2024届江苏省南通市启东中学创新班高三英语第一学期期末考试模拟试题含解析

2024届江苏省南通市启东中学创新班高三英语第一学期期末考

试模拟试题

考生须知：

1．全卷分选择题和非选择题两部分，全部在答题纸上作答。选择题必须用2B铅笔填涂；非选择题的答案必须用黑色字迹的钢笔或答字笔写在“答题纸”相应位置上。

2．请用黑色字迹的钢笔或答字笔在“答题纸”上先填写姓名和准考证号。

3．保持卡面清洁，不要折叠，不要弄破、弄皱，在草稿纸、试题卷上答题无效。

第一部分（共20小题，每小题1.5分，满分30分）

1．---Sorry to have broken your glass.

---_____________. You didn’t mean to, did you?

A．No problem B．Forget it

C．All right D．Don’t say so

2．______ the difference between the two findings is one of the worst mistakes you’ve made.

A．Ignored B．Ignoring

C．To ignore D．Having ignored

3．More than a quarter of the energy in the United States goes to moving people and goods from one place to another.

A．using B．used C．to use D．use

4．---Alan seems a lot taller than when I last saw him.

---He . He’s grown a foot since you saw him in S hanghai.

A．is B．will be

C．has been D．was

5．The teacher’s voice still remained calm ______ she was getting annoyed.

A．as long as B．even if

C．as if D．now that

6．Muir succeeds ______ other designers have failed—her clothes are Original, yet stylish.

A．that B．what C．which D．where

7．At that time, the movie “Shaolin Temple”, _________Li Lianjie plays the starring role, drew the world’s attention to Chinese Kungfu.

A．where B．when C．that D．which

8．Mark drives his car too fast and, what’s more, very carelessly, worries his mother.

A asA．what B．it C．which

9．—What’s the recent progress in Xiong’an New Area, first announced two years ago? —It _____ increasing attention from foreign companies given its huge development potential.

A．has been attracting B．had attracted C．would be attracting D．was attracting 10．____ of danger in the street at night, the girl doesn’t dare to go out without someone ____ her.

A．Warned; accompanied B．Warned; accompanying

C．Warning; accompanied D．Warning; accompanying

11．Dream of the Red Chamber is believed to be semi-autobiographical, _______the fortunes of Cao’s own family.

A．mirrored B．to mirror

C．mirroring D．mirror

12．She did not feel a bit nervous though it was the first time she ___________ in public. A．spoke B．have spoken

C．had spoken D．were speaking

13．He has no idea what the book is about．He have read it very carefully．A．needn’t B．shouldn’t C．can’t D．mustn’t

14．—The movie Till Death Do Us Part 《最爱》will be on at 8 pm．What about picking you up at 7pm?

—All right．I will have come back from work by then, and I you at home．A．will be waiting for B．will wait for C．have been waiting for D．am waiting for 15．It was reported that as many as 50% of patients do not take medicine ______ directed, ______ has drawn doctor’s attention.

A．when; it B．as; what C．as; which D．that; and

16．Days later, my brother called to say he was all right, but _______say where he was. A．mustn’t B．shouldn’t C．wouldn’t D．mightn’t

17．—Have you watched the film “Avatar”?

— Not yet. But I the film is worth watching.

A．am told B．was told C．have told D．have been told

18．There are no ______ proposals to reduce the road accidents. We are still seeking inspiration.

A．contradictory B．concrete

C．confidential D．controversial

19．—Do you like the mobile game Traveling Frog?

—Yes, the posts about the virtual green frog ________ over 4 million times.

A．have read B．have been read

C．would be read D．are reading

20．—Would you mind moving over a little? I have to pass here.

—________ I’d like to hel p.

A．Not in the slightest. B．Don’t mention it.

C．Never mind. D．At your service.

第二部分阅读理解（满分40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。

21．（6分）Do’s and Don’ts in Whale (鲸) Watching

The Department of Fisheries and Oceans has developed guidelines for whale watching in Johnstone Strait, where killer whales are found on a daily basis each summer. It is strongly recommended that vessel (船只) operators follow these guidelines for all kinds of whales.

