1、 1 南京市 2021 届高三年级学情调研英诧试卷 本试卷分选择题和非选择题两部分。满分 150分，考试用时 120 分钟。 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。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.Where will the woman most probably work? A.In her hometown. B.In New York. C. In a universit
2、y. 2.What is the probable relationship between the two speakers? A.Teacher and student. B.Father and daughter. C.Interviewer and interviewee. 3.When will the two speakers probably meet? A.This morning. B.This afternoon. C.Early tomorrow. 4.Why will the woman go to Edinburgh? A.To attend a meeting. B
3、.To visit relatives. C.To go sightseeing. 5.How much does the woman have to pay? A.$70. B.$105. C.$140. 第二节（共 15小题，每小题 1.5分，满分 22.5分） 听下面 5 段对话戒独白。每段对话戒独白后有几个小题，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。听每段对话戒独白前，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 段对话戒独白读两遍。 听第 6 段材料，回答第 6、7 题。 6.What season is
4、it now? A.Summer. B.Autumn. C.Winter. 7.What does the man think the weather will be like this weekend? 2 A.Itll be rainy. B.Itll be fine. C.Itll be cold. 听第 7 段材料，回答第 8 至 10题。 8.What is Jack now? A.A high school student. B.A college student. C.A computer engineer. 9.What is the real difference in hi
5、s life now? A.There is a lot of homework. B.He has to be on his own. C.There is much more to learn. 10.What is the most important part of his plan? A.What to do first. B.When and where to make it. C.How to make it. 听第 8 段材料，回答第 11 至 13题。 11.Whee does the conversation most probably take place? A.In a
6、 double room. B.In a dry cleaners. C.At a hotel front desk. 12.What does the man ask about? A.Whether he can have his washing done. B.How much he has to pay for the laundry. C.When he has to check out of the hotel. 13.What offer does the woman make? A.To dry-clean his suit. B.To carry his suitcase.
7、C.To give him a lift. 听第 9 段材料，回答第 14 至 16题。 14.What is the womans destination? A.The 16th Street. B.Battery Park. C.A bookshop. 15.Why does she want to make a stop at Union Square? A.Because the traffic is pretty heavy. B.Because she wants to buy something. C.Because Sally is waiting for her there.
8、 16.What can we know about the man? A.He drives slowly. B.He likes reading. C.He provides good service. 3 听第 10 段材料，回答第 17 至 20题。 17.What is the speaker introducing? A.A fun magazine. B.A TV program. C.A language project. 18.What doesto pull the wool over someones eyesmean? A.To stop someone. B.To t
9、rick someone. C.To persuade someone. 19.How can we get the meaning of idioms? A.By using the context. B.By talking with native speakers. C.By understanding individual words. 20.What else is included in Learn Hot English? A.Fashion. B.Food. C.Fitness. 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
10、） 阅读下列短文，从每题所给的 A、B、C 和 D 四个选项中，选出最佳选项，并在答 题纸上将该项涂黑。 A Don Quijoteby Cervantes Saavedra Much reading and book-learning can drive you to try and become one of the characters in your favorite novels.This is what happens to Don Quixote, who attempts many knightly （骑士）acts while stopped by a world that
11、has rejected knightly virtues. A Treatise of Human Natureby David Hume Examining a scientifically applied moral philosophy is the goal of this Treatise. Building on early complaints against the endless guesses and arguments between philosophers,this work promotes a move away from metaphysical specul
12、ation(形而 4 Cervantes combines all three elements- madness,comedy,and fantasy-in between conversations and adventures. 上 学 的 思 辨 ） and a permanent shift toward systems based on observational fact. Noneby B.Kovner Einsteins favourite reading during his last few months of his life were humorist stories
13、 of B. Kovner,a writer for the Jewish Daily Forward.Kovner wrote a series of humorist stories in Yiddish for the forward. “The Brothers Karamasovby Dostoevsky In the book,each character is representative of one of the ruling classes. There is the father Fyodor, the landowner who is careless about hi
14、s land,but greedy in using its produce for himself. Theres Dmitri,who has been passed around from house to house.And gentle Alyosha,the mystic peacemaker.Throughout are themes of love,law,and duty,which makes this one of the best Dostoyesky books to read. 21.Which book probably explores the link bet
15、ween science and human nature? A.None B.Don Quijote C.A Treatise of Human Nature D.The Brothers Karamasov 22.Which of the following contributes to the popularity of The Brothers Karamasov? A.Rich imagination. B.Humor applied to writing. C.Themes of love,law and duty. D.Characters representing ruling
16、 classes. 23.Whats the purpose of the passage? A.To inform readers of the books. B.To share studies of the books. C.To evaluate the contents of the books. D.To compare the features of the books. B The other day a big,ugly,black bat found its way to the bathroom of my house and hung, upside down,over
