山西省2013届高三第二次诊断考试英语试题（WORD版）.doc

1、山 西 省20122013年度高三第二次诊断考试 英 语 试 题第卷第一部分 听力（共两节，满分30分）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。1Whats the man trying to do ?AGet some small change.BFind a shopping center.CFind a parking lot.2Why hasnt Mark heard from the w

2、oman for a long time?ABecause she is busy.BBecause she is sick.CBecause she dislikes Mark.3What happened to the woman ?AShe had a car accident.BShe lost the keys.CHer keys were left in the car.4Whats the relationship between the two speakers?AHusband and wife.BBoss and secretary.CHotel clerk and cus

3、tomer.5Where is Mr Brown?AIn his office.BOut for a meal.CAt home.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，你将有时间和阅读各个小题。每小题5秒钟，听完后，各个题将给出5秒钟时间的作答时间。每段对话或独白读读两遍。听第6段材料，回答6、7题。6Where did the woman learn the story a bout Pero Ajtman?AIn the paperBOn

4、 the web.CFrom a book.7How many glasses of Coca-Cola does Pero Ajtman drink every day?AFiveBSix.CSeven.听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。8What have the two speakers just done?AThey have seen a film.BThey have had a dinner at a restaurant.CThey have had a job interview.9Whats the man worried about?AHis coming interview

5、.BWhether hell be given the job.CThe film ticket.听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。10What is the most probable relationship between the two speakers?AFriends.BStrangers.CNeigbbors.11What are the two speakers talking about?ATheir habits.BTheir families.CTheir neighbors.12What is the mans trouble?AHe cant give up smok

6、ing.BHes often disturbed by his neighbors.CHe has no house of his own.听第9段材料，回答第13至16题。13Who worked at the boys camp last summer?AThe man.BThe womans brother.CThe woman.14Why does the woman want to get a job at the hotel?ABecause a friend of hers worked there last summer.BBecause she likes making be

7、ds and cleaning bathrooms.CBecause she can make good money.15What kind of job is the man probably not interested in now?ACutting grass.BWorking in the open sir.CA job connected with his learning.16What can we learn from the conversation?AThe two speakers are college students.BOne cant get much by wa

8、shing dishes.CThe woman doesnt learn well at school.听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。17How would the speaker describe Bert and Mildred?ACareful.BNice and clever.CCareless and forgetful.18How soon would the plane take off when they arrived?AIn ten minutes.BIn a quarter.CIn half an hour.19What did they do after they

9、 got to the airport ?APacked their luggage.BBought some flight insurance.CSent a card to their mother.20What probably happened to them at last?AThey took a plane trip.BThey missed their flight.CThey forgot to cook dinner.第二部分 英语知识运用（共两节，满分45分）第一节 单项填空（共15小题；每小题1分，满分15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。2

10、1Im afraid I cannot get along well with my new classmates. ,Mike. Everything will be OK.AGo aheadBForget it CTake it easyDDont mention it22Bringing housing prices down to reasonable level is the short-term target ,but our long-term goal is to build effective and healthy housing market.Aa ; an Ba ; t

11、heCthe ; an Dthe ; the23Tell her honestly if you can do what she asks and ; do what you say you will do.Awhen BifCwhetherDwho24When chatting with her on the mobile phone, the battery dead suddenly.AwentBcameCremainedDchanged25Given one more week, Ill get ready.Then well have a dinner out to celebrat

12、e your success.AanythingBeverythingCsomethingDnothing26You can Jenny ; if she says shell help you, she will never let you down.Alie on Bput onCdepend onDlive on27It is the first time that smoking control into Chinas national economic and social development. Ais put Bwill be put Cwas putDhas been put

13、28Many people are taking part in various TV programs overnight success.AachievingBto achieveCbeing achievedDhaving been achieved29Choeyang grew up on the highland, which may explain her strong heart and breathing ability , but really makes her stand out is perseverance.AthatBwhatCwhichDwhy30April Fo

14、ols Day is a traditional festival people play harmless jokes on others.AwhichBwhereCthatDwhen31The killer insisted that she was defending herself when .AattackingBattackedCto attackDhaving attacked32It convenient to travel in this city when the subway is completed next year.Ais Bwas Cwill beDhas bee

15、n33So popular that it attracts more than 100,000 kite fans to this city.Abecame kite flyingBkite flying becameChas kite flying becomeDkite flying has become34Excuse me , where is the nearest bank?Go straight ahead ; you miss it , which is a huge building.AmustntBcantCneedntDshouldnt35If I had had en

16、ough money, I a car when the price was not so high.AboughtBwill buyCwould buyDwould have bought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。Yesterday I was having lunch at Subway. In the meantime, oceasionally, I 36 a young man struggling to get his drink. He was spilli

17、ng everything and making a 37 . As I got close, I noticed he was blind.I went over and 38 to help. I took him by the hand and 39 him to the table. I asked him if he 40 anything else and he said he was fine , so I left. About two hours 41 I was heading to my car and the rain started pouring down. I t

18、ook 42 in a near by building , and then I saw the young blind man again. He was trying to cross the street and using his stick to make sure that 43 was in his way.I went up to him and said ,”Hi !”He smiled and said , “Hey !You are the young lady who helped me at the 44 .” I smiled and said, “Yes .”

