1、无锡市普通高中2017年秋学期高三期中基础性检测 英语 2017. 11命题单位：江阴市教师发展中心 制卷单位：无锡市教育科学研究院注意：本试卷分第一卷（选择题）和第二卷（非选择题）两部分。答案全部做在答题卡上。总分为120分，考试时间120分钟。第I卷（选择题，共85分）第一部分听力（共两节，满分20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 转涂到答题卡上。第一节（共5小题，每小题1分，满分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秒钟时间来回答有关小題和阅读
2、下一小题。毎段对话仅读一遍。1. Where does this conversation most probably take place?A.At school.B. In a department store.C.At the Lost and Found.2. What does the woman suggest?A.Waiting at the comer. B. Ignoring the mistake.C.Calling the hotel.3. Whats the main reason for buying a jacket now?A. It will be cold.B
3、. They will have no money left.C. She may not find her size later.4. Where will the man stay when studying abroad?A.In a host family.B. In an apartment.C.In a dormitory.5. What are the woman and the man doing?A. They are visiting another town.B. They are waiting for someone.C. They are talking about
4、 an accident.第二节（共15小题；每小题1分，满分15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5秒钟阅读各个小题，听完后，每个小题将给出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至7题。6.What does the mother want David to do?A. To get the bottle on the top of the shelf.B. To get the cover off the bottle.C. To pick up som
5、e clothes.7. Why was Davids father out?A. Because he was working.B. Because he went out to take his umbrella.C. Because he went to the cleaners.听第7段材料，回答第8至10题。8. What is the possible relationship between the man and the woman?A. Teacher and student.B. Close friends.C.Doctor and patient.9. Why is it
6、 hard for the woman to reduce some weight?A. Because her husband is feeding her.B. Because she is still working.C. Because she has no time for physical exercise.10. What does Jessicas husband think of her?A. She is too fat.B. She works too hard.C.She could change her job.听第8段材料，回答第11至13题。11. What do
7、 people usually agree on?A. Rich children have more resources and advantages.B. Many rich children are qualified to do many jobs.C. Rich children are born without pressure.12. Why is Tony sad?A. People think he was born lucky.B. People think he is too proud.C. He has few advantages.13. What does Ton
8、y think of himself?A. Hes too nervous to speak before the hostess.B. Hes competitive and promising.C. Hes confident，satisfied and proud.听第9段材料，回答第14至16题。14. Why does the woman want to sell her house?A. Shes tired of living there.B. She wants to live in a quiet country.C. She has retired and is short
9、 of money.15. How much does the woman want for her house?A. $15,000.B.$50,000.C.$150,000.16. What does the man think about buying the house?A. He cant afford the house.B. He must discuss with his wife.C. He isnt satisfied with the house.听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。17. What can we learn from the text?A. Many y
10、oung people arc out of work in Australia.B. Its easy for young people to find jobs in Australia.C. Young people dont have to work in Australia.18. What will happen to a person with good final examination results in Australia?A. He or she can find a good job more easily.B. He or she cant continue wit
11、h his or her education.C. It is difficult for him or her to find a job.19. Why hasnt Brain found a job so far?A. There are fewer jobs in Australia.B. He didnt do well at school.C. He asked for too much money.20. How do Brains parents feel now?A. Happy.B.Worried.C.Frightened.第二部分英语知识运用（共两节，满分35分） 第一节
12、单项填空（共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分） 请认真阅读下面各题，从题中所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出最佳选项，并在答题 卡上将该项涂黑。21. With natural resources becoming fewer and fewer, how to make use of energy, such as sunlight and wind, has become our top priority.A. primaryB. alternativeC.instantD.unique22. During the presidential campaign, Donald Trump
13、repeatedly vowed to tear up the agreement of “The Paris Climate Accord”，hesaid was hurting American workers.A，whichB，whatC.whereD.when23. Once again, terrorists have used vehicles to . deadly attacks - this time in Spain.A. hold outB. bring outC.carryoutD.pick out24. Personally, its his thrill for s
