2023年苏州初三英语一模试题(含答案)

2022~2023学年初三教学调研试卷

英 语

2023.04

注意事项:

1.本试卷共八大题,满分100分;时间100分钟;

2.答题前,考生务必将自己的学校、姓名、班级、考场号、考试号、座位号用0.5毫米黑色墨水签字笔填写在答题卡相对应的位置上,并用2B铅笔认真正确填涂考试证号下方的数字;

3.答选择题时必须用2B铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑.如需改动,请用橡皮擦干净后,再选涂其他答案;答非选择题必须用0.5毫米黑色墨水签字笔写在答题卡指定的位置上,不在答题区域内的答案一律无效,不得用其他笔答题;

4.考生答题必须答在答题卡上,答在试卷和草稿纸上一律无效.

一、单项填空（共8小题;每小题1分,满分8分）

从A、B、C、D四个选项中,选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项,并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。

1. The movie The Wandering Earth has greatly attracted teenagers' interest _____ outer space.

A. to B. on C. for D. in

2. After having a new shower _____ everything will be ready for you to move into the house.

A. put out B. put in C. put away D. put through

3. ---I wonder if I can ask more about the book you _____ this morning, Miss Shawn.

---Sure, go ahead.

A. mention B. mentioned C. have mentioned D. will mention

4. --- No way, I won't sleep in this sleeping bag.

--- So what do you _____, Mark? It's a camp, not a hotel.

A. expect B. wish C. suggest D. imagine

5. You'd better draw a mind map of the key information while preparing for the report. _____ you may

forget some easily.

A. However B. Moreover C. Otherwise D. Instead

ge learning itself isn't that difficult. How much you devote decides _____.

A. who can you ask for help B. that you can take the lead

C. why you began to learn it D. whether you can learn it well

can we learn from the news title on the right?

A. Chaplin dresses up at a comic show.

B. Chaplin buys some suits at a comic show.

C. Fans dress up as Chaplin to show respect.

D. Fans buy some Chaplin suits to show respect.

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8.---Do you think I should buy that dictionary since there is a special offer?

--- _____ If I were in your shoes, I would.

A. Why not? B. I don't think so. C. It depends. D. In your dreams.

二、完形填空（共10小题;每小题1分,满分10分）

通读下列短文,从每小题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中,选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项,并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。

When I was in third grade, I watched a video that recreated the discovery of King Tutankhamen's

tomb（坟墓）. I remember Howard Carter 9 a narrow hole in the tomb with a candle. A workman

asked what he could see. "Wonderful things!" Carter replied. From that moment I knew 10 I

wanted to do with my life.

Today I'm lucky to work as an archeologist（考古学家）. It's 11 work. Sometimes you find

something that was buried（埋藏）three thousand years ago. Holding a piece of history is amazing.

I decided what I wanted to be at the age of 9, and I made it happen. But the road wasn't easy. I

did my studies---university, then a PhD. But 12 the way I was told many things: I was too

young; I wasn't good enough. I also needed money, so I applied for six grants（拨款）. The first five

13 I got said no. Six months later, the last one came. This time it was yes. 14 , I could start

my own exploration.

For anyone thinking about a career, I would say: Never give up. If you want to do something,

keep trying. If people tell you "NO", use that-it will 15 you. At the beginning, it hurts. But the

next "NO" hurts a little 16 . It makes you stronger and actually helps you.

Second, stick to your dreams, and I mean 17 . You don't have to follow other people. 18

they say something has never been done, make it happen. You may be first to do it! There are always

challenges, but you overcome them in the end.

9.A. looking out B. looking after C. looking through D. looking at

10. A. what B. how C. which D. why

11. A. difficult B. dangerous C. exciting D. boring

12. A. along B. in D. upon

13. A. rewards B. replies C. records D. reviews

14. A. Simply B. Usually C. Suddenly D. Finally

15. A. harm B. stop C. save D. push

16. A. more B. less C. worse D. harder

17. A. you B. yours C. yourself D. yourselves

18. A. Unless B. Until C. If D. Before

三、阅读理解（共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,并在答题卷上将该项涂黑。

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19. What do the circles in the middle of the diagram（图表） show?

