1、绵阳市高中2020级第一次诊断性考试英 语本试卷分为试题卷和答题卡两部分，满分150分，考试时间120分钟。注意事项：1答题前，考生务必在答题卡上将自己的学校、班级、姓名用0.5毫米黑色签字笔填写清楚，同时用2B铅笔将考号准确填涂在“考号”栏目内。2选择题使用2B铅笔填涂在答题卡对应题目标号的位置上，如需改动，用橡皮擦擦干净后再选涂其它答案；非选择题用0.5毫米黑色签字笔书写在答题卡的对应框内，超出答题区域书写的答案无效；在草稿纸、试题卷上答题无效。3考试结束后将答题卡收回。第一部分听力（共两节，满分30分）回答听力部分时，先将答案标在试卷上。听力部分结束前，你将有两分钟的时间将你的答案转涂到
2、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并阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。例：How much is the shirt？A. 19.15.B.9.18.C.9.15.答案：C。1.What is the womans house number?A.No.10.B.No.30.C.No.13.2. What are the two speakers going to do tomorrow morning?A.Go to
3、the park.B.See a movie.C.Go shopping.3.How will the man probably go to the zoo?A.By bus.B.By car.C.By taxi.4.What time is it now?A.9:20.B.9:25.C.9:30.5.Where will the man probably be next Thursday?A.In London.B.In Paris.C.In his hometown.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
4、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、7题。6. Where did Emma live two weeks ago?A. By the park.B.Near the school.C.By the river.7.What is Emma planning to do?A. Share a flat with friends.B.Live with her parents.C. Buy a new flat.听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。8.
5、 What does the man advise the woman to do?A.Lower the price.B.Post more pictures.C.Buy a new one.9. How much did the woman pay for her computer?A.$2000.B.$3000.C.$5000.听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。10.Where does the conversation probably happen?A. In a classroom.B.In a studio.C.In a restaurant.11.What might Alex
6、 be?A.A TV reporter.B. A primary school student.C.A chemistry teacher.12. What is Alexs second suggestion about?A.Garbage.B.Water.C.Paper.听第9段材料，回答第13至16题。13.What makes the boy worried?A.The coming exam.B.The Christmas gift.C.The singing competition.14.Which activity comes first?A. A game of“Touch Y
7、our Gift.B.Singing Christmas songs.C.A singing competition.15.How can the speakers get the gift?A.Give a performance.B. Tell a story.C.Make a correct guess.16.Whats the mans final decision?A.Prepare for the exam.B.Go to the party.C.Buy an iPad.听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。17.What does the speaker mainly talk a
8、bout?A.The history of the school.B.The introduction of the school.C.The plan for the day.18.When will the tour of the exhibition begin?A.At 9:00 am.B.At 9:30 am.C. At 10:20 am.19.How long will the tour of science labs last?A.15 minutes.B.40 minutes.C.An hour.20.What can visitors do during the lunch
9、hour?A.Ask questions.B.Answer questions.C.Enjoy performances.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。并在答题卡上将该选项涂黑。ASpecial Food Places to Try In SingaporeIts an unpleasant fact that local food places are usually meant to cater to meat-eaters. It can be difficult t
10、o find a tasty food place that caters to meat-free diet. Here are some options to show you dont need meat for a satisfactory treat.Vegan BurgVegan Burg has a surprisingly diverse range of plant-based burgers. From Hawaiian Teriyaki to Char-Grilled Satay, the menu promises to tempt even the most hard
11、core meat lovers. And thats not even getting into the add-ons and sides it offers, such as mushroom fries and barbecue potatoes.Woods Square Tower,#01-06,Singapore 737737Genesis RestaurantThis eatery proves that meat-free dishes can be as hearty and flavourful as their meat-based counterparts. Genes
12、is Restaurant is especially known for its juicy dumplings, spring rolls, pork-free noodles and tofu cheesecake.Havelock Road,#B1-01,Singapore 059763WellSmoocht CollectiveWellSmoocht is a cafe and dessert bar which specialises in plant-based ice cream. Made from brown rice, sugar cane juice and fruit
13、s or nut butters, Smoochts rice cream, as they call it, comes in a wide variety of delicious flavours such as Earl Grey Lavender,Rose Coconut and Gula Melaka.Sin Ming Centre,#01-03,Singapore 575628Green CommonThis one-stop plant-based eatery and marketplace has a delicious menu of mouth-watering mea
14、t-free dishes, from Japanese cuisine like sushi and miso glazed fillet to Western dishes like fishless tacos and pasta, as well as local favourites such as seafood laksa and even buah keluak rice.HarbourFront Walk, #169-170, Singapore 09858521.Who is the passage intended for?A.Those who want to lose
15、 weight.B.Those who dont eat meat or fish.C. Those who cant go without meat.D.Those who prefer home-made food.22.What is Genesis Restaurant famous for?A.Chinese-friendly food.C.Plant-based ice-cream.B.Plant-based burgers.D.Japanese seafood.23. Where should you go if you have a sweet tooth?A. Woods S
16、quare Tower,#01-06.C.Sin Ming Centre,#01-03.B.Havelock Road,#B1-01.D.HarbourFront Walk, #169-170.BA few years ago，I was leaving the kennel（养狗场）where I worked， only to find a baby goat at the end of the driveway. The kennels owners are known animal rescuers and I figured someone outside dumped him ov
