2022届江苏省常州市高三上学期期中考试英语试卷（含听力）（教师版含解析）.pdf

常州市2021-2022届高三年级第一学期期中考试英语试卷注意事项：1.答卷前，考生务必将自己的姓名、考生号、考场号和座位号填写在答题卡上。用 2 B 铅笔将试卷类型填涂在答题卡相应位置上。将条形码横贴在答题卡右上角”条形码粘贴处”。2.作答选择题时，选出每小题答案后，用 2 B 铅笔在答题卡上对应题目下面的答案信息点涂黑;如需改动，用橡皮擦干净后，再选涂其他答案。答案不能答在试卷上。3.非选择题必须用黑色字迹的签字笔作答，答案必须写在答题卡各题目指定区域内相应位置上;如需改动，先划掉原来的答案，然后再写上新答案;不准使用铅笔和涂改液。不按以上要求作答无效。4.考生必须保持答题卡的整洁。考试结束后,将试卷和答题卡一并交回。第一部分：听 力（共两节，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，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】When does the conversation take place?A.At the beginning of a term.B.At the end of a term.C.During a vacation.【答案】A【解析】【原文】M:Its strange being back in school.W:What do you mean?M:I think its tough to get used to studying,meeting new people,and taking notes again after being on vacation fbr solong.2.【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】What is the man doing now?A.Drinking a cup of tea.【答案】CB.Washing clothes.C.Going to the bank.【解析】【原文】M:Hi.I am on the way to the bank near your house.Are you at home?W:Yeah,Fm just doing laundry.Why dont you come by for a cup of tea?M:Okay,see you soon.3.【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】Where was the computer used last week?A.In a lab.B.In a classroom.C.In a theater.【答案】B【解析】原文 M:Is it true that this computer can be used to design the background scenery for plays?W:Oh,yes.We used it once last week in Class Five.4.【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】What is true about the woman?A.She likes math now.B.She is very good at English.C.She thinks the man is funny.【答案】A【解析】【原文】W:What was your favorite subject in high school,Henry?M:I used to love math,but now I cant stand it.Pm much more into English now.W:Thafs so funny!I am just the opposite.5.【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】What does the woman mean?A.Her mother is a housewife.B.Only 10%of American mothers work.C.Most American mothers work.【答案】C【解析】【原文】M:Do you mean that both of your parents work?W:So what?Only 10%of American families have a traditional working father and a stay-at-home mother.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，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，各个小题将给出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.What are the speakers mainly talking about?A.A birthday party.B.A festival.C.A class reunion.7.What does the woman decide to do?A.Stay with her family.B.Go to a party with the man.C.Go on vacation.【答案】6.B 7.A【解析】【原文】M:I bought a pumpkin,and I am planning to make it into a lantern tomorrow.W:Oh,thats right.Halloween is coming!M:Yeah,the school is letting us use the gym for the Halloween party.I am so excited about it,but I have not decidedwhat to wear this year.I dont want to wear a plain old vampire costume like last year.Have you decided what youregoing to wear?You looked so great in that Cat Woman costume last year.W:Me?No,Im still not sure.Last years party was great,but I will be at home with my family this year.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.What does the woman think of earthquakes?A.She is used to them.B.She is scared of them.C.She hasnt experienced any.9.How strong was the earthquake that just happened?A.It was stronger than the one in 1989.B At least 4.0 on the Richter scale.C.About 7.1 on the Richter scale.【答案】8.A 9.B【解析】【原文】M:Whoa!Did you just feel that earthquake?W:Yeah!It felt like a pretty big one!M:Tve never experienced an earthquake before.I have to admit that I was pretty scared just now.W:Ah!It was no big deal.That one was tiny compared to some of the ones when I was a kid.M:What was the biggest one that you remember?W:Well,in 1989,there was a huge one.I think it measured 7.1 on the Richter scale.I remember the whole houseshaking.Luckily,there wasnt much damage to our house,but some of my friends were left homeless.M:So how big do you think,this one was?W:Its hard to say.Usually if it feels strong,its at least a 4.0.