19、45 I took him by the hand and led him across the street. I asked him 46 he knew I was the same person from the restaurant. He said he 47 my energy ! He said he could feel it just like before!We 48 it to the other side of the street and he told me he was 49 now and could make the rest of the way on h

20、is own . So we said good-bye and went our separate 50 .As I got into my car I was all wet 51 I felt warm . I was glad I was able to be in both places to 52 that Young man out even if it was very 53 .He helped me as well .He told me I had a positive energy and that made me feel great about my self .

21、So 54 he is today, I hope he knows what a 55 it was for me to have those two moments with him. 36AimaginedBnoticedCstoppedDheard37AmessBbet CnoiseDdifference38ApromisedBagreedCofferedDwaited39AsentBcaughtCshowedDled40AboughtBorderedClostDneeded41AlongBbeforeClaterDago42AshelterBrisksCchancesDrests43

22、AsomethingBnothingCeverythingDanything44AhotelBrestaurantCbuildingDshop45AThenBSuddenlyCAnyhowDAnxiously46AwhetherBwhy CwhenDhow47AappreciatedBlikedCrememberedDforgot48AdidBtriedCmadeDput49AhappyBtiredCfullDsafe50AdirectionsBwaysCroadsDpaths51AandBbutCsoDwhile52AhelpBpickCdragDdrive53AcomfortableBco

23、nvenientCsimpleDdifficult54AwhereverBwheneverCwhoeverDwhatever55AsurpriseBshockCwonderDpleasure第三部分 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。APhil Moriarty, one of the most successful American swimming and diving coaches and a legend at Yale, died on Saturday in Conne

24、cticut, USA. He was 98. Moriarty, who coached the United States diving team at the Rome Olympics in 1960, helped train some of his times greatest swimmers, among them the Olympic gold medalists Don Schollander, Steve Clark, Mike Austin, John Nelson and Jeff Farrell. He also coached Olympic diving ch

25、ampions like Bob Clot worthy and David Browning. In 1960, Moriartys divers won two gold and four silver medals in Rome.Moriarty had been the diving coach at Yale since 1939 when, in 1959, he succeeded Bob Kiphuth as the swimming team coach . “When I came to Yale .” Clark said , “I was a restless lit

26、tle boy depending on blazing speed and luck. I matured with Phil so that he didnt have to hold my hand . He let me grow and gave me confidence.”Philip Edward Moriarty was born on April 12, 1914, in New Haven. He graduated from high school in 1932 and, though he did not have a college degree, he got

27、a job teaching swimming to Yale students of his age . He also designed a revolutionary starting block that allowed backstrokers(仰泳运动员)to avoid pushing off a slippery wall. It was successful in the United States , but after three years the international federation refused to pprove it .Moriarty promo

28、ted backstroke as healthy recreation for the young. When municipal authorities proposed closing public swimming pools to save money in 2008, he opposed the idea in a letter to The Stuart News , a Florida newspaper, saying athletics can help prevent youths from falling into gangs (帮派)and drifting int

29、o crime. “The only gangs on swimming teams are relay teams,” he wrote .”The only gun they see is the starters pistol (发令枪), pointed upward, not at someone.”56Paragraph 2 is mainly developed .Aby timeBby spaceCby examplesDby comparison57The underlined word “it ”in Paragraph 4 refers to .Athe use of a

30、 starting block for swimmersBthe admittance of backstroke style into the OlympicsCthe acceptance of Moriarty as a swimming judgeDthe practice of pushing off a slippery wall58Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage?AThere are criminal relay gangs on swimming teams.BMoriarty trained a

31、group of swimming champions like Browning.CMoriarty had performed as a diving coach since 1939 in Kiphuths place.DIn Moriartys opinion, athletics helps the youths grow up healthily in society.59The passage is probably written to .Atake a different look at Moriartys legendary lifeBadvocate promoting

32、swimming among the youthsCinform readers of Moriartys death and achievementsDdescribe a few swimming and diving medalists at the OlympicsBThe Oxford Mal ,EnglandMost prisons are the kind of place youd be desperate to escape from, not somewhere youd possibly conceive of escaping to .But this former O

