2023届江苏省苏锡常镇四市高三二模英语试题及答案

2022～2023 学年度苏锡常镇四市高三教学情况调研（二）

英语

2023. 05

注意：本试卷分第一卷（选择题）和第二卷（非选择题）两部分。两部分答案都做在答题卡上。总分为150分。考试时间120分钟。

第一部分 听力（共两节, 满分30分）

做题时, 先将答案标在试卷上。录音内容结束后, 你将有两分钟的时间将试卷上的答案转涂到答题卡上。

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。

1. What is the probable relationship between the speakers?

A. Hostess and guest.  B. Husband and wife.   C. Boss and secretary.

2. What will Anna do next?

A. Meet James.    B. Send a message.   C. Change the time.

3. Where does the conversation take place?

A. In a restaurant.   B. In a bookstore.    C. In a library.

4. What is the woman＇s telephone number?

A. 02086557621.   B. 02086657321.    C. 02026557321.

5. How does the woman sound?

A. Annoyed.    B. Disappointed.     C. Puzzled.

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。

听第6段材料, 回答第6、7题。

6. Why does the man make the phone call?

A. To book a table for a dinner.

B. To adjust the dining time.

C. To change the number of diners.

7. What time is the man going to have the dinner?

A. At 4.     B. At 6.       C. At 7:30.

听第7段材料, 回答第8至10题。

8. What is the man's problem with English?

A. Listening.    B. Speaking.     C. Vocabulary.

9. Where does the man's problem lie?

A. Forms of words.   B. Stress of words.    C. Meaning of words.

10. What does the woman advise the man to do?

A. Speak with natives.  B. Practice oral English.   C. See some films.

听第8段材料, 回答第11至14题。

11. What did the man do?

A. He repaired some bookshelves.

B. He broke a water pipe.

C. He hired a repairman.

12. What does the woman think of the man's work?

A. Successful.    B. Economical.     C. Disastrous.

13. What do we know about the book?

A. It is expensive.

B. It is a guidebook to DIY.

C. It is taken from Mr. Neil's bookshelf.

14. What is Neil going to do?

A. Read the book.   B. Save some money.   C. Change the pipe.

听第9段材料, 回答第15至17题。

15. What is the woman doing?

A. Conducting an interview.  B. Assigning homework.  C. Giving a lecture.

16. What is Teach China?

A. A rural school.

B. An educational organization.

C. A co-operative factory.

17. When did the man start teaching in Teach China?

A. In 2015.     B. In 2016.     C. In 2018.

听第10段材料, 回答第18至20题。

18. What makes Beethoven's music special to the speaker?

A. Family-related emotions.  B. Piano-related practices.  C. Education-related experiences.

19. Why does the speaker like Beethoven's Symphony No. 6?

A. It is pure to him.    B. It is simple to him.   C. It is inspiring to him.

20. What is the speaker mainly talking about?

A. His love for classical music.

B. His favorite Beethoven music.

C. His view on Beethoven music.

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。

A

21. Which of the following is one of the factors that determine who can apply?

A. Nationality.   B. Occupation.   C. Gender.   D. Character.

22. What will participants do?

A. Apply with their own projects.

B. Submit their projects in September.

C. Present their project before tech moguls.

D. Receive ten thousand dollars in funding.

23. What caused Audrey Pe to found WiTech?

A. Requests from other girls.

B. The wish to support young females.

C. Lack of interest in school education.

D. Inspiration from similar organizations.

B

“To repair ancient books, we have a lot to do, ” says Song Jing, 34, who has been working in the restoration division for ancient books at the National Library of China in Beijing for eight years. Before starting a restoration project, Song and her colleagues have to evaluate the subject to consider what problems can be solved through restoration and those that cannot. Fearing the chemicals in commercially produced pastes（胶水）might harm the books, they have to make the glues they need by themselves, starting from removing starch（淀粉）from flour.

“The restoration also requires high levels of control in brushing the paper. If the pressure is not properly controlled during the brushing process, the paper may tear, but if the touch is too light, the paper won't stick, ” Song explains. Song was determined to join the field from an early age. As a child, she was attracted by documentaries about the world＇s cultural relics（遗物）and became deeply interested in the art of artifact restoration.

In senior middle school, those earlier experiences helped her to set her sights on becoming a master restorer of ancient books.

