1、2022届江苏省七市（南通、泰州、扬州、徐州、淮安、连云港、宿迁）高考二模英语考前适应卷一、短对话1When will the flowers come out probably?AIn February.BIn March.CIn May.2What is the weather like probably?ASunny.BCloudy.CRainy.3Why does the man refuse to buy a new cellphone now?AHes waiting for the latest iPhone.BHe likes his old one very much.CHe
2、 is short of money.4How will the speakers go to the cinema?ABy taxi.BBy bus.CBy underground.5What time is it now?A8:45.B9:00.C9:15.二、长对话听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。6What will the girl eat tonight probably?ABeef.BBread.CTomato.7How does the man feel about the girl?AWorried.BProud.CAnnoyed.听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。8What
3、s the relationship between the speakers?AWorkmates.BClassmates.CShop assistant and customer.9Why does the man look different?AHe has lost some weight.BHes wearing a new coat.CHes wearing glasses.听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。10What can we know from the conversation?AThe woman got her ideas from a cook book.BThe
4、man is probably a regular customer.CThe man has never been to the shop before.11What desserts does the man choose to buy?ALemon pie and strawberry cake.BStrawberry cake and green tea cupcake.CGreen tea cupcake and lemon pie.12How much should the man pay in total?A$3.B$4.C$7.听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。13Where
5、does the conversation probably take place?AIn an office.BIn a shop.CIn an apartment.14What did the man do in his last job?AA car salesman.BA clothing designer.CAn English teacher.15How does the man learn things about his new career?AThrough the Internet.BFrom his friend.CFrom college books.16Whats t
6、he mans advice to the woman in the end?ADeciding what she likes to do.BFinding information about writing.CBeing confident about herself.三、短文听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。17Where is Loch Ness?AIn Scotland.BIn England.CIn Northern Ireland.18Whats the most well-known theory about Nessie?AIts a survived dinosaur.BIts
7、a genetically altered monster.CIts an undiscovered large fish.19What does the professor think of Nessies stories?AIts very convincing.BIts not true.CIt needs more proof.20What does the speaker mainly talk about?AScientists trying to uncover the Nessie mystery.BHow the stories of Nessie coming into b
8、eing.CA professors new discoveries about Nessie.四、阅读理解From Alton Towers to Legoland, our experts pick their favorite British theme parks, highlighting the best roller coasters, character-led attractions, and animal safaris (狩猎旅行).Drayton ManorThe Staffordshire theme park includes rides for all ages
9、but stands out for having hit on a winning formula for young families with its expanding Thomas Land section. The 286-acre site is set in woodlands but the main village is enough for little legs to explore, making it well suited to pre-and primary school children.Paultons Family Theme ParkOn the edg
10、e of New Forest National Park, in Hampshire, Paultons Family Theme Park sits in 140 acres of attractive parkland. Although overshadowed by Thorpe Park and Alton Towers in terms of big rides, the park is home to Peppa Pig World, as well as 60 rides and attractions, and is best for families with young
11、 children.Chessington World of AdventuresThis park in Surrey has injected novelty (新奇) this year with the launch of its exclusive Gruffalo River Ride Adventure, raising its status as a family-friendly destination. The park also provides added family value with the opportunity to get a close-up inter
12、action with animals including monkey walk-throughs and the Zufari safari experience.Legoland WindsorIf youre looking for stomach-in-the-mouth roller coasters, Legoland is not for you. This is the entry-level theme park for families with kids below the age of 12, with bucket-loads to keep them happy.
13、 Now in its third decade, set in lovely grounds, the theme park still has some of the charm of the original Danish parent park, with plenty of giraffes, crocodiles and pirates made out of Lego bricks spread over the rides.21Which of the following is recommended if a family want to interact with anim
14、als?ADrayton ManorBPaultons Family Theme ParkCChessington World of AdventuresDLegoland Windsor22What do the four theme parks have in common?ATheyre all ideal for children.BThey all feature thrilling big rides.CTheyre all renewing recreational facilities.DThey all cover a vast area of over 200 acres.
