南通如皋市2023届高三上学期英语期中试卷及答案+听力材料.docx

1、如皋市2022-2023 学年度高三年级第一学期期中教学质量调研英 语 试 题 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。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。第一部分 听力 (共20题 满分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. On what day will the speakers attend the sale?A. Friday. B. Tuesday. C. Monda

2、y.2. What is the weather like in this town?A. It is dry. B. It is wet. C. It is cool.3. What probably happened to the boat?A. It was saved. B. It was fixed. C. It was lost.4. How do the speakers feel?A. Worried. B. Relieved. C. Disappointed.5. What did the man do to make his speech so emotional?A. H

3、e practiced a lot. B. He read a script. C. He showed love for his family.第二节听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟;听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。6. What is wrong with the woman?A. She has a cough.B. She cant feel her legs.C. She has trouble breath

4、ing.7. Who is the man?A. The womans uncle.B. The womans friend.C. The womans doctor.听第7段材料，回答第8至10题。8. What size does the woman need?A.1 liter. B.1.5 liters. C.2 liters.9. Which color does the woman choose?A. White. B. Gold. C. Grey.10. What is the date today?A. May 9th. B. May 10th. C. May 11th.听第8

5、段材料，回答第11至13题。11. What does the man do?A. He is a tutor. B. He is a tour guide. C. He is a businessman.12. When will the man leave for Japan?A. In January. B. In February. C. In December.13. How does the man think of the people he has met in every country?A. They are very curious about him.B. They h

6、ave treated him poorly.C. They try to avoid him.听第9段材料，回答第14至16题。14. How did the man get a clue that the earthquake was coming?A. From the television.B. From a radio report.C. From his dogs behavior,15. Where was the woman when the earthquake took place?A. In the backyard. B. Inside her house. C. In

7、 her car,16. How does the woman feel about having another earthquake?A. Shes sad. B. Shes afraid. C. Shes prepared.听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。17. What is “healthcare tourism”?A.A type of business trip.B. A type of new insurance.C.A type of trip for medical care.18. Why are people participating in “healthcare

8、 tourism?A. To save money.B. To find better doctors.C. To get fast treatment.19. What is the main cause of poverty in the U.S.?A. High taxes. B. Healthcare costs. C. Unemployment.20. Where would people spend the least on surgeries?A. In Malaysia. B. In Mexico. C. In Spain.第二部分 阅读(共两节 满分 50分)第一节 阅读理解

9、 (满分37.5分 共15题每题2.5分)阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。People often wonder about some of the best places to see. A good point of reference is to first look at attractions labeled as UNESCO World Heritage Sites. These sites are culturally or physically significant places listed by the Unit

10、ed Nations for their importance to humanity as a whole. Lets see some of them!The Mogao Caves, ChinaAlso known as the Mogao Grottoes, the caves are located along the cliffside above the Daquan River in Gansu province. First built in 366 and comprising 492 caves, the Mogao Caves are known as the bigg

11、est collection of Buddhist art in the world. As a landmark of the historic Silk Road, the Mogao Caves are a perfect display of Chinese art history over a period of a thousand years.Redwood National Park, USLying in the mountainous region north of San Francisco in California, US, the Redwood National

12、 Park is significant for its collection of redwood treesthe tallest and oldest trees in the worldas well as its variety of sea and land wildlife. Once abundant throughout the temperate regions of the world, the Redwood trees of California are among the only living examples left of this old plant spe

13、cies, a biological group which has existed for 160 million years.Machu Picchu, PeruSituated in the Andes Mountains, this fascinating ancient city is remarkable both for its beautiful setting as well as its use of complex city planning. Standing at 2,430 meters above sea level, the city of Machu Picc

14、hu is shrouded in both mist and mystery. Researchers have yet to uncover the citys role in the Incan empires use of astronomy and plant domestication.21.What do the three places have in common?A. They all provide shelter for wildlife.B. They all have existed for millions of years.C. They are all loc

15、ated on the top of a mountain.D. They all take on great significance to humans.22. What can we learn from the passage?A. The Mogao Caves mean a lot to the Silk Road.B. Redwood National Park is the only home of redwood trees.C. The Mogao Caves are the biggest collection of art in the world.D. Researc

