1、江苏省灌云县第一中学2020-2021学年高三第一学期11月调研考试英语试题第一部分 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1.5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,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。例：How much is the shirt? A.19.15 B.9.18 C.9.15答案是C。1. When will the man stop
2、 the bike?A. When he gets to the hill.B. When he starts riding down.C.When he sees the womans hand up.2. What was the womans problem before?A. The space in her bag.B.The speed of her laptop.C.The weight of her books.3.What did the woman probably give the man?A.Safety instructions.B.A life jacket.C.S
3、pecial shoes.4. What was the man doing?.A. He was fixing a chair.B. He was driving a truck.C.He was moving furniture.5. What will the speakers probably do next?A.Watch a movie.B.Go to a concert.C.Visit a museum.第二节（共15小题；每小题1.5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
4、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小题。6.What does the man think of John?A.Hes devoted.B.Hes honest.C.Hes annoying.7.Whats the probable relationship between the speakers?A. Strangers.B.Workmates.C.Family members.听第7段材料，回答第8、9小题。8. What do we know about the lesson?A. I
5、ts given twice a week.B. Students should look after the animals.C.The cost is three hours of farm work.9.What is the main topic of the conversation?A.Asking information on growing plants.B. Starting a farm stand.C. Trading for food.听第8段材料，回答第10至12小题。10. Who is the woman talking to?A. A reporter.B.A
6、director.C.An actor.11. What do we know about the movie?A. It will have very few special effects.B.It wont have any special effects at all.C.It will have as many special effects as possible.12.When will the movie appear in North America?A. On June 22nd.B. On June 29th.C.On July 10th.听第9段材料，回答第13至16小
7、题。13.What did the woman think of her trip to China?A.Wonderful.B.Terrible.C.Tiring.14.What left a bad impression on the woman in Hainan?A. Too many trees.B.The ship service.C.The subway system.15.Whats the weather like in Qingdao in December?A. Warm.B.Cold.C.Cool.16. What are the two speakers mainly
8、 talking about?A. The womans work in China.B. The womans tour to China.C. The womans daily life in China.听第10段材料，回答第17至20小题。17.Why will the speaker collect everyones cellphones?A. He must follow the rules.B. He thinks the listeners will cheat.C.He knows they are interruptions.18. What will the speak
9、er do first?A.Give out the test paper.B.Collect the phones.C.Hand out the tape.19. How many questions are there on the test paper in total?A. 10. B. 20. C.100.20.How does the speaker feel about the listeners?A. Afraid. B.Confident. C.Doubtful.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
10、给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。ARailcardsWant to save on the price of your train tickets?Then youll need to buy a National Railcard.The first step is to pick the right Railcard,but dont worry!Well walk you through each type and help you find the one most suited to your needs.The Network RailcardSpend E30 on
11、a Network Railcard for the year and look forward to 1/3 off your train tickets during off-peak(非高峰）times.Enjoy discounted travel across 16 counties(郡）in the South East,even including the whole of London!It is a great option for anyone who doesnt fall into any of the other Railcard categories,as peop
12、le of any age can hold one.The Student RailcardAt the cost of just E30,this Railcard is excellent value for money.Whether you have an early morning lecture or youre rolling home in the early hours after a night out, you can still get 1/3 off on all passenger rail services within the UK!The only requ
13、irement for this Railcard is that you need to be within the ages of 16 and 25.The Millennial RailcardThis Railcard is available for all who are between the ages of 26 and 30, regardless of peak or off-peak times.However,it is currently only available digitally, with users being required to download
14、the Railcard app and show ticket inspectors during train ticket checks.Costing just E30,the new Railcard can be used across the UK.The Disabled Persons RailcardAny passenger with a disability is eligible(符合条件的）to apply for one.It only costs 20,making your overall discount for the year even better!Th
15、e most important thing is that any types of tickets can be purchased throughout the UK rail network. Besides,it can also get you discounts on London attractions.21.Which Railcard just applies to train services in part of the UK?A.The Network Railcard. B.The Student Railcard.C.The Millennial Railcard
16、. D.The Disabled Persons Railcard.22.What is required for the Student Railcard?A.Riding hours. B. Railcard category.C.Age range. D.Service charge.23.What is special about the Millennial Railcard?A.It cannot be used during peak times.B.It offers discounts on London attractions.C.It is the cheapest am
17、ong the four Railcards.D.It requires its owners to download an app.BAfter watching her father struggle with pain and other health issues for years before he was diagnosed(诊断）with two tick-borne(蜱传播）illnesses,Muriel Metko,a biology graduate in University Of Wisconsin Eau Claire (UWEC), knew she wante
