2023届江苏省南通市高三第一次调研测试(一模)英语试题

2024届江苏省南通第一中学高三第一次模拟考试英语试卷注意事项：1．答题前，考生先将自己的姓名、准考证号填写清楚，将条形码准确粘贴在考生信息条形码粘贴区。

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第一部分（共20小题，每小题1.5分，满分30分）1．Many thought that after starring in the immensely popular drama, Nirvana in Fire, Hu Ge would ________ and actively seek new roles.A．make a mountain out of a molehillB．have too many irons in the fireC．strike while the iron is hotD．D．put the cart before the horse2．This house is almost ________ to the one where I lived as a child.A．identical B．manualC．chilly D．enthusiastic3．---I’m sure Andrew will win the first prize in the final.---I think so. He _____ for it months.A．is preparing B．has been preparing C．was preparing D．had been preparing4．_______, I have never seen anyone who's as capable as John.A．As long as I have traveled B．Much as I have traveledC．Now that I have traveled so much D．As I have traveled so much5．He has written two articles for the journal，one to be published in this issue，the other to___________ in the next. A．turn out B．come outC．bring out. D．leave out6．Playing with their peers, children learn to and not do exactly what they want to do.A．compromise B．competeC．contribute D．construct7．When they first came to the city, my parents often went to neighbors for a talk, just as they ________ in the countryside.A．will do B．had doneC．have done D．were doing8．-Are you ready for the history test tomorrow?-No,I wish I_____the clock back.A．had turned B．could turnC．will turn D．would have turned9．--- Did you watch the final match of China Open yesterday?---Sure. I it so attentively that I forgot to cook supper.A．watched B．had watchedC．was watching D．was to watch10．The case shocked the public, a hot debate over human nature on the Intemet.A．causes B．caused C．causing D．to cause11．The enquiry________ new facts, the judge had to postpone the trial again.A．to develop B．developedC．having developed D．being developed12．As one of the most popular artists in the US, not only_______ with her hit songs, but has inspired women with her devotion to charity.A．has Beyonce influenced pop culture B．influenced pop culture has BeyonceC．Beyonce has influenced pop culture D．influenced pop culture Beyonce has13．On the surface of the water ________, which spoiled the beautiful scenery of the park.A．some dead leaves did float B．some dead leaves floatedC．floated some dead leaves D．did some dead leaves float14．We have no idea what air we will be breathing in the future if we anything to stop hazy weather. A．hadn’t done B．didn’t doC．haven’t done D．don’t do15．Taking drugs has become part of every sport _________ athletes seek to achieve beyond their natural limits. A．which B．that C．who D．where16．—Will it cost a lot to be an exchange student?—________, but you can apply for scholarship and student loan.A．I would imagine so B．Y ou’ve got me thereC．By all means D．I’m with you on that17．The incomes of skilled workers went up. , unskilled workers saw their earnings fall.A．Moreover B．ThereforeC．Meanwhile D．Otherwise18．— Mum, would you please buy me an MP5 player?— If you can help do some housework the whole vacation，you ____ have one as a reward.A．must B．need C．would D．shall19．I'll have all of the readings by the end of this term if my plan goes well.A．completing B．to completeC．completed D．being completed20．The world’s leading thinkers and policymakers examine what’s c ome apart in the past year, and what will define the year ahead,A．evaluate B．innovateC．anticipate D．regulate第二部分阅读理解（满分40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。

2023届如皋高三上第一次调研答案汇总：听力1-5 ABBAC6-10 CABCB11-15 CABCA16-20 CABBC传统阅读21-23 BCD24-27 CBCD28-31 DDBC32-35 DBDA7选5阅读36-40 AGBFE完形填空41-45 CBBAD46-50 ABCDA51-55 BACCD语法填空56. lying57. essentials58. with/against59. were held60. Their61. a62. severely63. have taken64. which65. to solve01传统阅读答案：21-23 BCD24-27 CBCD28-31 DDBC32-35 DBDAA篇介绍了普渡大学的四个学生运动俱乐部，难度中等。

B篇讲述了茶包中含有的微小的塑料颗粒可能对环境带来污染，作者举例了一些公司目前的应对策略，并呼吁读者减少茶包的使用。

文章较易。

C篇主要讲述了通过调整有机体的光合作用来帮助人类发展农业以及制药业，同时也延伸出监管者们该做和不该做的事情。

难度中等。

D篇主要围绕着"蒙娜丽莎在哪里微笑"的问题来展开论述，最终引出了蒙娜丽莎为何会微笑的可能猜测。

难度较大。

详细解析：A篇第21题B 由第一句可知，本文是为普渡大学的学生介绍几个运动俱乐部，在每个俱乐部的邮箱下都有下划线，说明是网页的超链接，因此这篇文章应该是在校园网上的，故选B。

