江苏省2022年上学期扬州市高三期初英语学情调研试题.docx

1、江苏省2022年上学期扬州市高三期初英语学情调研试题 2022.22第二部分 阅读理解（共二节，满分50分）第一节（共15小题；每小题2.5分，满分37.5分）阅读下面短文，从短文后所给各题的四个选项A、B、C、D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。AThe Dezeen x Samsung Out of the Box Competition is a global contest that challenges contestants(参赛者）to design innovative objects for the home that can be made by r

2、epurposing cardboard packaging.Its inspired by Samsungs Eco-Packaging,in which some of its televisions are shipped to customers.Judging criteriaEntries will be judged on how original the idea is,how visually appealing the object is and how useful it would be in the home.Who can enterThe competition

3、is free to enter for anyone over 18 around the world.Entries from individuals and teams will both be accepted.How to enterContestants will need to submit their entry via the form down-loadable here: following information should be included in the form:the name of the design,a description of its conc

4、ept(maximum 300 words),one to ten images showing the object in use in the home.A video or animation(动画） displaying the design and its assembly(组装）is optional.Closing dateAll entries must be received by 23:59 BST on October 29,2022.Shortlist(入围名单）and finalistsIn November 2022,Dezeen and Samsung will

5、select a shortlist of the best designs,which will be published on the Dezeen website.In December 2022,five finalists will then be exhibited at IFA Berlin, one of the worlds largest trade fairs for consumer electronics.Entrants behind the top five designs will be invited to attend the IFA to present

6、their designs to an English-speaking jury.Winners and prizesThe competition is awarding$20,000 in total prize money,which will be divided among the top five finalists.The overall winner will receive a top prize of$10,000.21.Which of the following is NOT a criterion for deciding who takes first place

7、 in the Samsung Out of the Box Competition?A.Cost B.Function C.Creativity D.Appearance22.Lily,who decides to enter the Competition,will have to submit all the following informationEXCEPT FORA. B. C. D. 23.Which of the following statements is true?A.Each of the finalists will receive a prize of$4,000

8、.B.The overall winner will have a chance to visit Samsung.C.The best designs will be published on the Dezeen website.D.The finalists will represent their designs at IFA in their native languages.BBlue sheep,native to the Himalayas,lends its name to a small handicraft(手工艺）shop indowntown Chengdu.Rach

9、ael Pinniger from the U.K.opened the store,which offers a wide range of handmade items,in 2022.All of them were made by people with disabilities or serious diseases in remote areas in China.The 75-year-old woman was formerly a medical practitioner(执业医师）。Before settling down in Chengdu 10 years ago,R

10、achael had spent more than 40 years working in 15 different countries in Asia and Africa,providing medical services and training local physicians.While living in the Tibet Autonomous Region,she found that many patients were too poor to have their illnesses treated.While many of them were skilled in

11、making traditional crafts,they had no market for their handmade items.For these people,the most important thing is to help them integrate(融入）into society, Rachael thought.Thats not necessarily something the government can do.Its up to all of us to give them a sense of confidence and self-respect.Tha

12、t inspired Rachael to open a store to help these disadvantaged people bring their crafts to the market so that they could make money and receive effective treatment.She spent nearly all of her life savings collecting items from them and making other necessary preparations.More than 700 people have b

13、enefited from Rachaels initiative(融入），although she has to battle for years to make ends meet with the very limited market,which remains her biggest challenge. Despite financial pressures,she has continued to expand her market by encouraging her overseas friends to buy the products as home decoration

14、s or gifts.She collects feedback from customers and gives the craftsmen suggestions on how to improve their items.To help them pick up professional skills,Rachael also invites them to participate in training courses.As a world traveler,Rachael has no plans for her next destination.At the moment,she

15、will continue to try her best to keep the shop afloat to help more people get through their hard times.“Mother Teresas words,I cannot change the world,but I can change the world of one person,have always been my motto.Anytime we can help one person;it makes life worthwhile,even if it is not the worl

16、d,”she said.24.Which of the following statements about Rachael Pinniger is TRUE?A.She left her home country in her twenties.B.She had to borrow money to open Blue Sheep.C.She had settled down in China before retirement.D.She always dreamed of running her own business in China.25.What is special abou

17、t Rachaels shop in Chengdu?A.It was co-founded by seriously ill patients.B.It provides effective treatment for the disabled.C.It sells products made by the disadvantaged.D.It provides customers with craft-making training.26.Rachael is still struggling to_.A.expand into the overseas marketB.balance t

