江苏省镇江市2022-2023学年高三上学期期中调研考试英语试题（原卷版）.docx

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1、2022-2023学年度第一学期高三期中试卷英语注意：本试卷分第一卷（选择题）和第二卷（非选择题）两部分。两部分答案都做在 答题卡上。总分为150分。考试时间120分钟。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L5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。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 does the man probably want to do?A. R

2、ead the advertisement. B. Get the newspaper. C. Apply for the job. 2. Whafs the time now?A.8:00.B. 8:30.C.9:00.3. Who is the man probably talking with?A. His college teacher. B. His high school teacher. C. His classmate.4. What does the woman mean?A. She doesnt think the music is too loud.B. The man

3、 shouldnt ignore the loud music.C. The boys wont turn down the music.5. Where does the conversation probably take place?A. At home.B. In a restaurant. C. In the police station.第二节（共15小题;每小题L5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，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

4、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. Why does the man call the woman?A. To change an appointment. B. To ask for information. C. To make an invitation.7. What will the woman probably do next?A. Work on her lessons. B. Go to see a comedy. C. Meet with the man.Yours, Li Hua 第二节（满分25分）47.阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所

5、给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。ALEX pedaled his bike along the country lane that led to his house. As he rounded a bend, the tips of the cattails that grew around Johnsons Pond came into view. His dad took him canoeing there sometimes, and Alex loved it. The pond was always so alive with activity. Frogs cro

6、aked along the shore, dragonflies hunted among the cattails, and sometimes Alex discovered turtles（乌龟） basking（晒太阳）on sunny rocks.Alex was curious about the turtles he saw. One week, when it was too rainy to go canoeing, he and his dad went to the library to check out books on turtles. Alex learned

7、that turtles dont have wann blood like people do. Thafs why they have to sit in the sun to warm themselves. Now it looked like tomorrow might be another sunny day. He decided he would ask Dad if they could go canoeing and look for turtles again.Just then Alex saw something in the road up ahead. It l

8、ooked like a big gray rock. But it was a funny place for a rock to be.And then, as Alex watched, the rock started to move.When he rode his bike up to get a closer look, he saw that it wasnt a rock at all. It was a large turtle crawled its way across the road. It had a bony, beak-shaped mouth and a l

9、ong, jagged tail. Alex knew right away it was a snapping turtle.He also knew not to get too close. He had read that a snapping turtle has a powerful bite even though it doesnt have teeth. It could even bite off someones finger. He stood at a distance and watched the turtle move slowly over the road.

10、Out of the corner of his eye, he saw a car approaching. The turtle was still only halfway across the road. Alex knew he couldnt pick it up to move it safely to the grass. What could he do? 注意：1 .续写词数应为150词左右；.请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。Thinking fast, he started jumping up and down and waving both hands wildl

11、y.To make the warning sign, Alex hurried back home and started his work with some leftoverwood and paint.听力答案：1-5 CAACB6-10CACAA11-15 CBBCC16-20 ACBBA听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。8. What has the man done with his problem?A. He has drunk some water.B. He has rested for a few days.C. He has taken some medicine.9. W

12、hat does the woman think of the mans headache?A. It is nothing serious. B. It will last for a long time. C. It is caused by a cold.听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。10. What is David?A. A student.B. A teacher.C. A doctor.11. Why did the woman go to Florida?C. To study biology.A. To learn diving.B. To find treasures.

13、12. What does the man prefer to do in Florida?C. Swim in the sea.A. See different animals. B. Take a sunbath.听第9段材料，回答第13至16题。13. How many years has the woman been cycling?A. For six years.B. For fifteen years.14. Who bought the woman the bike?A. Her father.B. Her mother.15. What does the woman want

14、 to do a moment later?A. Collect money.B. Treat passengers.16. What is the probable relationship between the speakers?A. Interviewer and interviewee. B. Instructor and athlete.听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。C. For twenty-one years.C. The woman herself.C. Take a bath.C. Passenger and conductor.17. Why was the spe

15、aker delayed even more on the way to Calais?A. He got seriously sick. B. He forgot the instructions. C. He was caught in terrible weather.18. How did the speaker go from Calais to Dover?A. By train.B. By ship.C. By car.19. What happened to the speaker on his way home from Dover?A. He had an accident

