1、苏州市2020-2021学年第一学期高三期中调研试卷注意事项:1.本试卷满分150分。考试时间120分钟。2.答题前，务必将自己的学校、姓名、考试号等相关信息写在答题卡上规定的方3.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黑。如需改动，用橡皮擦干净后，再选涂其他答案标号。回答非选择题时，将答案写在答题卡上，写在本试卷上无效。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，每段对话后有一一个小题。从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选
2、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.What is the woman probably doing?A.Looking for a box. B.Doing some cleaning. C.Fixing the shelf.2.What does the man say about the restaurant?A.The food was not his thing. B.The waiters were noisy. C.The atmosphere was friendly.3.How much s
3、hould the woman pay?A.$14. B.$ 17. C.$29.4.Why does Mary look worried?A.She has lost her job. B.She didnt get promoted. C.She is concerned about her father.5.What are the speakers talking about?A.An adventure. B.A vacation plan. C.A book.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
4、三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。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.Where did the man buy the necklace?A.On the Internet. B.In a supermarket. C.In a gold shop.7.Why did the woman apologize to the man?A.She was rude to the man. B.She sent him the wrong goods.C.She delay
5、ed sending the necklace.听第7段材料，回答第8至10题。8.What is the woman doing?A.Buying a map. B.Asking for the directions. C.Borrowing a phone from the man.9.What trouble is the woman facing?A.Her phone is out of power.B.She couldnt walk any farther.C.She is late for her first job interview.10.How did the man o
6、rder a taxi for the woman?A.He made a call. B.He signaled one. C.He used a phone app.听第8段材料，回答第11至13题。11.Who are the speakers?A.A doctor and a patient. B.A teacher and a student.C.A salesman and a customer.12.What is probably the cause of the mans problems?A.He often overeats. B.He works too hard. C
7、.He smokes heavily.13.What does the woman ask the man to do?A.Stop working and go on a vacation.B.Give up smoking as soon as possible.C.Change his diet and get some exercise.听第9段材料，回答第14至17题。14.What interests the woman most about the job?A.The training. B.The high pay. C.The work experience.15.What
8、did the woman major in?A.Writing. B.Journalism. C.German.16.How many languages can the woman speak?A.Three. B.Four. C.Five.17.What does the woman do to relax herself?A.She goes swimming.B.She climbs mountains.C.She listens to light music.听第10段材料，回答第18至20题。18.To whom is the speaker talking?A.New empl
9、oyees. B.Foreign tourists. C.International students.19.What are girls advised to do in a cafe?A.Take care of their bags.B.Dont talk to strangers. C.Leave the place quickly.20.What is the best place to park a car?A.Beside a house. B.On a quiet road. C.In a public car park.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)请阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。ABermuda, the island known for its pink-sand beaches, blue .waters, and year-round warm weather, has been announced the Official Sponsor of the U.S.Open.Its a fitting collaboration (协作), given the islands reputation as a destination for travelers in
11、search of perfect adventures 一just a ninety-minute flight from New York City.Lesser known, however, is that the long history of American tennis was introduced by this attractive Atlantic island.Nearly a hundred and fifty years ago, the New York celebrity Mary Ewing Outerbridge sailed for days to vac
12、ation on this quiet island.She watched, fascinated, as some British soldiers stationed there played tennis, although a version different from one we know today.The courts in Bermuda were shaped like hourglasses, the net was also higher, and a number of the rules were different.Mary became fascinated
13、 watching the ball flying back and forth, and ended up purchasing a kit containing all the materials needed to bring the sport home to Staten Island.Using a hand-drawn diagram, she laid out a court at her brothers cricket club, where the sport caught on among members.From there, the games popularity
