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1、学科网（北京）股份有限公司江苏省镇江第一中学 2021 级高三阶段学情检测英语2023.08命题人：审核人：第一部分 听力(共两节，满分 30 分)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。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.What does the woman intend to do?A.Go to the 11th St

2、reet.B.Take a bus to Jacksonville.C.Put up a sign at the bus stop.2.What may the woman suggest the man buy for Barry?A.A book.B.A toy bear.C.A telescope.3.What is the probable relationship between the speakers?A.Former schoolmates.B.New colleagues.C.Seller and buyer.4.How is the weather now?A.Sunny.

3、B.Rainy.C.Cloudy.5.Where are the speakers probably now?A.In a park.B.In a library.C.In a gym.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。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。听下面一段对话，回答第 6 至 7 小题6.What did the woman do yesterday?A.She

4、went to a club meeting.B.She handed in her researchC.She began to write her essay.学科网（北京）股份有限公司7.What will the woman do?A.Contact Simone.B.Change her essay topic.C.Visit another country.听下面一段对话，回答第 8 至 9 小题8.What does the man say about The Lord of the Rings?A.It has no related movie series.B.Its sto

5、ry is great.C.It lacks action and drama.9.Why is the woman unwilling to read the books?A.They are too long.B.They are confusing.C.They are far from real.听下面一段对话，回答第 10 至 12 小题10.Why does the man invite the woman to his flat?A.To show her around his garden.B.To help her improve her English.C.To intro

6、duce her to his neighbors.11.When will the woman see her friend Luke?A.On Wednesday.B.On Thursday.C.On Friday.12.What will the woman prepare for the gathering?A.A traditional snack.B.A bunch of flowers.C.Some coffee.听下面一段对话，回答第 13 至 16 小题13.What color might the womans dress be?A.White.B.Cream.C.Silv

7、er and gold.14.How many people will be present at the evening section?A.100.B.200.C.300.15.What will the woman provide?A.Balloons.B.Drinks.C.Chair covers.16.What are the speakers mainly talking about?A.A company gathering.B.A birthday party.C.A wedding ceremony.听下面一段对话，回答第 17 至 20 小题17.What impact h

8、as the coronavirus had on public transport?A.It has all been shut down.B.It has been used less.C.It has been destroyed.18.What was the increase of cycling in the UK in June 2020?A.25%.B.39%.C.300%.学科网（北京）股份有限公司19.How did the coronavirus affect the employment in the UK?A.Many people in the service se

9、ction lost jobs.B.The technology section faced the worst results.C.No employees were able to work from home.20.What is many peoples wish?A.We should keep positive changes.B.Its better to look back on the past.C.Traditional ways of living should stay.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

10、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。AArchitecture in RotterdamRotterdam,the second largest city in the Netherlands,offers anything from unique food towonderful landscapes.However,its incredible architecture that makes the city stand out.MarkthalThe building,the scale of which is impressive,is home t

11、o almost 100 fresh food stalls(摊位),shop units,restaurants and over 200 apartments.Opened in 2014,it was built near where Rotterdamwas first founded in 1270.Besides delicious food,you shouldnt miss its large walls and ceilingcovered with images of flying fruits,flowers and insects.This artwork,titled

12、 Horn of Plenty andcreated by the artists Arno Coenen and Iris Roskam,is one of the biggest in the world and covers anarea of about 11,000 square meters.Erasmus BridgeThe bridge stretches over the river Maas,connecting the city center with the neighborhood of Kopvan Zuid.Named after the citys famous

13、 scholar Desiderius Erasmus,the bridge is 808 meters long andweighs as much as 1,700 adult elephants.The bridge has a nicknamede zwaan(the swan).It doesrequire a bit of imagination to see how this giant piece of steel resembles an actual swan,but if youlook at it from above,it becomes a bit clearer.