第22题C 根据第三段最后一句，这个俱乐部拥有可以提供四个女生和六个男生活动的器械，因此是可以同时提供十个活动，故选C。

第23题 D 由最后一段第一句可知，这个俱乐部可以给同学提供在一个“competitive, intercollegiate level”打排球，并且后几句提到每年来参加选拔的运动员来此全国，因此符合national的要求，故选D。

B篇第24题C 第二段首句是说在泡茶包时，茶包会在水中留下微小的塑料颗粒而令人担忧，后三句是三个权威机构对这个现象分别阐述观点——是否真的会污染环境，但无论认为塑料颗粒是否会产生威胁，“causing concern”都是确定的，因此本段的核心是茶包的使用会令人担忧，故选C。

2024学年江苏省南通市南通第一中学高中新课标高三第一次摸底测试英语试题注意事项：1．答卷前，考生务必将自己的姓名、准考证号、考场号和座位号填写在试题卷和答题卡上。

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第一部分（共20小题，每小题1.5分，满分30分）1．________ they choose Chinese company is that China has the most advanced technology of high speed railway in the world.A．When B．ThatC．Where D．Why2．— Do you know anything about British history?—______________. I have no interest in it.A．Take it easy! B．Please don’t bother.C．It’s up to you. D．No. It’s beyond me.3．In order to make my composition clearer and smoother, my teacher asked me to _________ the unnecessary words and sentences.A．leave alone B．leave behindC．leave off D．leave out4．We ______ be careful with the words we say when we are angry.A．may B．can C．might D．should5．Children are likely to ________ some bad habits when playing the piano if they don’t have proper lessons.A．keep up B．catch upC．pick up D．give up6．Mr. Zhang gave all textbooks to all the pupils, except ____________ who had already taken them.A．these B．onesC．those D．the others7．I am always delighted when receiving your invitation, ______ the party on June 9th after the national college entrance examination, I shall be pleased to attend.A．On account of B．With regard toC．In response to D．In view of8．When the organization ______ in March, 2019, there was almost no money in the bank and more than $1 million ofdebt.A．folded B．boomed C．registered D．sprang9．If it ________ for her great help then, I would not study English so well now.A．hasn’t been B．wasn’tC．hadn’t been D．isn’t10．The 88th Academy Award Ceremony was held in Dolby Theatre ______ seats an audience of approximately 3,400. A．where B．whose C．when D．which11．After receiving the Oscar for Best Supporting Actress, Anne Benedict went on all the people who had helped in her career.A．to thank B．thankingC．having thanked D．to have thanked12．____ clear goals, we become strangely loyal to performing daily doings until we become slaves of them.A．On top of B．In the silence ofC．On account of D．In the absence of13．Video games can be a poor influence if ________ in the wrong hands.A．to leave B．leaving C．leave D．left14．Justin a book about his adventures in Tibet．I hope he can find a good publisher when it is finished．A．was writing B．is currently writing C．has already written D．wrote15．So popular _____ in his adopted hometown that he has been named honorary citizen of Beijing.A．Stephon Marbury isB．Stephon Marbury will beC．is Stephon MarburyD．will Stephon Marbury be16．____________ you are familiar with the author’s ideas, try reading all t he sections as quickly as you possible can. A．Now that B．Ever sinceC．So that D．In case17．Many people fall into panic due to the earthquake and tsunami in Japan but experts don’t expect this to be ________ as proper measures have been taken.A．compulsory B．contemporary C．temporary D．permanent18．The 90’s people seem to have enjoyed the great benefits ________ about by the great level of cultural and economic development.A．brought B．bringingC．to be brought D．having brought19．I think you’ve go t to the point a change is needed , otherwise you’ll fail .A．when B．which C．where D．there20．It’s certainly hard work.But, a man who wishes to have a career has to make a great many sacrifices.A．on the contrary B．in addition C．on the other hand D．in that case第二部分阅读理解（满分40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。