18、d a career in medicine. Metko also knew,with its strong biology program,UWEC would give her the foundation and guidance she needed to pursue her dreams of studying medicine and specializing in infectious disease.As she prepares to graduate, her plans still include medical school,but thanks to a newl
19、y discovered passion for research, she also now plans to earn a doctorate along with her medical degree. Thus she can practice medicine and engage in research.During her second year in college, Dr. Phillips, professor of chemistry, asked her to join his research team. She enjoyed it so much that whe
20、n that first project ended, she joined Dr. Dahls chemistry lab. As a student researcher, Metko has presented their research at a national conference and is working with Dahl on an academic paper for publication.Last summer,Metko worked in Mayo Clinic, where she watched clinicians and researchers coo
21、perate to develop the best diagnostic tools and treatment plans for patients. Her experience here solidified her future career path. “Prior to going to Mayo Clinic, this was just a career I had read about,” Metko says of physician-researchers. “Id met medical doctors and Ph.D.s,but never someone who
22、 was both. Here were living examples of such people, who practiced medicine and spent time in their lab advancing the field,doing exactly what I want to do.”Bright as her future is, Metkos overcome many challenges like endless health issues,but with a positive attitude to life, shes actively receive
23、d treatment and got through. “With a major in biology and two minors in chemistry and pre-professional health sciences, all the courses taken at UWEC have given me a solid foundation to pursue graduate studies and earn my M.D.- Ph.D.,Metko says.24.What contributed to Metkos initial idea to pursue a
24、medical career?A. Her desire to become the breadwinner of her family.B.Her universitys latest education-aid program.C. Her poor living conditions in childhood.D.Her fathers sufferings from diseases.25. How was Metkos love for research inspired?A. Through hands-on engagement in a project.B. Through f
25、requent class interaction activities.C.Through her professors specific guidance.D. Through her required courses in college.26. What does the underlined word “this” in paragraph 5 refer to?.A. Serving as a clinician.B.Working in Mayo Clinic.C.Acting as a doctor and researcher.D.Developing efficient m
26、edicines.27. Which of the following best describes Metko?A. Ambitious and optimistic.B.Humorous and courageous.C.Generous and sensitive.D. Talented and demanding.CIn order to help discover spoilage(变质）and reduce food waste for supermarkets and consumers,researchers have developed new low-cost,smart
27、phone-linked, eco-friendly spoilage sensors for meat and fish packaging.One in three UK consumers throw away food just because it reaches the use-by date(保存期），but 60%(4.2 million tonnes)of the 12.5 billion-worth of food we throw away each year is safe to eat.The researchers,whose findings were publi
28、shed in ACS Sensors,say the sensors could also eventually replace the use-by date-a widely used indicator of being fresh and eatable.The sensors cost two US cents each to make.Known aspaper-based electrical gas sensors(PEGS),they detect spoilage gases like ammonia(a poisonous gas with a strong unple
29、asant smell)in meat and fish products.The information provided by the electronic nose is received by a smart phone,and then you can know whether the food is fresh and safe to eat.The Imperial College London researchers who developed PEGS made the sensors by printing carbon electrodes(电极）onto a speci
30、al type of paper.The materials are eco-friendly and harmless,so they dont damage the environment and are safe to use in food packaging.The sensors,combined with a tiny electronic system,then inform nearby mobile devices,which identify and understand the data about spoilage gases.Lead author Dr Firat
31、 Guder,of Imperials Department of Bioengineering,said, Although theyre designed to keep us safe,use-by dates can lead to eatable food being thrown away.They dont always reflect its actual freshness.In fact,people often get sick from foodborne diseases due to poor storage,even when an item is within
32、its use-by date.These sensors are cheap enough so we hope to see supermarkets using them within three years.Our goal is to use PEGS in food packaging to reduce unnecessary food waste.The authors hope that PEGS could have applications beyond food processing,like sensing chemicals in agriculture,air q
33、uality,and detecting disease markers in breath like those involved in kidney disease.28.What is the function of PEGS according to the text?A.To improve the service of stores.B.To help supermarkets store foods.C.To improve the taste of food products.D.To help people test food freshness.29.What role d
34、oes the smartphone play while PEGS are functioning?A. It acts as an electronic nose.B.It reads the data collected by PEGS.C.It discovers the spoilage gases from foods.D.It helps print the gas sensors onto paper.30.What does Dr Firat Guder say about use-by dates?A. They are not completely reliable.B.