14、uccess in the beginning that resulted in his final failure.一 You bet. Just as we all know, . A.No pains, no gains B.Readiness is allC.Pride goes before a fall D.Every little makes a mickle25. Good, better, best. Never let it .Tillgoodisbetter and better best.A. sinkB. submitC.ripenD.rest26. If we lo
15、se love and self-respect for each other, this is we finallydie.A. whatB. howC.whenD.where27. No one I knowany reliable way to prevent the crushing pain but some books say to try stretching exercising and warm baths.A. looked back on B. cameup withC.stoodup forD.split off from28. But for the survival
16、 instinct that nearly all creatures have，more speciesfromtheearth.A. could disappearB.might have disappearedC.should disappearD.will have disappeared29.Only in youto go on living 一 just one day in the year, softly, quietly, as I have always lived near you.A. do I wishB.I wishC.have I wished D. I hav
17、e wished30. Typhoon Hato brought powerful winds and flooding to the region of southeast China and several deathson the storm in August, 2017,A. were blamed B.would beblamedC. had been blamed D. have been blamed31. Life affords no higher pleasure than that of overcoming difficulties, _ from one step
18、of success to another.A. to passB.having passedC. passed D. passing32. Wuxi is now a modem city with many attractions, most of approached within 30 minutes by public transport from the city centre.A. thatB.themC.which D.whom33. white symbolizes purity and innocence, it is used in many important situ
19、ations.A. WhileB.OnceC.SinceD. Though34.As is known to us all, British Summer Time is one hourGreenwichMean Time.A.in advance ofB.in terms ofC.in contrast toD. in relation to35. saysthatschoolyears are the best time of ones life is probably an adult - one whos forgotten the hard work of being at sch
20、ool.A.WhateverB.WhicheverC.WhomeverD. Whoever第二节完形填空（共20小题；每小题1分，满分20分）请认真阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出最佳选项， 并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。Most people need to hear those three little words” 一 I love you. Once in a while，they hear them just in time.I met Connie on the day when she was 36 to the hospice ward (病房)，whe
21、re I worked as a volunteer. Her husband, Bill, stood 37 nearby as she was 38 from the gumey (轮床）to thehospital bed. 39 Conniewasin the final stages of her fight against cancer, she was optimistic and cheerful. I finished40 her name on all the hospital supplies she would be using.Connie was a romanti
22、c. As we became 41. she expressed how 42 it was to be married 32 years to a carpenter who often called her “a silly woman”. “Id give anything if hed say I love you，but its just not in his 43, she sighed.Bill visited Connie every day. One day, over coffee in the cafeteria, I got him on the 44 of wome
23、n and how we need 45 in our lives; how we love to get sentimental (富有情感的）cards and love letters.“Do you tell Connie you love her?” I asked, and he looked at me 46 I was crazy.“I dont have to.” he said，“She knows I do!”“Im sure she knows,” I said，reaching over and touching his 47 hands, “but she need
24、s to hear it, Bill，she needs to hear what she has 48 to you all these years.”Two days later I walked downthehospice ward at noon. There stood Bill, leaning up against the49 in the hallway, 50 atthe floor. I already knew from the head nurse that Connie had died at 11 A.M. When Bill saw me，he 51 himse
25、lf to come into my arms for a long time.His face was wet with tears and he was 52 . Finally, he leaned back against the wall and took a deep breath.“I have to say something，” he said. “I have to say how 53 I feel about telling her.” He stopped to blow his nose. “This morning I told her how much I lo
26、ved her to her. You 54 have seen her smile!”I went into the room to say my own good bye to Connie. There, on the bedside table, was a large Valentine card from Bill. You know, the sentimental kind that 55 , “To my wonderful wife . I love you.36. A. objected B. determinedC. forced D. admitted37. A. n
27、umbly B. casually C. impatientlyD. nervously38. A. transferred B. transformedC. prevented D. protected39. A. As B. Since C. Though D. Because40. A. sculpturing B. marking C. announcingD. signing41. A. acquainted B. consistentC. arbitraryD. considerate42. A. crazy B. delighted C. satisfiedD. upset43.
