1、2018 届四川省绵阳市高三第二次诊断性检测英语试题第 I 卷（选择题，共 100 分)第一部分 听力（共两节，满分 30 分） 回答听力部分时，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，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并阅读下一小题。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
2、C。1. What does the man think of driving?A. Difficult. B. Easy. C. Wonderful.2. How would the woman go downtown?A. By bus. B. By taxi. C. By subway.3. How much time does the man still have to get there?A. About 15 minutes. B. About 30 minutes. C. About 45 minutes.4. Where are the speakers?A. In a hos
3、pital. B. In the womans house. C. In a drug store.5. What is the relationship between the two speakers?A. Husband and wife. B. Mother and son. C. Doctor and patient.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
4、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. Where does Alex take his piano lesson?A. Near the post office. B. In front of a theater. C. Beside a bank.7. What will the woman have for supper?A. Some steak. B. Some takeout. C. Nothing.听第 7 段材料,回答第 8、9 题。8. What are they talking about?A. Carols hometow
5、n. B. Art gallery and museum. C. An amusement park.9. What is right in the center of the city?A. A park. B. A lake. C. A hill.听第 8 段材料，回答第 10 至 12 题。10. What was the womans night like?A. Peaceful. B. Awful. C. Fun.11. What was the womans friends problem?A. She didnt want to marry her boy friend.B. S
6、he didnt know what to do with her boy friend.C. Her boy friend loves her too much.12. What will the woman do next?A. She is going to sleep for a while.B. She will drive to work.C. She will buy some breakfast for her friend听第 9 段材料，回答第 13 至 16 题。 13. What did the woman have to do on Mondays?A. Play t
7、able tennis. B. Have grammar class. C. Work at the library.14. When did the badminton club run last year?A. On Mondays. B. On Tuesdays. C. On Wednesdays.15. Which sports did the man prefer?A. Badminton. B. Tennis. C. Table tennis.16. What club will the two speakers join?A. The singing club. B. The r
8、eading club. C. The dancing club.听第 10 段材料,回答第 17 至 20 题。17. What can you bring to Golden Sun Park?A. Juice. B. Wine. C. Cigarettes.18. Whats the speed limit for cyclist?A. 96 mph. B. 10 mph. C. 20 mph.19. Why do you need to tie you dog in the park?A. Because it may attack people.B. Because it may h
9、urt itself.C. Because it may chase the animals.20. When can you go barbecuing in the park?A. On Thanksgiving. B. On Labor Day. C. On Christmas.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。并在答题卡上将该选项涂黑。ASee our editors top 5 picks in print books and Kindle bo
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16、 Celeste Ng.22. Which of the following statements is TRUE?A. Killers of the Flower Moon is a sci-fi for staff in FBLB. Bear Town tells the story of a hockey teams growth.C. Exit West is a love story that will not be out of date.D. Homo Deus is as famous as Sapiens internationally.23. Where would you
17、 most probably find this text?A. In a magazine. B. On a website.C. Ina brochure. D. In a book ad. BWhen I set down a cup of soup in front of one of “The Party”, she glanced down at it, and then frowned. “Hannah, I asked for a half cup of soup,” she said, sounding angrily, “You are always so slow. I
18、dont know how you always mess up our orders.”I politely mumbled an apology. It was only a cup of soup, and an honest mistake, but I felt like such a disaster.The residents at the high-end senior living community, where I served as a waitress in the cafeteria, expected nothing less than a five-star d
19、ining experience and my small mistake was not to be tolerated.When I first started working there, I was already shy and couldnt stand the idea that someone didnt like me. Early on, when residents would scold or criticize me with or without reasons, I felt like crawling under a rock.The most difficul