17、er the fence.Im an animal lover and Ive brought home dogs, cats, horses, chickens and fish, but never goats. The tiny kid was too adorable to resist. I named him Quincy,and with the help of some experienced friends, bottle-fed him in my bathroom.Quincy proved to be quite special. When he was about a
18、 week old, I tapped my fingers on the bathroom floor and said, “Lie down.” I was amazed when he dropped down. I was even more amazed when he did it three times in a row,A quick study, Quincy learned to lie down, bow, and turn in a circle in no time. He is house-trained, jumps in the back of my SUV w
19、hen I say “load up,” and spends the day wandering with my dogs, whom he considers his brothers and sisters. He knows the name of everything I feed him - apples, water, carrots, and strawberries.I love to train animals and often take my dogs to shows where they can perform their tricks. Quincy did hi
20、s first show when he was just six weeks old. He knew only a few tricks then, but he did them perfectly and never misbehaved or got nervous in front of the crowd.Now he has a whole inventory： Hell shake hooves（蹄）， come when called，walk on a rope, wave, smile for the camera, and more. Quincy and my do
21、gs perform regularly at schools, nursing homes, and charity events. Quincy can even “read” his tricks off cue cards（提示板）， which always earns the most applause.Its hard to believe that the goat kid nobody wanted turned out to be one of the smartest and most good-natured animals Ive ever had.24. What
22、can we learn about the baby goat from Paragraph 1?A. He was injured.C.He was deserted.B.He was sold.D.He was mistreated.25. What made the author decide to bring the baby goat home?A.His affection for the little goat.C.The advice of his friends.B.The request of the kennels owner.D. His strong desire
23、to keep a pet.26.What does the author think of Quincy?A.Faithful and shy.C.Hardworking and brave.B.Strong and aggressive.D. Intelligent and obedient.27. Which is the most suitable title for the text?A.Quincy:A Poor CreatureC.Quincy:My Best FriendB.Quincy:The Show GoatD.Quincy:A Special TrainerCMany
24、of us were lucky enough to have some degree of choice over what we eat. But are the decisions we make as free as we think? What if there is something other than our own hunger that influences what we eat?Look through social media sites and you will see picture after picture of perfectly presented an
25、d extremely delicious-looking meals. While the smell and taste of food can have a powerful effect on our appetite, are endless posts of steaming snacks and inviting dishes more than just a feast for our eyes?Certainly, it appears were hugely influenced by other people -especially those closest to us
26、 - when it comes to what we eat. Our eating habits are also influenced by what we see.“There is some evidence that if you see pictures of food, that visual stimulation can make you feel a desire to eat.But social media is one place where social and visual aspects meet. There is evidence that if frie
27、nds in your social network post regularly about particular types of food, it could lead you to copy them. If all your friends on social media are posting pictures of themselves consuming fast food, its going to cause you to form a false belief that eating fast food is what all people do.Research sug
28、gests photos of fast food are more likely to make us feel good. Humans tend to, naturally, seek out high-calorie food - an ability that helped our ancestors survive when they hunted for food. In comparison, healthier foods are often seen as boring. Scientists are becoming increasingly concerned abou
29、t food-related content on social media which is making us thinking differently about food. Social media algorithms（算法）promote content that users respond more， so viewing more unhealthy food means seeing even more of it on our social media.28. Which statement will the author probably agree with?A. So
30、cial media should be prohibited.B.We always choose what we eat at will.C. Social media may affect our own food choices.D. Its inappropriate to ignore friends posts of dishes.29. What can be inferred about photos of friends eating fast food?A. They can be misleading.C. They are all made-up.B.They are
31、 time-consuming.D.They are a bond of friendship.30.Why are photos of fast food more likely to make us feel good?A. They are more beautiful.C. They are associated with health.B.The cause is hard to explain.D. The cause is biologically rooted.31. How do scientists feel about food-related content on so
32、cial media?A. Its inspiring.C.Its appealing.B. Its worrying.D.Its boring.DOn January 7,David Bennett went into the operating room at the University of Maryland Medical Center for a surgical procedure never performed before on a human.The 57-year-old Maryland resident had been hospitalized for months
