2025届江苏省常州市高三11月期中考-英语试题

常州市2024-2025学年第一学期高三期中质量调研英语2024年11月注意：本试卷分四个部分，答案全部做在答题纸上。总分为150分。考试时间120分钟。第一节听下面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．What’s the time now?A．5:45.B．5:30.C．5:152．What do we know about the woman’s bike?A．It is stolen.B．It is under repair.C．It is under the stairs.3．What’s the man probably doing?A．Talking on the phone.B．Listening to some music.C．Preparing for a speech contest.4．What will the man probably do?A．Buy a new car.B．Paint the old car.C．Buy the woman’s car.5．What can we learn about the woman?A．She hurried home to meet Mary.B．She was hurt in the traffic accident.C．She came home later than expected.第二节听下面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。听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。6．Where does the conversation probably take place?A．In the hospital.B．In a drugstore.C．In the man’s home.7．What will the man do in two days?A．Go on taking the tablets.B．Come back to see the woman.C．Judge the effect of the tablets.听第7段材料，回答第8至10题。8．What are they talking about?A．Ways to hunt for a job.B．Reasons for quitting a job.C．Balance between work and family.9．Why does the man decide to leave the company?A．He wants to be better paid.B．He badly needs a vacation.C．He will work with his girlfriend.10．What’s the probable relationship between the speakers?A．Workmates. B．A couple. C．Neighbours.听第8段材料，回答第11至13题。11．What’s the weather like tomorrow?A．It will be sunny all day long.B．It will be stormy tomorrow evening.C．It will have freezing rain tomorrow afternoon.12．What will the woman do if it snows tomorrow?A．See her friends in Birmingham.B．Join the man in watching movies.C．Go to ski with her classmates.13．What had the woman previously thought of English weather?A．Unpredictable. B．Beautiful. C．Terrible.听第9段材料，回答第14至17题。14．Why does the man borrow the woman’s notes?A．He missed many classes.B．His notes are poor.C．He has never taken notes.15．What does the woman suggest?A．Skipping classes.B．Studying together.C．Going to the cafeteria.16．What do they think of Professor Labelle’s classes?A．Uninteresting. B．Difficult. C．Excellent.17．What do we know about the woman?A．She works at a coffee shop.B．She often studies in the cafeteria.C．She often falls asleep in the class.听第10段材料，回答第18至20题。18．What really annoys the speaker?A．Coworkers talk to him on the phone.B．Coworkers talk with him face to face.C．Coworkers in the same office email him at work.19．What will dominate the future life?A．Time travel. B．3D printers. C．Internet of things.20．How does the speaker feel about the future?A．Curious. B．Doubtful. C．Uninterested.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。AFrequently asked questionsDon’t see what you’re looking for? Drop us a line at members@ted.comWhat is included in a TED Membership?TED Members get a variety of exciting benefits, all while supporting TED’s mission to make ideas accessible to everyone. Here’s what’s included with a TED Membership:Live TED Speaker conversations with opportunities to ask questionsHigh-quality recordings: special access to past events when you can’t attend liveAd-free TED podcast （播客） experiencesSpecial access to new TED offerings and events: deals, discounts, and being the first in lineMembers can view their benefits when logged into TED.com by clicking the “My Membership” button.Are TED Member events in-person or remote?For now all of our live events are virtual, so you can access them from anywhere in the world!How do I know my TED Membership is activated （激活）?The membership will start on the day it is purchased. During checkout, you will be asked to either connect your existing free TED.com account or create one. Connecting your login to your purchase is critical to access member benefits and subscribe or unsubscribe.Do memberships expire （失效）?No. All memberships are paid on a recurring basis. If you bought an annual membership, it will automatically renew each year from the date you purchased it. If you bought a monthly membership, it will automatically renew each month.21．What can you enjoy with a TED membership?A．Chances to talk to TED speakers.B．The right to sell TED recordings.C．Chances to place ads in TED podcasts.D．The right to attend TED events for free.22．You can get a TED membership so long as you ______.A．ask for it at members@ted.com B．pay some money for itC．help spread TED ideas D．purchase a TED.com account23．What do we know about a TED membership?A．It must be used for in-person events.B．It takes effect from the next day it is bought.C．It is activated automatically.D．