2024届江苏省苏锡常镇四市高三第二学期期末四校联考英语试题含解析
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2024届江苏省无锡锡山区四校联考中考二模英语试题含答案注意事项: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,再选涂其它答案标号。
回答非选择题时,将答案写在答题卡上,写在本试卷上无效。
3.考试结束后,将本试卷和答题卡一并交回。
Ⅰ. 单项选择1、The basketball players all arrive as early as they can so that they can ______.A.wake up B.show around C.warm up D.fill out2、With WeChat becoming more and more popular in China, it seems that we are_______ the art of chattingface-to-face.A.enjoying B.losing C.failing D.reminding3、—Did you watch 2018 CCTV Spring Festival Evening Gala in Taian?—Certainly. That night the sky over Taian was as _______ as that in the day with the light.A.bright B.brightly C.brighter D.more brightly4、Many old men prefer_____ in a peaceful countryside.A.to live B.living C.live D.lived5、The man running in our playground _______ be our headmaster, because he has gone to America on business. A.mustn't B.shouldn't C.can't D.may not6、I’m _____, and I have a _____sister.A.15 year old, 16-year-old B.15 years old, 16-years-oldC.15-year-old, 16 years old D.15 years old, 16-year-old7、—Excuse me, could you please tell me __________?—Sure. He lives on Center Street.A.where does Bob live B.where Bob livesC.why Bob lives there D.what does Bob do8、With the _________ of the washing machine, people have more free time to relax.A.invitation B.invention C.condition D.situation9、--- What do you think of quiet music?--- Pretty good. It used to make me feel sleepy, but now I have _____ gotten used to it.A.heavily B.gradually C.possibly D.directly10、They can go to swim in the sea ________ summer.A.at B.on C.in D.forⅡ. 完形填空11、One day,a teacher entered the classroom and told the students about a test. After hearing,all students were seated and waited for the test to 1 . Now, the teacher gave the test papers to all students and put the text face down at the desk. When he finished handing out the test to all students, he asked 2 to turn the test pages and begin.Students were surprised to see that there was not a 3 but just a black dot in the center of the page. The teacher noticed the students' face expression and told them, “I want you to write about 4 you see there.”The students were still 5 but got started with the test. At the end of the class, the teacher took all answer sheets and started reading each answer from each sheet in front of all students. All of them described about the black dot and tried to explain its position etc. After the teacher finished reading, the whole class was 6 .Then professor began to explain, “Don’t worry, I am not going to give you 7 for this but I just want you to think about something. Here everyone focused on the black dot and wrote about it, 8 no one wrote about the white paper, the 9 is with our lives. The white paper stands for our whole life and the black spot stands for 10 in our life.Our life is a gift given to us by God, 11 love and care, and we always have reasons to celebrate –our friends around us, the job that can 12 us our living, the miracles we see every day.Still we just 13 day to day problems like health problems, lack of money, problems in relationships etc. but we never see that these problems are very small compared to 14 we have in our lives.”So we should try to take eyes off our problems and 15 each moment that life gives us. Be happy and live life positively.1.A.start B.finish C.end D.stop2.A.him B.her C.them D.us3.A.answer B.question C.plan D.picture4.A.where B.what C.when D.which5.A.surprised B.relaxed C.excited D.interested6.A.noisy B.warm C.proud D.silent7.A.examples B.grades C.books D.presents8.A.but B.and C.so D.or9.A.different B.same C.polite D.difficult10.A.work B.money C.problems D.jobs11.A.with B.without C.for D.of12.A.choose B.provide C.share D.thank13.A.try on B.get on C.focus on D.turn on14.A.everything B.something C.nothing D.anything15.A.believe B.fear C.pass D.enjoyⅢ. 语法填空12、阅读下面短文,在空白处填入适当的内容(不多于3个单词)或括号内单词的适当形式。
苏锡常镇四市联考2024英语作文English:As Suzhou, Wuxi, Changzhou, and Xuzhou come together for the joint exam in 2024, it is an incredible opportunity for students to showcase their knowledge and skills. This collaborative effort allows for a more comprehensive evaluation of students' abilities and creates a fairer testing environment. Students can benefit from exposure to a wider range of ideas and perspectives, promoting a more diverse and open-minded approach to learning. Additionally, this joint exam strengthens the spirit of unity and cooperation among the four cities, fostering a sense of community and shared goals. It also provides a platform for educators and administrators to share best practices and resources, ultimately enhancing the quality of education in the region. Overall, the Suzhou, Wuxi, Changzhou, and Xuzhou joint exam in 2024 serves as a valuable opportunity for students, educators, and the community as a whole to come together and strive for academic excellence.中文翻译:作为2024年苏州、无锡、常州和徐州联合举行的联考,这是一个让学生展示他们的知识和技能的难得机会。
一、听力选择题二、听力选择题1. Where does the dialogue take place ?A .At school.B .At a supermarket.C .At home.2.A .They both prefer e-textbooks.B .The man is expecting printed textbooks.C .The woman is against the use of tablets.D .Neither of them needs tablets.3. What did Lucy think of her experience?A .Exhausting.B .Pleasant.C .Boring.4. When did the woman expect the package to arrive?A .Yesterday.B .Today.C .Tomorrow.5. Why is the woman upset?A .She made a wrong call.B .Her phone does not work.C .The machine is not useful.6. Questions are based on the following passage.1.A .Because of their durability.B .Because they are symbols of status.C .Because of the trend in fashion.D .Because they look quite appealing.2.A .The man was the creator of jeans.B .The man applied for a patent for jeans.C .Levi’s led to the popularity of jeans.D .Levi’s led to a flood of fake products.3.A .They are durable and wash easily.B .They appear on sex and violence ads.C .They win the favor of many women liberalists.D .They are influenced by cowboy style and rebellious spirit.4.A .The advantages of jeans.B .The culture of western America.C .The history of jeans.D .The change of jeans.7. 听下面一段较长对话,回答以下小题。
江苏省常州市教育学会学业水平监测2024学年高三下学期联合考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.Mark drives his car too fast and, what’s more, very carelessly,worries his mother.A asA.what B.it C.which2.According to a recent study, the high school graduation rate for black men has fallen by 43 percent, while ________ of black women has risen by 56 percent.A.that B.whatC.one D.which3.— Are you still thinking about the email Tony sent you yesterday?— Oh,to tell the truth,that’s makes me feel excited.A.What B.how C.that D.why4.She is such an irritating woman, I don’t know how you can ______ her.A.put up B.stand with C.stand up to D.put up with5.The TV station will be ______ the game live on Saturday afterno on, and we can’t miss it.A.covering B.improving C.handling D.canceling6.—What do you think of teaching, Bob?—I find it fun and challenging. It is a job ________ you are doing something serious and interesting.A.which B.whereC.when D.that7.The store______ I bought my textbooks is having a sale this week.A.that B.whereC.which D.why8.Though the story of Li Yunlong in the TV drama “Bright Sword” is a fiction, much of __________happened is historically true.A.that B.what C.which D.it9.In the forest, sound is the best means of communication over distance ________ in comparison with light, it won't be blocked by trees when travelling.A.while B.becauseC.when D.though10.Sales director is a position _______ communication ability is just as important as sale skills.A.which B.thatC.when D.where11.When the admission letter from Harvard University arrived, Ben's parents were and threw a big party. A.in the red B.tickled pinkC.as white as a sheet D.in a blue mood12.Ifyouhaveanyquestion,**********************************************.A.to feel B.feeling C.feel D.felt13.______ caught in the rain unexpectedly, we still enjoyed the journey very much.A.When B.AsC.Unless D.Although14.They have leading experts in this field, and that's ____ they've made important progress.A.where B.why C.whether D.who15.A quick review of successes and failures at the end of year will help ________ you year ahead.A.sharpen B.switchC.stretch D.shape16.---Where is the plane?I can't see it.---It went off its ________________ to keep away from the sudden storm.A.course B.roadC.flight D.direction17._____what they say about me, I’m going to continue my work.A.In terms of B.Regardless ofC.Instead of D.In favor of18.— Could you turn the TV down a little bit?— ________. Is it disturbing you?A.Take it easy. B.I’m sorry. C.Not a bit D.It depends19.—What’s up? Y ou look worried.—Well, I ______ on the problem for 5 hours but I haven’t got a single clue.A.have worked B.workedC.will work D.have been working20.We did have a quarrel about money last night,but now we have already_____________.A.taken up B.put upC.made up D.brought 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。
