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1、绵阳中学高2015级高考适应性考试（三）英语试题本试卷分第I卷和第II卷两部分，共10页。满分150分。考试用时120分钟。第 I 卷（选择题，满分100分）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。例：How much is the shirt?A. 19. 15 B. 9. 18.C. 9. 15.答案是 C。1. What does the woman as
2、k the man to do?A. Drive her to the factory. B. Give her a ride to work. C. Order a part from the factory.2. How old is the man now?A. Over 60. B. Nearly 40. C. About 20.3. Where will the speakers go together?A. To the beach. B. To the shopping center. C. To the mans house.4. How will the man pay?A.
3、 By credit card. B. By cheque. C. In cash.5. What relation is Mary to the man?A. His classmate. B. His doctor. C. His customer.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。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 does the convers
4、ation take place?A. On a plane. B. In a restaurant. C. In a railway station.7. What does the woman advise the man to do?A. Drink some water. B. Put on warm clothes. C. Listen to the weather report.听第7段材料，回答第8至10题。8. What did Mr. Ewing ask the speakers to do?A. Help out at the conference centre.B. Ta
5、lk with the branch office workers.C. Arrive at the conference centre on time.9. How will the speakers go to the conference centre?A. By asking Mr. Ewing for a lift. B. By taking the underground. C. By driving the mans car.10. What do we know about the woman?A. She isnt sure about the way. B. She can
6、t drive a car. C. She doesnt like to travel alone.听第8段材料，回答第11至13题。11. What are the speakers mainly talking about?A. The mans sports life. B. The mans school experience. C. The mans medical history.12. What made the mans leg broken?A. A traffic accident. B. A wild cat. C. A football game.13. What do
7、es the man say about himself?A. He is afraid of cats.B. Dust could make him sneeze.C. He left the school team at the age of 17.听第9段材料，回答第14至16题。14. What is the relationship between the speakers?A. Classmates. B. Brother and sister. C. Teacher and student.15. What does the man think of pizza?A. Popul
8、ar. B. Boring. C. Expensive.16. Why dont the speakers choose the Chinese restaurant?A. It has no music. B. It is quite noisy. C. It will be closing temporarily.听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。17. What requirements does a story have to meet?A. It must be submitted by July 20th.B. It must be no longer than 800 word
9、s.C. It must be set in a city in a hot season.18. What kind of story does the competition demand?A. Crime stories. B. Science fiction. C. A thriller.19. What do we know about Carol Simmons?A. She is working for a magazine.B. She has won an award for her novel.C. She wrote a book named Creative Writi
10、ng.20. What prize will be given to the winner?A. Books. B. DVDs. C. A computer.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。 AHow do I book a place on Airbnb?When you book a place on Airbnb, you are making arrangements to stay in someones home. Each host has their ow
11、n style of hospitality, starting with how they like to get to know their guests. Some hosts want to approve reservations,while others are comfortable letting you book their place instantly without waiting for approval.1.Complete Your Personal DetailsIn either case, its important to know that Airbnb
12、is a community that relies on trust. Complete your personal details before you request a reservation with a host, so they can know a little bit about you when they confirm. Your personal details should include photos and verifications (证明），especially because some hosts require guests to have a profi
13、le photo and verified ID in order to book.2.Find the Right PlaceWith over 800,000 unique listings around the world, youll want to make sure the place you choose has everything you need for a comfortable and memorable trip. When searching for a place, make sure to include your dates and number of gue
14、sts to get the most accurate pricing. Read reviews, descriptions, house rules, and facilities for each place to see if its the right fit for your trip. You can always contact the host if you have any questions about their home.3.Book It!Youve found the perfect place,and now its time to make it offic
15、ial. This is where the hosts preferred way of booking will determine how youll confirm your reservation. Instant BookFor hosts who dont want to approve each reservation，youll see a button on their listing that says Instant Book. Like the name suggests, you can confirm a reservation at these places r
16、ight away. Request to BookMany hosts prefer to approve reservations before theyre final. In this case，youll see a button on their listing that says Request to Book. To submit a reservation request, youll need to enter your payment details.Hosts have 24 hours to accept your request, and your reservat
