四川省宜宾市2019届高三上学期第一次诊断测试英语试卷(PDF版)

宜宾市2016级高三第一次诊断测试题
英语
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，从每题所给的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
1. Who ate the cake, according to the boy?
A. A cat.
B. His mother.
C. His brother Todd.
2. How does the woman feel about the shoes?
A. They’re a bit big.
B. They’re too expensive.
C. She doesn’t like the color.
3. Why was Julia late?
A. She missed the bus.
B. Her grandma was sick.
C. The bus was in an accident.
4. What was the woman probably trying to get?
A. A prize in a movie.
B. A part in a play.
C. A job as a model.
5. Where are the speakers?
A. At a market.
B. In a restaurant.
C. At a hotel.
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2至4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5秒钟的时间阅读各个小题；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。

听下面一段材料，回答第6至7题。

6. Why is May upset?
A. She failed the test.
B. She didn’t study for the test.
C. Jerry did better than her on the test.
7. What score did Jerry get on the test?
A. 59%.
B. 70%.
C. 79%.
听第7段材料，回答第8至9题。

8. Why is Alice called Little Miss Sunshine?
A. She is helpful.
B. She is beautiful.
C. She sings very well.
9. Who is the youngest in the class?
A. Jane.
B. Bob.
C. Jim.
听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。

10. What did the woman dream about?
A. She lost 100 dollars.
B. She found 100 dollars.
C. She won 100 dollars in a contest.
11. What does the man think of the woman’s dream?
A. Realistic.
B. Ridiculous.
C. Magical.
12. What will the woman do with the money?
A. Invite the man to have a big meal.
B. Buy some clothes for herself.
C. Try to return it to the owner.
听第9段材料，回答第13至16题。

13. What day is it today?
A. Friday.
B. Saturday.
C. Sunday.
14. What does the man advise the woman to do?
A. Take a break.
B. Go in another room.
C. Watch the show after she’s done.
15. What does the woman really want to do?
A. Talk with her friends.
B. Finish some schoolwork.
C. Try to look at the TV program.
16. When will the woman probably do her homework?
A. Tonight.
B. Tomorrow morning.
C. Tomorrow afternoon.
听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。