• Approach whales from the side, not from the front or the back.

• App roach no closer than 100 metres, then stop the boat but keep the engine on.

• Keep noise levels down — no horns, whistles or racing of engines.

• Start your boat only after the whales are more than 100 metres from your vessel • Leave the area slowly, gradu ally moving faster when you are more than 300 metres from the whales.

• Approach and leave slowly, avoiding sudden changes in speed or direction.

• Avoid disturbing groups of resting whales.

• Keep at low speeds and remain in the same direction if travelin g side by side with whales.

• When whales are traveling close to shore, avoid crowding them near the shore or coming between the whales and the shore.

• Limit the time spent with any group of whales to less than 30 minutes at a time when within 100 to 200 metres of whales.

• If there is more than one vessel at the same observation spot, be sure to avoid any boat position that would result in surrounding the whales.

• Work together by communicating with other vessels, and make sure that all operators are aware of the whale watching guidelines.

1、For whom is this text written?

A．Tour guides. B．Government officials.

C．Whale watchers. D．Vessel operators.

2、When leaving the observation areas, the vessel should .

A．move close to the beach B．increase speed gradually

C．keep its engine running slowly D．remain at the back of the whales 22．（8分）“An Uber self-driving car hit and killed a woman crossing the street in Arizona，U．S．，”police said on Monday，marking the first death caused by an autonomous vehicle and a potential blow to the technology expected to transform transportation．

The ride services company said it was delaying North American tests of its

self-driving vehicles，which are currently going on in Arizona，Pittsburgh and Toronto．So-called robot cars，when fully developed by companies including Uber，are expected to thoroughly cut down on motor vehicle deaths and create billion-dollar businesses．But Monday’s accident highlighted (凸显)the possible challenges ahead for the promising technology as the cars face real-world situations involving real people．“This catastrophic accident highlights why we need to be exceptionally cautious when testing and applying autonomous vehicle technologies to public roads，”said Edward Markey， a member of the transportation committee，in a statement．“Elaine Herzberg，49，was walking her bicycle outside the crosswalk on a four-lane road in the Phoenix suburb of Tempe at about 10 p．m．MST Sunday when she was struck by the Uber vehicle traveling at about 65 kilometers per hour，”police said．The car was in autonomous mode with an operator behind the wheel．U．S．federal safety officials were sending teams to investigate the crash．Canada’s transportation ministry in Ontario，where Uber conducts testing，also said it was reviewing the accident．“Uber and Waymo on Friday urged Congress to pass a law to speed the introduction of self-driving cars into the united states．However，some congressional(国会的)representatives have blocked the legislation over safety concerns，and Monday’s death could hamper passage of the bill，”congressional assistants said Monday．

1、According to the passage，which is the effect of the accident of the woman’s being killed?

A．People will be cautious while crossing a road．

B．The woman’s family will obtain a billion do llars．

C．The process of transforming transportation will be affected．

D．Self-driving vehicles will cut down on motor vehicles deaths．

2、The underlined word“hamper”in Paragraph 6 most probably mean_________．A．make B．prevent

C．start D．accelerate

3、Wha t is the author’s purpose in writing the text?

A．To arouse the public concerns over a self-driving safety．

B．To remind car producers to be more careful when testing vehicles technology．C．To advise the Congress to pass a law to speed self-driving cars test in the U．S．D．To urge the U．S．federal safety regulators to take measures to look into the accident．23．（8分）Years ago,my wife and I volunteered at a homeless shelter in downtown Los Angeles,US,preparing meals for thousands of people.I got to talk with one of the guys in line,Albert.He said he liked my socks.“Want to see mine?”he asked,lifting his leg.He was barefoot.He said he had been meaning to buy a pair but he hadn’t got around to it.I felt a sinking feeling in my stomach.

