2024届“3+3+3”高考备考诊断性联考卷（二）
英
语
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。
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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。
A
Besides getting out into nature yourself, the next best 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 Naturalist
By Liu Huajie, China
Have you ever wanted to get down to the level of plants and see the world through their “eyes”?
Living as a Naturalist
invites you 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 West’s approach to the subject. This is all done with a humorous and engaging writing style while featuring beautiful images of plants and animals.
My First Summer in the Sierra
By John Muir, US/UK
In the summer of 1869, John Muir, a 31-year-old Scottish immigrant, joined a group of shepherds in the foothills of California’s Sierra Nevada mountain range for an 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 area. It later became the well-known Yosemite National Park.
The Peregrine
By J. A
.
Baker, UK
In 1965, John A．Baker 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 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 bird’s most exciting moments, like fast flying and hunting prey, are brought to life by Baker. In his eyes, the most important aspects of natural history and its documentation are patience, passion and observation.
1．What is included in
Living as a Naturalist
?
A．Stories about shepherds.
B．Drawings of western figures.
C．Pictures of creatures.
D．Theories about natural science.
2．What does
My First Summer in the Sierra
lead to?
A．Immigrants’ pursuit of an independent life.
B．The popularity of natural history books.
C．John’s dedication to animal protection.
D．People’s affection for the region.
3．What makes
The Peregrine
a success?
A．Great patience and subtle observation.
B．The humorous and engaging writing style.
C．The concept of “wilderness” rooted in Baker’s heart.
D．Practical examples of living harmoniously with the bird.
B
From sweeping landscapes to amazing buildings, Taiwan is an island that many tourists visit frequently. That’s why it can seem odd that one of its most famous landmarks is two humble mailboxes. Located in the Zhongshan District in the city of Taipei, these unique mailboxes have caught the public’s 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 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 didn’t tear them down. After the storm was over, people came across the newly leaning mailboxes and fell in love with them. Not only did they look adorable, but they were also a symbol of resilien
ce （坚韧） and survival.
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