凉山州2013届高中毕业班第二次诊断性测试 英语试题

英语试题卷 第 1 页（共 8 页） 第第 I 卷卷 (选择题选择题，共共 90 分分) 第一部分第一部分 英语知识运用英语知识运用 第一节第一节 单项填空单项填空（共共 10 小题小题；每小题每小题 1 分分，满分满分 10 分分） 从每题所给的从每题所给的 4 个选项中选出最佳选项个选项中选出最佳选项。 1. I guess the key to the problem is the choice “A”. _ A. Thats it. B. Thats great. C. Thats OK. D. Thats all right. 2. How _Jenny was! A. a nice girl B. nice girl C. a girl nice D. nice a girl 3. Life is like riding a bicycle. _ your balance, you must keep moving. A. Keeping B. To keep C. Keep D. Being kept 4. _, Scarlett never seems able to do the work satisfactorily. A. Try as hard she will B. Trying hard as she will C. Try hard as she will D. Trying as hard she will 5. More water and the young trees _. A. couldnt have died B. neednt have died C. shouldnt have died D. mustnt have died 6. Americans _ sent a message to the world _ they have never been just a collection of red states and blue states. A. who; that B. /; / C. /; that D. that; what 7. Nobody but the workers here and those who are invited _into the studio. A. are admitted B. are admitting C. is admitted D. is admitting 8. _ positive intentions, you feel more empowered and more like a “victor” than a “victim”. A. With focused on B. A focus on C. With focusing on D. With a focus on 9. Williams takes _encouraging when so many students attend his lecture. A. it by B. it as C. by it D. as it 10. Dont go out, please. Its raining heavily outside. _. I have to meet my brother at the airport. A. Yes, I will B. Yes, I wont C. No, I will D. No, I wont 第二节第二节 完形填空完形填空（共共 20 小题小题；每小题每小题 1.5 分分，满分满分 30 分分） 从每题所给的从每题所给的 4 个选项中选出最佳选项个选项中选出最佳选项， 使补足后的短文意思通顺使补足后的短文意思通顺、 前后连贯前后连贯、 结构完整结构完整。 英语试题卷 第 2 页（共 8 页） Several years ago, Brian Dyson, CEO of Coca Cola Enterprises, spoke of the relation of work to ones other obligations: Imagine life as a(n) 11 in which you are juggling(玩杂耍) some five balls in the air. You 12 them work, family, health, friends and spirit and youre keeping all of these in the air. You will soon understand that 13 is a rubber ball. If you 14 it, it will bounce back. But 15 four balls family, health, friends and spirit are made of 16 . If you drop one of these, they will be irrevocably scuffed (不可改变地磨损), marked, nicked, 17 or even shattered (破碎). They will never be the 18 . You must understand that and struggle for balance in your life. How? Dont weaken your worth by 19 yourself with others. It is because we are different that each of us is special. Dont 20 your goals by what other people think important. Only you know what is best for you. Dont take for 21 the things closest to your heart. Hold onto them 22 as they would be your life, for 23 them, life is meaningless. Dont give up when you still have something to give. Nothing is really over until 24 you stop trying. Dont 25 love out of your life by saying its impossible to find. The quickest way to receive love is to give it; the fastest way to 26 love is to hold it too tightly; and the best way to keep love is to give it wings. Dont be 27 to learn. Knowledge is 28 , but a treasure you can always carry easily. Life is not a race, but a journey to enjoy each step of the way. 29 is history, Tomorrow is a mystery and Today is a(n) 30 : thats why we call it “The Present”. 11. A. activity B. match C. game D. aim 12. A. find B. name C. make D. have 13. A. work B. spirit C. family D. friends 14. A. drop B. break C. throw D. hit 15. A. others B. other C. another D. the other 16. A. rubber B. glass C. wood D. air 17. A. disappeared B. vanished C. shocked D. damaged 18. A. ones B. ball C. same D. used 19. A. comparing B. connecting C. reminding D. calling 20. A. require B. set C. let D. put 21. A. granted B. ordered C. fixed D. it 22. A. lightly B. tightly C. smoothly D. funny 23. A. along with B. both of C. without D. out of 24. A. the first B. while C. that D. the moment 25. A. get B. set C. shut D. ask for 26. A. accept B. leave C. get D. lose 27. A. afraid B. confused C. late D. sad 28. A. heavy B. everything C. money D. weightless 29. A. History B. Yesterday C. Time D. Life 30. A. appeal B. gift C. astonishment D. wonder 第二部分第二部分 阅读理解阅读理解 第一节第一节 阅读理解阅读理解（共共 20 小题小题；每小题每小题 2 分分，满分满分 40 分分） 阅读下列短文阅读下列短文，从每题所给的四个选项从每题所给的四个选项（A、B、C 和和 D）中中，选择最佳答案选择最佳答案，并在答题并在答题 卡上将该项涂黑卡上将该项涂黑。 A Dont Ban Exams While a new school term is about to begin, perhaps we should reconsider the matter of examinations. In July, two writers praised the cancellation of exams because they believe “test dont tell the whole story”. 