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2024 年兰州市高三诊断考试
英语
注意事项：
1.答卷前，考生务必将自己的姓名、准考证号填写在答题卡上。
2. 回答选择题时，选出每小题答案后，用2B铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号框涂黑。如
需改动，用橡皮擦干净后，再选涂其它答案标号框。回答非选择题时，将答案写在答题卡上。
写在本试卷上无效。
3. 考试结束后，将本试卷和答题卡一并交回。
第一部分 听力（共两节，满分30分）
注意：回答听力部分时，请先将答案标在试卷上。听力部分结束前，你将有两分钟的时间将你
的答案转涂到答题卡上。
第一节 （共5 小题； 每小题1.5 分， 满分7.5 分）
听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听完每段对话
后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。
例： How much is the shirt?
A. £ 19.15. B. £ 9.18. C. £ 9.15
答案是C。
1. What is the woman doing?
A. Attending a party.
B. Making an invitation.
C. Checking into a hotel.
2. How much will the woman pay for the book?
A. $14. B. $16. C. $18.
3. What are the speakers mainly talking about?
A. A book. B. A writer. C. A review.
4. What is the weather like now?
A. Cloudy. B. Sunny. C. Rainy.
5. What are the speakers discussing?
A. A competition. B. A language. C. A book.
第二节 （共15 小题；每小题1.5分，满分22.5分）
听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项并
标在试卷的相应位置。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟；听完后，各小题将
给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍
听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。
6. What is Andy going to do?
A. Play football. B. Pick up his friend. C. Watch a game.
7. Which of the following will Andy tidy up?
学科网（北京）股份有限公司A. The sitting room. B. The bedrooms. C. The kitchen.
听第7段材料，回答第8至10题。
8. How did Tony learn to play the piano?
A. By taking classes.
B. By teaching himself.
C. By learning from his father.
9. Why does Tony take a part-time job?
A. To be with children. B. To gain some experience. C. To earn money.
10. What will Tony talk about next?
A. His childhood. B. His future plans. C. His college life.
听第8段材料，回答第11至13题。
11. Why will Tom travel to Thailand?
A. To see a net friend.
B. To visit his relatives.
C. To learn about Thai culture.
12. Where will Tom live during his time in Thailand?
A. At a hotel. B. At a friend's home. C. At a school dormitory.
13. Who is Karen?
A. The woman's aunt. B. The woman's cousin. C. The woman's daughter.
听第9段材料，回答第14至17题。
14. Why does Anna make the call?
A. To report a loss. B. To ask for advice. C. To make an apology.
15. Who is the owner of the necklace?
A. Jack. B. Michelle. C. Lisa.
16. Where is Anna?
A. At home. B. At a hotel. C. At a jewelry store.
17. What will Anna do first?
A. Go to a party. B. Do the shopping. C. Give Lisa a call.
听第10段材料，回答第18至20题。
18. Why did the speaker go to the small park?
A. To organize an activity. B. To do some cleaning. C. To take a walk.
19. Where does the speaker's mother work?
A. At a hospital. B. At a school. C. At a park.
20. What did the speaker think of her volunteer experience?
A. Challenging. B. Tiring. C. Enjoyable.
第二部分 阅读理解（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和D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。
A
学科网（北京）股份有限公司Architectural Wonders Inspired by Nature
Atomium: Brussels
Originally constructed for the 1958 World's Fair, or Expo 58, this weird（古怪的） building features nine
interconnected spheres（球体） measuring 335-feet high. Engineer Andre Waterkeyn and architects Andre and Jean
Polak modeled it after an iron crystal enlarged 165 billion times to represent faith in scientific progress. Today the
interior is home to a museum and several temporary exhibits.
The Cube Houses: Rotterdam
Despite all the hard angles and straight lines, architect Piet Blom actually took inspiration from a forest of trees
when designing these Dutch houses back in 1977. Each bright yellow cube is tilted（倾斜的） on its side by 45
degrees and anchored to a hexagon-shaped pylon（六边形塔架）, representing a tree. The entrance to each three-
level house lies inside the concrete "trunk" that contains a staircase.
