江蘇省 蘇州五市四區(qū)2012屆高三期中調(diào)研測試英語試題

1、高三期 中 試 卷英 語 2011.11注意事項(xiàng)：1. 本試卷分為第一卷(選擇題)和第二卷(非選擇題)，滿分120分?？荚嚂r間120分鐘。2. 請將第一卷的答案填涂在答題卡上，第二卷請直接在答題卡上規(guī)定的地方作答。3. 答題前，務(wù)必將自己的學(xué)校、姓名、考試號等相關(guān)信息寫在答題卡上規(guī)定的地方。第一卷 (選擇題，共80分)第一部分：聽力理解 (共兩節(jié)，滿分15分)做題時，先將答案標(biāo)在試卷上。錄音內(nèi)容結(jié)束后，你將有兩分鐘的時間將試卷上的答案轉(zhuǎn)涂到答題卡上。第一節(jié) (共5小題；每小題1分，滿分5分)聽下面5段對話。每段對話后有一個小題，從題中所給的A、B、C三個選項(xiàng)中選出最佳選項(xiàng)，并標(biāo)在試卷的相應(yīng)位置

2、。聽完每段對話后，你都有10秒鐘的時間來回答有關(guān)小題和閱讀下一小題。每段對話僅讀一遍。 1. Where is the womans father? A. In the hospital.B. At home. C. In the office. 2. What will the woman most probably do next? A. Concentrate on her study.B. Listen to a song. C. Take a break. 3. How does Ella feel? A. Satisfied.B. Disappointed.C. Tired.4.

3、Whats the most probable relationship between the speakers? A. Teacher and student.B. Husband and wife.C. Customer and salesman.5. What does the woman mean? A. She would rather wait a few days for the essay. B. She would like to correct the essay for the boy. C. She wanted the boy to hand in his essa

4、y on time. 第二節(jié) (共10小題；每小題1分，滿分10分)聽下面4段對話或獨(dú)白。每段對話或獨(dú)白后有幾個小題，從題中所給的A、B、C三個選項(xiàng)中選出最佳選項(xiàng)，并標(biāo)在試卷的相應(yīng)位置。聽每段對話或獨(dú)白前，你將有時間閱讀各個小題，每小題5秒鐘；聽完后，每小題將給出5秒鐘的作答時間。每段對話或獨(dú)白讀兩遍。聽第6段材料，回答第6至7題。6. How many people are expected at the seminar?A. 150.B. 225.C. 300. 7. What was the mans worry?A. A lot of people would sign up duri

5、ng the last few days. B. They would not have a room large enough for so many people.C. The number of people to the seminar would be smaller than expected.聽第7段材料，回答第8至9題。8. What was the man in China for? A. For a tour. B. For a conference. C. For a lecture.9. Why hasnt the woman had the chance to vis

6、it any sites? A. Because she almost goes to China every year. B. Because she likes the inside of conference rooms. C. Because she was always on space-related business.聽第8段材料，回答第10至12題。10. Why does Lone Hotel offer such an attractive package?A. For a public holiday.B. For its anniversary.C. For the l

7、ow season.11. Which of the following does the mans regular hotel offer?A. A 35% discount.B. An air ticket.C. A 40% discount. 12. What do we know about the man from the dialogue?A. He seems to be a man hard to persuade.B. He will stay in Lone Hotel on his visit.C. He is going to stay in Mauritius for

8、 a week. 聽第9段材料，回答第13至15題。13. What is the speaker mainly telling the listeners about? A. Vacation arrangements.B. College facilities.C. Academic projects.14. How long will most of the dormitories be closed? A. For about 5 days.B. For about 10 days. C. For about 15 days.15. What will remain open as u

9、sual? A. The post office and the college office. B. The library and the computer center. C. The college store and the dining-halls.第二部分：英語知識運(yùn)用 (共兩節(jié)，滿分35分) 第一節(jié) 【2012屆·江蘇省蘇州五市四區(qū)高三期中調(diào)研測試】單項(xiàng)選擇 (共15小題；每小題1分，滿分15分) 請認(rèn)真閱讀下面各題，從題中所給的A、B、C、D 四個選項(xiàng)中，選出最佳選項(xiàng)，并在答題卡上將該項(xiàng)涂黑。16. Our city has _ area of 20,000 squ