2025届江苏省南通市崇川区高三上学期第一次调研考试英语试题一、阅读理解Eiffel Tower Tour by the LiftStanding tall at 1,063 feet, the Eiffel Tower is an iconic landmark in Paris. Being a popular tourist destination, thousands of people come to explore the beauty of the Eiffel Tower every day.The day of your visitEach e - ticket bears the name of its owner. Remember to bring ID for all of your group, including children. We may ask to see your ID, as well as any supporting documents for reduced rates （disability registration）.Make sure you check the time on your e - ticket. This is the time when you need to be on the esplanade, in a queue for “visitors with tickets”. We recommend arriving 15 minutes in advance so that you have time to make it through the security checks at the entrance.Eiffel tower ticket pricesCarry minimal belongingsThe Eiffel Tower does not have a locker room, so you will have to carry your belongings with you during the entirety of your visit. When you are caught in awe, it’s easy for eagle-eyed opportunists to do their tricks. Be mindful and carry minimal belongings such as your wallet,tickets, ID proof, and a water bottle. There is no left-luggage facility for non-permitted items, like wheeled suitcases, large luggage, non-folding buggies (童车) at the Eiffel Tower.1．Which of the following may not be shown on the e- ticket?A．The visitor’s name.B．The visiting time.C．The reduced rate.D．The ticket price.2．What’s the charge for a couple with twins aged 8 who take the lift to the top?A．42.30€.B．47.00€.C．66.20€.D．73.60€.3．What should you know when visiting the Eiffel Tower?A．Caution can help avoid theft.B．Drinks can’t be taken in the lift.C．Your bag can be kept in a locker.D．Folding buggies are not allowed.As the first African American woman to receive a medical degree in America, Dr. Rebecca Lee Crumpler challenged the prejudice that prevented African Americans and women from following medical careers.Born in 1831 in Christiana, Delaware, Crumpler spent her childhood in Pennsylvania with an aunt, who frequently cared for sick neighbors, and Crumpler went with her on these trips. In her book published in 1883, Crumpler wrote, “Having been raised by a kind aunt, whose usefulness to the sick was continually sought, I early developed a liking for medicine, and sought every opportunity to be in a position to relieve the sufferings of others.”In 1852, Crumpler moved to Charlestown, Massachusetts, to begin her medical career as a nurse. In the early 1850s, there was no formal school where one could become licensed to practice nursing. Even so, Crumpler assisted several doctors in Boston for eight years. They in turn supported her application to the New England Female Medical College, where she was awarded a state- funded scholarship.Crumpler worked hard at her studies but had to take a leave of absence after two years to attend to her sick husband, who unfortunately passed away in 1863. Months later, Crumpler returned to complete her final term but was nearly refused after some faculty members (教员) expressed worry regarding the amount of time it was taking her to complete her coursework andwere hesitant to let her come back. Luckily, with several of the school’s sponsors supporting her, Crumpler finally received a “Doctress of Medicine” from college, and began seeing patients in and around her house, treating them regardless of their ability to pay.In 1883, Dr. Crumpler published a book based on journal notes she kept during her years of practice. A Book of Medical Discourses, specifically aimed at women and the care of their children, is believed to be the first medical text written by an African American author. Scientific American describes it as the forerunner of the famous What to Expect When You’ re Expecting (1984). 4．What inspired Crumpler to take up medicine?A．The influence of her aunt.B．The desire to help the poor.C．Her family’s encouragement.D．The doctors’ financial support.5．Which of the following can best describe Crumpler?A．Humorous and easygoing.B．Caring and determined.C．Adventurous and sensitive.D．Optimistic and honest.6．Why did some teachers attempt to reject Crumpler’s returning to school?A．Her family couldn’t afford her education.B．She failed to follow the school regulations.C．They felt negative about her determination.D．They doubted her ability to finish her study.7．What do people think of Crumpler’s book according to the last paragraph?A．Inspiring but unrealistic.B．Accessible and interesting.C．Educational but complicated.D．Groundbreaking and practical.The estimated number of monarch butterflies migrating (迁徙) to Mexico for winter has reached its second - lowest level ever for the 2023 to 2024 overwintering season. The estimate, based on the size of the butterflies’ hibernating forest area, has dropped by about 59% from the previous year, according to officials.Experts are pointing to extensive heat and drought as well as climate change for the major decline. Now monarch butterflies face three primary threats, including habitat loss for their breeding and overwintering; the use of pesticides, which can be toxic (有毒的) to the butterflies or can kill their food source, milkweed; and climate change, which can shift their migratory patterns. By the 2022 to 2023 overwintering season, World Wildlife Fund reported a 22% drop in theamount of overwintering monarch butterflies in Mexico.According to WWF, monarch butterflies once covered about 45 acres of forested land in Mexico during their 1996 to 1997 overwintering season. Last year, they covered 5.5 acres. With the 59% decline, the 2023 overwintering season saw the butterflies covering just 2.2 acres, The Associated Press reported. The lowest coverage ever recorded was 1.65 acres from 2013 to 2014. The largest amount of butterflies observed for the current overwintering season were around the Monarch Butterfly Biosphere Reserve.“This is not the first time we’ve observed changes in the locations of the largest monarch colonies,” Jorge Rickards, general director of WWF Mexico, said in a statement. “It’s telling us that we need to strengthen conservation and restoration measures not only in the Monarch Butterfly Biosphere Reserve, but also outside of it.” According to the Center for Biological Diversity, monarch butterflies have declined by 85% in the past 20 years. The eastern monarch butterflies migrate from Canada and the U. S. to Mexico for overwintering. Western monarchs, which overwinter in California, have declined 99% in the past two decades.In 2020, the U. S. Fish and Wildlife Service noted that these butterflies do warrant protections under the Endangered Species Act, but there were higher-priority species to consider for listing. Biologist Ryan Drum, who works with the U. S. Fish and Wildlife Service, told The Associated Press that the latest count would be considered this year when officials consider whether to list migratory monarch butterflies as threatened or even endangered.8．What can we learn from the first two paragraphs?A．More butterflies are migrating to Mexico.B．The number of butterflies is getting larger.C．The size of forest area is decreasing faster.D．