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】10.Why was the man disappointed?A.China lost the match.B.China did not play well.C.The other team made too many mistakes.11.What did the woman enjoy most about the match?A.The passion of the sport.B.The skill of the players.C.The close score of the game.12.What did the man say about Chinas womens team in the next Olympics?A.China will surely win a gold medal.B.China will definitely lose to good teams.C.China should hope for a bronze medal.【答案】10.C 11.A 12.C【解析】【原文】M:Hey,did you see Chinas womens volleyball team on television last night?W:Yes,the game was so exciting!I usually watch basketball,but that was great last night!M:Definitely a good effort!If anything,I was disappointed that the other team didnt put up much of a fight.Theymade a lot of bad mistakes,and they always seemed to be hitting the ball out of bounds.W:I just enjoyed how China celebrated after every point they won.Volleyball seems so much more passionatecompared to other sports.M:Well,their victory means they will compete in the Olympics next year,which was their goal.I just hope they canpick up at least a bronze medal.W:Bronze?You mean gold,right?M:Well,that would be great,but there are a couple of very strong teams that beat China in a recent competition.W:I saw those matches they were extremely close!China can beat them next year for sure!M:WeH see.I hope youre right.But you never know what will happen in sports.W:Exactly!They might surprise you!Then what will you say?M:Ha ha,OK,lets just wait and see.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】13.Why did the man stop the woman?A.To ask her for directions.B.To give her a ticket for speeding.C.To warn her about the kids in the street.14.What was the speed limit where the woman was driving?A.40 mph.B.25 mph.C.35 mph.15.What will happen if the woman goes to traffic school?A.She won*t have to pay a fine.B.She wont have to go to court.C.Her insurance wont become more expensive.16.What do we know about school zones?A.There are sometimes children there even on weekends.B.People are more likely to get tickets there.C.They are more dangerous than other areas.【答案】13.B 14.B 15.C 16.A【解析】原文M:Madam,do you know how fast you were going just now?W:Uh,well,no,I didnt think I was going that fast.M:This is a 25 mph zone,Madam.You see that school over there?You were going 35 mph.W:But today is Sunday,sir.There is no school today.M:That doesnt matter,Madam.There are signs that say what the speed limit is.Besides,children often come toschool on the weekends to play sports.You see all those kids over there?What if you hit one of them by accident?W:Im sorty,officer,I wont do it again.Could you please let me off with a warning?M:Tm afraid I cant do that,Madam.In school zones,Tm required to give tickets to all drivers who break the rules.Its the law in this county.W:Oh,dear!What is this going to cost me?M:I dont know,Madam.Usually,these things can be taken care of for less than$100.Now please sign here at thebottom.W:OK.is that all?M:One more thing,if you go to traffic school,your insurance wont go up.Have you been to traffic school before,Madam?W:No,I havent.M:There arc many cheap options online.Ifs definitely better than paying more for insurance.W:OK thank you.M:My pleasure.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】17.What was the main focus of the study?A.How to eat chocolate without gaining weight.B.The health benefits of eating chocolate.C.The effects of eating chocolate on happiness.18.Who reported the best results?A.People who ate no chocolate at all.B.People who ate a lot of chocolate every day.C.People who ate a moderate amount of chocolate every day.19.What did the researchers say about the study?A.There is still a lot of work to be done.B.Milk chocolate was used in the experiment.C.Eating too much chocolate had no positive impact on health.20.Who might appreciate this news report most?A.People who want to change their diet.B.People who exercise regularly.C.People who already eat chocolate fairly often.