1、12015-2016 学年度苏锡常镇四市高三教学情况调研（一）英 语 2016 年 3 月注意：本试卷分第一卷（选择题）和第二卷（非选择题）两部分。答案全部做在答题卡上。总分为120 分。考试时间 120 分钟。第一卷 （选择题，共 85 分）第一部分：听力(共两节，满分 20 分)做题时，先将答案标在试卷上。听力录音部分结束后，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 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，你有 10 秒钟的时间来回答有关小题
2、和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。1. What are the speakers going to do? A. Pay for the taxi. B. Drink water. C. Sing songs.2. What is the man looking for now?A. His own iPad. B. His wifes mobile phone. C. His mobile phone. 3. When does the first flight arrive in Beijing?A. 5:38 am. B. 7:58 am. C. 8:00 am.4. What is
3、the woman probably? A. A teacher. B. A job adviser. C. An officer. 5. What is Mike doing now?A. He is meeting friends. B. He is coming here. C. Not clear. 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
4、 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 。听第六段对话，回答第 6 和第 7 两个小题。6. Why does Victor sound angry? A. Laura doesnt come on time.B. Laura doesnt understand him.C. Laura wont wait for him.7. What will Laura probably do? A. Try on s
5、ome new dresses. B. Wait outside with Victor. C. Read the bulletin board.2听第七段对话，回答第 8 至第 10 三个小题。8. What makes Jane happy? A. The good results in the exam.B. The ending of the term. C. The camping with friends.9. What is true about Steve?A. He will work for some money.B. He likes doing part-time jo
6、bs. C. He hasnt made up his mind.10. What is the probable relationship of the two speakers?A. Classmates. B. Teacher and student. C. Lovers. 听第八段对话，回答第 11 至第 13 三个小题。11Where are the two speakers?A. At a restaurant. B. At home. C. In an Indian family.12. Why is the man excited?A. Because the woman in
7、vites him to dinner.B. Because he is eager to taste Indian food.C. Because he is going to have some mutton.13. What will the woman eat at last?A. Chicken, lamb and bread. B. Fish, bread and rice. C. Mutton, rice and bread. 听第九段对话，回答第 14 至第 16 三个小题。14. Why does the man go to see the woman?A. To ask f
8、or her help. B. To ask for a talk. C. To ask for an ID number.15. What is the mans telephone number?A. 3387265. B. 6387765. C. 6387235.16. Where does this conversation most probably happen?A. In the womans office. B. At the mans dormitory. C. Outside Mr. Glass office. 听第十段独白，回答第 17 至第 20 四个小题。17. Wh
9、at was the weather like in the north of China the day before yesterday?A. Snowy. B. Smoggy. C. Rainy.18. What was yesterdays weather warning level?A. Red. B. Orange. C. Yellow.19. Which of the following is true according to the passage?A. Snow and rain have already brought an end to the heavy smog.B
10、. Recently Beijing has gone through two red alerts for smog. C. Beijings PM 2.5 levels became worse in 2015. 320. What is the passage mainly talking about?A. The weather condition in Beijing.B. The weather forecast in northern China.C. The pollution situation in northern China.第二部分：英语知识运用（共两节，满分 35
11、分）第一节：单项填空 （共 15 小题；每小题 1 分，满分 15 分）请阅读下面各题, 从题中所给的 A、B、C、D 四个选项中, 选出最佳选项, 并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。21. If you chase two rabbits, as a saying goes, _ will lose both of them.A. in which case you B. and you C. which D. you 22. As a common sense, childrens involvement in social activities, athletics and hobbies _ j
12、ust as important as academic achievement.A. is B. are C. was D. were23. Many young people are only ready to chat via the Internet, but somewhat _ to communicate face to face.A. desperate B. reluctant C. voluntary D. anxious 24. We shall hardly please everyone, nor is it necessary that we _.A. need B
13、. should C. can D. may25. Whatever the relationship, try to _ to each person all your kindness and understanding.A. appeal B. cater C. extend D. attach26. There is always some obstacle in the way, something _ before we realize the real goal of education. A. to be got through B. got through C. gettin
14、g through D. having been got through 27. I could have finished my self-reflection last weekend, but the math classes and exercises _ all my spare time. A. take up B. had taken up C. took up D. had been taking up28. Where are you living now?Ive moved to _ you know my grandpa once lived.A. which B. th
15、at C. where D. what29. _ on mobile phones for storing information that people are unable to remember basic things.A. Such is the dependence B. Such dependence does C. So they are dependent D. So do they depend 30. Youth is a period of our life _ we see no limit to our hopes and wishes.A. where B. th
16、at C. what D. when 31. The _ of severe punishments plays a major role in the growing road safety problem.A. presence B. absence C. existence D. evidence32. She felt totally hopeless about the future _ one day she learned about a charity which provided microloan to women to start business.4A. until B
17、. once C. unless D. when33. _ tourism, Ohio is a place full of natural beauty and many vacation spots worth visiting. A. On top of B. In terms of C. In spite of D. On account of34. The threat of air pollution is real and we shouldnt _ responsibility to fight it.A. hand over B. shrink from C. pull ov