Taipei 101:Taipei
Standing at 1,671 feet tall, this 101-story skyscraper was the tallest building in the world when it opened in
Taipei's modern Xinyi District in 2004. Renowned architect C. Y. Lee modeled it after a bamboo stalk, and its
repetitive sections are full of symbolism. There are a total of eight parts comprised of eight floors each -a lucky
number in Chinese culture.
Helix Bridge: Singapore
An international team, assembled from Architects 61 in Singapore, designed this footbridge stretching over
Marina Bay, linking the famous hotel and shopping center with the ArtScience Museum and Gardens by the Bay. The
inspiration comes from the double helix（螺旋的） structure of a DNA molecule. Opened in 2010, the 919-foot long
curved structure has five viewing platforms, giving pedestrians spectacular views of the skyline from across the
waterfront.
21. What was the original purpose of building Atomium?
A. Preparing for Expo 58.
B. Preparing for a museum.
C. Preparing for some exhibits.
D. Preparing for an iron crystal.
22. What is special about The Cube Houses?
A. They are very straight like big trees.
B. Each cube is tilted about 45 degrees.
C. They are the oldest of the 4 buildings.
D. They are designed by a famous architect.
23. Where should you go if you want to visit well-known hotels?
A. To Atomium. B. To the Cube Houses.
C. To Taipei 101. D. To Helix Bridge.
B
For the past 8 years, K-9 officer Roni has been by the side of Officer Joel Nitchman of the Deer Park, Texas
police department. They've been through a lot together, and the cop（警察） thinks of the dog as a member of his
own family. Recently, the team had just returned to the station when an EF-3 tornado suddenly formed nearby.
学科网（北京）股份有限公司The wind picked up fast. Remembering Roni was still inside his cage in the patrol car, Joel didn't think twice
about rushing outside into the storm to get his partner. "The thought of ruins, or the car flipping over.... I couldn't do
that to him," said Joel. "I couldn't have him out there during that." He felt debris（碎片） hitting his face as he
headed into the wind, and he knew the situation was worsening with every passing second.
Conditions worsened even further when Joel made it around to the other side of the car. The wind and rain were
so strong that he couldn't get the door open. When he finally opened it, Roni refused to move. "I could barely open his
door," Joel said." When I did, he's a smart dog, he saw what was going on outside and he said I'm not coming
out."With a lot of coaxing（劝诱）, Roni finally followed his partner out of the car, and Joel was able to lead him by
the collar back into the safety of the station.
"Never been through anything like this before," Joel said of the frightening event. Now that the danger has
passed, he feels even closer to his K-9 partner, and he'd do it all over again, if he had. "I love that dog," he explained.
"He's a part of our family. We can't leave a loved one like that. There's no way I was going to leave him like that."
Well done, officer! It's nice to know that these cops have each other's backs through thick and thin.
24. What is the relationship between Roni and Joel like?
A. Plain. B. Distant. C. Terrible. D. Inseparable.
25. Why did Joel rush out despite the coming disaster?
A. Roni was still on duty outside.
B. He attempted to get the car inside.
C. He went to rescue Roni stuck in the car.
D. He wanted to learn more about the tomado.
26. What is the most unexpected difficulty during the rescue of Roni?
A. Lack of official help.
B. Roni's fear of the danger.
C. The poor quality of the door.
D. The unsafe situation of the station.
27. How does the experience influence Roni and Joel?
A. They are more attached to each other.
B. They are now living closer to each other.
C. They have more loved ones in their lives.
D. They are more independent of each other.
C
The oceans play a crucial role in lightening global warming by absorbing carbon dioxide emissions. However, in
a study conducted by the University of Texas, researchers found that the oceans' capacity to absorb carbon dioxide
(CO ) would reach its maximum by 2100 and decrease to half of its current efficiency by 2300, based on a climate
simulation（模拟） that was set for a worst-case emissions scenario（设想）.