16、hers have already figured out the role of Machu Picchu.23. Where is this passage taken from?A. A science book B. A travelers journalC. A news report D. A trip guideB“The first step in realizing your dream is to not be afraid of any challenge,” Liu Wa from Bejing Chaoyang Kaiwen Academy said.This Jul

17、y, when Liu was informed that the music festival her band was attending had some trouble and was about to be cancelled, she decided to take over the job of hosting it. “I thought to myself, how hard could hosting be?” Whats more, she turned this festival into a charity event by raising money for a s

18、tray dog rescue station in Anhui province.Liu became a volunteer for the station by coincidence two years ago. “I realized how much money it could take to save those dogs. This music festival is exactly the opportunity I need to raise peoples awareness of protecting stray dogs and donate money for t

19、hem,” Liu said.Liu and her two friends, who are also members of the band needed to find sponsorships, set up the venue and contact bands of high schools in Beijing to perform within two weeks. “Negotiating with sponsors was tricky sometimes as we needed to figure out what they wanted and trade with

20、resources we had, Liu recalled. They managed to cooperate with companies such as a study abroad agency to cover the expense as much as possible. Many parents also “sponsored” them with their homemade food.The weather forecast had said that the day of the music festival, Aug 6, was going to be rainy.

21、 “We were so worried at first. But then a miracle happened: It only rained a little toward the end, helping us to sell the umbrellas we had prepared,” Liu said.Audiences were mainly friends, parents and students. “Because of the pandemic, the audiences were limited to no more than 200 people, which

22、also pushed us to come up with ways of earning money other than tickets, Liu explained. Eventually, they managed to raise 50,000 yuan from rain gear, food, and accessories they had designed.Having been looked down upon many times by professional bands in Beijing, Liu also sees this festival as a way

23、 of telling the world that high school bands are just as good. “I want to run our own music channel on Bilibili. Our love for music will never stop,” Liu said.24. What can we learn about Liu Wa?A. She is caring and has a strong will.B. She turned the music festival totally into a charity.C. She inte

24、ntionally volunteered for a stray dog rescue station.D. She decided to host the festival due to her relevant experiences.25. What is paragraph 4 mainly about?A. The preparations for the music festival.B. The negotiations with sponsor companies.C. Sponsor feedback on the music festival.D. Resources n

25、eeded for the music festival.26. What can be inferred from the passage?A. The weather forecast was not a bit accurate.B. Many parents also donated money to the music festival.C. People from all walks of life attended the music festival.D. Selling tickets for the festival is not Lius only way to rais

26、e money.27. What does the music festival mean to Liu? A. A battle with professional bands. B. A showcase for high school bands.C. A channel for popularizing her band. D. A chance to learn from other bands.CAmerican Airlines announced an agreement in mid-August to buy 20 supersonic Overture planes fr

27、om Boom Supersonic, a US-based start-up company focused on the production of supersonic commercial aircraft. The Overture is planned to transport between 65 and 80 passengers at speeds of over 1.7 times that of the speed of sound (,235 km/h) - twice that of the fastest traditional commercial airplan

28、e on the market today.The idea of riding aboard a plane at supersonic speeds might seem like a scary one; but, in fact, it might even be smoother than flying on a traditional airplane.Most commercial airliners fly between 11.5 and 12 kilometers high in the sky, but the Overture will fly at about 18.

29、29 kilometers by comparison. The higher a plane flies, the thinner the air is, resulting in less turbulence (颠簸).As Lourdes Maurice, a mechanical engineer and advisor to Boom Supersonic, remarked about her supersonic flight on the Concorde, the Overtures predecessor: “Climbing to 60,000 feet (about

30、18.29 km) was incredibly smooth. There was no turbulence. We knew we were flying supersonically, but our bodies didnt give us any signs.”Since the first supersonic flight by the US Air Force in October 1947 and the first commercial supersonic flight in 1976, the promise of supersonic flight has been

31、 an alluring goal; yet, the path forward has seen many obstacles. The biggest problem is that massive, powerful sound waves called “sonic booms” are created when an object breaks the sound barrier.Similar to thunder, these sonic booms are difficult to ignore when flying over residential areas. Besid

