1、新高三英语上学期第二次诊断考试试题新高三英语上学期第二次诊断考试试题时间：100分钟 满分：120分 命题人：第卷第一部分 阅读理解（两节 共20小题，每小题2分，满分40分）第一节：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，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。（每小题2分，共30分） A In 1977 , a dead author of detective stories saved the life of a nineteen-month-old baby in a most unusual way. The author was Agatha Christie,
2、a gentle married lady and one of the most successful writers of detective stories in the world.In June 1977 , a baby girl became seriously ill in Qatar (卡塔尔) , near Sandi Arabia(沙特阿拉伯) . Doctors were unable to find out the cause of her illness, so she was flown to London and sent to Hammersmith Hosp
3、ital. A team of doctors hurried to examine the baby only to discover that they, too, were puzzled by the very unusual signs of illness. While they were having a discussion about the babys illness, a nurse asked to speak to them.Excuse me, said Nurse Marsha Maitland, but I think the baby is suffering
4、 from thallium poisoning(铊中毒) .What makes you think that? Dr. Brown asked. Thallium poisoning is very rare.A few days ago, I was reading a novel calledA Pale Horse by Agatha Christie, Nurse Maitland explained.“In the book, somebody uses thallium poison, and all the signs are exactly the same as the
5、baby s .”You are very careful and you may be right, another doctor said. Well carry out some tests and find out whether it s thallium(铊) or not.Tests showed that the baby had indeed been poisoned by thallium. Once they knew the cause of the illness, the doctors were able to give the baby the correct
6、 treatment. She soon recovered and was sent back to Qatar1.Who first suggested the correct cause of the babys illness?A. A Doctor in Qatar. B. Nurse Maitland. C. Dr. Brown. D. Agatha Christie.2. Why was the baby sent to London?A.She was a British girl whose parents were working in Qatar.B.The hospit
7、als in Qatar were full at that time.C.She was the daughter of a doctor in one of the places.D.The Qatar doctors were not sure they could cure her.3. As far as we can tell from passage, Agatha Christie_.A.had never even met this baby.B.had spent a long time as a police officer.C.visited the baby in t
8、he hospital at Hammersmith.D. gave Nurse Maitland some advice on the phone .4. Why Nurse Maitland spoke to the doctors ?A.when she heard them discussing the possibility of thallium poison.B.because she could see that the doctors had made a mistake.C.to suggest a possible reason for the patient s ill
9、ness.D.after she had read about a horse which had been poisoned.5.What did the doctor think of the suggestion which Nurse Maitlandmade?A.They were very quick to agree with her.B.They were unhappy over her interruption.C.They said that she was wrong because thallium poisoning is very rare.D.They thou
10、ght it was a possibility worth considering.B In sport the sexes(性别)are separate. Women and men do not run or swim in the same races. Women are less strong than men. That at least is what people say. Women are called the weaker sex, or, if men want to please them, the fair sex. But boys and girls are
11、 taught together at schools and universities. There are women who are famous Prime Ministers, scientists and writers. And women live longer than men. A European woman can expect to live until the age of 74, a man only until he is 68. Are womens bodies really weaker?The fastest men can run a mile in
12、under 4 minutes. The best women need 4.5 minutes. Womens time are always slower than mens, but some facts are a surprise. Some of the fastest women swimmers today are teenage girls. One of them swam 400 metres in 4 minutes 21.2 seconds when she was only 16.The firstTartanin film was an Olympic swimm
13、er, Johnny Weissmuller. His fastest 400 metres was 4 minutes 49.1 seconds, which is 37.9 seconds slower than a girl 50 years later! This does not mean that women are catching men up. Conditions are very different now and sport is much more serious. It is so serious that some women athletes are 6.Wom
14、en are called the weaker sex because _ .A.women do as much as menB.people think women are weaker than menC.sport is easier for men than for womenD.in sport the two sexes are always together7.Which of the following is true?A.Boys and girls study separately everywhere. B.Women do not run or swim in ra
15、ces with men.C. Famous Prime Ministers are women .D.Men can expect to live longer than women in Europe.8.“That at least is what people say”means people _ .A.say other things , too B.dont say this muchC.say this but may not think so D.only think this9. What problems does sport have? A.Some women athl
16、etes are actually men.B.Some women athletes are give hormone injections. C.Women and men do not run or swim in the same races.D.It is difficult to check whether women athletes are really women.10. In this passage the author implies that _A.women are weaker than wen , but fasterB.women are slower tha
