1、英语试题 第 1 页（共 14 页）保密 启用前【考试时间：2014 年 11 月 1 日 15:00-17:00】绵阳市高中 2012 级第一次诊断性考试英 语本试题卷分第 I 卷（选择题）和第 II 卷（非选择题） ，第 I 卷 1 至 8 页，第 II 卷 9至 10 页。满分 150 分。考试时间 120 分钟。考生作答时，须将答案答在答题卡上，在本试题卷、草稿纸上答题无效。考试结束后，将本试题卷和答题卡一并交回。第卷（选择题，共 90 分）注意事项：1 必 须 使 用 2B 铅 笔 在 答 题 卡 上 将 所 选 答 案 对 应 的 标 号 涂 黑 。2 第 I 卷 共 两 部 分
2、， 共 计 90 分 。第一部分：英语知识运用 （共两节，满分 40 分）第一节 单项填空从 A、 B、 C、 D 四 个 选 项 中 ， 选 出 可 以 填 入 空 白 处 的 最 佳 答 案 ， 并 在 答 题 卡 上 将 该 项涂 黑 。 （ 共 10 小 题 ； 每 小 题 1 分 ， 共 10 分 ）1. Darling, make a careful budget for our son at university._, he wasnt born yesterday. A. Come on B. Look out C. Thats settled D. Thats great2.
3、 The Great Wall leaves visitors a puzzle _ early Chinese people managed to build it without modern tools.A. why B. when C. where D. how3. I bought my wife the dress for a lot of money, but hardly _ her wear it.A. I see B. do I see C. see I D. I do see4. Lessons, when _ in fun ways, will certainly in
4、spire the students interest.A. organizing B. to be organized C. to organize D. organized5. He is a typical couch potato _ his wife likes to go outdoors.A. since B. while C. when D. as6. Recently I met him for the project, but I dont know if he _ his mind.A. changed B. had changed C. has changed D.wo
5、uld change7. I dont think the medicine has magic power for my trouble.Anyhow, youd better try it _ help some way.A. must B. should C. may D. shall8. We expect you to become someone _ well feel very proud in the future.A. of whom B. for whom C. who D. that9. Mr. Clark didnt explain very clearly. In f
6、act, _ students really understood.A. quite a few B. quite a little C. just a few D. just a little10. My teacher used to give me helpful advice. Now I do regret _ it.A. not taking B. not to take C. not take D. not taken英语试题 第 2 页（共 14 页）第二节 完形填空阅读下面短文, 从短文后各题所给的四个选项（A 、B、C、D）中, 选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项，并在答题卡上将
7、该项涂黑。 （共 20 小题；每小题 1.5 分，共 30 分）I was blind, but I was ashamed of it if it was known. I refused to use a white stick and _ 11 _ asking for help. After all, I was a teenage girl, and I couldnt _12_ people to look at me and think I was not like _13_ . I must have been a terrible danger on the _14_ . C
8、oming across me _15_ through the traffic, motorists probably would have to step rapidly on their _16_ .One evening, I _17_ the bus about halfway home where I had to change buses, _ 18_ as usual I ran into something, “Im awfully sorry,” I said and stepped forward only to run into it again. When it ha
9、ppened a third time, I realized I had been _ 19 _ to a lamppost. This was just one of the _ 20 _ things that constantly happened to me. So I carried on and found the bus stop, which was a request stop, where the bus wouldnt stop unless _ 21 _ wanted to get on or off. No one else was there and I had
10、to try to _ 22_ if the bus had arrived.Generally in this situation, because I hated _23 _ I was blind by asking for help, I tried to guess at the sound. Sometimes I would _ 24_ a big lorry and stand there feeling stupid as it drew away. In the end, I usually managed to _25 _ my pride and ask someone
11、 at the stop for help.But on this particular evening no one _ 26 _ me at the stop; It seemed that everyone had _ 27 _ decided not to travel by bus. Of course I heard plenty of buses pass, or I _ 28 _ I did. But because I had given up stopping them for _ 29 _ of making a fool of myself, I let them al
12、l go by. I stood there _30 _ for half an hour without stopping one. Then I gave up. I decided to walk on to the next stop.11. A. started B. risked C. hated D. liked12. A. understand B. bear C. blame D. forgive13. A. it B. him C. me D. them14. A. campus B. ground C. roads D. floor15. A. wandering B.
13、running C. rolling D. cycling16. A. vehicles B. phones C. companions D. brakes17. A. got off B. got on C. got through D. got up18. A. so B. and C. or D. but英语试题 第 3 页（共 14 页）19. A. apologizing B. explaining C. complaining D. reporting20. A. cool B. stupid C. clever D. unforgettable21. A. visitors B.
