2021届江苏省苏州市八校联盟高三1月第二次适应性检测英语试题-(Word版)-听力.doc

1、2021届高三年级苏州八校联盟第二次适应性检测英语试题第一部分听力(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，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. What will the man probably do?A. Listen to the radioB. Read a magazine.C. Go outside.2.Where does this conversation most likely take p

2、lace?A. In a garden.B. At a flower shop.C. On a roadside.3. Why was the man late?A. His car broke down.B. There was a sudden storm.C. He was caught in the traffic jam.4. When will Charlie have the interview?A. Tomorrow.B. In a week.C. In two weeks.5.Whats the probable relationship between the two sp

3、eakers?A. Mother and son.B. Husband and wife.C. Customer and waitress.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。听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。6. What does David like watching on TV?A. Soccer game.B. TV play.C. News.7

4、. Who also has the same hobby with David?A. The man.B. The womans brother.C. The mans brother.听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。8. What does the woman tell about her country?A. Its area and weather.B. Its geography and history.C. Its population and area.9. How much do most people earn in the womans country?A. About

5、2,000 dollars a week.B. About 12,000 dollars a month.C. About 24,000 dollars a year.10. What do you learn about the mans country?A. More rich people.B. Lower unemployment.C. Less crowded in the north.听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。11. How does the man think the timetable should be?A. Creative.B. Standard.C. Tight

6、.12. What is the last event before lunch?A. The throwing events.B. The jumping events.C. The long distance race.13. Why will the 100m race be the last event in the day?A. It attracts great interest.B. It demands a lot of preparations.C. The school doesnt pay attention to this event.听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。

7、14. Whats wrong with the woman?A. She has a backache.B. She has a headache.C. She has a stomachache.15. What does the woman say she will do tonight?A. Take a hot shower.B. Drink a cup of milk.C. Go to bed early.16. Who will the woman meet next morning?A. Her former boss.B. Her new boss.C. Her new co

8、lleagues.听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。17. What was the significant change in Partricia Panias life?A. Being a homemaker.B. Turning famous educator.C. Becoming a public figure.18. What had led to Panias personal tragedy?A. Drivers speeding.B. Her running a stop sign.C. A drivers failure to concentrate.19. How did

9、Pania feel when she began her first speech?A. Nervous and unsure.B. Calm and confident.C. Brave and forceful.20. What could be expected as a result of Panias efforts?A. More strict training of women drivers.B. Restrictions on cell phone use while driving.C. Improved traffic conditions in cities.第二部分

10、阅读理解(共两节，满分50分)第一节(共15小题；每小题2.5分，满分37.5分)阅读下列短文，从每题所给的四个选项(A、B、C和D)中，选出最佳选项。AKitzbhel, AustriaFor anyone who is passionate about alpine skiing, in terms of both watching and participating, the legendary Kitzbhel is a ski resort worth experiencing. Not only is it perfect for following the prestigious

11、 downhill race every February, skiers of all ability levels can even test your own skills on these amazing slopes.Val Thorens, FranceYoull get to enjoy 600 kilometres of interconnected runs at an altitude of 2,300 metres, making it the highest in Europe. Val Thorens is fantastic for advanced skiers.

12、 Enjoying your time going down the snow-covered slopes, or trying your hand at snowboarding tricks on the most challenging ones, you are to experience skiing in its purest, some would say its best, form.Saas-Fee, SwitzerlandSaas-Fee offers some fantastic scenery and slopes for ski-lovers, amateurs i

13、n particular. The snow reliability and the fantastic cosy atmosphere make it one of the best resorts that is well suited to holiday-goers looking to get away from the busy urban life. Val Gardena, ItalySmall as the resort is, with only one lift in operation, there are designated areas and shared slo

14、pes and routes for everything from snowboarding to cross-country skiing. If you are not an enthusiastic skier, the region, with its beautiful climate, has plenty to do off the slopes as well from tasty restaurants to lively bars.21. Which is NOT be an ideal ski destination for first-timers?A. Kitzbh

15、el, Austria.B. Val Thorens, France.C. Val Gardena, Italy.D. Saas-Fee, Switzerland.22. What can you learn about Val Gardena, Italy?A. It is the smallest ski resort in Europe.B. Non-skiers can enjoy themselves too.C. Skiers can do anything by lift on the routes.D. Slopes are specially designed for ind