江苏百校联考2024届高三第二次联考英语试卷注意事项: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,再选涂其它答案标号。
回答非选择题时,将答案写在答题卡上,写在本试卷上无效。
3.考试结束后,将本试卷和答题卡一并交回。
第一部分(共20小题,每小题1.5分,满分30分)1.— Why do you look very upset?— The electricity was cut off suddenly and my essay ________ unfinished since.A.was left B.has leftC.had been left D.has been left2.It is a foolish act to________ notes during a test as you will be severely punished.A.stick to B.refer to C.keep to D.point to3.-The online shopkeeper has made an apology for his rude behavior.-OK. If you’re still not satisfied, you can _______ compensation.A.claim B.affordC.sacrifice D.dismiss4.—Thank God! This school term is coming to an end!—Yeah, after all that hard work, we all a holiday.A.preserve B.observe C.reserve D.deserve5.Your donation greatly appreciated and the money will be used to help the students from poor families. A.has been B.isC.was D.had been6.I'd advise anyone to put aside a proportion of their earnings — ____________.A.nothing great is easy B.nothing comes from nothingC.a bad penny always turns up D.a penny saved is a penny earned7.Life the like ________ ocean; Only ________strong-willed can reach the other shore.A.an; the B.the; aC.the ;/ D./ ; a8.The goal, which they are unlikely to live to see , is to “cure, prevent or manage all diseases” in the next 80 or so years.A.accomplish B.accomplishedC.accomplishing D.being accomplished9.It is so difficult a question_______ none of the kids could work it out.A.as B.that C.which D.X10.. Jenny was sad over the loss of the photos she shot in Canada, _________ this was a memory she especially treasured.A.if B.when C.as D.where11.Enter our prize ______and win a break in a National Trust holiday cottage of your choice anywhere in the country. A.draw B.search C.match D.collection12.The why he is absent today is he has got a bad headache.A.reason; that B.reason; becauseC.cause; that D.cause; because13.Encourage your children to try new things, but try not to _________________them too hard.A.draw B.strikeC.rush D.push14.— Excuse me, do you mind if I open the window?— Well, if you __________. I can put on more clothes.A.can B.mayC.must D.shall15.---Professor Li is wanted on the phone. Where is he?--- I saw him coming, but in a minute, he _____.A.will disappear B.has disappeared C.disappears D.disappeared16.People tend to love agricultural products ________ without the use of fertilizers, pesticides or chemical additives. A.growing B.grownC.being grown D.having been grown17.Mike is looking for another job because he feels that nothing he does his boss.A.serves B.satisfiesC.promises D.supports18.It’s difficult for us to learn a lesson in life ________ we’ve actual ly had that lesson.A.while B.since C.until D.when19.It suddenly occurred to him ____ he had left his keys in the office.A.that B.whatC.where D.which20.on one foot with your eyes closeD.and you will soon lose your balance.A.Standing B.StoodC.To stand D.Stand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。
2023~2024学年度苏锡常镇四市高三教学情况调研(二)英语(答案在最后)2024.05注意:本试卷分第一卷(选择题)和第二卷(非选择题)两部分。
两部分答案都做在答题卡上。
总分为150分,考试时间120分钟。
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.How did the man get to the party?A.By motorbike.B.By car. B.By bus.2.When does Michelle usually get up?A.At6:00a.m.B.At6:30a.m.C.At7:00a.m.3.What will the man probably do next Monday?A.Buy a book.B.Borrow a novel.C.Visit a writer.4.How much did the woman spend on the dress?A.$120.B.$280.C.$400.5.Why does the woman want to quit her job?A.To work more flexibly.B.To spend more time reading.C.To take care of her family.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。
【苏锡常镇四市二模Word版含答案】江苏省苏锡常镇四市高三教学情况调研(二)英语注意:本试卷分第一卷(选择题)和第二卷(非选择题)两部分。
答案全部做在答题纸上。
总分为120第一卷(选择题,共85分)第一部分:听力(共两节,满分20分)做题时,先将答案标在试卷上。
听力录音部分结束后,你将有两分钟的时间将试卷上的答案转涂到答题纸上。
第一节(共5小题;每小题l分,满分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,你有l0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.How does the woman find her class?A. She thinks it suitable to her.B. She dislikes it.C. She has no feeling for it.2.What is the probable relationship between the speakers?A. Waiter and customer.B. Husband and wife.C. Fellow workers.3.What does the man ask the woman to do?A. Come back home.B. Go to visit him in London.C. Miss him more.4.What do we know about the woman?A. She was absent from school for a week.B. She will offer the man her physics notes.C. Physics is one of her worst subjects.5.What will the man do for the woman?A. Find her wallet.B. Record her report.C. Transfer her call.第二节(共15小题;每小题l分,满分l5分)听下面5段对话或独自。
2020届江苏省苏锡常镇四市高三教学情况调研(二)英语试题一、单项选择1. The beautiful scenery was_________ before the travelers when they reached the top of the hill.A laid out.B given outC sent out.D turned out.2. She and her best friend felt sad when they heard I__________ for New York the next dayA had left.B was leaving.C left.D has left.3. ___________ many different viruses, wildlife can potentially infect human beings and should be banned for trade.A To carry.B Carried.C Having been carriedD Carrying.4. A special committee of scientists___________ to study AI's effects on economy in the years ahead.A have established.B will be established.C are established.D is establishing5. He flashed me a quick smile but rapidly swallowed it___________ he saw my expression.A when.B unless.C ifD until6. This part of the book isn't very interesting, so I'm going to_________ it.A denyB cancelC skipD digest7. I have resigned, and they have a free hand to appoint__________ they like in my place.A wheneverB howeverC whateverD whomever8. I know I was___________ , so I will apologize to Sara today.A at risk.B at fault.C at ease.D at random.9. To improve learning efficiency, students must spend more time focusing on theskills__________ they are weak in.A whatB whereC whenD which10. If it__________ for the joint efforts made by the whole nation, we couldn't have contained the coronavirus in such a short time.A hadn't been.B shouldn’t have been.C hasn't been.D wouldn't be.11. None of these arguments are_________ in that they are unconvincing and impossible to justifyA vague.B arbitrary.C valid.D absurd12. Designing a powerful beginning is crucial-not only does it make readers stay with your story, ______you develop the plot.A does it also help.B it also helps.C does also help.D also helps13. The composition seems imperfect but you should make_________ for the fact that the author is only seven.A appointments.B assumptions.C allowances.D arrangements14. Local governments will step up efforts to keep employment stable, with all-round measures_________ more jobs.A being created.B created.C having been created.D to create.15. —Kobe Bryant was a basketball star with strong fighting spirit.—_____________. He's always a role model for youngsters.A I couldn't agree more.B I can't help it.C I couldn't be bothered.D I beg to differ.二、完形填空16. It all started with a commercial. I watched the baby take his first_________ on TV, right before his family left for a trip to Disney World. An idea came to my mind: I wanted to go to Disney World. For most young kids, it's a(n) _______ request, but for me, it is unique. I was born with cerebral palsy (脑瘫), which doesn't________ me to walk on my own. Over the next three years or so, I worked with physical therapists and practiced walking, standing, and balance all __________that I would need to turn my goal into a reality.I remember the feeling when my legs would_________ doing any more work, practically turning to jelly(胶状物). __________ this, everyone else told me I could do it, so I persisted. I walked, stood, balanced, until the ______came. On June 9, 2008, I stood in the tunnel leading into Main Street, looking around at my adoring fans, otherwise ________ as my family and friends. My dad asked me if I wanted any help doing this thing. I promptly replied, “No!” and situated myself ________ the end of the tunnel, feet_________ firmly, heart most likely beating out of my chest. Step, step, step, step, bump. I __________quickly what had happened: I ________ my momentum (冲力)and my focus, bumping into something. _________, we had practiced this type of ________ beforehand. Holding fast onto the handlebars, I gathered all of my six-year-old ___________and straightened out, _________my pace once again. It wasn't too long beforethe__________became louder because I had made it to the end, where my mom was waiting with tears in her eyes.Looking back on that experience, I realize something thoughtful. Every once in a while, life will________ a few bumps in the road. _______ it may set you back for a bit don’t let it ________ you. Pi ck yourself back up and finish. It’s worth it.