1、苏州、无锡、常州、镇江四市2022届高三教学情况调查英语适应卷(二)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. 【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】What is Jason going to do today?A. Play basketball.B. Visit his grandparents.C. Help on his fathers f
2、arm.2. 此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】Where is the library building?A. Opposite the gym.B. On the right of the bridge.C. In front of the Student Center.3. 【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】What are the speakers mainly talking about?A. Keeping a balanced diet.B. Working hard.C. Losing weight.4. 【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】What is the woman
3、 probably?A. A nurse.B. A teacher.C. A surgeon.5. 【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】How much will the man pay for the glasses?A. $90.B. $150.C. $240.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。【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】
4、6. How does the woman feel about the news?A. Excited.B. Annoyed.C. Surprised.7. What do we know about the man?A. He got promoted two months ago.B. He is going to China to find another job.C. He has set up a new factory for a few months.听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】8. When will the speakers go
5、to the zoo?A Thursday.B. Saturday.C. Sunday.9. What is the student price of the zoo on weekdays?A. $8.B. $7.50.C. $6.50.10. What does the man want to do?A. Visit his grandparents at the weekend.B Take some photos of animals at the zoo.C. Ask his mum to buy a camera for his birthday.听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
6、【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】11. Where does the conversation take place?A. In a classroom.B. In a bookstore.C. In a library.12. What is required if the woman wants to read the book?A. She must check it out.B. She must read it in the library.C. She must reserve it in advance.13. What will the woman do next?A. G
7、o to the reserve room.B. Ask her professor for permission.C. Find the book in the reading room.听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】14. Why did the man quit his job?A. He felt stressed.B. He felt bored.C. He felt tired out.15. How long should the bank manager work on workdays?A. For eight and a half h
8、ours.B. For nine hours.C. For nine and a half hours.16 What does the man care about most when looking for a job?A. The benefits.B. The salary.C. The working hours.17. What would the man do first?A. Contact the bank.B. Apply for the job.C. Write an application letter.听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】
9、18. Why did the speaker learn English again when she started work?A. She wanted to take a degree.B. She was persuaded by a friend.C. She had to speak to customers in English.19. How did the speaker make progress in English?A. Her colleagues helped her a lot.B. She took English classes in her spare t
10、ime.C. Her English-speaking friend taught her privately.20. What does the speaker think of English now?A. Its difficult.B. Its important.C. Its interesting.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，从每题所给的四个选项(A、B、C和D)中，选出最佳选项。AAs the world reopens to travelers, the planets national parks o
11、ffer a whole lot of peace and quiet landscapes. Here, lets find some national parks which are safe and possible to travel to.Croatia: Mljet National ParkGenerations of vacationers have heard the song of Dubrovnik, the “Pearl of the Adriatic”. When you are bored with the tourists crowding the Old Tow
12、n, particularly in the peak summer season, choose the national park located only 15 miles offshore. Blanketed in a pine forest, Mljet Island offers activities like cycling, hiking, kayaking(皮划艇) and swimming in the famous saltwater lakes.France: Mercantour National ParkTravel 30 miles from the Rivie
13、ra and you can discover one of Frances last wild areas, a place of great biodiversity and varied landscapes. Theres a red-rock valley, the grass filled with wildflowers, villages located on sheer rock cliffs, etc. Did we mention the prehistoric rock art? A guided hike through the “Valley of Wonders”
14、 shows Bronze Age petroglyphs(岩画) carved in stone.Iceland: Vatnajkull National ParkWhy go for one volcano when you can explore two? Vatnajkull National Park isnt just a park. This World Heritage Site is formed by volcanic and glacial(冰川的) activities in southeastern Iceland, and covers 14 percent of
15、the country.Ireland: Killarney National ParkCreated in 1932 as Irelands first national park, Killarney is a 25,425-acre area of mountains, lakes, and woodlands. Its a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve because of its diversity of habitat and species. The park is home to Carrauntoohil, the countrys highest mou
16、ntain at 1,038.6 meters. And the forest, filled with oaks, yews, and lichens, presents Irelands native woodland.21. What can tourists do on Mljet Island?A. Play water sports.B. Visit the Old Town.C. Observe wildflowers.D. Enjoy beautiful songs.22. Which park do you want to visit if you are a fan of
