1、江苏省苏南四校2013届高三12月检测英语试题四校：辅仁高中宜兴一中镇江中学江阴高中第一部分 听力 (共两节,满分20分)第一节(共5小题)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 might prevent the woman buying the table?A. Its quality. B. Its price. C. Its design.2. Who planted the trees?A. The woman. B.
2、Henry. C. Someone else.3. What happened to the woman?A. She got fired today. B. She got promoted last week. C. She was fooled by the man.4. What did the man do? A. He gave the woman the wrong information. B. He put the sugar in the black container. C. He added salt to his coffee.5. How long is a day
3、 on Mars?A. Less than 24 hours. B. 24 hours and 37 minutes. C. 37 hours.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。听第6段材料，回答第6至8题。6. What do we know about the womans document? A. Its about 30000 words long. B. Its written
4、 in English. C. Its a textbook.7. Which language is the most difficult according to the man?A. Arabic. B. Spanish. C. English.8. What does the woman decide to do?A. Translate the document herself. B. Hire the man to do the translation. C. Look for another translator.听第7段材料，回答第9、10题。9. Why does the w
5、oman call the man? A. To place an ad in the newspaper. B. To ask about something for sale. C. To find out about a TV program.10. When will the speakers meet this afternoon?A. At 2:00. B. At 3:00. C. At 4:00.听第8段材料，回答第11至13题。11. Why was the man disappointed?A. China lost the match. B. China did not p
6、lay well. C. The other team made too many mistakes.12. 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.13. What did the man say about Chinas womens team in the next Olympics? A. China will surely win a gold medal.
7、 B. China will definitely lose to good teams. C. China should hope for a bronze medal.听第9段材料，回答第14至17题。14. Where does the conversation take place?A. In the womans. B. In the hospital. C. In an office.15. What was the purpose of the meeting? A. To find out why the womans recent work was poor. B. To a
8、sk about the womans family. C. To fire the woman.16. What happened to the womans mother?A. She was seriously sick. B. She had a car accident. C. She died of stomach cancer.17. What was Mr. Travers attitude to the woman in the end?A. He was angry. B. He was critical. C. He was kind.听第10段材料，回答第18至20题。
9、18. Where was Brandon last seen? A. In the frozen foods section. B. In the sporting goods section. C. In the toys section.19. What is Brandon wearing? A. A white shirt and a red baseball cap. B. Blue jeans and a black baseball cap. C. A dark shirt and blue jeans.20. What should guests do if they see
10、 the boy? A. Call the security department. B. Take him to the Pizza Hut. C. Help him to reach the security desk. 第二部分：英语知识运用（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）从A、B、C、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。21. Being able to afford _ drink would be _ comfort in those tough timesAthe; the Ba; a Ca; 不填D不填
11、；a 22. She prefers the sofa made of real leather although it costs more than that made of _ leather. A. fascinating B. permanent C. artificial D. conventional23. After class, Mr. Zhangs extra instructions to the class helped _ the assignment to his students.A. classify B. clarify C. cater D. compens
12、ate 24. It can be easy to _ such bad habits as smoking and heavy drinking, but it is not so easy to quit.A. slide into B. turn into C. put into D. draft into 25. My demand is that the information_ in my report _ to Mr. Brown without delay. A. referred to, to be e-mailedB. referring to ,e-mailedC. re
13、ferred to, be e-mailedD. referring to, being e-mailed26. To order tickets for the 2016 Riode Janeiro Olympic Games, just call 00982012. It _ be simpler.A. must B. could C. mustnt D. couldnt27. _along the quiet road at forty miles an hour, and then an old man suddenly started to cross the road in fro
14、nt of me.A. Driving B. When I was driving C. I was driving D. Having driven28. The inner connection for the entire area _when there was a sudden power cut yesterday.A. lost B. was lost C. had lost D. had been lost29. _ of danger in the street at night, she had to go home, with a friend _ her. A. War
15、ning, following B. Having warned, following C. Having been warned, following D. Warned, followed30. Men are more suited to occupational environments _ require decisive action while women are better at jobs _ a considered approach is most important.A. which; that B. /; when C. which; when D. that; wh
