高2014届绵阳二诊英语试题及答案

绵阳市高中2014届第二次诊断性考试英语第Ⅰ卷（选择题，共90分）第一部分：英语知识运用(共两节,满分40分)第一节：语法和词汇知识（共10小题;每小题1分，满分10分）从A，B，C，D四个选项中，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。

1. — What do you think of the idea, Jack?— ______ ! I can’t expect a better one.A. Just so-soB. All rightC. PerfectD. Glad to hear that2. ______ Mr. Li is now waiting for you on ______ first floor.A. A; aB. The; aC. The; /D. A; the3. Just wait here, ______ you can hang around for a while. Your turn is half an hour away.A. o rB. soC. butD. and4. Tom won the game, ______ was really beyond his wildest dream.A. thatB. whichC. itD. what5. Our teachers often suggest we ______ take it easy when facing any difficulty.A. hadB. couldC. wouldD. should6. Playing computer games ______ much of his time.A. picks upB. takes upC. gets upD. comes up7. There is no doubt ______ they did a completely bad job at that very moment.A. whichB. whetherC. howD. that8. ______ with it, the worried person at last smiled.A. SatisfiedB. SatisfyingC. Having satisfiedD. Being satisfying9. It’ll be only a few days ______ the Spring Festival comes round.A. afterB. sinceC. beforeD. when10. Peter received an e-mail just now ______ his uncle would come to see him.A. sayingB. saidC. saysD. to say第二节完形填空（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、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。

I walked into the grocery store, not really wanting to buy anything. I just wanted to stay there quietly —the pain of losing my 11 was still too great. And this supermarket held so many sweet 12 . He often came with me, and always bought me yellow roses.Standing 13 the meat, I searched for the perfect small steak 14 myhusband used to love it. 15 a woman came up beside me. I watched as she picked up a large pack of T-bone steaks, dropped them in her basket, 16 , and then put them back. She turned to go and once again 17 for the pack of steaks. She saw me 18 her and she smiled. “My husband loves T-bone steaks, but they are so expensive.”“M y husband 19 away eight days ago,” I told her, and 20 to control the sadness in my voice, “Buy him the T-bone steaks. And 21 every moment you have together.”22 by my words, she placed the steaks in her basket and walked away 23 . But several minutes later she came towards me again, 24 a package in her arms. She was 25 the brightest smile I had ever seen.As she 26 , I saw what she held. “These are for you,” she placed three beautiful yellow roses in my hands. I wanted to tell her what the roses 27 for me, but, unable to speak, only watching her walking away.Looking down at the roses, I wondered 28 she knew it. Suddenly the answer seemed so 29 . I wasn’t alone. There were 30 many people caring for me and willing to help me. Just be thankful for what you have and who you are.11. A. father B. brother C. husband D. son12. A. groceries B. memories C. flowers D. dreams13. A. by B. for C. beyond D. against14. A. even if B. in case C. until D. since15. A. Actually B. Suddenly C. Instantly D. Hopefully16. A. missed B. suffered C. doubted D. hesitated17. A. reached B. searched C. sent D. paid18. A. f ollowing B. helping C. watching D. stopping19. A. broke B. cleared C. moved D. passed20. A. d ecided B. fought C. offered D. pretended21. A. f orget B. recover C. treasure D. imagine22. A. Surprised B. Embarrassed C. Panicked D. Frightened23. A. softly B. violently C. silently D. wildly24. A. fastening B. carrying C. picking D. opening25. A. covering B. rolling C. spreading D. wearing26. A. approached B. turned C. continued D. bent27. A. smelled B. tasted C. collected D. meant28. A. what B. how C. whether D. when29. A. accidental B. strange C. obvious D. funny30. A. s till B. just C. even D. also第二部分阅读理解（共两节，满分50分）第一节（共20小题；每小题2分，满分40分）根据短文内容，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。

AWe all have our ways of marking time. As a photographer, my life is measured from one story to the next. My oldest son was born in the middle of a long story about the Endangered Species Act. My daughter came along with a pack of gray wolves.Twenty stories later, though, it’s the story in Alaska that I’ll remember best. It was the story about the loss of wilderness — and the story during which my wife Kathy got c ancer. That’s the one that made time stand still. I stopped taking pictures on the day when she found that tumor (肿瘤). Cruelly, it was Thanksgiving. By Christmas, she had become very weak. Some days she was so sick she couldn’t watch TV.Early examination saves time. But ours was not early. By the time you can feel it yourself, it’s often bigger than the doctor want it to be.Cancer is a thief. It steals time. Our days are already short with worry. Then comes this terrible disease, unfair as storm at harvest time. But cancer also has the power to change us, for good. We learn to simplify, enjoying what we have instead of feeling sorry for what we don’t. Cancer even made me a better father. My work had made me a stranger to my three kids. But now I pay attention to what really matters. This is not a race. This is a new way of life and new way of seeing, all from the cancer.In the end each of us has so little time. We have less of it than we can possibly imagine. And even though it turns out that Kathy’s cancer has not spread, and her prognosis (诊断) is good, we try to make it all count now, enjoying every part of every day.I’ve picked up my camera again. I watch the sky, searching for beautiful light. When winter storms come, Kathy and I gather our children and take the time to catch