The next day,after work,I stopped at Ross and filled up a cart with socks.I stuffed my trunk with them.That next morning,I set my alarm for 5 a.m.and drove over to Santa Monica’s Palisades Park,which is a common destination for homeless people.

I took one of the bags from my trunk.It was still darkout.I headed for a group of three men,standing around a tree,probably using it as a windbreaker.Two were asleep under heavy blankets,and the third was digging through his collection.As I walked toward him,he watched me,perhaps questioning my m otives.“I thought you guys might need some fresh new socks,”I said,handing him a pair.He looked confused at first but took them and said,“Thank you.”I gave him two more pairs for his friends.

I moved on.An hour later,I had given out all the socks.Most people were sleeping,and I felt like Santa.I knew that when they woke up they would find a very meaningful present.

That was nine years ago.Every week I’ll hand out as many socks as I can.If I’m on vacation or on a business trip for more than a week,I bring a bag of socks with me and hand them out to the homeless on the streets in other states and countries.

It’s extremely satisfying to operate “under the radar” to help make some people’s lives a little bit easier.Part of me hopes to see Albert out there one of these days,but even if I don’t,I like to think one of the pairs will find him.

1、What caused the author to hand out socks to the homeless?

A．Albert’s desire to get free socks.

B．The approach of Christmas Day.

C．His hard work at a homeless shelter.

D．The conversation between him and Albert.

2、Which is true about the author according to the passage?

A．He believed it felt good to help the homeless.

B．He went to Ross to buy a pair of socks for Albert.

C．He handed out socks to the homeless as Christmas gifts.

D．He was often questioned about why he was giving out socks.

3、What could be the best title for the passage?

A．Santa Claus brings Christmas gifts

B．Kindness is rewarded with kindness

C．Every sock helps make somebody’s day

D．Socks are passed on from hand to hand

24．（8分）English teacher and Internet entrepreneur (企业家) Jack Ma founded Alibaba 18years ago in his tiny apartment in Hangzhou, China. Now, Ma has become the richest man in China. Every current entrepreneur and business leader should learn from how a Chinese English teacher became such a great success.

Start here, go anywhere. Recognizing the importance of English, young Ma would ride his bike to a nearby hotel and guide foreigners around the city just to learn and practice the language.

He has vision an d he had help. Ma saw the Internet’s enormous potential to bridge businesses across China’s huge population early on. So he and his wife brought 17 friends together and pooled ＄60,000 to start the company. That formed the basis for the company’s dynamic pa rtnership structure and unique culture.

Big problems lead to big opportunities. China’s lack of infrastructure (基础设施) has always been a problem for the enormous nation’s small businesses. Alibaba solved that and now accounts for 80% of the country’s e-commerce.

Innovation comes from unique individuals who think and act differently. Everyone talks about changing the world and making tones of money these days, but those who actually do it are exceptional individuals with breakthrough ideas, uncommon vision

and a passion to do great work.

What’s is in a name? Jack Ma was sitting in a San Francisco coffee shop when he thought of how Alibaba overheard the secret of the 40 thieves in his story —“open sesame (芝麻)”—and unlocked untold riches. He simply wanted his company to have a global and interesting name, and realized that Alibaba was a story known across the world. As an additional bonus, Ma said that because it begins with A, it also appears at the top of lists.

1、The article is about ______.

A．Jack Ma’s life story B．the secrets to Jack Ma’s success

C．Jack Ma’s business team D．the development of Alibaba

2、According to the article, the first step in Jack Ma’s success came from ______. A．mastering the English language B．the unique culture of his partnership C．innovation from his team D．the foundation of his company

3、Jack Ma named his company after Alibaba because ______.

A．it begins with an A

B．his team worked out such a good idea.

C．inspiration came to him when he was listening to a story.

D．it came from a story that is well-known around the world.

4、Which of the following words best describe Jack Ma?