17、rock arts?A. Mljet National Park.B. Killarney National Park.C. Mercantour National Park.D. Vatnajkull National Park.23. Whats special about Killarney National Park?A. It is a World Heritage Site.B. It is formed by glacial activities.C. It owns Irelands highest mountain.D. It gets its name from deep
18、valleys.BOn December 23, 2019, a Texas couple and their 12-year-old daughter delivering furniture in a rental truck got trapped in the San Juan National Forest in Colorado. After not being able to free the truck, they spent the evening in the truck, leaving the vehicle on and wrapping up in moving b
19、lankets to keep warm. In the morning, they wrapped plastic around their feet and chose to walk out to safety. Thanks to the concern of a family member, local authorities were contacted. The couple was spotted by a member of the Sheriffs Department flying in his private plane.This couple was making a
20、 quick run to deliver some furniture before the Christmas holiday. They were not thinking that they were putting themselves in a life-or-death situation. But where did things go wrong? They were using their GPS to take the fastest route. The issue with this is that GPS doesnt take weather into accou
21、nt, especially snow that has fallen in rural areas. Also, GPS wont account for what kind of vehicle you are driving! They had a cellphone. But its possible that being in a rural location, cell towers werent available. Or it could have been that they ran out of battery.Every day has the potential to
22、become a real-life survival situation. How can you ensure your story doesnt turn into a survival story? You should always let people know where you are going and carry your phone and a battery charger. Besides, always check the weather and adjust your trip accordingly. Always be prepared. Preparedne
23、ss is a lifestyle. It means taking responsibility, hoping for the best, and preparing for unfortunate events. Taking a few moments to make sure you are prepared when you leave your home is a smart thing to do.24. What happened to the family on their way to delivering furniture?A. Their car had run o
24、ut of fuel.B. They got stuck in a rural area.C. They lost directions in the woods.D. Their daughter suffered a heavy cold.25. Who rescued the family?A. An officer.B. A couple.C. A GPS application.D. A neighbour.26. What lesson can we learn from the Texas couples story?A. Cell towers were outdated in
25、 some rural areas.B. First aid training is necessary in all situations.C. Modem technologies can go wrong occasionally.D. Overall factors should always be taken into account.27. What does the author intend to do in the last paragraph?A. To warn against some dangerous travels.B. To show the importanc
26、e of responsibility.C. To give tips on outdoor safety preparations.D. To offer measures to deal with emergencies.CAmazing and perfectly beautiful, The Midnight Library is everything youd expect from the genius storyteller, Matt Haig. I picked it up from our readers recommendations (we asked our read
27、ers to send in some of their favorite recent books) and I can see why it won Best Fiction of 2020 in the Good Reads Choice Awards.The story follows Nora Seed, a woman who is struggling and feels like nothing in her life has gone according to plan. While the initial chapters of the book are quite sad
28、, Nora finds herself given a chance to start over in the Midnight Library, a magical place full of books of all the different paths her life could have taken. Nora is forced to stay in the library and try out different versions of her life until she finds the life she most wants to live.I loved the
29、idea that no dream or fork in your road is insignificant, and that they all lead us to become different versions of ourselves. In one life, Nora is an Olympic swimmer. In another, she is a glaciologist living on a boat off the coast of Antarctica. The novel reveals in a beautiful way that the potent
30、ial we all have within us is impossible to measure, and that we have the possibility to be happy in many different versions of life.It also discusses how dangerous it can be to live your life with regrets. The Midnight Library revealed to Nora that even if you make very different choices, you may un
31、cover a deeper appreciation for your current home and the people in your life. It is your perspective that matters.I really loved the fantasy and magical realism in this novel, and I would love for this to be turned into a series where we get to explore The Midnight Library of other characters lives
32、 as well.28. What can we know about the author of the text?A. He should be an editor.B. He is the friend of Matt Haig.C. Magical realism books are his favorite.D. He shares a similar experience with Nora.29. What does The Midnight Library mainly discuss?A. A magic library.B. The harm of regret.C. Th
