2021届江苏省南通、东台、泰州三市八校上学期阶段检测英语试题（学生版）

2021届江苏省南通、东台、泰州三市八校上学期阶段检测英语试题（学生版）

2020～2021 学年度第一学期阶段联测 高三英语试题 (考试时间 120 分钟，总分 150 分) 第一部分 听力(共两节，15 题；每题 2 分，满分 30 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. Where is the desk? A. Under the window. B. Across from the door. C. Opposite the window. 2. What is the man most probably? A. A doctor. B. A policeman. C. A teacher. 3. When does the conversation most probably take place? A. In spring. B. In autumn. C. In winter. 4. What is the woman doing? A. Enjoying a fountain. B. Having cheese. C. Taking a picture. 5. What will the man keep? A. A shirt. B. A hat. C. A suit. 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 the woman dissatisfied with? A. The kitchen. B. The living room. C. The bedroom. 7. What does the man think of the living room? A. Big and bright. B. New and modern. C. Small but well-furnished. 听第 7 段材料，回答第 8、9 题。 8. What’s the relationship between the speakers? A. Husband and wife. B. Manager and customer. C. Colleagues. 9. Whom will the man have lunch with tomorrow? A. Mr. Tanawa. B. Peter. C. Jane. 听第 8 段材料，回答第 10 至 12 题。 10. When will the dining hall close? A. At about 6:30. B. At about 7:00. C. At about 10:00. 11. Why doesn’t Ann want to eat in the dining hall? A. She had a pizza already. B. She has to prepare for a test. C. She doesn’t like the food there. 12. What will Bill most probably do right now? A. Order a pizza. B. Cook dinner at home. C. Go to the dining hall. 听第 9 段材料，回答第 13 至 16 题。 13. Where does the woman work? A. At a television station. B. At a newspaper office. C. At a university. 14. Why is the man applying for this position? A. To make money. B. To get experience. C. To meet famous people. 15. What is the man majoring in at the university? A. Media and Communication. B. Advertising. C. English. 16. What does the man need to do next in order to get the position? A. Talk to Ms. Wagner. B. Complete a form. C. Take some courses. 听第 10 段材料，回答第 17 至 20 题。 17. What do the library members have to do every two years? A. Renew their personal information. B. Pay for a new membership card. C. Register in the library again. 18. How long will the library keep the book booked in advance? A. Five days. B. A week. C. Two weeks. 19. What can be borrowed for one day only? A. Children’s books. B. DVDs. C. Dictionaries. 20. On which day will the library close at 7:00 p.m.? A. Wednesday. B. Saturday. C. Sunday. 第二部分 阅读理解(共两节，满分 50 分) 第一节(共 15 小题；每小题 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，并在答题卡上将该 项涂黑。 A You know all about the dangers of exhaustion. You even know that working too many hours affects your productivity, and yet there’s always one more task that needs finishing one more email to write, or one more impatient customer or boss who doesn’t want to wait till Monday. Here are some tips that may help you deal with pressure at work when you feel exhausted. Don’t save sleeping time. Not only does a good night’s sleep improve your mood and cognitive(认知的) ability, but it helps you grow brain cells. Sleep deprivation(匮乏) is associated with a lot of mental and physical illness, and will actually make you age more quickly. Whatever else you have to forego to give way to work and meet the demands of your crazy job, make sure getting a good night’s sleep every night is one of your priorities. Get plenty of exercise. Exercise is a known mood elevator and stress killer, as well as something that your body needs to remain healthy. There’s evidence that a daily two-mile walk can help your cognitive function. So fit some exercise in your schedule every day or follow Steve Jobs’ example and conduct meetings while walking. Take brief breaks during the day. Even a few minutes between meetings and phone calls will make a big difference. And also, go outside during these breaks. Sunlight and fresh air can do a lot of good. Put a vacation on your calendar. Having a vacation on your calendar will give you something to look forward to. And as the date approaches, do not reschedule whatever happens. Taking a vacation will give your mind a rest. You might be surprised at how reinvigorated(振作的) and inspired you’ll be getting back to work. Schedule evening and weekend activities. This will give your week some variety ---- it won’t all be about your job. It will be better if your off-hours activities involve other people you care about, such as your spouse, partner, kids, or friends. 1. What might be the purpose of the passage? A. To show the danger of stress and overwork. B. To tell us some skills of improving work efficiency. C. To persuade people not to work overtime. D. To tell us how to get through high-stress times at work. 2. What does the underlined word “forego” in Paragragh2 mean? A. Carry out. B. Focus on. C. Give up. D. Get over. 3. What can you do to give your mind a rest? A. Conduct meeting while walking. B. Save sleeping time. C. Take a vacation. D. Plan weekend activities. B A cancer survivor has become the first woman to complete an exhausting “Sea to Summit” triathlon (三项全 能运动) which saw her swim, cycle, and run over 330 miles in just five days. Andrea Mason was overjoyed when she crossed the finish line early Wednesday morning. The race was set in the French Alps. Setting off at 6:15 am on Friday, 39-year-old Mason battled through severe pain, and hallucinations (幻觉), but she pushed on---managing to complete the race in an impressive four days, 23 hours, and 41 minutes. Andrea had been