1、2015 年春期普通高中三年级第二次诊断测试 英语试题(考试时间：120 分钟；满分：150 分) 本试卷分为第 I 卷和第 II 卷两部分注意事项：（1）答题前,务必将自己的姓名、准考证号、考试科目等涂写在试卷和答题卡指定的位置。（2 ）第 I 卷、第 II 卷的答案务必答在答题卡上。若答在试卷上,将被视为无效。每小题选出答案后,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。（3 ）考试结束,将本试卷和答题卡一并交回。第 I 卷 选择题（共 90 分）第一部分 英语知识运用（共两节,满分 40 分）第一节 单项选择（共 10 小题；每小题 1 分,共
2、10 分）从各题所给的 A、B 、C、D 四个选项中,选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项,并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。例：It is generally considered unwise to give a child _ he or she wants. A. however B. whatever C. whichever D. whenever答案是 B。1. When will the workers be through with the work of the new Binjiang Road? _? The construction plan has been renewed agai
3、n and again.A. Anything the matter B. Would you help me C. I beg your pardon D. Who knows 2. Though _at such a time, his works attracted much attention.A. being published B. publishingC. published D. to be published3. Experts havent found enough evidence _ XiangJiaba Hydropower Station has a very ba
4、d influence on the Yangtze River.A. where B. which C. that D. what4. _, they werent able to save the life of Yao Beina, a popular singer.A. As doctors tried hard B. Hard did doctors tryC. Though doctors try hard D. Hard as doctors tried5. I got a piece of news, _said that JayChou was going to hold a
5、 wedding ceremony.A. that B. which C. what D. it 6. Apple Watch costs $349 for a base model, _a luxury gold version will go for $10,000.A. when B. though C. while D. as7. While he majored in philosophy and literature, he has no passion in _subject.A. either B. every C. both D. neither8. Dont answer
6、the cell phone when it is being charged, for it _ be very dangerous sometimes.A. shall B. should C. can D. must9. The water supply has been off for days. Yes. The workers _ one of the main pipes.A. had repaired B. have repaired C. repaired D. have been repairing10. During the Spring Festival, those
7、_to go back to their hometown had to queue for several hours for railway tickets.A. expecting B. to expect C. expected D. expect第二节 完形填空（共 20 小题；每小题 1. 5 分, 共 30 分）阅读下列短文,掌握其大意, 然后从各题所给的 A、B、C、D 四个选项中,选出最佳选项,并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。A team of students who were successful in their work got together to visit their
8、 old teacher after graduating from college many years later. The talk soon turned into complaints about 11 in work and life. Before 12 his students coffee, the teacher went to the kitchen and 13 with a large pot of coffee and different kinds of cupsplastic, glass, porcelain, crystal, some 14 and che
9、ap, some beautiful and 15 telling them to help themselves to the coffee.16 all the guests had a cup of coffee in hand, the teacher said: “If you noticed, all the nice-looking expensive cups were 17 , leaving behind the plain and cheap ones. While it is 18 for you to want only the best for yourselves
10、, that is the 19 of your problems and pressure. Be assured that the cup itself 20 no quality to the coffee. In most cases 21 is just more expensive and in some cases even hides what we drink. What all of you 22 wanted was coffee, not the cup, but you consciously went for the best cups. And then you
11、began 23 each others cups.”Now consider this: 24 is the coffee; the jobs, money and position in society are the cups. They are just tools to 25 life, and the type of cup we have does not define, nor change the 26 of life we live. Sometimes, by focusing only on the cup, we 27 to enjoy the coffee God
12、has provided us.God makes the coffee, not the cups. Enjoy your coffee!“The 28 people dont have the best of everything. They just 29 the best of everything.”Live simply. Love 30 . Care deeply. Speak kindly. Leave the rest to God.11. A. stress B. difficulty C. sorrow D. despair12. A. taking B. offerin
13、g C. supplying D. providing13. A. packed B. rushed C. returned D. fetched14. A. good-looking B. ugly-looking C. nice-looking D. plain-looking15. A. excellent B. bright C. expensive D. comfortable16. A. Before B. If C. Although D. After17. A. taken B. brought C. filled D. used18. A. careful B. normal
14、 C. polite D. formal19. A. resource B. source C. entrance D. access20. A. increases B. affords C. adds D. applies21. A. this B. it C. either D. one22. A. possibly B. generally C. really D. hardly23. A. blowing B. handing C. eyeing D. cleaning24. A. Life B. Joy C. Chance D. Success25. A. contact B. c
15、ontain C. reflect D. support26. A. standard B. quantity C. character D. quality27. A. fail B. hope C. need D. learn28. A. coolest B. richest C. saddest D. happiest29. A. have B. use C. make D. put30. A. nervously B. generously C. secretly D. curiously第二部分 阅读理解（共两节，共 50 分）第一节 阅读理解（共 20 小题；每小题 2 分,共 4
16、0 分）阅读下列短文,然后从各题所给的 A、B、C、D 四个选项中,选出最佳选项,并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。AAt the end of every British summer I find myself praying for a proper winter, one that will allow a bit of fun: sledging, snowballing, snowman-building. Im not very demanding; I dont need amazing downhill skiing and the Cresta Run. What I want is