A．Ambitious and creative B．Humorous and innovative

C．Strict and intelligent D．Passionate and considerate

25．（10分）Standing desks have become common across Silicon Valley, offering health benefits to those willing to work on their feet. However, due to their high price, they have failed to catch on until now. Recently, Ikea has brought out Bekant convertible（可变换的）standing desk that can become a normal desk at the touch of a button. The $500 adjustable desk can transform from a standard desk to a standing one, and Ikea hopes it could make the standing desk mainstream.

Experts say that changing from a seated to a standing desk can improve productivity. Similar desks have become a common sight at tech firms such as Google, where some employees have even installed treadmill (跑步机) and bicycle desks.

The desk is not the first “convertible” on the market. As early as 2013, Stir Kinect brought out an adjustable desk. The $3,890 Stir Kinect desk has a motor to raise and

lower itself, changing it into a standing desk or a traditional desk. The desk can even be programmed to move up and down slightly, making it appear to take a gentle breath to remind the user to change their positions. To move between sitting and standing positions, owners simply double tap on the screen. The desk can lear n the user’s preferences over time and suggest the best seating position.

The Stir Kinect desk was created by a team of ex-Apple and Disney engineers. It has a built-in touch screen to control and track movement, and can tell users exactly how many calories they burn by standing during their working day. It also has devices containing power points and USB ports for charging phones, to keep cables hidden.

“ Ikea’s height-adjustable desk is great for opening up the lower end of the market, ’’ said JP Labrosse, founder and CEO of Stir.

1、What is the text mainly about?

A．Ikea has brought out an adjustable standing desk.

B．Silicon Valley offered health benefits to officials.

C．Google formed their tech firms to design bicycle desks.

D．The Stir Kinect desk will become mainstream in the market.

2、Which of the following is TRUE according to the text?

A．Before Bekant desk, similar adjustable desks have been widely used.

B．The seated desks will take the place of the standing desks in the future. C．Compared to the Stir Kinect desk, the Bekant desk is much cheaper.

D．The adjustable desks were designed by the Apple and Disney Company.

3、The Stir Kinect desk______.

A．can breathe in and breathe out by pressing the button once

B．can charge phones by using a device containing power point

C．can tell you how many calories you need for a walk

D．can advise you to do more exercise at a proper time

4、What can we infer from the last sentence given by JP Labrosse?

A．Ikea’s adjustable des k will be popular with average people.

B．Ikea will have to sell furniture at a lower price in the future.

C．This height adjustable table can only be found in Ikea.

D．It is not necessary for Ikea to open up the market at all.

第三部分语言知识运用（共两节）第一节（每小题1.5分，满分30分）阅读下面短文，

从短文后各题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项．26．（30分）阅读下面短文，掌握其大意，然后从16-35各题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。

She always wore a flower in her hair．Mostly I thought it looked 1 ．A flower to work? But no one questioned the young woman why a flower 2 her to work each day．In fact, we probably would have been more curious if she had 3 without it．She did so one day 4 she delivered a project to my office．“I 5 there is no flower in your hair today," I said 6 ．"I'm so used to seeing you wear one 7 it almost seems as if something is 8 ．” “Oh, yes," she replied quietly, in a rather sad voice．This was far from her _24_ bright personality．I knew l had questioned something 9 than a lost flower．

“Today is the anniversary of my mother's death．I 10 her so much that I'm very sad．When I was a little girl, my mother would often 11 flowers in my hair．But when I was 15 she died of cancer．I've just always worn a flower in my hair since then and 12 made me feel as though she 13 with me．Today, however, I think she would like a 14 that I am becoming self-dependent, after ten years of her death．And it seems that it is the flower that has to 15 ．”

She met my eyes and then smiled sadly．“I needn't wear a flower to be16 of her．It was just an outward sign of my treasured 17 they're still there even with the flower gone…Oh, here's the18 I hope it meets with your agreement．" She 19 me the neatly prepared document, signed with a hand-drawn flower below her name．