(1)A stepsB riskC photosD chance(2)A officialB blindC explicitD normal(3)A leaveB requireC allowD expect(4)A skillsB possibilitiesC answersD features(5)A delayB protestC admitD miss(6)A BesidesB AgainstC DespiteD Beyond(7)A timeB helpC memoryD person(8)A appointedB evaluatedC emphasizedD known(9)A searchingB missingC facingD overlooking(10)A plantedB controlledC buriedD tied(11)A explainedB realizeC confirmedD proved(12)A sustainedB lostC gatheredD acquired(13)A PartlyB LuckilyC AlternativelyD Abruptly(14)A techniqueB involvementC situationD intention(15)A patienceB curiosityC dignityD strength(16)A laughing atB worrying aboutC picking upD looking(17)A cheeringB explosionC shoutD scream(18)A guaranteeB spreadC distributeD throw(19)A UntilB UnlessC SinceD Though(20)A threatenB pushC stopD cheat三、阅读选择17. Northern Lights in a SuperjeepTour Operator: Superieep.is Travel method: Jeep/4x4 Region: Capital RegionThe northern lights are a natural wonder, ethereal sheets of green and blue lights swaying across the starry night sky.To see the lights, you need to get out of the city lights on a clear winter's night.The northern lights guides are experts at finding the best spot for viewing the elusive(难以得到的) lights, giving you the very best chance possible to see them.Travelling in a small group means that your moment under the northern lights will be intimate and personal and the sturdy vehicle also allows for a greater range of movement.The superjeep drivers can getoff the beaten path and take you to places where it's just you, the Icelandic nature and the northern lights.Important informationThis tour lasts 3﹣4 hours.Free pick﹣up from your hotel in the capital area begins at 20: 00.From 15/09﹣31/09 and 15/03﹣15/04.The pickup starts at 21: 00 due to a longer daylight.It is vital to wear comfortable and appropriate clothing like waterproof, walkingshoes, dress in layers to be able to enjoy your journey to the fullest.AttentionThe Northern Lights Superjeep tour is dependent on the weather and sky conditions and we reserve the right to cancel at any time.If the evening tour goes ahead and the Northern Lights are not seen, we will offer the trip again for free!We make the decision around 17: 00 every day if the tour is on or not, due to weather conditions.Please contact us around 17: 00 on the day of your tour to confirm the forecastis good and tour is ON at info@superjeep.is or call 00 354 569 8000.Dress for the worst, hope for the best and prepare to be surprised: )(1)Why is joining in the Northern Lights Superjeep tour a good choice?________A Because it helps tourists find the only viewing spot of the northern lights.B Because it provides tourists with a small﹣group personalized experience.C Because it allows travelling with many friends or companions around.D Because it ensures an amazing trip with a limited range of movement..(2)From the advertisement we know that________.A a free pick﹣up in the capital area is available at 20:00 every dayB dressing formally is important for tourists to fully enjoy the tripC tourists are supposed to confirm the trip is on as early as possibleD weather conditions are a great concern for the tour operator.18. Mother Nature has it figured out.She's designed a master scheme that connectsplants and animals, all working in concert to keep every living thing in balance.This is especially obvious in places like central Africa and in South American tropical rainforests where certain animals help keep trees safe and healthy, which is critical as trees absorb vast amounts of planet﹣warming carbon pollution.Recent research warns that losing the creatures that nurture trees puts forests in danger.This, by extension, is helping to accelerate dangerous climate change.In central Africa, for example, elephants eat fast﹣growing trees, making room for those that grow more slowly.The slow﹣growing trees﹣with their very dense wood﹣storemore carbon than the thinner, faster﹣developing ones.Without elephants, more carbon would accumulate in the atmosphere, worsening climate change, according to a new study that used computer models to project what could happen if elephant populations continue to decrease or become extinct."Africa may once have contained 10 million elephants from the Mediterranean to the Cape, in every habitat except extreme desert.In 1970, there may have been a million left.By the end of the 1980s, there were half that number, mostly killed for the ivory trade, " said Stephen Blake, assistant professor of biology at St.Louis University.By killing elephants, poachers(愉猎者)rob slow﹣growing trees of their guardian.They also slow the growth of new trees.Elephants blaze(开辟)trails and disperse(散播)seeds as they look for food."Elephants are basically the gardeners of the forest, " Blake said."They disperse over 100 species of seeds, and disperse more of them over longer distances than other dispersers."Blake, who has spent nearly 20 years in Africa working in elephant research and conservation, mourns their fate, describing them as "a complex society ofintelligent, caring, emotional animals who respect their grandmothers and mourn their dead, " and condemns those who neglect their duty to save them."We will go to Mars﹣there is no doubt﹣humans are too smart not to, " he said."Yet we do not have the wisdom to protect elephants and their forest environment that do so much for our physical, spiritual, and emotional well﹣being."(1)Elephants help keep slow﹣growing trees safe and healthy by________.A providing living space for themB dispersing seeds when searching forfood C decreasing in number and reducing carbon accumulation D protecting them in the forest from being cut down.(2)What can we infer from the last paragraph?________A The world is changing at a faster speed than before.B People are intelligent enough to protect the environment.C What we have done to protect elephants is far from satisfactory.D Animals are so smart that they care much about the well﹣being of humans..(3)Which of the following is the best title of the passage?________A Elephants are in danger of dying out in the near future.B Elephants are fighting climate change in ways humans can't.C Animals are assumed to be the gardeners of the forest.D Animals are accelerating dangerous climate change.19. London, New York, Tokyo and Paris﹣these famous cities have a commanding influence on the world economy and are home to millions of people, as well as internationally famous arts, culture and educational institutions.But they are hardly representative of the rest of the world's cities.While 54% of the global population live in cities, around half of those live in cities that have 500, 000 inhabitants or fewer.These "ordinary" cities can be overlooked by politicians, investors, researchers and big businesses.But they are dynamic places with many layers of social, cultural and economic significance.After experiencing a period of post﹣industrial decline, many such cities areconsidering urban regeneration(再生)programmes.But that doesn't mean they have to follow the same path as other urban areas.In fact, the research into urban development has found that ordinary cities can avoid some of the ill﹣effects of regeneration, by embracing what makes them unique.At the turn of the century, city leaders became increasingly interested in the idea of the "creative city".The idea was to encourage a "creative class" of talented workers to make their homes and businesses in cities, by creating urban spaces that are open, inclusive and diverse, as well as attractive and technologically advanced."Regeneration" became a buzzword associated with these types of strategies, which seekto repurpose seemingly disused or rundown spaces to support an economy led by creative and technological industries.The apparent success of creative city policies was seen in post﹣industrial centres such as Detroit.US, following investments in cultural, artistic and musical urban renewal.Such policies swiftly became the go﹣to strategy for seemingly "ordinary" post﹣industrial cities around the world, even resulting in new rankings that pit cities against eachother, based on criteria including entrepreneurship(创业精神), urban leadership and "liveability".Having plenty of former industrial spaces that can be adapted for newuses, and a desire to be noticed on the national or global stage, encourages investment in urban regeneration from both public and private sources.Yet regeneration programmes inspired by the creative city agenda can cause problems. Property developers(地产开发商)and foreign investors have recognized the economic potential of real estate(房地产)in "creative" cities.This has led to rocketing land costs, and many low﹣income residents have felt the effects of being displaced fromtheir homes.Yet as more cities seek to emphasize their cultural assets(资产), city leaders and policy makers must be aware of the negative impacts that can arise if local residents are not central to the decision﹣making process.This emphasizes the need to consider local contexts and communities before operating copycat creative policies.