28、 A. character B. talent C. nature D. virtue44. A. target B. subject C. point D. object45. A. sympathy B. warmth C. comfort D. romance46. A. even if B. as though C. if only D. in case47. A. rough B. smooth C. delicate D. clumsy48. A. appealed B. taken C. meant D. submitted49. A. window B. wall C. bed
29、 D. table50. A. glancing B. staring C. weeping D. praying51. A. involved B. occupied C. allowed D. devoted52. A. trembling B. mourning C. regretting D. aching53. A. sorry B. confused C. doubtful D. relieved54. A. would B. should C. could D. might55. A. writes B. explains C. conveys D. underlines第三部分
30、 阅读理解 (15小题：每小题2分,满分30分）请认真阅读下列短文，从短文后各题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。AJoining you for two days in Vienna, Kristina and Ian will share their expert tips during a private Q&A period and reveal their talents in a private performance at the wonderful Palais Liechtenstein. From Budapest to Nurember
31、g via the green beauty of the Wachau Valley, this is a wonderful opportunity to explore the culture of this splendid river with two very special guests.HighlightsEvents with Kristina Rihanoff and Ian Waite.Join Strictly Come Dancing stars Kristina Rihanoff and lan Waite, who will deliver a wonderful
32、 private dance performance set against the background of Palais Liechtenstein. You will also have the opportunity to raise your own questions during the Q&A period with the dancers.Sail aboard the Scenic AmberLaunched in 2016, the luxurious (奢华的）Scenic Amber features six cabin (客舱）classes， including
33、 the best balcony suites with superb mini bar，a suite bathroom with LOccitane Toiletries, individual climate control and an all-weather greenhouse. You will also enjoy facilities including a pool, spa, fitness centre and fine dining in the Crystal Dining Room.Discover Vienna and BudapestDiscover Bud
34、apests historic highlights including Heroes Square and Buda Castle，visit the city，s warm baths and explore the secret Hospital in The Rock. In Vienna, delight in the excellence of Sch6nbrunn Palace, enjoy a private classical music concert at Palais Liechtenstein and visit the world-famous Spanish Ri
35、ding School.A choice of cultural experiencesThroughout the tour you will enjoy a wide variety of cultural experiences that will bring each country and destination to life. Explore Melk Abbey, discover Cesky Krumlov, the ancient jewel of the Czech Republic, or lake a guided tour of Salzburg, setting
36、for the Sound of Music. You will also have the chance to explore Regensburgs historic Old Town on the last day.Price from 2,395per person for 8 daysDates July 25 - Aug. 1 and Oct. 25 - Nov. I, 2018Interested? Please call at 01372 593756.56. While staying with Kristina Rihanoff and Ian Waite，youre to
37、-A. share your suggestions on this special tourB. witness their great success at Palais LiechtensteinC. experience the culture of splendid natural sceneryD. keep silent during a private Q&A period57. If you order this trip in September, youll .A. live in the luxurious balcony suites with superb mini
38、 bar at only 2,395B. enjoy a big dinner in the Crystal Dining RoomC. learn to ride in the world-famous Spanish Riding SchoolD. You will explore Regensburgs historic Old Town on Oct. 25BA new app is trying to make it simpler to help you react to photos and videos that your friends post online its usi
39、ng AI to capture (捕捉）your facial expressions and automatically translate them into a range of emoji faces.Polygram, which is free and available only for the iPhone for now, is a social app that lets you share things like photos, videos, and messages.Unlike on Facebook，though, where you have a small
40、range of pre-set reactions to choose from beyond clicking a little thumbs-up icon，Polygram uses a neural (神经的）network that runs locally on the phone to figure out if youre smiling, bored, embarrassed, surprised, and more.Marcin Kmiec, one of Polygrams founders, says the apps AI works by capturing yo
41、ur face with the front-facing camera on the phone and analyzing the images as quickly as possible, rather than just looking at specific points on the face like your eyes and nose. This is done directly on the phone, using the iPhones picture processing unit，he says.When you look at a post in the app
42、, you see a small yellow emoji on the bottom of the display, its expression changing along with your real one.Theres a slight delay 20 milliseconds, which is just hard to notice - between what youre expressing on your face and what shows up in the app. The app records your response(s) in a little lo
43、g of cmoji on the side of the screen, along with those of others whove already looked at the same post.The app is meant to appeal to those who really care about how theyre understood on social media. Users can see a record of the emoji reactions to each photo or video they post to the app, as well a
44、s details about who looked at the post, how long they looked at it, and where theyre located.Eventually, the founders say, (hey may release software tools that let other developers come up with their own applications for the technology.58. As a new social app, which characteristic of Polygram is Tru
45、e?A. It is cheap and available only for the iPhone for now.B. It eventually transfers cmoji faces to facial expressions automatically.C. It specializes in a neural network that runs originally on your phone.D. It needs to choose from many reactions that have been set previously.59. Those who willbe
46、obviously attracted by this new App.A. are new technology fans B. are addicted to new iPhonesC.have great passion for emojis D. are concerned about self-evaluation60.Whats the purpose of the passage?A.To promote and sell a new software.B. To introduce to us a new and popular app. C.To reveal the significance of new technology.D. To inform us of the popularity of a new app.CThe recession (经济衰退）of 2008 - 2009 was remarkable in rich countries and the following recovery is weak. The labor market has also broken the rules, as new resea