A. Movement of the plates. B. Movement of deep water.

C. Energy from the tsunami. D. Energy from the earthquake.

20. According to the diagram, how are both of the plates moving?

A. They move toward each other. B. They move away from each other.

C. They move in an upward direction. D. They move in a downward direction.

21. What can we learn from the reading material above?

A. How to prevent a tsunami. B. How a tsunami forms.

C. The causes and effects of a tsunami. D. The differences between wave types.

B

Tom Canty is a boy who used to live in Pudding Lane, a very poor area

of London. Tom's father sent him out to beg（乞讨）for money every day. But

he is now sitting in the prince's place on soft silk cushions（坐垫） in a royal

boat. Princess Elizabeth and Lady Jane Grey are sitting beside him. He

cannot believe this is really happening.

When they arrive at the centre of the City of London, they leave the boat

and Tom leads the line of nobles（贵族）. They walk through the streets to

Guildhall. The Mayor of London and other important people are there to welcome them. After a short

time, servants arrive with food and drinks, and soon everyone starts eating and drinking.

After dinner, more nobles enter the hall. They are wearing exotic costumes（异域服饰）and

coloured hats. There are also musicians and singers who sing and dance with people around.

Young Tom watches everything with interest.

At the same time, outside the Guildhall, without having anything to eat the real prince Edward is

wearing Tom's dirty old clothes. He wants to go in.

"Let me in. I am Edward the Prince of Wales," Edward shouts.

A crowd of people are standing around him, laughing at him.

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This makes Edward even more angry. "I tell you. I am the Prince of Wales," Edward continues, "I

am alone and I have no fiends to help me but I am the real prince and I am not leaving."

At that moment, a man comes to Edward and says, "You are not alone. My name is Miles Hendon

and I am your friend now."

The crowd laughs at Miles, too.

"Hey, another prince," one man shouts and the others laugh more.

"Let's throw the dirty beggar in the water," another man shouts.

Miles stands in front of Edward to protect him. He pulls out his sword （剑） but the people move

forward.

At that moment a trumpet（小号） is sounded and the king's soldiers pass through the crowd. They

have a message from the palace. The crowd run away. Miles lifts Edward up and carries him away from

danger.

--- Taken from The Prince and the Pauper

22. What is Tom's present life like?

A. Busy. B. Tiring. C. Meaningful. D. Enjoyable.

does the writer describe Tom's present life?

A. By telling stories. B. By providing details.

C. By listing reasons. D. By expressing opinions.

24. What does the underlined sentence "Hey, another prince" mean?

A. The crowd feels very excited to see another prince.

B. The crowd offers to help Edward get into Guildhall.

C. The crowd wants to make fun of Edward and Miles.

D. The crowd thinks both Edward and Miles are princes.

25. Which may be the best title for this chapter（章）?

A. Tom's early life B. Tom's meeting with the prince

C. At the Guildhall D. The birth of Edward and Tom

C

To have a good conversation is a pleasure for most people. But not every conversation is good.

Sometimes there are uncomfortable silences while people try to think of something to say. Some

conversations are one-sided. One person asks all the questions, and the other just gives one-word

answers. A good conversation needs two or more people to keep it going.

To get the ball rolling in a conversation, ask something about the other person. "What do you

do?" is a good place to start. Or simply say, "Tell me about yourself." Most people love a chance to talk

about themselves.

As the other person begins to respond to （回应） your question, look for common ground. If

you ask someone about their weekend, the person could talk about what they did. Then you can share

what you did and even your plans for the coming weekend.

When the other person is talking, it is important to be interested in them. Listen carefully and do

not cut in to add your experience. When they finish, ask some more questions. Don't allow your eyes to

wander around（游离）as they talk. That gives the message that you're not really interested in them.

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Besides, if you're answering a question, don't go on and on. Give an answer and stop. A good

conversation is a little like a tennis game, in which the ball goes back and forth. Also, avoid yes/no

questions. They can stop a conversation. Instead, ask open-ended questions using what or why.

A conversation should end well, too. You can say, "I need to run now." You may also give a reason.

Say something like, "I really need to get going. My class starts in 20 minutes."

Now, go out and enjoy a good conversation!

