宜宾市高三第二次诊断性考试英语试卷2017宜宾二诊英语

1、四川省宜宾市2017届高三二诊英语试题第一部分：听力（共两节，满分30分）做题时，先将答案标在试卷上。录音内容结束后，你将有两分钟的时间将试卷上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和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。例：How much is he shirt?A. $19.15 B. $9.18 C. $9.15答案是C.1. What do you know about the woman?A. She

2、 is on a diet.B. She doesnt like ice-cream.C. She doesnt like the concert.2. What is the Health Services new number?A. 555-4931.B. 555-9872.C. 555-4391.3. How much money will the man borrow to buy what he wants?A. $16.50. B. $8.50.C. $8.4. Where is the nearest bank?A. On St. Paul Street.B. On St. Ma

3、rie Street.C. In the east of the city.5. Where does the conversation most probably take place?A. In an office.B. In a bank.C. In a hospital.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，从题中做给的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

4、段材料，回答第6、7题。6. Where are the two speakers?A. In a classroom.B. On their way to school.C. At home.7. What can we know from the conversation?A. Both of the speakers have an umbrella in their hands.B. Mary forgot to bring an umbrella with her.C. It is raining hard.听第7段材料，回答第8至10三个小题。8. Why is the girl

5、so thirsty and tired?A. She just had a PE lesson.B. She just played football.C. She has been doing exercise for three hours.9. What is the weather like?A. It is raining hard.B. It is cloudy.C. It is very hot.10. What does the girl buy her classmate?A. A cup of hot water.B. A cup of iced water.C. A b

6、ottle of orange juice.听第8段材料，回答第11至13三个小题。11. Why did the man go to Britain?A. To study there.B. To work in a restaurant.C. To visit his friend.12. Why does the man work in the restaurant?A. He likes the job.B. He wants to get some practical experience.C. He has to earn some money for his life an ed

7、ucation.13. How much does the man earn every day?A. 10 pounds.B. 20 pounds.C. 30 pounds.听第9段材料，回答第14至16题。14. Whats the relationship between the two speakers?A. Husband and wife.B. Father and daughter.C. Brother and sister.15. Why does the woman suggest buying a shirt for her mother?A. Because itll m

8、ake her mother look younger.B. Because its easy to buy a skirt there.C. Because its the most expensive present.16. Where will they have their dinner?A. In a restaurant.B. At home.C. In a supermarket.听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。17. Who gave the poor farmer an apple tree?A. His neighbor.B. A stranger.C. A frien

9、d.18. Why didnt the farmer plant the tree near the road?A. Because he was afraid strangers would steal the fruit.B. Because he was afraid his neighbors would steal the fruit.C. Because he was afraid his children would take the fruit.19. Where did the farmer plant the tree at last?A. Near his house.

10、B. In his woods.C. In one of his fields.20. Whats the result of the story?A. The farmer had a good harvest of fruit.B. Many people enjoyed the fruit.C. The farmer got neither the tree nor fruit.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、D）中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。AWaitress needed

11、at American Pie RestaurantHours: MondayFriday 4 pm10 pmRequirements: Must be friendly and hardworking. A good knowledge is a must! Our restaurant serves everything American style and many of our clients are foreigners. A basic understanding of American food and culture is required and will be assess

12、ed at the time of interview. Must be able to lift loads of up to 15kg. Experience is a plus.Salary: 8 dollars per hour plus tipsComputer Network Engineer needed at Pi-Rex Company INCHours: Monday Friday 9 am 5 pmRequirements: This job is an internship, and no experience in computer maintenance is ne

13、cessary but applicant must be willing to learn and take instruction. This position will provide the applicant with training opportunities and a scholarship while they study under a trained computer network engineer. A good memory and an ability to type at least 40 words per minute is required. Have

14、a good command of English and Chinese.Salary: 4,000 dollars per monthHR Manager needed for Ford Motor CompanyHours: MondayFriday 8 am4:30 pmRequirements: This position calls for an upbeat and sociable individual with good time management skills. They must work well with people and be able to take ch

15、arge and make critical decisions. The position will involve managing relations between employees at the Tianjin branch of Ford Motor Company and their counterparts in the United States. Good telephone skills are a must. Excellent English language skills are required for this position.Salary: 100,000

16、dollars per year21. Who is qualified for a waitress at American Pie Restaurant?A. A person with good cooking skills.B. A person with much free time on weekends.C. A person with basic knowledge of American culture.D. A person with the ability of restaurant management.22. What do the jobs have in comm

17、on?A. A good memory.B. Being paid monthly.C. Rich working experience.D. Being fluent in English.23. The passage mainly aims to .A. advertise positionsB. attract more foreignersC. give training information D. care about employment trendsBThey say necessity is the mother of invention. While that might

18、 not be the case for every invention, most of coolest inventions are definitely useful.The levitating LightbulbThe US artist and scientist Simon Morris got the idea of making lightbulb float from hoverboards(悬浮滑板). But the floating is not the most amazing part. It was done simply by putting magnets

