1、- 1 -绵阳中学高 2015 级高考适应性考试（三）英语试题本试卷分第 I 卷和第 II 卷两部分，共 10 页。满分 150 分。考试用时 120 分钟。第 I 卷（选择题，满分 100 分）第一部分 听力（共两节，满分 30 分）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，并标在试卷的相应位置。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.
2、15.答案是 C。1. What does the woman ask the man to do?A. Drive her to the factory. B. Give her a ride to work. C. Order a part from the factory.2. How old is the man now?A. Over 60. B. Nearly 40. C. About 20.3. Where will the speakers go together?A. To the beach. B. To the shopping center. C. To the man
3、s house.4. How will the man pay?A. By credit card. B. By cheque. C. In cash.5. What relation is Mary to the man?A. His classmate. B. His doctor. C. His customer.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。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
4、话或独白读两遍。听第 6 段材料，回答第 6、7 题。- 2 -6. Where does the conversation take place?A. On a plane. B. In a restaurant. C. In a railway station.7. What does the woman advise the man to do?A. Drink some water. B. Put on warm clothes. C. Listen to the weather report.听第 7 段材料，回答第 8 至 10 题。8. What did Mr. Ewing as
5、k the speakers to do?A. Help out at the conference centre.B. Talk with the branch office workers.C. Arrive at the conference centre on time.9. How will the speakers go to the conference centre?A. By asking Mr. Ewing for a lift. B. By taking the underground. C. By driving the mans car.10. What do we
6、know about the woman?A. She isnt sure about the way. B. She cant drive a car. C. She doesnt like to travel alone.听第 8 段材料，回答第 11 至 13 题。11. What are the speakers mainly talking about?A. The mans sports life. B. The mans school experience. C. The mans medical history.12. What made the mans leg broken
7、?A. A traffic accident. B. A wild cat. C. A football game.13. What does the man say about himself?A. He is afraid of cats.B. Dust could make him sneeze.C. He left the school team at the age of 17.听第 9 段材料，回答第 14 至 16 题。14. What is the relationship between the speakers?- 3 -A. Classmates. B. Brother
8、and sister. C. Teacher and student.15. What does the man think of pizza?A. Popular. B. Boring. C. Expensive.16. Why dont the speakers choose the Chinese restaurant?A. It has no music. B. It is quite noisy. C. It will be closing temporarily.听第 10 段材料，回答第 17 至 20 题。17. What requirements does a story h
9、ave to meet?A. It must be submitted by July 20th.B. It must be no longer than 800 words.C. It must be set in a city in a hot season.18. What kind of story does the competition demand?A. Crime stories. B. Science fiction. C. A thriller.19. What do we know about Carol Simmons?A. She is working for a m
10、agazine.B. She has won an award for her novel.C. She wrote a book named Creative Writing.20. What prize will be given to the winner?A. Books. B. DVDs. C. A computer.第二部分 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）阅读下列短文，从每题所给的四个选项(A、B、C 和 D)中，选出最佳选项。AHow do I book a place on Airbnb?When you book a
11、 place on Airbnb, you are making arrangements to stay in someones home. Each host has their own style of hospitality, starting with how - 4 -they like to get to know their guests. Some hosts want to approve reservations,while others are comfortable letting you book their place instantly without wait
12、ing for approval.1.Complete Your Personal DetailsIn either case, its important to know that Airbnb is a community that relies on trust. Complete your personal details before you request a reservation with a host, so they can know a little bit about you when they confirm. Your personal details should
13、 include photos and verifications (证明） ，especially because some hosts require guests to have a profile photo and verified ID in order to book.2.Find the Right PlaceWith over 800,000 unique listings around the world, youll want to make sure the place you choose has everything you need for a comfortab
14、le and memorable trip. When searching for a place, make sure to include your dates and number of guests to get the most accurate pricing. Read reviews, descriptions, house rules, and facilities for each place to see if its the right fit for your trip. You can always contact the host if you have any
15、questions about their home.3.Book It!Youve found the perfect place,and now its time to make it official. This is where the hosts preferred way of booking will determine how youll confirm your reservation. Instant BookFor hosts who dont want to approve each reservation，youll see a button on their lis