(1)Some famous cities can't represent the rest of the world's cities in that________.A they are always ignored by politicians,researchers and businessmenB they accommodate millions of people but don't contribute to the world economyC about a quarter of global population live in middle﹣sized and small citiesD not all famous arts,culture and educational organizations are distributed there.(2)What measure was probably taken by cities like Detroit to promote city development?________A Using culture and art as a driving force.B Forcing low﹣income residents to move.C Following the same path as some big cities.D Encouraging industrial investment continuously..(3)What does the author want to stress in the passage?________A Cities should copy regeneration programmes.B Cities should compete with each other based on some criteria.C Cities should seek financial support from sourcesaround the world. D Cities should consider regional factors before using creative policies..(4)What does the passage mainly talk about?________A Ordinary cities successfully avoid ill﹣effects of development.B Ordinary cities don't have to copy trends to regenerate.C Ordinary cities are trying to recover from post﹣industrial decline.D Ordinary cities are dynamic places with social importance.20. The professor"A teacher affects eternity(永恒); he can never tell where his influence stops."﹣Henry AdamsHe was eight years old.A telegram came from the hospital, and since his father, a Russian immigrant, could not read English, Morrie had to break the news, reading his mother's death notice like a student read in front of the class."We regret to inform you…" he began.On the morning of the funeral, Morrie's relatives came down the steps of his tenement building on the poor Lower East Side of Manhattan.At the cemetery, Morrie watched as they shoveled dirt into his mother's grave.He tried to recall the tender moments they had shared when she was alive.She had operated a candy store until she got sick, after which she mostly slept or sat by the window, looking frail and weak. Sometimes she would yell out for her son to get her some medicine, and young Morrie, playing stickball in the street, would pretend he did not hear her.In his mind he believed he could make the illness go away by ignoring it.How else can a child deal with death?Morrie's father, whom everyone called Charlie, had come to America to escape the Russian Army.He worked in the fur business, but constantly out of a job.Uneducated and barely able to speak English, he was terribly poor, and the family was on the public assistance much of the time. Sometimes, to make money, Morrie and his younger brother, David, would wash porch steps together for a nickel(镍币).One morning, David couldn't move.He had polio(小儿麻痹症).For a long time﹣as his brother was taken back and forth to a special medical home and was forced to wear braces on his legs, which left him limping﹣Morrie felt responsible.So in the mornings, he went to synagogue(犹太教会堂)and he stood among the swaying men in their long black coats and he asked God to take care of his dead mother and his sick brother.And in the afternoons, he stood at the bottom of the subway steps and sold magazines, turning whatever money he made over to his family to buy food.In the evenings, he watched his father eat in silence, hoping for﹣but never getting﹣a show of affection, communication, warmth.At nine years old, he felt as if the weight of a mountain were on his shoulders.But a saving embrace came into Morrie's life the following year: his newstepmother, Eva. She was a short Romanian immigrant with plain features, curly brown hair, and the energy of two women.She had a glow(光)that warmed the otherwise murky atmosphere his father created. She talked when her new husband was silent, she sang songs to the children at night.Morrie took comfort in her smoothing voice, her school lessons, her strong character.When his brother returned from the medical home, stillwearing braces from the polio, the two of them shared a rollaway bed in the kitchen of their apartment, and Eva would kiss them good﹣night.Morrie waited on those kisses like a puppy waits on milk, and he felt, deep down, that he had a mother again.There was no escaping their poverty, however.Because of the Depression, Morrie's father found even less work in the fur business.Still, despite their circumstances, Morrie was taught to love and to care.And to learn.Eva would accept nothing less than excellence in school, because she saw education as the only ________ to their poverty.She herself went to night school to improve her English.Morrie's love for education was hatched in her arms.He studied at night, by the lamp at the kitchen table.And in the mornings he would go to synagogue to say Kaddish﹣the memorial prayer for the dead﹣for his mother.He did this to keep her memory alive."What will you do? " Eva would ask him."I don't know, " he would say.He ruled out law, because he didn't like lawyers, and he ruled out medicine, because he couldn't take the sight of blood."What will you do? "It was only through default that the best professor I ever had became a teacher.(1)Why didn't Morrie respond to Mother's yelling for medicine?________A He didn't know how to help his mother.B He was too focused on playing stickball.C He was lost in tender moments they shared in the past.D He was too young to understand what was happening to his family..(2)After Eva joined in the family,Morrie________.A began to enjoy a materially rich lifeB witnessed his father changing the atmosphereC partly recovered from the sufferings in his lifeD was forced to pursue academic achievements.(3)Which of the following is closest in meaning to the underlined word "antidote"?________A alternativeB creditC exceptionD solution.(4)What gives Morrie the initial affection for education?________A His stepmother's influence.B His desire for knowledge.C His experience at school.D His memory of Mother..(5)Which of the following can best describe Morrie?________A Innocent and adventurous.B Energetic and ambitious.C Responsible and diligent.D Optimistic and religious..(6)What can we learn from the story?________A Every cloud has a silver lining.B No man is wise at all times.C Time and tide wait for no man.D Well begun is half done.四、任务型阅读21.To err is human. Society is suffering from an inability to acknowledge as much.For individuals, errors are painful. The trick, then, is to err well: to recognize mistakes and learn from them. Worryingly, humanity may be getting worse at admitting its mistakes. Few enjoy the feeling of being caught out in an error. But real trouble starts when the desire to avoid a punishment leads to a refusal to deal with contrary evidence. Economists often assume that people are sensible. When faced with a new fact, these people should update their view of the world to take better decisions in future. Yet years of economic research confirms that people frequently disregard information that conflicts with their view of the world.Why should that be? Last year Roland Benabou, of Princeton, presented a framework for thinking about the problem. In many ways, beliefs are like other economic goods. People spend time and resources building them, and get value from them: some beliefs make owners feel good and show their public identity; other beliefs provide value by shaping behavior—for example, religious asceticism (禁欲主义) can help one avoid unhealthy habits.Because beliefs, however, are not simply tools for making good decisions, but are treasured in their own right, new information that challenges them is unwelcome. People often engage in "motivated reasoning" to manage such challenges. Mr. Benabou classifies this into three categories. "Strategic ignorance" is when a believer avoids information offering conflicting evidence. In "reality denial", troubling evidence is rationalized (合理化): real estate investors might make up fanciful theories for why prices should behave unusually, and supporters of a disgraced politician might claim the negative news to be fake. And lastly, in "selfsignalling", the believer creates his own tools to interpret the facts in the way he wants: an unhealthy person, for example, might decide that going for a daily run proves he is well. "Motivated reasoning" is a cognitive bias (偏见). Not all the errors it leads to are costly: praising the performance of one's supported football team despite contradictory evidence does little harm. But when biases are broadly shared—within financial world or political parties—danger arises. Motivated reasoning helps explain why viewpoints polarize (两极分化) even as information is more easily available than ever before.Work by Mr. Benabou suggests that groupthink is highest when people within groups face a shared fate: when choosing to break from a group is unlikely to spare an individual the costs of the group's errors or bring much individual benefit. The incentive (动力) to engage in motivated reasoning is high as a result. Even as the fact on a particular issue is obvious, parties can still become increasingly polarized. That, in turn, can make it harder still for a member of one party to get any benefit from breaking from a group. Indeed, the group has an incentive to silence independent voices.Public statements of regret are risky in a rigidly polarized world. Admissions of error can not only annoy partners but also provide opportunities for opponents. But it is rarely in the interest of those in the right to pretend that they are never wrong.