江苏省苏州市2022～2023学年高三上学期期末学业质量阳光指标调研卷(原卷版).docx

苏州市2022～2023学年第一学期学业质量阳光指标调研卷
高三英语
注意事项：
1.本试卷满分150分。考试时间120分钟。
2.答卷前，学生务必将自己的学校、姓名、考试号等相关信息填写在答题卡上规定的地方。
3.回答选择题时，选出每小题答案后，用铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑。如需改动，用橡皮擦干净后, 再选涂其他答案标号。回答非选择题时，将答案写在答题卡上，写在本试卷上无效。
第一部分听力(共两节，满分30分)
做题时，先将答案标在调研卷上，录音内容结束后，你将有两分钟的时间将调研卷上的答案转涂到答题卡上。
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，并标在调研卷的相应位置。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】
Where are the speakers?
A. At a hotel. B. At a bank. C. At the airport.
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What did the man do last night?
A. He wrote a report. B. He went to a party. C. He hosted a meeting.
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What will the woman do first?
A. Finish her homework. B. Design a water system. C. Go over the instructions.
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Why does the man make the phone call?
A. To organize a business trip.
B. To cancel an appointment.
C. To offer some information.
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What is the possible relationship between the speakers?
A. Journalist and player.
B. Doctor and patient.
C. Boss and employee.
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，并标在调研卷的相应位置。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】

6. When will the woman take her flight?
A. At 9:25. B. At 12:45. C. At 21:00.
7. How will the woman pay for the ticket?
A. In cash. B. By check. C. By credit card.
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. Why does the woman come to the man?
A. To express thanks. B. To change a tie. C. To make a complaint.
9. What does the woman like about the wallet?
A. The design． B. The colour. C. The material.
10. How much is the wallet today?
A. 20 dollars. B. 18 dollars. C. 10 dollars.
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】

11. What is the man doing?
A. Taking an interview.
B. Collecting information.
C. Answering some questions.
12. What did Wang Yaping do in 2008?
A. She became an astronaut.
B. She flew for 1,567 hours in total.
C. She contributed to the Beijing Olympics.
13. What does the woman think of Wang Yaping?
A. Strong and encouraging.
B. Calm and interesting.
C Inspiring and cooperative.
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. Who is the woman most probably speaking to?
A. A retiree. B. A librarian. C. A patient.
15. What does the man need to do with the records?
A. To collect them. B. To update them. C. To return them.
16. Why does the lunch club need more drivers?
A. It promises to provide a lift for its members.
B. It is located in a neighboring community.
C. Many members are from other communities.
17. When will Mrs. Carroll go to the hospital?
A. Next Friday. B. Next Monday. C. Next Tuesday.
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】

18. What products does Stevenson’s produce?
A Metal goods. B. Medical tools. C. Machine parts.
19. Who is Ronald Stevenson?
A. The director of the company.
B. The founder of the company.
C. The manager of the company.
20. What is the school unable to do this year?
A. Arrange a morning presentation.
B. Send a teacher to produce tools.
C. Find out how the students are doing.
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)
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。
A
The Best Podcasts for Everyone

