1、20212022学年第二学期六校联合体期初调研测试高三英语第一部分 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，并标在试卷的相应位置。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. 【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】How much should the man pay?A. $100.B. $200.C. $250.2. 【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】Where did the woman go last month?A. To
2、America.B. To Mexico.C. To Canada.3. 【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】What will the speakers do first?A. Check out late.B. Swim in the pool.C. Head to the airport.4. 【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】What are the speakers doing?A. Making a plan for their anniversary.B. Preparing for backpacking.C. Booking a hotel.5. 【此处可播放相关音频，请去
3、附件查看】What color is the womans coat?A. Red.B. White.C. Golden.第二节(共15小题；每小题1.5分，满分22.5分)听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟；听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】6. Why does the woman call the man?A. To invite him to dinner.B. To che
4、ck their meeting place.C. To tell him the way to the restaurant.7. Which restaurant will the speakers go to?A. The one on Ocean Road.B. The one on Temple Street.C. The one on Wood Street.听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】8. Why wont Mr. Wang be able to give a speech?A. He came down with an illness.
5、B. He has to make an unexpected trip.C. He has to look after a family member.9. What will the man do tomorrow?A. Give a presentation.B. Make breakfast for the guests.C. Drive the woman to a conference.10. How will the man get to the Prince Hotel?A. By subway.B. By car.C. By bus.听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。【此处可
6、播放相关音频，请去附件查看】11. How does the man want to learn writing?A. On the Internet.B. Face to face.C. Self-learning.12. Why does the man want to take writing courses?A. To publish his works.B. To enjoy the fun of writing.C. To earn more money.13. What kind of brochure will the man receive?A. Fiction writin
7、g.B. Business writing.C. Creative writing.听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】14. What is Jack?A. A singer.B. An actor.C. A director.15. What was Jacks “big break”?A. High Seas.B. Twelfth Night.C. New York Summertime.16. What caused the accident to take place?A. Drink-driving.B. Engine problems.C. Wo
8、rking overtime.17. What can we learn from the conversation?A. Jacks family gives him a lot of support.B. Jack won an award with the role in High Seas.C. Jack didnt care about the negative news after the accident.听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】18. Who are the listeners probably?A. Family members.B.
9、 Hospital staff.C. Patients.19. Why do people live on sandwiches and fast food?A. They are tired of cooking a meal.B. They have a special taste.C. They want to save time.20. What is the consequence of working long hours?A. Slow action.B. Memory loss.C. Careless mistakes.第二部分 阅读(共两节，满分50分)第一节(共15小题；每
10、小题2.5分，满分37.5分)阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。ACheney School is a popular, high performing school located in the heart of Oxford serving a diverse community of students who are eager to learn. The school is looking to add to its bank of exam invigilators (监考人), who will be employed on a casual bas
11、is to watch over students taking both mock(模拟) and actual GCSE / GCE exams, as necessary throughout the school year.Full training will be provided and staff will be contacted before the exam period to discuss the invigilation schedule in relation to their own availability.We are looking for people w
12、ho*have a command of Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint*have effective written communication skills* are reliable and punctual*are able to solve problems and keep calm under pressure*enjoy working as part of a teamWe can offer you*10.19 per hour*reduced tuition fees for your kids *a housing allowance
13、*shuttle serviceIf you would like to find out more, please contact Ms Marie-Anne Fischer at mfcheney.oxon.sch.uk, or by telephone on 01865 5755270.How to apply: Please download an application form from the schools vacancy website: http:/www.cheney.oxon.sch.uk/lnvigilators.21. What does Cheney School
14、 offer its invigilators?A. Flexible working hours.B. Free staff dormitories.C. A transportation allowance.D. Free schooling for their kids.22. What is required of the applicants?A. Designing a mock exam paper.B. Passing the GCSE or GCE exam.C. Being able to use office software.D. Enjoying working in
15、dependently.23 What will you have to do if you are interested in the job?A. Prepare for the interview.B. Fill in an application form.C. Apply for relevant training.D. Contact the school online or by telephone.BThe Omicron Covid variant has been found to multiply about 70 times quicker than the origi
16、nal and Delta versions of coronavirus in tissue samples taken from the bronchus(支气管), the main tubes from the windpipe to the lungs, in laboratory experiments that could help explain its rapid transmission.The study, by a team from the University of Hong Kong, also found that the new variant grew 10