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The decline happens because of a surface layer of low-alkalinity（碱度） water that can hinder the ability of
the oceans to absorb CO . Alkalinity affects how much CO can dissolve in seawater. Although the emissions
scenario used in the study is unlikely because of global efforts to limit greenhouse gas emissions, the findings reveal a
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previously unknown tipping point that if activated would release an important brake on global warming.
学科网（北京）股份有限公司"We need to think about these worst-case scenarios to understand how our CO emissions might affect the
oceans not just this century, but next century and the following centuries. Climate simulations had previously shown
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that the oceans slow their absorption of CO over time, but none had considered alkalinity as an explanation. We
recalculated pieces of a 450-year simulation until we hit on alkalinity as a key cause of the slowing." said Megumi
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Chikamoto, who led the research at the University of Texas Institute.
The effect begins with extreme climate change, which slows ocean currents. This leaves the surface of the oceans
covered in a warm layer of fresh water that won't mix easily with the cooler, more al kaline waters below it. That
means more of it is left behind in the atmosphere. This in turn produces faster warming, which sustains and
strengthens the low-alkalinity surface layer. Co-author, Pedro DiNezio, said that the discovery was a powerful
reminder that the world needs to reduce its CO emissions to avoid crossing this and other tipping points.
28. What may happen after the year 2300?
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A. More CO will be absorbed by the oceans.
B. The oceans will lose all their current efficiency.
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C. The world will face even more severe warming.
D. The oceans will be less crucial to global warming.
29. What does the underlined word "hinder" in paragraph 2 probably mean?
A. Improve. B. Weaken. C. Protect. D. Control.
30. What does Megumi Chikamoto say about the oceans?
A. Finding why they slow CO intake is hard.
B. Their ability to absorb CO is at their maximum.
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C. They will decide on the future of human beings.
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D. They will slow down CO absorption very quickly.
31. Where is this text probably taken from?
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A. A biology textbook. B. A government report.
C. Science fiction. D. An environmental journal.
D
The ability to track animals and plants is up in the air —literally —thanks to help from an unexpected source.
Around the globe, many air quality control stations filter（过滤） air through small paper disks on a daily or
weekly basis, allowing scientists to ensure concentrations of harmful pollutants such as heavy metals are below certain
levels. But the filters also pick up plant and animal DNA having been scattered（播撒） into the wind.
The eDNA, short for environmental DNA, on those filters could make air quality control stations a treasure
house of samples cataloging local animals and plants. Such records could help researchers track biodiversity at a
larger scale and more easily catch species declines or track how ecosystems are changing overall.
"We're effectively carrying on with it for a totally new use," says Elizabeth Clare, a molecular ecologist at York
University.
"It never occurred to us that these filters capturing particulate（微粒的） matter could even be analyzed for
eDNA," says James Allerton, an air quality scientist in England. That changed when
Allerton read a news story about two studies where scientists cleared animal DNA out of thin air at two zoos, one
in England —led by Clare —and another in Denmark.
学科网（北京）股份有限公司Learning about the potential for capturing eDNA sparked a "light bulb moment," Allerton says, and he reached
out to Clare to cooperate.
Clare, Allerton and colleagues analyzed filters from the Teddington facility that were exposed to surrounding air
for one hour, one day or one week. The team also examined eight-month-old filters from an air quality control station
in Scotland that had each been exposed to air for a week.
Genetic material in the filters revealed the presence of more than 180 different types of local animal groups
including pine trees, badgers, owls, fungi and news. That volume is surprising given that the filters and storage
conditions weren't set up with eDNA in mind. That the researchers recovered so much eDNA from a system designed
to monitor air quality shows how common airborne（空气中的） DNA is and how much biodiversity data could be
up for grabs.
