2020届江苏省苏锡常镇四市2017级高三5月二模考试英语试卷及答案.pdf

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1、2020届江苏省苏锡常镇四市2017级高三 5 月二模考试英语试卷祝考试顺利2020.5本试卷分第卷(选择题)和第卷(非选择题)两部分。满分 120 分,考试时间 120分钟。第卷(选择题共 85 分)第一部分：听力(共两节,满分 20 分)第一节(共 5 小题；每小题 1 分,满分 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,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 does the man think of Sue?A.She is a compet

2、itive coworker.B.She is too young to be promoted.C.She is an experienced employee.()2.What does the doctor advise the woman to do?A.Do the first test only.B.Give up the two tests.C.Do the tests tomorrow.()3.What is the relationship between the two speakers?A.Waiter and guest.B.Colleagues.C.Neighbour

3、s.()4.What are the speakers talking about?A.Wedding dress.B.Wedding hotel.C.Wedding preparation.()5.How far is the shop?A.Two blocks away.B.Three blocks away.C.Four blocks away.第二节(共 15 小题；每小题 1 分,满分 15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,

4、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.Why has the flight been canceled?A.The weather of the day is awful.B.Something is wrong with the plane.C.The airport is closed for emergency.()7.What does the man think of the womans second option?A.Acceptable.B.Ambiguous.C.Unreasonable.听第 7 段材料,回答第

5、 8 至 10 题。()8.Where does the conversation probably take place?A.In a library.B.In a bookshop.C.In a supermarket.()9.How can people find the books they want?A.By checking the online catalogue.B.By searching books on the phone.C.By putting in author names online.()10.In what situation will the man get

6、 charged?A.When he borrows the books without his ID card.B.When he doesnt have the membership card.C.When he keeps the books without renewing them.听第 8 段材料,回答第 11 至 13题。()11.What does the man want to do?A.Open a credit card account.B.Check his credit report.C.Pay off credit card debt.()12.How many v

7、alid credit cards does the man have now?A.None.B.One.C.Five.()13.What caused the mans problem?A.He had unpaid debts.B.He was unable to pay.C.He failed to pay on time.听第 9 段材料,回答第 14 至 16题。()14.What might be responsible for Alices headache?A.Lack of sleep.B.Tiredness.C.Stress.()15.What does Alice pro

8、bably do?A.Shes a student.B.Shes a housewife.C.Shes an employee.()16.Whats the mans suggestion to the woman?A.Changing her job.B.Forgetting her to-do-list.C.Relaxing herself with what she likes.听第 10段材料,回答第 17 至 20 题。()17.What has happened to South Howe Broch?A.It has completely disappeared.B.It has

9、 been falling into the sea.C.It has been protected by a sea wall.()18.Which of the following sites has been badly affected by severe weather events?A.Midhowe Broch.B.The Orkney Islands.C.The University of the Highlands and Islands.()19.Which period does the Midhowe Broch belong to?A.The Iron Age.B.V

10、iking rule.C.The Middle Ages.()20.What does the passage mainly talk about?A.Climate has greatly changed in Scotland.B.Climate change threatens Scottish historical structures.C.Ancient British structures remain after severe climate change.第二部分：英语基础知识运用(共两节,满分 35 分)第一节：单项填空(共 15 小题；每小题 1 分,满分 15 分)请认真

11、阅读下面各题,从题中所给的 A、B、C、D四个选项中,选出最佳选项。()21.The beautiful scenery was_before the travelers when they reached the top of the hill.A.laid out B.given out C.sent out D.turned out()22.She and her best friend felt sad when they heard I_for New York the next day.A.had left B.was leaving C.left D.has left()23._

12、many different viruses,wildlife can potentially infect human beings and should be banned for trade.A.To carry B.Carried C.Having been carried D.Carrying()24.A special committee of scientists _ to study AIs effects on economy in the years ahead.A.have established B.will be established C.are establish

13、ed D.is establishing()25.He flashed me a quick smile but rapidly swallowed it _ he saw my expression.A.when B.unless C.if D.until()26.This part of the book isnt very interesting,so Im going to _ it.A.deny B.cancel C.skip D.digest()27.I have resigned,and they have a free hand to appoint _ they like i

14、n my place.A.whenever B.however C.whatever D.whomever()28.I know I was _,so I will apologize to Sara today.A.at risk B.at fault C.at ease D.at random()29.To improve learning efficiency,students must spend more time focusing on the skills _ they are weak in.A.what B.where C.when D.which()30.If it _fo

15、r the joint efforts made by the whole nation,we couldnt have contained the coronavirus in such a short time.A.hadnt been B.shouldnt have been C.hasnt been D.wouldnt be()31.None of these arguments are _in that they are unconvincing and impossible to justify.A.vague B.arbitrary C.valid D.absurd()32.De