17. How often is Halloween？
A. Once a year.
B. Once a month.
C. Every other year.
18. What day is All Hallows Eve？
A. December 31st.
B. November 1st.
C. October 31st.
19. Why did people dress strangely？
A. They wanted to have fun.
B. They wanted to frighten away spirits.
C. They wanted to frighten their neighbors.
20. How did people act on Halloween？
A. They acted wildly.
B. They hid their houses.
C. They handed out gifts.
第二部分阅读理解（共两节，满分40）
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
The cost of living in countries like the U.S, Britain, Australia or France has skyrocketed in recent years. However, if you’re willing to leave your country and explore life in other areas, there are many countries boasting an extremely cheap and low cost of living. Check out the following countries when planning your next move.
Ecuador
Ecuador is similar to the United States in many ways, and as a result has become a popular American getaway. They even use the U. S. Dollar for their currency. In this country, it’s cheaper to eat out every day than cook for yourself on a budget in the U. S. You can even buy a building for around $50,000 and hire someone to look after it while you’re away.
Mexico
Although the country is known for its poverty ridden streets, there are many wealthier areas that provide every facility you might need. You can live off a mere $700 to $800 a month in Mexico, and this includes rent for a nice place, facilities, food, and any sightseeing. Argentina
Argentina has been a popular tourist destination for many years. It has great restaurants, a rich history, and many places to explore. Not to mention, it’s not very expensive to live here. A decent sized home can cost around $139,000, which is relatively cheap in relation to homes in the United States.
Vietnam
Vietnam has also become a popular tourist destination in recent years. There are many million-dollar luxury homes by the beach, but you can find a modest flat or a small home for around $25,000 to $50,000 if you search in the right areas.
21. How much does it cost to live in Mexico for a year?
A. About $12,000.
B. About $7,000.
C. About $8,000.
D. About $8,800.
22. What do Argentina and Vietnam have in common?
A. They both have great restaurants.
B. The cost of living in them is both expensive.
C. Tourists enjoy travelling in the two countries.
D. The middle-sized homes both cost around $139,000.
23. In which country is the U.S Dollar used for its currency?
A. Ecuador.
B. Mexico.
C. Argentina.
D. Vietnam.
Kielder Forest in Northumberland, England, is home to birds of gray and red squirrels. Around 90 years ago, it was also home to the pine marten(松貂). The 0.5 meters animal was driven to dying out in England by 1926 because gamekeepers wanted to secure the safety of their game birds, according to The Guardian.
However, the martens thrived in Scotland, and the animals appear to be crossing back into England. A pine marten was spotted in Kielder Forest by John Hartshorne, a volunteer who monitors the red squirrel population in the forest, part of an effort to stop gray squirrels from further invading(入侵) the red squirrels’ territory.
The pine marten is one of the animals receiving a helping hand from Back from the Brink, one of the conservation groups working together to help save 20 species from dying out in England. Their efforts aim at helping the pine marten and other at-risk species.
Red squirrels are threatened by invasive gray squirrels, which out-compete the native squirrels for food and pass on a deadly virus. Martens keep gray squirrel numbers in check, especially since the invasive animals aren’t used to having a predator like the pine marten around. A 2018 study found that the presence of pine martens can be enough to push the gray squirrel population out of an area. So the pine marten returning to Kielder is a win-win: The pine marten returns to part of its historic range and by doing so, helps red squirrels continue to survive.
24.Why was the pine marten forced to leave Northumberland?
A. To attract more hunters.
B. To protect local animals.
C. To keep game birds safe.
D To keep game birds from hunters.
25.What does the underlined word “thrived” in Paragraph 2 probably mean?
A. Died out slowly.
B. Evolved rapidly.
C. Had difficulty adapting.
D. Increased in population.
26. What is John Hartshorne’s duty according to Paragraph 2?
A. To help the pine marten to thrive.
B. To free the red squirrels of danger.
C. To monitor the population of birds.
D. To stop gray squirrels from dying out.
27. The last paragraph mainly talks about .
A. the role of the pine marten
B. the importance of a 2018 study
C. the promising future of red squirrels
D. the harmful effects of gray squirrels
Being stuck behind crowds of slow walkers when you’re in a hurry is one of the most annoying things. But now, Lakeside Shopping Centre in Essex, one of the UK’s largest shopping malls, has introduced its very own fast lane(通道) for shoppers in a hurry, aiming to help impatient shoppers avoid slow walkers and the anger that goes with them.
The Lakeside Shopping Center in Essex has introduced a 720-foot “fast lane” reserved for fast walkers only, just in time for the Christmas rush. The center’s management team said: “the lane will help the shoppers who know where they want to go quickly and don’t want to get caught in behind unhurried shoppers at the busiest time of the year.”
The fast lane was introduced after a MasterCard survey found that 80 percent of consumers found slow walkers their biggest annoyance while shopping. The research also found that the average walking speed slowed down by 21 percent during the Christmas shopping period, as most shoppers spent more time window shopping during this period.
Gary Mortimer, an expert from the Queensland University of Technology, said he wasn’t surprised by the promotion about the launch of the fast lane, and thought the concept would appeal to shoppers all over the world. “Crowded parking lots and busy shopping centers tend to be two of the biggest complaints of shoppers over the festive season,” he said. “I think the fast lanes are a new approach. However, I suspect it will be a bit like fast lanes on the highway, so it might end up being more trouble than its worth.”
The MasterCard survey also identified the four most common types of shoppers. They include “Skaters”－the 31 percent of shoppers who try and make their way through crowds politely, “Dodgers”－the 51 percent of customers who move down the paths to avoid slow walkers, “Bulldozers”－the 11 percent who push their way through crowds, and “Tutters”－the l5 percent who express their frustrations to slow walkers.
28.The fast lane is intended for the shoppers who .
A. can’t move quickly because of physical disabilities
B. buy things on their shopping lists quickly
C. take their time to do window shopping
D. want to leave the mall quickly
29. What is Gary Mortimer’s attitude to the fast lane?
A. Supportive.
B. Indifferent.
C. Critical.
D. Objective.
30. Who patiently moves behind a slow crowd?
A. Skaters.
B. Dodgers.
C. Bulldozers.
D. Tutters.
31. What is the main idea of this passage?
A. Shopping can be annoying sometimes.
B. How to avoid “slow walkers” when sho pping.
C. The problems that shopping centers face during busy holidays.
D. The shopping mall creates the fast lane to avoid “slow walkers”.
D
Ladies, if you find yourselves wandering an unknown city with a man who is questioning your directional abilities, don’t doubt yourselves.
A recent small study published in the journal Psychological Science found that the longstanding theory that women have a more difficult time reading maps wasn’t true.
Historically, men have performed better than women in studies that tested their spatial(空间的）ability. But the leading study author Margaret Tarampi and a researcher from the University of California, Santa Barbara theorized that social influences had an effect on this outcome: The cultural belief that women are worse at reading maps could be seen as a stereotype(固有模式) threat, meaning women believe they’re bad at something, so they perform poorly as a result. The researchers also theorized that women performed better at skills that involve a social element. In other words, if reading a map means helping someone else, they might perform better.
Tarampi and her team tested both theories on undergraduate students at UCSB across three separate experiments. And, indeed, the results showed that men scored better than women only when they were mentioned the stereotype of male superiority before the test.
When the researchers did not mention it and gave a social context for reading the map, women’s scores improved across the board. Women also performed better when the test maps simply included human figures, rather than just random objects and landmarks.
So ladies, next time you struggle to figure out whether you should make a left or right at the Louvre, take out your tourist map with a healthy dose of confidence.
32.What is the purpose of the first paragraph?
A. To warn women of one of their shortcomings.
B. To introduce the topic of the passage.
C. To encourage women to read maps.
D. To state a social phenomenon.
33. Women are thought to be worse at reading maps because of ________.
A. a poor sense of direction
B. a lack of experience
C. a social stereotype
D. threats from others
34. Men performed better than women in the study when _________.
A. they were asked to help someone else by reading a map
B. they were informed of the stereotype before the test
C. the test maps simply included human figures
D. there were social elements in the map
35. What can be concluded from the passage?
A. Women can read maps as well as men.
B. Women are better drivers than men.
C. Women always have difficulty reading maps.
D. Women are better at spatial ability.
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。

