1、湖北省十堰市2021-2022学年高三英语下学期4月调研试题第一部分听力(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. Where are the speakers?A. In a cl
2、assroom.B. In a bookstore.C. At home.2. What will the man probably do for the woman?A. Host a conference.B. Arrange the meeting time.C. Meet Nathan Williams for her.3. How is the weather now?A. Showery.B. Cloudy.C. Sunny.4. When will the exam begin?A. At 5:00 p. m.B. At 4:00 p. m.C. At 2:30 p. m.5.
3、What does the man love in his spare time?A. Skating.B. Gardening.C. Hiking.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、BC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. Who is the man probably talking to?A. A passenger.B. A booking c
4、lerk.C. An engine driver.7. What is the man going to do first?A. Wait for another train.B. Buy a return ticket.C. Find the conductor.听第7段材料,回答第8至10题。8. What are the speakers mainly talking about?A. Working plans.B. Jobs.C. Trips.9. How many times can the man travel every year?A. Once.B. Twice.C. Thr
5、ee times.10. Why does the woman want to change her job?A. Her house is far away from the workplace.B. The current salary cant satisfy her.C. She feels like a more challenging one.听第8段材料,回答第11至13题。11. Who is the woman?A. Sandras mother.B. Sandras classmate.C. Sandras teacher.12. What do we know about
6、 Sandra?A. She doesnt eat meat at all.B. She is unwilling to have school meals.C. She likes products which contain nuts.13. What is. Sandra going to do tomorrow?A. Transfer to another school.B. Try to ask for sick leave.C. Go to the dentists.听第9段材料,回答第14至16题。14. What is the man doing?A. Applying to
7、college.B. Conducting an interview.C. Introducing himself.15. How many languages can the woman speak?A. Five.B. Four.C. Three.16. What is the womans shortcoming in her opinion?A. Inexperience.B. Shyness.C. Overconfidence.听第10段材料,回答第17至20题。17. What did the speaker always do?A. He always made the stud
8、ents feel sad.B. He always asked the students to make up stories.C. He always helped the students learn from the real life.18. Why did Lucia write about her familys hard life?A. To show her real experiences.B. To show how strong she was.C. To ask her classmates for help.19. What do we know about Luc
9、ia?A. She appreciated the donation.B. She was frustrated at her hard life.C. She wanted to improve her familys life.20. What does the speaker want to tell us?A. His students are all warm-hearted.B. The ways of helping people should be well chosen.C. Its wrong to ask students to tell their real exper
10、iences.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。AWhatever your resolutions are,make sure they are still going strong. Here are some famous personsresolutions.Gabby Logan,TV presenterResolution:to drink more waterI know I should drink two litres of water a day,but it
11、s easy to forget,especially when its cold out. Im going to fill my bottle and leave it in the fridge overnight so I wont leave home without it and check in each night to see if Ive drunk enough.Sarah Stirk,TV presenterResolution:to meditate(冥想)moreWith a newborn baby,Ill need to stay really calm. Me
12、ditation will help me deal with those stresses,so Ill work on that,as well as deep breathing and getting out in nature regularly. With a positive attitude,I use diaries to help me keep my resolution.Desiree Henry,sprinter(短跑运动员)Resolution:toget quality restAs I train so hard,I need to ensure I also
13、get enough rest. Ive set an 8:30 pm reminderon my phone to slow down. Sometimes I can move really slowly, so I give myself plenty of time. At 10 pm, Ill put my phone on airplane mode so I cant be disturbed.Alex Davies, bodybuilderResolution:to schedule my time efficientlyIve taken a break from my jo
14、b as an engineer to become a professional bodybuilder andtrain as a drone(无人机) pilot. Ive never been busier! But without that 9-to-5 structure, I need to be focused. My top trick will be nightly diaries so I can write down my short-term goals and prepare a to-do list for the next day.21. What do Gab
15、by Logan and Sarah Stirk have in common?A. They have the same resolution.B. They are both expecting a baby.C. They both work at a TV station.D. They need to calm down in study.22. What do we know about Desiree Henry?A. She will have a newborn baby.B. She worked as an engineer once.C. She is now trai
16、ning as a drone pilot.D. She gives herself enough time to rest.23. Who has changed an occupation according to the text?A. Gabby Logan.B. Sarah Stirk.C. Desiree Henry.D. Alex Davies.BDiane Henderiks,a former athlete,pursued a career in nutrition to combine her passions of food,health and physical act
17、ivity throughout her life. The field of nutrition is so big,she says. I found my place in teaching people how to cook and eat well.Attracted by media,specifically television,Henderiksmade regular on-air appearances and served as an editorial contributor for ABCs Good Morning America. From my first l
18、ocalTV appearance,I knew this was going to be the medium for me to share my knowledge and skills with a lot of people at one time,she says.As the host of the show Fresh to Frozen and Back,Henderiks uses her expertise as a registered dietitian(营养师)and chef to create recipes with fresh and simple ingr
19、edients,My audience are home cooks and families who want to improve nutrition at home,Henderikssays. I believe simplicity is key. The first step to healthier eating is to try to eat as close to nature as possible.Henderiks finds joy in cooking for family and friends, and also in volunteering and wor