14、Museum Boijmans van Beuningen DepotIt was born out of a desire to share artworks with as many people as possible and has gained over150,000 pieces.Open since the summer of 2021,it has given visitors a unique behind-the-scenes look学科网（北京）股份有限公司into the world of art conservation,art restoration and mu

15、seum management.Most importantly,visitorshave free access to the rooftop garden,which offers panoramic(全景的)views of the city.De RotterdamDe Rotterdam is a building complex of three interconnected towers.Located on the south side ofthe city,it has 45 floors.It houses commercial office spaces,resident

16、ial apartments,cafs,restaurantsand luxurious hotels.With a total floor space of about 160,000 square meters,its well-known as thelargest group of buildings in the Netherlands.21.What can you do at Markthal?A.Play with beautiful swans.B.Admire a quite large artwork.C.Interact with famous local artist

17、s.D.Explore 100-year-old Rotterdam.22.Where can you view the whole city of Rotterdam?A.At Markthal.B.At De Rotterdam.C.At Erasmus Bridge.D.At Museum Boijmans van Beuningen Depot.23.What is De Rotterdam famous for?A.Its large scale.B.Its unusual shape.C.Its good service.D.Its unique location.BLinda B

18、rown is a softly-spoken realtor(房地产经纪人)with a passion for helping the homeless.Shes moving mountains by combining her understanding of real estate with her kindness-fueleddetermination to create beautiful permanent homes for disabled homeless people in her community.In 2020,Mrs.Brown was awarded the

19、 Good Neighbor Award.This honor is initiated by TheNational Association of Realtors in the US.As its website details,working alongside her husband,Dr.David Brown,she has been transforming abandoned mobile homes into villages of tiny homes thatoffer permanent housing for homeless people whore disable

20、d.The wish to help homeless people,and restore their dignity and self-worth,as Mrs.Brownexplains,had been a joint mission for some years.As local blogger Aaron Nichols shares,the coupleran a local evening drop-in center for local homeless people called Gardening Tree,for almost a decade.This functio

21、ned as a shelter where people experiencing homelessness could grab a bite,shower,dolaundry and relax.But they wanted to do more than that.With local individual organizations help,the couple学科网（北京）股份有限公司succeeded in raising almost$5 million,which enabled them to transform unused mobile homes and ades

22、erted trailer park into a small village of tiny homes that opened in 2018.They named the shelter“Eden Village”.As Mrs.Brown revealed in her award acceptance speech about her journey to creating EdenVillage,helping homeless people is something personal,“I watched as my homeless friends walked offinto

23、 the darkness to a hidden,wet and cold camp while we went home to a warm bed.I had to dosomething.”Today,Eden Village includes a 4,000-square-foot community center offering cooking and laundryfacilities,as well as a medical center and community gardens.Additionally,more sites are beingdeveloped than

24、ks to the land donated to the nonprofit founded by the Browns.Eden Village 2 and 3 areat the planning stage.In the next six years,Mrs.Brown hopes to create five similar villages housing upto 200 people experiencing homelessness.24.How does the author introduce the couples devotion to helping the hom

25、eless?A.By mentioning local realtors praise.B.By referring to related online descriptions.C.By recording homeless peoples evaluations.D.By detailing their interaction with the homeless.25.What else plays a role in building Eden Village besides the couples devotion?A.Homeless peoples requests.B.Offic

26、ial favorable policies.C.The support from the society.D.The prize from many associations.26.Why is Mrs.Browns award acceptance speech mentioned in paragraph 5?A.To express her sympathy for her friends.B.To highlight the influence of the village.C.To show her sincere gratitude for the award.D.To give

27、 her reason for setting up the village.27.What can we learn about the couples project?A.It is still a concept.B.It keeps expanding.C.It is carried out globally.D.It lacks future plans.CThe invasive species,also called introduced species or foreign species,is any nonnative species学科网（北京）股份有限公司that si

28、gnificantly changes or damages the ecosystem it invades.Such species may arrive in new areasthrough natural migration,but they are often introduced by the activities of other species.Humanactivities,such as those involved in global commerce and the pet trade,are considered to be the mostcommon ways