【答案】17.B 18.C 19.A 20.C【解析】【原文】And now for todays health news.A new study conducted at the University of Pennsylvania suggests thateating chocolate every day might actually be good for you.Researchers gave people different amounts of chocolate,from none at all to several servings,every day for six weeks and measured their blood pressure,body fat,andemotional condition.What they found may surprise you.It turns out that eating a small amount of chocolate everyday is better than eating none at all!People who ate a small amount of chocolate regularly had lower blood pressureand reported feeling happier than people who didnt eat any chocolate.Eating a lot of chocolate every day resulted inincreased weight gain and higher blood pressure,but it actually had a positive impact on mood.The scientists werequick to point out that the chocolate under investigation was dark chocolate,which has less fat,less sugar,and fewercalories than milk chocolate.They also said that adding chocolate to ones diet should be combined with a balanceddiet and plenty of exercise.Although the researchers said that there is still a lot of work to be done in this field,theinitial findings are no doubt great news for all you chocolate lovers out there!第二部分阅读（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、D 四个选项中选出最佳选项。ASNCF Discount CardNEW:Thanks to the SNCF discount card,you will never pay more than 39 for a short trip,59 for anintermediate trip and 79 for a long trip in Europe,in 2nd class on a direct TGV INOUI and INTERCITEStrain.It*s time to pack your bag and explore the 4 corners of France!Good to know:you can start the validity of your card up to 5 months after the date of purchase（Ex:you buy 1card on 01/01/2022,you can start its validity on 01/06/2022,to use it until 31/05/2023）.Do you travel regularly?Discover our discount cardsYour discount card pays for itself already from the first trip-60%for 1 child aged 4 to 11 accompanied by the card holderCapped prices even at the last minute in FranceFree exchange and refund of tickets until 3 days before departureA new discount card,with even more advantages!Discover the discount card and its 3 profiles to meet everyones needs.Depending on your age,select the card thatsuits you and benefit from reductions all year round!21.This piece of information is.A.sent by TGV INOUIC.aimed at selling train tickets22.Which of the following is true of the discount card?A.It costs you 79 for an intermediate trip ticket.C.Its validity starts from the date of buying.B.sent by INTERCITESD.aimed at selling discount cardsB.It does not work for a first-class ticket.D.It allows you to return tickets at any time.23.If a long tip ticket to London from Paris costs 200,then an adult with a discount card and his 10-year-old sonshould pay.A.400 B.280C.159D.158【答案】21.D 22.B 23.C【解析】【分析】这是一篇应用文。文章是一则SNCF打折卡的促销信息，介绍了其优惠政策等。2 1 题详解】推理判断题。根据第一段“NEW:Thanks to the SNCF discount card,you will never pay more than 39 for a shorttrip,59 for an intermediate trip and 79 for a long trip in Europe,in 2nd class on a direct TGV INOUI andINTERCITES train.（好消息：由于有了 SNCF折扣卡，您在欧洲乘坐TGV INOUI和 INTERCITES直达列车的二等座，短途永远不会超过39欧元，中途旅行59欧元，长途旅行79欧元的价格）”结合文章是一则SNCF打折卡的促销信息，介绍了其优惠政策等。可推知，这条信息的目的是销售打折卡。故选D。【22题详解】细节理解题。根据第段 UNEW:Thanks to the SNCF discount card,you will never pay more than 39 for a shorttrip,59 for an intermediate trip and 79 for a long trip in Europe,in 2nd class on a direct TGV INOUI andINTERCITES train.