16、ere31. A scientist who can speak English is in closer touch with those of other countries than _ who doesnt. A. thatB. thoseC. / D. one32. Mr. Smith never means what he saysI dislike him _, as the saying goesA. A single flower does not make a springB. A still tongue makes a wise headC. A man of word
17、s and not of deeds is like a garden full of weedsD. Actions speak louder than words33. _ after a whole days work that he could hardly stand it. A. So he was tired and hungry B. Was he so tired and hungry C. So tired and hungry was he D. So tired and hungry he was34. Everybody knows about it! No one
18、knows _ prevented the rumor from spreading. A. what was it that B. what it was that C. how it was that D. why it was that35. -Wow, isnt this handsome device the most popular iphone5? Can I have a look at it? -_. A. No, you cant B. Sorry, its expensive C. Of course, it looks good D. Yes, go ahead第二节:
19、完形填空（共20小题；每小题1分，满分20分）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，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。On the IraqSyria border，a pack of wild dogs circled American soldiers for foodThe leader of the pack was a grayandwhite dogThe soldiers called him NubsNubs was shaking and _36_ able to standMarine major Brian Dennis looked closer
20、 and saw that there was a knife wound _37_ his chestDennis couldnt stand seeing the dog _38_He and his men immediately treated the wound，and gave Nubs medicineNubs_39_but was still in painThe next day，the team had to_40_Ten days later，Denniss unit was back，and so was NubsHe was still_41_，but the men
21、 fed him and played with himBefore long the unit once again_42_an outpost (前哨) 70 miles awayNubs，slowly but determinedly，_43_them far into the trackless wasteland until the men lost_44_of himTwo days later，beyond Denniss_45_，he saw Nubs just outside the outpostThe dog had tracked him across 70 miles
22、 of frozen desert to_46_with the friend who had saved his lifeFrom then on Nubs and the men slept in the same place，and ran around in the same ruinsUntil an order came down from above that they were not_47_to have pets. Dennis_48_to make sure the dog would continue to live the_49_lifeSo he quickly r
23、aised $4,000 from his family and friends to fly Nubs to_50_ A month later，when Dennis and the dog were_51_in California，at first Nubs didnt recognize the guy_52_within minutes，the dog jumped into Denniss arms，jumping up again and again to_53_ his friends faceA little_54_and concern in the middle of
24、war will not save a violent worldBut small stories，like the story of a soldier and a dog，hold a promise of a(n) _55_world36AmostlyBcertainlyChardlyDnever37AinBonCatDbehind38Astand BstarveCbleed Dsuffer39Apulled through Bfell asleepCwoke up Dfell down40AleaveBrestCpassDremain41Ahungry BtiredCdirtyDwe
25、ak42Atook up Btook overCleft forDreturned from43Awatched BfollowedCaccompanied Dbarked44Atouch BsightCfootprint Dsmell45Aability BsurpriseCimagination Dunderstanding46Apart BfightCmeet Dbreak47Aasked BsuggestedCrequired Dallowed48Adecided BagreedCaccepted Dproposed49Amoving BgoodCnumb Dinteresting50
26、ALondon BAmericaCIraq DSyria51Afound BinterviewedClinked Dreunited52ASo BAndCBut DThough53Alick Btouch Cbite Dclean54Apity BmercyCcare Dcontribution55Aequal BharmoniousCprosperous Damazing第三部分: 阅读理解 (共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分)阅读下列短文，从每题所给的四个选项A、B、C和D中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。ASome say every day miracles are pred
27、estined (注定的)- All thats necessary is readiness, the right circumstance for the appointed meeting. And it can happen anywhere. In 1999, 11-year-old Kevin Stephan was a bat boy for his younger brothers Little League team in Lancaster, New York. It was an early evening in late July. Kevin was standing
28、 on the grass away from the plate, where another youngster was warming up for the next game. Swinging his bat back and forth, and giving it all the power an elementary school kid could give, the boy brought the bat back hard and hit Kevin in the chest. His heart stopped. When Kevin fell to the groun
29、d, the mother of one of the players rushed out of the stands to his aid. Penny Brown hadnt planned to be there that day, but at the last minute,she had changed her shift (轮班) at the hospital, and she was given the night off. Penny bent over the senseless boy, his face already starting to turn blue,
30、and giving CPR, breathing into his mouth and giving chest compressions (按压). And he came to life. After his recovery, he became a volunteer junior firefighter, learning some of the emergency first-aid techniques that had saved his life. He studied hard in school and was saving money for college by w