snowflakes (雪花) on our tongues. After all, this is good. This is what we’re living for.31. As a photographer, the author used to ______.A. leave his daughter with a pack of gray wolvesB. express his love for his family in a special wayC. miss a great many important historical momentsD. devote much more to his career than his family32. Why did the author decide to stop taking pictures?A. To cure his own disease.B. To spend more time with his wife.C. To seek a better position.D. To leave the wilderness alone.33. What is the biggest change the cancer has brought to the author?A. He treasured every bit of time with his family.B. He has become a stranger to his children.C. He takes his work more seriously.D. He focuses more on medical care.34. The author and his family catch snowflakes on their tongues probably because ______.A. the snowflakes taste very goodB. snowflakes are what they feed onC. they regard that as a way to enjoy lifeD. there is beautiful light in the snowflakesBYou put a great deal of effort into reaching the college of your choice. It’s time to get started. Bu t what’s next? Beginning college can be an exciting but awkward time. Follow these tips to adjust to your new life rapidly and make the most of your college experience.●To save time and money, use the college’s bus system. Taking the bus to school is qui ck, easy and free in most college towns. You won’t have to locate or afford a place to park either. It’s also a good way to be environmentally aware.●Save pennies on books by waiting until class starts. You might not even need all of the recommended books. New textbooks cost an arm and a leg. Try buying used textbooks —it’s a surefire way to save money and serves the purpose as well.●Do never look at college life as an endless series of parties and social activities. But there is a whole lot more to c ollege if you’re serious about graduating. Having a good college experience is all about balancing work and fun.●Be aware that your living environment can largely affect your academic success. If the dorm doesn’t suit you, consider living at home with your family or renting your own apartment. The best location for your studies isn’t always your dorm. Find a quiet area, like the library, to do your work. Alternatively, buy some headphones that block out noise.●Be mindful of your diet. Make healthy food choices and watch what you eat. Avoid foods that are processed or high in sugar. The “freshman 15” is real. Many college students gain at least 15 pounds during their freshmen year.●While electives (选修课) can be helpful when figuring out your major, you shouldn’t entirely rely on them. Clubs and other organizations exist around. Get involved. Make sure, though, that you still have time to study. Having too much on your plate can hurt your grades.35. Which of the following ideas can be financially wise?A. Driving your own car.B. Buying used books.C. Renting an apartment.D. Attending activities.36. In the text, freshmen are repeatedly warned against ______.A. academic failuresB. physical problemsC. traffic accidentsD. social activities37. The “freshman 15” tells the fact that some freshmen ______.A. attend limited activities on campusB. have little regular physical exerciseC. focus less on their academic workD. take relaxed attitudes to their diets38. The underlined phrase “having too much on your plate” probably refers to _____.A. using too much money for mealsB. eating too many unhealthy foodsC. taking part in too many after-class activitiesD. taking an elective that has too many studentsCIT COULD HAPPEN TO YOUMany people think there is no need to take special care over home security.“I’m all right, I’m insured (保险)”Maybe—if you’re fully insured. Even then you can never recover the real value you place on your possessions. But you can’t insure against the upset and unhappiness that we all feel if our homes are torn apart by some stranger, our windows and doors broken, our preciouspossessions ruined.“It won’t happen to me”Won’t it? A home is broken into eve ry minute or so of the day. The thefts of all kinds, including cars and property stolen from cars, happen twice as frequently.“I’ve nothing worth stealing”You may think not. But in fact everyone has something worth a thief’s attention. And we all have th ings of special value to us even if they’re worth little or nothing in cash terms.“I’m just a tenant (房客) here”The thief doesn’t care whether you’re a tenant or an owner-occupier. You’re just as likely to be robbed. Have a word with the owner of the house if you think extra locks andfastenings are necessary.“They’ll get in anyway”Most thieves are on the lookout for easy jobs. They are soon discouraged by houses they can’t get into in any quick and easy way. So it’s worth taking care.