15、23What is the authors purpose in writing the passage?ATo promote ecotourism.BTo value family union.CTo introduce theme parks.DTo compare tourist attractions.It was an early blow to my self-confidence. I was attending my first group meeting in the lab as a postdoc, and I was pleased that I could foll
16、ow most of the discussion. Then, in front of everyone, the professor turned to me and asked about my previous accomplishments. I froze. As a PhD student, I had achieved lots to be proud of. But all of those were in my home country of Brazil. Now I was in Washington, DC and I didnt know what the word
17、 “accomplishment” meant. So all I could say was “I dont know”.I had decided to do a postdoc abroad because I thought the training would help me secure a teaching position. I applied for and received a Brazilian government fellowship to spend 18 months working abroad and got a position in a lab. It a
18、ll seemed so easyuntil I actually started.In a new country, I struggled. After the mortifying lab meeting incident, my confidence took another hit. The paper I intended to publish did not materialize. I used to be invited to give talks. Now, I was asked to speak more slowly because of my accent. My
19、confidence was destroyed.After months of self-doubt, I reminded myself that I had potential. I needed to do something to regain my confidence. I thought a change of environment might be what I needed. So I made the move.In another new lab. I still felt insecure. However, I was determined to make the
20、 most of the time I had. There were more opportunities to interact with others, which forced me to talk more. It was awful at first, but with practice I began to feel more confident in my English. I proposed new projects. I began to receive positive feedback on my presentations.My confidence is back
21、. I feel a little like Wonder Woman. She was a strong soldier in her homeland. When she left, she experienced obstacles and failures only to become even stronger than before.24What was the authors reaction when asked about her previous achievements?AShe felt insecure.BShe kept silent.CShe was at a l
22、oss.DShe felt proud.25Why did the author go abroad?ATo apply for government fellowship.BTo get a doctors degree.CTo build her own lab.DTo gain experience for a position.26What does the underlined word “it” in paragraph 1 refer to?AI didnt give a proper response in a lab meeting.BThe paper I intended
23、 to publish did not materialize.CI was asked to speak more slowly because of my accent.DI reminded myself that I had potential.27What can be the best title for the text?AA lab meeting incidentBI found my inside Wonder WomanCBrazilians confidence improvedDPoor English ruined opportunityAlmost everyon
24、e has heard the expression, “the calm before the storm”.It is usually used to describe a peaceful period just before a very stressful situation or a tense argument.British sailors coined the phrase in the late 1600s; they noted that before certain storms the seas would seem to become static and the
25、winds would drop.But why is it often so calm before a storm? Science has given us the answer. According to US infotainment (资讯娱乐) website How Stuff Works, a calm period occurs because many storms, such as tornadoes and hurricanes, draw in all the warm and humid air from the surrounding area. As this
26、 air rises into the storm clouds, it cools and acts as “fuel for the storm, like petrol in a car”.Once the storm has taken all the energy it can from the air, it is pushed out from the top of the storm clouds and falls back down to ground level. As the air descends, it becomes warm and dry. Warm, dr
27、y air is stable, so once it covers an area, it causes a calm period before the storm.This same process also causes the “eye of the storm” in hurricanes and tornadoes. In these conditions, the calm occurs in the center of the storm because of the strong rotating winds. The Weather Network has a tip f
28、or working out how far away a storm is.First, count how many seconds there are between a flash of lightning and a clap of thunder. Roughly three seconds equal one kilometer. So, for example, if you count nine seconds, the storm is about 3 kilometers away. A good evaluation is that if your count is b
29、elow 30 seconds, you should seek shelter straight away.However, due to the complexity of storm system, not all storms are preceded by calm. Given the right conditions, some storms announce themselves with heavy rain and chilling winds.So, your best bet is to keep yourself updated with weather report
30、s for any predictions regarding a coming storm in your area. Thats the most reliable and sensible way to predict the next display of natures temper.28The underlined word “static” in Paragraph 2 is closest in meaning to _.AviolentBquietCfast-changingDwarm29What is the main idea of Paragraphs 4 and 5?