17、n men, but strongerC.men are not always stronger and faster than womenD.men are faster and stronger than womenC Too many people want others to be their friends, but they dont give friendship back. That is why some friendships dont last very long. To have a friend, you must learn to treat your friend
18、 the way you want your friend to treat you. Learning to be a good friend means learning three rules: be honest; be generous (宽宏大量的)；be understanding.Honesty is where a good friendship starts. Friends must be able to trust one another. If you dont tell the truth, people usually find out. If a friend
19、finds out that you havent been honest, you may lose your friends trust.Good friends always count on one another to speak and act honestly.Generosity means sharing and sharing makes a friendship grow. You dont have to give your lunch money or your clothes, or enjoy, like our hobbies and your interest
20、s. Naturally you will want to share your ideas and feelings. These can be very valuable to a friend. They tell your friend what is important to you. By sharing them you help your friend know you better.Sooner or later everyone needs understanding and help with a problem. Something may go wrong at sc
21、hool. Talking about the problem can make it easier to solve. Turning to a friend can be a first step in solving the problem. So to be a friend you must listen and understand. You must try to put yourself in your friends place so you can understand the problem better.11. Some friendships dont last ve
22、ry long because_.A. there are too many people who want to make friends.B. they dont know friendship is something seriousC. those who give others friendships receive friendships from othersD. those who never give others friendships receive no friendship from others12. According to the passage , hones
23、ty is_.A. as important as money B. more important than anything else C. something countable D. the base of a friendship 13. Which of the following is NOT true in the passage?A. A friend who gives you his lunch money is a true friend.B. Always tell your friend the truth.C. Discussing your problems wi
24、th your friend often helps to solve the problem.D. Sharing your mind with your friend is of great value.14. According to the author, how do you help your friend know you better?A. Ask your friend for everything. B. Dont tell the truth to your friend.C. Share your ideas and feelings with your friend.
25、D. Give your lunch money or your clothes to your friend.15. The best title of this passage is _.A. A Friend in Need Is a Friend Indeed B. Honesty Is the Best HabitC. How to Be a Friend D. Three Important Points in Life第二节（共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分） Best friend birthday gift ideas_16_ The gift you choose shou
26、ld tell a story even if it is one that only the two of you would know and understand. Best friends have a kind of 6th sense with each other, through which they seem to be able to almost read each others thoughts. Find a gift that tells that story, in a small way, by relating to things you have done
27、together and the special times you have had.Think about their interests and hobbies. _17_ What are their hobbies and interests? Do they like sports, puzzles, crime stories, skiing, cou_18_ You will want to strike the right balance between a gift that is popular but also unique to them. Go online or
28、flip through (翻阅) your newspaper and find 510 bestselling products. _19_Do not let them think you are being cheap. You will want to find a gift that makes it seem like you spent a lot, even if you didnt. _20_ For example, instead of buying 34 soso gifts, go for one nicer gift that gives the impressi
29、on of being of high quality.A. Check out what is hot.B. Stay within your budget.C. Focus on what you love to do together.D. Then, use what you find as ideas for what to buy.E. One way to do this is to go for quality over quantity.F. You neednt spend too much to impress your friends.G. The gift you c
30、hoose should be something that is close to his or herheart.第二部分 英语知识运用（共两节，满分45分） 第一节 完形填空（共20小题：每小题1.5分，满分30分） He met her at a party. She was outstanding; many guys were 21 her, but nobody paid any attention to him. After the party, he 22 her for coffee. She was 23 . In order not to appear rude, sh
31、e went 24 .As they sat in a nice 25 shop, he was too nervous to say anything and she felt 26 . Suddenly, he asked the waiter, “Could you please give me some 27 ? Id like to put it in my coffee.”They stared at him. He turned red; but when the salt came, he put it in his coffee and drank. 28 , she ask
32、ed. “Why salt with coffee?” He explained, “When I was a little boy, I lived near the sea, I liked playing on the sea and I could 29 its salty taste, like salty coffee. Now every time I drink it, I 30 my childhood and my hometown. I miss 31 and my parents, who are still there.” She was 32 touched. A man who can admit that hes homesick must love his