“This booklet will help you”It’s based on the practical experience of police forces throughout the country. Most of the suggestions will cost you only a few minutes extra time and thought. A few may involve some expense, but this is small compared with the loss and unhappiness you mightotherwise suffer.If you are in doubt, ask for free advice from the Crillle Prevention Officer at yourlocal police station.39. Why do you still need to protect your possessions when you’ve already insured them?A. You tend to undervalue your possessions.B. You cannot insure against damage to property.C. A robbery can affect your moods at home.D. It takes a long time to recover your belongings.40. What should a tenant do if he is worried about the security of his home?A. Fix new locks on all the doors.B. Discuss the matter with the owner.C. Check it up with the police.D. Keep careful watch of the house.41. The advertisement says that most thieves ______.A. prefer stealing from officesB. like causing a lot of damageC. break into any places they desireD. get prevented by perfect guard equipment42. This advertisement aims to influence people who ______.A. have little sense of securityB. are not properly insuredC. are worried about home securityD. have their houses broken intoDIn the second half of each year, many powerful storms are born in the tropical Atlantic and Caribbean seas. Of these, only about a half a dozen generate the strong, circling winds of 75 miles per hour or more that give them hurricane status, and several usually make their way to the coast. There they cause millions of dollars of damage, and bring death to large numbers of people.The great storms that hit the coast start as innocent circling disturbances (气旋) hundreds —even thousands —of miles out to sea. As they travel aimlessly over water warmed by the summer sun, they are carried westward by the trade winds. When conditions are just right, warm, moist (潮湿的) air flows in at the bottom of such a disturbance, moves upward through it and comes out at the top. In the process, the moisture in this warm air produces rain, and with it the heat that is switched to energy in the form of strong winds. As the heat increases, the young hurricane begins to turn around in a counter-clockwise motion (反时针方向).The average life of a hurricane is only about nine days, but it contains almost more power than we can imagine. The energy in the heat released (释放) by a hurricane’s rainfall in a single day would satisfy the entire electrical needs of the United States for more than six months.Water, rather than wind, is the main source of death and destroying in a hurricane. A typical hurricane brings 6-to-12-inch downpours resulting in sudden floods. Worst of all is the powerful movement of the sea —the mountains of water moving toward the low-pressure hurricane center. The water level rises as much as 15 feet above normal as it moves toward shore.43. An ordinary tropical storm is called a hurricane when ______.A.it occurs in the Caribbean seasB. its winds reach 75 miles per hourC. it makes its way to the coastlineD. its winds begin to circle on the sea44. What is the worst thing about hurricane?A. The rough water.B. The violent winds.C. The heat it gives out.D. The length of its life.45. What does the third paragraph mainly talk about?A. The hurricane is extraordinarily powerful.B. The hurricane is used to generate electricity.C. The hurricane can otherwise offer an unusual sight.D. The hurricane can give people an unforgettable experience.46. The counter-clockwise movement of the hurricane is caused by ______.A. the low-pressure area in the center of the stormB. the force of waves of waterC. the increasing heatD. the trade windsEI am a strong believer that if a child is raised with approval (准允), he learns to love himself and will be successful in his own way. Several weeks ago, I was doing homework with my son in the third grade and he kept standing up from his chair to go over the math lines. I kept asking him to sit down, telling him that he would concentrate better. He sat but seconds later, as if he didn’t even notice he was doing it, he got up again. I was getting frustrated (受挫), but then it hit me. I started noticing his answers were much quicker and accurate when he stood up. Could he be more absorbed while standing up?This made me start questioning myself and what I had been raised to believe. I was raised to believe that a quiet, calm child was a sure way to success. This child would have the willpower to study hard, get good grades and become someone important in life.Now those same people perhaps come to realize that their kids are born with their own sets of DNA and personality qualities, and all you can do is loving and accepting them. As parents, throughout their growing years and beyond that, we need to be our kids’best cheerleaders, guiding them and helping them find their way.I have stopped asking my son to sit down and concentrate. Obviously, he is concentrating just in his own way and not mine. We need to learn to accept our kids’ ways of doing things. Some way may have worked for me but doesn’t mean we need to carry it through generations. There is nothing sweeter than being personal and unique (独特的). It makes us free and happy and that’s just the way I want my kids to live their own life.47. Time and again the author got his son seated in order to make him ______.A. work fastB. go politeC. stay relaxedD. keep attentive48. The underlined “it” (in the first paragraph) probably refers to ______.A. his son’s doing better while standing upB. his failure in keeping his son under controlC. his own experience as a school boyD. his disappointment with his active child49. By this passage, the author attempts to tell other parents to ______.A. correct their kids’ manners from the early agesB. respect and trust their kids’ ways of behaviorsC. develop a good relationship with their childrenD. guarantee their children’s freedom at home50. Which of the following would be the best title of the passage?A. Parental help with teens’ studyB. Adult influence on teen growthC. Kids’ success in their own stylesD. Friendship between generations第二节（共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分）根据对话内容，从对话后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。