1、四川省资阳市 2015 届高三第二次诊断性考试英语试题本试卷分第卷（选择题）和第卷（非选择题）两部分。第卷 1 至 8 页。第卷 9 至 10 页。共150 分。考试时间 120 分钟。 考试结束时，将本试卷和答题卡一并收回。第卷（选择题 共 90 分）注意事项：1. 答题前，考生务必认真核对条形码上的姓名、报名号和座位号，无误后将本人的姓名、报名号和座位号填写在答题卡上的相应位置。同时将答题卡背面左上角的座位号涂黑。2. 每小题选出答案后，用 2B 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，再选涂其它答案。不能答在试题卷上。第一部分 英语知识运用（共两节，满分 40 分
2、）第一节 单项填空（共 10 小题；每小题 1 分，满分 10 分）从 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。1. Do you mind if I use your computer?_ Go ahead.A. Never mind. B. No way.C. Not at all. D. No. Youd better not. 2. Recycling is one way to protect the environment; reusing is _.A. one B. another C. the other D. the others3
3、. Look out! Dont get too close to the house _ roof is under repair. A. which B. whose C. what D. that 4. We cant figure out _ quite a number of insects and birds are dying out.A. that B. as C. why D. when5. _ in the sports world, a sportsman needs to train constantly to keep himself in best conditio
4、n.A. Survive B. Surviving C. To survive D. Survived6. It was with great joy _ Tom received the news that his lost son had been found.A. because B. which C. since D. that 7. According to the school rules, a student _ report any damage to school properties to a teacher or the office immediately. A. wo
5、uld B. will C. should D. shall8. The car hit the huge stone by the road heavily _ he could stop it.A. before B. after C since D. until9. Excuse me, Miss Jones. Do you know where the sales report is?Isnt it on your desk? I _ it back in the file after I read it.A. put B. have put C. had put D. will pu
6、t10. Passers-by rescued a motorcycle driver _ under a burning car. A. was trapped B. trapping C. having trapped D. trapped第二节 完形填空（共 20 小题；每小题 1.5 分，满分 30 分）阅读下面短文，从短文后所给各题的四个选项（A、B、C 和 D）中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。For Nick Vujicic, life was going to be difficult from the day he was born. When Nick
7、arrived into this world, he 11 everyone he was born without any arms or legs. But despite being physically 12 , he was mentally 13 and the rest of his body was functioning fine.14 he had loving parents, Nick would find school hard as he would often be15 by the other children and at the young age of
8、10, he considered 16 his life by drowning himself in a bathtub. These dark thoughts were 17 by his negative attitude to being disabled and he thought that he would never be able to do 18 by himself, and that he would always have to 19 on his parents for help.Nick was wrong.As an adult, Nick is a suc
9、cessful public speaker and is famous for his motivational20 which focus on life with a disability, hope and finding meaning in life. He 21 so many people with the story of his life, how he has 22 so many difficulties and most23 how he is happy every day.Despite having no arms or legs, Nick lives 24
10、, even finding ways to do almost25 things like brushing his teeth on his own and swimming. He works hard and he achieves his goals.At the first impression, you may look at Nick and feel 26 . You might feelupset that he could find everyday situations 27 . But we should 28 Nick, as he is extremely pos
11、itive and he gets on with life. He 29 every day and makes the best of what he has: a positive attitude, a creative mind and a powerful 30 .11. A. pleased B. shocked C. inspired D. accepted12. A. active B. sick C. injured D. disabled13. A. slow B. strong C. normal D. calm14. A. Since B. If C. Althoug
12、h D. Unless15. A. looked down upon B. caught hold ofC. got rid of D. put up with16. A. changing B. ending C. risking D. sharing17. A. expressed B. collected C. given D. driven18. A. something B. nothing C. everything D. anything19. A. call B. rely C. cheat D. look20. A. lessons B. poems C. speeches
13、D. posters21. A. convinces B. touches C. puzzles D. judges22. A. faced B. created C. met D. overcome23. A. importantly B. surprisingly C. obviously D. frequently24. A. independently B. comfortablyC. hopelessly D. lonely25. A. impossible B. dangerous C. crazy D. regretful26. A. pain B. guilt C. honor
14、 D. pity27. A. difficult B. urgent C. hopeful D. similar28. A. admire B. encourage C. comfort D. correct29. A. cries B. shouts C. smiles D. struggles30. A. body B. voice C. family D. position第二部分 阅读理解 （共两节，满分 50 分）第一节 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。 （共 20 小题；每小题 2 分，满分 40 分）AFor ce
15、nturies, Paris has won the admiration of the world. The charm of Paris captivates all who visit there.Where can you discover the charm of Paris for yourself? Is it in the famous castles, palaces, statues and monuments, such as the Eiffel tower? Can you find it in the world-class museums, such as the
16、 Louvre? Perhaps Paris charm lies in the style of the Parisians.When you visit Paris, you dont have to spend all of your time visiting museums and monuments. They are certainly worthy of your time, but ignore them for a day. First take some time to look around and experience life in Paris. Youll fin
17、d it charming.Take a stroll along the Seine River. Browse through the art vendors, colorful paintings. Peek through delicate iron gates at the well-kept gardens. Watch closely the design of a doorway or arch and the little fountains and quaint balconies. No matter where you look, you will find every