It will continue by itself unless unsubscribed.BHan Kang, the South Korean author best known for her extraordinary novel, “The Vegetarian,” was awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature on Thursday—the first writer from her country to receive the award.Mats Malm, the permanent secretary of the Swedish Academy, which organizes the prize, said at a news conference in Stockholm that Han was receiving the honor “for her intense poetic writing that bravely discusses historical events and exposes the fragility of human life.”Han, 53, was born in 1970 in Gwangju, South Korea. Her father was also a novelist, but much less successful. The family struggled financially and moved frequently. In a 2016 interview with The Times, Han said her childhood experience “was too much for a little child, but I was all right because I was surrounded by books.”When Han was 9, her family moved to Seoul just months before the Gwangju uprising （起义）, when government army fired on crowds of protesters, killing hundreds.The event shaped her views on humanity’s capacity for violence, Han said in the 2016 interview. She also recalled seeing images of people who lined up to donate their blood to those who were injured in the uprising.“It was like two unsolvable riddles imprinted on my mind: How can humans be so violent, and how can humans be so noble?” she said. “When I write novels, I find myself always returning to the theme of what it means to be human.”Han studied literature at Yonsei University in Korea, and her first published works were poems. Her first novel, “Black Deer,” which came out in 1998, was a mystery about a missing woman. In the 2016 interview, Han said it was around that time that she developed the idea for a short story about a woman who becomes a plant, which she eventually developed into “The Vegetarian.”24．What are Han’s novels themed at?A．Political systems. B．Financial struggle.C．Human nature D．Cultural conflicts.25．What can we learn about Han’s childhood from paragraph 3?A．Father’s success: inspired her. B．Economic difficulty strengthened her.C．Frequent move destroyed her. D．The habit of reading comforted her.26．Why does the author mention the Gwangju uprising?A．To indicate the importance of history.B．To show its influence on Han’s writing.C．To reveal the cruelty of politics.D．To stress its impact on Korean people’s life.27．What is “The Vegetarian” mainly about?A．A deer. B．A woman. C．A plant. D．A vegetable.CBritish and American English have mutually （相互的） influenced each other for centuries, but the reactions to these linguistic （语言的） exchanges are different on both sides of the Atlantic. British intellectuals often complain about Americanisms, such as “24/7” or “touch base”, which are viewed as an attack at the purity of British English. However, as Ben Yagoda discusses in Gob smacked! Americans happily adopt Britishisms. Words like “cheeky” and “dodgy” have entered the American vocabulary, often through media like The Crown. This flow of British terms to the U. S. has gone mostly unnoticed, though British people remain critical of Americanism.Yagoda traces the history of this exchange, noting that many British terms have existed in American language over the years. For instance, military slang （俚语） from British soldiers, such as“bonkers” or“cushy,” became common in American English during the early 20th century. The rise of the Internet has only expedited this exchange, with British phrases now appearing regularly in American media.Despite the frequent adoption of Britishisms by Americans, the opposite exchange-Brits accepting Americanisms-receives far more criticism. British commentators, like Simon Heffer, describe the spread of American slang as a “linguistic pollution,” criticizing its influence on British English. Shows like Friends are often blamed for the rise of American phrases in British speech, like “Can I get…?” in coffee shops. While British terms are often seen as attractive in the U. S., Americanisms tend to be perceived negatively in Britain, with lists highlighting things “Americans say wrong.”In the end, this linguistic exchange reveals broader cultural dynamics. British critics might view Americanisms as crude （粗俗的）, while Americans delight in the perceived superiority and quirkiness of British slang. Both countries continue to shape each other’s language, whether through media, travel, or digital communication, reflecting a complex relationship between the two nations’ linguistic identities.28．What is the text mainly about?A．The global impact of Americanisms on British English.B．The reason for British slang’s winning over Americans.C．Mutual linguistic influence between British and American English.D．The decline of British English in America.29．What does the underlined word “expedited” most probably mean?A．Speeded up. B．Accepted. C．Brought back. D．Challenged.30．What is “Can I get…?” in coffee shops viewed as in British eyes?A．Simple. B．Humorous. C．Unique. D．Crude.31．What does the author agree with according to the last paragraph?A Language and culture are mutually connected.B．British English is superior, to American English.C．Both Englishes will become more complicated.D．