31、ATo explain how a storm comes into being.BTo support previous research on storm clouds.CTo explain why a peaceful period occurs before a storm.DTo show how dangerous a storm can be in certain situations.30If there are 15 seconds between a flash of lightning and a thunder clap,how far away is the sto
32、rm?AThree kilometers.BFour kilometers.CFive kilometers.DSix kilometers.31What can we learn from the last two paragraphs?AStorms have a big influence on life.BIt is not always quiet before a storm.CWeather reports may fail to predict a storm.DHeavy storms dont usually last for a long time.“Its a big
33、hammer to crack a nut.” This is how one angry parent described the recent crackdown (严厉的打击) by London police on parents who drop their kids off at school by car. Yes, you read that correctlythe very way of transportation that many American schools insist is the only safe way to deliver kids to schoo
34、l is now considered illegal in the UK.The decision to fine any vehicles seen dropping off or picking up kids within a particular zone of east London comes from city councillors (议员) long-term efforts to make the area safer and less crowded. They say theyve been trying for years “to encourage reasona
35、ble parking”, but in vain. Neighborhood residents complain frequently about their driveways being blocked by illegally parked cars for 15 minutes or more, often while theyre trying to get to work, and the streets are long overcrowded.Now the rules have changed. Some parents are angry. Angie is a mot
36、her who made the “big hammer” comment and says the crackdown is “way over the top.” The nearest drop-off point for her six-year-old is now a five-minute walk from the school. Others are happy with the decision, serious though it may seem. Councillor Jason Frost said:“Traffic has significantly reduce
37、d, and more children are now walking to school, which is a great result. I would rather have complaints that we are slightly inconveniencing parents than hear that a child had been seriously injured because nothing was done.”I see daily the disorder created by these in-town drivers, when I walk my o
38、wn kids to school. Theres a parking lot crowded with vehicles and a slow-moving train of cars moving in circles, many filling the air with harmful smoke. Meanwhile, the conversations around overweight children and the importance of daily physical activities continue to stand out in schools.32What ca
39、n be seen after the crackdown is carried out?ALess daily disorder.BFavor from all people.CMore over-weight children.DComplaints from neighbors.33Why is Angie Baillieul against the new rule?AShe is often fined by London police.BShe will lose her job as a school driver.CShe has adapted to the American
40、 practice.DShe thinks it adds inconvenience to her kid.34What concerned Jason Frost most?AStudents safety.BStudents health.CPeoples complaints.DParents inconvenience.35Whats the passage mainly about?AParents attempt to resist a school ruleBLondon police cause widespread angerCAmerican schools care a
41、bout kids safetyDDifferent voices are heard on a new traffic policy五、七选五Convincing teenagers to put down their phone and dig in the flowerbeds may seem like a long shot. But if provided the opportunity, the right tools, and encouragement they might find they love gardening. _36_. Many plants can gro
42、w in containers. Here are some benefits of gardening for teenagers._37_. Whether flowers or vegetables, caring for plants helps teenagers develop responsibility. They also gain a sense of accomplishment and self-confidence as they raise new green shoots into full blooming beauties. Teen gardeners wi
43、ll get to experiment and learn what is best for each plant, experiencing the benefits of their efforts over time.Gardening is good for psychological well-being. _38_. Gardens have been shown to reduce stress and depression, as well as promote productivity. Taking a break from electronics and social
44、media can also improve teenagers attention. Research shows that spending just a few minutes outdoors, surrounded by grass, trees, and other plants can boost a teenagers ability to focus and concentrate.Outdoor time promotes exercise. Gardening offers fresh air, sunshine, and exercise. _39_. Sowing s
45、eeds, planting seedlings, and deadheading flowers require movement which translates to some exercise. Teenagers are likely to become so absorbed in their work that they dont even realize the physical aspect of gardening.Growing food encourages healthier eating habits. Teenagers that grow their own f
46、ood are more likely to enjoy eating healthily. Tasting the fruits of their own efforts often inspires them to eat more of the items they grow themselves. Teaching teenagers about the nutritional benefits of the plants they grow will empower them to make wise and tasty food choices for life. _40_.APl
47、ant care builds up responsibilityBAnd gardening doesnt need much spaceCA sense of responsibility matters to teenagersDPlants are often used as a tool to help improve mental healthEParents may find that their couch potato enjoys growing actual potatoesFThese benefits are especially good for teenagers who avoid physical activityGAnd harvesting is an excellent way to help teenagers know the source of their food六、完形填空Earlier that evening, my mother called, telling me that my brother died in a car crash. I stumbled (跌跌撞撞地走)