26. Which of the following is helpful for having a good conversation?

A. Give one-word answers to keep the conversation going.

B. Ask something about the other person to start a conversation.

C. Talk more about yourself to get the other person interested.

D. Cut in to add your own experience when the other person is talking.

27. What does the underlined phrase "common ground" in paragraph 3 mean?

A. Proper replies. B. Good examples. C. Different opinions. D. Shared interest.

28. According to the writer, how are a good conversation and a tennis game alike?

A. They are both based on interest. B. They are both two-sided activities.

C. They are both ways of communication. D. They are both improved through practice.

29. In which part of the newspaper can you read the passage?

A. LIFE SKILLS B. SCHOOL TIME C. MAGIC WORLD D. NEWS DESK

D

Leoh Ming Pei, one of the world's best-known architects（建筑师）, left

over 50 designs during his long career. These amazing works stand as his

gifts to the world.

The glass pyramid of the Louvre Museum in Paris, France might be

Pei's most famous work. Back in the 1980s, the Louvre Museum was having trouble with traffic. To

solve the problem, Pei planned to dig an underground hall and place a glass pyramid on top. Many

people didn't like the idea. They said it was too modern for the classical museum. However, the idea

turned out to be a success. It is not only the museum's main entrance, but also a huge skylight （天窗）.

In 2006, Pei was invited to build a museum in his hometown Suzhou.

He tried to include local and historical ideas in his design. He built small

halls with traditional white walls and dark roofs, just like the classical

Chinese gardens. Moreover, the lines and windows in the roof bring

something modern to the museum.

His style may come from his _____.The famous Lion Grove Garden（狮子林） in Suzhou used to

be owned by Pei's family. Pei spent some summers there as a child. Maybe that was when Pei

developed his interest in architecture. Pei spent most of his adult years in the US, first studying at

universities and then working in different places. Even though he was trained in the US, the beauty of

Chinese Classics was well displayed in many of his designs. "I've never left China because home is a

place your heart always belongs to," Pei once said.

Over the last century, many building trends（潮流）have come and gone. But the works of Pei have

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not. "A lasting architecture has to have roots." Pei once told The New York Times. That may explain

why he and his works have stood the test of time.

30. Which of the following is TRUE about "the glass pyramid of the Louvre Museum"?

A. It is too modern for the classical museum.

B. It is more than the entrance to the museum.

C. It was welcomed by French people at the beginning.

D. It was designed to solve the traffic problem in France.

31: What makes Suzhou Museum special?

A. It is in Pei's hometown. B. It has modern white walls.

C. It's both classical and modern. D. It is built in a beautiful Chinese garden.

32. What might be the most suitable to be put in _____?

A. life experiences B. designs in the US

C. interest in architecture D. educational backgrounds

33. What is the main purpose of the passage?

A. To compare different cultures. B. To show a special building trend.

C. To introduce a great architect. D. To recommend two famous museums.

四、信息还原（共5小题;每小题1分,满分5分）

请认真阅读下面短文,从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项,并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。选项中有两项为多余选项。

Have you ever wished that an AI could write something for you? Simply type（打字）in a few

keywords, and you will have articles written for you. 34

Developed by US company Open AI, ChatGPT is a powerful tool. 35 Users even have used

it to write history papers and get advice on how to communicate with people at a party.

According to a US survey of more than 1,000 students, over 89 percent of them have used

ChatGPT to help with homework assignments（任务）. 36 Some also worry that ChatGPT could

be used to spread improper information. Besides, it does not help build critical-thinking and

problem-solving skills, which are necessary for learning and lifelong success.

37 Some college teachers in the US try to include more speaking exams and handwritten

papers instead of typed ones.

However, not all educators say "no "to ChatGPT. 38 What we need to do is to adapt （调整）

our learning, teaching and examinations. That way, we can "have honesty while making the best use of

the tool".

A. ChatGPT has been a hot topic recently.

B. Well, ChatGPT may make that dream come true.

C. They believe we have to know that Al is a tool people will use.

D. But ChatGPT comes at a time when Al is common in people's lives.

E. Teachers are making changes to their classes to stop the use of ChatGPT.

F. You can ask it to write emails, translate languages, and answer all kinds of questions.

G. So people doubt if the tool makes it easier for students to cheat in homework assignments.

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五、词汇检测（共11小题;每小题1分,满分11分）

A）根据下列句子所给的汉语注释和首字母,在答题卷标有题号的横线上,写出空缺处各单词的正确形式,每空限填一词。

world-famous football player Messi finally _____（带领）his team to victory.

40. We will explore the _____（可能性）of doing the research with the help of a professor.

41. To our surprise, he _____（成功地）passed a series of tests and became a student pilot.

42. To tell the t , Black Beauty is a good read for teenagers.

43."Icouldn't agree more" means that you are in c agreement with the other persons.