(1)According to the passage, beliefs are similar to economic goods in that ______.A both are entertaining and valuableB both can be shaped by religious faithC both can reflect who the owners areD both promote religious development(2)Which of the following is an example of "selfsignalling"?A A fan speaks highly of his team although it has just lost the game.B A man covers his ears when stealing a bell, believing the bell won't ring.C Supporters of Trump believe the news about his affairs with a lady is fake.D Suspected AIDS carriers refuse to be tested though it can be done for free.(3)What can be inferred from Paragraphs 6 and 7?A Polarization causes individuals to break from the group.B Richer sources of information decrease motivated reasoning.C Individuals with independent voices are dismissed from the group.D Individuals in a group engage in motivated reasoning for their own interests.(4)Which of the following opinions might the author agree with?A Denying errors is unavoidable.B Failure to admit errors is harmful.C Humans are getting better at erring well.D Wise people ignore contrary worldviews.五、读写任务22. 请阅读下面文字,并按照要求用英语写一篇150词左右的文章.WeChat is testing a new feature that allows public bloggers to add paywalls to their posts,the company said Wednesday.Qualitied bloggers can charge readers up to 208 yuan($30)for each article,and WeChat will charge the bloggers a technical service fee.WeChat,the most popular social media app in China with 1.15 billion monthly active users,said the feature aims to motivate original content publishers to produce more posts with higher quality.Public blogging accounts,which can be fun by individuals or companies,currently make money from in﹣app advertisements,which are negotiated directly between advertisersand blog owners,with WeChat not taking a cut.Readers can also voluntarily tip bloggers directly via a function called Zan Shang.Android users can pay with WeChat Pay,Tencent's mobile payment method.Users with IOS, however,must use Apple's in﹣app purchase service,meaning that Apple will take a cut of as much as 30% for each transaction.It's unclear how bloggers and readers will respond to the new feature as Chinese users are used to large amounts of free content shared on the social media platform.【写作内容】1.用约30个单词概括上述信息的主要内容;2.用约120个单词发表你的观点,内容包括:(1)支持或反对这种收费;(2)用2﹣3个理由或论据支撑你的观点.【写作要求】1.写作过程中不能直接引用原文语句;2.作文中不能出现真实姓名和学校名称;3.不必写标题.内容完整,语言规范,语篇连贯,词数适当.2020届江苏省苏锡常镇四市高三教学情况调研(二)英语试题答案1. A2. B3. D4. B5. A6. C7. D8. B9. D10. A11. C12. B13. C14. D15. A16. ADCABCADCABBBCDCADDC17. BD18. ACB19. CADB20. DCDACA21. CBDB22. Wechat will allow bloggers to charge certain fees with different methods, depending on working systems of phones.【高分句型一】 It's unclear whether its users are willing to accept the proposal.(概要)As the saying goes, there is no such thing as a free lunch. Therefore,I applaud the plan.(支持或反对这种收费) First and foremost, each article calls for considerable endeavor of writers, thus deserving to be protected by the platform. What's more,getting some rewards can motivate the writers to compose more original articles with critical thinking instead of following others blindly, which is in consistent with our national policy of stimulating social creativity.【高分句型二】Last but not least, an essential component of human rights and has a profound influence both on individuals and the whole nation.(用2﹣3个理由或论据支撑你的观点)In a word, only if the writers' right is well guaranteed can Wechat enjoy a healthy and stable development.(总结)。
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But they found it more exciting to build right where the waves hit, seeing their sandcastles get destroyed, and then rebuilding them with whatever debris washed up from the ocean. “It seemed so symbolic, somehow, of how life works more than just building your perfect sandcastles,” said Lawson. When he decided to turn that sunny day into a children’s book, the idea came to just use pictures. “It seemed like it would work beautifully without words,” he said.A Day for Sandcastles is illustrated by Qin Leng. It’s the second wordless picture book for Lawson and Leng since 2021’s Over the Shop. Leng’s illustrations stay pretty true to re al life. Three siblings spend the day building sandcastles and watching them get destroyed by a flying hat. “To me it’s a celebration of childhood and the simple joys of life. These are the things I like to capture,” said Leng.Leng spent part of her childhood in France, and she was inspired by European comic books “What I love to do when I illustrate a picture book is add side stories to the main storyline. I always think about the readers and the longevity of the book, and I want them to be able to discov er something new every time they revisit the book,” Leng explained.At the end of the day, the sleepy-eyed kids pile into the bus that will take them home. “Those last pages are some of my favorite. They capture that feeling like at the end of the day on t he beach, when it’s getting dark and you feel completely exhausted,” Lawson said. It must be a universal childhood feeling: happy with sand, sticky from the salt, hot from the sun,and ready to fall asleep the moment you get into the car.4.Why does Lawson mention the scene where the kids built sandcastles?A. To suggest a way to enjoy leisure.B. To remind readers of the childhood.C. 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Increasing the vigor (活力) of our daily activities could have a huge impact on our long life, according to a new study of movement intensity and death rate.The study finds that as few as three minutes a day of vigorous everyday activity is linked to a 40 percent lower risk of early death in adults, even when they do not exercise at all. “It is fantastic” research,said Ulrik Wisloff, the director of the K.G. Jebsen Center for Exercise in Medicine at the Norwegian University of Science and Technology.The study’s results join rising scientific evidence that adding a little intensity to ourmemberships or time. The idea that how we move influences how long we live is hardly new. Plenty of research links regular exercise with longevity (长寿),including the formal public health exercise guidelines, which recommend at least 150 minutes a week of moderate (适度的) exercise for health and longevity.More-focused research, though, suggests intensifying some of our exercise increases the health benefits. In a 2006 study from Wisloff’s lab, for instance, just 30 minutes a week of intense exercise dropped the risk of dying from heart disease by about half in men and women, compared to people who were sitting long. Similarly, a study published last year in JAMA Internal Medicine concluded that people who occasionally pushed themselves duringexercise were about 17 percent less likely to die early than people who did the same amount of exercise, but at a gentler, mild pace.Both of these studies, though, were based on people’s recall of how much and how hard they exercised. They also were exercise studies, making them of interest mostly to people who exercise or woul d like to, which does not represent the greater part of humanity. “If we’re honest, most people are allergic(过敏) to the word ‘exercise,’” said Emmanuel Stamatakis, a professor of physical activity and health studies at the University of Sydney, who led the new study.8.What is the main finding of the new study?A. There’s a connection between exercise intensity and long life.B. Increasing the intensity of daily activity may affect our life.C. Vigorous everyday activity is better than moderate exercise.D. The way people choose to exercise determines people’s health.9.What does the underlined phrase “pays big dividends for” mean in paragraph 3?A. Brings great benefits to.B. Causes serious harm to.C. Takes off the pressure from.D. Raises big money for.10.Why does the author mention the study from Wisloff’s lab in paragraph4?A. To explain the right amount of exercise improves health.B. To show energetic exercise raises heart rates and breathing.C. To prove adding some intensity to exercise brings more benefits.D. To demonstrate exercise in a gentler way benefits people more.11.What can we infer from the last paragraph?A. People’s subjective recall is reliable.B. Most people like exercise to a certain degree.C. The new study involves a great majority of people.D. The new study has some limitations as previous ones.An open letter, attracting signatures from the likes of Tesla CEO Elon Musk and Apple co-founder Steve Wozniak, was released early last week. It advocates a 6-month stop to give Artificial Intelligence (AI) companies and regulators time to make safeguards to protect society from potential risks of the technology.AI has progressed at an alarming speed since the launch of ChatGPT, from the Microsoft-backed company Open AI. ChatGPT reportedly reached more than 100 million users by January, 2023, and major tech companies are racing to build generative AI into theirproducts, which have caught many off guard.