32. What is the new use of air quality control stations?
A. To purify air by decreasing pollutants in it.
B. To study the links between man and animals.
C. To concentrate on effects of animals on climate.
D. To help track the categories of animals and plants.
33. How does James Allerton react to the technology of capturing eDNA?
A. He felt doubtful and hesitant to use it.
B. He felt useful but reluctant to admit it.
C. He felt unimaginable but ready to accept it.
D. He felt amazed but refused to have an attempt.
34. What can we learn from the last paragraph?
A. Airborne DNA is quite uncommon in the system.
B. Over 180 types of living plants have been detected.
C. It is not easy for researchers to collect biodiversity data.
D. Researchers didn't take eDNA into account in the first place.
35. Which of the following is the best title for the text?
A. Air Pollutants are Found in Animals and Plants
B. Tracking Evolution of Living Things Benefits eDNA
C. Air Pollution Monitoring May Help Track Biodiversity
D. eDNA Technology Proves a Big Success in Air Detection
第二节（共5小题；每小题2.5分，满分12.5分）
阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
How to Create Good Habits
Have you ever made a promise to yourself that you didn't keep? Commonly, when the new year ticks over, we
make resolutions: going to the gym, studying harder or giving up a bad habit. ___36___ . But what if you want to
create a new good habit? Well, it's possible, but willpower might not be the only thing you need.
The basic idea of a habit is something we do almost unconsciously, as if you're on autopilot. ___37___ . Good
habits can be part of your daily routine. But if we don't have those habits, how can we create them? According to a
study published by the European Journal of Social Psychology, it takes an average of 66 days to form a new habit.
学科网（北京）股份有限公司However, relying only on determination may not be the answer.
Questioning why you want something to be the norm（标准） rather than relying on your resolve（决心）
could be the key. ___38___ ? The issue is, willpower could be subject to your mood —a bad mood may mean you
don't want to do something.
___39___ . Giving up all your favourite foods, going to the gym, and stopping drinking at the same time will
probably result in failure rather than sustainable practice. And don't worry about failing —just start again!
Finally, don't do things outside your comfort zone. If you hate mushrooms, don't persevere and try to add them to
your diet just to be healthier. ___40___ ! It might not be quick, but if you follow these tips, you may be able to change
something for the better or kick a bad habit.
A. Eat something you like
B. Learn something new every day
C. You should also avoid trying to change too much at once
D. Sadly, not long after we've made the promise, we often end up breaking them
E. An example of this would be having breakfast or saying "please" and" thank you"
F. Is it of great importance for people to form a good habit of keeping a balanced diet
G. Do you want to lose weight because you want to be healthier or feel more attractive
第三部分 语言知识运用（共两节，满分30分）
第一节（共15小题；每小题1分.满分15分）
阅读下面短文，从每题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
In late 2021, I began to have a little bit of a midlife crisis. When my father was 48 years old. he had a heart attack
that nearly ended his life. As I ___41___ my mid-forties, I knew that I needed to make a change in my life. I wanted to
do something ___42___ to prove to myself and everyone else around me that I wasn't going to have the same fate.
As I was trying to determine what kind of ___43___ that I wanted to set, I found a ___44___ called The Rut. The
Rut is a series of races that are ___45___ in Big Sky. Montana every September. There's multiple distances, but the 28
Kilometer ___46___ is the most popular, as well as the most ___47___ of the entire series. This race is regularly listed
in the top ten most difficult races in the world. It involves almost 8,000 feet of elevation（海拔） ___48___ . This
was the type of race I was ___49___ .
I also did a detailed training ___50___ . Even if I was traveling for business, I would stick to it and never
___51___ a workout（训练）. And then came race day.
That day, Big Sky Montana, was unseasonably ___52___ , almost 100 degrees Fahrenheit. The race is going
almost entirely above tree line, which means that you just are ___53___ to the elements（恶劣天气） nearly the
entire time. Many people ___54___ out of the race halfway. But I finished it. When I reached the finish line, I was
greeted by my wife and children, also friends that had traveled with us to Big Sky that day. This was the biggest
challenge I had made for myself, but I ___55___ it.
