江苏省泰州市2021-2022学年高三第一次调研测试英语试卷.docx

1、江苏省泰州市2021-2022学年高三第一次调研测试英语试卷学校:_姓名：_班级：_考号：_一、阅读理解A special place to stay can make a holiday but also break the bank. We have picked new affordable places across Europe for 150 a room a night or less.Scourie HotelDoubles from 129Opened October 2015This hotel has been adored by fishing fans for gen

2、erations. When the Campbell family bought it six years ago, they updated it with gentle, stylish furnishings. Theres a string of spectacular beaches to discover, including the Scourie Bay with golden sand.Ho36 HotelDoubles from 109Opened December 2017This hotel offers the rarest of things ski accomm

3、odation that is both affordable and stylish. Guests can ski or snowboard from the front door. There are two lively bars with live music and regular DJ nights, a restaurant serving hearty Alpine meals and film nights.Conscious HotelDoubles from 120Opened April 2016This fourth hotel by Dutch sustainab

4、le brand Conscious is the first powered entirely by wind. The restaurant is fully organic and the bedrooms simple with contemporary elements. The hotel overlooks the Westerpark, one of Amsterdams biggest green spaces.Dock HotelDoubles from 150Opened May 2014This large hotel on the Baltic coast is ma

5、de from shipping containers. The industrial theme continues inside,with concrete walls, exposed pipes, and more containers. The hotel is 12 minutes walk from the beach.1Which hotel best suits people who enjoy an active social life?AScourie Hotel.BHo36 Hotel.CConscious Hotel.DDock Hotel.2What is spec

6、ial about Conscious Hotel?AIt is old-fashioned.BIt has the longest history.CIt is environment-friendly.DIt offers the biggest green space.3What can the guests of Scourie Hotel and Dock Hotel do?AUpdate the furniture.BWalk on the beach.CAppreciate architecture.DVisit industrial fairs.Laurie Horam nev

7、er thought of himself as musical. At home, his dad never listened to music, while one of his boarding school teachers labelled him tone deaf. But last month he started to play the harmonica (口琴)on the streets of Bradford. People clapped, danced and threw coins into his case for the local food bank.

8、Horam caught himself thinking. “How, at the age of 79, do I come to be playing music to people on the streets?”The question preoccupied him, because, some years ago at a family gathering, Gavin, his eldest son, said: “You know what, Dad? It cant be coincidental. We must have got our musical abilitie

9、s from you.” Horam has three sons and they cover a range of instruments. He was surprised. “There cant be music in me, because I cant play! ”he said.Eight years ago, Horam, a retired civil servant, was on his way back from a trip with his family. Gavin stopped at a music shop. He walked out and said

10、: “Here you are. I bought this for you, Dad. Its a harmonica. Ill try to show you how to play a bit.”They went to a session at their local pub. Gavin played the guitar and Horam sat in the corner with his harmonica, trying to make a sound that no one would hear. After six months, he was invited into

11、 the group. He discovered a talent for improvisation(即兴表演),responding to a note within a millisecond without batting an eyelid. “I dont play by ear. I play by heart.” Actually, Horam says: “My harmonica plays me-how I feel, what I am, what Ive been.”Music has enriched life with friendship and made H

12、oram feel “part of something much bigger” than himself. “At a time when the circle of life might be shrinking, mine is expanding,” he says. “Maybe we never know completely who we are or what we can do.”4Why did Horam play the harmonica on the streets of Bradford?ATo recall the good old days.BTo beg

13、food from passers-by.CTo live his childhood dream.DTo collect money for charity.5What is Gavins attitude to his fathers musical ability?APositive.BDisapproving.CDoubtful.DUnclear.6What does playing the harmonica allow Horam to do?AEnjoy the quiet.BListen to his heart.CExpress himself.DSharpen his he

14、aring.7What does music bring to Horam?AA lost soul.BA comfortable life.CA broader circle of life.DA new perception of family.Christmas wouldnt be Christmas without mountains of wrapping paper covering the floor on 25 December. Or would it?A rise in interest in crafting(手工艺)，coupled with a greater aw

15、areness of the environment under lockdown, has led to an increase in interest in furoshiki-the Japanese art of fabric wrapping this year.Furoshiki are traditional Japanese cloths used to transport food, clothes or gifts. They are increasingly being accepted by shoppers as an alternative to paper. Th