10、are kilometers, _ second only to the largest city in our province. A. a; theB. the; /C. an; /D. /; the17. In order to escape from being punished, they tried to hide the truth that their neglect _ the accident. A. would causeB. causedC. had causedD. has caused 18. What do you think of the activity or

11、ganized by our school last Saturday? It really gave us a platform _ we learned team spirit. A. that B. where C. which D. when 19. Though your status is permanent, your identification card is temporary only for 20 years and has to be regularly. A. renewedB. registeredC. restoredD. resigned20. If you

12、want to book tickets for the 2012 Olympic Games, just call 00952012. It _ be simpler. A. mustnt B. wont C. needntD. couldnt21. Have you heard of the French “baccalaureate” exam? Yes. It roughly _ English A levels or the college entrance examination in China. A. relates toB. contributes toC. caters t

13、oD. corresponds to 22. Id rather have some wine, if you dont mind _. Dont forget you will drive. A. Not at all B. Go aheadC. Take it easyD. Anything but that23. Many people ignore this sign, _ themselves that they probably brushed too hard. A. comforting B. comfort C. comforted D. being comforted24.

14、 Why does he always look unhappy? Hes very successful in every aspect. It is wrong to try to judge happiness _ worldly success. A. in terms ofB. in honor ofC. in case ofD. in spite of25. Its stressed that measures to control the house price will be high on the _ of the government. A. altitude B. age

15、ncy C. agenda D. accommodation26. What do people normally put in a time capsule (時間艙)? They usually put in things _ will show people in the future _ life is like now. A. what; thatB. that; whatC. that; thatD. what; what27. What do you think of Suzhou, Steve? I like it because here traditional belief

16、s go _ a modern urban lifestyle in a perfect way. A. nearB. byC. alongsideD. through 28. _ globalization is benefiting many cities like Suzhou in China and Goyang in South Korea, for some other cities, economic changes havent been so positive. A. WhereB. WhileC. WhenD. Because29. Why did he quit the

17、 job? He would like more _ working hours to replace the nine-to-five, forty-hour week. A. steadyB. ambiguousC. regular D. flexible30. Have you gone over what the teacher taught in class? Not yet. Better remember: _. A. Make hay while the sun shines B. Everyone has his feet of clay C. Many hands make

18、 light work D. Great minds think alike第二節(jié)【2012屆·江蘇省蘇州五市四區(qū)高三期中調(diào)研測試】完形填空 (共20小題；每小題1分，滿分20分)請認(rèn)真閱讀下面短文，從短文后各題所給的A、B、C、D四個選項(xiàng)中，選出最佳選項(xiàng)，并在答題卡上將該項(xiàng)涂黑。Last night I was driving from Harrisburg to Lewisburg, a distance of about eighty miles. It was late and I was in a hurry. However, if anyone asked me how

19、 fast I was 31 , Id say I was not over-speeding. Several times I got 32 behind a slow-moving truck on a narrow road, and I was holding my fists tightly with 33 .At one point along an open highway, I came to a crossroad with a traffic light. I was alone on the road by now, but as I 34 the light, it t

20、urned red and I braked to a stop. I looked left, right and behind me. Nothing. Not a car, no 35 of headlights, but there I sat, waiting for the light to 36 , the only human being for at least a mile in any direction.I started wondering why I 37 to run the light. I was not afraid of being 38 , becaus

21、e there was obviously no policeman around, and there certainly would have been no 39 in going through it.Much later that night, after I met with a group of my friends in Lewisburg and climbed into bed near midnight, the question of 40 Id stopped for that light came back to me, I think I stopped beca

22、use its part of a contract(合同) we all have with each other. Its not only the 41 , but its an arrangement we have, and we trust each other to 42 it: we dont go through red lights. Like most of us, Im more likely to be 43 from doing something bad by the social custom that disagrees with it than by any

23、 law 44 it.Its amazing that we ever 45 each other to do the right thing, isnt it? And we do, too. Trust is our first 46 . We have to make a deliberate effort to mistrust someone.The whole thing we have going for us would 47 apart if we didnt trust each other most of the time. It happens often that w