14、 guests C. drivers D. passengers22. A. count B. discover C. guess D. calculate23. A. admitting B. showing C. hiding D. remembering24. A. catch B. move C. cheat D. stop25. A. swallow B. trade C. express D. recover26. A. invited B. joined C. bothered D. reminded27. A. rapidly B. cautiously C. directly
15、 D. suddenly28. A. thought B. planned C. prepared D. demanded29. A. fun B. joy C. fear D. hope30. A. again B. alone C. aloud D. Around第二部分：阅读理解（共两节，共 50 分）第一节 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。 （共 20 小题，每小题 2 分，共 40 分）AIt was such an extremely freezing day that I decided to get a cup
16、of hot drinking first after work. As my colleague, Ricky, and I were making our way to a coffee shop, I noticed an old gentleman rather poorly dressed sitting on a bench nearby. Obviously he was frozen, seemingly one of the homeless or someone like that.We joined the line and waited to be served. Ri
17、cky handed the server a twenty-dollar bill, ordered three cups of hot coffee, and gestured the sever to give one to the old gentleman outside on the bench as a favor. The server looked at Ricky, a little perplexed, without full comprehension of the request. Afterwards, there was a wonderful exchange
18、 between the server and the old man in need of some attention. I only wish I had taken a photo of the smiles on the both faces.As I was thinking about this event later on, I wondered to myself why Ricky didnt perform this act of kindness himself. I suspect that deep down in his heart he was hoping t
19、hat this act of kindness might inspire others to do something for this older man as well. Absolutely beautiful!英语试题 第 4 页（共 14 页）There are many ways of thinking when we met someone as the old man in need of kindness and attention. Perhaps he needs a little helping hand and thank God for my colleague
20、 who inspired the others to goodness as well. Oh, by the way, the last words Ricky told the server was, “There go I, but for the Grace of God.” 31. What was the authors impression of the old gentleman?A. He was a greedy man. B. He took on a sign of poor manners.C. He was in poor health. D. He needed
21、 some kind of human care.32. The underlined word “perplexed” in the 1st paragraph probably means “_”.A. annoyed B. confused C. embarrassed D. determined33. Why didnt Ricky give the favor to the old gentleman himself?A. He didnt know the old gentleman.B. He was too shy to speak to strangers.C. He tri
22、ed to influence others to be kind.D. He feared the old man would refuse his help.34. What the author really thinks absolutely beautiful is that _.A. an act of kindness could go widespreadB. a cup of coffee could warm the old manC. the server was very kind to customersD. Ricky had created good impres
23、sionsBDear Parent,I have experience with parents who are over protective, always wanting to know every step that their child makes no matter where they are.I know a parent who drove her kid almost mad with how protective she was. The parent would not let her child do anything without her. She would
24、always want to be with her child no matter what he was doing. If the child wanted to stay the night at a friends house, she would say no. And now her child gets more annoyed with his parent than anything else. It is tough having an over-protective parent.But being a protective parent can be a good t
25、hing. Wanting to know where your kids are is just an instinct, something that comes by nature. But it becomes over protective when someones 英语试题 第 5 页（共 14 页）parent is calling him or her 20 times a day just to see what he or she is doing. Parents like this arent really like parents. They are more li
26、ke prison guards with their child being the prisoner.Having a prison guard for a child is a torture. The only thing the child can do is sit at home. Parents like this wont let their children do anything. They sometimes allow them to go out with friends. But they have to be with them on dates and wil
27、l not even let them out of their sight. With parents like this, it makes the kids feel like they have to escape just to have their own life outside of their parents.Wanting to protect a child is just something that comes with the job of being a parent, but being so protective to the point that you w
28、ould put a tracking chip(芯片) in your child is horrible.Sincerely,Over-protected child35. In the first two paragraphs, the author tries to _.A. tell parents to stop their practices of over controlB. make parents see if it is good to over control kidsC. tell his/her personal stories of being overprote
29、ctedD. show parents what it is like to be overprotected36. If a parent keeps track of the child by calling one or two times, it can be seen as _.A. overprotective B. considerateC. unconcerned D. unreasonable37. When a child has a torture from parental over protection, he or she probably _.A. mentall
30、y and physically suffers B. drops out of schoolC. academically and morally fails D. ends up in prison38. Whats the main message for parents in this letter?A. Being overprotective is good for their children.B. Children should not be allowed to go out on their own.C. Children dont want to be watched a
31、ll the time.D. Parents should leave their children completely alone.C英语试题 第 6 页（共 14 页）If you have a private car, there may be opportunities to do more than just drive around where you live. You need to work out the details for a long trip. Anywhere you go, your end goal is to arrive safely and in g