29、in which invasive plants,animals,microbes,and other organisms are transported to newhabitats.Most introduced species do not survive extended periods in new habitats,because they do notpossess the necessary adaptations to adjust to the challenges posed by their new surroundings.Someintroduced species

30、 may become invasive when they possess a built-in competitive advantage overnative species in invaded areas.They change native food chains and in some cases even get to the topof the food chains,which means the ecosystem lacks natural enemy capable of keeping them in check.Under these circumstances,

31、new arrivals can get the chance to reproduce in large numbers.The ecological damage that tends to follow such invasions often reduces the ecosystemsbiodiversity and causes economic harm to people who depend on the ecosystems biological resources.Invasive species may be so good at catching preys that

32、 victim populations decline over time,and manyvictim species die out in the affected ecosystem.Other invasive species,in contrast,may prevent nativespecies from obtaining food,living space,or other resources.Over time,invasive species caneffectively replace native ones,often forcing the localized ex

33、tinction of many native species.Invasiveplants and animals may also serve as disease carriers that spread parasites(寄生虫)and viruses thatmay further do harm to the invaded area.28.How do introduced species mainly travel to a new place?A.Through natural reproduction.B.Through natural migration.C.Throu

34、gh human activities.D.Though social interactions.29.What happens to most introduced species in new habitats?A.They become extinct worldwide.B.They survive from any challenges.C.They dominate the new world.D.They die off in a short period.30.What does the underlined word“preys”in paragraph 3 refer to

35、?A.Creatures that are hunted and eaten.B.Species that die out in a new place.C.Species at the top of food chains.D.Creatures at the bottom of food chains.31.Which can be a suitable title for the text?A.Invasive Species Around the World学科网（北京）股份有限公司B.Invasive Species and Their ImpactC.The Ways Invasi

36、ve Species SpreadD.The Classification of Introduced SpeciesDTeenagers whose non-cognitive skills are poorly developed are more likely to suffer from healthproblems later in life,according to a new research by a group of experts from the University ofManchester.Rose Atkins of that university,along wi

37、th her colleagues set out to investigate non-cognitive skillsas they are one of the least explored determining factors of health and well-being,despite the fact thatevidence surrounding their importance is growing quickly.These skills are conscientiousness(尽责性),which tells how hardworking,careful an

38、d stubbornan adolescent is,and neuroticism(神 经 质),which shows how worried,unhappy and fearful anadolescent is.The researchers used data on a group of individuals who were followed throughout their life andcarried out statistical analysis to study the relationship between adolescent non-cognitive ski

39、lls andlater-life health.The non-cognitive skills were reported by teachers,based on the behavior of studentsat age 16.The study found that individuals whose adolescent conscientiousness is higher deal with stress inadulthood better,and are at a lower risk of some diseases.And individuals whose adol

40、escentneuroticism is higher have a poorer,health related quality of life in adulthood and are at a greater riskof some diseases.The researchers conclude that policies to improve adolescent conscientiousness and reduceadolescent neuroticism would offer the most long-term health benefits to those with

41、 the poo-rest health,“There is a growing body of evidence that suggests school-based interventions to improvenon-cognitive skills can have lasting positive effects on important life outcomes,”said Rose.“Extra-curricular activities and work experience have also been shown to improve these skills.Havi

42、nga greater focus on the improvement of non-cognitive skills at both primary and secondary school levelswould be a positive policy decision,However,these skills are also determined by factors like familyincome,parental education,and parental investment.There-tore,more complex public policy is needed

43、to reduce social inequality.”32.What can be inferred about non-cognitive skills?A.They can fall into three categories.学科网（北京）股份有限公司B.They are mainly developed in childhood.C.Their importance has been totally ignored.D.Their impact on health doesnt get enough attention.33.How did the researchers do t

44、heir research?A.They carried out a large survey.B.They collected data from individuals.C.They followed 16-year-old individuals.D.They compared data from other research.34.What do the researchers think their findings suggest?A.Improving teens non-cognitive skills isnt that challenging.B.Schools shoul