20、king with nonprofit organizations. Beyond her TV show and volunteerwork, Henderiks does catering(酒席承办) and is a private chef. The positive feedback I receive is that organizations, TV shows and individuals all love my passion for cooking,she says. The lasting impressions and solid relationships spea
21、k for themselves.A true inspiration to fellow nutrition professionals and students, Henderiks presents thisencouraging advice, Follow your passion and never give up. Volunteer and give back as much as you can to organizations that mean something to you. Work very hard to be one of the goto experts i
22、n nutrition!24. What can we learn about Henderiks?A. She is pursuing a career in athletics.B. She dislikes sharing cooking knowledge.C. She enjoys spreading cooking skills on TV.D. She founded a new school to teach cooking.25. According to Henderiks,what is the first step to healthy eating?A. Eating
23、 natural food.B. Eating handmade food.C. Eating nutritious food.D. Eating expensive food.26. What does the underlined sentence in paragraph 4 show?A. Henderikss passion for cooking.B. Advantages of TV shows.C. Henderikss popularity.D. Deliciousness of food.27. Which of the following can best describ
24、e Henderiks?A. Serious and passive.B. Careful and reliable.C. Determined and controlled.D. Professional and passionate.CThe deep,dark sea is a surprising area. Down there,its normal to happen on unheard-of never-seen-before animals and their interesting behavior. Sometimes,sources for precious new m
25、edicines are collected-and many more are almost certainly waiting to be discovered.What marine scientists didnt expect to find.,however,was a three-foot-long tusk(长牙) from an extinct mammoth(猛犸象) about 10,000 feet beneath the ocean. Researchers collected the sample off the California coast in July 2
26、021. You start to expect the unexpected when exploring the deep sea, but Im still stunned that we came on the ancient tusk of a mam-moth,Steven Haddock, a marine scientist at Monterey Bay Aquarium Research Institute, said in a statement.Columbian mammoths, giant ice age mammals that stood some 14 fe
27、et tall, marched around what is now California as recently as some 11,000 years ago. Paleontologists(古生物学者) are still pulling their well-preserved bones out of tar in Los Angeles. How did a tusk find its way to the deep sea?Its unknown,and likely will remain unknown. But land-dwelling creatures are
28、sometimes washed out into deeper ocean regions,perhaps during great floods.The intense cold and pressure in the deep sea excellently preserved the tusk. The research team plans to examine the fossil carefully and even determine the long-dead creatures age. They suspect its over 100,000 years old.Thi
29、s deep-sea environment is different from those we have seen elsewhere,mammoth paleontologist Daniel Fisher said in a statement,noting that most mammoth finds in the ocean are in much shallower waters.We know so little about the deep ocean that pretty much anyone can find something new if they were d
30、oing something unique down there,Alan Leonardi,the director of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administrations Office of Ocean Exploration and Research,told Mashable last year.28. What made scientists feel unexpected about the deep sea?A. The sources for valuable medicines.B. The finding of an
31、ivory from a mammoth.C. There are many never-seen-before animals.D. There used to be a mammoth in the deep ocean.29. What does the underlined wordstunnedmean in paragraph2?A. Shocked.B. Interested.C. Devoted.D. Curious.30. Why was the tusk of the mammoth preserved well?A. Because there was no creatu
32、resdisturbance.B. Because of the effort made by the research team.C. Because of the extreme environment in the deep sea.D. Because the tusk had stayed under sea for a short time.31. What is the best title for the text?A. The research of the deep seaB. Scientists found a mammoth tusk in the deep seaC
33、. The importance of exploring the deep sea was interestingD. The meaning of finding a mammoth tusk in the deep seaDIn the near future, instead of going to your wardrobe (衣柜) to choose something to throw on for your next video call,you might turn to your virtual wardrobe to pick out a 3D digital dres
34、s to wear. At least,thats what a number of people in the fashion and tech spaceare relying on as more businesses look to the promise of digital fashion. Moreover,those virtual clothes wont just be for your video calls,but could eventually be worn all over the virtual world,and eventually,perhaps,vie
35、wed on your body in the real world through the Augmented Reality(AR)glasses.There are more and moresecond worldswhere you can express yourself. But there is probably an underestimation of the value being attached to individuals who want to expressthemselves in a virtual world with a virtual product,
36、through a virtual image,a marketing officer Robert said. As the field develops,there are two ways of using digital clotheswearing them yourself through AR and providing digital clothes for your virtual body.But why should we replace our physical clothes?Supporters say theres unlimited creative expre