33、e exploration of life.D. Ways to make correct choices.30. Where can the text be found?A. In a novel.B. In a magazine.C. In a history book.D. In a biography.31. What is the purpose of the text?A. To thank readers who introduced the book.B. To honour Matt Haig, the author of the book.C. To share the a
34、uthors opinions on the book.D. To publicize the book to people who are struggling.DThink back to when you were in a maths classroom, and the teacher set a difficult problem. Which of the two following responses is closer to the way you reacted?A: Oh no this is too hard for me. Im not even going to s
35、eriously try and work it out.B: Ah, this is quite tricky, but I like to push myself. Even if I dont get the answer right, maybe Ill learn something in the attempt.Early in her career, the psychologist Carol Dweck of Stanford University gave a group of ten-year-olds problems that were slightly too ha
36、rd for them. One group reacted positively and loved the challenge. She says they had a growth mindset and are focused on what they can achieve in the future. But another group of children felt that their intelligence was being judged and they had failed. They had a fixed mindset and were unable to i
37、magine improving. Some of them looked for someone who had done worse than them to boost their self-esteem.Professor Dweck believes that there is a problem in education at the moment. For years, children have been praised for their intelligence or talent, but this makes them vulnerable(脆弱的) to failur
38、e. They become performance-oriented, wanting to please by getting high grades, but they are not interested in learning for its own sake. The solution, according to Dweck, is to lead them to become mastery-oriented (i.e., interested in getting better at something). She claims that the ever-lasting ef
39、fort over time is the key to outstanding achievement.Psychologists have been testing these theories. Underperforming school children on a Native American reservation were exposed to growth mindset techniques for a year. The results were nothing less than incredible. They came top in regional tests,
40、beating children from much more privileged backgrounds. These children had previously felt that making an effort was a sign of stupidity, but they came to see it as the key to learning.32. What can we learn about a person if his answer is closer to “B”?A. He is performance-oriented.B. He tends to se
41、t limits to his life.C. He enjoys the process and focuses on the future.D. He boosts his self-esteem by comparing with others.33. Which of the following suggestions will Professor Dweck give to parents and teachers?A. To reward children for their high grades.B. To emphasize the importance of intelli
42、gence.C. To ignore the result brought by failure.D. To praise children for their engagement in the process.34. What does “These children” in the last paragraph refer to?A. Children showing no interest in learning.B. Children who use fixed mindset techniques.C. Children from much more privileged back
43、grounds.D. Underperforming school children on a Native American reservation.35. Why does the author write the text?A. To distinguish growth mindset and fixed mindset.B. To inform readers of the importance of growth mindset.C. To show several psychological study results.D. To point out a problem in e
44、ducation at the moment.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。Dealing with judgment from other people can be tough._36_But you can cope with their criticism using positivity and sympathy. The tips below will show you the best ways to respond when someone judges you._3
45、7_Try not to take any judgmental words personally. Remember that a judgmental persons words are a reflection of their own beliefs and not yours Remind yourself of all the things you do well, and keep a list of your best traits and achievements to boost your confidence.Be sympathetic._38_It could be
46、that they were judged themselves by parents, family, or friends, in which case this persons critical attitude would be something they learned. While that doesnt excuse their behavior, having compassion can inform your response. Say things like “Im not sure I agree, but I understand your position and
47、 Ill take time to think it over. Thank you for sharing.”Ask for clarification.Judgmental people may not know theyre being rude or unreasonable. Ask this person to explain what they said, and find out their motivation for saying it._39_Before you interpret this persons words a certain way, make sure
48、you know their true meaning and why they felt the need to judge you.Calm down and respond rationally (理性地).Being judged is never fun, and its natural for you to feel hurt and emotional right after it happens._40_Getting defensive or judgmental in return is unlikely to help them see the error of their ways, and more likely to start a fight. If you get angry, take several deep breaths until you feel yourself calming down. Exc