24、e dont act in a 48 manner, but we all consider it unusual, and were angry or 49 with the person or organization that violates(侵犯) the trust we have in them.I was so 50 of myself for stopping for the red light that night.31. A. thinking B. driving C. speaking D. running32. A. stopped B. changed C. st

25、uck D. lost33. A. horror B. strength C. understanding D. impatience34. A. passed B. watched C. approached D. found35. A. symbolB. sign C. influenceD. gesture36. A. stop B. change C. turn D. die37. A. refusedB. wantedC. triedD. decided38. A. abused B. fined C. injured D. killed39. A. danger B. sense

26、C. time D. record40. A. when B. howC. whereD. why41. A. virtue B. suggestion C. law D. order42. A. honor B. solve C. break D. judge43. A. rejected B. protected C. stopped D. frightened44. A. againstB. forC. aboutD. with45. A. suspect B. trust C. teach D. care46. A. expressionB. recreationC. permissi

27、onD. preference47. A. turnB. keepC. fallD. live48. A. trustworthyB. considerateC. conservativeD. merciful49. A. shockedB. surprisedC. frightenedD. disappointed50. A. sorry B. doubtful C. sure D. proud第三部分：【2012屆·江蘇省蘇州五市四區(qū)高三期中調(diào)研測試】閱讀理解 (共15小題；每小題2分，滿分30分)請認(rèn)真閱讀下列短文，從短文后各題所給的A、B、C、D四個選項(xiàng)中，選出最佳選項(xiàng)，并在

28、答題卡上將該項(xiàng)涂黑。AHaagen-Dazs from Europe started in 1989 and is 5-10 times more expensive than regular ice cream. On price there is no real advantage. However, it adopted a unique marketing strategy, and quickly occupied the market, a top ice cream brand.Haagen Dazs did not set up shops in ordinary superm

29、arkets or grocery stores. Haagen Dazs leisure fashion shops are in busy sections of malls. Thelayout is carefully planned to create an elegant atmosphere, and sometimes, a flagship(旗艦) store layout will cost several million dollars.Compared to other ice cream brands, Haagen Dazs consumers are tightl

30、y grouped. It is understood that Haagen Dazs seldom does television advertising. The majority of ads are highly visual impact of the print ads. In particular many advertisements lock those pyramid tip consumers. Moreover, as long as the consumer spending 500 yuan to fill in a small form can become t

31、heir members, these members will be regularly sent advertisements by direct mail. Praise of customers is a powerful weapon for Haagen Dazs.There is always much creative ingenuity (獨(dú)創(chuàng)性) in Haagen Dazs advertising, so it is remembered by the people. initial advertisements such as: “Delicious Haagen Da

32、zs, like 24K gold, Japan Kobe beef, original palm oil, mushroom truffles and Chinese ceramics, Tiffany Africa what ice cream was waiting for”. “l(fā)ove her, let her eat Haagen Dazs” This classic sensational advertisement attracted more numerous Haagen Dazs lovers who become regulars.Today, Haagen Dazs

33、has 55 countries in the world with approximately 700 stores with annual sales of more than 1 billion US dollars (about 8.28 billion yuan). Haagen Dazs has become the worlds most popular top ice cream brand. In the United States, its market share is 6.1%, 1% in France, 4.6% in Japan, 4% in Singapore

34、and 5% in Hong Kong.Determined to take the “Qugaohegua” line, Haagen Dazs has combined accurate positioning in the marketplace with dedicated brand goals. This is the real secret of success.51. Which of the following statements about Haagen-Dazs is NOT true according to the passage? A. It is so popu

35、lar that it can be bought in almost every supermarket. B. You can enjoy yourself both physically and spiritually by eating it. C. It has become the worlds top ice cream brand through its efforts. D. If you are one of its members, you may receive its advertisements regularly.52. Why does Haagen-Dazs

36、seldom do television advertisements? A. Because it cant afford to do television advertisements. B. Because it doesnt think television advertising attracts consumers. C. Because it focuses on its target consumers by using other media. D. Because its design isnt suitable to be broadcast on the televis

37、ion.53. According to the initial advertisements of Haagen-Dazs, it stresses that it is _. A. perfectB. expensiveC. specialD. popular 54. What is the best title for the passage? A. The origin of Haagen-Dazs.B. The creative advertisements of Haagen-Dazs. C. The Influence of Haagen-Dazs. D. The marketi