33、xford prison has been converted into a boutique (精品)hotel by the fashionable Malmaison chain and offers the kind of luxurious living that former convicts could only have dreamed of.Rates: Double room 140 (US$233), Breakfast 12.95.hper personJules Undersea Lodge, United StatesOriginally a research la

34、boratory, the worlds only underwater hotel sits at the bottom of the Emerald Lagoon in Florida, and can only be reached by scuba diving down six meters. The lodge can accommodate two couples and is kitted out with showers, a microwave and a fridge.The real attraction are the fish; the lodge is like

35、a goldfish bowl in reverse, where you sit and watch angelfish, parrotfish, barracuda and snappers peering in at you through the window.Rates: From US$400Das Park Hotel, AustriaStay overnight in a concrete sewer pipe on the banks of the River Danube.The drainpipes are two meters in diameter and two a

36、nd a half meters long, with a porthole to look out of, a front door to close and a cozy nest to snuggle into, which includes a low-slung futon, bedside lamp, woolly blanket and light sleeping bag.Rates: You pay as much, or as little , as you want.Sant Angelo Luxury Resort, Italy“Four-star boutique c

37、ave-hotel” is the proud boast of the SantAngelo in the city of Matera, which is famous for its sassi - houses dug into the rock. Matera is the only place in the world where people can boast to be still living in the same houses as their ancestors did 9,000 years ago. The rooms have been fashioned fr

38、om old sassi stables and workshops. There are two restaurants, a bar and an art gallery.Rates: A three-night package costs from US$560 per person including some meals, a walking tour and car hire, but not flights.La Balade Des Gnomes, BelgiumA truly out-of-this-world experience, this hotel makes you

39、 feel like youre on the moon .You can sleep in a moon buggy, bathe in a lunar capsule, and the walls and ceilings are covered in twinkling stars and planets .Other themed rooms include a newly opened Trojan Horse, a Troll Forest, a South Seas sailing ship and a Wine Room .Rates: From 115 (US$170) pe

40、r double60If park Hotel is different from the other hotels in that .Ait is underwaterByou decide the pay Cit used to be a prisonDit is not in Europe61If you want to experience the life on the moon , most probably you can choose to stay in .AJules Undersea Lodge, United StatesBLa Balade Des Gnomes, B

41、elgiumCDas Park Hotel, AustriaDThe Oxford Mal, England62If Mr and Mrs Smith put up at the Oxford Mal for one night and have breakfast there, they will have to pay .A152.95B165.9C258.9D305.9CAnimals are a favorite subject of many photographers. Cats, dogs, and other pets top the list, followed by zoo

42、 animals. However, because its hard to get them to sit still and perform on command, some professional photographers refuse to photograph pets.One way to get a nice portrait of a cat or dog is to hold a biscuit or treat above the camera. The animals longing look toward the food will be captured by t

43、he camera, but the treat wont appear in the picture because its out of the cameras range. When you show the picture to your friends afterwards, theyll be impressed by your pets loving expression.If you are using fast film, you can take some good, quick shots of a pet after calling its name. Youll ge

44、t a different expression from your pet using this technique. Depending on your pets mood, the picture will capture an interested, curious expression or possibly a look of annoyance, especially if youve awakened it from sleep.Taking pictures of zoo animals requires a little more patience. After all,

45、you cant wake up a lion! You may have to wait for a while until the animal does something interesting or moves into a position for you to get a good shot. When photographing zoo animals, dont get too close to the cages, and never tap on the glass or throw things between the bars of a cage. Concentra

46、te on shooting some good pictures, and always respect the animals you are photographing.63Why do some professional photographers NOT like to take pictures of pets?APets may not follow orders.BPets dont want to be bothered.CPets may not like photographers.DPets seldom change their expressions.64What

47、is the use of a biscuit in taking pictures of a pet?ATo capture a cute look.BTo create a special atmosphere.CTo arouse the appetite of the pet.DTo keep the pet from looking at the camera.65What is the advantage of calling your pets name when taking a shot of it?ATo help your pet look its best. BTo m

48、ake sure that your pet sits still. CTo keep your pet awake for a while. DTo catch a different expression of your pet.66In what way is photographing zoo animals different from photographing pets?A You need to have fast film.B You need special equipment.C You need to stay close to the animals.D You ne

49、ed more time to watch and waitDImpressed by his success in hosting the Olympic Games, nearly three-quarters (71 percent)of British now want the 18-year-old London mayor Boris Johnson to become prime minister (PM), according to a UK-wide survey conducted for Ladbrokes on Saturday.Ladbrokes is now off