45、d reduce the time for extra-curricular activities.C.Measures should be taken to improve teens non-cognitive skills.D.Social inequality is the major cause of poor non-cognitive skills.35.What is the main idea of the text?A.Teens health in later life can be predicted.B.Teachers can improve students no

46、n-cognitive skills,C.The importance of non-cognitive skills is being recognized.D.Non-cognitive skills in adolescents affect their health in later life.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。Work from Anywhere MovementFor a lot of us,working from wherever we wanted

47、was a bit of a dream.It would mean wed beable to visit family and not take holiday days.But suddenly that“dream”of not working in the officebecame a reality for many.Working from home over the last years has proven that it isnt alwaysnecessary for teams to physically be together and there is more fl

48、exibility._36_An obvious benefit for many employers is reduced costs.With a widespread workforce,theres noneed to have an office big enough for everyone.They also save on travel costs,as meetings that once“needed”to be done face-to-face can now be done online._37_ With the work from anywheremovement

49、,employers can hire global talents.Theyre not restricted to people living nearby._38_ In an ever changing and developing working world,offering benefits like this couldbe what makes a company stand out from another for a specific candidate.For many employees,working from anywhere supports mental hea

50、lth._39_ Imagine学科网（北京）股份有限公司ending a particularly stressful meeting.Rather than going back to your office desk,you step out yourdoor and have a coffee in the sun or walk along a beach.In Addition,working from anywhere allowsyou to have a better work-life balance.It lets you travel to see family,wat

51、ch your daughters soccergame,and go to the little bakeryall while being paid._40_A.But its not only about money.B.However,every coin has two sides.C.It decreases stress and other concerns.D.Your time is spent on the things that matter.E.There are a lot of benefits for companies and workers.F.Offerin

52、g remote job positions makes a company more competitive.G.Offices are increasingly where you go to put the company into company.第三部分：语言运用(共 15 小题;每小题 1 分，满分 15 分)第一节完形填空 阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的四个选项(A、B、C 和 D)中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。Every year Id read over 2,000 college applications from students all over the worl

53、d.It is quite_41_to choose whom to admit._42_,in the chaos of SAT scores and recommendations,one _43_is always irresistible in a candidate：kindness.The most surprising_44_of kindness Ive ever_45_came from a student who hadexcellent scores and a supportive recommendation from his college counselor(顾问

54、).Even with thesequalifications,he might not have_46_.But one letter of recommendation caught my eye.It wasfrom a school security_47_.Letters of recommendation are typically written by people likeformer presidents,celebrities,and Olympic athletes.The security guard wrote that he supported this stude

55、nts admission because of his_48_.This young man was the only person in the school who knew the names of every member of the guardstaff.He turned off lights in empty rooms,consistently_49_the hallway monitor each morningand tidied up the classroom after his peers left school_50_nobody was watching.Th

56、is student,the security guard wrote,had a(n)_51_respect for every person at the school,regardless ofposition,popularity or power.It gave us a_52_onto a students life in the moments when nothing“counted”.That studentwas admitted by unanimous(一致的)vote of the admissions committee.Next year there might

57、be a flood of security guard recommendations_53_this essay.But if学科网（北京）股份有限公司it means students will start paying as much_54_to the people who clean their classrooms as theydo to their principals and teachers,Im happy to help start that_55_.41.A.decentB.difficultC.delicateD.desperate42.A.HoweverB.Ot

58、herwiseC.BesidesD.Therefore43.A.abilityB.qualityC.limitationD.assumption44.A.signalB.imageC.appearanceD.indication45.A.come outB.pick upC.come acrossD.bring up46.A.stood upB.stood outC.given upD.given out47.A.guardB.teacherC.principalD.counselor48.A.wisdomB.braveryC.encouragementD.consideration49.A.