Monarch butterflies are facing survival crisis.9．How does the author show us the gravity of the problem concerning monarch butterflies?A．By listing concrete numbers.B．By describing typical scenes.C．By interviewing some scientists.D．By making reasonable predictions.10．What does Jorge Rickards suggest people do?A．Increase the number of the butterfly reserves.B．Observe the changing number of the butterflies.C．Take more actions to protect the butterflies.D．Distinguish eastern butterflies from western ones.11．What does the underlined word “warrant” mean in the last paragraph?A．Resist.B．Need.C．Support.D．Provide.A modern problem of the outdoor lifestyle is how to keep your devices powered. Battery packs are one option, but they have limited use and can be rather heavy. The team at Aurea Technologies has come to the rescue with the Shine Turbine, a lightweight wind-powered turbine (涡轮机) that offers renewable energy to outdoor enthusiasts who need to re charge electronic devices.Last year, the Shine Turbine launched a campaign that was fully funded in a matter of hours, highlighting the level of interest in this innovative product. Designed in Nova Scotia, Canada, the turbine weighs in at just three pounds and is about the size of a water bottle for easy pack-and-go accessibility. While out backpacking or working remotely, the Shine Turbine takes just a few minutes to set up. There are no loose pieces to worry about losing while you f old out the high-efficiency blades and place the turbine on the retractable stand (可伸缩支架). Everything you need is stored inside the container.This clean energy option also has battery storage, so you can charge your devices as the wind blows. Then you can take it with you for more charging later. It can also be pre - charged before you head out using a standard wall outlet.“Wind is the second-largest producer of clean energy in the world, yet most people don’t have direct access to it. As a team of outdoor enthusiasts with backgrounds in science and engineering, we set out to create a wind power product that gives users the freedom to produce their own clean energy day or night, rain, cloud, or shine,” said Cat Adalay, CEO and founder of Aurea Technologies.The portable design makes it convenient to use for day trip s to the beach or mountains, camping trips or as an emergency backup. “To live sustainably (可持续地), we need to rethink the ways in which we create and use energy,” added Adalay. “The simplicity of our design,two-minute setup, and ability to rapidly generate and store power, does just that. It’s a game-changer in allowing people to access wind energy in the wind.”12．What can we learn about the Shine Turbine from the text?A．It is intelligent and works efficiently.B．It is user- friendly but expensive to buy.C．It is sustainable and convenient to carry.D．It is cost- effective but breaks down easily. 13．What kind of people might need the Shine Turbine most according to the text?A．Emergency rescuers.B．Sea surfboarders.C．Rock- climbing lovers.D．Geological explorers.14．Why do the researchers create the Shine Turbine?A．Their product obtains financial support.B．They want to gain direct access to wind.C．They attempt to prevent global warming.D．Their desired life promotes green rethink. 15．Which of the following is the best title for the text?A．Wind: the world’s second clean energy.B．Aurea Technologies: innovative pioneers C．The Shine Turbine: a green power product D．Outdoor lovers: environmentcampaignersGetting information out of a teenage boy can be difficult. The communication at this age features short answers to every question, a complete lack of eye contact. 16 Here are some ways for parents and other caregivers to learn how to talk to boys about their mental health.Many male teens don’t often show as much emotion or even give as many clues through body language. This requires parents and care providers to be much more attentive to facial expressions, and to the few words that they say. As parents, you need to talk less and listen more. Active listening will help earn his trust. 1718 Negative messages such as “Grow up.” or “Be a man.” send a message that being weak is wrong or that it’s not okay to feel what they are feeling. These types of messages keep boys from sharing their feelings.As a parent, a good way for any kind of personal or emotional question is to ask twice, but not too many times. The first time lets him know that you are interested; the second time shows that you care. 19 The bonds between parents and teenagers are proven to reduce anxiety and depression.Moreover, when a teen boy is willing to communicate, don’t interrupt. If you don’t let him finish talking, he may stop talking altogether. 20 When he’s ready to listen to you, let him know you will be with him together.A．Frank communication requires acceptance.B．Over time, he will be more likely to open up.C．Even if what you’ re hearing is scary, stay calm.D．Their eyes roll when you ask them about their life.E．Parents need to know more about male mental health.F．Communication is effective in the process of exercising.G．Showing concern and respect for personal space allows close ties.二、完形填空Last week I attended my aunt’s funeral (葬礼). There were some things about it that I thought were worth 21 . My Aunt Sue’s funeral was a 22 of how to live.What struck me the most about my aunt’s service was how many 23 were there. She was 87 years old when she died and she filled the 24 . Of course, her large family of siblings, children, grandchildren, nieces and nephews took a few long wooden benches, but it was some of them and her friends who 25 to remember my great aunt.At eighty, my aunt took up Spanish so that she could be a better 26 at many places she devoted her time to. Her Spanish teacher offered to 27 the funeral reception not because she was a great student but because she was a great helper. It was her purpose to have a sense of community and 28 . She never stopped 29 or learning.There is the only thing that may be forgotten but I will 30 it here. My aunt got up at 5 a. m. every day and 31 long before it was popular and her 32 to her health was beyond inspiring. My aunt knew that you cannot 33 anyone if you haven’t taken care of yourself. She made health and exercise a 34 .While I will dearly miss my Aunt Sue, I am really 35 for the legacy (遗产) she left us in how to live.21．A．purchasing B．discussing C．sharing D．researching22．A．warning B．challenge C．composition D．reminder 23．A．people B．gifts C．possessions D．cars 24．A．store B．church C．community D．street 25．A．turned out B．took up C．set out D．showed up 26．A．teacher B．volunteer C．worker D．leader 27．A．fund B．visit C．host D．outline 28．A．direction B．connection C．competition D．existence 29．A．giving B．taking C．teaching D．arguing 30．A．clarify B．describe C．mention D．doubt 31．A．worked B．exercised C．cooked D．studied 32．A．commitment B．tendency C．attachment D．contribution 33．A．label B．assign C．punish D．love 34．A．priority B．qualification C．discrimination D．discount 35．A．guilty B．astonished C．grateful D．regretful三、语法填空阅读下面短文，在空白处填入一个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。