38、ng strategy of Haagen-Dazs.BTransLink is urging customers to avoid non-essential travel today and to stay home where possible in the difficult weather conditions.TransLink chief executive officer Peter Strachan said bus and train services were continuing to run where possible, however all CityCat an

39、d CityFerry services had been cancelled until further notice.“These are extremely difficult conditions for South East Queensland we are running essential services where possible but safety remains to be the most important,” Mr Strachan said.“Severe weather and associated flooding has impacted on all

40、 modes of public transport, with bus, ferry and train services all impacted to varying degrees.“If you are planning to use public transport at anytime over the next few days, then I would recommend you check that your intended service is still running.”Service disruptions (中斷) for today include:l Ci

41、ty network trains running hourly on all lines.l Bus diversions, delays and cancellations in some regions, particularly across Brisbane, Ipswich and the Sunshine Coast.l CityCat and CityFerry services cancelled.Queensland Rail Chief Executive Officer Paul Scurrah said rising waterways had closed some

42、 train lines, and road closures and damage to property throughout the South-East had contributed to a shortage of available rail employees.“We intend to run trains hourly on all lines, similar to the timetable we operate on Christmas Day. We will also be looking to run other additional services to m

43、eet demand as required. At this stage we will run services stopping at all stations which will depart at the same time on the hour, however, this is all subject to the weather conditions and the availability of traincrew.”Mr Scurrah encouraged all customers to visit the Translink website for specifi

44、c departure times for their station, and asked for patience in the event of delays.“Queensland Rail appreciates that reduced services may cause disruptions but it is simply unavoidable. We have a dedicated and experienced team monitoring the situation around the clock and will be working to reopen t

45、he network as soon as practicably possible,” Mr Scurrah said.The latest service disruption information is available on the TransLink website .au.55. What is Translink? A. A transport company.B. A government branch. C. A bus company. D. A railway company.56. Which means of transport is NOT available

46、during the special period? A. Bus. B. Train. C. Ferry. D. Plane. 57. According to Mr Strachan, what is the first consideration while providing public transport? A. Weather conditions. B. Road conditions. C. Peoples safety. D. Peoples convenience.58. What is the writers purpose of writing this passag

47、e? A. To tell people all the public transport are cancelled due to the flooding. B. To inform people of the changes made to the public transportation. C. To encourage more people to visit the Translink website. D. To advertise for the public transport service Translink.CAre you a media addict who wo

48、uld go mad after two hours without TV, friend requests, exciting online games and your mobile or would you easily survive?Recently, university students around the world were asked to volunteer in a global experiment called Unplugged. It was designed to see how young people would react if they were a

49、sked to observe a total media ban by unplugging all forms of media devices for 24 hours.Unplugged is being run by Dr Roman Gerodimos, a lecturer in Communication and Journalism at Bournemouth University. The experiment is now over but he doesnt yet know the full findings. However, during the experim

50、ent, Dr Gerodimos said there were already signs of how much the exercise affected volunteers. He said: “Theyre reporting withdrawal symptoms(癥狀), overeating, feeling nervous, isolated and disconnected.” During their 24-hour painful experience, three of the experiments guinea pigs had to endure one i

51、ntrusion(侵?jǐn)_) from the media: a BBC reporter plus cameraman who followed them around for the day. They were asked to write down 100 lines about their day offline, but of course, they all waited until the next day when they had access to their laptops. Elliot Day wrote: “Today, my whole morning routin

52、e was thrown up into the air. Despite being aware of the social importance of the media, I was surprised by how empty my life felt without the radio or newspapers.” From Caroline Scott, we read: “I didnt expect it, but being prevented from the media for 24 hours resulted in my day-to-day activities

53、becoming so much harder to carry out than usual I didnt break out in a cold sweat like our lecturer expected us all to, but its not something I would like to do again!” And Charlotte Gay wrote: “I have to say the most difficult item for me to be without has been my mobile; not only is it a social to

54、ol, its my main access point of communication.” Earlier in the year, a UK government study found that in the UK we spend about half our waking hours using the media, often plugged into several things at once. And a recent study by Nielson found that on average, US teenagers send and receive over 3,000 texts per month thats about six texts per waking hour. So, with technology continuing to de