59、botheredB.answeredC.visitedD.thanked50.A.as ifB.now thatC.even ifD.in order that51.A.demandingB.amusingC.refreshingD.puzzling52.A.passionB.troubleC.methodD.window53.A.due toB.in need ofC.except forD.along with54.A.moneyB.noticeC.attentionD.curiosity55.A.policyB.trendC.arrangementD.career第二节语法填空(共 10

60、 小题，每小题 1.5 分，共 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。Discoveries made during the latest excavation of Pit No.1 at the Mausoleum of Qin Shi Huang,Chinas first emperor,have allowed Chinese archaeologists to gain more insight into _56_ theworld-famous Terracotta Warriors and their weapons were made.A

61、ccording to a recent report archaeologists _57_(restore)more than 140 TerracottaWarriors.They discovered that the arms of these figures were created separately and then attached tothe bodies and covered in a layer of fine clay.The carving of fine details was completed _58_the arms were attached._59_

62、(additional),the pit has yielded a variety of weapons,includinglong-range attack weapons,shields for defense,as well as drums and drumsticks used for commandingsoldiers.“The Terracotta Warriors used a very special mechanism to connect pieces together.Such_60_(wise)was unique to China,”Lv Qiuxia,_61_

63、 expert on ancient Chinese art,toldthe Global Times on Wednesday.Lv added that the way the warriors were made differed based on theirsocial status and class.“When _62_(analyze)how they were made,we noticed that the warriors学科网（北京）股份有限公司were divided into different classes.This contributes to research

64、 _63_ the burial culture of theTerracotta Warriors.”the expert noted.Through excavations,Chinese researchers have established the types and arrangement of weapons_64_(use)by the Terracotta Warriors as well as the formations and patterns of the _65_(mystery)underground army.第四部分：写作(共两节，满分 40 分)第一节 应用

65、文写作(满分 15 分)假定你是李华，你的英国朋友 Rebecca 即将结束在中国的一年交换生学习回国，你在她临走前打算送她一份有中国特色的礼物。请你写一封信向她告别。要点如下：1.与她道别；2.介绍礼物；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 Rebecca,_Yours,Li Hua第二节：读后续写(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。Jack couldnt believe it when he saw them.The trainers(运动鞋)were on top of

66、 a cardboard box,next to a pile of rubbish bins.And they look really good and brand new.He peered inside the trainersand found they were just his size.Jack cried out,“Why would anyone throw them away?”Annashrugged.Anna was his best friend,but Jack didnt expect her to understand.She knew that he like

67、drunning and she even helped by timing him when he ran around the park.But Jack didnt just likerunning-he was crazy about it.学科网（北京）股份有限公司He unzipped his school bag and put the trainers into his bag.“Its the Area Cross-CountryChampionships in two weeks,”he said.“Ill never do well in my worn old trai

68、ners.These will give mea chance.”Anna nodded.She knew how important the Championships were to Jack.Five runners wereselected from each school in the area.Jack hadnt been chosen,but then one of the runners had gone tohospital.So they picked Jack to be his replacement in the race.Jack knew he had no c

69、hance of beatingBeadle,the best runner in the school.However,he would be happy if he just did okay in the race-hedidnt want to let himself down.Much to their surprise,something unusual happened when Jack put on the trainers.Usually Jackset out at a light jog at first when he practised running.But th

70、is time he reached top speed straight away.He didnt plan it-it just happened.It felt as if he was running on air.He zoomed round the park andkept picking up sped.In fact he just had to relax and the trainers did the running.However,Anna feltreally upset.She knew no pair of normal trainers could make

71、 such a difference.Anna shook her head,“You shouldnt wear them in the race.It wont be YOU who wins,will it?Anyone could win if theywore those trainers.”But Jack wouldnt listen.“I wont give them up.These trainers are my onlychance to win that Championship.I dont need your help!”he shouted.With that he turned and ran offlike a speeding train.注意：1、读写词数应为 150 左右；2、请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。He was even faster with each practice,but he didnt feel happy._It was time for the big race and the organizer called the runners to the starting line._