英语试题卷 第 3 页（共 8 页） As a teacher who has worked in four countries, I have had the experience that a student who earns good marks is generally a good student, and that a students final mark in a subject is usually an average of the years work. Of course there are exceptions, but they do not have the frequency that would give an unfair picture of a students ability. The simple fact is that proper class work, diligent exam studies and good marks are almost certain indicators of a students future performance. The opposite, almost certainly, incompetence. There is no acceptable substitute for competition and examination of quality. How can teachers and future officials determine what a student has learned and remembered? Should we simply take the students word for it? Any institution that “liberates” students from fair and formal exams is misguided if not ignorant. And surely the graduates of such institutions will lack trustworthiness, not to mention being rejected by foreign universities for post graduates or other studies. When all is said and done, I sense that a fear of failure and a fear of unpleasant comparison with others is at the bottom of most ban exam talk. Excellence and quality fear nothing. On the contrary, they seek competition. 31. What does the underlined word “cancellation” in the first paragraph mean ? A. A decision to support something. B. A plan to do something. C. A decision to stop something from happening. D. A decision that has already been arranged. 32. Which is NOT mentioned in the passage? A. The writer has worked in four countries. B. All the students are afraid of exams. C. Diligent exam studies and good marks are almost certain indicators of a students future performance. D. Any institution that “liberates” students from fair and formal exams is misguided if not ignorant. 33. Which is NOT right according to the passage? A. Some people believe that test cant tell the whole story. B. Nothing can take the place of exams. C. All the students will get good marks in the exams. D. Excellence and quality fear nothing. 34. The writer writes this passage to _. A. tell people that exams cant be cancelled B. blame the two writers C. persuade the two writers D. tell a story B Mrs. Brown was tired after her days shopping in London, so she went into a restaurant for a cup of tea before catching the train home. When she had ordered her tea, she suddenly remembered that she had to buy some medicine for her husband, who had a cough. “Is there a chemists near here?” she asked the waiter. “Yes, madam. Its only about three minutes walk away. Turn right when you go out of the restaurant, then take the second turning on the left. Youll find a big chemists about a hundred yards up the roads on the right hand side. It closes at five, but if you hurry, youll just get there in time.” Mrs. Brown followed the waiters direction carefully and found the chemists shop without any difficulty. She bought the cough mixture and started to make her way back to the restaurant. She had left all her shopping there. But after she had walked for about ten minutes and there was still no sign of the restaurant, she realized that she must have made a mistake. Then a policeman camp up and asked if he could help. Mrs. Brown explained what had happed. “Well, first of all,” said the policeman, “we had better go back as far as the chemists.” “Now,” suggested the policeman, when they got to the chemists, “lets go in this direction. It leads to the main road, where we shall probably find your restaurant.” 英语试题卷 第 4 页（共 8 页） When they reached the main road, the policeman said, “I think youll find the restaurant, along there, on the opposite side of the road.” Mrs. Brown said, “Thanks very much. I cant understand how I went wrong.” The policeman said with a smile, “Its quite easy to get lost in a big city like London.” 