16、ting that says Instant Book. Like the name suggests, you can confirm a reservation at these places right away. Request to BookMany hosts prefer to approve reservations before theyre final. In this case，youll see a button on their listing that says Request to Book. To submit a reservation request, yo
17、ull need to enter your- 5 -payment details.Hosts have 24 hours to accept your request, and your reservation is automatically confirmed once they do. Pre-approvals and Special OffersIf you decide to contact the host to ask questions before attempting to book, the host may respond to your message by i
18、nviting you to make a reservation with either a Pre-approval or a Special Offer. A Pre-approval is an invitation to finish booking for the dates and number of guests you noted in your message. A Special Offer gives the host the opportunity to provide special pricing, dates, and other reservation det
19、ails before you book.21. When filling in your personal information, you need to _.A. request a reservation with a host B. ask for approval from the hostC .provide your proof of identity D. trust the community where you live22. To know the exact price, you should_.A. check the listings online in adva
20、nceB . contact the host to ask questions firstC. confirm your dates and number of guestsD. read previous reviews written by other users23. If you click the Request to Book button, you can _.A. get some special discountsB. know the result within a dayC. get the approval immediatelyD. receive a Pre-ap
21、proval messageBShe sat at the picnic table alone. Recess (休息) was in full swing. She remained awkward around her classmates. She seemed unsure of what to do or say, yet I could see her eyes longing for acceptance. Many students had already decided that her friendship would not be worth the energy re
22、quired to overcome the awkwardness. Others teased her. Most ignored herexcept for one.- 6 -Brianna, the class clown, was making the other students laugh, as usual. “Brianna, do you see Molly down there? Would you mind walking down there and inviting her to come up here with the rest of us?”Brianna s
23、ighed. I could tell she didnt want to sacrifice precious minutes of her own recess to do what I was asking of her, but I also knew her heart. She often thought of others before herself - a rare character for anyone, much less a kid.Knowing this choice was hard for her, I pulled out a D-buck, our cla
24、ss currency. Though bribery (行贿 ) was not the ideal way to handle this situation, I needed her cooperation.“Here, Ill pay you for your time.”She offered an insincere smile, grasped the green paper, and headed down the hill.As the rest of the children screamed and laughed, my eyes locked on Brianna a
25、s she neared the picnic table. Molly could be difficult, and I wouldnt have been surprised if she sent Brianna back alone, refusing her invitation. When she encouraged herself to a standing position, I sighed with relief.A minute later, I felt a lap on my shoulder. “Here, Mrs. D.” She handed me the
26、D-buck.“Why?” I asked.“I shouldnt keep this.” Her eyes fell to her feet, guilt radiating from her quiet voice. “I dont want Molly to think I only went to get her so I could earn a D-buck. Shes my friend.” A moment later, they were all laughing again, and who should I see among them, laughing for the
27、 first time that week? Molly.24. How was Molly in the authors eyes?A. She often made fun of others.B. She got on well with other kids.C. She was eager to be accepted.D. She refused to make friends with others.- 7 -25. On what aspect was Brianna different from other kids?A. Clown talent. B. Cooperati
28、on. C. Honesty. D. Kindness.26. How was the author feeling when Brianna walked to Molly?A. Worried. B. Regretful. C. Grateful. D. Puzzled.27. Which of the following can be the best tittle for the text?A. A D-buck B. A Strange GirlC. Power of a Smile D. How to Be a Great TeacherCA Japanese engineer h
29、as developed a transporter small enough to be carried in a backpack that he says is the worlds first“car in a bag”.Twenty-six-year-old Kuniako Saito and his team at Cocoa Motors recently introduced to the public the battery-powered“WalkCar”transporter, which is the size of a laptop and resembles a s
30、kateboard more than a car. The slender WalkCar is made from aluminum and weighs between two and three kilograms, depending on whether it is an indoor or outdoor versionSaito expects to see many other uses for his transporter, as he says it has enough power to help people push wheelchairs with ease.
