1、如皋市20222023学年高三年级第一学期教学质量调研(三)英语试题注意事项：1. 答卷前，考生务必将自己的姓名、准考证号填写在答题卡上。2. 回答选择题时，选出每小题答案后，用铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑。如需改动，用橡皮擦干净后，再选涂其他答案标号。回答非选择题时，将答案写在答题卡上指定位置，在其他位置作答一律无效。3. 本卷满分为150分，考试时间为120分钟。考试结束后，将本试卷和答题卡一并交回。第一部分 听力(共两节，满分30分)做题时，先将答案标在试卷上。录音内容结束后，你将有两分钟的时间将试卷上的答案转涂到答题卡上。第一节(共5小题;每题1. 5分，满分7. 5分)听下面
2、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。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。1. What is the woman doing now?A. Playing music. B. Sewing. C. Washing a car.2. What will the woman show the man?A. Her strength. B. Her injury. C. Her method.3. Why wont the woman order from the company again?A. She th
3、inks their delivery isnt reliable.B. She didnt get her first order.C. She dislikes their products.4. What does the woman mean?A. Jill missed her class last week.B. Jill wore the overcoat last week.C. She is in the same class as the man.5. Where will the man get his notebook?A. In the library. B. In
4、the classroom. C. In the teachers office.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 will the speakers go next?A. To an ice cream shop. B. To a restaurant. C. To an office.7. How will t
5、he woman get to the game?A. By driving a car. B. By taking a train. C. By sitting on a bicycle.听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。8. What does George suggest Stephanie do with the report?A. Improve it. B. Hand it in later. C. Leave it with him.9. Where does the conversation probably take place?A. In an office. B. At ho
6、me. C. In a hospital.听第8段材料，回答第：10至12题。10. What is the man?A. A news writer. B. A business owner. C. A delivery man.11. What is the woman going to do first?A. Call the guests.B. Reserve the restaurant.C. Pick up the decorations.12. How does the man feel now?A. Confused. B. Annoyed. C. Anxious.听第9段材料
7、，回答第13至16题。13. What is the probable relationship between the speakers?A. Friends.B. Husband and wife.C. Interviewer and interviewee.14. How many children does the woman have?A. One. B. Two. C. Three.15. Why does the woman mainly consider taking a job outside of her country?A. To look for something n
8、ew.B. To make more money.C. To have a better working environment.16. How does the man react to the womans situation?A. Confused. B. Disappointed. C. Supportive.听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。17. Why were pangolins(穿山甲) hunted in the past?A. For clothes. B. For cures. C. For food.18. When was pangolin hunting for
9、bidden in China?A. In 2007. B. In 2017. C. In 2018.19. Where can pangolins be spotted?A. In Indonesia. B. In eastern Japan. C. In southern Korea20. What is China doing to protect the pangolin according to the talk?A. Making tougher punishments.B. Improving their habitat.C. Raising them at a base.第二部
10、分 阅读(共两节，满分50分)第一节(共15小题;每题2. 5分，满分37. 5分)阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。AGet stuck into chemistry with these fascinating guides. An Elementary Guide to the Periodic Table by Gill Arbuthnott(Bloomsbury Childrens Books)There are lots of funny stories, fascinating facts and interesting explanations p
11、acked into this book, which aims to provide a good introduction to the periodic table. As well as plenty of information, there are lots of eye-catching diagrams and illustrations.Exploring the Elements by Isabel Thomas. Illustrated by Sara Gillingham(Phaidon Press)This beautifully designed book prov
12、ides an introductory guide to the chemical elements where they are found, their properties and the remark able ways weve learned to use them. Smart and stylish, the book even comes with an illustrated periodic table. The Elements in the Roomby Mike Barfield. Illustrated by Lauren Humphrey(Laurence K
13、ing)As the candidate for lots of awards, this entertaining book invites you to join detective Sherlock Ohms as he tries to solve the mystery of how absolutely everything came to exist. This is a fun way to learn about the basics of chemical elements, from aluminum to zinc. The Periodic Table Book by
14、 Darling Kindersley, LtdIf you are just starting your chemistry learning, look no further than this comprehensive visual encyclopedia, which is packed with stunning photographs. It covers all the basics of chemistry, with information about the different elements, and youll also learn about some of t
15、he famous scientists who discovered them.1Which book can explain the application of the elements?AAn Elementary Guide to the Periodic TableBExploring the ElementsCThe Elements in the RoomDThe Periodic Table Book2How is Mike Barfields book different from the other books?AIt contains an illustrated pe
16、riodic table.BIt includes interesting stories and facts.CIt introduces some of the famous chemists.DIt has the potential for winning prizes.3Who are the four books especially intended for?AChemistry researchers.BChemistry majors.CChemistry beginners.DChemistry teachers.BMy hands were shaking uncontr