“I think many people aren’t well prepared for the pace and scale of these AI mo dels. They are ideal for spreading misinformation, cheating people out of their money and convincing employees to click on dangerous links in emails,” says Michael Osborne, a machine learning researcher of AI company Mind Foundry, who signed the letter. “I feel that a 6-month pause would give regulators enough time to catch up with the rapid pace of advances.”Privacy is another emerging concern, as critics worry that systems could exactly reproduce personal information from their training sets. Italy’s dat a protection authority prohibited ChatGPT on 31 March over concerns that Italians’ personal data are being used to train Open AI’s models. Some technologists warn of deeper security threats. Planned ChatGPT-based digital assistants that can read and write emails could offer new opportunities for hackers.Unfortunately, many problems of today’s AI models don’t have easy solutions. One tricky issue is how to make AI-generated content easy to detect. Some researchers are working on “watermarking” —creating a d igital signature in the AI’s output. However, a recent research finds that tools which slightly change AI-produced text can easily defeat this approach.Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates tells Reuters the proposed pause won’t “solve the challenges” ahead. He notes the people behind the letter are heavily involved in the tech world, which he thinks gives them an arrow perspective on the potential risks.12.What’s the purpose of the open letter?A. To draw the attention of AI giants.B. To present the risks of AI technology.C. To call for a pause on the AI development.D. To turn down the application of AI programs.13.What can we infer about AI from the text?A. AI models threaten human survival.B. AI users have expanded out of control.C. AI development brings potential dangers.D. AI technology will replace human beings.14.What does the author aim to show by mentioning “watermarking” in Paragraph 5?A. It is hard to sign digitally.B. It is easy to detect AI’s output.C. It is wise to leave a water mark.D. It is tough to settle AI problems. 15.What’s Bill Gates’ attitude towards the 6-month pause?A. FavorableB. Negative.C. Ambiguous.D. Tolerant.二、七选五16.The desire to be noticed by peers(同龄人)is a natural tendency. Your style-the way you dress up, the way you carry yourself, the trends you follow-plays a key role in helping your stand out from the others. ① The following tips can help you.Be yourself.Why be a second-rate version of anybody else when you can be the first–rate version of yourself? Nothing will help you stand out of the crowd more than your own features because there can be only one you. Everyone has their own belief, their own way of thinking, their own experiences that shape their styles. However, self-doubt and fear of disapproval drive many to abandon their own ways and follow what everyone else is doing. ②Keep an open mind.Open-mindedness helps you see things from a different perspective, understand others, find opportunities, and learn from others. ③ There are several styles that you should explore and determine which suits your own personality. Nobody knows what fashion you are enthusiastic about. But you should be clearly aware of your own true feelings about it.Keep up with the recent trends.Fashion is always changing. ④ As society changes, so does fashion. Changing trends reflect the changes in people’s taste. Similarly, your sense of fashion changes as you gain more experiences in life. Keeping track of the latest fashion will help you redefine your style.Wear your confidence.Your attitude towards dressing can make a significant difference to how you look. You can wear a very beautiful dress, but if you can’t carry it with confidence, it will not look good on you. ⑤_____ Don’t wear an unco mfortable dress just because everyone or your friend is wearing it. Remember, it’s okay to have your own style as long as you are confident with it.A. Also, it tells a lot about your personality.B. What worked yesterday may not work today.C. Copying others will make you just another face in a crowd.D. Having an open mind can be very helpful in defining your style.E. On the other hand, even an average dress looks great on people who wear it confidently.F. It is not absolutely necessary to follow every new trend, and you can enjoy the ones you like.G. Simply following the fashion trends or wearing expensive clothes will not help you get a distinct style.三、完形填空(15空)fairytales, they dream of becoming a prince or princess.shareholder (股东) meetings since she was three years old.She is studying economics and film and media studies at Texas Tech University, and hashas attended. Iger, now 72, replied: “Well, one thing you can do is keep coming to our shareholders’ meeting.”and her younger sister a single share when they were children. It was her mother, Jan, who17.A. Inspired B. Selected C. Financed D. Transformed18.A. imagination B. assumption C. description D. ambition19.A. turning out B. growing up C. setting out D. going on20.A. calling B. attending C. reporting D. chairing21.A. created B. owned C. loved D. missed22.A. related to B. adapted from C. intended for D. combined with23.A. studios B. positions C. offices D. shares24.A. asked B. bothered C. informed D. warned25.A. support B. approach C. replace D. attract26.A. dream B. plan C. family D. generation27.A. consequently B. regularly C. instantly D. gradually28.A. accepts B. recalls C. proves D. doubts29.A. character B. theme C. membership D. fairytale30.A. anxious B. qualified C. determined D. content31.A. creation B. presence C. honesty D. kindness四、短文填空32.The latest film Re La Gun Tang, or YOLO in English, which Jia Ling directed and played the lead role in has finally hit the big screen as part of the Spring Festival movies in 2024.The film ① (feature) Jia tells a story of an unemployed woman in her thirties who leads an aimless life. It has set off an online argument due to Jia’s significant weight loss, ②it goes far beyond that. Jia once explained on her Weibo account: “The film is not ③(relate) to weight loss and even has very little connection with boxing. It tells ④ a kind person finds herself and learns to love herself.”After a family conflict, Le Ying (played by Jia Ling) decides to leave home ⑤ she lives with her parents and her divorced younger sister. From then on, she struggles to live an independent life, working at a small restaurant. Her unexpected encounter ⑥ Hao Kun (played by Lei Jiayin), a boxing coach, brings a glimmer of hope into her gloomy life. However, fate plays another cruel trick on her, further ⑦(complicate) her journey. Instead of getting⑧ (depress), she turns to boxing and pulls through slowly.The comedy film ⑨(dominate) the box office chart since its debut, pocketing about 2.7 billion yuan in revenue. “It was incredibly moving,” said Cheng Zhangli, a viewer in Beijing. “The heroine’s unwavering persistence and ⑩ (determine) deeply touched me.I believe everyone should applaud their o wn journey,” she added.五、书面表达33.假设你是李华,是一名国际学校的高中生,在你校举行的成人礼上你作为学生代表发言。
2024届江苏省苏锡常镇四市高三下学期教学情况调研(一) (一模)英语试题(3)一、听力选择题1.A.Husband and wife.B.Brother and sister.C.Teacher and student.D.Clerk and customer2.A.She had her leg broken.B.She lost her walking stick.C.She was late with her assignment.D.She lost contact with Lisa.3. What does the woman mean?A.It takes too long to wait for the food.B.It’s good to order food from a restaurant.C.It’s convenient to order in on a rainy day.D.It costs much more money to go out to eat.4. When will the new play probably be on show?A.In January.B.In February.C.In March.5. Where does the conversation probably take place?A.In Spain.B.In France.C.In the UK.二、听力选择题6. 听下面一段较长对话,回答以下小题。
1. Where does the woman plan to go this summer?A.Hawaii.B.Europe.C.New York.2. What will the man do during his vacation?A.Travel with his family.B.Visit his old friends.C.Drive for vacation.7. 听下面一段较长对话,回答以下小题。