35. What did Mrs. Brown do in London at that time? She . A. did her shopping there B. spent her holidays there C. went to a chemists for her cough D. paid a visit to the famous city 36. At the chemists shop. Mrs. Brown . A. bought some chemicals B. paid for some mixture for her husbands disease C. bought some medicine for herself D. wanted to call on the chemist 37. Having bought some medicine, Mrs. Brown hurried to . A. return home B. go to the station C. go to a policeman D. make her way to where she had stayed for tea 38. Why did the policeman say “Its quite easy to get lost in a big city like London”? A. To remind her of the large size of London. B. To warn her not to be so careless next time. C. To comfort her. D. To tell her that he cant help her any more. C Barack Obama has never been shy about comparing himself with Abraham Lincoln. He did so when he announced his presidential election in Illinois, where both he and Lincoln served in the legislature (立法机关). “The life of a tall, thin, self-made Springfield lawyer tells us that a different future is possible.” Obama said. “He tells us that there is power in words and that is power in conviction (信仰).” Such comparisons have continued on big and small occasions, but the most important similarity, in Obamas mind, is how he plans to govern if elected. Obama says he admires Doris Kearns Goodwins wonderful Lincoln biography, Team of Rivals. “He talks about it all the time.” says a top assistant. “He is particularly interested in the idea that Lincoln successfully won the hearts of many people who had run against him for President; some of them even disagree with him firmly.” “The lesson is that you shouldnt let your hatred get in the way of hiring absolutely the best people.” says Obama. “I think American people are practical and so I have an interest in casting a wide net, seeking out people with a wide range of expert knowledge, including Republicans, for the highest positions in the government . “I dont want to have people who just agree with me.” He says, “I want people who are continually pushing me forward and Id be very interested in having those sorts of Republicans in my government. especially people who can speed up a responsible and logical conclusion to the Iraq war. 39. According to Barack Obama, the biggest similarity between Lincoln and himself in . A. they both lived in Illinois B. they served in the same office C. both of them are black D. they have the same idea in governing 40. Obama is willing to cooperate with those who disagree with him because . A. he is interested in Republicans ideas B. he doesnt want to show his hatred to the public C. they have the highest positions in the government D. they may push him to make right decisions 41. The author wrote the passage to . A. compare Obama and Lincoln B. help Obama to win more support C. tell us something about Obama D. announce Obamas political ideas 42. What can we infer from the passage? A. Obama is a member of the Republicans. B. The passage was written after the presidential election. C. Doris Goodwin is one of Obamas assistants. D. In the end Lincoln was able to get the support of the people who once hated him. 英语试题卷 第 5 页（共 8 页） D Beginning college is exciting: new ideas to explore, new challenges to be met and many decisions to be made. Your future begins here. However, you will find college life is different from your previous school environment. Many of us can be easily overwhelmed (压垮) by the details of running a well-balanced life. While some of us may have the know-how, I guess there are more of us who can benefit from learning about the experiences of others who have walked the college halls before you. The following you may find of use about life on campus. Plan well. There are so many new things to do at a new college or university. Give yourself time to make new friends and become familiar with the campus, but dont forget why you are there. Give some time for social activities and manage your time wisely. If you dont have a “system” for planning your time now (like a day timer, a computer date book), get one. Most of all, dont depend on your memory. Dont miss the guidelines. The restrictions, rules and regulations of all kinds can usually be found in your student handbook. Consider them well-balanced food for thought. What dates are important? What pieces of paper need to be handed in? What can /cant you do in class? What can /cant you do in your student residence (住处)? Who has right for what? What do you need to complete to graduate? Write the word “STUDY” on the walls of your bedroom and bathroom, and maybe it will help to write it on a piece of paper and stick it on the telephone, TV and the kitchen table. Consider this you are paying thousands of dollars for your courses. You pay every time you have to repeat or replace a course. Build your identity. This is the time for you to decide what to do and what not to do. Take as much time as you need to explore new ideas. Do not be afraid of the beyond. This is learning to make good choices. 