江苏省苏州市届高三英语上学期期中试题Word格式.docx

1、A. The food was not his thing. B. The waiters were noisy.CThe atmosphere was friendly.（）3. How much should the woman pay?A. $14. B. $ 17. C. $29.（）4. Why does Mary look worried?A. She has lost her job. B. She didnt get promoted.C. She is concerned about her father.（）5. What are the speakers talking

2、about?A. An adventure. B. A vacation plan. C. A book.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， 并标在试卷的相应位置。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. Where did the man buy the necklace?A. On the Internet. B. In a supermarket. C.

3、 In a gold shop.（）7. Why did the woman apologize to the man?A. She was rude to the man. B. She sent him the wrong goods. C. She delayed sending the necklace.听第7段材料，回答第8至10题。（）8. What is the woman doing?A. Buying a map. B. Asking for the directions.C. Borrowing a phone from the man.（）9. What trouble

4、is the woman facing?A. Her phone is out of power. B. She couldnt walk any farther.C. She is late for her first job interview.（）10. How did the man order a taxi for the woman?A. He made a call. B. He signaled one. C. He used a phone app.听第8段材料，回答第11至13题。（）11. Who are the speakers?A. A doctor and a pa

5、tient. B. A teacher and a student.C. A salesman and a customer.（）12. What is probably the cause of the mans problems?A. He often overeats. B. He works too hard. C. He smokes heavily.（）13. What does the woman ask the man to do?A. Stop working and go on a vacation. B. Give up smoking as soon as possib

6、le.C. Change his diet and get some exercise.听第9段材料，回答第14至17题。（）14. What interests the woman most about the job?A. The training. B. The high pay. C. The work experience.（）15. What did the woman major in?A. Writing. B. Journalism. C. German.（）16. How many languages can the woman speak?A. Three. B. Fou

7、r. C. Five.（）17. What does the woman do to relax herself?A. She goes swimming. B. She climbs mountains. C. She listens to light music.听第10段材料，回答第18至20题。（）18. To whom is the speaker talking?A. New employees. B. Foreign tourists. C. International students.（）19. What are girls advised to do in a caf？A.

8、 Take care of their bags. B. Dont talk to strangers. C. Leave the place quickly.（）20. What is the best place to park a car?A. Beside a house. B. On a quiet road. C. In a public car park.第二部分阅读理解（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A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。ABermuda, the island known for its p

9、inksand beaches, blue waters, and yearround warm weather, has been announced the Official Sponsor of the US. Open. Its a fitting collaboration（协作）, given the islands reputation as a destination for travelers in search of perfect adventuresjust a ninetyminute flight from New York City. Lesser known,

10、however, is that the long history of American tennis was introduced by this attractive Atlantic island.Nearly a hundred and fifty years ago, the New York celebrity Mary Ewing Outerbridge sailed for days to vacation on this quiet island. She watched, fascinated, as some British soldiers stationed the

11、re played tennis, although a version different from one we know today. The courts in Bermuda were shaped like hourglasses, the net was also higher, and a number of the rules were different.Mary became fascinated watching the ball flying back and forth, and ended up purchasing a kit containing all th

12、e materials needed to bring the sport home to Staten Island. Using a handdrawn diagram, she laid out a court at her brothers cricket club, where the sport caught on among members. From there, the games popularity quickly grew, leading to standardized rules and regulationsand then, in 1880, to the fi

13、rst US. tennis championship.In only a few years, Marys unexpected souvenir from her Bermuda trip helped set a national tradition: today, nearly eighteen million people in the US play the sport, from the publictenniscourt games in many cities to the annual US. Open, in NYC. Marys role in bringing ten

14、nis from Bermuda to America has earned her a place in the International Tennis Hall of Fame.It only serves to enhance the sports appeal to learn that every swing of the racket in the US can be traced back to Bermuda, where island adventures still wait for all travelerstennis lovers included. Youre w

15、elcome!（）21. What can we learn about Bermuda?A. It is distant from New York City.B. It is friendly to adventure seekers.C. It is unfit to sponsor the US. Open.D. It is better known for being the origin of tennis.（）22. Which of the following is Marys contribution to American tennis?A. She held the fi