17、 times slower in lung tissue, which the authors said could be an indicator of lower disease severity.Michael Chan, who led the work, said the result needed to be interpreted with caution because severe disease is determined not only by how quickly the virus replicates(复制) but also by a persons immun
18、e response. “It is also noted that by infecting many more people, a very infectious virus may cause more severe disease and death even though the virus itself may be less pathogenic(致病的),” he said. “Therefore, taken together with our recent studies showing that the Omicron variant can partially esca
19、pe immunity from vaccines and past infection, the overall threat from the Omicron variant is likely to be very significant.”Jeremy Kamil, an associate professor of microbiology and immunology at Louisiana State University Health Shreveport, pointed out that Delta, which turned out to be more pathoge
20、nic, showed a similar pattern of replicating more slowly in the lungs. “These authors found Omicron replicates fantastically well-even far better than either Delta or the original virus-in bronchial tissue,” Kamil said. “This could in some ways contribute to an advantage in transmission between peop
21、le.”Kamil added, “Of course, a huge component of Omicrons transmissibility in real life is going to be its potential to escape neutralising antibodies that protect against infection in the first place. Its very likely spreading well even between vaccinated people, especially those who havent recentl
22、y gotten a booster shot.”The findings, together with other recent work showing Omicron infects cells more readily, add to an emerging picture that the variant may be intrinsically more transmissible in addition to escaping existing immunity.24. What is the kind of the passage?A. A news report.B. A s
23、cience fiction.C. A health guide.D. A medicine advertisement.25. What could Jeremy Kamil agree with?A. We should take the result seriously.B. Omicron may cause more severe disease and death.C. Both Omicron and Delta grew slowly in the lungs.D. Those who have gotten a booster shot wont be infected.26
24、. What can we learn about Omicron?A. It is a new variant of Delta.B. Delta is less pathogenic than it.C. Vaccinated people neednt worry about it.D. It may pose a great threat to peoples health.27. According to the passage, which of the following may cause Omicrons transmissibility?A. That many peopl
25、e havent been vaccinated.B That many people refused to wears masks in public.C. That Omicron infects lung cells much more quickly.D. That existing immunity plays a poor part in fighting Omicron.CWhether youre likely to choose coffee or green tea for your morning boost could be determined by your gen
26、es, a recent study found.To examine genetic associations with food preferences, researchers studied the genetic data and food preferences of more than 160,000 people in Japan. The research found genetic links for 13 dietary habits including consumption of alcohol, other drinks and foods, and also co
27、mplex human diseases such as cancer and diabetes.“We know that what we eat defines what we are, but we found that what we are also defines what we eat,” said Yukinori Okada, who is one of the researchers.The researchers used data from the BioBank Japan Project, launched in 2003 with a goal to provid
28、e evidence for the implementation of personalized medicine. The project collects DNA and clinical information, including items related to participants lifestyles such as dietary habits, which were recorded through interviews and questionnaires.They found nine genetic locations that were associated w
29、ith consuming coffee, tea, alcohol, yogurt, cheese, natto, tofu, fish, vegetables and meat. Those who ate more fish, natto, tofu and vegetables had a genetic variant that made them more sensitive to umami tastes, best described as savory or “meaty” flavors. Variants responsible for the ability to ta
30、ste bitter flavors were also observed. This association was found among people who liked to eat tofu; while those without the variant consume less alcohol or none at all.In order to find whether any of these genetic markers associated with food were also linked with disease, the researchers conducte
31、d a phenome study. The phenome involves all the possible observable traits of DNA, known as phenotypes. Six of the genetic markers associated with food were also related to at least one disease phenotype, including several types of cancer as well as type 2 diabetes.Given all the findings that geneti
32、c differences influence not only responses to foods but preferences as well, experts think considering them can help nutritionists personalize diets to each persons needs and tastes while still hitting nutritional requirements. Thus, further research is needed, as Okada said, “By estimating individu
