1、苏州市20232024学年第二学期学业质量阳光指标调研卷高一英语注意事项：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、
2、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。1What will the man probably clean first?AThe windows. BThe floor. CThe tables.2Why does the woman suggest the boy play the guitar?AIts easier to learn. BIt costs less. CIt sounds greater.3How does the woman feel about the last question?AConfid
3、ent. BUncertain. CPressured.4When is the man leaving for his business trip?AOn Monday. BOn Friday. COn Saturday.5Where does the woman want to go?AThe bus station. BThe train station. CThe police station.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
4、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。6What are the speakers mainly talking about?AHometowns BLanguage classes. CSports.7Which sport is the man enthusiastic about?ASoccer. BBasketball. CAmerican football.听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。8What do the students need to do for the current project?AA social e
5、xperiment. BA group speech. CA research task.9How will the students be grouped this time?ABy chance. BBased on their grades. CAccording to the teachers plan.听第8段材料，回答第10至12小题。10What is the relationship between the speakers?AManager and employee. BStore worker and customer. CStore owner and customer.
6、11What will the woman probably do next?AHelp the man with his work. BTalk to the mans leader. CGet more free bags.12What are they talking about?AFood shopping. BPlastic production. CEnvironmental protection.听第9段材料，回答第13至16小题。13Where is the man most likely from?AGermany. BEngland. CItaly.14Why does t
7、he man make the journey?ATo attend university. BTo visit his friend. CTo start a new job.15What does the woman normally have for breakfast?AEggs. BMeat. CBread.16Why does the man want to cook a meal?ATo express his thanks. BTo prepare for a party. CTo bring it for the museum tour.听第10段材料，回答第17至20小题。
8、17What did Sara probably report on?AChanges about the station. BKnowledge about farming. CConcerns for wildlife.18What do we know about the speakers hometown?AIt is a small but modern city.BIt is known by many people today.CIt usually makes national headlines.19What kind of project is Shelly doing n
9、ow?AFarming. BHelping the old. CFighting climate change.20What has worried the locals lately?AThe endangered wildlife. BThe community events. CThe unusual weather.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。AThe Most Amazing Honeymoon Destinations Around The WorldTher
10、e are so many honeymoon deals and destinations, therefore sometimes it can be really hard to decide. In this article, we will show you the best honeymoon choices around the world. So pack your bag and be prepared for an unforgettable journey.St. LuciaSt. Lucia, a place with flowers, waterfalls and w
11、onderful nature scenes, is the right place to spend ones honeymoon. Besides that, it is also famous for its beautiful hotels, great shopping opportunities, amazing restaurants and dishes as well as the perfect romantic atmosphere for an unforgettable honeymoon.Bora BoraThe famous Bora Bora is an isl
12、and in French Polynesia. You and your partner can relax on the beautiful beaches around the world, go for a swimming, or simply take a sunbath. If you are into exciting adventures, you can also go and see some famous volcanos.MauiThe Hawaiian Island Maui is a very popular honeymoon destination for m
13、any years already. It not only offers long shorelines of nature scenery, but is also famous for its town parties. You can go to the Maui festivals to experience traditional Hawaiian culture.Amalfi CoastThe Amalfi Coast is a coastline, that goes along the southern edge of Italy. The famous place is f
14、ull of colored streets and buildings. The beaches there are small. The Amalfi coast is well-known for its extraordinary food and wine. You definitely have to visit the restaurants there!1. Which place offers both relaxing and adventurous experiences?A St. Lucia.B. Bora Bora.C. Maui.D. Amalfi Coast.2
15、. What do St. Lucia and Amalfi Coast have in common?A. They are favored by artists.B. They have wonderful restaurants.C. They offer shopping opportunities.D. They are known for vast beaches.3. Who is this article intended for?A. Families planning a vacation.B. Explorers seeking excitement.C. The fre
16、shly-graduated students.D. The newly-married couples.BDonating blood gives a ray of hope to someone in need. Thats why Josephine Michaluk, an 81-year-old woman from Canada, is devoted to helping others in this way. In fact, she is the record holder for the most units of blood donated in a lifetime.M
