江苏省苏锡常镇四市2018届高三模拟考试(二)英语试卷

1、2018届江苏省苏锡常镇四市高三5月调研（二模）英语试题第一卷(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。录音内容结束后，你将有两分钟的时间将试卷上的各案转涂到答题卡上。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. How much will Jenny pay? A. 30 pounds. B. 35 pounds. C. 70 pounds. 2. What

2、 does the man want to do?A. Go to work on foot. B. Start work earlier than usual.C. Take exercise in the company. 3. What does the woman rally mean?A. The man should go on playing tennis. B. She will give the man some tips on tennis.C. The man has a good reason to quite tennis.4. What is the woman d

3、oing now?A. Drawing some money. B. Looking for a hospital. C. Asking the way. 5. What are the two speakers really talking about?A. Google. B. Love. C. Information.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，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段

4、对话或独白读两遍。听第6段材料，回答第6至7题。6. Why does the woman make a phone call?A. To confirm a reservation. B. To cancel a reservation. C. To make a reservation. 7. When does the hotel have a special offer?A. In January. B. In February. C. In March. 听第7段材料，回答第8 至9题。8. Whats the main reason the woman calls the man?

5、A. She invites him to go boating. B. She wants to borrow his car. C. She needs him to have her car repaired. 9. What will the woman confirm with the mar soon?A. Things he needs to bring. B. The specific time theyll set out. C. The person who will drive a car. 听第8段材料，回答第10 至12题。10. Whats the probable

6、 relationship between the two speakers?A. Friends. B. Strangers. C. Classmates. 11. Who will hold a piano party next Saturday night?A. The woman. B. The man. C. The mans students. 12. What do we know about the mans daughter?A. She grew up in Paris.B. She teaches art in New York University. C. She li

7、kes painting and playing the piano. 听第9段材料，回答第13 至16题。13. What are the two speakers mainly discussing?A. Calling a roommate. B. Visiting a friend of theirs. C. Studying for a test. 14. Why is the man in the TV studio?A. Hes taking a break from studying. B. He has already finished studying. C. Hes fi

8、nding information for his friend. 15. Why is the man surprised when the woman wants to study with him?A. Because she got a hundred on the last test. B. Because he thought she preferred to study alone. C. Because he told her that he had done poorly in the last test. 16. What is the probable reason fo

9、r the mans unwillingness to call Elizabeth?A. She is not one of his friends. B. He doesnt want to bother her so late at night. C. He would rather go over the problems by himself. 18听第10段材料，回答第17 至20题。17. Which of the following topics is NOT mentioned in this passage?A. Types of skin. B. Treatments o

10、f skin problems. C. Functions of skin. 18. What will happen to blood passages in the skin if a person gets too cold?A. They will become warm. B. They will become narrow. C. They will become wide.19. What do we know about the cause of skin problems? A. Its caused by eating chocolate.B. Its caused by

11、being nervous. C. It is still unknown to us. 20. How can mild cases of skin problems be generally treated?A. By taking drugs by mouth. B. By having skin operationC. By using medicines directly on the skin. 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)请认真阅读下面各题，从题中所给的A、B、C、D 四个选项中，选出最佳选项，并在答

12、题卡上将该项涂黑。21. What do you think of Steven Hawking?Well, despite his disabled body, he was a man of scientific nature, worthy of admiration. A. oneB. whoC. thatD. this22. Our city government is building more roads to the increasing number of cars. A. adjustB. acceptC. accelerateD. accommodate23. Peopl

13、e from across the world gathered in London to hear Big Bens last regular chime and some of them even cried, as if they a friends funeral. A. attendedB. have attendedC. were attendingD. would attend24. This week some top scientists, including some Nobel Prize winners, gave their vision of the world w

14、ould look in 2056, from gas-powered cars to health advance. A. howB. whichC. whereD what25. An app that rewards students for time away from their phones is being released in the UK.A. spendingB. spentC. to spendD. spend26. You see, my watch 10 minutes a day, and that was why I was always late these