Some people seem to have a skill for learning languages. They can pick up new vocabulary, master rules of grammar, and learn to write in the new language more quickly than others. 36 First of all, successful language learners are independent learners. They do not depend on the book or teacher. 37 They try to find the patterns and rules by themselves. They are good guessers who look for clues and form their own conclusions. When they guess wrong, they guess again. They try to learn from their mistakes.
38 Therefore, successful learners do not wait for a chance to use the language. They look for such a chance. They find people who speak the language and ask these people to correct them when they make a mistake. 39 They are not afraid to repeat what they hear or to say strange things. They are willing to make mistakes and try again. When communication is difficult, they can accept information that is inexact or incomplete. It is more important for them to learn to think in the language than to know the meaning of every word.
40 They want to learn the language because they are interested in the language and the people who speak it. It is necessary for them to learn the language in order to communicate with these people and to learn from them.
A.Successful language learning is active learning.
B.They will try their best to communicate with others.
C.They discover their own way to learn the language.
D.Here’s a study of the way children learn to speak.
E.What makes language learning so much easier for them?
F.They find it easy to practice using the language regularly.
G.Finally, successful language learners are learners with a purpose.
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。

Ajay Munot, a rich businessman in India, has built and donated 90 houses to the poor, instead of spending the money on a wedding for his daughter.
Munot had been 41 to spend $115,000 on his daughter Shreya’s wedding, but after42 with Shreya, he decided there was a better way to 43 all that money, which was to help those 44 .
They both agreed that providing the poor with their own houses was the 45 idea. Munot began 46 90 houses in a land belonging to him. On the big day, the bride and groom were the ones who handed the keys to the newly built 47 to the carefully selected persons.
In order to qualify for a new home, people needed to 48 some standards—they had to be poor, and didn’t suffer from alcohol, drug or gambling addiction. The few 49 selected didn’t just get a roof over their heads, but also 50 to electricity and clean drinking water, things that they could only 51 before.
As for Shreya, she said that her father’s 52 is the greatest wedding gift he could have given her. “I am very happy with the 53 we made and consider it the biggest gift for my wedding.”
The 90 houses measure 12 by 20 square feet, feature two windows and two doors, and have all been 54 red and white. They’re 55 by Western standards, but for their 56 owners, they are more than they had ever hoped for.
Ajay Munot told reporters that all 57 businessmen should do something similar for their children’s weddings, 58 wasting the money.
“This is a new chapter in history and I hope that the same 59 will be followed by other rich communities,” he said, “We have some 60 towards our society.”
41.A. planning B. inspiring C. managing D. pretending
42.A. arguing B. talking C. sharing D. walking
43.A. save B. cost C. earn D. spend
44.A. with tears B. in need C. in particular D. on time
45.A. worst B. least C. best D. most
46.A. constructing B. destroying C. buying D. decorating
47.A. gardens B. yards C. houses D. rooms
48.A. achieve B. make C. challenge D. meet
49.A. faithful B. lucky C. kind D. poor
50.A. approach B. entrance C. access D. solution
51.A. dream of B. put up with C. worry about D. show off
52.A. loyalty B. honesty C. belief D. kindness
53.A. regret B. decision C. comment D. progress
54.A. painted B. washed C. built D. discovered
55.A. basic B. high C. good D. enough
56.A. old B. exhausted C. new D. negative
57.A. healthy B. wealthy C. nice D. careful
58.A. regardless of B. but for C. out of D. instead of
59.A. situation B. theory C. guidance D. concept
60.A. rights B. attitudes C. responsibilities D. affairs
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。

The Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macau Bridge is a series of bridges and tunnels 61 connect the west side of Hong Kong to Macau and the city of Zhuhai, which are 62 (situate) on the west side of the Pearl River Delta. With its length, it will become one of the 63 (landmark) within the area.
The bridge 64 (benefit) the economic development of the whole of the Delta. For Hong Kong, the project will enable the city to continue 65 (it) status as an international aviation and shipping centre. The Bridge will also help realize the strategic benefits of 66 (promote) the social-economic development of the western Pearl River. In linking up Hong Kong, Macau and Zhuhai, the bridge will form a systematic regional transport network and provide an overland link. This link will 67 (full) shorten the travelling time 68 the eastern and western sides of the southern tip of the Pearl River Delta. 69 (fast) economic cooperation between Hong Kong and the region is expected with the increasing flows of people, goods and even capital. With closer economic tie to its neighbouring region, Hong Kong can play 70 leading role in driving the economic development in South China.
第四部分改错写作（共两节，满分35分）
第一节短文改错（共10小题; 每小题1分，满分10分）
假定英语课上老师要求同桌之间交换修改作文，请你修改你同桌写的以下作文。

作文中共有10处语言错误，每句中最多有两处。

每处错误仅涉及一个单词的增加、删除或修改。

增加：在缺词处加一个漏字符号（∧）并在其下面写出该加的词。

删除：在错的词下划一横线，并在该词下面写出修改后的词。

修改：在错的词下划一横线，并在该词下面写出修改的词。

注意：1.每处错误及其修改均仅限一词；
2.只允许修改10处，多者（从第11处起）不计分。

This morning I happened to meet a foreigner when I was taking walk in the park. It was a good chance for me to practise my spoken English, but I went up to him, introduced himself in English and expressed my wish to have a talk with him. In my surprise, he just stared at me, looking puzzling. I thought I had not made myself understand, so I repeated again what I had said. But he just said anything that I didn’t understand. I suddenly realize he was not an English speaker! Not all foreigner speak English.
第二节书面表达（满分25分）
假定你是李华，你的外国朋友Lucy来信说，她发现中国人很喜欢红色，但是不确定中国人在什么场合下会使用红色。

请你用英语给她写一封回信，告诉她中国人对于红色的理解和使用情况。

要点如下：
1. 红色的象征意义；
2. 使用红色的场合；
3. 使用红色的一些禁忌。

注意:
1.词数100左右;
2.可以适当增加细节,以使行文连贯。

Dear Lucy,
I am glad to receive your letter.________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________
Best wishes!
Yours,
Li Hua
宜宾市高2016级高三第一次诊断测试题
英语参考答案及评分意见
第一部分（共20小题；每小题1.5分，满分30分）
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第三部分（共20小题；每小题1.5分，满分30分）
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第四部分
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第二节书面表达（满分25分）
One possible version
Dear Lucy,
I am glad to receive your letter. You mentioned we Chinese prefer red but you were at a loss about when to use it. Here, I will tell you something about it.
We do like red, because red stands for happiness and good fortune in our culture. Therefore, People wear red clothes and hang red lanterns in the Spring Festival. And senior citizens even give their grandchildren some lucky money in red envelopes. Besides, young couples also dress red on their traditional weddings.
However, be sure to avoid wearing red clothes during some sad events, such as attending funerals or visiting patients.
I hope my explanations will be of use for you.
Best wishes!
Yours,
Lihua
一、评分原则
1.本题总分为25分，按5档次给分。