18、he budget for Blue SheepC.involve more craftsmen in her initiativeD.obtain immediate feedback from customers27.According to the article,the establishment of Blue Sheep.A.preserves Chinese traditional handicraftsB.calls on people to respect the disadvantagedC.provides help for people in need of socia

19、l integrationD.removes the need for government aid to the disadvantagedCA ten-year-old sperm whale(抹香鲸）was found dead on a beach in Scotland.A necropsy(尸检） revealed that nearly 100 kilograms of plastic and other trash had formed clumps(硬块）in its digestive system.The tragedy quickly made headlines.Wh

20、y would a top predator in the ocean eat gloves,rope, and plastic cups?Conventional wisdom suggests that marine animals eat plastic because it is there and they dont know any better.It is true that plastic may smell like food to some of them.But that doesnt explain why only certain types of whales-de

21、ep-diving toothed whales,such as sperm whales and pilot whales-turn up dead on beaches with stomachs full of plastic.Its possible,says Savoca,that plastic trash sounds like food to toothed whales.These specieshunt deep in the ocean,sometimes nearly 500 meters below the surface,where its pitch black(

22、漆黑）。 They use echolocation(回声定位）to hunt for food,typically squid(乌贼）。By contrast,baleen whales(须鲸），including humpbacks and blue whales,have natural filters(过滤器）for their food.Baleen,the brush-like filter-feeding system they have in place of teeth,as well as their narrow throats,keeping them from swa

23、llowing anything much larger than the krill(磷虾群）that forms the basis of their diet.That could help explain why baleen whales are not ending up with plastic filled stomachs.Fifty years ago,there was almost no plastic in the ocean.The lifespan of a large whale can betwice that long.In the lifetime of

24、a single whale,we went from an ocean with no plastic to hundreds of thousands of tons of it.Plastic comes on top of other factors affecting life in the ocean-climate change,overfishing,shipping traffic,and noise pollution.its a real shame because their lives are challenging enough even without the a

25、dditional pressure we put onto them,says Savoca.28.What does Paragraph 2 mainly talk about?A.That plastic smells like food to toothed whales.B.That marine animals started to eat plastic decades ago.C.That a number of toothed whales are found dead on beaches every year.D.That conventional wisdom abou

26、t why marine animals eat plastic doesnt apply to all whales.29.Which of the following statements DOESNT explain why toothed whales are more easily harmed by plastic pollution than baleen whales?A.They dont feed on krill.B.They live in the dark depths of the ocean.C.They are not born with brush-like

27、filter-feeding systems.D.They dont determine the location of their food with their eyes.30.What does the author want to emphasize in the last paragraph?A.Whales have a longer lifespan than humans.B.Plastic has a negative effect on climate change.C.Great changes have taken place in the ocean in the p

28、ast 50 years.D.Plastic pollution has worsened already serious issues affecting marine life.31.Which of the following would be the best title for the text?A.Different diets,different fatesB.Silent killers in the oceanC.Plastic trash in-the oceanD.Saving whalesDHit Pause on GONE WITH THE WINDCongratul

29、ations to WarnerMedia on the launch of HBO Max.As an HBO subscriber,I amexcited about the width of programs and films offered on the platform.While I am sure the streaming service will continue to improve with time:Please consider removing Gone With the Wind from your library of films.As a filmmaker

30、,I get that movies are often brief descriptions of moments in history.They reflect not only the attitudes and opinions of those involved in their creation,but also those of the present culture.As such,even the most well-intentioned films can fall short in how they representmarginalized(边缘化的）communit

31、ies.Gone With the Wind,however,has its own unique problem.It does not justfall shortwith regard to representation.It is a film that glorifies(美化）the American South during the Civil War.It is a film that,when it is not ignoring the horrors of slavery,pauses only to continue some of the most painful s

32、tereotypes(刻板印象）of people of colour.It is a film that romanticizes the Confederacy in a way that continues to give legitimacy(合法性）to the notion that the secessionist movement(分离运动）is something better or more noble than what it was.And it continues to give cover to those who falsely claim that clingi

33、ng to the traditional imagine of the plantation era is a matter ofheritage,not hate.Let me be clear:I would just ask,after a period of time has passed,that the film be re-introduced to the HBO Max platform along with other films that give a complete picture of what slavery and the Confederacy truly

34、were.Or,perhaps it could be paired with conversations about narratives and why it is important to have many voices sharing stories from different perspectives rather than merely those strengthening the views of the present culture.Currently,there is not even a warning before the film.I know taking d

