1、资 阳 英 语 试 题 第 1页 （ 共 10 页 ）资阳市高中2016级第一次诊断性考试英语时间：120分钟满分：150分注意事项：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，用铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑。如需改动，用橡皮擦干净后，再选涂其他答案标号。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）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
2、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。1. What is the woman going to do ?A. Help the man. B. Visit his mom. C. Drive to the hospital.2. What will the speakers buy for Jessies birthday ?A. Table-tennis bats. B.Abirthday cake. C. Badminton bats.3. Why is the woman late ?A. She got up late. B. She ha
3、d trouble with sleep. C. She forgot to set the alarm.4. Where is the womans mobile phone?A. In the bedroom. B. In the sitting room. C. In the kitchen.5. How does the man plan to find a used car?A.Through a car dealer. B. On the Internet. C. From the newspaper.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
4、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至7题。6.What are the two speakers doing ?A. Seeing a movie. B. Having dinner. C. Making soup.7. What makes the man unhappy?A. The woman doesnt cook very well.B. The woman seldom talks to
5、him at dinner.C. The woman watches too many commercials.听第7段材料，回答第8至9题。8. When did the woman see a play ?资 阳 英 语 试 题 第 2页 （ 共 10 页 ）A. On Thursday. B. On Friday. C. On Saturday.9. What could Blakes most probably be?A. Acoffee shop. B.Atheatre. C.A stadium.听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。10. Wheres the woman from ?
6、A.The UK. B.America. C. Russia.11. When will Halloween begin?A. Tomorrow. B. This week. C. Next week.12. What will the woman do ?A. Buy some candy. B.Attend a party. C. Visit her friends.听第9段材料，回答第13至16题。13.Why does the woman come to talk with the man ?A. To express her thanks.B. To see a new design
7、.C. To ask for help.14. What does the man think of the design competition?A. Very interesting.B. Quite difficult.C. Too simple.15. What was the focus of last years competition?A. Saving energy.B. Something that looks different.C.Anew approach to existing technology.16. Why did the woman choose to de
8、sign a dishwasher?A. Most dishwashers are boring.B. She thought of a new idea about it.C. The dishwasher needs to save energy.听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。17. Where is the speaker?A. On a TV show. B. In a travel agency. C. Outside on a beach.18.According to the speaker, what do Hawaiian people like to do ?A. T
9、ravel around the different islands.B. Grow vegetables.C. Be outside.19. What is special about the “Big Island“?A. Its well-known for volcanoes there.B. Its cheaper to fly there.C. Its very quiet there.资 阳 英 语 试 题 第 3页 （ 共 10 页 ）20. What does the speaker dislike about Hawaii?A. The traffic. B. The co
10、st. C. The weather.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，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。AThe dream to travel the world has always been in the mind of many. The national geographic and DiscoveryChannel videos are just not enough. You can only feel the excitement of experiencing all
11、 those fascinating wildlife,countryside or adventure tourism documentaries by traveling the world. Here are the best destination countriesbased on safety, culture, ease of transportation, and accommodation for single travelers in 2018.Bali Island, IndonesiaThe cheapest of all countries to visit. Liv
12、ing in a comfortable room, having three meals a day and a few beersfor only 25 dollars per day! Accommodation and goods are cheap everywhere, especially when you move further tothe north.ItalyLined with olive trees, hilltop towns, and wonderful beaches, Italy is one of the most sought-after destinat
13、ions;Not forgetting the wine and wine-cooked barbecues.All the cities of Italy are always full of tourists all year around.VietnamVietnam suburbs or the city of Hanoi is just where you need to be.Amazing landscapes, friendly locals, cheapfood and affordable services. Cab services are a mere 10 dolla
14、rs or less compared to cab services in the Stateswhich can get as high as 30 dollars for a couple of blocks away.FranceYou dont talk of France without mentioning Eiffel tower. At night, it gives the most incredible view ofFrance.Avoid the long lines to the tower and book your trip earlier. For Catho
15、lics or historians, the Notre Dame andits surroundings will attract you with its ancient mummified（制成木乃伊的）cats, while Les Invalides militarymuseum has all types of the world war weapons.21. Which country will probably be your choice if you like beaches?A. Indonesia. B. Vietnam. C. France. D. Italy.2
16、2. What can you do in Bali Island?A. See mummified animals. B.Appreciate splendid scenery.C. Buy cheap things. D. Have wine-cooked barbecues.23. What can you infer from the text?A. You can take a taxi at only 25 dollars in Vietnam.B. You can see different kinds of weapons in France.C. You can taste
17、wine and barbecues from all over the world in Italy.D. You can spend only 10 dollars to have a comfortable day in Indonesia.B资 阳 英 语 试 题 第 4页 （ 共 10 页 ）To reach one local restaurant, a bowl of Chinese noodles travels across the Eurasian continent and settles onthe Scandinavian Peninsula, placed befo