diagnosed with cancer and needed life-saving surgery. Following a successful operation, she is now hoping to raise awareness of women’s health. In the past year, Andrea set up her own charity, Lady Talk Matters, in order to normalize the conversation surrounding female health. Andrea, from Blackpool in Lancashire, England, said, “I am so happy all went according to plan as there were so many things that could have gone wrong. I wanted to do it in five days, and I did, but it was very tough. I had some low moments, particularly when I couldn’t sleep in my limited rest periods, and when I couldn’t keep any food down as I was running. For sure I had some doubts along the way as I was exploring the unknown with such a huge run, particularly as large parts of it were in the dark. It was bigger than I imagined, the impact on my body was huge, but every time I felt like giving up, I thought about all the women out there in pain or who still hadn’t been diagnosed. That is why I put myself through this.” Andrea had to swim 23 miles around Lake Annecy, cycle 205 miles with 30,000 feet of vertical climbing around Mont Blanc, and run 105 miles with 4,000 feet of vertical climbing around The Ultra-Trail du Mont Blanc. You could say Andrea’s actually spent a lifetime training for an event like this. She completed her first three-mile race “powered by chocolate bars” when she was just four. 4. What brought Andrea Mason so much joy? A. She swam and ran over 330 miles in five days.. B. She battled bravely and defeated cancer finally. C. She completed a marathon in just five days. D. She finished an exhausting triathlon lately. 5. What is the purpose of Andrea’s creating her own charity? A. To help the poor women. B. To promote women’s health. C. To focus on women’s life. D. To raise the status of women. 6. What made Andrea stick with the race? A. Thinking of other women who might have cancer. B. Thinking of other women who had more pain. C. Her strong willpower to win. D. Her family’s support. 7. What does the author mainly tell us in the last paragraph? A. Andrea liked sports very much. B. Andrea faced huge challenges. C. As a little girl, Andrea won many races. D. Andrea’s success lay in long-term effort. C With climate change and overfishing threatening our oceans, it is becoming increasingly important for researchers to closely observe and check sea animals and plants. However, it’s almost impossible to make it since human presence scares the animals. Now, thanks to the robot, SoFi, researchers may be able to solve the problem. Built by MIT’s laboratory, the snow-white remote-controlled robot simulates (模仿) fish, complete with a flexible tail that moves from side to side and two “fins”. When the robot is under the sea, a motor is pumping water into a pair of balloon-like rooms located in the robot’s tail. These rooms operate like the key parts of engines. As one room expands, the tail bends to one side; when the motor pushes water to the other channel, the tail bends in the other direction. Thus the robot gains the ability to move to where it wants to go. SoFi solves many of the issues that have affected the usefulness of previous robots---some types of autonomous underwater vehicles (AUVs). AUVs traditionally often have had to be tied to a boat because radio frequency communications do not work well underwater, so researchers use sound waves. The new technology can travel greater distances, allowing drivers, by using a controller, to pilot SoFi from up to 50 feet away. SoFi can move in the ocean, unaffected by ropes. Also limiting traditional AUVs’ usefulness is the risk of hitting something, like hard stones. With the outside made of rubber and plastic that can keep its built-in electronics dry, SoFi can efficiently avoid hitting, so it is more likely to survive a potential crisis. During test dives in Rainbow Reef, SoFi swam alongside the unsuspecting ocean life at depths of 50 feet for up to 40 minutes at a time, obtaining high-quality photos and videos. More importantly, it was able to do so without causing any disturbance. Researchers say sometimes the fish would swim alongside the strange-looking robot in curiosity, while at other times they appeared to completely ignore its existence. “It’s not perfect, but we’re improving it. Our efforts will pay off,”says Robert Katzschmann. 8. Why is the robot Sofi created?. A. To observe climate change. B. To help to monitor sea creatures. C. To catch fish and observe them. D. To prevent overfishing in oceans. 9. What’s Paragraph 3 mainly written to show? A. The shape of SoFi. B. The application of SoFi. C. The structure of SoFi’s tail D. The theory of SoFi’s movement. 10. The materials for Sofi’s outside help it to_____________. A. Stay safe underwater. B. Avoid hitting sth efficiently. C. Survive a potential crisis under the sea. D. Better observe and check sea creatures. 