四川省绵阳市高中2014届高三第二次诊断性考试英语试题.doc

绵阳市高中2011级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，共12页，答题卡2页。满分150分，考试时间120分钟。第卷（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：语法和词汇知识（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. What do you think of the idea, Jack? _ ! I cant expect a better one. A. Just so-soB. All rightC. PerfectD. Glad to hear that2. _ Mr. Li is now waiting for you on _ first floor. A. A; aB. The; aC. The; /D. A; the3. Just wait here, _ you can hang around for a while. Your turn is half an hour away. A.orB. soC. butD. and4. Tom won the game, _ was really beyond his wildest dream. A. thatB. whichC. itD. what 5. Our teachers often suggest we _ take it easy when facing any difficulty. A. hadB. couldC. wouldD. should6. Playing computer games _ much of his time. A. picks upB. takes upC. gets upD. comes up7. There is no doubt _ they did a completely bad job at that very moment. A. whichB. whetherC. howD. that 8. _ with it, the worried person at last smiled. A. SatisfiedB. Satisfying C. Having satisfiedD. Being satisfying9. Itll be only a few days _ the Spring Festival comes round. A. afterB. sinceC. beforeD. when 10. Peter received an e-mail just now _ his uncle would come to see him. A. sayingB. saidC. saysD. to say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，从短文后各题所给的四个选项中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。I walked into the grocery store, not really wanting to buy anything. I just wanted to stay there quietly the pain of losing my 11 was still too great. And this supermarket held so many sweet 12 . He often came with me, and always bought me yellow roses.Standing 13 the meat, I searched for the perfect small steak 14 my husband used to love it. 15 a woman came up beside me. I watched as she picked up a large pack of T-bone steaks, dropped them in her basket, 16 , and then put them back. She turned to go and once again 17 for the pack of steaks. She saw me 18 her and she smiled. “My husband loves T-bone steaks, but they are so expensive.”“My husband 19 away eight days ago,” I told her, and 20 to control the sadness in my voice, “Buy him the T-bone steaks. And 21 every moment you have together.” 22 by my words, she placed the steaks in her basket and walked away 23 . But several minutes later she came towards me again, 24 a package in her arms. She was 25 the brightest smile I had ever seen.As she 26 , I saw what she held. “These are for you,” she placed three beautiful yellow roses in my hands. I wanted to tell her what the roses 27 for me, but, unable to speak, only watching her walking away.Looking down at the roses, I wondered 28 she knew it. Suddenly the answer seemed so 29 . I wasnt alone. There were 30 many people caring for me and willing to help me. Just be thankful for what you have and who you are.11.A. fatherB. brotherC. husbandD. son12.A. groceriesB. memoriesC. flowersD. dreams13.A. byB. forC. beyondD. against14.A. even ifB. in caseC. untilD. since15.A. ActuallyB. SuddenlyC. InstantlyD. Hopefully16.A. missedB. sufferedC. doubtedD. hesitated17.A. reachedB. searchedC. sentD. paid18.A.followingB. helpingC. watchingD. stopping19.A. brokeB. clearedC. movedD. passed20.A.decidedB. foughtC. offeredD. pretended21.A.forgetB. recoverC. treasure D. imagine22.A. SurprisedB. EmbarrassedC. PanickedD. Frightened23.A. softlyB. violentlyC. silentlyD. wildly24.A. fasteningB. carryingC. pickingD. opening25.A. coveringB. rollingC. spreadingD. wearing26.A. approachedB. turnedC. continuedD. bent27.A. smelledB. tastedC. collectedD. meant28.A. whatB. howC. whetherD. when29.A. accidentalB. strangeC. obviousD. funny30.A.stillB. justC. evenD. also第二部分 阅读理解（共两节，满分50分）第一节（共20小题；每小题2分，满分40分）根据短文内容，从每题所给的四个选项中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。AWe all have our ways of marking time. As a photographer, my life is measured from one story to the next. My oldest son was born in the middle of a long story about the Endangered Species Act. My daughter came along with a pack of gray wolves. Twenty stories later, though, its the story in Alaska that Ill remember best. It was the story about the loss of wilderness and the story during which my wife Kathy got cancer. Thats the one that made time stand still. I stopped taking pictures on the day when she found that tumor (肿瘤). Cruelly, it was Thanksgiving. By Christmas, she had become very weak. Some days she was so sick she couldnt watch TV. Early examination saves time. But ours was not early. By the time you can feel it yourself, its often bigger than the doctor want it to be.Cancer is a thief. It steals time. Our days are already short with worry. Then comes this terrible disease, unfair as storm at harvest time. But cancer also has the power to change us, for good. We learn to simplify, enjoying what we have instead of feeling sorry for what we dont. Cancer even made me a better father. My work had made me a stranger to my three kids. But now I pay attention to what really matters. This is not a race. This is a new way of life and new way of seeing, all from the cancer.In the end each of us has so little time. We have less of it than we can possibly imagine. And even though it turns out that Kathys cancer has not spread, and her prognosis (诊断) is good, we try to make it all count now, enjoying every part of every day.Ive picked up my camera again. I watch the sky, searching for beautiful light. When winter storms come, Kathy and I gather our children and take the time to catch snowflakes (雪花) on our tongues. After all, this is good. This is what were living for.31. As a photographer, the author used to _. A. leave his daughter with a pack of gray wolves B. express his love for his family in a special way C. miss a great many important historical moments D. devote much more to his career than his family32. Why did the author decide to stop taking pictures? A. To cure his own disease. B. To spend more time with his wife. C. To seek a better position. D. To leave the wilderness alone.33. What is the biggest change the cancer has brought to the author? A. He treasured every bit of time with his family. B. He has become a stranger to his children. C. He takes his work more seriously. D. He focuses more on medical care.34. The author and his family catch snowflakes on their tongues probably because _. A. the snowflakes taste very good B. snowflakes are what they feed on C. they regard that as a way to enjoy life D. there is beautiful light in the snowflakesBYou put a great deal of effort into reaching the college of your choice. Its time to get started. But whats next? Beginning college can be an exciting but awkward