16、ividuals.23. Where can you read this passage?A. A travel diary.B. A comic book.C. A school notice.D. A holiday brochure.BOur house was across the street from a hospital. We rented the upstairs rooms to outpatients at the clinic. One summer evening as I was preparing supper, there was a knock at the

17、door. I opened it to see a truly awful looking man hardly taller than my eight-year-old daughter.But the frightening thing was his swollen face. He told me hed been hunting for a room since noon but no one seemed to have a room. For a moment I hesitated, but his next words convinced me: “I could sle

18、ep on the porch（门廊）. My bus leaves early in the morning.” I went inside and finished getting supper. When we were ready, I asked him to join us. “No thank you. I have plenty.” And he held up a brown paper bag. When I had finished the dishes, I went out to talk with him a few minutes.He told me he fi

19、shed for a living to support his daughter, who was hopelessly disabled, and her five children. He didnt tell it by way of complaint; in fact, he was grateful that no pain accompanied his disease. He thanked life for giving him the strength to keep going.At bedtime, we put a camp small bed in the chi

20、ldrens room for him. When I got up in the morning, the bed linens were neatly folded and the little man was out on the porch. He refused breakfast, but just before he left, he smiled, “Your children made me feel at home. Grownups are bothered by my face, but children dont seem to mind.” I told him h

21、e was welcome to come again.In the years he came to stay overnight with us there was never a time that he did not bring us fish or vegetables. Other times we received packages. Knowing that he must walk three miles to mail these, and knowing how little money he had made the gifts more precious. I kn

22、ow our family always will be grateful to have known him; from him we learned what it was to accept the bad without complaint and the good with gratitude.24. What actually led to the old mans failure to get a room before?A. His fishing job.B. His ugly appearance.C. His disabled daughter.D. His lack o

23、f money.25. Why did the author finally accept the old man?A. He was in very bad condition.B. He might attack her unless accepted.C. He wouldnt bother them too much.D. The author had a big family to support.26. What can we learn from the text?A. The old man often came to ask for help ever since.B. Th

24、e old man actually didnt eat anything for supper.C. It was not easy for the old man to send the author gifts.D. The authors help taught the old man to live independently.27 Which is the best title for the text?A. A precious gift!B. A silent complaint!C. A stubborn fisherman!D. An incredible meeting!

25、CNOT that long ago, the world wondered whether clean energy could survive without government support. Now the question is how far it can spread. The number of electric vehicles, which was about 1 million in 2015, last year reached 2 million. In electricity generation, too, trend is with the greens.

26、In the first half of this year wind, solar and hydro generated a record 35% of Germanys power. Greater success is breeding greater ambition. California is proposing to reach 60% renewable energy by 2030. 176 countries have clean-energy goals. Hawaii, Americas most oil-dependent state, has promised t

27、o be 100% renewable by the middle of the century and so have 48 poor countries vulnerable to climate change. This week the number of multinationals making a commitment to running their operations on 100% renewable energy rose to 100.But not every target is helpful. To see why, consider that goal of

28、100% renewable energy. It makes solving climate change seem easy. In fact, though wind and solar can generate the whole countrys electricity some day, renewables still account for less than 8% of the worlds total power output. Moreover, cleaning up electricity is only part of the battle. Even though

29、 gas-fired heating and cooking can be at least as big a source of greenhouse-gas emissions, renewable heating gets little attention. Transport policy is unpredictable, too. Carmakers may hit their goal of annual sales of 10 million electric vehicles in a decade, but battery-powered road transport, s

30、hipping and aviation are dreams. A much-quoted claim that America could rely on wind, solar and hydro alone for its electricity has recently been bitterly criticized by a group of respected academics.Most importantly, a 100% renewables target confuses means with ends. The priority for the planet is

31、to stop net emissions（净排放量）of greenhouse gases, especially carbon dioxide. Putting too much emphasis on wind, solar and other renewables may block off better carbon-reduction paths. New technologies, such as direct air capture systems designed to separate carbon dioxide from the air, may in time pro