15、days. A. winsB. gainsC. leavesD. loses27. The trouble with the global warming debate is that it has become a moral problem its really an engineering one. A. untilB. becauseC. whenD. where28. There have been a lot of single case reports teenagers or young adults are bullied on social media and they e

16、nd up committing suicide. A. whichB. whoseC. whereD. when29. Its reported that in many countries there are rescue centers for girls who are forced into early marriages, and boys who to look after farm animals.A. drop inB. drop awayC. drop offD. drop out30. About 10 bike-sharing companies have gone b

17、roke since last September, failing to return deposits to users and their deserted bicycles crowding sidewalks.A. some of whichB. some of themC. of which someD. which of them31. Nearby, Mrs. White, stretching out cautiously to collect her costly jewels. A. standing on a wooden box wasB. was standing

18、on a wooden boxC. on a wooden box was standingD. was on a wooden box standing32. I cant believe it. Tom failed the test again!He would not be So upset now your advice. A. would he followB. should he followC. did he followD. had he followed33. Does Jack still hang about every day?No, he has mended hi

19、s ways. After his father died, he set his hand to his business and has already put it .A. in orderB. in chaosC. in effectD. in store34. Its so cold here! Why havent you turned on your air-conditioner?Well, it turn on.A. shouldntB. cantC. wontD. shant35. There will be no going back to the world befor

20、e the smartphone revolution. , but we can surely find ways to enjoy the benefits. A. You must be jokingB. Thats for sureC. Thats all rightD. Its better than nothing第二节：完形填空(共20个小题，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 和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。If the law punished addiction, we would all be

21、 in prison because we are addicted to our phones.Were hopelessly 36 by them, helplessly devoted to them. Our hands and minds are 37: texting, tweeting, liking, emailing, sharing. We find ourselves 38 stimulated(刺激).My iPhone is the last thing I look at when I go to bed and the first thing I look at

22、when I 39. When its not there I feel its 40 like an amputee(被截肢者) still feeling a(n) 41 leg. It is my entry to culture and fun. I love it. You love yours.But the comment on this enormous 42 in our behavior has been completely 43. The central claim is that technology make us 44 what we already know a

23、bout life, and it 45 us developing fully independent selves. And the quality of human relationships is said to have 46. Parents are distracted by work emails at the dinner table and in the playground; children cry for 47 until they finally get an iPad for Christmas. Gatherings of old friends cant do

24、 a couple of hours 48 checking their Gmail every 10 minutes. Technology sucks the life out of us, and takes our souls in 49 for the convenience of not having to learn how to read maps properly. I simply do not 50 the idea that we arent fully whole due to our phones, just because we can talk to our f

25、riends whenever we want, without any 51 for the limitations that space and 52 used to set on us. This helps us to get 53. It doesnt set us apart.54 we will film. We will photograph. We will edit. We will 55, like, love and envy. Finally, in our own strange way, we will control our heavily doctored l

26、ives. 36. A. surprisedB. DistractedC. FrightenedD. punished37. A. lostB. VacantC. occupied D. awkward.38. A. commonlyB. ConstantlyC. UsuallyD. Ordinarily39. A. get homeB. have dinnerC. wake upD. go out40. A. referenceB. ConfidenceC. AbsenceD. appearance41. A. healthyB. RemainingC. artificialD. missi

27、ng. 42. A. consequenceB. interestC. challengeD. shift43. A. changeableB. NegativeC. ConsistentD. inspiring44. A. rebuildB. reviewC. forgives D. forget45. A. preventsB. keepsC. suggestsD. Finds46. A. benefitedB. balancedC. sufferedD. improved47. A. happinessB. disciplineC. attentionD. freedom48. A. a

28、fterB. uponC. by D. without49. A. requestB. exchangeC. preparationD. search50. A. buyB. knowC. haveD. refuse51. A. anxietyB. considerationC. demandD. eagerness52. A. chanceB. timeC. energyD. effort53. A. strongerB. smarterC. greaterD. closer54. A. ThereforeB. HoweverC. MoreoverD. Meanwhile55. A. pub