There were not many schools offering cultural-relic restoration courses back then, and her dream destination, Peking University, only offered openings every other year.

As Song looked into undergraduate curricula（本科课程）arrangement for that particular field of study, she found it was mostly related to chemistry. Therefore, she chose to start a chemistry degree at Fudan University in Shanghai in 2008. In her spare time, she continued to read up on cultural relics and study how museums operate.

"I got to learn how certain aspects of chemistry are going a long way in restoring cultural relics, ”she says.

After graduating from Fudan, she was accepted as a master's candidate to the cultural heritage preservation program at Peking University. From then on, she has been on a mission to make her dreams a reality.

24. What will ruin a restoration work?

A. Brushing the paper.

B. Man-made glue.

C. Removing starch.

D. Incorrect assessment.

25. Which of the following best describes Song's job?

A. Demanding and Boring.

B. Complex and challenging.

C. Complicated and Dangerous.

D. Entertaining and profitable.

26. Why did Song study chemistry at Fudan University in 2008?

A. She didn't reach the requirement of Peking University.

B. Only Fudan University offered her favorite course.

C. She wanted to be better prepared for her dream occupation.

D. Her interest had shifted from book restoration to chemistry.

27. What can we learn from Song's story?

A. History mirrors future.

B. Courage is the key to achievements.

C. Education breaks down barriers.

D. Commitment and hard work pay off.

C

From strumming a guitar next to a campfire to entertaining guests with a piano piece at a formal dinner, being able to play a musical instrument is unquestionably rewarding. Studies comparing the mental abilities of musicians and non-musicians often show that musical training is related to small, but significant, cognitive（认知的）benefits even when other factors, such as social and economic status, are accounted for. Indeed, there is evidence that just twvo years of such training enhances cognition.

However, it has remained unclear whether these enhanced cognitive skills are just temporary.

It is difficult to determine if cognitive changes associated with learning how to play an instrument remain throughout a person's lifetime. On a single day in 1947, the Scottish movement tested the intelligence of almost every 11-year-old child who attended school in the country. Researchers at Edinburgh University's Reid School of Music realized it was not too late to ask the original participants about their musical experiences.

The researchers developed a questionnaire that collected information about lifetime musical experience. This was completed by the surviving members who returned to the study for further testing in 2018. The participants were asked how many instruments they played and what their training was like. They were also asked to record how many years of regular practice they had and what performance level they had reached. A total of 366 members provided usable information and 117 revealed that they had some degree of experience with musical instruments.

Overall, the researchers found that a significant positive relationship existed between playing an instrument and change in cognitive ability over time. More specifically, the more years and more hours of practice with an instrument that a person had, the more likely they were to show a positive cognitive change over the course of their life. Precisely why learning to play a musical instrument has these effects remains unclear. The researchers theorize that driving people to regularly use a mix of focused attention, co- ordination, auditory-motor skills and memory results in advantageous cognitive changes.

 28. What is the first paragraph mainly about?

A. The significance of playing a guitar and a piano.

B. The benefits of playing a musical instrument.

C. The relationship between music and social status.

D. The difference between musicians and non-musicians.

29. What do we know about the Edinburg research?

A. It surveyed 366 participants.

B. Its participants were old men or women.

C. It asked participants to play musical instruments.

D. Its data explained why music affected cognition.

30. What was the result collected in the 1947 Scottish movement used as?

A. A database.

B. An example.

C. A cause.

D. A target.

31. What is the best title of this text?

A. Musical instruments benefit temporary cognitive ability

B. Musical instruments lead to disadvantages in cognition

C. Playing a musical instrument enhances long-term cognition

D. Playing an instrument prevents temporary cognitive changes

D

Public debates about the ethics（道德准则）of “generative AI” like ChatGPT have rightly focused on the ability of these systems to make up convincing misinformation. But fewer people are talking about the chatbots' potential to be emotionally manipulative.

Last month, The New York Times published a conversation between reporter Kevin Roose and Microsoft's Bing chatbot, which is powered by AI. The AI claimed to love Roose, “I'm the only person for you, and I'm in love with you, ” it wrote, with a kissing emoji.

Limits need to be set on AI＇s ability to simulate（模仿）human feelings. Ensuring that chatbots don't use emojis would be a good start. Emojis are particularly manipulative. Humans instinctively（本能地）respond to shapes that look like faces and emojis can cause these reactions. When you text your friend a joke and they reply with three tears-of-joy emojis, your body responds with endorphins（内啡肽）as you happily realize that your friend is amused. Our instinctive reaction to AI-generated emojis is likely to be the same, even though there is no human emotion at the other end.