32、ood time at your destination. You might be very annoyed if your car breaks down or you experience some emergency, particularly if it could have been prevented. So if you want to have a smooth trip, these tips can be helpful.Firstly, it is best to guarantee that your car is running properly and doesn
33、t require any general maintenance (维修). Be certain to set up any needed service in advance so it can be completed before your trip. It is additionally important to have what you may need if you meet car trouble along the way. For example, will you remember to check the air pressure in your spare tir
34、e when you check the four tires currently on your vehicle? It should be adequately inflated (鼓起的) so you could drive on it if something happens to one of the other tires.If you need to fix your car during the trip, you should have the right equipment with you and be able to use it. There are of cour
35、se other mechanical problems that you simply dont know how to deal with. It might be wise to have contact information for towing (拖车) services and roadside assistance readily available in case of emergency.For a family trip, be equipped for unexpected interruptions. When you have kids, it is essenti
36、al to have things available for them to do as well as food and drink. Remember to have everything packed, also including a first aid bag in case of any minor injuries or sickness. In cold weather, you should have extras like blankets to keep you warm if you get stuck.39. Why do you have to get adequ
37、ately prepared for your long car trip?A. To avoid breaking traffic laws. B. To make the travel trouble-free.C. To reduce the cost on the trip. D. To behave normally as drivers.40. Before starting the trip, you must make sure _.A. your car is in perfect condition B. your car needs general maintenance
38、C. you have long trip driving experience D. your passengers listen to you41. When you cant manage a self-service for your car, youd best _.A. borrow convenient equipment B. review the service documentsC. inform the insurance company D. seek nearest roadside assistance42. From the last two paragraphs
39、 we can infer that _.英语试题 第 7 页（共 14 页）A. youve got to learn how to fix a car before starting a long tripB. most long distance trips are dangerous in one way or anotherC. children need more than just food and drink for a long trip D. it is not a good idea to take kids with you on a long tripDFor som
40、e reason we are reminded that we primates (灵长目动物 ) need love. Kim Bard and her colleagues carried out a study on 46 chimpanzee (大猩猩) orphans, which had lost their mothers. The study showed that primate babies that had tight relationships with mother figures did much better on cognitive (认知) tests th
41、an babies who only grew up with fellows, but this is not breaking news. In fact, its old news.In the 1950s, Harry Harlow did a series of experiments with baby monkeys, which showed that lack of love and comfort would make for a crazy monkey. Harlow made a cage that included a wire monkey “mother” wi
42、th a plastic face. Then he equipped the “mother” with a milk bottle. The cage also had another wire “mother” who was covered with soft cloth. The baby monkeys spent all their time with the cloth “mother” and only went to the wire “mother” to feed.Harlows monkey experiment was important because, at t
43、he time, childcare experts, and everybodys grandmother had a “no touch, no comfort” policy toward children. They advised parents not to respond to crying babies. They thought that babies should sleep alone to become independent. But Harlows work changed that policy. Mothers were soon allowed to have
44、 their babies next to them in the hospital.The current chimpanzees research based on Harlows work shows that mothers love doesnt just make for a psychologically (心理) healthy child, it also makes for a smart child. The highly raised chimpanzees do better than those that are not loved, and the well-ra
45、ised chimpanzees do even better than human kids on IQ tests.We are social animals which need love. We need to be held and talked to and made to feel that at least one person wants to be with us all the time.43. Through the study, Kim Bard concluded that _.A. lack of mother love affects a childs ment
46、al growthB. mother love improves a childs physical developmentC. chimpanzees do better than monkeys in IQ tests英语试题 第 8 页（共 14 页）D. mother love helps raise a more independent child44. In Harlows experiment, the baby monkeys _.A. stay more often with the wire “mother” with milkB. are emotionally atta
47、ched to the clothed wire “mother”C. refuse to take the two wire “mothers” as real mothersD. respond in the same way to both wire “mothers”45. What shows Harlows experiment changed the childcare policy?A. Babies separation form mothers. B. A “no touch, no comfort” policy.C. Babies stayed with their m
48、others. D. Grandmothers replaced mothers.46. The current research on chimpanzees further proved that mother love _.A. is not needed by everybody B. contributes to overweightC. prevents independence D. helps babies in more than one wayEYou have to read “between the lines” to get the most out of anyth
49、ing. I mean you need to “write between the lines.” Marking up a book is an act of love. You shouldnt mark up a book which isnt yours. Librarians or your friends who lend you books expect you to keep them clean, and you should. If you decide that I am right about the usefulness of marking books, you will have to buy them. Most o