17、 the toilet bowl.Asthe man of the house,I was asked to rid the house of the awful creature.I grabbed a pillow and held the broom.I quickly opened the 5 bathroom door and threw the pillow at the bat.It didnt move.Then that old feeling started to come over me.It was the same feeling I experienced when
18、 I was sent down the stairs in the middle of the night to see what made a noise.The feeling can be summed up in one word-trapped. All men,I think,sometimes have had that feeling of being trapped in some male role.It may be something as simple as having to carve the chicken before it is served,or hav
19、ing to pretend that you know something about car engines when the car wont start.However,women nowadays seem to have the freedom to be themselves.They can repair cars or be fire fighters.Yet men appear to be more afraid to do something different.Its as if being a man is not what you are,but what you
20、 do and the way you do it. As I came towards the fierce and frightening bat,I wondered what would happen if I had simply told my wife that I wont do it-that she could get it out,or else call someone in the morning. But I couldnt do that!I am the man!I slowly opened the window and closed the toilet b
21、owl cover.I then,carefully,lifted the broom over my head and swept the bat out the window.Just like that,it was gone. My wife was so pleased and in the morning,my son thought I was a hero.They asked me how I had got rid of the bat.I started to tell them-but then stopped.A man doesnt talk of such thi
22、ngs. 24.Why does the author mention the old feeling in Paragraph 1? A.To recall the old days. B.To show his fear of darkness. C.To predict his fight with the bat. D.To highlight the situation of being trapped. 25.What does the author mean by mentioning women s freedom in Paragraph 2? A.Men are force
23、d to bear household burdens. B.Men have to live up to social expectations. C.Women are free to choose their jobs. D.Women are equal to men in workplaces. 26.The last sentence of the passage implies that the author A.believes silence is gold B.feels proud of himself C.will do what he has to do D.will
24、 be what he wants to be 27.How does the author sound in the passage? A.Angry. B.Humorous. C.Desperate. 1D.Serious. 6 C On July 17,2017,Olympic diver Greg Louganis and his birth father,Fouvale Lutu,finally wrapped their arms around each other in their first official father-son hug.It was just meant t
25、o be, Louganis said of joining his father in Honolulu for an extended Lutu family reunion.Its so wonderful to have him with us,said Lutu.whose three other children were also in attendance.And this is more of a beginning,added Louganis. But the four-day celebration also marked the conclusion of an em
26、otional lifelong journey for Louganis,57,who was put up for adoption as a baby and struggled for years with the feeling that his biological parents never loved him.His adoptive parents were always open with him about that.But the adoption organization had lost Louganis s files in a fire,and unanswer
27、ed questions led to troubled times for the young athlete.Later,Louganis got to know his biological parents had been young and had no choice in giving him up for adoption.That kind of helped ease the question of whether I was loved,he said. Feeling moreat peaceabout his family,Louganis turned his foc
28、us to diving.By the time he was 28,hed become a four-time Olympic gold medalist.Among his biggest fans was Lutu,who for years had quietly followed his sons life from afar.Then in 1984,Lutu decided to meet him when Louganis was in Honolulu. Face-to-face with his son for the first time,Lutu was emotio
29、nal.Like me,hes a man of few words.But he told me hed wanted to raise me,said Louganis.Despite his skepticism,Louganis continued to meet with Lutu.He never asked for anything,said Louganis.He just wanted to know if I was okay and that I was happy. The reunion gave Louganis a lot to look forward to.I
30、 have family there,he said,almost in disbelief.Its an incredible gift that Ive been given. 28.What happened to Louganis on July 17,2017? A.He won an Olympic gold medal. B.He officially joined the Lutu family. C.He met his birth father for the first time. D.He began his journey to find more relatives
31、. 29.What does the underlined wordthat”in Paragraph 2 refer to? A.The truth that he was adopted. B.The fact that his files were lost. C.The reason why he was abandoned. D.The belief that he was not loved. 30.In Lougniss eyes,Lutu is_ A.considerate and caring B.courageous and calm 7 C.optimistic and
32、generous D.ambitious and traditional 31.After the family reunion,Lougnis felt a sense of A.shock B.belonging C.relief D.achievement D篇 Education appears to protect older adults especially women,against memory loss,according to a study by investigators at Georgetown University Medical Center. The Stu