17、 a few days out with the kids. And, much as I like blue skies and sun in summer, Id exchange it every time for frozen ponds, a hillside covered in fresh snow and ice hanging off the houses. Maddy, 11, wants the same and so, instead of waiting and hoping, we are going to make sure. We are going to Sw
18、eden.Winter fun in Sweden is a bit more advanced than in most of the UK. They do snowshoeing, ice-fishing, snow house-building and so on. They also do lots of Father Christmas matters, which Maddy didnt want: “Im too old for that kind of nonsense, Dad.” Above all, what Maddy wanted was dogs with pup
19、pies. Shes not too old for that. We flew to Lulea, a city at the top of the finger of Baltic Sea that reaches out to the north between Sweden and Finland, almost touching the Arctic Circle, then transferred, with some other winter-hungry families, to woodland houses by the sea. There was plenty of s
20、now and ice, but the guides were keeping a nervous eye on the instrument for measuring temperature, which was dangerously close to zero.“Normally, we are 10 below,” said Roger, our guide, who was also handing out our equipment for the days ahead: snowshoes, boots, gloves and so on. A holiday that pr
21、ovides all the necessary outfits will save you a fortune.31. From the underlined sentence, the writer wants to tell us _.A. winter is much more fun than summerB. he likes playing exciting sports in winterC. he wants a few days out with the kidsD. the activities in winter are in greater demand32. How
22、 did they go to the city of Lulea?A. By sea. B. By air. C. By train. D. By car.33. Which of the following best describes our guide? A. Experienced and old. B. Nervous and funny.C. Considerate and careful. D. Worried and amazed.34. Whats the best title of the passage?A. Winter Fun in Lulea. B. A jour
23、ney to Finland.C. Ice-fishing in Lulea. D. Snow showing in Lulea.BSpeed-reading is an essential skill in the Internet age. We skim over articles, e-mails to try to grasp key words and the essential meaning of a certain text. Continuous information from our electronic devices, it would be impossible
24、to cope if we read word by word, line by line. But a new trend calls on people to unplug and enjoy reading slowly, listing benefits beyond intellectual development.A recent story from The Wall Street Journal reported on a book club in Wellington, New Zealand, where members meet in a cafe and turn of
25、f their smart phones. They sink into cozy chairs and read in silence for an hour.Some of these benefits have been backed up by science. For example, a study of 300 elderly people published by the journal Neurology last year showed that regular engagement in intellectual activities like slow-reading
26、slowed the rate of memory loss later in life.Yet technology has made us less attentive readers. Screens have changed our reading patterns from the linear, left-to-right sequence to a wild skimming and skipping pattern as we hunt for important words and information. The Internet may have made us stup
27、ider, says Patrick Kingsley from The Guardian. Slow reading means a return to an uninterrupted, linear pattern, in a quiet environment free of distractions. Aim for 30 minutes a day, advises Kelly from The Atlantic. “You can spend half an hour pretty easily if only during your free moments whenever
28、you find yourself automatically firing up your laptop to check your favorite site, or scanning Twitter for something to pass the timeyou pick up a meaningful work of literature.” 35. We can conclude from the passage_.A. People dislike reading in their daily lifeB. Reading through smart phones is a n
29、ew trendC. Some benefits could be gained beyond readingD. People could do anything in the Wellington book club36. What advantage of slow-reading is mentioned in the passage?A. Improving some reading skills.B. Specializing in collecting news.C. Exploring a new method of reading.D. Reducing the memory
30、 loss.37. Which of the following suggestions can be Kellys ?A. To spare some time to check emails every day.B. To go through some sites to kill time every day.C. To chat with favorite persons on Twitter every day.D. To read literary works for 30 minutes every day.38. Whats mainly talked about in the
31、 passage?A. Fast reading is very important in life. B. Slow reading is necessary in life.C. People must read as quickly as possible. D. Life is reading for all the people.CThe Oscars ceremony at the 87th Academy Awards took place in Hollywoods 3,300-seat Dolby Theatre in California on Sunday evening
32、（Feb.23, 2015） . The night concluded with the biggest award of the evening, Best Picture. After already securing the Best Screenplay and Best Director Award for Alejandro Gonzlez Irritu, Birdman took flight as the winner of the night.Competing with 7 other contenders including another much-predicted