16、signing a powerful beginning is crucialnot only does it make readers stay with your story,_ you develop the plot.A.does it also help B.it also helps C.does also help D.also helps()33.The composition seems imperfect but you should make _ for the fact that the author is only seven.A.appointments B.ass

17、umptions C.allowances D.arrangements()34.Local governments will step up efforts to keep employment stable,with all-round measures _ more jobs.A.being created B.created C.having been created D.to create()35.Kobe Bryant was a basketball star with strong fighting spirit._.Hes always a role model for yo

18、ungsters.A.I couldnt agree more B.I cant help it C.I couldnt be bothered D.I beg to differ 第二节：完形填空(共 20 小题；每小题 1 分,满分 20分)请认真阅读下面短文,从短文后各题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中,选出最佳选项。It all started with a commercial.I watched the baby take his first _36_ on TV,right before his family left for a trip to Disney World.An i

19、dea came to my mind:I wanted to go to Disney World.For most young kids,its a(n)_37_ request,but for me,it is unique.I was born with cerebral palsy(脑瘫),which doesnt _38_ me to walk on my own.Over the next three years or so,I worked with physical therapists and practiced walking,standing,and balanceal

20、l _39_ that I would need to turn my goal into a reality.I remember the feeling when my legs would _40_ doing any more work,practically turning to jelly(胶状物)._41_ this,everyone else told me I could do it,so I persisted.I walked,stood,balanced,until the _42_ came.On June 9,2008,I stood in the tunnel l

21、eading into Main Street,looking around at my adoring fans,otherwise _43_ as my family and friends.My dad asked me if I wanted any help doing this thing.I promptly replied,“NO！”and situated myself _44_ the end of the tunnel,feet _45_ firmly,heart most likely beating out of my chest.Step,step,step,ste

22、p,bump.I _46_ quickly what had happened:I _47_ my momentum(冲力)and my focus,bumping into something._48_,we had practiced this type of _49_ beforehand.Holding fast onto the handlebars,I gathered all of my six-year-old _50_ and straightened out,_51_ my pace once again.It wasnt too long before the _52_

23、became louder because I had made it to the end,where my mom was waiting with tears in her eyes.Looking back on that experience,I realize something thoughtful.Every once in a while,life will _53_ a few bumps in the road._54_ it may set you back for a bit,dont let it _55_ you.Pick yourself back up and

24、 finish.Its worth it.36.A.steps B.risks C.photos D.chances 37.A.official B.blind C.explicit D.normal 38.A.leave B.require C.allow D.expect 39.A.skills B.possibilities C.answers D.features 40.A.delay B.protest C.admit D.miss 41.A.Besides B.Against C.Despite D.Beyond 42.A.time B.help C.memory D.person

25、 43.A.appointed B.evaluated C.emphasized D.known 44.A.searching B.missing C.facing D.overlooking 45.A.planted B.controlled C.buried D.tied 46.A.explained B.realized C.confirmed D.proved 47.A.sustained B.lost C.gathered D.acquired 48.A.Partly B.Luckily C.Alternatively D.Abruptly 49.A.technique B.invo

26、lvement C.situation D.intention 50.A.patience B.curiosity C.dignity D.strength 51.A.laughing at B.worrying about C.picking up D.looking for 52.A.cheering B.explosion C.shout D.scream 53.A.guarantee B.spread C.distribute D.throw 54.A.Until B.Unless C.Since D.Though 55.A.threaten B.push C.stop D.cheat

27、 第三部分：阅读理解(共 15 小题；每小题 2 分,满分 30 分)请认真阅读下列短文,从短文后各题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中,选出最佳选项。ANorthern Lights in a Superjeep Tour Operator:Superjeep.is Travel method:Jeep/4x4 Region:Capital_Region The northern lights are a natural wonder,ethereal sheets of green and blue lights swaying across the starry night sky.To s

28、ee the lights,you need to get out of the city lights on a clear winters night.The northern lights guides are experts at finding the best spot for viewing the elusive(难以得到的)lights,giving you the very best chance possible to see them.Travelling in a small group means that your moment under the norther

29、n lights will be intimate and personal and the sturdy vehicle also allows for a greater range of movement.The superjeep drivers can get off the beaten path and take you to places where its just you,the Icelandic nature and the northern lights.Important informationThis tour lasts 34 hours.Free pick-u

30、p from your hotel in the capital area begins at 20：00.From 15/0931/09 and 15/03 15/04.The pickup starts at 21：00 due to a longer daylight.It is vital to wear comfortable and appropriate clothing like waterproof,walking shoes,dress in layers to be able to enjoy your journey to the fullest.AttentionTh

31、e Northern Lights Superjeep tour is dependent on the weather and sky conditions and we reserve the right to cancel at any time.If the evening tour goes ahead and the Northern Lights are not seen,we will offer the trip again for free!We make the decision around 17：00 every day if the tour is on or no