18、er D. arise from 35. Ive got to line up at the restaurant for a meal._? You can order food at ele.me on your phone. A. How come B. About what C. Why not D. Why bother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, 并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。There was a handful of common clay in th
19、e river bank. But it had 36 thoughts of its own value, and wonderful dreams of the great place it was to 37 in the world when the time came for its virtues to be 38 .One day the clay was carried far away in a cart 39 a stony road. But it was not 40 , for it said to itself: “This is necessary. The pa
20、th to glory is always 41 . Now I am on my way to play a great part in the world.”But the hard journey was 42 , compared with the suffering after it. The clay was put into a container and mixed and beaten. It seemed almost 43 . But there was 44 in the thought that something very noble was 45 coming o
21、ut of all this trouble. The clay felt sure that, if it could only wait long enough, a wonderful reward was 46 for it.Then it was put upon a 47 turning wheel, and turned around until it seemed as if it must fly into a thousand pieces. A strange power pressed and molded it, and through all the dizzine
22、ss and pain it felt that it was taking a new 48 .Then an unknown hand put it into an oven, and 49 fires were burning about it. But the clay held itself together, in the confidence of a great future. At last the baking was finished. The clay was 50 upon a board，in the cool air. The suffering was pass
23、ed. The reward was at hand.Then the clay saw the reward of all its 51 and pain, a common flower-pot, straight and ugly. It felt that it was not 52 for a kings house, nor for a palace of art. Many days it passed in 53 . But presently it was set in a greenhouse, where the sunlight fell warm upon it, a
24、nd day by day as it waited, something was changing within it a new hope. Still it was 54 , not knowing what the new hope meant. But one day the clay was carried into a great church. All the people looked towards it because it carried a royal lily as white as snow, which was 55 in its heart. Now it k
25、new what the hope is! Then the clay was content, because, though an earthen pot, it held so great a treasure.536. A. deep B. high C. blind D. free37. A. need B. name C. know D. fill38. A. discovered B. developed C. praised D. obtained39. A. in B. over C. across D. through40. A. satisfied B. thrilled
26、 C. discouraged D. confused41. A. correct B. narrow C. rough D. straight42. A. anything B. everything C. something D. nothing43. A. unbearable B. unconvincing C. unavoidable D. unaccustomed44. A. anxiety B. comfort C. sympathy D. despair45. A. possibly B. certainly C. immediately D. easily46. A. in
27、use B. in time C. in store D. in need47. A. swiftly B. steadily C. gently D. slowly48. A. place B. direction C. function D. form49. A. dangerous B. evil C. fierce D. destructive50. A. set down B. set out C. set about D. set off51. A. value B. patience C. trust D. complaint 52. A. intended B. qualifi
28、ed C. allowed D. presented53. A. peace B. passion C. depression D. harmony54. A. conscious B. optimistic C. innocent D. ignorant55. A. mixed B. fixed C. rooted D. buried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, 并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。AHow do you choose between similar p
29、ostgraduate courses?After graduating from an undergraduate(本科) course, you could move on to postgraduate study. This might be the ideal investment in reaching the career you want either strengthening your knowledge and skills, or taking on a new direction. How do you choose the right postgraduate co
30、urse? First, decide on the following: subject matter length if its taught or research-based if its full- or part-time If youre clear about those decisions, and youve checked the entry requirements, the differences between similar courses may be in the four areas below.6Which course is most helpful t
31、o your career aspirations? What are the employment levels of previous postgraduates? Which course has the strongest connections to employers? What is the reputation of the course among employers? How is the course organized and assessed? How is the course divided? Do you need to pass all parts of it
32、 equally? Is the course exam-based, continually assessed, or both?Who are the tutors and are they experts in areas you want to learn about? How well recognised are the academic staff in their fields? How much research have they published? Are their theories significant? Use university open days to r
33、esearch your postgraduate options. Theyre a great opportunity to meet and question academic staff directly. How is the course ranked within league tables? League tables rate courses mostly within broad subject bands including undergraduate degrees and postgraduate qualifications for example, you can