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第一部分(共20小题,每小题1.5分,满分30分)1._____ gas prices are rising, people are looking for less expensive ways to get around.A.Now that B.Even ifC.Although D.Unless2.A problem has occurred we should develop innovative thinking abilities in the classrooms by giving students opportunities to generate new ideas.A.what B.whereC.whether D.that3.Yesterday I took my car to the garage to have them ________ the air-conditioner.A.to check B.checking C.checked D.check4.一Excuse me,sir.You can’t enter0ffice without permission.一But the manager is expecting me.A.the;a B.an;the C.the;不填D.不填;不填5.The girl is sure to become a good actress __________ she gets the right training.A.until B.if C.although D.unless6.After three years of preparation for the 2011 Xi’an Internati onal Horticultural Expo (西安园博)会),the city is presenting the world______ many people think is the green Special Olympics.A.that B.which C.what D.where7.—I say, Harry. What did you say to the laid-off worker just now?—Nothing. I to myself.A.had only talked B.am only talking C.have just talked D.was just talking8.Kate was very sad over loss of the photos she had shot in China, ____this was a memory she especially treasured. A.if B.whenC.as D.which9.Please don’t make so loud noise.The news of the volcanic eruption in Indonesia ____and I want to listen.A.is broadcast B.is being broadcastC.has been broadcast D.had been broadcast10.I’m afraid that I can’t attend Tom’s wedding party ______ next weekend.A.to be held B.being heldC.held D.is to be held11.The importance ______ a national day and how it is celebrated are very different from country to country. A.connected to B.given to C.meaning to D.attached to12.---Nowadays, buyers accustomed to prices moving upward just adopt a wait-and-see attitude.---If they continue to _____, then our company is closing down.A.fish in the air B.sit on the fenceC.fly off the handle D.beat around the bush13.On the bus I saw a student I believed was your brother.A.who B.whomC.which D.whoever14.Tom is the only one of the students who a scholarship since last year.A.has won B.have won C.is winning D.wins15.Not having worked out the program, ________ leave the office.A.so he was forbidden to B.and he didn’t want toC.his little son couldn’t make him D.be couldn’t free himself to16.—What do you think of Putin?—He is an outstanding leader who _______his reputation.A.looks out for B.comes up withC.lives up to D.looks forward to17.______ he was 12, Einstein had learned advanced mathematics by himself.A.The first time B.At the timeC.By the time D.During the time18.Regarding China-US differences on human rights issues, Hong said the two sides can enhance mutual understanding through dialogue ______ on equality and mutual respect.A.based B.to base C.basing D.base19.In terms of Mrs. Meng’s being arrested without solid evidence, the western media has _____ public attention away from where it should be, that is, the rule of law.A.transformed B.shiftedC.attracted D.changed20.— Why do you look very upset?— The electricity was cut off suddenly and my essay ________ unfinished since.A.was left B.has leftC.had been left D.has been left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。
21.(6分)H ome from the Navy, I started school at Greenville College in my hometown of Illinois. I’d been out ofhigh school for four years, but my high school headmaster, Mr. Gardner, invited me to a Valentine’s day dance party at school. The thought of seeing my former teachers was exciting. So I agreed.When Friday came, I cleaned up, dressed up and drove to the high school gym. I chatted with my teachers and approached Mr. Gardner to thank him before leaving. Just then, the band started playing and a young girl stood up to sing. One look at and I was crazy—I had never seen such a beautiful girl!I asked Mr. Gardner who she was, and he answered, “That’s Marilyn Riley, Cut Riley’s daughter.” I was shocked to say the least. They lived just around the corner from me. I walked across the gym floor to introduce myself, “Hi, I’m Jack Joseph.”“I know who you are,” was her not-too-friendly response.“Would you like to dance?” I asked. “No! I’m working,” she shot back.“Can I call you next week for a movie date?” I asked. “No,” was her response.For the next month I phoned, trying to set up a date. She always had the same answer: No. then one rainy afternoon in March as I was driving home after basketball practice, I saw Marilyn, walking with no umbrella, no raincoat, no hat. I pulled alongside her and asked if she needed a ride, half expecting her to say no. instead, she stepped over the roadside and sat down on the seat next to me. It was only a few blocks to her house, but after pulling into her driveway we talked for 45minutes. It was magic from then on.1、Why did Jack decide to attend the party?A.The party was hold to welcome him back homeB.Marilyn would be introduced to him at the partyC.He could meet some of his former teachers thereD.They gathered there to celebrate Valentine’s Day2、What was the author’s attitude towards the party?A.Casual B.FormalC.Passive D.worried3、We can infer from the text that __________.A.Jack once served in the army after high schoolB.it took Jack 45 minutes to drive Marilyn homeC.Jack and Marilyn were familiar with each otherD.it was Marilyn’s cold attitude that interested Jack4、How would the story most probably develop in the end?A.Marilyn would fall in love with JackB.Jack would make great achievements in collegeC.Marilyn would become a famous singerD.Jack would have frequent conflicts with Marilyn22.(8分)I've just got to talk about this problem I'm having with my postman. It all began a year ago,after the birth of his first child. Not wanting to appear rude,I asked him about the baby. The next week,not wanting him to think I had asked out of mere politeness the week before. I asked all about the baby again. Now I can't break the habit. I freeze whenever I see him coming. The words "How's the baby?"come out on their own. It holds me up. It holds him up. So why can't I stop it?The answer is that I want him to like me. Come to think of it,I want everyone to like me.My sister had the same problem with the caretaker of her block of flats: " All he ever does is complain;he talks at me rather than to me,never listen to a word I say,and yet for some reason I'm always really nice to him. I'm worried in case I have a difficulty one day,and he won't lift a finger to help. "What about at work?Richard Lawton,a management trainer,warns: "Those managers who are actually liked by most of their staff are always those to whom being liked is not the primary goal. The qualities that make managers popular are being honest with staff,treating them as human beings and observing common politeness like saying hello in the morning. "To explain the point,Richard mentions the story of the company chairman who desperately wanted to be liked and who,after making one of his managers fired,said with moist(湿润的)eyes that he was so,so sorry the man was leaving. The employee replied" "If you were that sorry,I wouldn't be leaving. "The lesson being,therefore,that if you try too hard to be liked,people won't like you.The experts say it all starts in childhood. "If children feel they can only get love from their parents by being good,"says Zelda West-Meads,a marriage guidance consultant,"they develop low self-confidence and become compulsive (难以抑制的)givers. "But is there anything wrong in being a giver,the world not being exactly short of takers?Anne Cousins believes there is. "There is a point at which giving becomes unhealthy,"she says."It comes when you do things for others but feel bad about it. "I am now trying hard to say to people" I feel uncomfortable about saying this,but. . ",and tell myself" Refusal of a request does not mean rejection of a person" and I find I can say almost anything to almost anyone.1、Why does the author ask the postman about his baby?A.He is interested in the baby.B.He wants to create a good impression.C.He wants to be always polite to him.D.It's a way to start a chat with great politeness.2、What could we find out about the author's sister and the caretaker?A.She doesn't want to risk displeasing him.B.She doesn't pay attention to him.C.He often refuses to help her.D.He is impatient of her overreaction.3、Managers are more likely to be popular if they_____________.A.help the staff with their problemsB.make sure the staff do not lose their jobsC.encourage the staff to be polite to each otherD.do not make too much effort to be liked4、what can we learn from this text?A.If you tell the truth, it will not make people like you less.B.If you take time to talk to people, they will like you better.C.Y ou should avoid unpleasant situations where possible.D.Y ou shouldn't refuse other people's requests for help.5、What is the author's intention of writing this passage?A.To show how to let others like you more.B.To prove how to create a harmonious atmosphere.C.To encourage people to have more self-confidence.D.To suggest ways of dealing with difficult people.23.