A podcast is a sound file similar to a radio broadcast, which can be downloaded and listened to on a computer or iPod. You can find a podcast about almost anything these days, but you might need a helping hand to find the podcasts worthy of your ear. Our expertly chosen list will entertain and educate you, whether you’re doing the dishes, working out or relaxing in the bath.
1. Revisionist History
In this mix of strange stories, Malcolm Gladwell, a famous writer, handles misunderstood events and rarely discussed ideas, covering subjects like Toyota’s car recall and even the firebombing of Tokyo at the end of World War II. Gladwell freely mixes research and opinion and enjoys challenging conventional views, but every episode serves up facts and stories you have likely never heard before.
2. The Read
Kid Fury and Crissle West, famous comedians, review the latest pop culture news and offer their opinions on everything. Funny and challenging, these conversations run for a couple of hours, covering recent events and frequently touching on social justice, mental health and race.
3. Forever35
Forever35 started as a physical self-care podcast but expanded to discuss mental health, relationships, and any other topic that appeals to writers Doree Shafrir and Kate Spencer. They go from chatting about skin creams to seasonal emotional disorder—but always in a fun, inclusive, and down-to-earth way.
4. Hidden Brain
An absorbing deep dive into human behavior related to brains with the help of scientists, Hidden Brain is packed with informative messages. The host, National Public Radio’s accomplished science journalist Shankar Vedantam, makes complex ideas accessible.
5. The Infinite Monkey Cage
This show, hosted by physicist Brian Cox and comedian Robin Ince, raises questions like “Does time exist?”—which are then debated by a diverse panel of three guests, usually a mix of experts and entertainers. Definite answers are in short supply, but it’s always accessible, enthusiastic, and makes audience think deeply.
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21. What is this text?
A. A book review.
B. A course plan.
C. An academic article.
D. An online advertisement.
22. How many podcasts are associated with natural science?
A. Two. B. Three. C. Four. D. Five.
23 Which podcast interests listeners who want to stay young and healthy?
A. The Read.
B. Forever35.
C. Hidden Brain.
D. The Infinite Monkey Cage.
B
The latest data shows the population of wild Asian elephants in southwest China’s Yunnan Province has increased from around 150 to more than 300 from the 1980s to the end of 2021, according to the National Forestry and Grassland Administration.
With the growth in the elephant population, conflicts between humans and elephants have become frequent. In order to fundamentally and peacefully solve the issue and protect the elephant’s habitat at the same time, construction of the Asian elephant National Park is picking up speed. Experts suggest that national parks are not meant to be entirely free of people. Instead, they should offer a method for coexistence.
Asian elephants play an important role as engineers of the rainforest, said the expert. Their migration(迁徙) can speed up the replacement of forest ecosystems along the way. Elephant waste remains not only a delicacy for insects, but also attracts insectivorous birds, allowing plant seeds to spread. Therefore, protecting the elephants and their habitats guarantees the shelter to other wildlife in forest ecosystems.
To cope with human-elephant conflicts, Yunnan took the lead in introducing a commercial insurance model into its compensation(补偿) system: local residents will be paid with the amount of money for the crops destroyed by the elephants by the insurance company. In the past 10 years, Yunnan has paid a total of 173 million yuan for losses caused by Asian elephants.
“The standard of compensation is constantly being adjusted, and the amount of insurance coverage for compensation is also increasing,” said Yang Hua from the Forestry and Grass Bureau of Yunnan Province. “At present, the insured amount in Pu’er City and Xishuangbanna Prefecture alone has already gone beyond 50 million.”
24. Why does the author mention the growing population of wild Asian elephants?
A. To promote a better environment.
B. To introduce a possible crisis.
C. To applaud the efforts of the government.
D. To stress the importance of the elephants.
25. What does the underlined word “insectivorous” mean in paragraph 3?
A. Feeding on insects. B. Driving away insects.
C. Letting go of insects. D. Keeping track of insects.
26. What has been done to tackle conflicts between elephants and humans?
A. Construction of undisturbed national parks.
B Support of Asian elephants’ migration.
C. Constant adjustment of insurance policies.
D. Guarantee of the shelter to other wildlife.
27. What might be the best title?
A. Asian elephants, engineers of the rainforest