34、 search to see who is best for architecture. Make sure you check the sources of league tables as they can be prejudiced. The Guardian, The Times and The Complete University Guide are some of the more reasonable places to look.56. Which is NOT recommended by the author to consider in choosing the rig
35、ht course?A. your personal conditions B. the popularity of the course itselfC. the structure of the course D. the rankings of the academic staff 57. What is an undergraduate student encouraged to do?A. Take on a different course for postgraduate study.B. Choose a course with lower difficulty in its
36、assessment.C. Go to the university for a face-to-face investigation before decision. D. Consult newspapers of all levels for unprejudiced information. BThe splendid aurora light displays that appear in Earths atmosphere around the north and south magnetic(磁的) poles were once mysterious phenomena. No
37、w, scientists have data from satellites and ground-based observations from which we know that the aurora brilliance is a massive electrical discharge similar to that occurring in a neon sign.To understand the cause of auroras, first picture the Earth enclosed by its magnetosphere(磁层), a huge region
38、created by the Earths magnetic field. Outside the magnetosphere, rushing toward the earth is the solar wind, a speedily moving body of ionized(离子化的) gases with its own magnetic field. Charged 7particles(粒子) in this solar wind speed earthward along the solar winds magnetic lines of force. The Earths
39、magnetosphere is a barrier to the solar winds, and forces the charged particles of the solar wind to flow around the magnetosphere itself. But in the polar regions, the magnetic lines of force of the Earth and of the solar wind gather together. Here many of the solar winds charged particles break th
40、rough the magnetosphere and enter Earths magnetic field. They then rush back and forth between the Earths magnetic poles very rapidly and ionize and excite the atoms of the upper atmosphere of the Earth, causing them to produce aurora radiations of visible light.The colors of an aurora depend on the
41、 atoms producing them. The leading greenish-white light comes from low energy excitation of oxygen atoms. During huge magnetic storms oxygen atoms also undergo high energy excitation and produce pink light. Excited nitrogen(氮 ) atoms contribute bands of color varying from blue to violet. Viewed from
42、 outer space, auroras can be seen as dimly shining belts wrapped around each of the Earths magnetic poles. Each aurora hangs like a curtain of light stretching over the polar regions and into the higher latitudes. When the solar flares(闪光) that result in magnetic storms and aurora activity are very
43、strong, aurora displays may extend as far as the southern regions of the United States.58. What is it that directly gives off aurora light?A. the Earths magnetic field B. the solar winds magnetic fieldC. the Earths ionized particles D. the solar winds charged particles59. What does the third paragra
44、ph mainly discuss?A. The appearance of auroras around the Earths poles. B. The periodic change in the display of auroras.C. The factors that cause the variety of colors in auroras.D. The covering area of auroras based on their colors. 60. What can we infer from the passage?A. The magnetosphere incre
45、ases the speed of particles from the solar wind.B. The color of greenish-white appears least frequently in an aurora display.C. Earths magnetic field contributes to the variety and difference of auroras colors.D. The strength of the solar flares has a positive effect on the extending distance of aur
46、ora. CWith these increased pressures and difficulty in ensuring a graduate job, more people are turning to recruitment(招聘) agencies for help. Luke Harper wrote for the Independent warning students to be cautious when using graduate recruitment agencies in their job hunt. The articles main argument a
47、gainst graduate recruitment agencies is that they are looking to sign people up to the agency and harvest data, without having any real intention to personally find them a job. The fundamental problem with this approach is a basic misunderstanding of how the recruitment sector works. One of the more
48、 common ways is that recruitment agencies aim to find you a job to secure a fee 8from their clients. Recruitment agencies operate as a business, not a careers service and are not expected to find you a job while you wait around. There is no denying that amongst the recruitment agencies, there are so
49、me CV(简历) hungry, cut and shut agencies that are uninterested in the candidates they have on their books. However, nowadays these are in the minority and dont tend to last very long. Paul Farrer, Chief Executive of a leading recruitment agency is worried that a few bad apples are ruining the reputation of what is an excellent sector. Farrer said “The trouble with such an imbalanced and misleading article is