14、 quickly grew, leading to standardized rules and regulations-and then, in 1880, to the first U.S.tennis championship.In only a few years, Mary s unexpected souvenir from her Bermuda trip helped set a national tradition: today, nearly eighteen million people in the US play the sport, from the public-
15、tennis-court games in many cities to the annual U.S.Open, in NYC.Mary s role in bringing tennis from Bermuda to America has earned her a place in the International Tennis Hall of Fame.It only serves to enhance the sports appeal to learn that every swing of the racket in the US can be trace back to B
16、ermuda, where island adventures still wait for all travelers-tennis lovers included.You re welcome!1. What can we learn about Bermuda?A. It is distant from New York City.B. It is friendly to adventure seekers.C. It is unfit to sponsor the U.S.Open.D. It is better known for being the origin of tennis
17、.2. Which of the following is Marys contribution to American tennis?A. She held the first U.S.tennis championship.B. She made the game become world famous.C. She designed the first tennis court in the US.D. She set standard rules and regulations of the game.3. What is the real purpose of this passag
18、e?A. To introduce the founder of American tennis.B. To introduce the history of American tennis.C. To attract more people to enjoy the sport.D. To attract more people to tour Bermuda.【答案】1. B 2. C 3. D【解析】【分析】这是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了百慕大是探险者的乐园，也是美国网球的发源地，欢迎人们去旅游。【1题详解】细节理解题。由第一段内容“given the islands reputatio
19、n as a destination for travelers in search of perfect adventuresr”（有着旅游者寻找完美冒险的目的地的美誉）可知，百慕大对于探险者是友好的，故选B。【2题详解】细节理解题。由第三段句子“Using a hand-drawn diagram, she laid out a court at her brothers cricket club, where the sport caught on among members. ”（用一张手绘的简图，她在她哥哥的板球俱乐部布置了一个球场，这项运动在那里流行起来。）可知，Mary的贡献是她
20、布置了美国第一个网球场。故选C项。【3题详解】推理判断题。由文章最后一段内容“where island adventures still wait for all travelers-tennis lovers included.You re welcome! ”（那里的岛屿探险仍在等待着所有的旅行者包括网球爱好者。欢迎你的到来！）可知，这篇文章的主要目的是吸引游客去百慕大旅游。故选D项。【点睛】细节理解题，是指原文提到了某事物、现象或理论，题干针对原文具体叙述本身发问。常用who, what, when, where, why和how等提问。第一小题和第二小题都是细节理解题。做这类题一般采用
21、寻读法，即先读题，然后带着问题快速阅读短文，找出与问题有关的词语或句子，再对相关部分进行分析对比，找出答案。BI took a job at a vet (兽医) clinic almost five decades ago. As an enthusiastic animal lover, I accepted the position on the condition that I wouldnt have to assist with any wounded animals. I couldnt bear to see any creature in pain.At the end of
22、 my first week, we were closing the office for the day when a young man ran up to us holding a severely injured Doberman pinscher puppy (杜宾幼犬) in his arms and begging us to save his life. The four-month-old pup had been hit by a car.The doctor and I ran back into the operating room. The only place t
23、he skin was still attached to this poor little animals body was around one shoulder. The vet worked tirelessly for what seemed like hours, sewing him back together again. That was the easy part. The puppy had broken multiple bones, including his spine (脊椎) .If he survived the next few days, we were
24、quite sure he would never walk.That day forever changed my life. I became the vets assistant in all things medical. One of my first jobs was to give that Doberman puppy daily physical therapy, I remember moving his tiny legs to try to keep his muscles from weakening.Weeks went by until one day, I fe
25、lt this little fighter push back ever so slightly. And he continued to push back till he could finally use his legs.Fast-forward about a year. I walked into the clinics crowded waiting room and called the name of the next client. Suddenly, a huge Doberman who had been sanding quietly with his owner
26、on the opposite side of the room broke loose and dashed toward me.1 found myself pinned against the wall with this magnificent dog standing on his hind legs, his front paws on my shoulders, washing my face with abundant and joyful kisses!I still tear up in amazement at the display of love and gratit
27、ude the dog had for me that day all those years ago.4. Which was the possible position the author took originally at the clinic?A. A medical assistant.B. A professional vet.C. An enthusiastic volunteer.D. A regular receptionist.5. How did the author help the dog?A. She sewed his wounds.B. She fixed