16、.B. His car broke down.C. He had to walk to a smalltown.20. What is the speaker mainly talking about?A. His terrible journey home.B. His appreciation fbr Lauras invitation.C. His wonderful travel experience.第二部分阅读（共两节，满分50分）第一节（共15小题海小题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。ASlowly but surely,

17、 offices are beginning to reopen. That means, the work-from-home lifestyle may be coming to a close. Why not spice it up a bit for this last stretch of flexible living and book a killer vacation rental? Here are 4 rentals perfect for you.San Antonio, TexasHead deep into the heart of Texas for an enj

18、oyable work-from-home experience at this 3- bedroom Lavaca cottage. And youll find a fully private backyard that is perfect fbr the little ones. The house on its own is excellent, but what is close to downtown San Antonia is like a cherry on top.Carmel-by-the-Sea, CaliforniaSet out for beautiful Cal

19、ifornia and book this beach retreat. Youll have both the beach and town within walking distance. Charming Carmel has world-class restaurants art galleries and wine tasting rooms. The beloved treat shop is sure to get your kids on their best behavior!Scottsdale, ArizonaWith over 300 days of sunshine

20、and boundless outdoor activities, Arizona is an outdoor heaven for all ages. Book this massive 5-bedroom desert house, and spend days hiking. Then cool off back at home in your private pool overlooking the mountains. If youre working from home, you can soak in some pretty evenings and desert sunsets

21、. When youre not enjoying a barbecue in the backyard, walk into Scottsdale modem downtown district fbr dinner.The Catskills, New YorkSurround yourself with nature while you work-from-home at this quiet and private, 4-acre red cottage in the Catskills region. The charming 2-bedroom house has a huge i

22、ndustrial kitchen, private hot tub and a barbecue. When you have to go back to civilization, the lovable mountain town of Woodstock is just 10 minutes away.1. Which of the following best suits people who are art lovers?A. San Antonio.Catskills.B. Carmel-by-the-Sea.2. What do we know about Scottsdale

23、?A. It is a good place for outdoor sports.C. It has wine tasting rooms.3. What do the four rentals have in common?A. They have a private backyard.C. They provide a barbecue.C. Scottsdale.D. TheB. It has few sunny days.D. It is a lovable seaside town.B. They are close to the beach.D. They are near th

24、e town or downtown.The next time youre in a town or city, see if you can spot some street art. Street art is oftendisplayed on walls or buildings and can be all sorts of things including murals (large paintings on a wall), stickers and posters. Graffiti(涂鸦)is similar but it uses words or pictures or

25、 both.Its important to understand that if you want to do street art in public, such as on a wall or in a park, you must have permission from whoever owns that space. You cant just spray paint on any wall, and you must not create anything that is rude or that could upset other people.To get involved,

26、 its always best to join a street art group or street art workshop. The artist helping will provide the right paints and protective equipment (masks, gloves, sheets to cover the ground), and will show you how to plan your art, how to paint on a large surface and how to make your ideas come to life.S

27、ophie Wheeler runs Graft, in Bristol, England. Graft holds graffiti and street art workshops. “Graffiti art is fantastic for kids； she says. There are no rulesyou can create whatever patterns, words or characters pop into your imagination.”If you cant find an art group, then maybe your school art te

28、acher can help. They could invite a street artist to visit and do a workshop. If you have a dull, blank space at school, such as a wall by a playground or a corridor, then why not suggest a mural? Besides colourful patterns, the artist often wants to create something to make people think about an is

29、sue such as climate change or perhaps to celebrate the life of a local hero.The beauty of street art is that it doesnt have to stay forever; it can be easily painted over, making a blank space again for new art.4. What can we learn about graffiti from Paragraph 1 ?B. It includes stickers and posters

30、.D. It shares something with other streetA. It is the same as murals.C. It only uses pictures, art forms.5. What does the author advise before doing street art?A. Establishing street art workshops.B. Selecting public places as you like.C. Making protective equipment by yourself.D. Considering the ap

31、propriateness of your works.6. What do Sophie Wheelers words mean about graffiti?B. It is limited to certain patterns.D. It appeals to children only.A. It is in desperate need of rules.C. It encourages creativity.7. What can we infer from the last two paragraphs?A. Street art often carries a message