B. Insurance adjusted, compensation increased
C. Population of wild Asian elephants shoots up in China
D. China explores solutions to achieve human-elephant harmony
C
Cities are difficult to navigate (导航) at the best of times, but for people with disabilities they can be like courses with hurdles and bring inconvenience to disabled people.
A UK national travel survey found that adults with mobility difficulties took 39% fewer trips than those with no disability in 2017. Yet that could change as devices and cities grow smarter. Assistive tech is playing a big role in the transformation. The global value of the industry is expected to increase from $14 billion in 2015 to $30.8 billion in 2024, according to Zion Market Research.
One of the things that could transform lives is a smart walking stick designed by engineers from Young Guru Academy (YGA) in Turkey. The WeWalk stick has a sensor that detects hurdles above chest level and uses vibrations (振动) to warn the user. It can be paired with a smartphone to help navigation, and is connected with a voice assistant and Google Maps.
Ceylan, who has been blind since birth, says that connecting the stick to the Internet of Things and smart city solutions makes it user-friendly. “As a blind person, when I am at the Metro station I don’t know which is my exit ... I don’t know which bus is approaching ... which stores are around me. That kind of information can be provided with the WeWalk,” he says.
“The smart walking stick is really an exciting initiative that will make a huge difference to some people,” says Anna Lawson, the director of the Center for Disability Studies at Leeds University in the United Kingdom. “But they are very expensive ... they’re not going to be available to the vast majority of disabled people,” she added.
Bryan Matthews, a lecturer at the Institute for Transport Studies at the University of Leeds, shares the concerns about cost. He says there should also be a focus on inclusive design, and anything that helps people navigate their environment is positive.
28. What does “that” in the second paragraph refer to?
A. The survey that compared adults’ mobility.
B. The smart industry that is booming.
C. The fact that the disabled traveled less.
D. The role that the assistive tech plays.
29. What does paragraph 3 mainly talk about?
A. The working principles of the WeWalk stick.
B. The introduction of the WeWalk stick inventors.
C. The transformation caused by the WeWalk stick.
D. The benefits brought about by the WeWalk stick.
30. What’s the purpose of quoting Ceylan?
A. To show the value of smart tech.
B. To urge more attention to the blind.
C. To increase the potential market share.
D. To encourage tech research and development.
31. What is the disadvantage of the WeWalk stick?
A. Confusing instructions. B. Poor navigation.
C. Inclusive designs. D. High prices.
D
What strategy do you use to make tough life decisions like whether to end a relationship, quit your job, or go back to school? Maybe you weigh the advantages and disadvantages. Maybe you go with your sixth sense. Or maybe, if you’re like most people, you simply do nothing. After all, we have a tendency to prefer the status quo (现状), and focus more on the potential losses involved with change rather than the potential benefits.
But here’s a simpler strategy: When you’re indecisive about a big life decision, choose the path of change. That’s the takeaway of research recently published by Steven Levitt, an economist at the University of Chicago.
For the study, Levitt asked people who were facing tough decisions to flip(抛) a digital coin on the website FreakonomicsE. The coin tosses were randomized, with one side representing change, the other status quo. The study asked more than 20,000 participants to make whichever decision the coin toss directed, and then report back on how things played out after two and six months.
Of course, not everyone followed through. The two-month survey found that participants chose change less frequently than they had initially predicted they would. After six months, however, this tendency toward inaction disappeared. But most surprising were the results on well-being. At both the two and six-month marks, most people who chose change reported feeling happier, better off, and that they had made the correct decision.
The study had some limitations. One is that its participants weren’t selected randomly. Another limitation is that participants whose decision didn’t play out well might have been less likely to report back on their status after two and six months. Still the study does suggest that people who are on the edge of a tough decision are probably better off going with change. Levitt isn’t suggesting you flip a coin to make all decisions. But coin-flipping does seem to have some benefits. Levitt notes that some people might prefer giving in to their fate to randomness in order to avoid regret. But you can also use randomness a bit more sensibly. When facing a tough decision, you could flip a coin and, upon seeing the outcome, notice whether you feel relief or fright. If you feel relieved, that’s probably the path you should choose.
32. What is most people’s priority when making hard choices?
A. Calculating potential losses.
B. Valuing potential benefits.
C. Following inner voice of one’s mind.
D. Making a change to the status quo.
33. What are the findings of the two surveys?
A. Making changes brought most participants happiness.
B. All participants gave immediate feedback on their status.
C. Participants’ action agreed with their initial prediction.
D. More participants remained inactive after six months.
34. What is a limitation of the study?
A. The randomness of picking study subjects.
B. The incorrect method of flipping a coin.
C. The insufficiency of study statistics.
D. The insensible outcome of the analysis.
35. What is the main idea of the passage?
A. Coin flips are beneficial to making hard choices.
B. When facing a hard decision, choose the status quo.
C. A study justifies making hard choices with randomness.
D. A study offers a strategy for making hard decisions.
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。
For the holiday gathering, you may be wondering how you’re going to pull it off. Before we go into the specifics, a few words of general advice: You don’t have to throw the party your parents did. ___36___
We talked to a party-planning expert, Miller. Here’s her advice on how to host a stress-free holiday gathering wit