43. What is the main purpose of the passage? A. To offer advice on college life. B. To explain why college life is exciting. C. To describe the importance of college life. D. To persuade you to go to college. 44. According to the text, why is it exciting to begin college life? Because . A. you will have more freedom at college B. you will no longer be afraid of the beyond C. you prepare for your future career and life there D. professors there will provide you with many new ideas 45. What is the probable meaning of the underlined word “know-how”? A. An understanding of how things are going at college. B. Practical knowledge about how to behave and what to do at college. C. College halls where rules and regulations are presented. D. An environment completely different from the one youre used to. 46. According to the text, college students . A. neednt learn from those who went to college before B. spend as much time as possible on social activities C. should know what they have right for on campus D. are supposed to repeat or replace at least one course E Susie May Isaacs, my great-grandmother, was a beautiful woman, both in person and in spirit. She was born in a boat in Western Oklahoma. During the eleven years I knew her I received the gifts of witnessing determination, courage, love and perseverance. Ma lost her leg when she was 83 due to 英语试题卷 第 6 页（共 8 页） poor circulation and was told she would be in a wheelchair the rest of her life. The doctors were astonished when she left the hospital using a cane and had named her new wooden leg “Peggy”. In 1982 Ma had a heart attack and was diagnosed with heart failure. During the weeks she was in ICU(加护病房), the hospital did not allow children to visit. Ma became very upset and refused to eat until she was allowed to see her sixteen great-grandchildren. We all had received bibles from her as babies which were filled with clippings (剪报) of jokes and stories. When we saw Ma, she gave us all $5. With the help of our parents we bought 16 new bibles for her to sign and fill with her clippings. None expected her to be able to sign them all before she passed away. But we all underestimated (低估) her courage and strength when she was released from her “death bed” to go home and began her task of love. During her last month she signed all the bibles and gave them to us filled with clippings and hand written poems. Many years before Mas death she had told her friends she would die on a Sunday so she could meet her Lord when he wasnt so busy. She had a massive heart attack on Thursday afternoon. She endured eight heart attacks between then and Sunday morning at six when she went on to meet her Lord. I believe the few short years when I was blessed with the company of that wonderful woman who helped me to be strong during the rough times and perseverance. The constant love, laughter and courage I saw from Ma is what I remember most from a woman have met sufferings with a smile on her face and her head held high. 47. Why was Susie May Isaacs in low spirit? A. Because she would be in a wheelchair the rest of her life. B. Because she was diagnosed with heart failure. C. Because the children were not permitted to visit her. D. Because her old friend had died. 48. What surprised the whole family was that Susie May Isaacs before her death. A. had left the hospital using a cane B. had finished signing all bibles C. had given everyone each $5 D. had given her favorite bibles as gifts 49. The fourth paragraph suggests that Susie May Isaacs . A. had courage B. had a big heart C. believed in lord D. died of heart attacks 50. From the passage we can infer that Susie May Isaacs was . A. humorous B. ridiculous C. serious D. stubborn 第二节第二节 补全对话补全对话（共共 5 小题小题；每小题每小题 2 分分，满分满分 10 分分） 根据对话内容根据对话内容，从对话后的选项中选出能填入空白出的最佳选项从对话后的选项中选出能填入空白出的最佳选项（选项中有两项多余选选项中有两项多余选 项项）。）。 M: Come in and sit down, please. W: Thank you. Heres my personal information card. M: Nice to meet you, Mrs. Morgan. 51 W: No, I havent, but its the kind of job Ive always wanted to do. M: Really? 52 W: Because I think it would give me an opportunity to develop the abilities I have learned in my job