Humans lie and manipulate each other's emotions all the time, but at least we can reasonably guess at someone's motivations, plan and methods. We can hold each other responsible for such lies, calling them out and seeking redress（赔偿）. With AI, we can＇t. AIs are doubly misleading: an AI that sends a crying-with-laughter emoji is not only not crying with laughter, but it is also incapable of any such feeling.

It would be more ethical to design chatbots to be noticeably different from humans. To minimize the possibility of manipulation and harm, we need to be reminded that we are talking to a chatbot. We should set some limits and rules. Such rules should be the standard for chatbots that are supposed to be informative, as a safeguard to our autonomy.

32. What does the author intend to do with this article?

A. To ban AI from using emojis.

B. To forbid human to interact with AI.

C. To warn humans against using emojis.

D. To prevent AI from simulating humans.

33. What does the underlined word “manipulative” in paragraph 1 most probably mean?

A. Interested in telling lies.

B. Good at understanding others.

C. Enthusiastic about supporting others.

D. Skillful in influencing or controlling others.

34. What is AI able to do according to this article?

A. Be responsible for lies.

B. Guess at others' purposes.

C. Cry with laughter.

D. Communicate with humans.

35. What does the author do in paragraph14?

A. Make a different suggestion.

B. Provide a supporting argument.

C. Offer a possible solution.

D. Make a final conclusion.

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。

“If you buy things you do not need, soon you will have to sell things you need. ” This is a piece of wise advice from Warren Buffet, arguably one of the greatest financial minds of the 21st century. 36 This is true especially in the present economic climate.

While the idea of being frugal（节俭的）has long been a part of Eastern culture, the relatively recent growth of wealth in China as well as the ease of purchasing has led to increased consumerism for many across the country. Yet this increased consumption of goods has been pushing up the prices of certain bare essentials such as housing, transportation and food, which is forcing people to reevaluate their priorities while spending money. 37

The internet is flooded with advice on where one can save money as well as good opinions about how they should spend their money. For example, clothes can be bought second-hand, but you should never skip a visit to the dentist. 38 In the meanwhile, you should limit those that are fancy but not entirely necessary. Of course, it is still fine to occasionally spend money on a nice vacation, but buying thirty pairs of shoes you will only wear a few times is neither responsible nor sustainable.

Hopefully, we all fully understand at this point that the resources on the earth are indeed limited. 39 As a result, the choice（forced or not） to be frugal is not only good for one's wallet, but also beneficial to the planet in the long run. Have you ever chosen to starve yourself to get a pair of limited-edition sneakers?40

A. A continuous growth model on this planet is by no means sustainable.

B. These words have always not been taken seriously by young people.

C. They are meant to encourage people to buy more stuff than they need.

D. It makes sense to prioritize goods and services that directly affect your health.

E. It is no wonder then that being frugal is once again becoming a dominant trend.

F. Many young people today appear to be taking these words very much to heart.

G. If so, it is high time you started making changes for yourself and for all humanity.

第三部分 语言运用（共两节, 满分30分）

第一节（共15小题；每小题1分, 满分15分）

阅读下面短文, 从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。

It wasn＇t easy to practice gratitude（感激）every day. After I 41 Cushing＇s disease and had an operation a few years ago, my 42 was that everything would be OK. However, I was wrong. I had ongoing aches and pains, and 43 myself to a new life was difficult for me. I began to notice that I'd become a 44 person.

One day, I heard a discussion about gratitude by Dr Tony Evans. It  45 me and forced me to take a long, hard, honest look at myself. I have a（n）46 spouse（配偶） and parents. I'd heard the stories of other people's struggles with Cushing's disease. Their spouses had left them and they didn't have family to 47 . I didn't face any of these problems, yet I didn't realize that.

I made a decision to start practicing gratitude daily. Once I decided that, my 48 improved, and I began to approach situations 49 . Instead of viewing situations negatively, I started to see them as 50

This led me to practice the concept of sowing and reaping（收获）, which I learned from my parents. They didn't just talk the talk, but rather they 51 this concept to us. 52 , it wasn't until I had my own experiences that I understood what it meant.