(8分)What do Leonardo da Vincii, Marie Curie, and Albert Einstein have in common? They were allleft-handed, along with other famous people including Brad Pitt Prince William, and Barack Obama. In fact, an estimated 13 percent of the world's population may be left-handed and still most people around the world areright-handed.What makes a person become right-handed rather than left-handed? As yet no one really knows for sure. One simple idea suggests that people normally get right-handedness from their parents. Studies have found that tworight-handed parents have only a 9.5 percent chance of having a left-handed child, whereas two left-handed parents have a 26 percent chance of having a left-handed child. Another common theory is that left-handed people suffer mild brain damage during birth, which makes them left-handed. However, if this theory were true, it would not explain why the percentage of left-banded people is so similar in every society, when birth conditions vary so much from society to society.Whatever the reasons behind it, people's attitudes toward left-handedness have changed a lot over the years.Statistics show that although 13 percent of young people (10-20 years old) are left-handed, only 6 percent of the elderly are left-handed. Left-handed children used to be punished until they began using their right hand like other children, but today people who are left-handed are no longer looked down on nor are they considered abnormal. For most people today, either case is perfectly acceptable.1、What makes one right-handed?A.The environment.B.Mild brain damage during birth.C.The reason is uncertain.D.Other people.2、Why is the number of young people who are left-handed bigger than that of the elderly?A.Because the elderly are forced to become right-handed.B.Because left-handed people are considered abnormal.C.Because left-handedness can be cured.D.Because the young are easily damaged.3、What does the text mainly talk about?A.Left-handed people are looked down upon.B.General facts about left-handed people.C.Some famous left-handed people.D.The reasons why people are left-handed.24.(8分)Disney’s Family Magic TourMagic Kingdom® ParkWalt Disney World® ResortValid Park Admission RequiredPriceAdult USD $ 39.00HoursTuesday, October 6, 2017, 10:00 A.M.Put on Your Detective Hat!Solve confusing mysteries on this high-energy interactive(相互作用的)search—you never know whom you might meet along the way!Follow your guide as you make way through Magic Kingdom Park, picking up clue after clue while unlocking asplendid and memorable search you won’t soon forget.Be sure to bring your camera to catch all the memorable surprises as you and your group wind your way through many of the magical lands throughout the park.Know Before You GoView important information including experience details, guest restrictions and cancellation policies.◆Children and the young at heart will enjoy this imaginative adventure, though it is best suited for guests 4 to 10 years of age. Guests 17 years of age and under (free) must be accompanied by a paying adult (18 years of age or older).◆Please note that the tour involves a lot of outdoor walking for about 2 hours, so be sure to check the weather forecast and dress properly, including wearing comfortable shoes. Accordingly, the tour may be too difficult for some of our younger guests.◆Please check in at the Chamber of Commerce building close to City Hall 15 minutes before your experience. Y ou will lose the entire price of your tour if you don't show up or cancel within 2 days of your reservation.◆Same-day bookings are available on a walk-up basis only.1、What is encouraged to carry when travelling?A.A camera. B.A hat.C.A mirror. D.A ticket.2、How much should be paid if a ten-year-old boy and his parents experience the park?A.Nothing. B.39 dollars.C.78 dollars. D.117 dollars.3、Why should the guests check the weather forecast and dress properly before the tour?A.The tour includes about 2-hour outdoor walking.B.The guests are so young that they can't walk.C.The bad weather can stop the normal tour.D.The guests dress properly to make the tour happy.25.(10分)I stood in a noisy group of sixth grade students, waiting for the answer to our burning question: What type of crazy tie would Mr. Miller be wearing today?Our teacher walked around the corner with a GREEN ELEPHANT TIE that matched his large elephant coffee cup! Oh, the satisfaction in our young hearts—a green elephant tie!With his glasses at the tip of his nose, he gr eeted us cheerfully, “Good morning, folks!” He was strange and unique and he brightened every day for us. He was the most dynamic teacher I had ever met.I loved music, so I remember how excited I was when he said he was going to give us music lessons. But when heturned on the music, my classmates and I slowly turned our heads toward the sound of… Feter Paul and Mary singing “If I Had a Hammer”.Snickers(窃笑) filled the room. If it wasn’t rap or hip hop, we didn’t recognize it. What were these people singin g about? My classmates were not into this at all. But for me, a girl of 12, it was a discovery. An awakening.Twenty years passed and now there are forty little eyes staring at my wild musical-note shirts as I greet them with a joyful, “Good morning, class!” I wonder if my students wait and wonder what crazy music clothes I will wear each day.I glance at my 2015 Teacher of the Year Award, which I received for being a dynamic teacher. And I smile to myself, wondering which child in front of me will carry this on-as I’ve carried on the legacy(遗产) of Mr. Miller.One teacher, who dared to be different and open new worlds to kids like me, threw the significant stone into the pond of my life. I pray the ripples(涟漪) never end.1、What can we infer about Mr. Miller?A.He was an animal protector. B.He didn’t take his work seriously.C.He often dressed up in an unusual way. D.He often asked his students burning questions.2、How did the author react to the song “If I Had a Hammer”?A.Puzzled. B.Disappointed.C.Uninterested. D.Excited.3、What does the underlined word “this” in the text refer to?A.A kind heart. B.The smile.C.A gift for music. D.The love for teaching.4、What is the author’s purpose in writing this text?A.To prove her love for music.B.To show a teacher’s effect on her.C.To call on students to take up teaching.D.To share her experience in music learning.第三部分语言知识运用(共两节)第一节(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A、B、C和D四个选项中,选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项.26.(30分)Last week, I took a sales class for female business owners. The 1 thing the instructor did was ask if anyone had been the victim of a 2 sales experience. Every person in the room 3 her hand.When she knew details, we learned that the 4 situations had one thing in common. It 5 that whenever a class member had a bad sales experience, it involved the 6 promising something he wouldn’t or couldn’t deliver.The example I 7 with the class was a current one. I bought a summer membership at our community pool 8 because it advertised a lovely baby pool to which I could escape with my active one and four year-olds. However, everytime I’ve used the pool this summer, the baby area has been9 Too much chlorine(氯气), 10 one manager. I’m sure the pool director was very apologetic that his11 ha d been inconvenienced, and that’s nice, but the12 is that I did not get what I paid for. When the baby pool was closed, I had to swim with my 13 me the control I wanted and as such, was quite stressful. I would have rather stayed home.The pool has 14 .In work and in life, it is really important not to 15 something you can’t deliver, because at best, it will improve your 16 . At worse, you could lose your job 17 , before you assure a co-worker or customer that you can get something done, make sure that your boss or someone higher-up isn’t going to step in and force you to18 your plan. You are not God, so don’t lead people to believe that you19 the universe.1、A.last B.first C.latest D.only2、A.good B.miserable C.bad D.wonderful3、A.raised B.rose C.arose D.aroused4、A.negative B.supportive C.positive D.pessimistic5、A.appeared B.noticed C.seemed D.presented6、A.seller B.buyer C.shopper D.assistant7、A.told B.shared C.held D.spoke8、A.roughly B.correctly C.naturally D.precisely9、A.closed B.turned C.switched D.forbidden10、A.announced B.claimed C.declared D.exclaimed11、A.colleagues B.fellows C.customers D.children12、A.point B.subject C.sense D.truth13、A.friends B.students C.kids D.cousins14、A.supply B.afford C.provide D.undertake15、A.gained B.acquired C.hurt D.lost16、A.promise B.serve C.accommodate D.explain17、A.mood B.relationships C.feelings D.learning18、A.However B.Instead C.Therefore D.Besides19、A.abandon B.continue C.change D.conduct20、A.command B.demand C.contain D.control第二节(每小题1.5分,满分15分)阅读下面材料,在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。