50、ering odds of 2/1 that he is re-elected mayor in four years time and of 3/1 that he becomes prime minister before 2030.The blond -haired mayor on the contrary , firmly denies any interest in seeking the top job and has sought in vain to quell a growing guess that he might follow in the footsteps of

51、fellow Conservative politician David Cameron.What do I have to do to make this silly-season （新闻匮乏期）story go away? How could anybody elect a fool who gets stuck in a zip wire（滑索）?he complained earlier this week, referring to a video shot of him on a 150 feet-high wire in Victoris Park last week when

52、he was left swinging over a crowd of people for several minutes, holding two national flags .Several political observers have later noted that the modest Johnson is perhaps the only politician in Britain who could escape from such an embarrassment with his dignity undamaged.To become prime minister,

53、 Johnson would first have to stand for election to Parliament again, having left to become mayor in 2008. While few doubt his public appeal, many say his complex private life would be a disadvantage to his becoming prime minister. However, Ladbrokes Alex Donohue thinks otherwise, “Each fault only se

54、ems to add to his appeal. The odds now clearly reflect the fact that he could soon be moving on up in the world of politics.”67.Whats the general publics attitude toward Boris being elected prime minister?AOptimistic.BUninterested.CCritical.DDoubtful.68The underlined word “quell”in Paragraph 3 can b

55、e replaced by .AensureBspreadCinspireDremove69What can we infer about Boris Johnson according to the passage?AHe wins great popularity with people across Britain.BHe has never been elected to Parliament before.CHe enjoys a nationwide reputation for his personal life.DHe stands a poor chance of winni

56、ng a seat in Parliament.70What would be the best title for the passage?ALondon mayor applauded for the well received OlympicsBTime for Cameron to win back public supportCNow British want mayor Boris as PMDHard choice lies before Boris.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。Ho

57、w to Be Confident71 Even if your physical appearance, or social skills arent what you wish they were, that doesnt have to stop you from being confident. Heres how to believe in yourself. 1. Make a list of special talents you have, or of things you do that are goodmorally or otherwise. It doesnt have

58、 to be a specific skill ; it can be an approach or an attitude that you hold through life. 72 . Are you very patient with people? Do you always see the humorous side of things? Are you always there for your friends? 2.73 When you feel strongly about something , speak loudly and clearly and make eye

59、contact with people. People will judge you all the time ,and usually theyll misjudge you anyway, so why bother trying to live up to their opinions at all?3.Take care of yourself. Eat a healthy diet and get enough exercise. Dont abuse your body, dont overload it, and dont deny it any of the things it

60、 needs. At the same time, dont obsess(沉迷). 74 Those things are only band-aids and make up. Confidence comes from within. In order to be confident, you must value yourself and understand that your well-being is important. 4Improve your posture. 75 Dont drop your shoulders. Make sure that your back is

61、 straight, your shoulders are square, and your chest sticks out slightly (but stay loose, otherwise youll appear stubborn and nervous ). Good posture also helps with deep breathing, which helps with feeling calm and relaxed.A. But smiling at yourself in the mirror helps you to love yourself, thus ma

62、king you a bit more confident.B. Buying all the moisturizers (润肤霜), creams will not bring you closer to who you want to be. C. It is surprising how powerful the simple step of taking action can be.D. Do you always stay calm, cool and collected, even in hurried situations?E. Having good posture can a

63、ctually make you feel more confident.F. Know that you have important things to say and do.G. We are all human and have weaknesses.第卷第四部分 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。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：把多余的词用斜线（）划掉。修

64、改：在错的词下划一横线，并在该词下面写出修改后的词。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。On April 16th we went sightseeing that we have long expected. We left at 6:30 on our school bus and arrived Beihai Park three hours later. Soon we jumped on the bus and organized a hill-climbing contest. Everyone tried their best t

65、o reach the top of the hill as faster as they could. Then we rowed small boats in the lake. By 12 o clock we had a quickly lunch in order to save time .It was the afternoon activities that made us exciting .We visited the Sea World and watched the dolphins show. We couldnt help taking lots of wonder

66、ful photo. We enjoyed ourselves very much that we didnt realize it was the time to return until 5:00 pm.第二节 书面表达（满分25分）假如你是高三（1）班的李华，你校网站刊登了一则“走进英国家庭”活动的通知，你想参加该活动，请用英语给该活动负责人李老师发一封电子邮件申请参加。内容主要包括：1你参加该活动的目的；2你的兴趣、特长；3你希望走进什么样的英国家庭。注意：1词数100左右；2可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯；3邮件开头和结尾已为你写好（不计入总词数）。Dear Mr Li,I am Li Hua , a student from Class I, Senior 3. I am longing to join in this activity because Looking forward to your early reply. Yours sincerely,Li HuaPm