17、ion is automatically confirmed once they do. Pre-approvals and Special OffersIf you decide to contact the host to ask questions before attempting to book, the host may respond to your message by inviting you to make a reservation with either a Pre-approval or a Special Offer. A Pre-approval is an in
18、vitation to finish booking for the dates and number of guests you noted in your message. A Special Offer gives the host the opportunity to provide special pricing, dates, and other reservation details before you book.21.When filling in your personal information, you need to_.A. request a reservation
19、 with a host B. ask for approval from the hostC .provide your proof of identity D. trust the community where you live22.To know the exact price, you should_.A. check the listings online in advanceB . contact the host to ask questions firstC. confirm your dates and number of guestsD. read previous re
20、views written by other users23. If you click the Request to Book button, you can_.A. get some special discountsB. know the result within a dayC. get the approval immediatelyD. receive a Pre-approval message BShe sat at the picnic table alone. Recess (休息) was in full swing. She remained awkward aroun
21、d her classmates. She seemed unsure of what to do or say, yet I could see her eyes longing for acceptance. Many students had already decided that her friendship would not be worth the energy required to overcome the awkwardness. Others teased her. Most ignored herexcept for one.Brianna, the class cl
22、own, was making the other students laugh, as usual. “Brianna, do you see Molly down there? Would you mind walking down there and inviting her to come up here with the rest of us?”Brianna sighed. I could tell she didnt want to sacrifice precious minutes of her own recess to do what I was asking of he
23、r, but I also knew her heart. She often thought of others before herself - a rare character for anyone, much less a kid.Knowing this choice was hard for her, I pulled out a D-buck, our class currency. Though bribery (行贿) was not the ideal way to handle this situation, I needed her cooperation.“Here,
24、 Ill pay you for your time.”She offered an insincere smile, grasped the green paper, and headed down the hill.As the rest of the children screamed and laughed, my eyes locked on Brianna as she neared the picnic table. Molly could be difficult, and I wouldnt have been surprised if she sent Brianna ba
25、ck alone, refusing her invitation. When she encouraged herself to a standing position, I sighed with relief.A minute later, I felt a lap on my shoulder. “Here, Mrs. D.” She handed me the D-buck.“Why?” I asked.“I shouldnt keep this.” Her eyes fell to her feet, guilt radiating from her quiet voice. “I
26、 dont want Molly to think I only went to get her so I could earn a D-buck. Shes my friend.” A moment later, they were all laughing again, and who should I see among them, laughing for the first time that week? Molly.24. How was Molly in the authors eyes?A. She often made fun of others.B. She got on
27、well with other kids.C. She was eager to be accepted.D. She refused to make friends with others.25. On what aspect was Brianna different from other kids?A. Clown talent.B. Cooperation.C. Honesty.D. Kindness.26. How was the author feeling when Brianna walked to Molly?A. Worried.B. Regretful.C. Gratef
28、ul.D. Puzzled.27. Which of the following can be the best tittle for the text?A. A D-buckB. A Strange GirlC. Power of a SmileD. How to Be a Great Teacher C A Japanese engineer has developed a transporter small enough to be carried in a backpack that he says is the worlds first“car in a bag”.Twenty-si
29、x-year-old Kuniako Saito and his team at Cocoa Motors recently introduced to the public the battery-powered“WalkCar”transporter, which is the size of a laptop and resembles a skateboard more than a car. The slender WalkCar is made from aluminum and weighs between two and three kilograms, depending o
30、n whether it is an indoor or outdoor versionSaito expects to see many other uses for his transporter, as he says it has enough power to help people push wheelchairs with ease. The lightweight metal board is stronger than it looks，and can take loads of up to 120kgIt reaches top speeds of 10 kilometer
31、s per hour，for distances of up to 12 kilometers after three hours of charging. Its developer says its also extremely simple to ride. Once the rider stands on it the WalkCar starts automatically, while simply stepping off stops the vehicle. To change direction, the user just shifts their weight. Best