20、t guests by far were a group of six women who the servers nicknamed “The Party.” At first, they seemed friendly. But the truth is that they were rude and demanding. I would leave the dining room exhausted almost every night after serving them.Somehow those rough nights started to change me to become
21、 more outgoing and self-assured. The residents gradually depend on me and my “convinced” smile. I used to have trouble speaking in front of a group and would be shy when I did. Now, I have no problem walking up to a table of fourteen people and making conversation as if I had known them my whole lif
22、e.I give credit to “The Party” for putting me in a situation where I had no choice but to smile and carry on. Today, when I see “The Party”, I still flinch a little inside, but then I pull back my shoulders, lift my chin and march up to them ask, “Whats it going to be today, ladies?”24. What do we k
23、now about the residents?A. They are very picky about services.B. They all enjoy having meals in groups.C They all behave nicely and reasonably.D. They all find favors in the eyes of the servers.25. Which is the quality the author possesses now?A. Shyness. B. Confidence. C. Selfishness. D. Indifferen
24、ce.26. What does the underline word “flinch” mean?A. take in. B. beat up. C. cheer up. D. draw back.27. What moral lesson can we take from this story?A. Where there is a will, there is a way.B. Practice makes perfect.C. What doesnt kill you makes you stronger.D. With great power comes great responsi
25、bility.CScientists first noticed something was up in a study that compared two similar groups: transit drivers, who sit most of the day, and conductors or guards, who dont. Though their diets and lifestyles were a lot alike, those that sat were about twice as likely to get heart disease as those tha
26、t stood.Sitting too much may increase the risk of dying prematurely. Even if you work out 7 hours a week far more than the suggested 2-3 hours you cant reverse (逆转) the effects of sitting 7 hours at a time. Dont throw away all that hard work at the gym by hitting the couch for the rest of the day. K
27、eep moving!The seated position puts huge stress on your body, including back muscles, neck, and spine. Look for an ergonomic chair that means itll be the right height and support your back in the proper spots. But remember: No matter how comfortable you get, your back still wont like a long sitting
28、session. Get up and move around for a minute or two every half hour to keep your spine in line.You may be more likely to get cancer. The more you sit, the higher the chances. Older women have higher chances of getting breast cancer. That doesnt change if youre super-active. What matters is how much
29、you sit.Then, to be healthy, you need to know how to take a stand? Work more movement into your day: Stand up and stretch every half hour or so. Touch your toes. Take a stroll around the room. Stand at your desk for part of the day. Set your computer on top of a box. All these things can help stop t
30、he negative effects of uninterrupted sitting and keep you on the road to good health.28. Who may be the fittest person according to the text?A. Mr. Green, who drives the city bus, works 8 hours a day.B. Mr. Smith, who exercises 7 hours a week, sits 7 hours to work a day.C. Ms. William, who sits comf
31、ortably in a chair, works long as a typist.D. Mrs. Glenn, who is a receptionist, takes a walk in the park 2 hours a day.29. How many paragraphs are devoted to listing the possible damages?A. 3. B. 4. C. 5. D. 6.30. Whats the authors suggestion for people to be fit?A. Dont sit while you are working.B
32、. Look for an ergonomic chair to sit in.C. Get up occasionally and move around.D. Work out 2-3 hours a week for health.31. What is the best title for this article?A. Sitting too much really killsB. New findings from scientistsC. How to take a standD. Stand up and sit downDYou must have heard of Mr.