28、his spine.C. She helped him to recover.D. She taught him to walk.6. What can we infer about the dog?A. He struggled to be on his feet.B. He liked to lick people s faces.C. He got well immediately.D. He got fierce afterwards.7. What is the best title of this passage?A. A loving vetB. A lucky dogC. A
29、grateful patientD. A life-changing story【答案】4. D 5. C 6. A 7. C【解析】这是一篇记叙文。文章讲述了作者和兽医曾尽力救治一只受伤的杜宾幼犬，后来作者和康复后的杜宾幼犬再次相遇的感人事迹。【4题详解】推理判断题。根据第一段“I took a job at a vet (兽医) clinic almost five decades ago. As an enthusiastic animal lover, I accepted the position on the condition that I wouldnt have to ass
30、ist with any wounded animals.”（ 大约五十年前，我在一家兽医诊所找到了一份工作。作为一个热心的动物爱好者，我接受了这份工作，条件是我不必帮助任何受伤的动物。）可知，作者在兽医诊所最初的工作不用帮助受伤的动物，A项“医师助理”，B项“专业兽医”，均需要参与救助受伤的动物。C项“一位热情的志愿者”，与原文不符，D项“一个普通的接待员”符合题意。故选D项。【5题详解】细节理解题。根据第四段“I became the vets assistant in all things medical. One of my first jobs was to give that Do
31、berman puppy daily physical therapy, I remember moving his tiny legs to try to keep his muscles from weakening.”（我成为了兽医在所有医学事物方面的助手。我最初的工作之一就是每天给那只杜宾犬进行物理治疗，我记得我移动它的小腿以防止它的肌肉变弱。）可知，作者曾经帮助小狗进行康复训练。故选C项。【6题详解】推理判断题。根据第五段“Weeks went by until one day, I felt this little fighter push back ever so slightl
32、y. And he continued to push back till he could finally use his legs.”（几个星期过去了，直到有一天，我感到这个小斗士在轻微地后退，它继续后退直到它终于可以使用它的腿。）可知，杜宾犬小狗在努力地站起来，恢复身体。故选A项。【7题详解】主旨大意题。根据最后一段“I still tear up in amazement at the display of love and gratitude the dog had for me that day all those years ago.”（多年前的那一天，那只狗对我表示出的爱和感激
33、之情，至今仍让我惊讶得落泪。）以及第六段“I found myself pinned against the wall with this magnificent dog standing on his hind legs, his front paws on my shoulders, washing my face with abundant and joyful kisses!” 可知，杜宾犬小狗因为作者对它的救治而心怀感恩。所以本文的主旨是一个感恩的故事，C项“一个心怀感激的病人”最适合作文章标题。故选C项。CThe driver who cuts you off in traffic
34、.The neighbors who dont pick up after their dog.Situations such as these get our hearts racing and send our stress levels skyrocketing.Anger isnt a pleasant feeling.Some of us bottle up the emotion, while others explode in a wild rage (狂怒).Both habits do considerable harm to our bodies, our minds, a
35、nd our relationships.“Anger may fee1 uncomfortable and a lot of people think they have to get rid of their anger, says Patrick Keelan, a registered psychologist in Calgary, Alberta.“But anger is an emotion built into us to signal that something needs to be addressed.When we take notice of that signa
36、l and actually wrestle with the problem instead of turning a blind eye to it, we re usually much better for it.”Unfortunately, many of us have been conditioned to keep our emotions hidden.Increasingly,research is suggesting that this can have long-term effects on our health.Investigators at the Univ
37、ersity of Rochester noticed that people who contain their emotions tend to live shorter lives.When were angry, stress hormones are released, which can make us more likely to develop a wide range of diseases, including diabetes, depression, immune related conditions.Is it better, then, to scream and
38、howl whenever something makes you mad? Thats probably the reason why“rage rooms have popped up in many American cities, where folks are invited to let steam off by violently smashing (打碎) stuff in a“safe environment.However, the research indicates that when people display anger aggressively, it can
39、actually increase the intensity of the anger - and increase the likelihood of aggressive actions in the future.It doesnt take much imagination to predict how such behavior can affect your relationship with your spouse, your kids, or your colleagues.It also hurts your health.A large 2016 study at McM
40、aster University found that people are more than twice as likely to have a heart attack after an angry explosion.If we shouldnt bottle up our angry feelings but aggressive behavior isnt healthy either, how should we handle things that tick us of? Its the extreme highs and lows that cause the damage.