江苏省南通市如皋市2023－2024学年度高三上学期调研（一）英语试题学校:___________姓名：___________班级：___________考号：___________一、阅读理解Four beautiful trips combining bikes and trainsOhio and Erie Canal Towpath Trail (小径)The trail is an 87-mile pathway from Cleveland to Bolivar in Northeast Ohio. The Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railroad (CVSR) stretches out separately along the trail from Akronto Thornburg Station, a 31-mile stretch that passes through Cuyahoga Valley National Park. The trail hugs the outline of the original Ohio and Erie Canal. Today, the trail passes many landmarks, including bridges, museums, and villages.Danube Cycle PathIt is a path that follows the Danube River for about 745 miles, from Donaueschingen, Germanny to Budapest, Hungary. The path is most popular in Austria featuring 245 scenic miles serviced by local and long-distance trains. Most cyclists choose to ride from west to cast with the flow of the river, to take advantage of the natural slope (斜坡) of bicycle traffic. Lehigh Gorge Rail TrailThe tail extends for 25 miles through woodlands next to the Lehigh Rive. A historic tourist railway called the Lehigh Gorge Scenic Railway follows the trail, allowing cyclists to create a one- way ride rather than backtracking. The rail trail is mostly flat and passes through Lehigh Gorge State Park. While the train operates most days, the bike service is only offered one weekend a month from May to November.Cinder TrackThe Cinder Track is a 21-mile broken-stone pathway along the coast of Yorkshire, England: The towns of Scarborough and Whitby, where the trail begins and ends, both have train stations near the trail. The train journey is not a direct pathway between the two towns—in fact, the tracks of the original direct pathway were removed to create the trail. The trail, meanwhile, hugs the Yorkshire coast, with views of seaside bluffs (峭壁), fishing villages, etc.1．What is special about the Ohio and Erie Canal Towpath Trail?A．It offers a chance to visit museums.B．It goes past many cities and villages.C．It shares most of its trail with CVSR.D．It provides cyclists with a view of the sea.2．What’s the disadvantage of the Lehigh Gorge Rail Trail for cyclists?A．The numerous sharp slope.B．The extremely rough path.C．The connection with a railway.D．The time limit of bike service. 3．Which of the following covers the longest distance?A．The Cinder Track.B．The Danube Cycle Path.C．The Lehigh Gorge Rail Trail.D．The Ohio and Erie Canal Towpath Trail.Born in an unknown village in Huarong county, Hunan province, Yi had few opportunities to play instruments when he was young.At the age of 6, when most performers have already begun studying the piano at music academies, Yi learned the traditional stringed instrument the erhu from a group of people lodging at his home. It was not until much later that he first saw a piano when he visited his cousin’s house in Huarong.“My family was too poor to buy a piano for me, so I often used to visit my cousin, even though it took about an hour to travel the 20 kilometers to his home over rocky roads just for the opportunity to sit at the keyboard,” Yi said.Yi first arrived in Shenzhen 19 years ago and worked in factories, on construction sites and in kitchens. He had not played a piano for nearly 30 years.The public pianos in Huaqiangbei offered him a fresh start. On a hot summer’s day, while taking a break from work at a nearby construction site, Yi and his son passed one of the instruments. Encouraged by his son, Yi decided to give it a try.He rubbed his hands nervously on his clothes, but the moment he placed his fingers on the keys, he felt more comfortable and his confidence returned. Although his masterly performance at the piano keyboard quickly made him an online sensation in China and overseas, Yi is not the only one to benefit from the pianos in Huaqiangbei.Inspired by the British artist Luke Jerram, who has placed more than 2,000 street pianos in over 70 cities worldwide since 2008 with the words “Play Me, I’m Yours” printed on theirsides, the public piano project in Huaqiangbei was launched by the local government in 2018.Zhang Chen, deputy director of the Huaqiangbei subdistrict office, said: “Huaqiangbei is located in the commercial district in the center of Shenzhen. We have been trying to provide diverse facilities to bring high-quality public cultural services to the area. We are surprised that the public piano project has attracted so many people to play the instruments, and others to watch them perform.”4．What do we learn about young Yi from the passage?A．He smoothed the path to piano lessons.B．He was fascinated by musical instruments.C．He received musical training at the age of 6.D．He familiarized himself with erhu at his cousin’.5．How did Yi feel when he decided to try playing the piano?A．Awkward.B．Confident.C．Amazed.D．Refreshed. 6．What is mainly talked about in the 7th paragraph?A．The artist’s popularity.B．The project’s origin.C．The artist’s creativity.D．The project’s challenge.7．What can we learn from the last paragraph?A．A city culture featuring the piano needs changing.B．