33、No Ears. This earless, one-eyed cat from Albufeira, Portugal, is a Facebook phenomenon and has his own book: Saudades Mr. No Ears. But for those of you who dont know him, here is his story.Often referred to as the “Lion King of Albufeira”, this adorable cat was the head of a eat colony in the region
34、. Viewed from a distance, he appeared to be a king, sitting on a wall. On most days, this was usually where you would find Mr. No Ears, with the members of his colony scattered around on the walkway. At other times, he was jumping cliffs and running on the beach. No one knew on which day he was born
35、, so his caretakers decided to celebrate his birthday on World Animal Day on October 4th.Although there were no ears, his hearing functioned well. One of his eyes was open and purulent (有脓的), with no sign of an eyeball.Despite all of his problems, he was a strong-minded and happy cat. Some hotel own
36、ers found him annoying, ordering his caretakers to send him away so he wouldnt “upset tourists.” But there were just as many people who loved him to pieces, and once he got his own Facebook page, the entire world was at his paws.On the evening of 11 September 2015, Mr. No Ears was taken away against
37、 his will. Less than an hour later a request was made via a Facebook page asking for money, making false claims that he was “in pain” and “had bone cancer.” It was said that in an attempt to prove cancer which he did not have, Mr. No Ears suffered a heart attack. He then suffered organ damage, inclu
38、ding his kidneys and liver. The taking-away of this much-loved cat from his home and family and the circumstances of his death were very emotive subjects, causing shockwaves throughout the animal-loving world.Thanks to Mr. No Ears, the Albufeirafs Peneco beach Colony became a household name and a “m
39、ust see” on cat lovers, holiday choices. You will recognize Mr. No Ears favorite seat under a palm tree because Mr. No Ears love-lock is attached to it.32. Which of the following statements is TRUE?A. Mr. No Ears was born on October 4th.B. Mr. No Ears could hear well without ears.C. All the hotel ow
40、ners liked Mr. No Ears.D. Mr. No Ears always stayed alone.33. What does the underlined sentence in Paragraph 3 mean?A. The cat could get to know the world via Facebook page.B. People around the world loved the cat.C. The cat is the Lion King of Albufeira.D. The cats caretakers made money on the Inte
41、rnet.34. What is Paragraph 4 mainly about?A. The unexpected response from animal lovers.B. The disappearance and return of Mr. No Ears.C. The disease that took Mr. No Ears life.D. The foggy death of Mr. No Ears.35. What can we infer from this passage?A. Albufeira owes its fame to Mr. No Ears.B. Mr.
42、No Ears became famous after his death.C. People began to protect cats because of Mr. No Ears.D. In memory of Mr. No Ears, people named a tree after him.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。When it comes to time management, there are two main types of people: those who
43、are habitually early and those who are despite their best intentions always late. So how to be a punctual person?1. Consider the Consequences of Being LatePunctual people are aware of the consequences of being late. So, before you can transform into a punctual person, it helps to examine the effect
44、of your tardiness (拖延). 36 . Getting this real social feedback from them can help shift your understanding of how your tardiness affects the people around you, and hopefully motivate you to make changes.2. Track Your HabitsUse a timer to record how long various tasks in your daily routine take to co
45、mplete, from showering in the morning to driving to work to walking the dog.Recording your habits in this way will allow you to see just how successful you are at being on time or how much of a challenge it actually is. 37 3. Under-Schedule YourselfPunctual people arent necessarily less busy than pe
46、ople hardwired to show up late 38 . If youre constantly late, you may be overextending yourself or overestimating your capabilities.4. 39 Often people are late because their previous engagement ran too long. When you begin a new task, whatever it is, set a clear stop time. This will help you stick t
47、o your commitments and ensure you dont lose track of time.5. Set Reminders and AlarmsGradually shape your world to make time more of a front-and-center concept in your life. One way of doing that? Create reminders for yourself.Experts recommend that sticky notes and calendar notifications can all he
48、lp you stay on track and on time. 40 A. They also suggested setting your clocks five minutes early to trick yourself into being timely.B. This will give you a better idea of how you can adjust your schedule to your routine.C. Another approach is to ask others how they feel about your constant latene
49、ss.D. Set Time Barriers for Tasks.E. Before you go to sleep, organize your work materials, lay out an outfit and pack your lunch.F. Theyre just more realistic about what they can accomplish.G. Get Organized and Plan Ahead.第三部分 英语知识运用第一节 完型填空（共 20 小题；每小题 1.5 分，满分 30 分）阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的四个选项（A 、B、C 和 D)中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。Have you ever heard of an old saying? Intelligence is a born ability while goodness is a choice. Gifts are easytheyre 41 after all. Choices can be hard.I got the idea to start Amazon 16 years ago. I