1、A．stupid B．childish C．strange D．ugly

2、A．accompanied B．brought C．allowed D．encouraged

3、A．shown up B．gone up C．jumped up D．dressed up

4、A．before B．after C．when D．until

5、A．sense B．discover C．doubt D．notice

6、A．freely B．firmly C．calmly D．worriedly

7、A．as B．that C．which D．what

8、A．missing B．going C．happening D．changing

9、A．normal B．general C．common D．usual

10、A．prettier B．better C．bigger D．earlier

11、A．appreciate B．want C．respect D．miss

12、A．put B．sent C．handed D．took

13、A．this B．it C．at D．one

14、A．stayed B．studied C．worked D．slept

15、A．word B．sign C．pattern D．model

16、A．melt B．die C．go D．pass

17、A．informed B．reminded C．told D．remembered

18、A．impressions B．memories C．secrets D．wishes

19、A．story B．ending C．project D．gift

20、A．lent B．sent C．posted D．handed

第二节（每小题1.5分，满分15分）阅读下面材料，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。

27．（15分）A group of students 1．(range)from 9 to 13 are benefiting from a schedule which is run by the Confucius institute(孔子学院) at Newcastle University, which aims to build 2．(close) academic, cultural and social ties between China and the North East of England.

Staff at the institute work patiently with schools and the other day the pupils took part in weekly after-school sessions with the teacher Qiang Xingdi who gave them an 3．(introduce) to the Chinese language and culture.

Already the pupils, making progress in learning Chinese now,4．(award) certificates of achievement from the institute. Adam said, “I have always had an interest in Chinese culture and this course has been5．great way to teach me all about it.”

Confucius Institutes are worldwide non-profit public institutions6．(design)by the Chinese government to promote7．language and culture8．teaching plans and cultural exchanges.

The Confucius Institute at this university was set up in 2013, and it is the first in the North East.

Student Voice said last week, “Many thanks to the Confucius I nstitute at this university for 9．they have arranged for the students and Qiang Xingdi for her weekly enthusiasm,10．has without doubt made a significant impression on them.”

第四部分写作（共两节）第一节短文改错（满分10分）

28．（10分）假定英语课上老师要求同桌之间交换修改作文，请你修改你同桌写的以下作文。文中共有10处语言错误，每句中最多有两处。每处错误涉及一个单词的增加、删除或修改。

增加：在缺词处加一个漏字符号（∧），并在该词下面写出修改后的词。

删除：把多余的词用斜线（/）划掉。

修改：在错的词下划一横线，并在该词下面写出修改的词。

注意：1、每处错误及其修改均仅限一词；

2、只允许修改10处，多者（从第1处起）不计分。

Dear Paul,

I really can’t thank you very much for your invitation、

I do want to accept them and take this opportunity to introduce traditional Chinese paintings to foreign friends, but I’m sorry to inform you that I can’t、The reason is because I am busy preparing myself for the coming College Entrance Examination、As for the introduction speech, I strongly recommend my friend Anna, that is the most suitable choice to take my place on next Sunday、She begun to learn paintings at an early age and has good knowledge of traditional Chinese paintings、However, her active personality and perfect spoken English will help making your activity a success、

Sorry again for any inconvenience caused by my absence and all the best wish to you、

Sincerely yours,

Li Ming

第二节书面表达（满分25分）

29．（25分）假定你是李华，周末和同学在某餐馆聚餐时不仅发现食物存在质量问题,而且服务也不好,严重影响了用餐心情，所以你决定向该餐馆老板写信投诉。内容包括：

1.上菜慢，并且上错菜。

2.饭菜不干净。

3.店员态度差。

注意：1、词数100 左右；

2、可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。

Dear Sir/Madam,

___________________________________________________________________________ _________________

___________________________________________________________________________ _________________

___________________________________________________________________________

_________________

___________________________________________________________________________ _________________

___________________________________________________________________________ _________________

___________________________________________________________________________ _________________

___________________________________________________________________________ _________________

___________________________________________________________________________ Yours sincerely,

LiHua

参考答案

第一部分（共20小题，每小题1.5分，满分30分）

1、B

2、B

3、B

4、A

5、B

6、D

7、A

8、D

9、A

10、B

11、C

12、C

13、C

14、A

15、C

16、C

17、D

18、B

19、B

20、A

第二部分阅读理解（满分40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。

21、1、D

2、B

22、1、 C

2、 B

3、 A

23、1、D

2、A

3、C

24、A new American weather satellite could save more lives by better predicting extreme weather conditions. The satellite was launched in the state of Florida on November 19, 2016. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, also known as NOAA, has been working with the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) on the project.