33、al differences in dietary habits from genetics, we can help create a healthier society.”28. How does the author begin the text?A. By providing an example.B. By offering an argument.C. By presenting a conclusion.D. By making an assumption.29. What can we know about the BioBank Japan Project?A. It fou
34、nd nine genetic locations.B. It provided data for this research.C. It wanted to achieve personalized medicine.D. It was aimed at collecting DNA of all participants.30. Which is TRUE about a person who eats more fish and natto?A. He consumes less alcohol.B. He is more sensitive to meaty flavor.C. He
35、is likely to eat more yogurt and cheese.D. His ability to taste bitter flavors will be improved.31. Whats Okadas attitude to the personalized diets?A. Supportive.B. Doubtful.C. Indifferent.D. Negative.DIt was late on a Thursday evening in Austin, Texas, and I had just finished my shift downtown wait
36、ing tables. I hopped into my truck and headed away from the chaos to my own personal oasis, Dans Depot. It was on a four-lane road that went straight from the heart of Austin to West Texas. Once, Dans Depot had been outside of the city. But with Austins population growing and the citys expansion, it
37、 was swallowed up by high-rise buildings and skyscrapers. Ive been familiar with Dans Depot since I played my first show there. Like most waiters in Austin, Im actually a musician. The woman who welcomes customers is Dans wife Maude.I slid my truck into the last free spot and headed to the door. “Ho
38、ws it going, Maude?” I asked.“David, I just dont know what were going to do,” she said. “Our contract with the landlord is up for renewal at the end of the month, and he has doubled the rent. Even if we charged twice as much for the snacks and shows, we could never make ends meet.”My heart dropped.
39、On some level, Id been expecting to hear this news for as long as Id been coming to Dans Depot. After all, Dans Depot was now sandwiched between a shop selling yoga pants to people who could afford personal trainers and a luxury furniture store where even a simple dining chair cost more than $1,000.
40、 How could this little live music joint survive with those kinds of neighbors? “What are you going to do with this place? Are you moving?” I asked.She shook her head slowly. “I just dont know. Dan and I are not as young as we used to be.”I patted her on the shoulder and made my way to the tables nea
41、r the stage. Memories sprung up in my mind. Most of my musical ideas came to me while I was watching live shows here at Dans Depot. When the song ended, I got up and went back to Maude.“How about I run the new Dans Depot?” I asked her. She stared at me, surprised.“Hear me out,” I said. “Ive got enou
42、gh money to go in with you and Dan as a third partner. I know the Texas music scene in and out, and I can get the best new bands in here every week. Well move it way down South Congress Avenue, where its still close enough to be accessible from downtown but the rent is more affordable. And most impo
43、rtantly, this place means a lot to me.”Maude was still staring at me silently. I began to grow uneasy. Had I offended her? I started apologizing. She cut me off with a huge embrace. “Honey, I think thats a fantastic idea.”32. The underlined word “oasis” in Paragraph 1 refers to a place where the aut
44、hor _.A. parks his truckB. works full-timeC. grabs a meal at nightD. finds joy and relaxation33. Why did the author say he had long expected to hear the news Maude told him?A. He had felt the sandwiches in Dans Depot were too expensive.B. He had thought Dans Depot was out of tune with its surroundin
45、gs.C. He had pointed out the management of Dans Depot was inefficient.D. He had suggested Dan and Maude should retire early and enjoy their lives.34. What does the author advise Maude to do?A. Sell Dans Depot to him.B. Hire him as a lead singer.C. Find another way to run the business.D. Advertise fo
46、r a third partner.35. Whats the best title for the passage?A. The power of musicB. Old traditions die hardC. My respect for MaudeD. Every end is a new beginning第二节(共5小题；每小题2.5分，满分12.5分)阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。Its certain that were all getting older. And while the older among us may
47、 be no spring chickens any more, growing old gracefully is no bad thing._36_However, as the world population ages, will there be enough people to replace our younger selves?A situation where there are more old people than young certainly has an effect on the world. A report by the Pew Research Cente
48、r says that globally the number of people over 65 years old will triple by 2050, drastically altering some countries demographic (人口的) make-up._37_Governments will struggle to provide satisfactory pensions, which are ultimately funded by taxes paid by the working population. And long-term, a smaller population of economically-active people may be a problem for companies trying to recruit staff._38_The Pew