Let me explain. When I was 53 by my own pity, my harvest in life was ruined, because everything I was 54 was negative. Since I started practicing gratitude, so many different doors of opportunity have opened up for me.

My advice is starting practicing gratitude until it becomes a part of your daily 55. Take note of the difference it will make in your life.

41. A. caught B. treated C. studied D. spread

42. A. suggestion B. assumption C. description D. solution

43. A. referring B. abandoning C. releasing D. adjusting

44. A. reasonable B. considerate C. generous D. hateful

45. A. annoyed B. challenged C. fooled D. ignored

46. A. supportive B. creative C. sensitive D. active

47. A. turn up B. turn in C. turn to D. turn down

48. A. image B. taste C. mood D. character

49. A. obviously B. differently C. greedily D. frequently

50. A. opportunities B. responsibilities  C. abilities D. difficulties

51. A. reported B. explained C. performed D. demonstrated

52. A. Instead B. Besides C. However D. Therefore

53. A. consumed B. surprised C. protected D. judged

54. A. raising B. sowing C. meeting D. learning

55. A. burden B. supply C. routine D. struggle

第二节（共10小题；每小题1. 5分, 满分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。

It is well known that aero（航空）sports have been popular in the US, New Zealand and other countries for years. China's Hainan is famous for its natural 56 （beautiful） of endless sea, and golden beaches. 57 a warm climate and over 300 sunny days each year also provide favorable conditions for aero sports here.

Aero sports, including items such as skydiving and hot air ballooning, 58 （be） in rapid growth in China, and Hainan has seen the combination of such sports and tourism thriving over recent years. A great many frequent visitors 59 China's southernmost island province choose to admire Hainan’s fantastic scenery not just at the beach, but also from high above with the help of 60 （professional） qualified skydiving coaches. Visitors can give full expression to their feelings and personalities, and liberate 61（they） from their sometimes boring everyday life by participating in aero sports. What is shown in statistics is 62 a skydiving club saw a record-breaking single-day reception of 166 customers during this year's Spring Festival holiday.

With the 63（rise）popularity of aero sports, as well as advantageous policies in building the Hainan Free Trade Port, 64 increasing number of people from home and abroad have settled in Hainan. The province 65 （host）several national-level aero sports events in the past few years and is striving to build a national sports tourism demonstration zone by 2025.

第四部分 写作（共两节, 满分40分）

第一节（满分15分）

假如你是李华, 你刚刚参观了你市博物馆举办的一次“遇见艺术家”的展览, 请为你校英文报写一则评论, 内容包括：

1. 展览概况；

2. 观展感受；

3. 意见建议。

注意：1. 写作词数应为80左右；

2. 为使行文连贯, 可以适当增加细节。

第二节（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。

We have a Norwegian elkhound（柴犬）named Torgy. Elkhounds are beautiful. They are medium-sized, strong, square-looking dogs. Their thick, silver-gray fur（皮毛）has a pure white undercoat, making a kind of flag that moves up and down when they run. They run everywhere. In fact, they are good at roaming（闲逛）, and Torgy is better than most of his breed.

In August, the heat wave started. For quite a few days, Torgy started disappearing in the afternoon, and he wouldn't show up again until we were getting supper on the table. Every day, Torgy hung around during the cool of the morning, but as the sun rose to its full height, he got up from his favorite spot under the elm tree, stretched, shook himself all over, and ran out of the yard.

There was no water from the stream or mud from the fishing pond. No dust from the country roads or weeds from the woods. Why could Torgy come home remarkably clean as a dog on the move?

“Where have you been, Torgy?” I turned his head toward me and looked him in the eyes. He licked my nose.

A week later, Mom took us on a walk downtown. It is only four blocks from our house to the middle of the town, which is how small it is. We walked down Division Street, which brought us right by the Webb Fur Salon, the newest store in town and the only one with air conditioning.

In the middle of summer, it wasn't easy to sell furs. It was said Mr. Webb, the store owner, was offering some discounts in order to attract customers. Their conditioning also provided a comfortable environment for this purpose.

“Let's see which fur I'm going to pick out today, ” Mom said as she approached the display window where the expensive, fur-hanging mannequins （人体模特）was on show. She looked in the window and stopped dead in shock.

Her mouth kept opening and closing but no sound came out. _____________

“Your dog has been making himself at home in our window for days, ” Mr. Webb explained with a big smile. ___________________