31、orking as a dishwasher in a local restaurant in his spare time. Kevin, now 17, was working in the kitchen when he heard people screaming, customers in confusion, employees rushing toward a table. He hurried into the main room and saw a woman there, her face turning blue, her hands at her throat. She
32、 was choking . Quickly Kevin stepped behind her, wrapped his arms around her and clasped his hands. Then, using skills hed first learned in Scouts, the food that was trapped in the womans throat was freed. The color began to return to her face. “The food was stuck. I couldnt breathe,” she said. She
33、thought she was dying. “I was very frightened.”Who was the woman? Penny Brown.56. Kevin Stephan fell to the ground and fainted probably because _.A. he stood close to the boy who was swinging his batB. he suffered from heart attack all of a suddenC. he was too excited when watching the gameD. he swu
34、ng the bat too hard to keep his balance57. Which of the following statements is True of Kevin Stephan?A. He was hit on the face by a boy and almost lost his life.B. He was a volunteer junior firefighter, teaching the players first-aid skills.C. He worked part-time in a local restaurant to save money
35、 for college.D. He saved Penny Brown though he didnt really know how to deal with food choke58. Why did Penny Brown change her shift and was given the night off that night?A. She was there to give her son directions.B. She volunteered to give medical services.C. She was a little worried about her so
36、ns safety.D. She came to watch her sons game and cheered him . BToday is National Bike-to-Work Day. And on New York Citys jammed streets, people are cycling on hundreds of miles of new bike lanes. But New Yorks widespread efforts to make streets safer for bikes have also left some locals complaining
37、 about the loss of parking spots and lanes for cars.When the weather is good, Aaron Naparstek likes to pedal（用踏板踩）his two young kids to school on a special Dutch-made bicycle. Naparstek supports the new lane. Aaron: The bike lane on Prospect Park West is really introducing a lot of new people to the
38、 idea that its possible to use a bike in New York City for transportation or to travel around. This is what 21st century New York City looks like.Prospect Park West is still a one-way road, but where it used to have three lanes of car traffic, now it has two, plus a protected bike lane. Supporters s
39、ay that makes the road safer for everyone, including pedestrians, by slowing down cars and taking bikes off the sidewalk. But some longtime residents disagree. Lois Carswell is president of a group called Seniors for Safety. She says the two-way bike lane is dangerous to older residents who are used
40、 to one-way traffic.Lois: We wanted a lane the right kind of lane that would keep everybody safe, that would keep the bikers safe. But we want it to be done the right way. And it has not been done the right way.Craig Palmer builds bars and restaurants in Manhattan. I was interviewing him for a diffe
41、rent story when he brought up the bike lanes all on his own.Craig: I think the biggest problem is that Bloomberg put all these bike lanes in. You took what used to be a full street and youre shrinking it.Then there are the Hasidic Jews in Williamsburg, Brooklyn, who forced the city to remove a bike
42、lane through their neighborhood. But polls show that the majority of New Yorkers support bike lanes by a margin of 56% to 39%. Bicycle advocate Caroline Samponaro of Transportation Alternatives calls that a mandate.Caroline: If this was an election, we would have already had our victory. The public
43、has spoken and they keep speaking. And I think, more importantly, the public is starting to vote with their pedals.59. What does Aaron mean by saying “This is what 21st century New York City looks like.”? A. There are hundreds of miles of new bike lanes in 21 st century New York City.B. Drivers slow
44、 down their cars and bikes are taken off the sidewalk in New York.C. Bikes are used as a means of transport in 21 st century New York City.D. Its possible to make the streets safe for pedestrians in New York.60. According to the passage, which of the following CANNOT support the opponents of these n