17、ichaluks kindness all began in 1965 at the age of 22 when she attended a blood donation event with her sister. Since then, she has been devoted to donating blood for as long as her body allows her to. Last year, at the age of 80, she officially earned the Guinness World Records title for the most wh
18、ole blood donated by a female. She had donated 203 pints (品脱) of blood at that point. Thus far, she has reached a total of 209 blood donations, and she isnt done yet.The inspiring woman continues to maintain over four donations annually. Her O+ blood type is highly desired in medical settings, as it
19、 is a more universal match than any other positive blood types. The Red Cross Donation states that O+ makes up 38% of the population in the United States. This generous womans contributions continue to help reinforce the supply of blood that can be life-saving.The kindhearted Canadian mentions the p
20、hysical examination that is completed before any donation. This may include checking blood pressure, hemoglobin (血红蛋白) levels, and pulse rate of the potential donor. Even after donating a pint of blood, Michaluk mentions that she feels refreshed.Each donation of a pint from start to finish takes abo
21、ut 75 minutes. Throughout her lifetime, Michaluk has spent roughly 15, 675 minutes donating blood. She intends to go ahead to help others as long as she can. Photographed with a shirt that reads, “Are you the type to save a life?” she challenges others to step outside of their comfort zone to help p
22、eople around the world.4. What can we learn about Michaluk from the first two paragraphs?A. She donates blood for material rewards.B. She is eager to become a record holder.C. She was encouraged by her sister to donate blood.D. She will continue to donate blood if physically fit.5. What does the und
23、erlined word “reinforce” probably mean in paragraph 3?A. Balance.B. Influence.C. Strengthen.D. Ensure.6. What is a possible reason for mentioning how Michaluk feels in paragraph 4?A. To draw attention to the health of the elderly.B. To explain the process of physical examination.C. To prove blood do
24、nation suits people of all ages.D. To serve as an inspiration to others to donate blood.7. What does the author think of Josephine Michaluk?A. Generous.B. Humorous.C. Talented.D. Independent.CPeople send messages every day on social media. These online conversations can have a huge impact and shape
25、how societies make decisions. But there is a growing problem. Sometimes people dont listen to each other and can say really hurtful things. Would it be better if there were an advisor in online talks? We tried to use artificial intelligence (AI) (人工智能) to carry out this task.So, we did an online exp
26、eriment with pairs of people discussing a challenging topic. In the first group, one participant (参与者) in each pair had an AI helper. The AI tried to make sure the discussion was polite and respectful. It didnt change the participants point of view, though! The participant could accept or refuse the
27、 suggestions or completely edit the message an AI helper offers. In the control group, the people had a conversation on the same topic but neither of the participants had an AI helper. After the discussions ended, the pairs shared their thoughts on how good the conversation was.In our study, the par
28、ticipants accepted the AIs suggestions two thirds of the time. When they used the AIs suggestions, the messages became more positive and polite. Participants whose partners used the AI reported feeling better about the conversation. They were more willing to understand and respect each other, even i
29、f they still disagreed. The people who used the AI themselves didnt report a huge change in how they felt about the conversation. However, they were more willing to respect the opinions of others!The results of our study show that AI did a good job of making online discussions polite. But you dont n
30、eed a reminder to be respectful. Even in the vast digital world, each conversation matters. Your choice to be kind and respectful can make a big difference. It can promote a culture of healthy discussion and understanding. This is also true for real-life conversations.8. What do the underlined words
31、 “this task” in paragraph 1 probably refer to?A. Starting talks.B. Guiding conversations.C. Changing views.D. Sending messages.9. What do we learn about participants with AI helpers?A. They responded to AI politely.B. They changed views as AI suggested.C. They tended to respect others views.D. They