18、re hungry people visiting the home of Santa Claus.A Chinese man brought local dishes reganmian and hot pot to Rovaniemi, Finland, becoming the firstChinese to open an restaurant in the Arctic Circle. Hu Liang, from Central Chinas Hubei province, moved toFinland after graduation at 21. Twelve years o
19、n, he has seen more and more Chinese tourists visiting the country toenjoy the winter holiday, Aurora Borealisand of course, the home of Santa Claus. “Chinese people are becomingricher and more international. What has not changed is their stomachs. So I made the decision to open therestaurant.” Hus
20、restaurant serves reganmian, a traditional Wuhan noodle dish with spicy flavor and a sesamepaste dressing, as well as Chinese hot pot. He orders food materials from Chinese trade corporations through e-commence platforms and offers e-payment popular among Chinese people such as Alipay. At a price of
21、 15 euro($18.45), a bowl of reganmian is not only a great comfort for Chinese tourists who have traveled from thousandsof miles away, but also an attraction to local Finns.In Rovaniemi, with a population of around 60,000, Hu receives more than 300 guests in the peak season topresent people a lot of
22、spicy experience in the cold, snowy country. Married to a Finnish woman and father to onechild, Hu has adapted himself to the Nordic lifestyle with regular skiing and ice fishing trips. He said he wouldbring his child to Wuhan, and try to switch between the two cities every half year.24.Whats the ma
23、in reason for Hu Liang to open a Chinese restaurant in Finland?A. Finland is said to be the home of Santa Claus.B. He migrated to Finland after graduation.C. Chinese tourists still love Chinese food.D. Chinese tourists can useAlipay.25. What is the feature of reganmian according to the text?A. Spicy
24、 and traditional. B. Cheap and comfortable.C. Tasty and attractive. D. Convenient and popular.26. What can you learn about Hus life in Rovaniemi from the passage?A. He receives more than 300 guests to his restaurant.B. He has a Finnish wife and has a father there.C. He regularly goes skiing and ice
25、fishing.D. He has brought his child to Finland.27. Whats the text mainly about?A. The first Chinese restaurant in theArctic Circle.B.AChinese mans successful career in Finland.C. Traditional Chinese noodles attract Finns.D. Chinese dishes bring heat to icy country. COn March 17, people around the wo
26、rld celebrate the Irish holiday of Saint Patricks Day. It is a major holidayin Ireland, but the rest of the world has influenced its celebration as much as the Irish themselves.Most Americans think of Saint Patricks Day as a big party centered around drinking alcohol. But its资 阳 英 语 试 题 第 5页 （ 共 10
27、页 ）beginnings in Ireland were religious, says Mike Cronin, a professor of Irish history with Boston College ofMassachusetts.Ireland is a mostly Roman Catholic country. Saint Patrick lived in Ireland more than 2,000 years ago. He iswidely considered to have established Christianity in the country. Th
28、e Church honored him with a holy day in the17th century. March 17 marks the date of his death. The average Irish person honored March 17 quietly. Attendingchurch services was the main activity. In fact, most businesses that served alcohol would close in honor of the day.In the early 1900s, Irelands
29、government made St. Patricks Day an official holiday. By the 1960s, townsacross Ireland started celebrating the holiday with parades and music. In Ireland today, St. Patricks Day is a four-day public celebration that includes parades, music, food, and games.For Irish people living outside Ireland, S
30、aint Patricks Day became a chance to celebrate their Irish identityand culture. Now, countries and cities around the world celebrate March 17 in creative ways. Many countries holdSaint Patricks Day parades. Famous monuments, including the Great Wall of China, the Niagara Falls, and theGateway of Ind
31、ia in Mumbai will all be colored by green light for the day.Cronin says that the worldwide popularity of Saint Patricks Day has helped the Irish government, which usesthe holiday as a form of diplomacy. And for a small island of 4.5 to 5 million people its quite remarkable that theyhave that kind of
32、 soft power.28. How did average Irish people celebrate Saint Patricks Day in the 17th century?A. Drinking alcohol. B. Parading in the streets.C.Attending church services peacefully. D. Coloring well-known monuments green.29. What can we learn from the passage?A. Saint Patricks Day is the most signif
33、icant day in the US.B. Saint Patricks Day is celebrated worldwide today as in the 17th century.C. On Saint Patricks Day, parades and parties are held throughoutAmerica.D. Saint Patricks Day plays a role in foreign affairs in the Ireland today.30.What does the passage mainly talk about?A. The origin