16、e cloths are easy to use: gifts are placed in the centre of the fabric, which is then tucked(卷起)around the object and fastened with a knot (结).Because fabric is so much more malleable (可塑的)than wrapping paper, it can be used to make even the most awkward-shaped gifts look professionally wrapped. The

17、 Covid-19 pandemic(大流行病)has brought the environment into a new focus for people, causing people all to make more environmentally conscious decisions around what we buy.Part of the appeal of fabric wrapping is that it is a present in itself. The receiver can not only enjoy a beautifully wrapped gift

18、but can then reuse the cloth to give a gift of their own.Some customers use their cloth within family or friendship circles, so that it eventually makes its way back to them. Theres a certain magic and tradition in passing it from person to person.Then theres the rising interest in craft. Fabric wra

19、pping is often handmade. Compared to standard wrapping paper, fabric wrapping offers more chances to experiment with different folding techniques and the way it lends itself to botanical decoration. There is a huge appetite for people wanting to learn new craft skills and perhaps create their own gi

20、fts for friends and family.The practice of using furoshiki became widespread during Japans Edo period (1603-1868), when people bundled(捆)their clothes in fabric while visiting public baths. The custom was generally the preserve of older people in Japan, but younger generations are getting on board a

21、s a result of the pandemic. They have started to reconsider their ways of life.8Which of the following can best describe furoshiki?ASustainable.BWasteful.CComplex to knot.DAwkward to carry.9What is the advantage of furoshiki over standard wrapping paper?AIt has less human touch.BIt improves gardenin

22、g skills.CIt stimulates appetite for food.DIt offers more space for creativity.10Why does furoshiki begin to be accepted by younger people?AIt has a long family tradition.BPandemic promotes green rethink.CPublic baths are gaining popularity.DIts their turn to preserve the custom.11What is the text m

23、ainly about?AThe history of furoshiki.BThe benefits of furoshiki.CWays to wrap a gift with furoshiki.DReasons for a growing interest in furoshiki.Dozens of honey bees, which usually feed on wild flowers after leaving their hives (蜂房) in the campus gardens, were tricked into the cottage to feed from

24、an artificial flower. Only one bee was allowed in at a time, and their visits to artificial flowers were videoed and timed under different fan speeds, which mimicked (模拟) calm and windy days.But the researchers are trying to help them: it is a controlled experiment that reveals how high wind speeds

25、significantly reduce the efficiency of their feeding.With no wind, the bees on average took nectar (花蜜) from 5.45 flowers during their 90-second time trial. When wind speeds were increased, this fell to an average of 3.73 flowers.Researchers also examined the indirect impact of higher winds by movin

26、g the flowers.The findings reveal that, while flower movement did not appear to have an effect on the bees, the movement of air from the fans made them much more hesitant to take off from a flower, with time taken ranging from an initial 0.05 seconds to 54 seconds.Georgia Hennessy, lead author of th

27、e research, said that one possible reason for the wind causing hesitancy was that small increases in wind speed reduced the bees body temperature, so they require longer to warm up the flight muscles required to take off.“With wind speeds predicted to increase in the years ahead, understanding how w

28、e can help bees in a changing climate is becoming ever more pressing. Although we cant do much to control or stop the wind, we can take steps to reduce its impact on bees, such as placing hives in sheltered locations,” said Hennessy.The UNs Food and Agriculture Organization warned last year that the

29、 decline in global bee populations was a “threat to global food security and diversity”.Dave Goulson, professor of biology at the University of Sussex, said:“Bees already face many pressures in the modern world, such as loss of habitats and exposure to pesticides (杀虫剂), and a great many are in decli

30、ne. Coping with increasingly windy weather under climate change may be the final straw.”12What task did the researchers set for the bees?AIdentifying the new route.BSurviving in extreme conditions.CFeeding under different wind speeds.DDistinguishing various kinds of flowers.13What probably makes a b

31、ee hesitant to take off from a flower?AA full stomach.BLoss of balance.CChanged flower positions.DReduced body temperature.14What can we do to reduce the impact of high winds on bees?AStop the wind.BRestore their habitats.CAddress climate change.DProhibit the use of pesticides.15Which of the followi

