisocial behavior. The scientists found children of antisocial mothers were also more likely to exhibit the same behavior characteristics, despite having limited or no touch with them as they were adopted as babies.“The r

34、eally exciting take-home message from this study is that small, day-to-day positive interactions (互动) that parents have with their young children can make a huge difference in childrens development, said Leslie Leve, a professor at the University of Oregon who co-led the data collection.“Even when c

35、hildren have inherited (遗传) a very challenging set of behaviors, hearing good job or receiving encouragement can help protect them from developing serious problems coming from their inherited difficulties,” he added. The study, worked on by scientists from the University of Michigan, Penn State Univ

36、ersity and the University of Oregon has been published in the American Journal of Psychiatry. Researchers will follow the group of children through early adolescence to determine if these behaviors still continue to exist from the toddler years.1、Whats the main idea of the passage?AKids social behav

37、iors are related to crime.BCriminals begin their crimes during adolescence.CAntisocial behaviors of kids could be on their way to a life of crime.DWarmhearted kids are more likely to be criminals in the future.2、What conclusion might the scientists draw from the study?AAntisocial behaviors might be

38、inherited.BThe genes decide kids antisocial behaviors.CAntisocial behaviors have nothing to do with crimes.DAdopted babies surely have antisocial behaviors when they grow up.3、What can be inferred from the passage?AParenting is the main reason that causes kids antisocial behaviors.BWhat causes caree

39、r criminals to begin their crimes is their parents characteristics.CLeslie Leve has a doubtful attitude to adoptive mothers active interactions with kids.DInherited antisocial behaviors of kids can be lightened by positive parenting.4、Why will researchers track kids process of growing?ATo make sure

40、if kids behaviors will last.BTo make sure if praise will change kids.CTo determine if kids behaviors will be inherited.DTo determine if parents comfort will protect kids.24（8分） A notice at IKEA Shanghai has been shared widely among netizens on Chinese social media. It states that the stores cafeteri

41、a now requires customers to order food before sitting down in cafeteria seats. The policy is in response to an elderly blind dating group that occupies seats for a long time, consuming only their own food brought from home. Do you support IKEAs new regulation? China Daily readers share their opinion

42、s with us.Lee Xin (China)The elderly are harmless. They are lonely and are probably hoping to find some company again. If anything, the store should at least sympathize with these old people.Mbursian (US)This is more for socializing than for romance. I really dont think a home furnishing store is a

43、good dating place for seniors.IKEA could also post a reasonable time limit per visit during peak hours. Or instead of tables and chairs, they could use those standing tables and get rid of the chairs altogether. At least IKEAs cafeteria isnt occupied by the dancing grannies and their portable PA sys

44、tems (音响).SEARU (Australia)Romance is the most important thing while eating is not that important! So a noble man always leaves more space for seniors love affairs!Mr. Qiu (Shanghai, China 65 years old)We have been to fast food outlets like McDonalds, but there are barely any peers there. We feel li

45、ke aliens surrounded by youngsters. If there is another place in Shanghai where elderly people can gather, we are more than ready to pay twice as much and travel further.TedM (UK)Romance can arise in many places, even IKEAHowever, this debate arose as a result of many people taking advantage of IKEA

46、s generous drink offers and going there to meet and stay with friends without buying anything. IKEA is a shop; it exists to provide a service for a reasonable profit. It is not a public park.Michel (New Zealand)To everyone romanticizing this, please also consider that the store has an image to uphol

47、d while protecting the interests of other paying customers. It is ugly to take up seats for such long durations while you make others wait.1、How many people are in support of this new regulation?A2.B3.C4.D5.2、What is the major cause of this new regulation?ASenior blind dates influencing their business.BIKEA has zero tolerance for romantic behavior.CThe strong reaction of netizens on social media.