17、ollably. I tried incredibly hard to focus on the words that I spent hours putting down on paper. I tried to defeat my fear of speaking in public on numerous occasions throughout my life. During college and at my first few jobs, I would get ridiculously nervous when I had to give a presentation or le
18、ad a meeting. Public speaking had been my nemesis for as long as I could remember.Then in my mid-thirties, I decided to join the public speaking group Toastmasters. At every meeting we were rated and forced to compete with other speakers for an award. You would think that I would walk away from thes
19、e experiences as a polished speaker, but nothing seemed to work.It wasnt until recently, when science and scientific institutions were being attacked for unfair reasons during the pandemic, that I decided I must speak out. Science has made this country a place where dreams come true this is why we a
20、ll need to protect science. In addition, as a science writer, I try to get readers to understand how science is related to their daily lives.So I was on that frightening stage on that sunny Saturday in April Earth Day. Despite the body shakes and fear, I persevered. That day, I looked out into the c
21、rowd of like-minded science supporters and I felt comfort.Reaching that milestone goal of getting through a speech truly changed me. At almost forty, I learned that passion can set off a flame in my heart to do things I never dreamed possible. The darkness that led to my speech is sure to lead to ne
22、w opportunities and adventures.4Which of the following can replace the underlined word “nemesis” in Paragraph 1?AAdvantage.BAnnoyance.CPreference.DConfusion.5How did the author behave towards public speaking after leaving Toastmasters?AHe began to feel less worried.BHe became a polished speaker.CHe
23、remained a shy speaker.DThings became worse for him.6What made the author want to speak out on Earth Day?AHe couldnt bear people attacking science.BIt was a simple test organized by Toastmasters.CIt was a good opportunity for him to learn science.DHe had no choice but to rise up to defend his own jo
24、b.7What lesson did the author draw from his successful speech?AFrustration can be stepping stones to success.BScience can lead us to make wonderful changes.CAny difficulty can be overcome with great efforts.DPassion can motive us to achieve the unachievable.CScientists researching climate change in
25、Antarctica are studying penguins in an effort to better understand the areas environmental health. The scientists are measuring the growth and development of the penguin population on the eastern side of the Antarctic Peninsula. “We are counting penguin nests to understand how many penguins are in a
26、 colony, producing young every year, and whether that number is going up or down with the environmental conditions,” said Alex Borowicz. He is an ecology researcher at New Yorks Stony Brook University.The work is not easy for climate researchers in the icy, faraway reaches of Antarctica. But penguin
27、s are easier to follow than some other kinds of animals because they nest on land. Their black bodies and waste droppings can also be identified against the areas white background.Michael Wethington, another researcher from Stony Brook, told Reuters the penguin population can represent overall clima
28、te conditions and the health of the areas whole ecosystem. The researchers say counts of individual penguins can be combined with data from satellite images to get a more complete picture of how the animals are progressing.Gentoo penguinswith bright orange beaks and white markings on their headspref
29、er open water without broken pieces of ice floating around. So when temperatures on the Antarctic Peninsula began rising during the latter half of the 20th century, Gentoo populations moved south. Gentoo penguins dont like sea ice. They mostly forage (觅食) over the continental shelf and dont go far o
30、ut to sea. As sea ice has decreased along the western side of the peninsula, Gentoos seem to have gotten used to the changed conditions. But those same conditions have been worse for the Adelie penguin species. This is because the Adelies depend on sea ice for feeding and reproduction.“When we find
31、Adelie penguins, we typically know that sea ice is nearby,” Stony Brooks Wethington said. He added that whenever researchers see sea ice decreasing or disappearing, they also see Adelie penguin populations plunge. Even though Adelie penguins are increasing in number overall, some populations have fa
32、llen by more than 65 percent, researchers say.8Why do scientists studying climate change in Antarctica study penguins?ATo offer them better protection.BTo find out about the penguin population.CTo have a clearer idea of their living habits.DTo learn more about the conditions of Antarctica.9What make