34、of Saint Patricks Day.B. The celebration of Saint Patricks Day.C. The influence of Saint Patricks Day on the world.D. The role of Saint Patricks Day in Irish diplomacy.31.What is Cronins attitude towards the popularity of Saint Patricks Day?A. Unclear. B. Neutral. C.Positive . D.Negative.DAutomation
35、 (自动化)has replaced the jobs of up to 40 per cent of workers in some Chinese industrialcompanies over the past three years, highlighting the effects of Beijings push to upgrade its technological base andbecome a world superpower in artificial intelligence(AI). Several companies in Chinas provinces of
36、 Zhejiang,Jiangsu and Guangdong have cut 30-40 per cent of their workforce as a result of automation in that three-yearperiod, according to a report by the China Development Research Foundation.“In response to the challenges brought by AI, we need to place greater importance on stable employment,”资
37、阳 英 语 试 题 第 6页 （ 共 10 页 ）said Zhang Yizhen, Chinas vice-minister of human resources, at the launch of the CDRF report. Lu Mai, CDRFsecretary-general, said,“If workers skills cannot be upgraded . . . we will not only not benefit from technologicalprogress, but also suffer from inadequate employment a
38、nd the deterioration of the structure.” Chinas Ministry ofHuman Resources and Social Security previously warned that structural unemployment(结构性失业) wouldincrease as a result of industrial upgrades, as well as from lay-offs in industries with excess capacity（过剩产能）such as steel and coal.Such lay-offs
39、can also be seen in healthy manufacturing companies. CDRF reported that Hangzhou-basedWahaha, one of Chinas best-known beverage brands, had over the past decade cut an assembly-line (装配线，流水作业线)workforce of 200-300 down to just a few people. This rise in structural unemployment is the result of themi
40、smatch between the supply of low-skilled elderly workers, under-educated young workers and the change indemand towards the higher-skilled, said the human resources ministry.Many workers have lost out to automation due to a lack of education. Despite great gains in makingcompulsory education universa
41、l in China in the past three decades, there is still high income and educationalinequality across regions. The average migrant worker under 30 completes only 9.8 years of education, meaningthey do not finish upper-secondary school, according to a 2015 report by the China Academy of Social Sciences.T
42、he state is improving vocational training. The State Council earlier this year urged local authorities and companiesto build a life-long vocational skills training system to relieve the lack of skilled workers caused by structuralunemployment.32. Whats the main purpose of the passage?A. To inform th
43、e readers of a report about automation.B. To ask workers to face the challenges brought byAI.C. To tell workers that they will be replaced by automation .D. To predict the trouble that structural unemployment may cause.33. What is the probable meaning of the underlined word “deterioration” in paragr
44、aph2?A. Upgrade. B. Becoming worse. C. Benefit. D. Improvement.34. What can you infer from the last paragraph?A. There is a long way to go to improve vocational training.B. The government has solved the problem of education inequality.C. The vocational skills training system could relieve the lack o
45、f skilled workers.D. Compulsory education has enabled most migrant workers to finish upper-secondary school.35. What can you learn from the passage?A. Wahaha has not achieved automated production over the past decade.B. Structural unemployment has increased as a result of excess capacity such as ste
46、el and coal.C. Zhang Yizhen thought we could not benefit from technological progress but suffer from inadequateemployment.D. Low-skilled elderly workers, under-educated young workers mismatch the demand in the higher-skilledworkers.资 阳 英 语 试 题 第 7页 （ 共 10 页 ）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
47、空白处的最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。选项中有两项为多余选项。We all have someone, or likely more than one person, who comes to mind when we think of “annoyingpeople”. 36 I want to shout at them, “Stop being so negative! Cant you see youre disrupting my state ofpeace and happiness over here?37Why is it that complaining is annoy
48、ing to me, while other behaviours-such as messiness, being late or talkinga lot-dont bother me at all? Perhaps its that other complaints and negativity really highlight what Im workingon changing-patterns of negativity in my own thoughts and behavior.38If all that we are experiencing now is a result
49、 of our past thoughts, then we are creating our future with ourcurrent thoughts. This philosophy takes some acceptance of responsibility, but feeling that I have this power givesme even more reasons to keep my thoughts positive.Find common ground.If this is someone you see often, such as a work colleague or family member, what fun and positive thing doyou have in common that you can focus on and talk about when youre together?39 The key is to pick a topic that is fun for both of you to talk about, talking the focus away from thebehavior o