45、ew bike lanes? A. Drivers lose parking spots and lanes for cars.B. The two-way bike lane is dangerous to older residents.C. We took what used to be a full street so the road is broader than before.D. The removal of one bike lane through a neighbourhood in Brooklyn was not supported by the majority o
46、f New Yorkers.61. “A mandate” in Paragraph 8 was referred to a demand or command from _. A. the authorityB. the publicC. the supporters D. the government62. What of the following might be the best title of the passage? A. Ride on National Bike-to-Work Day B. A New Bike Lane Appears in New York C. A
47、Bike Lane Divides New Yorkers D. Who Wins an Election CToyoda said those changes were being made nearly around the clock，but during three hours of often tense questions and answers he repeated that there was no link to the vehicles electronic systemsMany drivers making complaints against Toyota and
48、the government say their acceleration problems had nothing to do with floor mat interference(油门踏板故障)or sticky gas pedals(刹车)Outside experts have suggested electronic problems. House lawmakers expressed serious criticism on Toyoda，the grandson of the companys founder The National Highway Traffic Safe
49、ty Administration(NHTSA)is seeking records on Toyotas recalls and is conducting its own review on whether electronics were behind the car faultsNHTSA also continues to look into steering complaints from drivers of the popular Corolla model Toyota has recalled 8.5 million cars，more than 6 million of
50、them in the United States It may be a while before car buyers believe that Toyota really makes safe cars Toyotas January sales already fell 16 percent even as most other automakers jumped back from last years bad resultsAnalyst Koji Endo of Advanced Research Japan in Tokyo said he expects February s
51、ales，due out next week，to be down 30 percent to 40. Toyotas sales problem could continue beyond that It will take some time to feel the full effect of this，he said63. The best title for this passage is A. Toyota is in trouble B. Toyota is under hearing C. Toyota is finished D. Toyota is still runnin
52、g64. What is the purpose of the hearing? A. America hopes that Toyota apologizes to the US customers B. America wants to get Toyota out of the US market C. America wants to help Toyota out of difficulty D.America hopes that Toyota admits their cars have electronic system problem65. What can we infer
53、 from the passage? A. Toyota provides very good post sale service B. Toyotas biggest market is in the United States C. Toyota will be closed soon D. Toyotas dealership in the US will all be closed66. The last sentence of this passage indicates . A. Analyst Koji Endo is fully confident about Toyota B
54、. Toyota could meet a worse situation C. Toyota would get out of trouble sooner or later D. Toyota would build up a better reputation among its customersD “Experience may possibly be the best teacher, but it is not a particularly good teacher.” You might think that Winston Churchill or perhaps Mark
55、Twain spoke those words, but they actually come from James March, a professor at Stanford University and a pioneer in the field of organizational decision making. For years March (possibly be wisest philosopher of management) has studied how humans think and act, and he continues to do so in his new
56、 book The Ambiguities of Experience.He begins by reminding us of just how firmly we have been sticking to the idea of experiential learning: “Experience is respected；experience is sought；experience is explained.” The problem is that learning from experience involves serious complications (复杂化), ones
57、 that are part of the nature of experience itself and which March discusses in the body of this book.In one interesting part of the book, for example, he turns a doubtful eye toward the use of stories as the most effective way of experiential learning. In our efforts to make stories interesting, he
58、argues, we lose part of the complicated truth of things. He says “The more accurately reality is presented, the less understandable the story, and the more understandable the story, the less realistic it is.”Besides being a broadly knowledgeable researcher, March is also a poet, and his gift shines
59、through in the depth of views he offers and the simple language he uses. Though the book is short, it is demanding: Dont pick it up looking for quick, easy lessons. Rather, be ready to think deeply about learning from experience in work and life. 67. According to the text, James March is _.A. a poet