18、day objects transformed into works by art.Spend some time in a quiet park relaxing on an old bench. Lie on your back on the green grass. When you need refreshment, try coffee and pastries at a sidewalk cafe. Strike up a conversation with a Parisian. This isnt always easy, though. With such a large i
19、nternational population living in Paris, true natives are hard to find these days.As evening comes to Paris, dont miss its highlight: eating out. Parisians are proud of their cuisine (菜肴). And rightly so; its world famous. You need a special guidebook to help you choose one of the hundreds of excell
20、ent restaurants. If you dont know what to order, ask for the suggested menu. The chef likes to show his best dishes there. Remember, you havent tasted the true flavor (风味) of France until youve dined at a French restaurant in Paris.31. Which is closest in meaning to the underlined word “captivate” i
21、n Paragraph 1?A. astonish B. attract C. award D. connect32. According to the passage, why is it not always easy to start a talk with a Parisian?A. Because true natives are busy enjoying their life.B. Because Parisians spend much time in museums.C. Because there are more immigrants than true natives.
22、D. Because Parisians share little in common with visitors.33. What can help you order dishes at a French restaurant most often?A. The suggested menu. B. A special guidebook.C. A Parisian. D. The chef.34. Which can help you appreciate the true charm of Paris according to the writer?a. castles b. muse
23、ums c. gardens d. food e. fountainsA. a, b, c B. b, c, d, C. a, d, e D. c, d, eBAdam Braun established the organization Pencils of Promise in 2008. Its goal is to make sure all children have a chance for education. Six years later, the non-profit group builds a new school somewhere every 90 hours. I
24、t has helped more than 22,000 poor children in Africa, Asia and Latin America.It all started when Adam Braun was a college student. He was visiting India when a boy stopped him in the street. The boy asked for money. Mr. Braun asked the boy what he would want most if he could have anything in the wo
25、rld. “I thought the answer was going to be a house or a car. However, his answer was a pencil. So I gave him my pencil and he just lit up with joy. I realized he had never been to school before, and that was the reality for 57 million children around the world,” Braun said. After he graduated from c
26、ollege, Adam Braun started working in finance. But he never forgot the Indian boy and the problem he represented.“We live in a world in which every single child should have access to quality education, because we have everything necessary. We have the capability of educating every child. So I became
27、 immensely committed to helping create that world,” Mr. Braun said. He raised money for his project by using social media. He paid for building the first Pencils of Promise school in Laos five years ago. Since then, his group has paid for more than 200 schools in rural areas of Laos, Nicaragua, Guat
28、emala and Ghana.He says that his organization works closely with the local education agencies. He says the local officials organize the main program of studies. The local people are willing to combine efforts and resources for childrens education. Now, people can see incredible results in the classr
29、oom. Such support helps Adam Braun decide to expand his organizations work beyond the elementary school level. Pencils of Promise will make financial plans to help students continue with secondary school and teacher training.35. Whats the aim of the organization Pencils of Promise?A. To help childre
30、n receive education.B. To collect money for poor children.C. To produce a lot of pencils for children.D. To build many new schools for children.36. What did the Indian boy really want to get?A. A pencil. B. Some money.C. A house and a car. D. Everything in the world.37. What was the problem that the
31、 Indian boy had represented?A. Child beggars should be educated well.B. 57 million children wanted to have pencils.C. There were many child beggars in the street.D. A lot of children had no chance to go to school.38. We can learn from the last paragraph that Pencils of Promise _.A. will offer the te
32、aching programB. lacks support from the local governmentC. will help students receive further educationD. limits their support in elementary educationCThe term “rsum” means a document describing ones educational qualifications and professional experience. However, guidelines (指南) for preparing a glo
33、bal rsum are constantly changing. The best advice is to find out what is appropriate (适当的) regarding the company culture, the country culture, and the culture of the person making the hiring decision. The following list is a good place to start. In many countries, it is standard procedure to attach
34、a photo or have your photo printed on your rsum. Do not attach a photograph to your rsum if you are sending it to the United States, though. Educational requirements differ from country to country. In most cases of “cross-border” job hunting, just stating the title of your degree will not be enough.