The street piano project fuels urban development.C．Huaqiangbei gets in tune with its cultural ambitions.D．Shenzhen takes the lead in promoting cultural prosperity.Mars may seem like a dry, desolate place, but the red planet transforms into an otherworldly wonderland in winter, according to a new video shared by NASA．It’s late winter in Mars’ Northern Hemisphere, where the Perseverance rover and Ingenuity helicopter are exploring an ancient river delta (三角洲) that once fed into Jezero Crater billions of years ago.As the planet’s main feature, dust drives Martian weather, but the planet is no stranger to snow, ice and frost. There are two types of snow on Mars. One is the kind we experience on Earth made of frozen water. The thin Martian air and sub-zero temperatures means that traditional snow changes from a solid directly to a gas, before touching the ground on Mars.The other type of Martian snow is carbon dioxide based, or dry ice, and it can land onthe surface. A few feet of snow tends to fall on Mars in its flat regions near the poles. “Enough falls that you could snowshoe (穿雪鞋走路) across it.” said Sylvain Piqueux, a Mars scientist at NASA’S Jet Propulsion Laboratory in Pasadena, California, in a statement.So far, no orbiters(轨道飞行器) or rovers have been able to see snow fall on the red planet because the weather phenomenon only occurs at the poles beneath cloud cover at night. The cameras on the orbiters can’t peer through the clouds, and no robotic explorers have been developed that could survive the freezing temperatures at the poles, which can be as low as minus 120 degrees Celsius.However, the Mars Climate Sounder instrument on the Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter can detect light that’s invisible to the human eye. It has made detections of carbon dioxide snow falling at the Martian poles. The Phoenix lander, which arrived on Mars in 2008, also used one of its laser instruments to detect water-ice snow from its spot about 1,600 kilometers away from the Martian north pole.Thanks to photographers, we know snowflakes on Earth are unique and six sided. Beneath a microscope, Martian snowflakes would likely look a little different. “Because carbon dioxide ice has a symmetry (对称) of four, we know dry-ice snowflakes would be cube-shaped (立方体的), ” Piqueux said. “Thanks to the Mars Climate Sounder, we can tell these snowflakes would be smaller than the width of a human hair.”Ice and carbon dioxide-based frosts also form on Mars, and they can occur farther away from the poles. The Odyssey orbiter (which entered Mars orbit in 2001) has watched frost forming and turning to a gas in the sunlight, while the Viking landers spotted icy frost on Mars when they arrived in the 1970s.8．What can we learn about the snow made of frozen water on Mars?A．It contains lots of dust.B．It makes the Martian air thick.C．It keeps its form stable while falling.D．It can hardly be seen on the Martian ground.9．What makes it difficult for robotic explorers to see snow fall on Mars?A．The freezing temperature.B．The thickness of clouds.C．The changing weather pattern.D．The distance from the poles. 10．What can the Mars Climate Sounder tell us about dry-ice snowflakes?A．Their smell.B．Their size.C．Their speed.D．Their direction. 11．What is the best title of the text?A．It Seldom Snows on Mars B．It Is Much Colder on MarsC．The Beautiful Winter on Mars D．The Seasonal Changes on MarsAmazon sometimes makes us check a box to save money. Those orange “coupon” (优惠券) banners below the price on Amazon’s online store are confusing. Why does Amazon make through the extra step of clicking a box to “save $2 when you apply this coupon?” Why doesn’t the coupon just apply automatically?The answer lies in the subtle but highly effective way Amazon and other stores use shopping psychology to influence our buying decisions. By making us click a box. Amazon hopes to avoid the “cart abandonment” problem—when shoppers add something to their virtual shopping cart but don’t end up buying it.That’s a big challenge for online retailers. They miss out on billions of dollars of potential sales annually because of shoppers thinking twice about buying a product. Around 70% of online shopping carts containing at least one item are eventually abandoned, according to the Baymard Institute, an e-commerce consultancy based in Copenhagen.The top reason customers walk away: They say they were just browsing and weren’t ready to make a purchase. So companies look for persuasion tactics (策略) to get shoppers to follow through and click the “buy” button. Amazon’s tactic to display a coupon option, instead of just automatically showing a discounted price, gives shoppers an extra incentive (动机) to make the purchase right away, say marketing experts.Customers also want to be rewarded for the effort they put in to shop. It may not feel like much to click a box—but it does make a difference. Amazon’s coupon box puts customers in a more active and engaged role in landing a reward, making it more visceral (发自内心的) for them, said Tamara Masters, an assistant professor of marketing at the University of Utah’s David Eccles School of Business, who studies shopping psychology.