29、lishB. ignoreC. shareD. delete第三部分: 阅读理解(共两节，满分35分)第一节：(共10个小题; 每小题2.5分，满分25分)请认真阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C 和D 四个选项中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。ASecond-Hand FindsIts hard to know what is worth buying at a garage sale. These can be of great value. LARGE FURNITUREThe key to buying big items is to wait until the end o

30、f the day. By then, the sellers are wondering how they are going to get that huge sofa back into the house. PLASTIC AND WOODEN TOYSMany old-fashioned wooden toys are solid enough to be passed from generation to generation. Clean wooden and plastic toys with a mixture of bleach (漂白剂) or vinegar and h

31、ot water. But stay clear of stuffed animals, which are always hard to clean.BICYCLES AND SCOOTERSBikes can be a great find, but its important to take them for a test drive before you buy. With scooters, if the frame is solid, you can often replace missing or worn parts (handlebar covers, brakes. whe

32、els) for much less than the cost of new ones. BABY GEARNew parents want to get rid of out-grown baby swings, high chairs and strollers as soon as possible, making them a garage-sale staple. In case of future recalls, s make sure the model number is still visible. Dont buy: second-hand car Seats ( th

33、e structure could have suffered from damage) and drop-side cribs(落地式婴儿床).56. What can we learn from the passage?A. Sofa sellers are always confused how they can sell their items out.B. If the frame of the bike is solid, we can often replace anything missing or worn.C. Stuffed animals are not recomme

34、nded for they are always difficult to clean. D. Car seats and drop-side cribs are always out-of-date and unfashionable. 57. How does the writer recommend finds to buyers?A. By introducing characteristics of items. B. By offering detailed descriptions. C. By telling different stories of the items. D.

35、 By comparing items with others. BFun is hard 10 have. Fun is a rare jewel.Somewhere along the line people got the modem idea that fur was there for the asking, that people deserved fun, that if we didnt have a little fun every day, we would turn into puritans (清教徒)，“Was it fun?” became the question

36、 that overshadowed all other questions. When the pleasure got to be the main thing, the fun fetish (迷恋) was sure to follow. Everything was supposed to be fun. If it wasnt fun, then we were going to make it fun, or else. Think of all the things that got the reputation of being fun. Family outings wer

37、e supposed to be fun. Education was supposed to be fun. Work was supposed to be fun. Walt Disney, church and staying fit were supposed to be fun. Fun got to be such a big thing that everybody started to look for more and more thrilling ways to supply it. One way was to step up the level of danger So

38、 that you could be sure that, no matter what, you would manage to have a little fun.Big occasions were supposed to be fun, such as Christmas, Thanksgiving and Easter. But we ended up going through every Big Event we ever celebrated, waiting for the fun to start. So I should tell you just in case you

39、re worried about your fun capacity while you are sitting around waiting for the fun to start, that not much is. I dont mean to put a damper on things. I just mean we ought to treat fun reverently. It is a mystery. It cannot be caught like a virus. It cannot be trapped like an animal. When fun comes

40、in on little dancing feet, we probably wont be expecting it. In fact, I bet it comes when were doing our duty, our job. I remember one day, long ago, on which I had an especially good time. Pam Davis and I, aged 12, walked into a store that morning to buy some candy. She got her Bit-O-Honey. I got m

41、y malted milk balls, chocolate stars. Then we started back to her house. It was a long way to Pams house but every time we got weary, Pam would put her hand over her eyes, scan the horizon like a sailor and say, “We ought to reach home by nightfall,” at which point the two of us would laugh until we

42、 thought we couldnt stand it another minute. Then after we got calm, shed say it again. You should have been there. It was the kind of day and friendship and occasion that made me deeply regretful that I had to grow up.It is fun. 58. What does the author mainly want to talk about in this passage?A.