35、 Provide the reader with details about your studies and any related experience. Pay attention to the rsum format (格式) you use chronological (时间的) or reverse-chronological order. If you find no specific guidelines, the general preference is for the reverse-chronological format, which means listing yo
36、ur current or most recent experience first. The level of computer technology and accessibility to the Internet varies from country to country. Even if a company or individual lists an e-mail address, there is no guarantee that they will actually receive your email. Send a paper copy of your rsum, as
37、 well as the emailed copy, just to make sure that it is received. If you are writing your rsum in English, find out if the receiver uses British English or American English because there are variations between the two versions. Although English is widely accepted today as being the universal languag
38、e of business, most multinational companies will expect you to speak the language of one of the countries in which they do business, in addition to English. Have your rsum prepared in both languages, and be ready for your interview to be conducted in both languages. Most companies will want to see a
39、nd hear proof of your language skills. Be aware that paper sizes are different in different countries. The United States standard is 8 by 11 inches, while the European A4 standard is 21 by 29.7 centimeters. When you send your rsum by email, reformat it to the receivers standard. Otherwise, when it i
40、s printed out, half of your material may be missing!39. The passage is most probably intended for _.A. job hunters that seek careers abroadB. companies that do international businessC. people that are employed by companies overseasD. graduates that can speak over one foreign language40. Which is alw
41、ays advisable when a global rsum is prepared?A. Write it in American English.B. Attach or print your photo on it.C. Prepare it in at least two languages.D. Send both a paper and an emailed copy.41. From the passage, we learn that _.A. we cant list the oldest experience first in a rsum B. Asian count
42、ries have the same standard paper sizeC. a rsum can help us know about a persons personalityD. a persons educational background should be included in a rsum42. The passage mainly wants to tell us that a global rsum should _.A. be highly professional B. be especially informativeC. be culturally appro
43、priate D. be completely chronologicalDAlbert Einsteins Theory of Relativity might have a few mistakes and Jake Barnett has set out to prove it. Between attending college classes at Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis (IUPUI) and tutoring his fellow students, Jake is also working on a n
44、ew theory about the creation of the universe. He happens to be 12 years old.From an early age, Jake showed an extraordinary interest in stars. When he was 3, his parents took him to a space observatory. He tried to learn as much as he could about astronomy. Jakes IQ measured remarkably high at 170.A
45、s a baby, Jake was found out with Aspersers syndrome, a form of autism (孤独症). Autism causes difficulties in communication and social abilities. People with autism may also have strong interests like Jakes interest in the stars at a young age.The symptoms of autism can range from mild to extremely se
46、vere. Aspersers is one of the milder forms of autism. Sometimes people with Aspersers, like Jake, develop extremely advanced skills in science, music or art.When Jake was in elementary school, his parents worried that the effects of his Aspersers were worsening. He became quiet. And he was withdrawi
47、ng from people. So a doctor recommended that Jakes parents let him study more advanced subjects, like math and physics.Jakes mother asked an astronomy professor to let Jake sit in on his class. Now, Jake studies advanced sciences like electromagnetic physics at IUPUI.But Jake thinks its important to
48、 have a normal life too. He likes to play Guitar Hero with his friends and watch science fiction movies. He also enjoys playing classical music on the piano. But for Jake, studying physics is the most important thing. Jakes professor, John Ross, is working on getting a large sum of money for him to
49、do research at the university.Doctors have said Jakes autism symptoms have lessened over time. Still, Jake proudly refers to himself as an “Aspy”, or someone with Aspersers. In an interview with his university student newspaper, he said, “I think the autism is the reason Im even at IUPUI.”43. What did Jake want to do at IUPUI?A. Get a degree in astronomy.B. P