37、ssion through digital clothes,which now look increasingly more elegant thanks to developments in3D and AR technology. Clothing represents an expression of a personality. It always exists in the physical world,and it will exist in the virtual world,said Simon Whitehouse,a designer.He explained,From t
38、he brand side,its incredibly profitable to sell clothes without producing physical clothes. Its reinventing an entire supply chain. Theres no water usage,theres very limited CO2 emission. There are no samples being sent out or returned. There areno show rooms,and theres no physical prototype(实物模型).3
39、2. What can you probably do in the near future according to paragraph 1?A. Open a virtual fashion clothing store.B. Design 3D digital clothes for yourself.C. Buy a bigger wardrobe for your bedroom.D. Wear virtual clothes made by digital technology.33. What can we infer from Simons words in paragraph
40、 3?A. AR technology will bring a challenge to people.B. Ones character will be seen in the virtual world.C. Digital clothes will be more convenient for people.D. Ones expression only can be seen in the physical world.34. What is Simons attitude to digital clothing?A. Approving.B. Doubtful.C. Unclear
41、.D. Grateful. 35. What is the text mainly about?A. The increase in AR glasses.B. The digital fashion in the future.C. The virtual body in digital clothes.D. AR glasses made by new technology.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处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。When we think of Antarctica,the first thin
42、g that comes to our mind is a picture of penguins and large areas covered with snow. Large amounts of white snow spreading over thou-sands of kilometers is a pretty good description of Antarctica. 36 Research and observations conducted over the past few years have led to the conclusion that the Anta
43、rctic Peninsulas snow is turning green. 37 These algae(藻), even though they are individually incapable of being seen by eyes,are visible from space. These algae produce colonies called algal blooms,which spread over large areas. 38 As a result,Antarctica is visible as many patches of green algae are
44、 on white snow from space. Aigae are green because of the presence of the pigment chlorophyll,which helps in photosynthesis(光合作用). Not just green though,red algae have also been found on Antarcticas snow,leaving the snow painted red. These green and red algae are not just present on the surface of t
45、he snow. 39 When the upper layer of snow melts,the algal bloom remains visible in the layers below.Scientists fear that such profound growth of algae can set off more global warming,causing even more snow to melt. To better understand that,we must consider that white snow reflects most of the sunlig
46、ht that falls on it. However,as the surface of the snow darkens,it absorbs more and reflects less of the sunlight, 40 This will cause warming of the surrounding area at a faster rate,melting more snow day by day.A. This is due to algal growth.B. But, that legendary snow is not completely white anymo
47、re.C. Sometimes, they can be present below the surface of the snow.D. The algae grow so quickly that they occupy great areas of the snow.E. The Antarctic is the area of the continent with the most vegetation.F. More sunlight implies more heat trapped on the surface of the Earth.G. Scientists are est
48、imating the area covered by these green snow algae.第三部分语言运用(共两节,满分30分)第一节(共15小题;每小题1分,满分15分)阅读下面短文,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。As a child,I was crazy about flying. I spent hours watching birds fly,noting how the angle of their 41 affected their flight. I would then waste tons of fresh printer p
49、aper,much to the disappointment of my parents,to 42 various wing types by constructing paper airplanes.One day,I decided to 43 . I built a plane out of a wooden clothes rack(衣架), with plastic bags as parachutes(降落伞). After being in the air for a second,the world came 44 around me as I fell onto the
50、bed with pieces of wood flying everywhere.As I grew older,my inner 45 to discover why produced a desire to solve problems,allowing my great 46 for flying to turn into a deep-seated love for engineering.I began to 47 myself academically,taking the hardest STEM classes offered. I also elected to parti
51、cipate in my schools engineering path. 48 ,I sought to solve problems that affect the real world. Inspired by the 49 crisis in India,I 50 a new purification sys-tem that can purify water more efficiently and cost-effectively than conventional plants.Working on the project,I saw the raw power of engi
52、neeringa(n) 51 idea gradually becoming reality. I was spending most of my days 52 the why behind things,while also discovering solutions to common problems.Thirteen years have passed since that first flight,and I have yet to 53 the difficulty of physical human flight. My five-year-old self would hav
53、e seen the crash as a huge 54 . But the great curiosity that I found in myself that day is still with me. It has continued to push me to challenge myself to 55 ever more complex problems,absorbed in the promise and applicability of engineering.41. A. eyesB. headsC. tailsD. wings42. A. take offB. tes
54、t outC. put onD. make up43. A. jumpB. singC. floatD. fly44. A. runningB. burningC. crashingD. living45. A. doubtsB. painC. driveD. conflicts46. A. passionB. sympathyC. patienceD. praise47. A. convinceB. challengeC. relaxD. behave48. A. By the wayB. Strange enoughC. In other wordsD. Most of all49. A.