19、in the bottom of the bulb and in the wooden base. The rejection force between the opposite ends of the magnets does the job.Whats new here is a technology called induction(电磁感应). It allows the ligtbulb to get power from the base even when they arent in contact.Shoes that tie themselvesTheyre not wha

20、t you think-shoelaces that tie themselves in the way we tie them. Instead, the new shoes have small motors that control their laces. When you step in them, your feet will hit a sensor in the shoes and the motor will automatically tighten the laces. There are also two buttons on side of the shoes to

21、tighten and loosen them so you can control the laces by yourself. They could actually give athletes an advantage during competitions. They are also useful for people who cannot move their arms or fingers easily.The no-touch thermometerMaybe, its an impossible task for little kids putting a thermomet

22、er in their armpits and staying still for minutes.Now, using infrared(红外线) technology，scientists have invented thermometers that take the bodys temperature without contacting the body. Users can simply put the thermometer 2.5 centimeters form a patients forehead and press the button, and it can get

23、the reading in two seconds.Not touching the body also means cleaner processes, since patients neednt worry about whether someone else has used the thermometer before.24. Which of the following about the levitating Lightbulb is true?A. It runs only by contacting the base.B. It gets power by floating

24、from hoverboards.C. It works by the rejection force from magnets.D. It operates by using infrared technology.25. Who do you think possibly use self-tying shoes?A. Coaches participating in the sports meeting.B. The elderly whose fingers cannot move.C. Athletes who cannot run fast enough.D. Persons wh

25、o are injured in feet.26. When used, the no-touch thermometer is .A. quick and cleanB. modern but complexC. neat but inconvenientD. portable and fashionable27. What page of a magazine does the passage come from?A. Culture. B. Life.C. Medicine.D. News.C“Freelance retail consultant” refers to daigou i

26、n Chinese, or overseas people who buy goods for customers in the Chinese mainland.Its estimated that there are 40,000 daigou in Australia, most of whom are young migrants or international students looking for ways to help cover their rent and university cost.These freelance retail consultants have c

27、reated thousands of trading routes, both small and big, into China.Shops in Australia sold out of instant formula(婴儿配方奶粉)，leaving many Australia parents unable to buy their preferred brands. The Sydney Morning Herald reported last year that half of Australias infant formula sold went to China throug

28、h customers selling to other customers.Because of this, daigou have received criticism from Australia media. The Sydney Morning post even suggested that the Australia government should put a limit on instant formula exports.However, not everyone dislikes daigou. “We think daigou are good for both th

29、e local economy and they are very good for our business,” Peter Nathan, the chief executive of A2 Milk, a New Zealand infant formula maker, told Reuters. “We clearly believe they are a positive force.”Others agree that nothing is wrong with the practice. “People are buying these products legally on

30、the Australia market theyre not illegally being exported to China,” Tim Foulds, head of research at Euro monitor Australia and New Zealand, told The Washington Post.28. Why do most daigou in Australia buy goods for Chinese customers?A. To improve living conditions.B. To satisfy import demand.C. To p

31、ay their expenses.D. To get sales experience.29. According to the passage, which of the following is right?A. Australian parents criticize daigou.B. Consumers prefer milk made in Australia.C. Australian government has limited exports.D. Different ideas about daigou exist in Australia.30. We can infe

32、r from the last two paragraphs that .A. the practice of daigou will balance supply and demandB. daigou will probably be welcomed in New ZealandC. infant formula will grow in popularity in ChinaD. daigou will be a legal job in Australia soon31. Whats the attitude of the author to Daigou?A. Supportive

33、.B. Doubtful.C. Negative.D. Objective.DFamous people have a lot of influence on cultural trends, like it or not. When Amal Clooney wears a Stella McCarney dress, sales go way up. However, one trend that seems harmless-but is actually damagingis the pressure on stars to have their photos taken with r

34、are animals. Famous people who are asked to have photos taken with wild animals for a magazine spread or who do so while on vacation always have good intentions and even love animals. This makes them easy targets for the often greedy amusement parks and fake animal centers. These businesspeople love

35、 the thought of sharing pictures of a star hugging a baby tiger or a whale. Kind people are naturally drawn to places that claim to offer rare animals safety and are eager to see elephants paint, to hug baby bear or to swim with dolphins. However, it has shown that many of these businessmen are bree

36、ders, dealers or exhibitors that are using Hollywoods goodwill for their own ends.In some Asian countries, elephants are kept in camps. A few camps are working to help elephants in trouble, but the vast majority are not, and training methods are barbaric. As soon as the cameras are gone after someon

37、e like Prince William takes a photo with an elephant, the chains go back on. Fans, tell the stars: Stay away from rare animal photos, and the animals will be grateful. Of course, you dont have to be famous to make a difference. Whether right here at home or at a place abroad, every one of us must fi

38、ght the temptation to take a photo with an elephant or hug a baby tiger.32. Why are Oprah and Amal Clooney mentioned in Paragraph 1?A. To introduce the topic of the passage.B. To promote the cultural influence on stars.C. To remind people how important the trend is.D. To show famous peoples pressure

39、 from wild animals.33. What can we learn from the passage?A. The businesspeople offer chances to stars to get close to animals.B. Famous stars use photos with rare animals to make a difference.C. Businessmen take advantage of stars goodwill to earn money.D. The kind and rich people are easily attrac