35、They can help reduce food waste.C.They are not accepted by consumers.D.They are based on scientific research.31.What does the author mainly talk about in the text?A.The process of researching spoilage sensors.B.A new technology in packaging to reduce food waste.C.Use-by dates influence on supermarke
36、ts and consumers.D.The application of spoilage sensors beyond food processing.DSpaceXs first-ever passenger flight to the International Space Station (ISS) ended successfully on August 2,2020,when Crew Dragon Endeavour landed into the Gulf of Mexico. After a series of safety checks, the recovery tea
37、ms unlocked the capsules hatch and moved NASA astronauts Bob Behnken and Doug Hurley to shore. During their total 64 days in space, they completed 1,024 orbits around Earth and traveled 27,147,284 miles.In a press conference the astronauts described the crucial final minutes of the historic mission
38、when Crew Dragon fired its rocket pusher to slow its descent for re-entry into the outer atmosphere.It came alive,Behnken told of the 12-minute pusher burn. “It sounds like an animal coming through the atmosphere.Hurley told reporters that following the successful landing, the astronauts had to comp
39、lete one final task-making satellite phone calls to whoever we can get a hold of”。 The scientists said the fun attempt had a serious purpose- to ensure that future crews could use the emergency phone to contact mission control in case the spacecraft landed in an unexpected part of the ocean.Crew Dra
40、gon Endeavour was launched from NASAs Kennedy Space Center on May 30, 2020. After19 hours,the spacecraft autonomously pulled up at the forward port of ISS. Hurleyand Behnken spent their 62 days aboard the station conducting scientific experiments alongsideExpedition 63s crew and participating in num
41、erous public engagements. Behnken alsoaccompanied ISS Commander Chris Cassidy on four spacewalks to upgrade two power channels.The journey marked the first time astronauts have been launched to orbit aboard a privately-built spacecraft. It was also the first crewed orbital piloted launch from Americ
42、an soil since theUS Space Shuttle program ended in July 2011.With the final test flight complete, NASA will spend the next few weeks analyzing all performance data. If everything is satisfactory,SpaceX will become the first private company tobe certified to transport astronauts to the ISS. In antici
43、pation of the approval, Space-X is already preparing for its first two operational missions.32. What does the underlined word “descent” in paragraph 2 mean?A.Crash.B. Launch.C. Falling.D. Burning.33. Which of the following best describes Behnken s mission?A. Orbit Earth,experiment,issue certificates
44、.B.Experiment, improve channels, make calls.C.Spacewalk, repair, analyze data.D.Interpret, spacewalk, interview.34.What is Space-X most looking forward to?A.Obtaining public recognition.B.Completing the final test flight.C.Getting licensed for crewed flights to the ISS.D.Releasing their latest news
45、about space technology.35.Whats the best title for the text?A.Crew Dragon Endeavour:A Private Spacecraft.B.First-ever Manned Space Flight Ends in SuccessC.NASA Astronauts: Bob Behnken and Doug HurleyD.SpaceXs Spacecraft Returns NASA Astronauts to Earth第二节（共5小题；每小题2.5分，满分12.5分）阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白
46、处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。Learning to Give Praise to OthersWords of praise,when used right,can have powerful positive effects on others. They are free,but theyre worth so much to the receiving person. 36 Your members didnt follow you because of salaries but for more altruistic(利他的）reasons. Therefore,it is
47、important that you give them the praise that is due for their efforts.37 Dont say,You look good today.When you could have said,You look amazing today!Dont say,Thanks for your effort.Instead say,Im so thankful for your being on this project;we couldnt have finished it without you! Of course,with all