16、rst US. tennis championship.B. She made the game become world famous.C. She designed the first tennis court in the US.D. She set standard rules and regulations of the game.（）23. What is the real purpose of this passage?A. To introduce the founder of American tennis.B. To introduce the history of Ame

17、rican tennis.C. To attract more people to enjoy the sport.D. To attract more people to tour Bermuda.BI took a job at a vet （兽医） clinic almost five decades ago. As an enthusiastic animal lover, I accepted the position on the condition that I wouldnt have to assist with any wounded animals. I couldnt

18、bear to see any creature in pain.At the end of my first week, we were closing the office for the day when a young man ran up to us holding a severely injured Doberman pinscher puppy（杜宾幼犬） in his arms and begging us to save his life. The fourmonthold pup had been hit by a car.The doctor and I ran bac

19、k into the operating room. The only place the skin was still attached to this poor little animals body was around one shoulder. The vet worked tirelessly for what seemed like hours, sewing him back together again. That was the easy part. The puppy had broken multiple bones, including his spine（脊椎） .

20、 If he survived the next few days, we were quite sure he would never walk again. That day forever changed my life. I became the vets assistant in all things medical. One of my first jobs was to give that Doberman puppy daily physical therapy. I remember moving his tiny legs to try to keep his muscle

21、s from weakening. Weeks went by until one day, I felt this little fighter push back ever so slightly. And he continued to push back till he could finally use his legs.Fastforward about a year. I walked into the clinics crowded waiting room and called the name of the next client. Suddenly, a huge Dob

22、erman who had been standing quietly with his owner on the opposite side of the room broke loose and dashed toward me. I found myself pinned against the wall with this magnificent dog standing on his hind legs, his front paws on my shoulders, washing my face with abundant and joyful kisses!I still te

23、ar up in amazement at the display of love and gratitude the dog had for me that day all those years ago.（）24. Which was the possible position the author took originally at the clinic?A. A medical assistant. B. A professional vet.C. An enthusiastic volunteer. D. A regular receptionist.（）25. How did t

24、he author help the dog?A. She sewed his wounds. B. She fixed his spine.C. She helped him to recover. D. She taught him to walk.（）26. What can we infer about the dog?A. He struggled to be on his feet. B. He liked to lick peoples faces.C. He got well immediately. D. He got fierce afterwards.（）27. What

25、 is the best title of this passage?A. A loving vet B. A lucky dogC. A grateful patient D. A lifechanging storyCThe driver who cuts you off in traffic. The neighbors who dont pick up after their dog. Situations such as these get our hearts racing and send our stress levels skyrocketing. Anger isnt a

26、pleasant feeling. Some of us _bottle_up_the emotion, while others explode in a wild rage（狂怒）. Both habits do considerable harm to our bodies, our minds, and our relationships.“Anger may feel uncomfortable and a lot of people think they have to get rid of their anger，” says Patrick Keelan, a register

27、ed psychologist in Calgary, Alberta. “But anger is an emotion built into us to signal that something needs to be addressed. When we take notice of that signal and actually wrestle with the problem instead of turning a blind eye to it, were usually much better for it.”Unfortunately, many of us have b

28、een conditioned to keep our emotions hidden. Increasingly, research is suggesting that this can have longterm effects on our health. Investigators at the University of Rochester noticed that people who contain their emotions tend to live shorter lives. When were angry, stress hormones are released,

29、which can make us more likely to develop a wide range of diseases, including diabetes, depression, immunerelated conditions.Is it better, then, to scream and howl whenever something makes you mad? Thats probably the reason why “rage rooms” have popped up in many American cities, where folks are invi

30、ted to let steam off by violently smashing（打碎） stuff in a“safe” environment. However, the research indicates that when people display anger aggressively, it can actually increase the intensity of the angerand increase the likelihood of aggressive actions in the future. It doesnt take much imagination to predict how such behavior can affect your relationship with your spouse, your kids, or your colleagues. It also hurts your health. A large 2016 study at McMaster University found that people are more than twice as likely to have a heart attack after an angry explosion.If w