33、s penguins easier to follow than other kinds of animals?ATheir various kinds of species.BTheir unique eating habits.CTheir nesting habit and body color.DTheir unusual hunting ways.10What can be inferred about Gentoo penguins from paragraph 4?AThey are quite adaptive.BThey are in great danger.CThey t
34、end to hunt far out to sea.DThey have a preference for sea ice.11What can we learn from the last paragraph?AAdelie penguin has been affected by climate change.BAdelie penguin has got used to the changing environment.CAdelie penguin population has fallen by more than 65 percent.DAdelie pepenguin popu
35、lation represents the areas whole ecosystem.DVirtual reality is quickly becoming the new technological frontier. Tech companies everywhere seem to be racing to get their foot in the VR door. However, Virtual reality has a set of challenges and hurdles that it must overcome in order to work well. It
36、should be noted that VR is heavily dependent on being very fast, very accurate and very good-looking. If it isnt, the viewer will feel motion sick or disconnected from the world that VR is trying to create.Now that we can actually build VR headsets that begin to meet these requirements, we are seein
37、g a rising interest in VR. As it rises, so does the interest in creating new media to be experienced in using virtual reality. Journalism is a medium built on relevance. Journalists should always be finding new ways to tell stories and deliver content. It is a goldmine for storytelling. What better
38、ways to tell a story to someone than to put them right in the center of it?Virtual reality is a powerful tool for journalists. The consumer isnt just reading or watching something play out; theyre experiencing it. The immersive nature of VR allows for people to connect with the subject matter on a m
39、uch deeper level than just reading about it. The experience is emotional, speaking more to our instinct than our intellect. The possibilities for storytelling here are legion, and any storyteller wanting to do something more interesting than their peers should surely be considering the sheer power o
40、f VR.The question of virtual reality, though, is not how powerful it is. That is immediately apparent. The question of VR is one of viability and availability. Telling stories must be easy to do, and access to those stories must be readily available. This is the biggest challenge that VR faces. If t
41、he tools to tell a story with VR, arent easy to pick up and learn, VR will fail. If VR technology isnt both top-of-the-line and affordable, VR will fail.Accessibility was one concern for Thomas Hallaq, assistant professor of journalism and mass communications, who said that current VR technology, is
42、 pretty exclusive right now. Despite that, he said he doesnt think the exclusivity of this technology will be a problem in the long run.“I think its very promising,” Hallaq said. “Were seeing more technology become accessible, and more people having access to that technology. Just look at smartphone
43、s.” Like radio, TV and the Internet before it, virtual reality will change the way we tell stories.12Why is VR considered a powerful tool for journalism?ABecause it is an exclusively new tool.BBecause it is very powerful and popular.CBecause people can experience the story in person.DBecause it is v
44、ery fast, accurate and good-looking.13According to the passage, what is the biggest challenge VR is facing?AHow powerful and interesting it can be.BWhether people will have easy access to it.CWhether qualified VR headsets can be built.DWhat new ways people will find to deliver content.14Whats the au
45、thors attitude towards the future of VR technology?AOptimistic.BNeutral.CPessimistic.DConcerned.15Which of the following is the best title for the passage?AThe Wide Popularity of Virtual RealityBThe Future Development of Virtual RealityCChallenges and Hurdles of Virtual RealityDVirtual Reality is th
46、e Future of Storytelling第二节(共5小题;每小题2. 5分，满分12. 5分)阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。More people get off the beaten track for relaxing breakGoing against the tide of flocking to well-known yet generally jam-packed tourist destinations on vacation, a growing number of holidaymakers in China t
47、end to spend their leisure time at lesser-known resorts to seek unique, relaxed holiday experiences. _16_17_ That is what Dai Bin, president of the China Tourism Academy said. He said popular tourist spots are always packed and often raise their prices during holidays. As people become more mature t
48、ravelers, they are increasingly reluctant to follow the herd. _18_ And it is a good way to vacation. According to data from online travel agencies, the number of rooms booked at hotels in less-traveled cities during the holiday was up 30 percent year-on-year. In addition, lesser-known attractions are not as “commercial” and “standardized” as developed ones and are able to offer more authentic experiences and natural e