32、experienced mixed feelings.10. What does the author want to stress in the last paragraph?A. The effectiveness of AI in online discussions.B. The significance of respectful communication.C. The importance of reminders in conversations.D. The balance between technologies and choices.11. Which is the m
33、ost suitable title for the text?A. Can Al remove mean posts?B. Can AI make online talks kinder?C. How to respect different opinions?D. How to reach an agreement online?DMaths is all around us, from working out how to share the bill after a meal to calculating (计算) your household bills. Some people l
34、ove the challenge of working out maths problems, but many fear the moment when they have to deal with numbers and figures and feel a real sense of worry. It can seem discouraging, but this maths anxiety is perfectly normal, and youre definitely not alone. And anyway, our worries and fears dont neces
35、sarily reflect our ability.The problem really starts in childhood, at school. Research has found that maths teachers who are nervous about teaching the subject can pass on their anxiety to the pupils, and girls may be more likely to be affected. The Programme for International Student Assessment fou
36、nd around 31% of 15 and 16-year-olds across 34 countries said they got very nervous doing maths problems, 33% said they got tense and nervous doing maths homework, and nearly 60% said they worried maths classes would be difficult. Shulamit Kahn, from Boston Universitys Questrom School of Business, t
37、old the BBC she believes giving students, particularly girls, good role models “is significant, especially at a young age”. She thinks the key is to get people, especially women who love teaching maths, to teach younger children.Writing for BBC Future, David Robson says “Its not clear why maths give
38、s rise to so much fear compared to geography. But the fact that theres a right or wrong answer might make you more worried about underperforming.” And once we assume were not a maths person, we avoid solving things that we probably could do.Psychologists (心理学家) have been trying to work out why menta
39、l calculation can bring us out in a sweat. That fear may come from many sources, but some suggest that expressing your fears clearly can loosen their hold on you, and encourage children to see a maths test as a challenge, not a threat (威胁). We need to think positively about maths and give it a secon
40、d chance.12. Regarding “maths anxiety” in paragraph 1, the author thinks _.A. it is uniqueB. it is formalC. it is commonD. it is necessary13. What can be inferred from paragraph 2?A. Girls are better at maths than boys.B. Maths classes are difficult for all students.C. Students anxiety results entir
41、ely from teachers.D. Confidence in maths needs developing in childhood.14. What will be a potential result if one thinks he is not a maths person?A. He will rise to challenges.B. He will learn maths harder.C. He will be doubtful about his ability.D. He will not see maths as a threat.15. What are chi
42、ldren advised to do according to the last paragraph?A. Track sources of maths fear regularly.B. Speak fears out for improvement bravely.C. Explore causes of failure in maths carefully.D. Quit challenges to avoid anxiety actively.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能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。I use
43、d to think the whole purpose of life was seeking happiness. Everyone said the path to happiness was success, so I searched for that ideal job, that perfect boyfriend, and that beautiful apartment. _16_ Eventually, I decided to go to graduate school for positive psychology (心理) to learn what truly ma
44、kes people happy.And whats the difference between being happy and having meaning in life? Many psychologists define happiness as a state of comfort and ease, feeling good at the moment. _17_ The famous psychologist Martin Seligman says meaning comes from belonging to and serving something beyond you
45、rself and from developing the best within you. There are four pillars (支柱) of a meaningful life.The first pillar is belonging. Belonging comes from being in relationships where youre valued for who you are by nature and where you value others as well. _18_For others, the key to meaning is the second
46、 pillar: purpose. Finding your purpose is not the same thing as finding the job that makes you happy. _19_ For example, a hospital nurse told me her purpose is helping sick people become healthy again.The third pillar of meaning is about stepping beyond yourself, but in a completely different way: transcendence (卓越). It is a state where you feel connected to a higher reality, and your sense of self fades away.The fourth pillar is storytelling, the story you tell yourself about yourself.