32、 of all，there is no need to find a parking space，because it fits into a small bag when not in useSaito said his studies in electric car motor control systems brought him the idea for the new kind of ride. “I thought, what if we could just carry our transportation in our bags, wouldnt that mean wed a
33、lways have our transportation with us to ride on? And my friends asked me to make one, since I was doing my masters in engineering specifically on electric car motor control systems, ”he said Saito says customers will be able to reserve their own WalkCars from autumn 2017 on the crowdfunding website
34、 Kickstarter. The futuristic skateboard will have a price-tag of around 100,000 Japanese Yen(approx$800 USD). Shipping is expected to begin by spring 201928What do we know about the transporter from the first paragraph?AIts safe BIts portableCIts energy-saving DIts cheap29When the user steps off the
35、 WalkCar，it will_. Astop running Bcharge itself Cstart moving Dchange direction30Whats the biggest advantage of the WalkCar?AIt carries a lot BIts simple to rideCIt doesnt burn any oil DIt needs no parking lot 31What contributes to Saitos invention? AHis friends requirement BThe popularity of carsCH
36、is studies in engineering DThe advice from the disabled DHave you ever noticed tiny raised areas on the branches of a tree? These may have been insects. These small insects feed on tree sap (汁液). Insects on urban trees are notably more abundant than those on rural trees. As a result, urban trees suf
37、fer from heavy infestations (害虫横行), and are often unhealthy or die. To protect and restore urban trees health, we need to determine the factors that make these tree pests more successful in urban habitats.Living organisms interact closely with their environment. The warmer, more drought-stressed tre
38、es harbor more successful pests than cooler, less drought-stressed trees. As cities and natural habitats become hotter and drier, damaging insects will become more abundant on urban trees.Trees within urban forests are valuable economically and for the environmental sustainability (可持续性) of the regi
39、on. More than half of the worlds population lives in cities. Across the globe, people are moving into cities at a faster rate than ever.Rapid growth may turn cities into places with harder conditions. Although cities are primarily made of buildings, roads, parking lots, and vehicles, there are still
40、 plants in them. The trees within a city are referred to as the urban forest. Urban forests offer very big benefits to human and environmental health. They improve air and water quality, provide habitat for wildlife, cool down temperatures and beautify our environment. They make cities livable.Howev
41、er, being a city tree is not easy. Heat released by human activities is trapped in cities. As a result, temperatures in urban areas are often warmer than their surrounding rural areas. We call this urban warming or the urban heat island effect. Urban habitats are mostly made of surfaces of asphalt (
42、沥青) and concrete. These surfaces reduce the amount of rainwater that reaches tree roots. As a result, urban forests may suffer, which can negatively affect people and the environment.What can we do to restore urban forests? Regular irrigation when possible may help keep pest populations under contro
43、l. Planting tree species that are suitable to handle heat and drought stress would also reduce the occurrence of insect pest outbreaks.32. What makes tree pests more successful in the city than in rural areas?A. The warmer and rainy habitat.B. The hotter and drier habitat.C. The cooler and drier hab
44、itat. D. The hotter and rainy habitat.33. The underlined word “irrigation”in the last paragraph probably means_A. providing pesticide B. providing nutritionC.providing medicine D. providing water34. According to the text, what results in the city trees suffering?A. Natural disasters. B. Invisible fo
45、rces.C. Human activities. D. Natural evolution35. What would be the best title for the text?A. The Importance of the Urban TreesB. How to Protect the Urban TreesC. Urban Trees Are in Great DangerD. Lets Act for the Protection of Urban Trees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
46、余选项。What Is Fear?Fear is a basic feeling arising when we feel threatened, and can have physical symptoms such as sweaty hands and an increased heart rate. 36 On the upside.Fear means growth.Fear tells us we are moving towards the edge of our comfort zone. We are doing something unfamiliar and learning new skills. This means w