四川省成都市2018届高三第一次诊断性检测
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. 2. What did the man do over the weekend? A. He went hiking. B. He went camping. 3. What are the speakers talking about? A. The woman’s trousers. B. The woman’s shoes. 4. What is the weather like on the wedding day? A. Sunny. B. Rainy. 5. What does the woman think of her trip to Mexico? A. Enjoyable. B. Ordinary. 第二节(共15小题;每小题1.5分,满分22.5分)
C. On Thursday. C. He went dancing. C. The woman’s socks. C. Windy. C. Terrible.
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 lifeguard. B. Go swimming. 7. What worries Billy’s mother most? A. Billy’s loneliness. B. Billy’s health.
听第7段材料,回答第8至10题。
C. Play outdoors. C. Billy’s safety.
8. Where did the man leave his keys? A. In his house. B. In his car. 9. How did the man get in? A. By breaking the lock. B. By using 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.
听第8段材料,回答第11至13题。
C. In his bag.
C. Colleagues.
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 can’t afford the time.
12. What is the woman’s favorite on the Internet?
A. Online games. B. Social networking. 13. What does the man think of chatting online? A. Time-consuming. B. Interesting.
听第9段材料,回答第14至16题。
C. Videos. C. Boring.
14. What local products does the woman like most? A. Chinese paintings. B. Silk 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 Year’s Eve? A. Tasty salads. B. Chinese takeaways. C. Junk food. 19. How does the man usually celebrate his New Year’s Eve now? A. By having a big meal. B. By doing nothing special. C. By playing with his kids. 20. According to the man, why isn’t New Year’s 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,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。
A
I-HOUSE 2017?2018 DINING SERVICES NOTICE
I-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 the Dining Service. The meals per period will be as indicated: Meal Breakfast Lunch Dinner Brunch Hours 7:15 am — 9:30 am 11:30 am — 1:30 pm 6:00 pm — 8:00 pm 9:30 am — 1:00 pm Days Monday — Friday Monday — Friday Monday — Sunday Saturdays & Sundays Meal Cards — Dining Service operates on a computerized system. Your student ID or I-House Access Card will serve as your meal card and get coded in the computer system. NO MEALS SHALL BE PROVIDED WITHOUT PRESENTATION OF A VALID MEAL CARD OR CASH. If your card is damaged, you are responsible to replace your card and then contact Dining Service to have it coded again before entering the dining area.
Removal of Food or Supplies — Removing food or supplies from the Dining Facility, without
permission, may result in additional charges to your Room and Board to pay the costs or any related expenses.
Special Diets — Dining Service provides a variety of meal options, including religious selections. Although not guaranteed, special diets can usually be accommodated within our ability. You may arrange a meeting with our dining staff to discuss any special diet concerns or food allergies by e-mailing to .
Physical Disabilities—The International House Dining Facility is accessible to all disabled residents. However, residents must be accompanied by their personal nurses for meal assistance. They will receive a meal free of charge at the time assistance is given. 21. How many meals are usually served every week? A. 17. B. 18. C. 19. D. 20. 22. What can you do if your meal card doesn’t work properly? A. Pay in cash. B. Get food free. C. Have it repaired. D. Get it coded. 23. What can we learn from the passage? A. The service there meets different needs. B. The food in service is delicious and safe. C. Removing food will result in extra charges. D. The dining staff are professional and polite.
B
For the brave in the armed forces, being sent away from home for months at a time is just part of the duty. However, it’s never an easy one to perform especially for those with children. So when I found out I was going to be stationed in South Korea for a year, I was nervous about how my five children, particularly my eldest daughter Abigail, would take the news since it meant I wouldn’t be home to see her graduate from high school.
Incredibly, Abigail told me not to worry and even suggested we live stream the event among family members when I leaked the news. “We’ve been lucky you haven’t had to be sent abroad yet. Anyway we can get connected through the Internet. See me on your phone on my spot. ” Abigail said. She stepped into many of my roles when I was gone. I wanted to find a way to thank her and show her how proud I was of her. I started planning the special surprise when my request to return home a few weeks early to attend Abigail’s graduation ceremony was approved.
When my time in South Korea finally came to an end, I flew home, rented a car, and stayed in a hotel. And on Abigail’s graduation day, I hid in an office behind the stage waiting until I heard my daughter’s name called. I just kept thinking “Don’t cry. Don’t trip in your heels. Don’t fall over.” At last! Abigail was up on stage. I slipped up behind her, whispered in her ear, and around she turned! “I was just thinking, like, ‘You aren’t supposed to be here. What? What? How?’ It was the biggest shock... I’m pretty sure my dad made people he didn’t even know cry. Emotional for everyone,” Abigail cried.
You know what followed: Embraces, kisses, tears, laughs, flowers, wishes... ; aren’t they what a family have in store?
24. What worried the author most? A. His duty in South Korea. B. His five children’s safety. C. His eldest daughter’s 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. Overjoyed. 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 father’s love for his family. C. The meaning of family bond. D. The way to plan a big surprise.
C
Food blogs, celebrities, and nutritionists all advocate the 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 typically 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 passed down to consumers.
It’s 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 are 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 isn’t a whole lot research on the topic, the few studies that do exist suggest green gas output 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, there’s not a lot of evidence to support the claim that these often slight differences influence consumer health. The same is true for pesticide remainder. In developed countries, where pesticide use is tightly regulated, there’s no scientific consensus on how these often slight differences influence human health.
Still, Seurfert stresses that if you can afford to eat organic, you should 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 can’t afford to buy organic produce, don’t 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 comes 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 isn’t wise for consumers to buy organic products. D. Pesticide remainder does no harm to people’s health.
31. In the author, s opinion, why should we support organic produce? A. It’s environmentally friendly. B. It’s more nutritious. C. It helps keep the variety of plants. D. It’s safer for consumers.
D
Every ocean lover knows the dangers of getting 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 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) 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 brilliant 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, 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 because the color serves as a universal warning sign for tourists that do not speak the local language. The device’s 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 something like a warning siren, which would provide sound warnings of rip currents. Besides, the present model cost about $ 300 to make. “That’s 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. Swimming 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 of the government.
34. What do we know about the present version of Clever Girl? A. It’s not available on the market. B. It’s quite attractive for sea animals. C. It’s 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 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 this wasn’t possible. My roommate and I weren’t 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 we’ve grown to take for granted. I use electricity all the time, even when it’s not really necessary.
38 And as I’m writing this, I have my lights on, even in the middle of the day when I don’t really need them.