33、 due to a life threatening disease. His heart was failing him and he needed a new one.Bennetts condition left him unresponsive to treatment and ineligible（不合格）for the transplant list or an artificial heart pump. The physician-scientists at the center, however，had another-also risky- option：transplan
34、t（移植）a heart from a genetically-modified pig.“It was either die or do this transplant,” Bennett had told surgeons a day before the operation. “I want to live. I know its a shot in the dark, but its also my last choice.”It took the medical team eight hours to finish the operation, making Bennett the
35、first human to successfully receive a pigs heart. “Its working and it looks normal. We are thrilled, but we dont know what tomorrow will bring us. This has never been done before,”Barkley Griffith, who led the transplant team, told the New York Times.While its only been five days since the operation
36、, the surgeons say that Bennetts new pig heart was, so far, functioning as expected and his body wasnt rejecting （排斥） the organ. They are still monitoring his condition closely.“I think its extremely exciting,” says Robert Montgomery, transplant surgeon and director of the NYU Langone Transplant Ins
37、titute, who was not involved in Bennetts operation. The result of the procedure was also personally meaningful for Montgomery, who received a heart transplant in 2018 due to a genetic disease that may also affect members of his family in the future. “Its still in the early days, but still the heart
38、seems to be functioning. And that in and of itself is an extraordinary thing. Up to now most experimental heart transplant procedures have been done between pigs and other animals. This is the first time that surgeons have taken it into a living human.”32. What do the words “a shot in the dark” unde
39、rlined in Paragraph 3 mean?A. Something that costs a fortune.B.Something impossible to succeed.C. Something drawing public attention.D. Something with an uncertain outcome.33.What is Barkley Griffiths attitude to Bennetts post-operation condition?A.Negative.B.Cautious.C.Optimistic.D.Uncaring.34.What
40、 is the text mainly about?A.The heated debate over the pig heart transplant.B. David Bennetts contribution to medical research.C.The first experimental pig heart transplant in the world.D. The first successful pig heart transplant into a living human.35. In which section of a magazine may this text
41、appear?A.Political Affairs.C.Sci-Tech Front.B.Global Entertainment.D.Financial Window.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。How to Learn a Language as an AdultIf you dream of learning a foreign language, your age does not disqualify you. Make the process more fun - and by ext
42、ension, more successful-with these tips. Find your motivation.Wish you had paid more attention in high school Spanish classes?36Perhaps all you wanted out of the class was a good grade, or to fulfill a graduation requirement. Linguists（语言学家）call these “extrinsic（外在的）motivators，”but the most successf
43、ul language students are “intrinsically motivated, sincerely devoted to their own learning.37_,whether on a grand vacation in Spain or on your couch watching Spanish soap operas.Pick your tools.38_, but youll figure out which resources work best for you. Mobile apps such as Duolingo and Babbel gamif
44、y your learning, so if you could easily spend hoursplaying on your phone, youll likely find these similarly addictive. And dont forget books. McGraw Hill and Barrons offer excellent textbooks with answer keys to let you see how youre doing.39Immerse （沉浸） yourself in your chosen language as much as y
45、ou can.Watch movies or listen to songs, even if they are just on in the background. Periodically look around you and see how many things you can name in the language youre studying. Or, better yet, label items around your home with those words. Youll have no choice but to see them and, in very littl
46、e time, learn them.Get social.Practicing with other people helps solidify what youve already learned and make you more aware of which ideas youre able to express.40,though various websites and apps such as language exchange. com, Hello Talk, and Talk Abroad can connect you with some, either free or
47、for a small fee.A.Dive inB.Just do itC. Consider why you didntD. It might take some trial and errorE. You might as well practice on your ownF. So pick a language you are excited to useG.They need not to be native speakers you chat with第三部分英语知识运用第一节完形填空（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、B、C和
48、D）中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。My mom, who was 95, lived in an assisted living care center in St. Paul, Minnesota. I drove up from Chicago one weekend for a41Her eyesight had grown 42 so she couldnt read the newspapers. Her memory was43.But her deep love for us, her four44and her grandkids, and of life, still45although not so b