60、 who uses experience in his writingB. a teacher who teachers story writing in universityC. a researcher who studies the way humans think and actD. a professor who helps organizations make important decisions68. According to James March, experience _. A. is overvalued B. is easy to explainC. should b
61、e actively soughtD. should be highly respected69. What can we learn from Paragraph 3?A. Experience makes stories more accurate.B. Stories made interesting fail to fully present the truth.C. The use of stories is the best way of experiential learning.D. Stories are easier to understand when reality i
62、s more accurately described.70. Whats the purpose of this text?A. To introduce a book. B. To describe a researcher.C. To explain experiential learning. D. To discuss organizational decision making.第四部分：任务型阅读（共10小题；每小题1分，满分10分）请认真阅读下列短文,并根据所读内容在文章后表格中的空格里填入一个最恰当的单词。注意：每个空格只填1个单词。请将答案写在答题卡上相应题号的横线上。So
63、me people believe that greed and selfishness has become the basis of modern society, and we should return to the old traditions of family and community then we will have a better life. To what extent do you agree or disagree with the above opinion?In this fast-paced world, many values are undergoing
64、 major changes. While people traditionally prioritize caring, sharing and generosity in life and work, modern people seem to be more self-absorbed and self-concerned. Modern people act selfishly to survive the harsh competition of life. They say that it is a jungle out there. To survive, you have to
65、 fight with whatever means that come handy. Obviously greed and selfishness go perfectly well with such ideas. In a company, employees do everything they can to get better pay and higher position, even at the cost of coworkers. We are in any way advocating any selfish conduct. It is just that people
66、 are pressured to act in a certain way due to outside influences. In spite of common practice, it is hard to conclude that modern society is built on greed and selfishness, both of which are not newly invented vocabulary. In ancient times people also did greedy and selfish things though such behavio
67、rs were more condemned then. But we can not ignore the fact that people in the past lived a relatively more isolated life and faced less pressure compared with their modern counterparts. Are we happier to share with others and be generous to them? There is no fixed answer either. Some people take gr
68、eat pleasure helping and giving to others while others feel happy doing the opposite. But I personally think that people should not be too selfish. Caring for others can actually encourage the development of a mutually beneficial relationship. In conclusion, modern people appear to be more self-cent
69、ered than those in the past due to strong outside pressure. However, we should encourage people to know the importance of being caring and generous and to build a mutually beneficial relationship with others. w.w.w.c.o.m Are Modern People Becoming More Selfish?Phenomenon In modern society, many peop
70、le are _71_ and selfish. Values are changingIn the past people put caring, sharing and generosity in the first _72_.Nowadays, people seem to be more _73_about themselves._74_are changing too.People in the past appeared to be modest and self-effacing(谦让的).People may strive to achieve their own goals
71、at the _75_ of their colleagues.The authors understandingReasons for the changes in authors eyesThere are fierce _76_ and great pressure on modern people, _77_ in the changes.The authors _78_towards topicA relationship which can _79_ two sides should be _80_.第五部分：书面表达(满分25分)请根据漫画，写一篇短文。1. 这幅漫画描述了什么？
72、2. 这幅漫画想要告诉我们什么？3. 发表你个人的看法。注意：1. 开头部分已写好。（不计入总字数） 2. 可作必要的发挥想象。 2. 词数150左右。3. 作文中不得提及考生所在学校和本人姓名。 参考词汇：溺爱 spoil2012年12月四校联考英语试卷答案录音原文：Text 1M: I really like this table, Marie. The wood is beautiful, and it looks like it will last a hundred years.W: I agree with you, but Im not sure we can afford it
73、 right now, Thomas.Text 2M: Did Henry plant all the trees himself?W: He planned to, but he hurt his hand when he rode a bike. So I did instead of him.Text 3W: Trent, Ive got something to tell you. I got fired today.M: What?! You just got promoted last week! How could they do this to you?!W: April Fo
74、ols!Text 4W: You mistook the salt for sugar? I told you the salt was in the black container and the sugar was in the white one.M: Yes, that was so silly of me. I forgot that you told me, and I couldnt tell the difference at the time. This coffee is terrible now!Text 5M: Mars moves slower than the Ea