America and Britain have a complex relationship.DA newly published study finds there are important distinctions in how men and women experience pain. According to the study conducted by researchers at the University of California San Diego School of Medicine, men and women use different biological mechanisms （机制） for pain relief.This research was designed to evaluate the effectiveness of meditation （冥想） for chronic （长期的） back pain and combined data from two clinical trials involving a total of 98 participants that included both healthy individuals and those with chronic back pain.Participants experienced a meditation training program and practiced meditation while receiving either some naloxone, a drug that stops opioids （类罂粟碱） from working, or a placebo （无效的替代品） of naloxone. Participants were given a painful but harmless heat stimulus （刺激） to the back of their leg. Researchers then measured and compared how much pain relief was experienced from meditation when the opioid system was blocked and when it was fully functional.The study found:Blocking the opioid system with naloxone inhibited （抑制） meditation-based pain relief in men, suggesting that men rely on opioids to reduce pain.Naloxone increased meditation-based pain relief in women, suggesting that women rely on non-opioid mechanisms to reduce pain.In both men and women, those with chronic pain experienced more pain relief from meditation than the healthy participants did.Opioids are the body’s natural painkillers. These naturally occurring substances bind to opioid receptors in the brain to reduce the perception of pain. In contrast, pain relief for women appears to use alternative, non-opioid pathways, suggesting that women make less use of the body’s internal opioids for pain relief.Chronic pain treatment has traditionally followed a relatively standardized approach, but if men and women use different biological pathways for pain relief, it makes sense they might require more sex-specific approaches to treatment. This study provides clear evidence that sex-based differences in pain processing are real and need to be considered when developing treatments and recommending medicines for pain.32．What is the best title for this article?A．New Research Proves Meditation Ineffective for Chronic Pain.B．New Research Finds Women Experience More Chronic Pain.C．New Research Confirms Men and Women Process Pain Differently,D．New Research Suggests Standardized Approach to Pain Relief.33．What did all the participants in the research experience?A．Meditation. B．Drugs. C．Harm in the leg. D．Chronic back pain.34．What can we know from the finding?A．Blocking the opioid system helps men reduce pain.B．Women depend on opioids to reduce pain.C．Men use body’s internal opioid for pain relief.D．Meditation works better to healthy, men than women.35．What of the study does the last paragraph talk about?A．Condition. B．Limitation. C．Conclusion. D．Implication.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。选项中有两项为多于选项。Have you ever wished there were a magic method to make learning easier and more efficient? 36．______ Named after a Nobel winner in physics known for simplifying complex ideas, this method can help you unlock your potential and gain a deep understanding of various topics.Step 1: Start by getting a blank sheet of paper. Write down everything you already know about a topic. This serves as your initial knowledge base. As you dive deeper into the topic, continue to add new information and insights to your sheet. Be patient during this process. 37．______Step 2: Explain your topic in a way that a 12-year-old child could understand. 38．______ Begin by simplifying your notes. It’s easy to complicate a subject. However, the true challenge, and the true demonstration of understanding, is in simplification. Only someone who truly comprehends a subject can break it down into its simplest terms, making it accessible to people of all ages.Step 3: Write down your explanations. It is a powerful tool in the learning process. This activity facilitates reflection, through which we identify areas where further learning is needed. The learning process is iterative （迭代的）. Never hesitate to go back to the source materials, especially the parts you don’t fully grasp yet. 39．______ Repeat this process until your explanations are simple and clear.Step 4: Save the page where you have documented simplified explanations. This is an important step, as this document will serve as a valuable reference in the future. By applying this technique to all new concepts you learn, you will gradually build up a comprehensive folder （文件夹） of knowledge. 40．______ This way, not only will you be strengthening what you have learned, but you will also have the chance to improve your understanding over time.A．This is an effective test of your understanding.B．Look no further than the Feynman Technique.C．Learning is not a race, but a journey of discovery.D．Make it a habit to review this folder a few times a year.E．This folder contains other people’s complicated explanations.F．Review these parts, reflect on them, and improve your understanding.G．The Feynman technique breaks the learning process into four broad steps.第三部分 语言运用（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，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。I was dismissed from a high-tech company. I was angry, as I had been doing a good job according to my last evaluation. But this was 41 ! I had to find a new job.I did the 42 resume （简历） thing, but failed. Again and again. Then a man told me about a government retraining program. “The 43 will pay for the jobless to go to a nursing school. If you’re interested, go see Mr. Hill. He’s 44 .”