1、四川省成都市高 2015 级高三第一次诊断性考试英语试题第 I 卷（100 分）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。1. When will the speakers meet?A. On Monday. B. On Tuesday. C.
2、On Thursday.2. What did the man do over the weekend?A. He went hiking. B. He went camping. C. He went dancing.3. What are the speakers talking about?A. The womans trousers. B. The womans shoes. C. The womans socks.4. What is the weather like on the wedding day?A. Sunny. B. Rainy. C. Windy.5. What do
3、es the woman think of her trip to Mexico?A. Enjoyable. B. Ordinary. C. Terrible.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 至 7 题。6. What does Billy want to do?A. Meet a l
4、ifeguard. B. Go swimming. C. Play outdoors.7. What worries Billys mother most?A. Billys loneliness. B. Billys health. C. Billys safety.听第 7 段材料，回答第 8 至 10 题。8. Where did the man leave his keys?A. In his house. B. In his car. C. In his bag.9. How did the man get in?A. By breaking the lock. B. By usin
5、g a spare key.C. By climbing in through a window.10. What is the probable relationship between the two speakers?A. A couple. B. Neighbors. C. Colleagues.听第 8 段材料，回答第 11 至 13 题。11. Why does the man spend less time playing games now?A. He has eye problems.B. He has no interest in it.C. He cant afford
6、the time.12. What is the womans favorite on the Internet?A. Online games. B. Social networking. C. Videos.13. What does the man think of chatting online?A. Time-consuming. B. Interesting. C. Boring.听第 9 段材料，回答第 14 至 16 题。14. What local products does the woman like most?A. Chinese paintings. B. Silk
7、scarves. C. Chinese paper-cuts.15. According to the man, what is the most common theme in Chinese paper-cuts?A. Animals. B. Flowers. C. Chinese characters.16. Why does the woman want to buy more paper-cuts?A. To send them as gifts. B. To decorate her home.C. To teach her Chinese class.听第 10 段材料，回答第
8、17 至 20 题。17. What did the man use to do to celebrate the new year?A. Play fireworks. B. Watch a movie. C. Have fun with friends.18. What did the man and his friends eat on New Years Eve?A. Tasty salads. B. Chinese takeaways. C. Junk food.19. How does the man usually celebrate his New Years Eve now?
9、A. By having a big meal. B. By doing nothing special. C. By playing with his kids.20. According to the man, why isnt New Years Day a big celebration for him?A. He has already grown up.B. He thinks each day is a new start.C. He prefers to go to bed early now.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，
10、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，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。AI-HOUSE 20172018 DINING SERVICES NOTICEI-House serves meals that international students can choose from. On holidays only one meal is served. Meals do not carry over from term to term. You have the option of purchasing extra meals through th
11、e Dining Service. The meals per period will be as indicated:Meal Hours DaysBreakfast 7:15 am 9:30 am Monday FridayLunch 11:30 am 1:30 pm Monday FridayDinner 6:00 pm 8:00 pm Monday SundayBrunch 9:30 am 1:00 pm Saturdays arent they what a family have in store?24. What worried the author most?A. His du
12、ty in South Korea. B. His five childrens safety.C. His eldest daughters study. D. His absence from a big event.25. What is the probable meaning of the underlined phrase “live stream”？A. Plan. B. Celebrate. C. Prepare. D. Broadcast.26. How did Abigail feel when meeting her father?A. Embarrassed. B. O
13、verjoyed. C. Nervous. D. Satisfied.27. What does the author mainly intend to express by telling the story?A. A soldier, s personal sacrifice. B. A fathers love for his family.C. The meaning of family bond. D. The way to plan a big surprise.CFood blogs, celebrities, and nutritionists all advocate the
14、 benefits of eating organic (有机的) fruits and vegetables. But a new study published in Science Advances paints a more complex picture. While organic produce is likely slightly healthier to eat and, in some ways, more sustainable to grow, there are also downsides.Organic fruits and vegetables typicall
15、y cost more than conventional ones. To get a certificate as organic, farmers must meet specific criteria, including growing produce without the use of genetic engineering and chemical inputs. Without these methods, the growing process typically requires more labor, time, and money, a cost that is pa
16、ssed down to consumers.Its true that in many ways, organic is more sustainable than conventional farming. But when it comes to environmental concerns such as greenhouse gas output and water loss, the comparison gets complex. Organic farms produce less gas output per acreage. However, because they ar
17、e barred from using genetic engineering, pesticides (杀虫剂), and other methods that increase efficiency (效率), organic farms also produce an estimated 19% to 25% less yield than conventional farms. While there isnt a whole lot research on the topic, the few studies that do exist suggest green gas outpu