41、If youre able to apply techniques that smooth out some of those peaks and valleys, you can have a gentler ride.8. What does the underlined phrase“bottle up in paragraph 1 mean?A. Build up.B. Hold back.C. Let off.D. Bring out.9. What does Patrick Keelan think of anger?A. Uncomfortable and avoidable.B
42、. Terrible and threatening.C. Confusing and complex.D. Normal and natural.10. What is the consequence of displaying anger aggressively?A. It leads to peoples depression.B. It warns people against violence.C. It adds to peoples anger.D. It helps people to calm down.11. What will be talked about if th
43、e passage is continued?A. Possible causes of anger.B Tips on handling anger.C. Possible harm of anger.D. Tips on avoiding anger.【答案】8. B 9. D 10. C 11. B【解析】这是一篇说明文。文章客观地分析了生气对人的健康造成的影响。【8题详解】词句猜测题。根据第一段画线短语所在句子的让步状语从句“while others explode in a wild rage (而其他人则勃然大怒)以及前一句“Anger isnt a pleasant feelin
44、g.”愤怒不是一种愉快的感觉。可知，有些人抑制住自己的情绪。推知“bottle up”的意思是“抑制，阻止”，B项“hold back”符合此意，故选B项。【9题详解】推理判断题。根据第二段Patrick Keelan所说的话“But anger is an emotion built into us to signal that something needs to be addressed.When we take notice of that signal and actually wrestle with the problem instead of turning a blind e
45、ye to it, we re usually much better for it.(但愤怒是一种内在的情感，它会发出需要解决某些问题的信号。当我们注意到这些信号并实际解决问题而不是对其视而不见时，我们通常会做得更好。)由此判断出，他认为愤怒是正常且自然的，故选D项。【10题详解】细节理解题。根据第四段“However, the research indicates that when people display anger aggressively, it can actually increase the intensity of the anger - and increase th
46、e likelihood of aggressive actions in the future.(然而，研究表明，当人们以攻击性的方式表达愤怒时，实际上会增加愤怒的强度并增加未来采取攻击性行为的可能性。)可知以攻击性方式表达愤怒会增加一个人的愤怒。故选C项。【11题详解】推理判断题。根据最后一段提出问题“If we shouldnt bottle up our angry feelings but aggressive behavior isnt healthy either, how should we handle things that tick us of?(如果我们不应该抑制我们的
47、愤怒情绪，但攻击性行为也不健康，我们应该如何处理让我们生气的事情?)结合最后一句“If youre able to apply techniques that smooth out some of those peaks and valleys, you can have a gentler ride.(如果你能运用一些技巧来消除一些高峰和低谷，你就能有一个温和的旅程。)可推知接下来的内容应该是关于如何处理愤怒的建议/技巧。故选B项。DAlexa is Amazons cloud-based voice service available on hundreds of millions of
48、devices from Amazon and third-party device manufacturers. With Alexa, you can build natural voice experiences that offer customers a way to interact with the technology they use every day.Alexa is always eavesdropping (窃听). (So are Siri, Google Assistant, and any other virtual assistant you invite into your ho