32、ng can be a suitable title for the text?ALoss of bees causes failure of food cropsBBees are on the decline as global heating worsensCBees may struggle in winds caused by global warmingDArtificial flowers are used for threatened bee populations二、七选五Every day, a lot of people move house. With a newfou

33、nd appreciation for space and air, it may suddenly have seemed as if a new kind of life was possible. _16_ Heres some expert advice on how to build a new community._17_Ask people you already know if they could introduce you to anyone in the location to which you are moving. Posting on social media i

34、s probably the easiest way to tap your friends friends. It increases the chance that theres someone you will get along with.Dont expect friends to magically appear_18_ People really need to take the initiative to go out there and meet people and not assume that friends are just going to fall into th

35、eir lives. As people become familiar to us, we like them more, and its completely unconscious.Be open to a broader range of peopleYou have spent a lifetime narrowing your social circle to those you really care about, but chances are youre not going to meet new best friends in your new area instantly

36、. When it comes to friendships, having close friends is one of the best things we can do for our health and wellbeing. But even having brief interactions with people in general benefits us. _19_Dont despairRemember to maintain pre-existing friendships, so that youre not feeling lonely and disconnect

37、ed while developing new relationships. _20_ But people dont realize that if they put themselves out there, the process can go faster than they think. It really makes a difference if youre willing to attend different events; you can really change your social life.AMake a public appeal.BPut some work

38、in before you move.CQuality is best, but quantity still does something.DIt can take a long time to build up new friendships.EBut now the pandemic has made it harder to connect with strangers.FIt doesnt necessarily mean you made the wrong decision in moving.GWe tend to think friendships happen natura

39、lly and thats a huge misconception.三、完形填空After ten years in the same company, I found my job was no longer fun. However,I didnt have the confidence to apply for new jobs due to lack of experience. I felt _21_.A friend suggested another path-_22_.I had toyed with the idea of studying for a masters de

40、gree but _23_ stood in my way. Yet I found a course at London College of Communication, _24_ my job and enrolled(入学).During the 18 months that followed, I began to flourish(茁壮成长). Not only had I found the courage to take my _25_ forward in a new, exciting direction, but the self-doubt that had follo

41、wed me around like a _26_ began to disappear gradually. My classmates and I treated each other as_27_ :younger students _28_ my experience and knowledge when it came to group work. I made new friends and joined committees.I also decided to move out of home. Living in student halls was a(n) _29_.The

42、halls life added to my sense of _30_ and,with it, confidence.I was _31_ new things every day. Even making myself a meal or _32_ my small living space felt rewarding.Soon after completing my masters, I made my way back through the university gates-this time to _33_. I am now a lecturer on the same co

43、urse that I took. I _34_ the person I was before and smile-she didnt yet know her _35_21AguiltyBstuckCrelievedDshallow22AcommunicationBmanagementCeducationDemployment23Aself-doubtBpovertyChealthDmarriage24AlostBdidCquitDswitched25AwealthBinterestCbeliefDlife26AshadowBfireCdreamDrainbow27AopponentsBe

44、qualsCstrangersDservants28AvaluedBquestionedCignoredDpolished29AembarrassmentBexperienceCmessDfailure30AfreedomBsafetyCjusticeDindependence31AcopyingBmissingClearningDordering32AexpandingBoccupyingCdesertingDmanaging33AvisitBteachCexerciseDinterview34Alook back onBkeep away fromCcatch up withDhold o

45、n to35AimageBworthCdutyDcareer四、用单词的适当形式完成短文阅读下面短文，在空白处填入一个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。Tibet was a region I was desperate to see, _36_ its remoteness and my inability to go delayed my journey. Last summer, my brother and I finally decided to take the trip.We set off at the Guangzhou train station and three day

46、s later, we arrived in Lhasa. The trip certainly took a while; however, we _37_ (reward) with the most beautiful views and made friends along the way, all at a _38_ (low) cost than flying.We started our tour of Lhasa watching pilgrims(朝圣者)doing their morning prayers, _39_(comprehensive) exploring th

47、e palace. We had an incredible lunch at one of the best restaurants in Lhasa, _40_ offered a beautiful view overlooking the Jokhang Temple.Then we started our journey to the Qomolangma base camp_41_ road from Lhasa. Along the way we stopped _42_ (admire) the Yamdrok Lake. Its beauty was beyond _43_(describe).About a week later, we arrived. We stayed in a guesthouse just next to the base c