48、that I have mentioned above,be sure that its coming from your heart.38 Dont praise if you dont have a hint of appreciation for the person. Trust me,it will show in your eyes and the other party will feel upset.Insincere praise is flattery(恭维）；you seek to gain something from saying good things about
49、the other person.Besides,praising in public is rather important.39 When you praise a partner in public,you lift him up and his conduct for everyone in the room to see.Look for opportunities where you can publicly celebrate the hard work of certain people and make them feel they are great.I believe t
50、hat as you begin using these communication tips and praising people around you,youll see a change in the atmosphere of your work environment. 40 Eventually,youll find yourself with a more effective team!A.So you need to be sincere in praise.B.This is more so in voluntary organizations.C.People will
51、become happier and smile more.D.It is much more effective than praise in private.E.Remember that measured praise is no praise at all.F.Words arent always necessary when praising others.G.The best way to teach kids how to praise others is by being an example.第三部分语言运用（共两节，满分30分）第一节（共15小题；每题1分，满分15分）阅读
52、下面短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。My busy parents and I lived in a small house in Brighton, to which we moved on my third birthday. My first memory is our 41 Arlene and her husband Bill 42 me strawberries from their garden through the chain-link fence.I was a chatterbox,always enjoying 43 Arlene
53、 and Bill from our yard when they were gardening.I think what 44 me to them is that they never got tired of listening to me.One day,my parents asked Bill and Arlene to 45 me while they were out on a date. This worked well for everyone.46,it became a somewhat monthly 47.They had no kids and treated m
54、e nicely. Gradually,I felt such a special 48 between us that I couldnt but say out these words to my parents: “What if I adopted Bill and Arlene as my grandparents?My parents responded to me by suggesting me inquiring about it 49.So I went over to Bill and Arlenes home and asked them eagerly,Will yo
55、u guys be my grandparents? They started crying and 50 accepted.They 51 printed out an adoption certificate,which hung on their living room wall from then on.I remember being so surprised that they took my 52 so seriously. They could have 53 it off.Thinking of that moment still brings tears to my eye
56、s.Theres something truly 54 about a child offering up her 55 and adults being so overjoyed to accept it.41.A.relativeB.agentC.neighborD.gardener42.A.handingB.makingC.showingD.promising43.A.cheering upB.staring atC.talking toD.attending on44.A.matchedB.leftC.comparedD.drew45.A.controlB.watchC.examine
57、D.dress46.A.HenceB.InsteadC.NeverthelessD.Meanwhile47.A.accidentB.occurrenceC.excuseD.target48.A.agreementB.distanceC.differenceD.bond49.A.by chanceB.in personC.at randomD.out of pity50.A.hesitantlyB.anxiouslyC.enthusiasticallyD.curiously51.A.stillB.againC.evenD.just52.A.conclusionB.explanationC.res
58、ponseD.offer.53.A.calledB.laughedC.walkedD.cried54.A.reasonableB.naturalC.amusingD.touching55.A.loveB.integrityC.justiceD.happiness第二节（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There are many idioms in English,quite a few of 56. _come from the Bible.Kill the fatted calf comes from a story w
59、here a son left home to waste all of his time and money in amusing 57._（he).58. _（spend)every penny of his money and been reduced to 59. _（hire)himself out to feed pigs,he realized that he had been a fool and 60._（go)home.In honor of his return,his father killed and cooked a calf so that they could
60、have a feast.Therefore,we often saykill the fatted calfwhen we have a large 61. _（celebrate). 62._（study)idioms can help improve our comprehension and develop a high level of competence in our communication skills.When we have 63._ thorough understanding of English idioms and their 64._（origin),we c