“By consciously seeing and clicking on the coupon box, instead of just having the coupon applied automatically, the reward can be felt more acutely,” Masters said. That’s a benefit to Amazon in the long run. “When a consumer feels rewarded after making an effort to purchase something, they are more willing to buy and more willing to pay,” she added.The coupon box is just one of the ways Amazon targets shoppers looking for bargains. Amazon also has a standalone page on its website for coupons on select brands. If shoppers go to the page, they can clip the coupons virtually and don’t have to take the extra step ofchecking a box.This approach is designed to reach the shoppers who will shop exclusively based on which brands are offering coupons, which are different than products on sale, price promotions or discounts.12．Why does Amazon apply the coupon box to help customers save money?A．To avoid the abandonment of coupons.B．To ensure customers make wise choices.C．To increase customers’ chance of buying.D．To recommend good products to customers.13．What is the motivation behind customers buying behavior according to Tamara Masters?A．Their effort to get a reward.B．Their expectations of price.C．Their curiosity about the reward.D．Their desire to make a difference. 14．What does Tamara Masters think of Amazon’s tactic??A．It is a losing bat in the long term.B．It can provide much convenience.C．It might cause consumers complaints.D．It’s a reliable way to encourage purchase. 15．What do the last two paragraphs tell us about Amazon?A．It will save shoppers’ time to check a box.B．It persuades select brands to offer coupons.C．It tries various means to target different shoppers.D．It plans to reduce unfair competition among brands.二、七选五Long before metal oven racks (烤箱架) were invented, many people would place the things that they wanted to bake onto stones to keep them from burning in ovens or even directly on heat. Traditional dishes like Native American flat bread employed a thick heavymany applications for its use in baking.Virtually, any baked food can be cooked on a stone instead of, or in addition to, a more modern pan. 17 Stones can store moisture (湿气) and produce a crispy, perfectly golden crust (酥皮) not easily attained in metal glass bakeware. And they are often optimized (优化) for certain temperatures and crust conditions.18 Clay stone is popular, but some people prefer marble (大理石). Some are glazed and others are not, so there’s a great deal of choice on the market. A few companies make stone cookie sheets, muffin tins, and others to widen the applications possible for stone bakeware.In general, the thicker the stone, the more likely it is that your baked food will carry the taste of a traditional brick oven. A baking stone works by absorbing the heat from your oven, then evenly distributing it directly over the surface of the rising dough (生面团). 19 That way, they can lend more of the even browning, which is highly sought after by brick oven enthusiasts.Finally, in most cases, you will need at least an inch (about 2.5cm) on each side of the stone toEnsure proper air flow. This is particularly true if your oven is gas powered. The stone should not cause baked food to touch your oven’s heating elements. 20A．Make sure it will fit inside of your oven.B．The way that baking stones work is simple.C．Many cooks praise the ability of the baking stone.D．Thick stones can capture more heat than thin ones.E．Baking stones come in different materials and shapes.F．That makes them uniquely useful for many cooking creations.G．Today the baking stone is associated most with cooking pizza.三、完形填空In the fall of 2008, I was looking to leave my current job in a doctor’s office to exploreI was anxious to 27 Carlyn face-to-face for the first time. But, as soon as she28 in front of my house, it was like we had done it a million times before. This “my friends” is the 29 of the human connection that she talks about. It takes two people from 30 to friends!Now as fate would have it, Carlyn has 31 my world. So now, I hope to repay her 32 for all that she has helped me 33 . I am fortunate to be part of a friendship that is a by-product of her 34 . She continues to inspire me and I hope to learn and meet more through her 35 .21．A．complicated B．universal C．challenging D．profitable 22．A．confidence B．luck C．fear D．pride 23．A．power B．hope C．absence D．sense 24．A．learning B．complaining C．discussing D．worrying 25．A．shape B．order C．place D．touch 26．A．abandoning B．explaining C．experiencing D．delivering 27．A．meet B．phone C．persuade D．inform 28．A．put away B．backed down C．carried on D．pulled up 29．A．trick B．power C．choice D．origin 30．A．students B．workmates C．strangers D．learners 31．A．influenced B．left C．explored D．enjoyed 32．A．as a result B．by accident C．with a bang D．in a way 33．A．suspect B．accomplish C．witness D．appreciate 34．A．anxiety B．persistence C．charity D．passion 35．A．recovery B．comparison C．example D．diligence四、用单词的适当形式完成短文阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。