31、The lightweight metal board is stronger than it looks，and can take loads of up to 120kgIt reaches top speeds of 10 kilometers per hour，for distances of up to 12 kilometers after three hours of charging. Its developer says its also extremely simple to ride. Once the rider stands on it the WalkCar sta
32、rts automatically, while simply stepping off stops the vehicle. To change direction, the user just shifts their weight. Best of all，there is no need to find a parking space，because it fits into a small bag when not in useSaito said his studies in electric car motor control systems brought him the id
33、ea for the new kind of ride. “I thought, what if we could just carry our transportation in our bags, wouldnt that mean wed always have our transportation with us to ride on? And my friends asked me to make one, since - 8 -I was doing my masters in engineering specifically on electric car motor contr
34、ol systems, ”he saidSaito says customers will be able to reserve their own WalkCars from autumn 2017 on the crowdfunding website Kickstarter. The futuristic skateboard will have a price-tag of around 100,000 Japanese Yen(approx$800 USD). Shipping is expected to begin by spring 201928What do we know
35、about the transporter from the first paragraph?AIts safe BIts portableCIts energy-saving DIts cheap29When the user steps off the WalkCar，it will_. Astop running Bcharge itself Cstart moving Dchange direction30Whats the biggest advantage of the WalkCar?AIt carries a lot BIts simple to rideCIt doesnt
36、burn any oil DIt needs no parking lot 31What contributes to Saitos invention? AHis friends requirement BThe popularity of carsCHis studies in engineering DThe advice from the disabledDHave you ever noticed tiny raised areas on the branches of a tree? These may have been insects. These small insects
37、feed on tree sap (汁液). Insects on urban trees are notably more abundant than those on rural trees. As a result, urban trees suffer from heavy infestations (害虫横行), and are often unhealthy or die. To protect and restore urban trees health, we need to determine the factors that make these tree pests mo
38、re successful in urban habitats.Living organisms interact closely with their environment. The warmer, more drought-stressed trees harbor more successful pests than cooler, less drought-stressed trees. As cities and natural habitats become hotter and drier, damaging insects will become more abundant
39、on urban trees.Trees within urban forests are valuable economically and for the - 9 -environmental sustainability (可持续性) of the region. More than half of the worlds population lives in cities. Across the globe, people are moving into cities at a faster rate than ever.Rapid growth may turn cities int
40、o places with harder conditions. Although cities are primarily made of buildings, roads, parking lots, and vehicles, there are still plants in them. The trees within a city are referred to as the urban forest. Urban forests offer very big benefits to human and environmental health. They improve air
41、and water quality, provide habitat for wildlife, cool down temperatures and beautify our environment. They make cities livable.However, being a city tree is not easy. Heat released by human activities is trapped in cities. As a result, temperatures in urban areas are often warmer than their surround
42、ing rural areas. We call this urban warming or the urban heat island effect. Urban habitats are mostly made of surfaces of asphalt (沥青) and concrete. These surfaces reduce the amount of rainwater that reaches tree roots. As a result, urban forests may suffer, which can negatively affect people and t
43、he environment.What can we do to restore urban forests? Regular irrigation when possible may help keep pest populations under control. Planting tree species that are suitable to handle heat and drought stress would also reduce the occurrence of insect pest outbreaks.32. What makes tree pests more su
44、ccessful in the city than in rural areas?A. The warmer and rainy habitat.B. The hotter and drier habitat.C. The cooler and drier habitat. D. The hotter and rainy habitat.33. The underlined word “irrigation”in the last paragraph probably means_A. providing pesticide B. providing nutritionC.providing
45、medicine D. providing water34. According to the text, what results in the city trees suffering?- 10 -A. Natural disasters. B. Invisible forces.C. Human activities. D. Natural evolution35. What would be the best title for the text?A. The Importance of the Urban TreesB. How to Protect the Urban TreesC
46、. Urban Trees Are in Great DangerD. Lets Act for the Protection of Urban Trees第二节 （共 5 小题; 每小题 2 分，满分 10 分）根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项，选项中有两项为多余选项。What Is Fear?Fear is a basic feeling arising when we feel threatened, and can have physical symptoms such as sweaty hands and an increased heart rate. 3
47、6 On the upside.Fear means growth.Fear tells us we are moving towards the edge of our comfort zone. We are doing something unfamiliar and learning new skills. This means we are growing, and growth means that once we go beyond the uncomfortable bit, we will be stronger, better and brighter than before! 37 Things are never as bad as they seem.In most cases, the thing we fear is never as bad as we think it will be. When we are trying to make a decision to do something new, we lack the perspective to sec further than the familiar range. 38 No. If you look back on some of the scary th