18、t and water loss might actually be higher on organic farms, on a per unit basis, says study author Verena Seurfert.In addition, while organic produce is likely more nutritious than conventional fruit and vegetables, theres not a lot of evidence to support the claim that these often slight difference
19、s influence consumer health. The same is true for pesticide remainder. In developed countries, where pesticide use is tightly regulated, theres no scientific consensus on how these often slight differences influence human health.Still, Seurfert stresses that if you can afford to eat organic, you sho
20、uld do so. Organic farms provide safer work environments for workers, plus they support great biodiversity. The real takeaway from her study is not that organic is bad but that the practice needs more study to increase yield without lowering sustainability.But if you cant afford to buy organic produ
21、ce, dont stress too much, particularly from a nutritional perspective.28. What does the underlined word “downsides” in Paragraph 1 most probably mean?A. Dangers. B. Drawbacks. C. Benefits. D. Differences.29. Which key factor makes it hard to compare organic farming and conventional farming when it c
22、omes to environmental concerns?A. The yield. B. The price. C. The water loss. D. The labor.30. Which of the following will the author most probably agree with?A. Farmers, work environment should be improved.B. Organic produce should be made more efficiently.C. It isnt wise for consumers to buy organ
23、ic products.D. Pesticide remainder does no harm to peoples health.31. In the author, s opinion, why should we support organic produce?A. Its environmentally friendly. B. Its more nutritious.C. It helps keep the variety of plants. D. Its safer for consumers.DEvery ocean lover knows the dangers of get
24、ting caught in a rip current (离岸流). Experienced swimmers know it is relatively easy to escape the narrow channel of the fast moving water by floating and allowing it to drag you further into the ocean or by swimming alongside the shore. However, inexperienced beachgoers often panic, and try to swim
25、to land, placing themselves at risk of drowning due to tiredness. According to the US National Ocean Service, the currents kill about 100 Americans each year and account for 80% of all lifeguard rescues. These scary statistics may soon be a thing of the past, thanks to Clever Girl, a smart buoy (浮标)
26、 that warns swimmers of the presence of deadly rip currents.The smart device is the brainchild of Australian teenager Maddison King, who created Clever Girl as a project for her Grade 12 Design and Technology class. The 18-year-old, who works as a lifeguard during her spare time, came up with the br
27、illiant idea after discovering that most children were unable to detect rip currents.The basketball-sized plastic buoy, which can be attached to a chain of similar devices or the ocean floor, is fitted with a small propeller (螺旋桨). When the water travels at speeds of over 70 centimeters per second,
28、it spins the propeller fast enough to power the light atop the buoy, warning swimmers to stay clear of the area.Though it sounds simple enough, the youngster had to overcome numerous design challenges. For instance, she picked a red light since it is easy to see in the bright sunlight and also becau
29、se the color serves as a universal warning sign for tourists that do not speak the local language. The devices smooth surface and high handles ensure swimmers do not get hurt, while the black, white, and red striped underside, keeps sharks and other animals at bay.Future versions might include somet
30、hing like a warning siren, which would provide sound warnings of rip currents. Besides, the present model cost about $ 300 to make. “Thats beyond my purse.” she laughs, “the cost has to be cut down.” 32. Which of the following is the right way to escape the rip current?A. Waiting for rescues. B. Swi
31、mming to the shore.C. Moving fast in the water. D. Floating with the water.33. Why did Maddison decide to invent Clever Girl?A. She wanted to challenge her creativity.B. She was motivated by her working experience.C. She was supposed to complete it for her class.D. She was scared by the statistics o
32、f the government.34. What do we know about the present version of Clever Girl?A. Its not available on the market. B. Its quite attractive for sea animals.C. Its based on a complex theory. D. It can give warnings in different ways.35. What could the future version of Clever Girl be like?A. Safer and
33、greener. B. Cheaper and safer.C. Greener and more effective. D. Cheaper and more effective.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。 Last week the electricity in my flat went out. 36 My typical evening is spent watching TV and scrolling (滚动) through social media. Tonight t