2.评分时，先根据文章的内容和语言初步确定其所属档次，然后以该档次的要求来衡量，确定或调整档次，最后给分。

3.评分时，应注意的主要内容为：内容要点、应用词汇和语法的准确性、上下文的连贯性及语言的得体性。

4.拼写与标点符号是语言准确性的一个方面，评分时，应视其对交际的影响程度予以考试。

5.如书写较差，以至影响交际，将分数降低一个档次。

二、内容要点：
1.写信的缘由；
2.中国人对于红色的理解；
3.使用红色的场合；
4.使用红色的一些禁忌。

三、要点认定：
1.考生必须有较完整的句子表达出要点。

如只有关键词而无主谓结构，不可视为要点写出。

2.围绕要点的发挥，如有语言错误，则扣语言分。

四、为了操作方便，按表达要点的多少和使用语言的情况，划分为五个档次，列表说明如下：
1.原
则上应
按照考
生所表
达的要
点数归
档。

如
语言错误多，可降一档，如语言表达较好，可打该档最高分或上升一档。

2.在同一档次内，根据语言错误的多少确定五个分值。

1—2个错误，取该档次分值的高线。

3—4个错误，取该档次分值的中线。

5个错误，取该档次分值的低线。

6个以上降一档，10个左右错误取其降档后的低线。

录音材料原文：
Text 1
W:Todd,it must be you that ate my cake again.
M:No.I am innocent,Mom.It is clear that the cat has eaten it!Look,here is a paw print.
Text2
W:Can I try another pair of shoes,please?These are too small,and I don’t like the color.
M:Certainly.Those are size8,so I will get you a size9with a different color.
Text3
M:Julia,you are late again.What’s the reason this time?Your grandma was sick again?
W:No,sir.The bus I took got in an accident,so I had to walk here.
Text4
M:I know you’re going to be disappointed,but I wanted to tell you that we chose Fiona to be the lead.She’s got a little more experience with Shakespeare,and she’s also the right
body type for the role.
W:Well,this has got to be the first time I didn’t get a part because I’m too thin!
Text5
W:Can I help you,sir?
M:Yes,I would like to check in,please.
W:No problem.Would you like help with your bags?
M:No,thank you.I only have one small bag.
Text6
W:Hi,Jerry.I am so upset!
M:What’s wrong,May?
W:I just found out that I failed last week’s math test!I only got59%of the questions right.I studied so hard for it!
M:That’s too bad.I only got a79%.Good thing70%is a passing grade.We should study together for the next test.
W:Definitely!I really want to raise my grade.Let’s start tomorrow!
Text
M:How do you like your new school,Kathy?
W:Great.I’m making a lot of friends.
M:Really?
W:Yes…like Jim,Gary,Alice,and many others.
M:Which Alice?
W:She is the one from the small town,and she dances very well.We all call her Little Miss Sunshine.
M:Why do you call her that? W:Because she is very beautiful.Many people love to play with her.
M:Is she younger than you?
W:No.She is the same age as me.She’s also five.Jane is the youngest in our class.She is only four years old.
M:Then who is the oldest?
W:I don’t know.But I know Jim is the tallest and Bob is the strongest in our class.
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W:Dale,you can’t imagine what happened to me.It was so magical.
M:What happened,Cindy?
W:Do you remember the secret I whispered to you yesterday?
M:You mean the dream you had the other night?
W:Yes.
M:It was so ridiculous.
W:But it came true today.I really found100dollars on the ground this morning.
M:How strange!I doubted whether it could ever happen.
W:So did I.Words can’t express what I felt then!
M:What are you going to do with the money?
W:I have no idea.What about having a big meal this evening?
M:I think you’d better think about the person who lost the money.
W:Hmm…you are right.What should I do,then?
M:Why not put up a Lost and Found notice?
W:I couldn’t agree more.
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M:Hey,Amy!What’re you doing over there?
W:Trying to finish my homework!
M:Aw,come on!It’s a Saturday night!Who wants to do homework on the weekend?
W:I have to!I’m so behind in my classes.If I don’t catch up this weekend,I’m in trouble!
M:You can’t be getting much work done.We have the TV on really loud.I know you just want to come watch the program with us.I see you looking over here all the time,trying
to find out what’s happening.
W:Yeah,I can’t concentrate very well.My homework isn’t as interesting as that show!
M:We could go into another room and watch it…
W:No,I’ll just go find a quiet place to study.
M:Why don’t you just take a little break?If you watch the show first,you’ll probably be able to do your homework better.
W:Why would that work?
M:Then you won’t be thinking about the program as much.You won’t be wondering how it ends.
W:You’re right.I guess I won’t fight it.I really want to watch the show.I’ll just get up very early tomorrow to finish my homework.
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Halloween is celebrated every year. But just how and when did this custom happen? Is it just
a harmless celebration? The word “Halloween” actually has its origins in the Catholic Church. It comes from a change of All Hallows Eve. All Hallows Day, or All Saint’s Day, November 1, is a Catholic day. But
in the 5th century BC, summer officially ended on October 31. It was believed that, on that day, the spirits of all those who had died throughout the year would come back in search of living bodies for the next year. It was believed to be their only hope for the after life. Naturally, the living did not want to be taken away. So on the night of October 31, villagers would put out the fires in their homes, to make them cold and unwanted. They would then dress up in all manners of strange customs and noisily walked around the neighborhood, being as wild as possible in order to frighten away spirits looking for living bodies. Some accounts tell of how they would burn someone as sort of a lesson to the spirits.。