32、es noise pollution, the use of supersonic aircraft has also been criticized for is huge fuel consumption and greenhouse gas emissions, resulting in bans on supersonic commercial flights in many countries.Since the last commercial supersonic flight of the Concorde in 2003, the dream of supersonic tra

33、vel appeared dead. However, with improvements being made to supersonic plane designs and fuel efficiency, the dream could come back to life once more.28. What do we know about the Overture?A. It will fly as high as 1829 feet.B. It will travel much faster than sound.C. It will carry out the first sup

34、ersonic flight.D. It will fly at twice the speed of traditional planes.29. Which is the main factor that determines a planes stability?A. Its flight altitude. B. Its top flight speed.C. Its carrying capacity. D. Its ability to reduce turbulence.30. What does the underlined word “alluring” mean in pa

35、ragraph 6?A. Scientific B. Inviting. C. Demanding. D. Essential.31. Which of the following needs improving most about supersonic fight?A. Huge fuel consumption. B. High development costs.C. Excessive noise generation. D. High greenhouse gas emissions.DFrom Latin America to Sichuan province, chili pe

36、ppers and their famous burning taste have become a worldwide sensation (热门) But how could something that burns so hot possibly be any good for people?In a study by researchers at Marshall University in the Us, scientists made the first complete description of capsaicin (辣椒素)a chemical found in spicy

37、 chilisand its anti-cancer properties. Although capsaicin is not normally a good medicine due to some negative properties such as its spicy flavor, the study found that there are ways to bring out its anti-cancer benefits while overcoming these negatives.In nature, capsaicin evolved as a defense mec

38、hanism in plants to drive away unwanted animals while attracting those that could spread the seeds, such as birds which cannot taste or feel the spice. From a scientific point of view, capsaicin works by triggering a pain receptor called TRPV1, causing the body to react as if it had actually touched

39、 something hot and dangerous. Yet, this natural repellent (驱虫剂) for most animals has instead become a favorite food for many people, often called “chiliheads”.So, what is it that attracts humans to capsaicin, chili peppers and spicy food in general? Besides its many health benefits such as pain reli

40、ef, weight loss, and body heat regulationpeople love eating chili peppers precisely because it hits the pain receptors in just the right way.As Scientific American noted: “People seem to enjoy and actively seek outmany other sensations . the sensation of falling provided by roller coasters or skydiv

41、ing, the feelings of fear and anxiety while watching horror movies, the physical pain experienced upon jumping into icy water, or even the feelings of sadness that come while watching a tearjerker.”So, the next time you bite into a hot chili pepper, remember: its not just healthy, but fun too!32. Wh

42、at can we learn from the result of the study by researchers at Marshall University?A. The study describes capsaicin for the first time.B. Capsaicin contributes to the prevention of cancer.C. There is a chemical called capsaicin in spicy chilis.D. The negative features of capsaicin cannot be overcome

43、.33. How does capsaicin benefit plants?A. It stops birds from eating plants.B. It causes more seeds to be produced.C. It attracts some animals to distribute seeds.D. It helps plants survive in hot or dangerous situations.34. How does the author prove spicy food is fun? A. By illustration. B. By stat

44、istics.C. By comparison. D. By definition.35. What is the passage mainly about?A. Why some people enjoy spicy food. B. How chili peppers are so burning.C. How plants benefit from capsaicin. D. Where capsaicin can be found.第二节 七选五阅读理解 (满分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佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。I ca

45、me to Russia to study in the winter of 2021. My university is located in Moscow, the capital of Russia, which is a city with a long history.The second I stepped out of the airport, I immediately felt how cold it was outside. 36 When I saw the main building of Moscow State University, I was deeply sh

46、ocked by its beautiful architecture with its 270-year-long history. Sensing how utterly small I was in front of this majestic building, I felt the crystallization (结晶) of human wisdom resonate within me. 37 The snow and ice wont melt until April of the following year. Just like the melting snow, I gradually overcame the difficulties of studying abroad and came to adjust to my new environment. The first challenge was the language barrier After leaning Russian in China, I realized that my skills were nowhere near enough. I was not fluent in Russian, sometimes causing m