44.--- Would you like me to help you with your homework?

--- It's very kind of you. But I can manage it m______.

B）请阅读下面短文,将方框中单词或短语的正确形式填入答题卡标有题号的横线上。每空格限填一个单词或短语,每个单词或短语只能填一次。

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The panda, with its black and white coat, is loved by the world and

is 45 a national treasure in China. Pandas live in forests high in

the mountains of southwest China, where they mainly feed on bamboo. They eat around 26 to 84

pounds of it every day, 46 what part of the bamboo they are eating.

Females can grow up to about 200 pounds, 47 males can grow up to about 300 pounds as

adults. WWF was the first international organization to work in China at the Chinese government's

48 .The WWF logo came from Chi-Chi, a giant panda that was living at the London Zoo in

1961, the same year WWF was created. WWF's founders（创建者） 49 the need for a strong

symbol that would cross all language barriers（障碍）They agreed that the big, furry animal would make

an excellent choice.

六、短文填空（共10小题;每小题1分,满分10分）

阅读下面短文,在答题卡标有题号的横线上,填入适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式,每空限填一词。

People have treasured gold for thousands of years. 50 just what makes gold so valuable?

First is tis shiny and has an 51 (attract）yellow color making it ideal for use in jewellery. Second,

it is very easy to be 52 （shape）.Because gold is soft and easy to work with, it can be made into

thin pieces that do not break. These pieces can then be used to add decorative details to artwork or

buildings. Third, it does not rust （生锈） or wear away. It keeps 53 （it） shape, which means that

gold jewellery can be passed down in a family. Fourth, gold is an excellent conductor（导体）of

electricity, making it 54 good choice for electronics.

One of the most important reasons that gold is valuable, 55 , is that it is rare. Although gold

exists in many places throughout the world, it is not easy to find or to mine（采掘）. People who mine

gold usually have to work very hard to get even tiny amounts of the precious（珍贵的） metal. The fact

that it is both beautiful and 56 （use） makes people want more of this precious metal than they can

57 （easy）get, which drives up the price.

Finally, gold is valuable because people consider it a symbol of wealth as it often shows how rich

the 58 （own）is. Throughout the history, gold has been 59 （connect） with wealth and power.

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Today we still value it for many of the same reasons.

七、阅读表达（共3小题;60题1分,61题2分,62题3分,满分6分）

阅读下面短文,用英语回答短文后的问题,并将答案写在答题卡标有题号的横线上。

Habit is something we do almost unconsciously （无意识地）. An example of this would be

having breakfast or saying "please" and "thank you". Good habits can be part of our daily life. But if

we don't have those habits, how can we form them? According to a study published by the European

Journal of Social Psychology（心理学）, it takes about 66 days to form a new habit. Depending only

on willpower may not be the answer.

Questioning why you want something could be the first key. Do you want to lose weight because

you want to be healthier or look prettier? Keeping the goal in your mind may help you stick to a habit.

Try not to be influenced by your mood-a bad mood may mean you don't want to do anything.

Then, you should also avoid trying to change too much at once---remember that taking steps

slowly matters. Giving up all your favorite foods, keeping exercising, and stopping drinking at the

same time will probably result in failure. But don't worry about failing--- just start again!

Finally, don't do things outside your comfort zone （舒适区）. If you hate carrots, don't try hard to

add them to your diet just to be healthier. Eat something you like! It might not be quick, but if you

follow these tips, you may be able to change something for the better or kick a bad habit.

60. What is the passage mainly about?

61. If someone wants to lose weight what tips can he follow according to the passage?（no more than

20 words）

62. Give an example of your good habit. Explain how you formed it with no more than 20 words.

八、书面表达（共1小题;满分20分）

63.时间胶囊（time capsule）,又名时间舱,是指选取有代表性意义的物品装入容器,密封后深埋地

下,并设置一个在未来打开的时间。如果你有机会为100年后的青少年准备一个时间胶囊,你会在里面存放什么?是一张照片,一份报纸,一本书,一封信,还是其他物品?请以"My time capsule"为题,写一篇英语短文。

内容包括:

1. What would you put in the time capsule? （l or 2 items）

2. Why do you choose it/them?

注意:

1.词数100词左右;

2.内容需涵盖所有要点,可适当发挥;

3.文中不得出现与考生相关的真实校名和姓名等信息。

My time capsule

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