61、an even 65._（well)understand and appreciate the history and cultures of English-speaking countries,because idioms are carriers of history and culture.第四部分写作（共两节，满分40分）第一节（满分15分） 假定你是李华，得知你校外籍老师Peter计划不久回英国，他想给母亲一份有中国文化特色的礼物。请给他写封邮件，内容包括：1.推荐礼物；2.推荐原因；3.表达祝愿。注意：1.写作词数应为80左右；2.请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。Dear P
62、eter,_Yours,Li Hua第二节（满分25分）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。Make sure you bring your schoolwork home,Mother had told Shawn on Friday. Shawn had known what that meant.The ice on the river was no longer safe for his snowmobile,and it would be many weeks before the ice melted enough to cross the r
63、iver by boat.Shawn was thinking that if he couldnt go to school,maybe he could drive his snowmobile into the mountains.Suddenly,Mother grasped her side with both hands,her face pale.Shawn hurried toward her.My stomach.she moaned(呻吟）。Shawn helped Mother sit on the floor.Before he could reach the tele
64、phone to call for the ambulance or the hovercraft-the fire departments ice-rescue vehicle-he remembered that last weeks ice storm had cut off the phone lines.Ill get you to the hospital,Mother,Shawn whispered.Dont worry.But Shawn was worried.How could he get her to the hospital?The snowmobile wasnt
65、safe. Suddenly,an idea struck him-maybe he could use the boat.We cant cross the river,Shawn,his mother whispered.The ice is too thin. But she still let him help her into the boat.Then he remembered that Father always brought a chisel(凿子）and a sledgehammer(长柄大锤）on the ice in the winter.So he found th
66、em and placed them next to his mother.Cautiously,Shawn pushed the boat onto the ice.The boat slid more easily than he had expected on the water-covered ice.Shawn pushed and pushed,though his arms soon ached and his legs were sore.He wasnt far from the other side of the river,when he noticed two men
67、drilling a fishing hole next to the shore.Just then,with a loud crack, the front part of the boat broke through the ice.Shawn took a quick step away from the boat,his arms shaking with tiredness.The men were shouting at Shawn,waving a mobile phone,but the wind blew their words away.Shawn was very ne
68、rvous.Then he remembered-the chisel!He could use it as a lever(杠杆）。Shawn reached for the chisel.His mother passed him the chisel and the sledgehammer.Paragraph 1:Working quickly,Shawn soon had the chisel firmly hammered into the ice. _Paragraph 2:Shawn stared at the white walls of the hospital waiti
69、ng room. _参考答案】听力 15 CCBCA 610 ABCAB 1115 ABABC 1620 BACCB阅读ACD DACA DBAB CBCD BEADC完形填空 4145 CACDB 4650 ABDBC 5155 CDBDA56.which 57.himself 58.Having spent 59.hiring 60.went 61.celebration62.Studying 63.a 64.origins 65.better应用文写作(One possible version)Dear Peter, Knowing that youd like to select a
70、Chinese gift for your mother before returning to England soon, Im happy to recommend you a silk dress as a gift.As is known, Chinese silk industry has the longest history with the famous Silk Road as an indication. Besides, with strong Chinese cultural characteristics, Chinese silk dresses are comfo
71、rtable and elegant to wear. They are a favorite choice for ladies of your mothers age. Im sure your mother will definitely like one. Best wishes to your family. Yours,Li HuaOne possible version:Working quickly,Shawn soon had the chisel firmly hammered into the ice.Using the chisel as a lever,he trie
72、d to lift the boat.The boat moved halfway up the ice-edge,then,to Shawns disappointment, slipped back into the hole.No,he thought,Im not giving up.He pulled against the chisel as hard as he could until the boat moved onto the thin ice.A sound of applause from shore reminded Shawn of the men.And Shaw
73、n was happy to see an ambulance near the shore.Shawns mother was sent to the nearest hospital.Shawn stared at the white walls of the hospital waiting room.After some hours,a man came in and sat next to him.Shawn realized that he was the doctor from the ambulance.Your mother is fine.He said,smiling.I heard about your trip across the ice.Your mother was lucky that you were there to help her.Thank you,Shawn said.He could hardly think.He was too tired and every muscle in his body ached,but he still smiled when he thought of his mother.