55、 riverB. waterC. energyD. identity50. A. developedB. changedC. advocatedD. informed51. A. abstractB. basicC. absurdD. main52. A. rememberingB. transportingC. questioningD. seeking53. A. announceB. reserveC. overcomeD. register54. A. eruptionB. honourC. failureD. enterprise55. A. recordB. addressC. c
56、ollectD. accept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。With a world reputation of beautiful silk producing nation,Chinese clothing enjoys a time-honored culture. China was the first country in the world 56 (develop)silk weaving(编织). According to archaeologists,Chinese people 57 (star
57、t)weaving since Neolithic ages. 3,000 years ago,silk weaving was already significantly developed.In ancient China,peoples rank and social status could easily be figured out from their daily dressing,especially for the ordinary people and the upper class. Among the upper class,only the Emperor 58 (as
58、sign)the colour yellow. As for the ministers,generals and their 59 (wife),their uniforms were also restrictively regulated.Chinese clothing has many types and suits according to 60 (variety)occasions. We have traditional Zhongshan suit,Cheongsam(旗袍) and many other suits 61 (create)by ethnic minoriti
59、es(少数民族). Each type of the clothes has a unique way of making and sewing.Cheongsam is popular because it has simple lines and looks elegant, 62 it fits Chinese femalesfigures well. It is suitable 63 both young and elderly group. And it can either be long or short. Cheongsam is recognized around the
60、world, 64 has inspired many foreign adaptations. It is 65 (popular)worn in China as the wedding dress,traditionally in red.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,你的学校开展了一场关于高中学生自主学习(autonomous learning)的活动。请给你的美国朋友Alan写一封邮件分享此事,内容包括:1. 活动的主要内容(教授讲座、学生讨论等);2. 自己的收获和体会;3. 询问对方学校如何开展自主学习. 注意:1. 写作词数应为80左右;2
61、. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。Dear Alan,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。A GIFT FOR GRANDPASummer vacation was coming. Jack and his brother Berlin were filled with excitement as they thought of visiting their grandparents again.The big day came at last. After the happy family got rea
62、dy,they set out for the grandparentseagerly. On the way,the brothers were excitedly talking about the fun they had with grandparents.A little blue house with a tall white chimney finally appeared. Behind the property was the forest carrying their good memories with Grandpa. They arrived at the drive
63、way,at the end of which Grandma was waiting for them joyfully.Jack and Berlin each gave Grandma a big hug and then swept to the living room,shouting excitedly,Grandpa,we are back!Seeing his grandsons,Grandpa was wild with joy and tried to get up with all his strength from the chair but in vain. A he
64、lpless expression flashed on his face. Grandma explained that his health was declining rapidly and maybe couldnt stand up on his own forever. But Grandpa declared stubbornly(倔强地), Ican!Certainly,he was stuck in his boyish way. Mum and grandparents were happy to meet again after a long time. They sat
65、 together and chatted about what happened recently.The brothers were soon bored with adult conversation,went out and wandered into the forest. Tall trees stretched up to the heavens with large branches crossing each other,while young ones rose straight like soldiers. Grandpa was once a great explore
66、r full of wisdom. He could tell where the birds came from only by their calls and songs. The trees,birds,lizards, lots of bugs.How many merry moments they spent with Grandpa in the kingdom!But now Grandpa couldnt get up. This made them worried. Wed think out a way to cheer him up,Jack said. Grandpa
67、is a bird lover,and we can catch him a bird,Berlin suggested. But he hates birds being caged!Jack shook his head.Then a bright idea came to Jacks mind. Why not make a cane(拐杖)out of a young tree!注意:1. 续写词数应为150左右;2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。Berlin thought it was a good idea.Jack and Berlin handed the cane to Grandpa.