41. A. finished B. designed C. approached D. changed
42. A. public B. big C. equal D. dangerous
43. A. record B. test C. goal D. trap
44. A. race B. training C. town D. place
45. A. adopted B. created C. covered D. hosted
46. A. distance B. display C. competition D. game
学科网（北京）股份有限公司47. A. exciting B. challenging C. breathtaking D. surprising
48. A. ride B. trouble C. gain D. show
49. A. changing for B. leaving for C. paying for D. looking for
50. A. plan B. service C. exchange D. center
51. A. served B. missed C. offered D. followed
52. A. hot B. cool C. mild D. common
53. A. expected B. used C. exposed D. proved
54. A. kept B. took C. hid D. dropped
55. A. forgot B. made C. caught D. appreciated
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。
China is known as Xia for its grand etiquette （礼仪） culture, and known as Hua for its beautiful attire （衣
裳）. With the ___56___ (change) in society, economic development, and cultural development, clothing has evolved
over thousands of years. However, while the forms may have been changed, the essence（本质） ___57___ (remain)
constant.
"In ancient China, emperors like Huangdi. Yao, and Shun brought peace to the world through their clothing."
Clothing holds ___58___ significant place in Chinese culture. It is not only used for daily wear ___59___ (cover) the
body and protect it from cold but also as an instrument of management. In ancient Chinese society, there were strict
rules and dress codes about clothing. The presence of clothing distinguished civilization ___60___ barbarism（野
蛮）, while changes in color and style ___61___ (gradual) developed into a form of etiquette. Their design conveyed
behavioral norms and ___62___ (they) patterns were rich in cultural significance. Moreover, ancient attire were also
an important carrier of morality. China has always been known as a nation ___63___ values formal attire and
etiquette.
What is the Chinese style? It is something that makes people think of China as soon as they see it. For example,
the horse-face skirt, which ___64___ (favor) by international brands and Chinese people for many years, will continue
to be attractive. Chinese clothing, as a classical style. has been known to the world overnight with good opportunities.
It's not just a traditional costume style but also a source of ___65___ (admire).
第四部分 写作（共两节，满分40分）
第一节（满分15分）
假定你是李华，你的外国朋友Alex准备来你所在的城市旅游，请你给他写一封邮件，推荐你所在城市的某一
特色景点，内容包括：
1.特色景点简介；
2.给出参观建议。
注意：
1.写作词数应为 80个左右；
2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
Dear Alex,
学科网（北京）股份有限公司Yours sincerely,
Li Hua
第二节（满分25分）
阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。
The snowstorm was supposed to hit the evening of Monday, Jan.31, 2022. My colleague and I were co-signing an
emergency financial aid check for a student at First Nations University in Regina, then he left for the day. As I was
packing up, I noticed he had left his laptop bag there.
"Shoot," he said when I called him. "I'm already home."
"I can bring it to you." I assured him. It was just past 4:30 p. m. The snow wasn't supposed to start until later. It
took me about 15 minutes to get to my colleague's house, where I dropped off the laptop case and got right back on
the road. Then suddenly the snow started -and it was coming down fast. Within minutes I was in a whiteout.
The road soon switched from paved to gravel（碎石）, forcing me to slow down. The windows were fogging up
and getting covered with snow. It was extremely cold outside. I didn't have a clue where I was or even which side of
the road I was on. I kept the car running to stay warm and called 911, but they said nobody was coming to get me until
morning at the earliest.
It was now about 6 p. m. and dark. I stopped the car and texted my colleague whose laptop bag I had just
returned. But he had an idea. "Pin your location on Google Maps and send it to me," he said. I did, and a few minutes
later he texted me back a screenshot of the satellite view of where I was. We figured out that I was on a road called
Bouvier Lane, in between two farms. It was now 6:30 p. m. We posted this new information to our Facebook
community group, pleading（恳求） for anyone who knew who lived on the farms to help me get rescued.
Soon enough, though, people started chiming（发表评论） in on my post. They knew the farmer who lived
there! I got a message from someone who was going to put me in touch with them.
注意：
1.续写词数应为150左右；
2.请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
At 8 p. m., my cellphone rang.
By 5:30 the next morning, walking out of the house, I found two people on the driveway.
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