32、.B. Heroes affect the life of the public greatly.C. Street art attracts people because it lasts long.D. Climate change is the hottest topic among street artists.CI started playing the piano when I was around four years oldthat was 15 years ago!andsince then the longest I havent touched piano keys wa

33、s probably two months. This was an enormous amount of devotion to something that I wasnt even planning to make money off of it so there must have been something worth holding on to, right?The easy guess is that I was always so purely in love with music and piano that I couldnt bear to let them go. H

34、owever, its a bit more complicated than that. I struggled a lot with piano. I felt pressure to improve, innovate, and be the best in order to prove something to others. The seed of my musical interest was grown with competition and doubt.Its difficult to learn to love something that you didnt choose

35、 in the first place. But somehow, sometime, love grew. And by high school, it was strong enough that I found the strength to hold on tighter, dig further, and find something of my own to grow. In a way, I had to start over.And so, I took a pause. I switched teachers, and got incredibly lucky with on

36、e who encouraged me and helped me tunnel into what I loved, not what I was told I should learn. Anything I had was good enough to be loved.This summer I started learning the guitar. I deliberately wanted to learn on my ownthis was just for me, to form a new relationship to music. Even though my guit

37、ar skills are miles lower than my piano skills, I feel I can express myself even more wholly through strings than keys. Theres just something about doing it all for myself that has helped me heal the damages to my relationship to music.The love and hate Ive had for the piano were both planted and gr

38、own. If you too have learned to hate something you once loved一or something you never chose一remember that with dedication, it can be uprooted, and love can make a home in its place. There is always time. There is always room.8. What can we learn about the authors experience from Paragraph 1?A. He pro

39、bably spent two months in playing the piano.B. He began to play the piano when he was 15 years old.C. He thought it necessary to start playing the piano early.D. He committed himself to the piano not for financial factors.9. Which of the following words best describes the authors relationship with t

40、he piano?C. Painful.D. Passive.B. His desire for a new relationship withD. His talent for playing musicalB. Love cannot be forcedD. There is no end to learningA. Bittersweet.B. Harmonious.10. What inspired the author to learn the guitar?A. His teacher9s constant encouragement, music.C. His interest

41、in strings rather than keys, instruments.11. What is the best title for the text?A. Practice makes perfectC Love is a thing that growsThe next time someone asks you to stop sharing your fun facts about rare coins, or teases you about your love for Norse mythology（北欧神话）,tell them youre working on you

42、r brain health.According to a new study that examined memory in expert birdwatchers, having expert knowledge in a subject helps us memorize new information.This is because, while forgetting often happens when similar memories interfere（干/t） with each other, expert knowledge provides a mental organiz

43、ational structure that helps us keep new items that we want to learn distinct from each other.“Unlike memory functions that tend to decrease with age, expert knowledge often continues to accumulate as we get older. This makes it an area of strength in older adults that we may be able to control and

44、use to mitigate age-related memoiy decline and improve quality of life for this group,“ says Dr. Erik Wing, a postdoctoral fellow at Baycrests Rotman Research Institute.To study the effects of expert knowledge on memory, Dr. Wing and his team took in local bird experts from community organizations s

45、uch as the Toronto Ornithological Club and Toronto Field Naturalists.To identify how knowledge changes mental organization, participants were shown sets of bird images and asked to arrange them visually on the screen according to perceived similarity.Most experts tended to group birds based on speci

46、fic features, such as the structure of the beak（喙）or the shape of the tail, even for bird species that they had never seen before. In contrast, some of the experts based their grouping on more superficial（粗浅的）features like color.Next, the researchers tested participants memory. The researchers found

47、 that those who grouped birds based on specific features performed better in the memory task than those who grouped birds based on color.While we cant all be birdwatching experts, we are all experts in something-whether its sports, the Lord of the Rings trilogy or our own family and social network.

48、In other words, we may all be able to benefit from the memory boost that expert knowledge can provide, regardless of our age.12. Why does having expert knowledge enable us to memorize new information better?A. It reminds people to share hobbies.B. It records the influence of fun facts.C. It helps reduce confusion between new items.D. It prevents the change of a mental structure.13. What does the underlined word “mitigate“ mean in Paragraph 4?A. Confirm.B. D