43、The definition of fun. B. The importance of fun. C. The best way to find fun. D. The common occasions to find fun. 59. When the author tells us to “treat fun reverently”, she is encouraging us to . A. look forward to having funB. show great respect for funC. have fun less frequentlyD. teach others h

44、ow to have fun660. Who would benefit most from the article?A. Those who have great fun in big occasions.B. Those who prefer friendship to having fun.C. Those who are worried about not having fun.D. Those who regret having grown up. CAn eclipse happens when one heavenly body such as a moon or planet

45、passes into the shadow of another heavenly body. There are two types of eclipses on Earth: lunar eclipses and solar eclipses. The moon orbits Earth and, at the same time, Earth orbits the sun. Sometimes Earth moves between the sun and the moon. When this happens, Earth blocks the light from the sun.

46、 This is an eclipse of the moona lunar eclipse. A lunar eclipse can occur only when the moon is full and can be seen from Earth at night. There are two types of lunar eclipses: total lunar eclipses and partial lunar eclipses. A total lunar eclipse occurs when the moon and the sun are on exact opposi

47、te sides of Earth. The moon is in Earths shadow and the sunlight passes through Earths atmosphere, which causes Earths atmosphere to filter or block out most of the blue light. However, a partial lunar eclipse happens when only a part of the moon enters Earths shadow. What people see from Earth duri

48、ng a partial lunar eclipse depends on how the sun, Earth and moon are lined up. A lunar eclipse usually lasts for a few hours. At least two partial lunar eclipses happen every year, but total lunar eclipses are rare. It is safe to look directly at a lunar eclipse although a pair of binoculars can ce

49、rtainly help the viewer appreciate the beauty of this phenomenon. Sometimes when the moon orbits Earth, it moves between the sun and Earth. When this happens, the moon blocks the light of the sun from reaching Earth. This causes an eclipse of the sun, or solar eclipse. During a solar eclipse, the mo

50、on casts a shadow onto Earth. There are three types of solar eclipses: total solar eclipses, partial solar eclipses and annular eclipses(日环食). During a solar eclipse, the moon casts two shadows on Earth. Solar eclipses happen once every 18 months. Unlike lunar eclipses, solar eclipses only last for

51、a few minutesScientists use solar eclipses as an opportunity to study the suns corona(日冕). The corona is the suns top layer. During an annular eclipse, NASA (the U. S. space agency) uses ground and space instruments to view the corona when the moon blocks the suns glare. The sudden blocking of the s

52、un during an eclipse reduces the light and changes the temperature on the ground. This creates conditions that can affect local weather and animal behavior. Its important to never look directly at the sunit can permanently damage your eyes! Solar radiation that occurs during an eclipse of the Sun ca

53、n cause a form of burns of ones eyes known as eclipse blindness. In fact, the only way to safely view a solar eclipse is by using specially-designed equipment.61. What can we know about “a lunar eclipse”?A. I may create conditions that can affect local weather and animal behavior. B. It can be seen

54、when the moon and the sun are on exact opposite sides of Earth. C. It usually happens once every 18 months and only lasts for a few minutes each time.D. It happens when the moon blocks the light from the sun, which causes the moon to shine. 62. Which of the following cam replace the underlined word

55、“glare”? A. heatB. shadow C. shineD. radiation63. It can be inferred from the passage that .A. people will experience a temperature drop when lunar eclipses happenB. eclipses are the result of the shadow cast by the moon onto EarthC. total lunar eclipses are more difficult to observe than other type

56、s of lunar eclipsesD. there can be eclipses even if the three heavenly bodies are not exactly lined up64. Why is it safer to watch a lunar eclipse than a solar eclipse?A. Because moonlight is not as strong as sunlight. B. Because a lunar eclipse lasts longer than a solar eclipse.C. Because special e

57、quipment can be employed to view a lunar eclipse. D. Because a lunar eclipse has much more steady light than solar eclipse.DThe eyeliner makes the dark circles less pronounced. The lipstick hides the trembling. The ponytail (马尾辫) masks missing patches of hair. I might look a bit thinner, but everyone will ask about my new diet. One hour of preparation and I look like myself. One hour out of 24. Sometimes I wonder if its worth itwasting a twenty-four