11. What’s Robert Katzschmann’s attitude towards SoFi? A. Satisfied. B. Negative. C. Hopeful. D. Neutral. D What’s the effect of poetry on our brain? Scientists have been investigating the neuronal (神经元的) connections and brain circuits that can work in the reading of poetry for some time. And, even though the research has only just begun, the results are already fascinating. Poetry has the oldest recorded texts in literature. Although it’s impossible to say exactly when it began to be used in the oral tradition, we dare to say that it’s accompanied humanity forever. This gives us an idea of the impact that poetic language can have on our emotional and cognitive state. The emotional response to literature in general shares areas of activation with music. However, more areas of the right hemisphere (半球) seem to be related to poetry. The researchers measured the goosebumps resulting from the tingling (强烈感受) sensation in reading poetry. This type of sensation has also been proven to result from music. However, the tingling sensations produced by poetry activate different areas of the brain compared to those activated by music. Dr. Eugen Wassiliwizky’s team collected data on behavioral responses in people reading or listening to poetry. They proved that poetry is capable of causing emotional responses and rich emotional experiences. In addition, a poem expresses the poet’s ideas. From a psychological view, poetry is a game of language that manages to group words in a surprising way. We could compare this with how a chef combines ingredients that seem impossible to combine, producing extraordinary results. Poetry is based on rules of construction. It sets up a rhythm, which then breaks, before finally returning to it. The play on the meanings of words, sometimes several meanings in just one word, is extremely intellectually inspiring. We can read a poem a thousand times, and still find its new meanings. Generally, our passage through the wonderful world of poetry is cut short by a rather reduced exposure during childhood and the overly analytical approach of this literary genre (类型),which is given in most schools. Although, the studies that experts have conducted on poetry get a lot of interesting results, poetry still holds a mystery that science hasn’t yet been able to investigate. For example, why a perfect cadence (抑扬顿挫) and rhythm can lift the spirit of people is the new challenge for the research. 12. What is the main difference between poetry and music? A. Music causes fewer goosebumps. B. Poetry creates more tingling sensations. C. They work on different parts of the brain. D. They are processed in different parts of the brain. 13. What does the author probably think of poetry? A. It is vague in its meaning but rich in emotional experience. B. It combines ingredients and extraordinary results. C. It expresses something about the poet. D. It’s a pure game of language that surprises to give readers. 14. What might be the problem when we learn poetry at school? A. We analyze this literary genre too much. B. We make children more exposed to it. C. We haven’t read a poem a thousand times. D. We rely too much on our teachers. 15. What is this text mainly about? A. Findings about poetry. B. The history of poetry. C. How to write poetry. D. How to appreciate poetry. 第二节(共 5 小题；每小题 2.5 分，满分 12.5 分) 根据短文内容，从短文后的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。 Making other people feel good feels good Making other people feel good feels good, and best of all, it requires little more than a generous heart. Studies show that people feel happier when they do something kind for another person, and both recipients (接受者) and good deed doers can get the benefits. It can’t be a smarter idea to create this World Kindness Day. ___16___ Learn a friend’s language Picking up a bit of your friends or co-workers’ first language and speaking it with them shows them that you care about and take an interest in their experiences. Someone feeling included and respected will feel a greater sense of belonging, an important part of happiness. ___17___ Reaching out to someone for the first time in a long time can be an instant remedy (处理方法) for whatever troubles you. It’s as simple as a text, a note or a call. Let someone know you’re thinking of them, even after some time apart. Studies suggest strong relationships can improve physical health, too. Sincerely compliment someone A respectful comment that comes from the heart about someone’s unique hair style, excellent performance or their great solution to a problem at work might be all it takes to improve someone’s mood. ___18___ Collect trash you see around your neighborhood Picking up trash and recyclable items on the street beautifies your community and benefits the environment. ___19___ The environment can’t clean itself, after all! Thank the people in your life They are the security guard outside of your workplace, the supermarket worker you see every day and your mom. ___20___ Thank people for the things, big and small, that they do that improve your life. Appreciation is priceless. A. Have eye contact with friends. B. Reconnect with a friend or family member. C. It might even inspire others to take up the task with you. D. Without their help, your world might not be efficient (高效的). E. Open your heart with some small, free ways to make someone’s day. F. Make sure the people you spend time with are supportive of your goals. G. Others’ positive words could help some people be a bit kinder to themselves, too. 第三部分 语言知识运用 (共两节，满分 30 分) 第一节 完形填空 (共 15 小题，每小题 1 分，满分 15 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，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。 