（好消息：由于有了 SNCF折扣卡，您在欧洲乘坐TGV INOUI和 INTERCITES直达列车的二等座，永远不会超过39欧元，中级旅行59欧元，长途旅行79欧元的价格）”可知，B选 项“这对头等座不起作用”正确。故选B。【23题详解】细节理解题。根据第段“NEW:Thanks to the SNCF discount card,you will never pay more than 39 for a shorttrip,59 for an intermediate trip and 79 for a long trip in Europe,in 2nd class on a direct TGV INOUI andINTERCITES irain.（好消息：由于有了 SNCF折扣卡，您在欧洲乘坐TGV INOUI和 INTERCITES直达列车的二等座，短途永远不会超过39欧元，中途旅行59欧元，长途旅行79欧元的价格）”以 及-60%fori childaged 4 to 11 accompanied by the card holder（由持卡人陪同的一名4 至 11岁儿童可获减免60%）”可知，如果一张从巴黎到伦敦的长途票需要花费200欧元，那么一位持有打折卡的成年人和他1 0 岁的儿子需要支付79+200X（l-60%）=159 欧元。故选 C。BAn old man and his son were driving their donkey to a neighboring fair to sell him.They had not gone far whenthey met with a troop of women collected round a well,talking and laughing Look there,cried one of them,didyou ever see such fellows,to be trudging along the road on foot when they might ride?The old man hearing this,quickly made his son mount the donkey and continued to walk along merrily by his side.Presently they came up to a group of old men in earnest debate.HThere,u said one of them it proves what I wassaying.What respect is shown to old age in these days?Do you see that idle lad riding while his old father has to walk?Get down,you young scapegrace,and let the old man rest his exhausted body.Upon this the old man made his sondismount,and got up himself.In this manner they had not proceeded far when they met a company of women and children:Why,you lazy oldfellow,*cried several tongues at once,“how can you ride upon the beast,while that poor little young man there canhardly keep pace by the side of you?The Miller immediately took up his son behind him.They had now almost reached the town,“pray,honest friend,said a citizen,“is that donkey your own?”“Yes,replied the old man.O,one would not have thought so,“said the other,tby the way you load him.Why,you twofellows are better able to carry the poor beast than he you.So,alighting with his son,they tied the legs of the donkeytogether and with the help of a pole struggled to carry him on their shoulders over a bridge near the entrance to thetown.This entertaining sight brought the people in crowds to laugh at it,till the donkey,not liking the noise nor thestrange handling that he was subject to,broke the ropes that bound him and falling off the pole,fell into the river.24.Who actually caused the old mans loss?A.Himself.B.His son.C.The donkey.D.People who laughed athim.25.In what logical order did the author arrange the events in his story?A.From negative to positive.B.From reasonable to abnormal.C.From imaginary to factual.D.From realistic to ideal.26.What main feeling does the donkey have in the process?A.Excited B.Relaxed C.Confused D.Worried27.What lesson can we learn from this story?A.Too many cooks spoil the meat soup.B.Don*keep all your eggs in one basketball.C.By trying to please everybody you can please nobody.D.Life is what happens to you while you are busy making other plans.【答案】24.A 25.B 26.C 27.C【解析】【分析】这是一篇记叙文。文章主要讲述了老人和儿子去市集上卖驴，先是一群妇女说应该让儿子骑上驴，老人照做了。后来遇到一群老人，老人们指责儿子不应该骑驴，于是老人自己坐了上去，后来又遇到一群妇女和孩子，指责老人骑驴，而儿子跟不上自己，于是二人一起坐了上去。最后一个市民指责他们都坐在驴子上，驴子太受罪，于是老人艰难地把驴扛过了镇子入口附近的一座桥，结果驴子因为挣扎掉到了河里。【24题详解】细节理解题。根据倒数第二段They had now almost reached the town.4pray,honest friend,said a citizen,l4isthat donkey your own?Yes,replied the old man.0,one would not have thought so,“said the other,“by the wayyou load him.Why,you two fellows are better able to carry the poor beast than he you.So,alighting with his son,they tied the legs of the donkey together and with the help of a pole struggled to carry him on their shoulders over abridgeneartheentrancetothetown.（现在他们差不多到达了那个城镇。”请问，诚实的朋友，”一个市民说，“那头驴是你自己的吗？”“是的，”老人回答。“哦，看你给他装东西的样子，”另一个说，“谁也不会这么想。喂，你们两个驮这只可怜的牲口比他驮你们强多了。”于是，他带着儿子下来，把驴腿绑在一起，在一根杆子的帮助下，艰难地把驴扛过了镇子入口附近的一座桥）”以及最后一段“This entertaining sightbr