34、his wasnt possible. My roommate and I werent prepared with candles and matches. We just rely on electricity.So for me it was an early night. 37 That night, losing our electricity felt like losing a basic necessity, as basic as running water. But really, electricity is a luxury that weve grown to tak
35、e for granted. I use electricity all the time, even when its not really necessary.38 And as Im writing this, I have my lights on, even in the middle of the day when I dont really need them.39 It contributes to global warming. It is harming our environment and we need to do what we can to stop it. No
36、t only that, but if we continue to use the same large amount of energy, we will soon run out of it.How would we survive in a world without electricity? Our daily lives go around it. We wouldnt be able to function. 40 So, shouldnt we start preparing for it now? Cutting down on our use of electricity
37、would save energy resources so that they could last for longer. And if everyone does it, we can make a big difference.A. Yet we know one day we will run out of it.B. Our over-use of electricity is a big problem.C. This left me in complete darkness the whole night.D. It is a real problem to cut down
38、on the use of electricity.E. I know for sure I could cut down on my use of electricity.F. I couldnt help but think, do we rely too much on electricity?G. I turn on the TV in the background even when Im not watching 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，从短文后各题所给的四个选项（A
39、 、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。When Heather McHugh, a poet, won a $ 500,000 “genius grant” from the MacArthur Foundation, she didnt buy a luxurious car or fly to Paris. 41 , she put the money in the bank and 42 writing poems.In 2011, she finally 43 what to do with it. That year, Heathers gods
40、on and his wife 44 their first child, a beautiful baby girl but severely disabled. “I saw how peoples 45 can change overnight. I started thinking about people in a 46 situation,” says Heather.She 47 there were millions of caregivers taking care of the chronically (慢性的) ill or disabled. So in 2012, H
41、eather 48 a nonprofit organization offering a seven-day vacation, with all 49 paid, to people who have been caregivers for at least ten years.Tricia was one of the first caregivers to go on vacation. When Tricia got a call saying she was offered a 50 vacation, she couldnt 51 it; disbelief even 52 he
42、r concern about leaving her two kids.Tricia went, and her favorite parts of the trip were being able to enjoy the 53 things. “I got to eat hot food hot and cold food cold. I could go to bed when I wanted to and wake up whenever I chose to,” says Tricia. She was afraid the 54 would return when the 55
43、 was over, but to her surprise, it hasnt been back since.Heather says Tricias 56 resembles those she helps every year. “Before the vacation they are so 57 , and the 58 is so amazing. They reflect and relax. It feels 59 like another world and gives them a chance to see their lives from another 60 ,”
44、she adds.41. A. However B. Therefore C. Instead D. Besides42. A. continued B. quitted C. practiced D. started43. A. thought over B. wondered C. talked about D. decided44. A. held B. welcomed C. lost D. saved45. A. feelings B. future C. lives D. routine46. A. different B. similar C. worse D. better47
45、. A. discovered B. claimed C. admitted D. felt48. A. donated B. found C. visited D. formed49. A. tax B. salary C. expenses D. rent50. A. free B. caring C. short D. long51. A. believe B. take C. refuse D. enjoy52. A. woke B. defeated C. showed D. moved53. A. wonderful B. delicious C. peaceful D. simp
46、le54. A. heaviness B. pain C. sadness D. disbelief55. A. entertainment B. dream C. vacation D. freedom56. A. comment B. story C. surprise D. fortune57. A. worried B. confused C. unexpected D. stressed58. A. award B. change C. scenery D. accomodation59. A. slightly B. interestingly C. magically D. mo
47、stly60. A. place B. situation C. height D. angle第卷(50 分)注意事项：用 0.5 毫米黑色笔迹的签字笔将答案写在答题卡上。写在本试卷上无效。第三部分 英语知识运用第二节（共 10 小题;每小题 1.5 分，满分 15 分）阅读下面短文，在空白处填入 1 个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。Can knots (结) be a form of art? It is in China. There is a long history of using knots for decoration on clothing or to hang from
48、 the ceiling or on a wall. Skilled knot 61 (art) make complex knots that you can take back with you as souvenirs. They have a long history and a symbolic meaning even today.People may have 62 (initial) made them to record information and convey messages 63 people started to write. One-hundred-thousa
49、nd-year-old tools have been discovered that were probably used 64 (tie) and untie knots, and there is a 65 (refer) to knots in ancient literature. But it isnt known when they started to be used symbolically or woven for art.It is known that they 66 (use) for artistic decoration and to symbolize and express thoughts and feelings in the Tang Dynasty era. The Tang Empire was a large one 67 (c
