四川省达州市2024届高三下学期第二次诊断性测试（二模）英语试题

四川省达州市2024届高三下学期第二次诊断性测试（二模）英语试题 一、阅读理解（共两节，满分40分）第一节（共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分） （2024·达州模拟）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。 STEM Competitions for Students NSTA ExploraVision Are you interested in what the future holds Consider Explora Vision's STEM （science, technology, engineering & mathematics）competition. Working in teams of two to four, students will research a particular technology and assess the ways in which it may impact lives moving forward. Participants are required to write a paper and draw web pages communicating their vision. Grades: 7th-9th and 10th-12th Competition Type: Regional and national eCyberMission You can participate in this competition without leaving the house. eCyberMission is a web-based con test in which participants — working in teams of two to four students —use science, math and technology to solve problems facing their communities. First-place winners receive $1,000. Grades:9th Competition Type: Regional, state and national TEAMS Competition Held annually, TEAMS invites students to use their engineering talent to contribute to the community. Working in groups of two to four students, participants complete real-life engineering challenges. The competition includes multiple-choice questions, an essay and a design-build component. Grades: 9th-12th Competition Type: State and national The Conrad Challenge In this challenge, participants work in teams of two to five students to develop products or services in response to key issues facing people around the world. The Conrad Challenge empowers students to take control of their learning and apply it to real-life situations. Winners are eligible（有资格的）for scholarships, patent assistance and aid in creating companies. Grades: 9th-12th Competition Type: International 1．What does NSTA Explora Vision's STEM competition focus on A．Engineering innovation. B．Students' paper writing skills. C．New technology shaping the future. D．Students' ability in web page design. 2．What do the four STEM competitions have in common A．Winners will get a big cash prize. B．They are all national competitions. C．Participants are required to work in teams. D．Participants must solve real-life problems. 3．Which competition involves foreign students A．NSTA ExploraVision. B．eCvberMission. C．TEAMS Competition. D．The Conrad Challenge. （2024·达州模拟）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。 Though it's common that new scientists get international experience as part of their postdoctoral work, acquiring international exposure during one's PhD study is less common. But it can be rewarding. I'm in the final year of my PhD course in experimental physics. The PhD program is based at Loughborough University, the UK, but a big part of my experimental work is at the Max Planck Institute in Germany. Coming from England just after my bachelor's degree in physics was a big step a ... ...