2022-2023学年度高三年级第一学期教学质量调研（一）英语试题回答选择题时，选出每题答案后，用铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑。

回答非选择题时，将答案写在答题纸卡上，写在本试卷上无效。

第一局部听力（共20题总分值30分每题1.5分）第一节听下面5段对话。

每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最正确选项。

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。

l.Why did the boy come home late?A.He watched a game.B.He studied at school.C.He hung out with his friends.2.What did the woman do yesterday?A.She went climbing.B.She went to a party.C.She went to a music club.3.How much will the man pay for his clothes in total?A.$15.B.$30.c.s45.4.What might the girl be doing?A.Eating something sweet.B.Counting numbers.C.Preparing for an event.5.What is the man complaining about?A.He is heavy.B.He gets sick.C.He feels too hot.第二节D.Because Florence had a good chance to win the war.35.What's the best title of the text?A.Where did Mona Lisa smile?B. When was the “Mona Lisa n painted?C.Who was the sitter of the "Mona Lisa”D.Why did Mona Lisa put on a smile?第二节七选五阅读理解（总分值12.5分共5题每题2.5分）根据短文内容，从短文后的七个选项中选出能填入空白处的最正确选项。

江苏省南通市通州、兴化、泗洪2023届高三期初联考英语试题注意事项考生在答题前请认真阅读本注意事项及各题答题要求1.答题前，请您务必将自己的姓名、学校、考位号用书写黑色字迹的0.5毫米签字笔填写在答题纸上。

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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。

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 will the speakers bring to the barbecue?A. Some meat.B. Some drinks.C. A salad.2.Where does the conversation take place?A. At the police station.B. In a classroom.C. At a hotel.3. What does the woman want the man to do next?A. Write a letter.B. Look for the pen.C. Help fix a bookshelf.4. What is the probable relationship between the speakers?A. Colleagues.B. Strangers.C. Friends.5.When will the woman make her products?A. During the summer.B. In the autumn.C. Through the winter.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。

2023年高考英语模拟试卷注意事项1．考生要认真填写考场号和座位序号。

2．试题所有答案必须填涂或书写在答题卡上，在试卷上作答无效。

第一部分必须用2B 铅笔作答；第二部分必须用黑色字迹的签字笔作答。

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第一部分（共20小题，每小题1.5分，满分30分）1．-- Alison, I'm sorry. I can't come to the wedding with you tomorrow morning. -- ________?-- My grandma was severely ill, so I have to stay in the hospital to look after her.A．How is it B．How come C．So what D．What's the problem2．The project is far behind schedule. It’s impossible for you to ______ it in a week.A．catch upon B．live up toC．add up to D．hold on to3．If you want to lead a happy life, you’d better learn to accept life ______ it is.A．as B．thatC．which D．where4．Jane can’t attend the meeting at 3 o’clock this afternoon because she ______ a class at that time.A．will teach B．would teachC．has taught D．will be teaching5．Dimash appeared on the stage of Singer 2017,his voice instantly won hearts of Chinese audience.A．As long as B．As soon as C．Now that D．Ever since6．—Smoking should be banned in public.—. ____It is harmful to both the smokers and non-smokers.A．I’d love to B．It’s my pleasureC．I’m with you on that D．It’s up to you7．Don’ t be joking. It’ s time to______your business.A．set out B．take up C．go on D．get down8．______, his ideas was accepted by all the people at the meeting.A．Strange as might it sound B．As it might sound strangeC．As strange it might sound D．Strange as it might sound9．You won’t find paper cutting difficult _____you keep practicing it.A．even if B．as long as C．as if D．ever since10．—Ted has never been so rude!—He ______something he shouldn’t have, but I guess he didn’t mean that.A．has said B．had saidC．said D．was saying11．He is very tired，so he needs some time ________ duty for relaxation and rest.A．through B．onC．with D．off12．I think Ana ______ her packing since she started getting things ready early this morning.A．finishes B．has finishedC．had finished D．would finish13．He finished writing his first novel last year, and we all think that is ______ his career really took off.A．where B．whenC．how D．why14．The Winter Olympics ________ in 2022 will surely bring in many international tourists.A．held B．having held C．holding D．to be held15．Jane is not good at sports，but when it to cooking，she’s excellent．A．happens B．comes C．does D．occurs16．There is a popular view________in city strangers are less likely to help an elderly person.A．that B．whetherC．why D．how17．The news came as no surprise to me. I ______ for some time that the factory was going to shut down.A．had known B．knewC．have known D．know18．---How was your evening?---We went to Joe’s and had ____. We really enjoyed ourselves.A．a white elephant B．a square meal C．a sacred cow D．the salt of the earth19．That children ______meet with setbacks is a matter of necessity as they_____, so parents don’t worry about that. A．shall; grew up B．must；grew up C．can; grow up D．will; grow up20．Children are likely to ________ some bad habits when playing the piano if they don’t have proper lessons.A．keep up B．catch upC．pick up D．give up第二部分阅读理解（满分40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。