NOAA officials are calling the new satellite GOES-R. That is short for a much longer name the Geostationary Operational Environmental Satellite-R Series.

NOAA said GOES-R could improve the nation’s ability to observe weather conditions and make weather predictions. It said the satellite’s device would lead to more exact and timely weather forecasts, watches and warnings.

The government agency said the satellite will require testing of its six instruments and will be ready to work “within a year.” One of the six instruments on the satellite is designed to help scientists study lightning strikes and map them. This, NOAA says, will help the agency follow the movement of severe storms and provide more detailed warnings.

“The next generation of weather satellites is finally here,” said NOAA Administrator Kathryn Sullivan. She described GOES-R as one of the most effective Earth-observing machines ever created. Sullivan said its instruments will be able to study Earth five times faster and with four times more details than any other NOAA satellite currently in operation. An NOAA statement said the greater detail will help improve the agency’s study of ocean storms, as well as “the prediction and warnings of severe weather.” In addition, GOES-R will be able to provide improved rainfall estimates, which will lead to more timely and detailed flood warnings.

Craig Fugate, administrator of the Federal Emergency Management Agency, FEMA in short, says that the GOES-R satellite will improve the ability of people and organizations across America to prepare for, and react to, weather-related disasters.

5、What can we learn about the new weather satellite?

A．It has been put into service for more than 5 months already.

B．It is the most effective Earth-observing machine ever made.

C．It works faster and provides more detailed information than any other American satellite.

D．It can help America to get prepared for and react to climate catastrophes better.

6、The satellite gets its name directly from ______.

A．NOAA B．NASA

C．GOES-R D．FEMA

7、Why does the reporter quote the words from different people and organizations in the news?

A．To show opinions vary from person to person.

B．To show the development of the satellite.

C．To convince the readers of superb functions of the satellite.

D．To prove they are authorities.

8、The passage mainly focuses on ______.

A．a new American satellite that can be used for military purposes

B．what the next generation of American weather satellites will be like

C．the fact that NOAA and NASA work together to develop a new technology

D．the comparison between a new satellite and the older ones

25、1、A

2、C

3、B

4、A

第三部分语言知识运用（共两节）第一节（每小题1.5分，满分30分）阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项．26、1、 C

2、 A

3、 A

4、 C

5、 D

6、 A

7、 B

8、 A

9、 D

10、 C

11、 D

12、 A

13、 B

14、 A

15、 B

16、 C

17、 B

18、 B

19、 C

20、 D

第二节（每小题1.5分，满分15分）阅读下面材料，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。

27、1．ranging

2．closer

3．introduction

4．have been awarded

5． a

6．designed

7．its

8．through

9．what

10．which

第四部分写作（共两节）第一节短文改错（满分10分）

28、1、very→too 2、them→it 3、because→that 4、that→who 5、删掉on 6、begun→began 7、good 前加a 8、

However→Besides/Moreover/Additionally 9、making→make10、

wish→wishes

第二节书面表达（满分25分）

29、Dear Sir/Madam ,

I am Li Hua . My classmates and I prefer your restaurant to others all the time. I feel sorry to trouble you ,but I have to make a complaint about the poor quality of food and service in your restaurant. There are some serious problems that deserve your close attention.

My classmates and I went to your restaurant yesterday evening, when there were not many customers in the restaurant ,but we waited for almost an hour before we were served . What’s wors e, we found a worm in the meal . We told the waiter about it , but he was rude and unfriendly.

I think that it is pretty necessary to improve the quality of food and service in your restaurant . I would appreciate it if you can pay attention to what I have said above.

Yours sincerely,

LiHua