33、 winner “Boyhood”, the top prize of the night was finally awarded to the film “Birdman”. The director of “Birdman” was also awarded the Best Director Oscar by the Academy. In addition, the film took home two other awards for Best Original Screenplay and Cinematography.Starring Michael Keaton, the da
34、rk comedy “Birdman” tells the story of a faded Hollywood star, famous for his roles as the “Birdman superhero”, who struggles to win the support and confidence to perform in a different character type in a Broadway show.The Academys Best Leading Actor award went to Eddie Redmayne, for his performanc
35、e in the film “the Theory of Everything”. It was the actors first nomination (提名) and first win.Meanwhile, the Best Leading Actress award went to Julianne Moore who plays a college professor who learns that she is suffering from early-onset Alzheimers disease.Patricia Arquette also won her first Osc
36、ar for her supporting actress role in the movie “Boyhood”, while J.K. Simmons won the Best Supporting Actor in “Whiplash”.Best foreign Language film went to “Ida”, while “Crisis Hotline” won the award for Best Documentary Short Subject.39. What does the underlined word in the second paragraph mean?A
37、. Actresses. B. Actors. C. Competitors. D. Directors.40. Which films content is mentioned in the passage? A. the Theory of Everything. B. Birdman. C. Boyhood. D. Whiplash41. According to the passage, who was first nominated and awarded at the Oscars ceremony? A. Michael Keaton. B. J.K. Simmons.C. Pa
38、tricia Arquette. D. Eddie Redmayne .42. What can be inferred from the passage?A. Many people had thought “Boyhood” would won the top prize.B. “Whiplash” won the biggest award of that evening, Best Picture.C. Julianne Moore was suffering from early-onset Alzheimers disease.D. Eddie Redmayne won the B
39、est Leading Actor award for the film “Birdman”.DIn modern society loneliness can be seen as a social phenomenon and people can experience loneliness for many reasons. It is a very common, though normally temporary, consequence of a breakup, divorce, or loss of any important long-term relationship. I
40、n these cases, loneliness may result both from the loss of a specific person or from dropping out of social circles. The loss of a significant person in ones life will typically lead to a grief response; in this situation, one might feel lonely, even while in the company of others. There are many di
41、fferent ways used to treat loneliness. The first step that most doctors recommend to patients is treatment. Short term treatment typically occurs over a period of ten to twenty weeks. During treatment, emphasis is put on understanding the cause of the problem, thoroughly changing the negative though
42、ts, feelings, and attitudes resulting from the problem, and exploring ways to help the patient feel connected. Some doctors also recommend group treatment a means to connect with other sufferers and establish a support system. Another treatment is animal-assisted treatment. Studies and surveys indic
43、ate that the presence of animal companions such as dogs, cats, rabbits, and guinea pigs can ease feelings of loneliness or depression among some sufferers. Beyond the companionship the animal itself provides there may also be increased opportunities for socializing with other pet owners. Results of
44、a study also suggest that correcting improper social cognition (认知) offers the best chance of reducing loneliness.However, loneliness can sometimes play an important role in the creative process. In some people, temporary or prolonged loneliness can lead to remarkable artistic and creative expressio
45、n, for example, as was the case with poet Emily Dickinson, and many musicians. This is not to imply that loneliness itself ensures this creativity, rather, it may have an influence on the subject matter of the artist and more likely be present in individuals engaged in creative activities.43. Accord
46、ing to the passage, what can lead to loneliness?A. Running away from the school. B. Losing long-term friendship.C. A specific persons marriage. D. A companys closing down.44. Whats the purpose of the passage?A. To explain why people feel lonely.B. To introduce the cures for loneliness.C. To show res
47、ults of a survey.D. To make people know more about loneliness.45. Compared with group treatment, what is the key to short-term treatment?A. To set up a support system by contacting other sufferers.B. To take anti-depressant medicine and switch it periodically.C. To change patients attitude towards l
48、oneliness.D. To raise the awareness of the cause of the problem.46. Why does the author take the example of Emily Dickinson? A. Because loneliness may contribute to arts creation in some ways.B. Because loneliness itself was present when Emily Dickinson wrote a poem.C. Because people can feel whether a person is lonely in his artworks.D. Because in the creative process, loneliness can be treated.EBy 2050, half of the worlds population will live in the tropicsthe relatively warm belt that circles the globeaccording to State of the Tropics, a