35、own a film-particularly a classic Hollywood film-seems like a big request.But it is not nearly as big a demand as when your children ask whether they can join protests in the streets against racism,or when they come to you wanting to know what you did to make the world a better place.I plan on keepi

36、ng my subscription to HBO Max.But I hope that those in decision-makingpositions at WarnerMedia can understand how painful it is to scroll through the platforms library and see it promote one film in particular that has helped to continue the racism that is causing angry and sad Americans to take to

37、the streets.32.Which of the following statements about HBO Max is NOT true?A.It was a newly launched streaming platform.B.It is free to all internet users in the United States.C.It is a streaming platform supported by WarnerMedia.D.It features a wide range of TV programs and hit films.33.According t

38、o the author,the main problem with Gone With the Wind lies in the fact that the filmA.ignores the issue of slavery to a large degreeB.shows hate crimes in 19th-century AmericaC.tells the dark history of the American Civil WarD.questions the legitimacy of the secessionist movement34.What does the und

39、erlined wordnarrativesin Paragraph 4 mean?A.Cultures B.Pictures C.Stories D.Events35.According to the author,Gone With the Wind could be reintroduced to the platform if.A.more children join protest against racismB.warnings are issued before the movieC.more films about marginalized communities are av

40、ailableD.different voices about the films plot are heard by the public第二节 七选五（共5小题；每小题2.5分，满分12.5分）根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。Mind YourQs”Both IQ and EQ are considered important to our career success.36 Enter adaptability quotient(AQ),a subjective set of qualities loosely defined as th

41、e ability to thrive(提高） in an environment of fast and frequent change.Every profession will require adaptability and flexibility.Say you are an accountant.Your IQ gets you through the examinations to become qualified.Your EQ helps your connect with an interviewer,land a job,and develop relationships

42、 with clients and colleagues.37All three quotients are somewhat complementary,since they all help you solve problems and therefore adapt.An ideal candidate possesses all three,but not everyone does.38 While there is no definite method of measuring adaptability like an IQ test,companies are changing

43、their recruitment(招聘）processes to help identify people who may be high in it.Natalie Fratto,a vice-president at Goldman Sachs,suggests three ways AQ might show in potential candidates:if they can picture possible versions of the future by askingwhat if questions;if they can unlearn information to ch

44、allenge presumptions;and if they enjoy exploration or seeking out new experiences.39First,limit distractions and learn to focus so that you can determine what adaptations to make.Second,ask uncomfortable questions to develop courage and normalize fear. Third,be curious about things that fascinate yo

45、u by having more conversations rather than Googling the answer,something that reduces your ability to solve difficult challenges.Over the next three years,120 million people in the worlds largest economies may need to be reskilled because of automation,according to a 2022 IBM study.40 The ability to

46、 learn, change,grow,experiment will become far more important than subject expertise.A.AQ is now increasingly being sought at the hiring level.B.One good thing about AQ is that experts say you can work to develop it.C.We may not all be comfortable with the pace of change-but we can prepare.D.This is

47、 because an algorithm(算法）can do these tasks faster and more accurately than a human.E.But today,as technology redefines how we work,the skills we need to thrive in the job marketare developing too.F.Having IQ but no EQ would leave you struggling to embrace new ways of working using yourexisting skil

48、ls.G.Then,when systems change or aspects of work are automated,you will need AQ to accommodate this innovation and adapt to new ways of performing your role.第三部分 语言知识运用（共三节，满分30分）第一节 完形填空（共15小题；每小题1分，满分15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。I spent a lot of my childhood in my grandmas country ki

49、tchen.The most prized 41 in her kitchen was her recipe box.A brilliant baker,my grandma cherished the wood box 42 with beloved and secret family recipes.That tiny kitchen was where my family gathered every Sunday and holiday,43 it wasnt just a place to cook.It was the place where she connected our f

50、amilys past to the present,teaching me our family history 44 the food she made.Her kitchen is where I shared my life with my grandma too.After baking,she 45 always cut two slices of pie,then pour a cup of coffee for herself and a glass of milk for me,and wed sit and 46 at her table.Wed mostly discus

51、s what I was going to do when I 47,and see places shed never had the chance to see.48 do you think Paris is like in the spring?shed ask.Send me a postcard when you go.”I was in college when my grandma49 her last Thanksgiving.I returned home on break and spent most of my time in the 50 with her,bakin

52、g the pies for our family.When we 51,she cut two slices and poured the coffee and milk, as_52.“Tell me about Chicago,she said,eyes 53.Every Thanksgiving,I make the 54 desserts from my grandmas recipe box.And after I finish,I 55 cut two slices of pie,pour a cup of coffee and a glass of milk,take a se