33、dy tested declarative memory in 704 older adults(58-98 years of age).Declarative memory refers to our ability to remember events facts.and words,such as where you put your keys or the name of that new neighbor The investigators found that their memory performance became progressively worse with agin
34、g However more years of early-life education countered these Tosses, especially in women. For example,the declarative memory abilities of an 80-year-old woman with a bachelors degree would be as good as those of a 60-vear-old woman with a high school education.So,four extra years of education make u
35、p for the memory losses from 20 years of aging. Simply said,learning brings about learningsays the studys senior investigator,Michael Unman.Since learning new information in declarative memory is easier if it is related to knowledge we already have,more knowledge from more education should result in
36、 better memory abilities,even years later,adds the studys lead author,Jana Reifegerste. Evidence suggests that girls often have better declarative memory than boys,so education may lead to greater knowledge gains in girls,says Ullman.“Education may thus particularly benefit memory abilities in women
37、,even years later in old age. The study tested individuals in a non-Western population.Participants varied in the number of years of education,from none at all to graduate studies.Future research is needed to test whether the findings generalize to other populations,Ullman says. These findings may b
38、e important,especially considering the rapidly aging population globally,Reifegerste says.The results argue for further efforts to increase access to education. Education has also been found to delay the beginning of Alzheimers disease,Ullman says.We believe that our findings may shed light on why t
39、his occurs. 32.The underlinedcounterin Paragraph 2 probably means A.cancel B.change C.replace D.reduce 33.What does the underlined worditin Paragraph 4 refer to? 8 A.New information. B.Declarative memory. C.Former education. D.Better memory ability. 34.The research findings may help A.slow down the
40、process of aging B.promote the development of education C.advance the study of Alzheimers disease D.ensure the equal rights of women s education 35.The passage mainly talks about that A.declarative memory abilities fail with aging B.women should try to obtain a bachelors degree C.learning regularly
41、helps improve old adults memory D.early-life education helps prevent memory loss in old age 第二节（共 5小题：每小题 2.5 分，满分 12.5分） 根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入穸白处的最佳选项。选项中有 两项为多余选项。 How will we keep astronauts entertained? The lucky residents of the International Space Station pull 12-hour shifts,including two and a
42、 half hours of gym time and six and a half hours of lab work,among other duties.36 If the timings right,they call home to catch up.They watch their favorite football games.NASA has sent up playthings like guitars,keyboards,as well as a chess. Staying entertained is vital because when youre on long s
43、pace flights,feeling bored can be dangerous.37 Breaking a tool is a lot more worrying when youre trying to keep a spaceship on course.Not only does playtime keep operations smooth,it also helps Americans relate to their high-flying heroes. 38 Maintaining(维持）a constant long-distance signal will be to
44、ugh.But when bandwidth(带宽）allows,Houston could beam up TV series for binge-watching(疯狂追 剧）.The agency is also looking into virtual reality so space travelers can spend an afternoon at the beach. What will the people we send to space do for fun decades from now?39 Picano 9 replies.For a glimpse,look
45、to the South Poles McMurdo Research Station,which once had a bowling alley(保龄球道）and now features a wine and coffee bar.40 “If you send soldiers or scientists to small and enclosed environments,they will find ways to play.It never ceases to amaze me.” A.Boy,I have no idea. B.It may lead to performanc
46、e errors. C.It can enable astronaut to accomplish their tasks. D.As a species we can always come up with new ideas. E. We encourage contributions focused on individual needs. F.They sleep eight hours,leaving another four for doing nothing. G.But astronauts might not always have that solid link to Ea
47、rth. 第三部分 诧言运用（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，从短文后各题所给的 A、B、C 和 D 四个选项中，选出可以填入穸 白处的最佳选项，并在答题纸上将该项涂黑。 The bond between mother and daughter is irreplaceable.One of the most famous women scientists of the 20 th century,Marie Curie,worked 41 her daughter Irene in the field of radioactivi
48、ty,each of them 42 earning their own Nobel prizes.Today,there are more43 mother-and-daughter pairs showing what happens when 44 works together. In April 2020,Dr.Cynthia Kudji and her daughter Dr.Jasmine Kudji have become the first mother and daughter to 45 from medical school at the same time and be placed in the same hospital.Cynthia Kudjiput put he