“I must forget about the past and 45 my mind,” I said to myself.The next day, I found Mr. Hill’s office but was 46 to the counseling （咨询） office after he told me what the first man had said. The fellow there 47 what Mr. Hill had told me and took me to another office, where I was told the same thing.I needed a breath of 48 air, so I stepped outside into the warm sunshine. 49 ran through my head: Do not give up. Don’t let those people 50 you.My 51 in the business world told me to go to the person at the top.I found the nursing office and 52 was led to the head of the nursing school. Fifteen minutes into the 53 , she said, “Be here tomorrow morning, 9:00 sharp!”Attending college full-time for two years with no income wasn’t 54 . However, I graduated with a degree and acquired a (n) career that allowed me to 55 almost anywhere in the world. All it took was an open mind, faith in myself, and motivation.41．A．faith B．culture C．life D．time42．A．average B．usual C．equal D．strange43．A．headmaster B．nurse C．company D．government44．A．in charge B．in trouble C．on guard D．on business45．A．make up B．open up C．agree with D．deal with46．A．forced B．guided C．carried D．driven47．A．repeated B．twisted C．admired D．criticized48．A．warm B．clean C．fresh D．wet49．A．Memories B．Thoughts C．Opinions D．Attitudes50．A．recognize B．astonish C．inspire D．discourage51．A．confidence B．concern C．experience D．determination52．A．eventually B．unluckily C．unwillingly D．frequently53．A．investigation B．contest C．discussion D．interview54．A．funny B．easy C．effective D．valuable55．A．work B．wander C．protest D．study第二节（共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分）阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。Yin and yang, or yin-yang, is a complex relational concept in Chinese philosophy, 56 (date) back 3,000 years, to the 9th century BC. Briefly put, the meaning of yin and yang is 57 the universe is governed by sets of two 58 (oppose) and interdependent principles or energies that can be observed in nature. Generally speaking, yin is characterized 59 an inward energy that is female, cold, dark, and negative, while yang is an outward energy that is male, hot, bright, and positive.Yin and yang elements come in pairs-such as the moon and the sun, female and male, dark and bright, cold and hot, passive and active, and so on- 60 note that yin and yang form the unity of opposites, neither of which can exist independent of 61 other. They are interdependent and 62 (constant); transforming into each other. If yin is getting 63 (strong), yang will be weaker, and vice versa. In other words, yin elements can contain certain parts of yang, and yang can have some parts of yin. This balance of yin and yang is believed 64 (exist) in everything.The idea 65 (influence) Chinese philosophers for thousands of years, including Lao Tzu and Confucius. It underlies Asian martial arts, medicine, science, literature, politics, daily behavior and beliefs.第四部分 写作（共两节，满分40分）第一节（满分15分）学校英文报正在征文，要求描述一次在实践中学习的难忘经历，如理科在实验室上课、文科在运用中学习，等。请你写一篇短文投稿。内容包括：（1）学习过程；（2）你的感想。注意：（1）写作词数应为80个左右；（2）请在答题纸的相应位置作答。第二节（满分25分）阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。To this day, I don’t know why Rosalie was so mean to me. She never missed an opportunity to laugh at me, or even threaten me. I would hear her jeering （嘲讽的） words when I walked out to catch the bus home. I could feel the heat of her stare when I bent in my seat in the cafeteria and avoided looking anywhere near her direction. I was somewhat terrified of her.I knew I had to take action, but how? I was one of those quiet, timid （胆小的） seventh graders who talked non-stop at home but wouldn’t say two words at school. How could I break the ice?My family lived in a small town of about three thousand people, and it seemed that my dad knew every single one of them. What was even more astonishing was that everyone seemed to know him. One day, I asked my mom how this was possible. She thought for a while and then said, “Well, Jenn, your dad never lets anyone stay a stranger. He talks to everyone he sees, and then he gives them that big smile of his. I guess it’s infectious because people just love him.”Mother’s words set me thinking. I could smile. I mean, everyone could do that, right? I decided to try it out. I would take my experiment straight to Rosalie.The next morning, I didn’t hear a single word my math teacher said in the fourth period because I was too busy thinking about what I was about to do. Finally, the bell rang. I gathered my books, slipped them into the locker and headed to the cafeteria. My heart was pounding in my chest, and my hands were sweaty. I ran my tongue over my teeth that felt dryer than the Mojave Desert. Then I did a practice smile that I was sure looked more like a grimace （苦相）. I took a deep breath and struggled to my feet to keep moving forward.注意：（1）续写词数应为150个左右；（2）所给开头两段如下：Para 1: I saw Rosalie in the distance coming toward me, looking as mean as ever.Para 2: The third day, unlike the first two times, she gave me a little half-smile.