53、at at my own kitchen table,and tell my grandma all about my life.41.A.reputationB.decorationC.recreationD.possession42.A.symbolizedB.jammedC.associatedD.appointed43.A.thoughB.andC.butD.unless44.A.beyondB.underC. uponD.through45.A. mightB.couldC.shouldD.would46.A. talkB.laughC.cookD.argue47.A.turned

54、upB.brought upC.grew upD.came up48.A. WhenB.WhetherC.WhatD.How49.A.producedB.hostedC. attendedD.registered50.A.kitchenB.roomC.gardenD.city51.A.finishedB.preparedC.salutedD.evaluated52.A.seldomB.possibleC.alwaysD.often53.A.dynamicB.wideC.fragileD.open54.A.protectedB.preservedC.sacredD.treasured55.A.s

55、adlyB.stillC.immediatelyD.seldom第二节 语法填空（共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分）阅读下面的短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。In June,Chinas last satellite of its BeiDou Navigation Satellite System(BDS)was launched into orbit,marking the completion of the whole system.In ancient China,people used the Big Dipper,56_is known in Chin

56、ese asbeidou qixing, to navigate.Chinas navigation satellite system57_（name)afterBeidou”，which carries the meaning ofpointing out the right direction.China started constructing the BeiDou Navigation Satellite Experimental System(BDS-1)back in 1994,and now it consists of 55 satellites and can provide

57、 services worldwide.58_(compare)with other satellite navigation systems,the BDS operates more satellites in high orbit,and transmits navigation signals at more frequencies.These features enable better more accurate services.Apart 59_ navigation,the BDS also provides diverse services,such as short me

58、ssage communication,and free international search and rescue 60_(assist).The BDS has been applied in transportation,agriculture and other traditional fields.As 61_ open system featuring shared benefits,the BDS has been seeking to serve a 62_(wide)range of countries and international organizations.BD

59、S-related 63_(product),as is reported,are now being used in more than 120 countries and regions.Projects based on the BDS for precision farming,smart port construction and digital construction have been carried out in many countries across Asia,Europe and Africa.China is also 64_(active)communicatin

60、g with Russia and European countries 65_(improve)the compatibility of the BDS so that it can better serve its global users.第四部分 写作（共两节，满分40分）第一节 应用文写作（满分15分）假定你是李华，你校外教 Smith先生因为家乡遭遇了地震，心情低落。请你用英语给他写一封电子邮件，要点包括：1.表示同情；2.介绍同学们给予灾区的帮助；3.表示愿意帮助外教。注意：1.词数80左右；2.可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。Dear Mr.SmithYoursLi Hua第二

61、节 读后续写（满分25分）阅读下面短文，根据所给情节进行续写，使之构成一个完整的故事。I stepped off the bus and headed for the pool with my friends,concentrating on what I needed to do to win this swimming competition.I jumped in the water,amid(在.中）screams ofOh man,its freezing,and found it wasnt too bad. started to warm up,and noticed the s

62、ky getting gray.Its going to rain,my friend Ashley said behind me.Lets pray for no thunder or lightning,I replied.“This meet cant be canceled.”That was when I noticed his uneasiness.Whats wrong?I asked.He looked over at the other team and back at me,saying,Their 50m freestyle swimmer,Jack,is talking

63、 something bad about you.He said youd be a good swimmer if you didnt swim like a girl. And hes not only saying something bad about you,but every one of us.Ashley gave me a look of encouragement and added,Atom,youd better swim as fast as possible and beat him.Show him whos the boss!”My event was thir

64、d.By that time,all my friends had shown up and I was preparing for my 50m freestyle sprint(冲刺）I walked over to the blocks(起跑器）and began to prepare myself.You think you actually have a chance?came an aggressive voice from my side.I turned and recognized the guy who Ashley had pointed at.It was Jack,w

65、ho added,Dont even try.Luckily,I was not alone.My friends were close by.“My friend is going to beat you,”Ashley warned.Jack replied,Thats a good one.Well settlethis in the water.”Swimmers up!the official called.I stepped onto the starting block and prepared for the race. That was when all my friends

66、 started to cheer me on.I focused all my attention and followed the officials order,Take your mark.I bent down into my starting position,the cheering around me growing louder.注意：1.所续写短文的词数应为150 左右；2.续写部分分为两段，每段的开头语已为你写好；Paragraph 1When the starting gun fired,I jumped into the water._Paragraph 2All I heard was cheering._13 / 13