75、rth.W: Yes. A day on Mars is 37 minutes longer than a day on the Earth.Text 6M: Good morning, Native Tongue Translations. Can I help you?W: Yes. I was wondering how much it would cost to translate a document from English into Arabic.M: Well, it depends on the kind of document, how long it is, and wh
76、en you need it returned.W: Its a cookbook about 20000 words long. It is not urgent, so you can take your time.M: Well, Madam, Arabic is one of the most difficult languages in the world, and there arent very many translators compared to, say, Spanish. In other words, the charge for Arabic translation
77、 will be higher than for most other languages.W: I understand. Could you give me an estimate?M: For this project, we would charge between five and ten cents per word.W: OK. Thanks for your time. I think Ill keep looking.Text 7M: Hello?W: Hi, my name is Kelsey Adams. Im calling about the TV.M: Oh, hi
78、! So you saw my ad in the newspaper?W: Thats right. My old TV just stopped working, so I think this might be great for both of us!M: I hope so. Its a 50-inch Sony flat screen TV, and its only 6 months old. Im asking for 500 bucks, but Id be willing to negotiate.W: It sounds like a decent deal, but I
79、 would have to see it first, of course.M: Absolutely. When can you come over to take a look at it?W: How about 3:00 p.m. this afternoon?M: Hmm, Ive got a meeting at 2:00 p.m. and it might run a little late. How does 4:00 p.m. sound?W: Perfect. Just tell me your address.Text 8M: Hey, did you see Chin
80、as 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. They made a lot of bad mistakes, and they alwa
81、ys 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 passionate compared to other sports.M: Well, their victory means they will compete in the Olympics next year, which was their goal. I just hope they can pic
82、k 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: Well see. I hope youre right. But
83、 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.Text 9M: Ms. Robertson, for the past three weeks, I have been getting complaints about your work.W: Uh, what do you mean? What kind of complaints?M: Well, your
84、supervisor told me youre turning your reports in 2 to 3 days late, youre often absent from staff meetings, and you havent been getting along with your colleagues.W: Look, Mr. Travers, I can explain.M: Ms. Robertson, I know you have been with us for a while now, but this business is changing fast. We
85、 need people who can keep up and work as a team.W: Mr. Travers, my mother was just diagnosed with stomach cancer. Ive been spending all my time outside of work at the hospital with her, and I even had to leave work early because she went into emergency surgery and I had to sign some papers. Ive been
86、 so exhausted, and then Morrison from accounting made a joke the other day about cancer victims losing their hair and.M: Oh. I had no idea, Ms. Robertson.W: I know my work has suffered these past few weeks, but I promise I will make up for it!M: Listen, why dont you take a couple of days off? Its mu
87、ch more important that you be with your mother while she is recovering.W: Really, sir? Thank you so much!M: My pleasure. And Ill have a word with Morrison. That kind of talk has no place in this office!Text 10Good afternoon, shoppers! This is a special request from the security department here at Wa
88、l-Mart. We hope you are finding everything you are looking for, but right now, we need your help. We are looking for a 10-year-old boy named Brandon McSorley. Brandon, if you can hear this, please go to the security desk located at the front of the store near the Pizza Hut. Your mom is looking for y
89、ou. All other guests, please take a moment to help us find Brandon. His mother Sally was last with him in the frozen foods section about 10 minutes ago, and she thinks he is still somewhere in the store, possibly in the toys section or the sporting goods section. Brandon is wearing a red shirt, blue
90、 jeans, white shoes, and a black baseball cap. He is about 5 feet 2 inches tall with dark hair and blue eyes. If you see Brandon, please help him to get to the security desk located at the front of the store. You can also approach any of our staff members if you see Brandon or have any other information about where he might be. Thank you very much for your help, and enjoy the rest of your day here at Wal-Mart.