32、ve vital. Likewise, greater energy efficiency could reduce emissions by even more than using renewables would.28. Why is Germany mentioned in Paragraph 1?A. To introduce the topic.B. To compare with the USA.C. To prove the possibility of the 100% renewables target.D. To provide a successful example

33、of producing clean energy.29. What picture is described in the beginning of the passage?A. A tough fight against climate change.B. A promising future of clean energy.C. A huge market of electric vehicles.D A fierce competition between countries.30. Why is every target not realistic according to Para

34、graph 3?A. Car makers cannot produce enough batteries.B. Use of traditional energies causes air pollution.C. Wind and solar energy will never meet the needs of a country.D. New energy doesnt receive its due attention in every aspect of society.31. Which of the following does the writer probably agre

35、e with?A. New energy plays a minor role in reality.B. Energy efficiency is prior to using renewables.C. Mxiing up means with purposes matters most.D. The target of 100 renewables is too high to reach.DIn a new blog post for the International Monetary Fund, four researchers presented their findings f

36、rom a working paper that examines the current relationship between finance and tech as well as its potential future.Gazing into their crystal ball, the researchers see the possibility of using the data from your browsing, search, and purchase history to create a more accurate mechanism for determini

37、ng the credit rating of an individual or business. They believe that this approach could result in greater lending to borrowers who would potentially be denied by traditional financial institutions.At its heart, the paper is trying to wrestle with the dawning notion that the institutional banking sy

38、stem is facing a serious threat from tech companies like Google, Facebook, and Apple. The researchers identify two key areas in which this is true: Tech companies have greater access to soft-information, and messaging platforms can take the place of the physical locations that banks rely on for meet

39、ing with customers.The concept of using your web history to inform credit ratings is framed around the notion that lenders rely on hard-data that might hide the worthiness of a borrower or paint an unnecessarily bad picture during hard times. Citing soft-data points like the type of browser and hard

40、ware used to access the internet, the history of online searches and purchases that could be included in evaluating a borrower, the researchers believe that when a lender has a closer relationship with the potential clients history, they might be more willing to cut them some slack.Banks tend to cus

41、hion credit terms for their long-term customers during downturns, the papers authors write. This is because they have a history and relationship with the customer.The researchers acknowledge that there will be privacy and policy concerns related to including this kind of soft-data in credit analysis

42、. Getting the soft-data points would probably require companies like Facebook and Apple to loosen up their standards on linking unencrypted information with individual accounts. How they might share information with other institutions would be its own can of worms.32. What is the approach put forwar

43、d by the researchers?A. Replacing banks with soft information.B. Lending money by predicting the future.C. Determining credit ratings by web history.D. Facing the threat posed by high-tech companies.33. Why do they advocate the new way of rating the borrowers credit?A. Traditional finance refuse to

44、lend money.B. The new approach helps reduce burden on banks.C. The type of hardware misleads the lenders judgement.D. Soft information better reflects the truth than hard data.34. Which is the closest in meaning with the underlined phrase in Paragraph 4?A. Be less strict.B. Share interests.C. Forgiv

45、e others fault.D. Cut a piece of bread.35. What do the researchers worry about?A. Banks will break up with customers.B. High tech companies will be in a mess.C. Sharing information may cause problems of privacy.D. Competition between tech companies will be more fierce.第二节(共5小题；每小题2.5分，满分12.5分)根据短文内容

46、，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。People who love to spend time in their kitchen know that after having a rough day it helps them to relieve stress. Cooking up a favorite meal helps you forget about any of the issues you were focused on during the day. _36_ Spending time alone in the kitchen after

47、a long day at work allows you to simply recharge and enjoy the solitude of your kitchen.Cooking can be a great way to put off a daily task, and those who love to cook know this all too well. Putting all your effort into making an elaborate meal or your favorite dessert is a great way to avoid anythi

48、ng that you have been dreading._37_ Anyone who enjoys cooking knows that when you share a common interest like cooking with someone from a different culture, you can easily form a bond. They see this as an amazing opportunity to share recipes and dishes and learn from different cooking traditions and customs.Eating out as a cook allows you to taste surprising ingredients in dishes. _38_ Unusual flavors excite you and unique interpretations of dishes ha