32、t,due to weather conditions.Please contact us around 17：00 on the day of your tour to confirm the forecast is good and tour is ON at infosuperjeep.is or call 00 354 569 8000.Dress for the worst,hope for the best and prepare to be surprised)()56.Why is joining in the Northern Lights Superjeep tour a

33、good choice?A.Because it helps tourists find the only viewing spot of the northern lights.B.Because it provides tourists with a small-group personalized experience.C.Because it allows travelling with many friends or companions around.D.Because it ensures an amazing trip with a limited range of movem

34、ent.()57.From the advertisement we know that _A.a free pick-up in the capital area is available at 20：00 every day B.dressing formally is important for tourists to fully enjoy the trip C.tourists are supposed to confirm the trip is on as early as possible D.weather conditions are a great concern for

35、 the tour operator BMother Nature has it figured out.Shes designed a master scheme that connects plants and animals,all working in concert to keep every living thing in balance.This is especially obvious in places like central Africa and in South American tropical rainforests where certain animals h

36、elp keep trees safe and healthy,which is critical as trees absorb vast amounts of planet-warming carbon pollution.Recent research warns that losing the creatures that nurture trees puts forests in danger.This,by extension,is helping to accelerate dangerous climate change.In central Africa,for exampl

37、e,elephants eat fast-growing trees,making room for those that grow more slowly.The slow-growing trees with their very dense wood store more carbon than the thinner,faster-developing ones.Without elephants,more carbon would accumulate in the atmosphere,worsening climate change,according to a new stud

38、y that used computer models to project what could happen if elephant populations continue to decrease or become extinct.“Africa may once have contained 10 million elephants from the Mediterranean to the Cape,in every habitat except extreme desert.In 1970,there may have been a million left.By the end

39、 of the 1980s,there were half that number,mostly killed for the ivory trade,”said Stephen Blake,assistant professor of biology at St.Louis University.By killing elephants,poachers(偷猎者)rob slow-growing trees of their guardian.They also slow the growth of new trees.Elephants blaze(开辟)trails and disper

40、se(散播)seeds as they look for food“Elephants are basically the gardeners of the forest,”Blake said.“They disperse over 100 species of seeds,and disperse more of them over longer distances than other dispersers.”Blake,who has spent nearly 20 years in Africa working in elephant research and conservatio

41、n,mourns their fate,describing them as“a complex society of intelligent,caring emotional animals who respect their grandmothers and mourn their dead,”and condemns those who neglect their duty to save them.“We will go to Marsthere is no doubthumans are too smart not to,”he said.“Yet we do not have th

42、e wisdom to protect elephants and their forest environment that do so much for our physical,spiritual,and emotional well-being.”()58.Elephants help keep slow-growing trees safe and healthy by _A.providing living space for them B.dispersing seeds when searching for food C.decreasing in number and red

43、ucing carbon accumulation D.protecting them in the forest from being cut down()59.What can we infer from the last paragraph?A.The world is changing at a faster speed than before.B.People are intelligent enough to protect the environment.C.What we have done to protect elephants is far from satisfacto

44、ry.D.Animals are so smart that they care much about the well-being of humans.()60.Which of the following is the best title of the passage?A.Elephants are in danger of dying out in the near future.B.Elephants are fighting climate change in ways humans cant.C.Animals are assumed to be the gardeners of

45、 the forest.D.Animals are accelerating dangerous climate change.CLondon,New York,Tokyo and Paris these famous cities have a commanding influence on the world economy and are home to millions of people,as well as internationally famous arts,culture and educational institutions.But they are hardly rep

46、resentative of the rest of the worlds cities.While 54%of the global population live in cities,around half of those live in cities that have 500,000 inhabitants or fewer.These“ordinary”cities can be overlooked by politicians,investors,researchers and big businesses.But they are dynamic places with ma

47、ny layers of social,cultural and economic significance.After experiencing a period of post-industrial decline,many such cities are considering urban regeneration(再生)programmes.But that doesnt mean they have to follow the same path as other urban areas.In fact,the research into urban development has

48、found that ordinary cities can avoid some of the ill-effects of regeneration,by embracing what makes them unique.At the turn of the century,city leaders became increasingly interested in the idea of the“creative city”.The idea was to encourage a“creative class”of talented workers to make their homes

49、 and businesses in cities,by creating urban spaces that are open,inclusive and diverse,as well as attractive and technologically advanced.“Regeneration”became a buzzword associated with these types of strategies,which seek to repurpose seemingly disused or rundown spaces to support an economy led by

50、 creative and technological industries.The apparent success of creative city policies was seen in post-industrial centres such as Detroit,US,following investments in cultural,artistic and musical urban renewal.Such policies swiftly became the go-to strategy for seemingly“ordinary”post-industrial cit