JK Rowling has shared some rejection letters publishers sent to her in an effort to encourage other authors. Rowling posted the ___21___ on Twitter after a request from a fan. They related to “The Cuckoo’s Calling”, her first novel ___22___ the pen name as Robert Galbraith. But Rowling’s “Harry Potter” was also ___23___ several times before the novel became so___24___. It became one of the greatest phenomena in children’s literature, with sales of more than 400-million copies worldwide. Asked how she kept ___25___ after being refused, she replied: “I had nothing to lose and sometimes that made you brave enough to try. ” JK Rowling had published three successful novels before the “Harry Potter”, ___26___ the first was rejected by several publishers. They thought the writing was terrible, and Rowling was even ___27___ to take a writing course. Rowling ___28___ the signatures of the publishers when she posted the letters online, saying her motive was “inspiration not revenge (报复)”. Rowling hoped to encourage others by ___29___ the rejections. The longest and most detailed rejection — despite the advice on a writing course — included helpful ____30____ on how to contribute to a publisher. The publisher added: “I regret that we have unwillingly come to the conclusion that we could not ____31____ it because publishing the novel can’t bring any ____32____ to the publishing house. You know we need money.” The ____33____ rejection from another publisher said the publishing house had become part of another publishing group and was not ____34____ new novels. When “The Cuckoo’s Calling” ____35____ found a publisher in 2013, it achieved amazing sales, and it shot to the top of the bestseller lists in the world. Later, people knew who wrote it. 21. A. novels B. pictures C. comments D. letters 22. A. with B. in C. of D. for 23. A. stored up B. broken down C. turned down D. put aside 24. A. special B. successful C. useful D. wonderful 25. A. motivated B. grateful C. excited D. worried 26. A. and B. but C. so D. until 27. A. warned B. demanded C. advised D. ordered 28. A. signed B. covered C. replaced D. added 29. A. sharing B. forgetting C. selling D. experiencing 30. A. suggestions B. requests C. opinions D. directions 31. A. buy B. manage C. publish D. believe 32. A. point B. advantage C. interest D. income 33. A. strangest B. shortest C. funniest D. best 34. A. correcting B. recognizing C. developing D. accepting 35. A. secretly B. occasionally C. eventually D. fortunately 第二节语篇填空(共 10 小题;每小题 1.5 分，满分 15 分) 阅读下面短文，在空白处填入 1 个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。 China, which takes ___36___ (proud) in four inventions in ancient times, has once again shown its ability ___37___(change) the world with its “new four great inventions”: high-speed railways, electronic payment, shared bicycles and online shopping. Recently, the “new four great inventions” have improved the quality of people’s lives. Thanks to online shopping and mobile payment, people can buy anything ___38___ they want simply with a phone within doors. High-speed trains ___39___ (short) the journey from Beijing to the coastal city Tianjin to half ___40___ hour. As for the bikes, they themselves are not new. It is the operating model of bike-sharing ___41___(base) on satellite navigation (导航) system, mobile payment as well as big data that has surprised the world. Shared bicycles are bringing cycling back to people’s lives ___42___ they are making public transport more attractive. It is ___43___ (increase) clear that China is no longer copying western ideas and is leading in many new ways. A growing number of foreign companies hope to promote the development in their home country ___44___ highlighting the need for ____45____ (technology) achievements like that of China. 第四部分 写作 (共两节，满分 40 分) 第一节 应用文(满分 15 分) 46. 假定你是李华，你校将在每周进行中国民族舞蹈培训。请你用英语给你班的美国交换生 Mike 写一封邮 件，告诉他相关信息。内容包括： 1. 介绍培训的相关安排; 2. 说明培训的目的; 3. 表达希望对方参加的愿望。 注意： 1. 词数 80 左右； 2. 可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。 参考词汇：中国民族舞 Chinese national dance，指导 guidance Dear Mike, ____________________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________ Yours, Li Hua 第二节 读后续写(满分 25 分) 47. 阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。续写的词数应为 150 左右。 When the employees at the Domino’s pizza place in Salem, Oregon, hadn’t received any order from Kirk Alexander for more than 2 weeks, they knew something wasn’t right. Kirk was a loyal customer and the staff all knew him. So it was natural that they got worried when they had no news about him. Their concern saved his life. Sarah Fuller, the general manager at the Domino’s branch, said that Kirk, who was 48 years old, had been a loyal customer since 2009. “He orders every day, or every other day,” Sarah said. Normally, his order came up on the screen because he ordered online. So we saw it came across the screen and we were thinking, “Oh, Kirk’s order.” After a few days without a single order, Sarah and the staff started to worry. A few Domino’s drivers had mentioned that they hadn’t seen his order come across their screen in a while. Sarah checked the system and saw that no order had come in 11 days. So they decided to investigate. Sarah decided to send Tracy Hamblen, a deliver driver, to Kirk’s place. When he got there, he immediately knew something was wrong. While the lights and TV were on, Kirk did not come to the door. Additionally, his phone went directly to voicemail. So Tracy immediately called 911. Para.1: When the police arrived at the place, ____________________________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________________ Para.2: A few days later, Kirk was released from the hospital. ____________________________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________________