40、ted to visit wild animals.34. What does the underlined word “barbaric” in Paragraph 3 mean?A. Effective.B. Cruel.C. Scientific.D. Kind.35. What is the passage mainly about?A. The number of elephants and tigers is increasing.B. Keeping away from animal pictures can protect them.C. People will be enco

41、uraged to take photos with animals.D. The famous may have a negative influence on cultural trend.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。Anger is a completely normal, usually healthy, human emotion. 36 The problems are at work, in your personal relationships, and in the overall

42、 quality of your life. This brochure is meant to help you understand and control anger.You cant get rid of, or avoid the things or the people that cause you angry, nor can you change them. 37 There are psychological tests that measure the intensity(强度)of angry feelings. 38 . But chances are good tha

43、t if you do have a problem with anger, you already know it. If you find yourself acting in ways that seem out of control and frightening, you might need finding better ways to deal with this emotion. 39 A number of things. One cause may be genetic or physiological: 40 And these signs are present fro

44、m a very early age. Another may be sociocultural. Anger is often regarded as negative. Were taught that its all right to express anxiety, depression, or other emotions but not to express anger. As a result, we dont learn how to handle it or channel it constructively. Research has also found that fam

45、ily background plays a role.A. How can you control your anger?B. What makes people become angry?C. You can use the measure to control your anger.D. However, you can learn to control your reactions.E. But when it gets out of control, it can lead to problems.F. There is evidence that some kids are bor

46、n touchy and easily angered.G. You can know how likely you are to get angry, and how well you handle it.第三部分 英语知识运用（共两节，满分45分）第一节 完形填空（共20小题；每小题1. 5分，满分30分）阅读下面短文，从短文后所给各题四个选项（A、B、C和D）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。It was a very cold evening in northern Virginia many years ago. The old mans beard was

47、41 by the waiters frost while he was waiting for a ride 42 the river. The wait seemed 43 . His body became numb and stiff in the cold wind. He heard the faint, steady sound of 44 hooves(马蹄)along the frozen path. Anxiously, he watched as several horsemen passed by. He let the first one pass by withou

48、t trying to get his 45 . Then another passed by, and another. 46 , the last rider came to the place where the old man 47 like a snowman. As this one came near, the old man caught the riders 48 and asked, “Sir, would you mind giving an old man a ride to the other side? There doesnt 49 to be a passage

49、way on foot.” 50 his horse, the rider replied, “Of course, come here.” Seeing the old man was unable to 51 his half-frozen body from the ground, the horseman helped the old man onto the horse. The horseman took the old man not just across the river, 52 to his home, which is not far.As they neared th

50、e house, the horsemans 53 made him ask, “Sir, I noticed you let several other riders pass by without trying to ask for a ride. Then I 54 and you immediately asked me for a rideWhy? On such a 55 winter night, you would wait and ask the last rider. 56 I refused and left you there?” The old man 57 hims

51、elf slowly down from the house, looked into the riders eyes straight and replied, “Ive been waiting there for some time. I think I know people pretty well. I looked into the other rides eyes and immediately saw there was no 58 for me. Asking them for a ride may be useless. But when looking into your

52、 eyes, I could see 59 . I knew, then and there, your gentle spirit would help me out in my time of 60 .”Touched deeply, the horseman said, “I am most grateful for what you have said. Its you who made me know I need to respond to the needs of others.”41. A. rolled B. dirtiedC. frozen D. shaved42. A.

53、on B. acrossC. in D. beyond43. A. pricelessB. uselessC. carelessD. endless44. A. leavingB. approachingC. runningD. walking45. A. attentionB. adviceC. rideD. help46. A. LatelyB. FirstlyC. FrequentlyD. Finally47. A. livedB. satC. listenedD. lay48. A. hands B. eyesC. armsD. legs49. A. appearB. happenC.

54、 soundD. look50. A. SeeingB. CatchingC. Stopping D. Riding51. A. liftB. climbC. jumpD. move52. A. and B. so C. but D. then53. A. experienceB. curiosityC. sympathyD. patience54. A. came up B. stood up C. went up D. jumped up55. A. darkB. longC. bitterD. deep56. A. How aboutB. Even ifC. Now that D. Wh

55、at if57. A. loweredB. enjoyedC. madeD. put58. A. fearB. pleasureC. threatD. concern59. A. answers B. tearsC. kindnessD. coldness60. A. excitementB. needC. happinessD. wait第三部分 英语知识运用（共两节， 满分45分）注意：将答案写在答题卡上,写在本试卷上无效。第二节（共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分）阅读下面材料，在空白处填入适当的内容（1个单词）或括号内单词的正确形式。A sex education book pub

56、lished in China for second-grade students 61 are aged eight to nine, has caused a lively debate.China has long been considered a conservative country where talking about sex is embarrassing, especially among kids. Such closed-minded and backward attitudes have led 62 a lack of sexual knowledge, making kids 63 (help)when facing sexual crimes.Many people have expressed support for the books as well, 64 (argue)that such texts can teach kids proper sexual knowledge, allo