time. Follow these tips to adjust to your new life rapidly and make the most of your college experience. To save time and money, use the colleges bus system. Taking the bus to school is quick, easy and free in most college towns. You wont have to locate or afford a place to park either. Its also a good way to be environmentally aware. Save pennies on books by waiting until class starts. You might not even need all of the recommended books. New textbooks cost an arm and a leg. Try buying used textbooks its a surefire way to save money and serves the purpose as well. Do never look at college life as an endless series of parties and social activities. But there is a whole lot more to college if youre serious about graduating. Having a good college experience is all about balancing work and fun. Be aware that your living environment can largely affect your academic success. If the dorm doesnt suit you, consider living at home with your family or renting your own apartment. The best location for your studies isnt always your dorm. Find a quiet area, like the library, to do your work. Alternatively, buy some headphones that block out noise. Be mindful of your diet. Make healthy food choices and watch what you eat. Avoid foods that are processed or high in sugar. The “freshman 15” is real. Many college students gain at least 15 pounds during their freshmen year. While electives (选修课) can be helpful when figuring out your major, you shouldnt entirely rely on them. Clubs and other organizations exist around. Get involved. Make sure, though, that you still have time to study. Having too much on your plate can hurt your grades.35. Which of the following ideas can be financially wise? A. Driving your own car. B. Buying used books. C. Renting an apartment. D. Attending activities.36. In the text, freshmen are repeatedly warned against _. A. academic failures B. physical problems C. traffic accidents D. social activities37. The “freshman 15” tells the fact that some freshmen _. A. attend limited activities on campus B. have little regular physical exercise C. focus less on their academic work D. take relaxed attitudes to their diets38. The underlined phrase “having too much on your plate” probably refers to _. A. using too much money for meals B. eating too many unhealthy foods C. taking part in too many after-class activities D. taking an elective that has too many studentsCIT COULD HAPPEN TO YOU Many people think there is no need to take special care over home security.“Im all right, Im insured (保险)” Maybeif youre fully insured. Even then you can never recover the real value you place on your possessions. But you cant insure against the upset and unhappiness that we all feel if our homes are torn apart by some stranger, our windows and doors broken, our precious possessions ruined.“It wont happen to me” Wont it? A home is broken into every minute or so of the day. The thefts of all kinds, including cars and property stolen from cars, happen twice as frequently.“Ive nothing worth stealing” You may think not. But in fact everyone has something worth a thiefs attention. And we all have things of special value to us even if theyre worth little or nothing in cash terms.“Im just a tenant (房客) here” The thief doesnt care whether youre a tenant or an owner-occupier. Youre just as likely to be robbed. Have a word with the owner of the house if you think extra locks and fastenings are necessary.“Theyll get in anyway” Most thieves are on the lookout for easy jobs. They are soon discouraged by houses they cant get into in any quick and easy way. So its worth taking care.“This booklet will help you” Its based on the practical experience of police forces throughout the country. Most of the suggestions will cost you only a few minutes extra time and thought. A few may involve some expense, but this is small compared with the loss and unhappiness you might otherwise suffer. If you are in doubt, ask for free advice from the Crillle Prevention Officer at your local police station.39. Why do you still need to protect your possessions when youve already insured them? A. You tend to undervalue your possessions. B. You cannot insure against damage to property. C. A robbery can affect your moods at home. D. It takes a long time to recover your belongings.40. What should a tenant do if he is worried about the security of his home? A. Fix new locks on all the doors. B. Discuss the matter with the owner. C. Check it up with the police. D. Keep careful watch of the house.41. The advertisement says that most thieves _. A. prefer stealing from offices B. like causing a lot of damage C. break into any places they desire D. get prevented by perfect guard equipment42. This advertisement aims to influence people who _. A. have little sense of security B. are not properly insured C. are worried about home securityD. have their houses broken intoDIn the second half of each year, many powerful storms are born in the tropical Atlantic and Caribbean seas. Of these, only about a half a dozen generate the strong, circling winds of 75 miles per hour or more that give them hurricane status, and several usually make their way to the coast. There they cause millions of dollars of damage, and bring death to large numbers of people.The great storms that hit the coast start as innocent circling disturbances (气旋) hundreds even thousands of miles out to sea. As they travel aimlessly over water warmed by the summer sun, they are carried westward by the trade winds. When conditions are just right, warm, moist (潮湿的) air flows in at the bottom of such a disturbance, moves upward through it and comes out at the top. In the process, the moisture in this warm air produces rain, and with it the heat that is switched to energy in the form of strong winds. As the heat increases, the young hurricane begins to turn around in a counter-clockwise motion (反时针方向).The average life of a hurricane is only about nine days, but it contains almost more power than we can imagine. The energy in the heat released (释放) by a hurricanes rainfall in a single day would satisfy the entire electrical needs of the United States for more than six months.Water, rather than wind, is the main source of death and destroying in a hurricane. A typical hurricane brings 6-to-12-inch downpours resulting in sudden floods. Worst of all is the powerful movement of the sea the mountains of water moving toward the low-pressure hurricane center. The water level rises as much as 15 feet above normal as it moves toward shore.43. An ordinary tropical storm is called a hurricane when _. A. it occurs in the Caribbean seas B. i